Later today, Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m., Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Democratic State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg will hold a press conference on the front steps of the Town Hall in Clinton, Conn., to discuss the importance of supporting candidates who will stand up for women’s rights in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Wyman and Bjornberg will be joined by State House … [Read more...] about Wyman, Bjornberg, Stone Hold Press Conference Today to Discuss Women’s Rights
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Talking Transportation: Free Parking Isn’t Free
America’s obsession with automobiles is not only creating gridlock and ruining the quality of our air, but it’s eating up our land and sending real estate costs upward. Because, once we drive our cars off the crowded highways, we assume it’s our constitutional right to find “free parking”. For decades, city planners and zoning regulations have shared with Detroit in an … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Free Parking Isn’t Free
Letter From Paris: Tragic Death of Christophe de Margerie, CEO of Total, Stuns France
On the night of Monday, Oct. 20 , the visibility was poor at the Vnukovo airport. The control tower had given clearance to the Falcon private jet to take off. A few seconds after leaving the ground, the pilot saw a snowplow on the runway but was unable to avoid it. The landing gear caught the roof of the vehicle, flipped over and crashed a few yards away. There was just … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Tragic Death of Christophe de Margerie, CEO of Total, Stuns France
Musical Masterworks Announces 2014-15 Season, Opening Concert Today Features Works by Mozart, Schumann
Musical Masterworks will present its 24th season of chamber music concerts at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, beginning this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, and continuing through May. Musical Masterworks Artistic Director Edward Arron has designed a season featuring award winning musicians from all over the world, with a diverse selection of music … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Announces 2014-15 Season, Opening Concert Today Features Works by Mozart, Schumann
High Hopes Hosts Fashion Show in Old Lyme Tonight
The second annual High Hopes Fall Fashion Show will be held at the Lyme Art Association tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Once again, the latest fall looks from The Apparel Shop at Saybrook Country Barn, one of Connecticut's premiere clothing boutiques for women and men, will be featured. Enjoy delicious light fare from Coffee's Country Market while you watch … [Read more...] about High Hopes Hosts Fashion Show in Old Lyme Tonight
“A Letter From Paris” is Back! Amidst Economic Depression, Two Nobel Prizes for France Lift the Communal Spirit
We are delighted to welcome back Nicole Logan, who has returned to Paris for the winter from her summer home in Essex. She writes our weekly, "Letter from Paris," which gives a unique insight into France and the French. Today she writes about the depressing state of the French economy and contrasts it to the tremendous excitement that winning two Nobel Prizes has brought to … [Read more...] about “A Letter From Paris” is Back! Amidst Economic Depression, Two Nobel Prizes for France Lift the Communal Spirit
See a “Ballet Spooktacular” at The Kate Today
Treat children of all ages to family-friendly Halloween fun with Eastern CT Ballet's "Ballet Spooktacular," at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, "The Kate," in Old Saybrook. Special effects and bewitching costumes set the stage for spirited performances of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dancing Bones, and Halloween Waltz. Children are invited to wear their costumes to … [Read more...] about See a “Ballet Spooktacular” at The Kate Today
LAA Hosts ‘Incredible India’ Cultural Expo & Marketplace, Gala Tonight
In honor of the Lyme Art Association’s (LAA) 100th anniversary, the Lyme Art Association presents Incredible India!, an expo and gala celebrating the culture of India. This exceptional event to benefit the LAA has two components: A Cultural Expo and Marketplace in the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 18, followed by a Benefit Gala in the evening. "For anyone looking for an … [Read more...] about LAA Hosts ‘Incredible India’ Cultural Expo & Marketplace, Gala Tonight
New England Landscape Exhibition on View at LAA
The 2014 New England Landscape Invitational Exhibition is currently on view at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme through Nov. 9. Works by LAA member artists along with select invited artists are being exhibited throughout the Association’s historic galleries. “This is our most popular annual exhibition, showcasing exceptional work from both invited … [Read more...] about New England Landscape Exhibition on View at LAA
Big Book Club Hosts Mystery, Suspense Author Event at ‘The Kate’ Tonight
The Big Book Club has announced a new event on Sept. 27, at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (“The Kate”), presented by The Day. The line-up of mystery and suspense authors includes: John Searles, Editor-at-Large for Cosmopolitan Magazine, Book Critic for the NBC Today Show, and author of Boy Still Missing, Strange But True, and Help For The Haunted; Tess … [Read more...] about Big Book Club Hosts Mystery, Suspense Author Event at ‘The Kate’ Tonight
Free Paper Shredding Event in Deep River Today
This Saturday, Sept. 27, a collection of documents for shredding will be held at 5 Dump Road, Essex from 9 a.m.to 12noon This collection is open at no charge to residents from the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme along with those of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Bring up to five boxes or bags (kitchen trash can size) of … [Read more...] about Free Paper Shredding Event in Deep River Today
Volunteers Needed for CT River Annual ‘Source to Sea’ Cleanup Day Today
The Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) will use their 18th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup on Friday anS saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, as a way to push for solutions to river waste. The Cleanup supports policies and legislation that help keep waste from ending up in local rivers and streams. The Council also supports a new vision of zero waste for the Connecticut River and … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for CT River Annual ‘Source to Sea’ Cleanup Day Today
Estuary Council of Seniors Hosts Celebratory ‘Forty and Fabulous’ Gala at ‘The Kate’ Tonight
Join the Estuary Council of Seniors (ECSI) to celebrate its 40th Anniversary at a "Forty and Fabulous" Gala tonight at 6 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, "The Kate," at 300 Main Street in Old Saybrook. This fund-raising Gala will benefit the Estuary's Meals on Wheels program. Last year, the ECSI provided 70,000 hot, nutritious meals to individuals in its nine … [Read more...] about Estuary Council of Seniors Hosts Celebratory ‘Forty and Fabulous’ Gala at ‘The Kate’ Tonight
‘Dinner and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire” Event This Evening Benefits Childhood Cancer Research
An organization with a mission to raise funds for pediatric research, Achieve Change Together (ACT), is hosting a "Dinner, a Movie, Popcorn and More" event on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Clark Memorial Field in Old Saybrook. Grass opens at 6 p.m. and the movie, now announced as "Mrs. Doubtfire," starts at 7:30 p.m. The costs is $20 per car, which includes the movie and popcorn. … [Read more...] about ‘Dinner and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire” Event This Evening Benefits Childhood Cancer Research
Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths
Former President Bill Clinton told a friendly crowd of party loyalists Tuesday that Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should be elected by 10 points or more based on what he’s been able to accomplish. That’s the message Clinton told a half-full ballroom of supporters at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. He also said ... Read the full story by Christine Stuart and published on … [Read more...] about Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths