CINCINNATI, OHIO/OLD LYME, CONN.—The Taft Museum of Art’s board of directors has announced the selection of Rebekah (Becky) Beaulieu as the museum’s next Louise Taft Semple President and CEO. Beaulieu is currently the director of the Florence Griswold Museum, an American Alliance of Museums accredited National Historic Landmark, house museum, and modern exhibition space … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum Director Beaulieu Leaving to Become President/CEO of Cincinnati’s Taft Museum of Art
Kick-Off Concert for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Draws Hundreds to Listen, Picnic, Dance
OLD LYME - What a beautiful night for a concert! Hundreds of people turned out last night for the opening event of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival when The Mighty Soul Drivers brought the classic soul sounds of Memphis and points South to the banks of the Lieutenant River adjacent to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Folk were picnicking, a variety of food … [Read more...] about Kick-Off Concert for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Draws Hundreds to Listen, Picnic, Dance
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Comes Back With a (Joyful) Bang!
OLD LYME -- 8/1 UPDATED with more photos: Clear blue skies and warm temperatures welcomed the return of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival yesterday, after a two-year absence due to COVID. From early in the day, Lyme Street was alive with cheerful people of all ages enjoying the activities and festivities on offer and perusing the great variety of art, craft and edible items for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Comes Back With a (Joyful) Bang!
Old Lyme Land Trust Builds, Installs Four New Benches on Different OL Preserves
OLD LYME -- On July 16, the Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) hosted a well-attended Bench Building Workshop. The supply of 2" x 4” pressure-treated planks required for the project was all precut by OLLT steward Ted Freeman. This, combined with the simple design of the seats and seat backs. made the workshop a matter of just drilling and driving screws to construct the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Builds, Installs Four New Benches on Different OL Preserves
Join Today’s Midsummer 5K Run, Walk or ‘Kid’s K’, In-Person Registration Continues Until Start of Event
OLD LYME -- Celebrate Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival Saturday, July 30, in historic Old Lyme Village with this family-friendly 5K run or walk, or a 'Kid's K.' Registration fees for the 5K (run and walk) are $30 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under). Registration for the “Kids K” fun run is $10. On-site registrations will be accepted up to shortly before races start on … [Read more...] about Join Today’s Midsummer 5K Run, Walk or ‘Kid’s K’, In-Person Registration Continues Until Start of Event
Town of Old Lyme Plans Firework Display Tonight, OL Town Band to Play Concert in Advance
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine.com in a text this morning that, despite the dry weather, the Town still plans to host its traditional annual fireworks celebration in the evening on Saturday, July 30, following Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. The public can view the display from the field behind Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and the … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Plans Firework Display Tonight, OL Town Band to Play Concert in Advance
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival is Today! View Full Schedule of Events Taking Place at Various Locations Along Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- After a two-year hiatus, Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival is back! This celebration of art, music, food and family fun will be in full swing today offering events throughout the day at a variety of locations along Lyme Street from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Things start up again at 7:30 p.m. tis evening when the Old Lyme Town Band gives a concert at 7:30 p.m., which … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival is Today! View Full Schedule of Events Taking Place at Various Locations Along Lyme Street
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Invites Children to Decorate Rain Barrel at Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Food Share Garden (FSG) will host a table at the July 30 Midsummer Festival in Old Lyme. The table will be aptly themed, 'Lend a Hand.' The group will have a blank rain barrel and children can dip their hand in paint and add their hand print to the rain barrel. The rain barrel will ultimately be installed in the LOL Food Share … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Invites Children to Decorate Rain Barrel at Midsummer Festival
Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Takes Important Message ‘On The Road’ at Midsummer Festival
"No plastic bags in green bins” (Suzanne Thompson, Old Lyme Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Member) OLD LYME -- Did you read that green slip which arrived in the mail with your 2022-23 Old Lyme property tax invoice? It notes that the Town of Old Lyme has a new waste and recycling hauling contract with CWPM Inc. but perhaps more significantly, it emphasizes the need … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee Takes Important Message ‘On The Road’ at Midsummer Festival
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host Classic Car Show During Midsummer Festival Today
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will once again hold their Annual Classic Car Show during Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (formerly the Bee and Thistle Inn) at 100 Lyme St. in Old Lyme. There will be 14 classes of cars on show. Car registration begins at 9 a.m. if entering … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Host Classic Car Show During Midsummer Festival Today
All-New Art Store Opens at Lyme Academy Today; Offers Art Supplies, Gifts, Collectibles
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced the opening of de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, a new shop on the Academy's campus in Old Lyme that offers a variety of art supplies and giftable objects from around the globe. The official opening of the store will take place during Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 30, with a … [Read more...] about All-New Art Store Opens at Lyme Academy Today; Offers Art Supplies, Gifts, Collectibles
Lilyworks Tile in Old Lyme Hosts Open House This Afternoon During Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME -- Lilyworks Tile Studio is hosting an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, during Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. The studio is located at 56 Lyme St. and will offer visitors the opportunity to take a studio tour and see how handcrafted tile is made. Visitors will also be able, in the words of the owners, to "Get their hands dirty!" … [Read more...] about Lilyworks Tile in Old Lyme Hosts Open House This Afternoon During Midsummer Festival
See Snakes, Raptors & More at Old Lyme Land Trust’s Tent at Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 30, the Old Lyme (OL) Land Trust will host displays of live reptiles and rescued raptors at the Midsummer Festival. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will bring their snakes, turtles, eels and friends to the OL Land Trust tent on the lawn of the Lyme Art Association from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get up close to these denizens, even to the point of … [Read more...] about See Snakes, Raptors & More at Old Lyme Land Trust’s Tent at Midsummer Festival
New London Currach Team Hosts Regatta Today
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme folks are accustomed to seeing the sleek shells of the Old Lyme Rowing Association or those of the Blood Street Sculls plying the waters of Rogers Lake. The summer of 2021 saw a different kind of boat arrive on Rogers Lake. The boats known as currachs had fewer rowers and each rower wielded two oars. Maureen Plumleigh of Old Lyme explains that after a … [Read more...] about New London Currach Team Hosts Regatta Today
COVID-19 Update: 14 Confirmed Cases in Old Lyme This Week, Three in Lyme
Old Lyme's Total Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Now 1402, Lyme's Equivalent Number is 339 LYME/OLD LYME -- The latest CT DPH COVID-19 case count (dated July 28) shows 1402 cases for Old Lyme and 339 for Lyme. These numbers have increased from our last report on Monday, July 25, by 14 and three cases respectively. Connecticut's Positivity Rate was 11.09% on July 25 but has now … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: 14 Confirmed Cases in Old Lyme This Week, Three in Lyme