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The cast of "Hello, Dolly!" on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School stage

This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Feb. 6-8

This weekend's lineup includes student performers, pancakes galore and world-class music close to home.

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The cast of "Hello, Dolly!" on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School stage
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Students Bring Humor and Heart to ‘Hello, Dolly!’

With 11 weeks from auditions to curtain call, students, staff, and theater professionals have been working to bring a classic musical comedy to the Lyme-Old Lyme stage.

Collage of headshots of violinist Ani Kavafian, cellist Peter Wiley, flutist Tara Helen O'Connor and pianist Shai Wosner
UPDATED: This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Jan. 23-25

We've compiled this wintry mix of events coming up (or not) this weekend.

Cellist Mike Block and Pianist Jeffrey Kahane Join Violinist Tessa Lark in Old Lyme, Feb. 7 & 8

Musical Masterworks said the trio of acclaimed artists brings “expressive depth” to the intimate chamber setting inside the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

Con Brio Choral Society to Hold Auditions in Old Saybrook, Jan. 5

The group was founded in 1997 and has grown to more than 80 members who gather at Monday evening rehearsals for two spring concerts and two Christmas concerts.

Ed Fast & CongaBop! Celebrate the Holidays in Lyme with Afro-Cuban Jazz, Today

The Afro-Cuban jazz celebration includes Fast on vibraphone, Jorge Fuentes on the congas, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, Amy Milan on keyboards and renowned percussionist Anthony Carrillo on the bongos, timbales and other percussion.

Connecticut Early Music Society Presents ‘Messiah’ With Period Instruments, Saturday

Artistic Director Ian Watson said performing the work on period instruments gives the music an immediacy and color that audiences rarely hear today.

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Director Dr. Daniel McDavitt conducts a performance.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus and Orchestra Present Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ Friday

George Frideric Handel composed Messiah in 1741 in just 24 days. From the joyous “For Unto Us a Child is Born” to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus, the timeless masterpiece captures the wonder and reverence of the holiday season.

Con Brio Choral Society Celebrates the Season, Today

Con Brio Choral Society, under the direction of Dr. Chris Shepard, will feature the music of English composer and conductor Sir John Rutter.

Old Lyme Town Band Continues its 50th Season with Hometown Holiday Favorites, Sunday

Musicians of all ages will bring holiday favorites to the Lymes’ Senior Center on Sunday for a free concert by the Old Lyme Town Band.