Monthly Archives: March 2015

Cappella Cantorum Celebrates 45th Anniversary Today with Concert, Dinner

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logoCappella Cantorum’s first Concert was March 22, 1970 and the choral group will hold a 45th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at Water’s Edge Resort, Westbrook, following their March 22 concert of the Faure “Requiem” and Schubert’s “Mass in G” at Saint Mark Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 222 McVeagh Road in Westbrook.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. with dinner following at 6 p.m.  A Reception at the Church after the concert will be held downstairs for the audience to meet the soloists, Chamber Orchestra, Chorus  and Conductor, Barry Asch.

Master Works Chorus member Fredrick Goff, Tenor will join soloists Soprano Patricia Schuman and Baritone Christopher Grundy in singing the Benedictus from Schubert’s “Mass in G.” Patricia Schuman will be featured singing “Ave Maria” by Schubert.

According to Conductor Barry Asch,” Cappella Cantorum is fortunate in being able to perform in the outstanding acoustical ambiance and beauty of Saint Mark Church.”

For concert tickets and dinner reservations, visit Cappella Cantorum.org or call 860-577-2950.

Ivoryton Playhouse Hosting Auditions for ‘Memphis,’ March 28

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The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding local auditions for Equity and non union actors for Memphis on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook.

Memphis begins rehearsing July 21, opens Aug. 5 and runs through Aug. 30.

The director is looking for singers, dancers and actors – especially African American.

Auditions are by appointment only. Bring a headshot and resume and prepare a song.

For audition appointments, call 860-767-9520, ext 203.

Enjoy Old Lyme Library’s ‘Bookworm Ball’ Tonight, a Few Tickets Still Available

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The theme of this year’s Bookworm Ball sponsored by the Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is  Hollywood Night at the Bookworm Ball.  The popular annual event planned for Saturday, March 21, from 7 to 11 p.m. will find the Old Lyme Country Club – the site selected for this year’s Ball – transformed into the setting for a glittering movie premiere.

Previous balls have featured such themes as the Roaring 20s, Buccaneers’ Ball, Rockin’ 50s and last year’s Evening in Paris. This year instead of costumes and historical props, plans call for a glamorous night of stars on the red carpet in their fashion finery, music and dancing, live and silent auction excitement, and elegant edibles — all in support of a beloved community resource, The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library.

This file image from the 2014 Oscar red carpet celebrations gives a hint of the glamorous night ahead at the 2015 Bookworm Ball!

This file image from the red carpet celebrations at the 2014 Oscar  celebrations gives a hint of the glamorous night ahead at the 2015 Bookworm Ball!

The Friends of the Library go all out for the fundraiser, with an event that last year brought in $27,000. The ball takes thousands of volunteer hours to put together, with sponsors providing financial support as well as donated items to be auctioned. Each year the non-profit organization pledges to raise more than $40,000 annually to buy new books and bring educational programs for tots, teens, and adults to the library. All net proceeds from the Ball are dedicated to the financial support of the Library’s programs and collections.

“We’re always thinking of ways to make sure this important fundraiser is first and foremost a fun event, ” said Leslie Massa, vice president of the Friends. We know that the library is much loved in the community, but it’s great to see so many people come out to support it.  It seems that word has gotten out that the Bookworm Ball is a good time, and thanks to the support of our sponsors, we’re able to keep the party affordable.” This year those sponsors include Reynolds Subaru, AXA Advisors, Paul Burdick Oil, All-Pro Automotive, Essex Financial/Savings, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP, LLC and LymeLine.com

Tickets at $50 per person to Hollywood Night at the Bookworm Ball can be reserved by calling the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library at (860) 434-1684.

For more information about the Ball and the library, visit http://www.oldlyme.lioninc.org/bookworm-ball-2015/

Become Part of FrogWatch USA! Learn How at Lyme Library Presentation, March 25

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Learn how to identify the American toad (pictured above) at the upcoming Lyme Library presentation. Photo by Jill Sharp for Frogwatch USA

Learn how to identify the American toad (pictured above) at the upcoming Lyme Library presentation. Photo by Jill Sharp for Frogwatch USA

Come learn how to be an amphibian scientist!

On Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library, The Nature Conservancy will be hosting Jim Sirch, the Education Coordinator of the Yale Peabody Museum.  He will guide participants on becoming FrogWatch USA volunteers.

FrogWatch USA is a program created by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help engage the public in monitoring local frog and toad populations.  Frogs and toads serve as important clues to environmental health because they are highly  sensitive to changing environmental conditions.  They also help keep insect populations low, preventing the spread of disease.

Sadly, however, frogs and toads are on the decline.  Thirty eight species of the 280 native amphibian species in the United States are currently listed under the Endangered Species Act.

At this training, Sirch will teach you how to identify different amphibian calls, where and how often to monitor your local wetlands and how to submit your data to the larger FrogWatch USA effort, so you can help contribute meaningful information about the frogs and toads in your neighborhood.

Space is limited.  Contact Liz Robinson of The Nature Conservancy at (203) 568-6270 x 6409 to register.

Acclaimed Local Band ‘Brazen Youth’ Performs at Old Lyme Church Tonight

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Screen Shot 2015-03-12 at 1.01.37 AMFresh from their win at the RADAR Awards where they were named the Best Act Under 21 in New England, The Brazen Youth comprised of Nick Lussier and Charles Dahlke of Lyme will be giving a concert on Friday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sheffield Auditorium of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

The opening act will be performed by Braiden Sunshine, also of Lyme. The event is sponsored by the MusicNow Foundation, Inc. and the Nightingale Cafe

Tickets at $5 for students and $10 for adults must be reserved in advance at this link.

Lussier and Dahlke started recording their first album under the name “The Company” in the summer of 2013.  Six months after the release of their first album, they went on to record another one titled, “Something About Broken Records.”  A mixture of these two top 200 selling albums came together to help Lussier and Dahlke develop a fan base that spreads across the country.

After some time off and a change of image, the duo changed their name and sound completely. Now known as “The Brazen Youth“, these two talented young men continue to take their music to new heights.  Their latest album, “New Life,” featuring singles “Alright” and “Release Me, I Beg You (Feat. Tron Austin)” is now available on i-Tunes and Spotify.