One of the signature works in ‘Point of View’ is ‘Good Night’ (above) in oil by Elected Artist Christopher Zhang. The show is currently on view at the Lyme Art Association.OLD LYME — On Friday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., Lyme Art Association (LAA) will host an Opening Reception for two new shows, which opened Aug. 12. All are welcome.
The first is Point of View, the 101st Annual Elected Artists Show, which showcases the ‘best of the best’ in representational art from LAA’s Elected Artists.
These are the Association’s most accomplished artists and also torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow directly in the footsteps of the original Lyme Art Colony artists, who hung their tonalist and impressionist works on the walls of the local library back in 1901.
‘To the Summit’ in oil by Blanche Serban is featured in the ‘True Blue’ show on view at the LAA.
The second exhibition is True Blue. Considered beneficial to the mind and body, the color blue elicits a sense of tranquility and healing. The LAA challenged its Associated Artists to submit work where blue is the predominant or most significant color in their piece. This ode to blue will be both pleasing and intriguing for visitors.
Both shows are on view through Sept. 22, 2022 and sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank. Admission is free with donations appreciated.
The gallery is open at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and by appointment. The Lyme Art Association is located in the Old Lyme Historic District in a building designed by Lyme Colony artist and architect, Charles Adams Platt.
The LAA was founded 1914 by the American Impressionists and continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork by its members and invited artists, as well as offering art instruction and lectures to the community.
For more information on exhibits, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, visit www.lymeartassociation.org or call 860-434-7802.
Join a Conversation Tonight About Old Lyme’s Hiking Trails, Hosted by OL Land Trust at PGN Library
This is a view across one of the many properties managed by the Old Lyme Land Trust. Photo by Edie twining.
OLD LYME — One of Old Lyme’s most treasured assets is the numerous hiking trails in town stewarded by various non-profit groups. The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) manages 1,100 acres of land, which include 800 acres of hiking trails.
Come learn about these OLLT trails at an event being held in-person this evening, Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme.
This is the first of four workshops co-sponsored by the library and the OLLT. It will take the form of a casual conversation in the Library Community Room. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. The discussion will touch on the numerous trails, their unique features and degree of difficulty, and what you can expect to see and experience when exploring them.
The OLLT hikes include ones variously categorized as easy, moderate, or challenging. There are hikes with water views, and others that take you into the deep woods.
Volunteers from OLLT will highlight which trails connect to Old Lyme Open Space properties and also provide attendees with a town-wide trail map.
Registration is appreciated at OldLymeLibrary.org for planning purposes, but drop-ins are always welcome.
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Local Authors Tonight to Discuss Latest Edition of Their ‘Rum Runners …’ Book
Historic postcard of Sound View Beach. Submitted by Old Lyme Historical Society Inc.
OLD LYME — On Monday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m., the Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI) presents a talk and book-signing by local authors and historians Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos in the OLHSI building at 55 Lyme St. All are welcome to this free event.
The husband and wife team, who live in Old Lyme, will speak about their book, Rum Runners, Governors, Beachcombers & Socialists: Views of the Beaches in Old Lyme.
Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos will give an author talk on their book, Rum Runners, Governors, Beachcombers & Socialists: Views of the Beaches in Old Lyme, Monday evening at the Old Lyme Historical Society building at 55 Lyme St. Photo by Angela Chicoski Photography.
The event celebrates the newly-released fifth edition of the book, which features recently-scanned and color-corrected historic photos and postcard images that bring the beaches’ colorful history to life. Illustrations include a map of the Old Lyme shoreline, decades-old newspaper clippings and postcards, and original photographs.
Published by the OLHSI, the book details the history of Sound View — America’s Oldest Public Beach — and the other beach colonies of Old Lyme. It is an intricately researched and intriguing exploration of the beach communities from Griswold Point in the west to Point O’ Woods in the east.
Signed 5th edition copies of the book will be available to attendees at a 20 percent discount.
Donations are welcome for the Carol Noyes Winters Scholarship Fund.
Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee Announces Endorsements for November Elections
The Old Lyme DTC has endorsed incumbent CT Governor Ned Lamont (D) for the position in the upcoming November election.
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming November election for Democratic candidates for State and Federal offices.
The unanimous endorsements were made at the regular monthly meeting of the Old Lyme DTC held Wednesday, Aug. 10.
In a press release announcing the endorsements, the Old Lyme DTC states that it, “Applauds all, who have stepped up to lead, and urges the community to go out and vote on Nov. 8 …”
The press release also notes that the Old Lyme DTC believes that, “The endorsed candidates listed below reflect the best interests for the future of Old Lyme.”
Governor – Ned Lamont
Lieutenant Governor – Susan Bysiewicz
Attorney General – William Tong
Treasurer – Erick Russell
Secretary Of The State – Stephanie Thomas
Comptroller – Sean Scanlon
U.S. Senator – Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Representative District 2 – Joe Courtney
State Senator 20th District – Martha Marx
State Representative 23rd District – J. Colin Heffernan
Enjoy an Ice Cream Social (+Pie!) at Lyme Public Hall Tonight
Photo by Dovile Ramoskaite on Unsplash.
LYME — The traditional Ice Cream Social fundraiser at the Lyme Public Hall is being held Saturday evening, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For $10, you can savor a slice of homemade pie made by talented community bakers, along with a generous scoop of premium ice cream from local favorite Salem Valley Farms.
Enjoy these treats, meet some friendly neighbors and tap your toes to the music of Dan & Dave from Java Groove in the air-conditioned Public Hall — what better way to spend a summer evening?
This event is sponsored by the Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc. and all proceeds from the event will benefit the organization.
This Ice Cream Social is a throwback to the early 20th century when the Hall sponsored many such gatherings for the community.
The Lyme Public Hall is located at 249 Hamburg Rd. (Rte. 156) in Lyme, Conn. For more information, visit www.lymepublichall.org
The Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of Lyme’s history, culture, and community through the preservation and use of the historic hall, its archives and historical programs.