Dan and Gail Stevens have been named as the recipients of December’s Old Lyme Kindness Award. Dan is pictured above with the award.
OLD LYME — The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has awarded this month’s Kindness Award to Dan and Gail Stevens, owners of Nightingale’s Acoustic Café on Lyme Street in Old Lyme.
Dan and Gail were nominated by a resident in recognition of everything they do to provide opportunities for young people to express themselves through music. Their café, which is similar to an Open Mic coffee shop, empowers young people to develop the self-confidence they need to perform.
Both Dan and Gail are constantly nurturing, encouraging, complimenting, and congratulating everyone who enjoys making music. They are consistently spreading kindness by providing a safe place for musically-inclined residents to be seen, heard, and supported.
“Gail and I are passionate about bringing live music to our local community and building a strong, local music scene that contributes to the spirit of this special place,” said Stevens. “Nothing gives us more pleasure than to provide opportunities for our talented young people to grow and experience the joy that music brings.”
If you would like to nominate someone for a Kindness Award, complete the form at this link.
Congratulations! Thank you for what you’re doing for the young musicians and the community. Much appreciated!
Thanks Dwayne.. Its our pleasure to be a part of this wonderful community with its deep well of talent.
The Stevens family is a excellent example of what makes Old Lyme great! Congratulations and Thank You!
Thanks for the comment Paul and special thanks for all you have done for our daughter Haley in your work with the Blood Street Sculls.