Schedule of Events
Friday, July 25, 2008
Florence Griswold Museum
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5-7 pm: Free Viewing of Impressionist Giverny
Works by American artists working in the village made famous by Claude Monet.
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7-9 pm: Free Concert by The Shiny Lapel Trio
Get ready for a swingin' evening on the river! The Shiny Lapel Trio croons and grooves to the timeless classics from the 30s-50s, combining three rockin' instruments and big ol' slice of velvety vocals. Pack a picnic or pick up a tasty dinner from River Tavern and Feast Market served from their vintage "chuckwagon" and enjoy a perfect summer evening on the river. Sponsored by Reynolds' Garage and Marine, Lyme.
The Lyme Art Association
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5-7 pm: Midsummer Reception
Enjoy an open house with music, refreshments, and three great exhibitions: Summer Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, The 77th Annual Exhibition of Hudson Valley Art Association, and the Anything Goes Art Sale.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Florence Griswold Museum
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8am - 3pm: Market En Plein Air
Wander our French-style market bursting with fresh flowers, breads, cheeses, specialty foods, honey and more. Check out new vendors and visit old favorites.
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10am: Cooking Demonstration by Dorie Greenspan
Join cookbook author Dorie Greenspan for a cooking demonstration. Copies of her delectable books, Baking: From My Home to Yours and Paris Sweets will be available for purchase.
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10am - 3pm: Hands-On, Minds-On Education Center
Creative activities for everyone presented by the Museum and other local organizations including Children's Museum of SECT, Committee for Clean Energy Fund, Connecticut River Museum, Connecticut Historical Society, Connecticut Landmarks Society, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Henry Whitfield State Museum, Lyme Youth Service Bureau, Lyman Allyn Museum, Noah Webster House/West Hartford Historical Society, Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, and Slater Museum.
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11am-1pm: Book Signing by Dorie Greenspan
Join cookbook author Dorie Greenspan for a book signing. Copies of her delectable books, Baking: From My Home to Yours and Paris Sweets will be available for purchase.
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12pm: Taikoza Japanese Drumming
Enjoy the dramatic drums of Taikoza, a New York-based drumming and dance ensemble. Drawing from Japan's rich musical traditions, the performance also features string instruments, metal percussion, and bamboo flutes.
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2pm: Cooking Demonstration by Dorie Greenspan
Join cookbook author Dorie Greenspan for a cooking demonstration. Copies of her delectable books, Baking: From My Home to Yours and Paris Sweets will be available for purchase.
The Lyme Art Association
9am - 3pm: Art Exhibitions & Sales
The LAA is very excited to share three wonderful exhibitions that are chock full of beautiful, affordable paintings and sculpture. Join us for the Anything Goes Art Sale, Summer Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, and The 77th Annual Exhibition of Hudson Valley Art Association.
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9am - 3pm: Paperback Book Sale: Cheaper by the Dozen
All books are 50¢ each or 12 for $5.00. Organized by the Friends of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library.
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10am - 2pm: Artists and Animals!
Using farm animals as models, professional artists work on the lawn to capture their funny farm friends on paper! Drawing supplies available for you to join in! Bring the kids for family fun!
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Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
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9am - 12pm: Kool 101 Radio Live Broadcast
Kool 101 Oldies Radio live broadcast featuring free giveaways and brief interviews with festival performers.
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9am - 3pm: Alumni and Student Art Sale
Affordable paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture for sale by students and alumni of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.
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9am - 3pm: The Nearly New Shop
Back for the third year, The Nearly New Shop will have clothing, accessories, household items and jewelry for sale to benefit the outreach programs of Saint Ann's Episcopal Church.
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9am - 3pm: Lakota Tribal Crafts
Unique Native American jewelry, quilts and other hand made items, direct from South Dakota.
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9am - 3pm: Krieble Library Book Sale
Get your coffee table and scholarly books here. Our prices are fabulous!
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10am - 12pm: Book Signing by Luanne Rice
Book Signing with New York Times best selling author Luanne Rice featuring her latest novel, Last Kiss and many backlist titles as well. Organized by Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library & the Turning Page Bookstore.
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10am - 1pm: D.G. Bones Dog Show
New this year! Bring your own dog show! Come to our dog show and enter your dog in one of many categories to win. Treats will be given to every contestant.
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10am - 2pm: Chainsaw Art Demonstration by Lou Fuchs
For the fourth year and back by popular request, College alumnus Lou Fuchs will demonstrate the carving of sculptures out of tree logs with a chainsaw. Bring the kids and watch the sculpture unfold. All questions welcome.
10:30am - 12pm: Gallery Talk and Print Demonstration by James Reed
Faculty member James Reed will provide a gallery talk and print demonstration in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery. What is printmaking? How does it fit into the world of art and the curriculum at the Lyme Academy College? Discussion will include some historical aspects and a small technical demonstration.
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11am - 3pm: Eateries at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
The Old Lyme Fire Department and the College Café will serve a variety of tasty foods and drinks.
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12pm - 1pm: Zach Lockwood & The Roseliners
Don't miss Old Lyme's own Zach Lockwood and his new Boston-based rock & roll band. CDs will be available for sale. Sponsored by Lymes' Youth Services Bureau.