The Anniversary, 48 x 60” oil on canvas by invited artist Jaclyn Conley

Lyme Art Association’s 20th Annual Associate Artist Exhibition of landscape, portrait and still life paintings by Associate Artist members will be on view in the Association’s Cooper/Ferry, South and Cole galleries from January 13 – February 25, 2012.  “Associate Artist members make up the core community of the Lyme Art Association, and we are proud to highlight their work in this special exhibition each winter,” states Susan Ballek, the LAA’s Executive Director.In addition, the Association is pleased to present the 3rd Annual “A Contemporary Look,” a special invitation-only exhibition of progressive representational artwork by regional artists.  This exhibition will be on view in the Goodman Gallery from January 20 – February 25.  This year’s featured artists include painters Jaclyn Conley, Karen Sorenson, and Deirdre Kline.  Equestrian sculpture fabricated in steel by Marcia Spivak will also be displayed.

The opening reception for both exhibitions is free to the public, and will be held on Friday, January 20, from 5pm to 7pm at the LAA, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut.

About the Lyme Art Association    

The Lyme Art Association was founded in 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. The Lyme Art Association is located at 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, in a building designed by Charles Adams Platt and located within an historic district. Admission is free with contributions appreciated. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1 to 5pm. For more information on exhibitions, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, call 860-434-7802.

Laura Levine has been selected as the Estuary Council of Seniors December Artist of the Month.  Old Saybrook scenes have been the inspiration for the majority of award winning Laura Levine oil paintings over the last two decades. Working on location, she has become part of the landscape as residents have observed her at work. Originally from New York, Levine studied at SUNY Purchase and later at the New Brooklyn School for Life Drawing, Painting and Sculpture in New York City.  Her paintings have been featured in galleries and cultural center throughout New England and will be featured at ECSI Marshview Gallery, 220 Main Street in Old Saybrook from December 1 through December 30.  A reception to honor Laura and introduce her work will be held on Friday, December 9 from 5-7:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome.

The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, hosts an exhibit, “Shoreline Paintings” by Tom Mayer of Plantsville from September 6 through October 15, 2012. Mr. Mayer is a painter and teacher who works in various media including oils, acrylics, pastels, and mixed media. Samples of his work can also be seen at www.tommayer.homestead.com.

For further information, please call 860-395-3184, or visit the library during regular

hours: Monday through Thursday 10–8:30, Friday and Saturday 9—5.

Salt Marsh Opera will present a Musical Soiree, introducing the music of “La Sonnambula,” on Tuesday, September 20 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT from 5 to 7 p.m.  Music starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.  Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

In 1831, Vincenzo Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” debuted in Milan to great success.  The plot revolves around an innocent peasant girl sleepwalking in and out of a compromising situation.

Suggested donation is $25 per person or $35 which includes Guild Membership for 2012.  RSVP to Salt Marsh Opera Toll Free at 888-788-4188, or Box 95, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.     The fully staged opera will be presented at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center on October 21st and 23rd.  For additional information go to www.SaltMarshOpera.org

The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding local Equity and non-Equity auditions for the Fall musical production “The Marvelous Wonderettes” by Roger Bean on Tuesday, August 16 from noon – 8pm at the Rehearsal Studio, 24 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409.

They will be looking for 4 actresses/singers ages 28 – 35, who should possess strong voices with a wide vocal range. They must have a great sense of comedy, be able to move well with strong sight reading and harmonizing capabilities.

Auditions are by appointment and actors should bring a picture and resume and prepare a song in the style of the show and a short comic monologue.  1st rehearsal: September 13th, 2011. Runs: September 28 – October 16, 2011.  Matinees:  Wednesday, Sunday. Evenings: Wednesday through Saturday.

For audition appointments, call 860-767-7318 Theatre’s mailing address:  Ivoryton Playhouse, PO Box 458, Ivoryton CT  06442.

Marshview Gallery is pleased to announce Patricia Creighton as their August artist.

Patricia Creighton was inspired by art instructor Ruth Brunstetier of Dutchess County New York who showed her how to see and appreciate color, negative space, and composition. Patricia has studied under various instructors and has a minor in art. She prefers working with watercolor and acrylic with people and landscapes as her subjects. Patricia won 1st in acrylic at the IBM Art Club and has also displayed her work in a water show with the Tracy Art  Center in Old Saybrook. Patricia is currently working with Stan Carver at the Estuary Council and Leif Nilsson in Chester.

Please join us at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook to meet Patricia Creighton at the Marshview Gallery Artist reception. All ages are welcome to join us for this free event. Refreshments are provided.