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The Hygienic~ Where Art Happens

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:33:09 +0000

Business as usual at Hygienic Art, I hardly think so. This art space in the heart of downtown New London, is all about the individual expression of artists which includes film, and music.

Back in the day, I mean way back, the place was a well known diner, called “Hygienic.” A Greek family owned it and the name was taken from as you would guess a Greek word.

“A Connecticut Christmas”~Bring Food and Help a Neighbor

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:54:07 +0000

WHEN:
December 11th (Saturday) 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE:
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme, Connecticut
36 Town Woods Road
Old Lyme, CT
06371-1142
(860) 434-1974

ENTRANCE FEE:
FOOD TO HELP FILL A CT FOOD BANK TRUCK

This event is lovingly produced by four gals who barely knew each other four weeks ago, but over coffee we decided we wanted to help folks in the state who are hurting.

So we decided to try to help the CT Food Bank and a struggling dairy farm. Three of us are granddaughters of dairy farmers, the fourth owns a farm, so it was a natural that this have a “farm” component.

Your hosts for this fun neighbor-to-neighbor event which will include free Ashlawn Farm coffee and cider and music and Santa for the kids are:

Heather Colby
Carol Dahlke
Ann Nyberg
Anna Rubino

Proceeds of an indoor CT market will go to help Tiffany Farms of Lyme ( it’s one of the few remaining working dairy farms in the state), Their historic hay barn burned to the ground in September. The farm has been around since 1841.

What will you find at the market, well for one thing dozens of vendors.

Fresh produce
Arts
Ornaments
Olive oils
Oil Cloths
Toys
Books for children and adults
Biscotti
Soaps
Jewelery
Rugs
Canvas bags and purses
Artisan breads
Pasta Sauces
Wooden Sculptures
Fleece wraps
Children’s clothing
Four Mile River Farm Natural Beef

Music will be provided by:

Blue Plate Radio

Branford First Congregational Sanctuary Bell Choir

Lyme-Old Lyme Choir

Strolling guitarists, Kip Sturgeon and Dan Bernier

All these folks are giving up their time and energy to make something magical happen for a lot of folks around the state who need help.

This is hosted by High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old Lyme and will take place in their huge riding arena.

Please come out and support this amazing event on December 11th from 1-4 p.m….help others this Christmas.

It’s All About The Eyes

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:29:56 +0000

What happens when your husband gives you a gift of oil paints and canvas? Well, in Heidi Alamanda‘s case she picked up the paint brushes and never put them down.

That was in 2009 and she says she has found her real passion. It’s a far cry from what she set out to do. Heidi has an MBA and was full speed ahead into a business career. That’s not happening now, but with her know how of numbers it will come in mighty handy as she continues her “business” as an artist.

Give A Gift From An Artist

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:34:25 +0000

If you’ve never wandered into the Guilford Art Center, this is a good time to do that, around the holidays.

It is chocked full of unique items, all handcrafted, one-of-a-kind-gifts to put under the tree.

Sinatra Meets “Mad Men” Style

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:37:14 +0000

No kitsch here, instead real mid century everything in a place called Irwin Feld Design~Mid Century Antiques. Walking into this gallery full of right-up-my alley-kind-of style, you could imagine Frank Sinatra walking around on a “Mad Men” TV production set. By the way, Sinatra’s favorite color was orange, that wouldn’t be a problem to find here.