Arts News

Old Lyme, CT  — Musical Masterworks continues its 2025–26 season with an exceptional weekend of chamber music on  February 7 and 8, 2026 , at the  First Congregational Church of Old Lyme . The concerts feature acclaimed cellist  Mike Block , renowned pianist  Jeffrey Kahane , and Musical Masterworks Artistic Director  Tessa Lark , violin. Together, the trio brings extraordinary artistry, depth, and musical conversation to the intimate chamber setting. Artistic Director Tessa

Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown is offering a special Winter Session of Advanced Theater and Circus Training for ages 13 - 20 starting January 5.   The six week session features 4 classes, each meeting weekly, and culminates in a Teen Winter Showcase  featuring the work of all classes on Friday, February 13 at 7 pm. Students may sign up for one, two, three or all four classes. The Winter Session provides advanced training rarely available to teenagers, taught by profession

2025 Teen Repertory Company production of Romeo and Juliet Photo courtesy of Caroline Villamizar Registration is now open for Winter Programs at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown! Beginning January 5, weekly classes in theater, circus and other performing arts will be offered for toddlers to 20 year olds. Young actors ages 12 - 14 are invited to join the Junior Repertory Company December 15 or 18 for auditions for Charlotte’s