Rinse. Wash. Repeat. But different each time. That’s a jam. That’s jazz. The core rhythm section from September of Adam Anderson (bass), Hillyn Schmelzer (drums), and Tim Lewis (guitar) returned again in October. They were joined by a number of other musicians who lit up the Public Hall on the last Wednesday of the month playing…
Rolf Wolfswinkel gave the third and final talk in his series on Germany (1919-1946) at the Hall this past Sunday (24 October.) Most of the 60 people in attendance were also present for the first two talks. This one stood out because Rolf included personal observations from his experience in Holland during and after the…
This Wednesday at 7:00 pm, another opportunity for musicians to sit-in, another opportunity for the rest of us to listen-in. We did this a month ago and had a few surprises. We expect more of the same this month. Please join in, one way or the other, for things unexpected because it’s all about jazz.
We recently had the opportunity to listen to Lyme resident and [Ret.] Professor of American Studies George Willauer speak about Joseph Caples (1873 to 1954) who lived on Gungy Road in Lyme. (Videos of this talk is in the Archives Video Gallery.). George researched Joseph in our Local History Archives, a sanctuary for Lyme history housed…
On Sunday 24 October at 2:00 pm, we present the third and final lecture in the series on Germany from 1919-1946 by Rolf Wolfswinkel, [Ret.] Professor of Modern European History at New York University. The title of the lecture, ‘Stunde Null’ (Zero Hour), refers to the period after midnight on 8 May 1945, the end of World…
To our members, Lyme residents, and those in surrounding communities: Sadly, we are announcing postponement of our Chowder Dinner. This is because COVID, in its many variant forms, continues to threaten the health of our community. It’s unwise and even dangerous for our community to come together at the Hall with masks removed for an extended period…
On Tuesday (5 October) George Willauer gave a talk at the Lyme Public Hall. Forty people were given an intriguing look into an earlier time in Lyme through the life of Lyme resident Joseph Caples. The talk was recorded and is now available on our website. Our next talk, ‘Stunde Nul’ (Zero Hour) by Rolf…
This Tuesday, George Willauer is giving his long-awaited talk “Joseph Caples and the Land of Steady Habits. It begins at 7:00 pm and we look forward to welcoming you. Joseph was a Lyme resident whose diaries can be found in our Local History Archives. The times being what they are, we’re taking a number of…
… was pretty fine this past Wednesday at the Public Hall. We had a core rhythm section with Adam Anderson on bass, Hillyn Schmelzer on drums, and Tim Lewis on guitar. But they weren’t alone. We counted two saxophonists, a trumbonist, two additional guitarists, and, as you’ll see in the clip, a wonderful jazz singer. You can get…
The geese are flying in chevrons and the Tag Sale has come and gone. But before we leave it entirely, we want to thank a few people who jumped into the fray, from intake to cleanup, and carried the day. Aside from all the donators and buyers, we are most grateful to: Brittney and Michael…