Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton, CT , 06340

All Programs will be cancelled at Bill Memorial Library from March 13-April 30. Presently, the library is open for patrons to use services during regular hours and is circulating items at this time.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Two shows offering a study in extremes. One show will present highly realistic works, and the other abstract works. Yin and Yang will be on view from March 6 through April 17.

**CANCELLED** The opening reception is on Sunday, March 15, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

The Lyme Art Association is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and by appointment, and is located at: 90 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, at the corner of Halls Road. For information, please call 860-434-7802 or visit LymeArtAssociation.org

Art Exhibits/Openings

Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT

Shadows! They can be mysterious. They can be dark and gloomy. And, as time passes, they change with the season. Shadows are the focus of Spectrum Art Gallery’s newest exhibit: Shadow Dance, an exploration of original artwork that showcases the imagery of shadows in a variety of mediums. Many new and returning artists and artisans are showing new pieces for this early Spring show. Located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, Connecticut, the seven week show opens Friday, March 27 and runs through May 17. Spectrum Gallery Hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). For more information about this and other programming including upcoming opportunities for artists, classes and workshops for all ages, and Summer Fashion and Art Camps for children and teens please call (860) 767-0742 and visit www.spectrumartgallery.org.

Community

American Legion, 16 York Ave., Niantic, CT

8-11 a.m., $10 adults; $3.50 children under 10.

Community

Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St., Groton, CT

2 p.m., writer and editor Andrew German will talk about the rich unwritten history of Africans participating in the development and daily life of colonial Groton; free; sponsored by the Groton Bank Historical Association; (860) 445-5959.

Community

Grace United Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave., Westerly, RI , 02890

6-7 p.m., meeting; (401) 575-9837; www.oa.org.

Education/Lectures

Spark Makerspace, 225 State St, New London, CT , 06320

In this class, you will learn Parametric CAD basics (solvespace edition). Enjoy learning to draw an object and 3d print it! From start to finish this class will take you through the basics of 3D printing your own object.

The class will take place on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, at Spark Makerspace 225 State Street New London, CT.



Very important: Must bring your own laptop and mouse to class, must have Windows 7 or better or Ubuntu 18.04.

Kids/Family

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Come join us and celebrate warm weather, bright flowers, spring and the Easter season with fun activities! Discover new and fun ways to make your Easter eggs colorful and creative. Enjoy a cup of tea, juice and tasty Easter treats at a tea party. Children can hunt for eggs on the Academy’s lawn. Prizes! Free event. Rain date: April 11. Please contact Stacey@lymeacademy.edu or call 860.434.5232 to register. Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Studios Building, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme.