**Title:** Art, Music, and Community: A Colorful Tapestry in Old Lyme
**Synopsis:** This article delves into the vibrant art and music scene of Old Lyme, Connecticut, examining how these creative expressions foster a strong sense of community. Highlighting current exhibitions like the *Expanding Visions & Hudson Valley Art Associations 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition* and events such as the *Swing into Summer with String of Pearls Big Band*, it showcases the gatherings that bring residents together—celebrating both local talent and the cooperative spirit of this charming town.
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**Upcoming Events Highlighted:**
1. **Swing into Summer with String of Pearls Big Band**
Join for an evening filled with Big Band Swing music and dancing, bringing the Great American Songbook to life. Tickets available [here](http://patch.com/connecticut/thelymes/calendar/event/20250524/71a8e35a-d59e-4826-80bf-6d33f0f7d342/swing-into-summer-with-string-of-pearls-big-band-tickets-on-sale-now#main).
2. **Opening Reception: Expanding Visions & Hudson Valley Art Association’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition**
Celebrate diverse artistic styles from hyperrealism to abstract at this exhibition opening. Join us on June 14 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the LAA Gallery.
3. **More local events include:**
– **Rotary Raffle Tickets Available Now**
– **Duck River Garden Club Spring Plant Sale**
– **Niantic Rotary Raffle**
– **Cash for the Community Raffle**
Details for these events can be found through the local events calendar on Patch.
Through these events, the article emphasizes how art and music serve as threads in the rich tapestry of Old Lyme’s community life, reinforcing local identity and connectivity among residents.