An Elegant Evening of Art, Live Jazz, and Fine Cuisine to Benefit the Lyme Art Association!
On Saturday, May 3rd from 5 – 7 pm, the Lyme Art Association is welcoming Spring with an elegant and fun-filled cocktail party to celebrate the beauty of Old Lyme’s “American Giverny”, beloved of artists and our entire community!
This very special evening will feature:
- Hors d’oeuvres by Flanders Fish Market
- Live Music by Jazz Duo Tim Lewis and Dave Daddario
- Viewing of Ship to Shore: A Marine Show, Stillness: A Still Life, and Sunflower’s Bloom
- Silent auction of these very special items:
- Abandoned Orchard by Jim Laurino, oil, 16×24 (pictured above)
- ‘Lucent Roll by Janine Robertson, oil on aluminum, 15×22
- One-week vacation getaway in beautiful Vail, Colorado
- Old Lyme Inn Weekend Getaway: Dinner, Show, and Overnight Stay!
- College Admissions Consulting (60 minutes) with Kohen Educational Services
- SAT or ACT Prep Session (60 minutes) with Kohen Educational Services
- Raffle of themed baskets featuring unique items and experiences
- Raffle tickets can be purchased online or at the gallery! Participants need not be present to win.
We look forward to celebrating with you at this unforgettable evening of art and camaraderie! Thank you for supporting the Lyme Art Association.
Sea & Sky Co-Chairs: Sarah Stifler Lucas, Elected Artist of the Lyme Art Association, and David Zuckerbraun, Board Member.
Auction Committee: Debbi Goodman, Jeanne O’Brien, Liane Philpotts, Janine Robertson, Ceal Swift, Lorraine Yurkewitz
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Lyme Art Association’s educational programs and special projects.
Silent Auction Items:
Basket Raffle Open to Everyone!
- Starting April 11th, ten beautiful baskets go on display in the Lyme Art Association galleries.
- Choose where to put their raffle tickets for a chance to win your preferred basket!
- The drawing will be held at the Sea & Sky Soiree on May 3rd at 6:30pm. Participants need not be present to win.
- Purchase raffle tickets online or in person. Pick up your raffle tickets at the LAA front desk starting April 11.
- Online raffle ticket sales through May 2nd.
- Raffle tickets will also be available during the soiree.
Tickets are one for $10, three for $20, or ten for $50
Buy your raffle tickets online or in the gallery! You choose where your tickets go!
Ocean House: Dinner at COAST in Watch Hill, Rhode Island with accompanying beach towels and accouterments
Adventure Awaits: Fun family excursions to the Yard Goats, Connecticut Science Center, Tree Trails Adventure Mystic, and Essex Steam Train
Books & Beans: Book-lover and coffee-lover basket featuring Bank Street Books, Cafe Sol, The Book Barn, and commemorative Sea & Sky mugs featuring the art of Jim Laurino and Janine Robertson
The Artist’s Studio: Personal painting lesson with Sarah Stifler Lucas and a wonderful assortment of art supplies & gift cards
Pet Portrait: A commissioned portrait of your beloved pet by Catherine Puccio with treats to keep Fido happy
Cocktail Hour: Gifts for a fun evening featuring Fromage Fine Foods, signed cocktail book illustrated by Todd Casey, and painting by Liane Philpotts, and night out at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Art on the Go: Artful excursions to the Wadsworth Atheneum, New Britain Museum of American Art, and the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Spa & Yoga: Pamper yourself at The Spring Wellness Center, Rob Rivers Spa, Mystic Yoga Shala (two weeks of classes!), and skin care products from Kate Novack
A Night On the Town: Enjoy a night on the town featuring tickets to The Garde and the Ivoryton Playhouse
In the Garden: Welcome spring with all you need to live your best life in the garden, from gardening supplies to elegant decorations
Sea & Sky Soiree Sponsorship Levels
- Gold Event Sponsor: $1,000 (includes four reservations)
- Silver Event Sponsor: $500 (includes two reservations)
- Bronze Event Sponsor: $250 (includes two reservations)
Sponsorships and tickets are now available!
Sea & Sky Soiree 2025 Sponsors
Silver Sponsors:
The Barefoot Gardener
Debbi Goodman
Sarah Stifler Lucas
Gail & David Zuckerbraun
Bronze Sponsors:
Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach, John & Sue Beatty, Maura & Bill Cochran, Timothy Cummings, Brett & Jennie Enman, Carol Grave & David Rackey, Anne Haviland, Ella & Brent Moyer, Elizabeth Sandri, Ceal Swift
A special thank you to all of the sponsors who donated beautiful art, exceptional items, and unique experiences for the auction!
Bank Square Books; Betsy Barry Art & Designs; The Book Barn; Cafe Sol; Todd Casey; Connecticut Science Center; de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities; Essex Steam Train & Riverboat; Finer Line Gallery; Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees; The Garde Arts Center; Debbi Goodman; Hartford Yard Goats; Institute of Contemporary Art Boston; Jim Laurino; Sarah Stifler Lucas; Mystic Yoga Shala; New Britain Museum of American Art; Kate Novack; Jeanne O’Brien; The Ocean House; Old Lyme Inn; Liane Philpotts; Catherine Puccio; Janine Robertson; Rob Rivers The Salon & Spa; The Side Door Jazz Club; The Spring Wellness Center; Stonington Frame Shoppe; Tree Trails Adventure Mystic; Two Bees Design Studio; Wadsworth Atheneum; David Zuckerbraun
Thank you to our contributing artists for their gifts of time and talent to LAA:
Jim Laurino, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Liane Philpotts, Catherine Puccio, & Janine Robertson
At the 2024 Sea & Sky soiree,Howard Park and Lisa Miceli painted live for attendees, who got to see two of our most dynamic artists face off as “dueling painters” and bid on their pieces as they painted!
Gold Sponsors
