See Fashion at the Sculpture Grounds During Old Lyme Midsummer Festival

OLD LYME, CT -- Gil Boro’s Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is celebrating Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival with a host of events on Saturday, July 30.

The day promises an exciting, live, outdoor runway show at 12 p.m. by resident artist Susan Hickman and acclaimed designer Anna Lucas, with a repeat show at 2 p.m. There will also be an on-site boutique featuring a wide variety of creations for sale by both artists throughout the event.

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Described as having a “playful and experimental” style, Hickman will present a selection of her latest eclectic fashion designs. Apart from clothing, Hickman — an established artist with a BFA from Ohio University — also designs small bags, clutches and totes.

Lucas will focus on sustainable creative fashion with inspiration from nature, vintage textiles and the "divine form of the body," according to a release. She will present a striking collection created out of recycled materials.

Sculptor Conrad Levenson will also hold a talk about his sculptures at 1 p.m. in Studio 80. His work typically applies his passion for reclamation and recycling to the creation of sculpture.

A concert will be held by young acoustic act John Martorelli and Mike Cartwright, know as “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. THey have drawn a large following over the years throughout the state and beyond.

The showcase can be explored any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Boro's expansive sculpture garden on Lyme Street. Boro has a total of over 100 pieces of his work on display there.