In New London, Connecticut, the building which once was home to Lyric Hall is undergoing major renovations, with a grand reopening celebration gala planned within the coming months. Lyric Hall was once home to dance recitals, live theatre, and concerts. Two projects are going on simultaneously in the former Lyric Hall building: a retail art gallery and a Russian tea room, both of which should be open in the spring.

According to building co-owner Dylan Gaffney, "There’s a lot of restoration going on, and we basically had to gut the building to deal with issues like asbestos and so on. The downstairs is nearly done and the upstairs is a longer process. But the facility was so beautiful and had such a wonderful history that we want to restore this for the community at large."

Asbestos removal is important, as exposure to the material can lead to serious health problems such as mesothelioma, a rare but lethal cancer that may affect the lungs, abdominal cavity, or even the lining of the heart.

"Lyric Hall traditionally was a place where people staged their own events…Lyric Hall will be small enough so that everyone can feel like they can stage an event in grand surroundings," Gaffney told local reporters.

"This should be a place where profit and nonprofit activities can both take place," local nonprofit founder George White added. "You should feel welcome having a wedding reception at Lyric Hall. If you’ve got a string quartet or want to host a dance class or deliver a lecture, this is the place. It will be a place to harbor ideas."

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