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4 Connecticut Spots That Are Still Haunted in the Summertime
I've always been fascinated by homes, buildings, and forests that have a dark and mysterious energy. Connecticut is loaded with places that have a long history of odd and unexplained activity. Sure, it is hot as hell outside, but the ghouls don't take summer break, and it does not need...
Mouthwatering Baked Potato Restaurant Opens New Location in Connecticut
I am a potato girl. If there was one food I needed to eat for the rest of my life, I would probably choose potatoes. There are just so many different ways to eat them. I usually wait once a year to get my amazing baked potato from The Big E, but to my surprise, I might not have to wait that long anymore.
Whether in a tent or an RV, these five campgrounds in eastern Connecticut are a must-see
Summer can mean many things to different people. While some think of blisteringly hot days, others think of trips to the beach. While some think of long days and cool nights, others think of camping. Camping can be a serious endeavor, packing supplies and food and going into the woods...
Best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in CT
Waterbury, Connecticut, boasts a rich and diverse food culture, with the best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic dining experiences. This article highlights three such gems: Brenda’s Kitchen & Deli, La Cazuela, and Top O’ the Mornin’. Each of these establishments exemplifies the creativity and dedication that make Waterbury’s culinary landscape so exciting and varied. They truly are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Waterbury.
Get in the groove with a flurry of outdoor summer music festivals to close out July
Jazz, blues, folk and even modern American classical sounds just keep blasting in the open air in July. The weekend of July 26-28 in particular offers a nearly infinite variety of sounds at half a dozen established Connecticut festivals from the Black-Eyed & Bluesfest in Hartford to the Litchfield Jazz Festival in Washington and folk, rock and jams throughout the state. There is also two weeks ...
It’s all the big things this week in CT from blink-182 to Phish to Jerry Seinfeld
The 1960s British teen idol Peter Noone is now a septuagenarian. So is Vicki Lawrence, who has been playing one (“Mama”) since the 1970s. Also in Connecticut this week, a Sammy Hagar/Loverboy tour recalls the 1980s. Southern California skate punks blink-182 evoke the 1990s and 2000s. Then there’s Phish, whose jams have gone on for decades. The music goes round and round right up to ...
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
Town of East Lyme introduced Percy, the therapy dog
EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) - Percy has officially been named the comfort and therapy dog for the town of East Lyme as of Monday morning. In his new role, Percy will attend most community outreach events and will be available to provide support and comfort to the public during times of tragedy.
Writing And Family At Breakwater Books
Julie Fitzpatrick of Guilford and David Fitzpatrick of Middletown, who are siblings, will have a discussion on Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford. The event will feature Wolf-Boy by David Fitzpatrick, a coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape...
Flautist Sherry Winston’s Band to Perform Branford Jazz Series on July 25
Known for her combination of eloquent taste and value of playing melodically, flautist Sherry Winston has achieved success in the music and business industries. On Thursday, July 25, she will display her exemplary musical attributes as part of the 2024 Branford Jazz Series on the Branford Green. A graduate of...
Photos: Ali Ewoldt, Luba Mason, and Jamison Stern in ASK FOR THE MOON! at Goodspeed
Ask for the Moon is running at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre through August 11 in Chester, Connecticut, with an official opening set for Aug. 7, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Set sail on the Jewel of the Sea ocean liner with a scheming widow, a vengeful lawyer, and a volatile nurse. Enjoy the vocal stylings of Misha and Grisha, the squabbling Carpathian twins. Get the latest fashion tips from Persimmon De Vol, stylist par excellence. But only venture into the Poseidon Suite at your own peril… Madness and hilarity abound in a diabolical new musical comedy that is sure to make waves. Bon voyage!
Katey Walker Puts Her Bench Front and Center in New Boutique
Katey Walker describes her new flagship store in Old Saybrook, Conn., as a seaside jewel box and the most exciting milestone to date for her jewelry business, allowing her to sit down with customers and create their dream pieces. The Katey Walker Fine Jewelry store at 103 Main St. in...
Branford Compassion Club Hosts Kitten Shower Aug. 17
Branford Compassion Club (BCC) is hosting a kitten shower on Saturday, Aug.17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Branford Community House located at 46 Church Street. An afternoon of fun is planned with refreshments, games and raffle baskets to benefit kittens and mama cats under BCC’s care. While there is no admission fee for the event, gifts of food, supplies, monetary donations and gift cards are greatly appreciated. A wish list for kittens and moms can be accessed on BCC’s website at branfordcompassionclub.org/how-to-help/wish-list/.
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