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Belly flops, burgers and brats at Cornwall’s beach barbecue
CORNWALL — Hammond Beach was packed for the annual Cornwall Town Picnic Tuesday, June 25. Threatening skies Saturday forced a rescheduling of the picnic, which was rewarded with pristine beach weather on Tuesday. Selectman Rocco Botto reported the water temperature was in the mid 70s at Cream Hill Lake and about 80 degrees on land.
New leadership conducts 60th anniversary Railroad Days
NORTH CANAAN — A cherished summer tradition of the Northwest Corner makes its comeback on July 7, marking the 60th celebration of Railroad Days. For decades, Railroad Days Committee Director John Lannen dedicated himself to organizing the festivities. “He was such an instrumental part of everything that Railroad Days was,” said First Selectman Brian Ohler.
Kent painter creates ‘Best Watercolor of the Year'
'This is my time,” said Deborah Chabrian, still basking in the glow of winning “Best Watercolor of the Year” at the PleinAir Convention in Cherokee, S.C. Her painting “Empty Nest,” depicting an empty birdcage in front of her South Kent studio window, with a view of Schaghticoke Mountain behind it, was chosen as the ultimate winner in the watercolor category after a complex year-long competition.
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Rock of Ages’ plays at the Sharon Playhouse through July 7
Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Conn. You have to like the second-level pop music of 1987 to truly enjoy this show. To be honest and up front about it, I don’t. The show’s book, by Chris D’Arienzo, is cookie-cutter regular with ignorable and forgettable dialogue. Its purpose is to provide cues for the many songs inserted into it. The songs, with few exceptions, are the least memorable from the period. The “show” is a showcase for talented performers who can stand out and away from the material they are asked to perform. There is some justification for this as many of Sharon Playhouse’s cast members are remarkable singers.
Inaugural Plein Air Litchfield Painting Festival Set for Oct. 5
The Town of Litchfield’s Economic Development Commission, the Litchfield Historical Society, and the local arts nonprofit Art Tripping have joined forces to sponsor and present the inaugural Plein Air Litchfield, a one-day painting festival on Oct. 5 featuring some of the finest landscape artists in the Northeast. Plein air...
$280K to enhance trail networks on NCLC lands
KENT — Not long ago, people headed for the hills and trails at nature preserves in unprecedented numbers as hiking became an antidote to the global pandemic. Although COVID-19 has subsided, trail usage in the Northwest Corner and throughout Connecticut continues to climb as residents and visitors seek outdoor recreation and a connection to nature.
Bakeries in Bloom: 25 Places to Enjoy Delicious Pastries in New Marlborough
New Marlborough, MA, USA, is home to a charming array of bakeries that offer a delightful selection of freshly baked goods. From warm and flaky pastries to decadent cakes and cookies, these bakeries provide a variety of treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you’re in need of a morning...
Exactly like you, Bob Parker
'Bob never got through a gig without having a good time and having a laugh,” said Wanda Houston at Music Mountain’s Gordon Hall on Saturday, June 29. She was there performing jazz classics in a tribute concert, and the “Bob” in question being honored was the late West Cornwall resident Robert Andrew Parker, who Houston described meeting at The Wake Robin Inn in the mid 1990s as she was still getting used to the music scene of rural Connecticut. Parker was a veteran of just that scene. Outside of his work as a prolific watercolor painter and illustrator whose work was featured in The New Yorker and the collection of The Museum of Modern Art alike, was also a drummer. In his free time, Parker, who died in 2024 at the age of 96, was a member of the jazz band Jive by Five along with members like pianist Scott Heth.
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