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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey's Rhode Island wedding draws celebrity guests
WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey will tie the knot at the Ocean House in Westerly Saturday. Crews were seen setting up a large tent on the property Friday, and local businesses said they've had a number of wedding guests stop in. "It seems there are...
A day on the lagoon
Jun. 27—Groton ― A small sailboat and a kayak glide through the Upper Lagoon at Groton Long Point on Thursday. The run of moderate temperatures and sunshine is expected to continue through Saturday with thunderstorms on Sunday. ___ (c)2024 The Day (New London, Conn.) Visit The Day (New London, Conn.) at www.theday.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Live & In Color to Celebrate Ten Years at Sunset Hill Vineyard in July
Live and In Color will celebrate their 10th year of creating groundbreaking new and diverse theatre for the stage at Sunset Hill Vineyard on 7/15 from 5-8 pm. This event features a raffle, silent auction, refreshments, and entertainment by the artists of Live & in Color. Cocktails start at 5:00 pm and the performance begins at 5:30 pm.
Sculptor Chad Fisher brings historic methods and a bronze foundry to Old Lyme
Bronze sculptor Chad Fisher has garnered a lot of attention and some memorable commissions for a young artist. Earlier this year, the Philadelphia 76ers unveiled Fisher’s bronze sculpture of Sixers great Allen Iverson. Fisher had previously captured other Sixers greats like Charles Barkley, Maurice Cheeks and Julius “Dr. J” Erving.
Welcome Back!
Himalaya Cafe, 1456 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, is back! They announced a soft opening at the beginning of the month, starting with take-out only and cash only. Call them at their new number, 860-388-4071, to place orders. Specializing in North Indian cuisine, Himalaya has some of the old faves on the menu, including Tandoori Chicken. And they are rolling out some new specials on the weekend. Their menu is available on their Facebook page. As with all of our restaurants, particularly those that are starting back up again, please be patient and kind as they get settled into a routine.
Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry
OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 22, Witness Stones Old Lyme presented a celebratory event filled with jazz and poetry on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. This event honored Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and offered a vibrant fusion of music and spoken word.
Rustica Hosts Angelini Wines for Italian-Pairing Dinner
Angelini Wine Ltd. showcased selections from its Italian wine imports during a pairing dinner at Rustica Ristorante in Chester on May 24. The five-course meal paired Livon Pinot Grigio Grande 2022, Il Borro Borrorosa 2023, Piazzo Barolo Valente 2019, Palagetto Bellarina Brunello di Montalcino 2018 and Angelini Brachetto d’Acqui 2023 with fine Italian cuisine handcrafted by the Rustica team led by Owners Conchi and Vicente Contreras. The wines were presented with each course by Angelini Wine Ltd. Co-owner Julius Angelini.
Casting Call: Goodspeed Musicals Seeking Child Actors for “A Christmas Story”
(June 27, 2024) — Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam is seeking local Connecticut children for its 2024 Goodspeed production of A Christmas Story, The Musical. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Goodspeed is seeking Non-Equity child actors to play and understudy the roles of Ralphie (age...
Lines and Canvases
Jane Korteweg from Groton Bible Chapel in Groton, CT brings us these great pieces surrounding their LED wall. The side lights were vertical blinds with LED tape on the curved side facing front with white paper wrapped around them. Then they sued artist canvases beneath the LED wall as the bottom piece.
Haddam Land Trust Picnic Cancelled
(June 29, 2024) — Due to the rain forecast for Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Haddam Land Trust picnic has been CANCELLED. We will post another fun community get-together event for the fall when we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Haddam Land Trust.
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