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As one Bank Street restaurant gets an artistic overhaul, another closes its doors
Jul. 24—NEW LONDON — As the former Hot Rod Cafe prepares to reopen as an art gallery, another Bank Street restaurant abruptly closed its doors this week. Cafe owner Rod Cornish said Wednesday that construction and renovation work to transform his 114 Bank St. building from a popular casual eatery into a showcase for local artists is nearly complete. Meanwhile, New London Eats, a quick-service ...
Mohegan Sun to hold Taylor Swift tribute celebration
Mohegan Sun is planning a celebration of Taylor Swift and it’s going to include a Southeastern Connecticut-based tribute band, food trucks, themed cocktails, a friendship bracelet station and more. "Are You Ready For It? A Musical Tribute Event" is happening on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the Sun Patio. Mohegan...
In Praise of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough: A Connecticut Summer Seafood Staple
Summertime in southeastern Connecticut begins with the opening of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, a beloved seafood destination in Noank known for its famous lobster rolls, scenic Mystic River views, and a charming, picnic-friendly atmosphere. Summertime in southeastern Connecticut officially begins on the first Friday in May, when Abbott’s...
Westerly man pays for stranger's haircut during difficult time
WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — An act of kindness at a Westerly barbershop has left a lasting impression on a customer. Since 2002, 'Rios Barbershop' has had a home in the Granite Street Shopping Centre. Owner Carlos Rios, has been cutting hair since 1996. “We do fades, flat tops, regular...
Phish Portends A Summer ’24 Golden Age With Wide-Ranging Mohegan Sun Opener [Photos/Videos]
After kicking off its 2024 summer tour with a three-show stand in Mansfield, MA this past weekend, Phish headed to Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun on Tuesday for the first time in five years to begin a two-night, midweek run at the casino arena. Chilling, Thrilling Sounds favorite “Martian Monster”...
Lighten up to catch bonito and false albacore
It was great to hear Thursday that bonito had arrived. Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, said, “We now have bonito being caught off Newport and I understand they are pretty good size too.”. Bonito and soon to follow false albacore will be running along our coastal...
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson To Drop ‘Do The Rump!’
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson To Drop ‘Do The Rump!’ and share new single “Lonesome Road”. JD Simo and Luther Dickinson are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of their new album, Do the Rump! due September 20th via Forty Below Records. The pair will hit the...
‘This is what I was meant to do’: Dave Isay reflects on a career of storytelling, bridging America’s political and social divide
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Over the past 21 years, national story-gathering project StoryCorps has collected hundreds of thousands of conversations from all over the country and preserved them in the Library of Congress. It’s the largest collection of human voices ever gathered. Their latest initiative is One Small Step America, which brings together strangers from different ends of the political spectrum to have conversations that emphasize our shared humanity. StoryCorps founder and president Dave Isay will be talking about that initiative and more at the United Theater in Westerly this Friday. And he joins me now. Dave, it’s such a pleasure. Thanks so much.
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