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DEEP adds state forest to places where alcohol is banned
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A state forest has been added to a list where alcohol has been banned. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it imposed a temporary alcohol ban for Naugatuck State Forest. The forest was added to seven state recreation areas where bans were previously...
Wednesday’s Warrior: Not-for-profit children’s theatre encourages love of theatre in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Putting a spotlight on the Brass City! “We like to say this company was created by theatre kids for theatre kids,” said Ben Orlando, the co-founder and executive director of the Greater Waterbury Children’s Theatre, which helps kids grow and thrive through acting, singing, and dancing. “We are brand new not-for-profit […]
Top Dog Best Hot Dog Contest 2024
Get ready for Litchfield’s 4th annual Top Dog best hot dog contest!. During the Dog Days of Summer every July, participating restaurants in Litchfield create special hot dogs (traditional, creative, deconstructed … ) in a friendly competition to be named Top Dog for having the town’s best hot dog.
Saturday marks 80 years since deadly circus fire in Hartford
On July 6, 1944, the famous Ringling Brothers and Barnam and Bailey Circus came to Hartford. "They were just known to be the best. They had the biggest big top tent in the world they claimed, and it was an exciting thing when they rolled into town," said Natalie Balanger, Public Programs Manager at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
75 Center in Southington will permanently close its doors July 3
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — The 75 Center bar and grill in Southington made an announcement via social media on Sunday that it would be closing for good on Wednesday, July 3. “It's very unfortunate,” said Ace Nonna, owner of Nonna Pizza right down the street. Adam Nizich, a frequent...
New CT restaurant puts emphasis on Mediterranean food and hospitality
The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant CAVA has opened a new eatery in Connecticut. “Our mission is to bring heart, health, and humanity to food, and everything we do at CAVA is grounded in that spirit of generosity, to our guests, our team members, and our community,” said CAVA official Wade Sterns. “We couldn’t be more excited to be in Newington.” The restaurant is located at 3323 Berlin ...
Coffee shop in CT city teeters on closing. Founders not giving up on ‘neighborhood living room.’
Change is brewing. Semilla Cafe + Studio — at the forefront of a new wave of coffee shops opening in and around downtown Hartford since the pandemic — is teetering on closing, but its co-founders say they are fighting to keep open their vision for a “neighborhood living room” even if they have to step aside. The coffee shop and music venue will be getting new operators who plan to beef up ...
Merwinsville Hotel unveils ballroom restoration
GAYLORDSVILLE—Perseverance paid off Sunday, June 30, for the historic Merwinsville Hotel when the organization unveiled its third floor ballroom after 53 years of restoration. It is the last major project of the restoration of the building that first opened in 1843 as a meal stop for the Housatonic Railroad....
Talcott Mountain Music Festival presents: Celebrate America!
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert on Friday. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and Is held at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Iron Horse Boulevard. A spectacular fireworks display accompanies this patriotic extravaganza, which music director Carolyn Kuan leads.
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.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra's Talcott Mountain Music Festival Continues!
We spoke with Steve Collins, President and CEO of Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO), about the 2024 Talcott Mountain Music Festival set to enchant audiences at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. The Talcott Mountain Music Festival lineup continues Friday, July 5th with...
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