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real estate 8 hours ago

Broadway superstar Stephen Sondheim sells Connecticut estate for $3.25 million

It appears one home buyer was more than willing to go “Into the Woods” to buy Steven Sondheim’s Connecticut home.

Food & Drink Apr 18

Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with up to 20% less plastic
Maryland 7 hours ago

How a Maryland couple turned a 1939 schoolhouse into a one-of-a-kind home

food and drink Oct 16, 2023

Connecticut restaurant was on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' on Friday

A Connecticut restaurant was featured on the Food Network’s, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on Friday. Il Pastaficio in Greenwich was featured on the “From Chicken to Noodles,&#...
morris Oct 10, 2023

Top destination spa in US is in Connecticut

The top destination spa in the United States is right here in Connecticut, according to a new ranking on Conde Nast Traveler. The publication’s readers rated their top destination spa resorts in...
fall foliage Oct 9, 2023

10 scenic Fall foliage drives and hikes in Connecticut

As the trees shed their green hues and don their fiery reds, oranges, and yellows, there’s a unique joy in embarking on scenic drives and hikes during the Fall season, with each step crunching through...
Hartford Oct 6, 2023

Brad Paisley concert scheduled for this weekend is being rescheduled to next year

A Brad Paisley concert scheduled to take place at the XL Center in Hartford on Saturday, Oct. 7 has been rescheduled to June next year. The concert was postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances...

fall events Oct 6, 2023

These events are canceled or postponed because of Saturday's rain

Do you have plans to head out to a fall fair or festival on Saturday? Here’s a list of events that have announced cancellations or postponements in anticipation of Saturday’s rain. Apple Harvest Festival in Southington The Southington Apple Harvest Festival will be closed yet again because of forecasted heavy rain Saturday. It...
mohegan sun Oct 6, 2023

Bruce Springsteen concert at Mohegan Sun rescheduled for April

Bruce Springsteen fans now officially have a date to see him perform at Mohegan Sun Arena. “The Boss” will now take the stage in Uncasville on Friday, April 12, 2024. His Mohegan Sun performance was originally supposed to happen in March but was postponed to September due to an illness. The September show was also postponed, along with ...
Hartford Oct 2, 2023

Glow Hartford holiday festival returns

The Glow Hartford holiday light festival is set to return to the Connecticut Convention Center from Nov. 18 through Dec. 23, offering seasonal food and drinks and activities for all ages. Aside from the light garden and illuminated structures with a million lights, the festival activities include: Scavenger HuntHelp Santa find his lost gifts and ge...
Hartford Sep 27, 2023

Brad Paisley concert at XL Center is being postponed

A Brad Paisley concert scheduled to take place at the XL Center in Hartford on Saturday, Oct. 7 has been postponed. It isn’t immediately clear why the concert was postponed. Ticketmaster posted an announcement on their website saying the event organizer has canceled the event. The event was set to take place at 7 p.m. On his website, Paisley ...
fall Sep 27, 2023

10 great corn mazes and pumpkin patches in Connecticut

As soon as the weather gets crisper, and the leaves begin to change, we know fall has arrived. Along with fall comes some fun activities, such as corn mazes and picking your own pumpkin at a pumpkin patch. You’ll be amazed by the variety of options of mazes with different sizes and designs, some even with themes. If you’re...
Bridgeport Sep 26, 2023

Journey tour coming to Connecticut in 2024

Journey is going on tour in next year and the band will be coming to Connecticut. The 2024 Freedom tour starts in February and Journey will be coming to Bridgeport in April. The last tour date the band has announced is a show at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport on April 24 and fans are sure to welcome Journey with…
Bridgeport Sep 25, 2023

What to know about the 2023 Sound on Sound Festival

The second Sound on Sound music festival is happening soon and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mayer and Alanis Morissette are some of the many acts who will be coming to Bridgeport. The concert will be at Seaside Park In Bridgeport on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1. Want tickets? Get details here. Single-day and two-day tickets will…...
fall events Sep 23, 2023

Some fall events are canceled, postponed this weekend due to incoming rain

Heading out to a fall fair or festival this weekend? The incoming rain has canceled or postponed some events happening Saturday. Here is a list of events that have announced cancellations: Lake Compounce is pushing back their Halloween attraction opening date to next weekend because of the rain. In a statement, Lake Compounce said, “Mother Na...
West Hartford Sep 28, 2023

Limited number of tickets available for burger bash in West Hartford's Blue Back Square

Do you love burgers? Blue Back Square is hosting its first burger bash and it’s happening on Thursday, Sept. 28. Several restaurants located in Blue Back Square will be serving up their own signature slider burger in a competition to win the People’s Choice for Best Burger award. The burger bash will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Halloween Sep 20, 2023

Lake Compounce and Six Flags open Halloween attractions this weekend

Are you ready for some Halloween scares? Two amusement parks in the area are opening their Halloween attractions this weekend. Lake Compounce in Bristol is welcoming people back to the park for Phantom Fall Fest starting Saturday, Sept. 23. A spokesperson said the attraction will offer more frights and mayhem with its four haunted houses and four s...
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA Sep 20, 2023

Dropkick Murphys to perform at Mohegan Sun

There’s no need to ship up to Boston to see the Dropkick Murphys. They are coming to Connecticut to perform at Mohegan Sun Arena next week. The show will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28. Tickets are on sale for $35 and $29.50. Mohegan Sun said there is a six-ticket limit for General Admission and a four-ticket limit for…
The Big E Sep 20, 2023

Big E offering online ordering of cream puffs and eclairs

For the first time ever, you can order cream puffs and eclairs online from the Big E Bakery so they will be ready to go when you want them. Online ordering will be available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day through Oct. 1 at TheBigEBakery.com. You can visit the Big E Bakery website, place your order, select your…
Big E Sep 20, 2023

Wednesday is Connecticut Day at The Big E

Wednesday is Connecticut Day at the Big E and you will find new food options, new experiences, lots of entertainment and the fair favorites that keep you going back. The day-long celebration of Connecticut will include more than 12 hours of live entertainment on the Connecticut Building’s front lawn stage and a guest appearance by UConn basketball ...
Big E Sep 14, 2023

Beer slushies, escape rooms and more coming to CT Building at Big E

The Big E starts Friday and the Connecticut building will have some new offerings, including escape rooms and games, beer slushies and more. “Similar to our state, the Connecticut Building at The Big E is brimming with diverse attractions that showcase the amazing things made in Connecticut and serve up mouthwatering culinary creations,&#8221...
Bridgeport Sep 14, 2023

Beardsley Zoo's ‘Glow Wild' lantern festival starts today

The “Glow Wild” Lantern Festival is returning to Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport for a second year and it begins tonight. Glow Wild includes more than 53 large illuminated sculptures and you can see it on Thursday through Sunday evenings from Sept. 14 through Dec. 2. The festival will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and you can buy timed…
mohegan sun Sep 6, 2023

Bruce Springsteen concert at Mohegan Sun is postponed again

The Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band concert scheduled for Sept. 16 at Mohegan Sun Arena is being postponed for a second time this year. The show was postponed due to illness in March and was initially rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16. That date has now also been postponed. In a statement, Springsteen said the band’s stop in Uncasvil...

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