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Front Row Q&A: Mike Reiss

Front Row Q&A: Mike Reiss

Playwright Mike Reiss is Connecticut, and so are you. He's riding high as producer/writer for "The Simpsons," but here explains why its run at Ivoryton Playhouse may be the last hurrah for his award-winning play, "I'm Connecticut."

Let Us Now Praise Connecticut Farms

Let Us Now Praise Connecticut Farms

Dinners at the Farm, now in its seventh season, continues to celebrate—and support—the people who produce our food in Connecticut.

Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts

Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts

New labeling laws, diligence—and common sense—can help part the clouds in our bewilderment over sunscreen.

A New Foodie Destination in Bantam

A New Foodie Destination in Bantam

There's an exciting new wine bar/cafe option in Litchfield County.

The 2013 Travelers Championship: Looking at The Field

The 2013 Travelers Championship: Looking at The Field

Once again, the field for the Travelers Championship is strong, with some of the best in the world set to compete in Cromwell.

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With Valerie Schroth
Let Us Now Praise Connecticut Farms

Let Us Now Praise Connecticut Farms

Dinners at the Farm, now in its seventh season, continues to celebrate—and support—the people who produce our food in Connecticut.

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Box Office

by Pat Grandjean
Front Row Q&A: Mike Reiss

Front Row Q&A: Mike Reiss

Playwright Mike Reiss is Connecticut, and so are you. He's riding high as producer/writer for "The Simpsons," but here explains why its run at Ivoryton Playhouse may be the last hurrah for his award-winning play, "I'm Connecticut."

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Unsteady Habits

A blog by Ray Bendici
The 2013 Travelers Championship: Looking at The Field

The 2013 Travelers Championship: Looking at The Field

Once again, the field for the Travelers Championship is strong, with some of the best in the world set to compete in Cromwell.

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Culture Cat

by Cathy P. Ross
Becoming Dr. Ruth

Becoming Dr. Ruth

From the Israeli army to “sexual literacy”—life lessons with humor.

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Well, Now

by Maria LaPiana
Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts

Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts

New labeling laws, diligence—and common sense—can help part the clouds in our bewilderment over sunscreen.

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The Legion of Christ: Sex, Abuse, Money and Lies—The Fall of Father Maciel

The Legion of Christ: Sex, Abuse, Money and Lies—The Fall of Father Maciel

Sex abuse, money and lies—the inglorious fall of Father Maciel and the Legion of Christ.

Connecticut Farmers' Markets: Farm Fresh

Connecticut Farmers' Markets: Farm Fresh

Connecticut’s growing love of fresh, locally produced food has been a boon to farmers’ markets.

Connecticut's Historic Movie Houses

Connecticut's Historic Movie Houses

As Torrington’s Warner Theatre gets ready to unveil its cinematic $300,000 restoration, we take a look at Connecticut’s other historic movie houses.

Beer Gardens are Growing in Connecticut

Beer Gardens are Growing in Connecticut

Beer gardens are hot-hot-hot for summer.

Restaurant Review: Geronimo, New Haven

Restaurant Review: Geronimo, New Haven

A taste of the American Southwest at its magical best, a spicy blend of Navajo, Mexican and Santa Fe influences.

Restaurant Review: Rive Bistro, Westport

Restaurant Review: Rive Bistro, Westport

The menu offers what French bistros have always provided—deeply satisfying down-to-earth food with inimitable Gallic flair.

Alice Washburn Architectural Award Winners

Alice Washburn Architectural Award Winners

The 2013 Alice Washburn Awards celebrate a decade of traditional architecture.

Archive »Connecticut Politics

Vote on Connecticut's Former Environment Chief Held up by Politics

Vote on Connecticut's Former Environment Chief Held up by Politics

In the four months since the president tapped Gina McCarthy to serve as head of his own environmental powerhouse, Connecticut’s former environmental protection commissioner has been tied up in the red and blue bruising of presidential appointments.

Nearby States Help Move Connecticut GMO Bill Closer to Law

Nearby States Help Move Connecticut GMO Bill Closer to Law

More states are following Connecticut’s lead in adopting legislation requiring genetically modified foods to be labeled as such.

Tom Foley Gives Legislators an 'F' on Budget

Tom Foley Gives Legislators an 'F' on Budget

GOP Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Foley gives his take on the 2013 legislative session.

Activism and Expediency: Connecticut Legislators Pass Bold Gun Control, Immigration Laws, Balk at Big Budget Fix

Activism and Expediency: Connecticut Legislators Pass Bold Gun Control, Immigration Laws, Balk at Big Budget Fix

A review of the Spring 2013 session of the Connecticut General Assembly.

 

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Performance: “Not What Happened” by Obie Award Winner Ain Gordon

Jun 23, 2013

Ain Gordon’s new contemporary theatre piece investigates the notion of place as it relates to forgotten histories. Not What Happened is a theatrical duet for two people who can never meet: a historical re-enactor in period costume and the figure from history she re-enacts. The audience members become tourists visiting a deteriorating historic site where they are led on a guided tour by the...

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Simply Swing in Concert

Jun 23, 2013

The Farmington Bank Community Concert Series presents Simply Swing performing favorites from the Big Band era and its "Dancing to Simply Swing" CD. Simply Swing features six swinging horns, a dynamic rhythm section and vocalist Vivian LaRosa. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain date: August 11. See www.simplyswingmusic.com for more info. 

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Yoga for You

Jun 24, 2013 - Dec 18, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Monday.

with Terri Cain, Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am When you come to your next yoga class, celebrate the beauty of the yoga that is uniquely you: "bend" to benefit the uniqueness of the individual! 8wk/$84  goodternyoga@gmail.com or 203-314-8392

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Qi Gong

Jun 24, 2013 - Dec 23, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Monday.

A practice that invigorates the internal energy, relieves stress, tones and stretches the muscles, and connects the mind and body.  Robert Michael of Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts  $15.00/class or $55.00 for a 4 week series

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Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Summer Camp

Jun 24, 2013 - Aug 2, 2013

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

June 24-August 2,  9am-3pm (or 4pm) This is a full day camp program offered to inquisitive children between the ages of 5 to 11 years old. Sign up for individual day sessions or the whole week to give your children a vacation with nature and learning to last a lifetime. Each day children will explore a different topic related to the botanical and natural world led by our trained children's...

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The Figure in Light - Diane Aeschliman

Jun 24, 2013 - Dec 30, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Monday.

This is a monitored class with emphasis on placing the model in an environment. Models will be varied, clothed and nude. Poses will run for three to four weeks. All levels and mediums welcome. Dates: Mondays, 9am-4pm, January 7–December 31 Fees: To register for this class, please contact Diane directly at (860) 663-2370 Instructor Bio: Diane Aeschliman studied drawing in Paris at the...

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Practical Orchard Health with Michael Phillips

Jun 25, 2013

June 25, 2013 |10:00am – 4:00pm  Connecticut College – 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London CT  Hidden Brook Gardens – 551 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT  Practical Orchard Health with Michael Phillips  Learn from the organic apple expert, Michael Phillips about fruit tree health in orchards and edible landscapes! This is an Organic Land...

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AAA Motor Club Social Security Benefits Workshop in Meriden – FREE

Jun 25, 2013

The AAA CT Motor Club will conduct a free “Maximize Your Social Security Benefits” information workshop that is open to the public on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income.  David Cowan, an AAA-Endorsed Retiree Advisor,...

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Be Mortgage Free In Ten Years Or Less Without Extra Payments – Free Workshop

Jun 25, 2013

The Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group will conduct a free public workshop, “Be Mortgage Free In Ten Years Or Less Without Extra Payments”, on June 25th, 6:30-7:30pm at the Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, CT. Participants will learn well established financial strategies for paying off mortgages  sooner without additional payments .  The course will dispel...

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Sunken Garden Poetry Presents Philip Schultz

Jun 26, 2013

  JUNE 26 – Philip Schultz / music by Covert Jazz Prelude on Philip Schultz  (5:00-6:00 pm) led by Eleanor Kedney.  Eleanor is The Writers Studio Director of Branch Studios and founder of The Writers Studio Tucson.  Her poems have appeared in Many Mountains Moving, NY Quarterly, American Poets & Poetry, among others.   Philip Schultz Pultizer Prize-winning Poet  ...

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