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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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Table Hopping

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

Blumenthal, Murphy Renew Call for Federal Gun Control Measures

Blumenthal, Murphy Renew Call for Federal Gun Control Measures

Biden lauds Connecticut’s success in enacting legislation

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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Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center April School Vacation Events

Jun 18, 2013 - Jul 20, 2013

WHAT:           This April, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center invites school groups and guests to attend April School Vacation Events. Guests have the opportunity to visit the museum and learn from featured guests and performers. WHEN:          Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum Open Extra Days!: The Museum is open Monday and...

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Billy Elliot

Jun 18, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

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

BILLY ELLIOT is the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be called "THE BEST SHOW YOU'LL EVER SEE" by the New York Post and honored with ten 2009 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL.  Set in a small English town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent for dance that inspires his family and his...

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From Italy to America

Jun 18, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

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

From Italy to America, an exhibition at the Greenwich Historical Society through June 30, combines an installation celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Italian American community in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a complementary exhibition of photographs from the show From Italy to America: The Photographs of Anthony Riccio, organized by the Bellarmine Museum of Art, Fairfield...

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Nearly Forgotten: Photographs by Catherine Vanaria

Jun 18, 2013 - Sep 27, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

  "Nearly Forgotten" is a solo exhibition of black and white photographs by Catherine Vanaria. Catherine Vanaria has been photographing hats in the collection of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society since 2011. Vanaria's hat photographs are softly focused, and are carbon pigment printed on rice paper, making them look solid, but ethereal. The hats serve not just as artifacts, but as...

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Free Parenting Workshop on Healthy Eating

Jun 18, 2013

Lauren Seltzer, LMFT is offering a workshop to help parents explore their relationship with food and how it may impact their children.  This workshop will cover the basics of “Real Food” and discuss how to make simple adjustments in our lives.  The workshop will also cover the topic of mindless eating with the goal of increasing attention to eating habits and emotions connected to...

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Discover 19th Century Inventions at New Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Exhibit

Jun 19, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

      Victorian era gadgets, technologies and breakthroughs will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum beginning April 17th   through October 6, 2013.  What Is It? Technologies and Discoveries of the Victorian Era will engage student and adult audiences in the exploration of mid-to-late 19th century inventions and discoveries in many diverse areas including...

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AAA Motor Club Social Security Benefits Workshop in Bethany – FREE

Jun 19, 2013

The AAA CT Motor Club will conduct a free “Maximize Your Social Security Benefits” information workshop that is open to the public on Wednesday, June 19that 6:00 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Rd., Bethany. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income. David Cowan, an AAA-Endorsed Retiree Advisor, will...

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Inheriting the Impressionist Tradition

Jun 19, 2013 - Jul 31, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The Greenwich Historical Society will celebrate the work of local artists Maria C. Friscia, Perry Robinson, MD and Margaret Esmé Simon in a Community Artists exhibition entitled Inheriting the Impressionist Tradition. With still life paintings and landscapes rendered in colorful painterly strokes, the work represents a modern reflection on the American Impressionism that evolved at the Cos...

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Good News!

Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 20, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Wednesday and Thursday.

Rah! Rah! Rah! Youthful energy abounds in this signature Goodspeed musical filled with Roaring 20s nostalgia, plenty of laughter and rousing dance numbers. Anticipation builds on the Tait College campus as game day approaches but the football hero must first pass a big exam in order to play. When he unexpectedly falls for his tutor, romance blooms and hijinks ensue. With songs like...

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SM&NC Picnic Perfect Nights

Jun 19, 2013 - Aug 28, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Wednesday.

Wednesdays, June 12 - August 28, 5 - 8 pm (weather permitting) Grab your picnic dinner and blanket and join us on Wednesday nights for some "after-hours" outdoor fun at the SM&NC. We'll be open late each Wednesday to allow visitors to enjoy a beautiful summer evening on our grounds. Heckscher Farm, Nature's Playground, the Meadow, the Gift Shop, and our nature...

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