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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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Archive »Current Issue Features

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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Watercolor with June Webster

Jun 20, 2013 - Jul 18, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Tuesday and Thursday.

  Watercolor with June Webster Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. 6 Week Session: June 11–July 16 OR Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. 6 Week Session:  June 13–July 18 $90 Members/$120 non-Members per session Materials included, preregistration required and all skill levels welcome. Explore the wonderful medium of watercolor by examining the Museum's magnificent collection from Masters like Sargent,...

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Kidcity Third Thursdays

Jun 20, 2013 - May 15, 2015

This event occurs monthly, on the third Thursday of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Kidcity is an artist-created space for hands-on imagination play for kids ages 1 to 8 and their favorite grownups.  Free admission on the Third Thursday Evening of every month from 5 to 7 pm. (Regular admission $8)

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Billy Cox and The Band of Gypsys Experience

Jun 20, 2013

  Featuring Dani Robinson and Bryon Bordeux   Billy Cox, world renown bassist with Jimi Hendrix’ Experience and The Band Of Gypsys comes to Infinity Hall’s stage to perform some of the most memorable music in the history of Rock N’ Roll. If you’re a Hendrix fan you won’t want to miss Billy do his thing and bring you back to the land of Voodoo Child, Foxy Lady, All Along the...

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South Pacific

Jun 20, 2013 - Jul 13, 2013

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

  Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the...

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AAA Motor Club Social Security Benefits Workshop in Oxford – FREE

Jun 20, 2013

The AAA CT Motor Club will conduct a free “Maximize Your Social Security Benefits” information workshop that is open to the public on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Oxford Public Library, 486 Oxford Rd. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income.  David Cowan, an AAA-Endorsed Retiree Advisor, will lead...

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Third Thursday Street Festival

Jun 20, 2013 - Sep 19, 2013

This event occurs monthly, on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August, September and October.

Every third Thursday from May to September, thousands of people from far and wide stroll along Main Street, Willimantic amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual, gastronomic, and olfactory delights. Six stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment while over 100 vendors showcase a variety of handcrafted goods and services. Street performers and free children's...

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Farmers Market at Billings Forge

Jun 20, 2013 - Dec 26, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Thursday.

The indoor Winter Market (November to April) is open Thursdays from 11am–2pm in The Studio at Billings Forge.  Farmers bring fresh meat, cheese, coffee, bread, preserves, root and winter crop vegetables, and greenhouse-grouwn greens. Weekly speciality vendors bring everything from granola to truffles. Featuring handmade goods from the Quilting Amigas Sewing Group, a Billings Forge...

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A Festival of Brass and Ideas

Jun 20, 2013

Brass, New Haven's premier brass quintet, presents their final concert of the season. In this special concert they will showcase the wide range of interests and influences that make them who they are. You will hear some of your favorite music, including holiday, television, pop, and jazz, and you will also hear the stories that make Brass Brass.

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Relief Printing and Monoprinting Class with Deb Wadsworth

Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 28, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Friday.

  Relief Printing and Monoprinting Class with Deb Wadsworth Fridays, 1-4 p.m. 4 Week Session: June 7–28 Material list supplied, preregistration required. Come and experience the fun of learning about relief and monoprinting—methods and techniques, color printing with ink and oil paint. Subject matter will be left up to the student, but inspiration will be provided. No...

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Good News!

Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013

This event occurs weekly on Friday and Saturday.

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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