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	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." Pat Grandjean
	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. By Valerie Schroth
	Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts New labeling laws, diligence—and common sense—can help part the clouds in our bewilderment over sunscreen. by Maria LaPiana
	A New Foodie Destination in Bantam There's an exciting new wine bar/cafe option in Litchfield County. By Douglas Clement
	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. by Ray Bendici

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With Valerie Schroth

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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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

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

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

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 Sex abuse, money and lies—the inglorious fall of Father Maciel and the Legion of Christ. by Tom Connor
	Connecticut Farmers' Markets: Farm Fresh Connecticut’s growing love of fresh, locally produced food has been a boon to farmers’ markets. by Karena Garrity • Photos by Kindra Clineff
	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. by Pat Grandjean
	Beer Gardens are Growing in Connecticut Beer gardens are hot-hot-hot for summer. by Elizabeth Keyser
	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. by Elise Maclay
	Restaurant Review: Rive Bistro, Westport The menu offers what French bistros have always provided—deeply satisfying down-to-earth food with inimitable Gallic flair. by Elise Maclay
	Alice Washburn Architectural Award Winners The 2013 Alice Washburn Awards celebrate a decade of traditional architecture. by Maria LaPiana

Archive »Connecticut Politics

	Blumenthal, Murphy Renew Call for Federal Gun Control Measures Biden lauds Connecticut’s success in enacting legislation by Jennifer Swift
	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. by Jennifer Swift
	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. by Jennifer Swift
	Tom Foley Gives Legislators an 'F' on Budget GOP Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Foley gives his take on the 2013 legislative session. by Jennifer Swift
	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. by Jennifer Swift

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6th Annual Garlic Festival at Olde Mistick Village

Sep 21, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013

Saturday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm, and Sunday, 12:00 noon-6:00 pm To celebrate the fall harvest, local farmers will have a variety of Garlic for sale as well as other fresh produce. Farmers will also have honey, jams, preserves and syrups. Throughout the day and evening, dozens of local restaurants and food service establishments will be offering free tastes, or serving for purchase, delicious...

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BentFest 2013

Sep 21, 2013

BENTFEST 2013 - Family Festival at the Audubon Center at Bent of the River in Southbury, Saturday, September 21. This annual family festival features live music, picnicking in the meadow, river and nature walks, food vendors, kids’ activities, bird watching, raffle prizes and more. “BentFest 2013” will be held rain or shine 2:00 to 6:00 PM. No pets permitted. Admission costs are...

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13th Annual Artists in the Country

Sep 21, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013

Satturday – 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday – 11:00 am-4:30 pm Over 30 fine artists exhibit their work out of doors and in a bucolic country setting. Music, entertainment and refreshments will be provided throughout the days. The event utilizes a silent auction and raffle to raise money to benefit children with autism.

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Chatham Historical Society Quilt Show

Sep 21, 2013

September 21, 2013 10am-4pm Quilts by local quilters, Art quilts from award winning quilters, Antique quilts, Appraiser, Vendors, refreshments on site. $5.00 donation Bento Box Queen size quilt to be raffled. First Congregational Church 59 Main St, East Hampton, CT more info, 860.365.0527

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Poulenc Trio

Sep 22, 2013

Hear the fascinating combo of oboe-piano-bassoon. The most active touring piano-wind chamber ensemble in the world.

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11th Annual Festival on the Green

Sep 22, 2013

Hosted by the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, the annual Festival on the Green is a celebration of all things Mansfield: Food, music, art, games, and activities for all ages draw thousands of residents and visitors each year. Over 80 community organizations and businesses host activity booths ranging from hula-hooping to face-painting to origami. A Juried Art Show and cooking...

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9th Annual Ray of Hope Gala to benefit Mary's Place

Sep 27, 2013

Please join us for a very special evening of dinner, music and a silent auction! All proceeds benefit Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families in Windsor which provides grief support at no cost to children and families throughout Connecticut and Southwestern Massachusetts. Sponsorship opportunities available

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New England Landscape Invitational

Sep 27, 2013 - Nov 9, 2013

Lyme Art Association member artists and select invited artists will be exhibited in this annual exhibition of landscape paintings from around New England. Opening reception on October 4, 6-8 pm. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm.

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Wethersfield Notables at Cedar Hill

Sep 28, 2013

Melissa Josefiak, former Assistant Director at Wethersfield Historical Society, will lead this tour highlighting some of Wethersfield’s notable personages who now reside at Cedar Hill. Featured residents include Silas Robbins, John Morris and William Willard.

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46th Annual Outdoor Antique Show

Sep 28, 2013

Quality dealers from all over New England will display a wide variety of antiques from Early American furniture to small collectibles.

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	Foodie Fatale "Eating with a passion" is the way Jocelyn Ruggiero describes what she does. But she writes with passion, too, and it's always a pleasure to enter her world.

	Stephen Fries On the Food Scene Recipes, cookbooks, expert tastes of local and far-flung cuisine-it's all here (and more) in Stephen Fries' always interesting blog.

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