FOOD & DRINK
The Russian Lady reopens under new name, ownership
(WFSB) - The longtime Hartford nightclub The Russian Lady has reopened with a new name, new look and new owner. “We’ve been here 50 years so instead of changing the name completely, we wanted to call it The Lady,” said Jonathan Heggenhougen, the new owner. Heggenhougen is excited...
East Hampton Public Library accepting photos of dogs in exchange for forgiven fees
Spring brings all kinds of delights, and one of them is coming from the East Hampton Public Library. The library is spreading “pawsitivity” this month, with a new program called “May We See Your Dog.”. “We are forgiving the fee for one lost damaged item per patron,...
The Ringling Brothers preparing for 29th appearance at the XL Center
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey’s three day stop in Hartford starts Friday at 7 P.M. The show is only two hours, but it takes three full days to get set up. This marks their 29th stop at the XL Center. “Older than Coke, older...
An hour with mystery writer Adrian McKinty
Adrian McKinty is a Northern Irish writer of thrillers and mysteries probably best known for The Chain and the Sean Duffy series. On a dark and stormy night in September, McKinty talked to Colin on stage at The Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford. It’s the first show we’ve done in front of a live audience since the before times.
Wethersfield Tasting Raises Funds and Spotlights Brands
Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, in collaboration with the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department, hosted the annual Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Beer & Wine Tasting at the William J. Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield on March 28. Representatives from local distributors and suppliers, along with fire department volunteers, poured a variety of fine wine, spirits and craft beer selections for guests. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund.
Nyberg: Ballet Hartford welcomes new artistic director
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ballet Hartford’s new artistic director is a former New York City Ballet soloist who spent 12 years with the company. Claire Kretzschmar has been dancing since she was 5 years old. “There’s a lot of rigor that goes into the training, a lot...
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