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The Forgotten Theater in Connecticut Has an Eerie Backstory

In the heart of Derby, the state's smallest city, an old Victorian building that once uniquely served as both the community's bustling cultural center and local city jail now ranks among the most eerie abandoned places in Connecticut. The Sterling Opera House, which closed its doors in 1945, has long since been left to deteriorate and crumble, but remains a fascinating structure filled with rich history, local lore, and a possible paranormal presence.

Derby, CT · 13d
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Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme

Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme Tenor saxophonist and composer Javon Jackson and his quartet ... The post Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Old Lyme, CT · 10h

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This Connecticut Yard Turns Into A Magical Winter Wonderland Of Lights That Families Travel To See

Most people put up a few holiday lights and call it a day. Maybe there’s a glowing reindeer on the lawn if they’re feeling particularly ambitious. But imagine turning an ordinary yard into something that makes passing cars slow down. One Connecticut home transforms its outdoor space into...

Connecticut · 3d
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East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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New miniseries starring Nathan Lane, Brad Garrett films in Mystic

The single-camera, hourlong drama is produced by Aram Rappaport, who created, wrote and directed “The Artist,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer,

Groton, CT · 3d

WTNH

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Chester art gallery owner searches for nurse who saved her following heart attack

CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — An art gallery owner in Chester is thankful to be alive after suffering a heart attack, as well as for the outpouring of support from her community and for the nurse who stepped in to save her life. “I just said I’m really tired, and at that I collapsed and then […]

Chester, CT · 2d

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Call For Artists: Shaumpishuh Statue Committee

We seek to honor with a statue a woman whose key role in the founding of Guilford and Madison Connecticut is little known. Shaumpishuh was the Quinnipiac sachem (chief) of the Mennunkatuck Band of the Quinnipiac People who for thousands of years lived on the lands that became Guilford and Madison. In 1638 and 1639 Shaumpishuh negotiated agreements with English Colonists as a leader of her people; she fought for the rights of all Quinnipiac throughout her life. Our planned statue will stand in the center of Guilford facing the historic Green as a symbol of remembrance, respect, and reconciliation for the Quinnipiac People and her role in the original history of Guilford, Madison, and the Shoreline Region of Connecticut.

Madison, CT · 1d

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Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles

Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the promotions of Matt Dole to Director of ... The post Mohegan Sun promotes Matt Dole and Kayla Smith to entertainment leadership roles first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Groton, CT · 3d

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Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027

Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027 Comedian, actor, and television personality Jamie Lissow will bring his nationwide ... The post Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Montville, CT · 1d

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William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence

One of the 56 men whose signatures appear on the Declaration of Independence lived in a house that still stands in Mastic Beach. William Floyd, […] The post William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Connecticut’s Hidden Bookstore Treasure Trove Where Every Book Is Completely Free

Free books. Not discounted books or a special buy-one-get-one offer. Actually free. Now that’s a concept that could get a book lover into serious trouble. One unusual Connecticut bookstore lets visitors discover books without paying for them, making reading accessible in a wonderfully unexpected way. I love the thought...

New Haven, CT · 22h

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Riding Vintage Trolleys Turns Connecticut’s Trolley Museum Into More Than a Display

Your admission ticket here comes with unlimited rides on real trolleys that are older than your grandparents. The tracks run about three miles round trip on a rebuilt piece of an old streetcar line. A motorman in a period uniform runs the car, and the whole trip takes roughly 20...

Connecticut · 2d

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The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven

The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven The Funeral Portrait will bring their A Hex on ... The post The Funeral Portrait brings A Hex on the Nation Tour to Toad’s Place in New Haven first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

New Haven, CT · 2d

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53% of people say inflation is affecting Thanksgiving plans this year according to new study

(WFSB) - 53% of people say inflation is affecting their Thanksgiving plans, according to a new study from LendingTree. The numbers are down from 59% last year. “What this tells you is that not even something as cherished by Americans as Thanksgiving is, is immune to inflation,” said Matt Schultz, Chief Consumer Finance Analyst, LendingTree.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS

New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS New Haven’s Brittney Williams is one of 24 hometown bakers selected to ... The post New Haven baker Brittney Williams to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

New Haven, CT · 2d

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The Vanderbilt's First Outdoor Sculpture Show Closes Sunday, the Night a String Quartet Plays Under Its Dome

Since Earth Day 2023, a herd of steel animals has been living on the grounds of the Vanderbilt estate in Centerport: large forms set along the lawns and gardens, smaller ones hanging from the trees over the hiking trail. They leave this weekend. Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies, the first outdoor sculpture exhibition the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum has ever staged, closes on Sunday, November 15.

Centerport, NY · 1d

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Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford

Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration ... The post Paul Winter brings Winter Solstice Celebration to New Haven and West Hartford first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

West Hartford, CT · 1d