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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...
Southington Drive-In announces summer movie lineup
In a sure sign that summer is coming soon, the Southington Drive-In has released its summer movie lineup. This is the 15th year for the drive-in being owned by the community and run by volunteers. All proceeds are distributed to the drive-in's host nonprofit and civic organizations in the area, according to its Facebook post. The Southington Drive-In has distributed about $350,000 since the beginning, they said.
Bradley International participates in Honor Flight Connecticut
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority was proud to host 50 veterans taking part in Honor Flight Connecticut Saturday morning, according to a release from CAA. The veterans were joined by their guardians and Honor Flight staff as they departed from Bradley International Airport and began their...
Last Green Valley chief ranger: The joy of bird watching, and how we can protect them
Two weeks ago, I stepped out into the early morning chill to watch the sunrise paint the eastern horizon. Silently welcoming a new day to early risers like me, the sky above the tree line of our back pasture was splashed with crimson red and brilliant yellow light. I was struck, not just by the beauty of the morning, but also by the cacophony of bird songs greeting me. And now, this first week of May, there is no doubt the cold and wet of April has retreated and the warmer days of spring have arrived.
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.
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