Cause of death confirmed for actress Susan Saint James, longtime CT fixture

Noting her deep ties in Litchfield, "I'm such a citizen," Saint James said in a 2010 interview with Connecticut Magazine.

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.

CT LIVE: Thanksgiving For All

This Historic Connecticut Railroad Hotel Is One Of The Last Remaining Of Its Kind In The Eastern U.S.

Imagine traveling by train more than a century ago and stopping at a hotel built specifically for railroad passengers. No online bookings or modern travel apps. Just a completely different way of getting around. And remarkably, a piece of that history still survives. One historic Connecticut railroad hotel preserves a...

Eli Eats Blue Lobster and Sees Everything Seafood

Fall break is a much anticipated reprieve from college life, but it can also be a bit bizarre, especially if one is staying on campus to shoot their film project. It then gets really weird if that aforementioned project wraps by Saturday eve, meaning that one has three full days with nothing on the horizon. The campus is, in the words of ska revival band The Specials, “like a ghost town.” Friends have departed for warmer pastures. Professors are professing. There’s actually nothing to do, except Uber to the closest theater, the Picture Show in Berlin, Conn. (rest in peace Metro Movies), to see “You Can See Everything.” The good news is that, on the way, you can get lobster.

See RUSH’s Second Concert At Mohegan Sun Arena During ‘Fifty Something’ Tour

The second performance at Mohegan Sun as part of RUSH‘s “Fifty Something” tour followed the previously announced October 30 concert at the same venue. The two shows marked RUSH‘s first Connecticut appearances since 2012. Source: https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-rushs-second-concert-at-mohegan-sun-arena-during-fifty-something-tour.

Made in Connecticut: 3Dux Design gets kids inspired to build with their hands and their minds

Bridgeport-based 3Dux Design creates cardboard-based modeling systems that help children learn through hands-on play at home and in the classroom.

Thomaston Board of Selectmen: Board OKs $634K For Next Phase of Opera House Restoration

Present: First Selectman Rich Sileo. Selectmen Michael Burr and Beth Campbell. The Town of Thomaston Board of Selectmen (BOS) approved an approximately $634,000 contract with EverGreene Architectural Arts for the second phase of the restoration project for the Thomaston Opera House. The resolution was unanimously approved at the Oct. 6 meeting after a motion by Selectman Beth Campbell and second by Selectman Michael Burr.

Holiday Magic in Litchfield & Bantam: 2026 Guide to Events, Workshops & Markets

When winter settles over the Litchfield Hills, our town comes alive with seasonal traditions, artisan holiday markets, and hands-on workshops. Whether you’re looking to deck your halls with custom evergreen wreaths, shop for unique gifts while supporting local non-profits, or gather for tree lightings and festive parades, here is a guide to holiday events in Litchfield and Bantam this season. We’ll add to the list as the season approaches.

Connecticut Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Prize This Holiday

Connecticut residents can enter a holiday movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

The Meat Grinder Podcast (S9:E10): St. Joseph hangs on, steals Ludlowe's No. 1 ranking (barely)

Join Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga as they look back at Week 9 of the season and look ahead to Week 10

Olivia Rodrigo Opens “Unraveled Tour” in Hartford, CT

On Sept. 25, Olivia Rodrigo opened her Unraveled Tour at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, with a performance that combined the emotional storytelling of her latest album. The crowd was another highlight of opening night. PeoplesBank Arena was sold out, with fans filling the venue and contributing to the energy...

The Art of Glo Sessions, Hiding in Plain Sight

Glo Sessions, the Bristol artist who painted whimsical, color-savvy, incisive reflections of her adopted Connecticut town and its inhabitants for over 50 years, will be highlighted in a major retrospective at Bristol’s Carousel Museum November 14 through December 31. Her five children will be at the museum on opening...

The Legendary Clock Museum In Connecticut That Many People Overlook

How many times do you check the time without giving the clock itself a second thought? Probably more than you’d care to admit. But clocks become much more interesting when you start looking at how people made them centuries ago. One Connecticut museum celebrates the history of clocks and...

Few Connecticut Families Know This Old-School Drive-In Theater Still Lights Up The Screen

Volunteers run this drive-in, and it has handed more than half a million dollars to local groups. That’s a lot of good done with popcorn and a giant screen. The theater first opened in 1955 with a double feature. It went dark in 2002, and then neighbors stepped up...

“Goody Garlick” Walking Tour Brings East Hampton’s First Witch Trial to Life

The day before All Hallows’ Eve, Friday, October 30th, the East Hampton Historical Society hosted its”Goody Garlick” walking tour in East Hampton. This was the second sold-out date following the “Goody Garlick” tour held the previous week. “Goody Garlick” refers to Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of being a “witch” by her neighbor Elizabeth Gardiner Howell in East Hampton in 1658. The tour explores sites associated with witchcraft in East Hampton, with historical reenactors helping to tell the tale.

Major exhibition traces the shared themes and distinct styles of the Wyeth family

NEW BRITAIN, CONN.- The New Britain Museum of American Art presents The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection from November 20, 2026, through March 21, 2027. The exhibition features remarkable paintings, drawings, and illustrations spanning the early 1900s through the early 2000s, highlighting the Wyeths’...

December 9th Holiday Dinner Plans

On Wednesday, December 9th, the Newington Art League, Inc will have its annual Holiday dinner this year at Portofino’s restaurant in Kensington. This social event is for members (and their significant others) to celebrate the Holiday spirit and enjoy a meal together. The address of Portofino’s is 246 New Britain Rd in Kensington. The festivities will begin at 6 pm, ending at 8:30.

Middlebury Historical Society to Explore Scurvy’s Toll on the Continental Navy

The Middlebury Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shepardson Community Center Auditorium, 1172 Whittemore Road in Middlebury. Following the brief business meeting, Historical Society Vice President Michael Simms III, M.D., will present “Scurvy: Low C on the High Seas.” The...