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...
Agawam officials warn of cat’s positive rabies diagnosis
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Agawam is warning residents about a rabid animal. On Tuesday, a cat nicknamed “Mr. Kitty” tested positive for rabies. It’s a white and tan Siamese cat that lived in the area of King Street. If you or someone you know...
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.
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...
Photos of Ware's 2024 prom at Great Horse
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The Ballard Institute to Present THE LEGEND OF THE BANANA KID
As part of its 2024 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will bring back the popular Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers of Maine to perform The Legend of the Banana Kid on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle in Downtown Storrs.
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.
Hartford Pairing Dinner Showcases Caymus Wines
Slocum & Sons collaborated with Hartford’s Fire by Forge for a pairing dinner featuring Napa Valley’s Caymus wines at March 25. Scott Randall, Brand Manager, Slocum & Sons, presented the wines and gave a background on Caymus Vineyards’ history and winemaking techniques. Executive Chef Van Hurd and his culinary team created a five-course menu, with each course paired with a different Caymus wine, including Caymus Red Schooner Transit No. 2, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Emmolo Sparkling Wine and The Walking Fool Red Blend. Founded by Lorna and Charlie Wagner Sr. in 1972, Caymus Vineyards is still 100% family-owned and -operated by Lorna and Charlie’s son, Chuc, and family in the center of Napa Valley in Rutherford, California. The winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, with grapes grown in low-fertility soils on the valley floor and its surrounding mountains using viticulture practices that influence its unique style of Cabernet.
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