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New Britain Art League to Unveil Gallery Named for Longtime President

The Art League of New Britain is set to open its third gallery this Saturday, naming the space after Paul Baylock, its longtime president. The free, public ribbon-cutting ceremony runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the League's historic building, a former stable and carriage house at 30 Cedar Street.

New Britain, CT · 1d
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New Haven Register

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Toad's Place to host celebration of life for Connecticut party band frontman Darik Pearson

Darik Pearson, who led the band for three decades, died on Oct. 13 following a years-long battle with stage 4 prostate cancer.

New Haven, CT · 1d

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Art League Announces Upcoming Exhibitions, Invites Submissions

The Art League of New Britain (ALNB), located at 30 Cedar Street in New Britain, CT, has announced a robust lineup of upcoming exhibitions stretching into the spring of 2027. Local creators have three distinct opportunities to showcase their talent over the coming months. Small Works Show. The winter season...

New Britain, CT · 2d
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WEST HARTFORD SCOOP: LEVEL99 sets opening date in West Hartford

Level99 has set its opening date in West Hartford!. The sprawling new indoor entertainment complex will officially open its doors on November 20th according to an announcement from Level99! They are located on the second level of The Corbin Collection at 1427 New Britain Avenue in West Hartford. Level99 features...

West Hartford, CT · 4d
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CT Insider

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90s Con is leaving Connecticut for New Jersey in 2027. Here’s what’s changing

First held in Hartford in 2022, the convention had become the place to reminisce about the 1990s while allowing guests to interact with actors and musicians from the era.

Edison, NJ · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit

Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library has received a 2026 ... The post Museum of Connecticut History’s Connecticut’s Revolution exhibit wins Award of Merit first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 2d

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CT rapper uses music to break stigma on men's mental health

Rapper Johantz Wilson, known as J Wils, hopes that his new album reminds listeners that no one has to face those challenges alone.

Bridgeport, CT · 5d

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Trunk-or-treat draws crowds in Millerton and Amenia

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County succeeded along with their counterparts in state and federal elections. Voters turned out to express dissatisfaction with a turbulent economy, the Trump administration and — in the case of Pine Plains's race for Town Supervisor — issues with transparency and police surveillance.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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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 […]

Derby, CT · 6d

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'Students will just give up': CT teachers say students struggle to finish longer books

When high school English teacher Meghan Hatch-Geary first started teaching more than 15 years ago, assigning a few chapters of reading for homework was routine. "That was something I felt comfortable doing," she said. But not anymore. Now, Hatch-Geary said, getting students through a longer piece of literature means making...

Connecticut · 4d

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Connecticut prison artists featured in Inside/Outside at MoCA\CT

Connecticut prison artists featured in Inside/Outside at MoCA\CT More than 700 works by artists in Connecticut prisons will go on view in Westport this winter ... The post Connecticut prison artists featured in Inside/Outside at MoCA\CT first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Connecticut · 3d

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Things to do in CT this November: Metallica and the New England Christmas Festival

This month Metallica, Shaggy, Trippie Redd, Sting and The Temptations will be bringing their concerts to Connecticut. Nutmeggers can also catch comedian John Mulaney, "Boop! The Musical," the 40th annual New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan Sun and more. Concerts. Nov. 6. Disney Worlds Collide Concert features stars from the...

Connecticut · 5d

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Cave In And Glacier Announce February 2027 East Coast Shows

Cave In and Glacier have announced a mini-run of shows for February. Those two dates will play out as follows:. 02/06 Cheshire, CT – Counter Weight Brewing Company. On an interesting side note, the below admats for the shows showcase artwork from Cave In‘s first full-length offering, the 1998 compilation effort “Beyond Hypothermia“. Whether or not that holds any significance yet remains to be seen.

Cheshire, CT · 3d

Connecticut Mirror

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Long before the Salem witch trials, Connecticut executed its own

Connecticut was the site of the first known witchcraft executions in America — decades before the infamous Salem witch trials.

Connecticut · 7d

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7 Connecticut Salvage, Reclaimed Materials And Architectural Resale Shops Packed With Pieces From The Past

That battered old door leaning against the wall could have spent a century welcoming people into somebody else’s home. Now it is waiting for another chapter. Architectural salvage turns renovation leftovers into a treasure hunt, giving beautiful old building pieces a chance to escape the dumpster and become useful again.

Connecticut · 6d

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Step Back Into The Golden Age Of Horror At This Classic Movie Museum In Connecticut

Nobody expects to find something extraordinary in a brick building with a modest sign on an ordinary street in Plainville, Connecticut, which is precisely why finding the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum there feels like such a genuinely wonderful surprise. It’s the kind of place that makes you want...

Plainville, CT · 4d

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CT Culture Corner:John Mulaney, Metallica and Betty Boop lead Connecticut arts events

Betty Boop was the first fully human, fully female animated character, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

Connecticut · 6d

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Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14

Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14 The Watertown History Museum will host its 5th Annual Holiday Wreaths Festival and Marketplace ... The post Watertown History Museum hosts fifth annual Holiday Wreaths Festival Nov. 14 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Watertown, CT · 4d