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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 · 9d

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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 · 6d
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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 · 9d

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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 · 8d
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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 8d

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Tom Hanks, Blake Lively: CT's celebrity news and sightings, October 2026

In October, Tom Hanks brought laughs to a Connecticut theater; meanwhile, John Mayer returned to his home state for a concert.

Connecticut · 11d

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Emmy-Winning actress, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Famer, Susan Saint James, dies at 80

LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Emmy-Winning actress Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died. She was 80. The actress’s family and a representative confirmed to People that she died on Monday. Saint James was previously diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Saint James attended Connecticut College for Women […]

Connecticut · 14d

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Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January

Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January You’ve Still Got A Friend: A Musical Tribute to the ... The post Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert heads to Palace Theater in Waterbury in January first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Waterbury, CT · 12d

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8 concerts to check out in CT in November: Metallica, Chief Keef, The Temptations and more

Here are eight concerts to check out in Connecticut in November.

Connecticut · 11d

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TV star Susan Saint James, who made her home in Connecticut, dies at 80

Susan Saint James, a TV actress who had deep connections to Connecticut and husband Dick Ebersol's home town of Litchfield, died on Monday of pancreatic cancer. She was 80. Saint James won an Emmy Award for the 1980s sitcom "Kate & Allie," playing the part of Kate opposite Jane Curtin's Allie. She also starred on the TV show, "McMillan & Wife" with Rock Hudson and in movies that included "Love at First Bite," "Outlaw Blues" and "How to Beat the High Cost of Living."

Connecticut · 13d

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A Musical for Children in West Hartford, a Sensory-Friendly Performance of 'Annie,' and Christmas Shows in NYC

Bye, Bye, Birdie: CenterStage in Shelton is presenting this classic 1960s musical about a rock ’n’ roll idol entering the Army (think Elvis Presley) and the contest to kiss him goodbye. It features such songs as “Put on a Happy Face,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” and “Kids.” Bye Bye Birdie runs from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 22. For tickets, visit CenterStageShelton.org.

West Hartford, CT · 12d