NEW BRITAIN -Residents and friends of the New Britain High School Marching Band gathered at Trinity-On-Main Thursday evening to support local music.…
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Saturday 09/23/2017
New Britain church's German roots are at heart of Oktoberfest Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hundreds turned out for the seventh annual Oktoberfest at St. Peter Church on Saturday. The festival was initially held…
Bristol's heart beats strong at Mum Festival Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - Home is where the heart is. That is the motto for this year’s 56th annual Mum Festival and it’s been…
Friday 09/22/2017
Southington rock band to play at benefit for Hurricane Harvey relief Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Screamin’ Eagle Band joins other area artists today for a benefit concert for Texas flood relief. The Southington-based…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
Multitalented Shyntel to host open mic night in NB Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - People can express creativity and share talents Thursday at the New Britain Artists Cooperative’s open mic night. Ebony Shyntel…
Polish Film Festival begins Sept. 29 at CCSU Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:51 PM] Staff wirter NEW BRITAIN - Movie buffs and people interested in the political and cultural history of Poland will enjoy the first-ever…
Six to vie for Miss Polonia Connecticut crown Saturday Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:48 PM] Six young women will vie for the title of Miss Polonia Connecticut 2018 on Saturday night at the Polish National Home in…
Monday 09/18/2017
Art sought for exhibit at New Britain City Hall Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If you have artistic talent, the city wants to see it. Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Commission…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Historian's photo collection stirs fond memories of 1972 New Britain Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Some would like to travel back in time to live for just one week in New Britain, circa 1972.…
Art at Berlin High inspired by Renaissance master Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BERLIN - Construction is finally over at BHS, and students and staff have started to personalize the building. Four large…
Saturday 09/16/2017
Berlin Fair basking in beautiful late summer weather Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - Moving the Berlin Fair up two weeks has paid off for organizers, as the weather so far has been nothing…
Classic cars to roll into downtown New Britain Saturday Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Classic cars from the 1920s to the present day will take over West Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 23,…
Sketches of World War I coming to museum this week Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art is partnering with the Connecticut State Library in Hartford and the New…
Friday 09/15/2017
New Britain Youth Theater sets auditions Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Beginning its eighth season this month, the New Britain Youth Theater has been named Best Children’s Theater by the…
NB Industrial Museum sets soft opening at new location Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Industrial Museum will hold a soft opening on Sept. 20 at its new location, 59 W.…
Reception Sept. 27 for new exhibit at Stockman Gallery Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27 for a new exhibit at the Stockman Gallery, “Parallel…
'Laramie Project' begins local run Sept. 22 Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “The Laramie Project” is coming to the Hole in the Wall Theater this month. Based on the 1998 murder…
Tuesday 09/12/2017
Navy band to perform in Berlin Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Veterans Commission announced the return of the Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble for a concert to honor veterans.…
Sunday 09/10/2017
With no grandparents around, museum gets inventive on Grandparents Day Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Future inventors could have been made inside the New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday. A half-dozen visitors spent the…
Plainville PumpkinFest prep starts Thursday Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The first planning meeting for this year’s PumpkinFest is set for Thursday. The session will be held at 6 p.m.…
'Off the Wall' exhibition at CCSU through Oct. 7 Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN -“Off the Wall,” a new exhibition, opened Thursday at Central Connecticut State University’s art gallery. “Off the Wall” is an…
Saturday 09/09/2017
Main Street USA draws large crowd to Walnut Hill Park Posted: 09 September 2017 [10:07 PM] BRISTOL - The third annual Main Street USA celebration drew a large crowd to Walnut Hill Park Saturday to enjoy its wide…
Hurricane Irma relief collected at Puerto Rican Festival Posted: 09 September 2017 [09:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As many enjoyed Saturday’s Puerto Rican Social & Cultural Festival, a long-standing annual tradition, there was a sobering side…
Monday 09/04/2017
Tag and bake sales to help youth museum Posted: 04 September 2017 [10:05 PM] BERLIN - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park in Kensington will hold its annual tag and bake sale on Saturday,…
Photograhy studio to open on West Main Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Barkel McClane Photography Studio will have an opening reception and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15. The studio…
Saturday 09/02/2017
Dot-dot-dash on down to the New Britain Museum of American Art on Grandparents Day Posted: 02 September 2017 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Grandma and grandpa, nonny and papa, abuela and abuelo, babcia and dziadek. Whatever you call them, they’ll celebrate Grandparents Day…
Friday 09/01/2017
Katharine Hepburn's Connecticut home sells for $11.5 million Posted: 01 September 2017 [09:20 AM] OLD SAYBROOK - The late actress Katharine Hepburn's home along the Connecticut shore has sold for $11.5 million after several years on…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Plantsville artist will be featured at library during September Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Plantsville artist Brian Varano’s landscape and architectural artworks will be displayed at Southington Public Library during the month of September.…
Polish Society of Artists exhibition opens with reception Sept. 9 Posted: 30 August 2017 [03:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Members of the Polish Society of Artists will hold an opening reception on Sept. 9 at the Sloper-Wesoly House.…
Dozynki celebration coming to Bristol Sept. 9-10 Posted: 30 August 2017 [03:21 PM] BRISTOL - St. Stanislaus Church will be celebrating its 30th annual Dozynki festival Sept. 9-10. The event always kicks off a little…
Tuesday 08/29/2017
Filming of holiday movie wraps up in New Britain Posted: 29 August 2017 [11:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Filming wrapped up Monday on “Christmas Hours,” the holiday movie shot almost entirely in New Britain. Synthetic Cinema International,…
New Britain Youth Theater casting 'Annie Jr.' Posted: 29 August 2017 [10:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Now in its eighth season, the New Britain Youth Theater is seeking talent for its rendition of the musical “Annie Jr.”…
Movies, programs offered at Plainville library Posted: 29 August 2017 [10:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Public Library has announced several programs and activities in September. The following free programs will be held at…
Sunday 08/27/2017
Dozynki: A happy celebration of the harvest and Polish traditions Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Atmosphere, music and food are the three things that keep people coming back to Dozynki, the traditional Polish festival…
Balloon festival is up, up and away for another year Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - While many were still in bed Sunday morning, thousands of people from around the region made their way to Norton…
Hops for Hope: Beer for a cause in New Britain Posted: 27 August 2017 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After a one-year hiatus, the Connecticut Hops for Hope Brewfest is set to make its return this week. Beer…
Saturday 08/26/2017
Bees tap into success with Beers in the Ballpark Posted: 26 August 2017 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The first-ever Beers in the Ballpark beer festival was looking like a hit at New Britain Stadium Saturday afternoon…
Main Street USA returns to Walnut Hill Park on Sept. 9 Posted: 26 August 2017 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Just in time for fair season, the city’s annual Main Street USA celebration is less than two weeks away.…
Thursday 08/24/2017
3 concerts to close out Walnut Hill Park's Summer Music series Posted: 24 August 2017 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Make your way to Walnut Park next week to commemorate the end of the Summer Music Festival series with three days…
Annual Plainville Balloon Festival will take place all weekend long Posted: 24 August 2017 [10:45 AM] PLAINVILLE - Hot air balloons and fireworks will leave visitors to Norton Park staring up in awe this Friday through Sunday at…
Rides and games to fill the Terryville Fair this Friday to Sunday Posted: 24 August 2017 [10:41 AM] PLYMOUTH - The 69th annual Terryville Lions Country Fair is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Terryville Lions Club. A…
Tuesday 08/22/2017
Travel guide offers vivid views of New Britain attractions Posted: 22 August 2017 [10:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - People who come to the Hardware City will now have an official visitors guide to help them “Experience the…
Avant-garde films, cool drinks at NBMAA Posted: 22 August 2017 [10:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two short films will be shown and drinks will be served Thursday at the New Britain Museum of…
Dozynki organizers expect big weekend Posted: 22 August 2017 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Organizers said they are on track to entertain thousands with polka bands and Polish food when the 37th annual…
Sunday 08/20/2017
Author tracks lives of child workers of early 20th century Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:03 PM] Special to the Herald SOUTHINGTON - Joe Manning, the author and historian behind the Lewis Hine Project, will be the guest speaker…
Art museum sends summer off in style Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Art lovers bid the summer goodbye Sunday with classic rock, classic cars and outdoor painting. The New Britain…
Classic hits and today's pop featured in concerts this week Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hit music from six decades will be featured at the Summer Music Festival at Walnut Hill Park tonight and…
Saturday 08/19/2017
Perfect weather helps Latin Fest build on first-year success Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Thousands gathered at Walnut Hill Park Saturday to celebrate the cultures of Latin America. Hosted by the Latino Coalition…
Juice still flowing into control-box art project in New Britain Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Five new traffic-signal control boxes in the city will be transformed into works of art. The paintings are…
Friday 08/18/2017
'Spectacular' autumn foliage is forecast for New England Posted: 18 August 2017 [11:46 AM] BOSTON - New England's fall foliage forecast is looking so fine it's enough to make a maple leaf blush. For the first…