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Monday 08/14/2017
Self-improvement author to lead Southington workshop Posted: 14 August 2017 [09:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Library will host a four-part interactive workshop series, “Powerful Beyond Measure: Claim Your Power Within” this September.…
Sunday 08/13/2017
Newington Dance Center wows judges in national competition Posted: 13 August 2017 [09:31 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington Dance Center is a different kind of dance studio. Not only do members support each other and treat…
Latin Festival looks to build on 2016 success Posted: 13 August 2017 [09:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The city’s second annual Latin Festival is less than a week away, and organizers are hoping this year’s celebration…
Saturday 08/12/2017
Tang Sauce to spice up co-op's open mic night Posted: 12 August 2017 [09:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As summer nears its end, the New Britain Artists’ Cooperative returns with another open mic night. Hartford hip-hop artist…
Friday 08/11/2017
Festival is on at St. Mary Church Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - St. Mary Church’s annual festival is taking place this weekend for the 12th year. The festival at the Roman…
Wednesday 08/09/2017
Mario Lopez posts Twitter video with New Britain mayor Erin Stewart Posted: 09 August 2017 [01:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart got 20 seconds of fame after TV star Mario Lopez took to Twitter praising her for…
'Christmas Hours' films live in Bristol, New Britain up next Posted: 09 August 2017 [09:34 AM] BRISTOL - Two storefronts on Main Street were used as filming locations Tuesday for the upcoming movie “Christmas Hours” that will feature…
Saturday 08/05/2017
Plainville Balloon Festival returns Aug. 25 Posted: 05 August 2017 [08:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - The 33rd annual Plainville Balloon Festival will be floating in Aug. 25-27 at Norton Park, bringing with it more than…
Friday 08/04/2017
Two programs for adults this month at library Posted: 04 August 2017 [10:18 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Public Library has two adult programs on the way. On Wednesday, Aug.…
Pageants for petites tonight at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 04 August 2017 [09:57 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The Petite America and Petite World pageants will be held this evening from 6 to…
Thursday 08/03/2017
Fountainhead, Dick Santi Orchestra to perform in Walnut Hill Park next week Posted: 03 August 2017 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Fountainhead and the Dick Santi Orchestra are next week’s scheduled acts part of the Summer Music Festival at Walnut Hill Park.…
Saturday 07/29/2017
Many styles represented in New Britain Artists' Co-Op Open House Posted: 29 July 2017 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Local and area artists proudly displayed works in a multitude of mediums at the New Britain Artists’ Co-Op Saturday…
Friday 07/28/2017
Connecticut Cabaret Theatre to hold auditions for upcoming shows Posted: 28 July 2017 [08:52 PM] Special to the Herald BERLIN - Warm up those vocals and pray those tap-dancing shoes fit, because the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is…
Thursday 07/27/2017
Hobby has travelers looking for spots where 3 states touch, including Connecticut Posted: 27 July 2017 [01:37 PM] THOMPSON - Brian Butler is a tripointer. The 63-year-old lives in Holliston, Massachusetts, about 20 miles from the Connecticut and Rhode Island…
Wednesday 07/26/2017
Quilt show spotlights campgrounds's artist community Posted: 26 July 2017 [10:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Campgrounds are hosting a one-woman quilt show by artist Arlene Merker, as well as a photography show Aug.…
Art show brings joy to hospital patients Posted: 26 July 2017 [09:37 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN- The Joy of Art! program at Hospital for Special Care hosted its 14th annual juried art…
Tuesday 07/25/2017
One month out, Dozynki preparations well underway Posted: 25 July 2017 [08:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With its Polish food and Polish folk dancers in colorful costumes and the outdoor Mass that draws hundreds, plans…
Monday 07/24/2017
Open mic night at NBMAA Aug. 3 Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Poets, musicians, comedians and more are welcome to show off their talents at the Museum of American Art’s open mic night…
Sunday 07/23/2017
Origami artist's craft set for Stockman Gallery exhibit Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Through origami, Connecticut-based artist, Ben Parker is able to make something two-dimensional into something three-dimensional. In learning origami,…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Newington students can get cooking lessons from an expert Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:22 PM] NEWINGTON - Time is running out for middle-schoolers to register for a culinary education with an expert teacher. Newington High School culinary…
Critic to lecture on psychedelic culture's effect on artists Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN-The 1960s was a transformative period for millions of young Americans. Psychedelic music and hallucinogenic drugs set the scene for…
Dine, dance at NBMAA's First Friday Aug. 4 Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Start your weekend tunefully with First Friday at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Aug. 4. A…
Thursday 07/20/2017
New Britain Museum of American Art to hold Pop Up Market Saturday Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:11 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art will host its third Pop-Up Market of the…
Queen Ann Nzinga Center to host free concert in Hartford July 29 Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:10 PM] HARTFORD - The Queen Ann Nzinga Center will host a free and family friendly concert with music from the African Diaspora on…
Exhibit and charity party at New Britain Art League Saturday Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - All are welcomed to celebrate Renee Beyor’s 40th birthday with an art show and charity party to benefit the…
Monday 07/17/2017
New Britain Industrial Museum leaving ITBD for West Main Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Industrial Museum is moving from CCSU’s Institute for Technology & Business Development building to the former…
Food, fun and exotic cars tonight at Newington networking event Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:24 PM] NEWINGTON-A night of networking, classic cars, food and fun, featuring members of six area chambers of commerce, is set for tonight at…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Puerto Rican pride shows in 9-year-old pageant winner Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:32 PM] FARMINGTON - Skylany Rodriguez was crowned Little Miss Puerto Rico of New Britain for 2017 Sunday. The 9-year-old New Britain resident,…
Friday 07/14/2017
Plainville carver brings birds out of the woods and into wood Posted: 14 July 2017 [11:35 AM] PLAINVILLE - Pete Lincavicks’ wood-carved birds, on display at the Plainville Public Library, appear so realistic that many passers-by assume they are…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Posted: 11 July 2017 [08:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Bring your kids to hear a tale as old as time as the Hampstead Stage Company presents Beauty & the Beast at the New Britain Public Library on Thursday. The Hampstead Stage Company is a professional theater company based…
Monday 07/10/2017
For Bristol reporter Corica, an enriching experience in more ways than one Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:27 PM] Bristol Press reporter Susan Corica’s time on “Jeopardy!” has come to a close after her debut aired Friday -- a victory --…
Reporter's reign as 'Jeopardy!' champ is brief Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL - What does it feel like to lose on “Jeopardy!”? Not great. My second show aired Monday, July 10, so…
Sunday 07/09/2017
NBSO quintet loosens up to island rhythms Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A steel drum performance was an exciting summer treat for a large crowd at the New Britain Museum of…
Plainville artist's drawings on display at senior center Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - The pencil artwork of resident Carol Webster will be on display at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center through the end…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Drag production of 'Wizard of Oz' at Hole in the Wall this weekend Posted: 06 July 2017 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN-For this weekend only, Hole in the Wall Theater presents the “The Wizard Of Oz,” featuring an all drag cast for…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
New Britain man's worlds of fantasy on exhibit at library Posted: 04 July 2017 [11:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Resident Brian Fuchs has on display at the New Britain Public Library drawings, vintage books and comics, and miniature…
Sunday 07/02/2017
Swing to Sinatra starting Friday at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:41 PM] BERLIN - Travel back in time to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and experience songs from his early career, final performances and…
Saturday 07/01/2017
Day at the beach among Imagine Nation's summer offerings Posted: 01 July 2017 [08:54 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, a Museum Early Learning Center, has organized many activities this summer. “We want to encourage families to get…
Walnut Hill Park concert series returns this week Posted: 01 July 2017 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Monday and Wednesday nights are about to get more exciting when free summer concerts return to Walnut Hill Park on…
Carillon concert series begins Tuesday at First Church of Christ Congregational Posted: 01 July 2017 [08:46 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The First Church of Christ Congregational will be holding a series of free carillon concerts,…
Friday 06/30/2017
Whole new ballgame at NBMAA with baseball-themed Friday Posted: 30 June 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Nothing’s more of a quintessential start to summer than a ballgame, so start your summer off right with a baseball-themed…
Friday 06/23/2017
Kicking off summer with music Posted: 23 June 2017 [05:28 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Bristol Public Library’s Coffee House Concert Series is turning up the volume this summer with…
Thursday 06/22/2017
West Coast art exhibit opening at NBMAA Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN -West Coast artists Billy Al Bengston and Ed Ruscha spoke to a sold-out audience at the New Britain Museum of…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
'An Evening With ...' panel discussion Thursday at NBMAA Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art is continuing its “An Evening with…” series Thursday when it is visited…
Monday 06/19/2017
New Britain High band director Kayser dies Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The school system and the community on Monday mourned the death of one of the city’s leading educational figures…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Book created in New Britain features photography from all over Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:31 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN -As Erik Williams, aka Eaze, flipped through a recently published book of photography for the first…
Friday 06/16/2017
Science is fun and free at CCSU planetarium shows Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:24 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Looking for some free, fun science? Look no further than Central Connecticut State University’s…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Open Mic Night goes outdoors today Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With the arrival of summer weather, the Artists’ Cooperative will host its monthly Open Mic Night outdoors for the…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Wings and Wheels Festival draws steady crowd Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - Robertson Airport has perhaps never seen so many wide-eyed children admiring all the airplanes and helicopters landing and taking off…