Archive for March, 2011

Saddle’em Up And Nothing But Net

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 28 - 2011
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With the Launching of Ctoutandabout.com, I am now able to focus 100% of the content on this site to all Shoreline, all the time. It is going to be all about all the community events and activities that happen on the Shoreline. From fundraisers to Chamber sponsored events, to whatever I can get from the [...]

Books On The Vine Fundraiser At Quattro’s

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 28 - 2011
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March 28, 2011, (Guilford, CT) -  In a move to support a critical  public service that is receiving year over year budget cuts, Shoreline Financial Advisors is sponsoring an event to help reign in books and funds from the public to support its local library.  Shoreline Financial Advisors of Guilford Connecticut is hosting a benefit for [...]

Open Mike Nights:Your Chance To Show What You Got.

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 28 - 2011

For many years, the Open Mike Night has been a great way for local musicians to meet up, have a few beers, and just have a great time. That’s still the case, but the thing that is changing most is that they more non musicians are finding them to be a great way to catch [...]

The Update: Ninja Zombies, Samurai Cabs, Phantoms, And Hair Spray…

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 25 - 2011

Other than they are all teases for what’s in store for this weekend, what does one have to do with the other?  Nothing. So, starting with what I think is not only the coolest thing, but also very inspirational. Noah Cooper and friends decided they wanted to make a movie. Not just any movie, but [...]

Steve Depino: Beyond The Shot

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 22 - 2011

Since starting the websites over a year ago, I have been exposed to many new things. Some things are easy, such as going to events, finding and listening to new bands, and meeting new people. Some things are not so easy. Writing (still need an editor) and photography. Most people think of photography as “point [...]

How You Can Help The American Red Cross Japan Tsunami Relief Effort

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 21 - 2011

What is Happening in Japan Japan’s massive emergency response operation is scaling up to respond to three consecutive emergencies: the earthquake, the tsunami and the nuclear radiation threat. Japan is on high nuclear alert as authorities urgently work to cool two nuclear reactors and evacuate hundreds of thousands across the country. The Japanese Red Cross [...]

Official Launch of New CT Events Calendar on WTNH’s GMCT

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 20 - 2011

Edwin Bartlett from CTOutandAbout.com joined Good Morning Connecticut Weekend on WTNH with some fun events coming up.
The recently revamped calendar on CTOutandAbout.com has over 1,200 things to do, from art and literature, to concerts, to dining, to f…

Weekend Update: Hibernation Is Over!

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 18 - 2011

As the weather hats up, so does the events calender. not just the music, but festivals, exhibits, and parades. And just around the corner will be the farmer’s markets and fairs. And we will have them all. I am going to take advantage of the diversity in music this weekend to show you that it’s [...]

Connecticut Events Calendar 2011

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 17 - 2011

As you all may have noticed, the new calendar is up and running. Kudos to Gary Choronzy at Connecticut Websites for yet another project successfully completed. Based on my needs, Gary was able to find all the plug ins and widgets that I needed to do what I think is the best fit for the [...]

The Update: Special St. Patty’s Day Edition

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 17 - 2011

It’s that one day of the year where everybody is Irish and loving it. Enjoy this day, and night, and start your weekend early by bagging work tomorrow. Heard there is a major outbreak of the Irish Flu going around. As always when one is ill, the best thing to do is keep hydrated. Now [...]

Beer..And Wine

Posted by Allen Holloway On March - 15 - 2011

Okay, wait don’t take the heading the wrong way this is really about where to find both in goodly amounts and quality. As a fan of both, and not really sure if there is an overall favorite, scouting about for either or both is a favorite pastime. As such here are three, yes count them, [...]

Cine-Talk : Oscar Wrap-Up

Posted by John Moniello On March - 12 - 2011

In an effort to appeal to a younger demographic, this year’s Oscar night was hosted by a couple of cool contemporary actors. I enjoy many of the works of Anne Hathaway and James Franco. Anticipating a night of unusually zany bits I was very excited and possibly set the bar a little high. I thought [...]

Weekend Update: St. Patty’s Parade, Clams And Bands

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 11 - 2011

Right now, despite the fact that it is Lent, I am figuring that the next week is going to one of serious partying. With the New Haven parade this Sunday, St. Patty’s day on Thursday, and just the scene going on, it’s going to be a long fun week. FYI, odds are their are A [...]

Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On March - 10 - 2011

On March 13, the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will stage the 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in celebration of its Irish‑American heritage.  The centerpiece of this celebration commences at 1:00 pm EST at Sherman Avenue and Chapel Street.   Walter J. Nester, Jr., a North Haven resident and last year’s Parade [...]

Rattle Them Bones

Posted by On March - 7 - 2011

I’ve watched a lot of TV shows about single people. They, of course, include Sex and the City, which is at times funny and at times infuriating. But that’s a whole ‘nother article. At any rate, I find life as a single person is often portrayed as glamorous or, even worse, as totally pathetic. In [...]