Archive for November, 2011

Big Brands, Small Treasures: New Haven Shops Has Something For Everyone

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 30 - 2011

From boutique baubles to must-have fashion, Downtown New Haven offers world class shopping close to home at Apple, J. Crew, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Jack Wills, GANT and over 50 shops that offer fabulous brands like North Face, Coach, Longchamp, Waterford, Nike , Seven for All Mankind, Uggs and more! Fabulous holiday entertainment and [...]

23rd Annual Main Street Winter Stroll, Old Saybrook

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 27 - 2011

Main Street Business Association is proud to present the 23rd Annual Main Street Winter Stroll on Friday, December 2, 2011  Join the Main Street Business Association for a fun evening of hayrides, a visit with Santa, music and chorus singers, treats and events at each business along Main Street. Something for everyone 5 p.m. to [...]

Niantic Main Street Strolls Into The Holidays

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 26 - 2011

Niantic Main Street is ready to spread holiday cheer throughout the village of Niantic once again with their 8th Annual Holiday Stroll. The family-friendly favorite will be held on Saturday, November 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Organizers expect approximately 1,000 people will come downtown for an [...]

Small Business Saturday

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 24 - 2011

We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Just turn on the TV, radio, or hop on the Internet, and we are overwhelmed with everything corporate. In varying degrees, we will all be participating in them. But here’s a thought. How about spending a larger business locally and with a small business?This what Small [...]

Lisa Theresa’s Italian Deli And Catering, Branford

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 15 - 2011

 Lisa Theresa’s Italian Deli and Catering in Branford is one of those places that I consider as a “Ya gotta stop in and get lunch” destinations. With a lunch menu that consists of everything from salads like Mozzarella Caprese, Gorgonzola Chicken and Portobela to the traditional Chef’s Salad, prepared foods such as lasagna, meatball,chicken and [...]

Bring Our Music Back’s Festival Of Trees and Music

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 13 - 2011

Bring Our Music Back, Inc. will present the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees and Music at the Lyme Art Association, opening to the public the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th through December 4th, 2011.  The exhibit runs daily from 10a-6p! Ring in the holidays with a special visit to view the exhibit of over 36 decorated [...]

Live Music In Connecticut: The GateHouse Band

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 11 - 2011

A mainstay of the downtown New Haven music scene, the GateHouse Band is a re-unified brigade of master-class blues musicians who all made their bones in the old days of the legendary Elm City juke joint, Café Nine. Their high-energy improvisational performance style of re-interpreted blues, rock and R& B classics recently garnered them top [...]

High Hopes Holiday Market And Hoedown

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 10 - 2011

The holidays are right around the corner and this year High Hopes is launching what will become one of Connecticut’s ‘don’t miss’ events of the holiday season. We’ll transform our 120 acre facility and indoor arena into a marketplace with something for every member of the family. There will be over 50 booths featuring unique [...]

Pasta Dinner And Silent Auction To Benefit Tammy McDowell & Family

Posted by Diane VanSteenbergen On November - 10 - 2011

The Adams Middle Shool administration is raising much needed money to support their friend and colleague, Tammy (Marszalek) McDowell and her family while she battles a serious disease. There will be a pasta dinner and silent auction on Sunday, November 13th, 2011, from 12-5 at the Knights of Columbus  South Union Street in Guilford, CT. There [...]