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Men’s Clothing Returns To Flutterby On The Guilford Green

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 30 - 2012

After a 3 year break from Carrying Tommy Bahama (for 5 yrs) Flutterby is bringing men’s clothing back Feb 9th at our Valentine’s party! The new men’s clothing brands are: California based company, 7Diamonds   which offers a classic cut and style with a modern edge.  7Diamonds was established in 2000 and is as selective [...]

Taste of Hartford: Carbone’s

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 28 - 2012

 Carbone’s Ristorante, Connecticut’s “Best Italian” restaurant as voted by readers of Connecticut Magazine in 2012, will be among nearly 30 of Hartford’s top restaurants participating in the winter Taste of Hartford from January 23 to February 5. Presented by the Greater Hartford Arts Council in partnership with the Hartford Advocate, the Taste of Hartford gives [...]

Audition Alert: Connecticut Ballroom Theater

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 26 - 2012

Connecticut Ballroom Theatre, a Ballroom performance group is currently seeking 4 male and 4 female ballroom dancers to join the cast of “Mad Cap Ballroom” an original dance theater production. There is Swing, Lindy, Cha-Cha, Mambo and smooth dance formations along with some acting roles.  Some ballroom/partnering background necessary. Performing experience and dance training is provided [...]

Wanted: Trolley Car Operators

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 25 - 2012

We need YOU to help keep our demonstration railway running. The annual trolley car operator training course will be given in February and March. This is your opportunity to join the ranks of the operating department of the Shore line Trolley Museum. Being an operator is challenging but rewarding work. No prior experience is required, [...]

Punxsutawney Phil – Meet Essex Ed

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 25 - 2012

The one thing I love about Connecticut is the further you get away from I-95, the real flavor of New England starts to really show. Take the Town of Essex. A quaint village where many of the houses are older than half the states in this country. A stroll down Main street brings you by [...]

Flights of Fancy Returns to New Haven February Friday February 3rd

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 22 - 2012

Flights of Fancy, Downtown New Haven’s popular wine tasting and shopping event returns on Friday, February 3rd, 2011 at 4 pm. The event, sponsored by The Wine Thief and The Study Hotel at Yale, is presented by the Broadway and Chapel Merchants Associations and features in-store wine tastings, special discounts and extraordinary giveaways at over [...]

2012 New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen Contest

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 18 - 2012

Join the royal tradition of being a 2012 New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen Contestant. The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day parade is on a search for young ladies aged 17 or older (unmarried) who are interested in becoming the next Parade Queen and Honor Attendant. The contest is a culturally rich experience [...]

Guilford Park and Rec 1st Annual Chile Cook-off Featuring Crosseyed Cat

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 14 - 2012

All our Park and Rec’s do a phenominal job. But in most cases, we think of them more in the spring and summer. Kinda as in a parks or a recreational facility, play grounds, softball and kickball leagues, typical warm weather. As we hibernate, we tend to forget about all the great indoor things going [...]

Insomia Cookies Heats Up Chapel Street New Haven

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 10 - 2012

University Properties invites you to the Grand Opening Ceremony for Insomnia Cookies at 1143 Chapel Street on Tuesday, January 10th at 11:30 am. Insomnia Cookies offers a unique late night service for college students in the New Haven area featuring fresh, delicious oven baked cookies delivered warm right to student’s doors until 3 AM! Cookie [...]

Help The Coventry Regional Farmers Market.

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 9 - 2012

In today’s society, rules and regulations are needed. We pass laws with the best of intent. Having said that, we do not live in a world that is black and white. More often, it is the shades of grey that actually exist, and those same laws can then become a hindrance. This is the case [...]

2012: The End Of The World Or…….

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On January - 2 - 2012

Editors Note: This article contains images of graphic violence, profanity and is intended for mature audiences only. Okay’ let’s get this one over and done with right now. Regardless of all the Internet websites stating this, it’s not going to happen. These sites are a lot like some of our Politicians, and “News Networks”. They [...]

Dagwood’s Kansas City BBQ: New London’s Newest Restaurant Gem

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On December - 27 - 2011

Before I get into the nuts and bolts about Dagwood’s Kansas City BBQ,  or in the this case the ribs and pulled pork, lets define BBQ. We here in the Northeast really don’t do it. BBQ is all about slow cooking, wood smoke, and in most, but not all cases a kick ass sauce, or [...]

New Years Eve Events Calendar

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On December - 27 - 2011

                                  Time to reflect on the year that has passed and ring in the New Year. I am not going to do a year in review thing, as everyone and their brother has got one of them planned, and [...]

From Me To All Of You

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On December - 22 - 2011

First and foremost I want to say Thank You. From what started as a group on Facebook, to where I am now, has been an incredible journey. One that has only just started, but, yet has come so far. One that has such a bright future.And one that has long and difficult path that I [...]

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