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CUTLER’S RECORD SHOP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 16 - 2012

This JUST in from Cutler’s and University Properties New Haven, CT, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – Cutler’s Record Shop and University Properties announced today that after 64 years in business, Cutler’s Record Shop will retire at the end of June.   Cutler’s, located at 27 Broadway in New Haven, was founded in 1948 by Nat [...]

The Weekend Update: Raptor Rescue…..

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 11 - 2012

I am sorry for the delay on the publishing of this, but I am deep into the loading of the Connecticut Events Calendar, and am a little behind. Just follow the posted link to see what’s going on this weekend. I am deviating from the usual format to bring you this “special edition”. On my [...]

Connecticut Events Calendar 2012

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 9 - 2012

I am currently loading any and all events on to the Connecticut Events Calendar, and my goal is to bring you the most extensive events calendar in the State of Connecticut, bar none. Connecticut is one of the most diverse states in the country. We have four distinct seasons. Urban and rural communities. Cities that [...]

What makes the Farmers Market at Dudley Farm different from all the rest is the fact that it is so much more than a market. The Dudley Farm is actually a small working farm, a museum, and an event facility. Conveniently located at the intersection of Rt 77 and Rt 80 in North Guilford, this [...]

Wethersfield, Conn. (May 8, 2012) –Organizers of the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum have announced a “surprise” attack by British Redcoats during its fourth annual Revolutionary War encampment on Saturday, May 26, from10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 211 Main St., Old Wethersfield, Connecticut, following the Wethersfield Memorial Day parade. The free event offers visitors the chance to [...]

We are across the state and and, I guess, the Universe as well. Thinking this about as diverse as you get…. Let’s start off with one of my favorite type of events. Period. Combine great local music, a huge dance floor, and a great cause, and you get an evebt like Local Band Review’s Epic [...]

The Restaurant Formerly Known as F*e

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 3 - 2012

In the restaurant industry, change of ownership is inevitable. This happens for a variety of reasons, some good, and some bad. In the case of F*e, a good restaurant is about to become an incredible restaurant. Over the past month I have had the opportunity to talk to new owner Jared Schulefand, and so far, [...]

Just Desserts ?

Posted by Juliana Gribbins On May - 2 - 2012

Publishers Note: I originally posted this in April of 2011, and this is the second most read article in the history of the site. After today’s developments, I think it’s a good time to republish this. For the record, 99.9% of the comments were positive. There were actually a few that were critical of the [...]

SALVAGE; A NEW PLAY FROM THEATRE 4

Posted by Diana Insolio On April - 30 - 2012

   It is a testament to the vitality of live theater that a small nonprofit acting company without a permanent home can commission a new play and make magic of it in a back room of a nondescript building in downtown New Haven. It is a further testament that theatergoers will spurn their televisions, Netflix [...]

Cake Hits the Palace Theater May 9th!

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On April - 27 - 2012

For the record, Cake does not take their name from one of our favorite dishes on the dessert menu, but rather from “like when something insidiously becomes a part of your life…[we] mean it more as something that cakes onto your shoe and is just sort of there until you get rid of it” Which [...]

On Saturday, May 5, Bishop’s Orchards will hold the 4th Annual Bishop’s Orchards Donkey and Mule Show. This free event will take place at Bishop’s Orchards from 10am – 4pm. Along with the Donkey and Mule Show, there will be free Wagon rides offered taking people for a ride through the orchard to take a [...]

Just checked the weather, and it looks like Saturday is going to rock and Sunday it’s going to rain. Seeing how this is New England, I would say don’t make any final plans until, well, like that morning… Let’s start the Update with what is definitely the place to be this weekend. The Meriden Daffodil [...]

Postcard from Caseus in New Haven, CT

Posted by Elizabeth On April - 24 - 2012

Caseus in New Haven, CT Some people travel far and wide to find a restaurant dedicated to cheese. In Connecticut, we only have to go so far as New Haven to visit one of the most famous restaurants celebrating everyone’s favorite dairy … C…

It’s back! It’s been a busy winter on the site, and it’s really paying off, but we are now into the “season” so time to get out and about in Connecticut. And as is always the case, just too many things to list, so let’s get this party started! First off, the incomparable Charlie Daniels [...]

What NOT To say….

Posted by Juliana Gribbins On April - 19 - 2012

At a local restaurant for a nice meal with friends, I was ambushed psychologically by a well-meaning acquaintance. It happened after my romantic life suffered a mob hit. To be truthful, the guy I’d dated wasn’t a bad person. The only thing wrong with him was he didn’t want me anymore. In spite of the [...]