Last week we had the honor of speaking to the Branford Chamber of Commerce on the topic of Social Media. By far, the most questions people had were about Twitter. We tried to emphasize that there’s no “correct” way to use it, that it’s just a tool; it’s about being creative and using that tool [...]

Sorry for the delay, but as you can tell we have been extremely busy of late. So in order to celebrate I am thinking that it’s time to come out of hibernation, and I can’t think of a better place to start than  ELI’S ON THE HILL,  in Branford. That’s right, going back to one [...]

The great thing about this time of year is that we are closer to spring than we were last month.  Wow, what powers of observation I have.  Seriously, spring is around the corner.  I see squirrels chasing each other during the day, and raccoons running rampant at night.  And dead skunks in the middle of [...]

This is an amazing weekend. the weather looks good, and there are so many things to do it is staggering.  Connecticut is truly alive with activities, and it gets harder every week to keep up on what’s going on, but I am looking for some interns to help gather and load. When I say that [...]

The town of Chester celebrates its annual Winter Carnivale on Sunday, Feb. 21 in Chester center – rain, snow, or shine.
The annual ice carving competition will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind 4 Water Street with judging shortly after. Spectators may vote for their favorite sculpture to win [...]

As always, where ever you turn in Connecticut, there is something going on. A little bit of everything for everyone, and so here is a quick snapshot of what we got going on.
Let’s start with music tonite. Why not two birds with one stone. How about Wicked Peach at Margaritaville at The Mohecan Sun? Actually, [...]

First off, congrats to Christine Baldwin who will  be checking out Cris Barron at “The Kate“. And thanks to Chuck Still, executive director for making it happen. we will be doing more of this in the future, so stand by for more free tickets, to more great venues.
I am going to make this brief, [...]

Chris Barron is best known as the lead singer for the Grammy nominated band, Spin Doctors, who sold like, fifty-two gazillion records or something. They were on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and opened for the Rolling Stones (or vice versa). Chris Barron cooks a mean meatloaf, wrote the songs, “Little Miss Can’t Be [...]

This weekend is a virtual feast for the eyes and ears.  Music and art of all styles and sounds throughout the state. And we got the low down for you. You want it, we found it for you. So here we go.
One of our newest contributors, Kristin Graves will be doing a benefit concert [...]

The weather looks good for this weekend. No snow, and rain isn’t supposed to start til Sunday, when a lot of us are going to be indoors watching football anyways. Better yet, head on down to your local watering hole such as The Country Tavern or Augur’s and take advantage of those promo’s that [...]

It’s that time of year when we are treated to one of the greatest sights that nature has to offer. The symbol of our country, the Bald Eagle. Join The Audubon Shop for a morning of watching this majestic creature as it continues it’s migration to their breeding grounds to the north.  This is a [...]

Calling all fans of Bob Dylan! It’s Ladies Choice when the Small Town Concert Series presents female performers from the shoreline area, in a musical tribute to the songs of Bob Dylan.“Shoreline Women Digging Bob Dylan” will be held at The Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton on Saturday, January 23, at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30).  [...]

The Small Town Concert Series is back at “The Kate”, this time bringing you a double bill of Bluegrass. If you have not been to The Kate for a music show, you need to get there, and this is a good show to start with. This venue has incredible acoustics to start, but then you [...]

Many of you know my passion for live local music. Doesn’t matter where it is, or how far it is. It just has to be good. On any given night, you can bet that if there is a band that I want to hear, I am there. Well, Saturday night, it’s about as good as [...]