Why should shopping consist of fighting traffic to get to the mall, then waiting on that car to leave THE spot close to mall entrance, only to have some jerk steal it from you. Then you are just surrounded by a herd of cranky kids, and even crankier parents, only to find that the toy [...]

Sunday, December 6th at the Crossroads Cantina, 240 Meadow Street, Waterbury, Crosseyed Cat will be fronting the 2nd Annual Christmas Ball.  Joining them onstage will be Both Bottoms Up, and The All In Band. The show will run from 1 Pm til 6Pm, and the doors will open at noon. Cost of admission is only [...]

This Saturday December 5th you can get a photo of your pet taken with Santa at various locations around the shoreline. What a fun way to start the holiday season! Spread the word. All locations will be doing something nice for cats and dogs in need.

Agway on Rte 80 in North Branford. 11:00 to 2:00.
Willy’s [...]

As in D.W. Ditty’s favorite college a cappela group. And if you know D.W., then you know he is a very talented musician himself. They will be performing Saturday, December 5th, 7pm at the North Haven Congregational Church,  28 Church Street, North Haven, sans one, who is suffering through a year of studies in Europe. [...]

The region’s most unique holiday event. Celebrating cultural celebrations from around the world, a special pooch parade and Santa’s arrival kick off the event. Music, dance, caroling, cookie decorating, Santa visits, tree lighting & more!  Pooch Parade starting at New London Public Library (63 Huntington Street) at 2pm.  Bring your costumed pooch for a chance [...]

Going to go back to the original contest and bringing  back my favorite thing. COOKIES!!! And you know that when Shoreline Out and About gives something away, it’s always the best, so here we go. Your chance to win a dozen COOKIES!!! from Red Rooster Baking. Check out Kim’s website, and if that doesn’t get [...]

All the Chester townspeople will be involved in the Annual Holiday Night Festival in the town of Chester, held this year on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Boy Scouts line the streets with luminaries, Saint Lucia Girls stroll around offering goodies to visitors, local singers lead the annual carol sing-along while the [...]

The Trinity Choir of Men & Boys, under the direction of Walden Moore, will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6 at 4pm at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven. This event will include carols both old and new sung by the choir, and hymns sung by the congregation with organ accompaniment. [...]

Last month we asked for you to give, and you did. from food to the Community Dining Room to joining Bishop’s Fan Club on Facebook you responded. So I think that it is only appropriate for us to give back to you. And give back, we shall. How about some Red Rooster Baking COOKIES? Maybe [...]

A lot can be said about Halloween. As I have seen on Facebook and heard on the radio today. All of which I will not repeat, as I do have to have some sort of limitation. At least for now.  Anyways, I constantly hear that there is nothing to do, and am always asked ( [...]

That special Halloween Voodoo will reign supreme as the Beehive Queen & The Montez Boys christen this brand-new concert-size venue that has a big, fab stage and great sight lines. Cherry Street is a kickin’ Italian restaurant, too (The Music Hall is attached) and it’s been decided that a cool southern-themed buffet will be included in a $15 door price

WTNH-TV personality Desiree Fontaine, is the honorary chairperson. Costumes are requested, but not mandatory, but dancing shoes are, as music will be provided by the band Roundtrip. To show you how it’s done, dancers from “Let’s Dance in Rhythm” will entertain with a performance.

Having grown up in Guilford, there are just some things that have always been there, and you just associate with the town. The Green,The Stone House, Faulkner’s Island, and Bishop’s Orchards. Since 1871, the Bishop family has been providing the town with best, and freshest produce available. Reason being, if it’s in season, it is [...]

Growing up in Meriden we often would drive by the house on Meriden Waterbury Road in Southington hoping to snare a glimpse of the evil boy looking out the window. The movie Haunting in Connecticut was based on the story, but in true “Hollywood” fashion, they completely destroyed a promising theme for what could have [...]

According to a 2007 survey by the National Retail Federation, over 7 million households plan on dressing up their dogs and cats for Halloween. With only 2 weeks left, many of you are searching for that perfect costume for Fluffy and Fido. But where will you show them off? Here are some ideas…

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