The Hartford Symphony Orchestra responds well to high energy conductors, and guest conductor Donato Cabrera impressed. He inspired the orchestra into fiery colors and blazing sound in a program of Russian music Friday night beginning the weekend's three-day concert series. Cabrera hails from the...
Hebron Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 13th. Included in this year's trip are artworks by world-renowned glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Sculptures will be on view in his first major garden exhibition in ten years. The Garden's...
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park St. Manchester, will hold its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 13th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for gifts and unique finds including jewelry, toys, electronics, crafts, plants, sweet treats … and so much moreMenu to include: pulled pork, hot dogs, hamburgers,...
Torrington's Music Education Program Receives National Recognition District is one of 4% of school districts in nation to receive distinction TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT - April 4, 2017 - Torrington Public Schools have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The...
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is inviting students from all area schools and home schools to a FREE "Day At The Faire" at Robin Hood's Faire. This special School Day is Friday, May 19, 2017 and is open only to students and their teachers and chaperones. Located at the North Haven Fairgrounds,...
Date of Program: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm Linda Cardillo will share the final book in her First Light trilogy, Island Legacy, at the Enfield Public Library on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 pm. Linda Cardillo is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed novels Dancing on Sunday...
Eureka Grange is hosting a Baked Potato Extravaganza and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 13 at Eureka Grange Hall, 777 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 202), in the Nepaug section of New Hartford, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Baked potatoes with be served with all the toppings, including chili. Beverages are included....
Simsbury Grange and Green Monster e-Cycling will co-host an electronics-oriented recycling event on May 13 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Andy's Shopping Center, 836 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. A $10.00 donation to Simsbury Grange, a community service organization, is suggested. Although the...
United Way of West Central Connecticut, serving the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Terryville, will be holding its 26th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 19th (with a rain date of Monday, May 22nd). United Way is looking for generous individuals who can donate their...
After just missing a meet record in the discus last year, Southington junior Amanda Howe made sure she didn't waste any time leaving her mark on the 86th Greater Hartford Invitational. With her first throw Saturday at Simsbury High School, Howe broke the 4-year-old record of 122 feet, nine inches...
Behind a blistering second half, Hand's girls lacrosse team topped Conard, 12-9, at Conard High's McKee Stadium. Hand and Conard entered Saturday's game ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, in the most recent state coaches poll, with both teams looking to build momentum as they gear up for the...
Victories have been scant in recent seasons. But that hasn't deterred Mark Coley Jr. from striving to excel and to help his teammates. He's the baseball beacon of Bloomfield. "He could have gone to private schools that wanted him, but he stayed here to help bring the program back," coach Tom Poland...
The Cheshire softball team had won 39 straight games. The Rams went 27-0 last year, their perfect season ending with a Class LL title. But the pressure was building. Cheshire, No. 1 in the Courant's state rankings, had won 12 straight games to open the season. Then came Monday, when the Rams lost...