Celebrate the Music of the Sea at Mystic Seaport.
The music of the sea has a certain sound to it, no matter what culture it hails from. It’s a sound that can instantly put you out on the ocean, rocking on the waves in your boat of choice, or imagining a scene on a long-ago ship. I could listen for hours. Actually, I could listen for the whole weekend – and from June 9-12, we can. The 32nd Annual Sea...
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Experience Garden Art at Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest.
As a garden lover, I’ll be in my glory at the Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest, beginning Friday, June 3. The celebration is spread out over two weeks and offers events centered around the Museum’s historic gardens–a real treat, if you’ve never seen them. And, what better way to kick off garden season? The series starts Friday and Saturday...
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Victorian Days Are Here Again.
Victorian Days in Willimantic kicks off its 13th year on Thursday, June 2, another weekend offering tours of the city’s most beautiful homes. This is a really cool weekend in a really cool city – not to mention a treasure trove of delights for history and architecture buffs. Participating homes you can tour include the George Tiffany House, the Allen...
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Sit for a Spell – Dining Alfresco
Summer breezes, drinks and appetizers outside gazing over the water, dinner served as the night begins to cool off and the sun goes down. No, you don’t have to be in the Bahamas for a dinner like this — head to downtown Mystic’s S&P Oyster Company and be delighted with their outdoor dining options. Sit and enjoy a leisurely dinner and drinks overlooking...
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The Little Red Caboose and More (not just for kids). The Essex Steam Train.
Image: Jody Dole For the best view of the Connecticut River Valley, combined with some great activities for the kids, check out the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat this season. Starting with their May special event, A Day Out With Thomas, kids with a love for our favorite tank engine will be psyched for this 25-minute ride with a full size Thomas, along with...
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Off Broadway. Theater in Eastern Connecticut.
It’s an awesome theater season around here, so get in line to buy your tickets! With new shows at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (also known as The Kate) in Old Saybrook, the Garde Arts Center in New London, and The Bradley Playhouse in Putnam, you’ll feel like you’re on Broadway – you just have a...
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Lobster Days Are Here Again at Mystic Seaport.
It’s not the dog days of summer yet, but it’s close – Mystic Seaport’s Annual Lobster Days at Mystic Seaport event is fast approaching. Held over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30), it’s perfect for kicking off the summer. We in eastern Connecticut love this event – it’s filled with good food, great people, and pure New England fun. And it...
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Party in the streets. 10th Season of Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fests.
Get ready for Willimantic’s 10th “3rd Thursday Street Fest” season, kicking off on May 19th! For the locals: You know what that means. For the visitors and newbies: Picture a whole street full of food, music, theatrical performances, vendors, history, and fabulous local beer. The hugely popular festivals take over six blocks of Main Street from May through...
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Stroll. Eat. Repeat. The New London Spring Food Stroll.
Like the waterfront? Love food? Take a trip to New London for the Spring Food Stroll, happening from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. The hugely popular event is a foodie’s dream, with about 50 local restaurants offering their best cuisines. The event occurs in the waterfront district, right in the heart of downtown – and with any luck, the weather...
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Celebrate spring…finally. We’ll make it worth the wait.
Dare we hope that spring has finally arrived? I think it’s a safe bet! Best place to celebrate spring fun? Check out The Historic Downtown Mystic May Day Festival happening Saturday, May 7 at the Mystic River Park right on the lovely Mystic River. Tons of stuff happening here that day, so get ready! May Day Kick-off is at 11 a.m. with a five piece Dixieland...
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