“Blast from the Bayou” rocks Strawberry Park, June 6-9 at the Cajun/Zydeco Festival.
Even though I’m a tried and true New Englander, there’s a little piece of me that adores New Orleans. So I’m extremely grateful for this time of year, when a little piece of New Orleans comes to New England. June 6-9, the 17th Annual Cajun Zydeco Festival, Blast from the Bayou, takes over Strawberry Park in Preston with food, music and dancing straight...
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A weekend of bluegrass. The 2013 Bluegrass Festival rocks Strawberry Park, May 30-June 2.
Bluegrass rules next weekend! The 2013 Bluegrass Festival comes to Strawberry Park in Preston, May 30 – June 2 with a list of performers guaranteed to rock your socks off. The Greencards, The Kruger Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad and many more are coming to town to perform for loyal fans who have this festival at the top of their list every year. Along...
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Mystic Aquarium debuts a Polar Express experience for the holidays.
This holiday season visitors to Mystic Aquarium can experience what it’s like to board the Polar Express and be whisked away to visit the North Pole at the Polar Express 4-D Experience. Based on the Caldecott Medal winning children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this 14 minute 3-D film features a variety of cool 4-D sensory effects including wind, snow and...
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Civil War Living History, this weekend at Roseland Cottage.
Visit eastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner Sept. 22-23, 2012 for a trip into history. Roseland Cottage in Woodstock will host their annual Civil War Living History Weekend, with hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations geared to help visitors experience what life was like during that time in our past. Artillery demos, marching and drills, presentations...
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BESTS of Mystic Country. Yankee and Connecticut Magazine’s 2012 picks.
Noah’s Restaurant, Stonington It’s that time of year again–we’re celebrating the best of the best in our region. And boy, is this list long. Take a look then start planning your next trip. If you hurry, you can cross everything off before next year’s list is released! From Yankee Magazine – Best Quiet Place:...
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Native American culture, drums and dancing. Schemitzun at the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation this weekend.
This weekend, August 25-26, 2012, on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, locals and visitors are invited to celebrate the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s breathtaking heritage at Schemitzun, the Feast of Green Corn and Dance. The event, centered on drumming and ancient dances, gives guests a chance to learn about native customs, browse Native American...
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Backyard barbecue Mohegan Sun style. SUN BBQ Fest, June 1-3.
Kick off summer in style at Mohegan Sun at the first ever Sun BBQ Fest, June 1-3. This is western fun at its best (in the East), from the delicious food to a ride on a mechanical bull to live music. Tickets are $30 per day, including eight food tickets, and you’ll enjoy cooking demos, live music, a performance by DJ Chef and more. The weekend is emceed by Mike...
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YANKEE Magazine’s Best of New England 2012 Mystic Country choices:
YANKEE Magazine’s May/June 2012 Travel Guide to New England includes their 2012 Best of New England Picks. Congratulations to the Connecticut section winners in Mystic Country: Food & Dining Best Bowl of Noodles; Morning Glory Cafe, Old Lyme Lodging Best Vineyard B&B; Fitch Claremont Vineyard B&B, Bozrah Best Country Comfort; Stonecroft Inn,...
Continue ReadingA video visit to Stonington Borough, Connecticut
I just stumbled across this video that presents Stonington Borough (just 15 minutes from Mystic) in all of its classically, elegant simplicity. Enjoy!
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Bling bling…11 Eastern CT businesses earn coveted AAA Four Diamonds.
See that bling? You know it’s good. Congrats to the eleven eastern Connecticut restaurants and hotels who garnered 2012 AAA Four Diamond Awards.* Restaurants: Octagon at Mystic Marriott, Groton Craftsteak, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard Paragon at Foxwoods, Ledyard Still River Café, Eastford Lodgings: Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton (11th...
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