Film Festival on the Garde’s Big Screen + A Free Season Pass for Two!
It’s a movie lover’s dream – the annual Garde Arts Center’s Winter Film Festival, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, will feature a diverse slate of at least 16 films all the way through March’s Academy Awards. You want more? You got it. How about a FREE season pass for two?! *See rules below Movies for every taste are included, Oscar nominated movies,...
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Video: WCVB TV 5 Boston visits Stonington, CT. Just a tank away.
Video of a visit to Stonington by WCVB-TV Boston; Lots to learn and explore here in this gorgeous little New England village. Take a look at here on Tank Away: Stonington. Charming all 4 seasons I have to say. Stay informed. Follow Mystic Country by RSS, email, on Facebook or Twitter.
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Be very merry. It’s time for the U.S. Coast Guard Band’s Free Holiday Concerts.
December 18 is your chance to get in the holiday spirit and at no charge. The New London based US Coast Guard Band will perform two times this coming Sunday; once at 2 pm (for 1 1/2 hours) and a second time at 7 pm (2 hours). The concerts, chock full of festive holiday inspired music, will take place in Leamy Concert Hall at the US Coast Guard Academy (15...
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Christmas by the Sea at Mystic Seaport.
By the sea is a wonderful place to spend any holiday, but Christmas by the Sea at Mystic Seaport is a must. Now through Jan. 1, the Seaport is celebrating with Christmas trees and wreaths decorated with seashells, stories of the season spent at sea and hands-on activities that will give you an authentic glimpse of a 19th century Christmas. Charming and not in...
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Get in the holiday spirit with a Carnival at Olde Mistick Village.
What better way to get in the Holiday spirit than a carnival? This weekend at Olde Mistick Village, you’ll find stilt-walking Santas, holiday hayrides, jugglers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and all kinds of fun activities and giveaways. And you can also get a jump on your Christmas shopping, since you’ll find a store for every taste on your list. Everyone should...
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No words needed. This year’s Lighted Boat Parade was magical, and warm!!! Among 40 entries, 2011′s winning boats were: Most Charismatic Crew, Work Vessels for Vets. Their barge carried the Silver Dolphins from the US Navy Submarine Base and evoked a strong emotional reaction from the crowd. Best Dressed went to the brightly lit tugboat John...
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Holiday 2011. Mystic Country events that turn spirit ON.
Insure your holiday spirit with one of these events in Mystic Country. MANY are FREE so no excuses wherever you are. Follow the links for detailed info on hours, locations, times and tickets if needed. Have fun and be very jolly: Saturday, November 5- Saturday, December 13 Holiday Cabaret at Cornerstone Playhouse, Mystic. Lively song and dance show sizzles...
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Mystic Restaurant Week + fun freebies in celebration of a VIP 70th.
October 28 kicks off a big week in Mystic. It’s Restaurant Week (great food at a great price) PLUS the town is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Charles W. Morgan, the world’s last remaining wooden whaling ship. Mystic’s VIP (should be VIS right?!) had an 80 year whaling career that ended in 1921 and she, with a man’s...
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Health, wellness, and “Bras Across the Village” Health & Wellness Expo at Olde Mistick Village.
Looking for a healthy jump start to the weekend? The Women’s Health & Wellness Expo at Olde Mistick Village on October 15th and 16th 2011 will have some great local practitioners and experts on hand. Health, fitness, relaxation, child care, yoga and even finance and travel will be subjects of demonstrations, discussions and more for an overall approach...
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Take a bite full of these Halloween events in Mystic Country.
Take a big bite. Lots to choose from here, whether you take your Halloween laced with delight or fright: #1 on my list for fright is Dark Manor, Norwich. Now through October 31, 2011. Rated scary++++. Saturday daylight matinees are a good option for those wanting their scare a notch below completely terrifying. Horse-Drawn Haunted Hayrides, Oakdale (at Volunteer...
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