It’s fiesta time for the Thread City frogs. Explore history, enjoy art, music and great local food Sunday, October 9.
This little fellow? He’s actually friend to one of the four 11′ bronze frogs that sit atop Willimantic’s Thread City Bridge (aka The Frog Bridge). The hat? Senor frog is ready for a party. This Sunday, October 9, 2011 11 am-4 pm, Windham, CT is celebrating its 2nd Annual Eastern CT Arts Fiesta. Open galleries, performances, historic...
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Go Green! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Eastern CT.
There’s no such thing as a non-Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day, and eastern Connecticut has some of the best gigs to get your Irish on this year. And we’re not waiting for March 17 – we’re starting the party well in advance, even in the Quiet Corner! From concerts to parties to parades, you’ll find everything you could hope for in a true St. Paddy’s...
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It’s not just tofu anymore. Vegetarian dining in eastern CT.
In a world teeming with cheeseburgers, steak and bacon, it can be hard to find a good vegetarian meal. Far too many restaurants offer only pastas as their vegetarian alternative, which isn’t conducive to the waistline if eaten too often. And plain old salads just don’t fill you up. We’re lucky in eastern Connecticut, as some vegetarian treasures have popped...
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Mmmm beer. Brewing the Very Best for Eastern CT
Handcrafted beer, delicious food, a friendly, quirky setting – what better way to spend an evening with friends? The Willimantic Brewing Company and Main Street Cafe provides a unique, fun atmosphere that will likely remind you of a brew house in Boston. Located in downtown Willimantic, you’ll find a funky, artsy Main Street. The Brewing Company is...
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