Connecticut’s Office of Tourism unveils new campaign and video.
Connecticut. Still Revolutionary. Yesterday the Connecticut ‘s Office of Tourism unveiled its first video and accompanying ad campaign. You may have seen some of it during the ball game or online. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, take a peek. Recognize any Mystic Country places? For more on this campaign and all there is to do in Connecticut,...
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Enter the land of shadow puppets. Beginning April 1 at the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry.
The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry’s season kicks off from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012 with the exhibit “Red Gate: Pauline Benton and Chinese Shadow Theater in the United States.” The hundreds of notably rare figures in this exhibit are from Benton’s extensive collection–a treat, since Benton is known as an American puppetry “innovator”...
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School vacation ideas in Mystic Country CT. What to do for fun in February.
Admit it…you are nervous. February school vacation is coming. What to do when vacation hits and it’s cold outside? There’s good variety to be had here and the folks at Mystic Country have put together a list of ideas for winter vacation fun: hotels, attractions, activities and camps. Follow this link to a page full of great ideas for February...
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Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2012 Monte Cristo Award goes to…..Michael Douglas.
If you’ve never stopped to wonder who, exactly, came out of Waterford’s own Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, here’s some perspective: Their 12th annual Monte Cristo Award (named after O’Neill’s boyhood home) will go to Michael Douglas at a gala celebration in New York City in April 2012. Yes, Mr. Douglas started his career right here, in...
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The Boston Globe reviews New London, CT. What to do here with or without the kids.
The Boston Globe recently ran a wonderful article on our favorite little city by the sea, New London. This historic district dating back to whaling times has come a long way in recent years. The city is a wonderful spot to explore American history, art, theater, nautical heritage and food without the hassle of hitting the biggest of apples. A Tank Away: New...
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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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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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Puppets on Parade. Come build ‘em big BIG with the Ballard Museum of Puppetry.
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry in Storrs is offering its expertise for a really fun community project that’s FREE. September 17 and 18, 2011 Dr. John Bell of the Ballard Institute and Sara Peattie, Director of Boston’s famed Puppeteer’s Cooperative will lead a community puppet building workshop at the Mansfield Community Center. You...
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Theater by the Sea. The O’Neill.
We’re incredibly lucky around here to have the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center inWaterford, where top talent is nurtured and good theater is gospel. Hey, with Meryl Streep and Michael Douglas gracing the alumni list, what would you expect? And it’s right here, tucked in a quiet corner on the Sound, producing greatness every day. Tons of theater can be seen...
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Mystic Country winners of Yankee Magazine Best of New England 2011
Kudos to the following Mystic Country establishments honored in Yankee Magazine‘s 2011 May/June Best of New England Issue. Best Restaurants Best Brew – Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic Best Country Café – The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret Best Ice Cream – We-Li-Kit, Abington Best Lodging Best Impressionist Sunset – Bee and Thistle Inn &...
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