Thanks Sun WineFest. We had a ball!
A quick sampler of shots from this past weekend’s Sun WineFest at Mohegan Sun. It’s on my list for 2013 already. Great time, wines, beers, foods and more all served up in high style. I loved the celeb cooking performances; my favorite part is watching when they are not on camera. Hey these chefs get a lot of help!!! If you’ve never “done”...
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Make new winter memories. Ice skating at the new Rink at Parade Plaza, New London.
It’s southeastern Connecticut’s very own version of Rockefeller Center! New London Main Street is bringing a seasonal ice skating rink to the fun, delicious, historic, scenic, cultural district just in time for the winter holidays! Families will now be able to enjoy skating in downtown New London with The Rink @ Parade Plaza, a 90 x 45-foot synthetic outdoor...
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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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Wild about mushrooms. Get to know your fungi (and eat some too) at the 10th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival.
Can you eat them? Should you stay far away? You know these are the questions you have when you’re walking through the woods and see those cool-looking mushrooms. The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center can help you demystify the most intriguing fungi during the 10th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival. The event will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, September 25 at the...
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Garlic lovers, unite! And bring gum. It’s the Fourth Annual Garlic Festival in Olde Mistick Village.
Lovers of all things garlic, rejoice! The Fourth Annual Garlic Festival is happening September 17-18 at Olde Mistick Village in Mystic. I still think this is one of the coolest festivals around, mainly because it’s so unique. I mean, a whole weekend devoted to garlic? Whether you’re a fanatic or just a casual garlic user, you’ll want to check this out. The...
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Kids, this one’s for you. Fish Tales, Tugs, Sails & Rails in New London.
Kids and families, New London’s upcoming weekend is just right for you. Rain or shine Fish Tales, Tugs Sails & Rails is scheduled for Saturday July 23 from 11 am -5 pm in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. This fun, FREE and very interactive nautically themed festival celebrates children’s literature and the environment. Check out...
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Summer’s Here! Sailfest New London. Today through Sunday.
Summer in eastern Connecticut doesn’t officially begin until Sailfest comes to town! The three-day festival in New London, our premier waterfront city, brings over 300,000 people to our streets! Sailfest is an awesome way to take in New London. With five stages of free music–ranging from rock, hip hop, Celtic and blues–tons of food, a fireworks...
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Diversify Your Menu. The International Food Festival.
Sick of the same old food? Head over to Olde Mistick Village on June 11 and 12 for their first International Food Festival featuring ethnic cuisine from Connecticut and Rhode Island restaurants. From the basics (pizza, Italian and pub food) to Mexican, Indian and sushi, you’ll likely leave this event full and happy – and with a new appreciation of menu...
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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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