“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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Spend the day in/by the water. Willimantic Riverfest 2013, this Saturday.
Boaters, kayakers, nature lovers – Riverfest 2013 is Saturday, May 18 in Willimantic, our city known for its frog bridge and river views. Locals love Riverfest, not only because they simply love boating, but because this is one of the best spots in eastern Connecticut. Boaters will go to nearby Eagleville to drop their boat, then head to Willimantic to...
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Third Thursday Street Fests. Promoting dancing in the streets.
It’s Third Thursday season in Willimantic again! Third Thursday Street Fests kick off this week – May 16 is the first – and Main Street will be filled to capacity with revelers, tourists and locals alike. It’s a sure sign of summer. Our region loves this party, which has food, music, people, live performers and local artists. Downtown Willimantic...
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Putnam First Fridays return for the season, May 3.
It’s that time of year again – First Fridays in Putnam are kicking off this weekend! Friday, May 3 is the beginning of the season, and we are so ready. This is one of the best events in the Quiet Corner, mostly because we love Putnam! You’ll find it all here – art, food, wine, theater, shopping, antiques. This is a celebration of all we have to...
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Irish eyes will be smiling during the 10th Annual Mystic Irish Parade. March 24 at 1 pm.
You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Patrick’s Day, especially in Mystic Country. The 10th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, and the leprechauns tell me it’s going to be the best year yet. The parade is one of Mystic’s signature events, with 25,000 people swarming downtown to get a taste of the Irish. It has music,...
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The “Bests” just keep on coming. Connecticut Magazine chooses 2013′s favorite restaurants.
We love to eat around here. And with good reason – our restaurants always show up on Connecticut Magazine‘s “Best of” lists. This time around is no exception. Check out Mystic Country’s wins in the best restaurants issue and plot your next dining experience early! Best Asian: Shrine, Mashantucket Best Seafood: Oyster Club, Mystic Best...
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Small town. Big food. Niantic – East Lyme 2013 Restaurant Week, Jan. 21-27.
It’s a New Year’s resolution come true in Niantic/East Lyme – the long awaited Restaurant Week is on the horizon! Our waterfront village is showcasing their food offerings from January 21-27, with about 30 of the town’s popular eateries participating. This is no typical restaurant week – what about our little piece of the world is typical, after...
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Dine often (and inexpensively). Visit us during Mystic Restaurant Week, Nov. 3-10.
We love food here in eastern Connecticut, in case you couldn’t tell already from our plentiful foodie events–not to mention the array of restaurants from the Quiet Corner on down to the shoreline. And next week you get to sample from the best of the best at special prices during Mystic Restaurant Week. From Nov. 3-10, enjoy one price dining at participating...
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It’s the Great Pumpkin….Festival, Charlie Brown!
The quaint Quiet Corner town of Putnam will be transformed into a autumn wonderland this weekend. The Great Pumpkin Festival is happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 20, and the day is packed full of Fall/Halloween fun for the whole family. There’s a Great Pumpkin Festival Railroad Express train ride, a very cool way to kick off the day (the tix...
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Chowder Days are here again. This weekend at Mystic Seaport.
Fall is officially here. Warm up on a cool New England Day with chowder – every kind imaginable! Chowder Days happens this weekend, Oct. 6-8, at Mystic Seaport. Come on an empty stomach, because you’ll want to take full advantage of the deliciousness available. Chowders, bisques, gumbo and stew will top the offerings, but you can also sample other treats...
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