Victorian Days Are Here Again.
Victorian Days in Willimantic kicks off its 13th year on Thursday, June 2, another weekend offering tours of the city’s most beautiful homes. This is a really cool weekend in a really cool city – not to mention a treasure trove of delights for history and architecture buffs. Participating homes you can tour include the George Tiffany House, the Allen...
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Stroll. Eat. Repeat. The New London Spring Food Stroll.
Like the waterfront? Love food? Take a trip to New London for the Spring Food Stroll, happening from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. The hugely popular event is a foodie’s dream, with about 50 local restaurants offering their best cuisines. The event occurs in the waterfront district, right in the heart of downtown – and with any luck, the weather...
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Norwich’s Best Kept Secret – A Robust Arts Scene
The arts scene in Mystic Country wouldn’t be complete without the city of Norwich’s contributions. The Norwich Arts Council (NAC) is the cornerstone of the arts in this diverse, talented area, formed by a consortium of local arts back in the late 1980s. The NAC is located on Broadway in the Chelsea Arts District and encompasses three floors, the third being...
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Cow to Cone at the UConn Dairy Bar Plus Lots to Do Around This “Public Ivy”
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut Storrs back in the 1980s, the view from my dorm window was priceless – I awoke every morning to the sun coming up over a rolling hill dappled with content black and white cows. My weekly treat was to break from studies and head over with some friends to the UConn Dairy Bar, where agriculture...
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FRESH Local Flavor – Mystic Country Connecticut’s Farm Stands
As a fresh fruit and vegetable fanatic, I’m thrilled to live in a place so equally enthralled with straight-from-the-farm products. Buying local products is all the rage here in eastern Connecticut, and as the summer months kick in, the farm stands and farmers’ markets can be found in every town and pick-your-own becomes a weekend staple. Maple Lane Farms...
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