Irish eyes will be smiling. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Eastern CT.
It’s the luck of the Irish–and everyone else who loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day–that eastern Connecticut has awesome parades, pubs and grub in honor of everyone’s favorite green holiday. Parades: New London’s fifth annual St. Patrick’s Parade begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 on Jay Street in New London. The Mystic Irish Parade will...
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Music and more this weekend at Hygienic XXXIII. Not just for art lovers.
Yesterday we wrote up this weekend’s gallery show at the Hygienic but there is so much more going on in New London! January is definitely not boring in Eastern CT. — the editor Originally built as a whaling company’s provisioning store and crews’ quarters and listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the Hygienic was slated...
Continue ReadingBeluga Whale loves Frosty and Saxophone Santa at Mystic Aquarium
That little Juno. He really loves music. Earlier this summer Mystic Aquarium’s young beluga whale danced along to a Mariachi band. Here he enjoys Saxophone Santa’s rendition of Frosty the Snowman at a recent holiday event: Stay informed. Follow Mystic Country by RSS, email, on Facebook or Twitter.
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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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A taste of fall. Sample New London during the 8th Fall Food Stroll on October 12.
Fall, food and fun take over downtown New London during the 8th Fall Food Stroll, happening from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The best tastes of autumn will be on display from more than 40 of the city’s fabulous local restaurants. Manicotti, salt cod fritters, lemon butternut risotto, seafood paella; sound tempting? In addition, the 6th...
Continue Reading“First Friday” in Putnam is an artist’s haven.
First Friday from Wirtalla Visual on Vimeo Putnam’s downtown will be at its artistic best this Friday during the fifth First Friday event. From 5-9:30 on October 7, live music will provide the backdrop to an evening jam-packed with creativity. I can’t wait to see the first Fine Art Frolic, featuring local artists who will turn the downtown streets into an...
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River Glow will set the night on fire this weekend in Pawcatuck.
It’s eastern Connecticut’s own version of Providence’s Waterfire! River Glow happens this weekend in the Pawcatuck River (near downtown Westerly, Rhode Island). The river will be lit up with over 30 floating bonfires, and if you’ve never experienced one of these, you absolutely have to. The smell of the bonfires, the night breeze from the river, and the...
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This Saturday History loves the Blues at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock.
Roseland Cottage is a gem. This National Historic Landmark was built in 1846 in the then new Gothic Revival style. It was the summer cottage of Henry Bowen and family, wealthy New Yorkers who summered here in the country. Here’s your chance to see it by day AND night. Spontaneous weekend coming at you! This Saturday, August 13, the cottage is open from...
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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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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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