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Friday, December 15, 2023

19 Christmas movies filmed right in CT. Does your town make the list? by Staff Report

It's the season for Christmas cheer, and more holiday films than you can count. Many of those movies are filmed right in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, December 9, 2023

New Haven Symphony Orchestra musicians to strike over wages by Staff Report

The musicians of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra voted to authorize a strike on Friday to fight for an increase in wages.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:43PM
Friday, December 8, 2023

Legendary singer/songwriter and CT native Michael Bolton postpones Mohegan Sun Arena concert by Staff Report

Michael Bolton has postponed his Dec. 17 concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena, according to the casino.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:06AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Café Nine in CT hosting ‘a musical trainwreck for all’: Dean Falcone’s 27th Annual Thanksgiving Vomitorium by Staff Report

If you thought talking politics at Thanksgiving was rowdy, get ready: Café Nine in New Haven and Dean Falcone are hosting the 27th Annual Thanksgiving Vomitorium Wednesday, Nov. 22.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:44PM
Monday, October 2, 2023

PHOTOS: The Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport with John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more by Staff Report

The Sound on Sound Music Festival was held in Bridgeport from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:44AM
Friday, August 18, 2023

CT readers choose the state’s favorite author: survey (Hint: top 3 all very popular) by Staff Report

A survey of 3,000 respondents by StoicQuotes.com shed light on each state’s most cherished no-longer-living authors, revealing some intriguing outcomes.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:41AM
Friday, October 21, 2022

Lucy Simon, Tony-nominated composer of ‘The Secret Garden,’ dies at 82 by News Services and Staff Reports

She was an older sister of pop superstar Carly Simon, with whom she performed in the 1960s. Later, she and her husband won Grammy Awards for children's albums.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:13PM
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Charles Robinson, who played court clerk on long-running ‘Night Court,’ dies at 75 by Staff Reports and News Services

Mr. Robinson was a prolific stage actor and had supporting parts in series such as “Buffalo Bill,” “Love & War,” “Home Improvement,” “The Game” and “Hart of Dixie.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:03PM
Monday, June 7, 2021

Clarence Williams III, who starred as Linc on ‘The Mod Squad,’ dies at 81 by News Services and Staff Reports

He also received a Tony nomination and appeared in Lee Daniels’ “The Butler.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Paul Ritter, British actor in ‘Chernobyl’ and Harry Potter franchise, dies at 54 by News Services and Staff Reports

He also received a Tony nomination in 2009 for “The Norman Conquests.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM
Monday, November 26, 2018

Hartford Symphony receives million-dollar grant, boosting $10 million fundraising campaign by Staff Report

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will receive a $1 million grant after meeting a fundraising challenge as part of its long-term $10 million campaign. A group of donors who wish to remain anon…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:45AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Howard Davies, acclaimed director on London and New York stages, dies at 71 by From Staff Reports and News Services

He directed ‘Private Lives’ and ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses,’ both starring Alan Rickman.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:54PM
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Hayward: Staged reading at Douglas Morrisson June 27 by Staff Report

Douglas Morrisson will have a staged reading of playwright Scott Munson's modern twist on classic farce 'Charley's Aunt

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:42PM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Playwrights Festival returns to Ohlone College by Staff Report

Two-day event features 10 world premiere plays

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:21PM
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Love and hope in New York City, as interpreted by Harford Dance Theatre by Staff Report

Harford Dance Theatre is presenting an original dance-theater production, "Kinetic Canvas: Edward Hopper," that tells a timeless yet unique story of love and hope set in New York City before…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 01:18PM
Thursday, June 11, 2015

June 11: A.R. Rahman, Colleen and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town French musician Colleen is performing atmospheric, melodic pop music from her latest album, “Captain of None.” [7 p.m., Exploratorium, Pier …

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

June 11: A.R. Rahman, Colleen and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town French musician Colleen is performing atmospheric, melodic pop music from her latest album, “Captain of None.” [7 p.m., Exploratorium, Pier …

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 06:08PM

June 10: Todd Rundgren, Peter Coyote and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Harvard public-policy professor Robert D. Putnam is leading a discussion about the wage gap and vanishing opportunities for American youths. [7 …

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

June 10: Todd Rundgren, Peter Coyote and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Harvard public-policy professor Robert D. Putnam is leading a discussion about the wage gap and vanishing opportunities for American youths. [7 …

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:49PM

June 9: Neon Trees, sea junk and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Best-selling author Neil Gaiman speaks about the way stories become legendary over the years. [7:30 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.; s…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Monday, June 8, 2015

June 9: Neon Trees, sea junk and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Best-selling author Neil Gaiman speaks about the way stories become legendary over the years. [7:30 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.; s…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 11:25PM

June 8: Lupe Fiasco, comedy and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Philosopher, lawyer and atheist Nancy Ellen Abrams reflects on the possibility of finding something in the universe “worthy of the name God.�…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM

June 8: Lupe Fiasco, comedy and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Philosopher, lawyer and atheist Nancy Ellen Abrams reflects on the possibility of finding something in the universe “worthy of the name God.�…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Sunday, June 7, 2015

June 7: Alcatraz triathlon, The Weepies and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Something to read In the Unlikely Event By Judy Blume ($27.95) The icon of young-adult fiction is talking about her latest book, which chronicles a series of my…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015

June 7: Alcatraz triathlon, The Weepies and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Something to read In the Unlikely Event By Judy Blume ($27.95) The icon of young-adult fiction is talking about her latest book, which chronicles a series of my…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 10:19PM
Friday, June 5, 2015

June 5: Hawaiian dance, Tommy Davidson and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report A great hike Hendy hankering: There are some remarkable redwood parks in the Bay Area: Muir Woods, Big Basin, Redwood Regional Park. The only challenge? They’…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM

June 5: Hawaiian dance, Tommy Davidson and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report A great hike Hendy hankering: There are some remarkable redwood parks in the Bay Area: Muir Woods, Big Basin, Redwood Regional Park. The only challenge? They’…

SOURCE: archives.sfexaminer.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, June 4, 2015

June 4: Dave Chappelle, Union Square festival and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Comedian Dave Chappelle, star of “Chappelle’s Show,” is performing. [10:30 p.m., Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F.; sold out,…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

June 3: Slim Jenkins, Mark Bittman and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who’s in town Journalist Oscar Martinez of El Salvador is using Skype to join a discussion of his acclaimed book “The Beast: Riding the Rails and Dodging Na…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

June 2: Teenage Bottlerocket, Green Film Festival and more by Staff Report

by Staff Report Who's in town Altruism in effect: Buddhist monk, activist and scientist Matthieu Ricard shares his thoughts on how altruism can revolutionize economics. [7 p.m.,…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 05:00AM
Friday, May 29, 2015

Vanessa Hudgens talks new role in Broadway's 'Gigi' by Staff Report

Vanessa Hudgens has come a long way from her “High School Musical” days.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00AM

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