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Music listings for Oct. 2
FRIDAY, OCT. 2 OTHER GANG OF FOUR. 9 p.m. The Outer Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden. SATURDAY, OCT. 3 OTHER THE WINERY DOGS. 8 p.m. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield. THURSDAY, OCT. 8 OTHER...
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PCS Players ask the question, ‘Whodunnit?’
Cast members of ‘Three Murders and It’s Only Monday: first row from the left, Jim Lawrence, Stephanie Kull, Lola Wishart, Eileen Glancy, Peter Weidt; second row from the left, Kathleen Powers, John...
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Malloy announces state keeping eye on Joaquin
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that his office and state emergency management officials are closely monitoring the activity of Hurricane Joaquin, which is currently in the Atlantic Ocean, and is...
View ArticleBristol youth holding clothing drive
Makendra Mowad, 7, of Bristol is teaming up with Savers of Bristol and the Wolcott Grange 173. From now through Oct. 25, she is collecting clothing, linens, accessories, shoes, sheets, blankets, and...
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Boys and Girls Club, ESPN team up for STEAMFest
The Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Family Center and ESPN have teamed up to present STEAMFest 2015 on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will offer a variety of activities, presentations and displays...
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Latest ACE recipients announced
The Board of Directors of the New England Carousel Museum and the Bristol Center for Arts and Culture have announced the recipients of the 2015 annual ACE Awards. The ACE awards, which stand for Art,...
View ArticleHave Living Will, Power of Attorney docs prepared for free Oct.19
Two legal documents, critical for most seniors, will be available free of charge at the Bristol Senior Center. A Living Will allows you to state your wishes for end-of-life medical care. This ensures...
View Article‘Don’t Be Scared– Be Prepared’ is TRIAD event topic Oct. 22
The West Central Connecticut TRIAD will hold a free event on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Bristol Public Library. The theme of this event is “Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared: Stay Safe and Sound This...
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A hop, a skip, and a jump: Officials add some fun twists to the 2015 Sloper...
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER They dashed through the woods, sprinted around the lake, leapt over bails of hay, and trudged their way through the mud. Instead of running a standard race, high school...
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Eastern passes test vs. Glastonbury
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – In the biggest test of the year to date for the Bristol Eastern volleyball squad on Thursday, Sept. 24, a passing grade meant a victory over undefeated...
View ArticleTradition of annual Mum-A-Thon continues
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over the past 47 years, the annual Mum-A-Thon Road Race and Fitness walk has not only served as one of the state’s longest-running athletic events, but also has...
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Gridiron preview for Oct. 2
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Nothing ever comes easy for the pigskin squads of the Mum City and Week 4 will not be any exception. And frankly, all three games will be a challenge this...
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Police blotter for Oct. 2
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •James A. Harrison, 25, of no certain address, was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with first degree criminal trespass. •Jorge M....
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Local fashion gets the spotlight this weekend
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR New York has its fashion week. London has its fashion week. Even Charleston, S.C. has a fashion week. So why not Hartford Fashion Week? And that will be happening this...
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Orchestra opens season; violinist Caroline Goulding featured
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra opens its new season this weekend. The season’s debut is dubbed “New World Visions” and is part of the Masterworks Series at the bushnell. The season opener features...
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Firefighters wear pink to highlight fight against breast cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month and the Bristol Fire Department, IAFF Local 773, along with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) affiliates across the country will be wearing pink...
View ArticleBristol Head Start expands to year-round child care
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol’s Head Start program has kicked off the new school year offering families an extended day and a longer school year. The program officially reopened last Tuesday...
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Fund raisers, fun, and heroes highlight festival
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Kevin Young flocked to the track of the former Memorial Boulevard School to join other super heroes for a walk to benefit St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol during...
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The Band Perry shines through even when the lights don’t
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A technical glitch at last Friday night’s concert by The Band Perry actually turned out to be a blessing. It showed what great entertainers the three siblings are. Like...
View ArticleImagine Nation brings all kinds of family fun to the farm
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and a scarecrow shindig are just a few of many fun activities to be featured during Family Farms Day next month. Hosted by Imagine Nation,...
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