CT-centric talent competition to launch on web
Connecticut now has its own online version of those popular TV talent competition shows. Launching April 1, 2014, StarOnTheWeb.com offers talented Connecticut residents of all ages an exclusive...
View ArticleBristol Central passes Farmington test, win 77-59
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Completing a three-game, home sweep of its state tournament contests, the Bristol Central boys basketball squad were put to the ultimate test on Friday, March...
View ArticleVIPs thanked, given sneak peek of OM show
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Sponsors and supporters of the Older Members Associated of the Bristol Boys and Girls Club were treated to some wine, hors d’oeuvres, a sneak preview of the upcoming OM...
View ArticleMusic listings for March 21
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 OTHER BLACK 47. Farewell tour. 8 p.m. Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St., Collinsville. $25, $35. 41BridgeStreet.com, (860) 693-9762. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 BRISTOL CARRIE JOHNSON....
View ArticleSenior listings for March 21
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 PLAINVILLE THE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS GROUP. 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month. For those who like to eat out at a restaurant but not to dine alone. Marilyn’s Pub, 388...
View ArticleHealth listings for March 21
MONDAY, MARCH 24 OTHER GLUTEN FREE 101. 7 p.m. Learn what you can eat after being put on a gluten-free diet. BerlinCommunity Center, lower level, 230 Kensington Rd., Berlin. (860) 426-1980. MARCH 24,...
View ArticlePerformance listings for March 21
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 OTHER JOY BEHAR. 9 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino. $35, $45, $55. ComixatFoxwoods.com. 1-800-200-2882. TCHAIKOVSKY’S ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY.’ 7:30 p.m. The Moscow Festival...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for March 21
Miscellaneous listings FRIDAY, MARCH 21 PLAINVILLE PUBLIC BOATING COURSE (WITH PWC CLASS). Runs on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. Completing and passing the courses will qualify you for a state certificate...
View ArticleBristol Rising to host another Cash Mob
Bristol Rising will be hosting another Cash Mob, this time at West End Pizza, which has been in existence in Bristol for 39 years. “Cash Mobs,” a press release said, “are a single-day event where...
View ArticleThink prom
The search is on for the perfect prom gown for high school seniors and juniors. Here, local designer Kathy Faber of Kathy Faber Designs on Stafford Avenue in Bristol (KathyFaber.com) offers up a...
View ArticleFashion on the rise from Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C.– Charleston, S.C. showed the world some creative and artistic fashion these past few days as Charleston Fashion Week has taken hold of Marion Square in its historic downtown. The...
View ArticleMain Street structure fire under investigation
Three people were brought to Bristol Hospital Monday afternoon as a precaution after a structure fire broke out at 375 Main St. A press release said police and fire responded to the fire just before 1...
View ArticleWinter was cold, snowy, says AccuWeather
As if you didn’t realize it, AccuWeather says this past winter was one of the coldest and snowiest on record. AccuWeather Global Weather Center — 25 March 2014 – AccuWeather.com reports despite the...
View ArticleObituaries for March 28
The following obituaries will be published in the March 28 issue. For further information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Czeslaw “Chet” Plachno, 76, of Bristol, husband of Irena (Plona)...
View ArticleSupport group for youths interested in learning more about resisting alcohol,...
Bristol Youth Services is offering ‘Let It Begin With Me,’ a 16-week confidential educational support group for middle-school age children (11 to 13) who are interested in learning more about resisting...
View ArticleSt. Anthony prepares for 75th anniversary
Did you or someone you know attend St. Anthony Grammar School, Bristol? St. Anthony School will be celebrating its 75th anniversary during the 2014-2015 school year. The school announced in a press...
View ArticleJuried art show to be held by Southington Arts and Crafts Association
The 23rd Annual Juried Art Show sponsored by Southington Arts and Crafts Association will be held at Gallery 53, 53 Colony Street, Meriden in April. Original framed paintings, graphics, photography,...
View ArticleSpring tennis lessons offered
It is officially spring and the Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for Youth and Adult Tennis Lessons held at Page Park. Fee is $30 for a five week session. Tennis racquets are...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for March 28
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 OTHER WRESTLEFEST 18. 6 p.m., autography session with all the stars. 8 p.m., ring time. Benefit for Waterbury Police Athletic League. Northeast Wrestling. With Vader, Sgt. Slaughter,...
View ArticleMeetings listings for March 28
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 BRISTOL QUILTS THAT CARE. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Make quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment. Volunteers sought. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 945-0184,...
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