Manchester, Conn. – Eight amateur comedians from across the region were selected from all registered audition submissions to perform live at the Connecticut Comedy Idol Contest taking place on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at The Funny Bone Comedy Club, 194 Buckland Hills Drive in Manchester, Conn. (within the Shoppes at Buckland Hills Mall between Panera and Bertucci's).More
Florence Griswold Museum presents With Needle and Brush From October 2, 2010 through January 30, 2011 the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, presents With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery From the Connecticut River Valley. The Connecticut River Valley was one of the most important centers in America for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by girls and young women in private academies during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. More Sep 3, 2010 - 7:58 AM
Treetops CMS opens season with Beethoven cello sonatas and an art exhibit by Kevin Ford The TREETOPS CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY kicks off its fifth season on September 19 with Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Cellist Efe Baltacigil and highly acclaimed pianist Benjamin Hochman, performing Beethoven’s Variations on "Ein madchen oder weibchen" Op. 66; Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2; and Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69. The concert is at the newly air-conditioned Treetops Studio, where a one-day art exhibit by Kevin Ford will be on display. The concert season continues with the Lincoln Center CMS Daedalus String Quartet, Musicians from Ravinia, harpist Lisa Tannebaum with Duo Stromeaux, the 2010 Arriaga Competition Winners, and the Newman Trio. More Sep 3, 2010 - 3:58 AM
Launch of Project Storefronts: New initiative by the Department of Cultural Affairs promoting the arts & activating retail The New Haven Department of Cultural Affairs announced recently the launch of Project Storefronts, a program designed to enliven the City’s commercials districts. Project Storefronts encourages artists and “creative entrepreneurs” to test the viability of new creative and arts-related retail and other businesses by providing access to empty retail spaces.More Sep 3, 2010 - 12:56 AM
State reports Greenwich resident tests positive for West Nile Virus The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that a resident of Greenwich has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection and is hospitalized. The Greenwich resident, between 80-89 years of age, became ill during the last week of August and is hospitalized for encephalitis. Illness was characterized by fever, headache, and confusion. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:58 PM
Peckinpaugh tours naval submarine base Janet Peckinpaugh, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 2nd District, took a comprehensive tour of the Naval Submarine Base in Groton Tuesday. Peckinpaugh was accompanied by State Senate Candidate (R) Sean Sullivan (USN-Ret.), the former Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Submarine Base. More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:28 PM
New Haven urges residents to prepare for the potential impact of hurricane Earl NEW HAVEN- On Friday evening, Hurricane Earl is forecasted to travel through the region approximately 150 miles southeast of Long Island. Earl is expected to have its biggest impact across eastern Long Island Friday evening while also having an impact on adjacent waters and southeastern Connecticut. Heavy rains, gusting winds and flooding are possible with this storm for all of Southern New Haven County. According to The National Weather Service, Connecticut has a 40-60% chance of Tropical Storm force winds (39-73 MPH).More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:15 PM
DOE awards $3 million to The United Illuminating Company for Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes Initiative The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded The United Illuminating Company (UI) a $3 million grant. The grant was awarded on behalf of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and its grant partners the Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P), the City of New Haven, the City of Bridgeport, NauVEL, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, Wagner & Associates, and NeighborWorks New Horizons.More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:09 PM
AHL's David Andrews named recipient of 2010 Lester Patrick Trophy The National Hockey League announced today that American Hockey League President & CEO David Andrews has been named a recipient of the 2010 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was presented to the NHL by the New York Rangers in 1966. It honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 years in hockey as a player, coach and general manager and was a pioneer in the sport’s development. More Sep 2, 2010 - 11:03 PM
Hartford youth speaks to youth The City of Hartford today unveiled new anti-graffiti public service announcements. They were created by Hartford students who recently completed their summer internship with the Mayor’s Office and the Hartford Office for Youth Services in partnership with Capital Workforce Partners, the Greater Hartford Urban League, and the Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum.More Sep 2, 2010 - 10:55 PM
Democrats ready to raise taxes Comments by a leading Democrat Thursday shows voters can expect more misery rather than leadership on deficit reduction, according to Republican State Party Chairman Chris Healy Thursday.More Sep 2, 2010 - 10:49 PM
