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New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Posted by: | CommentsSome people wait all year long to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Throughout cities across the nation, you can get green beer and traditional Irish cuisine on March 17th. Each city is completely different and may just have a few local bars celebrating the holiday or they can go as far as Savannah, GA and turn the entire city into a celebration including the rivers, which are dyed green.
Well, New Haven may not go so far as to dye our waterways, but we do go way above and beyond just a few parties at local bars. In fact, the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Connecticut’s largest single-day spectator event, surpassing the UBS holiday parade. In 2010, the parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 14th beginning at 1:00 p.m. in downtown New Haven.
Hamden Farmers Market through August
Posted by: | CommentsTime is running out to take advantage of the amazing Hamden Farmers market. Now more than ever, it is extremely important to support local businesses and the local economy. One of the best ways to do this is to attend the weekly farmer’s market in Hamden and purchase produce from local farmers. Of course, there is much more than just beautiful fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market - there are handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and more.
In addition to buying your weekly groceries and one-of-a-kind nick knacks, the market is a great way to get out in the town and mingle with other residents. It’s the events like the market that promote a strong sense of community and make Hamden such a fantastic place to live. For those living in the Hamden apartments, Seramonte, it definitely won’t hurt to attend community events and immerse yourself in the local scene.
Shady Beach Hosts Family Movie Nights
Posted by: | CommentsThis Saturday night begins the outdoor summer film series at Shady Beach in Norwalk. The outdoor movies are scheduled for every other Saturday beginning this weekend. When it comes to family fun nights in Norwalk, this tops the cake! Each Saturday kicks off with a children’s activity at 6:00 with the movie following at dusk. There is only a $5 parking fee for cars without a Norwalk beach sticker, and that’s it! Now for the list of featured movies:
- Kung Fu Panda on July 11
- The Goonies on July 25
- Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa on August 8
- Bolt on August 22
Be sure to pack a jacket as the beach can get pretty breezy a night, but is there a better way to enjoy a movie than with your toes in the sand and a blanket of stars in the sky? Read More→
Deal or No Deal Casting Call at the Irish Festival
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Something really interesting is coming to the Connecticut Irish Festival this year. Howie Mandell’s hit game show “Deal or No Deal” is hosting a casting call on Saturday, June 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Haven festival. Out of all of the get-rich-quick schemes you may have tried in the past, this could be the most lucrative. If chosen to be a contestant, you actually have the opportunity to win $1 million! In this economy who couldn’t stand to win a nice lump sum of money?
What’s the trick on getting cast? According to festival organizers, the show wants “energetic, charismatic and outgoing individuals who can think quickly on their feet.” Basically, show the produces that you are someone American can fall in love with and root for and you’re in. You must be 18 years or older.
If you weren’t already planning to go to the Irish Festival in North Haven, I hope this changes your mind. Read More→
The Connecticut Irish Festival Kicks off on Saturday
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North Haven’s annual Irish Festival is going on this weekend, June 27th and June 28th. It’s two days full of cultural events fun for the entire family.
The weekend begins on Saturday morning with the annual Irish Festival 5K road race. Whether you are an avid runner or one that prefers to walk, the Connecticut Irish Festival 5K is an invigorating way to kick off the weekend’s festivities. The race begins at 11:00 a.m. at the North Haven Fair Grounds and proceeds benefit the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. There are many events other than the 5K to suit all types of athletic abilities and ages: .35 mile Fun Run, .7 mile Fun Run and a 2 mile fitness walk (you’ll want to check the Web site for these start times because they are different than the 5K). What’s the motivation to participate in the race? Well, other than the obvious facts that it benefits a great cause and is a great way to get some exercise in for the day, you get free admission into the Irish Festival and the sheep herding demonstration with border collies, which is at noon. Read More→
Last Week for the International Festival of Arts and Ideas
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This week may be the first week of summer, but it is the last week for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Now in its 14th year, this exceptional two week festival has solidified its position as one of the world’s most significant art festivals. The Festival showcases hundreds of international events from over 75 countries with an impressive scale and scope unmatched in the Northeast. For many New Haven locals, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas is their favorite event of the year. While the international arts festival ends on Saturday, June 27th, there are still many can’t miss performances for you to catch this week, many of which are free of charge.
One notable event is the US Premier of Ivanov, which is taking place on Wednesday, June 24th at 8 p.m. The play will bring out an entire spectrum of emotions as it layers comedy and tragedy as it explores the human response to moral, economic and political upheaval. Many times this extraordinary production is considered the “Russian Hamlet,” making it one of the can’t-miss opportunities of the festival. Parental advisory - Ivanov contains partial nudity.
This week also hosts a myriad of walking tours in which you can get an in-depth history of many aspects of New Haven, from the Yale school of architecture to the Marsh Botanical Gardens. Read More→
Branford Festival Begins June 19th
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Residents of Branford, CT are eager for this weekend as it brings the highly-anticipated Annual Branford Festival. For many, this is their favorite event of the entire year. And, it is not only for Branford residents, of course, the festival attracts visitors from all over the state, but it is much more convenient for those that call Branford home. This year’s event is expected to be the best yet, and that’s a rather bold statement for something that has been around since 1984.
No matter what your passions and hobbies are, you’ll find something that you love to do at the Branford Festival. For an entire weekend, the Historic Town Green is transformed into a festival of crafts, activities, food, live music and much, much more. Of course, you will find time favorite activities at this year’s show, but you’ll also find new additions. The most exciting of the new activities is probably the Car Show and Parade on Sunday morning, taking place before the annual Branford Road Race and continuing throughout the day. Read More→
Luxury Stamford Apartments Near UCONN
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Students at the University of Connecticut in Stamford need housing that accommodates their hectic lifestyle. Hoyt Bedford offers spacious apartments in Stamford that are located within walking distance to both UCONN and many of the corporate offices in which students might be an intern or employee. These apartments near UCONN eliminate the hassle of parking on campus and the possibility of being late to a test or class due to car troubles.
Catering to the demands of these future business executives, these downtown Stamford apartments offer a myriad of amenities to make home life stress-free. WiFi is available in the spacious apartments in Stamford. Plus, the on-site clothes care center is Internet accessible meaning homework can be completed while doing the laundry. Minimizing the number of monthly bills to manage, Hoyt Bedford offers most apartments with utilities included. Life at Hoyt Bedford is simple and easy so that residents spend less time worried about home maintenance and bills, and more time devoted to school, work and more important things.
Summer Kick Off Party at the Black Bear Saloon
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Is there a better way to kick off the summer than with an insane Luau Party at the Black Bear Saloon? Since opening in 2004, the Black Bear Saloon has become one of the most popular restaurants in South Norwalk, and, with regular events like their annual Summer Kick Off party, it isn’t hard to see why.
This year’s annual event is unlike anything you have experienced in the past. Instead of having one night of fun, the Luau of 2009 is lasting an entire weekend! Beginning, Friday, June 12th at 9:00 p.m. and lasting until the early morning hours on Sunday, June 14th, you can start the summer off by letting loose and getting a little crazy. The Black Bear Saloon will be giving Read More→
