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The Submarine Force Museum in Groton Will Teach and Amaze

March 16, 2017

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The Submarine Force Museum in Groton, CT will amaze children and adults alike while offering a...

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The Thrice Cursed Island: A History of Charles Island

March 14, 2017

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If you're looking for adventure in CT, look no further than Charles Island. With pirates, curses...

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How Cerebral: The Brain Collection at Cushing Center

March 10, 2017

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If you think you've seen it all, think again. Visit the Cushing Center to see one of the largest...

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For a Memorable Day, Check Out the Ballard Institute and Museum...

March 9, 2017

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If you're looking for a unique experience for you and your family, look no further than the Ballard...

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Date Night Idea: Grab Dinner on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train

March 8, 2017

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If you're looking for a romantic date night idea, look no further than the four-course meal offered...

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Explore Watertown’s Famous Leatherman’s Cave

March 7, 2017

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If you're from Connecticut, you've probably heard of the famous Leatherman. Here's some history on...

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Spark Your Child’s Imagination with a Trip to the...

March 2, 2017

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As a parent, you have probably struggled to balance two important things: Making sure your kids are...

Destinations & Day Trips

Covered Bridges in CT: Bull’s Bridge

February 23, 2017

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Bulls Bridge is one of the few functional covered bridges remaining in Connecticut. Heading to Kent...

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5 Stunning Winter Hikes in CT

February 17, 2017

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If you love hiking, then not even winter can stop you from heading out and enjoying the views. Here...

26apr7:30 pmBright StarShubert Theatre

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From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning Edie Brickell comes BRIGHT STAR, the five-time Tony-nominated new Broadway musical that The New York Times called “a shining achievement.”

Directed by Tony-winner Walter Bobbie and inspired by a real event, this original musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies, and powerfully moving performances. BRIGHT STAR – as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful – is “Broadway’s most beautiful show” (WABC). “A gorgeous anthem to optimism!” – Variety

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(Thursday) 7:30 pm

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Shubert Theatre

247 College Street, New Haven

Shubert Theatre247 College Street, New HavenThe Shubert Theatre had its genesis in the New Theatre, an “art” playhouse located on Central Park West that was devoted to serious repertory drama. Although the project was a critical and commercial flop, the New Theatre Group, which included Lee Shubert, leased a plot of land between 44th and 45th street to construct a new venue. The plan was abandoned, but Lee Shubert and Winthrop Ames, a former New Theatre partner, acquired a lease for the site, and built two adjoining playhouses there. Lee and J.J. operated the larger of the two auditoriums, which they named the Sam S. Shubert Memorial Theatre to commemorate their brother, who had died in May 1905. Ames managed the smaller Booth Theatre.

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27apr7:00 pmMatt and KimCollege Street Music Hall

27apr7:00 pmSpring Jazz Series: Ali Ryerson TrioPalace Theater

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With a career spanning over four decades, jazz flutist, composer, and author, Ali Ryerson consistently ranks high among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and has been nominated as Jazz Flutist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.

Ali performs, records and teaches internationally, having toured the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and North Africa. Her concert performances range from Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, London’s Ronnie Scott’s, to the Blue Note in New York and Japan. Festival appearances include the Monterey Jazz Festival, Miami Beach Jazz Festival, and Ireland’s Guinness Jazz Festival, to name but a few.

Tickets are $29

Time

(Friday) 7:00 pm

Location

Palace Theater

100 East Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702

Palace Theater100 East Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702The Palace Theater is located in the center of the state of Connecticut, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury – 35 miles from each state border and conveniently located off I-84 and Route 8. The Palace Theater is a culture and tourist attraction as a historic venue recently renovated as part of a $200 million economic redevelopment project for the City of Waterbury and the State of Connecticut. Through the generosity of the State of Connecticut and $35 million dollars, the doors of the Palace Theater opened once again to the public on November 12, 2004. All of the grandeur, originally designed by period architect Thomas Lamb, is what is described as a Renaissance Revival style, featuring an eclectic mix of Greek, Roman, Arabic and Federal motifs. Boasting grand lobby spaces and ornate dome ceilings, the Palace Theater provides a palatial setting fit for a king – but intended for the people of Waterbury.

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