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Secluded Rainbows: ‘Two Boys Kissing’
Welcome back to Secluded Rainbows, a biweekly column that publishes stories every other Tuesday. In each story, I discuss an LGBTQIA+ book that’s currently being banned or challenged. In this issue, I’m highlighting David Levithan’s “Two Boys Kissing.
Review: National Theatre Live’s “Hamlet”
Evren Durham ’30 Contributing Writer This past weekend the Cinestudio showed National Theatre Live’s version of “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare. It was a filmed version […]
Primetime: Style over substance
Lance Oppenheim’s film “Primetime” was released on Friday. “Primetime” is a psychological thriller that follows real journalist Chris Hansen and his program “To Catch a Predator.”
Conard High School Dedicates New Mural in Partnership with Rise Up
The Conard administration and students celebrate new mural focusing on the theme “Your Choices Matter.” By Maddie O'Connell On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the administration at West Hartford's Conard High School unveiled the school's new mural alongside Conard student-athletes. The…
Playhouse on Park’s 18th Season Opens With ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’
Playhouse on Park has opened its 18th season with The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man show by Mark St. Germain, adapted from the memoir of the same name by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku. By Roz Green Sasha Brätt, Co-Artistic Director of Playhouse on Park. Photo credit: Roz Green…
Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth - Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation. Registration is required.
Tina Kiniry Management to Present ‘THE LOOK’ Fashion Event
West Hartford-based Tina Kiniry Management will host a fashion event and breast cancer research fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Courtesy image Submitted Join Tina Kiniry Management for an unforgettable evening where fashion, community, and purpose come together. "THE LOOK"…
‘One of the Best Sportswriters of His Generation’ Calls West Hartford Home: Meet Seth Wickersham
A conversation with Seth Wickersham on his new book, Tom Brady, and life in West Hartford. By Melissa Cole "One of the best sportswriters of his generation. Maybe the best." That's how ESPN's Wright Thompson describes his colleague Seth Wickersham in the foreword to Wickersham's…
The Influence of Casting: “Casting By” Documentary Screening and Q&A with Producer Joanna Colbert
Isabella Chirkis ’27 Editor in Chief On Sunday, Oct. 18, Cinestudio will produce a screening of the documentary “Casting By.” This triple-award-winning film was recognized […]
So Far From Ordinary: Ana Castillo’s Complex Exploration of God, Mothers and the Extraordinary
Aanum Khan ’30 Contributing Writer Resurrected daughters, toxic factories, saints and a self-appointed mayor—these are a few of the many peculiarities found in Ana Castillo’s […]