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Fall ART STOP in West Hartford Will Offer One-Stop Art Market
Local art as well as other handmade goods will be available at ART STOP on Oct. 17, 2026 in West Hartford. Courtesy image By Ronni Newton With the arrival of October the focus is officially on autumn, and the holiday season is also right around the corner. The WEHA Artists…
The Pull List: The best Batman stories for this October
In the wake of “Absolute Batman #24” topping the best-selling comics list of this past week, Matt Fraction’s run on Batman passing its one-year anniversary and Sept. 19’s Batman Day, it’s clear this month belongs to the Bat. Bruce Wayne’s been busy recently, so I think for the…
Students explore health and disabilities at Carolyn Lazard film screenings
Four Carolyn Lazard films were screened by the University of Connecticut Department of Social and Critical Inquiry on Monday, Sept. 28, at the Dodd Center for Human Rights. Lazard is an artist that creates work exploring disability, chronic illness, healthcare and labor. Martine…
West Hartford’s Own Jared Graveley and Chanticleer to Perform at St. James’s
St. James's Episcopal Church in West Hartford will host the award-winning ensemble on Oct. 9. Submitted The GRAMMY-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will perform at St. James's Episcopal Church on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. This is the only Connecticut stop this year on…
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…