Copyright 2010 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events en-us Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:28 -0400 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:28 -0400 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/Great-Photos-March-Madness-88619427.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:40 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Saint+Mary+v+Villanova.jpg
March Madness is in full swing, with games and scores coming fast and furious. The first round featured stunning upsets and exhilarating wins. Check out these action photos.

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New IMAX movie "Hubble" Launches at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk on Friday.

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It's a buffet of events this weekend sure to please every taste, from drama to comedy to hip-hop and country.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/318-Out-with-the-Green-and-into-Dance-88240582.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:42:04 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Dancing_with_Chi_Celebs012_1.jpg
Feeling blue after the end of the St. Patrick’s Day green? Don’t feel too unlucky yet, as Connecticut is still alive with song and dance after the holiday at these fun events.

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Carrie Underwood's first of two Connecticut stops on the "Play On" tour was no disappointment to the crowds and one thing that was clear form the audience is that "American Idol" live performances did not lie.

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There are plenty of things to do in CT on March 17 and before.

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We've just scratched the surface, but enjoy this sampling of St. Patrick's Day events in Connecticut.

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Lady Gaga might not be coming to Mohegan Sun, but it does look like she is coming back to Connecticut.

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Two great shows are coming to Connecticut Tuesday, March 16. One is for adults. The other the entire family can enjoy!

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Bill Cosby stopped by our studios and talked about comedy, parenting and how not to go broke after having kids.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/315--Irish-Karaoke-and-Jews-on-Film-87470467.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:13 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/ul+200279934-003.jpg
Tonight, you can combine fine dining with fine drinking, or you can sing to your Irish heart's content or you can catch a movie made by Jewish filmmakers.

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Venerable rockers and grunge gods, Pearl Jam, return to Hartford for the first time since 2008.

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Multi-platinum R&B superstar Alicia Keys is coming to Connecticut.

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From the shows, to the parades and everything in between, we're seeing green this weekend. Of course, it's not all about the Irish.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/Coco-is-Coming-Conan-OBrien-Mohegan-87343272.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:15:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Conan+O%27Brien+smiling.jpg
Conan O’Brien, a new resident of Twitterdom, announced his latest tour via Twitter, and Moehgan Sun is on it.

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Separate Hollywood fact from fiction, see a critically acclaimed performer or just chow down on some Irish classics.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Celebrating-Honest-Abes-Visit-87145277.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:15:25 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/lincoln-thumb.jpg
Connecticut celebrates the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's visit

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Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with a pair of shows featuring Celtic Rockers.

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A report by a well-known authority on The Beatles says Paul McCartney may add a tour stop in Connecticut.

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All you Gaga fans, it’s a sad day. Her Mohegan Sun concert is officially cancelled.

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Your choices tonight: basketball (Go UCONN!), bubbly and jazz -- Take your pick or take in all 3!

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After a nooner filled with drama in Fairfield, head to Hartford for some punk rock or West Hartford for an evening filled with tiara-clad women.

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Two basketball tournaments are expected to draw thousands into Hartford for the weekend.

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Sure there's the Oscars this weekend, but there's also some great music, sports and comedy to be had in Connecticut over the next few days.

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At least one local theater is catering to Oscars-film procrastinators and holding cramming sessions.

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Imagine a world with no syrup. There would be no delightful drizzle down a stack of buttermilk pancakes or a sugary treat to fill the squares of waffles. There would be no left over pools to dip breakfast...

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Now that Spring cleaning's on the table, we guess we should finally say goodbye to all those unfortunate (and occasionally expensive) missteps in our denim career.

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Looking for a twist to your normal Thursday night? Why not try a special meal geared around Magic Hat beer, a socially conscious female metal head or a musical lampooning the world of big business.

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Not only can you enjoy some great food at great prices tonight, but you can also enjoy "the world's most famous unknown band."

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Hollywood bad boy dad Michael Lohan will face Todd Poulton of Pittsfield in a celebrity-boxing event Saturday March 6 at 8:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Enfield.

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Fan exclusives offered at Mohegan Sun for Facebook friends.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/Behind-The-Scenes-with-Black-Eyed-Peas-85828852.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:24:42 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Stars+NYE+Black+Eyed+Peas+2.jpg
After their show, the Black Eyed Peas joined fans for a party at Mohegan Sun's Ultra 88 nightclub.

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Following sold out concert dates in the UK, Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga has announced 12 new European dates on her Monster Ball tour - a disappointment to Connecticut fans who are still waiting for makeup...

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Tonight in Connecticut, you can learn the finer points of fine wine, see a concert with a classically trained pianist or just go out for a great night of drinking.

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Step into Spring with a new do by stopping at Platinum Salon in Torrington this afternoon.

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The Connecticut Cake Competition will host vendors, demonstrations, classes, cake-decorating competitions and a Sunday brunch hosted by “Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro, who will meet the audience and judge the...

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Get fired up for some outdoor sports, enjoy some great wine at an even better cost and see art meet history tonight.

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Looking to fill your weekend calendar? This is your place.

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Tonight brings us a pair of unique dining experiences and a pair of unique music experiences.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/Big-Whiskey-and-the-GrooGrux-King-Tour-Starts-in-CT-82810582.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:04 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/dmb1.jpg
DMB kicks off its American summer tour with two nights in Connecticut’s very own Comcast Theater in Hartford.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Local-Band-Among-Finalists-for-Foxwoods-New-Jingle-Contest-85112757.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:00:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/PHI+foxwoods+back+to+south+philadelphia.jpg
A band from Bristol is betting Foxwoods Resort and Casino will love their jingle. Foxwood’s is holding a “Wonder of it All” jingle challenge, where bands from across the country...

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Tonight's a night for you to glory in a potluck dinner and punk.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/events/Freebie-of-the-Day-Black-Eyed-Peas-Tickets-85051982.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:15:22 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/013110+Grammy+Awards+Black+Eyed+Peas.jpg
“I gotta feeling” that you just could be in the running for some tickets to the sold-out Black Eyes Peas show on Saturday at Mohegan Sun, if you enter Mohegan Sun's latest promotion.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/blogs/want-this/The-Devil-Wears-Blue-Ray-85010032.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:57:41 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*82/the-september-issue-cropped.jpg
The September Issue has been released on DVD.

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Forget the 18 hours, the 600 dancers and the countless days of preparation – the number $150,227 is the only one that seems important now. This past weekend, Huskython 2010 set a new record at the University of...

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A hit Broadway show comes to Hartford, a nationwide effort to curing spinal cord injuries reaches Connecticut and a Napa Valley wine maker brings his wares in a high-end dinner experience.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Grab-the-Tequila-National-Margarita-Day-is-Coming-To-Connecticut-84132222.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:17:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/marga2.jpg
If you need a change in latitude, or a change in attitude, mark Monday, Feb. 22 on your calendar. It's National Margarita Day (yes there really is such a day).

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John Mayer's concert at Mohegan Sun is sold out, despite controversial remarks in Playboy.

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If you didn’t get enough of the glamour dogs at Westminster, you don’t have to wait long or go too far to see more dogs parade around the ring. There will be two dog shows at the XL Center in Hartford this...

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"But Mom I'm Bored!" Check out fantastic food, outdoor snow fun, and ice sculptures all with a medieval twist this weekend.

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