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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Theater review: ‘Game On!’ extols delights of a loving community at Hole in the Wall Theater by Christopher Arnott

For all its present-day LGBTQ+ relevance, “Game On!,” at New Britain's Hole in the Wall Theater through Aug. 16, comes off as stagy and old-fashioned in an endearing way.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:17AM

CT foundation awards grants for art, immigration and community nonprofits in need after federal cuts by Christopher Arnott

The latest responsive grants awarded by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven show how funding agencies are pivoting following the cuts and rescissions made by federal agencies.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

Meshell Ndegeocello, New Jazz Underground headline Yale School of Music’s 2025-26 season by Christopher Arnott

The Yale School of Music has announced its upcoming season featuring Pacifica Quartet, New Jazz Underground, Christian Sands, Martin Bresnick and more.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, August 10, 2025

GreenStage Guilford festival brings back an artsy parade, classical concerts, theater and poetry by Christopher Arnott

The festival, which takes place every two years, was moved to mid-August and features world music, classical concerts, theater and more.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Richard Thomas has big shoes to fill in ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ at TheaterWorks Hartford by Christopher Arnott

The actor with a fondness for Connecticut is the first person to be given permission to perform "Mark Twain Tonight!" besides its creator, Hal Holbrook, who did it for over 60 years.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

Travel back in time to the ’70s with legendary reggae, country and pop stars this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 10-16 includes country artist Cody Jinks, comedians Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery and eclectic pop acts such as KT Tunstall and NRBQ.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Porchfest season has arrived in CT bringing live music to neighborhoods and business districts by Christopher Arnott

At least five community Porchfest events are happening in Connecticut in the coming weeks, including one in the West End section of Hartford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, August 3, 2025

Chris Arnott: Small CT clubs can lead to an oasis of indie pop in a summer filled with classic rock by Christopher Arnott

Sensitive modern indie bands that tend to swarm Connecticut when the colleges are in session are harder to find in the summertime but are well worth looking for.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM

New production of ‘My Fair Lady’ scaled down to fit the times and the Ivoryton Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

A strong-willed Eliza Doolittle, a reverence for the show's history and a sense of fun are the secrets to the revived production of "My Fair Lady" at Ivoryton Playhouse.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Top-level comedians take the stage this week in CT arts from Jerry Seinfeld to John Mulaney by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 3-9 also include a 12-act music festival, a 20th anniversary party at Simsbury Meadows and the three-day TerrifiCon at Mohegan Sun.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Black Thought breaks down The Roots’ longevity and band’s approach to upcoming Mohegan Sun show by Christopher Arnott

Black Thought of The Roots discusses how the band approaches different types of shows as the members prepare for their Aug. 9 appearance at Mohegan Sun.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Punk rock history is being revisited in CT with a slew of legendary bands on tour by Christopher Arnott

Those who are nostalgic for the lively punk rock scene of the 1980s and '90s can luxuriate in some major punks coming to Connecticut from Nick Lowe to The Descendents to The Dwarves.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

CT arts picks feature ’80s tunes, original theater works and a rock band led by acclaimed actress by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 27 through Aug. 2 includes three Connecticut drummers, three country stars and 10 bands from the 1980s.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Famed CT protest artwork ‘Lipstick’ to be removed and restored by Christopher Arnott

A landmark piece of public art that has been the site of countless Yale-based protests, will be fully restored and repainted thanks to a major grant from the Bank of America Conservation Pro…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Goodspeed Opera House replaces new stage version of Christmas show to end season by Christopher Arnott

“Mrs. Santa Claus,” which was announced nine months ago as the concluding show in the opera house’s season, will be replaced by “White Christmas,” running Nov. 14 through Dec. 28.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:42PM

Theater review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is clever, frantic and Playhouse on Park-sized perfection by Christopher Arnott

The 1952 Hollywood classic “Singin’ in the Rain” is exceptional, not just in terms of screenwriting and songwriting but also the fascinating chapter of American history it covers. It�…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:27AM
Sunday, July 20, 2025

CT museum exhibits show us where we live, how we live, how we dance and how we commune with nature by Christopher Arnott

Four new exhibits at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford share a sense of natural beauty.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Comedy heats up in CT this summer with stand-up legends, sitcom stars and political humor by Christopher Arnott

Dozens of top comedians are bringing the funny to Connecticut this summer from stand-up stars Jerry Seinfeld and Whitney Cummings to political prose from Randy Rainbow and Greg Gutfeld.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Feel forever young this week in CT arts from Kidz Bop to Rod Stewart by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 20-27 include legendary rockers, '90s bands, contemporary folk acts and a couple of Hartford Symphony concerts with one featuring Ben Folds.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025

UConn’s Jorgensen Center features a fall season of classical concerts, rock tributes and family fun by Christopher Arnott

UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall season featuring concerts, dance troupes and a family-friendly screening of "Moana" with live music.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Steve Miller Band cancels North American tour, including Foxwoods show, due to ‘weather’ by Christopher Arnott

The Steve Miller Band has pulled the plug on its entire 2025 tour due to risks of "extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:12PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Greater Hartford Jazz Festival features Pieces of a Dream, Michelle Coltrane and more by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 festival, which features ranging musical styles and tributes to legendary artists, is taking place at Bushnell Park July 18-20.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Popular ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ podcast brings a live slasher story to CT by Christopher Arnott

The latest stage show from the creators of the "Welcome to Night Vale" podcast has a performance Monday night at District Music Hall in Norwalk.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:27PM

Theater review: Goodspeed’s ‘All Shook Up’ a giddy musical that turns Elvis hits into showtunes by Christopher Arnott

The Broadway hit from 2005 mocks the classic Elvis Presley image with a perky, self-aware, sarcastic and downright silly show at the Goodspeed Opera House through Aug. 14.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Archives acquired from legendary Broadway composer with CT ties show how his magical songs were made by Christopher Arnott

The newly acquired Stephen Sondheim collection at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. contains working drafts of many of his famous songs.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Playhouse on Park presents a revived, fan-friendly version of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ by Christopher Arnott

The movie musical, directed by Evan Hoffmann and choreographed by Robert Mintz, is a refreshed version of the classic film featuring with an ensemble of just eight people.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

Yale University Art Gallery brings 18th century artist George Romney into the 21st century by Christopher Arnott

The gallery's exhibit, "Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England," makes the 18th century artist's prison drawings and vivid illustrations seem modern.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Catch music under the stars in CT with Brad Paisley, Beck and a little bit of R&B by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 13-19 include arena rocker, 90s wonders, country crooners and classical concerts at Music Mountain and Simsbury Meadows.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Busta Rhymes, Mariah the Scientist, Jesse Uribe highlight Summer in the Park concert series in CT by Christopher Arnott

A three-week concert series of major pop, hip-hop and reggaeton acts plus food and cultural events will take place starting this Thursday at Mill River Park in Stamford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Museum exhibit honors the history of Long Wharf Theatre and its ties to the community by Christopher Arnott

"Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond," on display at the New Haven Museum through February, spotlights the company's connections with the city.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Summer heats up with CT festivals featuring casino concert series, food trucks, folk music and more by Christopher Arnott

From classical music to the blues to pickles, here are 10 of the best Connecticut festivals to check out in July.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM

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