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🔥 The Top Things to Do in Connecticut This Week
Happy Monday! Another week, another round of exciting events, top headlines, and things to do around the state. From a huge rock and mineral show to a Broadway-level production of The Wiz, plus Connecticut’s real estate boom and local business news, there’s something for everyone this week.
Here are some of the things we’ll be discussing today:
🏡 Hartford tops the list of hottest real estate markets in the U.S.
🌱 Fun events happening all over the state
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🎭 The Wiz (Multiple Dates, Hartford): A Tony® Award-winning Broadway classic with a fresh new twist and high-energy performances.
👻 Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours (Multiple Dates, Mystic): Explore Mystic’s haunted past on a chilling after-dark tour of Whitehall Burial Ground.
🎭 Steel Magnolias (Multiple Dates, Storrs): A heartfelt and humorous story of Southern friendship and resilience.
❓ Trivia with Dave Lefkin (Monday, Old Saybrook): Test your trivia skills while enjoying great drinks and company.
🎨 CREATE_SPACE Tuesdays & Thursdays (Tues & Thurs, Manchester): Get creative with hands-on projects in a welcoming, artistic space.
❓ Tuesday Trivia at Third Place by Half Full Brewery (Tuesday, Stamford): Grab a drink and put your knowledge to the test at this fun weekly trivia night.
❓ Trivia Tuesday at Parkville Market (Tuesday, Hartford): A lively trivia competition with great food and drinks at Parkville Market.
🎶 Burton Cummings 60th Anniversary Hits Tour (Tuesday, Ridgefield): Celebrate six decades of music with this legendary rock icon.
🔥 Live from the Boathouse: Wildfires 101 (Wednesday, Essex): Learn about the science and impact of wildfires in this educational talk.
🎲 Board Game Club (Wednesday, Middletown): Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts and play your favorites.
🌱 Bonsai Beginner Workshop (Wednesday, West Hartford): Learn the art of bonsai while sipping on craft brews.
🎶 Evening Glow Music Series (Thursday, Litchfield): Relax with an intimate evening of live music in a cozy setting.
🎵 Mixtape Match Music Bingo (Thursday, Middlefield): Enjoy a unique bingo night featuring hit songs and great vibes.
🎨 Date Night Downtown: Paint Your Pet (Thursday, Manchester): Create a masterpiece of your furry friend while enjoying craft beer.
🎭 Play the Night Away at Discovery Science Center & Planetarium (Thursday, Bridgeport): An adults-only, fun-filled evening of games, science, and exploration.
🎶 Live Music with Carrie Ashton (Friday, Wallingford): Enjoy an evening of live music at this scenic vineyard.
🥧 Mini Pies and Wine Pairing (Friday, Sandy Hook): Indulge in a delicious combination of sweet mini pies and expertly paired wines.
🎭 Sesame Street Live: Say Hello (Friday, New Haven): A fun-filled live show featuring your favorite Sesame Street characters.
🎼 Mozart’s Requiem (Fri-Sun, Hartford): Experience the powerful and emotional masterpiece of Mozart’s final composition.
🌱 Wallingford Winter Farmers Market (Saturday, Wallingford): Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, and artisan products.
🍁 Maple Sugaring Open Houses (Saturday, Wilton): Discover the sweet process of making maple syrup at Ambler Farm.
🍁 Maplefest & Maple Bake Sale (Saturday, Sharon): Celebrate all things maple with fresh syrup, baked goods, and fun activities.
🐶 Adopt a Rescue Dog (Saturday, Middlefield): Meet adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
🎨 Adult Comic Illustration Class (Saturday, Waterbury): Explore the world of comic art in this hands-on class.
🎶 Back to the Future in Concert (Saturday, Waterbury): Watch the classic movie with live orchestral music from the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.
🍀 LepreCon Bar Crawl (Saturday, New Britain): Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this lively bar crawl event.
🔭 Astronomy Night & Stargazing (Saturday, Middlefield): Gaze at the stars and explore the universe with telescopes and experts.
🍳 Sunday Breakfast at Dockside Brewery (Sunday, Milford): Start your Sunday with a delicious breakfast and scenic waterfront views.
🍁 Lamothe’s Sugar House Tours (Sunday, Burlington): Learn the process of maple sugaring and taste fresh syrup straight from the source.
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🔎 A Free Event for Collectors, Families & Rock Enthusiasts
Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Rock & Mineral Show is coming to Whiting Mills in Winsted on March 15-16, offering a weekend of discovery for rockhounds, gem collectors, and families alike.
Browse 30 vendor tables filled with stunning gemstones, fossils, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry while exploring the artist studios at Whiting Mills.
Best of all? Admission is free!
📍 Location: Whiting Mills, Winsted, CT
🕒 Dates & Times: March 15-16 | 10 AM - 4 PM
💰 Admission: FREE
✨ A Fresh Take on the Classic Wizard of Oz Story
Ease on down the road with the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, The Wiz!
Featuring soul, gospel, rock, and funk, this all-new revival—the first in 40 years—is coming to Hartford’s William H. Mortensen Hall for a limited run. Don’t miss this reimagined classic with dazzling choreography and show-stopping performances!
📍 Location: William H. Mortensen Hall, Hartford
🕒 Dates: March 11-16 (multiple showtimes)
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
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🏡 HARTFORD RANKED #1 HOTTEST REAL ESTATE MARKET IN THE U.S.
📈 Connecticut Cities Dominate National Housing Rankings
The Hartford area has officially been named the hottest real estate market in the country for February, according to Realtor.com.
Three other Connecticut cities—Bridgeport/Stamford (#10), Norwich/New London (#13), and Waterbury/Shelton (#20)—also landed in the Top 20 as home listings continue to sell fast.
Connecticut’s housing market is booming, making it a prime time for sellers and an ultra-competitive space for buyers.
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ON THIS DAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY: THE TRAILBLAZING CAREER OF CLARE BOOTHE LUCE
Born on March 10, 1903, Connecticut’s first congresswoman, Clare Boothe Luce, lived a life filled with groundbreaking achievements. From playwright to war correspondent, magazine editor to U.S. Ambassador, she did it all.
After rising through the ranks of Vogue and Vanity Fair, she became an acclaimed Broadway playwright before shifting her focus to politics.
In 1942, she made history as the first woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, where she fought for atomic energy policy reform, better conditions for U.S. troops, and anti-communist initiatives.
Following personal tragedy, Luce left Congress but continued shaping American diplomacy, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and later advising multiple presidents. She was the first woman to receive the U.S. Military Academy’s Sylvanus Thayer Award, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and a National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee.
Her legacy lives on through the Clare Boothe Luce Program, which funds scholarships for women pursuing STEM careers.
Today, we remember the incredible achievements of this Connecticut-born pioneer who reshaped history.
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KEY STORIES HAPPENING RIGHT NOW
🎶 Bridgeport’s iconic record shop, The Emporium, is closing this month after 40+ years.
🏫 Bridgeport schools may close seven aging buildings and construct four new ones in a massive district overhaul.
🔥 A four-alarm fire broke out in downtown Stamford at Chez Vous Bistro early Friday morning.
🏠 CT lawmakers approved a 5-year plan focused on climate change & housing with a strong bipartisan vote.
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