🍀 Weekend’s Over, But the Fun Isn’t—Here’s What’s Happening in CT!

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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Connecticut! 🍀

We hope you had a fun (and safe!) weekend celebrating. As we kick off a new week, we’ve got must-see events, exciting news, and even a way to score free taxi rides today if you're still out celebrating responsibly.

Inside Today’s Newsletter:

✅ CLUE comes to life on stage in New Haven

✅ A free taxi service is helping keep CT roads safe tonight

✅ A former entertainment center is up for sale in Southington

✅ Vote for the best pizzerias in Connecticut!

✅ The best events happening this week

Let’s jump in! ⬇️

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CT?

❓ Trivia with Dave Lefkin (Monday, Old Saybrook): Test your trivia knowledge while enjoying great drinks and company.

🍀 Create_Space at WORK_SPACE (Tuesday & Thursday, Manchester): Craft, create, and connect in a welcoming maker space.

🎤 Tuesday Trivia (Tuesday, Stamford): A lively trivia night with great prizes and craft beer.

🎲 Board Game Club (Wednesday, Middletown): Meet fellow board game enthusiasts and play your favorites.

🌱 Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Nod Hill Brewery (Wednesday, Ridgefield): Learn the art of bonsai while enjoying a drink.

📖 Catholics and Antisemitism: Reading Nostra Aetate in 2025 (Wednesday, Fairfield): A discussion on the historical and modern perspectives of Catholic-Jewish relations.

🎤 Wednesday Night Trivia (Wednesday, Stamford): A high-energy pub trivia night hosted by MC J Hype.

🎤 Karaoke Night with DJ B-EZ (Wednesday, Hartford): Take the stage and belt out your favorite hits at this weekly karaoke event.

📚 Walter Kirn at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (Wednesday, Fairfield): Join author Walter Kirn for an engaging discussion about literature, storytelling, and current events.

🕵️ CLUE Live on Stage at Shubert Theatre (Thursday-Sunday, New Haven): A murder mystery comedy based on the classic board game and beloved movie.

❓ Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Cafe (Thursday, Middletown): Gather your team for a fun night of trivia at this cozy board game cafe.

🎵 Mixtape Match Music Bingo (Thursday, Middlefield): A unique twist on bingo where hit songs replace numbers!

🏒 Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Hershey Bears (Friday, Hartford): Catch live AHL action as the Wolf Pack take on the Bears at the XL Center.

🎭 Steel Magnolias at The Repertory Theatre (Friday-Sunday, New Britain): Experience the heartwarming and humorous story of six Southern women navigating life’s ups and downs.

🌙 Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours (Multiple Dates, Mystic): Explore the eerie history and supernatural legends of Whitehall Burial Ground.

🍎 Wallingford Winter Farmers Market (Saturday, Wallingford): Shop local produce, baked goods, and artisan products at this indoor winter market.

🥕 Indoor Farmers Market at The Silo (Saturday, New Milford): Support local farmers and vendors while stocking up on fresh ingredients.

🏡 The Lyman Homestead Tours (Saturday, Middlefield): Tour the historic Lyman Homestead and learn about the orchard’s rich history.

🍁 Lamothe’s Sugar House Tours (Saturday & Sunday, Burlington): See how maple syrup is made and sample fresh syrup straight from the source.

🎨 Adult Comic Illustration Class at Mattatuck Museum (Saturday, Waterbury): Learn the fundamentals of comic book art from a professional illustrator.

🏒 Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Milwaukee Admirals (Saturday, Hartford): The Wolf Pack face off against the Admirals in an exciting Saturday night game.

🍳 Sunday Breakfast at Dockside Brewery (Sunday, Milford): Enjoy a delicious breakfast with scenic water views at Dockside Brewery.

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🔎 MYSTERY & MAYHEM: SEE CLUE LIVE ON STAGE

A Classic Whodunit Comes to Shubert Theatre

Get ready for a night of murder, mystery, and mayhem as CLUE takes the stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven! Inspired by the beloved 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and the classic Hasbro board game, this laugh-out-loud murder mystery keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

🕵️ Six eccentric guests, one Boddy Manor, and a killer on the loose—but who did it? Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with a knife? Or Colonel Mustard in the library with a wrench?

📅 Showtimes:

• Thursday, March 20 – 7:00 PM

• Friday, March 21 – 7:00 PM

• Saturday, March 22 – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

• Sunday, March 23 – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Shubert Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven, CT
🎟 Tickets: On sale now!

Don’t miss out on this hilarious, fast-paced theatrical experience.

Grab your tickets now!

🚖 FREE TAXI RIDES THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Carter Mario Law Firm Offers Safe Rides Home

If you’re celebrating today, there’s no excuse to drive under the influence—Carter Mario Law Firm is offering FREE, anonymous taxi rides through its GetCarter Taxi Service from March 13 through March 17.

📞 Call 860-571-4675 anytime today to get a ride—no tracking, no judgment, just a safe way home.

💡 Why it matters: St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays for drunk driving. In Connecticut alone, there were 118 DUI-related deaths in 2020, including 8 fatalities during St. Patrick’s Day weekend between 2016 and 2020.

Stay safe, Connecticut—call for a free ride if you need one.

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🎳 FORMER CT ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR SALE

A Bowling Alley & Restaurant in Southington Hits the Market

Ever dreamed of owning a bowling alley, arcade, and full-service restaurant? Crystal Bees in Southington, a 32,000-square-foot entertainment complex, is now for sale for $4.4 million.

The venue includes:
🎳 16 bowling lanes
🍽️ A 170-seat restaurant & bar
🎯 Bocce courts, private party rooms, pool tables, & arcade games

🔗 Could this space remain an entertainment hub? That’s up to the new owner. Some developers are eyeing a return to industrial use for the building.

📍 Location: 240 Spring St., Southington, CT
💰 Price: $4.4 million

Whoever buys it, let’s just hope it stays a fun spot for the community!

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KEY STORIES HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

✅ Connecticut’s new pizza-themed license plate is here! 🍕 DMV unveils a special plate celebrating the state’s pizza heritage, with proceeds benefiting CT Foodshare.

🏦 TD Bank is closing two CT locations. The branches in North Branford and Torrington will shut down in June as part of a larger restructuring.

🎤 Somers student wins the CT Spelling Bee… again! Nathan Settevendemie took the top spot and will represent Connecticut in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

🔥 Fire Engine Pizza Co. in Milford sets its opening date! The long-awaited spot will open March 27, with a ribbon-cutting at 3 PM.

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