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🎈What’s Happening in CT: Puppetry Exhibit, Pizza Day, + More
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Happy Thursday! This week’s lineup is packed with delicious events, creative exhibitions, and opportunities to support UConn sports. Check out everything happening around the state and celebrate Connecticut’s rich history and vibrant culture.
Here are some things we'll cover today:
A grand opening at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
UConn sports events this weekend
On this day in Connecticut history
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Celebrating Connecticut’s Pizza Heritage
Connecticut doubles down on its claim as the Pizza Capital of the U.S. with an exciting National Pizza Day event on February 7 at BAR New Haven.
The celebration will feature interactive art, voting for the upcoming Connecticut Pizza Trail, special pizza-themed Air Jordans, and a sneak peek at pizza-inspired license plates. Don’t miss this tribute to the state’s rich pizza legacy!
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Highlighting 60 Years of Puppetry at UConn
This weekend, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry celebrates the 60th anniversary of UConn’s Puppet Arts Program with the grand opening of American Puppet Theater Today: The Photography of Richard Termine.
The exhibition features over 130 images and select puppets from renowned artists.
The opening event kicks off on Friday, January 31, at 6 p.m., with refreshments and a tour led by Richard Termine and Cheryl Henson. Admission is free.
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TOP EVENTS HAPPENING TODAY!
Get out and have some fun at these exciting events today!
🎶 Mixtape Match Music Bingo at 1741 Pub & Grill: Bring your music knowledge to the table in this fun, interactive bingo game featuring hits across genres and decades.
🎸 Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s: Get your blues fix at this lively jam session featuring talented musicians and soulful tunes in downtown Hartford.
🎨 Windsor Portrait Sketch Night: Hone your drawing skills at the Windsor Historical Society.
👞 Made to Last: The Art and Craft of Shoemaking: Explore the history of shoemaking at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
🎤 Comedy Night at Elicit Brewing: Laugh the night away at Elicit Brewing in Fairfield.
🧠 Trivia Thursdays: Test your knowledge at Back Again Board Game Café.
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A GREAT WEEKEND TO SUPPORT UCONN SPORTS!
Cheer on the Huskies as UConn Men’s Ice Hockey takes on Providence and Women’s Basketball battles Butler, both at the XL Center. It’s a great weekend to show your Husky pride!
THIS DAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
Born in Danielson, Connecticut, on January 30, 1885, Ida Bailey Allen was a trailblazer in the culinary world, setting the stage for the modern concept of the celebrity chef.
Long before household names like Julia Child, Gordon Ramsay, or Rachael Ray emerged, Allen used her expertise in domestic science, entrepreneurial drive, and instinct for mass communication to become a household name. Dubbed “the Nation’s Homemaker,” she revolutionized how Americans approached food, cooking, and entertaining.
Allen’s journey began with her studies in domestic science and nutrition in Massachusetts and New York. She published her first cookbook, Mrs. Allen’s Cookbook, in 1916, and gained prominence during World War I as an educator for the U.S. Food Administration. Her ability to connect with audiences through practical advice and tested recipes led her to national publications, including Good Housekeeping, where she introduced the now-standard concept of the “taste-tested” recipe. However, her real breakthrough came through the medium of radio, which transformed her into a national celebrity.
In 1923, Allen launched The National Radio Home-Maker’s Club, a two-hour national radio program dedicated to food and cooking. As the host, producer, and advertising director, she built a devoted following by inviting listeners to submit recipes and awarding prizes for the best entries. Allen also pioneered radio advertising, integrating product commercials into her broadcasts—a revolutionary practice at the time. Her collaboration with Coca-Cola, including the book What to Do, and How, further demonstrated her keen marketing sense, branding Coca-Cola as a symbol of American hospitality.
As television began to replace radio, Allen transitioned seamlessly. With her program Mrs. Allen and the Chef, she became the first woman to host a TV food show. Across her career, she authored 55 books on cooking, entertaining, and etiquette, selling over 20 million copies. Her emphasis on accessible, budget-friendly cooking resonated particularly during the Great Depression and wartime rationing. Titles like Ida Bailey Allen’s Money-saving Cook Book and Mrs. Allen’s Book of Meat Substitutes became essential resources for American households navigating challenging times.
Ida Bailey Allen passed away in Norwalk in 1973, leaving behind a legacy that influenced generations of celebrity chefs.
Through her innovative use of media and unwavering dedication to culinary education, she forever changed how Americans approach food and entertaining.
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