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🎭 Must-See Shows, Delicious Events, & Local Fun This Weekend
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Good morning, Connecticut! The weekend is here, and we've packed this newsletter with the best events, stories, and updates to make your plans unforgettable.
Here's what's inside:
➤ How CT schools are rethinking cellphone use 📱
➤ Comedy legends coming to CT in 2025 🎤
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
🚂 Great Trains Holiday Show at Wilton Historical Society (All Weekend): Explore model train layouts, holiday villages, and interactive exhibits that delight train lovers of all ages.
🕯️ Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards Golf Club (All Weekend): Stroll through a glowing wonderland filled with intricate lantern displays that capture the magic of the season.
🦆 World Waterfowl Day (Friday): Celebrate waterfowl species with interactive programs at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy.
⚓ Shipyard Tours (Friday): Take a guided tour of the Henry B. DuPont Preservation Shipyard and learn about maritime history.
🐾 Family Movie Night: Paw Patrol (Friday): Catch "Paw Patrol: The Movie" at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
🎭 The Addams Family (Friday & Saturday): Enjoy this spooky and hilarious production at the Palace Theater.
🏂 Girls Shred the Ridge (Saturday): Empowerment, fun, and snowboarding await at Powder Ridge Park.
🌸 Museum Matinee: Encanto at Slater Auditorium (Saturday): Enjoy this Disney favorite with the family.
🎥 Breezeline Winter Cinema Series: Inside Out 2 at Garde Arts Center (Sunday): Catch the latest family-friendly movie.
FUN FOR ADULTS
🪐 Mars Party at Westford Hill Distillers (Friday): A night of stargazing and spirits.
🎶 Live Music with Eran Troy Danner at Paradise Hills Vineyard (Friday): Relax with great tunes and wine.
🍫 Sip & Savor: Chocolate & Beer Pairing (Friday): Indulge in decadent pairings at Two Roads Brewing Co.
🎥 Afro-Latino Film Festival (Fri-Sun): Celebrate Afro-Latino culture through film at Autorino Great Hall.
🎤 The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience (Friday): Relive the hits of the King of Pop at the Stamford Palace Theatre.
🥕 Niantic Winter Farmers Market (Saturday): Stock up on fresh produce and artisanal goods at Smith’s Acres Greenhouse.
🌽 Wallingford Winter Farmers Market at 128 Center Street (Saturday): Shop fresh, local produce and goods.
🎤 A Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin at Water's Edge Resort (Saturday): Experience timeless classics live.
🔔 The Carol of the Bells at Terris Theatre (Sunday): A beautiful musical performance.
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CT SCHOOLS CRACK DOWN ON CELLPHONE USAGE
New policies are already improving focus and achievement…
State officials are saying that Connecticut schools are seeing positive results from stricter cellphone policies implemented this school year.
With fewer distractions, teachers report better academic performance, improved attendance, and stronger relationships between students and staff.
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Connecticut was the first state to establish a public library supported by tax dollars in 1803, located in Salisbury.
Some must-see comedians are coming to the Nutmeg State this year, including:
Jan. 25: Ali Siddiq, Belding Theater
Feb. 7: Eddie Griffin, Mohegan Sun
Feb. 22: Kelsey Cook, Foxwoods
Feb. 27: Sal Vulcano, Warner Theatre
March 1: Tracy Morgan, Foxwoods
March 7: Nikki Glaser, The Bushnell
March 7-8: Sommore, Funny Bone Comedy Club
March 21-23: DL Hughley, Funny Bone Comedy Club
March 30: Aziz Ansari, Toyota Oakdale Theater
April 26: Paula Poundstone, Infinity Hall Hartford
May 17: Katt Williams, The XL Center
June 6: Jim Gaffigan, Foxwoods
June 20: Sarah Millican, Belding Theater
July 18: “Weird Al” Yankovic, Foxwoods
July 25-26: Godfrey, Funny Bone Comedy Club
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