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🎵 Restaurant Week, Art for Kids & Live Music at Yale
Happy Thursday!
If you’re already thinking ahead to weekend plans (or just looking for something new to break up the routine), we’ve got you covered. Today’s picks highlight great ways to eat well, get creative, and enjoy some live culture across Connecticut, with options that work for families, food lovers, and art fans alike.
Inside today’s email:
🍽️ A multi-town restaurant week celebrating local flavors
🎨 A hands-on youth art series exploring global creativity
🎶 A live folk music performance set inside a world-class art gallery
đź“— This Month in CT History: How Ida Bailey Allen Helped Invent the Celebrity Chef
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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Explore Mansfield and Windham one bite at a time
Taste 2 Towns: Mansfield–Windham Restaurant Week invites locals and visitors alike to discover the region’s food scene with special menus and take-out offers from participating restaurants. From breakfast and lunch to dinner and late-night treats, it’s an easy excuse to try somewhere new or revisit a favorite spot.
Running from late January through early February, this community-driven event highlights the best of local dining while supporting restaurants across both towns. Menus and details are available online, making it simple to plan your next meal.
A youth art series celebrating cultural diversity
Art Explorers is a multi-week program designed to help young artists build skills, confidence, and creativity through hands-on projects. Participants experiment with painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more, while learning about artists and traditions from around the world.
Each session blends short artist spotlights with guided creative time, encouraging self-expression and curiosity. With all materials included and flexible registration options, it’s a welcoming space for kids to grow artistically.
A Gallery+ performance with Tangled Up in Blue
The Yale University Art Gallery welcomes Tangled Up in Blue, Yale’s premier American folk-singing group, for a live performance set within the museum’s galleries. The music spans multiple eras and complements the gallery’s collection of American fine and decorative arts.
Part of the Gallery+ series, this one-hour event blends music, history, and visual art in a relaxed, after-hours setting. It’s a unique way to experience the museum while enjoying a live performance.
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A high-energy tribute celebrating the legendary music of Queen
Almost Queen brings the sights, sounds, and swagger of Queen to the stage with a live tribute that’s all about honoring the band’s iconic catalogue. From anthems like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You to fan favorites such as Somebody to Love and Don’t Stop Me Now, this show is designed to feel big, bold, and unapologetically fun.
Taking place on February 14 at The Paramount in Concert with Northwell, the concert features general admission standing room and a lively crowd ready to sing along. It’s an energetic pick for longtime Queen fans or anyone looking for a memorable night out with classic rock vibes.
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Broadway Scores at the Playhouse: Big Band Broadway (Westport) - A thrilling experience combining Broadway’s greatest hits with the bold brass of the Big Band era.
Paintball Thursday League Night (Middlefield) - Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night.
Lettuce (Hartford) - Lettuce brings their vibrant fusion of funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop.
Gallery+Tangled Up in Blue (New Haven) - Yale’s premier folk-singing group performs songs to complement the museum's collection as part of a series honoring the country’s 250th anniversary.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YET?
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
How Ida Bailey Allen Helped Invent the Celebrity Chef
Long before food television and viral recipes, Ida Bailey Allen quietly reshaped how Americans cooked, ate, and learned about food. Born in Danielson in 1885, Allen combined formal training in domestic science with sharp media instincts to become one of the first nationally recognized food authorities. For millions of households, she was known simply as “the Nation’s Homemaker.”
After publishing her first cookbook in 1916, Allen rose to prominence through magazine writing and radio, where she pioneered ideas that now feel standard, including taste-tested recipes and listener-submitted content. Her long-running national radio program turned cooking advice into entertainment, while her innovative approach to advertising helped define how sponsored media would work for decades to come.
Allen later became the first woman to host a television cooking show and went on to write more than 55 books, selling over 20 million copies. While some of her views reflect the social norms of her time, her lasting impact is undeniable: she made everyday cooking approachable, practical, and media-driven, laying the groundwork for the celebrity chefs who followed.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
Dave Matthews Band Schedules Summer Stop in Hartford
Dave Matthews Band announced a Connecticut date on its 2026 U.S. tour, with a July 25 show set for The Meadows Music Theatre. The tour runs from June through Labor Day weekend, with general ticket sales opening February 20.
Why Connecticut Is Still Holding Onto Classic Snow Days
While nearby New York City shifted to remote learning during the recent winter storm, most Connecticut districts stuck with traditional snow days. State policy, local control, and the 180-day school requirement mean virtual days don’t count, keeping sledding, snowmen, and old-school snow days alive.
Bald Eagle Sightings Surge Across Connecticut This Winter
Wildlife officials report a spike in bald eagle sightings this season, especially at the Shepaug Dam in Southbury. Strong conservation efforts, open winter waters, and healthy fish populations have helped the state rebound from near-zero nesting pairs decades ago to dozens of active territories today.
New Haven Pizzeria Cracks Yelp’s Top 100 — And It’s Not the Usual Suspects
Zeneli Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana earned a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026, ranking 87th nationwide. The family-run Wooster Square spot was the only Connecticut restaurant to make the list, praised for its Neapolitan pizzas and standout pasta dishes.
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