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🌮 Grab a Taco, a Paintbrush, and the Steering Wheel
Hey there, Connecticut adventurer! 👋 We’re back with another roundup of what’s hot, happening, and totally unmissable this week across the state. Whether you’re chasing down live art, vibing at a downtown street fest, or feeding your need for speed, there’s something in this edition that’s calling your name. Here's what's inside:
🎨 A live art walk transforms Farmington Village
🍴 A delicious street fest takes over downtown Hartford
🏎️ Stamford’s adrenaline hub you have to experience
📗 This Month in CT History: Connecticut’s History Gets a Soundtrack
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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🎨 LIVE ART TAKES OVER FARMINGTON VILLAGE
A Creative Explosion You Can Stroll Through
This Saturday, Main Street in Farmington Village becomes an open-air studio for the Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk — a vibrant celebration of creativity in action. From 12 PM to 4 PM, artists of all kinds will be out creating live for the public to see. Expect hands-on fun, local charm, and a chance to soak in the process behind every brushstroke and sculpture.
What’s waiting for you:
Live art stations featuring painters, sculptors & more
Family-friendly vibes with interactive activities
A chance to meet the makers and explore Farmington’s charm
👨🎨 Artists — want to participate? There’s still time to join in!
🎟️ Get your free tickets now and be part of the magic.
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🍽️ HARTFORD TASTE FESTIVAL BRINGS THE FLAVOR
Food, Art, and Music Collide in Downtown Hartford
Downtown Hartford is turning up the flavor with Hartford Taste, a two-day street fest packed with culinary gems, experimental art, and high-energy music. Taking over Pratt & Trumbull this Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–9 PM, this event brings the city’s cultural mix to life. Admission is free, and all food/drink is purchased with Taste Tickets on-site. Bonus: your bites support Connecticut Foodshare.
Come for:
Delicious local eats 🍔
Artsy pop-ups and good vibes 🎶
Community feels + a cause you can feel good about 💛
Mark your calendar and come hungry!
High-Speed Karts, VR Arenas & Next-Level Fun
If your weekend plans need a jolt of adrenaline, RPM Stamford is your go-to. Think: multi-level electric karting, immersive VR and gel blaster battles, a decked-out arcade, and a full bar and grill. Whether it’s family fun or a wild night out with friends, this spot delivers.
🔥 Don’t miss the Monday night Mega-Track for an epic, mile-long sprint.
🎮 Want something new? The Gel Blaster Nexus is like real-life Call of Duty.
🍔 Need a bite? Their bar & grill has vegan and gluten-free picks too.
Planning a party or team event? RPM Stamford has it all under one roof.
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Create a masterpiece—and a memory—with up to 38% off this weekday paint night deal!
Whether you’re looking for a unique date idea, a fun night out with friends, or just want to channel your inner Bob Ross, Muse Paintbar in West Hartford has you covered—and now you can do it for less.
Through this limited-time Groupon deal, you can score up to 38% off a painting class for one or two people, valid Monday through Thursday. You’ll follow along with step-by-step instructions from talented local artists while creating your own canvas-worthy masterpiece. Bonus: the laid-back vibe makes it perfect for beginners and pros alike.
🎨 Choose your painting theme
🍷 Grab a drink at the bar
🧑🎨 Unleash your creativity with friends or solo
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🏌️♀️ Women's Golf Day at Lyman Orchards (Middlefield) - Celebrate girls and women playing golf and learning lasting skills.
🖼️ Art in Context | Staffa, the “Indistinct” at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) - A discussion on Turner’s “indistinct” Staffa and its reflection on technology.
🎶 Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls at Connecticut River Museum (Essex) - Enjoy a free evening of sea shanties with The Johnson Girls.
🎻 Bluegrass Jam at the Museum at Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven) - A musical gathering celebrating bluegrass music for all levels.
🎤 Simple Plan at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - The iconic pop-punk band performs with a charitable twist.
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HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET?
There’s no shortage of live music happening all around the state. Check out the upcoming show calendar below:
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
A patriotic cantata written by a local educator becomes an official state symbol
In June 2003, Connecticut added a unique musical note to its list of state symbols: a nine-minute choral piece titled The Nutmeg, Homeland of Liberty. The song was officially recognized by the Connecticut General Assembly as the State Cantata—a rare distinction, and a proud moment for both music and local history lovers.
Composed by Dr. Stanley L. Ralph, the cantata first made its debut way back in 1962, performed by the graduating class of B. W. Tinker Elementary School in Waterbury. While most cantatas are typically spiritual in nature, this one tells the story of Connecticut itself—its struggles, milestones, and identity—all set to stirring, singable melodies.
Now preserved as a cultural artifact, The Nutmeg, Homeland of Liberty stands as a creative tribute to the state’s rich past, connecting generations of students, citizens, and singers through the power of music.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
🏟️ XL Center Renamed PeoplesBank Arena
The iconic XL Center in Hartford just got a new name — PeoplesBank Arena — after a 10-year naming rights deal was announced. The arena, currently under renovation, has been a major entertainment hub since 1975, once hosting legends like Springsteen and the Whalers.
✈️ Small Plane Crashes Off CT Coast, 2 Rescued
A Piper PA-32 crashed into Long Island Sound near Branford after declaring an emergency en route from Bridgeport. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued both passengers, who were found in stable condition. The FAA is now investigating.
🎣 New State Record: 45-Pound Carp Caught in Lake Lillinonah
Angler Rafal Wlazlo reeled in a monster 45 lb 8 oz Common Carp, officially setting the Connecticut freshwater fish weight record. Caught and released in Lake Lillinonah, it’s a big win for both the fisherman and the lake’s catch-and-release culture.
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