🍕 Guinness Record Pizza Party, Truffle Pasta & Mystic’s Birthday Bash

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Hey there, CT crew! 👋 We’re back with some can’t-miss stories and events to spice up your week. From breaking a world record with pizza (yes, really) to twirling pasta in a flaming cheese wheel and setting sail for a summer-long nautical party, this roundup is serving major local flavor. Here’s what’s inside:

🍕 Be part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ pizza party attempt in New Haven
🍝 Score $10 off dinner at one of Monroe’s hottest Italian spots
⛵ Celebrate the Charles W. Morgan all summer long at Mystic Seaport
📗 This Month in CT History: The Birth of Candlewood Lake
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed

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🍕 MAKE PIZZA HISTORY IN NEW HAVEN

Help Break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for Largest Pizza Party!

Ready to take a slice of history? 🍕 On Friday, September 12, the New Haven Green transforms into a carb-lover’s dream as thousands gather to set a new record for the world’s largest pizza party—complete with two slices, drinks, and all the festivities of the A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast.

The goal? 5,000 participants.

The vibe? Pizza, music, food trucks, beer gardens, and a chance to say “I was there.”

Click here for all the details.

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🍝 GET $10 OFF DINNER AT MARCELLO’S ITALIAN EATERY

Pasta, Truffle, and Tableside Fire: Say Less.

Marcello’s in Monroe is flipping the script on Italian dining. This family-run gem is doling out $10 off to new email subscribers—just scroll to the bottom of their homepage and sign up. While you’re there, prepare for pasta lit on fire in a cheese wheel (yes, tableside!), happy hour deals that slap, and a full menu packed with flavor and flair.

Craving a little drama with your dinner? Grab the deal and explore the menu.

⛵ CELEBRATE THE SUMMER OF THE MORGAN

184 Years Young and Still Making Waves

Mystic Seaport is throwing a season-long bash for the legendary Charles W. Morgan—the last wooden whaleship still standing.

From live sea shanties to LEGO builds, expert talks, planetarium shows, and a Moby-Dick marathon (yup), it’s a summer packed with history, fun, and salty air. Birthday weekend happens July 19–20, and yes, there will be cake. 🎂

🛳️ Don’t miss your chance to climb aboard.

Click here to learn all about it.

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The Carry-on X ($645) is so durable that it arrives backed by a comprehensive lifetime guarantee. No breakdowns on the open road here.

Navigate the airport rush with ease and simplify your packing routine with The Carry-on X by your side.

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🎬 LIGHTS, POPCORN, ACTION — AMC BLACK TICKETS NOW UP TO 35% OFF

Score Movie Tickets and Snack Combos at a Major Discount, Valid at Over 100 Locations Nationwide

Want that big-screen experience without big-screen prices? This deal delivers. 🎟️ With AMC Black Tickets, you can catch blockbuster hits at any AMC Theatre—plus save even more with snack combos that include popcorn and drinks. Best part? The tickets don’t expire once claimed, so you can stock up now and hit the theater anytime you’re in the mood for buttery popcorn and Dolby surround sound.

Whether you’re planning a date night, group outing, or just need a solo escape with the latest action flick, this offer has your back. Snag single tickets, a pair, or a full four-pack with snacks included—up to 35% off. And yes, these work for IMAX and Dolby formats too (just note the usual surcharges may apply).

🍿 Reclining seats. Fresh popcorn. No blackout dates.
🎁 Makes a great gift or easy win for your next “let’s go to the movies” moment.

👉 Grab your discounted AMC Black Tickets now before the deal disappears!

TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

• Mystic Seaport Museum Admission Information at Mystic Seaport Museum (Mystic) - Explore the 19th-century maritime history museum with various exhibits and water activities available.

• Family Program: Mysterious Materials at Connecticut Museum (Hartford) - Participate in a free exploration of unconventional materials used in everyday objects, suitable for all ages.

• Art Colony Camp 2025: Session #2 at Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme) - Kids can explore art and history through creative activities at five-day camps.

• Art in Context | “Swimming with Turner” at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) - Discover how J.M.W. Turner's seascapes explore humanity's relationship with water.

• Sensory Friendly Tuesday Afternoons at Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven) - Experience a sensory-friendly trolley ride with reduced crowds and a calm environment.

• Trevor Hall – The Monsoon Nights Tour at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - Enjoy an evening with Trevor Hall as he embarks on his new tour featuring fresh sounds and styles.

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DON’T MISS THIS ONE!

WANT TO CATCH SOME LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK?👇

There’s a lot of great live music happening all around the state. Check out the upcoming show calendar below:

THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

How a Bold Energy Experiment Reshaped the State’s Landscape—and Created a Beloved Summer Destination

In the summer of 1926, the Connecticut Light & Power Company set out to do something no one in the U.S. had attempted before: build a massive man-made lake that doubled as a giant battery.

Their goal? To generate hydroelectric power using a system that pumped water uphill from the Housatonic River into a massive reservoir, then released it downhill through turbines to produce electricity during peak demand.

Over the next two years, the company transformed more than 5,000 acres of farmland, forest, and the former village of Jerusalem—spanning five towns—into what we now know as Candlewood Lake.

The project displaced dozens of families, demolished over 100 structures, and even relocated cemeteries. It took 4,500 acres of hand-cleared land, miles of pipe, and a labor force of 1,400 to bring it all together.

By the fall of 1928, Candlewood Lake was officially full—Connecticut's largest lake, created not by nature but by vision, ambition, and utility-grade muscle. Today, it’s a go-to destination for boating, fishing, and lakeside living—but its roots are steeped in industry and innovation.

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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE

🐐 Goats Gone Wild (Briefly) in Newington
Several goats gave Newington residents a surprise on Sunday morning after escaping their enclosure and wandering around Starr Park. After making a few social media cameos (including a photo op with a police officer), the goats were safely returned to their owner.

📦 Care Packages for Foster College Students
In Wallingford, the nonprofit Fostering Family Hope assembled care packages for 40 Connecticut foster kids heading to college. The kits were filled with essentials like toiletries, school supplies, and comforters to help them start the school year with confidence and support.

🚓 Teen Driver Hits Troopers on I-91
A teen was arrested after a crash on I-91 in Enfield that injured two Connecticut state troopers. Dashcam footage shows the teen’s car hydroplaning across the highway before slamming into emergency vehicles. Both troopers are recovering, and the investigation is ongoing.

🚤 IDs Released in Fatal Boating Incident
The two Stratford residents who died in a boating accident off New Haven Harbor have been identified as Cynthia Ferk and Floyd Maxson. The boat was reported overdue after a trip from Stratford to Norwalk and later found capsized. Multiple agencies assisted in the search, and an investigation is underway.

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