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⚾ Calling All Young Baseball Fans! Plus, Tina & Amy Hit CT
Hey there, CT fam! 👋 Summer’s creeping in and the vibes are heating up—perfect timing for new adventures, comedy gold, and a bit of historical reflection. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a night of unstoppable laughs, or curious about a long-lost statue finally finding a new home, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s inside:
🔊 Your kid could be the next Junior PA Announcer for the Yard Goats
🎭 Tina Fey & Amy Poehler bring their hilarious Restless Leg Tour to Mohegan Sun
🏛️ A controversial Columbus statue finally finds a permanent home in New Haven
📗 This Month in CT History: The Great Moodus Earthquake of 1791
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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An unforgettable mic-drop moment for young baseball fans
If your kid has a flair for the dramatic or just loves baseball, this one’s a home run. Thanks to American Eagle Financial Credit Union, kids ages 7 to 14 can enter to become an official Junior PA Announcer at a Hartford Yard Goats game this season! That means stepping into the announcer booth at Dunkin’ Park, calling real players live, and getting VIP treatment—for free.
Each winner gets to announce batters from the American Eagle Production Booth, with help from the Yard Goats production crew. Plus, they’ll score four game tickets so the whole fam can cheer them on.
Still on the fence? Dunkin’ Park is one of the most family-friendly venues in the state—clean, fun, stroller-friendly, and yes, it even has real goats at some games. 🐐
But heads-up: entries are due by September 1, and winners are picked weekly before home games. So go ahead and enter your rising star!
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🎤 TINA FEY & AMY POEHLER BRING BIG LAUGHS TO MOHEGAN SUN
The Restless Leg Tour hits CT for a night of “jokes, stories, and convertainment”
Comedy legends and besties Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are making a pitstop in Connecticut as part of their wildly popular Restless Leg Tour. The dynamic duo lands at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 16 at 7 PM, and tickets are already selling fast.
Expect gut-busting stories, behind-the-scenes laughs, and their iconic chemistry that made Weekend Update and Baby Mama unforgettable. These two have been cracking each other (and us) up for over 30 years, and this is your chance to see it all live.
Want in? Get your tickets now and join the chaos. As they put it:
“If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship!” – Amy & Tina
🏛️ COLUMBUS STATUE FINDS A NEW HOME IN NEW HAVEN MUSEUM
A historic monument moves to the Lost in New Haven Museum
After being removed in 2020 during national calls for racial justice, New Haven’s Christopher Columbus statue finally has a new resting place: the Lost in New Haven Museum. City officials and museum leaders announced an agreement last week to display the 1892 statue as part of a broader exhibit that tells all sides of New Haven’s story.
The decision comes after years of community debate and even a failed lawsuit to restore the statue to its original home in Wooster Square. Now, the museum aims to present it within the context of both Italian-American heritage and the Indigenous history of the land it stands on.
Controversial? Sure. But also a meaningful step in preserving complex local history in a space made for thoughtful conversation.
Plan a future visit to the Lost in New Haven Museum to see for yourself.
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TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🍕 Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening 5 (New Haven) - Watch a documentary film about Alzheimer's disease and join a conversation over complimentary pizza.
🎬 Hollywood Gem: The Old Man and the Sea (Old Saybrook) - A classic film screening about a fisherman confronting his fears and challenges on a quest for redemption.
🤣 UPDATING (Manchester) - A live comedy show that combines comedy, dating, and reality for an unforgettable experience.
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HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET?
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
The Largest Earthquake Ever Recorded in Connecticut Shakes the Moodus Region
On May 16, 1791, Connecticut experienced its largest recorded earthquake, centered in Moodus, a village within the town of East Haddam. Known to local Native Americans as “Machimoodus,” meaning “the place of noises,” this area had long been notorious for seismic activity.
The earthquake struck with two powerful shocks, quickly followed by several aftershocks. A large fissure, several meters in length, opened in the ground, and more than 100 aftershocks rattled the region throughout the night. The tremors were so strong that they caused significant damage, knocking down stone walls, chimneys, and other structures. The quake’s effects were felt far beyond Connecticut, with reports of it reaching as far as New York City and Boston.
Although the 1791 earthquake remains the most significant in the state’s history, the Moodus area has continued to experience seismic activity over the years. Notably, in 2011, a mild earthquake with a magnitude of 1.3 on the Richter scale was recorded, and a series of smaller quakes, known as a “swarm,” occurred in 2015, reminding residents that the region’s geological activity is far from over.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
🍗 Dave's Hot Chicken Opens in Stamford
The popular Nashville-style chicken chain will open its third Connecticut location in Stamford's Ridgeway Shopping Center on May 9, 2025.
⛳ Indoor Golf Venue to Open in South Norwalk
Five Iron Golf will launch its first Connecticut location in South Norwalk this fall, featuring golf simulators and a lounge.
🍻 Thimble Island Brewing Co. to Close Its Doors
Thimble Island Brewing in Branford will close permanently on May 24, 2025, after facing business and personal challenges.
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