Nearby News: Vampires in Connecticut, Fact or Fiction?

Myth or fact? In this free talk, Nicholas Bellantoni takes guests on a journey into the past to see what bones and graves reveal.

Brats, Bands and Beer: Oktoberfest 2015 in Connecticut

Deck out your dirndls and latch up your lederhosen, it's Oktoberfest! Here is info on Bethel's event and more going on across the state.

2 Bethel Students Selected to Play in National All-National Honor Ensemble

Two Bethel students auditioned and were accepted into the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Honor Ensemble.

2015 Connecticut Fall Festival Guide

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our updated guide to dozens of fall festivals happening across the state of Connecticut.

Nearby News: Revolutionary War Reenactment is This Weekend

Revolutionary War history reenactors will perform drills and recreate the burning of Morehouse Farm in Easton at Samuel Staples Elementary.

Music and History Together at the Bethel Public Library

The Bethel Public Library celebrates Founder’s Day with a music and history program on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Gilleoghan Irish Dance to Perform at Danbury Irish Festival

The Bethel-based dance school will perform at the Greater Danbury Irish Festival this weekend at the Ives Concert Park in Danbury.

Connecticut Fall Festivals 2015 Guide

Here’s your updated guide to dozens of Fall Festivals happening in or around Connecticut.

The Pizza Joint is Jumpin' with Sunday Night Jazz

Ralph Lalama with the Roger Post Trio will perform on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Pizzeria Lauretano jazz series.

Post Your Event or Announcement on Bethel Patch and Reach Thousands

Have a dance recital, concert or tag sale coming up? Share your Bethel related news and reach thousands of community members for FREE!

The Bethel Public Library Celebrates Founder's Day with Flowers, Fun, and Music

As part of the fun, Rick Spencer will return to the Bethel Public Library and entertain with “Historic Songs of American Work and Trades.”

Bethel Families Affected By Autism Are Invited on Bus Trip to NYC

A Ridgefield dad invites those affected by autism to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.

Bethel Public Library Presents Talk on World War I

The presentation is in commemoration of 100th anniversary of the war.

J and B Band Headlines Sunday's Free Concert

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and the family! The free outdoor concert will be held at 1 School Street, Bethel.

Artist Ginger Hanrahan to Host Art Benefit and Memorial for James Hanrahan

This unique gathering will benefit the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission and Bethel Arts.

'Disney's The Lion King, Jr.' Closes on Sunday

Don't miss the chance to see this magnificent production presented by NewArts Newtown Musicals at Newtown High School.

Bethel's 'First Friday Community Market' Free Concert is Aug. 7

Bethel Arts in cooperation with the Community Market present a free night of music from 6-9 pm, right after the Community Market from 4-7pm.

Bethel Summer Concert Series Continues at the Gazebo

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and the family! The free outdoor concert will be held at 1 School Street, Bethel.

Ben's Bells Spreads Kindness to Bethel in New Studio

Ben’s Bells will move to a new 2,000 square foot studio this weekend, located at 32 Stony Hill Road, Bethel.

Revolutionary War Reenactment is Sept. 19 and 20 at Putnam Park

Revolutionary War history reenactors will perform drills and recreate the burning of Morehouse Farm in Easton at the Bethel/Redding park.

Preview of 'Liberty Smith' by New Arts

Four performances will be presented at Newtown High School.

Win $100 Tonight at Bethel Cinema's Screening of The Incredible Adventures of JoJo

At 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, Film Fest 52 invites artists to showcase their chalk drawing talents and compete for $100 and gift certificates.

Maplewood Bethel to Host Broadway Baritone Open House

Local singing sensation James Michael will perform his favorite Broadway tunes at a free concert on Thursday, July 30.

Bethel Summer Concert Series Continues at the Gazebo

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and the family! 1 School Street, Bethel.

Bethel Summer Concert Series Continues on Sunday

This Sunday at 6 p.m. listen to Hollister Thompson Band at the gazebo.

Relay for Life Bethel Holds a 'Rockin' Oldies' Party Wednesday

The event includes free pizza and will benefit Relay for Life of Bethel.

Bethel Arts Hosts Photography Exhibit Opening Friday, July 10

The opening reception on Friday, July 10, from 7-9 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments with fellow art lovers.

Booksellers, Readers Bring High Expectations to Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman'

To Kill a Mockingbird was first published fifty-five years ago. Are you rereading it before Go Set a Watchman goes on sale July 14?

Bethel Students to Appear in Local Musicals

On July 23 the senior troupe of Sabrina's Encore Productions will mount an epic production of Les Miserables! at Edmond Town Hall Theater.

Sunday Jazz Continues at Pizzeria Lauretano

Jazz is sizzling this July at Pizzeria Lauretano in Bethel with Sunday concerts planned each week.

Grab Your Pilsner Glasses and Steins for Bethel's 3rd Annual Beer Fest

Microbrews and dark ales and IPA's, oh my! Bethel beer lovers can taste them all at the 3rd annual Bethel Beer Fest!

Bethel Duo Billy Michael and Annie Kelly, A.K.A. 'Little Black Dress' to Perform Sunday

Bethel duo Billy Michael and Annie Kelly will jazz things up Sunday nights at Portofino's in Bethel.

Bethel's Gilleoghan Irish Dance Join 19 Groups for Cultural Extravaganza

Bethel's Gilleoghan Irish Dance will perform in a gathering of 20 cultural groups to be presented on the City Center green in Danbury.

Where's Waldo? Hiding Somewhere in Bethel!

The popular children's book character Waldo is creating summertime fun to support the 'Shop Local' movement at local Bethel retailers.

Bethel Arts Presents 'The Divine Miss M Cabaret' June 12 and 13

Bethel Arts presents 'You’ve Gotta Have Friends, The Divine Miss M and Me,' a cabaret fundraiser featuring the songs of Bette Midler.

Bethel Historical Society Walking Tour - The Old Burying Ground

June 13th - Join Bethel Town Historian, Patrick Tierney Wild, for an afternoon of stories as we stroll through the Old Burying Ground

Bethel's Gilleoghan Irish Dance to Perform at Danbury Irish Fest

The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is slated to run Sept. 18-20, 2015 and will be back at the Ives Center in Danbury.

Bethel Photographer Exhibits Work at Portofino's

'Candlewood Kiss: An Alternative View of a Beloved Lake,' photography exhibition is June 15-August 13 at Portofino's in Bethel.

Bethel Arts Plans Free Outdoor Concert & More

Bethel Arts has several free community events planned for the month of June.

Bethel Relay for Life Benefit Concert to be Held Saturday, May 30

The event includes 9 bands, i95 jock Tim Sheehan and the award winning Gilleoghan Irish dancers, all to benefit the American Cancer Society.