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Talaga Construction

More than just construction<br />Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid reputation in masonry. Learn more about our commitment to quality and dependable service for homeowners and businesses in Manchester, Connecticut, and beyond.<br /><br />A foundation built on experience<br />At Talaga Construction, our foundation is built on decades of hands-on experience. Butch's expertise in masonry is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering exceptional results. We serve both homeowners and businesses, providing reliable and high-quality construction services.<br /><br />Our promise to you<br />When you choose Talaga Construction, you're choosing a partner you can count on. We approach every project, whether it's masonry or concrete, with unwavering dedication to quality and reliability. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We serve both homeowners and businesses in Manchester and the surrounding areas.<br /><br />Specializing in masonry and concrete<br />Talaga Construction specializes in masonry and concrete projects, ensuring structural integrity and lasting beauty. From intricate brickwork to durable concrete foundations, we bring expertise and precision to every job. Explore our portfolio to see examples of our quality craftsmanship.

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Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Manchester

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International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have crossed over. <br />Her private life readings are highly regarded for their accuracy, integrity, and compassion. Karen teaches seminars and has worked with law enforcement finding missing persons both in the United States and Canada. She has been featured on Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” and on “Paranormal Survivor.” As the lead Psychic/Medium Investigator with Ghosts of New England Research Society (G.O.N.E.R.S.), Karen is “the bridge between evidence and explanation.”<br /><br />To join one of Karen's classes or to schedule a private reading by phone, or in Karen's Office please call 860-665-8024<br />

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From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization.<br /><br />California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties.<br /><br />We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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Wethersfield

Newington

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Middletown House Concert Series

<p>Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming spontaneity, their path across French Canadian, Appalachian and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore, the duo explores, with palpable pleasure, the sharing of sounds and gestures, blurring the lines between music and dance, melody and movement. This concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin.</p>
<p>Montreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand (he/him) has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines), he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums, and to many concerts in Québec, Canada, the United States and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs), their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora « was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.</p>
<p>One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Nic Gareiss (he/they) has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog, flatfoot, and step dance footwork; improvisation; and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award, his home region's highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries including at London's Barbican Centre, the Irish National Concert Hall, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds a MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick.</p>
<p>$25 suggested donation</p>
<p>Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions</p>
<p>jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963</p>

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Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

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<p><b></b></p><p><b>The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC)&nbsp;</b>will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary on&nbsp;<b>Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm (please note the time change).&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>It will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland, CT</p><p>We invite you to join us for an afternoon of music featuring our 85 voice chorus (directed by Samuel Tucker) and ten piece orchestra (directed by Alan Dougherty) performing a selection of patriotic, pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and gospel pieces.&nbsp; A&nbsp;<b>"Tribute to the Armed Forces"&nbsp;</b>medley is the ultimate hymn of patriotism and homage to our service men and women, past and present.&nbsp; "Bohemian Rhapsody", "God Bless the Broken Road", "Andrew LLoyd Weber in Concert" and "Beatles in Review" are some of the other selections which will showcase the texture, dynamics, layers and forces of the music and our voices.&nbsp; A few surprises are also in store.</p><p>Our special guest this season is <b>TODD&nbsp;ALLEN&nbsp;HERENDEEN,&nbsp;</b>a triple platinum country and gospel star, who hails from Indiana and performs around the United States especially in Panama City Beach, FL and Memphis, TN.&nbsp; &nbsp;Todd is the ultimate performer who has entertained thousands from all walks of life around the country with his incredible voice and charisma.&nbsp; His amazing talent captures many different legends of music.&nbsp; He will perform one of his signature songs "MY NAME IS AMERICA".</p><p>Tickets are $25 (non-refundable).&nbsp; Visit www.vocalchords20.org for more information or call 860.347.2787 or 860.342.3120.&nbsp; Purchase your tickets early as this will definitely be a sellout.&nbsp; Also visit and like us on facebook and instagram.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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