Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubadour (05/06), is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. She is a popular virtual workshop leader whose workshops frequently sell out. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe. Described as a charismatic performer, she touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Parallel Universe, her latest full length album, was co-produced with Grammy winning cellist David Darling and is on the Hearts of Space Records label. This instrumental album received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards in December 2018, as well as the 2019 NAMA Award for Best Song of the Year. Her 2020 single, We are Thunder, We are Lightning, (<a href="https://youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4)</a> is a song/video that is a call to action to address the climate crisis looming over us all.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156456/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy

Hartford County

Greater Hartford

Connecticut

Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy

Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubadour (05/06), is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and internationally recognized mountain...

The Hartford Club

Join us for the LETR Cigar Night at The Hartford Club on Friday, October 9th at 6 PM. A $150 ticket includes a cigar, buffet dinner and parking. There are other ticket options available. Please visit the website to purchase tickets and for more information - link here: <a href="https://give.soct.org/cigarnight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://give.soct.org/cigarnight</a>. 
All funds received will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For more information, visit soct.org, email <a href="mailto:specialolympicsct@soct.org">specialolympicsct@soct.org</a> or call (203) 230-1201.
About the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Connecticut is a year-round program and one of the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicles. Officers organize and host fundraisers that include but are not limited to Tip-a-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Penguin Plunge events, all to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.
A highlight of the program is the annual three-day Torch Run which takes place every June. During the Torch Run, officers from police departments and law enforcement agencies across the state run and carry the Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" more than 500 miles through their towns and cities to the site of the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. 
Platinum Sponsors of the program are the Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund, the Connecticut Elks Association and Whelen Engineering.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 200 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: The Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Knights of Columbus, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, the Mohegan Tribe, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt &amp; Whitney, an RTX Business, and Webster Bank. Year-Round Suppliers: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, N&amp;D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, and WORX

Local Event: Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford Club to benefit Special Olympics CT

Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford...

Join us for the LETR Cigar Night at The Hartford Club on Friday, October 9th at 6 PM. A $150 ticket includes a cigar, buffet...

Cigar Night hosted by CTLETR & The Hartford Club to benefit Special Olympics CT

The beloved New England road race tradition delivers a top-notch experience with great attention to detail to support the safety and enjoyment of participants, volunteers and spectators with well supported courses, thorough medical and security services and a great celebration. Many options are available to engage with community charities, enhance the race experience with extras or participate in one of two available <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/?page_id=951" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">multi-race series</a> to add challenge goals and rewards.
Be inspired in Hartford with a glorious start in front of the majestic Capitol. Marathon and half marathon courses venture into the welcoming neighborhoods of West Hartford, full of cheering race spectators, with a short pass through beautiful Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.
Marathoners veer off from half marathon participants and head over the Founders Bridge, traveling along the scenic East Hartford side of the river before hitting the rural and serene town roads of South Windsor, where the course highlights its quintessential New England charm. Journey back to Hartford to finish just past the Soldiers &amp; Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park and celebrate with food and music in the park and beer garden festivities.
The 13.1 mile course will split from the marathon in Hartford, about 8 miles in, before half marathoners enjoy a run along the river. The downtown Hartford finish delivers that joyous and memorable moment crossing under the Arch, along brilliantly colored mums lining the path.
The Charity 5K will run through downtown Hartford. Expect a fast race for competitive runners that also welcomes casual runners and walkers to accomplish goals finishing under the arch.
Those looking for a fun way to get in on the action together with others can enjoy the Team 26.2 Relay with options for 2-5 team members to run in legs along the marathon course.
A memorable experience awaits, commemorated with custom, high quality race shirts and finisher medals.
NEW in 2026! Join the free <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HMF Milestone</a> membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, access to member-only wait lists for sold out events and personalized bibs at select events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DETAILS</a>

Local Event: Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay & Charity 5K

Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon,...

The beloved New England road race tradition delivers a top-notch experience with great attention to detail to support the...

Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay & Charity 5K

Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be at a brand-new location! Join us at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on October 10-11, Saturday noon-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There’s something for everyone:
• A wide variety of orchids and supplies from diverse vendors
• Expert-led educational seminars
• Beautiful award-winning displays of fragrant orchids
Tickets: $10 at the door / $8 in advance 
Details &amp; Tickets: <a href="https://www.ctorchids.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ctorchids.org</a>

Local Event: CT Orchid Society Orchid Harvest Show & Sale

CT Orchid Society Orchid Harvest Show & Sale

The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be...

Saint John’s Episcopal Church

Works by Schubert, Gryc, and Brahms
Originally written as a single movement for another piece, “Notturno” is a work of nuanced beauty. This gem of a composition by the sublime lyricist Franz Schubert opens our 2026-27 season. “Dances and Nocturnes” was commissioned by New World in 1989 from Hartt composer Steven Gryc. Each of the seven fanciful movements can be considered “night music”, the dances being “dreams of dances”. The addition of a viola adds richness and depth to the overall texture, creating a “contemporary classic” piano quartet. Brahms’ op.8 trio was first written as a youthful composer of 21 and revised thirty-five years later, shortly before his death. This imposing, expansive work remains a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire. Its classical structure combined with romantic expressionism certainly fits the weltgeist of Beethoven. “ Autumn Reflections” is being given in memory of William E Fuller.

Local Event: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections"

West Hartford

New World Trio "Autumn Reflections"

Works by Schubert, Gryc, and Brahms
Originally written as a single movement for another piece, “Notturno” is a work of nuanced...

Connecticut's Old State House

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes hands-on workshop activity and a tour of Connecticut’s Old State House. $25 Members; $35 Non-members
How do you help fourth graders, teens, and out-of-state visitors find meaning in the same museum object?
Join us for a talk and hands-on activities that will unlock the stories hidden in one of Connecticut’s most remarkable treasures by looking at it through a variety of lenses. We’ll explore Gilbert Stuart’s 1801 portrait of George Washington, commissioned by Connecticut’s General Assembly in the months following Washington’s death. Using entry points such as conservation, stewardship, artistic ambition, Connecticut’s ties to Washington, and the full complexity of Washington as a historical figure, this session will find ways to help visitors uncover stories embedded in museum objects.
Whether you work with elementary school groups or seasoned art and history enthusiasts, this session will give you practical, flexible tools for turning any object into a conversation — and any visitor into someone who leaves wanting to know more.
Schedule 9:00 am – Check in and breakfast 9:30 am – Welcome 9:45 am – Warm up activity 10:15 am – Keynote: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects 11:00 am – Concluding activity 11:30 am – Break 11:45 pm – Tour of Connecticut’s Old State House &amp; time in exhibit spaces 1:00 pm – Self exploration of Hartford and lunch on your own
Parking available in nearby garages and on the street. Details provided with confirmation.
Photos may be taken at public events and may be used for CADN literature and social media.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160386/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding...

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes...

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

Jennings Beach

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by IOCDF Affiliate, OCD Connecticut.
Join us in Fairfield on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to make strides for OCD awareness! The Fairfield OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect, share stories, create impact, and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It's a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
Now is the time to make sure you, your friends, and your family are signed up for this amazing, community engagement event. Register for the Fairfield OCD Walk as an individual or by joining or creating a fundraising team.
As always, all registered walkers who raise $75 or more will receive a commemorative 2026 OCD Walk T-shirt!
Every dollar raised goes towards supporting those impacted by OCD and related disorders.
Schedule:
9:00am: Check-in, registration, T-shirt pick-up, activities 10:00am: Walk start 12:00pm: Event conclusion
Walk Route: 1-mile walk from Benson Place, turning onto Judson Road, then turning onto Beach Road and returning to Jennings Beach.

Local Event: OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by...

Cedar Hill Cemetery

More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins near the greenhouse along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Fall Foliage Tour 

Fall Foliage Tour 

More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
John Kehoe leads this...

Delamar West Hartford

After Multiple Sold-Out Performances in West Hartford, Parlor of Impossibilities is back!
Some evenings entertain you.
Others stay with you.
After a string of sold-out performances, Parlor of Impossibilities is back in West Hartford for an intimate theatrical experience unlike anything else in Connecticut.
Created by Las Vegas headliner Jason Bird, this isn't a traditional magic show. It's an elegant evening of mystery, psychology, impossible coincidences, and astonishing demonstrations of human perception, performed just feet from the audience in an intimate parlor setting.
With only 60 guests admitted to each performance, every reaction matters. Every impossible moment happens in full view. There are no camera tricks, no stooges, and nowhere for the impossible to hide.
For more than two decades, Jason Bird performed over 9,000 shows in Las Vegas, entertained more than one million people worldwide, and has appeared on television, including Fox,&nbsp;NBC's&nbsp;America's Got Talent, the CW's&nbsp;Masters of Illusion, and&nbsp;Penn &amp; Teller: Fool Us. But Parlor of Impossibilities is the show he's always wanted to create: sophisticated, immersive, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.
Guests don't simply leave asking, "How did he do that?"
They leave questioning what they know about wonder, illusion, the human mind, and the nature of reality itself.
Whether you're planning an unforgettable date night, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for something extraordinary, this is an evening you'll be talking about long after the final curtain.
Only 60 seats are available for each performance. Shows at 4pm &amp; 7pm.
Tickets &amp; Information: https://ParlorOfImpossibilities.com

Local Event: Parlor Of Impossibilities - The Magic Show

Parlor Of Impossibilities - The Magic Show

After Multiple Sold-Out Performances in West Hartford, Parlor of Impossibilities is back!
Some evenings entertain you.
Others...

Cinestudio

Join us at Cinestudio for a special screening of the award-winning documentary CASTING BY, followed by a live Q&amp;A with producer and casting director Joanna Colbert. Joanna's casting credits include Happy Gilmore, Step Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Pineapple Express, among many others. She is also the host of the popular podcast The Casting Session and a graduate of Trinity College. Before the film, join us for a reception at Cinestudio with food and drink. 🎬 Reception + film + live Q&amp;A  🎟 Admission: just $5  📍 Cinestudio, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Local Event: CASTING BY — Special Screening, Reception & Live Q&A

CASTING BY — Special Screening, Reception &...

Join us at Cinestudio for a special screening of the award-winning documentary CASTING BY, followed by a live Q&A with producer...

CASTING BY — Special Screening, Reception & Live Q&A

From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas shares intriguing stories of sensational trials, tragic crimes, and even one unsolved mystery, all of which gripped the imagination of Connecticut residents.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: The Prosecution Rests 

The Prosecution Rests 

From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace, Foundation Director...

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence.
In this talk, historian Michael D. Hattem asks: why have Americans developed such an emotional connection to the nation’s founding for nearly 250 years? He will discuss the importance of how generations of Americans have told the story of the Revolution, how politics have shaped how the Revolution has been remembered, and how Americans have fought over the meanings and legacy of the Revolution for nearly 250 years. In doing so, he will explain why the American Revolution has had such a unique place in the nation’s politics and culture.
Be sure to come early before the event to browse our special exhibition, Rebellious, which reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together, pushed back, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life, liberty, and happiness in America.
This event is presented in partnership with the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) and is free to attend for ASCH members! To learn more about ASCH, visit their website.
TICKETS $15 General Admission $10 Connecticut Museum Members Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/165411/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Why We Remember the Founding

Why We Remember the Founding

Join us for a presentation by a leading scholar of early America about the legacy of the Declaration of Independence.
In this...

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Step into the historic Mark Twain House for an evening where poetry and tarot intertwine. Poet Laureate of Glastonbury Victoria Nordlund will guide you in creating original poems inspired by the iconic Rider-Waite Tarot Deck and the gorgeous Gilded Age rooms of Mark Twain’s Hartford mansion. This workshop welcomes writers of all levels. All workshops involve writing in the historic house itself, so tickets are extremely limited.
Tickets: $35; $20 for museum members. Hartford residents with SNAP/EBT cards can access $7.50 tickets by sending a photo of their card to <a href="mailto:reservations@marktwainhouse.org">reservations@marktwainhouse.org</a>.
Add-on option: Add a personal 15-minute tarot reading before or after the workshop for $25 and receive your own Rider-Waite deck to use and take home (indicate before/after at checkout; the museum follows up with a timeslot).
Accessibility note: A portion of this workshop takes place on the third floor; the house does not have an elevator, so participants must be able to climb stairs to participate fully.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/165061/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Tarot Poetry Workshop

Tarot Poetry Workshop

Step into the historic Mark Twain House for an evening where poetry and tarot intertwine. Poet Laureate of Glastonbury Victoria...

South Congregational Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hartford. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay &amp; Imagine Dragons at South Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: South Congregational Church Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqz4hCVNabtyw56hpfHUKVRCw-ZPUR8kbvZfmPABY9Q/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/hartford/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Hartford To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/133071" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Tentative Program
<ul><li>Coldplay - Clocks</li><li>Coldplay - Something Just Like This</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Radioactive</li><li>Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime</li><li>Coldplay - Fix you</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You</li><li>Coldplay - The Scientist</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Follow You</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Believer</li><li>Coldplay - A Sky Full of Stars</li><li>Coldplay - Viva la Vida</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>Havenwood String Quartet</li></ul>
Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/155057/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp;&nbsp;More info

Local Event: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hartford<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158884/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Join us on October 24th for the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School Open House. Tour the school, meet teachers and students, and enjoy a robotics competition that will be underway simultaneously.

Local Event: Open House: Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School

Open House: Academy of Computer Science and...

Join us on October 24th for the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School Open House. Tour the school, meet...

Open House: Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School

Our FREE, all ages Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead, with all-ages arts activities, mariachi music and Mexican folk dance performances, food for sale, face painting, ofrendas on display, and much more.&nbsp;
Hosted in partnership with the Spanish Community of Wallingford and Carlos Hernández Chávez.
Tickets required!
Due to space limitations, general admission tickets must be reserved in advance. General admission tickets will be offered in two blocks: 11 am – 1:30 pm, and 1:30 – 4 pm.&nbsp; Tickets allow entry into the Museum and participation in all on-site activities, but do not guarantee access to the performances. Reserved performance seats will be offered to ticket-holders upon arrival, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Immerse yourself in cultural tradition, community, and creativity. Get free tickets today to reserve your spot!&nbsp;
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&nbsp; ¡Disfrute de las imágenes y sonidos del Día de Muertos, con actividades para todas las edades, música de mariachi en vivo, y bailes del folclor mexicano!
Debido a las limitaciones de espacio, las entradas de admisión general también deben reservarse con antelación. Las entradas de admisión general estarán disponibles en dos bloques: de 11:00 a 13:30 y de 13:30 a 16:00. Las entradas de admisión general permiten el acceso al Museo y la participación en todas las actividades, pero no garantizan el acceso a las actuaciones. Se ofrecerán asientos reservados para las actuaciones a los titulares de entradas a la llegada, por orden de llegada.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164871/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Día de Muertos Community Celebration

Día de Muertos Community Celebration

Our FREE, all ages Día de Muertos Community Celebration returns! Experience the sights and sounds of Día de Muertos/Day of the...

It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 5th Annual Election Cake Bake Off. Connecticut pastry chefs and bakers will go whisk to whisk to have their confection crowned the official Connecticut Election Cake of 2026.
Election Day in Connecticut once combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes to serve to the crowds gathered to celebrate voting at the State House and other sites. Help us revive this long-lost Connecticut tradition! “Election Day Cakes are a great Connecticut tradition—and a sweet reminder that voting is something to celebrate with both pride and community spirit,” says Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State. “I’m especially excited to join our Kid Governor and Cabinet. Their passion for civic engagement and cake judging skills make them the perfect partners for this delicious celebration.”
Connecticut’s Old State House has invited professional pastry chefs and bakers to create the official Connecticut Election Cake for 2026. Each competitor is challenged to create a delectable, non-partisan, election-themed cake that inspires voters and celebrates American democracy.
Bring a date or bring the family and help our panel of judges vote on presentation, creativity, and taste!. The winner of the bake off will be bestowed the honor of baking the cake for the annual birthday celebration of Connecticut’s Old State House in 2027.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160387/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Election Cake Bake Off

Election Cake Bake Off

It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 5th Annual Election Cake Bake Off....

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE NEWSONG MUSIC COMPETITION Join us for the 25th anniversary NewSong Music Competition, presented by Citizen Vinyl! The program’s curated showcases have been a fixture in the national music scene since 2001. The competition finals, formerly staged in New York City at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, relocated to Asheville, N.C. in 2017. Eight finalists (to be named on September 13) selected from advance online submissions from across North America and beyond, will bring their musical magic to Asheville where they will perform, compete, and connect with one another. A panel of music industry judges will select one grand prize winner to receive a fully funded six-song EP, plus 300 vinyl records of the grand prize project pressed at Citizen Vinyl.
Past NewSong winners include Crys Matthews (Nashville, TN), Jobi Riccio (Nashville, TN), AC Sapphire {Portland, OR), and Slow Runner (Saluda, NC). The 2025 Grand Prize Winner was Susan Anderson (Asheville, NC).<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162595/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: 25th Annual NewSong Music Competition

25th Annual NewSong Music Competition

 SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE  NEWSONG MUSIC COMPETITION Join us for the 25th anniversary...

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Rich Kirby

Wethersfield

Newington

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Rocky Hill

Windsor

Chris Dehnel

Manchester

Glastonbury

Farmington

Avon

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonb

Nettie's Gift Garden

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, specializing in a wide variety of handcrafted gifts. With over 11 years of experience on Etsy, the shop provides a diverse selection of items designed to offer something special for everyone. The personalization gift store is recognized as an Etsy Star Seller, reflecting its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and responsive customer service. The shop's expertise spans multiple creative disciplines, including embroidery, sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, and paper quilling. Customers can choose from an extensive catalog of personalized products, such as custom apparel, home decor, and unique keepsakes, or request custom orders tailored to their specific needs. By maintaining a focus on personalized and custom-made items, Nettie's Gift Garden ensures that every gift feels uniquely crafted for the recipient. Customers can expect a professional and attentive shopping experience, supported by a proven track record of positive reviews and reliable, timely communication. We also have branches: www.agiftsogood.com (more gifts) and www.etsy.com/shop/awaitwithmemories, where you will find our personalized memorial collections.

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, specializing in a wide variety of handcrafted gifts. With over 11...

Simsbury Dental Associates

Welcome to Simsbury Dental Associates. Our doctors provide a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to crowns and bridges, root canal treatment and Invisalign®. In addition, we offer in-office oral surgery procedures including tooth extractions, dental implants and sinus augmentation. Our doctors provide the highest level of care in all aspects of general, cosmetic, and family dentistry. Our office is located at 381 Hopmeadow St, Suite 302, Weatogue, CT 06089. Visit us at https://www.simsburydentalassociates.com/

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