Oscars 2013: The Complete Academy Awards Nominations List

This year's contenders were announced Thursday at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Who's got your vote?

Wesleyan Graduate's 'Beasts of Southern Wild' Gets 4 Oscar Nods

Next month, Middletown will have a front-row seat at the Academy Awards along with Benh Zeitlin, who directed and co-wrote the critically-acclaimed futuristic bayou epic, and Dan Janvey as one of three producers of the film.

A Look Back on 2012 from 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to 'The Sense of an Ending'

Some great books — and some not-so-great books — had their moments in the sun this year.

Silk City Chorus Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The chorus will perform two shows at Manchester High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was another Unexpected Journey. Find Manchester showtimes and ticket information for J.R.R. Tolkien's classic on the big screen, which premieres at midnight.

Connecticut Artist's Journey Began With The Hobbit

Illustrator David T. Wenzel's graphic novel adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic — which filmmaker Peter Jackson is releasing this week as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — was first published nearly 25 years ago.

Connecticut Concert Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' Returns to Manchester

Connecticut Concert Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' remains one of Manchester's largest community events. This year’s production features 263 cast members from 36 towns statewide, ranging from Granby to Old Saybrook.

Legendary Jazz Musician Dave Brubeck Dead at 91

Brubeck lived in Wilton, Conn.

Rolling Stones Rock on After 50 Years: The Connecticut Connections

Legendary British rock group has given six concerts in Connecticut and have other connections as well.

Summit Studios Opens Summit Music Center

The popular music studio on Main Street recently expanded to include a retail music center.

Free Screening of 'Here Comes the Boom’ in Manchester

Check out the Kevin James family comedy for free at Rave Motion Pictures Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX before it hits the theaters.

The Unitarian Universalist Society: East Coffee House/Open Mic

Trainwreck Jerry @ MCC on Main in Manchester

Pilobolus

Under the Streetlamp

Special Event: Furry Friends Pet Parade & Fair at the Connecticut Historical Society

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

Staff Benda Bilili

The Velveteen Rabbit

IMAGINE - Fall Festival

Smooth & Soulful Afternoon with the Jazzman at Maugle Sierra Vineyards

Baby Expo

Craft and Food Holiday Fair

Craft and Food Holiday Fair

Horizon Wings Owl Prowl

New England Country Fair

EnvisionFest Hartford

Mary Jones Girls Night Out

Zion's 3rd Annual Children's Fiar

Beautiful-SWAN Opening Reception

Manchester 4th Annual Scarecrows on Main

Northern CT Youth String Orchestra auditions

Rockin' the Block

Connecticut French Horn Orchestra Benefit Concert for National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter

Comedy Night Fundraiser

Beller's Summer Concert Series in Center Park - Jen Lowe & The Auburn Mode

Back to School Activities at A.C. Moore + Friends & Family Discount

Grand Opening of the New Fall Exhibit, Strange Matter

Santa Opens Workshop at Wickham Park

In the weeks leading up to Christmas day, Wickham Park transforms into Santa's Workshop

Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents 'Nutcracker,' Joe Starr at the Funny Bone

Best area events, Dec. 9-15