Rocky Hill grower Matthew DeBacco's entry set the record for heaviest pumpkin ever at both the fair and in the state of Connecticut.
It may be a small world, after all, but the program is being revamped after reports of abuse by some families who hire disabled "tour guides" to game the system.
Here's what is playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Three CPAs and the public affairs director for the Connecticut Society of Certified Professional Accountants comprise the band.
Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.
Looking to go apple picking in Connecticut this fall? Here’s a list of apple orchards in Hartford County where you can pick your own apples.a
Three sessions for each class in the fall, winter and spring.
Popular eatery in West Hartford Center receives a "very good" review.
Acoustic rock trio calls the town home.
Daym Drops brings along friend Javier Colon, past winner of The Voice.
One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.
Secretariat famously lost to Onion at the Saratoga, affectionately called the 'Graveyard of Champions.'
Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”
Erin Brady, 25, of South Glastonbury, won the title in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.
Just for Patch readers, here's a sneak peek at the trailer for this summer's Disney movie: Planes, coming in August. Sponsored by Disney.
There's nothing that says 'summer' more than those awesome concerts! Check out who is on tour through Connecticut in 2013.
Longtime Hamden resident Thornton Wilder received the Pulitzer Prize 75 years ago this month for his play, 'Our Town', but 85 years ago he received a Pulitzer for his novel, 'The Bridge Of San Luis Rey' — a book that continues to speak to us.
RIDE WITH PAUL! Exhibit Events with Paul Revere and Artist Monica Vachula
The West Hartford students are raising money for a trip to Scotland to perform at the Fringe Festival this summer.
Patty Swanson has been recognized as 'Creative Photographer of the Year' and 'Art/Electronic Imaging Photographer of the Year' by the Connecticut Professional Photographers' Association.
The publisher, Roundabout Press, is a new West Hartford enterprise from author Dan Pope.
Performance set for April 5.
Timothy Griggs is now a film producer in Los Angeles but it wasn't too long ago he was editing film at a local cable access station.
CitySingers of Hartford to perform 'Celtic Fire' on Sunday in West Hartford in the St. John's Episcopal Church Sanctuary.
Sean Lyons answered the call when Diana Ross' promoters asked 'Where should Diana play next?'
Daniel Day-Lewis won for best actor, Jennifer Lawrence for best actress and Argo for best picture.
Hollywood screenwriter and director David H. Steinberg's new film, "Miss Dial," will debut at the Bow-Tie Cinemas in West Hartford on March 7.
Just over the mountain, the Farmington Valley Film Commission is hosting its second annual Red Carpet Gala where you can view the Academy Awards.
Avon's Brian Spectre, owner of Farmington Valley production company Atlantian Films, still has plans to donate a portion of the proceeds for feature film Mindscapes to cancer research and awareness.
Singer/Songwriter Steph Barrak has released 'Words To Break Your Heart'
West Hartford father of four girls adopted from China hopes members of the adoption community as well as the general public will be interested in the film.
Performances of the Disney adaptation will be held in West Hartford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Carolyn Kuan will open the 11th season of the Village Lecture Series in Farmington on Jan. 6.