Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Bluegrass Festival Returns to Hebron
The 20th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will be back from August 11-14, 2016 at the Lions Fairgrounds in Hebron. For more details visit podunkbluegrass.com
Monday, July 25, 2016
Rosy Tomorrows Danbury, Conn.
Last Thursday I met one of my friends for lunch in Danbury. Why Danbury you ask? Because we picked a place that each of us would have to drive about an hour to reach. I was in charge of choosing where we had lunch. I have never eaten in Danbury but a quick Google search brought Rosy Tomorrows to my attention. I liked to look of their menu which had lobster sliders among other things. Got to love a place with lobster sliders right!!
They have been around since 1980 and that alone says something about them. You can't survive that long with bad food or service.
You walk in through the back and a caboose. It is very charming. We actually parked across the street. Tables and umbrellas are set up in from of the building.
We had a large booth since there were five of us. Our waitress was adorable. Young but knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the "wally" wings and a side salad with their citrus cranberry dressing. Al had a French dip with mushrooms, caramelized onions and melted provolone cheese. It was served with curly fries.
My friend ordered the sweet potatoes fries which looked really great.
I love the wings, it was a generous portion and the sauce was addictive. That salad dressing was one I will try to duplicate it was light but full of flavor. Al loved his French dip.
I also had a cappuccino with my meal and then we shared a piece of key lime pie for dessert. It was very good key lime pie!!
I loved Rosy Tomorrows. I can see stopping here whenever we go down to the cottage.
They have been around since 1980 and that alone says something about them. You can't survive that long with bad food or service.
You walk in through the back and a caboose. It is very charming. We actually parked across the street. Tables and umbrellas are set up in from of the building.
We had a large booth since there were five of us. Our waitress was adorable. Young but knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the "wally" wings and a side salad with their citrus cranberry dressing. Al had a French dip with mushrooms, caramelized onions and melted provolone cheese. It was served with curly fries.
My friend ordered the sweet potatoes fries which looked really great.
I love the wings, it was a generous portion and the sauce was addictive. That salad dressing was one I will try to duplicate it was light but full of flavor. Al loved his French dip.
I also had a cappuccino with my meal and then we shared a piece of key lime pie for dessert. It was very good key lime pie!!
I loved Rosy Tomorrows. I can see stopping here whenever we go down to the cottage.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Summer Concert Series in Portland
Come to Riverfront Park on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. to attend the free concerts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic supper.
July 26 The Great Hill Mountian Band
Aug. 2 E2 an Eagles tribute band
Aug 9 Juice Box
July 26 The Great Hill Mountian Band
Aug. 2 E2 an Eagles tribute band
Aug 9 Juice Box
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Belltown Antique Car Show
This is the 50th year that the Belltown Antique Car Club will be sponsoring the Vintage Motor Meet on August 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 3.:00 p.m. at the Haddam Neck Fairground.
A flea market will also be held and food and drink offered by the Masonic Lodge 112 of East Hampton.
A flea market will also be held and food and drink offered by the Masonic Lodge 112 of East Hampton.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Plan B Glastonbury should have been Plan Z
Yesterday, after getting a massage in Harwinton, we decided to meet up with John and Jack in Glastonbury. Did I forget to mention that Kasey was with Al and me? We have eaten at Plan B many times and usually are quite satisfied. This time was an exception.
The Good:
We were seated quickly and got a bowl of very delicious homemade pickles. This is something new and we loved it. We got our drinks quite quickly.
The Bad:
It was the food and service that turned out to be the bad. My salad was good, I love their light lemon dressing. But my lobster sliders were so lacking in butter or even butter taste as to be dry!! Who wants a dry lobster roll? Not me. Kasey's was exactly the same as mine. The fresh cut fries are not fresh cut onsite, the texture says frozen fries.
Jack's chicken tenders were totally tasteless, how can crispy chicken coating be so tasteless? Al ordered the mac and jack and it is something he has had many times, it was good as usual but so salty that he complained and he loves salt.
The worst was the service. You should never have to sit for 10 minutes with a bill trying to get your waitress to take your payment. It also took way too long to get the bill and the leftovers packed up.
The only words I can use for this visit are disappointing. When you are paying $68 for lunch, you expect to have good food and good service. We got neither. It will be a while before we will visit here again.
The Good:
We were seated quickly and got a bowl of very delicious homemade pickles. This is something new and we loved it. We got our drinks quite quickly.
The Bad:
It was the food and service that turned out to be the bad. My salad was good, I love their light lemon dressing. But my lobster sliders were so lacking in butter or even butter taste as to be dry!! Who wants a dry lobster roll? Not me. Kasey's was exactly the same as mine. The fresh cut fries are not fresh cut onsite, the texture says frozen fries.
Jack's chicken tenders were totally tasteless, how can crispy chicken coating be so tasteless? Al ordered the mac and jack and it is something he has had many times, it was good as usual but so salty that he complained and he loves salt.
The worst was the service. You should never have to sit for 10 minutes with a bill trying to get your waitress to take your payment. It also took way too long to get the bill and the leftovers packed up.
The only words I can use for this visit are disappointing. When you are paying $68 for lunch, you expect to have good food and good service. We got neither. It will be a while before we will visit here again.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Save the date: 12th Annual Southington Italian American Festival July 29-31, 2016
If you are looking for good family oriented entertainment and great food head to Lower Center Street in downtown Southington. Over the course of the weekend there will be music, crafts, food, contests, carnival rides and more. Sunday morning at 10 a.m. there will be an outdoor Italian Mass followed by a procession with the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Amerino and Maria have been added to this year's entertainment lineup. They're are joining this year's festivities all the way from Italy!
Festival hours:
Friday 5-11 p.m.
Saturday 1-11 p.
Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Amerino and Maria have been added to this year's entertainment lineup. They're are joining this year's festivities all the way from Italy!
Festival hours:
Friday 5-11 p.m.
Saturday 1-11 p.
Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Connecticut Wine Festival 2016
Wine lovers unite!! Taste the best wines produced in the wineries of Connecticut. You can also sample locally produced food, listen to live music and enjoy the handicrafts being offers.
Location: Goshen Fairground
Date: July 23rd and 24th
Hours: Saturday 12-7 p.m.
Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Tickets: $27 in advance $35 at the gate Designated driver tickets $10
Tasting Tickets include admission to the festival, samples of up to 4 wines at each of the wineries, a free CT Wine Festival wine glass and a CT Wine Festival tote bag.
Designated Driver Tickets include admission to the festival, a free CT Wine Festival tote bag and a free water.
Participating Wineries at the Wine Festival:
Bishop’s Orchards Winery Paradise Hills Vineyard
DiGrazia Vineyards Priam Vineyards
Holmberg Orchards & Winery Savino Vineyards
Hopkins Vineyard Sharpe Hill Vineyard Jonathan Edwards Winery Sunset Meadow Vineyards Jones Winery Taylor Brooke Winery
Miranda Vineyard White Silo Winery
Bishop’s Orchards Winery Paradise Hills Vineyard
DiGrazia Vineyards Priam Vineyards
Holmberg Orchards & Winery Savino Vineyards
Hopkins Vineyard Sharpe Hill Vineyard Jonathan Edwards Winery Sunset Meadow Vineyards Jones Winery Taylor Brooke Winery
Miranda Vineyard White Silo Winery
Monday, July 11, 2016
West Side Story at the Connecticut Repertory Theater
Yesterday, Al and I went to see West Side Story. Like everything that I have seen in the last couple of years at the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, it is very well done. The singing and dancing are excellent and I suggest that you try to get online at their website and get tickets ASAP.
West Side Story is playing July 12-17 in the Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre. Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8:00 p.m, Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are still available.
Don't miss this opportunity to see a classic Broadway production.
West Side Story is playing July 12-17 in the Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre. Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8:00 p.m, Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are still available.
Don't miss this opportunity to see a classic Broadway production.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Old Home Days East Hampton
For the 38th year, East Hampton will be celebrating Old Home Days Glorious Celebration in July this year. The idea for Old Homes Days goes back to the 19th century and the first festival here in East Hampton happened in 1910. They were held regularly until 1950 when they were discontinued until 1978 when the current Old Homes Days came into being.
The three day event will begin on Thursday at 6 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. on Saturday.
Parade
The theme of this year's parade is Beach Party USA and will take off from the high school at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. Local bands, around 70 floats, antique vehicles and other marching units will make the 1.5 mile march. This is a popular event, expect thousands to line the streets so stake out your favorite spot early.
The three day event will begin on Thursday at 6 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. on Saturday.
- Thursday, 7/7/2015 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday, 7/8/2015 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, 7/9/2015 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Carnival rides, vendors, food and lots of live entertainment will be featured. Thursday night is Kid's Night and they can get a bracelet for ride discounts.
Glorious Gallop
Friday at 7:15 The Glorious Gallop is a point to point 5K race that starts at Seven Hills Crossing. The race continues down Mott Hill and around Lake Pocotopaug and finishes at Center School. Check the website to register and for details.
Parade
The theme of this year's parade is Beach Party USA and will take off from the high school at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. Local bands, around 70 floats, antique vehicles and other marching units will make the 1.5 mile march. This is a popular event, expect thousands to line the streets so stake out your favorite spot early.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Concerts on the Green Return to Colchester
Join the Town of Colchester EVERY THURSDAY for a fun night during the summer!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy dinner and dessert on the Town Green.
Delicious food will be served by Hot Rocks BBQ & New England Soft Serve EVERY night of the concerts! Concessions open at 5:30 pm.
Summer Concerts on the Green is brought to you by Colchester Parks & Recreation
July 7 – Tirebiter Rock & Roll
July 14 – Nightshift Band 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Kid’s Day
July 21 – KICK High Energy/Dance Food Fest
July 28 – Rockslide Classic Rock/Blues, Southern Rock
August 4 – Redline Rock, Pop Rock, Funk & Blues
Rain Dates are August 11 & 18 Rain decisions will be made by 4 pm
Delicious food will be served by Hot Rocks BBQ & New England Soft Serve EVERY night of the concerts! Concessions open at 5:30 pm.
Summer Concerts on the Green is brought to you by Colchester Parks & Recreation
July 7 – Tirebiter Rock & Roll
July 14 – Nightshift Band 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Kid’s Day
July 21 – KICK High Energy/Dance Food Fest
July 28 – Rockslide Classic Rock/Blues, Southern Rock
August 4 – Redline Rock, Pop Rock, Funk & Blues
Rain Dates are August 11 & 18 Rain decisions will be made by 4 pm
David Bordonero Memorial Car Show in Portland
A car show in memory of David Bordonero will take place in St. Mary's Church parking lot in Portland on Friday July 15th from 5-9 p.m. Check their Facebook page for more details.
This fundraiser benefits charities of KOFC Freestone Council 7 including the Melanoma Research Foundation and the St Mary's Church Youth Group
Alchohol free event - No dogs please!
This fundraiser benefits charities of KOFC Freestone Council 7 including the Melanoma Research Foundation and the St Mary's Church Youth Group
Alchohol free event - No dogs please!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Review: Bye Bye Birdie at Goodspeed
Bye Bye Birdie opened last week at Goodspeed. It is a revival of a classic Broadway show with the addition of two new songs not in original score. It is a trip down memory lane for anyone who lived though the 1950s and 60s.
Conrad Birdie (he is Elvis like) has been drafted and his agent needs to turn that into a money making opportunity. Thus begins the story.
Some of the songs are very familiar, "Put on a Happy Face" is one. Other are less familiar but just as catchy " A Mother Doesn't Matter any More".
The cast had a lot of energy and there is definitely dancing and running in the aisles. The two female leads, Tristen Buettel as Kim and Janet Dacal as Rose both have very strong and pleasant voices.
If you appreciate a nostalgic trip through the Elvis years of fan frenzy and pelvic gyrations, you will love this show.
It was an enjoyable evening of entertainment and if it doesn't quite stand up to the last show "Anything Goes" it is still worth going to East Haddam to enjoy.
Conrad Birdie (he is Elvis like) has been drafted and his agent needs to turn that into a money making opportunity. Thus begins the story.
Some of the songs are very familiar, "Put on a Happy Face" is one. Other are less familiar but just as catchy " A Mother Doesn't Matter any More".
The cast had a lot of energy and there is definitely dancing and running in the aisles. The two female leads, Tristen Buettel as Kim and Janet Dacal as Rose both have very strong and pleasant voices.
If you appreciate a nostalgic trip through the Elvis years of fan frenzy and pelvic gyrations, you will love this show.
It was an enjoyable evening of entertainment and if it doesn't quite stand up to the last show "Anything Goes" it is still worth going to East Haddam to enjoy.
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