Community Conversation in pictures
By Laura Bailey Good food and great conversation filled the grounds of beautiful Rockwell Park on Wednesday. Bristol community members braved the heat to discuss issues of inclusion, diversity and…
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The New England Carousel Museum celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday
By Laura Bailey The New England Carousel Museum was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as fans of all ages came to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. “We had…
Indian Rock Nature Preserve provides idyllic summer Sunday with ‘Music on the Farm’
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve offered visitors the idyllic summer day with their “Music on the Farm” event on Sunday. Guests partook in hot dogs, hamburgers, ice…
‘Making Bristol Better’ offers children the opportunity to adopt a reading buddy
The School Readiness Council and Bristol Early Childhood Alliance have had a busy summer “Making Bristol Better.” Volunteers from the community organization have been finding creative ways to encourage children…
‘Music on the Farm’ returns to Indian Rock Nature Preserve
By Laura Bailey The Indian Rock Nature Preserve will host their fifth annual “Music on the Farm” concert Sunday. The event will feature live musical acts, food trucks, craft beer…
Month-long program at the library mentors women with disabilities in self-confidence, personal growth
By Anna Bedell A summer mentorship workshop for women with disabilities began last Wednesday evening at the Bristol Public Library. The topic for the first workshop in a month-long program…
Bristol Public Library Children’s Department provides creative space for summer fun and learning
By Laura Bailey When Valerie Toner became Supervisor of Children’s Services at the Bristol public library, she began to transform the children’s department into a welcoming space for kids to…
Historical society program on P.T. Barnum and Bristol’s clockmakers Thursday evening
P.T. Barnum is the subject of the Bristol Historical Society’s Third Thursday Program on Thursday evening at the historical society on Center Street. Tom Vaugh will present “Barnum’s Connecticut with…
Blues will host ‘Fireworks Night’ on Saturday
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Blues will be lighting up the sky at Muzzy Field with a fireworks display sponsored by the City of Bristol. Community Outreach Director Sarah Lucian…
Benefit concert for Brian’s Angels rocks Terryville campgrounds
By Laura Bailey TERRYVILLE-When Pat Stebbins began passing out water on hot days in downtown Bristol, she wasn’t planning on starting a nonprofit organization. The Bristol resident was looking for…
‘Farm Fest II’ benefit concert for Brian’s Angels to be held Saturday
TERRYVILLE–A rock n’ roll benefit concert for Brian’s Angels homeless outreach will be held at Terryville Fairgrounds on Saturday. The event, which is being held for the second consecutive year,…
MLK mural reveal to be held at Carousel Museum Thursday evening
By Laura Bailey A mural honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be unveiled this week on Riverside Avenue. The public mural is part of the MLK 39…
CT Humanities grant provides free admission at five Bristol museums
Five Bristol museums were recently awarded grants from Connecticut Humanities to support their participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative, it was announced in a release from the…
Summer concert series features Americana, Country music this evening
The Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series features Americana-Country band Forgotten by Friday this evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rockwell Park Amphitheater. The schedule had previously listed…
Mike Reiss to be ‘special roaster’ at 2022 Crocodile Club luncheon in August
The Crocodile Club returns Aug. 12 at Lake Compounce, as it has over the past decade, as a fundraiser for the Carousel Museum, this year with WTIC News Talk 1080’s…
Women’s rights rally draws Bristol candidates
People mingle prior to the rally. (Photo by M. Sassu) People display their signs. (Photo by M. Sassu) Bristol candidates for State Representative and State Senate seats were among the…
Main Street Community Foundation awards 131 students $280,600 in scholarships
At its annual scholarship reception, The Main Street Community Foundation awarded a majority of its scholarships and thanked local donors for their contributions which make the scholarships possible. Over 200…
Greek festival today at St. Demetrios
The Zorba 2022 Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at St. Demetrios Church on Brightwood Rd. The annual festival features Greek food, including baklava, gyros, souvlaki, lamb…
Bristol sites among those offering free admission Saturday, June 11
Four Bristol attractions will be free to the public this Saturday, June 11, on Connecticut Open House Day. Over 200 tourist attractions will be free to the public across the…
Main Street Community Foundation achieves national accreditation
In a recent press release, the Main Street Community Foundation has announced that they once again have achieved accreditation from The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations program, the nation’s highest standard…