A local museum is among the latest grant recipients of the CT Humanities for civics, ecology and cultural humanities project, the organization announced in a release earlier this week. The…
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The unveiling of a new logo will be among the highlights of a public celebration highlighting the makeover of The Hidden Café on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 12 noon to…
By Laura Bailey Downtown Live is reviving the magic of classic cinema with its new Throwback Thursday Film series at the historic Rockwell Theater. “I think the audience will like…
A Senior and Law Enforcment (SALT) symposium will be held at the Bristol Senior Center, Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is hosted by United Way…
Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 10 Main St. parking lot. The market…
Local eatery Jimmy’s On The River has reopened this week after the restaurant was struck by a vehicle for the second time in two years. After enduring a challenging few…
Bristol invites residents and local organizations to join the planning committee for its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The committee aims to honor Bristol’s historical contributions while engaging the community through events and educational programs, promoting the tagline “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”
New services at Bristol Public Libraries include free access to TBE, 1,000s of movies via ‘Kanopy’ and digital magazines from ‘Flipster’ The Bristol Public Libraries have added free services for…
Two events this fall will benefit the local Veterans Strong Community Center. A Bowl-A-Rama with a 50/50 raffle and silent auction will be held at Spare Time Bowling on Sunday,…
By Bob Montgomery Dreams Dreams are funny things, hard to explain. I sometimes think there are things in our lives that are deep-seated and they pop out in part when…
The on-site inspection of wetlands on private property off Perkins Street that once belonged to the Schaffrick family but is now owned by P & B Properties drew a crowd…
Wheeler’s new headquarters and community health center opened on August 19, providing integrated medical care under one roof and enhancing accessibility for patients. The facility features services like a pharmacy, nutritional classes, and immediate behavioral health support without appointments. Wheeler aims to assist patients with insurance options, ensuring care for all, regardless of financial status.
The Bristol Auto Club will hold an auto show in conjunction with this year’s West End Association Rockwell Festival at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…
This year’s Rockwell Festival will feature almost 200 vendors 14 food booths, the Kids Zone and Art District, according to the West End Association vice president. “We have our mix…
The Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits benefiting Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Available funds include the Women & Girls Fund (deadline Sept. 6), Bradley Henry Barnes Trust (LOIs due Sept. 20), and Men & Boys’ Fund (deadline Sept. 20). Contact for details.
Public library summer music series winds down with award-winning country music band The summer music series at the Bristol Public Library will wrap up with its “Summer Finale with the…
The 10th Annual Car Show, sponsored by the New England Auto Museum, drew over 250 entrants and a large crowd to North Main Street, Saturday, Aug. 10. Among the entrants…
The Third Annual Whiskey for Warriors Fundraiser, hosted by Veterans Strong Community Center, will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at DoubleTree by Hilton on Century Drive, from 6 to 10…
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week Under its new nonprofit designation, with a board of directors and its community volunteers, the Bristol Farmers Market is celebrating National Farmers…
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert featuring Spirit Shaker has been postponed until tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Aug. 8, it was announced by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services….