Traditional German food, music and vendors will return to the Immanuel Lutheran Church for their annual German Fest this Friday and Saturday. The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m….
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By Laura Bailey Freshly baked treats, beautiful plant life and an abundance of smiles greeted Okee the Fire Dog during her visit to the Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC). “Okee’s…
By Laura Bailey Nineteenth century romanticism with elements of sci-fi fell upon the Federal Hill Green for the “Victorian Summer Fantasy” picnic on Saturday. Hosted by Silk City Steampunk, the…
By Laura Bailey In 1919, Albert Rockwell donated land and construction costs for a new high school to adorn the ornamental landscape of Memorial Park Boulevard. A century after its…
An inaugural event, “A Victorian Summer Fantasy in the Park” will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Federal Hill Green. The event features…
Photo essay by Laura Bailey Grand architecture, state-of-the-art technology and tailor-made curricula will enchant scholars and community members at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS). “We’re one of…
Photo essay by Laura Bailey Music drifted through the air as attendees delighted in food trucks, local vendors, face painting and games at the Rockwell Park Summer Festival. After a…
By Laura Bailey Groovy music, ice cream, flavored waters and raffle baskets were relished by fans of “Big Deal Rock” at the Bristol Public Library Coffee House on Thursday. “We’ve…
By Rit Carter Following a 55-year absence, the 100-year-old replica statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom who once stood in the halls of Bristol High School on Memorial…
By Laura Bailey With soulful brown eyes, a calm demeanor and the training to comfort those experiencing trauma, Okee the fire dog is on duty. In just 10 short days,…
By David Fortier Dressed in his Bristol Eastern High School gray and blue, Simpsons writer and show runner Mike Reiss regaled pols, and tossed some sly jabs at members of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…