All-Abilities Art Show draws a crowd to Cafe Real
Cafe Real on Terryville Avenue provides the venue. A crowd of 75 attends the art show. Sign announces the event. Alison Willette displayed art work…
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Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 16–22
Monday, Oct. 16 Monday Funday. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Oct. 17 Hands Only CPR. 5:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library Hands…
All-Heart art exhibition to be held on Saturday
By Laura Bailey An afternoon filled with expression and conversation are coming to the Bristol Bazaar on Saturday for the All-Heart Art Exhibition. The community…
TBE editorial: Remembering Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy
On Oct. 12, 2022, tragedy struck the city of Bristol. Residents heard the sounds of gunshots ringing from Redstone Hill. Followed by the sound of…
Bristol Police participate in Faith & Blue Trunk or Treat
The Bristol Police hosted the Faith & Blue Trunk or Treat event at Bridge Community Church, attracting around 1,000 attendees. The community celebrated Halloween with police officers, decorated trunks, and engaging activities, including meeting K9 Frankie. Pastor Todd Williams emphasized support for police, promoting a therapeutic environment for all.
North Main Street closed for Candle Light Vigil
The North Main Street area in front of the Bristol Police Department will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 for the Candle…
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration draws a crowd to Rockwell on a sunny, brisk Sunday
Sunday’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater saw about 150 people gather for food and music. Several booths were set up including…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 9–15
Monday, Oct. 9 Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tuesday, Oct. 10 Manross Book Bites: The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly. 1:30 p.m. at the Manross…
City council candidates field questions at forum
A large and lively crowd attended Tuesday’s candidate forum at Manross Library where they had the opportunity to submit questions and speak with candidates. The majority…
‘Ugliest Boiler’ contest ends Oct. 31, City announces holiday hours and Wheeler fundraiser date moved
Qunico sponsors ‘Ugliest Boiler’ contest Quinoco Energy Services, a 145-year-old business in Bristol and one of the oldest family-owned and -operated energy companies in the…
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration features Latin Heartbeat Orchestra in free concert Sunday
Hispanic Heritage Month will be celebration with a free concert by the Latin Heartbeat Orchestra at the Rockwell Park amphitheater this Sunday, Oct. 8, from…
Bristol Events Calendar, Oct. 2 – 8
Monday, Oct. 2 Monday Fundays. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Oct. 3 Manross Movie: About My Father. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library…
Tonight’s Lantern Tour postponed until Sunday
Due to inclement weather, tonight’s lantern tour of West Cemetery, presented by the Bristol Historical Society and the West Cemetery Commission, has been rescheduled for…
Wheeler golf classic has new date; also, Wheeler receives grant to address developmental outcomes for children under 5 years; state begins prescription program for all residents
Wheeler’s golf classic postponed until mid-October The 38th Annual Wheeler Golf Classic, presented by Mutual of America, has been postponed because of poor weather, for…
Mum Festival in photos
Visitors to this year’s Mum Festival walk Memorial Boulevard where over 100 vendors offer their wares and services at part of the 61st annual Mum…
Bristol celebrates 61st Annual Mum Festival
By Laura Bailey Generations of Bristol residents filled Memorial Boulevard to celebrate the 61st Annual Bristol Mum Festival. The beloved community event, spanning from Friday…
Bristol Events Calendar, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1
Monday, Sept. 25 Monday Fundays. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library “New” Book Club. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 26 Live…
The 61st Annual Bristol Mum Festival opens today
A spectacular weekend of celebration is coming to Memorial Boulevard for the 61st Annual Bristol Mum Festival. From Friday through Sunday, generations of Bristol residents…
New prescription drug program begins Oct. 2, ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum set and leaf bag collection
All residents of the state will be eligible to receive savings on certain prescription drugs when the state’s prescription drug discount card program begins on…
Veterans receive quilts in ceremony Sunday
Quilts of Valor presented quilts to veterans at the World War II Legacy Foundation’s “End of World War” event last Sunday, Sept. 17 in East…