Bristol resident leads Shamrock Walk litter clean-up team
By Laura Bailey One team heading out for this year’s annual St. Vincent DePaul fundraiser has something different in mind when it comes to walking…
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Updated–Bristol Events Calendar, March 13 – March 19
Monday, March 13 No Events Scheduled Tuesday, March 14 Manross Book Bites: Switchboard Soldiers with Jennifer Chiaverini. 5:30 p.m. at the Manross Library Karaoke with…
Bristol Events Calendar, March 6-12
Monday, March 6 No Events Scheduled Tuesday, March 7 The Bear Reality with Felicia Ortner. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library Karaoke with DJ Gags….
Events Calendar, Feb. 27-March 5
Monday, Feb. 27 Monthly Meeting of the Bristol Republican Town Committee. 7 p.m. at Lunas Banquet Facility. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Kern Park Public Engagement Workshop….
Carousel Museum hosts adult board game night
The New England Carousel Museum hosted its inaugural adult board game night, featuring conversation, dancing, and live music from the Al Fenton Big Band. Attendees enjoyed classic and modern games while the band provided a lively atmosphere with jazz renditions. The event highlighted the museum’s commitment to social engagement and flexibility.
Bristol’s Joe Caminiti honored on Iwo Jima anniversary
On the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Bristol community members gathered at the Public Library to celebrate a hometown hero. Joe Caminiti,…
Events Calendar, Feb. 20-26
Monday, Feb. 20 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Adult Craft Night: Book Page Rose, 6-7 p.m., Manross Memorial Library, contact: http://www.bristollib.com/manross/ or call 860-584-7790….
Bristol community gathers for the grand opening of the new Stocks Playground
By Laura Bailey Unseasonably warm temperatures nearing 60 degrees and bright sunshine provided an idyllic setting for the grand opening of the new Stocks Playground…
Local WW II veteran to be honored at Iwo Jima/World War II Veterans Reunion this Sunday
Caminiti discusses wartime experience with local historian A major event at this year’s Iwo Jima/World War II Veterans Reunion will be the presentation of a…
Events Calendar, Feb. 13-19
The grand opening of a new playground and a masquerade ball are two of the many events hapening in Mum City this week. Monday, Feb….
Sunday meeting addresses litter, especially ‘nip’ bottles
By Laura Bailey The outcry over trash, especially nip bottles, strewn around the city drew about a dozen Bristol residents to a meeting arranged by…
Events Calendar, Jan. 30-Feb.5
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 30 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 31 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Make Your Own Bobblehead, 6:30 p.m., Bristol…
Events Calendar, Jan. 23-29
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 23 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 24 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Tinker CAD Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public…
Danisha Craig keynotes annual NAACP scholarship breakfast, shares fond memories of growing up here
By David Fortier One of Bristol’s own returned from her post with the government in Washington D.C. to remind people what it is about Bristol…
Bristol Music Monday
In the spring of 1965, a young session musician named Jeff Beck stepped into the role of lead guitar player for the Yardbirds and revolutionized…
Roland D. Richard, 90
Roland D. Richard, “Rol, Rolo, Rollie, Racy, Dad O’ Dad,” of Bristol, Conn., and recent resident of Burlington, Mass., died on Jan. 11, at 90…
Events calendar, Jan. 9-15
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 9 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 10 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cobblestone Road@The Library Coffee House, 6:30 p.m.,…
Events Calendar Jan. 2-8
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 2 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 3 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Windows 11: Should You Update? 6:30 p.m.,…
A year in review of Bristol’s 2022 arts, entertainment and community events
By Laura Bailey Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) Opens: One century after its construction, the former Bristol High school opened its doors to scholars…
Music Monday
Monday, Monday, so good to me. Families, friends and neighbors looking to unwind from the holiday hustle and bustle with a little music have several…