With so many activities on hold and kids looking for after-school activities to keep busy, connect, make friends and have fun, The Shubert Theatre in New Haven is hosting an after-school virtual camp for students for four weeks in February.
Photo Courtesy Shubert Theatre
The goal is to provide self-contained after school activities that are age-appropriate to keep them busy! Built on a foundation of Create/Move/Play, campers will tap into their imaginations during creative interactive activities while making new friends and building self-confidence. Tuition includes:
3 live, after-school sessions per week
Box of activity supplies (to be picked up before camp starts at the Shubert)
Shubert Winter Camp T-Shirt
Activities planned for the four weeks include character creation, storytelling, arts and crafts projects, character movement, wellness activities, kindness projects, theatre games and FUN – with the goal of being fully completed with only the help of the live, virtual camp teacher and fellow campers! With activities perfect for 2nd through 8th graders, campers will be broken down by grade to offer age-specific activities, friends and encouragement for a fun and engaging virtual camp experience!
Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30–5:00pm during two sessions:
The Shubert's Virtual Winter After-School Camp is an arts enrichment and wellness program, designed to keep students engaged while parents finish their work day.
The 37th Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is coming to Hartford Convention Center February 22-25, 2018
I was so happy tonight when I left work - and it was still light out! This time of year the days are noticeably getting longer - which means ONE thing! That's right!
SPRING IS ON THE WAY!
And that means it's time to count down to the “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” in Hartford CT! Here's where we New Englanders can enjoy the beauty of spring even before the weather warms up!
This year the 37th annual “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” begins on Thursday, February 22th and runs through Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at the Connecticut Convention Center on 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford. This show NEVER disappoints and is one of the largest and most prestigious flower shows in all of New England. This year's theme is "Breath of Spring" -- a completely perfect theme!
The show’s hours are:
Thursday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The colorful, fragrant show covers almost three acres of a “Breath of Spring”, with creative and practical ideas for house, apartment and condo dwellers alike.
Highlights include:
Over an acre of different gardens in full bloom, created by professional landscape designers and nonprofit organizations. Includes naturalistic, low maintenance, native, organic, herb and pollinator gardens. Featured in this area will be “Butterfly Encounter”, an interactive walk-through exhibit of live butterflies in all cycles of development.
Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s 2018 Advanced Standard Flower Show: over 12,000 square feet of a design, horticulture, botanical arts and photography competition with more than 250 judged entries, all themed “Breath of Spring”.
Over 300 booths of displays, activities and shopping: artisans and handcrafted gifts, fresh flowers, plants, garden ornaments, metalwork sculptures, herbs, bulbs, seeds, fertilizers, soils, gardening books, patio furniture and lawn and garden tools and equipment. Bring a 1/2 cup of soil to the UConn Co-op booth for free soil testing.
More than 80 hours of seminars by horticulturists and experts are included in general admission (see www.CTFlowerShow.com for full schedule) including:
Craig LeHoullier, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales, Garden Writers Association Gold Award winner 2016;
Stephanie Cohen a/k/a The Perennial Diva, gardening designer, author and lecturer;
Doug Tallamy, author, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at University of Delaware, who focuses on understanding the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities;
Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, author, horticulturist & owner of Natureworks Horticultural Services, an organic garden center, landscape design, consultation, installation and maintenance service in Northford, Conn.;
Len Giddix, a garden guri, former mushroom grower and the radio co-host of the weekly Garden Talk show;
Tovah Martin, Horticulturalist, author, freelance writer, photo stylist and lecturer; and
Charlie Nardozzi, gardening author, public speaker, radio & TV show host and garden coach.
Admission:
$18 Adults; $16 Seniors age 62 and over on Thursday/Friday only; $5 Children 5-12; Free under age 5. Admission payment by Cash Only. Group rates for 15 or more people: contact 860-844-8461 or Kristie@northeastexpos.com. Advance tickets are discounted by $2 and can be purchased no later than February 16, 2018 at the following Connecticut locations:
The Garden Barn Nursery in Vernon;
Garden Specialties in Mystic;
Moscarillo’s Garden Shoppe in West Hartford;
Natureworks in Northford;
Stonehedge Landscaping & Garden Center in Newington; and
Woodland Gardens in Manchester.
Show Sponsors:
B & P Turf Farm, Maple Meadow Farm, Bob Buettner Florist, Renewals by Anderson, Bedard Enterprises, and North East Expos, Inc. To join the email list and get more information about the 2018 Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, seminars, and driving directions, visit www.CTFlowerShow.com or their Facebook page, and follow them on twitter or call North East Expos, Inc. at 860-844-8461.
Here's a fun event happening at The Block on Waypointe!
The Block at Waypointe invites you to “Wine Down at the Block” next Thursday, July 20 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Relax and enjoy some live music, delicious light bites, signature cocktails and special in-store promotions from the local merchants for an exclusive immersion of all that The Block has to offer.
With a purchase of the $25 ticket, you will receive the following food and beverages from The Block at Waypointe's featured restaurants:
Sedona Taphouse | Appetizer of choice + glass of wine, mixed drink, or martini
Colony Grill | Choice of a cold brew + hot oil pie bites
Barcelona | One glass of sangria + one tapa from a special chef's selection
And there's MORE! Wine Down at The Block ticket holders will enjoy the exclusive in-store promotions / discount specials at the following merchants:
Endurance House | Free bike clinic + natural oil samples + muscle ache therapy
Pinot’s Palette | Open studio with a special $15 paint + prosecco class
Salons by JC | Wine + cheese mixer + express mani’s & blow out specials, plus the first (15) guests receive an exclusive gift
Check in with your printed ticket at the registration table located in The Waypointe’s Central Piazza | 515 West Ave. Norwalk, CT
For more information on the shops and restaurants at The Block at Waypointe and to stay updated on news, events and happenings, please visit www.theblockatwaypointe.com
THE NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART’S 13th ANNUAL ART OF WINE & FOOD
Here's your chance to dine on some of the most delectable dishes paired with sought-after wine and spirits at the New Britain Museum of American Art during their 13th Annual Art of Wine & Food on Thursday, October 13, starting at 6 p.m.
Support the Museum’s exhibitions, creative community events, and educational programming for children and families while enjoying local, carefully crafted dishes and wines in a remarkable setting.
Guests can enjoy a broad palette of fine foods, such as chocolate cake with cinnamon mascarpone from Millwrights Restaurant, yuzu-infused watermelon, duck confit, and Dungeness crab from Foxwoods Resort Casino, New York quail egg with duck chorizo hollandaise from La Belle Farms, and much more. Each dish will have a carefully suggested wine or liquor pairing to create a unique yet wedded flavor.
This year the organization will feature New York-based photographer Deborah Feingold who has worked with the most iconic public figures and musical legends of the 20th–21st century for publications ranging from Rolling Stone to The New York Times to novels and album covers. Feingold will be signing Music, her first published photo anthology, which captures the distinct personalities of renowned musicians of the past four decades, including Madonna, Keith Richards, Prince, Mick Jagger, and many more.
Regular tickets are $150 per Member and $175 per non-Member; patron tickets are $300 per Member and $350 per non-Member. Patron ticket holders are invited to an exclusive Grand Cru tasting. All tickets are tax deductible less $75. To purchase tickets, visit www.artofwineandfood.org and click on “Buy Tickets.” Interested participants can also contact Joe Sylvester, Development Assistant, at (860) 229-0257, ext. 230 or at sylvesterj@nbmaa.org.
This event is generously supported by Stanley Black & Decker, WFSB Eyewitness News, SEI, Downes Construction, Hartford HealthCare and Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hoffman Auto Group, Emcor Services, Starling Physicians, and Hartford Magazine.
Event Director Vicky Cirilli of Cirilli Associates is lining up a stellar list of participating restaurants and world class wines so you can be sure this event will be a hit!
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052 www.nbmaa.org
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About the New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art is the first institution dedicated solely to acquiring American art. Spanning four centuries of American history, the Museum’s permanent collection is renowned for its strengths in colonial portraiture, the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, the Ash Can School, as well as the important mural series The Arts of Life in America by Thomas Hart Benton. The singular focus on American art and its panoramic view of American artistic achievement, realized through the Museum’s extensive permanent collection, exhibitions, and educational programming, make the New Britain Museum of American Art a significant resource for a broad and diverse public.
Contact: Melissa Nardiello, New Britain Museum of American Art, (860) 229-0257, ext. 219, nardiellom@nbmaa.org.
Swashbucklin’ fun for the whole family during the annual Mystic Pirate Invasion Friday-Sunday, September 30 – October 2!
Landlubbers beware! Pirates be on their way to make landfall in Mystic this October. The rowdy arrival will bring swashbucklin’ fun for the whole family at the 4th Annual Mystic Pirate Invasion to be held in downtown Mystic from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2. Visitors will enjoy a sea battle among pirates and militia and food and drink specials at local restaurants and pubs. In addition, guests will find rousing merriment at costume contests, treasure hunts, and kids’ pirate crafts.
The 4th Annual Mystic Pirate Invasion kicks off on Friday, September 30 with an outdoor showing of “Hook” at Mystic River Park, followed by pirate-themed food and drink specials at several downtown restaurants on Saturday, October 1 with shifty, sneering pirates roaming the streets of Mystic.
Then, on Sunday, October 2 at 12:00 p.m. noon, the marauding pirates will invade downtown Mystic from the schooner Argia docked at Mystic River. Visitors will either cheer the militia or raise a Jolly Roger to pledge allegiance to the invading pirates as they engage in an epic sea battle. Little buccaneers and older swashbucklers alike can show-off their best pirate garb in the Pirate Costume Contest at the Ancient Mariner restaurant on West Main Street, while the young (or young at heart) can show off their pirate skills during creative pirate-themed crafts displays on the shores of the Mystic River. In addition, visitors will also enjoy balloons, face painting and more at Mystic River Park, and have the opportunity to participate in a local treasure hunt that travels through historic downtown Mystic collecting pieces of treasure from participating shops.
The 4th Annual Mystic Pirate Invasion
Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2
Mystic, Connecticut
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 30
“Hook” movie showing, Mystic River Park, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 1
Pirate Crafts, Mystic Noank Library, all day
11:00 a.m., Wii U Gaming Club, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mystic Noank Library
3:30-5:00 p.m., Petting Zoo, Mystic Noank Library
4:00-7:00 p.m., Costume Contest, Harp & Hound
6:00 p.m., Costume Contest, Ancient Mariner
Sunday, October 2
Facepainting and Balloon creations, Mystic River Park, All Day
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Kids Treasure Hunt (map pick up), Mystic River Park
11:00-11:45 a.m., Sirena and the Sirens and Mystic's Mermaids
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Kids Crafts, Mystic River Park with Michael's
12:00 p.m., Pirates arrive on Argia, Mystic River Park
12:00-1:00 p.m., Kidnappings - Hostages for Ransom, to benefit TBBCF
Save the date and get your tickets NOW to the "Elm City" Iron Chef competition!
That's right!
The Elm City Iron Chef returns, hosted by Gateway Community College (GCC) on May 1st at The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven.
The event begins at 11:45 a.m.
This year, they have a smokin' hot theme ==>> Hot in the Kitchen: CT Firefighter Chefs!
Heck, yes!
Elm City Iron Chef Competing Chefs this year will be:
Chef Danny Brelsford (Consiglio’s Restaurant, Bridgeport Fire Dept),
Chef Whitney King (Personal Chef, Norwalk Fire Dept),
Chef Christopher Moore (The Big Green Pizza Truck, Danbury Fire Dept), and
Chef Billy DiLegge (Pasta Cosi, New Haven Fire Dept).
Your Elm City Iron Chef Hosts:
Emcee: Jocelyn Maminta, WTNH-TV’s Emmy Award-nominated medical reporter, will emcee. Maminta is an Emmy Award nominated News 8 Medical reporter, and has anchored and reported for televisions stations in North Carolina, Milwaukee, Texas and at News 8 in Connecticut. A political science graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Jocelyn works tirelessly for many nonprofits across Connecticut. She has been honored countless times for her efforts.
Sideline Reporter:Todd Lyon will be the “kitchen commentator,” reporting on the chefs’ progress throughout the competition. Lyon has covered the New Haven restaurant scene for 20-plus years, writing for the New Haven Register, Connecticut Magazine and the New Haven Advocate. She currently pens the monthly “Players” column for New Haven Living magazine, and is co-owner of Fashionista Vintage & Variety, a clothing store for eccentrics.
This is going to be interesting!!!
Celebrity Elm City Iron Chef Judges include:
Layla Schlack, Senior Editor of Fine Cooking, a national food magazine where she produces and edits feature stories, as well as the Repertoire, Try This, Go Shopping, and On Location departments;
Priscilla Martel, food writer, former restaurateur and author of two best-selling culinary textbooks: On Cooking and On Baking;
Todd Ruiz, executive chef from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, last year’s Iron Chef winner.
The Elm City Iron Chef Secret Ingredient:
What will the secret ingredient be this year???
Stephen Fries, GCC Hospitality Management Program Coordinator, host of New Haven's Culinary Walking Tours, and regular New Haven Food Columnist and Contributor says, “Join us on May 1st for a fun and food-packed afternoon to find out. Let the competition begin!”
The Elm City Iron Chef Reception
The reception includes tastings from the competing restaurants and samples by the “secret ingredient” sponsor.
Guests will enjoy samples from Gelato Giulana, Deep River Snacks, Willoughby’s Coffee, Kennedy’s Kettle Popped Corn, Holly’s Oatmeal , Sabra Hummus Katalina’s Bakery, Guilford Spice & Tea Exchange, Tony’s Square Doughnuts, Four Flowers Bakery, Calabro Cheese, Chabaso Bakery, and, SuperSeedz.
In addition, there will be raffle for a chance to taste the competing chef’s dishes using this years’ ”secret ingredient” as well as a silent auction.
The event’s format is based on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef” program and features culinary experts as judges. Stephen Fries, the event producer and a GCC professor and Coordinator of Hospitality Management Programs and food columnist for the New Haven Register said, “the competition promises to be exciting from start to finish – showcasing four acclaimed firefighter chefs, Maminta as host, a panel of esteemed judges and a “kitchen stadium” at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, where the audience will be able to walk around and be in the middle of the action. GCC hospitality and culinary students will be on hand assisting the chefs.”
The chefs are provided with a list of five possible “secret” ingredients a week before the event. At the competition, the “secret” ingredient is unveiled and the chefs are required to create an appetizer, entree and dessert using the ingredient – all in one hour.
Past year’s secret ingredients were locally made favorites including Calabro Cheese, Lyman Orchards apples, Willoughby’s coffee, Hooker Beer, Deep River Snacks, Holly’s Oatmeal, Kennedy’s Kettle Popped Corn, and Super Seedz.
Elm City Iron Chef Competition
Omni Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT
Proceeds benefit scholarships for GCC’s hospitality management and culinary arts students and programs.
Tickets are $45.
There are limited $65 tickets (preferred viewing) and can be purchased by going to www.stephenfries.com and click on Iron Chef or Gateway Community College Foundation.
Gateway Community College is one of the state’s fastest growing community colleges and the 10th largest institution of higher education in Connecticut. GCC offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs and serves more than 11,000 credit and non-credit students each year. GCC serves students in 24 towns and cities in the greater New Haven area, including: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Bridgeport, Cheshire, Clinton, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge. For more information, visit www.GatewayCT.edu.
The festival will feature a Master Chef Dinner at Water’s Edge on Friday, September 23 and the Saturday Festival on Saturday, September 24. “We are excited to be back for our sixth year honoring the best of food, drink, charity and music,” said Suni Unger, Founder & CEO of Unger Publishing and the Founder & CEO of Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival. “We have some exciting changes this year, including an expanded Friday evening event with even more local talent preparing their creative fare for our guests. For Saturday, an all-new event, the Ultimate Sandwich Take-Down, will be added to the day’s line-up, and additional ticketing options for the headline performance including premium seating and unique food service will be added to our previous offerings.”
In addition to unique culinary samplings and competition there is fabulous music! This year the event is featuring Ziggy Marley, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Bacon Brothers! “We wanted to give our guests an extra special night of music to cap off Saturday’s festival this year, so are featuring two co-headlining acts that are sure to get the crowd on their feet,” said Suni Unger, Founder & CEO of Serendipity magazine and the GREENWICH WINE+FOOD FESTIVAL. “The combination of Ziggy Marley’s reggae with the American string band Old Crow Medicine Show will entertain everyone in attendance.” “We are also excited to once again welcome back Connecticut’s own Kevin Bacon, along with his brother Michael, to join in our celebration and offer their unique blend of folk, country and rock music to an intimate group of attendees at the Master Chef Dinner on Friday night,” added Unger.
In addition to the musical acts, celebrity chefs Michel Nischan, Adam Richman and Marcus Samuelsson will participate in this year’s festivities, conducting cooking demos, mingling with guests and signing cookbooks.
At the Master Chef Dinner on Friday evening, Adam Richman will award Serendipity’s Most Innovative Chefs from across Fairfield and Westchester Counties (honorees TBA) who will serve their signature dishes. Festival Ambassador Chefs will also be in attendance, preparing their best cuisine. The special evening is rounded out with renowned wine selections, creative cocktails and an auction.
The celebration of local and national talent continues on Saturday, the signature day of the GREENWICH 2016 WINE+FOOD FESTIVAL. The lineup features tastings and demonstrations from more than two hundred of the area’s finest food, wine, spirits and product vendors in the Grand Tasting Tent, as well as the Burger & Brew Tent, Grill Master Tent and Taco Party! There will also be a number of lively competitions, including the first annual Ultimate Sandwich Take-Down, the fifth annual Burger Battle and the third annual Top Bartender’s Showdown. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy sommelier presentations, celebrity book signings, and Q&A sessions with top culinary experts.
Saturday VIP ticket holders ($375 per ticket) are invited to the Sustainable Dinner with three-time James Beard Foundation Award winner Michel Nischan, highlighting exquisite, locally-sourced ingredients, served under a private tent with premium liquor, wine and beer. Ticket holders also have access to exclusive lounge areas (open throughout the day), private restrooms and a premium viewing area for the evening’s musical performance.
The Saturday VIP Pass with Intimate Dinner, featuring Marcus Samuelsson and Red Rooster Harlem, will give attendees the opportunity to sample the best of Harlem in a stunning waterfront setting. Award-winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Marcus Samuelsson will prepare a meal inspired by the roots of American cuisine at a seated dinner with table service (6:30-8:30pm). Attendees can take in the evening’s musical performance from private tables on an elevated stage ($525 per ticket) or from reserved, lawn table seating ($450 per ticket). Table packages will be available as well.
The Master Chef Dinner at Water’s Edge on Friday evening will feature not only this year’s awarded Most Innovative Chefs from across Fairfield and Westchester Counties serving their signature dishes, but also Festival Ambassador Chefs will prepare their most innovative cuisine. The intimate evening will also feature renowned wine selections and creative cocktails, an auction and live musical performance.
The Saturday Festival, the center of the entire GREENWICH 2016 WINE+FOOD FESTIVAL, will offer tastings and demonstrations from more than two hundred of the area’s finest food, wine, spirits and product vendors in the main Grand Tasting Tent, as well as the Burger & Beer Tent, Master Griller Tent, the first annual Ultimate Sandwich Take-Down and Taco Party!
Culinary demonstration tents and stages will house cooking presentations by celebrity chefs, including Marcus Samuelsson (“Chopped,” “Iron Chef” and winner of “Top Chef Masters”), and local talent. Guests will also enjoy sommelier presentations, celebrity chef book signings, Q&A sessions with top food and beverage talent, the fifth annual Burger Battle, the third annual Top Bartender’s Showdown and a live musical performance (talent TBA).
VIP ticket holders ($375 per ticket) will also enjoy a Sustainable Dinner by the water’s edge, prepared by local chefs featuring the finest, locally-sourced, sustainably-produced ingredients under a private tent with premium liquor, wines and beer service, secluded lounge areas open throughout the day, private restrooms and and a premium viewing area for the evening’s musical performance.
A special ticketed event, Saturday VIP Pass with Intimate Dinner featuring Marcus Samuelsson and Red Rooster Harlem, will give attendees the opportunity to enjoy the best of Harlem by the water’s edge, featuring the roots of American cuisine from award-winning chef, restaurateur and multi-titled cookbook author Marcus Samuelsson. Featuring a seated dinner with table service (6:30-8:30pm), attendees will also enjoy the evening’s musical performance from private, tables on an elevated stage ($525 per ticket) or from reserved, lawn table seating ($450 per ticket).
Visit www.serendipitysocial.com for more information and updates about the event schedule, participating celebrity and local chefs, musical talent and more.
This weekend marked the 2nd Annual Savor CT, a three-day celebration of wine, food, and spirits, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.
This event featured some of the world’s finest spirits, premier wines, craft beers and artisan food. Sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino, Savor CT is truly a food and beverage nirvana!
The Savor Grand Tasting also showcased some top talent in the culinary industry including Savor's host, Robert Irvine, host of Restaurant: Impossible on Food Network, James Beard nominee Chef Elizabeth Falkner, and Mary Ann Esposito, star of PBS's Ciao Italia. In addition, regional chefs, celebrities in their own right, were on hand giving demos or representing their local restaurants.
The Grand Tasting was all-inclusive and we were able to sample some amazing dishes, wines, craft beers and spirits.
In addition we got to see a wide array of chefs demonstrate some of their signature recipes and share some of their best tips and hints! Robert Irvine was his usual funny self, and Mary Ann Esposito is as warm and welcoming in person as she is on television.
On Saturday evening we attended the Savor in Style Charity Gala, hosted by Robert Irvine, where we were able to experience some of the best of the best! Most items, including desserts, included suggested pairings!
We had such a great time at Savor and we are already looking forward to Savor III! As soon as dates and times are announced we'll be sure to share the news with you!
Savor Gives Back: Savor is a proud supporter of the Robert Irvine Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that honors the men and women defending our country.
About the Connecticut Convention Center: This venue boasts a dramatic riverfront setting overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River at Adriaen’s Landing. The Convention Center is Connecticut’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston also features exceptional highway access at the crossroads of New England, where Interstates 84 and 91 meet.
For additional pictures visit the Home Place facebook page HERE
and while you're there, don't forget to "like" us!
Disclaimer: I was invited to Savor by members of the event's management and marketing staff, however all views and opinions are my own.
It's a Halloween Pumpkin Spectacular at Saybrook Point
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is honoring Halloween 2015 with a spectacular pumpkin festival along the shores of the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook on Saturday, October 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hundreds of locally-grown, hand-carved and illuminated jack-o-lanterns will light up the terrace and marina docks of Saybrook Point during this second annual Halloween extravaganza.
Guests will enjoy a Trick or Treat Trail, hayrides, carving demonstrations, farmer’s market, DJ music, and seasonal food delights expertly prepared by Fresh Salt’s award-winning culinary team.
Admission is free to the daytime event and open to all ages.
For guests, 21 years-of-age and older, Saybrook Point is also hosting a fun “Pumpkins On The Point After Party” in the Waterfront Ballroom beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. This creative “Halloween Masquerade” will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a variety of food stations.
Tickets for the evening event for adults 21 and over are $40 per person and may be purchased by calling Saybrook Point Inn & Spa at 800.243.0212 or stopping by the Inn.
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is also offering a special overnight Halloween package for guests who want to extend their ghoulish fun. Starting at $402, guests will enjoy overnight accommodations at the Saybrook Point Inn, along with $20 in food tickets per person, plus two tickets to Saybrook Point’s Halloween Masquerade (for guests 21 and older) that includes a special pumpkin-themed brunch for two at Fresh Salt the following morning. For guests who are tired from all the partying, the property is also offering a seasonal spa service with a pumpkin flare at its full-service spa, SANNO. This includes an Organic Harvest Facial ($25), Yam & Pumpkin Mini Peel ($30), Pumpkin Body Wrap and Scrub ($109), and Express Pumpkin Pack ($100) with mini manicure, pedicure and facial.
“Pumpkins On The Point” is a festive Halloween celebration that honors New England’s favorite orange squash and traditional autumn staple. More than 350 pumpkins will be delivered to local public schools in Old Saybrook on Monday, October 26th where students will have five days to carve and paint their creation for display and merriment at the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa from October 31st to November 1st.
Pumpkin-infused menu delights at Fresh Salt during Pumpkins On The Point include a selection of sliders, hot dogs, chili and chowder. Sweet treats will include freshly made hot cider donuts and fried s’mores, and baked caramel apple wedges with creative pumpkin-themed seasonal beverages such as Hot Cider, Autumn Sangria, Cherry Cinnamon Punch and select seasonal brews from the Thimble Island Brewery available at the Marina Bar.
Halloween movies will also be shown on big screen televisions throughout Fresh Salt and its outdoor terrace, and a moon bounce will be available as well as a photo booth.
The show is an incredible blend of hip-hop, break-dancing, contortionists, acrobatics, juggling, cycling, aerialists, and rollerblading, set to the beat of a hip urban soundtrack created by composers Jean-Phi Goncalves (Beast) and Alex McMahon. Yup! All that - in one action-packed show!
Cirque Éloize, a leader in the contemporary circus arts since 1993, has presented thousands of fun-filled and innovative performances around the world. The troupe, consisting of 15-22 performers with international backgrounds, gives a heart-pumping, jaw-dropping, breath-holding, beautifully choreographed show that will dazzle audiences of all ages.
The Cirque Eloize show at Foxwoods Resort Casino is family friendly with something for everyone! The name "Cirque Eloize" translates to "heat lightening" and the performance truly is electrifying!
We were part of a special media event that got to meet the performers and watch them showcase their talents prior to the show! I learned how to juggle!
Photo courtesy of Foxwoods
We learned so much about these performers backgrounds. Our juggling instructor actually has a degree in juggling! We also got to learn some trampoline tricks, and see the backstage setting where it's all about organization and timing!
Here's one more photo of our group with performance troupe on stage before the show.
Photo courtesy of Foxwoods
This show was the highlight of our visit to Foxwoods, which also included dinner at the Red Lantern and a shopping excursion in the new Tangiers Outlets.
Be sure to visit now through August 30th 2015! It's such an exciting show!
For more pictures of our visit to the Cirque Eloize performance at Foxwoods, including behind the scenes photos pre-show, visit the Home Place facebook page HERE
And while you're there don't forget to "like" us!
Did you know that Eloize means "Heat Lightening"
Did you know that you can earn a degree in juggling?
Visit Foxwoods Resort Casino and enjoy the Cirque Eloize show!
Disclaimer: We were invited to this performance of Cirque Eloize by members of the marketing and management team, however all opinions are our own.
Elm City Market to Hold Tasting Events and Contest in January 2015
All are welcome to come and enjoy tasting events throughout the month, learn about healthy food options, and participate in a New Year, New You campaign
Elm City Community Market, Inc., an employee-owned marketplace located in the heart of New Haven, Conn., today announced that it will be holding several tasting events throughout January. At these events, patrons are invited to enjoy various foods while learning about healthy food options. At the end of the month, from January 19-26, customers are encouraged to participate in Elm City Market’s “New Year, New You – Eat Healthy, Take a Selfie” contest to promote healthy eating.
“We’re excited to meet and interact with our customers and teach them about healthy food options this month,” said Elm City Market Outreach Coordinator Alexa Apotria. “We’re proud to start the New Year off healthy and can’t wait to get our customers involved, too.”
The “Superfoods Add Purpose” Tasting Event will take place on January 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Elm City Market invites customers to enjoy tastings of local super food products, learn about super foods, and take home recipes to make healthy dishes at home. Patrons can also enter a raffle to win prizes and more.
A “This or That Tasting Event” will occur from 12-2:00 pm on January 24. All are welcome to come and make their way through tons of samples. At each table, participants will have an opportunity to vote for what they like better, this or that. Elm City Market will provide interesting health facts about every food that is sampled to show participants the healthiest options.
Cheese 101: Which Cheddar is Better?, will take place at 6:30 pm on January 28. Elm City Market will offer many different cheddar cheeses and will pair them uniquely with different tastes. All are welcome to come and talk and taste cheddar, the most widely purchased cheese in the world that is always made from cow’s milk.
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Elm City Market will also be the first stop in the Taste of New Haven's “On 9 Tour” on January 24, which offers participants the chance to sample delicacies from eateries in and around the Ninth Square. At Elm City Market, participants will sample, smell and see local foods and produce. The tour begins at 3 pm and participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early.
From January 19 through January 26, customers are invited to participate in the Eat Healthy, Take a Selfie campaign by taking a selfie with their favorite healthy food in the market and posting it to Elm City Market’s Facebook wall and tagging themselves in the comments. At the end of the week, a winner will be chosen at random to receive a gift basket filled with fun, new, healthy products.
About Elm City Market Elm City Market is an employee-owned, customer-centric marketplace located in the heart of New Haven, Conn. The market provides a large selection of fresh, sustainable and organic options, as well as day-to-day food staples and groceries, including meat and seafood, produce, bulk foods, baked goods, dairy, frozen foods, cheese, craft beers, vitamins & supplements, and body care. The market employs over 75 full and part-time employees. Located at 777 Chapel Street, the store is open 7 days a week from Mon., through Sat., 8am to 9pm and Sun, 9am to 9pm. Visit www.elmcitymarket.com or find the store on Facebook at ‘Elm City Market.’
Chilifest is a pre-Super Bowl event that takes place on Feb. 1, 2015 at Bedford Middle School in Westport CT from 11AM to 3PM. Just like its sister event, Chowdafest, everyone is given a spoon, ballot and pencil, and the opportunity to sample 18 different kinds of chili and to vote on their favorites.
Chilifest will feature THREE categories of chili: classic beef, creative chili (turkey, vegetarian, green etc.) and “Firehouse” chili.
Twelve local restaurants will compete in the classic and creative categories while firefighters from the Fairfield, Norwalk, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton Fire Departments are slated to compete in a separate category for best firehouse chili.
Jim Keenen, event director for Chilifest says,
“We're excited to find out which restaurant people believe has the best chili - and equally thrilled to be holding a separate competition to determine what firehouse makes the best chili too. Fire departments are famous for their chili. Some of these fire fighters really know their way around the kitchen."
The Firehouse category is sponsored by Local Kitchen & Beer Bar of Norwalk and Fairfield to remind people to support their LOCAL fire department.
Some of the restaurants competing in the 2015 competition include:
The entire roster of competitors will be finalized soon (and this list will be updated at that time.
Tickets bought online are just $10 adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12. “At ten bucks, they make great stocking stuffers” said Keenan. Tickets at the door will be $15. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.Come2Chilifest.com
Chilifest benefits the Turtle Fund which seeks to promote the education of young people in art, music, theater, skilled craft and other creative pursuits in order to create a rich cultural heritage for tomorrow.
