Foxwoods Resort Casino - Family Friendly for the Holidays

Visit Foxwoods Resort Casino for a Family Friendly Holiday Experience

There's so much going on at Foxwoods Resort Casino for the Holiday Season! Recently they hosted a visit by the adorable Lindsay Stirling for her Warmer in Winter Christmas Tour, and in the last few weeks they have headlined such top entertainment as 98 Degrees which featured new singles from their NEW Christmas album, and Celtic Thunder: Symphony Tour the music and dance troupe that features authentic Irish instruments, dramatic lighting and amazing choreography.


Tonight, Saturday, December 3rd,  is the incredible Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Show which is the sound of the Holidays personified.

And in the weeks to come there will be visits by Santa Claus, the Mystic Aquarium's Penguins, and a visit from all of Santa's Reindeer!

For more info on Foxwoods for the Holidays see below! 

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

WHEN: December 3, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theater
GRAMMY Award winner Chip Davis directs and co-produces the Mannheim Steamroller show, featuring holiday classics and dazzling multimedia effects bringing the spirit of the season to life. The Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour remains a holiday tradition for many families with repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry. Tickets are $50, $60 and $75.
Tickets for all shows may be purchased online at www.foxwoods.com, or by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882 or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available on site at any Foxwoods Box Office. For more information on holiday happenings at Foxwoods visit www.foxwoods.com/holidays/ 

The following are free and open to the public!

Visits from Santa 

WHEN: December 2-3, 9-10, 15-17, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Celebration Zone
Here comes Santa Claus! This December, Santa will be at the Celebration Zone to take photos and hand out candy canes and blinky pins. Stop by in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to share a cup of hot cocoa with jolly old Saint Nick himself!

Penguin Encounter 

WHEN: December 9, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Lawn and Terrace located across from Premier Ballroom
Waddle on over to Foxwoods on Saturday, December 9 and get up close and personal with the penguins from Mystic Aquarium. Your holidays will surely be brighter when you meet their happy feet!

Reindeer Feeding 

WHEN: December 16, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., December 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Lawn and Terrace
Join in on the reindeer games at Foxwoods when real live reindeers fly in straight from Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole for feeding sessions and great family photos.

About Foxwoods Resort Casino 

25 Years Proud: Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast.  As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, exclusive retailers and free-to-play online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. Foxwoods is owned and operated by the

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and was the first full-service casino built on tribal land, pioneering a nationwide movement that now includes more than 400 gaming properties owned and operated by over 200 tribes across the U.S. For more information on Foxwoods and the property’s 25th anniversary celebrations, visit foxwoods.com

New London CT Historic Church Tour

It's a Holiday Church Tour in New London, CT 

with New London Landmarks!

Visit three historic churches in New London for a holiday tour with live music at each location on Saturday, January 7th 2017 starting at 1:00pm!  New London Landmarks hosts this family-friendly walking tour that will be held rain or shine!

• First Stop and Check In: St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead Street. The Sistine Chapel of New London will include St. Sophia's Choir singing Christmas hymns in Orthodox faith tradition.
• Second Stop:  St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal Street. See several original Tiffany windows in this 1850 Richard Upjohn masterpiece with performance by Kia A. Baird, Soprano accompanied by Sue Caplet, piano.
• Third Stop: St. Mary's Star of the Sea, 10 Huntington Street. Decorated for Christmas, enjoy sounds of magnificent organ in this 1876 Gothic Revival Church.
• Final Stop and Refreshments:   Reception at New London Landmarks, 49 Washington Street. Enjoy coffee and treats at the historic David Bishop House.

(approximately 1 mile walk round trip)

The walking tour starts at Sophia’s Church at 200 Hempstead Street in New London on Saturday, January 7^th at 1:00p.m.  

See magnificent architecture, learn history of building and listen to live music.  $15 admission / $10 members.  

Tickets can be purchased by credit card up to one day before event online or by cash or check at the door.  For more information call 860-442-0003 or visit www.newlondonlandmarks.org

Meet at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

200 Hempstead Street, New London. Parking available on street and in lot behind church.

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New London Landmarks is a non-profit corporation to promote the preservation and development of the urban environment of New London, Connecticut, including significant individual structures, streetscapes, neighborhoods, and open spaces. They are actively working to preserve New London’s historic resources through educational programs, house tours, and collaborations with other historic organizations in the city.

The Hartford Artisan Showcase Returns to Hartford

The Second Annual Hartford 

Artisan and Fine Crafts Showcase 

Returns to the Connecticut Convention Center

Regional Artists Give Live Demonstrations All Weekend

From paintings to pottery and metal arts to jewelry, unique and original art will be in abundance at the Connecticut Convention Center for the Second Annual Hartford Artisan Showcase.

This juried event features an exciting way to feature original art and high-quality crafts throughout the weekend.

The Hartford Artisan Showcase will feature the work of over 75 artists from across New England. The Showcase is the perfect opportunity for art collectors and those who simply enjoy art to discover regional artists, purchase original work, and experience art through live demonstrations.

Demonstrations at the Showcase include:

• Tim Scull of Canton Clayworks in Canton, CT will give a pottery demo.
• Weaving demos from New England Rug Maker out of Danbury, CT.
• Hart Woodcrafts from Ledyard, CT will demonstrate woodworking.
• David Hancock, Jr. a furniture maker from Thompson, CT will hand-craft chairs.

Photo and interview opportunities with all of the demonstrating artists will be available throughout the weekend.

Show Hours: 

Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
Sunday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: 

Adults - $8.00;
Children under 14 - Free.

Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-6000
http://www.ctconventions.com/

The Hartford Artisan Showcase is sponsored by The River 105.9 and Country 92.5. For additional information, please visit HartfordArtisanShowcase.com or call North East Expos, Inc. at (860) 844-8461.

The Showcase is proud to participate in the 27th Annual Open Studio Hartford (OSH), a city-wide arts events designed to promote local arts. As part of OSH, a free shuttle allows attendees to easily explore private art studios, live-in work studios, galleries and more throughout downtown Hartford.

About North East Expos, Inc.

North East Expos is family-owned and operated and has, for more than forty years, produced successful shows including the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, and the Northeast Fishing & Hunting Show.
For more information, please visit NorthEastExpos.com.

About the Connecticut Convention Center

The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group.
For more information, please visit CTConventions.com.

Chilifest 2015 in Westport CT - You Be The Judge!

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Chilifest in Westport CT 

Chilifest in CT

Get your tickets to Chilifest now!

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:

• Bobby Q's (Westport)
• Cask Republic (New Haven, Stamford)
• Chef's Table (Fairfield), Chilibomb (Fairfield)
• Liquid Lunch (Milford, Shelton)
• Local Kitchen & Beer Bar (Fairfield, Norwalk)
• Naked Greens (Norwalk, Wilton)
• Simply Delicious (Norwalk)
• Southport Brewing Co. (Branford, Milford, Southport).  

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.

Chilifest is proudly sponsored by Aitoro Appliances, Stop & Shop, Volvo of Westport, Local Kitchen & Beer Bar and WEBE 108.  For more information about Chilifest please visit  www.Come2Chilifest.com,

Chilifest 

Bedford Middle School

88 North Avenue

Westport CT 06880

Feb. 1, 2015

11:00am - 3:00pm