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Historical societies present genealogy workshop

 May 19, 2013; Updated: 5:51 pm

The Westerly Historical Society and the Babcock-Smith House will host a workshop on Wednesday, May 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Babcock-Smith House Carriage House, 124 Granite St., Westerly.

Participants will learn how to set up a family...

Nathan Hale is topic of Sunday lecture

 May 18, 2013; Updated: 11:54 pm

Walt Woodward will give a lecture, "The Burning Question About Nathan Hale," at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Jabez Smith House in Groton.
Today, many people know that there is some question about whether state...

Wishing for more wishes

 May 18, 2013; Updated: 5:25 pm

Teams are forming now for the 15th annual Ocean Beach Volleyball Tournament and Wish Family Picnic at Ocean Beach Park in New London on Sunday, June 2, at 9 a.m.

Co-ed volleyball teams from around the state will compete to raise funds to...

Dogs Days are here again

 May 17, 2013; Updated: 5:33 pm

Are we all in agreement that a good dog is pretty much the greatest thing in the world? Yes, I thought so. That’s why it’s important to show up Saturday and/or Sunday at the ninth Dog Days Adoption Event at the Old Saybrook...

Dennis Lehane lectures in Groton

 May 16, 2013; Updated: 2:23 pm

Bestselling crime novelist Dennis Lehane, whose latest book, "Live by Night," just won the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel, will read from and sign his work tonight in a presentation at the Groton Public Library.

According to...

Another dimension: "SpongeBob" in 4-D at Mystic Aquarium

 May 16, 2013; Updated: 2:23 pm

Yeah, you had "The Great Gatsby" opening in 3-D last week, and you have the latest "Star Trek" opening in 3-D this week.

But your kids want 4-D? They need to head to Mystic Aquarium.

The youths will thrill, no doubt, at the prospect...

A day for wine, wisdom & wellness

 May 15, 2013; Updated: 5:52 pm

The second annual "Wine, Wisdom, & Wellness" event takes place Sunday, May 19, at Chamard Vineyard, 115 Cow Hill Road, Clinton. This year's theme is "The Hunger Game of Emotional Wellness."
This...

Jobson talks sailing at fundraiser

 May 14, 2013; Updated: 5:13 pm

The Connecticut Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents "An Evening with Sailing Legend Gary Jobson," as part of its annual Leukemia Cup Regatta series. Jobson - an America's Cup winner and Emmy-winning ESPN commentator - will discuss...

LACFA commencement is Saturday

 May 13, 2013; Updated: 5:51 pm

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts will host a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2013 beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, on the college grounds at 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme.

The honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker...

A week-long toast to beer

 May 12, 2013; Updated: 2:35 pm

Connecticut Beer Week kicks off May 13, and local craft beer fans have some events to choose from.
Beers from around the state will take over all the taps in three area pubs: Stone Fleet Tavern, New...

It's time for Misquamicut Springfest

 May 9, 2013; Updated: 1:31 pm

Misquamicut Springfest is always a cause for celebration, and post-Sandy, it is even more so.

The fun happens this weekend, and it would be shorter to mention what the jam-packed festival doesn't include than what it does.

The...

A Fusion of the arts

 May 7, 2013; Updated: 5:25 pm

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host the second annual Fusion wine and food tasting, art exhibit and body painting event on Friday May 10, from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Velvet...

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