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Chopin and Franck
Belding Theater at The Bushnell Friday & Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 3 PM Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Franck Symphony in D minor Featuring Laura Jackson conductor Daniela Liebman piano Made most famous by an ambitious mouse, Dukas’ dazzling The Sorcerer’s Apprentice became one of the most popular orchestral works in […]
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46th Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions
Established in 1973 by the Women’s Committee as a museum fundraising event, Festival of Trees & Traditions has become an annual holiday custom for visitors from throughout the state and beyond. Every year community members, artists and organizations decorate holiday trees and wreaths to be displayed in the galleries throughout the week. All items are […]
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Winterfest Hartford
Skate for free 7-days-a-week at the Winterfest Hartford rink on the east side of Bushnell Park near the Pump House. Come after work, on your lunch break or as a part of a trip downtown to see some of the city’s cultural treasures. Don’t have your own skates? Visit the Skate Shack next to the […]
Find out more »Art + Soul Hartford Holiday Market
Art + Soul Hartford is once again planning their holiday market where you can spend money supporting local artists/businesses AND help a worthy cause. It's like double the holiday good karma. For more info, including a complete list of vendors, visit the Facebook event page.
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Second Sunday Tours
The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the century Hartford. Purchased by their elder brother, Dr. Oliver Isham in 1896, Julia and Charlotte Isham occupied the house until their deaths, each at age 98, in the late 1970's. The survival of this house defies the urban renewal craze that demolished so […]
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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
The magic of Charles Dickens’ heartwarming classic returns for its 22nd season. Come see Connecticut’s favorite family holiday tradition and spend some time with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they bring A Christmas Carol to life on stage. It’s perfect holiday entertainment!
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Christmas On The Rocks
Hartford’s Twisted Holiday Tradition Returns! Your favorite kids from Christmas stories—all grown up, shaken, stirred and served with a twist. It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent night, the bartender finds himself mixing drinks for a parade of surprising guests – children from your favorite Christmas specials and movies – now […]
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Hartford Gay Men’s Chorus – Making Spirits Bright
Join the Hartford Gay Men's Chorus as they take you through five holiday tales that will warm the heart and remind us all of what matters most this holiday season. Aided by a fabulous narrator, we will present classic songs along with brand new selections that will leave you feeling full of holiday cheer. Come […]
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Family Show! All-Ages Comedy
Sea Tea Improv shows are always hilarious, but their Sunday night show is rated G(ish). If you're looking for all-ages comedy for kids, teens, and adults, don't miss this interactive show from Hartford's professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company. There are plenty of chances for kids and adults alike to shout out suggestions […]
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Holiday Light Fantasia
This annual holiday tradition is truly magical. Not even the Scroogiest member of your family can 'Bah Humbug' a two mile light show featuring over one million lights. For a complete schedule, including when Santa is making an appearance visit the Holiday Light Fantasia website.
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Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz to Hanging Hills Brewing Company. Join us them for 8 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. It's free to play and they'll be giving away prizes for answering bonus questions and gift cards for the top teams at the end of the […]
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Christmas On The Rocks
Hartford’s Twisted Holiday Tradition Returns! Your favorite kids from Christmas stories—all grown up, shaken, stirred and served with a twist. It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent night, the bartender finds himself mixing drinks for a parade of surprising guests – children from your favorite Christmas specials and movies – now […]
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Terrapin
Terrapin is the ultimate Grateful Dead experience playing an authentic mix of Grateful Dead and other vintage jam-centric music. Since 2013, Terrapin has performed over 160 shows, live! Each show presents an original interpretation of songs that many have loved and listened to for decades. Drawing upon a broad and varied experience, together the players […]
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