Category: Holiday

01 Dec

Supporting the Local Community and Economy

by Kerri Ana Provost

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This holiday shopping season, I have seen the phrase and concept “buy locally” appropriated. People are beginning to describe shopping at the Wal-Mart in town...

26 Nov

Cultural Interest Downtown Film Fun Hartford Holiday

37th Festival of Trees and Traditions

by Kerri Ana Provost

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On the first Thursday of each month, an assortment of venues hold art openings, theatrical and special cultural events in a seemingly successful effort to...

24 Nov

Downtown Hartford Holiday Myth Busting Shopping

Storefront Filled on Pratt Street

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Where can you get an umbrella, apron, vegetation identification guide, Hartford t-shirt, and hockey puck? The Hartford Holiday Store, which opened last week on Pratt...

24 Nov

Downtown Fun Hartford Holiday

Sneak Preview

by Kerri Ana Provost

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The lights are up on Constitution Plaza… …and a tree is up in Bushnell Park.

22 Nov

Downtown Fun Holiday No Drama Weather Parks

Segarra, Santa, and Pucky the Whale

by Kerri Ana Provost

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This season’s illuminated festivities are promising to be over the top: The Hartford Festival of Light ®: Hartford 375 Edition is Friday, November 26th and...

13 Nov

Cultural Interest Food Fun Hartford Holiday North Meadows Shopping Transportation

Inside and Out

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Above: the scene today outside the Connecticut Expo Center. Below: the scene today inside the Connecticut Expo Center.

10 Nov

Downtown Fun Hartford Holiday No Drama Weather Parks Transportation

Is the Real Santa going to be at Hartford Festival of Lights 2010?

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Dear Virginia, I was informed that the real Santa would indeed be making an appearance or two in November. On November 26th. The City of...

29 Oct

Downtown Fun Hartford Holiday Parks

Festival of Lights 2010-2011 to be a Breath of Cold, Fresh Air

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Finally, the City is stepping away from the tradition of lighting desolate Constitution Plaza. This year, they will be decorating Bushnell Park, used by families...

28 Oct

Food Fun Hartford's Neighborhoods Holiday Myth Busting Shopping Unsolicited Advice Volunteer

Fulfilling Your Materialistic Desires for the Holiday Season

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Already stores are beginning to stock Christmas items. Readers who wish to participate should know that this post is an unabashed effort to steer you...

16 Sep

Film Frog Hollow Fun Hartford Holiday Music

Movies for Three Bucks

by Kerri Ana Provost

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Thanks to the City of Hartford Arts & Heritage Grant, Kino Kafe will be happening twice, instead of just once, each month at La Paloma...