Category: Fun
17
Dec
Lights, Window Displays, Action
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Because it’s often my route to work, I have seen the lights in Bushnell Park plenty during the daytime, which is to say, I have...
12
Dec
All the Holiday Spirit You Can Handel
by Kerri Ana Provost
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At one time Handel’s music was considered “profane and subversive,” which is something I do not remember learning during high school choir when we would...
03
Dec
Trees & Stuff
by Kerri Ana Provost
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If you are looking for all the sparkly twinkle lights in Hartford, they are in Avery Court. The opening of the 37th Annual Festival of...
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
Festival of Floodlights and Dark
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Tonight I overheard several visitors in Bushnell Park complaining about the lack of lights. The Festival of Light in the park was meant to expand...
26
Nov
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
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
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
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
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...