Category: Hartford’s Neighborhoods
07
Jan
Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment Nineteen
by Kerri Ana Provost
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When I think of winter in New England, what comes to mind first are the lyrics to “Little Plastic Castle” by Ani Difranco: i pick...
07
Jan
Fire and Ice
by Kerri Ana Provost
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“Fire & Ice” was the theme of the Wadsworth Atheneum’s cocktail event for January. The courtyard hosted fire juggling with Keith Leaf and ice sculpting...
06
Jan
Photos from the Three Kings Day Parade
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Mayor Segarra waves hello as the parade wraps up in Pope Park.
05
Jan
Hello Governor
by Kerri Ana Provost
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“Shared sacrifice” was a phrase Governor Malloy repeated during his inaugural speech. He spoke to the need for being fiscally conservative and played to the...
04
Jan
Kings and Camels
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Three Kings Day (or El Día de Reyes) — January 6th — is celebrated as the day that the magi brought gifts to baby Jesus....
04
Jan
New Year, New Job
by Kerri Ana Provost
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If you started the new year resolving to leave your job in a highly dramatic manner (see profanity-laced how-to video below), prepare for your next...
04
Jan
Casa Linda: January 4, 2011
by Kerri Ana Provost
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These photographs are actually of two different houses. These are just two of several along the same street in the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood that basically...
30
Dec
Pope Commons: Evolution of an Eyesore
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Looking south, you see a pond, wooded area, sports fields, and perfect six homes bordering the park. There might be a carnival set up or...
29
Dec
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New Year’s Eve
by Kerri Ana Provost
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My favorite part of New Year’s Eve is pure schadenfreude: watching people dressed for Hawaii stumbling about New England in the dead of winter. I’m...