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1 week ago | 
ctinsider.com | Jayden Nguyen |Lilli Iannella
The 151st Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 3, with horses like Citizen Bull and Journalism competing for the Kentucky Derby trophy and a $3 million prize. The two-minute race will be broadcast live from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, at 6:57 p.m., and several venues throughout Connecticut will host watch parties for the 20-horse race.
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2 weeks ago | 
darientimes.com | Jayden Nguyen |Ciara Hooks |Lilli Iannella |Sandra Diamond Fox
From Korean fried chicken restaurants to a French-inspired bakery inside Mohegan Sun, here are some new restaurants to check out in Connecticut this May. Korean fried chicken restaurant Dippin' Chicken opened on March 21. The fast-casual restaurant offers crispy, Korean-style fried chicken and a lineup of house-made sauces, such as miso ranch, spicy gochujang and plum honey mustard.
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2 weeks ago | 
ctinsider.com | Jayden Nguyen |Ciara Hooks |Lilli Iannella |Sandra Diamond Fox
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3 weeks ago | 
ctinsider.com | Lilli Iannella
Governor Ned Lamont directed United States and state flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis on Monday.
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4 weeks ago | 
ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci |Lilli Iannella
Guests at the Westfarms mall can take photos with the Easter Bunny through April 19. Times range from 3:15 to 7:45 p.m.1500 New Britain Ave., West Hartford Indian Rock Nature Preserve The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at the egg hunt at Indian Rock Nature Preserve.
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1 month ago | 
darientimes.com | Joseph Tucci |Lilli Iannella
Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15, and chain restaurants across the nation are offering discounts and freebies for customers throughout the day. Whether you're still working on filing, waiting for a refund or figuring out how to request for an extension, you can take a trip to one of these chain food locations, including Burger King, Shake Shack and Krispy Kreme on Tuesday and score deals like free burgers and doughnuts.
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1 month ago | 
ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci |Lilli Iannella
By Joseph Tucci, Lilli Iannella On Tax Day, Hooters loyalty members can choose a select appetizer for $4.15, according to a post on the chain's Instagram story on Monday. Select appetizers include mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, chips and queso, buffalo shrimp, quesadillas and more. Hooters Connecticut locations are in Manchester and Wethersfield.
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2 months ago | 
newstimes.com | Jayden Nguyen |Lilli Iannella
'Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World'New LondonWorks by New Haven artist Thuan Vu will be on display at Lyman Allyn Art Museum through March 30. His exhibition features paintings that reflect the Japanese philosophy of placing value on that which has been broken and repaired, whether it be an object, community or person.
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2 months ago | 
ncadvertiser.com | Joseph Tucci |Andrew DaRosa |Abby Weiss |Lilli Iannella
Actor Ryan Reynolds and director/producer Shawn Levy spoke with entertainment reporter Kevin McCarthy at the Yale Schwarzman Center's Woolsey Hall on Feb. 26, 2025. Dan Renzetti/Yale University / Contributed photosIn mid-February, a Stamford diner owner got the surprise of her life when TV star Kendall Jenner walked in the door. Later in the month, movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy gave a talk to their fans at Yale University.
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2 months ago | 
ncadvertiser.com | Andrew DaRosa |Joseph Tucci |Jayden Nguyen |Lilli Iannella
Nikki Glaser during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty ImagesCountry stars like Blake Shelton, Reba McIntire and Brantley Gilbert will be bringing their shows to the Nutmeg State. Tracy Morgan and Nikki Glaser will be bringing the laughs and stars from '90s shows like "Saved by the Bell" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" will be stopping by 90s Con this month.
