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August: Kids & Pets
There's an old show business adage, "Never work with children or animals" that's well-known among actors because it underscores how kids and pets can, with their cuteness, steal just about any scene. Here at Glastonbury Lifestyle we pay homage to our kids and furry friends each August!
This month we have a story The Learning Experience, a fast-growing early education franchise with a center on Oak Street that is under new ownership as of last October. The company, which prides itself on cultivating a happy and inclusive educational culture, owns four other TLE centers in Connecticut, including its newest one in Avon.
We also have a story about Watkinson School, a small, co-ed, private, college prep school for kids in grades 6-12. Watkinson prides itself on developing its students the power to shape their lives and the world around them. They draw students from a 40-town region.
We spoke with the leader of the animal rescue group Protectors of Animals (POA). The group is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Operated entirely by volunteers, POA rescues and finds new homes for abandoned pets throughout the Hartford region and operates numerous spay and neutering programs.
You may have noticed that Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazine has a new publisher! Srivathsa (Sri) Ramachandran took over ownership of this publication, along with West Hartford Lifestyle Magazine, this spring. You can learn more about him in our Meet the Publisher article this month.
Lastly, we have a story about how cooking with your children can instill in them a sense of confidence that can last a lifetime.
We hope you enjoy this month's issue of Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazine and that you enjoy the waning days of summer with your kids and pets!
RAMACHANDRAN, PUBLISHER @GLASTONBURYLIFESTYLE
August 2025
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VP OF SALES Andrew Leaders
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QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Hannah Leimkuhler
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The
1-7: The 10th Annual CT River Valley Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, held at Glastonbury Hills Country Club, was a huge success.
Photography by Brian Ambrose
1-7: Scenes from the Revolutionary House, Muster and Faire hosted by the Historical Society of Glastonbury at its Welles-Shipman-Ward property in South Glastonbury. Photography by HSG
1-4: The CT River Valley's recent WAVEs Women's Networking event was hosted by Eclipse Holistic Living. 5-7: The Chamber's Business Before Hours event was held at the Glennbrooke Kids Camp. Photography Courtesy of the CT River Valley Chamber
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Maggie DeVito Named Junior League President
Glastonbury native Maggie DeVito has been named President of the Junior League of Hartford for 2025-2026. Maggie is a passionate secondary educator and community leader who will bring her experience inside and outside the classroom to lead the Junior League of Hartford’s membership of over 350 women this year, as they work to build women leaders & build a better community. Visit hartford.jl.org.
E.A. Quinn Wins Gold Level National Safety Award
E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting of Glastonbury has won the Overall Safety Achievement Award – Gold Level by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. This recognition reflects E.A. Quinn’s exceptional commitment to workplace safety and was awarded based on the company’s outstanding safety performance over the past including no recorded work-related injuries or illnesses and no accidents."We are incredibly proud of our entire team for upholding the highest standards of safety," the company said. Visit eaquinn.com.
Berkshire Hathaway Plans 18th Annual Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament
The Glastonbury, Colchester and East Hampton offices of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties will once again host the Sunshine Kids Charity Golf Tournament. This 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is set for Tuesday, Sep. 30 at Blackledge Country Club in Hebron. Tickets are $165 per golfer, including golf, lunch and dinner. Non-golfer guests are welcome for dinner and auction at $50 per person. Visit sskgolftournament.com or call 860-633-3674 for sponsorships or tickets.
Sonder Wealth Celebrates New Headquarters With a Ribbon Cutting
Sonder Wealth Advisors, a bespoke wealth management firm, recently held a ribbon cutting at their new Farmington headquarters. “We are so excited to take this next step in expanding to a beautiful new location,” said Chad Langevin, Sonder's co-founder and advisor. “As local residents ourselves and ... with roots in the surrounding area, we’re proud to join this thriving town and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and this community." Visit Sonderadvisors.com
Apple Harvest & Music Festival Turns 50 This Year
Glastonbury's signature annual event, the Apple Harvest & Music Festival, turns 50 this year and organizers will mark the anniversary with special events. The festival will be held Oct. 17 - 19 on the Glastonbury riverfront. "This year, we’re pulling out all the stops with 50 original music acts across four stages, making it the largest local original music festival in Connecticut. All original music," the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce said. Visit crvchamber.org.
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Photography by Brian Ambrose
The Learning Experience
THE COMPANY IS EXPANDING AND RECENTLY PURCHASED THE LEARNING
EXPERIENCE IN GLASTONBURY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HELMKE
The Learning Experience on Oak Street in Glastonbury.
Photo Credit: Carrie Draghi
From L-R: TLE center director Jennifer Higgins, Shannon Doherty and Manager Kesha Davis.
The Learning Experience (TLE), a fast-growing early education franchise, recently opened a new state-of-the-art center, marking its fifth franchise location in Connecticut under the leadership of Vid Mitta, owner of TLE centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at 104 West Avon Road in Avon, will include a 5,000-squarefoot playground and is expected to receive state licensure for up to 163 children. The center will employ approximately 35 to 40 team members once we are at full capacity.
“We are incredibly excited to join the vibrant Avon community! At The Learning Experience, we have so much to offer—and we can’t wait to share it with the community,” says Shannon Doherty, Vice President of Operations for TLE’s Connecticut centers.
“There is always a need for quality child care with reliable, educated providers, and what really sets us apart is that we’re not just a daycare—we’re an educational center.”
Shannon emphasizes the franchise’s commitment to high standards.
“We are committed to evolving with the times to ensure we consistently provide the very best for our children, families, and educators.”
The new center is owned by Vid Mitta, who also currently owns four other TLE centers in Connecticut—in Glastonbury, Cheshire, Enfield, and South Windsor—and six additional locations in Massachusetts.
MAKING AN IMPACT IN GLASTONBURY
Since taking over operations in Glastonbury in October, Doherty and her team have focused on strengthening the culture, enhancing professional development, and deepening ties with the local community.
“We are passionate about building strong, collaborative teams and deeply committed to investing in the professional and personal growth of our educators.”
Compassion and teamwork is part of what Shannon says defines The Learning Experience’s approach.
“We are committed to cultivating a happy and inclusive culture within our centers where we strive to ‘make happy happen here’ every single day for the children, families, and educators.”
“Creating meaningful experiences for both children and families is a top priority. We create meaningful memories every day by offering hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.”
Philanthropy, she adds, is a meaningful and integral part of the curriculum.
“Our partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is a big part of our philanthropy program. We are driven by compassion and purpose, our leadership team set an ambitious fundraising goal, and the entire center rallied together to achieve it. One of our most inspiring moments came when we granted two wishes, one of which was for a courageous child enrolled at our Glastonbury center who had been diagnosed with a serious illness.
FOCUSED ON QUALITY AND GROWTH
With TLE continuing to expand in the region, the franchise model under Mitta’s ownership aims to maintain consistency, quality, innovation, and exceptional care across all locations, Shannon says.
“There’s a real joy in being here in Connecticut. Each community is different, but the need for excellent early education is everywhere. We’re excited and proud to be meeting that need.”
The Learning Experience curriculum includes phonics, sign language, foreign languages, and STEM-based activities, all integrated into a nurturing environment that emphasizes safety, emotional intelligence, and school readiness.
“We’re currently welcoming tours,” Shannon says, “enrolling new little learners, and preparing for a variety of fun and engaging events and we’re truly looking forward to making a lasting, positive impact.”
The Learning Experience Online:thelearningexperience.com
Avon:
104 West Avon Road
Phone: 860-404-2260
Email: avon@tlechildcare.com
Glastonbury: 86 Oak St.
Phone: 860-781-8363
Email: glastonbury@tlechildcare.com
“Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our ongoing investment in training, as well as in both professional and personal development.”
“There is always a need for quality child care with reliable, educated providers, and what really sets us apart is that we’re not just a daycare—we’re an educational center.”
Shannon Doherty
Brynthia Pierce, a TLE teacher.
PROTECTOR of Animals
ARTICLE BY EILEEN M. MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE PENNEY
THE VOLUNTEER GROUP CELEBRATES
What began as a grassroots effort by three women in 1975 has grown into one of Connecticut’s most respected no-kill animal rescue organizations. In 2025, Protectors of Animals (POA) celebrates 50 years of providing shelter, veterinary care, and second chances to thousands of animals in need.
“For the first 25 years, we operated with foster homes in South Glastonbury and worked closely with local churches, meeting in church basements,” says Jody Macrina, president of Protector of Animals since 2001.
“We searched extensively for a rental space in Glastonbury, but ultimately moved to 144 Main St. in East Hartford, just over the Maple Street line.”
That move gave the nonprofit a permanent home base, allowing it to expand its operations while maintaining its original mission: to rescue and re-home cats and dogs — especially those other shelters might turn away.
Today, POA’s East Hartford location serves many of the towns in the Greater Hartford region and it houses both a cat adoption center and a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs.
“We spayed and neutered more than 3,000 animals last year alone,” Jody says. “That includes our Angel Spay Days program, where a generous benefactor specifically funds neutering and spaying for pit bulls.”
POA adopted out about 80 rescued dogs last year. One of POA's recent rescues enjoys a bath.
The group houses its rescued cats at its East Hartford facility.
“WE TAKE SOME pretty challenging DOGS AND CATS, ANIMALS THAT OTHER GROUPS MIGHT NOT BE WILLING TO WORK WITH. SOME OF THEM HAVE serious behavioral OR MEDICAL NEEDS. IT CAN TAKE A LONG TIME TO rehabilitate THESE ANIMALS, BUT WE DON’T GIVE UP ON THEM.”
A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN MISSION
Despite its growth, POA remains volunteer-driven at its core, she says.
“We typically operate with around 300 volunteers. People come and go, but between our foster homes, dog volunteers, fundraisers, and cat care teams, we’re consistently supported by about 280 people.”
Those volunteers help POA manage a broad operation. Cats live either at the adoption center or in foster homes—particularly kittens, who are socialized in home environments to better prepare them for adoption. Dogs are typically housed at town facilities in Wethersfield and East Hampton, along with a network of foster homes.
Even kids can take part in volunteering, Jody says.
“There are so many fun ways for them to get involved. Families with children often participate in our volunteer foster program and it’s a great way for cats, kittens and dogs to interact with them in preparation for their forever homes.”
Some examples of ways that kids volunteer, she adds are through Boy and Girl Scouts projects, collections for POA at birthday parties, lemonade stands, and craft projects kids can donate, such as cat toys, thank you cards, and adoption posters.
“We are constantly looking for ways that kids and families can help.”
Last year, POA facilitated the adoption of nearly 700 cats and around 80 dogs. The organization also helped 200 feral cats through its trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, which seeks to humanely control the stray cat population across central Connecticut.
Since its inception, POA has rescued and placed over 21,600 cats and almost 8,000 dogs. The group serves approximately 1,000 animals annually through its shelter operations and provides over 60 spay/neuter and vaccination services weekly (3,000 annually) through its SPAY clinic.
“We take some pretty challenging dogs and cats, animals that other groups might not be willing to work with,” Jody says. “Some of them have serious behavioral or medical needs. It can take a long time to rehabilitate these animals, but we don’t give up on them.”
FUNDING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
POA, she adds, remains clear-eyed about the challenges of funding this level of care.
“Our support comes almost entirely from donations. We receive some grant funding periodically, but it’s ordinary people and their support who keep us going.”
Community fundraisers and individual donations are critical to POA’s continued operations. One of the
Valentina, a two-year-old cat rescued by POA, found a Furever Home this spring!
POA has hundreds of volunteers who foster dogs and cats awaiting their "Furever Home."
“WE ARE constantly
LOOKING FOR ways THAT KIDS AND FAMILIES
CAN help.”
most significant events of their 50th anniversary year was the Golden Gala held in February at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.
“It was really well attended,” Jody says. “We got great support from the community. After 50 years, for a grassroots organization that’s mainly volunteers, it was a well-deserved celebration.”
Part of POA’s longterm success are the relationships the group has developed and maintains within the Hartford-region communities.
“We do a lot of interaction with the community with fundraisers,” says Christine Penney, a longtime POA volunteer who handles media and public relations for the group. “We have businesses that have supported us for years by either donating items or keeping donation boxes
at their businesses. Liquid Nirvana provides a bottle return space for a volunteer who collects thousands of dollars in bottle returns every year for POA. There is so much community connectivity!”
LOOKING AHEAD
While this year marks a major milestone, POA is focused on the future. Jody says she hopes to grow community outreach, expand foster networks, and ensure even more animals are given second chances.
POA has thrived for 50 years because the group and its volunteers have focused on its mission and always sought out dedicated, compassionate people, she says.
People interested in donating, adopting, or volunteering can visit poainc.org.
WHISKING UP CONFIDENCE
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Why Cooking with Kids is More Than Just Making Meals
There’s something truly special about inviting your child into the kitchen—not just for the cookies or cupcakes, but for the confidence, creativity, and connection that come with it. Cooking with your children isn’t just a fun way to pass the time; it’s an opportunity to build lifelong skills and memories that stick.
Sure, teaching a young child how to crack an egg or measure flour can test your patience—but hang in there. With a little trial and a fair amount of error, they’ll start to develop the fine motor skills that allow them to prep a recipe all on their own one day. The best part? They’ll gain confidence along the way, one scoop, stir, and sprinkle at a time.
Cooking together also taps into something a little magical—memory. The smell of cookies baking or chili simmering on the stove can instantly transport us back to childhood. That’s not just nostalgia talking—science backs it up. Our sense of smell is closely tied to autobiographical memory, especially memories formed early in life. So those sweet, savory scents? They’re more powerful than you might think.
The key is to start simple. Let your toddler play with mixing bowls, spoons, and measuring cups. These little moments of pretend play actually help build the fine motor skills needed for real kitchen tasks. Begin with small jobs—scooping flour, flattening cookie dough with a rolling pin—and gradually add more steps as your child becomes more confident.
It won’t be perfect. The flour might fly, the sugar might spill, and the measurements might be slightly off—and that’s okay. Embrace the mess, stay patient, and focus on the fun. A dash of encouragement and a sprinkle of praise go a long way in keeping your little chef engaged and excited.
Over time, you’ll see the magic unfold: a child who’s not only learning how to cook but also growing more independent, capable, and proud of what they’ve created. And who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll pass those same recipes—and memories—on to their own kids.
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ANIMAL Crackers
Ingredients:
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons white flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Steps:
• 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• Optional: add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Put the oatmeal in a blender or food processor and pulse for about a minute, until it’s reduced to a rough powder. Add the ground oatmeal to the whole wheat and 1/2 cup of the white flour, baking soda and salt to the bowl of an electric mixer affixed with a paddle attachment, and turn on to mix. Add butter and blend on medium speed until the butter has been incorporated and the mix looks a little like wet sand. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, honey and almond extract and blend. If the dough looks too wet to roll, add the remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the blender.
3. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Cover completely and chill in the fridge for at least one hour, up to overnight.
4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place dough on a lightly floured surface (using the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour). Roll out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out with desired cookie cutters and bake for five to seven minutes, based on your preference. Five minutes will get you a softer cracker, while seven will get you a crisp cracker.
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Jaye and I come from humble beginnings, shaped by parents who taught us what truly matters — people, not possessions; respect for money, but never submission to it. These timeless lessons have been the heartbeat of our journey, quietly guiding us through every step.
Like many of our generation, our professional paths began in the corporate world. But it was love that truly set our journey in motion — after meeting and marrying in India, we took a leap of faith and planted new roots in Connecticut fifteen years ago. Why Connecticut? Because here we found more than a place to live — we found community. A place where neighbors know your name, where culture isn’t just celebrated but lived every day. It felt like home before we even unpacked our bags.
SRI RAMACHANDRAN IS GLASTONBURY LIFESTYLE'S NEW PUBLISHER. HIS WIFE, JAYE SUBRAMANIAN, IS THE ASSISTANT PUBLISHER
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Professionally, I led technology delivery at a global firm, blending innovation and strategy to help insurance clients worldwide. Jaye’s journey took her from Big 4 accounting to founding her own CPA practice in Glastonbury. Together, our paths brought us to a shared purpose beyond numbers and tech—a purpose rooted in people and their stories.
Purchasing the Glastonbury and West Hartford Lifestyle magazines was never just a business decision. We saw in Gary Perrelli, the former publisher, a passion and a spark we wanted to nurture. These magazines are more than pages and print; they are the living voices of local businesses and communities. Behind every shop, office, or café is a story of dreams chased, hurdles overcome, and families united in hope and hard work.
Through our growing connection to these towns, we’ve learned that what people truly seek is connection — raw, honest, and heartfelt connection. Our magazines are vessels for those stories, platforms where the human spirit shines through. We believe in the profound power of sharing authentic experiences to weave communities stronger and brighter.
Our corporate experience gave us tools — strategy, leadership, resilience, but it’s our belief in community and creativity that shapes our vision. We honor the foundation Gary built, knowing that change, while daunting, is also the seed of growth. Our goal is to elevate, not disrupt — to enrich readers’ lives and amplify local voices with clarity, warmth, and impact.
At the core of it all is family - the true north of our lives. Jaye and I are driven by love for our twin daughters, Taara and Vedha, the unwavering support of our parents and siblings, and the laughter of lifelong friends. In 2024, we welcomed Milo, our golden retriever whose joyful spirit fills our home with boundless energy. When we step away from work, you’ll find us skating on ice with our girls, toasting with friends, reminiscing with family, or simply marveling at Milo’s endless charm.
These are the moments we cherish — the threads that weave our life’s tapestry with joy, connection, and memories to last a lifetime.
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Since 1881 Watkinson School, created following a major bequest by businessman and philanthropist David Watkinson, has been committed to educational excellence in Greater Hartford. The school’s mission, to develop in students the power to shape their lives and the world around them, is the rudder for that excellence.
A small, co-ed, private, college prep school for grades 6-12/PG, Watkinson has 230 students from 40 towns across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Watkinson students succeed in the finest colleges in the country. Colleges want Watkinson students because they are known to think deeper, question harder, and engage more fully as they learn. They know what it means to contribute to a seriously enjoyable learning community.
That’s why, In the last three years, Watkinson graduates have been offered $7 million in merit scholarship college aid.
A STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION
With an average class size of 13, students are seen, known, and valued at Watkinson.
Head of School Teri Schrader says, “Anonymity in school is the deterrent to motivation and happiness at school.” Watkinson’s small class size goes hand in hand with the school’s beliefs that each student’s happiness and voice at school matters a great deal.
“In some schools, students’ grades are viewed as the only or primary way to see into their progress and learning,” she adds.
“Watkinson understands that deep learning is evident when students demonstrate that what they are doing in school makes sense to them, matters, and is relevant..”
At Watkinson, students are encouraged to find and use their voices; when their contributions are genuinely sought and valued, their sense of confidence begins to grow. They become invested in the community that
is investing in them. “Real life” stops being what happens after graduation, and becomes what students are living right now.
How often does your child have an opportunity to speak and act in meaningful ways? Do they have access to a school culture of shared conversation, where they can engage with others about issues, problems, and dreams that matter most to them? When you visit a campus, can you perceive an atmosphere of mutual respect between students and faculty? What happens when the community faces a challenge? Do students feel free to speak their minds with adults and administrators? How does the school respond to student activism and concerns? At Watkinson, all of this is part of the way we do schooling.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Watkinson recognizes that every brain is different. A good education has to be based
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on that truth. At the same time, education is also a collective enterprise. We become our best selves only in conjunction with others.
Watkinson’s faculty design their courses to emphasize depth of knowledge over simple breadth of coverage. Naturally, content matters. But content must arrive in the context of building the skills necessary to investigate, evaluate, and understand. Otherwise,
STUDENTS SUCCEED IN THE FINEST COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY.”
as Watkinson’s Global Studies Director Jen O’Brien puts it, what happens the day after your content knowledge runs out?
THE END RESULTS
At Watkinson, artists become athletes, and vice versa. Numbers people try writing poetry. Poets develop spreadsheets for their experimental data. Students learn that they don’t have to define themselves quite so rigidly. There is no typical Watkinson student. The end result is our students graduate knowing how they learn best. They aren’t afraid to ask questions, speak up, and support each other. They understand how to set goals and move toward them. They arrive at college with the confidence to show up at their professors’ office hours. Watkinson produces students who value themselves, and they know how and are ready to serve their community.
Watkinson School 180 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford Phone: 860-236-5618
Email: Info@watkinson.org Online: watkinson.org
events
AUGUST 1ST
Singin' In the Rain!
Playhouse on Park Theatre, 244 Park Road, West Hartford | 8:00 AM
Based on the classic film this wildly inventive re-imagining of “the greatest movie musical of all time” is set at a screening of the iconic film that goes horribly wrong, until super fans swoop in and save the day! Visit Playhouseonpark.org for additional times and tickets.
AUGUST 4TH
Historical Society Tag Sale Donations
Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St., South Glastonbury | 8:00 AM
The Historical Society kicks off its tag sale donations drive this month. Donations can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and noon each Monday in August and through Sept. 15. Additional donations can be made on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sept. 13. For large items email HSGtagsale@gmail.com . The three-day tag sale will be held the last weekend in September.
AUGUST 5TH
Glastonbury Farmers Market
Town Hall, 2155 Main St. | 3:30 PM
Join the Glastonbury Farmers Market open every Tuesday in August from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for a vibrant gathering of vendors, musicians, families and volunteers at Town Hall. The market includes fresh farm produce as well as numerous vendors selling handmade or homemade goods and wares. Visit glastonburyct.gov for a full list of vendors.
AUGUST 6TH
Summer Music Series - The Town Band
Riverfront Park, 300 Welles St. | 6:30 PM
The Riverfront Music Series, a series of free concerts offered through the town and by the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, presents The Town Band. The concerts are family-friendly and pet-friendly and participants can bring picnic blankets and chairs to comfortably enjoy the shows on the Riverfront lawn. Bring your own food and beverages. Visit glastonburyct.gov for information.
AUGUST 7TH
Live @ Bar Hollow: Goza
Cotton Hollow Kitchen, 840 South Main St., South Glastonbury. | 6:00 PM
Enjoy a night of music, drinks, and great food with GOZA, a vibrant Latin ensemble featuring Connecticut’s finest musicians, delivering rhythms like samba, salsa, rumba, and more, alongside covers from legends like Jobim, Santana, Stevie Wonder, and the Gipsy Kings. Visit Cottonhollowkitchen.com for information.
AUGUST 11TH
Kenn Morr Band in Concert
Welles-Turner Memorial Library, 2407 Main St. | 6:30 PM
The Kenn Morr Band is touring in support of Still Shining, an album recorded in Colebrook. Featuring eleven original songs, it highlights lush three-part harmonies and vibrant instrumental interplay. Inspired by folk legends like Gordon Lightfoot and Jackson Browne, the Kenn Morr Band found its musical home in Connecticut. Visit WTMlib.info for additional information.
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