Entertainment

International Make Music Day to Take Place on Friday, June 21

Fairfield, CT - Make Music Day 2024 returns to Fairfield on Friday, June 21 from 8AM - 10PM (EDT). Make Music Fairfield is music performed by anyone, enjoyed by everyone! This is the largest Make Music Fairfield yet! This year, there will be over 70+ performers, 30 venues, and 110+ performances over the course of the 14-hour day. Let’s ring in the summer solstice together, as a community, while enjoying amazing music! Make Music Day is the free, outdoor music festival celebrated worldwide on the Summer Solstice each year. This year, the solstice falls on Friday, June 21. Created in Paris, France in 1982 (Fête de la Musique), this is the 42nd anniversary of Make Music Day. This worldwide festival…

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Anime Comes To Fairfield

In the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture, a new destination has emerged, promising an unparalleled retail experience for anime and manga enthusiasts. Ellie Greenberg, the visionary behind Arisu, has unveiled the store's second location at 226 Kings Highway East in Fairfield, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a unique shopping adventure. A Journey to Japan Arisu is not your typical retail store. As soon as customers step through its doors, they are transported to the heart of Japan. The store is meticulously designed to evoke the essence of Japanese culture, making patrons feel as though they have embarked on a journey across the Pacific. "You come in and you feel like you're being transported to Japan," Greenberg shares, capturing…

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Two Roads Brewing Company Introduces Tee Box: A Premier Golf Simulator Experience in Stratford

Stratford, CT - March 13, 2024 - New to the town of Stratford is Two Road's Brewing Company's Tee Box. Tee Box offers an immersive golfing experience featuring a state-of-the-art simulator sponsored by Unicore, access to over 300 global courses, and a vibrant atmosphere complete with food, drinks, and live sports. Located conveniently on the Two Roads Campus, Tee Box is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 9:00 PM. Book your reservation today for an unforgettable time at Tee Box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXJmuw64uFk

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Bull Riding Coming To Bridgeport

For the first time in history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Bridgeport, Connecticut, debuting at Total Mortgage Arena on March 1-2, 2024, with PBR Bridgeport. For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness. Adding extra significance to the event, the tour stop will mark the organization’s lone event in Connecticut in 2024. The debut of PBR’s Velocity Tour in Bridgeport comes on the spurs of one of the organization’s most dynamic individual seasons in 2023, as the Velocity Tour broke and reset numerous…

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The Fairfield Comedy Circle: Where Laughter Takes Center Stage

The Fairfield Comedy Circle, founded by Joe Garrix, has recently reopened its doors, welcoming comedy enthusiasts to a revamped and exciting venue. Located at the Circle Hotel, this comedy hub has been a beloved part of the local entertainment scene for nearly five years. In this article, we'll explore the highlights of this comedy haven and the experiences it offers to both seasoned comedy fans and newcomers. A Room Transformed: The Circle Hotel's lobby, an unlikely comedy venue, has been artfully transformed into a cozy showroom. The seating arrangement is theatre-style, with all the furniture in the room rearranged to accommodate the eager audience. It's an ingenious way to create an intimate and inviting atmosphere for comedy lovers. A Stellar…

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Robot Fighting In Norwalk

Last month NHRL invited DoingItLocal to its summer competition which will lead to their Final Botdown on September 30th and World Chapionship on November 11. Their facilities are located at 165 Water Street in Norwalk. My biggest takeaway from the event was just how entertaining and affordable it is to bring the family. Just $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Even their VIP tickets at $50 are a bargain especially when you consider its all-day entertainment. Our guide Matt was enthusiastic about the sport and was very patient during some technical difficulties I was encountering! National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) robots are in the 3 to 30-pound weight category whereas Battlebots robots can weigh as much as 250 pounds!…

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Sneak Peek The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar

Thursday I got a sneak peek of the new The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar. It will open to the public on Saturday. It is located at 1625 Stratford Avenue in Stratford. The Two Roads Food Hall + Bar is a fork in the Road Less Traveled, offering three distinct types of cuisine from best-in-class purveyors: Skull City Taquitos, Roost House Chicken and Industry Schnitzel Bar. Each is taking a local and sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing and a curated drinks menu featuring Two Roads beers, ready to drink cocktails and distilled spirits, custom paired to distinct menu items. https://youtu.be/mulAvMp8NmY

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Congressman Himes Visits Natural Annie

Today Congressman Himes visited Natural Annie, a soy-based candle company located at 1313 Connecticut Avenue where he made his own candle during his visit. The Woman Business Development Corporation was also on hand and provided Annie with funding and technical assistance. Annie plans to expand the business and invest in additional equipment to better serve her clients. Natural Annie has become popular on Tik Tok and is famous in our area for her Sip and Pour events on the weekends. https://youtu.be/kQy_yy7b14U

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