Artist’s Jam Brings Creativity To Center Stage in New London

story & photo by Jon Persson

Stephanie, no longer shy, dances in the lead of an Artist’s Jam at New London’s Harbour Towers. She moves with easy grace and smiling confidence between actual performance, and as the framer of the improvisations which are the theme of this evening, inviting the audience to join her in [...]

WineFest’s Tenth Delights All

Bruce “Two-Dogs” Bozsum

by John Stratton

What’s not to like?   Great wines and beers, great food, great friends old and new. And a tenth anniversary swirl and glow in the air in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun…which means lots to see and enjoy.

That’s 32—count ‘em 32—celebrity chefs, vintners, brewmasters. And about 900 [...]

Fashion in the Ballroom & Other Hygienic Events

Salon des Indépendants (Hygienic Art Galleries, 79 Bank Street)

January 26 through February 9 Art drop-off: Sat. Jan. 26 8am-6pm; Show opens 8pm

Pick-up: Sun. Feb. 10 Noon to 4pm

Visual artists are invited to submit work to the 34th Salon des Indépendants exhibition to be held at the Hygienic Art Galleries. The rules are simple: [...]

Epic Records’ “Dead Sara” Hit The Road In February

Rising Los Angeles rock band and recent Epic Records signees Dead Sara will hit the road with Muse in February as support on the British trio’s 2013 U.S. arena tour. In addition to thrilling L.A. fans their high-octane live performances, Dead Sara have also built a national fanbase by performing with Chevelle, The Used, The Offspring, Neon Trees, and [...]