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By Kerri Provost, May 28, 2013 3:26 pm

While an apartment building on Putnam Street was demolished after showing signs of impending collapse, multiple buildings with no apparent structural problems are being prepped for demolition a few streets away. Continue reading 'Demolition Planned to Clear Street for New Student Housing'»

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Continue reading 'June 2013 Events'»

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By Kerri Provost, May 26, 2013 8:12 pm

Continue reading 'In Your Neighborhood: Barry Square (round two)'»

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By Kerri Provost, May 19, 2013 9:29 am

A building which Trinity College employees say had been slated for academic use has been turned into a police substation.

For almost twenty years, there has been a police sub-station on the corner of Ward and Affleck Streets, just blocks away from Trinity College.

A glance at the campus safety log over the last several weeks shows that crimes which would land non-students in court are typically handled only by the college administration. Continue reading 'Trinity Gets Its Own Police Substation'»

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By Kerri Provost, April 28, 2013 8:42 pm

May 1

• The Hartford Public Library will be hosting a community program on planning for sustainability. The HPL says, “This workshop offers in partnership with the Hartford Foundation for Public giving. Sustaining your initiatives requires leadership, persistence and a plan. This workshop will enable you to think and act more strategically in demonstrating the sustainability of your initiative and will offer suggestions on planning for program continuation.”  10am-12pm in the Downtown Youth Program Room.
• Reel Youth Hartford Film Festival, founded by Public Allies Connecticut, “aims to engage and unite Hartford youth in telling their stories and the stories of their city through film.” Films created by youth living in Hartford will be screened tonight at Cinestudio. Doors open at 5:30pm, programming begins at 6. There will be an awards ceremony and reception. This is free and open to the public.
• Also at 5:30, young professionals are welcomed to the Connecticut Convention Center for the free networking event, Get HYPEd. This goes until 8:30pm. It’s casual. No rsvp required. Bring business cards!
• Ever wanted to try drawing with a live model as the subject? Who hasn’t? Studio N111 is offering a Life Drawing workshop with a different theme every month. For tonight, JaVon will model as artists of all skill levels wrangle with “proportion.” There is a $15 fee that includes materials. 7pm. Studio N111 is located at 75 Pratt Street, #301. No need to rsvp — just drop in. Continue reading 'May 2013 Events'»

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By Kerri Provost, April 8, 2013 12:39 am

Lah Tere and Baba Israel hosted the main concert

Things to know about the 8th Annual Trinity International Hip Hop Festival: Continue reading '8th Annual Trinity International Hip Hop Festival'»

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By Kerri Provost, March 28, 2013 12:29 pm

When this list is compiled, there are always events not included. Either the organization has not gotten the word out, or something is a bit too mainstream, like a wedding expo. Or, the event is too unaffordable for too many readers. This calendar is created with Hartford residents in mind, primarily those who live in neighborhoods like mine. Something pricey will slip through from time-to-time, but if an event costs as much as groceries for the week, it probably is not going to be included here.

Don’t forget to check with the venue to confirm that times and prices remain accurate.

April 1

The Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance on Monday evenings at the Arch Street Tavern. Music begins at 8pm.

April 2

Lauren Groff, author of Arcadia, The  Monsters  of  Templeton, and Delicate Edible Birds will be taking part in the Allan K. Smith Reading Series at Trinity College. A reception and book signing will follow the reading, held in the Alumni Lounge of Mather Hall. 4:30-6:30pm. This is free and open to the public; books will be available for purchase.

April 3

All are welcome to participate in a learning charrette (fancy word that just means looking at maps and talking about plans) for the Albany/Homestead Avenue corridor. This goes from 3-7pm, but people are invited to drop in whenever they can. The meeting will be held in the community room of the University of Hartford Handel Performing Arts Center, located on the corner of Albany Avenue and Westbourne Parkway. The parking lot is accessible from Albany Avenue. Free. Continue reading 'April 2013 Events'»

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By Kerri Provost, March 26, 2013 1:31 pm

Cartoonist Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, one of the “Cuban Five,” was given two life terms in the United States for “conspiracy to commit espionage” and other various charges, while gathering information about groups possibly planning terrorism against Cuba.

On Thursday, March 28th the Broad Street Gallery (1283 Broad Street) will host an opening reception for “Humor from My Pen,” an exhibit of this artist’s political cartoons. The opening reception will be from 4:30-7:30pm.

March 30th offers another viewing time, from 1-5pm.

This is free and open to the public.

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By Kerri Provost, March 11, 2013 10:01 am

“Play to your strengths,” Dr. Lois Brown urged Continue reading 'Inspiring Action During Women’s History Month'»

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By Kerri Provost, February 27, 2013 8:55 pm

March 1

• Dr. Mary Washington will be giving a lecture on Intersectionality and the Reconstruction of Identity and Social Action at the University of Hartford. This will take place at 1:30pm in Regents Commons, located within the Shaw Center of Hillyer. This is free and open to the public. Continue reading 'March 2013 Events'»