This weekend is the final weekend for The Big E! And lots of farmers markets to support locally too! Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

Check out Renee DiNino's Blog for interviews, stories and events HERE
iHeartCommunities events, concerts and more HERE
Visit CT has a great listing of events HERE
SUPPORT LOCAL here is a great listing of farmers markets HERE
For all the new movie releases in theaters and streaming CLICK here and be sure to scroll below for my movie picks of the weekend!
CT Fair Season is HERE

Sound on Sound Music Festival 2023 – this weekend September 30 - October 1

From seeing your favorite band perform live, to relaxing with a cold beer at the Sports Hall, or sipping a glass of wine in the Wine Grove, to riding the Ferris Wheel this year’s festival offers an elevated experience. Sound On Sound will feature one massive stage for optimal viewing, over 20 bands and no overlapping sets, Sound On Sound allows attendees to catch every act without having to pick and choose.

Some of the artists performing at the Sound on Sound Festival are:

Saturday, September 30

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Trey Anastasio Band

Gin Blossoms

and 7 more amazing groups!

Sunday, October 1

John Mayer

Alanis Morissette

Deep Banana Blackout

plus 8 more acts!!!

Visit soundonsoundct.com for tickets and specials!!!!

I’ll be out at the Bark & Brewfest Saturday - September 30

Ticket admission includes unlimited samples of local microbreweries and spirits. Enjoy many food trucks, puppy cuddling, raffles, lawn games and so much more. Plus there will be K9 demos too!! ALL PROCEEDS HELP DOG STAR RESCUE SAVE DOGS’ LIVES.

"Light into the Dungeon:" A Jack O' Lantern Experience kicks off this weekend through October 29 – it runs Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

At the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine

Immerse yourself in the Halloween season, 75 feet underground and surrounded by Jack O' Lanterns.

Experience the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine like never before! In the late 18th century, people incarcerated at New-Gate Prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. This October, celebrate the Fall season with us as we bring “Light into the Dungeon” , illuminated by over 300 Jack O’ Lanterns. Explore the 100-yard loop of the underground copper mine lit by a display of professionally carved Jack O' Lanterns.

Advanced Tickets Required. Tickets cost $20 for adults & $10 for youth (17 and under).

Arrive ANYTIME during your timeslot to be admitted into the copper mine. 60 tickets are sold per timeslot and 15 people will be allowed down every 15 minutes- you can take as long as you like once you

are down below. Guides will be stationed throughout the mine, but the experience underground is primarily self-guided and can last as long or short as you prefer. Tickets also include admission to the above-ground prison yard. The prison yard includes ruins, cells, and special exhibits, which are also available for self-exploration. Arrive before your time slot, or stay after to explore the prison yard.

Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine

115 Newgate Rd.

East Granby, CT 06026

(860) 653-6563

Sunday its Pawtoberfest for the Wolcott Dog Pound It is time for the 10th Annual Pawtoberfest and the 4th annual Bike Run! Come, sit, stay, and celebrate 10 years! Admission is $20 for the Pawtoberfest event. There will be music, food, drinks, raffles, prizes, and more at Johnny B’s Roadside Saloon in Wolcott! See you at 1pm!

Movie picks this weekend

57 Seconds - Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) and Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) star in this heart-racing action thriller. When a tech blogger discovers a time-altering device, he unleashes its power to rewrite the past and seek revenge against the ruthless corporate empire that destroyed his family.

Kerry Collins