Entertainment
Passion Play Rises Again at St. Ann’s
By Robin Vinci at April 22, 2024 | 7:00 am |
“The Passion Play” at St. Ann’s Church has become something of an Easter tradition in New Britain. Started in 1962 at the church and closed 10 years later, the church began the program again in 1983. Since then, different actors have taken roles to perform perhaps the most important play one can take part in of the Catholic religion. “It’s more...
Blumenthal, Foot Guard Lead 4-year Civil War Ceremony in New Britain
By Robin Vinci at April 17, 2024 | 6:54 pm |
The Governor’s Foot guard and the National Guard led the procession that saw US Senator Richard Blumenthal among the speakers ushering in the beginning of the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Ceremonies Saturday morning at Central Connecticut State University. Hundreds of people watched as various posts, military groups and reenactment civil war soldiers dressed more...
City Native, NY Times Bestselling Author Recalls NB
By Diane L. Mechlinski at April 15, 2024 | 7:00 am |
It is quite an accomplishment when an author has published 29 novels, 22 of which have become New York Times bestsellers. This success has been attained by New Britain native, Luanne Rice. Her 29th novel, “The Silver Boat,” brought her to a recent book signing at R.J. Julia Bookstore in Madison, where some 200-plus fans came to see her including a group of New more...
Talent and Creativity Displayed at NBHS’ Musical “Into the Woods”
By Diane L. Mechlinski at April 1, 2024 | 7:00 am |
New Britain High School’s 6th annual musical,“Into the Woods,” took place with three consecutive performances March 25 and 26 at the school’s Vincent Sala Auditorium. This year’s performance was dedicated to retiring superintendent, Dr. Doris Kurtz. As always, a large crowd supported the talented students who took part in the production. “Into the Woods” is more...
HITW: The Importance of Being Theatrical
By Laurence James Kellum, Entertainment Reporter at April 1, 2024 | 7:00 am |
On March 25, New Britain’s cultural and artistic community enjoyed one of the city’s finest opening nights in recent memory when Hole-in-the-Wall Theater presented Oscar Wilde’s final stage play “The Importance of Being Earnest” to a nearly sold out house. Though frigid March winds howled outside, the lovely, well-lit, pastel-colored costumes and garden-party more...
Tradition and Heritage Key to Italian Fraternal Society
By Diane L. Mechlinski, Correspondent at March 25, 2024 | 4:32 pm |
“La Fratellanza” (Brotherhood), is a theme the Italian Fraternal Society (IFS) has been living by since the society incorporated in 1897. Fifty-two Italian men founded the IFS, men from every region of Italy, holding their first meeting at 309 Main St. in New Britain. “My father had been one of the original members,” said Cil Ferri who has spent most of his more...
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
By Robin Vinci at March 21, 2024 | 12:57 am |
After not holding an Easter event last year, residents flocked to the Stanley Golf Course March 12 to get their chance to visit the Easter Bunny and take part in a number of activities. The New Britain Parks and Recreation Department’s, “Every Kid Counts” and “Exercise the Right Choice” After School Programs hosted the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event more...
Art Program Helps Seniors Learn Painting, Drawing
By Robin Vinci at March 18, 2024 | 4:02 pm |
When George Nowak heard there was an opening for an art teacher at the New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl St., he thought he would apply. He had been the artist at the New Britain Herald for many years and won many awards. A physical condition stopped him from working full-time, but he needed something to do for a few hours a week. When he walked into the office of more...
