Connecticut: Land of Musicians
Connecticut’s proximity to New York City makes it home to many notable folks, including a number of famous musicians. There are also many distinguished musicians who grew up here, playing their first...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite Cheap Beer?
Where would garage bands and football fans be without cheap beer? Forget “America runs on Dunkin” – I’m pretty sure it’s fueled by mild-flavored 5% ABV lager. Below are a few of my favorite cheap...
View Article10 Random Things You Never Knew About Turkeys
How much do you really know about the bird you roast for Thanksgiving? Here are some facts to throw around the holiday table, should you need to steer the conversation away from religion and politics!...
View Article9 Things I am NOT Thankful for in Connecticut
Don’t worry, my next column won’t be so dickish… But until tomorrow, here are some things about Connecticut that really stink! 1. Exit 14 on 95, one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the county....
View Article10 Things I AM Thankful For in Connecticut
My previous column notwithstanding, there are plenty of great things about Connecticut. Here are just a few aspects of the Nutmeg State that I’m thankful for…. 1. We can buy beer on Sundays now,...
View ArticleWhere To Find Connecticut Gifts On Etsy
Living in the best state in the nation, of course Nutmeggers will want to represent with our Christmas gifts. Here are a few places on Etsy where you can find goods made in Connecticut, about...
View ArticleKeytars in Purgatory: An Interview With Justin Symbol
Saturday December 13th, Brooklyn-based industrial artist Justin Symbol will perform at Seaside Tavern in Stamford alongside local rock stalwarts Headgun and Mantyhose. Symbol, who spent a good chunk...
View ArticleThe Twelve Beers of Christmas
Pumpkin beer season has given way to holiday cheer – the winter beers are here! (Okay Jessie, they’ve been here since Halloween…) This Christmas, bring the best beer to the party with this helpful...
View ArticleHoliday Fun for Kids in Fairfield County
Want to keep it festive right up until the big day? Check out these Fairfield County holiday events. The Polar Express on IMAX – Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk Through Dec. 21:4 & 7:30 p.m. Fridays...
View ArticleHoliday Fun for Grown-Ups in Fairfield County
Christmas ain’t just for kids. From adult-o-lescents to grannies and everyone in between, grown-ups need to enjoy the season too! Below are some events to help you get into the holiday spirit: Big...
View ArticleThe Very Best of Grumpy Cat Christmas
Twelve cousins screaming, eleven in-laws asking, awkward conversations… CTBoom has scoured Google Images for the very best in Grumpy Cat Christmas memes for every holiday situation. When your creepy...
View Article7 Things to Do the Day after Christmas
Three months of retail decorations, three weekends of holiday parties, the Feast of Seven Fishes, and Old Saint Nick… And then it’s all over. Your living room is littered with wrapping paper and empty...
View Article15 Things to Do in Connecticut in 2015
In no particular order, folks… Enjoy! 1. Attend a hipster food and drink convention. If you wanna get a jump on it, join CTBoom at The Chocolate Expo in Norwalk on January 25. 2. Take a weekend trip...
View ArticleWill You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution? The Statistics Say…
…Maybe! According to StatisticBrain.com, only 8% of people keep their resolutions year after year, but 49% at least have “infrequent success.” So if your resolution is to lose twenty pounds, you have...
View ArticleInterview with Torrington Singer-Songwriter Sarah Barrios
If you love acoustic pop, keep an ear out for the charming and thoughtful tunes of Sarah Barrios. The twenty-year-old Torrington native was voted as one of the five Best New Acts of the Year in the...
View ArticleNew Year, New Eats
During my fantasy-land twelve-day teacher vacation, I took my own advice and tried a couple new restaurants. One was actually “new” in the sense that it had opened in 2014: Kawa Ni, a sake and ramen...
View ArticleYoutube Shows Us How to Kill It at a Metal Show, And More
Have you seen Jared Dines’ hilarious metal parody videos yet? If not, take seven minutes of your life to watch these –I guarantee that some of these bros will look and sound familiar! 10 Ways to Hold...
View ArticleFish and Chocolate This Sunday: A Winning Combination
Wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon with no football? Head over to Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium for the Chocolate Expo! From 10am-7pm, you can sample gourmet chocolate, baked goods, gelato,...
View ArticleCT BOOM Visits The Chocolate Expo At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk
After covering the Greenwich Food and Wine Festival and Harbor Brew Fest, I went to The Chocolate Expo in Norwalk this past Sunday expecting to roll around naked in a fondue fountain of melted...
View Article14 Fast Facts about February
The shortest month of the year – and according NOAA and my fellow CTBoom columnists, the most unpleasant – isn’t short on history and trivia. Enjoy these February factoids… 1. February is the...
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