Every Great Beach Has Its Own Personality
• July 30, 2026
Which beach gets your vote? We take a look at four of southern New England’s most popular beaches, then let you decide which one deserves the crown.
One Trip. Three Festivals. Endless Ways to Spend the Day
• July 30, 2026
Turn one Saturday into a full-day adventure with live music, a downtown market, colorful chalk art, and a lively block party—all within walking distance.
Why We Keep Coming Back to the COMO Village Fair
• July 30, 2026
From live music and local artisans to the famous pie-eating contest and vintage baseball, this beloved Stonington tradition offers a full day of classic summer fun.
The Tale Of Two Movies
• July 30, 2026
Whether you’re looking for superhero action or an adults-only indie comedy, our Movie Spotlight previews this weekend’s two biggest new releases.
16 Great Reasons to Turn Up the Volume This Weekend
• July 28, 2026
This is a list of curated live music events, except for those performances at local wineries, which are in a special edition this week.
As the Sun Sets, the Pawcatuck River Comes Alive
• July 28, 2026
As daylight fades, bonfires, live music, and a festive waterfront atmosphere transform the Pawcatuck River into one of the weekend’s most memorable sights.
10 Winery Concerts Worth Sipping Through This Weekend
• July 28, 2026
Pair a local vintage with live music at one of 10 winery concerts happening across southeastern Connecticut and southwestern Rhode Island this weekend.
Clear, White, or Red? The Debate Over Clam Chowder
• July 24, 2026
In 1939, a Maine legislator proposed a bill that would have banned tomatoes in clam chowder. While it never became an actual law, the failed
It’s Midsummer: There’s a Live Music Show for Everyone
• July 23, 2026
Live music takes center stage across southeastern Connecticut and nearby Rhode Island this weekend with one of the strongest lineups of the summer. Country stars,
Three Days That Celebrate Stonington’s Fishing Heritage
• July 20, 2026
Stonington has been a hard-working fishing community long before it became a destination for visitors. Every summer, history comes alive during Blessing of the Fleet
Why People Travel From Around the World for the Mystic Sea Glass Festival
• July 20, 2026
Sea glass doesn’t appear to be the sort of thing people would travel hundreds – or even thousands – of miles to see. Sure, it’s
The Truth About Seagulls, Lobster Rolls, and Stonington Scallops
• July 19, 2026
Here are three little-known facts about our shoreline that will make you look at southeastern Connecticut and southwestern Rhode Island in a new way. The
Turn a Summer Saturday Into the Perfect Day at Olde Mistick Village
• July 19, 2026
The Art Show is this weekend, find out how to make a day of it.
One of CT Beacon’s Spotlight Artists Takes the Stage in Groton This Friday
• July 19, 2026
Friday nights means live music, lawn chairs and relaxing summer evenings by the waterway, and this week’s City of Groton Concerts in the Park features
The Odyssey Has Landed
• July 16, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey headlines this week’s movie lineup with one of the year’s most ambitious theatrical experiences.
Turn Up the Weekend
• July 16, 2026
Discover 12 of the best live music performances happening this weekend across SE CT and SW RI, from national touring acts to local favorites.
One Summer Night. Two Great Shows.
• July 16, 2026
Most concerts save their biggest moment for the encore. This one stops halfway through for fireworks. On Friday night, Ocean Beach Park offers something a
Here’s Why You Should Get to Celebrate East Lyme Early.
• July 16, 2026
Saturday’s forecast calls for the chance of showers later in the day, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying one of southeastern Connecticut’s biggest summer
Why Floating the River Is Becoming a Favorite Summer Tradition
• July 16, 2026
Some summer activities are all about excitement. Others are about slowing down. Floating a river falls firmly into the second category. There’s something uniquely relaxing
Why the Denison Farmers Market Has Become One of Mystic’s Favorite Sunday Traditions
• July 12, 2026
For many people, Sunday mornings in Mystic begin with a reusable shopping bag in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other.
Ever Wanted to Learn Salsa? This Summer Night in New London Is the Perfect Place to Start.
• July 12, 2026
You don’t need dance experience. You don’t need a partner. All you really need is the willingness to take that first step.
Music Fills the Air Before Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Westerly
• July 12, 2026
Some summer evenings don’t need much to become unforgettable. A blanket on the grass, music drifting through the warm night air, neighbors gathering together, and
An Evening of Campfires, Wildlife, and Outdoor Adventure Awaits Kids at DPNC
• July 12, 2026
For kids, summer memories are often made after the sun starts to sink. The trails grow quieter, the woods feel a little more mysterious, and