Lightsabers, Horror & Meryl Streep Near Mystic
• May 21, 2026
Space battles, jump scares, and one or two decent ways to escape the holiday crowds for a couple of hours.
Southeastern CT Memorial Day Parades
• May 18, 2026
Memorial Day weekend across SE Connecticut and SW Rhode Island brings more than the unofficial start of summer. Town greens, village streets, and shoreline downtowns
5/14/2026 Newsletter
• May 18, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026One more week until Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off summer around here, and honestly, you can already feel it starting. Garden fairs are
If you don’t like horror, a green ogre might be your best bet
• May 14, 2026
A thriller, a mess, and a lovable green grouch hit theaters this weekend.
Coastal Nights, Cold Drinks & Live Music Everywhere
• May 14, 2026
Local bands. Regional favorites. Four nights of live music across the shoreline. 051426~051726
5/07/2026 Newsletter
• May 12, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026Mother’s Day weekend has officially arrived, and the local calendar is starting to explode. More than 65 events are happening across southeastern
Italian Restaurants in Mystic (And One Worth Leaving Town For)
• May 9, 2026
These Italian restaurants have built loyal followings for homemade pasta, strong cocktails, fresh seafood, and atmospheres people remember long after vacation ends.
Honestly? Kind Of A Weird Week At The Movies
• May 7, 2026
Something old, something new, and something that smells like a pig farm.
4/30/2026 Newsletter
• May 5, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026Welcome to all the new subscribers joining us for Week 2 of The CT Beacon. This weekend is packed, with over 40 events happening
Southeastern Connecticut Mother’s Day Brunch Guide (2026)
• May 5, 2026
Buffets, prix fixe dinners, and à la carte spots… everything you need to book before it’s gone.