Rainy Day Escape Guide: Sunday 5/24/26
• May 21, 2026
When the umbrellas come out, there are still plenty of ways to salvage Sunday.
Memorial Day Weekend Live Music Guide: Local Bands & Waterfront Stages
• May 21, 2026
Shoreline patios, breweries, casinos, and outdoor venues come alive with local music across SE Connecticut & SW Rhode Island this Memorial Day weekend.
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.
Miranda Walks In. Horror Kicks The Door Down
• April 30, 2026
Something old, something new, and something that smells like a pig farm.
4/24/2026 Newsletter
• April 25, 2026
Welcome to the first edition of The CT Beacon. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get out this weekend, here it is. More
A Quiet Week At The Theater
• April 23, 2026
Not a great week for new releases, but I have a best bet that’s a blast from the past!
Low-Key Places to Eat When You Don’t Want a Whole Scene
• April 13, 2026
You don’t need a “scene” to go out. You just need a place that doesn’t make you want to leave.
The Easiest Way to Pick a Place to Eat Without Overthinking It
• March 20, 2026
Stop trying to find the best place. Pick one and go.
Where to Grab a Drink Without Regretting It Later
• March 19, 2026
Most bad nights start with the wrong bar. Pick better and leave faster.
3 Easy Nights Out When You’re Not in the Mood to Try Hard
• March 17, 2026
If going out feels like too much work, you’re doing it wrong. These are the easiest ways to get out without turning it into a whole thing.
Stop Doing the Same Thing Every Weekend
• March 15, 2026
You’re not bored. You’re just doing the same thing every weekend.
If You Don’t Feel Like Dealing With a Crowd, Start Here
• March 14, 2026
You don’t hate going out. You hate crowds. Here’s how to still leave the house without dealing with all of that.
One-Night Getaways That Don’t Turn Into a Whole Thing
• March 10, 2026
You don’t need a trip. You need a night that doesn’t feel like the last one.
If You Just Need to Get Out for a Bit, Start Here
• March 3, 2026
You don’t need a plan. You need a change of scenery.
Last-Minute Plans That Don’t Require Much Thinking
• March 3, 2026
Some nights fall apart before they even start. Here’s how to get out of the house without overthinking it.