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We Met at Grossinger’s is an immersive journey through the Jewish Catskills—once known as the Borscht Belt—reviving the iconic resort that inspired Dirty Dancing and defined an era of Jewish American life and entertainment.
Throughout decades of prejudice stifling the integration of Jewish immigrants in America, the Borscht Belt in the Catskills provided an oasis of belonging, and Grossinger’s Resort and Hotel was the crown jewel. The real-life inspiration for the setting of the 1987 classic film Dirty Dancing, Grossinger’s provided both a physical and mental getaway where Jews—and others from marginalized communities—needing a break from NYC could relax.
The resort’s growing reputation attracted a wide variety of comedians, athletes, and political figures, including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Award-winning filmmaker Paula Eiselt (Aftershock, 93Queen), Producer Robert Friedman, and Mitchell Grossinger Etess – former President and CEO of the Mohegan, and a subject in the film – host an audience chat and Q&amp;A.
Special Garde exhibit by the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum

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We Met at Grossinger's 

We Met at Grossinger’s is an immersive journey through the Jewish Catskills—once known as the Borscht Belt—reviving the iconic...

<a href="https://gardearts.org/events/our-house/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://gardearts.org/events/our-house/</a>Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring…<ul style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; font-size: 1.4rem; list-style: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; color: #161738; font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Steve Postell (guitarist &amp; musical director, David Crosby &amp; The Immediate Family)</li><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Jeff Pevar (lead guitar, David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh)</li><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Kipp Lennon (vocals, David Crosby, Roger Waters, Ambrosia)</li><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Teresa James (vocals &amp; piano, The Rhythm Tramps)</li><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Michael Visceglia (bass, Suzanne Vega)</li><li style="min-height: 0px; min-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px;">Clint De Ganon (drums, Stevie Wonder, Art Garfunkel)</li></ul>And featuring images and words from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz.Audiences can anticipate an immersive journey through classic hits such as “Déjà vu,” “Wooden Ships,” “Helpless,” and “Carry On,” delivered with the finesse that only OUR HOUSE, The Music of CSNY can provide.

Local Event: Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash &...

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Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

<a href="https://gardearts.org/events/a-centennial-kickoff/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://gardearts.org/events/a-centennial-kickoff/</a>Join the&nbsp;Garde Arts Center&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra&nbsp;for a special&nbsp;Centennial Kickoff Business After Hours, celebrating the Garde’s Centennial Season and the ECSO’s 80th Anniversary Season.
In partnership with the&nbsp;Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut,&nbsp;Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce,&nbsp;Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, and the&nbsp;Greater&nbsp;Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, this unique evening will bring together business professionals, community leaders, and arts supporters from across the region for networking, refreshments, and interactive experiences.
Guests will enjoy:
<ul><li>Meet-and-greet opportunities with ECSO musicians</li><li>The Stars to STEM Traveling Regional Planetarium, featuring an immersive 7-meter dome experience</li><li>Food and beverages from local vendor partners, including&nbsp;Johnathan Edward’s Winery, Noble Smokehouse, Tox Brewery, D’Angelo’s Ice Cream, and more!</li></ul>
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Local Event: A Centennial Kick Off :: Business After Hours

A Centennial Kick Off :: Business After Hours

https://gardearts.org/events/a-centennial-kickoff/Join the Garde Arts Center and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra for...

Sara Florek

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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul>
 <li>1st Place: $25,000</li>
 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
 <li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li>
</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
Official Registration Locations:
Connecticut
<ul>
 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
<ul>
 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

Local Event: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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