Category Archives: Arts

Are you there Greater Hartford? It’s me, Julie.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Julie Beman

I don’t know about you, but I found adolescence confounding, particularly because I was an early bloomer. Having to choose a bra at the tender age of ten was a nearly unendurable humiliation. Thankfully, bras were tucked away in the … Continue reading →

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That’s Not Funny!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Julie Beman

My ability to drown dramatically, after being pushed by one of my daughters into an alligator-infested lake while my other daughter was getting up close and personal with a nest of fire ants, is deficient. Or so I learned last Sunday at … Continue reading →

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Hearing Movies in Hartford

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Julie Beman

The first time I saw Henning Ohlenbusch perform, it was at Flywheel in Easthampton MA on a freezing November night. I’d heard about his concept album Henning Goes to the Movies and I was a little concerned. I hadn’t seen many … Continue reading →

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Way Down Hadestown

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Julie Beman

Hadestown is quirky and profound as it explores the question “how far will we go in order to survive?” Continue reading →

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“Why does Auntie Julie like Hartford?” asked Megan.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Julie Beman

That’s a good question, Megan. Maybe it’s because when she’s in Hartford, Auntie Julie gets to dance with you and Kyle in a hula hoop. Maybe it’s because when she’s in Hartford, Auntie Julie gets to watch Kyle play with … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events at Cedar Hill Cemetery

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

If you haven’t been to Cedar Hill Cemetery, you’re missing out. It’s a gorgeous place that is full of history and provides some unique opportunities for bird watching and quiet reflection. There are so many famous and unique people buried … Continue reading →

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Summer Saturday, Summer Sunday

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Julie Beman

I was admiring the fact that EmGee’s blogging mojo is back, and lamenting the fact that mine isn’t. She responded by suggesting that I write about stuff that I’m doing in Hartford. Like that I went to Monday Night Jazz … Continue reading →

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And All That Jazz

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

Nothing screams summer more than jazz in the park. And once again, this summer provides us all with a wealth of opportunities to grab a blanket, a picnic, a bottle of wine, a dog, a few friends and head down … Continue reading →

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The Wadsworth, William Wegman, a Weimaraner and a Wedding

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

Last Saturday, I convinced the future Mr. EmGee (more on that in some later posts) to venture out to the wonderful Wadsworth Atheneum for Last Saturdays for Families. Once a month, admission is free between 10am and 1pm, and families … Continue reading →

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Summer’s On Its Way, Right?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Julie Beman

They tell me summer’s on its way. Apparently that’s proven by something called a calendar and not necessarily what’s going on outside the window. Strange thing, words and meaning and time and association. Last “summer” I wasn’t living in Hartford, … Continue reading →

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