Category Archives: Community

Real Hartford – Show Some Respect

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Julie Beman

“Hello beautiful Hey mami What’s your name? What’s your number? Hey sexy!” You must not miss this amazing post by Kerri over at Real Hartford: Show Some Respect. Read it. Comment. Pass it on.  

Posted in Community, Crime, Street, Thought, Useful Stuff, violence | 1 Comment

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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A movie theater downtown?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

The Hartford Courant is reporting that a movie theater may become Front Street’s first tenant. Not just a movie theater — a movie theater that serves meals. Something a little unique. If this is true, I just might take back all … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Voting

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

  I just got back from voting at my local polling place, Kennelly School. It’s just a few blocks from my house. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m a political nerd. I’m such a political nerd that in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bureaucrazy, Community, General Whining | 4 Comments

If you still think there’s nothing good going on in Hartford…

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

… you’re just not paying attention. There have been so many great events in Hartford this summer. Jazz Fest (free), Taste of Hartford (for two weeks!), the Still Wavy concert put on by Hartford Party Starters Union and the Wadsworth … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Community, Thought | 6 Comments

Need a (small) dog?

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

Early this morning, I was returning from a midnight airport pick up. I got off the highway at Flatbush Ave, turned onto Brookfield Street, and stopped the car. A small furry animal was trotting along slowly in the street. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Street | 2 Comments

¡Noche Caliente! at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Julie Beman

Live in Hartford is a big fan of Phoenix Art After Hours at the Wadsworth Atheneum, and April’s offering looks to be as fun as ever! Join other readers of Live in Hartford at ¡Noche Caliente!, Thursday April 1 from … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Community, Events and Premieres, Fun | 5 Comments

Just a Short PSA

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Emily Gianquinto

Live in Hartford learned over the weekend that the famous New Haven Cupcake Truck will be in our fair city TODAY and TOMORROW, for two hours each day during the Big East tournament. That gives you four full hours to … Continue reading →

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Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week: Winter 2010

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Julie Beman

Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week, a summer favorite of Live in Hartford, is being incarnated as a January event! Restaurant Week will take place from January 18 through January 24, and many of Live in Hartford’s favorite restaurants are participating. … Continue reading →

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Standpoint Theory

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Julie Beman

  On New Year’s Eve I attended a gala at Open Square in Holyoke MA. It was sponsored by an organization called CRUSH – Citizens for the Revitalization and Urban Success of Holyoke. It was fun – I love dressing … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Not Hartford, Thought | 10 Comments