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August Wilson’s ‘Two Trains Running’ comes to Hartford Stage 35 years after CT premiere
The Hartford Stage production, part of August Wilson's Century Cycle, is directed by Gilbert McCauley...
Iconic musical ‘Annie’ back in the state where it all began, this time at the Oakdale Theatre
The current national tour of "Annie," a musical which had its world premiere in Connecticut...
Netflix’s Greta Gerwig ‘Narnia’ movie to exclusively premiere on Imax screens
LOS ANGELES — Netflix's upcoming "Narnia" movie will be exclusively released in Imax theaters for...
![By KIM COOK By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal. Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Homes_Bringing_Trees_In_66494.jpg?w=132 "By KIM COOK By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal. Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already […]")
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Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan
By KIM COOK By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the...
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Do you have what it takes to be CT’s next state troubadour or poet? Here’s how to earn the title.
The nomination process is now open to find Connecticut's 19th State Troubadour and ninth State...
![STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon. The Moonhouse, the size of a big hand, will hitch a […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sweden_House_on_the_Moon_30379.jpg?w=132 "STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon. The Moonhouse, the size of a big hand, will hitch a […]")
A Swedish artist’s model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime...
Festival of New Musicals features new-look ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ boy bands and a dysfunctional family
The 2025 Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals offers musicals-in-progress, cabaret performances, panel discussions and more...
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Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland brings her electrifying blues to Infinity Music Hall
The extraordinary blues singer Shemekia Copeland and her powerful band are at Infinity Music Hall...
Afro Latino Film Festival expands to five nights and two CT cities
The second annual Afro Latino Film Festival, organized by the Pa'lante Theatre, offers around 40...
Winter theater in CT offers a range of shows from big musicals to insightful intimate dramas
Autumn used to be the main thrust of the Connecticut theater season, but winter is...
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The ‘dustbuster’ debate is back, inspiring current exhibit at Wadsworth Atheneum and Museum
An installation by Alan Ruiz at the MATRIX gallery recalls a memorable time in the...
Shake off the winter blues in CT with rockers, R&B stars, punk legends and hardcore acts
The Courant's arts picks for Jan. 12-18 include a concert by three legendary guitarists, Billy...
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This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Jan. 4, compiled from data...