CT NEWS JUNKIE | Academy Awards Nominations 'Pajama Party' at Real Art Ways | Josalee Thrift photos
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Film enthusiasts and other members of Hartford's Oscar Night Committee gathered in their pajamas at Real Art Ways in Hartford on Tuesday morning to watch as nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced.
The party is a precursor to the main event on Sunday, Feb. 26, when Real Art Ways will be the home of Oscar Night Hartford in collaboration with the Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition. The excitement and glamour of Hollywood will come to Hartford for the evening where local residents can experience the glamour and surprises of the 84th Academy Awards!
Special features will include an exclusive VIP Reception at 6 p.m., swag bags, red carpet interviews, "Most Glamorous" prizes, silent auction, private cinema, large screens throughout and delicious cuisine provided by Carbone's Ristorante, DISH Restaurant Group, East-West Grille, The G Stream, Grants Restaurant & Bar, Max Restaurant Group, Miya's Sushi, Peppercorns Grill, Pond House Cafe, and Salute Restaurant.
Tickets are $55 or two for $100 GA or $100 for VIP (6-7 p.m. reception). Tickets are now on sale - click on the banner below or visit http://www.ctaidscoalition.org or http://www.realartways.org/ . . . or you can call (860) 761-6699.
1/24/2012
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Photos by Josalee Thrift
Reinventing Connecticut - Business Outreach
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DECD hosts 'Reinventing Connecticut' Informational session in Meriden, CT to provide information about the Jobs bill. New business resources are available to small businesses for a 2-year period commencing January 1, 2012.
1/9/2012
Album ID: 1392706
Photos by Margaret Waage
Ansonia beats Ledyard for Class M State Championships
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Ansonia beats Ledyard 38-0 for the Class M title. Photos by Josalee Thrift for Valley Independent Sentinel. For high-res images, go here
12/10/2011
Album ID: 1377979
Photos by Josalee Thrift
CT NEWS JUNKIE | An Evening Honoring Women in Science
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The inaugural "Evening Honoring Women in Science" event was held Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at the Connecticut Science Center and sponsored by Petit Family Foundation.
Occupy Hartford and labor unions join forces on the two month anniversary of the movement to take a bridge in Hartford. A dozen protesters were arrested.
The Waterbury Republican-American reports that former city top cop Neil M. O'Leary is the next mayor. Preliminary results show the Democrat unseated Michael J. Jarjura, a five-term incumbent and former Democrat turned Republican. O'Leary was ahead by 375 votes with eight of 23 polling places reporting when Jarjura conceded.
Democrat Ben Blake Wins Mayor's Office in Milford | Douglas Healey photos
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Photos by Douglas Healey.
Milford.Patch.com reports that Democrat Ben Blake won Milford's mayoral election on Tuesday with 57 percent of the vote, according to unofficial numbers released at 8:55 p.m.
