ICYMI: Our top 5 posts of the week

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ICYMI: Our top 5 posts of the week

A new cafe opens in Norwalk, Chris Brown to perform in East Hartford, Tony Orlando to host Tony O’s Yellow Ribbon Salute to the Military at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den, Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum announces reopening, and Two Roads Brewery launches a new campaign round out our top visit stories for this week

Andrea Archvadze and Akaki Andguladze owners of MaMaa's Cafe in Norwalk, Connecticut — Andrea Archvadze and Akaki Andguladze

MaaMa’s Café opens in Norwalk

Restaurateurs Andrea Archvadze and Akaki Andguladze, are thrilled to announce the opening of their European-inspired coffee house and eatery, MaaMa Café, located at 132B Washington Street in South Norwalk, CT. The duo, who recently introduced their authentic Georgian restaurant, Cheese & Bread (new name “MaaMa Georgian Food” takes effect soon!) to Fairfield County in June of 2024 at 68 Washington Street, had been eyeing a second location on the block to bring their café concept to life.

Chris brown to perform at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford Connecticut in August 2025 — Image via Live Nation

Chris Brown to perform at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

Due to fan demand, two-time Grammy-winning global R&B superstar Chris Brown is adding FIVE new stops to his highly anticipated Breezy Bowl XX Tour. Presented by Live Nation, the newly announced shows include a stop at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, expanding the tour’s North American leg that kicks off July 30.

Tony Orlando performs at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut — Tony Orlando

Tony Orlando to Host Special Military Appreciation Wolf Den Performance at Mohegan Sun

On Friday, May 9th, iconic entertainer Tony Orlando will host Tony O’s Yellow Ribbon Salute to the Military, a free show in the Wolf Den to celebrate Military Appreciation Month at Mohegan Sun.

Lockwood-Matthews Mansion Museum in Norwalk Connecticut // Photo of the Mansion’s new archival spaces, courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography — Photo of the Mansion’s new archival spaces, courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum reopens on June 4

Following the completion of the Master Mechanical Plan by David Scott Parker Architects, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will reopen its building to the public on June 4, 2025, at 12 p.m.

Two Roads billboard in Connecticut — Photo via Two Roads

Two Roads Brewing launches new campaign: “Have a Beer, Connecticut”

On April 7^th Two Roads Brewing launched a new Two Roads Brewing ad campaign “Have a Beer, Connecticut,” a playful, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the Nutmeg State, created by its agency BRZoom. As Connecticut’s largest craft beer brand, Two Roads is embracing the lovable quirks and infamous truths about its home turf – encouraging residents to laugh along with us, chill out, and own what makes the state unique, and, of course, crack open a cold one in the process.

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