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HBO show looking for feuding neighbors, new salon opens in West Haven, Norwalk Bagel Co opens, Third Eye Blind to perform at Mohegan Sun, and The Connecticut Sun prepares to play in Hartford, round out our top 5 most viewed stories this week.

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Connecticut residents with ongoing neighborhood disputes sought for HBO show

Connecticut residents dealing with unresolved neighborhood friction could have a chance to bring their stories to national television. Casting has officially opened for the second season of the HBO series Neighbors.

Hair on the Avenue opens in Milford, Connecticut in May 2026 — Mayor Dorinda Borer and Owner, Laura Faith Tudisco cut a ribbon with family, friends, and staff.

Hair on the Avenue opens in West Haven

A West Haven salon recently opened its doors to the public for a weekend gathering aimed at building neighborhood connections. Hair on the Avenue welcomed clients, neighbors, and local supporters for an afternoon event focused on style and beauty services.

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Bagel Sandwich from Norwalk Bagel Co in Norwalk Connecticut — Photo via Norwalk Bagel Co’s Instagram

Culinary duo opens Norwalk Bagel Co. in South Norwalk

South Norwalk is about to get a serious bagel upgrade. Husband-and-wife culinary team Chef Gary King and Pastry Chef Emily King are officially opening Norwalk Bagel Co. on May 13, bringing handcrafted sourdough bagels, elevated deli classics, house-made baked goods, and chef-driven breakfast and lunch offerings to the neighborhood. The duo, who launched the popular Ridgefield Bagels & Bakes in November 2023, is now expanding their scratch-made, naturally leavened bagel concept to South Norwalk.

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Third Eye Blind to perform at Mohegan Sun Arena in July

Alternative rock band Third Eye Blind is scheduled to perform live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 3, 2026. The performance is set to begin at 8:00 pm.

WNBA basketball returns to Hartford with Connecticut Sun game against Los Angeles Sparks

The Connecticut Sun will bring WNBA action back to the state capital this month as part of a previously announced two-game Hartford home schedule. The Sun will face off against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, May 30, at PeoplesBank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. for the historic game.

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• Greenwich Concours celebrates 30th anniversary at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
• Main Street cruise night is scheduled for September in Middletown
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to Mohegan Sun

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May events at Fairfield Theatre Company

5/29 – Adrenalize: Def Leppard Tribute
5/30 – Goodnight Moonshine

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May events at PeoplesBank Arena

5/29 -Don Toliver, click here to purchase tickets
5/30 – LA Sparks vs Connecticut Sun, click here to purchase tickets

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