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A new Italian restaurant opens in Norwalk, casting announced for “Oh Mary” at the Bushnell, Thali by Chef Prasad restaurant review, Rainmaker show returns to Foxwoods, David Arquette talks the Scream franchise at the Warner Theatre in October rounds out our top 5 most visited articles this week.

Bar TerraMare at 122 washington street in norwalk connecticut — Giuseppe Castellano

Chef Giuseppe Castellano opens Bar TerraMare in South Norwalk

Chef and restaurateur Giuseppe Castellano is expanding his Connecticut culinary portfolio with the opening of Bar TerraMare in South Norwalk. Located at 122 Washington Street, the coastal Italian restaurant held its soft opening on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Oh Mary performances at the bushnell in hartford connecticut in September 2026

Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee to star in Oh, Mary! at The Bushnell

The first national tour of the award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! will launch its run in Hartford at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The limited engagement is scheduled to play from September 19 through September 23, 2026, in the venue’s Belding Theater.

Thali by Chef Prasad photo by Caleb Forland

Thali by Chef Prasad: A welcome addition to Fairfield County’s Indian dining scene

My brother and I chatted idly while we waited to be seated. The warm glow of the restaurant and smooth, melodic jazz filled the room. The air smelled delicious, and I knew we were in for a treat.

The gold, copper, and wood accents of the place gave the dining room a warm and inviting atmosphere, yet elegant and polished. The dining room was anchored by a home-style kitchen counter, above which jars with orange labels displayed various spices and ingredients. Inlaid on the back wall toward the kitchen was a large window, allowing diners to peer into the open kitchen, where the dishes to come were being prepared.

Rainmaker show at Foxwoods — Photo via Foxwoods

Rainmaker Show returns to Foxwoods Resort Casino in August

Foxwoods Resort Casino will bring back the Rainmaker Show to Rainmaker Square starting August 14. The revived production marks the return of one of the resort’s early theatrical attractions, located near the area where Foxwoods first opened in 1992.

David Arquette behind the scream at the warner theatre in torrington, connecticut in October 2026

Behind the Scream event brings David Arquette to Torrington on Halloween

Standing Ovations Live and the Warner Theatre are presenting a Halloween event titled Behind the Scream on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The program begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Oneglia Auditorium at the Warner Theatre, located at 68 Main Street in Torrington.

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