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Foxwoods to host seasons 25 & 26 of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, Niall Horan to perform in Hartford, &Juliet review, Mohegan Sun announces Sun Country Fest, Travelers Championship announces ticket programs for military and first responders rounds out our top 5 most visited articles this week.

Hells Kitchen at Foxwoods — Image via Foxwoods

Foxwoods to host ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ for seasons 25 and 26

Foxwoods Resort Casino and ITV America announced Monday an extension of their partnership that will bring the FOX culinary competition series “Hell’s Kitchen” back to Connecticut for its 25th and 26th seasons.

Niall Horan to perform at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut in April 2027 — Niall Horan photo via Live Nation

Niall Horan to bring ‘Dinner Party’ tour to Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena

Niall Horan will perform at PeoplesBank Arena on April 13, 2027, as part of the newly announced North American leg of his “Dinner Party Live On Tour.”

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&Juliet at The Bushnell in May 2026 — Photo by Natalie Colon

&Juliet shines bright on opening night at Hartford’s Bushnell Theatre

Connecticut residents had the novel opportunity to see one of Broadway’s smash hits live at the Bushnell Theatre in Hartford, CT. &Juliet is an upbeat reimagining of the William Shakespeare classic, Romeo & Juliet, that proves jukebox musicals are still as interesting and awe-inducing as an original score. The show opened with a lively dance performance by the ensemble, settng the tone for the night as the actors interacted with the crowd and brought us into their world.

Lauren Alania performs at Mohegan Sun — Photo via Mohegan Sun

Lauren Alaina to headline inaugural Sun Country Fest at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun will debut a new outdoor country music celebration, Sun Country Fest, on the Sun Patio on Saturday, July 25.

The all-ages event begins at 4 p.m. and features a lineup led by multi-platinum country star Lauren Alaina. The festival includes live performances, BBQ from local food trucks, and country-inspired activities such as an inflatable mechanical bull.

Travelers Championship june 17-23th in cromwell, Connecticut

Travelers Championship announces complimentary ticket programs for military, first responders

The Travelers Championship announced that military members, veterans, health care workers, first responders, and children 15 and under can receive complimentary admission to the 2024 tournament through specialized ticket programs.

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• Brandon Lake to perform September concert at Mohegan Sun Arena
• Wethersfield symposium to explore the rise and fall of diplomat Silas Deane

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5/16 – Graham Parker
5/16 – Buckethead
5/17 – FTC Short Film Festival
5/18 – Second Wind
5/20 – Joanna Chang
5/21 – Arrival from Sweden
5/22 – Als Fest
5/22 – Drayton Farley
5/23 – Pangea Worldbeat
5/27 – Suzy Bugguss
5/28 – Steve Forbert
5/29 – Adrenalize: Def Leppard Tribute
5/30 – Goodnight Moonshine

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May events at PeoplesBank Arena

5/24 – Journey, click here to purchase tickets
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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ICYMI: Our top 5 articles of the week

ICYMI: Our top 5 most visited articles of the week