ICYMI: Our top 5 most visited stories of the week

Hartford Yard Goats job fair, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors return to Connecticut, Parkville Art Gallery is closing, Lockwood – Mathews Museum announces Irish American exhibit, and Connecticut Sun releases 2026 schedule round out our top 5 visited stories of the week.

Hartford Yard Goats to host job fair on Feb. 7 at Dunkin’ Park ahead of 2026 season

The Hartford Yard Goats will hold their annual job fair on Saturday, Feb. 7, seeking upbeat, fan-friendly applicants to fill a wide range of game-day positions at Dunkin’ Park for the upcoming baseball season.

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors to perform at Mohegan Sun

Multi-platinum Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The bands behind signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy” have announced a 35-date run that includes a special performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 31st for a 6:00pm show.

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Walls empty, hearts full Walls empty, hearts full: Parkville commercial art gallery to close

Parkville Art Gallery, located at 1429 Park Street in Hartford, will close its doors on March 1, 2026. A closing reception, open to the public, will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6pm-9pm.

Leaving by Tracy Sweeney at the lockwood Mathews mansion art exhibit in Norwalk, Connecticut in March 2026 — Leaving by Tracy Sweeney

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion opens 2026 season with Irish American art exhibition

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open its 2026 season March 12 with a new exhibition exploring the Irish American immigrant experience, presented in collaboration with Quinnipiac University and Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield.

Connecticut Sun open 2026 season on May 8 at New York Liberty

The Connecticut Sun will open their 2026 WNBA season on the road against the New York Liberty on May 8, the league announced Tuesday with the release of its finalized regular-season schedule.

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• Stamford Downtown Fire & Ice Winter Festival canceled due to extreme cold weather
• January brings performances, exhibits, and lectures to Fairfield University
• John Legend brings ‘A Night of Songs and Stories’ to Wallingford in April

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January events at Fairfield Theatre Company

1/23 – FTC’s 90s Dace party
1/24 – Deconstructing the Beatles’ Rubber Soul
1/26 – FTC Theatre Education
1/27 – Lee Dewyze
1/28 – LFO
1/29 – Shakedown Citi
1/30 – Dylan Conner
1/31 – Rock & Roll Payhouse – Chappell Roan

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Learn to cook this winter with AMG Catering

AMG Catering & Events in Wilton, Connecticut, is kicking off 2026 with a brand-new culinary class series packed with bold flavors, global inspiration, and seasonal comfort. Each session offers hands-on instruction, perfectly paired beverages, and a full menu of dishes to make together — all designed for home cooks of every skill level who love great food and a fun night out. Classes start January 14, 2026.

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January events at PeoplesBank Arena

1/23 – Bridgeport Islanders vs Hartford Wolf Pack, click here to purchase tickets
1/24 – Villanova vs UConn Mens Basketball, click here to purchase tickets
1/24 – Toronto Marlies vs Hartford Wolf Pack, click here to purchase tickets
1/28 – Charlotte Checkers vs Hartford Wolf Pack, click here to purchase tickets
1/30 – Bridgeport Islanders vs Hartford Wolf Pack, click here to purchase tickets

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