ICYMI: Our top 5 stories of the week

ICYMI: Our top 5 stories of the week

A new weekly event at Gioia, Zac Brown Band to perform at Mohegan Sun, a new exhibit at The Bruce, Super Bowl events at Mohegan Sun and A Chocolate Making Workshop at Wilton Historical Society rounds out our top visited stories of the week.

The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia in New Haven Connecticut

Gioia to launch “The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia”

Gioia, an Italian restaurant, market, gelateria and rooftop space located at 150 Wooster Street, New Haven, will launch “The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia” in its rooftop dining and bar space. Running from January 31 – April 27, the fully-enclosed and heated space will be transformed into an inviting, nostalgic space inspired by classic and beloved Italian American eateries.

Zac Brown Band to perform at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut in April 2025 — Zac Brown Band photo via Mohegan Sun

Zac Brown Band announces Mohegan Sun show

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY ® Award-winning Zac Brown Band is bringing a live show to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 27th at 7:00pm.

Blanche Lazzell (American, 1878–1956) Church Around the Corner, 1949 Oil on canvas, 28 x 36 3/16 in. Art Museum of West Virginia University Collection, acquired through Frances Sellers © Estate of Blanche Lazzell at the bruse museum in greenwich connecticut — Blanche Lazzell (American, 1878–1956) Church Around the Corner, 1949 Oil on canvas, 28 x 36 3/16 in. Art Museum of West Virginia University Collection, acquired through Frances Sellers © Estate of Blanche Lazzell

The Bruce Museum announces upcoming exhibit

The first monographic exhibition of her work in nearly two decades, Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist traces the artist’s pioneering approaches to abstraction in the United States.

Celebrate The Super Bowl at Mohegan Sun

On Sunday, February 9th, Mohegan Sun will be the ultimate destination to watch the football’s biggest game of the year, which kicks off at 6:30pm. Guests can catch all the action and indulge in game day favorites at delicious dining options across Mohegan Sun.

Chocolate making workshop at Wilton Historical Society in wilton connecticut in February 2025

Wilton Historical Society is having a Children Chocolate Making Workshop in February

Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Treat your child to a delightful and creative experience at the Wilton Historical Society’s Children’s Chocolate Making Workshop on Saturday, February 8th from 12pm to 2pm!

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• Fairfield Theatre Company weekly round up: Jim Messina and Fantastic Cat announced
• Space Ballroom Weekly Round up: 5 shows announced
• College Street Music Hall weekly Round Up: The Moth Mainstage announced
• New York Comedy Club Stamford announces Teachers Gone Bad, Harry Settel, Prohibition Comedy and Lil Mo Mozzarella

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