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Live Nation $30 ticket sales, R&M Cutlet Co opening, Honey Brunch opens at Parkville Market, The Last Dinner Party concert review at College Street Music Hall, and Olivia Rodrigo kicks off her North American Tour in Hartford in September rounds out our top 5 visited articles of the week.

Live Nation $30 ticket sale 2026 — Image via Live Nation

Live Nation announces $30 ticket promotion for Connecticut concert season

Live Nation announced Thursday the launch of its “Summer of Live” promotion, offering $30 all-in tickets to more than 4,000 shows across the United States and Canada. The week-long celebration includes a significant roster of performances scheduled for major Connecticut venues, including The Meadows Music Theatre, Toyota Oakdale Theatre, and the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.

Mayor Rich Smith, Owner Matt Nittoly, Owner Mike Hazzard, Owner Ryan Trevethen, Director of Economic Development Robert Townes, MRCC Director of Marketing and Membership Simon McDonald Photo by Robert Creigh

Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for R & M Cutlet Co.

The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of R & M Cutlet Co. The locally owned Italian deli, located at 575 New Haven Avenue, was established by long-time friends Ryan Trevethan, Matt Nittoly, and Mike Hazzard to bring an authentic deli experience to the Milford community.

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Honey Brunch opens at Parkville Market in hartford, connecticut — Photo via Parkville Market

Honey Brunch joins Parkville Market as venue shifts to an earlier opening hour

Parkville Market has announced the addition of a new restaurant, Honey Brunch, coinciding with the food hall’s shift to an earlier 8 a.m. opening time starting Monday, April 27.

The Last Dinner Party performs at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Conn., Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Colon)

Concert review: From the Pyre to College Street Music Hall

College Street Music Hall has been a beacon of musical excellence in the New Haven community since its 2015 opening. Notable names including The Roots, DJO, Gigi Perez, Willie Nelson, and Franz Ferdinand have graced the CSMH stage. Tonight, The Last Dinner Party (TLDP) adds their name to the ever-growing list. TLDP gained immediate traction with the release of their first single, “Nothing Matters”, which served as the lead to their 2024 debut album Prelude to Ecstacy. The quintet comprised of lead vocalist Abigail Morris, bassist Georgia Davies, flutist (bassist and Mandolin player) Emily Roberts, pianist Aurora Nishevci, and guitarist Lizzie Mayland. Georgia was unfortunately absent from the New Haven date, having flown back to London for treatment of an injury, Abigail informed the concerned audience that she is on the mend and in good spirits.

Olivia Rodrigo to perform at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford Connecticut in September 2026 — Image via Live Nation

Olivia Rodrigo to open ‘The Unraveled Tour’ with two-night stand in Hartford

Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced Thursday that she will kick off her upcoming global run, “The Unraveled Tour,” with an opening weekend at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford.

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5/5 – Bre Kennedy
5/6 – Howie Day
5/8 – A Night of Jazz
5/9 – Gary Louris
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5/12 – The Lone Bellow
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5/16 – Graham Parker
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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

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ICYMI: Our top 5 articles of the week

ICYMI: Our top 5 visited articles of the week