ICYMI: Our top 5 visited stories of the week

MARNIA to perform in New Haven, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announces summer programs, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne to perform in Wallingford, 80’s sensation Jefferson Starship returns to Ridgefield, and Hartford Wolf Pack teases confirmed game dates rounds out our top 5 visited stories of the week.

Marina to perform at college street music hall in New Haven connecticut in September 2025 — Marina photo by Bethany Vargas

MARINA to bring “PRINCESS OF POWER” tour to College Street Music Hall on September 20

International pop icon MARINA will bring her highly anticipated PRINCESS OF POWER tour to College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Connecticut, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The performance marks a standout stop on the 21-city North American tour supporting her acclaimed sixth studio album of the same name.

Ponya the red panda at the Connecticut's Beardsley zoo in Bridgeport Connecticut — Ponya

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo unveils 2025 summer season lineup

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo (1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610) is excited to unveil its action-packed Summer 2025 Calendar, featuring a wild mix of thrilling events and hands-on educational programs running from June through September.

David Byrne to perform at Toyota Oakdale theatre in wallingford connecticut in October 2025 — David Byrne photo by Shervin Lainez

David Byrne sets Oct. 7 show at Oakdale Theatre

The legendary Talking Heads frontman will perform at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on October 7, 2025, as part of his just-announced Who Is the Sky? world tour.

Jefferson Starship to perform at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut in May 2024 — Jefferson Starship Photo Credit: Kevin Baldes

Jefferson Starship set to rock Ridgefield Playhouse on 50th Anniversary Tour

Legendary rockers Jefferson Starship are bringing their signature sound to Ridgefield, Connecticut, as part of their 2025 50th Anniversary Runaway Again Tour.

Hartford Wolf Pack vs Hershey Bears on March 30, 2024, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, photos by Scott Chiappetta

Hartford Wolf Pack announce full slate of guaranteed dates for 2025–26 season

The Hartford Wolf Pack will open the home portion of their 2025-26 regular season schedule at PeoplesBank Arena in downtown Hartford on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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