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Metallica announces blood drive at Mohegan Sun, All-Star Sumo night at Foxwoods, John Mayer releases “Tom and Jerry”, Windsor Place opens in Milford, and Kaki King to perform in Chester round out our most visited articles this week.

Metallica to perform at mohegan Sun in Uncasville connecticut in November 2026 — Photo via Mohegan Sun

Red Cross and Metallica team up for three-day blood drive at Mohegan Sun

The American Red Cross and Metallica are teaming up again for a three-day blood drive at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The drive comes ahead of the band’s upcoming Connecticut concerts honoring Mohegan Sun Arena’s 25th anniversary. Donors of all blood types are welcome, especially those with type O blood.

All star Sumo at foxwoods in connecticut on October 24 2026 — Photo by Luke Schwartz and Jorden Huff.

Big men, bigger battles, and a whole lot of respect: All Star Sumo takes over Foxwoods

After returning from an international trip the night before, I unfortunately couldn’t make it to Foxwoods Resort Casino for Saturday night’s All Star Sumo event. But this was one show I didn’t want to miss covering, so I sent a representative from Finding Connecticut to experience the evening firsthand and report back. And judging by the enthusiastic report I received, I missed one heck of a show!

John Mayer Tom and Jerry single art work — Image via Universal Music

John Mayer returns with ‘Tom and Jerry,’ his first solo single in five years

Five years is a long time between solo singles, and Fairfield native John Mayer seems to know it. “Tom and Jerry,” released Oct. 23, is his first new solo release since 2021’s Sob Rock, and it arrives with a plainspoken “Thank you for waiting” from the seven-time Grammy Award winner.

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City of Milford celebrates opening of Windsor Place townhome development

The City of Milford and the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ceremony celebrating Windsor Place, a new 44-unit townhome development located at 843 North Street in Milford. Mayor Richard Smith joined local leaders to welcome builder Dave Plaskon and recognize the addition of new housing options to the city.

Kaki King to perform in chester connecticut in december 2026 — Kaki King

Kaki King to perform at Chester Meeting House on December 5

Guitarist Kaki King will perform at the Chester Meeting House in Chester, Connecticut, on Saturday, December 5. The concert serves as the final performance of the Art of the Guitar series.

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Hockey is back in Hartford

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October events at Fairfield Theatre Company

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10/30 – Terrapin Presents: Decades of The Dead
10/31 – The Rock and Roll Playhouse

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