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Goose frontman announces collab band, Lindsey Stirling returns to Mohegan Sun, Bushnell announces Hell’s Kitchen performance, Apple TV premieres The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, and Second Wind IV Therapy opens at Mohegan Sun rounds out our top 5 stories this week.

Rainbow Body photo — Photo by Chris Niswonge

Goose frontman Rick Mitarotonda joins new collaborative group Rainbow Body

Connecticut musician Rick Mitarotonda, frontman of the band Goose, has joined a new musical collaboration called Rainbow Body. The group also features Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes, Eric Krasno, Ross James, and Adam MacDougall, with appearances by Nicki Bluhm and Oteil Burbridge.

Lindsey Stirling to perform at mohegan sun in december 2026

Lindsey Stirling brings Snow Waltz Holiday Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in December

Violinist, dancer, and aerialist Lindsey Stirling will bring her Snow Waltz Holiday Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The performance marks the ninth year of her annual seasonal tour, which incorporates music, dance, aerial acrobatics, and theatrical production.

Hell's Kitchen perfomances at the bushnell in December 2026 — Maya Drake as Ali and the company of North American Tour of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen. Photo by Marc J Franklin.

Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen to launch national tour at The Bushnell

The North American tour of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen will premiere in Hartford at The Bushnell from December 8 through December 13, 2026. Tickets for the eight-performance run go on sale Friday, August 28, at 10 a.m.

The dynasty uconn huskies on apple tv — Image via Apple TV

Apple TV premiere’s three-part documentary examines 40-year UConn women’s basketball program

Apple TV has released The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, a three-part documentary series covering the 40-year history of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program under head coach Geno Auriemma. The docuseries from Skydance Sports premiered globally on Friday, August 21.

Second Wind IV Therapy opens at Mohegan Sun

Second Wind IV Therapy has officially opened its new location inside The Shops at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The wellness establishment celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held near the main entrance of the Mohegan Sun Arena.

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August events at PeoplesBank Arena

8/28 – Reggae in Action

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