AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Hartford Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:54:15 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrate the season of giving with family and friends. Guests 13 and under are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy, which will be donated to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/max-teddy-bear-tea-234509 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/max-teddy-bear-tea-234509 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Support of 19 environmental policies earns recognition from statewide group Hartford, CT---On this year’s annual scorecard, the Connecticut League... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/sen-duff-earns-100-percent-rating-from-connecticut-league-of-conservation-voters-234626 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/sen-duff-earns-100-percent-rating-from-connecticut-league-of-conservation-voters-234626 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ceremony Recognizes the Accomplishments of Chief Financial Officers in the Greater Hartford Region Hartford, CT - The Hartford Business Journal... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/cfo-of-the-year-awards-234441 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/cfo-of-the-year-awards-234441 Business and Professional Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over the past few weeks much has been voiced and written about the State of Connecticut’s budget and how it has specifically affected the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/connecticut-tourism-moving-forward-233878 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/connecticut-tourism-moving-forward-233878 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This is the first of a series of conversations inspired by Where We Live @ Real Art Ways' live broadcast on Hartford's past, present, and future. We... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/where-we-live-at-real-art-ways-233413 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/where-we-live-at-real-art-ways-233413 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Four Informal Concerts Offers Classical Music Performances in a New Context Hartford, CT - The Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2009-2010 MusicLincs... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/hso-escapes-from-the-concert-hall-at-the-2009-2010-musiclincs-series-233164 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/hso-escapes-from-the-concert-hall-at-the-2009-2010-musiclincs-series-233164 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although the electric industry in Connecticut has been deregulated for over 10 years the movement of consumers to alternate electric generation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 Business and Professional Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Sing-Alongs, Snowflakes & Santa Claus Highlight HSO’s Annual Holiday Concerts. Hartford, CT -- The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will celebrate... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/bells-will-be-ringing-and-choirs-will-be-singing-at-hso-holiday-pops-231393 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/bells-will-be-ringing-and-choirs-will-be-singing-at-hso-holiday-pops-231393 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 What’s on Rembrandt’s IPOD? HSO & Wadsworth explore at Sunday Serenades HSO to Perform Bach, Handel & Telemann at “Music in the Age of... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/music-in-the-age-of-rembrandt-230567 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/music-in-the-age-of-rembrandt-230567 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Kitchen @ Billings Forge Billings Forge is excited to announce the start of our new cooking classes. Starting Thursday, November 5th we will... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/cooking-classes-at-the-kitchen-at-billings-forge-230891 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/cooking-classes-at-the-kitchen-at-billings-forge-230891 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 THE BEACHES OF AGNES (NR) Oct 26 27 @ 7:30 (France, 2009) Produced, written, directed and edited by Agnès Varda. Directors of photography: Alain... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/upcoming-movies-in-cinestudio-228864 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/upcoming-movies-in-cinestudio-228864 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Program to Feature Works by Tchaikovsky, Smetana & Sibelius. HARTFORD,CT---The winter wind will blow through the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/guest-conductor-andrew-grams-takes-hso-on-wintry-musical-voyage-with-tchaikovsky-s-5th-225986 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/guest-conductor-andrew-grams-takes-hso-on-wintry-musical-voyage-with-tchaikovsky-s-5th-225986 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, Conn - In a changing economic, political and social landscape, nonprofits must find new and innovative ways to make the greatest impact on... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/ct-association-of-nonprofits-to-host-the-7th-annual-connecticut-nonprofit-conference-228789 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/ct-association-of-nonprofits-to-host-the-7th-annual-connecticut-nonprofit-conference-228789 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Connecticut (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hartford-county-227148 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hartford-county-227148 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Women Leaders in Technology, Science and Engineering can now network through Women of Innovation and Girls of Innovation blogs Hartford, CT -- Do... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/connecticut-technology-council-seeks-nominees-for-6th-annual-women-of-innovation-awards-program-225126 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/connecticut-technology-council-seeks-nominees-for-6th-annual-women-of-innovation-awards-program-225126 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary Bysiewicz, Officials From Mansfield and Willington Seek World War II Veterans for Public Service Awards Program Pays Tribute to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/secretary-bysiewicz-officials-from-mansfield-and-willington-seek-world-war-ii-224988 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/secretary-bysiewicz-officials-from-mansfield-and-willington-seek-world-war-ii-224988 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Billings Forge is excited to announce the arrival of its own winter farmers' market! Starting Thursday, November 5th, 2009 The Farmers' Market @... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/new-winter-farmers-market-at-billings-forge-224853 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/new-winter-farmers-market-at-billings-forge-224853 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wolf Pack Community Foundation to Host "Welcome Back Wolf Pack Family FUN-raiser" Pack Players Will Meet and Greet Fans to Benefit... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/welcome-back-wolf-pack-family-fun-raiser-223593 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/welcome-back-wolf-pack-family-fun-raiser-223593 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Music Director Candidate Constantine Kitsopoulos to Guest Conduct HSO   HARTFORD, CT - The 180 voices of the Hartford Chorale will join the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/hso-and-hartford-chorale-present-brahms-uplifting-requiem-for-mankind-223757 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/hso-and-hartford-chorale-present-brahms-uplifting-requiem-for-mankind-223757 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Hartford County, CT area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Hartford... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/hartford-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-hartford-county-220842 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/hartford-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-hartford-county-220842 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Hartford County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/hartford-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-hartford-county-221409 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/avon/news/hartford-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-hartford-county-221409 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Workshops Schedule: Friday, October 16th,2009: 1pm: Now is the Time to Buy! An explanation of why the current situation of our economy makes now a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/log-and-timber-home-show-219958 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/log-and-timber-home-show-219958 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Sen. Duff, Rep. Perone: Action Redirects Long Island Sound License Plate Revenue To Special Account Measure moves to governor for... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/sen-duff-rep-perone-action-redirects-long-island-sound-license-plate-revenue-219153 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/sen-duff-rep-perone-action-redirects-long-island-sound-license-plate-revenue-219153 Government and Politics Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500