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MANCHESTER — A genre of expression best characterized as Victorian science fiction, steampunk has made a home for itself in Manchester, thanks to David and Linda Carlson. If you can picture what Star Trek would be like if Charles Dickens wrote it, you will begin to get a sense of what steampunk is. “It’s about… Continue reading Couple bring steampunk ball to Cheney Hall

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is adapting to a changing market by beginning a networking group for young professionals.   The Young Professionals of Windsor grew out of the realization that typical chamber meetings were not meeting the needs of younger members, those between the ages of 21 and 40, officials said.   “Millennials do… Continue reading Windsor Chamber woos young professionals

Brewery ribbon cutting Connecticut Valley Brewing Co., 765 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, will celebrate its grand opening Feb. 22 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The event will begin at 4 p.m. with the ceremony at 5 p.m.  The brewery is independently owned and family-operated by two Connecticut locals.  There will be food, beer, bands, and… Continue reading Local Briefs 2/16/18

MANCHESTER — The St. Patrick’s Day Committee will hold its 35th annual dinner dance Feb. 24 at the Elks Club on Bissell Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $25 to enjoy the corned beef and cabbage dinner and music by Andy Healy from Boston. The committee is honoring… Continue reading Moran, Eckbreth named as honorees for St. Patrick’s Day