99.1 PLR Big 12

99.1 PLR Big 12

This weekend, in celebration of March Madness, 99.1 PLR is playing the BIG 12. Our 12 biggest rock acts. Every hour, just those 12, all weekend long. Their essentials, the next steps, fan favorites, stripped performances and live cuts.

Starts Friday at 6pm.

Enter to win: Dead Meat – A Grateful Dead Tribute

Enter to win: Dead Meat – A Grateful Dead Tribute

Dead Meat: A Grateful Dead Tribute with special guest Remember September comes to Toad’s Place on Friday, April 11th. Tickets are on sale at www.toadsplace.com

Enter to win a pair of tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. 

Milford Moves For Veterans 5K Run & Walk

Milford Moves For Veterans 5K Run & Walk

The Milford Bank presents the 8th annual Milford Moves For Veterans honoring Milford’s Veterans on Sunday June 22nd at Lisman Landing in Milford.

Registration/Check In – 7:30-8:45am

Free Kid’s Fun Run (Kids 12 & Under) – 8:30am

5K Run/Walk – 9:00am

Post-race snacks, fluids & water, awards distribution at Lisman Landing – 9:30am

Register online at milfordmoves.com

All proceeds raised will be donated to Milford’s Veterans groups

  • The 5k Run/Walk is bib chip-timed from the start & finish- you receive your ‘net’ time.
  • All runners & walkers are eligible for prizes based on their time. 
  • Plenty of parking in nearby lots, at The Milford Bank on the green, and Colony Grill parking lots (no parking on the racecourse).
  • free Kids, safe “Run For The Flag” Fun Run- a non-competitive, 200-yard scamper for kids 12 and younger only – weather permitting. All kids receive a flag and medal at the finish.
  • A special swag giveaway is guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.
  • There will be a “Most Patriotic Award” which could be identified at the start. So be prepared! Show off your stars and stripes!

Pod Pick: Investigating The Waterbury Captive Case

Pod Pick: Investigating The Waterbury Captive Case

Chaz & AJ spoke with Channel 3 WFSB’s Dylan Fearon who was in attendance at the press interview for the Waterbury step-mother’s attorney. Dylan’s questions were answered by John Kaloidis during the press briefing. Chaz & AJ then went on their own fact-finding mission on the air, employing the tribe to find the obituary of the biological father.

Wednesday, April 2: Stuff You Swallowed As Kids (And Kept); Narc On Your Coworkers; The Yankees Torpedo Bats

Wednesday, April 2: Stuff You Swallowed As Kids (And Kept); Narc On Your Coworkers; The Yankees Torpedo Bats

Dumb Ass News: A man stole and swallowed an astonishing $770,000 worth of Tiffany earrings and had to return them the hard way. Brian, Vince and the Tribe reveal the items they swallowed as a children. (0:00)

Chaz and AJ encourage the Tribe to call in to narc on their co-workers using Chaz’s favorite toy, the voice changer. (5:34)

Freddie Vargas CEO of Tater Baseball spoke with Chaz & AJ about the heavily debated torpedo bats that are quickly becoming a trend in baseball. (12:29)

Chaz & AJ receive the pictures of the coins Brian & Vince swallowed. The Tribe calls in to share more stories of items they have swallowed. (23:31)

Image Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 2nd

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 2nd

6:00. The press conference.

Vince Berry in studio

6:20. The Top Ten video games of the 1990’s with Miguel of Rad Stallions- (203) 882-9757

7:00. The attorney of the Waterbury stepmom shocked at photo release. Attorney Norm Pattis

7:20. Dumb Ass News. $770,000 earrings swallowed by a thief were returned the hard way.

7:30. Narc on a coworker. We can disguise your voice. (203) 882-9757

8:00. The oddest things said by the Waterbury stepmom attorney at yesterdays press conference.

9:00. The Yankee bats are on fire and so are sales for this Cheshire bat company. (Guy on phone)

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A strange woman’s hair while she slept on a plane.

9:30. Stump the chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia, get in the running to win tickets to Boston Calling. and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Enter to win: TCL Team Boxing at Foxwoods

Enter to win: TCL Team Boxing at Foxwoods

TCL Team Boxing: NYC Attitude vs. Boston Butchers comes to Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday, April 4th at 9 pm. Tickets are on sale at www.foxwoods.com.

Enter to win a pair of tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. 

Peter Wolf: A Night with the Legendary Lead Singer of the J. Geils Band

Peter Wolf: A Night with the Legendary Lead Singer of the J. Geils Band

RJ Julia presents Peter Wolf: A Night with the Legendary Lead Singer of the J. Geils Band on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison.

Spend an evening with the one and only Peter Wolf as he shares stories from Waiting on the Moon, his new memoir packed with music, art, and unforgettable encounters. From his Bronx childhood to fronting the J. Geils Band, Wolf’s journey is filled with legendary moments—crossing paths with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Faye Dunaway, and more. With his signature humor and sharp eye for detail, he brings these stories to life in a way only he can. Don’t miss this chance to hear straight from the man himself!

Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival

The Historic Wooster Square Association (HWSA) is proud to announce the 52ndyear of celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, April 6, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Located in the historic Wooster Square Park at the heart of Wooster Square, a neighborhood renowned as the “(A)pizza Capital” of the United States.

The Festival is a cherished annual event that celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the cherry blossoms and the vibrant spirit of the local community. Inspired by the flourishing cherry trees planted as part of an urban beautification project in 1973, these trees have become a symbol of renewal, hope, and community pride. Every spring, their blossoms transform Wooster Square into a magical landscape, providing the perfect backdrop for celebration and connection.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to celebrate this beloved springtime tradition.

Highlights:

  • Cherry Blossoms: Join us in celebrating the enchanting beauty of our natural, magical pink floral backdrop.
  • Live Music: on the Festival Stage, featuring:
    • St. Luke’s Steel Band
    • Rhythm City
    • Carlos y Su Momento
  • Bites Beneath the Blossoms: A variety of food trucks including delicious options for every taste.
  • Picnic in the Park: Bring your own chairs or blankets and enjoy the music, food, and beautiful scenery under pink flowers of the infamous cherry trees.
  • Community Zones: Vibrant and interactive spaces designed for community, children and heritage alike! 

When Will They Bloom?

Curious about the cherry trees’ peak bloom? For the 13th year, you can track their progress on the Cherry Blossom Blog, featuring daily updates, photos, and community comments: woostersquareblossom.blogspot.com.

How Did It Start?

The festival traces its roots to 1973, when 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees were planted by the New Haven Historic Commission in collaboration with the New Haven Parks Department and Wooster Square neighborhood residents as part of an urban beautification project. 

Follow Us:

Instagram Handle: @historicwoostersquare

For additional details, visit historicwoostersquare.org.

About HWSA: Founded in the early 1980s, the Historic Wooster Square Association (HWSA) is a voluntary organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and celebrating the Wooster Square neighborhood. Our members are homeowners, renters, students, businesses, and others who have a vested interest in ensuring that our community continues to be a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood in which to live and work.