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. 

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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.

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, April 1st

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, April 1st

6:00. The pics of the Waterbury House of Horrors.

Emily Siero in studio

6:20. The Top Ten men’s college basketball coaches of all time with Mike Killen (203) 882-9757

7:00. What does a former crime scene investigator think of the interior pictures of the Waterbury house of horrors? And what does a former coworker think of Kimberly Sullivan?

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The actual sound of a screaming banshee

7:30. A guy in CT Accused of doing something disturbing in public. What’s the most public place you saw something creepy?

8:00. The Former Chief of Detectives in Hartford gives us his take on the interior shots of the Waterbury house of horrors.

8:20. In honor of April Fools Day. Call in…
You felt like a when you found out __ wasn’t true. Everyone on gets in the Running for tickets to Boston Calling. (203) 882-9757

9:00. John Cafferty tells us about his new album and the time Bruce showed up at his Toads Place gig.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A shrimp thief in Granby Ct.

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

Pod Pick: The Photos From The Waterbury Captive’s House

Pod Pick: The Photos From The Waterbury Captive’s House

Chaz & AJ talk to Waterbury police public information officer Ryan Bessette about the newly released photos of the Waterbury captive’s house. Then former crime scene investigator Cory Caserta gave his thoughts on the photos of the Waterbury step-mothers house. Plus, Former Chief of Detectives in Hartford Brian Foley also spoke with Chaz & AJ about the interior photos of the Waterbury captive’s house.

Tuesday, April 1: The Screaming Banshee; When You Realized You Were Completely Off-Base; John Cafferty

Tuesday, April 1: The Screaming Banshee; When You Realized You Were Completely Off-Base; John Cafferty

Dumb Ass News: A New Jersey woman is arrested for a DUI and earns the name the “Screaming Banshee”. (0:00)

A man in Connecticut has been arrested for public indecency after pleasuring himself in a Target parking lot in South Windsor. (9:18)

The Tribe calls into Chaz & AJ and shares amusing moments of realizing something they firmly believed was completely off-base. (17:30)

John Cafferty talks with Chaz & Aj about his new album, The places in Connecticut he’s played, and Toad’s Place. (28:39)

Image Credit: Drew Carrano/Connoisseur Media

Enter to win: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth – In Concert

Enter to win: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth – In Concert

Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” at College Street Music Hall on Saturday, May 3rd. Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live! Tickets are on sale at www.collegestreetmusichall.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.