Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Is That A Ralph Lauren Or A Jimmy Johansmeyer?

Published July 19, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Uncovering all the great people, places, and things about Connecticut is my specialty, and have I got a gem for you this time. In West Haven, Connecticut, there is an… Continue reading →

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Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate

Published May 12, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Actress Katharine Hepburn was given quite a birthday gift today, her own 44 cent U.S. Postal Stamp. Hepburn would have been 103 years old today.

The photo used on the… Continue reading →

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Portrait Painter Everett “Ray” Kinstler is a Connecticut Treasure.

Published April 30, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

To say that this interview was thrilling and fun at the same time would be an understatement.

Everett Raymond “Ray” Kinstler of Easton, Connecticut is one of the most sought… Continue reading →

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Connecticut’s Gem of a Place With a Movie Star Name

Published April 10, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

The clock outside the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center says it’s nearly time for a show.

I spend a lot of time at The Kate because I’m a true believer… Continue reading →

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There’s A Lot Going On At “The Kate!”

Published April 5, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, (The Kate), open only about 7 months, is finding its stride and is jam-packed with shows and exhibits and music and film and whatever… Continue reading →

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Live Jazz Album to be Debuted at The Kate

Published March 28, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Connecticut’s String Theory of Music instructors, Josi Davis, Mike Frishman and Chris Leigh are proud to present their brand new live jazz standards album at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts… Continue reading →

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Connecticut’s Katharine Hepburn

Published February 23, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Katharine Hepburn, there was nobody like her, probably never will be. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Katharine Hepburn is still the record holder for the number of Academy Awards won. She… Continue reading →

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Art at Murray Pond in Killingworth

Published February 20, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Don’t even think about not checking out this beautiful enclave in Killingworth, Connecticut. It is a private nature preserve, a little piece of heaven, who knew?

Artist Joan Levy had… Continue reading →

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Attention: Knitters

Published February 12, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

There are knitters everywhere. On Thursday evenings at Panera’s in North Haven, Connecticut you can find a whole table full of gals knitting and chatting away about their various projects,… Continue reading →

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Fore! Make Way For Hollywood Types Including Hepburn

Published February 5, 2010 | By Annie Mame

An article in the New York Times talks about the upcoming golf tournament, the Northern Trust Open, at the famed Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. This was a place… Continue reading →

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