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Navigating housing laws can be complex, especially when it comes to disability rights. To help clear the confusion, join representatives from the state’s Commission on HumanRights & Opportunities (CHRO). This event is designed for both renters and property owners to learn about fair housing protections, accessibility requirements, and the legal landscape in Connecticut. Come learn how we can ensure housing is accessible and fair for everyone. Hosted in partnership with West H

Marcos Carreras has local roots but a far-reaching musical life. His talents and enthusiasm for music have brought him from West Hartford, where he grew up, to the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts, where he has been teaching for several years, to music collaborations far and wide. A recording artist as well, he currently lives with his wife and daughter in Farmington.

Unassuming in its pursuit, The Roberts Foundation for the Arts is one of the strongest supporters of the arts community in the Greater Hartford area. “We fund everything—symphony, theater, dance, choral groups, museums, heritage homes,” said Executive Director Lisa Curran. “We’re driven by excellence in the arts; always looking for the upper tier performance.”

Looking for that perfect gift for a friend or family member? A piece of art that moves you? You don’t have to go far to find something you’ll love. There are so many talented people right here in West Hartford that may have just what you’re looking for. Here, we bring you one of those folks.

Forget sports—this competition may be harder than anything requiring physical aptitude. King Philip Middle School’s Team 1 will represent West Hartford and the U.S. when they go to New Zealand in July to compete in the Kids’ Lit Quiz, an annual literature contest for students aged 10-13. They’ll be competing against teams from around the world in an intense and brainy battle of the books.

A labor of love and gift from God—that’s what Priscilla Pedrosa’s new shop, ChoccoDiva Confections, came to be. After 14 months of her husband Jean Sapiain’s renovations, the West Hartford shop opened its doors to the public last May.

Once again, the extraordinary talent of Hall High School’s Pops ‘n Jazz players went unmatched last month, as the more than 100 student performers from the school's Concert Jazz Band, Jazz Band II, Jazz Dancers, Choraliers (singers), and Giovani Solisti (string players) showcased what they do best.

These are just a few of the subjects touched on in “The Nutmeg Anthology: Contemporary Poems of Connecticut,” out in time to celebrate National Poetry Month. The collection, published by Grayson Books, contains 70 poems by students, teachers, state poet laureates and others who love to write poetry. Publisher Ginny Connor had been thinking about putting the anthology for quite some time. “I love Connecticut,” she said. “I wanted contemporary poems, but some are historical, so