Families in the Greater Hartford region can explore different school options beyond their hometown that match their students’ interest and passions through the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO).

Like many teenagers, music shaped much of my life through high school. I studied album covers, memorized lyrics, and reflected on the depth and brilliance of my favorite artists.

Goodspeed Musicals Founding Director Michael P. Price recalls walking in a London Park with his wife Jo-Ann pushing his son Daniel in a stroller. “I was humming a tune,” he recalled, “and Jo-Ann said, ‘You know what that’s from?’ I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ And she said, ‘Why don’t you try to put it together again?’”

The days of seeing a high end—but intimate show—magic show only in Las Vegas are over. Magician and mentalist Jason Bird has created the “Parlour of Impossibilities” at the Delamar hotels in West Hartford and Westport.

In the week leading up to the competition, the team immersed itself in New Zealand’s rich culture. Organized by the Kids’ Lit Quiz program, the students explored the natural beauty of Paihia and learned about the history and traditions of the Māori people.

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.

At the White Rabbit shop on Park Road in West Hartford, treasure hunters can find a wide variety of often unique, formerly loved, beautifully crafted items at lower prices than their brand-new versions. Just as in “Alice in Wonderland,” visitors with an open mind and sense of adventure often stumble upon surprising antiques, artwork, clothing and giftware that will make them smile for years to come.

Believe it or not, there are still people who want to engage in deep conversations, through a group that meets monthly in town. You do not have to be a philosopher or have to have read all of the classics. You don’t need a diploma or credential of any kind.

In parallel to her ancestors’ lives, Bevin Rainwater’s own has had her journey around the country. Additionally, living in Bristol with her husband and son, the University of Hartford professor has journeyed within her own identity as an Indigenous person. “I’ve been rediscovering my culture—a 20-year journey—that’s amped up the past 11 years,” she said. Now, she feels “more comfortable in that community.”