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  • Oddfellows Playhouse Plans 35th Birthday Benefit

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    Save the date! Oddfellows Playhouse, Connecticut’s oldest and largest youth theater, will mark a major milestone in its history, its 35th birthday, with a gala celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, June 17 at St. Clement’s Castle in Portland. This benefit for Oddfellows will feature the presentation of Oddfellows’ 1st Distinguished [...]
    Posted: December 02, 2009, 3:35pm EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 80

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    Around the World in 80 Days Opening Night!After travelling around Middletown, come see Phileas Fogg travel around the entire world on the Oddfellows Playhouse stage!Friday, November 13, 7:30pmSaturday, November 14, 7:30pmFriday, November 20, 7:30pmSaturday, November 21, 7:30pmTickets:$15 for Adults$8 for Students/SeniorsAuction winners from the Around Middletown in 80 Days dinners [...]
    Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:00am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 79

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    Middletown Police DepartmentPhileas is trying to clear his name. Detective Fix believes our friend Fogg is a bank robber and has contacted the Middletown Police Department...Phileas' image has been in the roll since September. Even Middletown's finest have had their eyes peeled for Phileas.Come out to Oddfellows tonight and catch [...]
    Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:00am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 78

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    Veterans Cemetery Bow LaneToday Phileas is visiting the Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane to honor the men and women from the Middletown community who sacrificed so much for our country. It is a beautiful fall day for Phileas to set aside a quiet moment for reflection. [...]
    Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:00am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 77

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    Thai Gardens - 300 Main St.Do you have a taste for authentic Thai cuisine? If so, Phileas highly recommends Thai Gardens. They have everything from Angle Chicken to Yum Pla Muik (Jumbo Squid).15% of the proceeds from this menu are being donated to Oddfellows playhouse. Remember, this is the last [...]
    Posted: November 10, 2009, 8:00am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 76

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    Middlesex County Community Foundation Live Local Give LocalOver the last 75 days, Phileas Fogg has experienced much of what Middletown has to offer. He consulted with citizens of our great city, looking for ways to give back to this community that has welcomed him and shown him such remarkable sights [...]
    Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:15pm EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 74

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    Amato's Toy & Hobby395 Main StreetAmato's Toy & Hobby has been providing family fun since 1940. Amato's boasts Connecticut's finest collection of hobby supplies, scouting supplies and model trains. Phileas has been letting his imagination run wild, watching the model trains journey across the land. It reminds him of his [...]
    Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:30am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 73

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    Joe Riff's Music440 Main StreetJoe Riff's is a full service music center, and they REALLY mean full service! They Offer lessons such as guitar, piano, voice and brass. Phileas is planning to pick up the Trombone! In addition to classes, you can purchase all sorts of music equipment and electronics [...]
    Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:30am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 72

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    Jerkfish Jamaican Restaurant276 East Main StreetLooking for something different for lunch or dinner today? Check out the recently opened Jerkfish Jamaican Restaurant. The menu is filled with authentic Jamaican dishes and sides. Spicy and sweet - its a great change of pace from your normal lunch routine. [...]
    Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:30am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 71

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    WESU!Established in 1939, WESU is one of the oldest non-commercial radio stations in the United States. WESU broadcasts at the frequency of 88.1 megahertz from it's 1500-watt transmitter located atop the Wesleyan Science Tower. WESU offers an interesting mix of Public affairs and free-form music programming to discerning listeners at [...]
    Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:30am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 71

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    Tuscany Grill 120 College StreetPhileas plans to hit up Tuscany Grill on Tuesday for some delicious, Italin cusine. Located in the heart of downtown Middletown, in the historic Middlesex Opera House building, Tuscany Grill has been serving fine Italian creations since 1995. Specialties include chef inspired modern Italian & classic [...]
    Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:34am EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 70

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    10 Days Left!Some are saying "Thank goodness" while others are lamenting the fact that our community's daily diversion of history, business and tongue-in-cheek writing will be fading away in only 10 days. Phileas finally took a day off to recover - and completely missed his planned trip to the CT [...]
    Posted: November 02, 2009, 2:52pm EST
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 68

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    Vinnies Jump & Jive Halloween Costume Ball Beckham HallAfter staying up late celebrating All Hallow's Eve with the Phantom of the Opera, Phileas will continue to scare up some fun in his final days in Middletown. Look for Phileas tonight to be in costume at Vinnie's Jump and Jive "Swingen" [...]
    Posted: October 31, 2009, 8:30am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 67

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    Hearts Pounding/Skins TaughtMemorial Chapel 8 pm $4 General Admissions; $2 Wesleyan StudentsPhileas will make yet another trip to explore the arts offerings of Wesleyan University's Center for the Arts. Phileas will spend the evening in Memorial Chapel. First he'll take in an exciting exploration of repertoire for percussion and keyboard' [...]
    Posted: October 30, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 66

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    Mercy High School1740 Randolph RdPhileas Fogg thinks Mercy High School is a cool school...seriously though, it is. Mercy was one of high schools in Connecticut chosen by Channel 3 Eyewitness News to be highlighted in morning news special.What are some of the attributes of Mercy that makes it stand out [...]
    Posted: October 29, 2009, 10:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 65

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    Neon Deli130 Cross StreetCraving a philly cheese steak, a noramel pannini, or maybe you just want a cool drink or a hot coffee? Come to Neon Deli, located on the corner of Cross St. and Vine St. and have some fun. Fran and Cynthia Galle have been slicing up salami [...]
    Posted: October 28, 2009, 2:41pm EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 64

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    Iguanas Ranas Taqueria547 Main Street11am-9pmIguanas Ranas is a yummy eatery on Middletown's North End. Known for their tasty tacos and tremendous tortas, Iguanas Ranas is one of the best Mexican places around! There was a great post all about Iguanas Ranas earlier this week on the Eye.Phileas' personal favorites are' [...]
    Posted: October 27, 2009, 11:52am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 63

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    Middletown’s Piece of the Connecticut Freedom TrailThis trail throughout Connecticut traces the history of African-Americans as they made their long journey from slavery to freedom. In Middletown two points are marked, the Benjamin Douglas House on South Main St. (a private home), which was a stop on the underground railway, [...]
    Posted: October 26, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 62

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    Kidcity!Kidcity is a whimsical world of learning and pretend for kids ages 1-8 and their grownups! Each room in the Museum has a separate theme and props to play with. Play in the Clipper Ship and catch fish. Make music in the Musical Planet room. Visit the future on a [...]
    Posted: October 25, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 61

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    INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION DAYToday, as a part of the International Climate Action Day, the Church of the Holy Trinity, First Church and South Church will ring their bells 350 times at 3:50 PM, to represent 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide, the point beyond which life as we know [...]
    Posted: October 24, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 60

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    Harriet Amanda ChapmanSisters Harriet and Amanda run their hideaway store filled with objects from Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland with a warmth you will not find at any box store. After being offered a cup of coffee and greeted with a smile, enter in to an amazing collection of Scandanavian [...]
    Posted: October 23, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 59

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    ION MarketION is open at their new location at 575 Main St, Middletown. There is ample parking at the front door. They have expanded many departments, especially wheat and gluten free which is now the largest in the area.Phileas might like to start out his day with this (from the [...]
    Posted: October 22, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 58

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    The Bridge - Tofu FactoryIt’s day 58 in my around Middletown in 80 Days journey and I have traveled from the Inn at Middletown (yesterdays stop) to the Bridge Tofu Factory on Washington Street. Did you know that for 25 years they have making wonderful artisanal quality tofu at this [...]
    Posted: October 21, 2009, 2:33pm EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 57

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    Inn at Middletown70 Main StreetA Middletown resident, perhaps you haven't had the need to stop into the Inn at Middletown...but our tired traveler, Phileas Fogg has seen many of the world's hotels and has been looking forward to experiencing Middletown's finest lodging. Phileas will also sample some of the fine' [...]
    Posted: October 20, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 56

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    ICONN FencingPhileas dropped by the IConn Fencing Club to join in the weekly meeting of people playing with swords. None of this virtual gaming for Phileas tonight! He is seeking a real experience. At the ICONN fencing club, men and women of all ages and fencing abilities put on cool [...]
    Posted: October 19, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 55

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    View from CVH:With Phileas Fogg still missing, his French porter, Passepartout went up the hill to Connecticut Valley Hospital grounds to look for him. From this high ground, Passepartout could see almost all of Middletown, from the Arrigoni Bridge, to the North End, to Westfield, to the Village District, to [...]
    Posted: October 18, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 54

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    Middletown as Melilli, Sicily sister cityIn 1931, Middletown’s Italian community, donated the money to build a replica of Melilli’s Church of St. Sebastian.Liz Warner wrote in the book, A Pictorial History of Middletown, “ Local Italian carpenters, stone masons, bricklayers and laborers donated their time to its construction. The church [...]
    Posted: October 17, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 53

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    Jet Engine Travel Middletown StyleFrom Phileas Fogg’s JournalIn 1965 Pratt and Whitney Aircraft purchased from the federal government the Connecticut Advanced Nuclear Engineering Laboratory (C.A.N.E.L.), in the Maromas section of Middletown, and turned it into a jet engine manufacturing plant. The next year Pratt and Whitney began the development of [...]
    Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 52

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    Godfrey Memorial Library134 Newfield St.Google Your Family Tree at the Godfrey Memorial LibrayDaniel M. Lynch, author of “Google Your Family Tree: Unlock the Hidden Power of Google,” will speak at the Godfrey Memorial Library in conjunction with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut on Sunday, October 18 at 1:30 pm. [...]
    Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:17am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 51

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    Around Middletown in 370 yearsMiddlesex County Historical SocietyGeneral Mansfield HOuse151 Main St.(860)346-0746Phileas Fogg has of late expressed an interest in brushing up on Middletown's history, as he has missed about 130 years since his last visit. There is a lot to learn about Middletown at the Middlesex County Historical Society [...]
    Posted: October 14, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 50

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    It's Tuesday and you know what that means...Dinner at O'Rourke's!O'Rourke's Diner728 Main St.Middletown, CtToday is one of the 80 days around Middletown that no one can miss, as tonight O'Rourke's diner is opening their doors past closing time to host a benefit dinner for the Oddfellows Playhouse Scholarship Fund. Dinner [...]
    Posted: October 13, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 49

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    We all Scream for Ice Cream!Coldstone Creamery125 Riverview Center(860)347-2653Get yourself to Coldstone Creamery today for a final ice cream binge before the cold weather really kicks in. Order a raspberry truffle mocha latte or a savory strawberry shake and you'll be enriching not only your stomach but Oddfellows playhouse as' [...]
    Posted: October 12, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 48

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    Halloween Silent Film with Live Organ AccompanimentCrowell Concert Hall8:00 PMFree AdmissionThe annual Halloween silent film featuring live organ accompaniment by student musicians takes place tonight in the Wesleyan Center for the Arts. If you are a bargain "haunter" like myself and Phileas Fogg, you will particularly appreciate this event, as [...]
    Posted: October 11, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 47

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    Exhibit at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies“Enlightening Images: Buddhist Art Work”The Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies is on Washington Terrace. Home to Wesleyan University’s Asian Study program, this house is open to the public for visits to the Galleries and quiet meditation in the Japanese [...]
    Posted: October 10, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 46

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    A New World Laser TagCorner of Washington and Main St.(860)343-3899Phileas Fogg has never heard of laser tag. Never heard of laser tag?! you ask. Where the heck has he been since the 1980s?? Well, he's been in the year 1872, a little too preoccupied with circumnavigating the world in eighty [...]
    Posted: October 09, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 45

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    Regatta PracticeMiddletown High practices for the Regatta at Harbor Park which will be held in 3 days on Sunday, October 11. The Head of the Connecticut Regatta is an annual event sponsored by the City of Middletown and presented by the Middletown Lions Club in conjunction with the Norwalk River [...]
    Posted: October 08, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 44

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    Middletown's Famous Music, From Phileas Fogg’s Journal:Following the Heritage Trail today in Middletown, I returned again to the South Green and learned a bit about Middletown’s Famous Musicians. Near the bust of Henry Clay Work on this Green is a Heritage Trail marker that told me about a few of [...]
    Posted: October 07, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 43

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    Osaka 130 Main Street (860) 854-6292Tonight, join Oddfellow's at Osaka for a night of exquisite Japanese cuisine! Order a free side of exitement by taking part in a hibachi-style meal, during which a highly trained chef theatrically prepares the meal right at the diner's table! Or if a quieter meal [...]
    Posted: October 06, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 42

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    Common Council Meeting - 7pmMunicipal BuildingCouncil Chamber245 DeKoven Drive.The city of Middletown’s Common Council meets tonight, October 6 at 7 pm in the council chambers at city hall. The public is invited to speak about items on the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Middletown Council meetings can be [...]
    Posted: October 05, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 41

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    Mt. Higby Reservoir and CliffwalkFor hikers, birdwatchers, plant enthusiants, or those looking for a scenic picnic, Mount Higby offers a lovely natural retreat not far from downtown Middletown. The mountain is traversed by the 50-mile Mattabesett Trail, and feautures a two-mile long cliffline known as Metacomet ridge offering scenic views [...]
    Posted: October 04, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 40

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    Beginner's Swing DanceVinnie's Jump and Jive424 Main Street7:30 PMHop on down to Vinnie's Jump and Jive for a swingin' good time! Like every first Saturday of the month, Vinnie's offers a one hour beginner East Coast style swing lesson to everyone and anyone. No experience or partner is necessary! And' [...]
    Posted: October 03, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Dinner at the Diner - 10/13

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    On Tuesday October 13th O'Rourke's Diner will be opening for dinner. No tour of Middletown restaurants would be complete without a stop at O'Rourke's Diner. Dinner will be a prix fixe menu for $45 and there will be two seatings at 5pm & 7pm. Proceeds from the evening will be [...]
    Posted: October 02, 2009, 2:40pm EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 39

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    Middle City Stage Company's Premiere Performance"The Woolgatherer"Oddfellow's Playhouse 128 Washington St.Middletown based theater group Middle City Stage Company will be performing the the play "The Woolgatherer" by William Mastrosimone tonight at 8:00 PM at Oddfellow's Playhouse. The play, featuring Anita Vlad and Michael Eck is directed by Kelly DiMauro and' [...]
    Posted: October 02, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 38

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    Cucia ParkFrom Phileas's Journal:I awoke to the most fine fall morning, with clear, bright skies, and crisp, cool air. Wishing to take full advantage of a New England fall day, I decided to contact the Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation for some information about nature trails in the Middletown. [...]
    Posted: October 01, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 37

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    deKoven House and the Rockfall Foundation27 Washington StreetToday "little Phileas" went to the deKoven House. This community building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The deKoven House as built by West Indies trader Captain Benjamin Williams between 1791 and 1797, when Middletown was Connecticut's leading shipping port.The home [...]
    Posted: September 30, 2009, 7:00pm EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 36

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    Puerto Vallarta200 Main Street, Metro Square(860)852-0080Amigos de Oddfellows! Join us in enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine at Puerto Vallarta and help support the Playhouse. For every order of Fajitas tonight, Puerto Vallarta will donate $5 to Oddfellows Playhouse Scholarship Fund. Not only are you supporting OP, you are supporting a local [...]
    Posted: September 29, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 35

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    Tschudin ChocolatesCorner of Main Street and Court Street(860) 759-2222From Phileas's Journal:As a person quite partial to sweets, I was more than delighted to catch sight of Tschudin Chocolates, a quiant chocolatier on Main Street. As soon as I popped in, I was greeted with the brilliant smile of owner Robert [...]
    Posted: September 28, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 34

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    Indian Hill CemetaryOriginally known as "Mattabeseck" to the Wangunk Indians who inhabited the area, Indian Hill was sold to English settlers during the 1700s and was eventually converted into a cemetary in 1850. The cemetary became the burial ground for numerous politicians and upperclass citizens of Middletown during the 19th [...]
    Posted: September 27, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 33

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    Explore the Widest Main Street in AmericaCome take a stroll down Main Street, Middletown and celebrate the widest main street in America! The recent "Renaissance" in Middletown has created a thriving cultural environment in our downtown, giving our town both charm and appeal. Among locations to explore are numerous shops [...]
    Posted: September 26, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • Around Middletown in 80 Days: Day 32

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    Zilkha Art GalleryWesleyan University(12 P.M. to 8 P.M.)From Phileas's Journal:Yesterday, whilst sipping a most sumptious cup of fine tea at Javapalooza, I was engaged in conversation by a student of the local university, Wesleyan. An art student, he had nothing but glorious words for the University's Center For the Arts, [...]
    Posted: September 25, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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