Austin Lesch and the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Diane Sobolewski By Peter Marteka Before finding my seat at The Goodspeed, I found myself recollecting all I knew about Jesus Christ Superstar. It wasn’t much – the chorus from the main title song sometimes pops in my head over the years and I’ve always loved the Helen Reddy version of the ballad “I Don’t Know How To Love Him.” After the show? I felt like I had participated in a religious awakening disguised as a m
East Haddam Fire Department Engineer Rob Kolek stands outside the sign at Company 1. Submitted by the East Haddam Fire Department If you’ve driven past the East Haddam Fire Department in the last 10 months and found yourself laughing, smiling, or snapping a photo of the sign out front, you’re not alone. The witty, timely, and often hilarious messages are the work of EHFD Engineer Rob Kolek. What started as a fun way to engage the community has grown into something people now
Kimberly Kenna Submitted by Friends of Gillette Castle State Park At the visitor center of Gillette Castle on May 16, inventors and artists of all ages can try their hand at designing innovative doors like those inside the famous Castle. Local author Kimberly Kenna will be hosting a creative workshop inspired by William Gillette and the new middle-grade novel “Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances.” Attendees are invited to help re-imagine the castle’s famous 47 door
Jen and Kaylee Lowy and their dog Aria from Crafting For The Win at last year's event. Submitted by Lauren Pszczolkowski, Economic Development Coordinator After launching the East Haddam Heritage Markets last year, I’m excited to bring it back for a second season — with a few changes based on what we learned along the way. The markets will kick off in May and run on the last Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the East Haddam Grange at 488 Town St. The goal is s
David Alexandre Winter is an acclaimed performer here and in Europe. By Nancy Thompson The Gold and Platinum records mounted on the walls of David Alexandre Winter’s recording studio at his home in Moodus tell the story of his international fame as a singer-songwriter with millions of records sold throughout Europe. They do not, however, tell of good fortune and bad, family lost and found and perseverance in the face of adversity that is the story of his life. Winter - then k
