Community Access

We spoke with Adrian Sylveen, Artistic Director of Virtuosi Opera about the company's history and current productions. 

We spoke with National Coast Guard Museum President, Captain Wes Pulver of the U.S. Coast Guard about a national museum being built in New London, Connecticut. 

We spoke with Aidan Ramirez who is a student at the University of Hartford. Aidan is making his Hartford Stage debut in the ensemble of Native Gardens.

We spoke with David Oliver, founder of Diabetes Plus with Dave, and Dr. Laura Christoph, a professor at the University of St. Joseph, about the Thrive 2026 study and an upcoming walk event for people with diabetes.

We sat down with Vinnie Infante, owner of Lion’s Den Coffee in Southington, to talk about his inspiring journey from longtime Bristol police officer to local small‑business success story.

We spoke with Joyce Bray, President of the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative about the Connecticut Race in the Park at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain on May 9, includes a 5K run, survivor breakfast, kids' runs, and various family activities.

We spoke with Joy Peck, a registered nurse coordinator, and Kirsten Foster, a registered nurse, from the Smiley Cancer Center at St. Francis Hospital to discuss the upcoming Cancer Survivor's Day celebration on June 7.

We spoke with Events & Communications Manager Jenn Frontiero and Membership & Development Director Kate Kobs about the 2026 WEHA Health and Wellness Expo on Tuesday, May 19, from 12 to 3 PM on Isham Road in Blue Back Square. The event offers local health and wellness businesses a platform to showcase their services, including traditional medicine, physical therapy, fitness, mental health,...

We spoke with Mimi Madden, programs consultant for American Mural Project about the America 250 celebration with various programs, including personal storytelling, historical presentations, and live performances.

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi, founder of Columbia Dental about their locations and oral cancer awareness month.

We spoke with retired police officer Vinnie Infante about giving back to the community through his amazing coffee shop. 

We spoke with Board member Melissa Tweedie and Executive Director Michaela Fissel about Advocacy Unlimited. 

We spoke with Associate Director/Associate Choreographer Emily Rafala and their Dance Captain Melissa Green about the show the upcoming show at Warner Theatre.  

We spoke with Kathy K. Taylor, Esq. President and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation about Give Local and the Foundation.

We spoke with Elicia Pegues Spearman CEO of the Girls Scouts of CT about a new girl scout cookie and that cookie season is underway.  

We spoke with Founder and Director Helen Chase of The Social Chase about an upcoming event.  

We spoke with Sheree Marcucci Director of Special Events and Curated Programs Palace Theater Waterbury about two upcoming events. 

We spoke with Wayne Pesce about the Connecticut Food Association.

We spoke with Kyle Eagleson who is President and CEO of Ascend Bank.

We spoke with Connecticut Author Jennifer Mancini who wrote a children's book.

We spoke with Bonnie Meyers and Brendan Faulker who are with Brain Injury Alliance of CT.

We spoke with Julie Cruz who is the Director of Assisted Living Home Care Services.

We spoke with Melissa Cooney who is a reporter for NBC 30. They are doing a podcast.  "Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case" by NBC CT. 

We spoke with Founder of Columbia Dental, Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about how the office offers free cleanings.

We spoke with Board President Edwin Thrower about the 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival. It is a fun night of Shakespeare-themed music, performances, and games. Don’t miss Shakespeare Fun Night — “The Bard at Barcelona” on Thursday, March 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Barcelona Wine Bar, 971 Farmington Avenue, in West Hartford.