Community Access

We spoke with the director of Matilda Jr., Lili Eleanor Jacobs, and Senior Director of Education, Talent, and Business Design Kristin Davis, about the upcoming show Matilda Jr. at The Bushnell. 

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about Columbia Dental's 25-year anniversary. 

We spoke with Executive Director Jeff Dunn and Director of Programming and Education Andrea Bingham about the upcoming shows and events at the theatre. 

We spoke with Big Sister Mary Mackey and Little Sister Charlize about their rewarding experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters and how people can get involved as a mentor in the organization. 

We spoke with President and CEO, Michael Smith,  and Director of Integrative Health Coaching and RN, Jennifer Terray, about the nation's first Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Clinic located at LiveWell in CT, how to reduce risk of dementia, and how LiveWell can help.

We spoke with Mike Monaco, co-owner of Monaco Ford, about his induction into the Connecticut Veteran's Hall of Fame and how he supports veterans around the state.

We spoke with Dr. Stephanie Saucier, a cardiologist at Hartford HealthCare, and Executive Director of the American Heart Association, Adria Giordano, about risk factors and how to prevent cardiovascular disease and the upcoming Go Red for Women Reception and Luncheon.

We spoke with Executive Director, Nadine Thomas, about how The Underground New England supports survivors of human trafficking and is working to eradicate human trafficking.

We spoke with Executive Director Jane Levis about Legacy for Women, a residential recovery program that helps women find restoration and healing from addiction. 

We spoke with Owner of Restore Hyper Wellness, Jaime Gray, about the benefits and ease of cryotherapy, red light therapy, IV's, and other wellness routines to improve your health, accelerate recovery, and live better.

We spoke with Kristie Gonsalves, Show Organizer, and Vonice Carr, Chair of The Federated Garden Clubs about the upcoming Connecticut Flower and Garden Show from February 19-22 at the Connecticut Convention Center. 

We spoke with Ben Silliman, Camp Director and leader of Chill for Change, about YMCA Camp Ingersoll's 12th Annual Chill For Change winter plunge on Saturday, February 28 to raise funds for children to go to camp.

We spoke with Chris Shea, Founder of Hero to Hero, about how the organization connects qualified military personnel with first responder careers. 

We spoke with co-founders of Naples Home Buyers Dominic Santaniello and Luke Giusto about how their real estate investors can sell your house fast for cash without the hassle of a traditional real estate sale.

We spoke with Jeremiah Rufini, Program Director of the Soup Kitchen at Saint Vincent De Paul in Middletown, about the upcoming Valentine's Day Sweetheart Soiree fundraiser and the community support programs offered at Saint Vincent De Paul.

We spoke with Danielle Small, Vice President of Clinical Services at Monte Nido, about Eating Disorder Awareness Week, fighting for change, and the levels of care offered at Monte Nido.

We spoke with Brett Raphael, Artistic Director and Founder of the Connecticut Ballet, about their upcoming show Be My Valentine. 

We spoke with Laura Lyon, an education consultant at Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO), about the RSCO school choice program, application tips, and February 6 application deadline.

We spoke with Kari Kaplan, Chief Operations Officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut and Karissa Peckham, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Quinnipiac University, about the new $92,000 Girl Scouts of Connecticut Achievement Scholarship created by Quinnipiac University for one Girl Scout who demonstrates exceptional leadership, community service, and academic excellence. 

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi  about what makes Columbia Dental special from other dentist practices and their upcoming free cleanings.

We spoke with Owner and Attorney Lawyer Twillie, a.k.a Lawyer the Lawyer, about how L.A. Law represents injury victims across Connecticut.

We spoke with Founder and Executive Director Michael Pappas about how Loops Fore Troops  provides veterans with the tools and knowledge for success as golf caddies.

We spoke with Jackie Post from AmeriHope about how the organization serves as a beacon of hope and assistance for active duty, veterans, and their families by providing compassionate care, community service, and unrestricted giving.

We spoke with Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment, about Mohegan Sun Arena being named “#1 Best Casino Concert Venue” in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

We spoke with CEO Frank Tavera about upcoming shows and events at the Palace Theatre in 2026.