Community Access

We spoke with Foreigner Lead Singer Lou Gramm about their new tour, his new album and the upcoming concert in CT. You can win tickets to see Foreigner at the Oakdale at The River 105.9 website.

We spoke with CEO and Owner Nikki Maloid about the partnership between Plymouth Glass & Mirror with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots to bring holiday joy to local children from November 1 through December 15. 

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about dental insurace, prosthodontist services, and upcoming free teeth cleanings on Thanksgiving Day. 

We spoke with Ellen Griesedieck, President and Founder of the American Mural Project, about the 5-story, 120 foot long, multi-demensional mural in Connecticut that has a record as the largest indoor collaborative work of art in the Guiness Book of World Records.

We spoke with Ken Steeves, President of It's Free to Dream Foundation, about the upcoming It's Free to Dream Gala on December 14th to support suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and youth mental health in Connecticut.

We spoke with Wes Monbaron, Director of Hunt to Feed, about how Connecticut's deer hunters can connect with local butchers and meat processors to donate venison to local food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters and fight food insecurity and hunger.

We spoke with music director, Adrian Sylveen, about the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra's production of Leoncavallo's tragic opera Pagliacci, a gripping masterpiece that blends raw emotion, unforgettable music, and timeless drama.

We spoke with Madison Chapman and Kristin Davis from the Education Department at the Bushnell Theatre about the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars program and the production of Matilda Jr. Tickets for the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars' production of Matilda Jr. will be going on sale on November 22nd.

We spoke with Eric Emet, Assistant Dean of Students at Goodwin University, about the annual turkey drive, Thanksgiving for All, with Connecticut Foodshare on Wednesday, November 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Goodwin University campus. 

We spoke with Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development at the White Memorial Conservation Center, about upcoming free events at the conservation center including a performance of the timeless music from A Charlie Brown Christmas on December 13. 

We spoke with Sarah Fryxell, President of CT Automotive Retailers Association, about the upcoming CT International Auto Show at Mohegan Sun on November 15 and 16.

We spoke with Rory Gale, Owner of Hartford Prints, about the store's re-opening, the unique gifts you can find at Hartford Prints, and supporting small businesses during the holiday season.

We spoke with Auntie Cal, Chief Ambassador of Miller Farms, and Adam DeJulius, President of Miller Farms, about the farm's 75th Anniversary, Oma's Pride dog food, and how to donate turkeys to help feed Connecticut towns this Thanksgiving.

We spoke with Deb Bibbins, Founder and CEO of For All Ages, about the Comfort and Joy Holiday Card Drive, inviting everyone to create handmade holiday cards that will be delivered to veterans and chronically ill adults across the state.

We spoke with Alicia Bray, Executive Director of Autism Families CONNECTicut, about how individuals with autism and their families can find joy, belonging, and friendship, and the upcoming Night of Friends Giving 15th Anniversary Event.

We spoke with Joslyn DeLancey, Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association and President of the Connecticut Education Foundation, about the upcoming Holiday Bear Project and how to get involved to support children in need during the holiday season.

We spoke with Helen Taylor, Founder and President of The Social Chase, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness of autism by hosting events that educate and empower individuals and families. We spoke about the Free to Be Art Exhibition at the Mattatuck Museum, as well as the upcoming first Social Chase Fundraiser Gala on November 20th.

We spoke with Jason Jakubowski, President & CEO of Connecticut Foodshare about how to give help and get help during the government shutdown and Holiday season. We also spoke about the upcoming iHeart Stuff-A-Bus event benefiting Connecticut Foodshare.

We spoke with Executive Director John Lynch and Business Manager Kim Halmose about the new service in November, The Crossroads Women's Center, and the 33rd Anniversary Dinner on November 2.

We spoke with Luis Santiago, Director of Admissions, and Melissa Stephens, Associate Dean of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid, about what to expect during the application and financial aid process at Western Connecticut State University.

We spoke with Bob Fiore, President and Founder of the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Foundation, about the organization dedicated to helping people with epilepsy in any way, and the upcoming 400 Gallon Blood Drive on October 23.

We spoke with Sarah Heath, Founder and Initiative Co-lead, and Yvette Young, Initiative Co-lead, about Shop Black CT, a free directory of 2,000 CT Black-owned businesses.

We spoke with producer Summer Orlando of Summer Orlando Productions about Hocus Pocus Live, starring some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the Halloween cult classics, Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2.

We spoke with Executive Director Anne-Marie Knight about the education, technical assistance, services, programs, and resources provided by the Black Business Alliance to help Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Connecticut start, grow, and sustain their businesses.

We spoke with D.M. Livingston, Owner of the Waterbury Times and Founder of Parker Jane Public Benefit Corporation, about the locally focused civic media outlet in Waterbury.