Community Access

We spoke with Chef Ray Gennaro about the CT Food and Fire Project and his mission to donate gourmet meals to fire and police departments and hospitals to show appreciation for the heroes who protect us every day. 

We spoke with Andrew Robbin, Director of Learning and Social Impact, about how the Hartford Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to connect, educate, and inspire people across schools, health care facilities, and community spaces.

We spoke with CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti about the upcoming concert at Mohegan Sun, his family, singing Sinatra and his Christmas music! 

We spoke with Paul Levin from the Connecticut Injury Firm LLC about warning signs of nursing home neglect and the firm's commitment to providing injured people with competent and aggressive legal representation.

We spoke with Ashley McClain, director and founder of Beyond the Horizon, about the organization's adaptive and sensory-friendly programming for individuals with disabilities and their families to make everyone feel supported, empowered, and understood.

We spoke with Amy McKenna, Director of Operations, and Steven Jeske, Owner and Nurse Practitioner, about the services provided by Highland Caregivers such as companionship, personal care, help around the house, transportation, and even 24-hour live-in support if needed to support the independence and dignity of loved ones.

We spoke with Alicia Witt about her full length holiday album "I think I'm Spending Christmas With You" and her 17 date "Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt" Tour. 

We spoke with Amanda Sirica about the Toys for Tots Toy Drive at Westfarms Mall on Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

We spoke with Jeff Dorman, Founder of the Feeding Families Foundation, and Michael Pollack, Local Artist & Founder of New Haven Pizza Club, about how the foundation supports families of children in hospital by providing meals for parents, cakes for patients, and weekly pizza deliveries.

We spoke with Co-Authors, Kathryn Mucciacciaro and Roberto Mucciacciaro, about their children's book Dreams Need Time to Grow. 

We spoke with Founder and CEO of Brave Enough to Fail, about how the organization prepares tomorrow's leaders and gives students the confidence and actionable steps to achieve their biggest dreams.

We spoke with  Dan McMahon, Goodspeed Musicals’ Director of Marketing, about the heartwarming holiday show, White Christmas, and upcoming shows in the 2026 season.

We spoke with Rebecka Jones, a longtime cast member who is playing The Ghost of Christmas Past, about the upcoming show at Hartford Stage, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas from November 22 to December 28, 2025. 

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.