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| An excruciatingly opinionated guide to the Connecticut Shoreline |
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| I find it increasingly difficult to get my mind around the horror of recent international events. No sooner do I change my Facebook profile to reflect that I stand in solidarity with France, then folks start posting that it’s ridiculous to switch your photo when brutality is happening all over the world. I agree. But I also think that, at least for me, Facebook is not a place for posting my politics for the world to see. Ditto minor daily grievances and complaints. Changing my photo is expressing that I am aware (and saddened). For me Facebook is a happy place; a chance to browse photos of my kid, my friends' kids, and relatives I rarely see. That’s what I use it for. It is social media after all. Thoughts? I’d love to hear them. erica@the-e-list.com love, erica
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| We sent e-list contributor Amanda Bloom up to the Goodspeed to check out their holiday show:
A Wonderful Life, Goodspeed Opera House,
East Haddam
It’s sacrilegious I know, but I’ve never seen the Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life. So when I saw A Wonderful Life, the musical adapted from the film at Goodspeed Opera House, I had no black and white masterpiece to compare it to. I have a feeling it made my journey to Bedford Falls all the more magical.
Duke Lafoon effortlessly embodies bighearted George Bailey, whose generosity leads his housing business into debt, and Kirsten Scott, her voice...
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| House Portraits by Paloma's Nest
Paloma’s Nest, a local maker of hand-crafted personalized presents in porcelain and wood (the sweetest ceramic ornaments and tiny wedding bowls) has a-one-of-a-kind new offering just in time for the holidays. If you’ve been struggling over the perfect gift for that impossible-to-buy-for friend or relation, this could be your answer: a pen and ink house portrait. Email them a few shots of the home and voila, a few weeks later you’ll receive a hand-drawn rendering on a custom, archival 11 x 14 white matte. Also, it's a thoughtful gift for someone moving into or out of a home (realtors take note). Peruse their website for all kinds of holiday inspiration and if you’re interested in a home portrait, orders must be received by December 4th for Christmas Eve delivery.
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| Dinner and Demos at White Gate Farm, East Lyme
We arrived a teeny bit late to the cooking demonstration at White Gate Farm, so I was not forewarned when I grabbed a tortilla chip and dipped it into the bright green salsa. Whammo! Hot! And not that slow deceiving afterburn either, just full-on sear. I shouldn’t have been surprised. We were here for an authentic Mexican meal, prepared by the chef from Brooklyn Taco, after all. Having no recourse for my poor mouth, I decided the best idea was to pay strict attention to the demonstration and try to forget about it. Here’s what I love about cooking classes: those well-trained chefs make everything look easy and FAST. I came home thinking it would be a snap to mix up balls of cornmeal, fry them up on the stove and Voila...
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All That Glitters for the Holidays! For the longest time I was all about silver. No accounting for why and how tastes change, but all of a sudden everything gold looks good to me. Here are a few golden goodies for holiday prep and entertaining.
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Holiday Hoopla! 44 Things To See & Do
We’ve put together an essential list of the fun things we like to do on the Shoreline during the holiday season. It got a little out of hand with all the holiday teas, strolls, pop-up shops and goings-on, but here you have it:
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| Save the Date: Girls' Night Out in Guilford, Thursday, 12/3/15
Let's drop some dough in Guilford! Join the fun for Girls' Night Out in Guilford on Thursday, December 3rd. The timing is perfect for stocking up on holiday gifts at 20% off in the fantastic boutiques around the Guilford Green. It’s a wonderful way to support our local shops and cross a few more gifts off our lists. Meet us at Whitfield’s between 5 and 6:30pm for a 1/2 price glass of wine and to pick up your sticker to qualify for discounts. Then head out to browse the shops on The Green. If you’re staying in town for dinner after, we highly recommend making reservations. Ballou’s Wine Bar is also participating and offering 1/2 price wine the entire evening. Call Ballou’s to reserve at 203.453.0319. Call Whitfield’s to reserve at 203.458.1300.
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A Natural, Refined Look for the Holidays with Refine By Farrell We all want to look our best for the holidays. If you’re considering a treatment with a medical aesthetician, consider Refine by Farrell. Suzanne Arcuni Farrell, APRN has a keen eye for beauty, combined with technical talent, setting her apart from the pack as a superior provider. Ivy League trained with 18 years of medical experience, she is an independent provider of a variety of product lines including Botox & Dermal Fillers. Her personal, “less is more” approach melds aesthetic artistry with medical science, and the most current products and training to achieve a natural look, true to your more youthful self. By appointment in a boutique setting in old Saybrook, or concierge service for individuals or small groups is available.
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| Featured Event
POP Weight Loss' Holiday Sale, now through 12/15/15
Call or come in today to take advantage of Pop Weight Loss' best deal of the year! Pop Weight Loss in Old Saybrook is giving 30% off their three and six month programs and half off consultations. Let Pop help you navigate this holiday season with ease and give you the tools to lose weight and keep it off. No gimmicks, just real food! Call 860.339.5461 to speak with one of their nutritionists. Ask about the new Glastonbury office!
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| Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport, 11/27 - 12/20
Travel back in time for this annual theatrical production of Mystic Seaport's Lantern Light Tours. Set on Christmas Eve in 1876, this play unfolds through five scenes in exhibits around the Museum’s 19th-century maritime village.
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| Find holiday happenings, cooking classes, art openings and so much more on:
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| Love THIS: The Great Thanksgiving Listen! Preserve the memories of your parents, grandparents, great aunts and uncles this Thanksgiving with StoryCorps brilliant new mobile app. Then upload the recording to the StoryCorps archive at the Library of Congress. In one holiday weekend, StoryCorps aims to capture an entire generation of American lives and experiences. More info here.
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| Last week's list on burgers caused quite a stir! Reader's favorites flooded our mailbox, especially these two: Jack Rabbit's and Liv's (short ribs ground in-house daily? Yes, please!). Here's our list.
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