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1. A Taste of Mystic
Historic Downtown Mystic - 20 West Main St. - Mystic
Strap on the feed bag and head down to historic Mystic for tantalizing local tastes
2. Blues 'n' Brews
Nathan Hale Homestead - 2299 South St. - Coventry
Enjoy hot steamin' blues and cool local brews at the Coventry Farmers Market
3. Connecticut River Brew Fest
Holyoke Canoe Club - 1 Old Ferry Road - HolyokeMicrobrewery festival featuring 30 breweries and 100 micro brews
4. Fish & Ships Seafood Festival
Mystic Seaport - 75 Greenmanville Ave. - Mystic
Liven up your Labor Day at Mystic Seaport's fabulous fresh fish food fest
5. Farm-Fresh Brunch
Rose's Berry Farm - 295 Matson Hill Road - Glastonbury
Features staples like pancakes, French toast and Belgian waffles topped with warm fruit topping and homemade whipped cream
6. Margarita Grille
995 Ferry Blvd. - Stratford
Margarita Grille offers a high-end South Western menu that boasts your run-of-the-mill fajita, filet mignon and authentic Mexican atmosphere.
7. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
XL Center (formerly Hartford Civic Center) - 1 Civic Center Plaza - Hartford (Downtown Hartford)Visitors are drawn back in time to 1912, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger upon entrance
8. First Friday
New Britain Museum of American Art - 56 Lexington St. - New Britain
Featuring live jazz performed by the Davis Quartet.
9. Smash Mouth
Woodstock Fairgrounds - 281 Route 169 - Woodstock
The California throwback surf-poppers make a stop at the Woodstock Fair Aug. 31
10. Saltimbanco
Mullins Center - 200 Commonwealth Ave. - Amherst
Explore the urban experience in all its myriad forms, Cirque du Soleil-style
11. Grand Opening Party
Black Bear Saloon - 187 Allyn St. - Hartford (Downtown Hartford)
The latest installment of the famed Connecticut Black Bear chain has arrived in downtown Hartford, and is breaking out in style.
12. Call for Art
1080 Post Rd. - FairfieldSeeking local artists to apply for a solo or group show of their work. Guidelines for submission at local libraries, art aglleries and art stores, or go to: www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/gallery.html.
13. Sunset Sessions
Constitution Plaza - 1 Constitution Plaza - Hartford (Sheldon Charter Oak)
Hartford's biggest outdoor dance event bids farewell to summer with a closing bash at Constitution Plaza
14. Ralphie May
Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club - 194 Buckland Hills Dr. - Manchester (Buckland Hills)
Most recently on the third season of NBC's hit reality series "Last Comic Standing," Ralphie May's popularity exploded after the success of the first season.
15. Inside: Thali Too
By Jessica Wrubel - August 25, 2008
A feast for your eyes as well as your stomach, no meat involved
16. Cracovia Restaurant
60 Broad St. - New Britain
If it's Polish, involves sausage, cabbage or potatoes and sticks to your ribs, Cracovia can make it.
17. Creative Cocktail Hour
Real Art Ways - 56 Arbor St. - Hartford (Parkville)
An unforgettable night of drinking, mingling and, of course, art.
18. 1st Sunday for Kids
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center - 2019 Hillside Road - StorrsDrop-in afternoon programs are designed for elementary grades, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
19. The Gallery Restaurant
141 New London Tpke. - Glastonbury
20. Essex Clipper Dinner Train
Essex Steam Train site - 1 Railroad Avenue - Essex
Meals on wheels takes on a whole new meaning aboard the Essex Clipper
21. Hebron Harvest Fair
Hebron Lions Fairgrounds - 347 Gilead Street - Hebron
Hebron Harvest Fair has something for the whole family with animal displays, various foods, animal and truck pulls, country music and a carnival midway.What makes this a cut above the rest is the fair's rich history, which includes performances by artists like Kenny Chesney.
22. Black & White Attire Extravaganza
MGM Grand at Foxwoods - 39 Norwich Westerly Road - Ledyard (Foxwoods Resort Casino)
Diddy is back to do it again. Prepare to party like you've never partied before.
23. Farm Aid 2008 with Dave Matthews
Comcast Center (formerly Tweeter Center) - 885 South Main St. - Mansfield
A concert to raise funds to keep farm families on their land, featuring Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young
24. Mr. B's Scary Jazz Night
Chef's Table - 1561 Post Road - FairfieldLive jazz. Throw coins in a hat for the best local talent as they try out their best original tunes.
25. Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale
1301 Boston Post Road - Madison
Lobster rolls, steamers, and fried fish offerings are the specialty at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale on the Boston Post Road in Madison, a family oriented, classic New England seafood shack.

