Kim's Hartford Blog November 2004 Archive

Dzen Tree Farm in South Windsor boasts 140 acres of Christmas trees, plus live reindeer and appearances by Santa on the weekends. Two years ago, we found the perfect tree ... Read More

Navigating the 525,000-square-foot Westfarms Mall, central Connecticut's premier, upscale shopping destination, can be a tricky proposition. Get the most from your holiday shopping experience with these seven tips. Related Resources:Hartford-Area Shopping ... Read More

Need to de-stress and unwind during this hectic holiday season? Here is your guide to day spas in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut. Schedule an appointment for a massage, ... Read More

Operation E.L.F. (Embracing Lonely Families) is an effort promoted by Governor M. Jodi Rell and the Connecticut National Guard to help Connecticut servicemembers and their families during the holiday season. ... Read More

The annual Hartford Festival of Light in Constitution Plaza gets underway with an Opening Ceremony on Friday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. The free event features Grammy-award-winning singer Jon Secada, ... Read More

Yes, Connecticut has ski areas! In fact, one is already open for the season. Here's your updated guide to Connecticut's skiing, snowboarding and tubing spots, including information about special deals, ... Read More

Goodwin Park will be transformed once again into a wonderland of lights starting this Wednesday. Hartford Holiday Light Fantasia, now in its sixth year, features more than one million lights. ... Read More

If you're an avid photographer, you may want to consider joining one of these Connecticut camera clubs. They're a great place to meet others with an interest in photography, to ... Read More

The Connecticut International Auto Show at the Connecticut Expo Center runs today, November 18, through Sunday, November 21, offering a look at the latest automotive technologies and luxuries. Admission for ... Read More

In my experience, Hartford's Bradley International Airport is one of the easiest airports to navigate. Abundant parking options are one reason that flying from Bradley Airport is a cinch. Here ... Read More

What's the most visited rock in New England? Plymouth Rock, of course. It's housed within the smallest state park in Massachusetts, Pilgrim Memorial State Park, which is visited by nearly ... Read More

Meet someone special with these links to local dating services, personal ads and singles organizations for the Greater Hartford area and all of Connecticut.

The 13th annual Connecticut Children's Book Fair runs Saturday and Sunday, November 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Rome Commons Ballroom in Rome ... Read More

Get your tickets now for "A Christmas Carol," a Hartford Stage tradition that runs November 23 through December 26. Michael Wilson's staging of the classic Charles Dickens holiday story is ... Read More

New this week--here is your guide to major Hartford law firms. Find a Hartford, Connecticut, lawyer for your business or individual legal needs with this guide to the city's attorneys.

Since 1995, the President of the United States has proclaimed November as "National Adoption Month" each year. If you're considering adopting a child, here is a quick guide to some ... Read More

I've posted the details in the Hartford Forum. Clay will be at the CareerBuilder.com Oakdale Theater on December 10.

They say all good things must come to an end, and it's evident from this final look outside my window that the fall foliage is definitely past its prime here ... Read More

Looking to find crowd-pleasing gifts without having to endure crowds yourself? Guest writer Heidi St. Jean shares her guide to the best Connecticut shopping villages, where strolling outdoors from shop ... Read More

What do you get when you blend a haunted house, a theme park attraction, a Hollywood movie set, a reality TV show and a traveling museum exhibit? You can find ... Read More

Connecticut's largest salute to U.S. military veterans will take place this Sunday, November 7, in downtown Hartford. The Connecticut Veterans Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m., rain or shine, ... Read More

You'll find everything you need to prepare for the skiing and snowboarding season at the Connecticut SnowSports Expo, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, November 5 through 7, at the Hartford ... Read More

Want to start your holiday shopping early this weekend? Here are two ideas for you: The Farmington Valley Arts Center in Avon hosts its 27th annual Candlelight Opening on Friday night, ... Read More