On Monday night, August 12, join us for our Classic Hits 98.7 Classic Car Cruise night featuring great oldies music, $11.00 rides wristbands, $2.00 mini golf games and the greatest in old cars and motorcycles. Splash for less cash continues Monday night on the Waterslide for just $10.00.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Like the USO New England's Facebook and enter to win free Blue Man Tickets
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Like our Facebook page between now and 3:00PM on Friday, August 2nd to be entered to win 4 Blue Man Group tickets for any performance now through April 2014.
Check out our page here: https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandUSO! Winners will be notified by email by August 2nd by 4:00PM!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
COMIX AT FOXWOODS UPCOMING SHOWS
COMIX AT FOXWOODS UPCOMING SHOWS
Comix At Foxwoods Headliners
April Macie (Thurs 7/4 at 8 p.m.; Fri 7/5 at 8 p.m.; Sat 7/6 at 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
· April Macie travels the world collecting stories and experiences, and translates them into humorous, relatable tales for audiences worldwide. A finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2006, she has appeared on E!, Sirius and XM Radio, and HLN, as well as “Access Hollywood” and “Talk Soup.” She was also labeled an “emerging talent to watch” at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2005 by The Hollywood Reporter.
· Macie will close out the weekend with a final uproarious performance, as Comix presents “A Nasty Show with April Macie” for her second Saturday night show.
· Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance
Tone Bell (Thurs 7/11 at 8 p.m.; Fri 7/12 at 8 p.m.; Sat 7/13 at 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
· Tone Bell, winner of NBC’s “Stand Up for Diversity” in 2011, was recently voted one of the Funniest Comics in Texas. Further proving his growing notoriety, Bell was invited to both the 2012 Charleston and Bridgetown Comedy Festivals, and was highlighted at the 2012 NACA Kick-off Showcase, along with slanging a few jokes during the NBC Universal Showcase.
· Bell will close out the weekend with an especially uproarious performance, as Comix presents “A Nasty Show with Tone Bell” for his final show.
· Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance
Comix Presents: Theater Shows
Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ (Fri 7/12 at 9 p.m.)
· Best known for performances in hit films like “Barbershop,” “Be Cool,” “Madagascar” and “Intolerable Cruelty,” Cedric ‘The Entertainer’s’ first-ever HBO comedy special, "Cedric The Entertainer: Taking You Higher," was the network’s highest rated special in 2006. He also starred in and produced the box office hit, “Johnson Family Vacation.” He made his directorial debut in 2009, and is now developing and producing future films with his own production company, A Bird And A Bear Entertainment.
· Tickets are $35, $50 and $65 in advance
· MGM Grand Theater
Whitney Cummings (Sat 7/20 at 8 p.m.)
· Comedian, actor, writer and producer, Whitney Cummings, co-created and co-wrote the CBS comedy, “2 Broke Girls,” with Michael Patrick King, which will return this Fall for a third season. Cummings also wrote, produced and starred in her autobiographical sitcom, “Whitney,” which aired on NBC for two seasons. In 2007, Cummings was named one of Variety's “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” and named one of Entertainment Weekly’s "Comedy Stars of Tomorrow" in 2009. On the big screen, she co-starred in "Made of Honor," and she regularly appears on E!’s “Chelsea Lately.”
· Tickets are $35, $47.50 and $60 in advance
· Fox Theater
Comix At Foxwoods Showcases
John Moses and Comix Friends (Wed 7/3 at 8 p.m.)
· Headliner John Moses can be heard on Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Raw Dog Comedy channel, while his comedy album, “On The Edge,” which he recorded at Comix, was featured as one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2012 on LaughSpin.com. Moses writes, produces, stars in and publishes his own short films, and is a fixture at world-class comedy festivals, including The Great Canadian Laugh Off and The Boston Comedy Festival.
· Tickets are $10, $20 and $30 in advance
All White Affair DJ Party (Wed 7/3 at 10 p.m.)
· Tru School's annual All White Affair DJ Party will bring in Independence Day in style, as guests are encouraged to show off their summer tans in all white clothing. Celebrating the birthday of Tru School owner, Marlon, this is a fan favorite, as last year's party had almost 450 people in the building. Music will be spun by Hot 93.7’s own resident spinner, DJ Bigg Mann.
· Tickets are $10 in advance
Latino Comix & DJ Party (Fri 7/5 at 10:30 p.m.)
· VicLuna.net and Comix present the Latino Comix and DJ Party, featuring headliner John Moses and opener Sara Contreras. The night’s events will be followed by the Ultimate Patron After Party, where music will be played by DJ Breakdown and Carlos Rosario will perform live on stage.
· Tickets are $20 in advance
Jim Spinnato’s R-Rated Hypnotic Hysteria (Sun 7/7 at 8 p.m.)
· New England’s premier stage hypnotist and comedian, Jim Spinnato, will look to put audience members under, while creating hysterical R-rated situations for all. An accomplished stage hypnotist who has been entertaining crowds since the mid-90s, he is known for his combination of music, comedy, hypnosis and audience participation, creating one not-to-be-missed show.
· Tickets are $15, $25 and $35 in advance
Best of Last Comix Standing (Wed 7/10 at 8 p.m.)
· The Last Comix Standing Comedy contest looks to discover the next big thing in comedy, and this “Best Of” showcase features some of the top competitors from seasons past as Comix gears up for Season Three. The first season’s champion and Rhode Island’s “biggest comic,” Brian Beaudoin, will headline this showcase. Beaudoin has opened for Brendan Walsh and Kyle Grooms, and will spend the weekend opening for Tone Bell. Marty Caproni will also perform and Mike Colalella will serve as host.
· Tickets are $10, $20 and $30 in advance
Rhana Pippins Reunion (Fri 7/12 at 10 p.m.)
· Guests are invited to a blast from the past, as the first ever Rhana Pippins reunion comes to Comix. Come and experience the nostalgia and excitement of the top-rated night club in New England, as patrons are brought back to Lighthouse Square in Groton. Enjoy the sounds of the era with "OG" DJ Bones and be prepared to revisit the best party atmosphere imaginable, Rhana Pippins.
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Upcoming Comix Presents Theater Events
Bill Burr (Fri 8/23 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Gabriel Iglesias (Sun 9/1 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Nick Offerman (Thurs 9/5 at 9 p.m., Fox Theater)
Russell Peters (Fri 9/27 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
About Comix
COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester – in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino. Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour – every Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. COMIX is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the COMIX BIG SCREEN. COMIX is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit
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Monday, June 17, 2013
FREE Admission to baseball game!
***FREE Admission***
Mystic Schooners vs. US Military All Stars
Wednesday 26 June, 2013
Game time 6:00pm
Fitch High School (baseball fields)
No tickets required
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Six Flag New England Tickets Available at ITT
Six Flag New England Tickets Available at ITT
Day pass is $33 each
meal voucher $12 each
Season Pass $57 each
If you are not able to come into ITT, mailing services is available at an additional cost.
Call ITT for more information.
Day pass is $33 each
meal voucher $12 each
Season Pass $57 each
If you are not able to come into ITT, mailing services is available at an additional cost.
Call ITT for more information.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Free Admission - Blue Star Museums
Welcome to Blue Star Museums!
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013. See the map below for museums participating this summer.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Civil War Reenactors
Civil War Reenactors to Set Up Camp at Mystic Seaport June 1-2 Visitors Can Watch as They Conduct Drills, Demonstrate Artillery, and March in Parade
On June 1 and 2, you can see a reenactment of how those Union sailors lived and how they prepared for battle when you come to Mystic Seaport for a Civil War Naval Encampment – the first ever in Connecticut.
More than 150 uniformed reenactors from several states will set up camp on the Museum’s village green to carry out infantry drills, conduct artillery demonstrations, and march in a dress parade. Visitors can talk with them about life in the Union Navy 150 years ago.
“You’ve never seen anything like this,” said Matt Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University and co-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission. “This Mystic Seaport encampment is a one-of-a-kind event that will help everyone learn about the role of Union ships and Union sailors in winning the war by blockading the South and carrying out naval operations.”
During the encampment, visitors can see two Civil War vessels at Mystic Seaport: The Hunley, a replica of the Confederate submarine that was the first to sink another warship, and the Australia, believed to be the only surviving schooner of the type Confederates used to run those Union blockades.
At 1 p.m. on both days, visitors will see a Civil War homecoming, as reenactors disembark from the steamboat Sabino, the last wooden coal-fired steamboat still in operation in America. A welcoming crowd will greet the sailors at the pier, and they’ll proceed to the village green to hear speeches from reenactors portraying President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells, and Connecticut Governor William Buckingham.
“We all know about the great land battles of the Civil War, like Gettysburg and Antietam,” said Warshauer. “But not many people know how the Union Navy helped win the war. And there are some great stories to hear.”
For example, Warshauer said, in 1865, Admiral David Dixon Porter landed over 2,000 sailors and marines to storm the sea face of Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, N.C.
“Admiral Porter’s sailors were armed only with pistol and cutlass, and his naval force was outgunned and repulsed. But the attack succeeded because the rebel defenders thought the seaside landing was the main thrust, so they rushed to that side of the fort. They never saw the much larger Union army approaching down the peninsula until it was too late.”
“The Navy is often forgotten when it comes to Civil War history, despite the critical – if not decisive – role played by the fleet,” said Chuck Veit, president of the Navy & Marine Living History Association and a member of the U.S. Naval Landing Party. “The Mystic Seaport encampment is one of the nation’s very few living history events devoted to the Navy.”
The reenactors come from all over the East Coast, representing the U.S. Naval Landing Party, the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association, the USS Lehigh, the USS Port Royal Marine Guard, the 8th, 11th, and 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and the Connecticut 2nd Heavy and Light artilleries.
Mystic Seaport has joined with the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission (CCWCC) to host this event. It’s the third major encampment held by the CCWCC. More than 5,000 people attended a similar event at New Britain’s Stanley Quarter Park in 2011, and 5,000 more attended another such event at Manchester’s Wickham Park in 2012.
The Civil War Naval Encampment is made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council and the generous support of Travelers Insurance.
The encampment will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Museum admission is required, although admission is good for both days with validation.
About the CCWCC
The CCWCC was created by Governor M. Jodi Rell in 2010 and directed to coordinate activities across Connecticut to commemorate the state’s involvement in the Civil War. The Commission is co-chaired by Dr. Booker DeVaughn, president emeritus of Three Rivers Community College, and Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. Members of the Commission include history and humanities professionals from across the state.
About Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is a non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that funds, creates and collaborates on hundreds of cultural programs across Connecticut each year. Connecticut Humanities brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to express, share and explore ideas in thoughtful and productive ways. From local discussion groups to major exhibitions on important historical events, CTH programs engage, enlighten and educate. Learn more by visiting www.cthumanities.org.
About Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. ITT SELL DISCOUNT TICKETS at $21 adult and $12 for children but gate prices are $24 for adults and $15 for children 6-17. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted for free. For more information, please visit www.mysticseaport.org.
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