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. 
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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.

http://www.nea.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index2013.php

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

Mystic, Conn. – Most people don’t know it, but a major part of the Civil War was fought along the East Coast, as the Union tried to blockade the South to cut off its trade with Europe.

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.   

Links:

www.ccsu.edu/civilwar

www.navyandmarine.org

www.usnlp.org

www.mysticseaport.org/civilwar

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.

Comix At Foxwoods Headliners

UPCOMING SHOWS

Comix At Foxwoods Headliners

Donnell Rawlings (Thurs 5/9 at 8 p.m.; Fri 5/10 at 8 p.m.; Sat 5/11 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.)

·         Donnell Rawlings is best known for his roles on Comedy Central’s award-winning and critically-celebrated “Chappelle’s Show,” as “Ashy Larry,” “Beautiful,” and numerous other characters. He hosted the “Lost Episodes” in the absence of Chappelle, was recently featured on MTV2's “Guy Code,” E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and MTV’s “Hatin,” and will next appear in the feature film “Percentage.”

·         His final performance of the weekend will be both hilarious and uproarious, as guests will be welcomed to “A Nasty Show with Donnell Rawlings.”

·         Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance

Joe Matarese (Thurs 5/16 at 8 p.m.; Fri 5/17 at 8 p.m.; Sat 5/18 at 8 p.m.)

·         “Chelsea Lately” regular Joe Matarese has a talent for turning real life struggles into comedic gems. Matarese has made appearances on both the “Late Show with David Letterman” and the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and has his own Comedy Central half hour special. No stranger to the airwaves, he’s also been featured on “The Howard Stern Show” and “Breuer Unleashed” on Sirius Satellite Radio.

·         “A Nasty Show with Joe Matarese” will be the theme for his Friday night performance.

·         Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance

Comix Presents: Theater Shows

Doug Stanhope (Sat 5/11 at 8 p.m.)

·         Doug Stanhope's tenth and latest album, “Before Turning the Gun on Himself,” offers a potent double dose of the abrasive and brutally honest brand of standup comedy that’s established him as a one-of-a-kind phenomenon. Those same confrontational rants have led to his live show being named “Best Stand-Up Show” of the year by Time Out New York twice, and he’s been compared to such fearless comic revolutionaries as Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks.

·         Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 in advance

·         Fox Theater

George Lopez (Fri 5/17 at 9 p.m.)

·         George Lopez co-created, wrote, produced and starred in the groundbreaking hit sitcom, “George Lopez,” which ran for six seasons on ABC, before making his return to television with two seasons of his own TBS late-night talk show, “Lopez Tonight.” The Grammy-nominated star recently lent his voice to animated hit, “Rio,” appeared in “Valentine’s Day,” and was named one of the “25 Most Influential Hispanics in America” by Time magazine and one of the “Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities” by the Harris Poll.

·         Tickets are $40, $50 and $65 in advance

·         MGM Grand Theater

Comix At Foxwoods Showcases

Brown Sugar DJ Party Presented by Tru School (Fri 5/10 at 10:30 p.m.)

·         Comix and Tru School present their first “Brown Sugar Dance Party," as they invite guests to come dance the night away to their favorite R&B joints from the mid to late 90's while rocking out to the sounds of Hot 93.7’s own DJ Bigg Mann. Mature guests only and zero tolerance will be in effect.

·         Guests are encouraged to stick around for the after party with Donnell Rawlings, or Ashy Larry from “Chapelle’s Show,” with discounts available for those who plan on attending both events.

·         Tickets are $15 in advance

Lamont Price Mother’s Day Comix (Sun 5/12 at 8 p.m.)

·         This Mother’s Day showcase presents headliner Lamont Price, who has appeared in the big screen flick “Overserved,” and has been featured with numerous big name comedians, such as Dane Cook and “Opie and Anthony” regulars Rich Vos and Patrice O’Neal. Runner-up of Nick-at-Nite’s “America's Funniest Mom,” Christine Hurley, will also appear, and Maya Manion will serve as host.

·         Tickets are $15, $25 and $35 in advance

New England All Star Comix with James Goff (Wed 5/15 at 8 p.m.)

·         James Goff, who has opened for comedy legends such as Richard Lewis, DL Hugley and Tommy Davidson, will headline this New England All Star Comix lineup, which will also feature Derek Furtado and host Marty Caproni. Furtado is best known for taking home the prize for Last Comix Standing Season 2, while Comix regular, Caproni, has opened for Russell Brand, Dave Attell and Tracy Morgan.

·         Tickets are $10, $20 and $30 in advance

La Bomba VicLuna Dance Party with DJ Leo (Fri 5/17 at 10:30 p.m.)

·         Luna Production presents VicLuna.net and Bomba radio’s first ever dance party at Comix At Foxwoods with DJ Leo on site to spin the tunes. VIP packages are currently available, and include round trip transportation, all-you-can-eat buffet, $10 in Keno, and tickets to George Lopez’s show at 9 p.m.

·         Surprise giveaways and much more will also be part of this special, one-of-a-kind night. Dance party tickets are available for just $20, or for only $10 if you present a ticket stub from Lopez’s show.

·         Tickets are $20 in advance

Louie Bello Concert & After Party (Sat 5/18 at 10:30 p.m.)

·         This official “Battle of the Badges” after-party will dedicate part of the proceeds to “Work Vessels for Vets” and the “Alliance for Living.” The night will feature Louie Bello, one of the best unsigned singer-songwriters the world has seen. People have proclaimed him the “King of Hustle” and the “King of The Pen” because of his unstoppable drive to market himself and take over the entertainment industry. 

·         Tickets are $15 in advance

Jim Spinnato’s R-Rated Hypnotic Hysteria (Sun 5/19 at 8 p.m.)

·         New England’s premier stage hypnotist and comedian, Jim Spinnato, will hypnotize fellow audience members, creating hysterical R-rated situations and providing laughs for all. Spinnato is an accomplished stage hypnotist who has been entertaining crowds since the mid ’90s, while performing up and down the East Coast for corporate events, college crowds and at casinos.

·         Tickets are $15, $25 and $35 in advance

Upcoming Comix Presents Theater Events

Comix Presents SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon (Sat 5/25 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)

Ralphie May (Fri 5/31 at 9 p.m., Fox Theater)

                Jay Mohr (Sat 6/8 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)

                Jo Koy (Sat 6/15 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)

Seth Meyers (Sat 6/22 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater) 

                Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ (Fri 7/12 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)

Bill Burr (Fri 8/23 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)

Gabriel Iglesias (Sun 9/1 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 www.comixatfoxwoods.com for more information.

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Discount Hershey Park Admission Tickets

Hershey Park tickets available at ITT.
One day adult tickets are $38.50 and children ar $33.50.
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