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• VersoFest

  Verso Visionary: Patti Smith, Legendary Singer/Songwriter, in Conversation with Alisyn Camerota VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters.
  

  Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  The Westport Library, Westport, CT
• VersoFest

  Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.
  

  Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
  The Westport Library, Westport, CT
• VersoFest

  Schedule Of Events 10 AM : VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration come celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz, with DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!
  

  Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET
  The Westport Library, Westport, CT
• Taste Of Wethersfield

  Join us for the XVII Annual Taste of Wethersfield.
  

  Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET
  Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT
• VersoFest

  VersoFest Oral History Podcast: TELEVISION ROCKS!
  

  Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  The Westport Library, Westport, CT
• Hartford Jewish Film Festival

  Join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of Jewish culture and history through the medium of film.
  

  Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
  Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT
• Norwich Food Truck Festival

  It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!
  

  Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
• Waterford Food Truck Festival

  Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.
  

  Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
  Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT
• Norwich Food Truck Festival

  It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!
  

  Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
• Waterford Food Truck Festival

  Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.
  

  Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
  Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT
• Meriden Food Truck Festival

  Join us for the Meriden Food Truck Festival.
  

  Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET
  Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT
• Meriden Food Truck Festival

  Join us for the Meriden Food Truck Festival.
  

  Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT
• Colchester Food Truck And Music Festival

  2 Days of Food, Music, Vendors and Family fun for Everyone!!! Stay connected, get interested and get ready for a great weekend
  

  Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT
• Colchester Food Truck And Music Festival

  2 Days of Food, Music, Vendors and Family fun for Everyone!!! Stay connected, get interested and get ready for a great weekend
  

  Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET
  Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT
• Long Island Guitar Festival

  The Long Island Guitar Festival is an annual international festival with a thirty-year history of showcasing top performers and educators in the guitar world.
  

  Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  Setauket Presbyterian Church, Setauket, NY

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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<div class="description">Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.</div>
		
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
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			Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT					</div>
	
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			Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Verso Visionary: Patti Smith, Legendary Singer/Songwriter, in Conversation with Alisyn Camerota VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters.</div>
		
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			Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-04-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.</div>
		
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			Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-05-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-06-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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			Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Hartford Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of Jewish culture and history through the medium of film.</div>
		
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			Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-norwich-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Norwich Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-waterford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Waterford Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
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			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-18-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Meriden Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
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			Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 4:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
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			Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/colchester-food-truck-and-music-festival-2025-04-26-colchester-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COLCHESTER-FOOD-TRUCK-AND-MUSIC-FESTIVAL">Colchester Food Truck And Music Festival</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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			Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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			Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Verso Visionary: Patti Smith, Legendary Singer/Songwriter, in Conversation with Alisyn Camerota VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters.</div>
		
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			Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-04-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.</div>
		
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			Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-05-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Schedule Of Events 10 AM : VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration come celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz, with DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!</div>
		
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/taste-of-wethersfield-2025-04-05-wethersfield-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TASTE-OF-WETHERSFIELD">Taste Of Wethersfield</a></h3>

	
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-06-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">VersoFest Oral History Podcast: TELEVISION ROCKS!</div>
		
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			Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Hartford Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of Jewish culture and history through the medium of film.</div>
		
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			Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT					</div>
	
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			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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		<header><h2>Festival Events Around Branford</h2></header>
	
		
	
		


			
		

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	data-url="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Verso Visionary: Patti Smith, Legendary Singer/Songwriter, in Conversation with Alisyn Camerota VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters.</div>
		
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			Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-04-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.</div>
		
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			Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-05-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Schedule Of Events 10 AM : VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration come celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz, with DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!</div>
		
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/taste-of-wethersfield-2025-04-05-wethersfield-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TASTE-OF-WETHERSFIELD">Taste Of Wethersfield</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join us for the XVII Annual Taste of Wethersfield.</div>
		
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT					</div>
	
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-06-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">VersoFest Oral History Podcast: TELEVISION ROCKS!</div>
		
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			Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Hartford Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of Jewish culture and history through the medium of film.</div>
		
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			Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-norwich-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-norwich-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Norwich Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!</div>
		
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			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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	data-url="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-waterford-ct.html" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-waterford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Waterford Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
	</div>

	
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-norwich-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-norwich-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Norwich Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!</div>
		
	</div>

	
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			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-waterford-ct.html" 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-waterford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Waterford Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-18-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Meriden Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Join us for the Meriden Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 4:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
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	<div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer">
<img alt="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" title="A man serving food to customers at a food truck on a busy street" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-food-festivals-skinny.jpg" class="img-responsive">
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		<header><h2>Festival Events Around Branford</h2></header>
	
		
	
		


			
		

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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-03-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Verso Visionary: Patti Smith, Legendary Singer/Songwriter, in Conversation with Alisyn Camerota VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters.</div>
		
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		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/versofest-2025-04-04-westport-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-04-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Headline VersoFest 2025 Friday Night Concert: The Wallflowers The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock's most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event.</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/versofest-2025-04-05-westport-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-05-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Schedule Of Events 10 AM : VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration come celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz, with DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/taste-of-wethersfield-2025-04-05-wethersfield-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TASTE-OF-WETHERSFIELD" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/taste-of-wethersfield-2025-04-05-wethersfield-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TASTE-OF-WETHERSFIELD">Taste Of Wethersfield</a></h3>

	
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				<div class="description">Join us for the XVII Annual Taste of Wethersfield.</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
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			Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, Wethersfield, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/versofest-2025-04-06-westport-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/versofest-2025-04-06-westport-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-VERSOFEST">VersoFest</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">VersoFest Oral History Podcast: TELEVISION ROCKS!</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>The Westport Library, Westport, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/hartford-jewish-film-festival-2025-04-08-west-hartford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HARTFORD-JEWISH-FILM-FESTIVAL">Hartford Jewish Film Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of Jewish culture and history through the medium of film.</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 6:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-norwich-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-norwich-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Norwich Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!</div>
		
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		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-waterford-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-12-waterford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Waterford Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
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		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-norwich-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/norwich-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-norwich-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-NORWICH-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Norwich Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">It's The Norwich Food Truck Festival!</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-waterford-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/waterford-food-truck-festival-2025-04-13-waterford-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-WATERFORD-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Waterford Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Enjoy Eastside Festivals' annual Waterford Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 12:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
					</div>

	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-18-meriden-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-18-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Meriden Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Join us for the Meriden Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 4:00&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-19-meriden-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/meriden-food-truck-festival-2025-04-19-meriden-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-MERIDEN-FOOD-TRUCK-FESTIVAL">Meriden Food Truck Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">Join us for the Meriden Food Truck Festival.</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/colchester-food-truck-and-music-festival-2025-04-26-colchester-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COLCHESTER-FOOD-TRUCK-AND-MUSIC-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

	<div class="top">
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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/colchester-food-truck-and-music-festival-2025-04-26-colchester-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COLCHESTER-FOOD-TRUCK-AND-MUSIC-FESTIVAL">Colchester Food Truck And Music Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">2 Days of Food, Music, Vendors and Family fun for Everyone!!! Stay connected, get interested and get ready for a great weekend</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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	</div>
	


		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT					</div>
	
	</li>
						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/colchester-food-truck-and-music-festival-2025-04-27-colchester-ct.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COLCHESTER-FOOD-TRUCK-AND-MUSIC-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/colchester-food-truck-and-music-festival-2025-04-27-colchester-ct.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COLCHESTER-FOOD-TRUCK-AND-MUSIC-FESTIVAL">Colchester Food Truck And Music Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">2 Days of Food, Music, Vendors and Family fun for Everyone!!! Stay connected, get interested and get ready for a great weekend</div>
		
	</div>

	
		<div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;">
		<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> 
		<div class="repeated-events">
			Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 11:00&nbsp;a.m. ET 			
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		<div class="detail">
				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT					</div>
	
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						<li class="vcc-item item card-link  " 
	data-url="/event/long-island-guitar-festival-2025-04-30-setauket-ny.html" 
	data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LONG-ISLAND-GUITAR-FESTIVAL" 
	data-pageindex="1">

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	<h3 class="title"><a href="/event/long-island-guitar-festival-2025-04-30-setauket-ny.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-LONG-ISLAND-GUITAR-FESTIVAL">Long Island Guitar Festival</a></h3>

	
	<div class="xd-flex">

				<div class="description">The Long Island Guitar Festival is an annual international festival with a thirty-year history of showcasing top performers and educators in the guitar world.</div>
		
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			Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:30&nbsp;p.m. ET 			
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				<img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>Setauket Presbyterian Church, Setauket, NY					</div>
	
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