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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four local choirs will perform tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Bristow Middle School for the Festival of Women’s Voices, where the West Hartford Women’s Chorale, Simsbury and Glastonbury ensembles, and Cetto Chamber Singers will join guest composer Kate Crellin. Proceeds + a $15 donation will benefit the Refugee Women’s Center. We-Ha
- ➤ The Hartford Gay Men's Chorus will present Diva Devotion at Aetha Theatre at The Wadsworth on May 9 and 10 as part of its spring concert series. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Local couple Bill and Amy Proulx have been making maple syrup (since 1993) from over 2,000 tree taps at their River’s Edge Sugar House in Ashford. They continue this treasured New England tradition with each batch they produce. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Hartford Performs was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation to expand arts-based programming for Hartford Public Schools during the 2026-2027 academic year — the nonprofit will provide hands-on workshops in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A controversial bill to regulate homeschooling passed the House by a 96-53 vote on Thursday night. The measure will require all parents to report their children's school placement and pass a DCF background check before homeschooling and now heads to the Senate. CT Mirror
- ➤ Connecticut schools in New Britain must decide by fall whether to impose cellphone restrictions, with students and parents already limiting screen time at home. The proposal mirrors a model that bans devices for younger students (under second grade) to reduce distractions and boost social interaction. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Professors at Charter Oak State College say they earn less than minimum wage for solo classes at $596 while former chancellor Terrence Cheng earns over $400k and sent 48 emails in December. The union is negotiating a new contract to address the pay gap. WFSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Communities across Connecticut will celebrate Arbor Day today with tree plantings, free tree giveaways & educational events overseen by DEEP. The celebrations help improve air quality, manage stormwater, and support a healthier local environment. FOX61
- ➤ On Earth Day, researchers at Quinnipiac University revealed a study showing many college students feel stressed about climate change and are changing their routines. Director Sarah Lawson said small adjustments can help guard mental health + ease pressure. WFSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hartford’s West End will see road closures and detours as Eversource begins a $315 million underground project on May 4 to replace aging transmission lines; the work will last two to three months and affect driver routes in the area. WFSB-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Taste of Greater West Hartford will take place on Monday, April 27 at Back Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and offers unlimited tastings from top restaurants in a celebration of the local culinary scene — tickets are limited. We-Ha
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Turf Opener: 37 Years of Racing Madness
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — R/C Madness — Registration open — Celebrate 37 years of racing with intense turf competitions across multiple classes.
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Native Gardens
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets from $136 — Experience the can't-miss live show at Hartford Stage.
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Protoje Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets from $54 — Experience a night of vibrant reggae music with Protoje live on stage.
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Dar Williams Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Infinity Music Hall — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the evocative sounds of Dar Williams as she reflects on life through her music.
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Native Gardens
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $136 — Experience the can't-miss live event of Native Gardens in Hartford.
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Tayler Holder Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — $31.15 — Experience Tayler Holder in an all-ages concert showcasing his talent and energy.
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Test of Strength: Dear Norma 6
6-8:30 p.m. — Dudleytown Brewing Company — VIP $30, GA $20 — Experience an electrifying showdown of strength with thrilling matches and fierce competition.
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Strange Machines Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of funk, rock, and livetronica from the East Coast's jam scene favorites.
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Buckethead Live Performance
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the virtuoso guitarist Buckethead as he dazzles with multi-genre performances.
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Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
1:10 – 4:10 PM — Dunkin' Park — Tickets available — Kids can run the bases post-game for a fun family experience.
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