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Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Connecticut CASA is promoting volunteer opportunities to support local child welfare by pairing caring advocates with families in need (helping children secure safe permanency in court). CT Mirror
- ➤ On Sunday, hundreds joined the 12th annual Blue and Green 5K Run and Walk in Bloomfield — an event hosted by New England Donor Services to raise organ donation awareness. The community celebrated a healthy day with spirited participation. WFSB-TV
- ➤ On Sunday, Bloomfield hosted the 12th annual Blue and Green 5K Run and Walk during National Donate Life Month, and hundreds joined the event to honor donors and celebrate life. Teams like "Fairy Wings and Magic Wands" highlighted the community spirit through heartfelt remembrance. WFSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business news details a busy week in West Hartford — Burger Squad opened at 165 Park Road offering halal fare, Riviera French Café opened at Westfarms Center Court, Kumon launched its new Bishops Corner learning center, and MORE Italian Pasta Lab will expand into Glastonbury in June. We-Ha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cybersecurity experts warn that a local preschool owner, Alexis Moser, lost $5,500 after a phishing email tricked her into sharing login details; experts advise verifying the sender’s official domain before clicking links (false invites never ask for credentials). NBC Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hartford Public Schools advanced three Teacher of the Year finalists (Lindsay Hansen, Taylor Miller, Adam Lynch) after screening 40 educators, and the final review with essays and a video lesson will lead to the award winner being announced on May 21 at Hartford Downtown Marriott Hotel. FOX61
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hall girls lacrosse team beat Farmington River Hawks 9-6 on Friday in West Hartford & will host Simsbury on Monday for their next game. We-Ha
- ➤ Conard boys lacrosse (Red Wolves) defeated Northwest Catholic 13-2 on Thursday, Apr. 23 at home, extending their winning streak. The win boosts their confidence as the team prepares for upcoming matches. We-Ha
- ➤ The West Hartford Boys U12 Travel won all four games at the Glastonbury Hartwell Spring Warmup tournament this past weekend thanks to a tough defense + potent offense led by Coach Al Granger, with players from three local youth teams boosting their goal difference. We-Ha
- ➤ Conard girls lacrosse beat Tolland 17-1 on Saturday in West Hartford, keeping their record perfect at 8-0 this season and showing strong play with key saves from goalie Maya Nanayakkara. We-Ha
- ➤ The Hall boys lacrosse team lost 18-3 to Haddam-Killingworth in West Hartford Saturday morning as coach Keith Blum said his team was outplayed throughout the game. The loss extends the Titans’ four-game streak, and they face three road games next week. We-Ha
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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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