From area residents...to local merchants...interesting tidbits we just might find useful, CRV Potpourri has no well defined mission other to inform and advance getting people active in our special part of New England...be part of the conversation...and send in any story ideas or info we should share!

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We always say that "not one town has everything...but it is the bundle of towns in the CRV that has everything and more..." And that is right...but LRB comes in to make sure we all embrace the destinations and textured past that contribute to the unique qualities of each town... Check it out...covering the state...and the events and places you may want to explore.

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Getting the best off the trees and out of the ground and onto our plates is what area farmers are all about.  Get to know them...get to know their passion...their family commitment and history.  Understand some of the techniques..the hard work...the planning and bandwidth that goes into getting the best for us to enjoy...and learn about the farmers markets where we can eyeball and support these great friends...

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If you listen to our programming...you will have heard every answer...but this is just a fun way to remember some of the really interesting things we learn on our air...from historic landmarks and gardens to musical venues, performers, museum exhibits and so much more.  We re-visit some of the stories...some of the tips and recommendations on places to visit and ways to enjoy the CRV.  PLUS...you can play along and win prizes..so tune in and be part of each live version of Trivia iCRV Style!

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Up and down the River and the Shoreline..we try and shed some light on great ways to be entertained and inspired...listen in.... Regional theater is such an important part of the culture ecosystem -- for artist and patron alike. So many of these stages nurtured performers and actual works that went on to greater things, like Broadway. We celebrate Connecticut Theater by getting the artistic directors, actors, writers and others around the roundtable to share the great moments you can expect on our area stages...

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We try and cover all the area historical societies...listen in and support them...and enjoy learning about our wonderful past.... From Avon to Windsor...from the palisade found in Wethersfield to the Amistad archive material in Farmington, this series tries to raise the attention of the collections available to us...and the importance to preserve them and support these amazing cultural assets.

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From parades and festivals to openings and great entertainment...check these suggestions out!!! Event Spotlight helps get the word out on some of the happenings you normally may not hear about...worthy of a bit of a drive. From towns that host a true Scottish Highland-themed competition...to dog fairs, garden tours and so much more.... If you are looking for something different...or want to promote your event with us...let us know...

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Join some tours of the area cemeteries...discover the interesting people resting there to the art and great stories that need to be unveiled...join in..and get a little bit of Halloween all year round!!!

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We invite town leaders and heads of businesses to come in and share thoughts and rundown upcoming events in their towns...a way for us to get to know some of the towns and villages we are so close to.... From Killingworth and Clinton to Norwich, Groton, and Bridgeport...we cover the towns, their history, their amazing assets...and reasons why you may want to take a road trip and explore!

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Introducing Shelter Island....no...not that place in NY...this is a place we take you where you are protected from mainstream media woes...no yelling..no hating...just love of music...celebration of community..and interesting things to note and do in our CRV..come enjoy the journey to Shelter Island...Making Local Matter! Join in as we cover town topics...food and drink updates...history notes...the latest from the Kate...calendar ideas...Bobo's music recommendations...trivia..some games...and so much more. Celebrate the CRV on Shelter Island!

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There are so many cultures represented in our state...so many that the West Hartford school system recognizes over seventy languages...and we know because of all the historical programming we air that foreign lands made Connecticut...from the beginning for sure...but throughout the state's arc.  And that continues to be the case...so we created a program so we can all appreciate the cultures that are woven into the past and present (and future) fabric of Connecticut.

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The organizations, leaders, and volunteers Doing Amazing Things is what DAT Show is all about! From area non-profits helping address challenges from homelessness and hunger to civic organizations like Rotary and Lions, DAT Show turns up the volume on the issues that plague community members...but just may not be seen in your everyday. The program encourages neighbor to help neighbor and helps steer you in the right direction should you know someone that needs help...or if you, too, want to pitch in!

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Want to go on a journey? Go to a different time and understand what might have been going on in our state and communities? Well you don't have to go far....we can go on a journey just by understanding how our streets and thoroughfares got their names! Roast Meat Hill Road...that's just one of the trips you can take on Road Sign Stories, so fasten your seatbelt!

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Some times we need a change of scenery just to exhale and re-charge...to inspire...to entertain...and in each installment we serve up some ideas that will not tax the wallet or the gas tank. From scenic get-aways to specific destinations worthy of exploration, CT Road Trip offers ideas for an afternoon...or suggestions maybe more appropriate for a "stay-cation"/weekend jaunt. Whatever the motivation, you can find it within a stone's throw of your own driveway!

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In an effort to preserve the stories of childhoods gone by, members of our community share their recollections...of the town, the activities, area businesses, and everyday life in the CRV of old... Where did you hang out as a kid...what was your first camp experience...what was your first job...remember the milk deliveryman...remember the cost of a movie...the first date (where did you go)...the first car...war experiences...hear them all...the physical homes and buildings may not be there , but we can keep the stories alive.

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We celebrate the original Saybrook...the people and events that helped shape it...and Old Saybrook today...in conjunction with our friends at the Old Saybrook Historical Society. From historic gardens to the evolution of the ferry business...funerary art to famous families' resting places...from historic resorts and hotels to rumrunners, this series has that and more. We celebrate the famous residents you know...and the ones you may not...all as a way to honor those that came before us and be part of this fantastic town's future...

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