The Bulletin Board: A Weekly Newsletter From The Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Hartford Highlights
Rundown Comes to Pratt Street
"We pride ourselves in offering the widest selection of sneakers and clothing with the most diversity in Connecticut. We accommodate all styles and offer more than just brands typically found in a store such as ours," notes Christian Scott, owner of apparel and footwear company Rundown.
"In Hartford, you get the best of everything in terms of arts, culture, sports, events—and affordability," says Jalmar De Dios, who works in Communications and Economic Development at AVANGRID, Inc.
Cheer for the UConn Huskies at the XL Center in their game vs.Tennessee. Tickets are only $18 with promocode HUSKY1. Feel free to share with employees, colleagues, and sports enthusiasts!
Baby Grand Jazz at the Hartford Public Library this Sunday, February 6, will feature Hartford's own Emery Austin Smith. The presentation will be a mix of jazz and popular songs with accompanying historical commentary.
Hartford Wolf Pack at the XL Center Presents Star Wars Night
Saturday, January 29, the XL Center presents Star Wars Night at the Hartford Wolf Pack game vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms game. Star Wars characters will be at the concourse, a lightsaber will be raffled off, and the first 1,500 fans will receive a Wolf Pack pint glass courtesy of Lewis Real Estate Services.
The Connecticut Science Center Presents Straight Talk: THE AFRICAN ANCESTRY IDENTITY EXPERIENCE
On February 24 the Connecticut Science Center will host Straight Talk, an interactive discussion about some of today’s hottest topics led by Dr. Gina Paige, Co-Founder & President of African Ancestry, Inc. Dr. Paige will cover family trees, DNA, and cultural and historical nuances that provoke new thoughts on who we are in today’s America and the world.