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On Our Radar

Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
Lisa Nichols
Kingsley Tavern in Kent offers creative comfort food, including poutine, jerk chicken, and miso-marinated salmon.
Phil Dutton
Holiday in the Depot, a cherished winter tradition, held in the snug hamlet of Washington Depot for the last 33 years. 
Ryan Lavine
Onyx Jewelers in Woodbury creates custom, meaningful jewelry pieces that tell your unique story, blending legacy and artistry.
Explore Connecticut's iconic role in Christmas movies, from Christmas in Connecticut to Hallmark films, with insights from actress Illeana Douglas.
Support Litchfield County’s "Be Homeful for the Holidays" campaign to prevent family homelessness this season.
Mountainside Café in Falls Village offers farm-to-table meals while supporting recovery and vocational programs.
This January, you can catch MOMIX in its own back yard in two performances of ALICE at the Warner Theater in Torrington. 
Among the serene landscapes of Litchfield County lie the Christmas tree farms that have woven themselves into the holiday traditions of generations. But among these historic farms, which are the oldest?
Camella’s Cupboard provides fresh meals to families in need in the greater New Milford area, serving 800 families weekly.
Through her fictionalized youth, Stowe offered a glimpse of 1810s Litchfield and the early holiday spirit.
It serves more than 200 adults and people with disabilities with in-home, non-medical assistance in 13 towns in Litchfield County. 
Francois Dischinger debuts Into the Light: Photography and Painting at Yo Studio in North Canaan, open through January.
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