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Typically, we humans like to kick off the New Year with a myriad of resolutions aimed at improving our lives, or at least challenging ourselves to be better versions of who we were the previous year. It’s in our nature, after all, to want to be the best versions of ourselves. 

Ah, the New Year. New beginnings. New resolutions. New ads on television replacing the mind-numbing political rants which had blessedly been replaced by fake snow, jingle bells, and well-dressed couples with darling “central casting” children celebrating the arrival of their new bow-festooned Christmas automobiles.

“Cosmic activity in the career loathsome activities area of your chart will bring challenges and opportunities in equal measure today. You may be overwhelmed with choices,” speculated my horoscope this morning. Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Calling book lovers, boutique enthusiasts, snack scouters, gift getters, stocking stuffers, and pizza praisers of all ages! Spending your Saturday afternoon in Kent means finding something for everyone. 

On November 27th, the much anticipated Moana 2 was released and our little group of kids and adults were among the masses who very eagerly ran to our nearest movie theater opening weekend armed with popcorn and slushees.  

“Visions,” a solo exhibit featuring whimsical wood carvings by local artist Ani Jenkins, will open in The Kearcher-Monsell Gallery at Housatonic Valley Regional High School on Friday, December 13. 

Okay, so, where candle-lit low lighting meets modern farm-style dining is Kingsley Tavern in Kent, CT. Imagine a restaurant perfect for a romantic first date without being too serious and a family-style grad dinner all at the same time.

When Lenore Mallett and her husband bought The Colonial Theatre in North Canaan, CT, with the Fiorillo family, they all saw it as an incredible business opportunity.

Wicked: Part One was released nationwide on Friday, November 22, and the film currently has a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Clocking in at two hours and 40 minutes, the movie has major star power in the form of Jeff Goldblum at the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, and SNL’s Bowen Yang as Glinda’s friend Pfannee. 

Along the strip of Main Street in Kent, CT, is the perfect place to relax, put your feet up, and get ready to dive into your studies or favorite book.