Savers of Brookfield: High Fashion for Low Prices

By Allie McConnell Originally published on The Mercurial. The 1980s and 90s are alive and well at the Savers secondhand store, now open on Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. The Brookfield store joins the Savers locations in Waterbury and Orange, representing the chain’s expansion in western Connecticut.

‘Still…’ Photo Exhibition Begins at the Mercurial Gallery

  Press Release from The Mercurial. The Mercurial Gallery in Danbury, Connecticut will be exhibiting ‘Still…’, a photography exhibition featuring Catherine Vanaria, Mark Savoia, and Lys Guillorn from September 15 to October 26 with an opening reception taking place on Saturday, September 22 from 5 to 7pm.  Vanaria and Savoia, a married couple who live… Continue reading ‘Still…’ Photo Exhibition Begins at the Mercurial Gallery

Bagman Reviews Priapism’s Prey, Pay, Obey

By Bob Bagman Originally published in Metal Cyndicate. I’ve known the guys in Priapism for quite some time, so I really can’t find the words to describe what an honor it was for Agrippa of The Metal Cyndicate to offer me the distinction of doing a review on this new CD…

Tips and Tricks for Dyeing Your Hair Interesting Colors

Disclaimer:  I am not, nor have I ever been a professional hair dresser. I have never been trained or taught and this article is based on nothing more than my own experience dyeing my own hair since I was 18 years old.  Please use all advice and tips carefully, and at your own risk, as… Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Dyeing Your Hair Interesting Colors

Brown Bird to Fly into Newtown

By Amanda Bloom Originally published in The Mercurial, 7/30/12. The Edmond Town Hall Theater, on Newtown, Connecticut’s historic Main Street, is well-known for its two dollar movies, the annual Lathrop School of Dance Stardust Review, and it’s Great Depression-era architectural charm. In my youth, I had a floor hockey birthday party in Edmond’s lower level… Continue reading Brown Bird to Fly into Newtown

CT Metal Scene: Where’s the Brotherhood?

By Agrippa Originally published in Metal Cyndicate and Agrippa: Thought Manifest, 2011. As a long time metal fan and musician I’ve only actually been an active member of the local metal scene in Connecticut as a performer since 2009, when the only way to get Agrippa93 our 1st show was to create it myself. The… Continue reading CT Metal Scene: Where’s the Brotherhood?