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'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Fans Celebrate With Martinis At RJ Julia

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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There was some afternoon delight going on in Madison as the curious and the fans of the new erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" gathered inside R. J. Julia Booksellers to grab their copy of the steamy novel that dropped on American bookstore shelves Tuesday.

UConn Icon Rebecca Lobo Back On The Court As Coach Of Second-Graders

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

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Seventeen years after helping lead UConn to a national championship, and nine years after retiring from professional ball, Rebecca Lobo is back on the basketball court.

Gayle King Ready For Her Next Big Leap: 'CBS This Morning'

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

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Former WFSB anchor Gayle King strides into her sparse, temporary New York City office at CBS in four-inch matte silver stilettos and a form-fitting royal blue dress. She simultaneously apologizes for a scheduling mix-up, replaces irritating contacts with eyeglasses and pulls a Jenny Craig lunch out of a small fridge. She's been on the go since 3:30 a.m., but plops down on a sofa for yet another interview just days before she takes a giant career step to co-anchor on the network's revamped morning show, "CBS This Morning."

King 'Thrilled' To Be Part Of Revamped CBS Morning Show

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:57:00 GMT

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Former WFSB anchor Gayle King strides into her sparse, temporary office at CBS in 4-inch matte silver stilettos and a form-fitting royal blue dress.

Children's Museum Staff Throw Welcome Party For New President

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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He's been on the job for several weeks now, but a group from The Children's Museum in West Hartford held a little bash at the Pond House Tuesday to welcome its new president and CEO, Robert Griesmer .

WCCC Mike Picozzi Leaves Air For Desk Job

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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WCCC-FM 106.9 "The Rock's" Mike Picozzi is gone...from the airwaves anyway.

A Star In The Cloudless Sky: Dr. Mel Honored By Broadcasters

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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For a quarter of a century , Dr. Mel Goldstein was one of Connecticut's favorite TV weather forecasters.

Hartt Gala: Big Crowd Brings Annual Party Downtown

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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On a scale of 1 to 10, Philip Flagg gave the University of Hartford Hartt School's 10 t h Annual Hartt Gala a 3 on Saturday, despite the record-breaking crowd, fine food and serious auction items.

Showman Ben Vereen 'Steppin' Out' With HSO

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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Song and dance man and Tony Award-winning star Ben Vereen will appear at The Bushnell on Saturday, Oct. 15, with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra for the program "Steppin' Out Live With Ben Vereen." Vereen, who performed on stage not so long ago at the Hartford Stage, will perform selections from his first solo album by the same name. His show is the first in this year's HSO "Pops" series, and Vereen, whose mother once lived in Hartford, admitted he can't wait to return to the Insurance City for a few reasons as he Spilled the Beans with Java.

Dana Carvey Reschedules And Bringing All His Impersonations

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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American actor and stand-up comedian Dana Carvey is coming to Hartford, later than planned but still coming here. Scheduled to perform at the Bushnell for the WRCH "Nite of Lite Laughter" benefiting breast cancer research at, a family emergency forced Carvey to postpone his show until Nov. 11. Best known as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live'' and his role as Garth in the "Wayne's World'' movies, Carvey is known for his characters including the Church Lady, and comic impersonations of politicians including former president George H. W. Bush and candidates including Ross Perot. The Emmy award winning performer had some fun performing some of his favorite impersonations as he Spilled the Beans with Java.

Getting A Read On Tommy Lee Jones' Visit To Mark Twin House

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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Academy Award-winner Tommy Lee Jones stopped by Hartford Saturday, specifically to visit the Mark Twain House & Museum.

CT Forum, And The Sugarmans, Mark A 20-Year Milestone

Java: MaryEllen Fillo — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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There was a certain glow about Doris and Richard Sugarman Saturday as they made their way to dinner at the Hartford Hilton Saturday, an anniversary glow.