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The cast does the Time Warp again at the Square Foot Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on Oct. 17, 2019


A free concert by the Spin Doctors is slated for the annual Apple Harvest Festival. Drummer Aaron Comess and guitarist Eric Schenkman join the podcast.


The upcoming Meliora Art and Music Show at the Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford is set to feature a performance by musician Steve Rodgers.


Staff writer Everett Bishop joins the Morning Record to talk about the Bring it to the Light music festival coming to Powder Ridge in Middlefield on August 31. Bring it to the Light aims to bring awareness to opioid abuse. It's founded by Bill Reaney, who dealt with his son's own substance abuse. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com and "Addiction" with The Rafters and Bill Reaney


Derrick Davis, who portrays the man behind the mask in a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "The Phantom of the Opera," joins the podcast to talk about the show's upcoming run at the Oakdale Theatre.


Five regional bands are slated to play a "spring fling" celebrating the release of a compilation album, which features punk and hardcore bands, at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford.


Country rock band Poco is headlining this year's Meriden Daffodil Festival. Jeniece Roman talks with Poco founding member Rusty Young, who’s still playing with the band 50 years later.


Meriden police Sgt. John Mennone addresses the media Monday evening at the scene of shooting.


Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about changes in sexual harassment training for workplaces 18 months sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein brought attention to the issue. Mary Ellen attended a seminar lead by Murtha Culina partner Patricia Reilly, a specialist on sexual harassment laws. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Lauren Takores talks about Mayor William Dickinson's budget proposal, including his decision not to include funding for the teachers' retirement system. Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed requiring towns to contribute. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development budget. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined Meriden city officials Friday to raised concerns about cuts to certain programs. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy joins the Morning Record to talk about a report he issued Thursday calling on the NCAA to pay its athletes. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff Writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about neighbors' reaction to the Meriden Planning Commission's recent approval for a retail development. Some neighbors said they didn't even know about the proposal until the story. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Bailey Wright joins the Morning Record to talk about North Haven's budget. The town's debt service is slated to rise significantly, but First Selectman Michael Freda isn't concerned. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, joins the Morning Record to talk about legislation proposed in response to AT&T's decision to close its call centers in Meriden, as well as other companies doing the same. Then, Rep. Craig Fishbein (9:39) joins the podcast with concerns about the bill. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about possible recommendations from the office of the child advocate after a spike in death by suicide among teens and preteens. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the Meriden Planning Commission's recent rejection of a Middletown mosque's bid to move to town. The commission said it wants economic development from the site, but the mosque is considering an appeal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Lauren Takores joins the Morning Record to talk about the Center Street bridge project, which the Department of Transportation recently announced likely won't be completed until 2022. That will mean the project to replace a bridge over Wharton Brook will take six years. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan and opinion editor Jeff Kurz join the Morning Record to talk about Southington Superintendent Tim Connellan's decision to bar the public from the first meeting of the Coalition on Social Justice. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about Robert Cortiz, the Michigan man who brought his "Trump Unity Bridge" float to Wallingford Monday. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about a resolution proposed in Southington that would show the towns opposition to tolls. Officials in other towns have proposed similar resolutions. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan and Vice President Ralph Tomaselli join the Morning Record to talk about Southington's response to complaints of racism. The Southington Board of Education created a new group to address racism. Some are skeptical the group will work, prompting a testy back-and-forth between critics and the BOE. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Lauren Takores joins the Morning Record to talk about how lawmakers want to balance building security and voter access when schools are used as polling places. Rep. Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, has submitted legislation that would allow schools to require photo ID to enter buildings, even on election day. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball's budget proposal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about what the owners of Tops Market in Southington are planning for the future after Sunday's fire destroyed the store. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Devin Leith-Yessian joins the Mroning Record for a look at budget proposals in Berlin and Plainville. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com


Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about Meriden City Manager Tim Coon's budget proposal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com