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Tuesday Lowdown- Springfest!
issue no. 18
Michael Wrabel
April 29, 2025
As temperatures warm we’re seeing a lot more local events popping up. Get out there and enjoy something this week!
🎊Party in the Park🪅
🌮Cinco De Mayo🇲🇽
🎣Shad Derby Film🐟
🧹Cleaning Savings🔌
🎭More Local Events🎤
🎊Party in the Park🪅
Windsor Locks is holding this year’s Springfest at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Saturday. No mention of the popular Dunk-A-Local-Official tank on the flyer but I’ll start a petition for next year! Great food truck presence! I’ll see you there!
🌮Cinco De Mayo🇲🇽
Cinco de Mayo is next Monday! If you haven’t tried out Mazatlán on Route 75 in Windsor Locks in the old Friendly’s building, it’s about time! They regularly have entertainment that wanders the restaurant and plays while you eat. The food and atmosphere are great!
🎣Shad Derby🐟
The Windsor Historical Society is screening a new documentary about the Shad Derby this Thursday at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased at the link below. I haven’t been to The Birdcage but I would like to check it out!
There are Shad Derby related events from March to May every year. Here is the 2025 schedule!
🧹Cleaning Savings🔌 Part 2
Another terrible AI image. But, we WILL clean buckets of dirt from your fridge if we need to.
Refrigerator Coil Dusting
Your refrigerator runs 24/7, but dirty condenser coils force it to work harder than necessary — wasting energy and shortening its lifespan. Dust, pet hair, and debris build up on the coils (usually located behind or underneath), trapping heat and making the compressor run longer to stay cold. Cleaning your coils just once a year can improve your refrigerator’s efficiency by up to 30%, saving roughly $5–$10 a month on your electric bill.
To clean it yourself, start by unplugging the fridge and pulling it away from the wall. Use a coil cleaning brush or a vacuum with a narrow nozzle to gently remove dust from the coils. Check both the backside and underneath if your model has bottom coils. While you're at it, wipe down the floor beneath the fridge — dust bunnies love to hide there too.
A clean fridge cools faster, runs quieter, and uses far less energy — especially during warm spring and summer months in New England.
At Simply Pure Home Cleaners, we’re offering complimentary refrigerator coil dusting upgrades with any deep clean booking this month!
🎭More Local Events🎤
The Great Migrations: Screening and Community Conversation
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Artists Collective, 1200 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06112
Description: Join the Artists Collective and Connecticut Public for a free screening and discussion of Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s newest PBS docuseries Great Migrations: A People on The Move. A moderated conversation will follow the viewing to deepen community connections.
Admission: Free (open to the public)
More Info: ARTISTSCOLLECTIVE.ORG
The Robot Zoo (Springfield Science Museum)
Date & Time: Daily through Sunday, May 4, 2025 (museum hours)
Location: Springfield Science Museum, 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103
Description: Explore the wonders of nature through larger-than-life robotic animals and interactive stations at this family-friendly exhibit. It’s a playful and educational experience, perfect for a weekend adventure before it closes on May 4.
Admission: Included with museum admission (approx. $25 adults, $13 youth)
More Info: SPRINGFIELDMUSEUMS.ORG
Hartford Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Check-in at The Brownstone, 114 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103
Description: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a lively bar crawl through downtown Hartford. Expect festive drink specials, dancing, tacos, and hundreds of participants ready to party! (21+ only.)
Admission: ~$30 for a bar crawl pass
More Info: PUBCRAWLS.COM
Connecticut Ballet – Inspiring Women
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
Location: Belding Theater at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Description: Connecticut Ballet presents an inspiring evening celebrating women choreographers, featuring new and classic works that highlight creativity, passion, and innovation in dance.
Admission: Tickets starting around $35
More Info: CONNECTICUTBALLET.ORG
Hartford Yard Goats “Star Wars Night”
Date & Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:10 PM (Gates open 12:00 PM)
Location: Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Description: May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with character appearances, themed jerseys, and post-game fun for kids at this special Yard Goats home game.
Admission: $10–$15 general admission
More Info: MILB.COM/HARTFORD
Hartford Water Lantern Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Mill Pond Park, 123 Garfield St, Newington, CT 06111
Description: Release your personalized lantern onto the water at this magical nighttime festival featuring music, food trucks, and a community celebration of hope and togetherness.
Admission: ~$30–$40 ticket (includes lantern kit; kids under 8 free)
More Info: WATERLANTERNFESTIVAL.COM
Square One’s Kentucky Derby Party
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Armory at MGM Springfield, One MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103
Description: Enjoy Derby Day in style with Southern bites, mint juleps, live music, and a screening of the big race, all while supporting early childhood programs through Square One.
Admission: ~$75–$80 fundraiser ticket
More Info: STARTATSQUAREONE.ORG
Springfield Symphony Orchestra – Variation & Virtuosity
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM
Location: Symphony Hall, 34 Court St, Springfield, MA 01103
Description: Celebrate the end of Springfield Symphony’s 90th season with powerful performances featuring Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
Admission: $25–$65 depending on seating
More Info: SPRINGFIELDSYMPHONY.ORG
Thanks for reading! See you next week!
Mike
PS. The Hartford Athletic ticket giveaway was postponed due to it being a rainy game! Stay tuned!
🧹Cleaning Savings🔌 Part 2