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In this issue, we’re inspired by the Visit us online at outdoors, warmer temperatures and www.seasonsmagazines.com tropical locales. We take you inside Follow us on Twitter a Wallingford-based Polynesian @SeasonsMag dance company that brings the Like us on Facebook movements – and deep meaning – Facebook.com/SeasonsMedia behind hula to life. We also explore the pleasures and scenery of kayaking Summer in Connecticut, and urge you to ® 2021 Seasons of the Farmington Valley try cooking up something new by is published by Seasons Magazines throwing your salad (yes, salad) on James P. Tully, Owner/Publisher the grill this summer. Creative Director Cara Rosner Stacy Wright Murray We’re excited to share what Editor Connecticut theaters have planned for the summer and beyond. With Cara Rosner Page 8. Page 32. Page 50. Page 64. many preparing to welcome live audiences back in person for the Sales & Marketing Executive Health & Wellness Innovations in Home Entertainment first time since early 2020, it’s an exciting time as we begin to move Doreen Chudoba Dr. Mary Bailey of Saint Health Care The pandemic has Theaters and music beyond the pandemic into our “new normal.” We also take look at Francis Hospital Doctors at UConn spurred a booming venues welcome live another pandemic-inspired trend – the surge of people buying second and Medical Center. Health approach to housing market in audiences back this stroke treatment. Connecticut, including summer. homes here in Connecticut – and get some expert pet advice from the For advertising information please contact Jim at (860) 413-2022 Page 17. among those shopping husband-and-wife hosts of CBS’ “Lucky Dog.” [email protected] Adventure Page 36. for second homes. Page 72. Seasons Media, LLC Kayaking has gained As always, I encourage you to connect with us on social media and let Sports Pets PO Box 92 popularity since the start Former pro soccer player Page 58. The hosts of CBS’ “Lucky us know what you think. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter. West Simsbury, CT 06092 of the pandemic. Grab a Kristine Lilly molds History Dog” offer insights into paddle and get on the water. the next generation of Music legend Sammy their show and advice for Happy reading, athletes. Davis had a major impact pet parents. Page 24. on the long-running Arts & Culture Page 42. golf tournament now Page 78. Hula in Connecticut? Delicious known as the Travelers Final Thoughts It’s happening at a Take a salad from ordinary Championship. Sometimes, life makes you Cara Rosner Wallingford-based to extraordinary by slow down, whether you Editor Polynesian dance throwing it on the grill. want to or not. 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