Connecticut
Where To Celebrate a Bar Mitzvah in Connecticut
When Connecticut families celebrate a Bar Mitzvah–or a Bat Mitzvah–they look for a special place for such a special occasion. Connecticut has some wonderful venues, both traditional and original, where loved ones can come to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah or a Bat Maitzvah. With space to mingle, dance, and enjoy great food, these Connecticut Bar Mitzvah celebration venues will help ensure a festive and joyous day! Mazel tov!
For more party ideas, check out our Connecticut Kids’ Birthday Party Guide, including our picks for Fun Birthday Party Places for Tweens and Teens in Connecticut.
Where To Celebrate a Bar Mitvah in Fairfield County
The Knowlton in Bridgeport has a great space for celebrating a Bar Mitzvah. Photo courtesy of the The Knowlton
1. Fairfield Theatre Company – Fairfield
The Warehouse at the Fairfield Theatre Company has a atate-of-the-art light and sound system. It holds over 600 people, but the space can be easily configured to hold groups of all sizes.
2. The Maritime Aquarium – Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium hosts private events, including Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. It is a unique space to cleebrate such a special milestone!
3. The Village Wheel – Stamford
The Wheel in Stamford has multiple options for celebrating a Bar Mitzvah, although they all involve spectacular food. The Wheel has four different spaces, for groups as small as 16 to as large as 180.
4. The Loading Dock – Stamford
If you’re looking for sumptuous digs for celebrating your Mitzvah, the Loading Dock in Stamford fits the bill. The Loading Dock has brilliant decor, a highly professional staff, and elegant food.
5. The Knowlton – Bridgeport
The Knowlton in Bridgeport has a beautiful waterfont location combined with innovative event spaces. The two spaces can hold groups with up to 150 and 500 guests. The Gallery is perfect for the ceremony, while the Boathouse is the place to party!
There are so many plcaes for a Bar Mitzvah celebration in CT! Photo courtesy of the Pond House Cafe
Where To Celebrate a Bar Mitvah near Hartford
6. Pond House Cafe – West Hartford
The Pond House Cafe in West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park has a wonderful space for a Bar Mitzvah. There are striking floor-to-ceiling windows, space for mingling, and delicious food. The team of event coordinators will work with families to plan the perfect celebration.
7. The Society Room of Hartford – Hartford
One of the most elegant spaces in Connecticut, the Society Room of Hartford is sure to provide unforgettable Mitzvah Memories. The Society works with Riverhouse Catering to ensure the menu will match the sumptuous digs.
8. The Riverview – Weatogue
The Riverview is known for handling the details of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, from the decor to dessert. The staff is sure to provide touches that adults and kids alike will appreciate, like an ice cream bar!
9. A Villa Louisa – Bolton
A Villa Louisa has been catering Bar Mitzvahs in Connecticut since 1890. For groups up to 75–or up to 300–guests, A Villa Louisa will provide sit-down or buffet service with a vast selection of delicious food.
Where To Celebrate a Bar Mitzvah near New Haven and Eastern Connecticut
10. JCC of Greater New Haven – Woodbridge
The Vine Family Auditorium at the JCC of Greater New Haven is a wonderful location for a Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah. The facility can seat up to 400 guests.
11. Birchwoods – Woodbridge
Birchwoods Banquet Facilities offer multiple rooms for an unforgettable Bar Mitzvah. Surrounded by natural beauty, Birchwoods can hold as many as 220 guests in one of the facilities’ three ballrooms.
12. Anthony’s Ocean View – New Haven
Looking for a Bar Mitzvah celebration with an amazing view? Look no further than Anthony’s Ocean View. The four ballrooms at Anthony’s Ocean View have dedicated gardens and beaches. And the food is fantastic.
13. Amarante’s Sea Cliff – New Haven
Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven also boasts some spectacular views. Amarante’s can accommodate smaller gatherings on their outdoor deck as well.
14. Studio 8 – Milford
This private club has been making magical Mitzvahs for over two decades. Studio 8’s touches include amazing audio-visual capabilities in the 5,000-square foot venue.
15. West River Hall – West Haven
West River Hall offers a variety of packages, so families have a variety of options to create the perfect Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. This upscale venue handles groups between 15 and 200 people.
16. Great River Golf Club – Milford
Great River can host a Bar Mitzvah with up to 180 guests. The venue is convenient to both Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The menu options include fun elements, like a taco bar!
17. Mystic Yachting Club – Mystic
The Mystic Yachting Club can host a small, intimate event or a group of 160. The views of the ocean are breathtaking, and the food is top-notch.
Connecticut
Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford
A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.
Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.
I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.
The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.
Connecticut
Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut
As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.
There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.
There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.
A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.
In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.
On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.
Connecticut
The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.
The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.
Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.
After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.
“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.
Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.
The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.
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