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Tickets are $63-$408.\xa0 <a href="http://www.livenation.com/">www.livenation.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5p53001y357tzuz0zwpp@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Friday at 7pm it’s the 52nd Street Band – A Billy Joel Tribute on the Sun Patio.\xa0This is FREE. Then enjoy <strong>Hanson</strong> on the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $51.\xa0<a href="http://www.mohegansun.com/">www.mohegansun.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5p6b001z357td1hhu60e@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Or check out the Piano Man Meets Rocket Man (Billy Joel-Elton John Tribute Show) at the Trinity on Main Theatre in New Britain on Saturday at 7:30pm.\xa0 Tickets are $21.40.\xa0 <a href="http://www.trinityonmain.org/">www.trinityonmain.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5p7k0020357tdo2krkaa@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival is Friday 11am to 10pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm at the Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle St.\xa0 Enjoy music on multiple stages, workshops, on site camping including hook-ups, kid\'s activities and more!\xa0 Admission prices vary $25 to $180.\xa0 <a href="http://www.podunkbluegrass.com/">www.podunkbluegrass.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5p8x0021357tutya9gqo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Boulevard celebrates it\'s 20th Anniversary Saturday 3:30-9:45pm.\xa0 Max Creek and Booyah will perform.\xa0 Tickets are $20-$535.\xa0 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simsbury-meadows-performing-arts-centers-20th-anniversary-concert-tickets-1407556221549">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simsbury-meadows-performing-arts-centers-20th-anniversary-concert-tickets-1407556221549</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5pa90022357t5abe2fhh@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Events:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 </em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5pbf0023357tv7tpefxj@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The 10^th Annual TerrifiCon is a 3-day celebration of superheroes, comic books, anime, sci-fi/fantasy TV and movies! Meet Marvel/DC artists and writers at the largest gathering of Comic book creators in New England. Meet Actors from your favorite films, anime and TV shows. Plus: Cosplay/costume Contests! Video Games! Pokémon! Panels! Collectibles and more! TerrifiCon is fun for the entire family!\xa0 It takes place in the Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.\xa0 <a href="http://www.mohegansun.com/">www.mohegansun.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h5pco0024357tykq7auwj@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Fair Season is upon us!\xa0 Enjoy the 2025 Wolcott County Fair, 245 Wolcott Rd Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. 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This year’s theme is Sesame Street – a fun activity for the kiddos. Here you can navigate your way through a maze of over 350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers. And for the adults, grab tickets to the orchard’s sunflower, sips &amp; sunsets wine tasting experience happening Fridays August 8th and 15th.\xa0<a href="http://www.lymanorchards.com/">www.lymanorchards.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cme1h87yo002y357t5ib8xpbz@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Spooky Popcorn is a free outdoor horror movie festival held annually in downtown Hartford.\xa0 Horror movie fans enjoy outdoor showings on Constitution Plaza on Saturday evenings from July through August and are encouraged to bring snacks, blankets, and chairs.\xa0 These events are free! 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