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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of <strong>Run DMC</strong> plays Sunday at 8pm.\xa0 \xa0<strong>The Goo Goo Dolls</strong> are in the Big E Arena Friday 7:30pm.\xa0 Tickets $39-$49. <strong>Styx</strong> takes the Arena stage Sunday at 7:30pm.\xa0 Tickets are $39-$149.\xa0 (more on the Big E below)', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872ksv0020387ijfuzp8w3@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Neybas performs at the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Friday at 8pm.\xa0 Ticket to Ride is Saturday at 8pm.\xa0 Branded plays Sunday at 7pm.\xa0 These shows are FREE.\xa0 \xa0<a href="http://www.mohegansun.com/">www.mohegansun.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872kuc0021387ichw9li02@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>Stephanie Mills, The Whispers </strong>and Meli'sa Morgan bring the voice of Soul and R &amp; B\xa0 Friday 8pm in Foxwood’s Premier Theater.\xa0 Tickets $49-$99.\xa0\xa0\xa0 <strong>Engelbert Humperdink </strong>plays the Great Cedar Ballroom Saturday 8pm.\xa0 Tickets $55-$75.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872kvl0022387ig433l7r3@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Lisa Lisa and TKA</strong> headline the 2021 <strong>Freestyle Extravaganza</strong> Saturday 8pm in the Premier Theater.\xa0 Tickets $58-$178.\xa0 <a href="http://www.foxwoods.com/">www.foxwoods.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872kwu0023387i61tf6sve@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Masterworks returns! The Hartford Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 78th season with Beethoven 7 opening Friday and running through Sunday in the Belding Theater at The Bushnell in Hartford.<br />These concerts will feature Joseph Young as guest conductor and Clarice Assad as a guest composer and vocalist. Beethoven 7 is part of the 2021-2022 Masterworks Series. Visit <a href="http://www.hartfordsymphony.org/">www.hartfordsymphony.org</a> for tickets and information. Masks and proof of vaccination and ID is required to attend these performances.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872kyl0024387iizyiycah@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Events:</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872kz90025387i1x5cv219@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Big E concludes this Sunday at the Eastern States Exposition.\xa0 Friday and Saturday hours are 10a-11p.\xa0 <a href="http://www.thebige.com/">www.thebige.com</a> ; The 23^rd Annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire is in Lebanon, 122 Mack Road now through October 17^th.\xa0 Admission is $15 for Adults, $10 for Kids 7-15 years old.\xa0 6 &amp; under are free.\xa0 Each weekend celebrates a different theme.\xa0 This weekend is Dragons and Dice Weekend… Fantasy Role Players from All games are welcome!\xa0 <a href="http://www.ctfaire.com/">www.ctfaire.com</a> ; \xa0The Southington Apple Harvest Festival returns beginning today this weekend and next.\xa0 <a href="http://www.southington.org/ahf/">www.southington.org/ahf/</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872lb40026387i2l6zvaqe@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'It’s officially spooky season at Lake Compounce as they kick off the Family Friendly <strong>“Happy Hauntings”</strong> Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm in October.\xa0 Guests can expect delicious Halloween treats, two hay mazes, plenty of photo opportunities and a fully decorated, fall-themed park. Lake Compounce will also have a variety of rides open for all ages to enjoy, including Boulder Dash, Phobia Phear Coaster, American Flyers, Compounce Railway, Kiddie Land and more.<br />Single-day tickets are currently 50% off when purchased online before Sunday at <a href="http://www.lakecompounce.com/">www.lakecompounce.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872lcf0027387ivurt0184@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The 55th consecutive season for <strong>&quot;The Witch\'s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum&quot;</strong> begins today! Open every weekend evening Fri. thru Sun. 6pm to 9pm at their new location - 103 East Main Street in Plainville.\xa0 Donation - adults - $9.00, children under 12 - $4.00 - cash only. They have added a gallery of vintage classic horror/sci-fi movie posters from the 1920\'s to the 1960\'s and expanded their guided Wax Museum tour with new sets including &quot;The Invisible Man&quot; and a teleportation device for &quot;The Fly&quot;. \xa0There are also embellishments to the Lon Chaney &quot;Phantom Of The Opera&quot; set. And new displays in the movie makeup &amp; prop room. 860-583-8306 or <a href="http://www.preservehollywood.org/">www.preservehollywood.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872ldk0028387iqtbf3nqk@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Additional Halloween Attractions:</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872let0029387i8visy50h@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Netherworld Experience at Curiopoium, 1429 Park St, Hartford Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October at 6 &amp; 8pm.\xa0 Admission $60. <a href="http://www.curioporium.com/">www.curioporium.com</a> ; Evidence of Evil, Lyman Orchards, South Street in Middlefield Friday, Saturday and Sunday from dusk till 10pm through October 31st.\xa0 Admission is $25 sold online only.\xa0 The event is more light hearted than past years and benefits St. Jude\'s Children\'s Hospital. <a href="http://www.lymanorchards.com/events.evidence-of-evil-haunted-attraction-at-lyman-orchards/">www.lymanorchards.com/events.evidence-of-evil-haunted-attraction-at-lyman-orchards/</a> ; Fright Haven, 411 Barnum Ave across from Home Depot delivers scares on Fridays and Saturdays 7-midnight and Sunday 7 to 10pm through October 31, 2021.\xa0 Admission $25-$60.\xa0 <a href="http://www.frighthaven.com/">www.frighthaven.com</a> ; Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House and Musuem, 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford Friday and Saturday in October with tours at 6, 7, 8 &amp; 9pm.\xa0 Adults $26.\xa0 Ages 1-16 $18.\xa0 <a href="http://www.marktwainhouse.org/admission">www.marktwainhouse.org/admission</a> ; Mystic Moonlight Graveyard Ghost Tours every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday in October at 7pm.\xa0 $20.\xa0 <a href="http://www.seasideshadows.com/tickets">www.seasideshadows.com/tickets</a> ; Terror at Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury will be every Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 8 - 31 from 6 to 11pm.\xa0 $10 for parking.\xa0 Admission $29.99.\xa0 <a href="http://www.quassy.com/">www.quassy.com</a> ; Rails to the Darkside, Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor every Friday and Saturday in October at 7pm.\xa0 $20 General Admission.\xa0 $10 Members. <a href="http://www.ct-trolley.org/events/rails-to-the-darkside/">www.ct-trolley.org/events/rails-to-the-darkside/</a> ; Nightmare Acres: A Nomad\'s Outdoor Adventure Haunted Attraction, 240 Governors Hwy, South Windsor weekends in October plus November 5th &amp; 6th.\xa0 Admission $20.\xa0 <a href="http://www.nightmareacresct.com/">www.nightmareacresct.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872lzb002a387ivwk5vbzu@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Friday, the Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, Inc. (CFDA) will hold a military funeral ceremony for eight U.S. veterans’ unclaimed cremated remains, including veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The public is invited to attend the ceremony (rain or shine) at 10:30 a.m. at the State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow La. in Middletown.<br />Masks are strongly encouraged even though the event is outdoors.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872m0j002b387i87mj41b6@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The 13th Annual Manchester Army Navy Club Vendor and Craft Fair takes place Sunday 9am to 2pm, 1090 Main Street.\xa0 Donation of non-perishable food items for the Manchester Food Bank will be appreciated.\xa0 The event and parking are free.\xa0 Shopping includes Handmade Beaded Jewelry by CJCrafts, Avon Products, Lighted Bottles &amp; Baby quilts, Tastefully Simple &amp; Lipsense, Sewing and Crocheting items, Soaps For Days, How Charming Crocheted Afghans, Towels, doilies &amp; baby items, Framed Matted Photos and paintings, handmade jewelry with semiprecious stones, MaryKay, As the Wood Turns - Natural, Exotic and colored wood items, Ceramics, Wreaths, Pampered chef and more.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872m1w002c387ici99vap9@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>Ready for Fall Apple Picking</strong>? Johnny Appleseeds in Ellington is open daily 9am to 5pm www.johnnysppleseefarmct.com; Irish Bend Orchard in Somers is open Fridays thru Sundays 9am to 5pm.\xa0 www.irishbendorchards.com; Rogers Orchards in Southington is open Fridays thru Sundays 10am to 5pm.\xa0 www.rogersorchard.com; Karabin Farms in Southington is open Fridays thru Sundays 9am to 5pm.\xa0 www.karabinfarms.com; Belltown Orchards in Glastonbury is open daily 9am to 5pm and offers pick-your-own-apples!\xa0 www.belltownorchards.com; In North Granby, Lost Acres Orchard is the place to be Weekends 10am to 4pm.\xa0 www.lostacres.com; Roses's Berry Farm in Glastonbury is open Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.\xa0 www.rosesberryfarm.com; Blue Hills Orchard in Wallingford is open Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm.\xa0 www.bluehillsorchard.com; Easy Pickin's Orchard in Enfield is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to noon, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6:30pm and weekends 9am to 5pm www.easypickinsorchard.com; Scott's Orchard and Nursery in Glastonbury is open daily 8am to 4pm.\xa0 www.scottsorchardandnursery.com; Lyman Orchard in Middlefield is open daily 9am to 5pm.\xa0 www.lymanorchards.com", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872m38002d387iwofkds8b@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Come Ride the Bushnell Park Carousel Saturdays 12-5pm and Sundays 12-4pm.\xa0 The Bushnell Park Foundation and City of Hartford will be offering rides on this beautiful gem of a merry-go-round. Rides are $2 per person. Children and adults of all ages are welcome. We will be following all mask and social distancing guidelines required by the City of Hartford, which includes wearing a mask inside the pavilion.\xa0 www.bushnellpark.org', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872n7c002e387ik66oc2e3@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Gillette Castle is open weekends through Columbus Day.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Masks will be required to enter the Castle, regardless of vaccination status. Tickets will be on sale at the door of the Castle.\xa0 Additionally, the State is optimistically hoping to also have ticket sales available to pre-purchase up to 12 individuals for specific time slots in 15 minute intervals.\xa0 To guarantee a slot, advance purchase is recommended.\xa0 To pre-reserve a slot, guests should check online at the Reserve America website and look for &quot;Gillette Castle State Park Tours&quot; to purchase a ticket.\xa0 <a href="http://www.reserveamerica.com/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=CT&amp;parkId=101150&amp;legacy=true">www.reserveamerica.com/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=CT&amp;parkId=101150&amp;legacy=true</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872n8o002f387itd9v19vw@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks hosts the Flights of Fun Family Programs offering social distanced activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm including Flight Science Demonstrations, the Investigation Station, and take-home versions of our popular Build and Fly Challenges. Additional activities include QR Code Tours, Scavenger Hunts, and opportunities for visitors to peek inside select aircraft cockpits. All programs are included with general admission.\xa0 Limited Capacity and Covid-19 safety measures are in place.\xa0 Please visit www.NEAM.org before you go!', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872n9w002g387iu2qnr9j3@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The New England Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History, 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol are open to the public and offer free FREE general admission to visitors that live in the cities of Bristol and Burlington through December 31, 2021.\xa0 General admission includes guided tours at noon and 2:00 PM during public hours and one carousel ride per person. Additional carousel rides are $1 each or $3 for an unlimited ride bracelet. Presently masks are required for all visitors over the age of 2.\xa0 \xa0Other towns may make a reservation online or visit the Museum for ticket prices and special events.\xa0\xa0<a href="http://www.thecarouselmuseum.org/">www.thecarouselmuseum.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872nb6002h387iuz371en4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Take a Fall Hike from Giuffrida Park to Chauncey Peak in Meriden along the Mattabesett Trail to enjoy marvelous views atop the state’s famous traprock ridges.\xa0 Or there’s Campbell Falls State Park in Norfolk, where you can hike to see a 50-foot waterfall. The waterfall at this park features a rugged form that is not often found in New England. \xa0And Bluff Point State Park in Groton, is great place to hike along the Long Island Sound. Hikers can enjoy both wooded trails mixed with spectacular views of the water and maybe even spot some wildlife along the way. And don’t forget Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury, where you can hike to the famous 165-foot Heublein Tower and look out to see amazing views of New Hampshire, the Berkshires and parts of Long Island Sound.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872ncu002i387ig0fsnhdm@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Theater/Streaming:</em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872ne4002j387ixdtta0p2@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'A Grand Night For Singing celebrates over 30 hit songs from all your musical treasures like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, Cinderella and more. It\'s the perfect welcome home to Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam and runs now through November 28th.\xa0 Call the Box Office for Tickets 860-873-8668.\xa0 <a href="http://www.goodspeed.org/">www.goodspeed.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cku872ngd002k387ixipj8105@published'}, {'data': {'selectedStation': {'mediaTitle': 'Lite 100.5 WRCH', 'stationData': {'id': 457}, 'mediaThumbSrc': 'https://images.radio.com/logos/WRCHFM.jpg', 'mediaShowTitle': 'Lite 100.5 W R C H'}, 'componentVariation': 'station-livestream-listen'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/station-livestream-listen/instances/cku8g0x6x000b387ifd6ybp0k@published'}], 'feedImg': {'data': {'alt': 'Apple Picking', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages1283161306-6261bd37-3daa-46fb-a02a-fe71e1227527.jpg', 'width': 2122, 'credit': 'Getty Images', 'height': 1412, 'caption': None, '_version': 1, 'mimeType': 'image/jpeg', 'imageLink': None, 'rendition': None, 'sizeInBytes': '362688', 'borderToggle': None, 'componentVariation': 'image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/feed-image/instances/cku86xagi00450is8kvsk7kkf@published'}, 'sources': [], '_version': 22, 'featured': False, 'headline': 'The Weekend According to Mike October 1st - 3rd', 'msnTitle': 'The Weekend According to Mike October 1st - 3rd', 'textTags': ['EVENTS', 'Concerts', 'Halloween'], 'pageTitle': 'The Weekend According to Mike October 1st - 3rd', 'sideShare': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/share/instances/cku86xagi00460is8uk9picn4@published'}, 'feedImgUrl': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages1283161306-6261bd37-3daa-46fb-a02a-fe71e1227527.jpg', 'feedLayout': 'small', 'showSocial': True, 'stationURL': 'https://www.audacy.com/wrch', 'breadcrumbs': [{'hidden': False, 'text': 'Lite 100.5 WRCH', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wrch'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'Latest', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wrch/latest'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'Local', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wrch/latest/local'}], 'contentType': 'article', 'seoHeadline': 'The Weekend According to Mike October 1st - 3rd', 'stationName': 'Lite 100.5 WRCH', 'stationSlug': 'wrch', 'subHeadline': 'Live Music, Apple Picking and October Events!', 'dateModified': '2021-10-01T14:10:48.014Z', 'featuredNews': True, 'sectionFront': 'latest', 'fullWidthLead': False, 'shortHeadline': 'The Weekend According to Mike October 1st - 3rd', 'syndicatedUrl': None, 'featuredSports': False, 'msnTitleLength': 47, 'seoDescription': 'Live Music, Apple Picking, Fairs, Halloween events! 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