Infinity Bistro

Before a performance at the Infinity Music Hall, many audience members stop next door at Infinity Bistro for dinner.  (This is an iPhone photo . . . sorry that the clarity is less than usual.)

Thanks for your concern about the huge storm.  Central Connecticut didn't suffer significant damage, but Connecticut's shoreline communities were badly battered, as were New York and New Jersey.  If you redirect your good wishes a little south and west of Hartford, lots of people down there can use them.

Infinity Music Hall

The visit to Norfolk earlier this month was in part to see fall foliage, but also to visit Infinity Music Hall and Bistro.

The Hall is a 300-seat theater that was built in 1883.  Renovated extensively in the past six years, Infinity Music Hall schedules great musicians who appreciate the intimate environment, excellent acoustics and knowledgeable fans.  The night I was there, the performers were Jorma Kaukonen -- guitarist with the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna -- and his friend Barry Mitterhoff on mandolin.

Infinity Hall recently announced plans to open a second stage in downtown Hartford.  I sure hope these plans come to fruition!

A big storm will be visiting when you read this.  My thoughts are with everyone who is affected.

Trenese

Trenese wondered why I wanted to take her picture.  I thought she was stylish . . . closely cropped hair, simple black sweater, high boots and big holes in her jeans.  You would take her picture, too, wouldn't you?  But, would you show her in color or black and white?

Bushnell Park Carousel

The carousel is open on weekends in the Fall.  I was practising panning, to see if I could freeze a kid's expression while the background moved.  This was my most successful effort.

Bill

Bill drives a West Hartford fire engine out of Fire Station 1 on Prospect Avenue.

Ringer!

The Pond House in Elizabeth Park has outdone itself in its Halloween decorations this year.

I'm old fashioned.  I like the basic pumpkin.

A Frightening Sight

This year I'm seeing more extensive Halloween decorations than in the past.  Wouldn't you think this scary guy would cause visitors to the Pond House restaurant in Elizabeth Park to lose their appetites?  A questionable business plan!