Fitting finale for N.A.C. theater as production really ‘Jacks’ it up

BY TIM LALUMIA | Fairy tales are tough to do well onstage. Unfortunately, typical children’s theater does a lot of bad fairy tales. Mostly nightmare, less dream.

Amy Schumer is making her mark on the world of comedy

Standup comedian Amy Schumer is home in New York City for a few days, and she wants to see a show.

All in One: Home Theater In a Box, Why the MP3 Is Good Enough, and Preparing for Those Inevitable Gmail Outages [Video]

# theshow This week on the podcast, we're prepping for the next Gmail outage, learning a new language in a matter of months, and wondering if an all-in-one home theater is a good idea. We'll also figure out the best time to upgrade to an iPhone, the best format for your music, and how to fix one of Flash's biggest annoyances. More »

Summer indie movies we already love

More often than not, seasonal movie previews wind up being educated guesswork at best, so we decided to shine the spotlight on some independent films worth checking out this summer that we've actually seen and can stump for. Feel free to assume that we're good and ready for new films from directors like Wes Anderson ( Moonrise Kingdom , tentatively slated to open June 22 at the Enzian Theater ...

New Britain Network Group: Maximum Sound & Security

SOUTHINGTON — Ralph Campochiaro can help customers choose a security system from his family-owned business, Maximum Sound & Security, that will allow them to activate lights or alarms from the smart phone they are carrying across the country.