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Time to vote for the Essex Board of Trade Photo Contest!
The Essex Board of Trade invites you to vote for your favorite photo that captures the beauty, charm, and spirit of Essex, Centerbrook, or Ivoryton in our brand new photo contest!
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Often referred to as “a little known jewel on the Connecticut shoreline,” the Ivoryton Playhouse is a unique theater with a fascinating history and exciting future. Built in 1911 as a recreation hall for the workers for the Comstock-Cheney factory, the building hosted silent movies, dances, town meetings, and vaudeville shows. In 1930, under the direction of Milton Stiefel, the theater became summer home of most of the great names of the American stage including Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Helen Hayes, and Tallulah Bankhead. The Ivoryton Playhouse is the oldest, continuously running, self-supporting summer theater in the nation. Due to the generosity of many public and private contributors, the building has changed dramatically in recent years undergoing a total renovation of the building including new shingles, a new heating and air conditioning system, new seats and state-of-the-art theatrical sound and lighting systems. The Ivoryton Playhouse has maintained its reputation as a first class summer theatre and now produces a year-round professional season of musicals, comedies and dramas entertaining over 25,000 people each year. Educational programs and performances for children and seniors are also produced throughout the year as are special events and partnerships with local non-profit organizations.
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Centerbrook Pizza Restaurant
Located in the heart of Centerbrook, CT, Centerbrook Pizza Restaurant has been serving up delicious, handcrafted pizzas and family-favorite Italian-American dishes for years! Whether you're craving a classic cheese pizza, a hearty grinder, fresh salads, or homemade pasta, our menu has something for everyone.
MacKinnon Interiors
MacKinnon Interiors offers homeowners a start-to-finish package: whether buying a house that needs complete redecoration and remodelling, or building a house from scratch.
The Hosting Company
The Hosting Company is a uniquely curated, thoughtfully styled retail space and micro coffee shop featuring products designed to unlock the joy and art of hosting.
Sustainable Essex
Sustainable CT works to promote a broad menu of sustainable practices which aim to ensure the health and well-being of current and future residents while respecting the finite capacity of the natural environment.
Essex Limousine Service, Inc.
Essex Limousine offers a wide variety of luxury ground transportation services designed to deliver a smooth, enjoyable experience that exceeds your highest expectations.
Essex Yacht Club
Essex Yacht Club, on the Connecticut River, was founded in 1933 on the principles of friendship and a deep love of yachting. Then as now, our hope is to foster a community of enthusiastic individuals and families brought together through their enjoyment of the boating experience.
Prive Swiss Fitness
Award-winning boutique exercise studios with premier, custom instruction and unrivaled luxury amenities to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit
Shoreline Happy Paws LLC
Professional Dog Walking, Dog Hiking, and Pet Sitting. Helping pets and their humans live their best life - since 2010. Insured, Trained, and Pet CPR Certified Team.
