AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 31, 2021 at 3:15 pmA Connecticut woman’s journey through gender confirmation surgery is at the heart of a new locally lensed documentary debuting March 31, the International Day of Trans Visibility. “T-Girl” is not just a deeply personal transition story, but an affectionate and unflinching look at the experience of a Black trans woman.Hartford filmmaker and artist Ephraim Adamz interviews Ciara Ta-Halor before and after the surgery for his new documentary “T-Girl: The Truth in Transitioning,” screening on Facebook Live at 9 p.m. Viewing costs $6.99....…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 31, 2021 at 3:15 pmA Connecticut woman’s journey through gender confirmation surgery is at the heart of a new locally lensed documentary debuting March 31, the International Day of Trans Visibility. “T-Girl” is not just a deeply personal transition story, but an affectionate and unflinching look at the experience of a Black trans woman.Hartford filmmaker and artist Ephraim Adamz interviews Ciara Ta-Halor before and after the surgery for his new documentary “T-Girl: The Truth in Transitioning,” screening on Facebook Live at 9 p.m. Viewing costs $6.99....WW…

AdvertisementBy troncMar 11, 2021 at 10:53 amUConn is looking at Joni Mitchell from both sides now. The legendary singer/songwriter is the subject of a daylong virtual conference at the University of Connecticut April 9.The event is structured around the 50th anniversary of her “Blue” album, renowned not just for Mitchell’s arresting vocal style and songwriting craft but for its sparse and unusual acoustic instrumentation which includes a dulcimer as well as acoustic guitar and piano.AdvertisementThe event’s organizer, Peter Kaminsky is a professor of Music Theory at UConn. “I’ll be 68 in...…AdvertisementBy troncMar 11, 2021 at 10:53 amUConn is looking at Joni Mitchell from both sides now. The legendary singer/songwriter is the subject of a daylong virtual conference at the University of Connecticut April 9.The event is structured around the 50th anniversary of her “Blue” album, renowned not just for Mitchell’s arresting vocal style and songwriting craft but for its sparse and unusual acoustic instrumentation which includes a dulcimer as well as acoustic guitar and piano.AdvertisementThe event’s organizer, Peter Kaminsky is a professor of Music Theory at UConn. “I’ll be 68 in...WW…

AdvertisementBy troncNov 29, 2020 at 11:40 amHartford rapper Joey Batts thought about skipping the annual “Hip Hop for the Homeless” concerts, due to all the organizational obstacles posed by the coronavirus crisis. “But the musicians would call me, saying ‘Dude, it’s a tradition,’” he says. AdvertisementBatts has staged “Hip Hop for the Homeless” benefits for seven years now. He’s built the benefits into an elaborate multi-city series, involving dozens of music acts and benefiting shelters in five different Connecticut cities.This year the event will be held online, as five local-band...…AdvertisementBy troncNov 29, 2020 at 11:40 amHartford rapper Joey Batts thought about skipping the annual “Hip Hop for the Homeless” concerts, due to all the organizational obstacles posed by the coronavirus crisis. “But the musicians would call me, saying ‘Dude, it’s a tradition,’” he says. AdvertisementBatts has staged “Hip Hop for the Homeless” benefits for seven years now. He’s built the benefits into an elaborate multi-city series, involving dozens of music acts and benefiting shelters in five different Connecticut cities.This year the event will be held online, as five local-band...WW…