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Last Minute Shopping and Holiday Parties

This week in New London, December 21 to 25

With the holidays nearly upon us, is focusing on festive events and last minute shopping this week.

Tonight, 2Wives Pizza is holding a holiday party for customers from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with FREE PIZZA, live music by Graham Thompson, $2 beers, $4 wines, and $5 martinis--try the 2Wives Mint Kiss so you’ll be ready for the mistletoe!

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Photography by Donatello in New London is opening for a last minute shopping event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 22, featuring original photographic artwork prints.

The is also featuring its annual Art = Gift event, with small affordable artworks for sale at the gallery. The current exhibit is the Williams School Art Show.

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On Saturday, December 24, is holding a Holiday Open Studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traditional oils and watercolors by Guido Garaycochea will be available for sale.

On December 24, you can shop for holiday gift basket goodies at and enjoy live music and family entertainment as part of the Fifth Annual Winter Farmers Market Festival.

Finally, come celebrate the season Street, which will be open for a Very Happy (Hour) Christmas Eve from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with yummy food and beverages from its Very Happy Hour food and drink menu.

That about wraps it up for this holiday week.

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