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SUMMARY:U.S. Passport Day
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Enrollment service providers will take a break between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm \nOn Friday\, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will host a Passport Day in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and IDEMIA\, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider\, to assist individuals with passport renewals\, first-time passport applications\, TSA PreCheck enrollment\, and Global Entry applications. \nThe event is open to the public and will take place at Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, except between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The TSA PreCheck program is open to U.S. citizens\, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. \nPassport applications and renewals provided by the CT Passport Agency: \nFirst-time passport applicants will be required to complete a Passport Application Form and present a valid photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship\, such as an original birth certificate or naturalization certificate. \nFor passport renewals\, a completed Passport Application Form\, an old passport\, and a recent passport photo will be required\, along with the passport renewal fee. \nFor new and renewed passports\, a 2-inch x 2-inch passport photo taken in the last 6 months is required. If you require a passport photo on the day of the event\, Camera Bar\, a local business located at 75 Asylum Street\, is about two blocks away from the Passport Day event and can provide a passport photo for $10.62 day of. \nRSVP to apply for or renew a U.S. passport here. Fill out and print your passport application here. \nU.S. citizens can apply for both U.S. passport books and U.S. passport cards at Passport Day. \nU.S. Passport Books: Valid for international travel by air\, sea\, or land \nValidity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older) \n5 years for minors (under age 16) \nCost for First-Time Applicants: $165 for adults (age 16 & older) \n$135 for minors (under age 16) \nCost for Renewal Applicants: $130 for adults (age 16 & older) \nU.S. Passport Cards: Valid when entering the U.S. from Canada\, Mexico\, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land or seaports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air. \nValidity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older) \n5 years for minors (under age 16) \nCost for First-Time Applicants: $65 for adults (age 16 & older) \n$50 for minors (under age 16) \nCost for Renewal Applicants: $30 for adults (age 16 & older) \nTSA PreCheck enrollment provided by IDEMIA: \nTSA PreCheck enrollment requires that applicants provide proof of identity\, proof of citizenship\, fingerprints\, and a photo. IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $76.75 and if approved\, travelers get a five-year membership with the program. \nTSA PreCheck was created in December 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. Enrolled members have access to TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide and 99% of members wait 10 minutes or less in a screening lane. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and keep their shoes\, belts\, and light jackets on and keep laptops\, 3-1-1 liquids\, and food items in their bags. \nApply for TSA PreCheck new enrollment or renewal with IDEMIA here. \nGlobal Entry provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection \nFor the first time\, this Passport Day will include the opportunity to interview for Global Entry. Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to skip long lines when returning to the U.S. from international travel using automated kiosks. \nApplicants for Global Entry must be “conditionally approved” for an interview appointment at Passport Day. Without conditional approval\, applicants will be unable to interview for Global Entry. If your approval is still pending prior to Passport Day\, contact Senator Blumenthal’s office at Passport_Day@blumenthal.senate.gov for assistance. \nTo interview for Global Entry\, a CBP Officer will determine eligibility and collect biometric information (e.g.\, fingerprints\, a photo). The applicant will be asked to provide all valid travel documents\, including passport(s) and U.S.-issued visa(s) if applicable. If the applicant is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.\, they must provide their permanent resident card. The applicant will also need to provide proof of their residence address\, such as a driver’s license or ID card. \nIf approved\, membership is valid immediately and remains active for five years\, expiring on the applicant’s birthday. \nApply to be conditionally approved for Global Entry here. RSVP for your Global Entry interview here.
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/u-s-passport-day/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market at CT’s Old State House
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th! \nCome visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market\, one of the original open-air markets in Connecticut! Participating farmers provide high-quality\, Connecticut-grown products\, along with Connecticut-based artisans who offer original\, hand-crafted and self-manufactured quality goods. \nConnecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars\, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits courtesy of Greater Hartford Gives.  \nSimply bring your SNAP EBT card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT Accepted Here”. The Market Manager will swipe your card for the amount that you want and your purchases will be doubled throughout the season! For those with WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits bring your Senior Farmers Market card or app to any farmer in the Farmers Market and your purchases will be half price!
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/farmers-market-at-cts-old-state-house-57/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Series featuring Michael Carabello
DESCRIPTION:The Michael Carabello Quintet is a collective of musicians with deep roots in black American music (jazz) and the musical culture of Hartford. The band draws inspiration from artists and bands such as Jackie McLean’s Dynasty Band\, Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters\, Marc Cary’s Focus Trio\, Ahmad Jamal Trio\, and Wayne Shorter’s Weather Report. This band draws musical knowledge from the masters of the music of Bebop\, Hardbop\, and Postbop and modernizes it with musical styles and technology of today. The Band consists of: Michael Carabello – Keyboards\, Jonathon Barber- Drums\, Matt Dwonszyk- Bass\, Tony Davis- Guitar\, and Jordan Young- Alto Saxophone. \nConnecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series \nEVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9\, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm \nJoin us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music! \nConcerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. \nThank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving\, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/summer-music-series-featuring-michael-carabello/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
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