West Hartford Ballroom/Agora

West Hartford Ballroom/Agora Anyone who can remember anything, post a video, picture, etc... If you have any quaint little stories about this infamous facility please do not hold back.
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The West Hartford Ballroom/Agora which was never the actual name for the facility at any time. The facility on 165 Dexter Ave in West Hartford CT started out as a Royal Typewriter warehouse then at some point in time after that it was a bowling alley. That didn't work due to the fact that the building was built on the old West Hartford dump and the lanes started to warp as the building settled. Af

ter that it turned into a gay club called Finocchio's. Then it was The Nite Tide. The Nite Tide became the Hard Rock Cafe'. Acts like Dave Mason and Cheech & Chong at the time didn't want to play a facility called Hard Rock, so, since there were 2 rooms to utilize we went with the name of Hard Rock/Stage West;the small room being Hard Rock and the big room Stage West. Then the other Hard Rock Cafe' (if I recall correctly...I don't know) started putting up a stink so we shortened it to The Stage West. Then the Agora Ballroom chain came in and took it over and left just as quickly but the Agora name was still being used. Then there was the West Hartford Ballroom and Music Hall, and then came 1990 and time to call it quits. This was just a very brief nutshell, so if there's anything to add?

02/07/2016

Making arrangements for Bruce Freedman this morning at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned. ~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

02/05/2016
Click here to support Bruce's Cancer Treatment by Debbi Stroll Freedman

To All MY Facebook Friends and Family,

Since Bruce will not be able to get his specialized radiation treatments, I will be using parts of these funds for his care. Our insurance covers Hospice Care but not someone to come and stay with him, while I work.

Since I am now going to be the sole breadwinner, it is imperative that I work my 4 hour/4 day schedule to ensure I stay employed while all this is happening! Also, I am going to need to order some additional medical equipment, etc. over the next few weeks.

I am hoping that anyone that has contributed to Bruce's Fund doesn't mind me using it for him for this purpose.

Just wanted to keep you aware that these funds will still be used for Bruce.

God bless!

~Debbi~

gofund.me/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

02/04/2016

I went with Bruce Freedman this afternoon for his last visit with Dr. Alekshun. The doctor told him we have no more options left and this will be over soon.
Bruce accepted this with his usual optimistic manner and told the doctor he isn't giving up just yet! We said goodbye to his nurse, Amy, who thinks the world of Bruce, as well.
Even the women at the front desk have grown to love him and they ALL love "Our Story"!
Any of you that prays regularly, please pray for Bruce to go through this quickly and with little pain.
Thank you all and God Bless!
~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

02/04/2016

I went with Bruce Freedman this afternoon for his last visit with Dr. Alekshun. The doctor told him we have no more options left and this will be over soon.

Bruce accepted this with his usual optimistic manner and told the doctor he isn't giving up just yet! We said goodbye to his nurse, Amy, who thinks the world of Bruce, as well.

Even the women at the front desk have grown to love him and they ALL love "Our Story"!

Any of you that prays regularly, please pray for Bruce to go through this quickly and with little pain.

Thank you all and God Bless!

~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

02/02/2016
Click here to support Bruce's Cancer Treatment by Debbi Stroll Freedman

To All Our FB Friends and Family,

It looks like the radiation treatment will not be happening. Bruce has declined steadily the past couple of weeks and the doctor thinks his body is in too weakened a state to withstand any treatments. We go to see the doctor tomorrow to give Bruce this news,

At this point, all we can do is pray. Pray to God that he envelops Bruce, the love of my life, in his loving arms.

Thank you for supporting us!

God Bless You All!

~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

https://www.gofundme.com/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

12/29/2015
Click here to support Bruce's Cancer Treatment by Debbi Stroll Freedman

Bruce is not doing real well with the Opdivo. He did much better with the chemo.

We are still hoping to do the Sir-Spheres radiation treatment, but we cannot do it without your help. Insurance will only cover this procedure for colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver - NOT lung cancer!

gofund.me/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

12/17/2015
Click here to support Bruce's Cancer Treatment by Debbi Stroll Freedman

gofund.me/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

11/06/2015
Click here to support Bruce's Cancer Treatment by Debbi Stroll Freedman

Bruce is fighting for his life right now. Please consider a donation to his campaign:

gofund.me/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

03/31/2015

Need prayers for Bruce Freedman. He is in the hospital fighting bone cancer. Let's offer him up some support!

02/26/2015
Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of the Neville Brothers and their Music

Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of the Neville Brothers and their Music

Tickets on sale now for this All-Star Farewell Concert May 2nd, 2015 at The Saenger Theatre, New Orleans. Featuring the Neville Brothers (Aaron, Art, Charles, Cyril), Widespread Panic, Trombone Shorty and many more.

12/22/2014
Stones hint at 2015 shows

Stones hint at 2015 shows

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has hinted the band are planning to follow up this year's touring with more shows in 2015.

12/04/2014
Ian McLagan: 1945-2014

Ian McLagan: 1945-2014

Ian McLagan, best known as the keyboardist for legendary English rock bands Small Faces and Faces, has reportedly passed away at the age of 69.

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