Ep. 6: What's Next for Actor Paul Marcarelli After Life as the Verizon Test Guy

Thank you for joining us for our first season! We’ve loved sharing dynamic conversations with people in our community, as well as giving you the scoop on exciting events in the area. We appreciate all of the love and support, and can’t wait to see you for Season 2. In the meantime, please, share the podcast with your friends and neighbors!   

For our final episode of Season 1, we are thrilled to have Paul Macarelli on the show! Paul is an actor, writer, and producer whose voice you’ll likely recognize as “the Verizon test guy” from their famous “can you hear me now” commercials.

Paul lives in Litchfield County and we are happy to have him on the podcast to learn about his journey from NYC actor to rural living.

What's Happening with Mary Beth Lawlor connects you with the best of Litchfield County, CT and Northern Dutchess County, NY! Twice a month, we will share interviews with dynamic people in the community, what’s exciting on the food scene, as well as our favorite things to do in the area.

Hosted by Mary Beth Lawlor, editor-in-chief and publisher of Litchfield and Millbrook Magazines.

Find us on Instagram @whatshappening_podcast

Producer/Editor: Laura Hartle
Production Assistant: Zandria Oliver

Things to do in Northern Dutchess County, NY
In Dutchess, it's time again for the Friends of Wethersfield Garden Luncheon on Saturday, September 4th in Amenia, NY! The Friends of Wethersfield Garden Luncheon raises critical funds for the restoration and enhancement of the estate’s 1,000-acre garden and grounds, as well as for the creation of cultural and recreational programming for the community. Tickets can be purchased at wethersfield.org.

On Friday, September 1st - Saturday, September 4th, set your sights on the skies at the 32nd Annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival in LaGrangeville, NY! This fun-for-all-ages event includes hot-air balloon rides, games, food, and the festival’s signature Illumination and Moon Glow and Fireworks show. Find tickets at dcrcoc.org/balloonfesthv.org.

You’ll find more great things to do in Northern Dutchess County at millbrookmagazine.com/events.

Things to do in Litchfield County, CT
Over in Litchfield County, catch MOMIX presents “Alice” at the Warner Theatre in Washington, CT. “Alice” seamlessly blends illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, sending audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic “Alice in Wonderland.” Performances are Saturday, August 26 at 2 PM and 8 PM and Sunday, August 27 at 2 PM. Purchase tickets at warnertheatre.org.

And finally, check out the Gunn Memorial Library & Museum’s Annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, September 9th in Washington, CT! Begin the evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music. Cap off the night with good food, drinks, and more. All for a good cause! Visit gunnlibrary.org/adults/events for more information and tickets.  

You’ll find more great things to do in Litchfield at litchfieldmagazine.com/events.

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