The New Haven Land Trust runs the Community Gardening Program in New Haven with almost 50 community gardens all throughout the City. For more info about the Land Trust, visit: http://www.newhavenlandtrust.org/. On October 12th the Land Trust will be having a dinner event to celebrate their 30th Anniversary where urban-ag visionary, Will Allen will be […]
New Haven Farms – Chris Randall
New Haven Farms was forged from a partnership between Fair Haven Community Health Clinic and Chabaso Bakery. In 2011, in response to increased demand for nutrient-dense produce and health education among FHCHC patients and Chabaso employees, one urban garden turned into seven urban farms. Today, New Haven Farms holds on-farm seasonal programs in which members […]
The Living Room (with music) at Manjares – Chris Randall
This is Eric Epstein. He does cool things like singing, designing things, helping out (AND emceeing) Pecha Kucha (http://pecha-kucha.org/night/new-haven/), playing instruments, and building community. Below is a photo of Eric during a performance last night at Manjares (www.manjaresfinepastries.com) called “The Living Room” which he helped organize. Eric says that he loves New Haven because if its “Opportunity, Spirit, Culture, and Surprise” […]
breckfess mike, a street painter – chris randall
This is Mike Angelis. Mike lives around the corner from me on William Street and is an art teacher as well as a very talented painter. He received a BFA from Purchase College and a Master’s in Art Education from Columbia. For the last several years, Mike has focused on painting underpasses in New Haven. He is […]
Gordon Skinner Opening/ DaSilva Gallery – Chris Randall
This is Gabriel DaSilva. He is a cool guy. He does cool things like speak with a Spanish accent and, as seen in the photo below, helps Westville like an un-caped crusader. Gabe owns and operates a frame shop and gallerey called Westville Gallery/ DaSilva Gallery.Gabe says that he loves New Haven because he realizes how special of a […]
paint and play – Chris Randall
Katro Storm is a very talented local painter. He was born and raised in New Haven, went to ECA, and then received a full art scholarship to the Art Institute of Boston where he studied for two and a half years. Then he went on to study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I recently took […]
Mexican Independence Day Celebration Sunday at Vandome on Hamilton Street – Chris Randall
Sunday was Mexico’s Day of Independence. A lively and festive crowd of about 400 celebrated outside of Vandome on Hamilton Street left to right: Myra (19), Magdalena (16) Look who I ran into! Two stars of ” Last Chance”: Suzette (left) and Elvin (right) Be sure to check out the photos of their performance on the […]