The Freddy Fixer Parade was back in full swing this year. So many people worked behind the scenes and on the front line, ensuring the event’s success. This vibrant parade, named after one of its founders, Mr. Frederick “Freddie Fixer” Smith, is a celebration of community pride, unity, and revitalization. The Freddy Fixer Parade traces […]
Community Festival by New Haven River Connects
Quinnipiac Riverfest was a hit again this year and brought together many community members from Fair Haven and New Haven alike. The annual event is an eagerly awaited neighborhood tradition that, for many people, marks the beginning of summer. Riverfest is organized by the Chatham Square Neighborhood Association and the Quinnipiac River Marina. I put […]
2023 CoOp High School Prom got Randallized
Co-Op Art and Humanities High School‘s Prom was last night at Cascade in Hamden. Here are some highlight photos. I put a link to the expanded album at the bottom of this post. The magic of the prom night wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the breathtaking attire that adorned the students from Co-Op High. The […]
Powerful Co-Op Dancers Might Actually be the Best in America
I know that’s a bold headline and I might be a little biased since I teach photography at Co-Op High School, but I know first hand just how talented and hard working these dancers are. Here are highlights of last week’s Spring Showcase. I put a link to an expanded album with all 395 photos […]
Stunning New Haven Bridge Brilliantly Lit Up
The iconic and award winning Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge was lit up in Red White and Blue this Memorial Day Weekend to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The bridge also gets lit in the patriotic motif for the fourth of July. I took […]
wow!!tikka Grand Opening – Chris Randall
Today the ribbon was cut for the grand opening of wow!!tikka at 135 Orange Street in the former location of Tikkaway Grill. Tikkaway owner Gopi Nair closed up shop about two years ago due to Covid staffing challenges and health concerns. Gopi teamed up with longtime friend and restaurant veteran, Kannan Kesavalu to create wow!!tikka […]