Hi there, New Haveners. In the face of an emotionally exhausting two weeks (or two years, for that matter), this city is mounting some pretty amazing art that doubles as an act of resistance. At Kehler Liddell Gallery on Whalley Avenue, there is a new exhibition called The Rise and Fail of the N-Word, featuring […]
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras Hits Mitchell Library – Lucy Gellman
Is it already that time again? Tuesday night, over 200 gathered at Westville’s Mitchell Library for Mardi Gras 2018, the library’s annual fundraiser and Fat Tuesday party. If you missed this morning’s article about it in The Arts Paper—or maybe it left you wanting more—catch some more photos here!
New Haven Welcomes AcoustiQ – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend Connecticut’s second-ever (!) AcoustiQ, a venue specifically for LGBTQIA artists to perform. Held at the cozy Westville home of musician Olive Alice, it banished the bone-chillingly cold weather for some amazing melodies from musicians Virginia Semeghini with Jessica Iris and finger-picker Dana Merritt. If you didn’t catch […]
In Search Of Yetis – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners – and happy 2018! In celebrating the first week of the new year, I took a page from intrepid New Haven Independent reporters (and friends) Tom Breen and Markeshia Ricks and suited up to try to find a story out in the snow. After the much-awaited (and maligned) “bomb cyclone’ hit […]
A Sanctuary Christmas – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! It’s been a little while (whoops), as I’ve learned about the stresses that being an editor can sometimes bring. But I’ve also learned how not stressful my life is compared to so many in our community. Our beautiful, diverse, community. And that is what today’s photos are about. Last week, I […]
Día de los Muertos Parade – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! Happy Thursday. This week, I wanted to share some shots from last weekend’s amazing Desfile y Fiesta del Día de los Muertos, an annual event that is organized by the grassroots group Unidad Latina en Accion or ULA. Some of these already appeared in The Arts Paper, where there’s also an article on […]
Trunk, Or Treat?
Hey there, New Haveners! I hope you all had a happy Halloween. In case you missed two of the city’s very cool new trunk or treat initiatives in Westville/Edgewood and Newhallville that took place earlier this week. For the backstory, here’s an article I did in The Arts Paper. Check it out!