2015 marks the 20th year of Elm Shakespeare’s mammoth productions in Edgerton Park. To celebrate two decades of constant Shakespeare, they present: “Twelfth Night (or, what you will)” in all of its full comedic, tragic, raucous theatricality. Twelfth Night – starring Lydia Barrett-Mulligan, Andrea Goldman, and Raphael Massie this ambitious set is built from […]
New Haven County Jazz – by Mike Franzman
New Haven County hosts some excellent jazz, especially in summer. Here is a sampling of area jazz, for when you are in the mood… Branford Jazz Series hosts free jazz concerts on the Branford Green Thursday Nights, from 6:30-8:30pm Phil Denny on soprano sax on the Branford Green A Jazzy Guitar Solo sails over […]
Neighborhood Music School – by Mike Franzman
Neighborhood Music School, on Audubon Street in New Haven, CT is a haven for musicians, students, teachers, performers, and audience. Enjoy some musical moments from the NMS. Alexis Zingale & Terrence Fay performing at the Neighborhood Music School Alexis on the grand piano Terrence Fay on trombone Alexis Zingale attacks a classical piece with her […]
Whitesnake Rocks College Street Music Hall – by Mike Franzman
Hard-rock giants, Whitesnake rocked New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Tuesday July 28 College Street Music Hall (formerly the Palace Theater), now in full swing! The Dead Daisies, featuring former members of Guns & Roses and Thin Lizzy, opened the show Guitarist Richard Fortus (of Guns & Roses) with the Dead Daisies Andre Vanchot (left, […]
Rave Cinemas Transitions Into Cinemark On Thursday – by Mike Franzman
Rave Cinemas (the former Showcase Cinemas) in North Haven, CT transitions on July 23, into something very different than its former incarnation. Rave Cinemas, at Exit 9 (one exit from New Haven off I91) is currently being demolished As seen from Universal Drive, it appears that there is a mysterious spire rising from the rubble […]
Greater New Haven Cat Project – by Mike Franzman
GNHCP is an amazing Rescue/Neuter/Release organization (not a place to drop off pets) and through the tireless work of their volunteers, they always have wonderful cats & kittens available for adoption. Take a tour with us, of this awesome cat shelter. The Greater New Haven Cat Project is on lower State Street, contact them at (203)782-CATS […]
A Celebration Of Bentara – by Mike Franzman
After 20 successful years in New Haven, Bentara Restaurant closed its doors on July 4, 2015. Here are my photographs of Bentara, and its award-winning Malaysian cuisine. Bentara Malaysian Kitchen at 76 Orange Street (at Center Street) Chef Hasni Ghazali’s cookbook Goreng Kicap, or Two-Soy Chicken – a sweet and a salty soy sauce make […]