The Shubert Theater buzzed with excitement and electrifying enthusiasm yesterday as one hundred twenty seniors graduated from Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. Proud parents, teachers, and friends looked on, their hearts filled with admiration for the remarkable talents and accomplishments of these graduating students. They knew that this moment marked not only the end […]
Downtown New Haven
New Haveners on the Street and Their Surprising Facts
Here are some portraits I took downtown tonight. I also asked the subjects for a surprising fact about themselves. I never know who will let me take their photo, or what the surprising facts will be! I took most of these portraits tonight on Chapel Street between Church and York Street. Two of them were […]
Canada Fire Effects on New Haven
Heavy smoke from the Canadian wild fires have engulfed New Haven in a yellow/orange hue. The smoke is impacting our city’s air, so an Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued. Try to limit your outdoor activities to the absolute necessities. That being said, I couldn’t resist the rare opportunity to photograph the effects. Follow […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Haven Connecticut “Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony” 12-10-2020 photos by Leigh Busby
Special thanks to Laura E. Santino & Sergeant Vaughn M. Willis (NYU) & their family for donating this tree to the city .