Rafael A. Melendez giving a heartfelt thank you after the corner of Artizan Street and Grand Avenue was named after him. Here is more info from the official press release: Mr. Melendez is a pioneer and longtime leader of the Hispanic community who has made a significant contribution to this city in many capacities. Rafael […]
City-Wide Open Studios 2012 – Chris Randall
I love Art. I love Space (inner and outer). This Friday is the big kickoff opening reception for City-Wide Open Studios (CWOS) at Artspace. CWOS is an annual three-week long series of events featuring the best and brightest of New Haven’s local arts scene. Come to Artspace on October 5th from 5:00PM-8:00PM and see the work of almost 300 local artists on display. The collection […]
Blessing of the Animals – Chris Randall
I love animals. I love blessings. Sunday was Blessing of the Animals at Saint Paul and Saint James on the corner of Chapel and Olive Street. Scroll down, press play and enjoy the show.
Feast of the Fields – Chris Randall
I love food. I love urban agriculture. I love farms. Saturday night was Common Ground High School‘s fifth annual Feast of the Fields where they celebrated community, sustainability, and the harvest season. Scroll down, press play and enjoy the show.
LolAPPLEooza at the Yale Farm – Chris Randall
I Love the Yale Sustainable Food Project. I love pizza from the Yale Farm (I’ve actually had some pies there that have rivaled Wooster Street and Modern). I love apples. Saturday was LolAPPLEooza (apple-fest) where hundreds of people turned out celebrate with music, joy, and fresh pressed apple cider. Now press play and enjoy the show!
Cleanliness Is Next To . . .
Superior Court A quick shot while the guy was working. The spray/mist in the air with the light at the end of the day was great! And Here Are Some People I Met Around The Green Moniece is a senior at Career High School. She loves music: “It speaks to you. It can express how […]
Ode to Local Farming – Chris Randall
Today I am posting three slide show entries about agriculture and farming. Agriculture, particularly urban agriculture is a topic that I’m very interested in, and also actively involved in. I love that New Haven has so many exciting examples of growing produce in an urban setting. This set of photos was taken over the weekend […]