The New Haven Land Trust runs the Community Gardening Program in New Haven with almost 50 community gardens all throughout the City. For more info about the Land Trust, visit: http://www.newhavenlandtrust.org/. On October 12th the Land Trust will be having a dinner event to celebrate their 30th Anniversary where urban-ag visionary, Will Allen will be […]
New Haven Farms – Chris Randall
New Haven Farms was forged from a partnership between Fair Haven Community Health Clinic and Chabaso Bakery. In 2011, in response to increased demand for nutrient-dense produce and health education among FHCHC patients and Chabaso employees, one urban garden turned into seven urban farms. Today, New Haven Farms holds on-farm seasonal programs in which members […]
Wednesday’s Guest Photographer – “Boulevard of Dreams” by Cliff Furnald
I am a music journalist, editor and radio producer who has lived and worked in the West River and Dwight neighborhoods of New Haven since 1976. I’m the editor of RootsWorld, an online magazine about music from around the world, and the producer of RootsWorld Radio, a weekly syndicated program, as well as a producer […]
Exercise At Lighthouse – Jeffrey Kerekes
Katie Brunetti is a personal trainer. She studied exercise science at Central CT State University. You can reach her at kkbrunetti@yahoo.com for personal training.
The Living Room (with music) at Manjares – Chris Randall
This is Eric Epstein. He does cool things like singing, designing things, helping out (AND emceeing) Pecha Kucha (http://pecha-kucha.org/night/new-haven/), playing instruments, and building community. Below is a photo of Eric during a performance last night at Manjares (www.manjaresfinepastries.com) called “The Living Room” which he helped organize. Eric says that he loves New Haven because if its “Opportunity, Spirit, Culture, and Surprise” […]
breckfess mike, a street painter – chris randall
This is Mike Angelis. Mike lives around the corner from me on William Street and is an art teacher as well as a very talented painter. He received a BFA from Purchase College and a Master’s in Art Education from Columbia. For the last several years, Mike has focused on painting underpasses in New Haven. He is […]
Gordon Skinner Opening/ DaSilva Gallery – Chris Randall
This is Gabriel DaSilva. He is a cool guy. He does cool things like speak with a Spanish accent and, as seen in the photo below, helps Westville like an un-caped crusader. Gabe owns and operates a frame shop and gallerey called Westville Gallery/ DaSilva Gallery.Gabe says that he loves New Haven because he realizes how special of a […]