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 […]
community
New Haven Land Trust – Chris Randall
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 […]
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 […]
CT RollerGirls
I hope you didn’t miss this weekend’s double header with CT RollerGirls. It was a great time. They typically have a bout (game) once a month at the CT Sports Center just over the line in Woodbridge. Learn more at www.ctrollerderby.com. The next bout is October 20, 2012 so mark your calendars.
Chatham Square Festival – Jeffrey Kerekes
Annual Chatham Square Neighborhood Festival. Chatham Square Neighborhood Association is doing some amazing things such as offering tutoring, sports and other activities for children in the greater neighborhood. In many ways, a model for other neighborhoods! Learn more about them at http://chathamsquare.ning.com
paint and play – Chris Randall
Katro Storm is a very talented local painter. He was born and raised in New Haven, went to ECA, and then received a full art scholarship to the Art Institute of Boston where he studied for two and a half years. Then he went on to study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I recently took […]