On Sunday at 6:00PM throughout the country in many communities there were coordinated actions, demonstrations, and protests concerning the George Zimmerman trial and Trayvon Martin. In New Haven we had a public art, sidewalk chalking on the Green at Chapel and College Streets. Dozens of passers-by stopped to read the messages being written, many of […]
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Wednesday’s Guest Photographer – Exchange Street Block Party by Thomas Burwell
Involved with all of the planning and organizing and even campaigning for alderman, this party kept me on my toes the whole duration. Whenever I got a second to breathe and relax I snapped some photos that caught my eye. This took place on Exchange St. 6/22 from 10-6. It was an awesome event for […]
Heaven In Dixwell – Jeffrey Kerekes
Arts & Ideas Pop Up on Dixwell. Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes Ahsh Eff performing live. Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes. Ahsh Eff performing live. Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes. Ahsh Eff performing live. Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes. Ahsh Eff performing live. Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes. Ahsh Eff performing live. […]
Happy Birthday New Haven – Jeffrey Kerekes & Daria
First night of lights, April 24, 2013 Reflection on Wilbur Cross High School windows. The orange streak is school bus orange. This was a 30 second exposure set above the cars driving past but not above a tall school bus with yellow flashing lights. Second Night of Lights, April 25, 2013 She picked out her […]
Rock to Rock 2013 – Chris Randall
Saturday was the 5th annual installment of Rock to Rock, and it was by far the Rockingest of them all! This year had 1100 riders and over $140,000 was raised which will support the work of over twenty local participating environmental organizations. This year’s organizing partners were Common Ground, Urban Resources Initiative, New Haven-Leon Sister […]
Palm Sunday at St Paul & St James – Jeffrey Kerekes
Learn more about St Paul & St James. They have a jazz service every Sunday at 10:30 am, 57 Olive Street, New Haven, CT 06511. This is how they celebrate Palm Sunday at St. PJs. Rev. Alex Dyer Celebration of Mass Outdoors. Live music. Dance! Song! Serious Tap! Processional through Wooster Square. Music brought out the […]
Black Student Alliance at Yale – Chris Randall
Tuesday night, the Black Student Alliance at Yale (BSAY) hosted a discussion on Yale-City of New Haven relations. For more info about BSAY, check out their website: www.bsay.org or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/blackstudentallianceatyale Paige Yasmeen of the BSAY (far left) lead the discussion Ward 1 Democratic Co-Chair, and Student, Nia Holston, addressing the group New Haven based painter/artist Katro Storm […]
Meeting to End Gun Violence – Chris Randall
Last night a group of activists, citizens, and elected officials had an organizing meeting about supporting state laws and policies that could help stop gun violence. Rachel Herema of Citywide Youth Coalition Lisa Bergmann (center) stands with members of New Elm City Dream flyer for an upcoming march at the State Capitol Jeanette Morrison, Alderwoman […]
Photographers’ Hangout at Chetstone – Jeffrey Kerekes
Chetstone is a branch of The Grove in Fair Haven Heights. It’s a magnificent building where creative professions can collaborate in a shared work environment. Learn more at Catalyst Studios. Here are some behind the scenes photos and some of my photos from this Saturday. A bunch of models, hair and make-up professionals and photographers came […]
IRIS Run For Refugees – Jeffrey Kerekes & Chris Randall
Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes Photo by Chris Randall IRIS Director Chris George with Deputy Director Kelly Hebrank , Photo by Chris Randall Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes. Chris Randall grabbing a shot ahead of the stampede. and here’s how it looked on my end, photo by Chris Randall Photo by Jeffrey Kerekes […]