Mnikesa Whitaker is an Educator, Founder of Ballet Haven, was named last year’s New Havener of the Year by the New Haven Independent, and is such inspiration to me and so many others. Here is (part of) her story: “It’s taken courage to accept that I’m sick enough to need oxygen. Truthfully, I’ve needed it for […]
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A Vampire Hunter at the Institute Library – Yancey Hitt
The Institute Library is here in downtown New Haven and is home to many interesting events like Amateur Hour. Whenever there is a new Amateur Hour, we are all bound for a treat. The Library brings in an amateur of a subject that’s cool and different, and we get to hear them talk about their […]
Walking Across Connecticut -Jeffrey Kerekes
Meredith Zolty is walking across the State of Connecticut on Route 1 to raise money for the New England Ballet and CT Roller Girls. She started in Greenwich and will end in Pawcatuck, CT. These photos are from her arrival at the New England Ballet Company and her send off to New Haven with tutu wearing […]
Dancing in the Streets – Guest Photographer, Maddie Molot
Maddie Molot is a teenage photographer based in New Haven and Woodbridge.She is a student at the Educational Center for the Arts and Amity High School. You can check out more of Maddie’s work here: www.maddiemolotphotography.com “Through these photos, I wanted to explore how the lines and bodies of the dancers either matched or contrasted with […]
Our Humanity – Chris Randall
Rick. He’s a poet/musician. He posts his work all around the City in public places with the tagline: “According To: And By: Rick L. Best” Marjorie Shansky is a really good land use and real estate lawyer. She’s brilliant. Marjorie is also a gifted lecturer and trainer. A few years ago I was lucky enough […]