New Haven Independent editor Paul J. Bass Hey Elm Citizens! Lucy here, giving a blessedly microphone-less greeting for one of the first times this week. Honestly, it feels a little weird not to have that bubble of wire and foam hovering in front of my mouth. But probably good weird. Like, night off weird. La […]
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Fashion Friday REDUX #1 | “Arresting Patterns” – Ifeanyi
A few of the best looks from the opening of “Arresting Patterns,” on at Artspace from July 17 – September 13, 2015.
Trying Out My Green Thumb – Lucy Gellman
Hi New Haveners! It’s a week before the news syndicate for which I work, the New Haven Independent, launches its new low power radio station. I’m pretty excited to share photos of that with you as we go live … but not quite yet. In the meantime, but I wanted to share a pretty cool experience […]
At LEAP, Reading is Leading – Lucy Gellman
Last Friday, hundreds of LEAP students and around 50 community volunteers fanned out across the New Haven Green as part of LEAP’s annual read-in, which pairs LEAP summer students and their counselors with adults who are jazzed about literacy. In the space of two hours, they shared not only their words — pages upon pages […]
Only Boring People Get Bored????? – Jeffrey Kerekes
I recently heard something very provocative and what I initially felt was down right offensive. Then I thought about it some more and, while not a very graceful comment (and still a little offensive in tone), I think there is a kernel of truth in the message in that there is plenty to do for […]
Fancy Fingers, Fancy Feet – Lucy Gellman
Hi Elm Citizens! Lucy here. As a music reporter for the New Haven Independent, I see – and hear – a lot of live music in the city. It’s the kind of ear-splitting fun I missed out on in college, and photographing the city’s talent has become a sort of ritual for me. To keep […]
City Point Kitchen – Jeffrey Kerekes
This is a concept born in the neighborhood among neighbors, owned by neighbors, built by another neighbor and staffed by neighbors. City Point Kitchen is neighborhood. Fresh local ingredients is what inspires Derrick the chef who also lives in New Haven. He noted people love their eggs (from Branford), their biscuits and gravy as well […]