Hi there, New Haveners. In the face of an emotionally exhausting two weeks (or two years, for that matter), this city is mounting some pretty amazing art that doubles as an act of resistance. At Kehler Liddell Gallery on Whalley Avenue, there is a new exhibition called The Rise and Fail of the N-Word, featuring […]
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras Hits Mitchell Library – Lucy Gellman
Is it already that time again? Tuesday night, over 200 gathered at Westville’s Mitchell Library for Mardi Gras 2018, the library’s annual fundraiser and Fat Tuesday party. If you missed this morning’s article about it in The Arts Paper—or maybe it left you wanting more—catch some more photos here!
New Haven Welcomes AcoustiQ – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend Connecticut’s second-ever (!) AcoustiQ, a venue specifically for LGBTQIA artists to perform. Held at the cozy Westville home of musician Olive Alice, it banished the bone-chillingly cold weather for some amazing melodies from musicians Virginia Semeghini with Jessica Iris and finger-picker Dana Merritt. If you didn’t catch […]
In Search Of Yetis – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners – and happy 2018! In celebrating the first week of the new year, I took a page from intrepid New Haven Independent reporters (and friends) Tom Breen and Markeshia Ricks and suited up to try to find a story out in the snow. After the much-awaited (and maligned) “bomb cyclone’ hit […]
Kwanzaa at City Hall by Gary
On Tuesday, the day after Christmas, many members of the New Haven community gathered at city hall on a cold winter evening to celebrate culture, community and Kwanzaa. Below are some of the images from that celebration. More images in the Facebook Gallery
Día de los Muertos Parade – Lucy Gellman
Hey there, New Haveners! Happy Thursday. This week, I wanted to share some shots from last weekend’s amazing Desfile y Fiesta del Día de los Muertos, an annual event that is organized by the grassroots group Unidad Latina en Accion or ULA. Some of these already appeared in The Arts Paper, where there’s also an article on […]
New Haven Rallies for Puerto Rico – Lucy Gellman
Check it out! Last weekend New Haveners came together to raise funds for relief efforts in Puerto Rico. This weekend, they’re doing it again. Here are a few shots from the first time around.