William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” FINAL WEEKEND in Edgerton Park this season! “Love’s Labour’s Lost” plays this weekend through September 2 in Edgerton Park – Michael Hinton on guitar A timely, timeless version of Shakespeare’s lesser-known gem (Martin Lewis as the King & Patrick Toole as the constable) Martin Jason Aspey as Costard, in b&w […]
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Tribute To Phil Collins at The Outer Space – by Mike Franzman
When New Haven County musicians heard people were trying to raise money to pay Phil Collins NOT to make a come-back, they rallied together and presented an evening FULL of his music. Full Collins: At The Outer Space Frank Critelli & Russell Shaddox sing “That’s All” Karen Picone performed inspired recitations of Collins’ lyrics All-star […]
New Haven’s New Fire Chief – by Mike Franzman
this week marked the inauguration of New Haven’s 16th Fire Chief: Chief Allyn Wright Fire Crews Lined Church Street for the inauguration Standing Room Only in the auditorium more than 40 new recruits are under Chief Wright’s command New Haven Firefighters Emerald Society begin the proceedings All Rise For The Ceremony Dr. Henry C. Lee […]
Educated Burgher At A Crossroads – by Mike Franzman
Educated Burgher closed for business on Friday, June 13. Said to reopen under new management in a few weeks, it is uncertain whether things will look, taste, and ‘feel’ the same. Til then, here is a celebration of Educated Burgher, as it was. Educated Burgher’s reknowned neon sign, now dark, awaiting new management a […]
New Haven From Above – By Mike Franzman
See New Haven from a higher vantage point. Church Street, Town Hall, and New Haven Green from above New Haven County Courthouse from above New Haven Skyline (as seen from the north) Yale Bowl from above (empty) Grove Street and Yale University from above Woolsey Hall as seen from the top 360 State Street & Center Court […]
New Haven Classic Rock – concert photos by Mike Franzman [mf]
The Agora Ballroom, The Palace & Shubert Theaters, the Veterans Memorial Coliseum— New Haven has hosted its share of rock stars. Here is a sampling of my Classic Rock photographs dating from about 1978. Oh, and “HELLLOOOO NEW HAAAAVEN!!” the original Van Halen (with David Lee Roth) at the New Haven Coliseum (circa […]
Windows Of New Haven – by Mike Franzman [mf]
the architecture in New Haven is so exquisitely varied, it is possible to see beautiful windows, most everywhere you look… Sterling Memorial Library at Yale has myriad windows, all one-of-a-kind works of art Peabody Museum Of Natural History offers virtual, figurative, literal windows to our world Erector Square has tons of vintage windows, floors, and […]