by | Sep 5, 2017 12:13 pm | Comments (0)
Daniel Shaw, the artistic director for the New Haven Oratorio Choir, wants people to audition for the choir. He also wants the choir to audition for them.
That’s the idea behind the choir’s open rehearsal, which is coming up on Sept. 13 at the Church of the Redeemer on Whitney Avenue. The open rehearsal is a chance for people interested in joining to see what being in the Oratorio Choir is all about, even beyond the singing.
by | Aug 30, 2017 11:56 am | Comments (2)
Mike Franzman Photos
To judge by the crowds this weekend in Edgerton Park, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is still an excellent draw.
Continue reading ‘“Romeo And Juliet” Gets The Jokes, Misses The Poetry’
by | Aug 29, 2017 4:22 pm | Comments (20)
Daphne Geismar photo
2012 car crash at Bradley and State Street intersection.
Daphne Geismar has lived on Bradley Street since 2001, and has personally witnessed at least three car crashes at the intersection of Bradley and State.
by | Aug 28, 2017 7:29 am | Comments (6)
Thomas Breen photo
Harp introduces Blumenthal at endorsement.
Two Connecticut politicians who have ardently defended New Haven’s status as a sanctuary city promised supporters that they would continue to protect local immigrants from what they see as unjust federal orders of deportation.
Continue reading ‘Harp, Sanctuary Policy Get Senator’s Endorsement’
by | Aug 21, 2017 6:54 pm | Comments (1)
As the sun’s light turned from a bright yellow to a wan, extraterrestrial orange, thousands gathered Monday afternoon on the lawn of Leitner Observatory on Prospect Street. They had come with tinted glasses, telescopes modern and replica, sunspotters, and homemade pinpoint projectors to observe a partial solar eclipse.
They had brought their science-themed T‑shirts (“Spin Galactic”; “Stand Back — I’m Going to Try Science”). They made a party in the middle of the day where the small talk was peppered with discussions of the mechanics of the various viewing devices they had brought, and the astronomical trajectories that had aligned to make the event happen.
by | Aug 17, 2017 12:19 pm | Comments (1)
Mike Franzmann Photos
On Tuesday afternoon last week, a funeral was taking place in Edgerton Park.
It was for Juliet (Courtney Jamison), who was a part of the procession until she lay down on a bed prepared for her. As musicians played in the background, Juliet’s mother Lady Capulet (Samantha Dena Smith) covered her in a white sheet, then joined the tableau of grief-stricken characters onstage. Director Raphael Massie surveyed the proceedings with approval, making only minor adjustments.
“Sam,” Massie said, “can you have a moment after you put the sheet on her? Something with your daughter.”
They ran the scene again, and this time, Smith knelt down and placed a small kiss on Juliet’s shrouded head. It worked. It made Lady Capulet more human, not simply a noblewoman in a Shakespeare play, but a mother grieving for her child.
by | Aug 4, 2017 5:32 pm | Comments (21)
Christopher Peak Photo
A makeshift tent, right behind Ralph Walker Rink.
Camper Luke and partner.
Homeless people have pitched tents, erected lean-tos and stacked mattresses along the Mill River beneath I‑91, leading neighbors to push the city to clear out the new encampment.
by | Jul 19, 2017 1:10 pm | Comments (13)
Christopher Peak Photo
ZBA Chair Ben Trachten questions Pasquale Casano about his request.
An East Rock homeowner found out city planners’ definition of “hardship” the hard way on Tuesday night. He’ll now need to find other plans for his elderly aunt.
by | Jul 16, 2017 4:52 pm | Comments (0)
Contributed Photo
The crash scene.
A moped rider from North Haven landed in the hospital Sunday after colliding with an Uber driver at Willow and Orange streets in the East Rock neighborhood.
by | Jul 14, 2017 8:38 am | Comments (25)
Thomas Breen photos
Decker, Holmes at Thursday night’s announcement.
A political science graduate student who already doubles as a zoning commissioner and a union organizer is looking to pick up the batons of criminal justice reform and community engagement from an East Rock alder who has decided not to run for reelection.
by | Jul 14, 2017 8:27 am | Comments (3)
BETSY KIM PHOTO
Constance Vickers, Kaitlyn Shake, Emalee Thitthavong, Nija Phelps speak with Laila Mohib.
Donald Trump has motivated women to consider throwing their hats in the ring to run for public office in Connecticut — though not necessarily on his side of the aisle.
by | Jul 12, 2017 3:22 pm | Comments (5)
Hailey Fuchs Photos
Kimberly Edwards and Sarah Ofosu pitch their candidacies Tuesday night.
One candidate promised to value constituent input and to promote government transparency and accessibility. The other vowed to fight for jobs, school funding, and lower taxes.
by | Jul 5, 2017 7:30 am | Comments (2)
Anjaniece Wilson doesn’t recognize the Fourth of July as a holiday, but a promise of fireworks and time with her cousins were enough to get her out of the house and onto a blanket at Rice Field before sundown.
by | Jun 29, 2017 3:47 pm | Comments (6)
Markeshia Ricks Photo
Edwards at the announcement.
Though a crowd of supporters spoke as if she has the coming election in the bag, Kim Edwards was taking nothing for granted.
by | Jun 26, 2017 1:18 pm | Comments (13)
Markeshia Ricks Photo
Peabody Place.
By the time Yale University opens its new $120 million science building, more students might be able to walk out of their apartments and across the street to get to class.
by | Jun 22, 2017 7:20 am | Comments (14)
Chris Flanagan
A rendering of the inside of a rehabbed Ralph Walker.
By this time next year, New Haveners could be enjoying a rejuvenated, all weather ready Ralph Walker Skating Rink.
Continue reading ‘Skating Rink Ready For Year-Round Makeover’
by | Jun 12, 2017 8:13 am | Comments (1)
Lucy Gellman Photos
Scenes from Sunday’s tourney at Wilbur Cross.
Nine-year-old Michael O’Connor lunged forward, working to land a punch on 10-year-old Hector Cruz.
“Use your jab! Use your jab, Michael!” his dad Jerry shouted from one corner of the ring. Across chains rope and a plush, sweat-scented mat, Boxing in Faith coach Luis Rosa cheered Cruz on in Spanish.
by | Jun 9, 2017 8:07 am | Comments (11)
Christopher Peak Photo
Ward 19 candidates Kim Edwards, Sarah Ofosu.
A race for an open alder seat in Newhallville and Prospect Hill confronts voters with a question: Who has greater perspective on a neighborhood — a lifelong resident who knows how it has worked since her grandparents’ time? Or a newcomer who brings an outsider’s fresh eyes?
by | Jun 6, 2017 12:57 pm | Comments (13)
Brian Slattery photo
Langdon (above); his new book (below).
On a recent sunny morning, journalist and editor Philip Langdon sat at a table at what was formerly Lulu’s European Coffehouse and is now East Rock Coffee. For Langdon, it was the epicenter for work that transformed East Rock starting over 20 years ago — and made it a living example of how urban neighborhoods can thrive.
by | Jun 6, 2017 12:55 pm | Comments (0)
DAVID SEPULVEDA PHOTO
Wisdom at his Whalley Avenue store.
The calm that couturier Neville Wisdom exudes standing in front of his Westville Village showroom while casually sipping his vegetable power smoothie is deceiving.
It is Sunday and his shop is officially closed, but it’s the final week in the lead-up to his spring-summer fashion extravaganza at Corsair this Friday, June 9, and there is not a day — or moment — to be wasted.
by | May 31, 2017 2:16 pm | Comments (14)
Christopher Peak Photo
Students play outside Celentano School on Friday afternoon.
Aliyya Swaby Photo
Principal Keisha Redd-Hannans.
New Haven’s Board of Education is reexamining security policies citywide after parents raised questions about why security guards at Celentano School recently conducted searches of all students before letting them enter the building.
by | May 24, 2017 3:44 pm | Comments (6)
Thomas Breen photo
Andrea Konetchy with picture of recent tire dump in East Rock Park.
The city can fine you for not shoveling your sidewalk or for dumping bulk trash outside your property. But until now, there has been little it can do to enforce those fines.
by | May 23, 2017 1:38 pm | Comments (4)
Lucy Gellman Photo
A sign for drivers passing through Cedar Hill.
Thomas Breen photo
Ansley pitches East Rockers.
Thanks to support from the rest of East Rock, isolated Cedar Hill will receive $10,000 toward a grassroots beautification effort designed to build community pride and to connect to surrounding areas of the city currently separated by highway overpasses.
Continue reading ‘East Rock Gets Behind Cedar Hill Campaign’
by | May 9, 2017 7:59 am | Comments (10)
Markeshia Ricks Photo
Robyn Porter and Josh Elliott, State Sen. Gary Winfield at forum.
State Rep. Josh Elliott had a question for the crowd of progressive activists: Would they rather see legislators stand their ground on a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and risk no movement on minimum wage should it fail? Or should legislators support a compromise bill to raise the wage incrementally to, say, $11.25?
by | May 3, 2017 11:52 am | Comments (4)
Lucy Gellman Photo
New SoHU beat cops Scott Shumway with Bernard Soliwoda.
When a white car came speeding down Eld Street, Officer Scott Shumway stepped cautiously into the street and caught the driver’s eye.