Gone Dishin’ Everywhere!
by | Oct 30, 2006 3:07 pm | Comments (0)
Where wasn’t Gone Dishin’ this past weekend? Follow along, and try to keep up…
Gone Dishin'
Gone Dishin’ For Long Wharf at City Point
by | Oct 27, 2006 3:18 pm | Comments (0)
The corporate community rolled out the welcome mat, once again, on Thursday night. Joan Channick, the newly appointed managing director at Long Wharf Theatre, was the guest of honor at Sage. David Silverstone, president of the Regional Water Authority, was the evening’s master of ceremonies, representing the other hosts.
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Gone Dishin’ For Family Secrets
by | Oct 26, 2006 2:13 pm | Comments (0)
It was a night for mothers and daughters — onstage mothers and daughters, and real-life mothers and daughters like Barbara Greenberg and her daughter Alison (pictured). The occasion was a fund-raising show and buffet at the Little Theatre. Gone Dishin’ (you know better than to ask who that is) was there, of course; read on for her report.
Gone Dishin’ At College & Chapel
by | Oct 22, 2006 4:46 pm | Comments (0)
Gone Dishin’ For The Art Of Diplomacy
by | Oct 19, 2006 5:07 pm | Comments (0)
Gone Dishin’ For Joe & The Knights
by | Oct 19, 2006 9:01 am | Comments (0)
From shore to shore, the Knights of St. Patrick and their friends turned out for a Joe Lieberman fund-raiser Wednesday.
Gone Dishin’ To Live And Learn
by | Oct 15, 2006 9:25 pm | Comments (0)
New Haven may be the best place in the country to make a life while you make a living. There is , thankfully, no end to the plethora of social and educational stimuli. Some of it, of course, is expensive; so much of it is free and unobtainable anywhere else, thanks to the generosity of our “communiversity” friends! It is a pleasure to share the experiences of just this week to provoke those of similar persuasions and even the most limited discretionary time to avail themselves of our treasures.
A “Community” Turns 37
by | Oct 3, 2006 7:33 am | Comments (0)
Three mysteries have been solved: Where all New Haven’s extra folding chairs ended up. Where that hot salsa music was coming from. And what this city inspector (at left) was inspecting.
Dishin’ For Welcomers
by | Sep 29, 2006 8:44 am | Comments (0)
The Graduate Club set the stage for the First Annual Convention and Visitors Bureau Awards Presentations Thursday.
A Party Pitches Empanadas
by | Sep 25, 2006 9:43 am | Comments (1)
Hoping to lure some NYC empanada-makers (pictured in front) to fill the last storefront in her building of half-million-dollar condos, downtown developer Andrea Christie Pizziconi (pictured with plate) invited them to a party packed with young New Haven enthusiasts.
Gone Re-Giftin’
by | Sep 22, 2006 4:37 pm | Comments (0)
There was not an empty seat in Sprague Hall on Wednesday night.
An Evening With Judy Collins for the benefit of Womens Health Research at Yale (WHRY) was a huge success, owing to the usually questionable and dicey practice of “re-gifting.”
Gone Way Dishin’
by | Sep 22, 2006 8:28 am | Comments (1)
Peyton Patterson (pictured), the 2006 campaign chair for the United Way of Greater New Haven, hosted the campaign’s terriffic kick-off at New Alliance Bank headquarters on Thursday night. The campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors were joined by an energetic corps of volunteers and representatives of many of the great non-profit agencies in the area. Jack Healy , UW President and CEO, was at the top of his game in his explanation of focus and the ways in which the community will work to promote sustainable change and attack the root causes of social and economic disparities.
700 Bulbs Light Up A Memorial
by | Sep 18, 2006 2:04 pm | Comments (0)
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by | Sep 18, 2006 9:05 am | Comments (0)
Friday night, it was an opening of ARTE’s Hispanic-themed exhibit at 900 Chapel St. Saturday, it was the grand opening public reception for a stunning new library branch in the Hill neighborhood. Gone Dishin’ was at both, and she took photos.
Dishin’ For “Zen Opulence”
by | Sep 15, 2006 9:35 am | Comments (0)
M00o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfrA UI Bye
by | Sep 14, 2006 4:13 pm | Comments (1)
Nat Woodson is retiring as head of United Illuminating. His pals among New Haven’s movers and shakers threw him a tribute party Thursday night at New Haven Country Club. He plans to divide his time between New Haven and the Carolinas; he also plans to remain on the board of NewAlliance Bank. Who was at his good-bye bash? Check it out…
Gone Folkin’
by | Sep 8, 2006 9:09 am | Comments (0)
These marching Worms gave a spirited preview of this weekend’s New Haven Folk Fest to a guests at an Edgerton Park garden party on a glorious Thursday evening.
Gone Dishin’ Around Town
by | Jul 14, 2006 10:43 am | Comments (0)
The fourth floor of the NewAlliance building at 195 Church St. — aka “Gallery 195” — has come alive with the photographs of Harold Shapiro (at left) and painter Amanda Durant (at right).
Progreso Dishin’
by | Jun 29, 2006 12:18 pm | Comments (0)
The Progreso Latino Fund was established “to promote the educational and socio-economic well being of Latinos in the City of New Haven and the region, with special attention given to Puerto Rican youth.” Having been established a mere two years ago, it has been an important initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven.
To date, the initial goal of raising $50,000 has been achieved and matched by CFGNH to bring it to the $105,000 mark. This year, it is hoped that the group will raise another $150,000 and begin the process of making small grants ($500-$1,000) that will be leveraged by collaborations to maximize impact. Additionally, they will continue to host forums in the style of “community conversations” on provocative and timely topics.
Gone Dishin’ For Golden Eggs
by | Jun 29, 2006 12:08 pm | Comments (0)
Fire on Elm Street was the perfect setting for the Business New Haven Golden Egg Awards reception. Publisher Mitchell Young (pictured) and Editor Michael Bingham and their staff were affable hosts. Joe Maiorano, owner of Fire, was on hand to meet and greet.
Gone Dishin’ For a Soapbox
by | Jun 28, 2006 10:14 am | Comments (0)
There’s a time to “dish,” a time to “rap” and a time for some “straight talk.” And then there is always the story telling, the perfect segue for having seen Junebug Productions’ two shows last Friday night and Saturday. Author and actor John O’Neal, in “Don’t Start Me to Talking or I’ll Tell You Everything I Know…” was thoroughly engaging. His performance is a wonderful introduction to this theatrical genre.
Gone Dishin’ Discovers A&I’s WOW! Factor
by | Jun 21, 2006 8:51 am | Comments (0)
Perhaps, it was because I never anticipated being literally blown away by a wind quintet at a public school. I waited until fairly late in the week to purchase tickets. If ever the Imani Winds blows our way again, I will be the first in line. The only regret is that only one festival audience had the opportunity to be “Wind Swept” by “Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot” at Fair Haven Middle School’s beautiful Charles Flynn Auditorium.
Gone Dishin’ For ARTE!
by | Jun 20, 2006 8:49 am | Comments (0)
As a member of the Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Danny Diaz (formerly of the Regional Water Authority and currently a parent advocate at New Haven Board of Education; at left in photo) was often heard in lamentation about the lack of attention to minority artists and low levels of audience participation. His frustration was shared by David Greco (marketing director for Tweed New Haven Airport; at right in photo). They attempted to shepherd some special events, utilizing the staff support of established organizations; although the general community acclaimed the success of these initiatives, they were too small and that exposure was too seldom to ensure the enthusiasm and sustainability that were their goals. It was then, they knew, that they had to establish their own nonprofit organization dedicated to “promoting Latino art and culture throughout the state.” Founded in 2004, ARTE celebrated the grand opening of its permanent new gallery space and offices at 19 Grand Ave. (If you cross the bridge, you have gone too far!)
Gone Dishin’ For All That Jazz!
by | Jun 14, 2006 5:07 pm | Comments (0)
Jazz Haven, under the dedicated leadership of President Doug Morrill, hosted a wonderful opening reception, at the Shubert, for the Jazz Hall of Fame exhibition from the New England Jazz Alliance. The timing of the exhibit, slated to be in New Haven for a few weeks, serendipitously coincides with the Festival of Arts and Ideas. It is a perfect venue for a “time out” between the festivities on the Green. Dedicated to presenting, preserving and advancing the music art form, the group hopes to celebrate the proud New Haven jazz history and contributions in its own permanent location.
ACLU Dishin’
by | Jun 12, 2006 7:18 pm | Comments (0)
The ACLU-Connecticut 2006 Civil Liberties Conference, held at the Quinnipiac University Law School, attracted an audience of about 150. Many came to see and support Roger Vann in his new role as the executive director of the Connecticut Office of the organization. He did not disappoint those who have been with him through his local and national stints with NAACP and Amistad America. Most were attracted by the keynote address, “National Security and Civil Liberties,” presented by Ann Beeson. As the national ACLU associate legal director, she became best loved in our state through her work on the most recent Patriot Act assault on out librarians. Most of her time, these days, is spent preparing for Supreme Court cases involving national security issues, human rights, free speech and racial justice. This pursuit has led to a fascinating narrative of witnesses and litigants from all over the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo.