On Friday, October 7th, Firehouse 12 is pleased to welcome cellist Erik Friedlander back with his new group Bonebridge, celebrating the release of their new album Bonebridge (SkipStone). Friedlander turns to his memories of the American South for this groups inspiration. The show will be held int two sets: the first is at 8:30pm and will cost $18 and the second set will be at 10pm and will cost $12. Join us at 45 Crown Street, New Haven for the show.

Find out more about Erik at http://erikfriedlander.com
Tickets are available at http://firehouse12.com or (203) 785-0468

Free 2 Spit, one of the East-Coast's hottest venues, will be featuring Bryonn Bain with his new book titled The Prophet Returns on Friday October 7th at 7pm, located at the New Haven Peoples Center. The event is hosted By Baub Bidon and J-Sun, with special guest hosts King Thai and Deejay Conscious. Sponsored by the First Friday Cafe.

Brooklyn's own Nuyorican spoken word champion, Bryonn Bain is a poet, prison activist, actor and author who "interweaves social justice themes and spirituality with intricate wordplay, song and soaring stage presence." The Prophet Returns is his hip hop generation "remix" of Kahlil Gibran's classic -- The Prophet -- and was edited by Tony award winning poet and activist Suheir Hammad. For more information, visit: www.BryonnBain.com

Click Here to confirm attendance. Admission is 6 dollars.

On Friday, October 14th, the Harriet Tubman Double Trio will celebrate the release of their new album Ascension (SunnySide) in their premiere performance at Firehouse 12, 45 Crown Street, New Haven. The album documents a performance recorded over ten years ago at The Knitting Factory in New York City in which the trio of guitarist Brandon Ross, bassist Melvin Gibbs, and drummer JT Lewis was augmented by trumpeter Ron Miles and turntablists DJ Logic and DJ Singh. For this performance the core Harriet Tubman trio will be augmented by cornetist Graham Haynes, and turntablists DJ Logic and Val Inc.

Join us on the 14th for two sets: the first is at 8:30pm and costs $18 and the second set is at 10pm and costs $12. Tickets are available athttp://firehouse12.com or by calling (203) 785-0468

On Saturday, October 29, at 1pm and Sunday, October 30, at 12pm, wizards and witches ages 6 and up can step into the James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford for two hours of exciting activities at A Hogwarts Halloween for Kids. Stop by Ollivander’s Wand Shop and attend a Potions, Divination, and Charms class with your favorite Hogwarts professor. Perhaps you’ll be the next Triwizard Champion when you try your hand at some magical games and crafts! Wear your smartest set of dress robes and display your house colors proudly. $25/person; advance reservations required.

Enjoy a night of wizardly potions, sumptuous provisions and magical surprises at a just-for-grown-ups-night at the Patrons, Potions and Provisions Gala for Adults on Saturday, October 29, beginning at 6pm. Music and a silent auction are being arranged by the spirits. Come in your most creative Wizardly wardrobe or your favorite Muggle get-up and enjoy a wandering feast, sinful spells, and deadly company. $125/person; advance reservations required.

Advance reservations are required for both events; tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available online at www.blackstonehalloween.org or at the library during business hours. Sponsorship opportunities and advertisement in the souvenir program book are also available. For more information, please visit the website. All proceeds will benefit the children’s programs of The James Blackstone Memorial Library. Sponsors of the event include Citizens Bank and Stonington Institute.

The public is invited to join the members and friends of the New Haven Chorale at an Elegant Wine Tasting and Auction to benefit the Chorale on Thursday, October 27, from 6-9pm, at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford. The event will feature superior wines and champagne provided by Amity Wine and Spirits, hearty hors d’oeuvres, Italian pastries and coffee as well as entertainment by members of the Chorale and unusual auction items. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased by October 17. Please visit the website, www.newhavenchorale.org, or call 203-453-0014.

Sponsors of the event include First Niagara Bank, Iovanne Funeral Home, Paragon Trust Company, Webster Bank and Yale New Haven Hospital.

Photo by Sheldon Noland

NO BOUNDARIES: A Series of Global Performances, featuring a program called Think Jam: A Symposium on Improvisation Across Disciplines. This program will be held in conjuction with the World Performance Project at Yale and Yale Repertory Theater, located at Yale University, New Haven and wil lbe open to the public.

Includes such varied projects as the American premiere of Engagement Féminin: An Evening of West African Contemporary Dance, created and performed by Art’ Dév/Compagnie Auguste-Bienvenue, based in Burkina Faso, West Africa; Spectral Scriabin, a collaboration between pianist Eteri Andjaparidze and lighting designer Jennifer Tipton, featuring the music of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin; and Neva, an ensemble theatre piece performed by Chile’s Teatro en el Blanco.

Visit World Performances Project for more: http://wpp.research.yale.edu/