Arts Paper
As the editorially independent arm of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, the Arts Paper seeks to celebrate, explore, and investigate the fine, visual, performing and culinary arts in and around New Haven.
John Allen: “As we know, history belongs to those who write it. And I’m diligently trying to do that.” Lucy Gellman Photo.
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Photo by Matt Fried, courtesy of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
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CT State Gateway student Terence Okwuosa. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Michael Zief and Ian "Scooby" Rossman. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Screenshot via Long Wharf Theatre.
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A still from the series opener, "70 x 7." HAVENTheSeries Photo.
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Alderman (in cap): “We intend to be a space for this community, telling stories about this community.” Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Xiomarie LaBeija. Laura Glesby for the New Haven Independent Photo.
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Kendal Driffin and Susan Kulp in The Niceties. The show runs through CCT at Bregamos Community Theater, 491 Blatchley Ave., through Nov. 24.
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Annie Sailer Dance Company members Sandra Kopell, Lynn Cooley and Yoko Kawai Kurimoto. Maxim Schmidt Photo.
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Jocelyn Maribel, Allis Ozornia, and Angel Garcia Lopez. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Senior Carizma Buonome, who is studying theater, after casting her mock vote Monday. “I’m so sad I can’t vote this year,” she said. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Bubbles closes out a drag show on the New Haven Green, part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, in June 2021. Lucy Gellman File Photo.
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All heads were turned to the front of the restaurant as Diana Ross’s voice escaped the speakers. Over the bright trill of trumpets and a funky bassline, she declared “I’m coming out! I want the world to know/ I got to let it show.” Guests swayed in their seats and tapped their toes, occasionally leaving behind napkins and half-finished drinks to get up and dance.
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CWYC's Alyssa-Marie Cajigas, Addys Castillo, and Ta’LannaMonique “TMo” Lawson-Dickerson. SUBLIME by CLo Photos.
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Maxim Schmidt Photo.
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Angel Dahfay and Kolton Harris. Abiba Biao Photos.
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A scene from falcon girls by Hilary Bettis, directed by May Adrales. Yale Repertory Theatre, October 10–November 2, 2024. Photo © Joan Marcus.
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Participate in democracy. Hold your values close when deciding what candidate you vote for. Above all, exercise your right to vote, and be a proud active voter.
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Everything is Political in America runs at the Yale University Art Gallery through Nov. 17. Installation view courtesy of the Yale University Art Gallery.
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Awilda Sterling-Duprey: Aesthetics of dis-order. Photo by Chris Gardner. Courtesy of NXTHVN.
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Sora Matta (center) as Ponyboy Curtis in The Outsiders. Bob (Joseph Pallo) and Randy (Cristian Ortiz) are on either side of them. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Kari Coyle, Harry Coyle, and Jackie Gaudioso-Levita. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Alicia Brown and Lanaya Pickett. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Susan Climard's rendering of her godsons, Emanuel and Elijah. Nelani Mejias Photos.
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Sweets & Sounds Founder Angel Dahfay at last year's Sweets & Sounds Con, held at NXTHVN in the city's Dixwell neighborhood. This year, Creative U takes place on Oct. 11 and 12 between the Canal Dock Boathouse and the Adanti Student Center at SCSU. Lucy Gellman File Photo.
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"Mother" Mary Etta Atkinson Joyner. Lucy Gellman Photo.
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Liah Sinq's work comes from her altar series. Sunlight & Candlelight runs at CT State Gateway through Oct. 4.
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Wentzel and De showing off their collage materials. Elena Unger Photos.
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Photos courtesy of Creative Arts Workshop. Process • Proof • Print runs at CAW, 80 Audubon St. in New Haven, through Sept. 28.
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Perry So photographed in New Haven's Wooster Square Park last year, during his "audition" for NHSO music director. Lucy Gellman File Photo.
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The author (photos by both Ortiz and her brother).
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The following citizen contribution was submitted by Josiah Brown, executive director of Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Connecticut CASA “empowers a statewide network of caring, consistent volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect—so every child can find a safe, permanent home to thrive,” according to its mission statement. The first photo shows Josiah Brown, Enna Garcia of 'r Kids Family Center, and Dr. Ijeoma Opara.
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Sparkle Diamond and her young readers. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Fatman Scoop performing Friday night, before suffering a medical emergency on stage. Danielle Campbell Photos.
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Jennifer Harrison Newman and Rachel Fine. Lotta Studio Photos.
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As she started to groove on the corner of West Rock Avenue, Arts In CT's Barbara “Babs” Alexander couldn't help but get lost in the music. For a moment, she let herself sway to a steady bachata beat, taking a break from her busy day to take in the scene around her.
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Lisa Wolpe as Richard III in Richard III. The production in Edgerton Park runs Tuesdays through Sundays through September 1. Isabel Chenoweth Photos.
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Shiloh Peterson. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Iyla Bhandary-Alexander Photo.
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Brittney Williams, who runs Brittney’s Famous Alabama Kitchen. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Six-year-old Leilani Bass and her mom, Layza Marrelo. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Kwadwo Adae with the mural. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Elizabeth Gonzalez and Anabel Hernandez at the Edgewood Park Farmers Market. Julieta Diaz Photos.
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Blanchard Tondo, Annie Gumba, Christy Masamba, Sarah Ngongi, Simon Ngongi, and Luc Fabius Clyde. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Xuxa, Wilmaro and Geiby López on Chapel Street. Julieta Diaz Photos.
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Harrison Blume and Perez at the mural. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Miss Junior Puerto Rico of Greater New Haven Lysella Pujols and Miss Puerto Rico of Greater New Haven Alanna Herbert. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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The Ritmo y Son String Quartet. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Baker and musician Naomi Senzer. Alice McGill Photos.
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