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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.

Lucy Gellman

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168 York Transforms For Open Mic

It wasn’t clear exactly when bar started singing along. One moment, Sinthea Sinatra was really feeling the guitar as it climbed up a four-chord progression. Before her, Ivan Sheth lifted up the microphone, channeling the band 4 Non Blondes.

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Food Entrepreneurs Dig In

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Podcasters Board The Dream Train

The cast and crew jump into their session at Baobab Tree Studios. ITC Photo.

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Music Haven Moves East

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Coffee Comes (Back) To Wooster Square

Baristas Xiaoxiao “Connie” Kang and Rose Zeng. The Wangs, who own the cafe, asked not to be photographed. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Fact, Fiction, And A Case Of The Fits

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Meet Walt, The Tyrant

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Nasty Women Hit The Screen

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On Election Day, A Refugee Anniversary

Detail from a piece by artist Mohamad Hafez chronicling the destruction of Syrian buildings. In the past two years, Hafez has not only documented the destruction in his artwork, but worked with several refugees who are new to New Haven, including the family in this article. Lucy Gellman Photo

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Empanadas Fuel Reyes Family's Fight

Five pounds of all purpose flour. Three eggs. One teaspoon of baking soda and the juice of one quarter lemon, squeezed at the peak of freshness. Three sticks of butter. A basement kitchen safe from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents, with enough vegetable oil to feed a small army.

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