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.
"This is a very emotional song, so it might get a little loud in here,” BODHI said to a cheer from the audience before diving into their 2022 song "Pretty Lies.” Their voice floated over the swirling, groovy melodies of the keyboards, creating an infectious sound that absorbed the audience. All throughout Cafe Nine, people danced and nodded their heads to the rhythm, drawn in by the sound.
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Ward 14 (Fair Haven) Alder Sarah Miller with the artist Perez, Wanda Vargas, and her son Mateo. Danielle Campbell Photos.
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Artists Elizabeth (Liz) Scott, Rosemary Serfilippi, Brenda Burt and Sharon Morgio, who formed a planning committee to make the show happen. Not pictured is Jeannette Wimmer, who was unable to be present Thursday but helped bring the show into being. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Most of the ensemble is on and around the stage for "Kiss The Girl." Lucy Gellman Photos.
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From left to right: Charlie Rich, Rania Das, IfeMichelle Gardin, Thabisa Rich, Dr. Hanan Hameen-Diop, Kim Weston and Malakhi Eason. Lisa Kaston Photos.
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Angel Ramos (at far left) with coaches and members of CABA. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Nicole and Amber Bartholomew-Gordon are the super wife-duo behind Denim Designs. “I’ve always been a DIY person. I like to do things myself. I love creativity and I kind of dragged her into it and it happened by accident,” said Nicole. “We do a lot. So, anything in the name of creativity, basically, is what we do.” Danielle Campbell Photos.
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Detail, Susan Clinard, Holding Memory. Lucy Gellman Photo; all work is by artists in the show.
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