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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.

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Black Haven Takes A BITE Out Of History

Cutting the ribbon on the celebration. From left to right: BLOOM Owner Alisha Crutchfield, City Economic Development Administrator Mike Piscitelli, Stetson Branch Manager Diane Brown, Black Haven Founder and Director Salwa Abdussabur, State Senior Development Specialist Lindy Lee Gold, Filmmaker and Musician Kolton Harris, and City Cultural Affairs Director Adriane Jefferson. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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At People’s Center, Four Artists Reveal “The Reality Of Migration”

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MLK Day Slam Passes Wisdom Through Community

Ángel Martinez and Carlos Raúl Dufflar. Marie Sanford Photos.

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In Edgewood, "Everyday Angels" Bless The Year Ahead

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City Awards $187,200 To 42 Neighborhood Cultural Vitality Grantees

Dancers at the Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade on Dixwell Avenue in June 2019. After taking 2020 through 2022 to rebuild after the Covid-19 pandemic, the parade is returning this year. Lucy Gellman File Photo.

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Strings & Steel Take MLK Day To Church

Kenneth Joseph, who has directed the St. Luke's Steel Band since 2011. Founder Debby Teason, who is still the group's liturgical music director, was in the audience. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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At HSC, Poets Spread The Word About The Word

Puma Simone. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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In The Hill, Three Kings Arrive With Perfect Rhythm

Anaily Amaro learning about Bomba for the first time. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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The Body Factory Dances Through Ujima

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Capoeira Esperança Brings Brazil To Dixwell Avenue

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