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No. 304 · Back IssueSaturday, October 31, 2026

The weather that morning: Partly cloudy and 49°, 71° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 7:20 a.m., sets 5:49 p.m.

Waning gibbous moon

Elm City Almanac: The Amistad captives were jailed in New Haven in 1839 while their case moved through the courts.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Visit the exhibit at Haas Arts Library that explores artists' reflections on American history and the concept of the American Dream. This exhibition runs through November 8 in New Haven.

RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom)

Sat, Oct 31 — Schwarzman Center

Explore the work of designer Nontsikelelo Mutiti at The Dome Gallery, focusing on the aesthetics of hair braiding in black life. This exhibit is free and open to the public in New Haven.

Satire, Sympathy, and Social Critique: William Hogarth’s Progress Prints

Sat, Oct 31 — Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

This exhibition draws from Yale’s Lewis Walpole Library collections to examine Hogarth’s moral progress prints and their lasting influence. It features six of the artist’s progresses along with archival context and later responses and reuses.

From the Blog Desk

A Chapel Street food crawl in New Haven for an art-day Tuesday

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If you’re already headed downtown for the Yale University Art Gallery exhibitions on Tuesday, October 27, this is a very workable Chapel Street crawl. It’s a short walk with coffee, vegetarian comfort food, cocktails, and a couple of dinner spots depending on how fancy you’re feeling.

A very good Sunday art-and-market plan in New Haven

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want one of those Sundays where New Haven really shows off, October 18 has a pretty solid lineup. You can build a day around farmers market stops, gallery time, and an easy dinner downtown or on State Street.

7 New Haven weekend plans for art, dinner, and a very solid drink

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

If your weekend plan works better with a little structure, here’s a New Haven version: art in the daytime, a neighborhood dinner, and maybe a cocktail after. These seven picks stay close to verified events and places, so you can actually use this list.

What’s on in New Haven this week: Thursday, October 15

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

Thursday is doing a lot in New Haven: art all over Chapel Street and Grove Street, kid-friendly library stops in the morning, and Sylvan Esso at night. If you want one day that can turn into a very New Haven itinerary, this is it.

The City Wire

Yale women's basketball team hoping to change culture this season

Yale women’s basketball is opening its season in New Haven with a home doubleheader, and the Bulldogs are looking to build momentum with a strong returning core and transfer additions. The story highlights head coach Dalia Eshe as the team tries to shift the program’s culture this year.

— via WTNH

Yale’s Endowment Surges To $54B

Yale’s endowment has surged to $54 billion, prompting renewed questions about how much the university should do for New Haven. The story highlights the ongoing debate over Yale’s role as the city’s largest institution and host neighbor.

— via New Haven Independent

New Haven Promise Marks Sweet 16

New Haven Promise is celebrating its 16th anniversary as the homegrown scholarship fund enters a new stage of growth. The milestone underscores the program’s long-running impact on students and families in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Warning For Alder Special Election – Ward 24

A legal notice has been issued for a special election in New Haven’s Ward 24. The notice is part of the city’s local election process and is relevant to residents following New Haven politics.

— via New Haven Independent

Alders Weigh $1.35M Facilities-Staffing Pitch

New Haven alders are considering a $1.35 million budget transfer tied to a major overhaul of the public schools facilities team. The proposal would add 39 staff positions and could affect school operations across New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

NHFT: Prez Ordered Back To Classroom

New Haven’s school district has directed teachers union president Leslie Blatteau to return to the classroom part-time. The dispute adds another layer to the ongoing labor tensions inside New Haven Public Schools.

— via New Haven Independent