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No. 308 · Back IssueWednesday, November 4, 2026

The weather that morning: Partly cloudy and 54°, 68° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 6:25 a.m., sets 4:44 p.m.

Last-quarter moon

Elm City Almanac: The New Haven Clock Company was once among the largest clockmakers in the world.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Wed, Nov 4 · 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)

Wed, Nov 4 — 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

Wed, Nov 4 — 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

7 date night restaurants in New Haven for 2026

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

Picking a date-night spot in New Haven is half the plan. These seven restaurants cover the full range, from waterfront seafood to Chapel Street pasta to a very solid Wooster Square pizza move.

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.

The City Wire

Car Strikes 67-Year-Old Woman Downtown

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a car downtown in New Haven and is in critical condition. The incident is part of ongoing local coverage from the New Haven Independent.

— via New Haven Independent

Yale Afternoons with Alison: Jeffrey F. Brock ’92

Jeffrey F. Brock ’92 discusses how Yale’s Engineering School is blending creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The conversation is part of Yale’s New Haven-centered campus storytelling.

— via Yale News

East Haven man arrested in connection with string of retail thefts

An East Haven man was arrested in connection with multiple retail thefts, according to police and the FBI New Haven Safe Streets Gang Task Force. Authorities say the suspect was wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants tied to incidents in East Haven.

— via WTNH

Who Wants Your Vote

New Haven voters can read about one-on-one chats with state and federal candidates ahead of Tuesday's election. The piece highlights a local campaign event with direct relevance to New Haven residents.

— via New Haven Independent

Best Video Screens A New Kind Of Horror

A New Haven screening of "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" brought a meta VHS horror experience to local audiences. The review centers on a film event with clear New Haven relevance.

— via New Haven Independent