The weather that morning: Overcast and 46°, 63° by afternoon — gray, but the coffee shops are warm. · Sun rises 6:30 a.m., sets 4:40 p.m.
New moon
Elm City Almanac: Wooster Square's cherry trees, planted in 1973, draw the city out every April for the blossom festival.
The Lead, as printed
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library
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.
Sun, Nov 8 — 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.
Sun, Nov 8 — 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.
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.
Things to Do · by 'Sup, New Haven?
Everything happening in New Haven October 30 – November 1 — events, restaurants, and what to do.
Things to Do · by Sup, New Haven?
Compare four free Yale cultural stops, choose a two-stop outing, and check the schedule details that can change your day.
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.
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.
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.
New Haven marked Veterans Night ahead of Veterans Day with a local gathering at Trinity Bar and Restaurant organized by the VFW New Haven and the American Legion. The event highlighted a community night out for area veterans in New Haven.
— via WTNH
A Yale Film Archive double feature in New Haven spotlights two Black Panther-related films built from complex archival footage. The screening adds to the city’s arts calendar with a documentary-focused program for local filmgoers.
— via New Haven Independent
A New Haven classroom lesson at Hillhouse High School used Ancient Egypt to help English language learners build vocabulary and confidence. The story highlights a local educator’s hands-on approach to teaching in New Haven.
— via New Haven Independent
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson visited Yale in New Haven to speak about the value of the humanities. The Yale appearance highlighted a literary and academic moment in New Haven.
— via Yale News
A New Haven manuscript meetup brought together local writers and an author guest to share publishing advice and creative insight. The gathering adds a literary angle to New Haven’s community and culture scene.
— via New Haven Independent
Winfield was elected to the chamber's number-two role, a development with clear implications for New Haven and the region. The story comes from the New Haven Independent and focuses on state leadership changes affecting local politics.
— via New Haven Independent
Jason Bartlett has launched a mayoral campaign, a New Haven political development with direct local impact. The New Haven Independent reports on the latest move in the city's mayoral race.
— via New Haven Independent
A New Haven nonprofit serving veterans is moving forward with plans for five affordable apartments in the Hill after securing federal funding. The project adds to the city's ongoing housing and veterans services efforts.
— via New Haven Independent