Annie Sailer teaches modern dance classes in the New Haven area. The classes emphasize pelvis / spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement and include a floor and standing warm-up followed by big, spatial movement sequences across the floor. All students receive individual attention to alignment and movement issues. The class atmosphere is friendly, non-competitive, and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. $18 per class, $150 for 10 class card.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale for an enchanting afternoon filled with holiday cheer!

📅 When:

• Saturdays, November 30th & December 7th
• Saturdays, December 14th & 21st
• ⏰Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Where:

• B Natural Kitchen (260 College Street) on Nov 30th & Dec 7th
• Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore (77 Broadway, lower level) on Dec 14th & 21st

✨ Enjoy festive story readings, snap adorable photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and savor complimentary snacks!

Free & open to the public! Bring your family and make unforgettable holiday memories! 🎉

Witness the magic as a professional ice carver transforms two massive 300-pound blocks of ice into stunning holiday-themed masterpieces right in the heart of the Chapel Street Historic District!

📅 When:

• Saturdays, November 30th, December 14th & 21st
• ⏰Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Where: In front of Üni-Home Life - 1046 Chapel Street

🎨 Featured Creations:

• Elm City Elf – Nov 30th
• Reindeer – Dec 14th
• Holiday Bear – Dec 21st

🍿 Enjoy complimentary fresh kettle popcorn from The Kettle King while you marvel at the artistry!

Bring your family and friends for a festive afternoon of fun and creativity! 🎊

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The Gospel of St. Luke provides the only description of where Christ was born, as it mentions him being placed in a manger. This suggests that Mary gave birth in a stable. Although many stables of this region and time period were built in caves, crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the nativity scene, have a diversity of stables and settings, including the most commonly used type of stable, an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights the creation of a handful of crèches that have settings customized to display the figures. These crèches include, the Marcel Carbonel Santons of Marseille, France, Fontanini of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, the Neapolitan crèche by Cantone and Costabile of Naples Italy, and the newest additions to our collection by United States based Navidad Nativities: the St. Francis Nativity, with figures by Ulpe Wood Art and St. Mary’s crèche with figures by Original Heide, both from Italy.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

Most of the Christians who live in Africa are in the Sub-Saharan nations (nations south of the Sahara Desert), though Christians are found throughout the entire continent. According to a Pew Study in 2018, Christianity is growing the fastest within African countries than anywhere else in the world. Christianity spread into Africa as early as the first century, particularly throughout Northern Africa, and continued right up until the seventh century, when armies practicing the new Islamic faith spread into Africa.

The next era of growth began in the 15th century, when many European countries, starting with Portugal, began searching for alternative trade routes to Asia. Europeans established trade posts along the western coast of Africa and sent missionaries to spread the faith. These missionaries brought their own simple plaster crèches with them, and they later enlisted the aid of local artisans to create variations reflective of their own cultures and traditions. These local artisans used native materials that were both abundant and accessible — a tradition that continues to this day.

In recent years, Christians in several nations within the African continent have been subjected to persecution resulting in the displacement of millions and numerous deaths. Despite this, the people’s dedication to their faith is unwavering. It is in honor of their spirit and determination that the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is pleased to exhibit more than 50 works representing 23 countries across the African continent. This exhibit also explores some of the traditions and festivities that have developed throughout Africa to celebrate the season.

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Join us for a festive celebration as talented carolers, dressed in beautiful traditional garb, bring holiday cheer to the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts!

When and Where:

• Broadway Shopping District: Sundays, December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
• ⏰Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
• Chapel Street Historic District: Saturdays, November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st
• ⏰Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM

📸 Great photo opportunities await! Capture the joy as our merry carolers spread holiday spirit throughout the districts.

Bring your family and friends to soak in the festive atmosphere and create cherished memories! 🎉

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting.

Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects.

6 Week Session: Sundays, 1–3:30 pm, 11/3–12/8

6 sessions: $385.00; Capacity: 8

We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection and inspire children of all ages to view art in new ways.

No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby.

🎺✨ Get ready to jingle all the way! Join us for a festive celebration of horn and tuba duos at Üni-Home Life! 🎶

📅 Dates: Sundays, December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd

🕐 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

📍 Location: 1046 Chapel Street

Bring your holiday spirit and enjoy the joyful sounds that will brighten your Sundays! Don't miss out on this musical treat! 🎉🎄

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Week Session: Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/9–12/16

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 12

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Do you have an unfinished book project collecting dust on your shelf or a partially completed box tucked away under your bed?

Bring it to our Bindery for a three-week marathon dedicated to finishing those projects! Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a bookbinding project or need guidance on developing a new idea, this workshop offers the perfect environment to bring your creative endeavors to completion.

You can sign up for any number of sessions in any combination.

This workshop will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org

Create sketches inspired by magic!

Sketch a wizard in robes, holding a wand and emphasize the flowing robes and intricate details of a wand or draw mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes, and create vibrant colors and intricate patterns on their scales or feathers.

Illustrate a wizard casting a spell with glowing runes or symbols in the air or create a scene of an enchanted forest with glowing mushrooms, whimsical trees, and fairies flitting about.

Experiment with different marker techniques such as blending colors, creating textures, and adding highlights and shadows to bring your magical sketches to life!

Students will create 5 vivid illustrations that can serve as gift cards or enhance a magical interior.

Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how the machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. Students will also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery threat and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish your project with fun buttons, sequins, bling, and fancy stitches.

Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. You’ll be speeding along in no time!

6 Week Session: Mondays, 4:30–6 pm, 10/28–12/2

6 sessions: $182.00; Capacity: 8

Experienced in Mokuhanga and want more? This class is for you.

Students will explore bokashi gradations, blind embossing, burnishing to add gloss to a mostly matte print, the application of mica and luster powders, and the addition of a final intaglio block printed on one of the studio’s presses. Students are welcome to create new blocks or use blocks produced in previous classes.

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting.

Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects.

6 Week Session: Mondays, 6:30–8 pm, 10/28–12/2

6 sessions: $172.00; Capacity: 8

For aspiring oil or acrylic painters with some fundamental painting skills, this 7-week course will cover the basics of rendering the head and portrait, landscape painting, and spatial deconstruction (Cubism).

Emphasis will be placed on paint handling techniques and the application of color to describe forms and space vividly. Students will learn to identify some of the creative processes involved with perception and visual interpretation.

Come to the first meeting with basic painting supplies, a pencil, and a small mirror or self-portrait photos. Students who have had instruction in the described practices, and would like to continue at a more advanced level, are also welcome.

This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing.

Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this.

15 Week Session: Mondays, 7–10 pm, 9/9–12/16

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 12

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Week Session: Tuesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/3–12/10

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 12

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

12 Week Session: Tuesdays, 11 am–2 pm, 9/17–12/3

12 sessions: $688.00; Capacity: 8

Take Me As I Am: Redemption And Grace for the Discarded is an art exhibit premiering new mixed media works detailing the fight to preserve Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood by contemporary Southern artist Lance Flowers. The title “Take Me As I Am,” is a reference to the hymn from the late 19th century. The title is also a spot on description of Flowers’ artistic practice. His process leads him to seek out and repurpose found materials once deemed trash or an “eyesore” to tell vivid allegories steeped in Southern tradition.

Free and open to the public.

This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 24-December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m., except for Thursday, November 28 when the ISM is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.

View details about the art exhibit on the event website.

All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. View details here.

Join Yale Consort for a service of Lutheran Vespers. For at least the last eighteen centuries, some formula for prayer at the end of the day has been part of the Christian tradition. Though we don’t know precisely what the earliest Vespers looked or sounded like, certain themes have endured, including confession, gratitude, and light. Through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, we explore these ancient traditions.

Free and open to the public.

Due to the off-campus nature of Yale Consort events, they will not be livestreamed. We invite you to join us in person as you are able.

Yale Consort, a newly formed professional vocal ensemble conducted by Professor James O’Donnell and sponsored by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, provides high quality choral music for a series of evening services in local parishes and chapels.

For full information and schedule, see the ISM's Yale Consort page.

Annie Sailer teaches modern dance classes in the New Haven area. The classes emphasize pelvis / spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement and include a floor and standing warm-up followed by big, spatial movement sequences across the floor. All students receive individual attention to alignment and movement issues. The class atmosphere is friendly, non-competitive, and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. $18 per class, $150 for 10 class card.

Do you have an unfinished book project collecting dust on your shelf or a partially completed box tucked away under your bed?

Bring it to our Bindery for a three-week marathon dedicated to finishing those projects! Whether you’re stuck in the middle of a bookbinding project or need guidance on developing a new idea, this workshop offers the perfect environment to bring your creative endeavors to completion.

You can sign up for any number of sessions in any combination.

This workshop will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand . . . with hand building? My class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction. Sign up to get started or to hone your ceramic skills. All levels welcome.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Week Session: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, 9/3–12/10

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 12

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Week Session: Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/4–12/11

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 13

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

Most of the Christians who live in Africa are in the Sub-Saharan nations (nations south of the Sahara Desert), though Christians are found throughout the entire continent. According to a Pew Study in 2018, Christianity is growing the fastest within African countries than anywhere else in the world. Christianity spread into Africa as early as the first century, particularly throughout Northern Africa, and continued right up until the seventh century, when armies practicing the new Islamic faith spread into Africa.

The next era of growth began in the 15th century, when many European countries, starting with Portugal, began searching for alternative trade routes to Asia. Europeans established trade posts along the western coast of Africa and sent missionaries to spread the faith. These missionaries brought their own simple plaster crèches with them, and they later enlisted the aid of local artisans to create variations reflective of their own cultures and traditions. These local artisans used native materials that were both abundant and accessible — a tradition that continues to this day.

In recent years, Christians in several nations within the African continent have been subjected to persecution resulting in the displacement of millions and numerous deaths. Despite this, the people’s dedication to their faith is unwavering. It is in honor of their spirit and determination that the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is pleased to exhibit more than 50 works representing 23 countries across the African continent. This exhibit also explores some of the traditions and festivities that have developed throughout Africa to celebrate the season.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The Gospel of St. Luke provides the only description of where Christ was born, as it mentions him being placed in a manger. This suggests that Mary gave birth in a stable. Although many stables of this region and time period were built in caves, crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the nativity scene, have a diversity of stables and settings, including the most commonly used type of stable, an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights the creation of a handful of crèches that have settings customized to display the figures. These crèches include, the Marcel Carbonel Santons of Marseille, France, Fontanini of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, the Neapolitan crèche by Cantone and Costabile of Naples Italy, and the newest additions to our collection by United States based Navidad Nativities: the St. Francis Nativity, with figures by Ulpe Wood Art and St. Mary’s crèche with figures by Original Heide, both from Italy.

You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

Take Me As I Am: Redemption And Grace for the Discarded is an art exhibit premiering new mixed media works detailing the fight to preserve Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood by contemporary Southern artist Lance Flowers. The title “Take Me As I Am,” is a reference to the hymn from the late 19th century. The title is also a spot on description of Flowers’ artistic practice. His process leads him to seek out and repurpose found materials once deemed trash or an “eyesore” to tell vivid allegories steeped in Southern tradition.

Free and open to the public.

This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 24-December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m., except for Thursday, November 28 when the ISM is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.

View details about the art exhibit on the event website.

All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. View details here.

One of the foremost muralists in Britain and America at the turn of the 19th century, Edwin Austin Abbey (1852–1911, Hon. 1897) created hundreds of preparatory paintings to both develop his larger compositions and experiment with his materials. Sharing the results of archival research and close study of Abbey’s paintings, Kelsey Wingel, Associate Conservator of Paintings, discusses Abbey’s 20-year career, including his technical growth, carefully selected materials, and singular working practice in a barnlike studio. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition The Dance of Life: Figure and Imagination in American Art, 1876–1917. 

Major support for The Dance of Life is made possible by the Henry Luce Foundation, with additional support provided by the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. 

No registration required; space is limited.

Hub New Music Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music is a “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) forging new paths in 21st-century repertoire. The ensemble’s ambitious commissioning projects and “appealing programs” (New Yorker) celebrate the rich diversity of today’s classical music landscape.

Hub New Music Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music is a “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) forging new paths in 21st-century repertoire. The ensemble’s ambitious commissioning projects and “appealing programs” (New Yorker) celebrate the rich diversity of today’s classical music landscape.

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms.

Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

6 Week Session: Wednesdays, 6–9 pm, 10/30–12/11, No class 11/27

6 sessions: $324.00; Capacity: 10

Explore the art of block printing with linoleum. 

Students will focus on developing their original designs and concepts, prepare a linoleum block to ink and print the results both by hand and on the press. The process for carving and printing a 4” x 6” linoleum block will be demonstrated and a variety of inking and printing processes will be presented. Examples of linoleum prints will be available. All printing inks can be cleaned up using only soap and water.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

Join Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community! At this meetup, we'll come together to brainstorm, share projects, and exchange ideas in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

What to Expect:

Creativity and camaraderie as we connect with fellow woodworkers. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join the conversation, share their projects, and gain inspiration from others. Bring along your latest project, ideas, and questions as we engage in lively discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Goals of the Meetup:

The primary goal of this meetup is to foster a sense of community within the woodworking world and to facilitate the sharing of creative ideas. By coming together, we aim to inspire one another, offer support and encouragement, and strengthen the bonds within our local woodworking community.

Whether you're looking for feedback on a project, seeking inspiration for your next woodworking endeavor, or simply eager to connect with like-minded individuals, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to engage with the woodworking community and ignite your passion for craftsmanship.

Come join us as we celebrate the art of woodworking and embark on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and connection. 

What to Bring:

Snacks/BYOB to share, photos of your project or the project if it’s portable, or just yourself.

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=144&reset=1

Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

15 Week Session: Wednesdays, 7–10 pm, 9/4–12/11

15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 13

Hub New Music Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music is a “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) forging new paths in 21st-century repertoire. The ensemble’s ambitious commissioning projects and “appealing programs” (New Yorker) celebrate the rich diversity of today’s classical music landscape.

Hub New Music Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music is a “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) forging new paths in 21st-century repertoire. The ensemble’s ambitious commissioning projects and “appealing programs” (New Yorker) celebrate the rich diversity of today’s classical music landscape.

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Want to try something new? Build your existing skills to grow ideas in a stimulating group of intermediate and advanced potters. Individual projects are encouraged, with demonstrations designed to inspire new ways of looking at throwing, hand-building, and overall design.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

14 Week Session: Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/5–12/12, No class 11/29

14 sessions: $756.00; Capacity: 12

Learn the various approaches to creating metal sculptures, including welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), brazing, cutting (torch and plasma cutter), hammering, and more.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

Students should wear 100% cotton long sleeves, jeans or work pants, and closed-toe boots. No synthetic mesh, plastic, or cloth.

Note: This class is 13 weeks – one day off in October (date TBD) and one day off for Thanksgiving (11/28/24)

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40.

13 Week Session: Thursdays, 10 am–1 pm, 9/5–12/12, No class 11/28

13 sessions: $742.00; Capacity: 8

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

Most of the Christians who live in Africa are in the Sub-Saharan nations (nations south of the Sahara Desert), though Christians are found throughout the entire continent. According to a Pew Study in 2018, Christianity is growing the fastest within African countries than anywhere else in the world. Christianity spread into Africa as early as the first century, particularly throughout Northern Africa, and continued right up until the seventh century, when armies practicing the new Islamic faith spread into Africa.

The next era of growth began in the 15th century, when many European countries, starting with Portugal, began searching for alternative trade routes to Asia. Europeans established trade posts along the western coast of Africa and sent missionaries to spread the faith. These missionaries brought their own simple plaster crèches with them, and they later enlisted the aid of local artisans to create variations reflective of their own cultures and traditions. These local artisans used native materials that were both abundant and accessible — a tradition that continues to this day.

In recent years, Christians in several nations within the African continent have been subjected to persecution resulting in the displacement of millions and numerous deaths. Despite this, the people’s dedication to their faith is unwavering. It is in honor of their spirit and determination that the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is pleased to exhibit more than 50 works representing 23 countries across the African continent. This exhibit also explores some of the traditions and festivities that have developed throughout Africa to celebrate the season.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The Gospel of St. Luke provides the only description of where Christ was born, as it mentions him being placed in a manger. This suggests that Mary gave birth in a stable. Although many stables of this region and time period were built in caves, crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the nativity scene, have a diversity of stables and settings, including the most commonly used type of stable, an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights the creation of a handful of crèches that have settings customized to display the figures. These crèches include, the Marcel Carbonel Santons of Marseille, France, Fontanini of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, the Neapolitan crèche by Cantone and Costabile of Naples Italy, and the newest additions to our collection by United States based Navidad Nativities: the St. Francis Nativity, with figures by Ulpe Wood Art and St. Mary’s crèche with figures by Original Heide, both from Italy.

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Take Me As I Am: Redemption And Grace for the Discarded is an art exhibit premiering new mixed media works detailing the fight to preserve Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood by contemporary Southern artist Lance Flowers. The title “Take Me As I Am,” is a reference to the hymn from the late 19th century. The title is also a spot on description of Flowers’ artistic practice. His process leads him to seek out and repurpose found materials once deemed trash or an “eyesore” to tell vivid allegories steeped in Southern tradition.

Free and open to the public.

This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from October 24-December 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m., except for Thursday, November 28 when the ISM is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.

View details about the art exhibit on the event website.

All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. View details here.

Annie Sailer teaches modern dance classes in the New Haven area. The classes emphasize pelvis / spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement and include a floor and standing warm-up followed by big, spatial movement sequences across the floor. All students receive individual attention to alignment and movement issues. The class atmosphere is friendly, non-competitive, and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. $18 per class, $150 for 10 class card.

Using both hand-building techniques and the potter’s wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving.

Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

14 Week Session: Thursdays, 3:30–6 pm, 9/5–12/12, No class 11/28

14 sessions: $630.00; Capacity: 12

Kick off the holiday season with us on Thursday, December 5th at 5:00 PM on the New Haven Green! Celebrate the magic of the season with:

🎉 Festive Entertainment

📸 Photo Opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus

🎁 Local Vendors Offering Unique Holiday Gifts

🐾 Family-friendly & Pet-friendly Fun!

Don’t miss out on the surprises and joy awaiting you! The Holiday Village will be open throughout the weekend, so bring your loved ones and make unforgettable memories. ❤️

Let’s light up the night and spread the holiday cheer! 🎊

Using a copper plate with various resist techniques, lines, textures, or tones (areas of continuous color) are etched into the plate using a mild acid, a process used from the Renaissance to modern times.

Students will learn various techniques of mark-making, from incising lines to stencils. The class will cover the use of various “grounds”, used to cover the plate, both traditional and environmentally friendly alternatives. Demos will feature different types of water-based inks, B.I.G. and Lascaux grounds, and coffee-lift techniques and will also cover different inking techniques, including multiple colors (A La Poupée) and 2-plate registration.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

11 Week Session: Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, 9/19–12/5, No class 11/28

11 sessions: $634.00; Capacity: 8

If you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home, this class is for you.

Making functional pots is important to all levels of students, whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to build by hand. Students will learn ways to modify forms to create pieces uniquely their own.

Classes will include various techniques for pot making as well as considerations pertaining to each form. Surface treatments including engobes, stains, and glazes will also be covered.

Both teacher demonstrations and one-on-one student instruction will occur each week.

Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

14 Week Session: Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, 9/5–12/12, No class 11/28

14 sessions: $756.00; Capacity: 12

After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join us on a festive journey through the heart of Ireland with the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert - direct from Dublin and London’s West End.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform an outstanding live concert featuring all the festive favorites ...and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this incredible Irish infused show features the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time - from joyous jigs to powerful ballads and from traditional singalong songs to haunting carols, this feel good, authentic concert will transport you straight to the emerald hills of Ireland at Christmas time!

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand . . . with hand building? My class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction. Sign up to get started or to hone your ceramic skills. All levels welcome.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

14 Week Session: Fridays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/6–12/13, No class 11/29

14 sessions: $756.00; Capacity: 12

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

Most of the Christians who live in Africa are in the Sub-Saharan nations (nations south of the Sahara Desert), though Christians are found throughout the entire continent. According to a Pew Study in 2018, Christianity is growing the fastest within African countries than anywhere else in the world. Christianity spread into Africa as early as the first century, particularly throughout Northern Africa, and continued right up until the seventh century, when armies practicing the new Islamic faith spread into Africa.

The next era of growth began in the 15th century, when many European countries, starting with Portugal, began searching for alternative trade routes to Asia. Europeans established trade posts along the western coast of Africa and sent missionaries to spread the faith. These missionaries brought their own simple plaster crèches with them, and they later enlisted the aid of local artisans to create variations reflective of their own cultures and traditions. These local artisans used native materials that were both abundant and accessible — a tradition that continues to this day.

In recent years, Christians in several nations within the African continent have been subjected to persecution resulting in the displacement of millions and numerous deaths. Despite this, the people’s dedication to their faith is unwavering. It is in honor of their spirit and determination that the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is pleased to exhibit more than 50 works representing 23 countries across the African continent. This exhibit also explores some of the traditions and festivities that have developed throughout Africa to celebrate the season.

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The Gospel of St. Luke provides the only description of where Christ was born, as it mentions him being placed in a manger. This suggests that Mary gave birth in a stable. Although many stables of this region and time period were built in caves, crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the nativity scene, have a diversity of stables and settings, including the most commonly used type of stable, an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights the creation of a handful of crèches that have settings customized to display the figures. These crèches include, the Marcel Carbonel Santons of Marseille, France, Fontanini of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, the Neapolitan crèche by Cantone and Costabile of Naples Italy, and the newest additions to our collection by United States based Navidad Nativities: the St. Francis Nativity, with figures by Ulpe Wood Art and St. Mary’s crèche with figures by Original Heide, both from Italy.

Annie Sailer teaches modern dance classes in the New Haven area. The classes emphasize pelvis / spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement and include a floor and standing warm-up followed by big, spatial movement sequences across the floor. All students receive individual attention to alignment and movement issues. The class atmosphere is friendly, non-competitive, and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. $18 per class, $150 for 10 class card.

Monitored sessions for participants with experience, and approved by an instructor or department head. Please note there is no instruction during these sessions.  Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only

Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

14 Week Session: Fridays, 6:30–9:30 pm, 9/6–12/13, No class 11/29

14 sessions: $546.00; Capacity: 13

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - New Haven, CT

Prepare for an Unforgettable Evening of Mystery and Comedy at the Dinner Detective New Haven!

🔍 Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with suspense, intrigue, and side-splitting comedy at Dinner Detective New Haven:

🕵️‍♂️ Engaging Mystery: Step into a world of secrets, hidden agendas, and thrilling twists. Our meticulously crafted storyline will keep you guessing as you interact with intriguing characters and follow the trail of clues to solve the evening's enigma.

😂 Comedy Galore: Laughter takes center stage! Our talented cast seamlessly blends mystery with comedy, delivering hilarious one-liners, witty banter, and unexpected moments that will have you in fits of laughter.

🎭 Audience Participation: You're not just an observer; you're an integral part of the action. Engage with the cast and fellow guests to piece together the puzzle, all while sharing hearty laughs.

🎟️ Secure Your Tickets Today! 🎟️ 🌐 Visit our website: https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/new-haven/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/ 📞 Call us at: (866) 496-0535.

🤣🤫 Don't miss out on the fun experience at Dinner Detective New Haven. Gather your friends, colleagues, or loved ones and embark on a night of comedy, mystery, and unforgettable entertainment.

🕵️‍♂️ Book your tickets today and prepare for an evening filled with laughter and intrigue! 🕵️‍♀️

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

155 Temple St

New Haven, CT 06510

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

Shop at The Shops at Yale and treat yourself! Here’s how it works:

🛍️ Spend $50 or more at participating retailers and present your same-day paper or digital receipt to enjoy:

• Your FIRST 2 HOURS of parking FREE! 🚗 (Available at surface lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street)
• One FREE gourmet hot cocoa from either Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street) 🍫

Warm up and fuel your holiday spirit while you shop!

👉 Find the official rules & regulations and participating merchants at The Shops at Yale Holiday.

Happy Holidays and happy shopping! 🎁❤️

Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, autumn and nature inspirations, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us!

Welcome to the winter holidays with celebrations for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Three-Kings Day, Yule (Winter Solstice), Boxing Day (Saint Stephen’s Day), Ōmisoka, Soyal, St. Lucia’s Day, and many others.

Using Procreate, the students will learn to draw objects that symbolize holidays, create collages from personal photos, and convey interesting stories in accordance with their own style.

iPads and pencils will be provided.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The Gospel of St. Luke provides the only description of where Christ was born, as it mentions him being placed in a manger. This suggests that Mary gave birth in a stable. Although many stables of this region and time period were built in caves, crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the nativity scene, have a diversity of stables and settings, including the most commonly used type of stable, an open-front wood structure. However, many artisans model their crèches after buildings and landscapes that are native to their homelands.

This exhibit includes a variety of crèches that showcase different examples of stables and mangers. In addition, it also highlights the creation of a handful of crèches that have settings customized to display the figures. These crèches include, the Marcel Carbonel Santons of Marseille, France, Fontanini of Bagni di Lucca, Italy, the Neapolitan crèche by Cantone and Costabile of Naples Italy, and the newest additions to our collection by United States based Navidad Nativities: the St. Francis Nativity, with figures by Ulpe Wood Art and St. Mary’s crèche with figures by Original Heide, both from Italy.

Enjoy 1 FREE Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea or 1 FREE Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery when you show a same-day receipt of $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024! 🎂✨

🌟 Plus, let the festive spirit fill the air with delightful holiday songs performed by strolling carolers every Saturday from 12:00-3:00 PM on November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! 🎶❤️

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission.

Most of the Christians who live in Africa are in the Sub-Saharan nations (nations south of the Sahara Desert), though Christians are found throughout the entire continent. According to a Pew Study in 2018, Christianity is growing the fastest within African countries than anywhere else in the world. Christianity spread into Africa as early as the first century, particularly throughout Northern Africa, and continued right up until the seventh century, when armies practicing the new Islamic faith spread into Africa.

The next era of growth began in the 15th century, when many European countries, starting with Portugal, began searching for alternative trade routes to Asia. Europeans established trade posts along the western coast of Africa and sent missionaries to spread the faith. These missionaries brought their own simple plaster crèches with them, and they later enlisted the aid of local artisans to create variations reflective of their own cultures and traditions. These local artisans used native materials that were both abundant and accessible — a tradition that continues to this day.

In recent years, Christians in several nations within the African continent have been subjected to persecution resulting in the displacement of millions and numerous deaths. Despite this, the people’s dedication to their faith is unwavering. It is in honor of their spirit and determination that the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is pleased to exhibit more than 50 works representing 23 countries across the African continent. This exhibit also explores some of the traditions and festivities that have developed throughout Africa to celebrate the season.

Explore print processes using safe water-soluble inks and novel plate supports. Develop personal imagery utilizing woodcut, linocut, etching, drypoint, monotype, monoprint, trace monotype, collagraph, embossment, Chine-collé, Solar Plates, and multiple inking and printing techniques. Experiment with innovative plate supports, mark-making tools, archival rag and Japanese papers, non-traditional inking procedures, and other approaches to image-making.

All inks, rollers, plate supports, newsprint, print tools, presses, soap, and water are supplied. Some print papers are supplied and students are welcome to bring their own.

Join us for a festive celebration as talented carolers, dressed in beautiful traditional garb, bring holiday cheer to the Broadway Shopping and Chapel Historic Districts!

When and Where:

•  Chapel Street Historic District: Saturdays, November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st
• ⏰Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
• Broadway Shopping District: Sundays, December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
• ⏰Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM

📸 Great photo opportunities await! Capture the joy as our merry carolers spread holiday spirit throughout the districts.

Bring your family and friends to soak in the festive atmosphere and create cherished memories! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 12:00-4:00 PM on Broadway Island for an unforgettable day of artistry and music! 🌟

Ice Carving Competition: Watch as 5 professional ice carvers, from all over New England, transform 900 lbs of ice into spectacular sculptures in just 4 hours! Vote for your favorite and automatically enter to win one of five $50 gift cards! There will be great photo opportunities with the sculptures after the event.

A Cappella Performances: Enjoy live music from 8 amazing Yale A Cappella groups:

• 12:00-12:30 PM: Doox of Yale
• 12:30-1:00 PM: Baker’s Dozen
• 1:00-1:30 PM: Red Hot & Blue
• 1:30-2:00 PM: The New Blue
• 2:00-2:30 PM: Pitches & Tones
• 2:30-3:00 PM: Something Extra
• 3:00-3:30 PM: Mixed Company
• 3:30-4:00 PM: Cadence of Yale

Hot Cocoa Competition: Come early to join the Hot Cocoa Competition from 12:00-3:00 PM, while supplies last. Receive a tasting cup at The Shops at Yale table and vote for your favorite hot cocoa to win gift cards!

Exclusive Shopping & Dining Offers: Don’t miss out on special shopping and dining opportunities at The Shops at Yale during the event. Stop by The Shops at Yale table for exclusive deals!

 Free admission & free parking all day at the 150 York Street Garage. Please bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale table under the big tent during the event to be validated. This event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Bring your friends and family for a day of art, music, and fun!

Unleash your imagination with Procreate.

Students will be introduced to the different brushes, principle of layers, color palette, alpha lock, effects, and symmetry using 48 brushes including sets of pencils, inks, paint brushes, and digital tools. And most importantly, they will understand how to create their own unique illustrations.

iPads and pencils will be provided.

This new production of the Dickens’ features all the traditional elements that have made the tale a favorite for generations. Featuring a creative team with Broadway and national theater experience, A Christmas Carol is a great way to kick off your holiday season!

Annie Sailer teaches modern dance classes in the New Haven area. The classes emphasize pelvis / spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement and include a floor and standing warm-up followed by big, spatial movement sequences across the floor. All students receive individual attention to alignment and movement issues. The class atmosphere is friendly, non-competitive, and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. $18 per class, $150 for 10 class card.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale for an enchanting afternoon filled with holiday cheer!

📅 When:

• Saturdays, November 30th & December 7th
• Saturdays, December 14th & 21st
• ⏰Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Where:

• B Natural Kitchen (260 College Street) on Nov 30th & Dec 7th
• Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore (77 Broadway, lower level) on Dec 14th & 21st
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✨ Enjoy festive story readings, snap adorable photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and savor complimentary snacks!

Free & open to the public! Bring your family and make unforgettable holiday memories! 🎉

Students of “Gospel, Rap, and Social Justice” collaborate with formerly incarcerated men and women to reveal the contemporary relevance of Dante’s journey from “Inferno” to “Paradise” in “The Divine Comedy.” Featuring the Gospel music and rap poetry of BL Shirelle and Debra L. Taylor.

Curated by Ron Jenkins.

Free and open to the public.

View event site.

Contact: Katya Vetrov

The 1999 album, Live in Vain by Mercy Velvet, exists on zero streaming platforms, and few people have heard it. But its legacy is as relevant as ever. The Mercy Velvet Project is a rock opera, a re-creation of the album. The work explores what makes us human, our collective need for community to survive—with musicians and dancers moving as one. Through nine songs, a queer and femme cast explore different barriers to experiencing love. Learning that by giving and receiving the gift of mercy, we are able to find the bridge to survival, wholeness, and hope.

kamrDANCE, a dance and music company that prioritizes multidisciplinary musical storytelling, is hosting their first fundraising event for their multidisciplinary rock opera in progress, The Mercy Velvet Project. Join Choreographer/Artistic Director/Producer Alexis Robbins, Musical Director Christie Echols, and lead vocalist Aster Rhys at Katalina’s Bakery in Downtown New Haven for an evening of sweet and savory treats, drinks, performances, a silent auction, and more! All proceeds go towards the creation, production, equipment, and touring of The Mercy Velvet Project.

Your $50 ticket includes: unlimited sweet treats by Katalina’s bakery, savory dishes, two drinks (alcoholic or non), performances by Mercy Velvet Project cast members, the chance to bid on extremely cool silent auction items (like personal training, voice lessons, private performances and more), and networking with New Haven community members. Yes, there are vegan and gluten free options! All drinks after your first two are $5 per drink.

What to expect: *other than eating and drinking throughout the evening!*

6 PM doors open (food is first come first served)

6:45 PM presentation

7:15 PM silent auction bidding

7:30 PM performance

8 PM more bidding

8:30 PM more performing

9 PM silent auction winners announced

Silent Auction Items (be ready to place your bids!):

- 2 private, hour-long tap dance lessons with Alexis Robbins, minimum bid: $65

Either in Hamden, CT or on Zoom. Absolute beginner to advanced. All ages. Value: $200

- 1 private, hour-long personal training/corrective exercise session with Dr. Rob Palmer, MD, minimum bid: $80

In person at mActivity in New Haven, CT. Winner will be connected with Dr. Palmer to schedule. Any level, all ages. Value $120

- Paint and Sip Basket, minimum bid: $40

Gift card to the Giggling Pig, 2 bottles of wine, variety of fun art supplies. Value $150

- Private 2-hour upright bass and vocals performance concert with Christie Echols, minimum bid: $500

Within 45 miles of Hartford, CT. Can be a personally tailored performance. Value $1500

- 1 hour of consulting and/or conversation with Dr. Matthew Goldberg, PhD, minimum bid: $100

On Zoom or anywhere in Greater New Haven, value $300

Dr. Goldberg is an expert in social psychology, climate change communication, experiments, surveys, and more.

- 1.5-hour private drum lesson with Mark Robbins of the original Mercy Velvet band, minimum bid: $500

Within 100 miles of Wakefield, RI or on Zoom. Beginner-intermediate level. Value $2000

- 2-hour private birthday party at Katalina's Bakery OR a private French macaron making class, minimum bid: $200

Winner will discuss details with Katalina of Katalina's Bakery. Value $450

- 1-hour private voice lesson with Fernanda Franco of Fernanda and the Ephemeral, minimum bid $50

Located in Milford, CT. Winner will be connected with Fernanda to schedule. Value $100

- 1.5-hour private jazz concert with Click Tracks jazz trio, minimum bid $800

Anywhere in Greater New Haven. Baritone sax, upright bass, and tap dance. Standards and originals. Value $2000

More silent auction items TBA very soon!

Over twenty years after the albums’ release, kamrDANCE and their collaborators expand upon Mercy Velvet’s legacy through their personal identities and today’s political realities. The show tells the story of the album through tap dance as percussion, contemporary dance, original text, and instrumentation via bass, guitar, vocals, and electronics—highlighting our vulnerabilities, learning together how to find the antidote that is mercy, and in turn lead meaningful lives.

Live in Vain by Mercy Velvet is the music that Choreographer Alexis Robbins grew up with, the percussive rhythms and lyrics that inspired living room dances. Her father, Mark Robbins, was the drummer and co-composer for Mercy Velvet, alongside lyricist Deb Lili, and guitarist Lou Lili. Her fathers’ love and direction has deeply influenced the music Alexis listens to and the music she creates as a tap dancer. Now, Alexis, Musical Director Christie Echols, and their collaborators bring Live in Vain to audiences for the first time.

*Parking: There is FREE parking in the lot behind Katalina’s Bakery at 425 Temple Street, New Haven, CT (enter this address into your GPS as it is different from the bakery). If you park in the lot at 425 Temple, walk through the alleyway, then turn left to enter the bakery. You can also find street parking on Whitney Avenue, Trumbull Street, and Temple Street. There is one step up to enter the bakery. If you have any specific needs regarding accessibility, please email us at kamrdanceco@gmail.com so we can appropriately accommodate you.

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This new production of the Dickens’ features all the traditional elements that have made the tale a favorite for generations. Featuring a creative team with Broadway and national theater experience, A Christmas Carol is a great way to kick off your holiday season!

Yale Camerata's annual Advent concert will feature a performance of Gloria by Francis Poulenc, works by Chester Alwes, B. E. Boykin, Reena Esmail, Gabriel Fauré, John Joubert, Sofia Söderberg and Joel Thompson, and popular sing-along carols with the audience.

Free and open to the public.

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Yale Camerata is a seventy-voice vocal ensemble whose members are Yale graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and experienced singers from the New Haven community. Conducted by Dr. Felicia Barber, the ensemble performs a widely varied spectrum of sacred choral literature, with a special commitment to choral music of our time. The Camerata was founded by Marguerite L. Brooks in 1985.

Enjoy FREE 2-Hour Parking & Gourmet Hot Cocoa from November 29 to December 24!

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