Events
Par New Haven
CALENDAR – January 2015
Location is New Haven unless noted otherwise.
*=Wheelchair accessible
Monday, Jan. 5, 6 p.m.
Reclaiming
the Prophetic Voice marks the cost of the continuing violence in Iraq
and Afghanistan by placing the Dec. stone on the Memorial Cairn at the
intersection of Broadway, Elm and Park streets, inscribed with the Dec.
death toll of US military personnel and the approximate numbers of Iraqi
and Afghani civilians killed during that period of time. *
Saturday, Jan, 10, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Films and community forum: New Era for US-Cuba Relations.
Event moderated by Natalia Xiomara-Chieffo, Founder & Director of
Spanish on the Green. Films by Cuban Director/Cinematographer Roberto
Chile. Let There Be Light
(2006, 12 minutes). An account of ‘Misión Milagro’ (Operation Miracle),
whereby Cuban doctors restore the sight of people from all over the
Americas. On the Slopes of the Himalayas (2006,
37 minutes) follows the work of Cuban medical volunteers in Pakistan
after the devastating earthquake of 2005. Discussion to follow film
screenings. Light refreshments served. Cosponsors: City of New Haven
Dept. of Arts, Culture and Tourism; NH Peace Commission; GNH Peace
Council; Promoting Enduring Peace; Spanish on the Green; Leadership
Center at GNH Chamber of Commerce. NH Free Public Library, 133 Elm St.
Info: (203) 946-7431 or sgodfrey@nhfpl.org *
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m.
People
Against Injustice planning meetings. NH Public Library, 133 Elm St.,
lower level, NW corner of reading room. Info: Mary (203) 387-7858. *
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
A family-friendly info session on the Cohousing Neighbor-hood to be built in Bethany. Live in a place where you know all your neighbors, where children are safe to run and play outdoors, where elders are respected for their knowledge and skills. Thirty energy-efficient private homes in a farm-centered neighborhood known as Rocky Corner, will be built next year on 33 acres. Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Rd., Bethany. There will be a puppet show for kids. Marie Pulito (203)393-1245, www.rockycorner.org *
A family-friendly info session on the Cohousing Neighbor-hood to be built in Bethany. Live in a place where you know all your neighbors, where children are safe to run and play outdoors, where elders are respected for their knowledge and skills. Thirty energy-efficient private homes in a farm-centered neighborhood known as Rocky Corner, will be built next year on 33 acres. Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Rd., Bethany. There will be a puppet show for kids. Marie Pulito (203)393-1245, www.rockycorner.org *
Sunday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m.
Stand with Gaza: A Vigil and Benefit Concert.
Violinist Michael Dabroski performing music by JS Bach, an original
Suite for Gaza, Palestinian melodies, and sharing notes from a concert
trip to Gaza City in Dec. 2013. First Presbyterian Church of Hartford,
136 Capitol Ave. (behind the Bushnell). Parking in state lot across from
church. Tickets/donations at the door. Proceeds go to Middle East
Children’s Alliance, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine, and Al
Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City/American Friends of the Episcopal
Diocese of Jerusalem. Co-sponsors: Tree of Life Educational Fund, Old
Lyme; UN Assoc. of CT; Israel/ Palestine Peace Group of NE CT. Info:
(860) 429-3107. Checks payable to “Tree of Life Educational Fund” can be
sent to: T.O.L.E.F., 2 Ferry Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371
Tuesday, Jan. 13-Friday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The GNH Arts Council presents Comedy and Tragedy in the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery, 70 Audubon St., 2nd
floor. Curated by Tony Juliano, features artwork by Amie Ziner, Audrey
Kantrowitz, Edward R. Shaw, Janet Croog, Jesse Richards, and Kimberly
Van Aelstand. A public reception will be on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Info: Debbie Hesse (203) 772-2788 or newhavenarts.org. *
Thursday, Jan. 15, 10:45 a.m.
The
45th Annual MLK Love March. The Love March was created to preserve the
notion of nonviolence. This year’s theme “Healing a Village” speaks to
the importance of taking back our streets, our neighborhoods and our
youth. Consistent
with the vision of Dr. King, we march rain or shine. A tradition since
1971, the march is held in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King on the
actual date of his birth. Presented by the NH Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church, 100 Lawrence St. Info: (203) 776-8262.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Korea: The Time To Go Is Now. Andrea Lee and John Dantzler-Wolfe of Uri Tours speak
generally on the topic of DPRK (North Korea) travel, including
legality, safety, logistics and the typical tourist experience, as well
as comments on the climate for business and outside investment within
the country. They hope to add their perspective to the conversation
around the DPRK’s place on the world stage. NH Free Public Library, 133
Elm St. Info: (203) 946-7431 or sgodfrey@nhfpl.org *
Sunday and Monday, Jan. 18 and 19
19th
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Environmental &
Social Justice at the Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave. Free.
Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.; Monday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Honoring Dr. King and
his efforts to ensure environmental and social justice among all people.
Activities include dance, music, a poetry slam and educa-tional
activities for visitors of all ages. Info: www.peabody.yale.edu/events. *
Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 – 5p.m.
Cohousing Neighborhood family info session (see listing for Jan. 10). 47 Westwood Rd. (2nd floor). Info: Marie Pulito (203) 393-1245, www.rockycorner.org
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m.
After the People’s Climate March: What’s Next? panel discussion at CCSU. CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Info: john.humphries1664@gmail.com, (860) 216-7972. *
Monday, Jan 19, Noon – 4 p.m.
Storytelling at the New Haven Museum (part of
the Yale Peabody Museum MLK celebration – see above). Story- telling
hours: 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. 114 Whitney Ave. Info about the
Museum and storytelling: newhavenmuseum.org. www.peabody.yale.edu/events. *
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 – 5p.m.
Rocky
Corner, the first cohousing to be built in CT. Find out about highly
energy-efficient designs, permaculture plan for site design and the
sizes and prices of homes Location TBA. Marie Pulito (203) 393-1245, www.rockycorner.org.
Monday, Jan. 26, 5:15 p.m.
Coalition for People meeting. All welcome. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Info: Mary, (203) 387-7858.
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