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Word Play

Word Play

Lexicographer Orin Hargraves estimated in 2017 that “the world of English lexicography” is populated by “no more than 100 people.” In the parallel world of Jacqueline Bircher’s play Webster’s Bitch,...

Word Play

Lexicographer Orin Hargraves estimated in 2017 that “the world of English lexicography” is populated by “no more than 100 people.” In the parallel world of Jacqueline Bircher’s play Webster’s Bitch,...

This Week in New Haven (May 13 - 19)

This Week in New Haven (May 13 - 19)

The week begins and ends with beautiful voices, as Saturday spans city and country fun. Monday, May 13 A smattering of concert-only tickets remain for Long Wharf Theatre’s gala celebration...

This Week in New Haven (May 13 - 19)

The week begins and ends with beautiful voices, as Saturday spans city and country fun. Monday, May 13 A smattering of concert-only tickets remain for Long Wharf Theatre’s gala celebration...

Fresh Powder

Fresh Powder

As far as I’m aware, New Haven has exactly one holiday to call its own: Powder House Day. If these photos from last year’s celebration (and this explanation of the...

Fresh Powder

As far as I’m aware, New Haven has exactly one holiday to call its own: Powder House Day. If these photos from last year’s celebration (and this explanation of the...

Battle Lines

Battle Lines

Early in the American Revolution, General George Washington had a 14th colony in mind: Canada. He also had a trusted subordinate eager to test that idea: Colonel Benedict Arnold of...

Battle Lines

Early in the American Revolution, General George Washington had a 14th colony in mind: Canada. He also had a trusted subordinate eager to test that idea: Colonel Benedict Arnold of...

Near and Far

Near and Far

“Decades after the closure of Angel Island Immigration Station, a park ranger wandering the second floor of a neglected wooden building on this islet in San Francisco Bay came upon...

Near and Far

“Decades after the closure of Angel Island Immigration Station, a park ranger wandering the second floor of a neglected wooden building on this islet in San Francisco Bay came upon...

This Week in New Haven (May 6 - 12)

This Week in New Haven (May 6 - 12)

Weekdays of arts and letters lean into a weekend of festivals and motherly love. Monday, May 6 This year’s weeklong Westville Artwalk festival starts with family activities, an artist’s reception...

This Week in New Haven (May 6 - 12)

Weekdays of arts and letters lean into a weekend of festivals and motherly love. Monday, May 6 This year’s weeklong Westville Artwalk festival starts with family activities, an artist’s reception...