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This Week in New Haven (December 22 – 28)

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It’s a relatively quiet week as most of us focus on celebrating Christmas and getting some R&R. But there are still some chances to be loud, whether that means ooh-ing and ahh-ing at (more…)

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Waves Hello

Morris Cove beachfront

A favorite among Daily Nutmeg’s early stories was this summertime visit to New Haven’s beachiest neighborhood. Enjoy! When the wind is blowing in just the right direction in Morris Cove, you can smell the (more…)

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This Week in New Haven (December 23 – 29)

Fantasy of Lights

Christmas falls right in the middle of the week this year, with a handful of belated holiday goings-on helping it last through the weekend. Music, lights, big meals and cookies: ’tis the season. (more…)

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This Week in New Haven (December 31 – January 6)

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Christmas Eve was a Monday understandably bereft of going-out opportunities. When New Year’s Eve falls on a Monday, on the other hand, it’s a whole different world—one which bodes well for a busy new year of shows, concerts, lectures, exhibits and other activities in Connecticut’s cultural capital, New Haven. Monday, December 31 There’s new art […]

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Head Toward the Lights

Fantasy of Lights

A green, smiling dragon and sailboat rock back and forth through ocean waves. A festive train carries candy canes and gifts with bows. A tireless Victorian paperboy throws his newspaper over and over. These are some of the denizens of this year’s Fantasy of Lights, which features 55 sparkling light displays sponsored by local businesses […]

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This Week in New Haven (Sept 24 – 30)

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The subject matters of some major events happening in New Haven this week might, at first glance, seem less than positive—the Irish Famine, a trying professional/romantic relationship, a sibling serving in Afghanistan and judges on the run for supporting regicide. But the atmosphere is one of optimism, helpfully articulated expressions of tough emotions and the prospect […]

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Come On In, the Water’s Fine

A neighborhood in Morris Cove

When the wind is blowing in just the right direction in Morris Cove, you can smell the saltwater in the air. And on those days in particular—when residents boast that thanks to the breeze it’s ten degrees (more…)

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Cool It!

Splash park outside the Rose Center

After a tepid winter and long spring, summer is here with a vengeance. (In fact, 2012 is shaping up to be the hottest on record.) Here are ten Elm-centric ways to beat the heat: 1. A pitcher of Russian Caravan tea blend bought at Willoughby’s, brewed strong then cooled and iced. The tea, a mix […]

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A Light Touch

Lighthouse Park, New Haven

It’s June, and Lighthouse Point Park is back in the swim of things. It’s also been in the news. A City Hall move to raise parking fees there for New Haven residents (from free to a proposed $20) was rejected by the Board of Aldermen. The park’s historic carousel, assembled in 1911 and installed at […]

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