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New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Well, New Haven may not go so far as to dye our waterways, but we do go way above and beyond just a few parties at local bars. In fact, the New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Connecticut’s largest single-day spectator event, surpassing the UBS holiday parade. In 2010, the parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 14th beginning at 1:00 p.m. in downtown New Haven.
Chinese New Year Celebration Show in New Haven
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Chinese New Year is the most important of all traditional Chinese holidays and is the longest and most important festivity in the Lunar calendar. Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. This year, it falls on February 14th and 2010 is the year of the Tiger.
To mark the Chinese New Year in New Haven, Connecticut, there will be a celebration on Sunday, February 21st from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Southern Connecticut State University’s John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, 501 Crescent Street. The festivities include professional and talented performers that will present traditional Chinese music, Lion dance, dragon dance, folk dancing, martial arts, singing, traditional dance and magic show. Additionally, an art show, huge book fair, CDs, DVDs, Chinese crafts and gifts will be available. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 each. More information can be found at www.ynhchineseschool.org. Read More→
Chocolate Festival in New Haven
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but New Haven wants you to get into the spirit a little early. So, on January 30th, they are hosting the most delicious event of the winter - a chocolate festival. The event has a lot more to it than different types of chocolate on display - it is a friendly culinary competition of professional and amateur chocolatiers. Basically, you’ll get to see and try things at this festival that you’ve never experienced before. As an attendee, you can sample delectable chocolate treats and participate in a silent auction full of professional entries. For the public, the festivities - public tasting, socializing, silent auction and voting for the People’s Choice Award - begin at 1:00 p.m and conclude only two hours later at 3:00 p.m. It’s not an all-day event, so you’ll want to make sure you are on time in order to savor these amazing treats.
The event takes place in the Thomas Golden Student Center at St. Thomas More Church in New Haven. It’s only $10 to get in and that includes nine samples and one non-alcoholic drink. Of course, you are free to give more than $10 and remember to bring more your checkbook so you can bid on things during the silent auction. All proceeds go to the Montessori School on Edgewood. Read More→
Free Fitness Classes at St. Raphael’s in New Haven
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It’s a good possibility that losing weight was one of your resolutions for the New Year. It seems “get in shape” is on everyone’s list, and that you always start the year completely motivated and driven. But, after a couple of weeks juggling work, kids, life and a tight budget, you find yourself not making it to the gym as regularly and running through the drive thru more often. Well, St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven wants you to achieve all of your fitness goals and is making it easy by offering free classes. Here are the three classes you can choose from:
Gentle Yoga
Mondays
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
McGivney Center Conference Room
While the course is FREE, pre-registration is required. Call 203-789-3488.
Nutrition and You
Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Read More→
Downtown New Haven offers See, Sip, Savor!
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The city of New Haven is certainly doing its best to give back to area residents. Now through June 1, 2010, New Haven’s restaurants invite you to sample a taste of the city’s culinary renaissance before or after you enjoy a show at one of the city’s award-winning theaters. Enjoy a $29 3-course pre fixe dinner menu or many restaurants are also offering a $19 pre fixe lunch menu. To take advantage of this offer, make sure you reserve accordingly, as you must be seated either before 6 p.m. or after 9 p.m. Visit www.infonewhaven.com/seesipsavor for more info or visit www.infonewhaven.com/2822 for a list of theaters and shows.
Additionally, now through February 14, 2010, if you buy anything at any downtown restaurant or shop, you’ll be rewarded. Spend $50 or more, and you’re eligible for a free drink voucher. Spend $100 or more and you’ll get a free movie ticket, and if you spend $200 or more you’ll get both! Read More→
Shoreline Train Show in Branford
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Have you always had a special fascination for trains? Or can your little ones just not get enough of Thomas the Train? Or, do you not have any plans for Saturday, January 9th? The go ahead and make plans for you and the entire family to attend the annual Shoreline Train Show in Branford. The 2010 event will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at The United Methodist Church of Branford located at 811 East Main Street, Branford from 9 am to 3 pm.
Whether you are a train connoisseur or a novice, you are sure to be entertained at the Train Show. For the shoppers out there, take your time perusing the many vendors that will be selling apparel, crafts and other locomotive-related items. There will be three operating layouts, S gauge, O gauge and HO gauge. This show is for all ages, and there will be door prizes every hour. If you get hungry, don’t worry because food will be served throughout the day. Read More→
Discounted Day Trips and Getaways
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One of the best things about Connecticut is its proximity to so many great places. This holiday season, residents can travel with ease and avoid stress and traffic by taking advantage of fantastic travel deals and packages.
Amtrak has lowered their Northeast Regional fares and is now offering 25% off tickets booked 14 days in advance. For example, Boston is only a few hours from Stamford by train, and with the discounted rates, fares start at $41 each way. Or, Philadelphia fares start at $36 each way, Washington, D.C. fares start from $54 each way and Providence, RI can be seen starting at $33 each way.
The Metro North railroad is also offering specials on train fares, package deals with Broadway shows (including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular), world-renowned casinos and other great attractions in the New York area. Read More→
New Haven’s Unsilent Night
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Make plans Thursday, December 10th to join Phil Kline in the the 3rd annual “Unsilent Night” in New Haven. What exactly is “Unsilent Night?” Well, it is a boombox parade of of the composer’s original Christmas song, “Unsilent Night.” Basically, all participants are to meet at the Yale bookstore at 5:30 p.m. You’ll be treated to some delightful refreshments while you pick up the music. At 6:15 p.m., the processional steps off and winds its way through the streets of New Haven, which are adorned with the Holiday Tree and Luminaria. The route will conclude back at the Yale bookstore at 7 p.m., where you will get a chance to meet with composer Phil Kline, and let him know what you think of his song.
It is free to join the processional, but be sure to bring a boombox or anything that will be able to play a CD, cassette or mp3. It’s a great way to get in the holiday spirit, by listening to exceptional holiday music while walking the magical streets of New Haven. Read More→
Tap Dogs Coming to the Shubert Performing Arts Center
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I hope you don’t judge this group solely by their title and just dismiss them as a tap-dancing number. While tap dancing is part of this upbeat and exciting performance, it is only one tiny part of a much bigger picture. There is a reason that Tap Dogs has become an international sensation, winning 11 different awards. They originated in Sydney and quickly moved on to conquer London and New York, both of which are cities well known for their live performances.
The show is part theater, part dance and part rock concert. There is no way anyone in the attendance won’t be on their feet, cheering for more as the show concludes. New Haven residents have two chances to catch the international phenomenon this Saturday, November 21st, at the Shubert Theater. The first performance is at 3:00 p.m. with the other beginning at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15 to $56. Don’t miss the performance everyone will be talking about! Read More→
New Haven Restaurant Week Begins Nov 8
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From November 8 to November 13, anyone that has been longing to try signature New Haven restaurants will have their opportunity. Restaurant Week features prix fixe lunch and dinners menus at 29 award-winning and internationally diverse restaurants in downtown New Haven. These menus are offered at a discounted price of $16.38 for lunch (priced for the year New Haven was founded) and $29 for dinner. These prices are per person and do not include gratuity or tax.
The November 2009 New Haven Restaurant Week has inspired quite a few special events and activities. For example, many downtown stores are offering extended hours for the week, giving you ample opportunity to work up an appetite before your fine dining reservation. There will also be street performances, a New Haven Culinary Walking Tour, Elm City Cocktail Competition and more.
Reservations are encouraged as these restaurants are expected to be extremely busy during the week. Some of the participating restaurants include Read More→
