Archive for Hamden
Enjoy Breakfast Courtesy of Seramonte Apartments
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy and fuel to kick off the day and is the right formula for a productive morning. Unfortunately, it is also the most commonly skipped meal as people prefer to get an extra 15 minutes of sleep and are rushing out the door without time to prepare or consume a hearty breakfast in order to make it to work, school or other morning appointments on time. So, next Tuesday, March 9th, Seramonte apartments is ensuring their residents start the day off right by providing a complimentary breakfast.
From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., representatives of the Hamden apartments will be at the guard shack distributing breakfasts on-the-go for those that need to get a move on, but for anyone that can take some extra time to sit and enjoy breakfast, head to the leasing center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We’ll have a spread of different breakfast items as well as refreshments. Read More→
New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Posted by: | CommentsSome people wait all year long to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Throughout cities across the nation, you can get green beer and traditional Irish cuisine on March 17th. Each city is completely different and may just have a few local bars celebrating the holiday or they can go as far as Savannah, GA and turn the entire city into a celebration including the rivers, which are dyed green.
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.
Cascade Banquet Facility Bridal Show on February 28th
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Did your significant other surprise you with a proposal this Valentine’s Day? If so, then we know you must be eager to start planning your big day. However, unless you’ve been a bridesmaid or helped plan a wedding, you have no idea how many tiny little details and decisions it takes to get down the aisle. One of the best ways to get oriented to the process of planning a wedding is by attending the 6th Annual Bridal Show at Cascade Banquet.
The event takes place this Sunday, February 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You’ll be able to sample hors d’oeuvres, get lots of information from a variety of local wedding professionals and enjoy a live fashion show. In addition, you can enter to win a free bridal shower and free honeymoon. The fashion show is provided by Bridal Trousseau and Zaccariello Formal Wear. Read More→
Ice Skating for Awareness in Hamden
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The Louis Astorino Ice Arena, located at 595 Mix Avenue in Hamden (directly across the street from Seramonte Apartments), offers Friday Night Ice Skating parties! There are only two Fridays left in the season, so mark your calendars fast to take advantage.
The purpose of these events is to direct “positive energy into positive activities.” They are open to everyone, with an admission cost of only $5 (plus $4 to rent skates). The event on February 12th has a Valentine’s Day theme, and attendees are encouraged to wear pink or red. This night is also aimed at promoting awareness for methamphetamine abuse. The following event is the last themed Friday night event, and will take place on February 26th. The theme is “Go Green” and aims to promote environmental awareness. Read More→
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→
The best restaurants in Hamden for Valentine’s Day dining
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Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Hamden this year? We’ve got some great suggestions! First, you may want to impress your valentine with a bit of history on this holiday: One legend contends that St. Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men - his crop of potential soldiers - Valentine defied this unjust decree and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. It is believed that while Valentine was in prison, he fell in love with a young girl - who may have been his jailer’s daughter - who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your Valentine,’ an expression that is still in use today.
If you’re looking to treat your sweetheart to dinner, here are our favorites that should suit all tastes and budgets: 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→
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→
