2023 Festival Guide

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Festival 2023: RISE Welcome to the 28th annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas!

We are thrilled to take this time to honor the resilience and strength of our communities through this year’s Festival theme, RISE. Whether it’s through the stories of how we held each other through hard times, through the dances that connect us to our cultural roots, through the music that elevates our spirits, or through the big ideas that inspire us, we know that we are stronger together.

Through great art and big ideas, we celebrate self-determination and transformational creativity. Join us on this journey!

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Table of Contents 04 ALEXANDER

CLARK STAGE

48 FOOD 52 FAMILY

05 FREE EVENTS

ON THE GREEN

58 TOURS

06 MUSIC

60 DRAG

14 DANCE

62 STORIES

18 THEATER

64 MORE ART

24 IDEAS

66 NAVIGATE

THE FESTIVAL

33 NEA BIG READ 38 NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS

42 JUNETEENTH 46 COMEDY

68 BECOME

AN INSIDER

69 HOSPITALITY LOUNGE

70 SPONSORS &

SUPPORTERS

(COVER) ARTIST: ARDEN SANTANA | PHOTO: JONATHAN “JOOSE” BOGANS

Alexander Clark Stage The Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green will elevate the Festival’s outdoor concert experience. With state-of-the-art professional lighting, an upgraded stage design and brand-new digital display, downtown New Haven will be transformed!

Come and experience a whole new vibe.

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Free on the Green The New Haven Green is a public park in the heart of New Haven that is also home to the Festival’s outdoor stage. Featuring free concerts, performances, and activities; the Festival Info Center; and our Hospitality Lounge, the Green is your backdrop for an unforgettable summer with family and friends.

Grumbling Gryphons Present The Ghost Net: An Environmental Musical of the Sea SAT. JUNE 10 | 10AM Workshop SAT. JUNE 10 | 11AM Performance

Dance Exchange THU. JUNE 15 | 1PM-7PM

Strange Light: A VR/AR Project SAT. JUNE 10 | 12PM & 5PM TUE. JUNE 13 | 12PM SAT. JUNE 24 | 10AM & 2PM

Juneteenth Celebration SAT. JUNE 17 | 12PM

Artfarm: Introduction to Circus Arts!

SAT. JUNE 10 | 12:30PM SUN. JUNE 11 | 12PM New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Angelique Kidjo SAT. JUNE 10 | 6PM Leland Faulkner: Walker between Worlds SUN. JUNE 11 | 10AM SUN. JUNE 11 | 12PM Universal Sounds SUN. JUNE 11 | 11AM SUN. JUNE 11 | 1PM Quitapenas SUN. JUNE 11 | 6PM

Garba360 THU. JUNE 15 | 7PM STOUT FRI. JUNE 16 | 6PM

Beneath the Green, the Quantum FRI. JUNE 23 | 9:30PM Wheel Life Theatre Troupe: Pooh’s Adventures SAT. JUNE 24 | 10AM SAT. JUNE 24 | 12PM

A Divine Homecoming & O’Sound SAT. JUNE 17 | 6:30PM

Polyglot Theatre: BEES SAT. JUNE 24 | 11:15AM 1:15PM, 2:30PM & 4:30PM SUN. JUNE 25 | 11:15AM, 1:15PM, 2:30PM & 4:30PM

Stefon Hawkins & Jarron Taylor All Sing SUN. JUNE 18 | 3PM

Mical Teja SAT. JUNE 24 | 6PM Caribbean Festival 2PM

PechaKucha New Haven WED. JUNE 21 | 5:30PM

New Inca Son SUN. JUNE 25 | 10AM SUN. JUNE 25 | 12PM

Together We Rise: Resources and Disability Justice WED. JUNE 21 | 12PM NHSO Family Concert WED. JUNE 21 | 3PM

The Intergalactic Draganza: Rise of the Dragons SUN. JUNE 25 | 7:30PM

Jon Secada THU. JUNE 22 | 7PM Cool Breeze: Rohn Lawrence Tribute FRI. JUNE 23 | 5PM

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/FREE (LEFT-PAGE) NEW HAVEN GREEN | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

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Piano phenom Matthew Whitaker is one of the most exciting talents in recent years. Playing in the jazz tradition with gospel roots, he will be joined on the Lyman Center stage by Kergyma and gospel artist Jarron Taylor & the Cross Bearing Nation in a Father’s Day evening that is not to be missed!

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A NIGHT WITH MATTHEW WHITAKER Premium Ticket: $79 Regular Ticket: $55 Student Ticket: $19 Lyman Center 501 Crescent Street SUN. JUNE 18 | 6PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/music

MUSIC (FULL-SPREAD) ARTIST: MATTHEW WHITAKER | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

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NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH ANGELIQUE KIDJO FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 10: WELCOME 6PM | CONCERT 7PM Dive into the magical tones of one of African’s most prominent musicians, Angelique Kidjo, as she is joined by the incredible New Haven Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alasdaire Neale. A Grammy winner five times over, Kidjo entrances listeners by seamlessly mixing genres and powerful messages in her music. A night of musical pleasure that’s not to be missed!

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JON SECADA

FREE to the Public New Haven Green THU. JUNE 22: OPENING ACT 6PM | CONCERT 7PM With a career spanning over three decades, three Grammy Awards, 20 million albums sold and starring roles on Broadway, the acclaimed, romantic sounds of Jon Secada have resulted in numerous hits in English and Spanish. The Cuban-born singer-songwriter will grace the New Haven Green with his band to share music from his pop catalogue, including megahits “Angel,” “Just Another Day” and “Do You Believe in Us,” interlaced with Spanish-language melodies.

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BROOKLYN RIDER: THE FOUR ELEMENTS Premium Ticket: $79 • Regular Ticket: $55 • Student Ticket: $19 Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School – 177 College Street SAT. JUNE 24: DOORS 7:30PM | CONCERT 8PM A not-to-be missed musical experience! Brooklyn Rider is an adventurous string quartet that performs contemporary music with the energy of four young rock stars. Let the music move you as they bring to life the four elements of earth, air, water and fire as a musical metaphor for both the inner workings of a quartet — and the inter-related effects of climate change on our planet. Performing pieces commissioned by the Quartet as well as by other contemporary composers, they’ll deliver an inspiring musical call to action. Will you heed the call?

Don’t miss the Four Elements Exhibition! More information on page 64.

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SACRED LAND: MUSIC AND POEMS OF RESILIENCE FROM UKRAINE Premium Ticket: $35 • Regular Ticket: $27 • Student Ticket: $14 Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School – 177 College Street SUN. JUNE 25: DOORS 3:30PM | CONCERT 4PM Led by celebrated producer, conductor and actor, Marika Kuzma, this unique live performance conveys a portrait of Ukraine not limited to destruction and conflict, but as a country of great cultural beauty and breadth. Experience projected images of the varied Ukrainian landscape, paired with soulful and colorful sacred and secular choral music spanning several centuries sung by Ensemble Cherubim, and interwoven with Ukrainian poetry. The 80-minute long concert is a true celebration of Ukrainian creativity and resilience.

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QUITAPENAS

FREE to the Public New Haven Green OPENING ACT 6PM SUN. JUNE 11 | 7PM

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COOL BREEZE: ROHN LAWRENCE TRIBUTE FREE to the Public New Haven Green FRI. JUNE 23: DJ 5PM | CONCERT 7PM Join us in honoring New Haven’s own Rohn Lawrence with a musical tribute produced by Cool Breeze! It will be an evening of remembrance, celebration and fellowship. Get ready to sway to the sounds of smooth jazz and R&B.

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Leave your troubles behind with the help of this tropical Afro-Latin combo whose name literally means “to remove worries.” Their rhythmic songs remix the sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s as they transport you to magical evenings in Angola, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and beyond. Using the healing mix of guitar, saxophone, keyboards, bass and lots of contagious percussion, these modernday curanderos will keep you moving to the music all throughout their performance.

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MICAL TEJA

FREE to the Public New Haven Green CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL 2PM OPENING ACT 6PM SAT. JUNE 24 | 7PM

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STOUT

FREE to the Public New Haven Green OPENING ACT 6PM FRI. JUNE 16 | 7PM STOUT started her musical journey at the age of three in her grandmother’s basement in New Haven, Connecticut. Since then, she has shared the stage with Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Missy Elliot and Usher, thrilling audiences around the world. Come out for this hometown hero as she proves her title as the Queen of New Era Rock in an electrifying concert!

Join a Soca party on the New Haven Green!

Trinidad’s own Mical Teja will bring his unique sound to close out the Caribbean Day Festival celebration.

The man with the hottest pen in Soca music, Teja has written hits for artists like Machel Montano and Patrice Roberts, while putting out high quality music of his own. Teja’s fresh and exciting sound is popular in the annual Carnival catalogue. Don’t miss seeing this star in the Caribbean music scene!

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Sponsoring the Concert Series on the Alexander Clark Stage

The New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival gives people the ability to enjoy performances, delicious Caribbean cuisine, beautiful displays of islands and colorful costumes. This year will be the eighth anniversary of the festival, aptly hosted in June which is dubbed National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

The day begins at 2PM and will have food trucks, community networking, vendors, and more. The Arts & Ideas concert will follow after this at 7PM on the Alexander Clark Stage.

(LEFT-PAGE) ARTIST: ROHN LAWRENCE, QUITAPENAS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (LEFT-PAGE) ARTISTS: FRED CHRISTMAS, PHIL BYNUM | PHOTO: JONATHAN “JOOSE” BOGANS (RIGHT-PAGE) ARTISTS: STOUT, MICAL TEJA | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS

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You are invited to a deeply moving, genre-defying exhibition and performance. New York-based and award-winning Heidi Latsky Dance disrupts space, dismantles norms and redefines beauty through innovative performance. The work, aptly titled D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D, is an art exhibition and performance in which still bodies come to life. First, you are invited to move through the living sculpture gallery. Then, guests will take their seats and experience dynamic dancing, as the performers break out of their stillness to a soundscape of their voices, guiding you through their lived experiences.

Guests are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain for the on-stage sculpture gallery experience.

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HEIDI LATSKY DANCE: D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D Premium Ticket: $79 Regular Ticket: $55 Student Ticket: $19 University Theatre 222 York Street THU. JUNE 22 | 2PM

Interactive Gallery 1:30PM

THU. JUNE 22 | 7PM

Interactive Gallery 6:30PM

More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/dance

DANCE (FULL-SPREAD) ORGANIZATION: HEIDI LATSKY DANCE | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZATION

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SHUBERT THEATRE AND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS PRESENT:

NATIONAL DANCE THEATRE COMPANY (NDTC) OF JAMAICA Ticket prices range from $29–$59 (addtional fees may apply) Shubert Theatre – 247 College Street FRI. JUNE 2 | 7:30PM • SAT. JUNE 3 | 2PM Described as one the most innovative dance companies to have achieved world acclaim in the last half century, the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica blends the lore, music and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa and the American South with both modern and classical ballet forms, dance performances, training and engagement programs for all people. Tickets can be purchased through Arts & Ideas or Shubert Theatre.

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DANCE DANCE EXCHANGE

FREE to the Public New Haven Green THU. JUNE 15 | 1PM-7PM Get ready to move! The Dance Exchange is a fun and exhilarating day of dance on the New Haven Green, bringing five choreographers of different styles to teach all-levels dance classes—salsa, contemporary, hip hop groove, street jazz, and vogue. Put all those moves to the test for an open dance jam with DJ That Dana Game!

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GARBA360

FREE to the Public New Haven Green THU. JUNE 15 | 7PM Returning to the festival stage, Garba360 introduces the beloved Gujarati folk dances of garba and raas to new audiences; building strong community bonds and celebrating cultural heritage through movement. Take part in this free outdoor event for the whole family with dance lessons, performances, and live music.

INTERACTIVE

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Sponsoring the Concert Series on the Alexander Clark Stage

(LEFT-PAGE) ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL DANCE THEATRE COMPANY (NDTC) OF JAMAICA | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZATION (RIGHT-PAGE) FESTIVAL ATTENDEES, GARBA360 | PHOTOS: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

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In her celebrated theatrical work, Kristina Wong crosses the aesthetics of campaign rallies and church revivals to tell her unique journey from performance artist to public official. She used to have a bright future in reality television, now she’s become part of the system that she used to ridicule!

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of theater, politics, and comedy. Stay for a Talk Back following each performance.

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LONG WHARF THEATRE AND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS PRESENT:

KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

Premium Ticket: $79 Regular Ticket: $55 Student Ticket: $19 University Theatre 222 York Street SAT. JUNE 24 | 2PM & 8PM SUN. JUNE 25 | 2PM & 8PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/theater

THEATER (FULL-SPREAD) ARTIST: KRISTINA WONG | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

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LA FILLE DU LAITIER: MACBETH MUET

PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN BOSTON AND NEW YORK Regular Ticket: $55 • Student Ticket: $19 Iseman Theater – 1156 Chapel Street TUE. JUNE 13 | 8PM • WED. JUNE 14 | 8PM • THU. JUNE 15 | 8PM Inspired by the burlesque acting of silent films, this bold, brutal and bloody performance takes us on a wordless journey through the ruthless pursuit of power with humor and melodramatic gestures. A new vision of the criminal spouses in a sped-up version completely unravels Shakespeare’s tragedy. The combination of bodies, objects and stage blood is dominated by a social and emotional poignancy that depicts the futility of human life in a world without morals. The performance is supported by an impressive soundtrack and exceptional animation choreography by two puppeteers.

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A DIVINE HOMECOMING & O’SOUND FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 17: AWARD 6:30PM | SHOW 7PM A Divine Homecoming is an intergenerational production honoring HBCU (Historically Black College and University) history and legacy through storytelling and step. The multidisciplinary production creates an imagined experience of what could have been, and closes with headline performance by Toronto native, O’Sound.

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Penfield Communications Inc.

Sponsoring the Concert Series on the Alexander Clark Stage

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SPELLBOUND THEATRE: WINK Orchestra Tickets: $27 • Balcony Tickets: $14

University Theatre – 222 York Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 12PM & 3PM • SUN. JUNE 18 | 12PM & 3PM What happens when we go to sleep? Spellbound Theatre’s Wink is an imaginative and multidisciplinary performance that explores dreams from the perspective of a young child and her bear. Blending shadow puppetry, physical theatre, and animation, this unique show is designed to engage and inspire the very youngest audience members. Inspired by the classic poem, “Wynken, Blynken and Nod” and supported by the Jim Henson Foundation, Wink is ideal for kids age 0-7, but can be enjoyed by all ages.

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ICE THE BEEF & ELM SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT:

HAMLET

Adult (18+) Ticket: $10 • Youth (Under 18) Ticket: $5 University Theatre – 222 York Street TUE. JUNE 20 | 7PM Through Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Hamlet, we explore these questions: What is the difference between seeking revenge and seeking justice? Is the cost of getting one’s revenge too high? What innocent parties get caught in the crossfire? After the play, the ensemble will share a trio of contemporary scenes inspired by real life experiences that offer tactics for violence de-escalation. Ice the Beef is a student-driven nonprofit, dedicated to empowering teens who want to end gun violence.

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Talk about your consummate mutli-hyphenate! He’s the New York Times best-selling author of How to Be Black. An Emmy-nominated storyteller. Host of the PBS television series America Outdoors and the podcast How to Citizen with Baratunde. One of the greatest TED talkers of all time. Please join us in welcoming Baratunde to our festival to give us his perspectives on where our nation is — and where we can take it. Following this talk will be a reception and book signing event for those who purchased a Premium Ticket. Books will be available for purchase.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BARATUNDE THURSTON

Premium Ticket: $39 Regular Ticket: $27 Student Ticket: $14 Downtown New Haven Venue To Be Announced SAT. JUNE 17 | 4PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/ideas

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IDEAS SERIES IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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WORKSHOP: GREATER NEW HAVEN CLEAN CITIES COALITION

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 11AM

THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOBILES

FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 10AM

New Haven is home to one of only 100 Clean Cities around the country that brings together public and private stakeholders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting the use of petroleum in transportation. We’ll explore options for alternative and renewable fuels that are available to the city — and how you can be part of creating the city’s clean transporation system of tomorrow.

Are flying cars, self-driving vehicles, and biomassmobiles really in our future?

Learn just how far — and how soon — technology will transport us into the future with this podcaster, author and frequent contributor to the New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine and NPR. Explore why speaker Jack Hitt says that “we are living through the most intense frenzy of transportation creativity since the 1890s.”

Moderated by Larry Rifkin.

EBB AND FLOW: WATER & MIGRATION

FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 1PM The fight to save the planet begins with the drive to safeguard our towns. Learn how to do that in this discussion with climate change experts Bruni Pizarro and James O’Donnell. Moderated

by John Dankosky, this panel will break down big concepts like climate justice and migration patterns into the effects on sea levels and storm water across Connecticut’s cities and towns. Just the kind of environmental insights you need to take smarter local actions.

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CLIMATE & TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT

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WORKSHOP: TALK TO ME ABOUT WATER

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 2PM Join a talented group of data scientists, water scientists, AI researchers, and artists for an engaging workshop called “Talk to Me About Water.”

Through music, games, and conversations, the workshop aims to encourage conversations about the global water crisis in a meaningful and playful way. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experts like Martha Bearskin, Amelia WingerBearskin, Nour Batyne, Devin Ronneberg, and Eamon O’Connor.

KEYNOTE: AMELIA WINGER-BEARSKIN Premium Ticket: $25 Regular Ticket: $20 Student Ticket: $9 Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 4PM Amelia Winger-Bearskin will showcase her art and science storytelling work and demonstrate how new technologies can help preserve and engage with ancestral knowledge. Attendees will discover how innovative formats can engage future generations.

Additionally, Amelia will discuss how her collaborations with scientists have enriched her artistic practice.

Following this talk will be a reception and book signing event for those who purchased a Premium Ticket.

Books will be available for purchase.

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

DEMOCRACY AND THE STRUGGLE FOR THE RIGHT TO VOTE

Artificial intelligence has been both idolized and demonized. Some have welcomed it into their businesses. Others fear it will destroy our lives. This lively presentation will help you take a fresh, informed, balanced look at how AI is impacting our lives now... and what we can do to ensure it will continue to be a force for good in the future. Speakers include Dr. Anat Lior, Bonnie Kaplan, and Michael Lynch.

Moderated by CT Public’s Lucy Nalpathanchil.

Join author and journalist Ari Berman for a discussion on the history and contemporary relevance of voting rights. Berman is the author of Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America and Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics.

FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 10AM

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FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 1PM

COLUMBIA DIGITAL STORYTELLING

BLOCK CHAIN FAIRY TALES PART 1

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 11AM Columbia University School of the Arts’ Digital Storytelling Lab (DSL) is a pioneering nextgeneration media lab that creatively integrates the arts, humanities and technology to tackle some of the world’s impossible problems. Those formerly known as the audience will become architects of the future as we explore playful worlds, contend with magical threats, and face the question: What if happily ever after is not guaranteed?

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TECH & DEMOCRACY SUMMIT

IDEAS

COLUMBIA DIGITAL STORYTELLING

BLOCK CHAIN FAIRY TALES PART 2

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 2PM Join us for Part 2 of Blockchain Fairy Tales.

Now that your imagination is ignited and challenged, transform inspiration into activation. We invite you to explore the magical elements inherent in decentralization–the ability to co-create and co-author with Artificial Intelligence, to collaborate more effectively, and to create a shared vision of our futures.

KEYNOTE: BARATUNDE THURSTON Premium Ticket: $39 Regular Ticket: $27 Student Ticket: $14 Downtown New Haven Venue To Be Announced SAT. JUNE 17 | 4PM Talk about your consummate mutli-hyphenate! He’s the New York Times best-selling author of How to Be Black. An Emmy-nominated storyteller. Host of the PBS television series America Outdoors and the podcast How to Citizen with Baratunde. One of the greatest TED talkers of all time. Please join us in welcoming Baratunde to our festival to give us his perspectives on where our nation is — and where we can take it.

Following this talk will be a reception and book signing event for those who purchased a Premium Ticket.

Books will be available for purchase.

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VOICES OF SOCIAL EQUITY

UNDERSTANDING HOUSING INSECURITY

How we tell the stories about ourselves, traumatic or otherwise, can be used to categorize us in ways that are not always equitable. Are marginalized groups expected to share traumatic experiences when dealing with institutions of power? Join social justice scholar, Aya Waller-Bey, community engagement storyteller Mike Keo, and Andrus Awardee Betty Bajek to explore what’s contributing to this issue, why it hurts us all, and how we can best address it.

A world without housing insecurity. A realistic goal? Only if we better understand the interrelated array of steps that can lead to its elimination. Deepen your understanding and broaden your perspectives of this critical issue with the help of panelists Kellyann Day, CEO of New Reach, social worker Antwan Nedd, New Haven Housing Authority Director Karen DuBoisWalton, and community organizer Billy Bromage.

FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 24 | 10AM

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FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 24 | 1PM

WORKSHOP: DRIVING CONNECTIONS

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 24 | 11AM How do we drive connections towards a more just world? By unpacking our own narratives, we can understand equitable barriers and use our story to drive connections and motivate community action. In this workshop with Mike Keo, we will learn and discuss how effective storytelling can become the gateway to local change.

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SOCIAL EQUITY & ACTIVISIM SUMMIT

IDEAS

HOUSING INSECURITY RESOURCE FAIR

FREE to the Public Gateway Community College 20 Church Street SAT. JUNE 24 | 2PM Spend time with the people and organizations dedicated to supporting the unhoused and addressing housing insecurity. Educate yourself on the resources for support and advocacy on this critical social issue.

Participating organizations include New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc, New Reach, Mothers and Others for Justice, and more.

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KEYNOTE: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FREE to the Public Downtown New Haven Venue To Be Announced SAT. JUNE 24 | 4PM

Join us for our final keynote series with a special guest. We will be announcing the speaker on our website at ARTIDEA.ORG/ideas.

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Supporting Connecticut's cultural community

Abdul-Razak Mohammed Zachariah, Author of The Night is Yours, 2020 CT Book Award Winner, Book Voyagers Presenter, Photo by Eno Inyangete

CT Humanities ensures that meaningful conversations like this Connecticut Forum program happen in hometowns across our state. To learn more, visit CTHumanities.org.

TO VIEW CTH'S ANNUAL REPORT SCAN THIS FLOWCODE

NEA BIG READ

FREE Registration & Ticketed Events Additional Dates & Times More information online.

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NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endownment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest

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NEA BIG READ KICK-OFF

FREE to the Public LIVE on our Virtual Stage ARTIDEA.ORG/VirtualStage WED. APRIL 19 | 6:30PM

A DIVE INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION FREE to the Public Mitchell Library 37 Harrison Street MON. APRIL 24 | 5PM

Join us on April 19th for the official kick off of our citywide reading revolution! NEA Big Read author, Rebekah Taussig and Executive Director of National Disability Rights Network Marlene Sallo will join us virtually for a keynote and conversation.

Free copies of Sitting Pretty will be available for all attendees.

Kiomary Sotillo, Parent Consultant of the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center will lead on conversation on the current state of special education and her experience as a parent of children with disabilities.

CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION SCREENING

NATIONAL ASSISTIVE TECH DAY CELEBRATION

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE SCHWARZMAN CENTER

FREE to the Public Curran Community Room N100 at Gateway 20 Church Street THU. MAY 11 | 5PM Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, is a documentary film of a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities. This incredible film was executive produced in 2020 by Barack and Michelle Obama. A facilitated discussion will follow our film screening.

FREE to the Public Wilson Branch Library 303 Washington Avenue THU. MAY 18 | 4PM Join us for presentations and interactive demos of assistive tech from our partners at United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT, New England Assistive Technology NEAT An Oak Hill Center, and EastConn.

Sign up for Connecticut’s Bridging the Digital Divide Program – a program designed to help people with disabilities, learn to use technology and more.

LOVING ALL OF ME: A CONVERSATION ON DISABILITY, LOVE & DATING FREE to the Public Stetson Branch Library 197 Dixwell Avenue WED. MAY 10 | 5:30PM Join Lucy Gellman, Editor of the Arts Paper, Justin Farmer, City Councilor of Hamden’s 5th District, and Elaine Kolb, activist & musician in a conversation on disability, dating, and love. Listen in as these community leaders dive into their own love stories and romantic journeys.

KULTURALLY LIT PODCAST X SITTING PRETTY BOOK DISCUSSION

FREE to the Public LIVE on our Virtual Stage ARTIDEA.ORG/VirtualStage THU. MAY 25 | 7PM Members of the Kulturally LIT Team & One City One Read Advisory Committee will use the themes of resilience, disability rights, and access in our NEA Big Read book as a springboard to discuss the disability justice movement.

FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/READ

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READ AN EVENING WITH JJJJJEROME ELLIS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE SCHWARZMAN CENTER FREE to the Public

Yale Schwarzman Center 168 Grove Street FRI. JUNE 9 | 7:30PM Don’t miss a special evening with JJJJJerome Ellis as he performs an original musical response to Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty: A View From My Resilient Ordinary Disabled Body.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

TOGETHER WE RISE:

RESOURCES AND DISABILITY JUSTICE FREE to the Public

New Haven Green WED. JUNE 21 | 12PM Learn, connect and join others in advocating for the rights and resources of our neighbors with disabilities. Highlights include tabling from community partners who serve the disability community, the demonstration of a smart home, food trucks with accessible accommodations, speakers and conversations. Join us!

FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/READ (RIGHT-PAGE) JJJJJEROME ELLIS | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (RIGHT-PAGE) FESTIVAL ATTENDEE | PHOTO: SHALEAH WILLIAMS

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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship Program offers qualified students a unique, fully funded opportunity to learn about the arts.

The semester-long college-level course is designed to develop students’ skills in communication and critical thinking by immersing them in all aspects of the Festival.

Through weekly seminars at Gateway Community College and a broad range of arts-related activities, we equip Fellows with marketable experiences that will prove useful for future employment. Learn more at ARTIDEA.ORG/fellowship

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WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES

FREE on the New Haven Green TUEDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Event Details & Times available online Get your daily dose of sunshine and join us on the Green for additional lunchtime performances. Each day is different; from a curated fashion show about Ghana’s citizenry and royalty to a choreographed Contemporary African Dance Class.

View the full schedule of events at: ARTIDEA.ORG/calendar

(LEFT-PAGE) 2023 ARTS & IDEAS FELLOWS (RIGHT-PAGE) FESTIVAL CENTER | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! Join your neighbors to celebrate 10 years of neighborhood festivals with live music, kid activities, vendors, and more! The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is proud to support this annual series of one-day festivals programmed by the Neighborhood Festival Committees, local arts and business partners, and volunteers.

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NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS

FREE to the Public MAY 6 – JUNE 3 More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/ NeighborhoodFestivals

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FAIR HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL FREE to the Public Fair Haven School 164 Grand Avenue SAT. MAY 6 | 12PM-5PM

Kick off the festivities with a special parade at 12PM! Then, stay and experience the Fair Haven Festival as the space comes alive with music, children’s programming, food, vendors, and community networking.

THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL FREE to the Public Trowbridge Square Park 173-211 Portsea Street SAT. MAY 20 | 2PM-6PM

Headliner Rahsaan Langley lights up the stage at the Hill Festival! He’ll be joined by an afternoon packed with performers, DJs, food, children’s programming, community organizations, and vendors.

NEWHALLVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL FREE to the Public Lincoln Bassett Park 130 Bassett Street SUN. MAY 21 | 2PM-6PM

New Haven favorite, The Monk Family, are the Newhallville Festival headliners! Stick around for more programming, including children’s programming and activities, tabling, vendors, and food.

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NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS WEST HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL FREE to the Public West Rock Author’s Academy 311 Valley Street SUN. MAY 28 | 3PM-7PM

Join us for a day of music, food, and fun that features contemporary gospel singer and songwriter Latice Crawford!

Neighborhood vendors and community organizations will round out the afternoon.

DIXWELL NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL FREE to the Public Dixwell Community House 197 Dixwell Avenue SAT. JUNE 3 | 1PM-5PM

Get ready to party with Dixwell! Juan Castillo serves as MC for a line-up that includes Le Mixx Band, DJ Platinum, Xan Walker and Scheri Walker Line Dance Instruction, a fashion show with the legendary Donald Carter and more! The neighborhood village will be out with activities, tabling, and takeaways.

10 YEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! SPONSORS & PARTNERS

(LEFT-PAGE) FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY, THE HILL COMMUNITY, NEWHALLVILLE COMMUNITY | PHOTO: FRANK BRADY (RIGHT-PAGE) WEST HILLS COMMUNITY, DIXWELL COMMUNITY | PHOTO: FRANK BRADY

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JUNETEENTH WEEKEND

FREE to the Public & Ticketed Events JUNE 17-19 More information online.

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JAZZY’S JUNETEENTH BRUNCH Ticket Prices: $50–$100 Jazzy’s Cabaret 4 Orange Street MON. JUNE 19 | 1PM

Celebrate Juneteenth with a Jazzy Brunch at a New Haven hotspot.

Guests will enjoy specialty mimosas and a curated menu to celebrate the occasion hosted by improv comedian Nika Domingo, and music by WYBC radio.

Put on your Monday best and meet us there!

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PERFORMANCES BY STEFON HAWKINS & JARRON TAYLOR ALL SING FREE to the Public New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 18 | 3PM Listen, sing, experience – the rich melodies and lush harmonies will be a feast for the senses! New Haven’s own Stefon Hawkins performs with New Hope Fellowship choir.

His performance will be followed by a multigenerational community all-sing led by Jarron Taylor. All are invited to a Sunday morning masterclass with Jarron to learn the gospel techniques and later perform for the community on the Alexander Clark stage.

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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 17 | 12PM

Artsucation Network & Juneteenth Coalition 10 Year Anniversary/6th Annual Hip Hop Conference.

The Official Juneteenth Coalition has collaborated with Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in conducting a parade from the old Stetson Library to the New Haven Green.

Juneteenth Market: Vendors, Non-Profit Organizations, Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African-American History Museum, and all organizations will have an interactive activity.

Performances: Legendary Cold Crush Brothers, The Mystery of 64 Squares, Patriot Cowboy, Keepers of the Culture Performing Arts Company, Brian Jarawa Gray, Drill Team, Hood Hula, Drum Circle, Atticus’ Bomba Group, Kids Cook, and Live DJ.

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Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. She has appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO’s All Def Comedy, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and many more! Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. Join us for a night of laughs featuring Zainab Johnson, with opener Kareem Green and hosted by WYBC’s Jose Candelario.

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ZAINAB JOHNSON

Premium Ticket: $39 Regular Ticket: $27 Student Ticket: $14 Lyman Center 501 Crescent Street THU. JUNE 22 | 7PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/comedy

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Thoughtfully delicious food excites taste buds even as it elevates the community of individuals who help bring it to fruition for the dinner table. Chef Hari Pulapaka specializes in thoughtfully crafted and globally inspired food. In this session, Chef Hari will demo a Sinfully Vegetarian B’steeya served with a Basil, Cilantro, and Cashew Chutney.

The dish demonstrates the power of fresh herbs, acidity, spices, and a global sensitivity in making food delicious, nourishing, uplifting, and transporting. Attendees will be able to sample the dish.

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DREAMING IN SPICE FROM MARRAKECH

$39 per person Cafe Vincenzo Room S102 at Gateway 20 Church Street TUE. JUNE 20 | 5:30PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/food

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GRAND AVENUE GASTRONOMY TOUR

SHAKEN AND STIRRED COCKTAILS CLASS

$45 per person Corner of Grand Avenue and Front Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 2PM Sample multicultural treats served up with a side of history! Lee Cruz takes you on the ever-popular Gastronomy Tour of one of New Haven’s most storied streets — Grand Avenue.

As you eat your way down the avenue, you’ll learn about the past, present and future of the neighborhood and its many inhabitants over time. A feast for your mind as well as your body!

$35 per person

Sherkaan Indian Street Food

65 Broadway THU. JUNE 13 | 4:30PM

BEER FEST

$25 per person New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 11 | 6PM

Hands-on class teaching the process of making one shaken drink and one stirred drink at Sherkaan.

Participants will have all the supplies available to practice these techniques and make 2 of their own cocktails to sip on.

Additionally there will be bites served in between making drinks.

21+ EVENT

Raise a pint on the Green and enjoy a variety of beer from a ton of local breweries. Your ticket gives you access to sample the flavors of multiple breweries from around New England.

21+ EVENT

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/FOOD

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FOOD JAZZY’S JUNETEENTH BRUNCH Ticket Prices: $50–$100 Jazzy’s Cabaret 4 Orange Street MON. JUNE 19 | 1PM

SOUL DE CUBA STORYTELLING DINNER $65 per person Soul de Cuba Cafe 283 Crown Street WED. JUNE 14 | 4:30PM

Celebrate Juneteenth with a Jazzy Brunch at a New Haven hotspot.

Guests will enjoy specialty mimosas and a curated menu to celebrate the occasion hosted by improv comedian Nika Domingo, and music by WYBC radio.

Put on your Monday best and meet us there!

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Enjoy a tasting menu from Soul de Cuba Cafe that combines exquisite Cuban dishes. While you feast, listen to the stories of our invited tellers. Come to feed your belly and feed your soul!

ROLLING FOOD TOUR WITH STEPHEN ROSS

$55 per person Dixwell Community House 197 Dixwell Avenue THU. JUNE 22 | 4:30PM New Haven is truly a foodlover’s paradise, but you need a guide who knows the city to uncover some its tastiest treasures. Join host Stephen Ross for a tantalizing tour of some of New Haven’s best haunts, including Fussy Coffee, Ricky D’s Rib Shack, Orchid Café at ConnCat, Wing Madness and Dope N Delicious. A simply amazing menu of stops!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/FOOD (LEFT-PAGE) TACOS, BEER-FEST, SHERKAAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS/COMPANIES (RIGHT-PAGE) SOUL DE CUBA, FUSSY COFFEE | ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS/COMPANIES (LEFT-PAGE) PHOTO: KAPTURED BY SOUNDZ

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Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. Australian based company, Polyglot, brings a joyfully interactive world that welcomes us into community, wonder, and imagination!

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POLYGLOT THEATRE: BEES

FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 24 | 11:15AM, 1:15PM, 2:30PM & 4:30PM SUN. JUNE 25 | 11:15AM, 1:15PM, 2:30PM & 4:30PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/family

FAMILY

FAMILY SERIES IS SPONSORED BY

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ARTFARM: INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUS ARTS!

FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 10 | 12:30PM SUN. JUNE 11 | 12:00PM

GRUMBLING GRYPHONS PRESENT

THE GHOST NET: AN ENVIRONMENTAL MUSICAL OF THE SEA FREE Registration New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 10 | 10AM WORKSHOP SAT. JUNE 10 | 11AM PERFORMANCE

ARTFARM will offer kids, ages 6–16, an opportunity to try some of the basic elements of circus arts in a fun outdoor workshop setting. Participants will try their hand at juggling, balancing, partner acrobatics, circrobatics, hula hooping and other simple forms of movement.

Be ready to toss, tumble and spin on the grassy New Haven Green!

INTERACTIVE

The Ghost Net: An Environmental Musical of the Sea provides a powerful vehicle for promoting awareness of our planet’s rapidly depleting oceans and endangered marine life.

The workshop prior to the show will provide participating children opportunity to be in the show!

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LELAND FAULKNER: WALKER BETWEEN WORLDS FREE to the Public New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 11 | 10AM SUN. JUNE 11 | 12PM

Walker Between Worlds is a journey into the world of Native American Stories.

The oral history, natural observations, and culture of the First Americans is shared by Leland Faulkner a world traveler and performing artist who is a member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa.

FAMILY

SPELLBOUND THEATRE: WINK Orchestra Tickets: $27 • Balcony Tickets: $14

University Theatre – 222 York Street SAT. JUNE 17 | 12PM & 3PM • SUN. JUNE 18 | 12PM & 3PM What happens when we go to sleep? Spellbound Theatre’s Wink is an imaginative and multidisciplinary performance that explores dreams from the perspective of a young child and her bear. Blending shadow puppetry, physical theatre, and animation, this unique show is designed to engage and inspire the very youngest audience members. Inspired by the classic poem, “Wynken, Blynken and Nod” and supported by the Jim Henson Foundation, Wink is ideal for kids age 0-7, but can be enjoyed by all ages.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

(LEFT-PAGE) ARTISTS: GRUMBLING GRYPHONS, ARTFARM, LELAND FAULKNER | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS (RIGHT-PAGE) ORGANIZATION: SPELLBOUND THEATRE | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZATION

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New Arrivals for Spring & Summer

Apple • lululemon • J.Crew • Gran Gusto spring Urban Outfitters • Harvest • Lou Lou Boutiques Raggs • Nice Day Chinese summer • Ashley’s Common Grounds Coffee spring • Warby Parker Soap-edi new • More Amour Boutique • Sherkaan Barnes & Noble • Arethusa • Üni-Home Life new

@TheShopsatYale

idiom Boutique • Claire’s Corner Copia • Philly’s La Strega summer • L.L.Bean • Villa Lulu & more!

Plan your experience at TheShopsatYale.com.

FAMILY UNIVERSAL SOUNDS FREE to the Public New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 11 | 11AM SUN. JUNE 11 | 1PM

Universal Sounds’ performers Nate and Marcus will perform current and historical Top 40 music, utilizing current music technology and devices such as digital keyboards, electronic drums and percussion and computers. The performance is a fun, entertaining and often danceable flow of music and demonstration.

WHEEL LIFE THEATRE TROUPE: POOH’S ADVENTURES FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 24 | 10AM SAT. JUNE 24 | 12PM

Follow the adventurous and delightful tales of A.A. Milne’s engaging characters, in this adaptation of Winniethe-Pooh featuring Wheel Life Theatre Troupe: a community theater for all ages.

NHSO FAMILY CONCERT FREE to the Public New Haven Green WED. JUNE 21 | 3PM

Calling all families! Come celebrate International Make Music day with members of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra in a fun performance on the New Haven Green. No special musical talents required, but the experience will be super interactive. You may have a chance to conduct, to direct the volume of the music, or to affect the speed of the professional musicians. A great way to get everyone involved in making music.

INTERACTIVE

NEW INCA SON

FREE to the Public New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 25 | 10AM SUN. JUNE 25 | 12PM New Inca Son is a renowned Andean Folk ensemble that has performed throughout Latin America, Europe and across the United States, for people of all ages and backgrounds. Its artists hail from the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia and perform centuries-old music and dances that have been passed along from one generation to the next. We invite you to sing along with the choruses of our music, and if the Spirits move you, to dance with us as well.

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GUIDED

GUIDED TOURS

FREE Registration Guided Tour Departures Vary Based on Location Morning & Afternoon Tours Available New Haven is filled with historic architecture, one-of-a-kind community spaces and unique streetscapes. Join a group of urban explorers in our site tours, led by carefully selected tour guides, and learn the secrets of these special places.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Chatham Square Neighborhood Association

BOAT

BIKE

BOATING TOURS

BIKING TOURS

Regular Tickets: $20 Youth Under 10: FREE Thimble Island Ferry 4 Indian Point Road Morning & Afternoon Tours Available Ride the waves through the majestic waters of the North Atlantic in our guided trips by Thimble Island Ferry. Engage in activities focused on understanding Clean Water and discover the island Refuge in Stony Creek CT.

FREE Registration Bike Tours Meet on New Haven Green Morning & Afternoon Tours Available Grab your helmet and get ready to put your pedal power to work! Expert guides will lead you through a fun exploration of bike trails in and around the Elm City.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Tickets generously subsidized through the endowment set up

by Elizabeth Hird, the original owner of Outer Island.

FULL LIST OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/TOURS *Note: Space is limited, so events sell out quickly!

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LOST IN NEW HAVEN

FREE Registration Lost in New Haven 80 Hamilton Street SAT. JUNE 10 | 3PM SAT. JUNE 18 | 3PM SAT. JUNE 24 | 11AM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/tours

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The Intergalactic DRAGanza is a theatrical experience fusing Drag and Ball culture through a futuristic space adventure. Drag Queens across the universe must unite using the 5 elements of Vogue to RISE up and defeat an ominous threat to planet Earth. The show will feature a closing performance

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THE INTERGALACTIC DRAGANZA: RISE OF THE DRAGONS

FREE to the Public New Haven Green SUN. JUNE 25 | 7:30PM More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/drag

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STIR THE STYLE

Regular Tickets: $15 New Haven Green TUE. JUNE 13 | 5:30PM Love a good story? Then you definitely won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event. It’s a storytelling mash-up featuring all styles of great stories told through all flavors of engaging formats — from spoken word and folktelling to personal narrative and rap. Each teller takes the stage for just a 10 minute performance...but no doubt, many will leave you with lasting memories of the stories they share.

ADULT INVITATIONAL POETRY SLAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WORD

Regular Tickets: $15 New Haven Green WED. JUNE 14 | 5:30PM Experience the power of live poetry with the top slam poets from throughout the Northeast.

Equally skilled in their writing as in their delivery, the poets will engage and entertain guests while competing for a prize of $1000. Come cheer on these incredible performers as they battle for the top spot!

PECHAKUCHA NEW HAVEN

FREE to the Public New Haven Green WED. JUNE 21 | 5:30PM How much can you share in 20 slides, 20 seconds each? PechaKucha, in which performers tell a story on a subject of their choosing in a unique presentational format, began in Tokyo in 2003, and has captured the imagination of storytellers and audiences throughout the world. Show up and learn several new things very quickly!

FULL LIST OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/STORIES

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MORE EVENTS

FREE Registration & Ticketed Events Additional Dates & Times More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/stories

STORIES (LEFT-PAGE) CAROL BIRCH | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (LEFT-PAGE) STORYTELLERS | PHOTOS: JOEL CALLAWAY (RIGHT-PAGE) CHACHANNA SIMPSON | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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STRANGE LIGHT: A VR/AR PROJECT

FREE to the Public New Haven Green SAT. JUNE 10 | 12PM & 5PM TUE. JUNE 13 | 12PM SAT. JUNE 24 | 10AM & 2PM You are invited to partake in this 15 minute unique VR experience designed by Kit Hung (Hong Kong) and JLS Gangwisch (New Haven/ USA) will bring you into the stories of people we encounter in everyday life; people who are seemingly strangers but who share with us common memories, histories, and feelings.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

FOUR ELEMENTS EXHIBITION CURATED BY ALVA GREENBERG

FREE to the Public New Alliance Foundation Art Gallery at Gateway JUNE 9-27 MON. to FRI. 9AM-5PM SAT. 9AM-6PM Inspired by the essence of fire, water, earth, and air, each artist shares work to move the spirit and stir the consciousness towards greater connection and ecoempathy with the natural world. This exhibition hopes to resonate with the musical presentation of Brooklyn Rider which focuses on these powerful elements and our relationship to them.

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BENEATH THE GREEN, THE QUANTUM

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE QUANTUM INSTITUTE FREE to the Public New Haven Green FRI. JUNE 23 | 9:30PM Not unlike the isolated, cold, and dark environment of a quantum device’s dilution refrigeration tank, the darkness of the night on the New Haven Green is traversed by striking bright lights. Festival visitors are invited to circulate through this light installation as if electrons ruminating within a closed quantum system.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

YALE QUANTUM INSTITUTE

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT ARTIDEA.ORG/MOREART

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FREE Registration & Ticketed Events Additional Dates & Times More information online.

ARTIDEA.ORG/MoreArt

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Navigate the Festival Whether you’re walking blocks, driving miles, catching a train or flying across states, we have all of the information you need right here. The Festival is in the middle of one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in the Northeast! Visit our website for the latest on hotel and parking discounts.

TICKETS

ARRIVE

ONLINE Buy tickets online at any time, 24/7.

Additional $4 fee.

WELCOME New Haven, CT is conveniently located at the intersection of I-91 & I-95, with public transit, two train stations and an airport within the city limits.

PHONE Buy tickets over the phone at 203.498.3771 Monday–Friday between 12PM–3PM. Additional $4 fee.

BOX OFFICE Buy tickets at our Box Office station located on the New Haven Green, starting June 6th Monday–Friday between 12PM–5PM.

ARTIDEA.ORG/visit

EVENT VENUES Buy tickets the day of at the event venue one hour before the performance begins.

Subject to availability.

ARTIDEA.ORG/tickets

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ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS We strive to create a fun and enjoyable Festival experience that has something for everyone. The majority of our events will be fully accessible with a wide range of accommodations. For assistance, please call our Accessibility Line at 203.498.3714

ARTIDEA.ORG/ accessibility

PARK, BIKE, WALK WALKING New Haven is a very walkable city, and most Festival venues are within walking distance of each other. Enjoy a nice stroll!

BIKING New Haven is a bikefriendly city! There are bike lanes around downtown and ample racks available.

RECOMMENDED PARKING LOTS Check the website for discounted parking passes to nearby lots.

• Temple St Garage: 1 Temple Street • Crown St Garage: 213 Crown Street

STREET PARKING Metered street parking is available, but subject to availability.

Parking is free after 9PM Monday–Saturday and free all day Sunday.

ARTIDEA.ORG/ parking

• Chapel-York Garage: 150 York Street

*Note: Please pay careful attention to posted signs and rates for parking. We have made an effort to ensure that information listed here is accurate. However, the Festival cannot be held responsible for changes to hours and policies at garages and on streets.

DINE

SLEEP

ASK

FOOD & DRINKS New Haven is a worldfamous food hub, boasting world-class pizza and a variety of cuisines. Check out our short list of restaurant partners and staff favorites.

REST & STAY There are plenty of places to rest your head around town so you can stay energized for the Festival—including hotels partnering with us on special ticket packages.

QUESTIONS Meet us at the Festival Info Center on the New Haven Green. Your one-stop-shop for questions, directions, suggestions, tickets, and more.

ARTIDEA.ORG/visit

ARTIDEA.ORG/visit

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BECOME A FESTIVAL INSIDER The Festival is possible because of people like you. There is nothing like it…

85% of events free of cost this summer and year-round youth and communitycentered programming. Join our community of Insiders and unlock special benefits with a gift of any amount today by visiting ARTIDEA.ORG/insider

WANT TO LEARN ABOUT MORE WAYS TO GIVE?

Contact Katrice Kemble at kkemble@artidea.org or 203.498.3704 The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is proud to be a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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HOSPITALITY LOUNGE

CONNECT WITH US IN THE HOSPITALITY LOUNGE—the place to

meet with both new and old friends and to enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages during the KeyBank Concert Series on the New Haven Green. The Festival has so many great surprises and a seat for you!

Access to the Hospitality Lounge is a special benefit for Insiders giving $100 or more to support the International Festival of Arts & Ideas’ work.

Learn more by visiting ARTIDEA.ORG/insider

(LEFT-PAGE) INSIDERS: MARIE TATTI AQEEL | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY (RIGHT-PAGE) INSIDERS: MERON REUBEN, CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL TO NEW ENGLAND | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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THANK YOU TO OUR MARQUEE SPONSORS

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is a non-profit charitable organization. In addition to corporate, foundation, and government support, we want to thank the hundreds of individuals in our community and around the world who provide significant support that makes our work possible.

As of April 17, 2023 For up to date listings please visit ARTIDEA.ORG/supporters

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ADDITIONAL SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS Penfield Communications Inc.

YALE QUANTUM INSTITUTE

ETHEL AND ABE LAPIDES FOUNDATION, INC.

JANA FOUNDATION, INC.

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