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Upcoming Events and Other Info from the Arts Council of Greater New Haven
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At ArtSpot! on November 8, explore one of New Haven’s hidden gems—the Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) at Erector Square, 319 Peck Street, Building #2.


Don’t miss the thought-provoking exhibition Contemporary Perspectives (extended exclusively for our ArtSpot! crowd), the ALL Members and Friends show featuring extraordinary work by twenty-five regional and national artists. To get a sneak peek at the work, visit ALL’s website at www.allgallery.org.


We’ll also supply the additional ingredients to make this event a night to be remembers: fantastic food from Archie Moore’s, Amato’s and Zoi’s, delicious drinks, and lively free entertainment! All for just $10 for Arts Council members, $15 for non-members.


ALL the cool people will be at ALL for ArtSpot! on November 8…so don’t miss out! Make sure you go to Building #2 – look for the sign!!


ArtSpots! are coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and sponsored by Yale University.


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John Slade Ely House
center for contemporary art
51 Trumbull Street
New Haven, Ct. 06510
www.elyhouse.org

October 31- December 9, 2007

Black + White and Red Upstairs

Alexis Brown Nancy Eisenfeld Julie Fraenkel
Maura Galante Daniel M. Long Fethi Meghelli
Andrea Miller Joseph Saccio Suzan Shutan
Deirdre Schiffer Kevin Van Aelst Mark Williams
Jemma Williams

Artists Reception: Sunday, November 11, 2-5pm

GALLERY HOURS:
Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am-4 pm
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm-5 pm
Free and Open To The Public

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The City of New Haven is shooting video sequences for marketing the City.

They are hoping to get people to show up on the Green Thursday Nov 8 at 11:00 am to ensure a lively scene.


Questions, contact:

Michael Pinto

office: 203-946-7810

email: michael.pintoiii@gmail.com

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Greetings colleagues, just a quick reminder about the New Haven Symphony Family Concert this Saturday: “Water, Water, Everywhere!” will feature a woodwind quintet, performing music inspired by or related to water. There will be fun activities for children and adults alike, including opportunities for kids ages 3-12+/- to try instruments, sing a sea shanty, and discover the creatures of Long Island Sound in a “touch tank”. The concert is 2pm, (with pre-concert activities at 1:30pm), at the Omni Hotel Ballroom, 155 Temple Street, New Haven. Directions can be found at: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewHavenYale/MapAndDirections.aspx


Tickets are just $5 for children and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased on site or in advance by contacting the Shubert Box Office at 203-562-5666. Attached is a postcard for the entire Family Concert Series, please forward to your member organizations, friends and family. I hope to see you this Saturday! Thank you for your support.

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The very best of English Folk Song!!!

Mellow with Ale - John Roberts and Tony Barrand in concert
November 10, 2007 – Branford Folk Music Society Coffeehouse
Widely acclaimed for their lively and entertaining presentations of English folk song, this duo has appeared at major festivals,

colleges and coffeehouses throughout the United States, Canada and their native Britain. They sing ballads and songs of the sea,

of rural pursuits, of social and sociable situations and of industrial toil and strife. Their songs are punctuated with tales, monologues,

dances and tunes, and sprinkled with naughty bits offering a more complete appreciation of the wealth, diversity and vitality of English folk tradition.

Get to the coffeehouse early because this concert is sure to be a packed house.

First Congregational Church of Branford
1009 Main Street, Branford, CT

8:00 PM
Admission: $10 members, $12 non-members, $3 children

To get there, take I-95 Cedar St. exit #54, go south on Cedar St. to the end (crossing Route 1),
turn left on Main St., the Congregational Church is the brick church on the green (on the right).

Wheelchair accessible
For more information call: 203-488-7715 or
Email: branfordfolk@yahoo.com
http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/

Branford Folk Coffeehouse welcomes refreshment donations of pastries, cold drinks and other assorted goodies!

Branford Folk Music Society - Traditionally, the Best Folk Music in southern Connecticut since 1973

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On Saturday 10 November 2007, the Peabody Museum of Natural History will
be hosting a one day symposium celebrating the life and career of the
late Charles Lee Remington, a professor for 44 years in several Yale
departments and longtime Curator in the Peabody's Entomology Division.
The symposium will take place in the Peabody Auditorium from 8:30 am to
3:00 pm, and will feature presentations by nine students and colleagues
of Charles. For additional details and information on registering for
the Symposium, please see the flier posted at the link above.
Registration is free but required.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 208118, Yale University
New Haven, CT 06520-8118 USA
http://www.peabody.yale.edu

email: lawrence.gall@yale.edu
phone: 1-203-432-9892
FAX: 1-203-432-9816

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Don't miss this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Musical

The Secret Garden

Four Performances Only!
November 9–11
Friday, Nov. 9, 8pm
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2 and 8pm
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2pm

PURCHASE ONLINE!

Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, THE SECRET GARDEN is “that rarest of entertainments… a story fascinating to children, sophisticated and stimulating for adults.” Time Magazine. This all new adaptation is based on the original Broadway musical which won the 1991 Tony Award for Best Book and Best Scenic Design.
The performance includes both spoken English and American Sign Language, allowing the hearing and Deaf communities to
equally enjoy and understand the show.


Tickets are available online at shubert.com,
by phone at 800-228-6622, or visit the Shubert Box Office

247 College Street, New Haven CT
For information call 203-562-5666 or 888-736-2663


SPECIAL $15 STUDENT PERFORMANCE TICKETS:
Thursday, Nov. 8 and Friday Nov. 9 at 10:30am
Call 203-562-5666 or 888-736-2663 to purchase tickets for School Groups

For a complete listing of events, click here

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Call for Volunteers

Town Green Special Services District is looking for volunteers to man popcorn and peanut stations on Audubon Street on December 13th between 6 and 8:30pm for late night Thursdays. If you are interested or want more details please contact Kathleen Krolak at Kathleen@downtownnewhaven.com


The Shoreline Community Chorale

“The Shoreline’s Own Chorale”


“Passages of Life” - Fall Concert

Friday November 16, 2007 – 8pm

First Congregational Church of Madison – On the Green

Introductory Concert

The Shoreline Community Chorale’s fall 2007 concert marks the introductory appearance of Erin Westmaas as director. The concert will give listeners a musical journey through “Passages of Life”, as the program express life’s various stages… from birth and youth, through growth, love, wisdom, maturity, death, and spiritual rebirth. The choral selections come form a variety of musical styles… from early music through romanticism, to jazz. The Shoreline Community Chorale was founded in 1982 by the Shoreline Arts Alliance.


Erin Westmaas – Introductory Appearance

Erin Westmaas holds the Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the Yale School of Music (2007), under the guidance of Simon Carrington and Marguerite Brooks. As a conductor she has directed the Yale Repertory Chorus and the Marquand Chapel Choir at Yale, among others. As a choral singer she has performed with the Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, the Spoleto Festival Chorus in Italy, the Norfolk Festival Chorus in Norfolk, CT and The Crossing, a professional chamber choir in Philadelphia. She performs as a freelance soprano soloist, teaches courses in the music department at Yale University, and serves as the Director of Music for the University Church at Yale.

Passages of Life

Through the concert theme “Passages of Life”, the chorale will take you on a musical journey through life; the stages, the variety of experiences, and the emotional ups and downs. A sampling of the selections includes opening with a three-choir selection, “Cum Essem Parvulus” by Levine, which expresses in Latin the leaving of childhood habits behind as we grow. Then “A Spanish Lullaby” expresses early childhood, and “I Gondoliere” by Rossini expresses love in the gondolas of Venice. A concert ensemble will perform ”Cool April”, a jazz version of the well known English madrigal “April is in My Mistress’ Face”. “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” by Duke Ellington, then provides a segue to the stages of wisdom and death as represented by “Even Such is Time” by Chilcott, and “Funeral Ikos” by the contemporary Jon Tavener. The program will close the circle of life with “Glory, Glory to the New Born King”, a powerful spiritual arrangement by Moses Hogan.

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The Arts Council is looking for volunteers for ArtSpot on November 8 at Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) and December 13 at Creative Arts Workshop -- anyone willing to help between 5 and 8 on any of those dates, let me know and you will get a free ArtSpot! certificate in return

Bobbi Griffith, bgriffith@newhavenarts.org

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New Haven Toastmasters President to Speak at Library Nov. 15

Does Public Speaking Give You Iron Butterflies? Almost all of us will at some time need to address a small or large group of people, whether informally, as part of a business presentation, or in a significant formal speech. New Haven Toastmasters president Maureen Moreau will explore good communications skills that build confidence as a public speaker on Thursday, November 15, 5:30pm, at The New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St.. Ms. Moreau, who owns her own business, Moreau Creative Solutions in Branford, offers this seminar as a public service. Free parking is available. Please register at www.guidezilla.com/nhfpl or call 946-8835.

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CALL TO SCULPTORS

Sculptors from the region are invited to submit applications for a unique art in public spaces project in Wallingford’s downtown. For information and application requests, please contact Wallingford Center, Inc. at 203-284-1807 or email us at wallingfordcenter@sbcglobal.net.

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EXILE PRODUCES GREAT ARTISTRY

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Music Director William Boughton present In Exile, November 15, 7:30pm, Woolsey Hall, New Haven. On the program: Tippett’s Concerto for Double String Orchestra, R Strauss’ Oboe Concerto featuring NHSO principal oboist Olav van Hezewijk, and Beethoven’s, Symphony No 6 in F ‘Pastoral.’


Olav van Hezewijk, principal oboist of the NHSO, has charmed audiences in Connecticut and New York with his dazzling technique and lyrical phrasing for many years. In 1984, two years after he came to Yale from his native Holland, he took the Third Prize in the famed Gillet International Double Reed Competition held that year in Graz, Austria, and has since established himself in the elite circles of performers and teachers in Connecticut, the greater New York area, and across the country. He lives in the New Haven area with his wife, oboist Marta Boratgis, who is also a familiar face in the New Haven Symphony's oboe section.

Single tickets ($10-65) can be purchased from the NHSO box office at the Shubert Theater, 247 College Street in New Haven, (203) 562-5666 or by visiting www.newhavensymphony.org. This performance is sponsored in part by Yale-New Haven Hospital.

All programs subject to change without notice.

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Quinnipiac professor to screen war documentary

“No Unwounded Soldiers” Nov. 7 and 11

Quinnipiac University communications professor Rebecca Abbott will screen her documentary “No Unwounded Soldiers” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Alumni Hall at Quinnipiac. The free event is open to the public.

Abbott also will screen the documentary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at the Educational Center for the Arts at 55 Audubon St. (corner of Audubon and Orange streets) in New Haven. This free screening is open to the public.


Abbott produced, directed, filmed and edited the 78-minute documentary about a small group of Vietnam War veterans and the twin sister of a deceased veteran as they explore how war changes those who fight. The documentary shows the devastating and persistent effects war has on veterans, their families and their communities, and demonstrates that healing is possible through the arts. Through their work in drama therapy, the group creates an original play that examines the universality of a war’s impact. Joined by World War II veterans and a veteran of the current war in Iraq the group helps people understand the full impact of war.


For more information about the screening, contact Leanne Falcone at the Albert Schweitzer Institute at (203) 582-3144 or Leanne.Falcone@Quinnipiac.edu, or contact Abbott at (203) 582-8313 or Rebecca.Abbott@Quinnipiac.edu.

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ROYALTY of ROCK
The Iconic Rock & Roll Photographs of Richard E. Aaron

November 15 - January 12
Opening Reception Novemebr 15, 6-9pm

Please note:
The gallery will not be open to the public on November 14 and will reopen November 15 at 4pm.

Exposure Gallery of Photography

One Whitney Avenue New Haven Connecticut 06510
203.494.9905 contact@XGphotography.com
www.XGphotography.com
Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12-6, Saturday 12-4 and by appointment

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Long Wharf Theatre Studio Announces Auditioning Technique Workshop for Adults!

MAKING IT COUNT: Intensive Audition Seminar

Saturday, November 17, 2007

10:00am to 1:00pm

$100.00

Work with theatre professionals to perfect that audition in order to land that part you want. Discover the tricks to succeed at a cold read, learn tips to perfecting your resume, and find out what directors looks for in an audition. Please come with either 2 memorized monologues or 1 monologue and 1 song and learn what you need to know to make the best impression possible at your next audition.


For information or to register, call 203-787-4284, ext. 294 or email jim.clark@longwharf.org

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NBC
Educational Center for the Arts
55 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT
Nov. 9, starting 9 am
http://nbc.com/casting

Casting Producers for NBC's new show, "Clash of the Choirs" is coming to NEW HAVEN, CT to find talented singers. Michael Bolton will direct a choir of local amateur singers. This choir will go to NY in December to compete against other celebrity-directed choirs. America will vote on their favorite choir and the winning group will receive money for a local charity. If you think you have what it takes, are over 18 years old and are NON-UNION - please come try out on Saturday, November 10th. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of any song you like. ALSO - please download and bring the application available at NBC.com.

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Open Film Projects Call
Southeastern Connecticut Filmmakers
Garde Arts Center Meeting House
325 State Street
New London
Nov. 10, 11 from 10 am to 6 pm
http://sectfilm.net/

The Southeastern Connecticut Filmmakers organization is having another open call casting session from 10AM till 6PM on November 10th & 11th. Because of the diversity of film projects in size and scope, there is no specific type, age, or gender that we are looking for. The productions will be on-going throughout the year and since we have quite a few projects (short films / commercials / music videos) on the slate we invite all actors & actresses that are interested. If you have a monologue, we would like to record you on camera along with a dry reading from various scenes that have been selected by our directors. The auditions will be held at the Garde Art Center Meeting House on 325 State Street. New London, Connecticut. The building is next to the Garde Art Center at the corners of Meriden & State street in downtown New London. Right across the street from Kream Martini Bar & Hanafins Pub. Even if you have no acting experience in front of a camera, or maybe you've only modeled for a photo shoot, please stop by. As you know this business is run by relationships and we would like to meet you.

For questions please go to the forum on the web site: http://sectfilm.net/

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The Intentional Theatre of Southeastern Connecticut is seeking three full-length plays for its 2008 season. We are looking for new works to offer actors and audiences something different than the usual fare, especially those by playwrights still alive.

Deadline: November 30, 2007 (Notification - on or about January 31, 2008)
Entry fee: only $5
Award: only $75 (maybe more), promotional packet, photo CD and more
Length: Full-lengthBelow are a few basic submission guidelines:

Submissions accepted in electronic copy only (Microsoft Word/RTF, Adobe PDF, and Text). No submissions are accepted in hard copy form.
Scripts must be original and unpublished, but may have received previous readings or productions.
Minimal production requirements preferred, cast of 6 or fewer desired.
Two plays may be submitted per entry.
Contact info and bio of playwright included.Selected plays will receive a full production in our small black-box theater.
Anticipated performance dates: April, July, and October 2008. For more information about us, as well as full submission guidelines, please visit www.intentionaltheatre.com. Questions? Visit our Web site at www.intentionaltheatre.com or write onstage@intentionaltheatre.com

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The Thomaston Opera House is seeking submissions for its second Playwright Project to be presented in the Arts Center at the Thomaston Opera House in October 2008. Deadline for entries is February 15, 2008.

Guidelines: Plays must be un-produced, unpublished full-length works original to the author(s). No adaptations, children’s plays, musicals or film/television scripts. A previously produced one act rewritten and expanded to a full-length is eligible. The plays must also be one set with no special technical requirements and a small cast because the performance space is small with no wings or flies. Connecticut residents eligible to submit scripts. Proof of Connecticut residency must accompany the script submission. Photocopy of license, utility bills, etc. are acceptable.

Fee: $20 reading fee payable to the Thomaston Opera House. No cash.

Format:

No covers or folders. Pages bound with 2 or 3 brads for easy photocopying
No playwright’s name on title page bound with script
Second separate title page with playwright’s name and contact information
SASE to have script returned. If none included, script will be recycled
SASE postcard can be included to acknowledge receipt of script
Process: A reading committee will choose scripts to be presented as free readings on a regular schedule during late 2007/early 2008. These readings may be recorded for podcast on the Thomaston Opera House website. The theatre will solicit opinions on the plays from live and internet audiences.

Prize: The winning play will be produced as part of the 2008 Thomaston Opera House Arts Center Series in October 2008.

Form: Download the form to submit a script on our website, www.thomastonoperahouse.org.

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WESLEYAN’S RUSSELL HOUSE PROGRAMS AND THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS present:

The 2007 Music at the Russell House Series


CRAIG EDWARDS

Sunday, November 18th

3:00 PM

The Russell House
Wesleyan University
350 High Street
Middletown, CT

Fiddler, guitarist, accordion player and singer with the Grand Bois Cajun Band, Craig Edwards plays traditional Cajun dance music, primarily from southwest Louisiana. He focuses on the sounds of classic Cajun and Creole music, often playing fiddle, or one-row button accordion. Mr. Edwards also performs a variety of traditional music styles and instruments with different bands, in styles ranging from Appalachian to Zydeco.

Free of charge and open to the public, seating is limited

Contact: Joanna Tice at Russell House Programs, (860) 685-3448 RussellHouse@wesleyan.edu