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2014-2015 Greater New Haven Cultural & Visitors Guide visitNewHaven.com TAKE A Yale CLOSER University LOOK Art Gallery View of the modern and contemporary art galleries, with Ad Reinhardt’s Blue Abstract, FREE And OpEn Mark Rothko’s No. 3, and Ellsworth Kelly’s Charter. Yale University Art Gallery, © Elizabeth Felicella, 2013. © 2014 Estate of Ad Reinhardt/Artists Rights TO ThE pUbLiC Society (ARS), New York; © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko/Artists Rights Society (ARS), artgallery.yale.edu New York; © Ellsworth Kelly 1080 Chapel Street New Haven, CT Free admission Free membership britishart.yale.edu www.visitNewHaven.com www.newhavenarts.org CALL 1-800-332-STAY 2014-15 GREATER NEW HAVEN CULTURAL & VISITORS GUIDE 7-9 region 11-17 arts 19-25 history 27-44 dining 45-64 leisure 65-72 travel info Published by Throughout we’ve indicated the listings that can be found 107 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510 203-789-0010 on social media with the following icons: Cover Photo: Hammonassett Beach State Park, Madison Twitter Facebook The Greater New Haven Cultural and Visitors Guide is a publication of: REX Development 195 Church Street, 14th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510 www.InfoNewHaven.com 203-777-8550 1-800-332-STAY Fax 203-782-7755 visitNewHaven.com Arts Council of Greater New Haven 70 Audubon St., New Haven, CT 06510 203-772-2788 Fax 203-772-2762 newhavenarts.org Production Manager Barbara Malmberg This guide is produced for information and the guidance of individuals seeking cultural assets or visiting Greater New Haven area. Every effort has been made to compile this information as completely and accurately as possible. Visit New Haven/REX Development, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven or New Mass Media, Inc. do not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. Please notify Visit New Haven/REX Development of any changes to the information pre- sented here so it can be corrected in subsequent issues. Thank you. www.visitNewHaven.com www.newhavenarts.org CALL 1-800-332-STAY 5 www.visitNewHaven.com www.newhavenarts.org CALL 1-800-332-STAY 2014-15 GREATER NEW HAVEN CULTURAL & VISITORS GUIDE region The great geography debate isitors and residents alike are often divided when characterizing Connecticut. There are those whoV see us as the third member of New York’s Tri-State area. Others perceive us as the Gateway to New England, particularly for travelers flying into the New York metro airports. Even when it comes to sports, the state is divided between the New York and Boston teams. So what’s Greater New Haven’s stance in the controversy? To continue the geo- graphic theme, we’re Switzerland. There are valid arguments for each perspective so we’ll give you the facts and you can decide for yourself. New Haven Michael Marsland/Yale University New England Founded by Puritans in 1638, New TRADITIONAL MAIN STREETS, TOWN GREENS, Haven is the first planned city in America CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND COUNTRYSIDE, AND with the New Haven Green serving as the ANTIQUE SHOPS ARE SOME OF THE DISCOVERIES center of nine squares. This quintessentially you’ll STUMBLE UPON RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE CITY. New England green still functions as the epicenter for community life hosting outdoor concerts, festivals and other events in this time-honored gathering space. any of the 130 restaurants within walking Traditional Main streets, town greens, distance of the Green to savor flavors from New England countryside, and antique all over the world. While some cities are shops are some of the discoveries you’ll culinary melting pots, New Haven eateries stumble upon right outside of the city. preserve the essence of the original cuisine You’ll travel through classic Connecticut and update it with a splash of gastronomic countryside, highlighted by ancient stone ingenuity. And for the record, we’ll put our walls, Colonial homes and majestic maples. pizza up against NYC’s Little Italy’s any day Head to a number of outlying towns where of the week. you can pick fresh fruit in season, stop at a roadside stand for fresh corn or attend As for convenience, travelers can journey one of the region’s annual agricultural fairs, to New York in about 90 minutes on either complete with midways, oxen pulls and Yale University Art Gallery Amtrak or Metro-North. In fact, thousands pumpkins of every size. Elizabeth Felicella/Yale University of commuters shuttle back and forth on a daily basis. This shared population adds Tri-State Region credence to the metro New York perspec- With world-class art museums, innova- lery. With more than 200,000 objects, the tive. tive theater, and musical performances permanent collection will dazzle you with its from classic to cutting edge, New Haven’s expansive array of works. In light of the facts, it’s a tough call. Why cultural scene reflects its proximity to New don’t you give us a visit and let us know York City. The current shining jewel is the When you are done being wowed by your vote. We like to think we have the best recently renovated Yale University Art Gal- our impressive cultural offerings, head for of both worlds and we hope you’ll agree! www.visitNewHaven.com www.newhavenarts.org CALL 1-800-332-STAY 7 2014-15 GREATER NEW HAVEN CULTURAL & VISITORS GUIDE región El gran debate geografía os visitantes y residentes por igual a menudo se dividen en la caracter- ización Connecticut. Hay personas Lque nos ven como el tercer miembro de la Zona triestado de Nueva York. Otros nos perciben como la Puerta de entrada a Nueva Inglaterra, especialmente para los viajeros que vuelen a los aeropuertos de Nueva York. Y tambien cuando los miran a los deportes, el estado se divide entre los equipos de Nueva York y Boston. Entonces, ¿cuál es la postura de Nueva Haven en la controversia? Para continuar con el tema geográfico,nosotros somos Suiza. Hay argumentos válidos para cada perspectivas, así que te vamos a dar los datos y puede decidir por sí mismo. Henry Whitfield State Museum Michael Melford Nueva Inglaterra LAS PRINCIPALES CALLES DE LA CIUDAD, LAS PARQUES, Fundado por puritanos en 1638, Nueva Haven es la primera ciudad planificada en CAMPO CLÁSICO DE NUEVA INGLATERRA, Y TIENDAS DE América con el nuevo parque que actúa ANTIGÜEDADES SON ALGUNOS DE LOS DESCUBRIMIENTOS como centro de los nueve cuadrados. Esta QUE ENCONTRARA DERECHO A FUERA DE LA CIUDAD. quintaesencia Nueva Inglaterra parque todavía funciona como el epicentro de la vida comunitaria acoger conciertos al aire a poca distancia a pie del verde al gusto libre, festivales y otros eventos en este sabores de todo el mundo. Mientras que tiempo cumplido espacio de encuentro. algunas ciudades son crisol culinario, Nueva Haven restaurantes preservar la esencia Las principales calles de la ciudad, las de la cocina original y se actualiza con un parques, campo clásico de Nueva Inglat- toque de ingenio gastronómico. Y por erra, y tiendas de antigüedades son algunos supuesto que podemos poner nuestra pizza de los descubrimientos que encontrara en contra la ciudad de Nueva York Little derecho a fuera de la ciudad. Viajará por el Italy cualquier día de la semana. clásico campo de Connecticut, en el que destaca antiguos muros de piedra, casas En cuanto a comodidad, los viajeros pu- coloniales y majestuosas arces. Diríjase eden viaje a Nueva York en unos 90 minutos a uno de los pueblos de los alrededores en tren Amtrak o Metro-North Railroad. De Downtown Madison Derek Dudek donde puede elegirfrutas frescas de hecho, miles de automovilistas transportar estación, parada en un kiosko por de Haven refleja su proximidad a la Ciudad de hacia atrás y hacia delante diaria. Esta maíz fresco o asistir a una de las regiones Nueva York. La brillante joya es el reciente- población compartida añade credibilidad a agrícolas de ferias anuales, que se completa mente renovado Galería de Arte Universidad la metro Nueva York . con midways, bueyes tira y calabazas de de Yale. Con más de 200.000 objetos de la A pesar de estos hechos, es una cualquier tamaño. colección permanente, que se deleitará con decisión difícil. ¿Porqué no nos da una visita una amplia selección de las obras. Región de los tres estados y dejarnos saber su voto. Nos gusta pensar De museos de arte, teatro innovador Cuando haya terminado se asombrará de que tenemos lo mejor de ambos mundos y y actuaciones musicales de clásico a lo nuestras impresionantes ofertas culturales, esperamos que ustedes estan de acuerdo vanguardista, la escena cultural de Nueva acuda a cualquiera de los 130 restaurantes con nosotros. CALL 1-800-332-STAY 9 2014-15 GREATER NEW HAVEN CULTURAL & VISITORS GUIDE arts More than quality of life, the Arts are a way of life in Greater New Haven. isitors enjoy arts and culture on a grand scale in Greater New Haven. Works by Constable, Monet,V Warhol and other legendary artists on display are just the tip of the paint brush. Prefer your art al fresco? Stroll the Madison Sculpture Mile or download the walking art tour maps of New Haven and Yale Univer- sity. Don’t miss Hillhouse Avenue, lauded by both Charles Dickens and Mark Twain as “the most beautiful street in America.” There is more to our art scene than the celebrated artists of yesteryear. Local galleries showcase the painting, pottery, sculpture and jewelry created by home- grown artists. The Yale Rep, the Shubert and Long Wharf Theatre produce award- winning plays featuring current stars as well Yale University Art Gallery as up-and-coming actors. The music scene Michael Marsland/Yale University includes landmark pieces from the Yale School of Music, jazz at Firehouse 12 and the latest red-hot bands at Café Nine.