The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is proud to broadcast our Ideas Panel entitled “Music, Warfare and the Soldier's Story” originally held on June 25, 2011 at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT. Watch this Ideas Panel in its entirety here on our website or download it on iTunes to take with you.
Whether preparing soldiers for battle or providing consolation, music can be a patriotic war cry or a way to create empathy with the different viewpoints of war. This panel, moderated by WNYC Soundcheck’s John Schaeffer, explored the importance music has played in war with...
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"Music, Warfare and the Soldier's Story"
September 7, 2011
La Presse reports on Mary Lou Aleskie in Montreal as an International Delegate to Montreal Completement Cirque
July 26, 2011
Click here to read article from Montreal's daily newspaper La Presse on Festival Executive Director Mary Lou Aleskie’s recent trip as one of sixty invited delegates from around the world to Montreal Completement Cirque, North America's largest international festival of circus arts.
New Haven Register article on 2011 Festival Highlights
July 25, 2011
Read about the 2011 Festival’s highlights and accomplishments and why this was the “most impactful” festival in 16 years. Click here for Sunday’s New Haven Register article (July 24, 2011)
New Haven Independent on CT Budget
July 21, 2011
Click here to read the New Haven Independent's report on the state budget and how it will effect the arts.
‘Cripple’ Finally Comes to Inishmaan - New York Times
June 30, 2011
Click here to read the New York Times article about the Druid making it back to Galway.
Save the Date for Festival 2012
June 28, 2011
The 2012 Festival will take place June 16-30 - Save the Dates to make sure you can attend the array of performances from world class artists and thinkers. Check back in the new year for the Festival line-up.
Frank Rizzo on "Making Up the Truth" - Extended through Saturday!
June 24, 2011
Click here to read Frank Rizzo's Blog about Jack Hitt's "Making Up the Truth" extended through Saturday, June 25 with a 1pm performance.
Weather Update: June 23
June 23, 2011
Today's 3pm Noon to Night Concert has been canceled. Please check back for an update on the 6pm Concert.
The Walking Tour scheduled for 5pm will continue rain or shine.
Breaking News Weather Update
June 22, 2011
The Noon to Night Concert Series will continue as weather permits. In the event of lightning, the performance will be cancelled.
The Mill River Canoe Tours have been cancelled for today. Stay tuned for information on re-scheduling.
Soldier Songs composer and baritone on CT Style
June 22, 2011
Click to view the CT Style spot featuring David Little and David Adam Moore
Rain not withstanding, the Noon to Night Concerts proceed
June 22, 2011
Rain is in the forecast for today, however, all Noon to Night Concerts will proceed as scheduled. Please check back for updates.
All events proceeding as scheduled
June 18, 2011
It is a beautiful day on the New Haven Green - all events will proceed as scheduled.