Variety: Fishamble's 'Parnell Street' "perfectly pitched"
Variety Magazine leads the charge of positive reviews of Sebastian Barry's play The Pride of Parnell Street. Read the full review here.
Video Blog: Radical Derby
Connecticut RollerDurance captivated the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and resulted in this quick-witted performance created by the skaters of RollerDurance with associate artistic director Elizabeth Johnson.
Barry's 'Secret Scripture' "surpassing beauty"
More high praise for Sebastian Barry's latest novel, this time from the New York Times Book Review. Read the full review here.
Dance Exchange and Fitness Studio team up for Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp
In a one-of-a-kind blend of dance and physical health, Liz Lerman has joined forces with BALANCE fitness studio to create a fitness class for area residents. Held on the Green and accompanied by musicians, the class is free and intended for people of all ages and abilities. Find out more here.
Grupo Fantasma catches Prince's eye
Prince, one of the biggest names in pop music today, seems to be Grupo Fantasma's biggest fan. Find out more about the unique relationship between this Latin funk band and the Purple One here.
Yale Divinity School Parent/Child Duet
Sunday, June 22, 11am. Yale Divinity School Courtyard, 409 Prospect Street. Can a dance be a blessing, an offering, or a spiritual practice? In this second installment of the Parent/Child duet, dozens of parents and children will perform in the Yale Divinity School.
Festival News:Enjoy the sunny weather! Come to the Green
The New Haven Green is the place to be this weekend as Village of Villages opens once again from 1 to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. From dance to gospel singing, hip hop to martial arts demonstrations, we have it all, on multiple stages on the Upper Green. Don't miss these special attractions:
Quick Start Tennis -- Join the New Haven Parks and Recreation department and Pilot Pen Tennis for a QuickStart tennis clinic -- the best way for youngsters to get in the swing of things quickly! Lessons begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 4:30 pm.
Fine Craft Vending -- Something new at the Festival this year...
Festival Blog: Come to the Green!
The New Haven Green is the place to be this weekend as Village of Villages opens once again from 1 to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. From dance to gospel singing, hip hop to martial arts demonstrations, we have it all, on multiple stages on the Upper Green.
Finding Space Sacred: 5 Twilights Plus- Edgerton Park at 7:15 pm
Don’t miss “Interplay in the Spirit,” a sacred dance performed in the Edgerton Park Community Garden. Group improvisations will be led by choreographer Lisa Laing and danced by Mary Barnett, L’Ana Burton, Becky Cline, Karen Josephson, Caitlin Richards and Dorothy Finnigan. Audience participation is encouraged!
Saturday, June 21, 7:15pm
Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street
O'Connor and Cash on WNYC's Soundcheck
Rosanne Cash and Mark O'Connor appeared on WNYC's Soundcheck to share their experiences and discuss their collaboration. Listen to what they have to say here.
Rosanne Cash to Interview Exclusively on "Soundcheck" WNYC 93.9 FM at 2 p.m.
Rosanne Cash and Mark O'Connor discuss their upcoming festival concert, a tribute to Johnny Cash, 8PM Friday, June 20 at the Shubert Theater.
Hurricane Carter makes landfall at Arts & Ideas
The New Haven Register reports on the panel discussion of Habeas Corpus led by legal experts, Judge H. Lee Sarokin, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh. Read more here!