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Friday Kick-Off events, May 8, 2009
Jennifer Jane Gallery - “ "May Day: 1970" exhibition of photographs by John T. Hill and Tom Strong; Ongoing: Jennifer Jane Photo Society Member Exhibition; Artist Reception 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 838 Whalley Ave. (entrance off West Rock Ave.).
Kehler Liddell Gallery - Paper Wood Bone, Susan Clinard, sculpture and Alexis Brown, painting, drawing, printmaking. Reception and Open House 6:00 -9:00 pm, 873 Whalley Ave., 389-9555
Lesley Roy Home Couture - Meet designer Lesley Roy for the re-launch of her Westville Boutique, Reception 6:00 - 8:00 pm; 845 Whalley Ave., 389-7410
Lyric Hall Antiques & Conservation - Open House/live music with jazz-funk artists Moki Jam 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DJ from 9:00 pm - 12:00 am; 827 Whalley Ave., 389-8885
Village Gifts -“ Test out some new board games and find great shopping for Spring and Mother's Day gifts, Open House 5:00 - 8:00 pm, 897 Whalley Ave.
Westville Gallery - "Colorscapes" by Karleen Loughran, Opening Reception 6:00 - 9:00 pm with preview concert by Sergio Pallottelli, flute 5:30 -6:15 pm, 899 Whalley Ave. 387-2539
Westville Wines - Wine tasting with guest expert Elliot Brause 5:00 - 8:00 pm; 837 Whalley Ave.
Wintergreen of Westville - Enjoy live music by Shelleye Valauskas Experience and a cookout on the Deck, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 400 Blake St.
Wunderlee Arts - New works by Don Wunderlee & Janet Brodie, Opening Reception featuring Traveling Men jazz duo with piano and guitar, 6:00- 7:30pm; 924 Whalley Ave. 387-3537
Saturday, May 9, 2009
All-Day Entertainment
4 Stages
Throughout Westville
MAIN STAGE @ EDGEWOOD PARK
(Corner of Whalley & West Rock Avenues)
11:30 St. Luke's Steel Drum Band - Nationally-recognized Caribbean steel drum band
12:30-1:00 A Broken Umbrella Theater - An interactive, musical performance piece for children filled with song, dance and spectacle
1:00 GOZA, Spanish for "Joy" - Creates a tightly woven blend of song & dance rhythms from the Americas, Puerto Rico and Spain
2:30 Caravan of Thieves - Stretching the parameters of acoustic swing, a unique brand of gypsy flavored song writing in a high intensity show
3:30 - 4:00 A Broken Umbrella Theater (see above for description)
4:00 Lost 45s - An edgy energy driven quintet covered in hooks and harmonies that looks backward and forward to produce a unique contemporary sound
STAGE 2 @ CENTRAL & FOUNTAIN
(Corner of Fountain Street and Central Avenue)
11:00 E-S Express Jazz Band - Edgewood-Sheridan Middle School Jazz Band
12:30 HOE - An acoustic band that blends bluegrass/old time string band traditions with modern pop ideas
2:00 FayRey - A combination of classic, gritty NY punk rock, infused with a love for contemporary classical music
STAGE 3 @ ARLOW ALLEY
(Entrance off Whalley Ave. between West Village Optician and Racquet Koop)
1:00 Brian Dolzani - Classic songwriting combined with rock lyrics and vocals
2:30 Scott Serkez - Solo guitar singer songwriter
4:00 Beth Patella and Nathan Trier - A vocals-and-piano duo that plays evocative and compelling cabaret and classic jazz
STAGE 4 @ MITCHELL LIBRARY
(fun for kids of all ages at Beecher Memorial Park - next to Mitchell Library)
11:00 The Puppet People - Nationally known puppeteers present "Firebird", a 50-minute magical puppet fantasy featuring beautifully handcrafted marionettes, lavish costumes, vivid sets, and a large body puppet.
12:00 Vicki Genfan- Crowned "Guitar Superstar" 2008, Vicki Genfan doesn't just play the acoustic guitar... she slaps and tickles it, dazzling audiences across the globe with her unique style and soulful voice
1:30 Glenn Roth - Innovative finger-style guitarist with a fine improvisational edge
WRAP UP THE 2009 ARTWALK WITH DANCING IN THE STREETS!!!
Central Avenue between Fountain and Whalley 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm Luke Elliot - Foot-stomping honky tonk, Luke Elliot's piano bounces, swings and swaggers rhythmically, with his voice carrying the bulk of the melody
7:30 - 9:00 pm Michael Cleary Band - Original blues/Funk/rock with great songs, monstrous solos, epic jams, funky grooves, wacky humor; all in all a diverse, joyous musical stew
ALL DAY
Edgewood Park
Activities take place in the gazebo area, corner of Whalley & West Rock Avenues
Kids activities:
ArtWalk Children's committee - Word Art Banner
Friends of Edgewood Park - Pressed flower Mother's day gift craft
Lawn Games - Giant tic-tac-toe on the lawn, big box habi-trail
Mehndi - Henna Art
New Haven Parks & Recreation - Climbing Wall
Solar Youth - recycled materials crafts
Westville Community Nursery School - Tie-dye t-shirts (bring your own t- shirt!)
Activities for Kids and Adults of All Ages:
CitySeed Farmers' Market - Fresh cut veggies and fruit for kids and adults. Tips from the upcoming New Haven Community Cookbook (available in Fall 2009)
Common Ground High School - Veggies, herbs, flowers and more (for sale)
Westville - West Hills Community Management Team - Answering your questions about the management team and neighborhood Block Watches. Neighborhood Specialist Elaine Brauffman will answer questions about the New Haven Livable City Initiative.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas - My Favorite Poem Project
And much more!
Westville- Wide Events
9:00am - 2:00pm St. Aedan's Parish Tag Sale; 117 Fountain St.
9:00am - 5:00pm Authentic Beauty and Bath Salon - Soothing jazz, art, and poetry on the Patio, 900 Whalley Ave., 387-7303
9:00am - 5:00pm Consignment Corner - Live Music and Sidewalk Sale all day, 16 Fountain St., 397-5055
10:00 - 11:00am NHFD Westville Fire Station Open House - meet Westville's finest, visit Engine 15 and tour Historic Westville Fire Station (corner of Harrison and Fountain Streets)
10:00am - 2:00pm Author Colin Caplan signing his latest book "Westville: Tales from a Connecticut Hamlet" at Lyric Hall Antiques & Conservation; 827 Whalley Ave., 389-8885.
10:00am - 6:00pm Antique Corner Sidewalk Sale - On all art, clothing (all-sizes), hats, jewelry, accessories, and household items; 859 Whalley Ave.
11:00am - 3:00pm Revive Wellness Center's 4th Annual Spring Health Fair - Free classes, chair massage, discounted treatments, jewelry and other vendors, and more; 867-869 Whalley Ave..
12:00 - 4:00pm Yarn -- offers Spinning Demonstration and FREE Knitting Mini-Workshop, 910 Whalley Ave., 389-336912:00 – 5:00pm Wine Tasting at Westville Wines with guest expert Elliot Brause; 837 Whalley Ave.
12:00 - 2:00pm Jennifer Jane Gallery - Photo frame collage making for all ages; FILM SPEED Scavenger Hunt Winners Exhibition (11am-5pm); 838 Whalley Ave. (entrance off West Rock Ave.)
12;00 - 3:00pm Tours of St Aedan's Church - Church tours by the Parish Council; 117 Fountain St.
1:00 - 3:00pm Village Gifts - FREE face painting for kids; Sidewalk Sale all day featuring great Mother's Day gifts with free gift wrapping; 897 Whalley Ave. 1:00 - 1:30pm Neville Design Studio - Fashion Show; Sidewalk Sale all day; 922 Whalley Ave.,
2:00 - 3:00pm Historic Walking Tour of Westville Village - Led by Colin Caplan, author of "Westville: Tales from a Connecticut Hamlet", leaving from & returning to Lyric Hall, 827 Whalley Ave.
3:00pm Live music by Johnny Rogers at Lyric Hall Antiques, 827 Whalley Avenue: 389-8885
3:00 pm St. Aedan's Church Organ Recital by Gregory Czerkawski; 112 Fountain St.
5:00-7:00pm - Walter Lewis Delta Blues at Jennifer Jane Gallery , 838 Whalley Ave, Parking in rear, enter on West Rock Ave.
7:00 - 9:00pm Eliot Lewis, performing Live Music at Jennifer Jane Gallery - rock & soul originals and covers; 838 Whalley Ave. (enter off West Rock Ave.)
6:00 - 9:30pm Bella's Cafe - Live jazz with Derek and Friends, dinner specials all evening, 896 Whalley Ave., call 387-7107 for reservations
Check WVRA Information Tables in Edgewood Park or at ArLoW Alley on Whalley Avenue for additional schedule and venue information.
WESTVILLE ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
Westville Resident Artist Open Studios from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
ArLoW Alley - Chris Engstrom: Paintings and Illustrations; 908-912 Whalley Ave., Unit #1 (above the West Village Optician and Racquet Koop
ArLow2 Artists - Jason Buening, paintings; Jake Pap, painting; Steve DiGiovanni, painting; Thomas MacMillan, photography; Desirea Rogers, photography, 838 Whalley Ave. (front and back of buildings)
West Rock Avenue Artists - West Rock Studio, Gar Waterman, sculpture
Matthew Garrett, photography 425 West Rock Ave.
Gallery Exhibitions from 11:30- 5:00 pm
Hungry Eye Coop Gallery - Painting, glass and gifts from artists Jaime Kriksciun, Kathy Conway, Laurie Beth Maffeo, John Mercado; 838 Whalley Ave.
Jennifer Jane Gallery - "May Day: 1970" exhibition of photographs by John T. Hill and Tom Strong; Ongoing: Jennifer Jane Photo Society Member Exhibition, FILM SPEED Scavenger Hunt Winners Exhibition; dance performances by Greenfield & Bon; Purveyors of Fine Dance; 838 Whalley Ave. (entrance off West Rock Ave.)
Kehler Liddell Gallery - Paper Wood Bone Susan Clinard, sculpture and Alexis Brown, painting, drawing, and printmaking, 873 Whalley Ave.
Lesley Roy Home Couture - exceptional gifts and decor items for the home; 845 Whalley Ave., 389-7410
Lyric Hall Antiques & Conservation - Vintage photo sale, 827 Whalley Avenue, 389-8885.
Westville Gallery - "Colorscapes" by Kathleen Loughran, 899 Whalley Ave.; 387-2539; www.westvillegallery.com
Wunderlee Arts - Open Studio offering original paintings, guitar lessons and Punch and Judy Puppet shows by Don Wunderlee; 924 Whalley Ave.
EXPANDED CRAFT CORRIDOR 11:00 am 5:00 pm
Susan Ashelford - Given to Gauche Jewelry
Jennifer Botwick -- Naturopathic Medicine
Janet Brodie and Liz Gersten - Stamped artwork and fashions
Kit Costello - Jewelry
Jean Fazzino - Neck Romancers Jewelry
Dennis Gentle - Watercolors and Pottery
Martha Haesler - Jewelry, balsam sachets ,dry flowers
Margaret Hoberg - Sand Art
Hungry Eye Cooperative - Painting, glass and gifts
Jane's Jewels - Beads earrings
Jennifer Jane Galley - Photography with members of the JJG Photo Society
Lily G Designs - Fashion Accessories for Women and dogs
Linda's Designs - Jewelry
Bennett Lovett-Graff - Literature, New Haven Review and book signing
Hope Mandel Travel Treasures -- Baskets, masks belly-dance clothes etc
Laura Monz - Get Stoned! Jewelry - Jewelry Sun catchers and chimes
John Lugo - Textile jewelry
Muffy's Room - Funky art for kids rooms
Kaken Martinez - African hand made crafts
Sigrun Muller - Textiles
New Haven /Leon Sister City Preject - Fair trade Nicaraguan and Honduras products
Jorge Quintero - Metal Sculpture, Judaica
Paula Patterson - Pottery, felt and wire jewelry
Bryna Pauker - Jewelry
James Polisky - Silkscreen art
Jacob Pongratz - Painting
Valerie Richardson - Painting, Printmaking, Photography
Skyspyders Pottery - Fine Wheel Thrown Pottery
Julias Spirtit - Devine bodies Hand painted tiles
Phyllis Urso Jewelry Designs - Jewelry
Laura Paola Vega - Jewelry
WW Batik - Batik
Westville Gallery - Antique prints, New Haven vintage
Westville Woodworks - Handmade wood frames
Rosita Williams- Jewelry
