Jennifer Jane Gallery
You are cordially invited:
Exhibition Preview on May 1, 2009 from 6-9pm MAYDAY: 1970
Jennifer Jane Gallery
838 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 
06515
Live music will be performed. Cocktails and hors d'œuvre will be served.
Guest speakers will share brief recollections of the rally.
Proceeds are to benefit future programming and exhibitions at Jennifer Jane Gallery.
A $25 suggested donation is appreciated.
Please kindly R.S.V.P. by April 28
203.494.9905 or
ART@JenniferJaneGallery.com
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jane, Rod Knight and William Knight
Exposure Gallery of Photography is now April 28, Meeting of the New Haven Independent Business Network
Jennifer Jane Gallery and THE XG
located at the installation space
at ArLoW, 838 Whalley Avenue entrance
on West Rock Avenue
in the Westville Arts District of New Haven
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May Day 1970 in New Haven coincided with the country's political turmoil, anti-war protest, student strikes, and civil rights awareness. To tighten the focus, there was the murder trial of the Black Panther leader, Bobby Seale, which was underway in New Haven. Contrary to the response of most universities under political pressure, Yale opened its doors to provide support in the form of first aid stations and counsel.
Around the central themes of Free Bobby Seale and general political repression, there were other interest attached to the occasion - such as proponents of anti-war, women's liberation, legalization of pot, and animal rights. While for many this was a day of vital political issues for others it appears to be more a casual day on the New Haven Green; a day to visit with friends, enjoy the spectacle in the sun. Tom Strong and John T. Hill were two of many photographers who documented this event. Their photographs exhibited at the Jennifer Jane Gallery give a glimpse of the time and place - showing many of the leading participants, the banners, and general atmosphere of the event. |