New book by Cheshire resident tracks early history of New Haven Â
New book by Cheshire resident tracks early history of New Haven Â
Cheshire resident Peter Malia. Submitted photo. Advertisement
Cover of Peter Malia s newest book, New
Haven Town Records, 1769 â 1819. Â Submitted photo.
January 11, 2021 07:36AM By John Rook, Cheshire Herald staff
CHESHIRE â Peter Malia loves history.
Itâs as true now for the town resident as it was while he was in college, when, after his first year at Fordham University, he was challenged by a professor to find a unique topic to serve as a thesis project.
Little did Malia know that what he began in 1977 as almost a lark would be completed approximately four decades later â a resource to help future generations better understand the âland of steady habits.â
Family Programs hosted by the New Haven Museum
Storytelling
Experience the enduring power of storytelling by participating in this annual tradition of honoring Dr. King through stories and song. Learn about and engage with his legacy through fables and a captivating program the whole family can enjoy. Featuring Clifton Graves (Chicken and the Eagle, The Creation), Joy Donaldson (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Word), and Waltrina Kirkland-Mullins. Dr. Robbie Thomas will also join us for a reading of her children’s book,
Mommy, Why Am I Different?
Recollection Connections
The Artsucation™ Academy Network presents an international celebration of the past, present, and future legacies of our social justice warriors while looking towards the future with our youth as we connect across Zoom borders and waters to unite for human rights for all during the pandemic and beyond. Featuring New Haven s Neighborhood Music School s Premiere Dance Company and Keepers of the Culture Performi
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Things to do in the new year in arts, culture and entertainment (with safety precautions in place)
Dec. 31, 2020
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CRUISES RETURN: The R/V Spirit of the Sound will resume the Norwalk Aquarium’s bird and seal spotting cruises Jan. 9-10. Advance reservations are required at maritimeaquarium.org.Maritime Aquarium / Contributed photo /Show MoreShow Less
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TWELFTH NIGHT: With a larger outdoor element, the Derby Historical Society will present its “Twelfth Night” celebration (previous one above) Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David Humphreys House in Ansonia. Details in Thursday’s Go section.Derby Historical Society / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
Time to usher out 2020
Dec. 25, 2020
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VIRUOSI CONCERT: Aymeric Dupre la Tour, seen here in 2015 at First Church Congregational in Fairfield, will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 “Jenamy” as the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra presents “Virtuosi Christmas Concert A Traditional Holiday Celebration of Joy and Beauty’’ on Sunday, Dec.r 27, at Trinity-on-Main in New Britain and Facebook Live at 5 p.m. For the livestream, go to the Virtuosi Christmas Concert-Facebook Live page.Meg Barone / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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AT ELY CENTER: Melanie Carr’s “Shrouded Truth” is part of the Ely Center of Contemporary Art’s exhibition Solos 2020, in which six artists’ works from the 2020 Open Call are spotlighted. The 51 Trumbull St., New Haven, gallery’s winter hours are Sundays and Mondays 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays 1-5 p.m.Ely Center / Contributed photo /Show MoreShow Less