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Juneteeth Coalition of greater New Haven Connecticutall events 2026

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on May 30, 2026 at 13:19 in ENTERTAINMENT

Hey New Haven!

Join us, The Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven CT, for our annual City of New Haven Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Press Conference on Monday, June 1st from 1pm - 1:30pm on the New Haven Green by the fountain. See you there!

Save Our 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Dates!

Thursday June 18th
6pm - 9pm
Juneteenth Kick Off
Flint Street Theater

Friday June 19th
Juneteenth Jamboree featuring our beloved Elder Honoring Ceremony and New Haven All-Stars Performances
3pm - 9pm
New Haven Lower Green

Saturday, June 20th Juneteenth Village & Marketplace
New Haven Lower Green

Sunday, June 21st
1pm - 5pm
New Haven Hip-Hop Conference Part 1
Queens of the Culture Ideas Talk
New Haven Museum

Sunday, June 14th - Sunday, June 21st
Juneteenth Restaurant Week
Various Locations

Saturday, July 11th - Sunday, July 12th
8th New Haven Hip-Hop Conference Part 2
Neighborhood Music School

Go to www.artsucation.org or www.artidea.org for more details.

Click here for the Juneteenth vendor registration form.
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Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🤍💙

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The Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven & CT (JCGNH) on the New Haven Green for our 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration.

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on May 28, 2026 at 22:21 in ENTERTAINMENT

Greetings Potential Client!  

You are invited to join us in celebrating Juneteenth by advertising with The Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven & CT (JCGNH) on the New Haven Green for our 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration.

PROGRAM Fri. June 19 and Sat. June 20!

           

Our Juneteenth Jamboree featuring a new landmark on the Freedom Trail,

           

a commemorative walk for Lucy and Lois Tritton, the last two enslaved persons to be sold on the Green, 

            

our Elder Honoring Ceremony and New Haven All-Stars:

  • Keepers of the Culture Performing Arts Company,

  • The Monk Family Band, 

  • The Rahsaan Langley Project bringing an outdoor karaoke dance party

  • with a live DJ and band, all to take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

               AND 

  • continue with the Juneteenth Village & Marketplace highlighting our Juneteenth Youth Zone,  

  • an Artist Showcase, the William Fluker Band, and more, on Saturday, June 20, 2026,

  • from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the New Haven Lower Green - MAIN STAGE! 

For restaurants, we have two exciting ways to advertise with us: on our Juneteenth Jamboree screens and during our 8th Annual Juneteenth Restaurant Week from Sunday, June 14th, to Sunday, June 21st. More details below. 

For all business owners and entrepreneurs, we offer the following advertising option with payment info below.

Advertise Your Brand on Our LARGE Outdoor Concert TV Screens on Juneteenth Day!

Put your business in front of a live audience with high-visibility advertising on our outdoor concert screens. Reach concertgoers before, during, and between performances with dynamic video or image ads displayed throughout the event.

Why Advertise With Us?

  • Large captive audience

  • High-impact LED screen visibility

  • Perfect for local businesses, events, food vendors, and brands

  • Flexible ad packages available

  • Great exposure during peak crowd engagement

Available Advertising Options

  • 15–30 second video commercials

  • Static logo/image placements

  • Event sponsorship highlights

  • Social media and QR code promotions

  • Independent cable online interview

Ideal For:

  • Restaurants & bars

  • Retail stores

  • Community events

  • Entertainment brands

  • Real estate & local services

Pricing starting at $100 tax-deductible contribution for 15-second ad space on our Juneteenth Jamboree concert screens.

Our event and Coalition are subsidiaries of Ms. Hanan's Dance and Beyond, Inc., DBA Artsucation Academy Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Haven, Connecticut. All advertising fees are tax-deductible donations used to cover artist fees and resources for our Juneteenth Youth Zone on Saturday, June 20th.

Secure your screen time today and connect with thousands of attendees in a memorable outdoor setting.

Juneteenth Restaurant Week Advertisement Opportunity

What's expected from Juneteenth Restaurant Week participants? 

  • Provide food donations for our Elders, youth artists, featured performers, and/or volunteers during our Juneteenth celebration, Friday, June 19th, from 3 pm - 9 pm, and/or Saturday, June 20th, from 1 pm - 7 pm

  • Decorate restaurants with the official Juneteenth Flag and colors- red, white, and blue

  • Curate a menu based on Juneteenth & cultural themes

  • Promote our Juneteenth celebration at your restaurants

  • Promote your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week at your restaurants

  • Promote your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week on social media and within your networks

What can Juneteenth Restaurant Week participants expect from the Juneteenth Coalition?

  • Promotion and marketing website, and social media platforms 

  • Promotion and marketing on live TV during our Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026 and press conference with live media coverage on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 1pm-1:30pm.31171989673?profile=RESIZE_710x

  • Opportunity to appear with the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven, the Mayor, and State Officials, within live media coverage

  • Opportunity to connect with other restaurants, organizations, and media to talk about your participation in Juneteenth Restaurant Week to promote your business

  • Flyer creation with information about each restaurant for marketing

  • Consultation support for Juneteenth menu curation

  • Consultation support for Juneteenth decoration ideas

  • Paid advertisements for Juneteenth Restaurant Week

  • One (1) longstanding Juneteenth Restaurant Week participant will be selected for a TV opportunity with a live cooking demonstration on a News Channel 8 morning show!

  • ALL Juneteenth Restaurant Week participants will be advertised during the live TV segment via flyer posting and information shared to connect customers to our website and your restaurants. 

  • Possible opportunities for featured TV news segments at your restaurants

  • Support of the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven

  • An opportunity to be a part of New Haven history

For advertising pricing options, to participate in Juneteenth Restaurant Week, or for more information, contact us today by email at joinus@officialjuneteenthcoaltionnewhaven or by phone at 475-444-9570. 

Tax-Deductible Advertisement Contribution Info:

Electronic Transfer OptionsZelle: Ms. Hanan's Dance and Beyond, Inc., ArtsucationAcademyNetwork@gmail.com, 475-444-9570

Cashapp:$Artsucation

PayPal: paypal.me/dancemshanan

Visit our website to view our calendar, get updates, and see your confirmed participating restaurant listed. www.artsucation.org/juneteenthcoalition

Happy 2026 Juneteenth Restaurant Week!

Payment Ad Option #1 _________$100, 15 seconds logo

Signature___________________________________________Date_________

Payment Ad Option #2_________$175, 30 seconds logo and video clip

Signature___________________________________________Date_________

 

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New Haven Seniors luncheon May 12th 2026

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 23, 2026 at 21:14 in ENTERTAINMENT

Dear Community Leader,

 

On May 12, 2026, the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department, in honor of Older

American Month will host their Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon in

which we invite you to attend. We are deeply committed to the volunteer service our seniors

 

participate in throughout the year, and we are seeking donations to make this event a success, and

all proceeds from this event directly support senior citizen participation.

As leaders of the Greater New Haven community, we all have a vested interest in assuring we have

senior citizens who have the ability to focus on maintaining their physical and mental health

through activities like regular exercise, nutritious meals, social interaction, cognitive stimulation,

safe living environments, access to healthcare, and respecting their independence and choices,

allowing them to live life on their terms as much as possible.

Your commitment to Elderly Services serves as a magnet to attract other businesses to sponsor this event

and seek other measures to support the vitality of our department. If you are not in a position to make a

monetary contribution, please consider donating door prizes for our free raffle or promotional items.

Please complete the enclosed Sponsorship Form which contains additional information on the varying

levels of sponsoring this event. For more information about the Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the

Year Award Luncheon or, ways to support the Elderly Services Department, please contact Tomi Veale at

203-946-7854/tveale@newhavenct.gov.

 

Thank you for your leadership and support.

 

Very Truly Yours,

Ms. Tomi M. Veale

Director of Elderly Services

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No Comp Entertainment Lover's Ball 2026

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 7, 2026 at 21:17 in ENTERTAINMENT

NO COMP ENTERTAINMENT Presents THE LOVER’s BALL❤️
📍 African American Lodge #024 (12 Manila Ave, Hamden CT)
🗓️ Friday, February 6 | ⏰8PM🕗-12AM 🕛
🎧 Music by @TheRealDJPlatinum
🎫 Secure your TICKETS NOW on Eventbrite
🎟️ $10 Entry | 🍽️ $35 Food Package Included
🍽️ FOOD MENU: BBQ Chicken, Oxtails, Rasta Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage, String Beans, Cornbre

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Shamain McAllister Named New Director of Arts, Culture, and Tourism

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on November 1, 2025 at 16:13 in NEWS and ENTERTAINMENT

Shamain McAllister Named New Director of Arts, Culture, and Tourism

 

The City of New Haven is excited to welcome Shamain “Sha” McAllister as the new Director of the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. McAllister brings a deep commitment to inclusive arts and cultural equity, as well as extensive experience across New Haven’s arts scene.

 

Since moving to New Haven in 2014, she has worked with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, contributed to the city’s Cultural Equity Plan and Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan, and most recently served as Associate Director of Education & Community Impact at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. She has also led programs at Kulturally LIT and serves as Vice President of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven Board. Learn more about Shamain McAllister here.

 

In her new role, McAllister plans to build on the work of her predecessor, strengthen partnerships between public and private sectors, and ensure arts opportunities are accessible to all neighborhoods and communities. 

 

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MAAFA INFLUENCE PRODUCTION 2025:

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on October 15, 2025 at 20:48 in ENTERTAINMENT
MAAFA INFLUENCE PRODUCTION 2025: "ECHOES OF THE UNTOLD" RETURNS TO BRIDGEPORT
New Generation of Directors, Who Began as Child Performers, Lead This Year's Powerful Theatrical Event
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BRIDGEPORT, CT [October 15, 2025] – Mount Aery Baptist Church will host its monumental annual cultural event, the MAAFA Influence Production 2025: Echoes of The Untold, for one night only on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
This year's production marks a significant milestone as it is Written & Directed by a new generation of leaders: Jazmin JeanBaptiste, Shanice Maxwell, and Tiffany Williams-Blackwell. In a powerful testament to the production’s legacy, these dynamic directors first performed in the MAAFA production as children when they were just 10 years old! They are now stepping forward to ensure this essential history continues to resonate with new audiences.
The production is the centerpiece of Mount Aery Baptist Church's 20+ year journey to ensure the stories of our history, the spiritual and cultural experience of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the African diaspora will never be erased. The church is deeply committed to using this sacred psychodrama as a means of remembrance, healing, and cultural preservation.
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Mount Aery Baptist Church and The Veronica Douglas Media Agency encourage the community and media to join in this powerful experience. "We are asking: Are you ready for an experience that will move your soul, ignite your spirit, and connect you to OUR powerful history that CANNOT be erased?"
Echoes of The Untold is more than a performance; it is an emotional, compelling journey that celebrates the resilience, strength, and triumph of our ancestors through dynamic storytelling, powerful dance, and soul-stirring music.
EVENT AND MEDIA DETAILS
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Detail
What:
MAAFA Influence Production 2025: Echoes of The Untold
When:
Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where:
Mount Aery Baptist Church
 
Tickets:
Available now on Eventbrite or by calling 203.334.2757
Theme:
Celebrating our ancestors and connecting to a history that cannot be erased. Don't just hear the Echoes—Feel them!
 
Media Contact:
Veronica Douglas-Givan, M.S. (she/her/ella)
The Veronica Douglas Media Agency
Office: (203) 887.6452
(In support of the MAAFA Influence Production)
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"When someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them." Maya and Me! *V*
 
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The New Haven Green - Winter on the Green 2025-26

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on September 18, 2025 at 7:10 in ENTERTAINMENT

Winter on the Green 2025-2026
Presented by: The Committee of the Proprietors of the New Haven Green
Location: The New Haven Green
The Committee of the Proprietors of the New Haven Green is excited to announce its Winter on
the Green seasonal celebration, bringing the community together with festive activities, live
music, rides, games, and family-friendly attractions. Join us for a series of events designed to
celebrate the season, connect the community, and enjoy the beauty of the historic Green.
Schedule of Events:
Movies on the Green

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Outdoor screening of Soul by Disney Pixar
Movies on the Green

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● October 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Outdoor screening of Beetlejuice
City of New Haven Tree Lighting Presented by the City of New Haven’s Departments of
Arts, Culture and Tourism and Parks, Recreation and Trees


● December 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The spectacular annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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New Year, New Haven 2026

13715104473?profile=RESIZE_400x● January 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Celebrate the new year with rides, live music, games, and attractions for all ages

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Funk Master Flex Largest Pizza Party 9/12/25

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 15, 2025 at 21:42 in ENTERTAINMENT
FUNK FLEX New Haven Fri Sept 12 at the Largest Pizza Party! Join @funkflex at the @guinnessworldrecords title attempt for Largest Pizza Party at the @a1toyota @apizza_feast at the @newhavengp Friday Sept 12 on the New Haven Green!
4-7pm Pizza Party (get tickets now!)
7-10pm Apizza Feast
8-10pm Funk Flex
4-10pm New Haven Grand Prix
Tickets for Largest Pizza Party:
🍕❤️🎤🚴‍♀️
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Howard K. Hill, this FREE family-friendly event showcased vintage vehicles

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 28, 2025 at 21:22 in ENTERTAINMENT
Hundreds gathered at Bowen Field in New Haven for the 9th Annual Community Car Show — a celebration of classic cars, custom rides, and community pride!
Hosted by Howard K. Hill, this FREE family-friendly event showcased vintage vehicles, muscle cars, lowriders, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Car lovers like Dooley-O and longtime owner Eric Daniels shared stories behind their wheels, proving this show is more than just chrome—it's culture.

 

#NewHavenEvents #CarShow2025 #CommunityCarShow #ClassicCars #ConnecticutCarCulture #HowardKHill #BowenField #CarEnthusiasts #CustomCars #LowriderLove #FamilyFun #CTEvents #YouthEmpowerment #AutoShow #BlackCarCulture

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