On Monday, April 24, 2017 The City of New Haven will celebrate 379 Years of Tradition, Innovation and Idealism with pageantry and artistic expression on full display, including an “I Love New Haven” song by composer / performer Justin Johnson.
This year Mayor Harp will also recognize several “FIRSTS” for this historic city:
- · The arrival this summer of New Haven’s semi-professional soccer team, The Elm City Express;
- · The launch of three self-guided walking tour books celebrating three of New Haven’s most storied neighborhoods: Lower Dixwell, Wooster Square and Downtown. These informative and lively tours are the result of years of work by the Ethnic Heritage Center founded in 1988 and located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University preserving and stimulating an interest among cultural and ethnic groups in New Haven by creating unique journeys back in time to view historic properties and “meet” along the way the thought leaders and change agents who shaped the contours of this beautiful city;
- · The exciting launch of Espejismo an art installation that invites its audience to reflect on the perspectives of others and share personal thoughts about seeing and being seen. On display from April 24 thru April 30th @ Yale School of Management, a collaboration between SOM students, Colombian-American artist Yazmany Arboleda and the creative agency limeSHIFT (Brooklyn, NY);
- · The upcoming signing of a formal Sister Cities Alliance with Changsha, the provincial Capital of Hunan in China, championed by The Yale-China Association; and
- · The dedication of 3 murals depicting historical moments and “memory” of New Haven in City generously made possible by the family of Albert George.
In addition, Mayor Harp will have the distinct pleasure of recognizing five City Spirit Honorees whose passion for New Haven and contributions to the cultural vibrancy of our historic city is celebrated:
- · Mary Lou Aleski (International Festival of Arts & Ideas) and Peter Webster (Historic Wooster Square Association, Inc.)
- · John Bradley (Liberty Services)
- · Sheri Kaplan (Shubert Theater)
- · Willie Ruff (Yale School of Music)
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