Comments (0) Tomorrow will be the last day that Vice Versa will be open in Hartford. Goods will be half-price on Tuesday.
Vice Versa, currently located at the corner of Capitol and Main, will be moving to 266 Park Road in West Hartford.
Making 'Of Lamb' on display at Real Art Ways through December 11th
December tends to be a whirlwind of activity, between festive events, office parties, and the gatherings for family and friends. Here are just a few of December’s open-to-the-public highlights:
December 1, 2011
December 1st is World AIDS Day, which means it is also The Day With(out) Art. Real Art Ways will be participating by screening Untitled all day. This is free. While there, check out the “Making ‘Of Lamb’” exhibit.
In the evening, there is the opening reception for Andres Chaparro’s artwork at Theatreworks (233 Pearl Street) from 5-7:30pm. Continue reading 'Your Guide to December'»
Wadsworth Atheneum gift shop has books. Lots of them.
There are a few ways to alleviate the stress associated with holiday shopping.
The first is to disentangle oneself from feeling any duty to shop. Once the reputation for being eccentric has been created, you free yourself up to make more meaningful choices.
It’s not about setting the bar low so much as it is a exploding expectations altogether. Thoughtfulness, spontaneity, and authenticity have vanished from the equation when “generosity” and “good will” are mandated.
Another way to reduce pressure is to be more selective about where one’s money goes. Stepping foot in a major shopping center or strip mall does not need to happen during November, December, or any other time of year, and while Hartford does have a few national chains, those have the least interesting offerings.
The following are the Real Hartford picks for where to shop: Continue reading 'Stampede-Free Holiday Shopping Guide'»
The first annual Harvest Market was a success!
Customers did not have to deal with harried crowds and screaming children; instead, the crowd was a happy one. It felt less like grocery shopping and more like a cocktail party with the option of buying kale and potatoes (minus the hooch).
Besides being able to comparison shop for fruits, vegetables, and herbs, there were vendors selling coffee, jewelry, jams, soup mixes, beans, bicycles, bread, bags, kettle corn, tacos, cider, cheese, and more. Visitors to the Knox Parks greenhouse on Laurel Street were able to sample foods while listening to live music. A table was set up for kids’ arts and crafts.
Several people were overheard saying that this kind of market should happen every week.
The Dirt Salon
A watercolor artist tells me it’s a shame Hartford is not recognized for having such an abundance of artists. Across town, a photographer reminisces about the thriving artists’ community in the Colt Building; years ago, the artists were pushed out as the building went through a “revitalization” resulting in more expensive and fewer units. Even with apparent setbacks like loss of studio space, this past weekend should have removed any doubt that Hartford is an arts city.
Among Friday evening’s fare: the grand opening of The Dirt Salon. This space at 50 Bartholomew Avenue houses several studios and a stage. The first floor offered standard art opening food; the second floor featured sangria and paella. Classes will be offered at this space.
Anne Cubberly, Dave Borawski, Nina Salazar, and Carlos Hernandez Chavez are some of the artists with work on display at Dirt Salon. Continue reading 'Bursting with Art'»
Here is your monthly list of hand-picked events. There may be others, but those did not make the cut:
November 1st
Hartford Candidates Forum: Candidates from all parties and running for all offices this year have been invited to participate in a forum hosted by the Greater Hartford NAACP. This will be held in the Northend Senior Center at 80 Coventry Street, from 6 to 9 in the evening. The local NAACP’s president, Muhammad Ansari, says “this forum will provide an opportunity for residents in North Hartford who may not have been able to attend events in other parts of the city.” UPDATE: forum cancelled due to Storm Alfred. It will not be rescheduled.
November 1 (through next year)
New Life for Connecticut Trees: Furniture by City Bench exhibit at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum. Objects made from trees otherwise destined for the landfill.
November 2nd
Get HYPEd at ON20. The casual networking event, open to members and non-members of HYPE, will feature a free raffle. The prize? A tasting dinner for two at ON20. This event runs from 5:30-8:30pm.
November 4th
Women’s Oppression and Liberation Forum: three of the six panelists will include Nellie Bailey, the host of weekly radio program “Inside Housing” on WHCR; Monami Maulik, founder and executive director of Desis Rising Up and Moving; and a representative from Hartford Vecinos Unidos. The event begins at 7:30pm and will be held at La Paloma Sabanera.
November 4th and 5th
Killadelphia is a 75-minute show by Sean Christopher Lewis, presented by HartBeat Ensemble, in the Hollander Building. It presents perspectives on crime in Philly. Click here to get ticket info for this performance. Continue reading 'November Events'»
Photo by Christopher Brown
Here, we return to the theme of discarded pieces of clothing. The footwear harvest has been especially plentiful recently. I’ve seen two pairs of sandals left on my street (which have since migrated around the block) and some busted up sneakers near the train tracks. These boots are on the same block as a previous Scenes from the Sidewalk garment. Continue reading 'Scenes from the Sidewalk: Installment 29'»
The recent totally-unscientific-but-fun poll told me a few things: nobody buys all groceries from one vendor, Whole Foods is very popular, and people want food to be local and fresh. While digesting this data, I visited four stores in Hartford to see which ones most closely met your criteria of the ideal store; I looked at other aspects, including whether or not I could reasonably shop for basic food and household items. I looked at the two most popular grocery stores in the city, along with two that fewer people shopped at. Continue reading 'A Tale of Four Markets'»
The 49th Annual Greater Hartford West Indian Day Parade tried out a different route Saturday afternoon. Continue reading 'A Glance at the West Indian Day Parade'»
These are just a select few of the events going on through the remainder of July:
Tonight
Beach Block Party at the Wadsworth Atheneum will feature summer fashions and the film Soul Surfer. Begins at 5pm; film at 8.
July 8th
Hot Rhymes, Spicy Flows: HartBeat Ensemble’s BBQ & Poetry Feast in the Hollander Building on Asylum (enter on High Street). There will be vegetarian bbq available from 6:30-7:30. The show starts at 8 and goes until 10pm. Continue reading 'July Events'»
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