This Week in Westville: 
Life School In the Community, Artwalk Beer Garden Tickets, LOL Comedy Night @Lyman, Marjorie Wolfe and Tom Edwards Closing Reception @KLG!

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April Programs
MITCHELL LIBRARY  
Mitchell Library
Click HERE for full April Calendar.
 
Check HERE for updated weekly events.

LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon 12-8 |Tue 12-6| Wed 10-6 | Thu 10-6 | Fri CLOSED | Sat 10-5 | Sun CLOSED

Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, 203-946-8117
Soho Hair Group and Day Spa
MEN'S CLASSIC BARBERING AND GROOMING @SOHO 

We are excited to announce Men's Classic Barbering & Men's Grooming Services Performed in the privacy of our VIP Room by our Master Barber "Brad" "Introductory Offer" take 20% OFF any of the services from our menu below... Ladies don't the men in your life deserve a little special pampering? Why not surprise him with a Gift Certificate to enjoy something exclusive from our men's classic menu of services! Schedule Now

Soho Hair Group & Day Spa, 916 Whalley Avenue, (203) 387-6799, www.sohohair.com
Odeon


Odeon, 912 Whalley Avenue, (203)389-8704, OdeonBoutique.com
Order your Next Dessert!
CHIP IN A BOTTLE

Small batch confectionery where all items are made in house. Over 100 flavors of chocolates, gelato, and macarons are available. Chip In A Bottle also hosts chocolate creation parties.  Chipinabottle.com

Chip In A Bottle, 837 Whalley Avenue
Through May
SUSAN MCCASLIN 
WALL/PAPER II
Exhibits on view noon to 5 pm Monday through Friday and from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday when classes are in session. www.susanmccaslin.com

Schumacher Gallery at Westover School in Middlebury CT
Barnard Nature Center

Full Schedule of Nature Programs in April click

Barnard Nature Center, 200 Derby Ave.
Strange Ways

STOREFRONT HOURS
Monday * Closed 
Tuesday-Sunday * 10AM-5PM 

Strange Ways, 910 Whalley Avenue, 
Through April 20
DAVID CHORNEY  LET IT FLOW

Local artist David S. Chorney displays multiple styles of paintings,  From black and white to deep colors and high texture, there's a little bit of everything to experience.

300 George Street
ADOPT A TREE WITH URI

The Urban Resources Initiative (URI), the City of New Haven is offering FREE TREES to be planted along the street in front of your home or business. Renters and owners are eligible. 

To make a request, call URI at 203-432-6189, email uri@yale.edu, or fill out  this online form
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS


Thank you Dwight Hall at Yale | Center for Public Service and Social Justice volunteers for your hard work this past Saturday! And as always, thanks to Kate Bradley, Bob Bradley, Pat Kalba, John Orr and Block Watch 303 for their leadership and hard work!
NEXT ARTWALK MEETING
Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm 
LOTTA STUDIO, 911 Whalley Avenue
SAVE THE DATE!
ARTWALK 21 FRIDAY, MAY 11 + SATURDAY, MAY 12




Artwalk site is live! Click HERE for complete details! We'll be adding more events as Artwalk approaches so stay tuned!

BEER GARDEN TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
CLICK BELOW!


We're still accepting applications, click below become a vendor!

Artist, Artisans and Crafters Application HERE
Food Vendors Application HERE

BOTTLE CAP DONATIONS FOR ARTWALK 21 PERFORMANCE WITH THABISA

We're seeking donations of any and all metal bottle caps for a live performance and demo lead by the talented Thabisa Rich during this year's Artwalk 21! Please bag your bottle caps and drop off at Lotta Studio , 911 Whalley between 9:00am and 5:00pm Tuesday-Friday or  E-MAIL HERE  to arrange a drop off.
VOLUNTEER FOR GOAT DUTY WITH FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD PARK!

You may have heard FOEP's good news - they are bringing goats to the park this year! 

FOEP would love to involve the community in this creative and responsible means to enhance the access, services, and ecology of Edgewood Park. We have several roles for a variety of skillsets and time allotments. The top items are near-term priorities. 
  • Installing/Removing fence- This is a physical labor task. We need to move 50" high fencing sections from one or two loading areas, near the tennis courts. The fencing will stretch to the river and to the stormwater management area along Yale Ave. See here for more details. A date is not selected, but it will be a Saturday or weekday for ~4hrs before May 7. 
  • Providing fresh water Every day, goats need fresh water to drink. Edgewood Park has a spigot at the water fountain near the gazebo/tennis courts. The bucket(s) for the goats will be placed in the same place, every time, inside the gate. 
  • Signage We will be creating educational and instructional signs. The construction of the sign is TBD, but we imagine the mounting, posting, and building/routering/finishing might be areas for trades-persons. The content and images are best suited for experts in education, environmental issues, graphic design. 
  • Taking pictures of progress We want to learn about the progress in the goats eating invasive plants. We want to capture pictures of the areas, from designated locations, throughout the entire period. We have selected areas to photograph and upload Google Photos and Instagram/Facebook. 
  • Check the integrity of the fence Every three (3) days, a person needs to walk along the entire perimeter of the fencing. The person needs to notify this email address (friendsofedgewoodpark+goats@gmail.com) if there exists any vandalism, breakage, or opening in the fence, (examples: trees that may have fallen, someone opened or broke fence). 
  • Donate to the cause by April 28! 
  • Planting native plants, post-remediation. 
Simply reply to friendsofedgewoodpark+goats@gmail.com to "count you in" and explain areas where you can share your time and talents. 
Wednesday, April 18, 6:00pm

LIFE SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY

Ladies only! Learn how to play Poker Taught by Westville's own Harold Houston 

Starting with a simple Potluck dinner at 6:00pm.  Beginning at 7:00pm we will learn the basics of the game 

Please contact Ella Calcote at ella.calcote@gmail.com to sign up as group is limited in size.
Friday, Aprll 20, 8:00pm

LOL COMEDAY NIGHT WITH ALEX MOFFAT

Enjoy a hilarious night of stand up comedy from two of Saturday Night Live's funniest contributors! Alex Moffat is a New York-based actor, stand-up, writer, and current cast member on Saturday Night Live. He hails from Chicago where he performed with The Second City's Bizco and Boatco, The Annoyance, iO, Zanies, The Comedy Bar, and The Public House Theater. He appeared in NBC's sketch comedy pilot, and can be seen in the films "A Conspiracy On Jekyll Island" with Minnie Driver and "Uncle John" with John Ashton. Alex was recently Natural Light Beer's first spokesperson since Mickey Mantle and was an official acro-dunker with the Chicago Bulls.

Anna Drezen is a comedian, writer, and actor living in Brooklyn, NY. She is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. She regularly performs standup and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the People's Improv Theater, Union Hall, the Annoyance, and other clubs across the country. TICKETS

This performance may contain adult content.


Lyman Center, 501 Crescent Street
Closing Event: Sunday, April 22, 1:00-4:00pm, w/ artist talk, 2:00pm.

MARJORIE WOLFE'S FAR AND WIDE +TOM EDWARDS EXTENDED VISIONS
The work in Marjorie Wolfe's latest collection of photographs was either composed on a recent trip to Italy, or on her favorite island, Martha's Vineyard; all are spare, simple compositions presented in similar formats. Wolfe explains: "Panoramas and composite photographs are meant to unfold a wide world where separate images are arranged to form a single view. ... They show more than what our eyes let us see in one glance, but that we know is there." Similarly, Tom Edwards' ever-evolving multimedia artworks "are not intended to represent any single moment in time, but rather to assimilate multiple moments and observations into a dynamic experience." Edwards states that most of these works have been produced over an extended period of time, which allows for a constant reworking: "I think of [the works] as open-ended compositions ... Time affects everything, including the way I perceive my own work." 

Kehler Lidell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, (203) 389-9555
Through May 5

LATIN AMERICAN EXHIBIT @DASILVA

Da Silva Gallery presents Latin American Exhibit Selected Artworks by: Liliana Antonow, Jose Cortez, Kiara Matos Carlos Muslera, Aldo Papparella, Jorge Quintero Valeria Real, Juan Sarias, Antonio Spinosa, Miguel Trelles, and Andres Vivo. Exhibit runs through May 5.

DaSilva Gallery, 897 Whalley ave
Saturday, April 21, 12:30-2:00pm

ACTIVE WELLNESS BOUTIQUE FITNESS YOGA PRESENTS RESTORE AND RENEW 

Earth Day Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm  Warm your body by gently flowing from posture to posture with graceful intention, mindful awareness and present moment acceptance. Rest and restore your body with long posture holds and stretching. Relax with a loving kindness gratitude meditation. Proceeds benefit Trinity Cares Local Mission Team supporting the 180 Center -- Dedicated to turning lives around. 

For more information or to register please fill out THIS FORM orvisit ActiveWellnessFitness.com Limited Spots!

Suggested Gratitude Offering: $10-50+ 
Check with your physician before beginning any exercise/yoga program. 

Active Wellness Boutique Fitness, 16 Fountain St., 203-907-4477
UPCOMING EVENTS    

Friday, April 27, 7:00pm 
GOODNIGHT BLUE MOON RECORD RELEASE SHOW- Click HERE for more info. Lyric Hall, 827 Whalley Avenue

Saturday, April 28, 12:00pm 
HARRY POTTER POP-UP FESTIVAL- Click HERE for more info. Lyric Hall, 827 Whalley Avenue, (203) 389-8885

Friday, May 11 + Saturday, May 12
ARTWALK 21- RSVP HERE for more info. Westville Village

Sunday, May 13, 2:00pm +7:00pm 
SUMMER ORLANDO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS- Click HERE for more info. Lyric Hall, 827 Whalley Avenue, (203) 389-8885  

FOR A FULL CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS, VISIT 
 

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