Great Art, Big Ideas Podcast
Festival 2025 Playlist

INDIGENOUS WRITERS OF CONNECTICUT
This panel representing various tribes among the five recognized in Connecticut will be curated by Dr. Siohban Senier of the University of New Hampshire who edits the online publication Dawnland...

2021 DIXWELL NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
Organized by and for the neighborhood of Dixwell in New Haven, the Dixwell Neighborhood Festival is an all-star virtual affair hosted by jazz artist, producer, two-time Grammy nominee and Dixwell...

2021 West Rock/West Hills Neighborhood Festival
Are you ready to rock? Join West Rock neighborhood as they show off their tight and talented community in this virtual concert event and town meeting hybrid. We’ll cover a little bit of everything,...

2021 NEWHALLVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
Join your neighbors in a celebration of Newhallville with performances by Thabisa Rich, DJ Prime, the Wayne Brown Band, and KP On the Set. In conjunction with this virtual festival there will be a...

Listening to Earth: Indigenous Wisdom & Climate Futures
Hear from Indigenous voices on the climate knowledge that has existed in their communities for generations and the practical solutions that can spur a better collective attempt at caring for our...

2021 THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
Join your neighbors in a celebration of The Hill with performances by Manny James, Charisa The Violin Diva, and a showcase at the Hill Museum.

JOY HARJO IN CONVERSATION WITH MADELINE SAYET
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is honored to feature United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in conversation with playwright and director Madeline Sayet. Harjo, the first Native American...

Dinner Stories: Transformation
Convert your home into a virtual dinner theater with this evening of music, storytelling and food. Set to the “expressive, pristine vocals” (WNPR) of jazz artist Isabella Mendes, three different...

SANCTUARY: A LATINA THEORY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHORS PAOLA MENDOZA AND ABBY SHER
Podcasters Maria Isa & Jessica Lopez Lyman of Latina Theory moderate a discussion between authors Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher about their new book SANCTUARY.

Artsucation™ Academy Network: Live from Senegal
In this performance, recorded live in Senegal, Hanan is performing alongside the M'BOSSE DANCE COMPANY in a piece she co-choreographered with Baidy Ba.

Kaki King: Final State
Brooklyn-based composer and guitarist Kaki King—a Festival favorite—performed this world-premiere performance, "Final State," in honor of the Festival's Silver Anniversary.

Accrobuffos: William Tell's Turmoil
The Acrobuffos are back with this special world-premiere piece, "William Tell's Turmoil," in honor of the Festival's Silver Anniversary!