Sell Yourself with Story: 3 Tips for Job Hunters
Thinking about changing careers? Seeking a new job? Looking to advance into a leadership position? Cynthia Rojas recommends using storytelling as a tool to showcase your accomplishments and value.
A Perfect Pairing: Brews & BBQ
Award-winning chef and New Haven native Jason Sobocinski moves from the screen of the Cooking Channel's "The Big Cheese" to the Festival's virtual stage for a lesson on beer and BBQ. Jason, a lifelong foodie with a master's in gastronomy, is the co-owner of the Black Hog Brewing company with his brother Tom and their close friend Tyler Jones. Bonded by their love of food and beer, the trio shares their passion for family and food with a savory menu and "beers you want to drink more than just one of," Jason says. With this Arts & Ideas partnership, Black Hog Brewing has paired up with The...
New Haven Heroes
As we continue to adapt to social isolation, the Festival strives to maintain hope and positivity. Today, we are recognizing four New Haven Heroes who are going above and beyond to help our community get through these uncertain times.
Our city came together to create Together New Haven (#togethernewhaven) as a way to highlight our community's ability to stay strong and help one another. Inspired by #togethernewhaven, the staff of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas highlights four local heroes in one of many future posts. Thank you for all you do!
New Haven Heroes
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' "
― Fred (Mr.) Rogers
In these times of social isolation, we appreciate the “helpers" in society more than ever. New Haven is home to the passionate and the compassionate, and as we look for ways to get through the days and the weeks ahead of us, let's look toward each other. Our city came together to create Together New Haven (#togethernewhaven) as a way to highlight our community's ability to stay strong and help one another. Inspired by...
Let's Make a Dance!
Always dreamed of being onstage? Here’s your shot!
Do you tap your feet when a good song comes on? Did you perform in school plays? Do you dance around your kitchen? Whether you're a foot-tapper or a wanna-be Nutcracker, this is your chance to collaborate with a Broadway choreographer. Participants in Keigwin + Company’s inclusive “Let’s Make a Dance” workshop, open to all ages and skill levels. Keigwin and Wolcott invite anyone with “undiscovered talent and a sense of humor” to join the workshop, they say. “Come move with us and play.”
Since 2003, Keigwin + Company has...
Our New Director of Programming
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas welcomes Bobby Asher!
“Bobby Asher immediately impressed us with his creativity, wide-ranging expertise, and passion for the arts,” said Festival Co-Directors Liz Fisher and Tom Griggs. “He’s known for leading innovative projects that are as exhilarating as they are challenging and that draw diverse voices into conversation about critical contemporary issues. We are thrilled to welcome him as the Festival’s new Director of Programming and are certain that he will be a collaborative partner eager to engage with New Haven as he develops a 25th...
All Songs Considered - Tanya Tagaq
Tune into NPR’s All Songs Considered for a sample of how Tanya Tagaq uses her breath to create rhythm and texture that dance around the cello’s chilling melody. Tanya’s distinctive sounds come to New Haven tomorrow—get your tickets to experience sound and sensuality in its rawest form.
What's On This Week: June 18-21
The next week of Festival 2019 has so much in store: sensational performances, discussions of art and purpose, plus unforgettable experiences of food, music and workshops. Scroll through some of the highlights to come.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
NEXT Presents The Cities Project: New Life For New England’s Industrial Past
5:30PM @ Alexion Pharmaceuticals Auditorium
How do we best reuse spaces that contain cultural importance? Join us as we travel around our region and learn about how communities are honoring their industrial heritage while looking to the future. More info on this free event here >
So Much To Do in Week Two!
It’s the start of week two and there’s so much to do! Grab your bike and sneakers if you want to get your heart rate up while exploring the city. Or just come ready to use your thinking cap and get creating.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Bike Tours: HISTORIC BRIDGES OF NEW HAVEN @ 9:00am
Walking Tours: PEEKING INTO NEW HAVEN'S CLOSET @ 11:00am
Scene on the Green: CANNING HUNGER @ 12:00pm
Walking Tours: THE BIG READ WALKING TOUR @ 3:00pm
Tour the ins and outs of New Haven to find often overlooked structures and celebrate safe spaces. Gather with community members on the Green to support a great cause. Take...