“9/11 is a litmus test of our humanity”…
Bill T. Jones, choreographer/director(link to video)
With the precision and directness of a lightening bolt, in words and movement Bill has the amazing...
Festival Executive Director Mary Lou Aleskie reflects on artistry and interdependence
September 9, 2011
"Music, Warfare and the Soldier's Story"
September 7, 2011
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is proud to broadcast our Ideas Panel entitled “Music, Warfare and the Soldier's Story” originally held on June 25, 2011 at the Yale University Art Gallery...
La Presse reports on Mary Lou Aleskie in Montreal as an International Delegate to Montreal Completement Cirque
July 26, 2011
Click here to read article from Montreal's daily newspaper La Presse on Festival Executive Director Mary Lou Aleskie’s recent trip as one of sixty invited delegates from around the world to Montreal...
New Haven Register article on 2011 Festival Highlights
July 25, 2011
Read about the 2011 Festival’s highlights and accomplishments and why this was the “most impactful” festival in 16 years. Click here for Sunday’s New Haven Register article (July 24, 2011)
New Haven Independent on CT Budget
July 21, 2011
Click here to read the New Haven Independent's report on the state budget and how it will effect the arts.
‘Cripple’ Finally Comes to Inishmaan - New York Times
June 30, 2011
Click here to read the New York Times article about the Druid making it back to Galway.
Save the Date for Festival 2012
June 28, 2011
The 2012 Festival will take place June 16-30 - Save the Dates to make sure you can attend the array of performances from world class artists and thinkers. Check back in the new year for the Festival...
Q&A with Associate Artistic Director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company: Janet Wong
June 24, 2011
How does the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company encourage art and ideas within the community of education?
Bill says that making art allows him to participate in the world of ideas – and it is...
Frank Rizzo on "Making Up the Truth" - Extended through Saturday!
June 24, 2011
Click here to read Frank Rizzo's Blog about Jack Hitt's "Making Up the Truth" extended through Saturday, June 25 with a 1pm performance.
Weather Update: June 23
June 23, 2011
Today's 3pm Noon to Night Concert has been canceled. Please check back for an update on the 6pm Concert.
The Walking Tour scheduled for 5pm will continue rain or shine.
Breaking News Weather Update
June 22, 2011
The Noon to Night Concert Series will continue as weather permits. In the event of lightning, the performance will be cancelled.
The Mill River Canoe Tours have been cancelled for today. Stay tuned...
Soldier Songs composer and baritone on CT Style
June 22, 2011
Click to view the CT Style spot featuring David Little and David Adam Moore