Happy Holidays!

Here are some events going on in and around New Haven that you might like to enjoy!
(Thank you Jacky!!)

TOWN GREEN LUMINARIA

December 10th, 6 pm to 9 pm

Town Green’s luminaria lightings feature more than 1,200 individual wax candles in decorative bags illuminating the walkways of the Upper Green for a three-hour period each week leading up to Christmas. Dozens of volunteers light the luminaria at sundown and the display continues until approximately 9pm, weather permitting. Light snow does not prevent the installation of luminaria, but due to the nature of the installation, luminaria will not be lit in high wind or rain.


HOLIDAY WINDOW WONDERLAND

December 10th, December 11th, December 12th, 5 pm to 8 pm

See New Haven ’s first Holiday Window Wonderland Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings 5 pm – 8 pm from November 27th through December 19th as area merchants, restaurants, theaters, and museums celebrate the season.

Stroll along Historic Chapel Street and over to Broadway. See the displays come alive in New Haven ’s one-of-a-kind boutiques. Clamber into a horse drawn carriage to ride in style along the York Promenade enjoying the sounds of live musical performances and the scent of roasted chestnuts. Enjoy this magical time in New Haven as you choose special gifts that show your appreciation for the unique qualities of your friends and family. On Broadway, visit the only J. Crew in New Haven County , Trailblazer, Wish List, Denali, the only Urban Outfitters in Connecticut , and don’t miss Santa on Saturdays from 5 pm – 8 pm at the Yale Bookstore, the largest bookstore between New York and Boston . Stores on Broadway always offer convenient shopping hours until 9 pm. Dine at one of the 130 restaurants located within walking distance of the New Haven Green.

Details: www.infonewhaven.com/holidays


UNSILENT NIGHT

December 10 at 5:30 pm

On December 10, join the International Festival of Arts & Ideas for the 3rd annual “Unsilent Night”!

Meet at the Yale Bookstore (77 Broadway) at 5:30 pm. Enjoy refreshments as you pick up your music. Processional steps off promptly at 6:15 pm, winding its way through the streets of New Haven and across the Green (which will be decorated with the Holiday Tree and Luminaria), returning to the Yale Bookstore for a meet and greet with composer Phil Kline at 7 pm.

Bring a boombox, or anything that will blast a cassette, CD, or MP3….or borrow one from them! RSVP and you will be entered to win 2 free tickets to the 2010 Festival.

Details: Call 203.498.3727 or e-mail unsilentnight@artidea.org


SHOPPING EVENTS

Gift with Purchase!

Now through January 15th

Buy anything at any downtown New Haven restaurant or shop and, when you've spent $50 or more, you're eligible for a free drink voucher at participating restaurants. Spending $100 or more gets you a free movie ticket, and $200 gets you both! Most shops will have convenient Cheers! envelopes to keep your receipts in. Then just bring the envelope to INFO New Haven booth on the corner of College and Chapel ( 1000 Chapel Street ), and we'll take care of the rest. It's a great little reward whether you've been naughty or nice.

Peter Indorf Jewelers ( 1022 Chapel Street )

12/10: You’re invited to a TrollbeadParty! Stop by this Thursday evening, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come and see all that Trollbeads has to offer. Perfect for Holiday gift giving! Meet Liz Walters, the area’s Trollbead representative.

Special – FREE bracelet with the purchase of any fancy clasp! A $36 dollar value!

Seychelles ( 1020 Chapel Street )

12/10 Seychelles will be hosting a wine tasting presented by College Wine from 6 pm to 8 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and informal modeling will complete the event.

Wave Gallery ( 1046 Chapel Street )

12/10 The Ultimate Cookbook series featuring a cookbook signing by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough, whose works include “Real Food Has Curves.” Shop the Beatrice of Tashka Trunk Show and sample KSA Kosher Truffle Fudge from John Kelly Chocolates.

idiom ( 1014 Chapel Street )

12/11 Artisan jewelry trunk show featuring handcrafted glass designs by Miss Wally of Wallingford from 5 pm to 8 pm.

B&N Yale Bookstore (77 Broadway)

12/12 – 12/18 Staff and faculty members can receive 20% off their entire purchase from 12/12 to 12/18.

Campus Customs (57 Broadway)

12/12 -12/18 Staff and faculty can receive 20% off their entire purchase. (normal exclusions apply).


Enjoy, happy holidays!