This is the tale of an adolescent girl who grew up in an “unseeable” Dalit caste group in southern India whose forced occupation is to wash clothes of other Dalits, the dead, and menstruating women. She transcends her lot and becomes immortalised as their local deity, Maadathy.
“…everyone has a Christmas album, but this one, for sure, is distinctive, different, and delightful. And a worthy successor to Ellington and Strayhorn.” – Richard J Salvucci, “All About Jazz,” Review
“The Pan American Nutcracker Suite is an aural tour de force, an all-encompassing, immersive sound experience.” – Ken Micallef, Music Writer
A Southern classic comes to New Haven in the form of Waffles at The House! Come join us for late-night coffee, tea, hash browns, and (of course) WAFFLES! Use The House as a study space throughout the night, and let us serve you delicious, fluffy, golden waffles!
What are the chances that two transmasculine people living under the same roof would be diagnosed with “lady cancer” in the same month—one with breast cancer and the other with ovarian cancer?
Join filmmakers Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson for a public screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer, followed by a panel discussion. This courageous short film documents the personal journey of the filmmakers, their family, and their community as they navigate a medical system that is scrambling to figure out how to provide affirming care for transgender people.
Join Yale Hospitality’s Jordan Williams for a plant identification walk along the nature trails of West Campus.
Meet at the West Campus Conference Center Lobby. Finish up at the West Campus Barn for refreshments. Stout footwear advised. Rain cancels.
2024 Puerto Rican Festival PRESENTED BY PUERTO RICANS UNITED & CT LEAD–FEATURING –EN VIVO– MANNY MANUEL, LUIS FIGUEROA, Orquesta Afinke, Movimiento Cultural, Choco Band, DJ Red El Colorao, DJ Carlos “Lokito”.
“In addition to our private sponsors, funding for this event has been provided by the Connecticut State Legislature and is administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts.”
Wayne Escoffery, Music Director. Program TBA.
Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director. Yale’s wind symphony opens its season with music with a Latin flair: “Fuga con Pajarillo” by Venezuelan composer Aldemaro Romero, featuring Venezuelan cuatro guitarist Hector Molina; and music by Mexican composers: “Onda Tropical” by Rodrigo Martinez Torres, Abi Pak, acordeón; and “Tundra” by Nubia Jaime-Donjuan. Other music: “Suite Française” (Darius Milhaud), “Fanfare Ritmico” (Jennifer Higdon), “Decoration Day” (Charles Ives).
Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director. Feat. Jennifer Jolley’s “Dust” for brass quintet and wind ensemble, Seraph Brass, guest artists.
Rhythm India takes you on the journey of dance and celebration through Bollywood & Beyond. Experience the vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms of the “ghungroo” dancing bells from the echoing heart beats of royal palaces and sacred temples, to the swaying voices of desert villages and modern stages. Created by World Choreography Award Nominee & Telly Award Winning director & choreographer, Joya Kazi, and featuring the company dancers of Joya Kazi Unlimited as seen on screens from Bollywood to Hollywood.
