The International Festival of Arts & Ideas
Docomomo US is pleased to partner with our colleagues at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which runs concurrent with the National Symposium. The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is a 15-day festival that takes place in New Haven, Connecticut. The festival presents performing arts, lectures, and conversations that celebrate influential artists and thinkers from around the world.
There are several great tours and events during this period and we are pleased Arts & Ideas is extending a 15% discount to Symposium guests through May 15th. Discount code is DOCOMOMO.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS OF NEW HAVEN
Wed, June 21, 2023 - 5:30pm
What are local historic districts? How do they help preserve New Haven's unique character? Discover the rich history and architecture of Wooster Square, City Point, and the Quinnipiac River section of Fair Haven.
BUILDING PROJECTS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND NEW HAVEN
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 2:00pm
Yale School of Architecture, Neighborhood Housing Services, and Columbus House joined forces to match New Haven residents with affordable housing. Learn about the program and visit some of the exciting building projects.
ZAINAB JOHNSON WITH OPENING ACT KAREEM GREEN
Thu, June 22, 2023 - 7:00pm
Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. She has appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO’s All Def Comedy, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and many more! Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. Join us for a night of laughs featuring Zainab Johnson, with opener Kareem Green and hosted by WYBC’s Jose Candelario.
VOICES OF SOCIAL EQUITY
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 10:00am
How we tell the stories about ourselves, traumatic or otherwise, can be used to categorize us in ways that are not always equitable. Are marginalized groups expected to share traumatic experiences when dealing with institutions of power? Join sociologist, Aya Waller-Bey, community engagement storyteller Mike Keo, and Andrus Awardee Betty Bajek to explore what’s contributing to this issue, why it hurts us all, and how we can best address it.
UNDERSTANDING HOUSING INSECURITY
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 1:00pm
A world without housing insecurity. A realistic goal? Only if we better understand the inter-related array of steps that can lead to its elimination. Deepen your understanding and broaden your perspectives of this critical issue with the help of panelists Kellyann Day, CEO of New Reach, social worker Antwan Nedd, New Haven Housing Authority Director Karen DuBois-Walton, and community organizer Billy Bromage.
KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 2:00pm
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 8:00pm
Sun, June 25, 2023 - 2:00pm
Sun, June 25, 2023 - 8:00pm
In her celebrated theatrical work, Kristina Wong crosses the aesthetics of campaign rallies and church revivals to tell her unique journey from performance artist to public official. She used to have a bright future in reality television, now she’s become part of the system that she used to ridicule! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of theater, politics, and comedy. Stay for a Talk Back following each performance.
HEIDI LATSKY DANCE: D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D
Thu, June 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
Thu, June 22, 2023 - 7:00pm
You are invited to a deeply moving, genre-defying exhibition and performance. New York-based and award-winning Heidi Latsky Dance disrupts space, dismantles norms and redefines beauty through innovative performance. The work, aptly titled D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D, is an art exhibition and performance in which still bodies come to life. First, you are invited to move through the living sculpture gallery. Then, guests will take their seats and experience dynamic dancing, as the performers break out of their stillness to a soundscape of their voices, guiding you through their lived experiences. Guests are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain for the on-stage sculpture gallery experience.
JON SECADA - FREE
Thu, June 22, 2023 - 7:00pm
With a career spanning over three decades, three Grammy Awards, 20 million albums sold and starring roles on Broadway, the acclaimed, romantic sounds of Jon Secada have resulted in numerous hits in English and Spanish. The Cuban-born singer-songwriter will grace the New Haven Green with his band to share music from his pop catalogue, including megahits “Angel,” “Just Another Day” and “Do You Believe in Us,” interlaced with Spanish-language melodies.
BROOKLYN RIDER: THE FOUR ELEMENTS
Sat, June 24, 2023 - 8:00pm
A not-to-be missed musical experience! Brooklyn Rider is an adventurous string quartet that performs contemporary music with the energy of four young rock stars. Let the music move you as they bring to life the four elements of earth, air, water and fire as a musical metaphor for both the inner workings of a quartet — and the inter-related effects of climate change on our planet. Performing pieces commissioned by the Quartet as well as by other contemporary composers, they’ll deliver an inspiring musical call to action. Will you heed the call?
