Dec 9-17 in Hamden*
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Winter Wonders: Hamden Bakeries
With so many holiday parties, gatherings, feasts, and celebrations approaching, here is a look at Hamden’s incredible array of local bakeries. Fresh and famous. Old and new. Diversity abound: Swedish, Colombian, Greek, Italian, American, and more. Pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, donuts, scones, cannolis, fritters, muffins, breads, stuffed breads, etc. Some of them offer gift baskets and delivery as well. Click the links below for more info and menus.
The Bread Basket (Swedish)
Delicias el Paisa (Colombian)
Country Food Market (Greek)
DiSorbo’s Bakery (Italian)
Venice Bakery (Italian)
ICYMI:
Winter Wonders: Great holiday gifts from local small businesses.
Winter Wonders: Hamden Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias, Egg Nog, etc.
Friday Dec 9
Author’s Book Talk @ Neighborhood Music School. 7pm. “The Other Side of Prospect,” by Hamden author Nicholas Dawidoff, has been named one of the best books of 2022 by The New Yorker. Live music and refreshments beforehand @ 5:45pm. Link for more details.
“A Soldier’s Play” @ Shubert Theater. 8pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Saturday Dec 10
Hamden’s annual Silverbells Holiday Festival @ Miller Library & Town Center Park. 1-5pm. Lunch, hayrides, holiday crafts, caroling, puppet show, vendors, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and much more. Link for more details.
The A.C. Gilbert Train Show @ Eli Whitney Museum. 10am-3pm. Free. A Hamden holiday tradition. Operate trains through the model, build your own train set, take a tour of our original factory model, and create DIY laser-cut snowflake ornaments. Link for more details.
Winter Festival @ Common Ground in West Rock State Park. 10am-2pm. Link for more details.
Gingerbread House Fun-raiser event @ Neighborhood Music School. 10am-12:30pm. Link for more details.
Kids Paint Party @ Hamden’s PLACE Art Studio. 3-5pm. Ages 7+. Link to register.
Greater New Haven Community Chorus. 7:30pm. Link for tickets.
Yale Cabaret International Collaborations Festival. Link for schedule and tickets.
“Exploring Artism” @ Yale Center for British Art. 10am-12:30pm. This is a free program for children 5-12 years of age and on the autism spectrum. Participants will find a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for autism families. Learn ways to engage social skills, practice fine motor control, sustain participant attention and focus while looking and talking about artworks with the whole family. No fail lessons and multi-sensory follow-up activities are shared along with modifications for sensory regulation and self-expression. Link for more details.
“A Soldiers Play” @ Shubert Theater. 2pm and 8pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Sunday Dec 11
Ice Carving Competition & a cappella performances @ the Shops @ Yale Broadway Island. 12-4pm. Free. 6 professional ice carvers from all over New England will each transform 900lbs of ice into a spectacular sculpture. Plus performances by local a cappella groups.
“How to Read a Film” @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 2pm. Link for more details.
Bluegrass Jam Session @ The Glen Restaurant & Bar on Whitney Avenue in Spring Glen. 2-5pm. Free. Presented by GuitartownCT.
The A.C. Gilbert Train Show @ Eli Whitney Museum. 10am-3pm. Free. A Hamden holiday tradition. Operate trains through the model, build your own train set, take a tour of our original factory model, and create DIY laser-cut snowflake ornaments. Link for more details.
“A Soldiers Play” @ Shubert Theater. 2pm matinee. Link for more details and tickets.
Tuesday Dec 13
Best Video Film & Cultural Center is honored to present critically acclaimed author, Pulitzer finalist, and Hamden resident Nicholas Dawidoff in conversation with political analyst and scholar Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean @ 7pm. Link for more details.
Teen Game Night @ Miller Library. 3pm. Grades 7-12. Free. Link for more details and registration.
Hamden Lions monthly meeting & ugly sweater contest @ Amici’s. 6pm.
HMS Winter Band Concert @ HMS. 7pm.
Wednesday Dec 14
Teen Program @ Yale University Art Gallery. 3-4:30pm. Free. Bring your friends, explore the museum’s diverse collection, and make art. Recent sessions have focused on drawing, painting, and photography. Bus passes will be provided. For teens ages 13–19. Link for more details.
No Worries Cornhole League @ Hamden’s No Worries Brewing. Free. Every Wednesday night at 7pm. Season begins Dec 14th. Team registration required beforehand. Link for more details.
Film & discussion @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. “LEONARD COHEN I’M YOUR MAN” and a discussion with none other than Hank Paper and our wonderful neighbor, Rabbi Scolnic of Temple Beth Sholom. 7:15pm. Link for more details.
Music & Movement @ Miller Library. Kids age 1+. 10:30-11am. Free. Link for more details and registration.
Thursday Dec 15
Musical auditions for Whitney Players. Ages 5-18. Link for more details.
Decorate a Gingerbread House @ Miler Library. 3-4 p.m. For kids in grades 1 - 6. Link for more details and registration.
Lounge Night @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 5-9pm. Link for more details.
Handmade Spoon Workshop @ Eli Whitney Museum. 6-9pm. Adults & teens 16+. No experience necessary. Link for more details and registration.
HPS winter band concert @ HHS. 7pm.
Friday Dec 16
New Haven Ballet proudly presents the full length production of The Nutcracker @ Shubert Theatre. 7pm. Link for tickets.
American Red Cross blood drive @ Whitneyville Cultural Commons. Every Friday 12:15-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Chosen Family monthly dinner @ Spring Glen Church. 5-7pm. A monthly LGBTQ+ gathering space over dinner.
Saturday Dec 17
Winter Solstice Luminary Walk @ Edgerton Park. 5-9pm. Includes over 1,000 luminary lanterns and light sculptures made by local artists.
NH Symphony Orchestra “Holiday Extravaganza” @ SCSU Lyman Center for the Performing Arts. 3pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Holiday Concert @ Spring Glen Church. 4-6pm. Details below.
Yale Opera “Winter Gala Concert”. YSM opera singers perform music from across the operatic repertoire with the Yale Philharmonia. Link for tickets.
New Haven Ballet proudly presents the full length production of The Nutcracker @ Shubert Theatre. 1pm matinee or 5pm. Link for tickets.
Hamden Food in the News:
Delicias el Paisa: Authentic Colombian food and bakery. New to Hamden, located on Dixwell between the Post Office and Home Depot. Link to menu and more.
More Hamden Programs:
“Christmas in the Castle” exhibition @ Knights of Columbus Museum. Link for more details.
Registration is open for Hamden Lacrosse free winter clinic on January 8th. For beginners and experienced players in grades K-8. Link for registration.
Hamden Live Music Schedules:
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