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New Haven Register: Habesha opens on Whitney Avenue, bringing a second Ethiopian restaurant to downtown New Haven
Habesha opens on Whitney Avenue, bringing a second Ethiopian restaurant to downtown New Haven By Mark Zaretsky, Staff Writer, Oct. 24, 2024 NEW HAVEN — Solomon Fiseha and Tigist Desalegn have owned and run restaurants serving the colorful and piquant flavors of their native Ethiopia in their home country, in Dubai and elsewhere […]
NBC-CT: 2nd STREET second-hand clothing shop to open in New Haven
2nd STREET second-hand clothing shop to open in New Haven Published October 10, 2024 • Updated on October 10, 2024 at 1:47 pm 2nd STREET, a second-hand clothing shop, is opening at The Shops at Yale in New Haven. The company was founded in Japan in 1996 and the first U.S. store […]
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The Mead Visitor Center invites you to take a guided tour led by Yale College undergraduate students. Our student-led tours last approximately one hour and will depart rain or shine.
Tours listed here are open to all visitors, but high school students and other prospective undergraduates may prefer a tour hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Visit admissions.yale.edu/tours for times and details.
Registration is required.
FREE 2-HOUR PARKING, NOV 29 – DEC 24
Free 2-hour parking with a same-day purchase of $50 or more from any retailer or restaurant at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24. Participating locations include the following surface lots; 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street. Simply show your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant in the booth when exiting the lot.
FREE GOURMET HOT COCOA WITH PURCHASE, NOV 29 – DEC 24
Present a same-day paper or digital receipt for $50 or more from participating retailers (see retailer list and rules & regulations below) at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24 and receive one free gourmet hot cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street or Common Grounds, 276 York Street. See our official rules & regulations.
STROLLING CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS
Festive carolers will be performing in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
–Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 12:00-3:00pm
–Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:00-3:00pm
CHAPEL STREET ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS
A professional ice carver will be transforming two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art in the Chapel Street Historic District with complimentary kettle popcorn from The Kettle King on the following days.
–Saturdays, November 30, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street
• Elm City Elf – 11/30
• Reindeer – 12/14
• Holiday Bear – 12/21
STORYTELLING & SELFIES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families from 1:00-3:00pm. Free and open to the public with complimentary snacks!
–Saturdays, November 30 & December 7, 1:00-3:00pm – B Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street
–Saturdays, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level)
STROLLING CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS
Festive carolers will be performing in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
–Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 12:00-3:00pm
–Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:00-3:00pm
ANDY WOLF HOLIDAY TUBULATION SERIES
Enjoy the festive sounds of horn and tuba duos in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street.
–Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm, December 1, 8, 15 & 22