Category: Arts & Entertainment

Quinnipiac University to host photography exhibit, ‘Ukraine: War and Resistance,’ from April 8-June 15

Most of the photographs were taken after the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, yet some date as early as 2014, when Russia first invaded Ukraine and annexed the Crimean Peninsula.

School of Rock North Haven Is Ready to Rock N’ Roll

North Haven’s grand opening event includes live performances, a raffle and more.

Devon Latimore, left, and Liza McIntyre work on the production of a student remake of a “Big Bang Theory” episode as part of the Modern Storytelling: Movie-Making Madness for High School Students,” summer program at Quinnipiac University.

Quinnipiac University hosts ‘Modern Storytelling: Movie-Making Madness’ for students interested in television, film

In addition to acting and lighting, the students enrolled in the summer program learned skills such as producing, scripting, cinematography and post-production to create dynamic and diverse media content for all types of audiences.

Quinnipiac University to host screening of acclaimed documentary, ‘Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story,’ with director on March 23

The event, which is free, open to the public and co-sponsored by AARP Connecticut, will be held in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences’ auditorium, 370 Bassett Road, North Haven.

Tyler Traister, of North Haven, assistant professor of nursing at Quinnipiac University.

Book written about care of LGBTQ+ patients recognized by the American Journal of Nursing

In naming Traister’s book one of its most valuable texts of 2022, the judges said Fast Facts “might suggest a surface take on a subject, but Tyler Traister’s orientation to respectful, culturally competent care of LGBTQ+ patients is anything but abbreviated.”

Michael Jai White

Quinnipiac University to host DIASPORACON, a conference for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists and writers interested in learning more about the comic book and graphic novel industry

The conference will take place from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on Quinnpiac’s North Haven Campus.

Quinnipiac University Announces Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum Collection Will Remain in Connecticut and Intact as it Moves to Fairfield

University will partner with the Gaelic-American Club of Fairfield for display of the collection, assuring a sustainable future and broad visibility for the collection.

North Haven Poet Laureate Search

The Poet Laureate of the Town of North Haven serves as an ambassador promoting the creation and enjoyment of poetry.

Film co-directed by Quinnipiac professor Ashley Brandon of North Haven, Connecticut to make world premiere at 2020 Sundance Film Festival

The film is co-directed by Quinnipiac adjunct film professor Dennis Höhne and produced by Nevo Shinaar, Brandon’s classmate at Northwestern University.

Fasano Statement on the Passing of WFSB Anchor Denise D’Ascenzo

“Connecticut has lost a true treasure. My heart breaks for Denise’s loved one during this extremely difficult time.”

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty 12th Annual Motorcycle Rally and Pet Adoption

There will be live music all day long with Murray The Wheel, Sumo Sidecar, Al & Steve’s Acoustic Soup and Rescue Dog’s Band.

2019 Connecticut Irish Festival Feis and Agricultural Fair

The festival runs from 3PM to 10PM on Saturday, June 22 and 8AM to 7PM on Sunday, June 23. Admission is $12 and children under 12 are free.