Category: Arts & Entertainment

North Haven professor to perform mathematical magic show at Quinnipiac University on March 7
Nabel has been using math to entertain audiences for over 40 years. His presentation will feature mentalism effects, which he uses to read minds and demonstrate precognition.

Sen. Fasano Supports Annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive
Sen. Fasano also presented Vinnie Penn with a citation, introduced by him and State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia), recognizing two decades of service running the Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser and raising awareness for hunger throughout our state.

Quinnipiac University professor’s comedic documentary selected to be screened at film festivals in New Hampshire, Texas and St. Louis
“Mickey’s Pets,” which premiered at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in August, has been selected to be screened at the New Hampshire Film Festival, the Austin Film Festival and the St. Louis International Film Festival.

Rep. Yaccarino Interviews on Television with Joe Vegliante
Rep. Yaccarino fielded questions from Vegliante about his experience thus far in the legislature as well as his thoughts on the current legislative session.

Irish documentary, ‘Rebel Rossa,’ to be screened at Quinnipiac University May 18
“Rebel Rossa” is a personal investigation into the life and legacy of the Irish rebel Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa by his American great-grandsons who traveled to Ireland to trace their family history and uncover all there is to know about Rossa and his wife Mary Jane.

Yaccarino on North Haven’s “The QShow”
The segment will air on channel 20 in North Haven on public access television.

Ray Andrewsen, general manager of WQUN-AM 1220, to receive Hamden’s Citizen of the Year Award
A native of North Haven, Andrewsen has a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University. He has worked at WQUN for 20 years, during which time he has conducted thousands of interviews with community leaders and people of interest.

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of ‘Hidden Figures,’ to deliver Black History Month Lecture at Quinnipiac University Feb. 8
Shetterly will share the story of how black “human computers” used math to change their own lives — and America’s future.

NHHS 2016 Winter Concert
The North Haven High School Music Department presents the 2016 Winter Concert, featuring the Concert Band, “Key of She” and “Men of Note.”

Public invited to attend at two free student concerts at Quinnipiac University
The public is invited to visit the Clarice L. Buckman Theater at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., twice in December to watch university students perform two free concerts.

NHHS 2016 Wounded Warrior Concert
Wounded Warrior Project provides free programs and services focused on the physical, mental, and long-term financial well-being of this generation of injured veterans, their families and caregivers.

Quinnipiac University honors Charlie Rose at annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award Luncheon
Quinnipiac University honored Charlie Rose, anchor/executive editor of the PBS programs “Charlie Rose” and “Charlie Rose: This Week,” and co-host of “CBS This Morning,” on June 15 at its 23rd annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.