In honor of National Preservation Month, the New Haven Museum, the New Haven Preservation Trust and Historic Wooster Square Association are pleased to announce a special family-friendly walking tour & architectural scavenger hunt of the Wooster Square neighborhood on Saturday, May 19 at 11 AM. During a compact 45-minute tour led by the New HavenMuseum’s Director of Education, Michelle Cheng, children and their families will explore the various buildings and history that surround WoosterSquarePark.

Meet at the Christopher Columbus statue on the Chapel Street side of WoosterSquarePark. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Limited availability. Attendees MUST register in advance at (203) 562-4183 x11 or education@newhavenmuseum.org.

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The mission of the New Haven Preservation Trust is to honor and preserve New Haven’s architectural heritage — historic buildings and neighborhoods — through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Since its founding in 1961, the Trust has played a key role in the preservation and restoration of countless private residences and commercial buildings throughout the city. Through advocacy, distribution of information, historic research, tours, and private consultations, the Trust continues to be New Haven’s advocate for the centuries-old architectural heritage that defines our city.

The Historic Wooster Square Association (HWSA) is dedicated to preserving, enhancing and celebrating the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut. HWSA was founded in the 1980s as a homeowners association concerned with protecting the 19th century architecture surrounding Wooster Square.

The New HavenMuseum, founded as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862, is located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue. For more information, contact Michelle Cheng, Director of Education at (203) 562-4183 ext. 11 or education@newhavenmuseum.org.

The Westville Village Renaissance Alliance (WVRA) invites you to the 15th Annual Westville Village ArtWalk on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Westville Village ArtWalk is one of the largest community-based arts festivals in New England and 2012 promises to be a banner year of art-related fun for individuals and families of all ages.  ArtWalk kicks-off Friday evening, May 11th from 5-10pm with gallery openings, live theater, music, fashion, merchant open houses, fabulous dining and more throughout the Village. The festivities continue on Saturday, May 12th from 11-6, with something for everyone: a great music line-up on three stages, live theater performances, gallery exhibitions, arts and crafts activities for kids and adults, a 30′ rock climbing wall, over 30 artist and artisan vendors featuring unique gifts for Mothers Day, professional artist demos and some of your favorite local food vendors. As always, ArtWalk will feature the Village’s top cafes and restaurants, plus sidewalk sales and events at Westville’s award-winning shops.

Some highlights for 2012 are the return of a fashion show by Westville’s talented local designers and stylists, expanded working “artist demos”, a new family show by A Broken Umbrella Theatre, Elm Shakespeare’s debut of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo”, a special concert by Music Haven’s Haven String Quartet, and a headlining performance by high-energy roots rockers Spuyten Duyvil.

An estimated 10,000 people attended ArtWalk in 2011 from the Greater New Haven area and beyond. Admission is free. This year’s ArtWalk will be held on May 11 & 12, Mother’s Day weekend, rain or shine.

ArtWalk takes place in the historic Westville Village section of New Haven, along Whalley Avenue and Fountain Street from West Rock Avenue at beautiful Edgewood Park to Harrison Street.

10/30 Update:  Due to the unexpected Halloween nor’easter, this morning’s Kidical Mass ride will be CANCELLED :( It’s unfortunate the bizarre weather got in the way of the inaugural ride for our group, which we were all looking forward to. However, we will be in touch to figure out whether we can reschedule today’s ride for another weekend before the next winter storm rolls through … in the meantime, get out your winter weather riding gear!!

This event has been POSTPONED until Sunday, 10/2 due to the weather.