Paddy's Day 2010, XIII

New Haven, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, XII

New Haven, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, XI

New Haven, CT

This year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in New Haven was low-key compared to last year. The weather certainly had something to do with the small crowds and subdued mood, but there was another reason. The police had launched a high-profile publicity campaign promising to enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding public drinking. Take a look at my pictures from last year's celebrations in several Connecticut cities, starting here, and you'll understand what a sea-change that represents. The rowdy celebration is such a tradition I wondered if there would be resistance or protest, but saw no sign of it. The bars were all open, but the coolers and cases were gone and almost nobody ventured onto the sidewalk with an alcoholic beverage in hand.

Paddy's Day 2010, X

New Haven, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, IX

New Haven, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, VIII

New Haven, CT

The rain got worse as the 1:00 PM parade start time came closer.

Paddy's Day 2010, VII

New Haven, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, VI

New Haven, CT

It was even more stormy on Sunday for the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Paddy's Day 2010, V

Hartford, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, IV

Hartford, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, III

Hartford, CT

Under the red awning.

Paddy's Day 2010, II

Hartford, CT

Paddy's Day 2010, I

Hartford, Connecticut

Ironworkers Local 15.

It was cold, windy, and raining but the sidewalks in downtown Hartford were still packed with people.

Members Show II

Washington Depot, CT

Members Show

Washington Depot, CT

When a non-profit small town art association holds a members show with a ten dollar entry fee, all are welcome. So the walls get packed with work, and the rooms at the opening get pretty full too. More later.

Another Opening, Another Show, IV

Washington Depot, CT

Another Opening, Another Show, III

Washington Depot, CT

Another Opening, Another Show, II

Washington Depot, CT