{"id":12894,"date":"2023-01-18T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T22:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/uncategorized\/wind-down-dry-january-in-downtown-new-haven\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:27:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:27:13","slug":"wind_down_dry_january_in_downtown_new_haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/who-knew-blog\/wind_down_dry_january_in_downtown_new_haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind Down &#8220;Dry January&#8221; in Downtown New Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New year, new you, right here in New Haven. We\u2019re quickly approaching the end of January, a month marked by many as a \u201cdry\u201d one. Whether you&#8217;re still detoxing from the holiday eggnog and hot toddies, or looking to attend more alcohol-free activities this year, downtown New Haven has something for you. If you\u2019ve never spent a dry January with us, here\u2019s how you can do it, while feeding your 2023 resolutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reset Your Style<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the hunt for a new look? The streets of downtown are a shopper\u2019s dream. If your closet is in question, stop by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/raggsnewhaven.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raggs for Men and Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you\u2019ll find some unique modern pieces to elevate your wardrobe. Make it a shopping spree and visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delmonicohatter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DelMonico Hatter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to replace that tattered old beanie with a brand new lid. The shop has been a New Haven staple for more than 110 years, first established in 1908. Perhaps your closet is full (or overflowing), and it&#8217;s your home that is in need of a new year refresh. Stop by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebmnewhaven.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EBM Vintage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in downtown for one-of-a-kind vintage home decor, before visiting<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/barkandvineshop.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bark &amp; Vine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some fresh greenery. Nothing says \u201cnew year&#8217;s resolution\u201d like keeping an indoor plant alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Explore the World<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtown offers boundless cultural experiences across many museums, art galleries, theaters, and plenty of music venues. Make it a museum crawl: visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/britishart.yale.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yale Center for British Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers visitors the largest collection of British art outside of the UK,\u00a0 and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org\/en\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which focuses on Catholic history. Don&#8217;t wait too long \u2013 the center\u2019s current exhibit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org\/en\/exhibits\/christmas-in-the-castle.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas in the Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, closes on February 5th (for those who still haven\u2019t taken down their Christmas tree).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Meet Local Artists<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your day of British art and Biblical history have ignited your hunger for culture and the arts, spend what&#8217;s left of dry January supporting your local galleries and mingling with the artists of New Haven. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.city-gallery.org\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays the best in innovative contemporary art. The artist-run gallery has a little bit of everything, from sculptures to photography to fiber arts and beyond. Step into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artspacenewhaven.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artspace <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in downtown, which is currently showing artist Jason Ting\u2019s exhibition, \u201cSpark Studies.\u201d The space will welcome a new exhibition in February.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treat Yourself<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After hours of exploring the city, a little pick me up never hurt anyone. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.willoughbyscoffee.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willoughby\u2019s Coffee &amp; Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holds themselves to a high standard, making sure they produce the finest, freshest coffee with the best sourced coffee beans. And if at this point, your new year\u2019s diet resolution has already become a distant memory, then stop into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcafebakery.com\/breadshop\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G. Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the most delicious loaf of fresh-baked bread in town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your resolutions are in full swing, or gently thrown to the wayside,\u00a0 downtown New Haven has something for everyone.\u00a0 Happy New Year from all of us here at Info New Haven.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New year, new you, right here in New Haven. We\u2019re quickly approaching the end of January, a month marked by many as a \u201cdry\u201d one. Whether you&#8217;re still detoxing from the holiday eggnog and hot toddies, or looking to attend more alcohol-free activities this year, downtown New Haven has something for you. 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