Sleeping Giant State Park 32 miles of hiking trails, picnic area and shelter, river stocked with trout for spring fishing. The tower trail, as well as some of the other trails, lead to a stone tower offering a 360 view of the countryside. 8am to sunset. Mt. Carmel Ave. Founded in 1962 by Ruth Brooks, it provides cultural enrichment to the Hamden and Quinnipiac communities through its series of concerts, its annual Young Musicians Concerto Competition, and by the orchestral experience it offers to area musicians and soloists.
Membership is open to all qualified musicians, subject to openings in a particular section.
Quinnipiac students and faculty can participate and students can earn college credit. For over 30 years, Long Wharf has been a vibrant arts organization bringing award-winning theatre to Connecticut and the world. The NHSO is one of the oldest orchestras in the United States and presents performances by resident players with world-renowned guest soloists and conductors. Most NHSO concerts take place in historic Woolsey Hall on the Yale University Campus, but the symphony also performs at schools, public parks, and community centers in pursuit of its mission to reach a diverse audience and promote excellence in the performing arts. Backstage tours by appointment.