August 10, 2021, by Lisa Reisman- "He bowed his head, closed his eyes, and clutched the neck of his guitar. His faded leather shoes pounded the ground. His voice broke. His guitar moaned. "It just happens," Rocky Lawrence said of his rendition of the Robert Johnson classic "Love in Vain," after he finished performing that and other blues standards Monday evening at the Hi-Fi Pie Fest at Beecher Park behind Mitchell Library.
Welcome to Westville
New Haven, Connecticut’s own small historic town!
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Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Westville is home to a deep and uniquely committed artistic community, featuring critically-acclaimed galleries, a lively music and theater scene, scores of talented visual and performing artists, two arts magnet schools and a wide range of year-round cultural events and programming.
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Local Businesses
Local Businesses
Westville Village has been a bustling commercial district since colonial times. The Historic District features a trove of local restaurants, cafes, boutiques, salons, and galleries laden with New England culture and thrumming with the best of New Haven’s creative spirit. Dive into Westville’s utterly individual community and find out just what you’ve been missing!
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Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Westville hosts 3 parks, a beautiful view of West Rock, and an active community of outdoor lovers. Explore Westville in every season with its numerous activities!
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Living in Westville
Living in Westville
Westville is a neighborhood in New Haven with amenities galore. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy community activities, the Mitchell Branch Library, nature trails, restaurants, boutiques, and more!
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Get Involved
Get Involved
The Westville Village Renaissance Alliance (WVRA) is a New Haven non-profit and designated Connecticut Main Street organization. Our mission is to partner with local businesses, property owners, residents and public and private institutions to foster and sustain economic revitalization, community engagement and cultural vitality in Westville Village.