The Collection: Matchbook Covers from Gay Clubs

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Fri Sep 05 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

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Strange Ways | New Haven, CT

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Kick off New Haven Pride! Join us for a special art show and artist talk with Craig Smith who will be present for a Q&A.
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Kick off New Haven Pride! Join us for an art show and artist talk with Craig Smith who has released a special collection dedicated to matchbook covers from gay clubs from 1969—1989. On view will be will be artist prints, as well as collectible books as we have a Q&A with Craig on what this work means to the queer community. Refreshments and light bites served. Free to attend!

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Strange Ways, 151 Orange Street, New Haven, United States

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