Throughout the month of July, Greenburgh Public Library presents a series that embraces Latin American culture. Café a las Siete aims to “preserve Latino culture for the next generation” with storytelling, music and dance. On July 10, children’s book author Emma Otheguy will help families to discover and protect their…
In ArtsWestchester Triennial, fifteen Hudson Valley artists are highlighted in a showcase of “what’s now and what’s new” in the visual art scene. At the core of many of their works is the process by which they were created. These processes bring additional meaning to the artworks. In Michael Brown’s…
ArtsWestchester Appoints New Board President Michael J. Minihan ArtsWestchester recently announced the appointment of Michael J. Minihan as its new Board President. Minihan is an international tax attorney, entrepreneur and lifelong resident of Westchester County. His roots in Westchester run deep, having grown up in Ossining, and attended both college…
As the world becomes more high-tech, humans rely on that technology to experience nature. For instance, audiences watch the natural world on television programs and networks such as National Geographic. Children explore virtual lands in digital games like Minecraft and can plant their own crops in FarmVille. Pelham Art Center…
School may be out for the summer, but according to New Rochelle Public Library, this doesn’t mean that the learning needs to end just yet. On June 23, the library will celebrate the kick-off of its annual summer reading program with an outdoor event. Tents in Ruby Dee Park at…
Ballets With a Twist brings the Hollywood glamour and modern-day pop influences of its Cocktail Hour: The Show to international audiences. The performance is expertly designed to adapt to each performance space, from dinner theaters to nightclubs. On June 16, the blend of original choreography, music and costume design will…
White Plains Public Library presents “The Artists’ Loft,” an interdisciplinary series of live events led by musician Art Bennett. On June 13 and 27, visual artist Lana Yu will join Bennett for his two-hour sessions. In the spirit of jazz lofts of the 1970s, these sessions rely on two artistic…
Friends, There are so many times over the years, I have wished that all of you who sit in the audience could actually be in the rehearsal room with me. This season I have found myself thinking about this a lot. Over the last couple of months, I have had…
Jacob Burns Film Center’s “Retro Revival” series, which screens remastered and restored cinema, kicks off its summer season with “Back on the Big Screen.” This selection of nine beloved movies from 1952-1982 brings Hollywood classic films back to their original full-screen glory. From June 6 through 28, film buffs can…
This past semester, teaching artist Dene Ross combined history, the arts and technology in a way that engaged and encouraged students at Riverside High School in Yonkers. During her arts residency, she worked with students in Laughton Huggins’s technology class to bridge the gap between digital and handmade practices. Her…
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