“A Gathering of Light 2017” Photo Exhibit Opens at the Rye Arts Center

“A Gathering of Light 2017” Photo Exhibit Opens at the Rye Arts Center

Rye Arts Center will present A Gathering of Light 2017, a collection of photographs from members of The Ground Glass, through December 2. The exhibition features 31 photographs from 12 local photographers and covers a wide range of subjects – from abstract architecture and portraits to family life and an…

Upcoming Artist Opportunities in Westchester

Upcoming Artist Opportunities in Westchester

ArtsWestchester.org is Westchester County’s guide for all-things-art. By listing “Artist Opportunities” available in the area, artists can find working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers. Below is a sampling of some upcoming opportunities. RAC Live Coffeehouse Submitted by Rye Arts Center Seeking music acts for a…

Sculptor Vinnie Bagwell Recalls the History of Enslaved Africans in Yonkers

Sculptor Vinnie Bagwell Recalls the History of Enslaved Africans in Yonkers

Starting on November 10, Yonkers Riverfront Library will exhibit life-sized bronze sculptures by artist Vinnie Bagwell. The two sculptures, which are from a series of five, will be included in a forthcoming public rain garden planned for the City of Yonkers. The Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden, set to be constructed…

ArtsWestchester Artist Grantee Asks Local Community Members to Share Memories

ArtsWestchester Artist Grantee Asks Local Community Members to Share Memories

From November 7-12, Mamaroneck Artists Guild will present an audio and visual art installation that allows participants and audiences to experience, read and share one another’s memories. Artist Christine Shannon Aaron’s community-based exhibition, The Memory Project, invited anyone who lives in, works in, or has ties to Larchmont and Mamaroneck…

The Sanctuary Series Presents Pianist Ulrich Roman Murtfeld

The Sanctuary Series Presents Pianist Ulrich Roman Murtfeld

On November 5, The Sanctuary Series will present “American Journey,” an evening with German pianist Ulrich Roman Murtfeld, whose distinctiveness does not only speak to the way in which he plays, but also the way he approaches the repertoire for his performances. His programs often feature interpretations of an unusual…

Axial Theatre Brings Magic Realism to the Stage in Nectar

Axial Theatre Brings Magic Realism to the Stage in Nectar

This month, Axial Theatre continues its tradition of fostering new work and of celebrating women in theater. Katie Baldwin Eng’s award-winning play Nectar has only ever been seen in staged readings to date. It will make its world premiere as Axial’s mainstage fall production. Nectar tells the story of a…

Jacob Burns Film Center Brings the World of Dance to the Big Screen
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Jacob Burns Film Center Brings the World of Dance to the Big Screen

Jacob Burns Film Center brings the world of dance – from hoofs and flicks to chassés and padebures – to the movie screen this month. The Center’s annual “Dance on Film” series will take place from November 1-9. Each of the documentaries in this nine-day celebration is about dancers and…

Westchester News in Brief

Westchester News in Brief

New Guide Book by Local Acclaimed Choral Conductor A Practical Guide to Choral Conducting, a new book by critically acclaimed choral conductor and Westchester resident Dr. Harold Rosenbaum was recently published by Routledge. It offers a valuable resource to conductors, singers, organists and music teachers about challenges that all conductors…

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