Deputy Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to be honored at ArtsWestchester’s November 12 Benefit Concert

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Deputy Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to be honored at ArtsWestchester’s November 12 Benefit Concert

White Plains, N.Y. – (August 19, 2024)—ArtsWestchester will honor Deputy Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins at its Benefit Concert featuring The Wallflowers on Tuesday, November. 12 at the Capital Theatre in Port Chester, New York.

ArtsWestchester chose Jenkins because of his longtime leadership and support of arts and culture and because he has helped to expand the county’s vision of the arts to include diverse forms of creative expression from the grassroots community.

“Jenkins has strengthened the public-private partnership between the arts and government by supporting innovative programs such as ArtsWestchester’s Art$WChallenge Grant program and ArtsMobile services,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Kathleen Reckling. “He recognizes arts and culture in Westchester as a critical economic engine and has always worked with the ArtsWestchester to ensure the accessibility and diversity of the arts for residents, particularly those in our underserved communities.”

Jenkins’ community involvement includes service on the boards of the Greyston Foundation, the United Way, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Community Advisory Committee, Westchester County Crime stoppers and the Community Planning Council of Yonkers. He was President for over five years of the Yonkers Branch of the NAACP. He also has served as President of the Yonkers Community Action Program.

“Art is like a universal language that brings all people together, and therefore is an essential element to a vibrant Westchester County. I am especially proud that through ArtsWestchester’s Art$WChallenge matching grant program, we have raised nearly $7 million to support Westchester’s arts and cultural sector, matched with over $3 million in County support since its inception. We look forward to the County’s continued support of cultural programs and services throughout Westchester,” said Jenkins.

With more than 10 million albums sold internationally and two Grammy Awards, The Wallflowers’ 30-year career includes hits from their massive 1996 album, Bringing Down the Horse, to their more recent explorations in 2021’s Exit Wounds.

The Benefit Concert at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester is a fundraiser to support the programs and services of ArtsWestchester. Businesses and individuals can support the event through the purchase of sponsorships and concert tickets available online: https://staging.artswestchester.org/benefitconcert/

Attendees have various ticket choices, ranging from a concert-only purchase to a VIP option that allows access to a pre-concert reception at 6:30 p.m. in Garcia’s, adjacent to the theatre lobby. VIP attendees will enjoy a buffet of hors d’oeuvres, choice wines, and cocktails. Prime concert seating starts at 8:00 p.m., with the performance kicking off at 8:30 p.m.

ArtsWestchester, founded in 1965, is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The organization plays a crucial role in funding and supporting arts and culture throughout Westchester. By providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives, ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community.

Contact: Ernie Garcia, Thompson & Bender, 914-762-1900 or ernie@thompson-bender.com