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Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 22, 2024) – After an extensive national search, ArtsWestchester’s Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Kathleen Reckling as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. She is succeeding Janet Langsam who, after 33…

IMPACT, Written & Performed by Amy Engelhardt, Directed by Kira Simring

Contact: Julia Schonberg Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator julias@bethanyarts.org 914.944.4278 bethanyarts.org IMPACT Written & Performed by Amy Engelhardt Directed by Kira Simring Ossining, NY: March 18 & 19, 2023 Bethany Arts Community (BAC) is thrilled to announce the presentation of IMPACT, written and performed by 2022 BAC artist-in-residence Amy Engelhardt, directed by Kira Simring. IMPACT…

Lesley Phillips Watercolors Opening Reception

Croton River Artisans Gallery’s March 1-31 featured visiting artist is Lesley Phillips.  Her watercolors feature animals, portraits and nature scenes in the Hudson Valley. Working through the pandemic in a children’s hospital, Lesley found watercolor painting as a form of self-care and relaxation.  A proud mother of two children, Misha and Sarafina, Lesley finds inspiration in…

Arc Stages to present Peter and the Starcatcher beginning March 24.

Arc Stages to present Peter and the Starcatcher beginning March 24. Pleasantville, N.Y. — Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages’ Community Stage presents Peter and the Starcatcher. The Community Stage is the second wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and a professional stage, the Next Stage. This tale is a coming-of-age…

Academy of Sacred Drama: Giovanni Bononcini’s oratorio La conversione di Maddalena

The Academy of Sacred Drama presents a powerful Lenten reflection: a musical drama by Giovanni Bononcini, his oratorio La conversione di Maddalena (1701). In this tale of the conversion of Mary Magdalene, the beautiful courtesan walks away from a life of pleasure, influenced by her persistent sister, Martha. Tickets are $15–$55. To buy tickets, visit…

ArtsWestchester Honors Haifa Bint-Kadi and The LOFT for Advancing Equity & Social Justice

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (February 22, 2023) – ArtsWestchester announced that it will recognize one artist and one organization with an Advancing Equity Award this spring. The Advancing Equity Award is a cornerstone program in ArtsWestchester’s commitment to social justice and recognizes a nonprofit organization and artist for their leadership in advancing social justice, equity, diversity,…

Third Annual Five Towns: One book to Explore the Life and Work of Writer and Activist, Lorraine Hansberry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2023 Contact: Nicole Alifante, CURE, President 917-312-9930 Third Annual Five Towns: One Book to Explore the Life and Work of Writer and Activist, Lorraine Hansberry Program of free events features a discussion with Dr. Soyica Diggs Colbert, author of Radical Vision, A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry Croton Free Library, February…

Symphony of Westchester’s 25th Concert Season Continues with Young Artists Showcase

New Rochelle, NY, February 6, 2023 –The Symphony of Westchester (SOW) continues its 25rd concert season with the help of some bright young stars. On Sunday, February 12, at 3pm, the group’s annual Young Artists Showcase will be held at Iona University. The concert will showcase the six winners of SOW’s 8th annual concerto competition, which was…

ArtsWestchester Announces Six Notable Winners to Receive 2023 Arts Award

Contact: Ernie Garcia ernie@thompson-bender.com ArtsWestchester Announces Six Notable Winners to Receive 2023 Arts Award April 19 Event to Celebrate Individuals and Organizations who Have Enriched the Cultural Life of the County  WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (February 7, 2023) – ArtsWestchester will present its 2023 Arts Award to six individuals and organizations that have enriched the county’s…

Lincoln Glenn Gallery Features Elliott Thompson, a Washington Color School Artist

LARCHMONT, NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 1, 2023) – Lincoln Glenn Gallery is excited to announce Elliott Thompson, a Washington Color School Artist. The exhibition will be on view February 11 – March 11, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday, February 11 from 6pm-8pm ET. Elliott Thompson’s career as an artist spanned more than six decades…