RYE, NY – March 01, 2021 – The Rotary Club of Rye and The Rye Arts Center have announced a collaborative community program called “Rye’sAbove.” Inspired by a successful program in Colorado Springs, CO, “Rye’sAbove” brings together local artists, residents and the business community alike. The goal is to uplift the community through the arts…
The Indestructible Man The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn’t Kill – By Don Keith and David Rocco Dixie Kiefer’s reputation for durability began at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he broke an ankle and shattered a kneecap while playing football. After anti-submarine duty in World War I, he became a…
IRVINGTON, NY — Brevity is the soul of Irvington Theater’s inaugural Arts Incubator Short Play Fest, streaming on demand March 26-28. Celebrating short, new plays and the playwrights behind them, this virtual festival features a musical and three plays that speak candidly to this global moment. Rachel Yong is a Brooklyn-based writer and actor whose…
Arts groups seek $1 million rescue fund White Plains, N.Y. (March 1, 2021)—Arts groups in Westchester and Rockland counties have asked state lawmakers to set aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic. “ReStart the Arts” in Westchester and Rockland Counties is an effort led…
Pelham Art Center is now taking registrations for its Spring 2021 in-studio and virtual classes. Classes cover a variety of media for both youth and adults. Pelham Art Center classes are immersive creative experiences led by professional teaching artists. Each class spans seven to nine weekly sessions that introduce an artistic medium in depth through…
Port Chester, March 10, 2021 We invite you to watch the latest episode in the series French Success Stories published by the Consulate General of France in New York: https://newyork.consulfrance.org/french-success-story-carole-alexis. In this interview, the founder of Westchester’s Premier Dance Company, Ballet des Amériques, explains her background, what drew her to New York, the idea behind…
ArtsWestchester Announces Seven Notable Honorees to Receive 2021 Arts Awards April Virtual Event to Spotlight Individuals and Organizations Who Have Enriched the Cultural Life of the County WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 9, 2021) – ArtsWestchester today announced seven individuals and organizations who will be honored at its annual Arts Awards Celebration to be held virtually on…
The Sanctuary Series dedicated to bringing extraordinary keyboard performances to local audiences in northern Westchester and neighboring parts of Fairfield counties begins its spring 2021, three-performance season with a virtual presentation entitled, “Unpacking the Goldbergs” with Anthony Newman on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4 PM. Join acclaimed keyboardist, Bach scholar and friend of the…
It’s March Madness for musicians! Ever dreamed of being a drummer in a band? That dream can be a reality. The Music Conservatory of Westchester is raffling off a like-new 5-piece Pearl Vision drum set complete with hardware and Paiste cymbals as well as a free trial lesson online or in-person with Conservatory drum instructor Jake Robinson! The drum set is generously donated by Betty…
Bronxville, NY – Concordia Conservatory presents its annual Music Play-a-thon for Scholarship as a LIVESTREAM EVENT on Saturday March 13 from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm from the Sommer Center at Concordia College New York. “With restrictions on in person gatherings still in place, we are transforming our Music Play-a-thon for Scholarship into an even…