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The 2021 Virtual Living Art Event – An Innovative Merger of Art and Theater
The Ossining Arts Council (OAC) and Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) Present The 2021 Virtual Living Art Event – An Innovative Merger of Art and Theater The fifth Living Art Event will be live-streamed March 6-27 Ossining, NY – The Ossining Arts Council (OAC) and Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will present the 2021 Virtual Living Art…
February 2021 Virtual Events at the Hudson Valley Writers Center
Please join us online via Zoom at the Hudson Valley Writers Center this February 2021. We have kicked off our reading series, which is free, though donations are welcome and much appreciated. Readings include: Carolyn Forché and Lori Soderlind on Sunday, February 7 at 4 pm. They noted authors will read from their recent memoirs and…
Hudson Stage March Event
Hudson Stage presents a virtual staged reading of a FREE, SHORT original one-act, THE PARROT TRAP by Brenda Withers, directed by Dan Foster, featuring Peggy Scott. Saturday, March 20th at 8pm. Q&A with participating artists immediately following. Streaming on Youtube, twitter and facebook that evening and for 4 subsequent days. Link will be provided. Suitable…
Westchester Choral Society Continues to Sing with Enthusiasm
Westchester Choral Society’s enthusiasm for singing has not diminished, despite having to sing remotely. Of course, personal contact is very much missed. However, the imposed isolation due to the lingering coronavirus makes singing more important, more meaningful. It fills the void. It nourishes the heart and the soul and according to much research enhances physical…
The Days Between Today and Tomorrow
THE DAYS BETWEEN TODAY AND TOMORROW Curated by Nilofer Naqvi Iona College Council on the Arts and Br. Kenneth Chapman Gallery are pleased to present The Days Between Today and Tomorrow, an online virtual multimedia exhibition featuring a new series of works by Fedele Spadafora, poetry by Clint Smith and music by Thasoce. The Days Between Today…
Hudson Stage’s Virtual Staged Reading Series
Hudson Stage presents CINDY, THE DREAMER (or No Small Potatoes) on Sunday, February 21st at 3pm ET. A free and original short virtual one-act for children grades K-6 and their parents and grandparents to enjoy. Written by Julia Izumi and directed by Addie Gorlin featuring Hilary Asare, Alexander De Vasconcelos Matos, Mary Rose Go and…
“Struggle” Opens at the NRCA Rotunda Gallery Feb. 15th
FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE February 1, 2021 STRUGGLE Opens at the Rotunda Gallery Feb. 15th Exhibit features works by 24 artists Struggle – An Exhibit of Our Times will open at the NRCA Rotunda Gallery at New Rochelle City Hall (515 North Avenue) on February 15th. Presented by The Lincoln Park Conservancy, Inc., the New Rochelle…
Winter break’s family fun includes art camps, cartooning and chemistry
Winter break’s family fun includes art camps, cartooning and chemistry 8 ways for your kids to enjoy the arts during February White Plains, N.Y. (January 29, 2021) — Pump some fun into a winter break staycation and fortify family togetherness with in person and virtual arts programs from ArtsWestchester and its partners. Many school districts…
Art$WChallenge Raises More than $1 Million for Arts & Culture
Art$WChallenge Raises more than $1 Million for Arts & Culture Legislators & ArtsWestchester distribute more than $353,000 in matching grants Since its inception in 2007, the Art$WChallenge has raised more than $4.7 Million in private monies. The 2020 Art$WChallenge raised a record-breaking $1,111,746 for the arts in Westchester. The 2020 Art$WChallenge expanded the grant…
Black History Month, Omar Kharem Retrospective Blue Door Art Center
PRESS RELEASE – BLUE DOOR ART CENTER In honor of Black History Month, the Blue Door Art Center is proud to present a Black and White Photography Retrospective of the work of 93-year-old Yonkers resident, Omar Kharem. This exhibit opens Saturday, February 13, 2021 to Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. Omar Kharem was born in…