Contact: Ernie Garcia, ernie@thompson-bender.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsWestchester Seeks Grant Applications for More Than $500K in Funds Made Possible by the New York State Senate WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK (February 8, 2024) – ArtsWestchester announced today that the application portal for the 2024 Arts Alive grant program is open for funding requests from nonprofit groups…
The Hudson Valley Writers Center is excited to announce continued programming in 2023. The local literary hub is offering courses in new genres, taught by new teachers, as well as some returning favorites. Staffers have moved all classes and events to Zoom this month due to some renovations at the railroad site. Check this…
Honorees include Arthur Sze & Lauren Acampora The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) hosted its annual gala on Thursday, September 22, celebrating its 34th year. The lively evening supported the many valued community outreach programs, classes, and readings that the Center offers to the Lower Hudson Valley region. “We have just accomplished a goal that we…
Thinking about tackling NanoWriMo? Don’t want to do it alone? Join workshop facilitator Misty Yarnall in weekly Zoom discussions through the rest of October and November to set realistic goals, share progress, and create community. Participants will generate ideas, exchange organizational tips for the writing process, and celebrate the end of the month with a…
White Plains: Wednesday, September 28, at 12:10. Downtown Music at Grace will present a varied program of songs and music performed by Grammy-award winning musician Tom Chapin. With 26 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Tom Chapin serves up a seasoned mix for intergenerational audiences of all tastes: story songs, ballads, political…
Pelham Art Center is offering a series of “Healing Arts” workshops Sundays in July! The workshop series is geared toward adults and ages 10+ to learn about & experience the many benefits of stretching, breathing exercises, sound, and meditation. All sessions are guided by Samantha Richardson: certified yoga instructor, health & wellness adviser, and owner…
Creatives Rebuild New York Launches Programs to Support 2,700 Artists Across New York State Individual artists invited to apply to receive guaranteed income for 18 months Artists and nonprofit organizations invited to apply jointly for funding to support artists’ employment for two years New York’s arts and culture sector generates $120 billion and half a…
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…
At the Music Conservatory of Westchester, students learn much more than how to play music; the White Plains-based nonprofit music school also teaches the importance of community. On Saturday, December 12, the Music Conservatory will hold its annual Performathon fundraiser, featuring virtual student performances to help support the nonprofit music school’s Scholarship Program. Typically, Performathon…
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a virtual faculty concert featuring music by Black composers on Wednesday, July 15 at 12pm on Facebook and YouTube. “This concert will be a first step in highlighting the work of under-recognized composers and introducing our community to new musical…
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