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There is no better place to welcome fall than here, in Westchester County. Music fills our streets, artists set up their easels outside and the crisp weather inspires A Ton of Brick History us to create. ArtsWestchester has plenty in store for us By Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO this season. Whether you are interested in spending your Saturday afternoon at an historic site, spending your day at a museum, or taking your child to a Wednesday morning storybook class, our County has something for everyone. I feel fortunate Can it be true that, in terms of size and production, the brick industry in the to have ArtsWestchester in our County to inspire our residents to participate in the Hudson Valley was second of importance in our region to IBM? So George arts. This monthly ArtsNews publication highlights the many cultural opportunities H. Hutton told us in his book The Great Hudson River Brick Industry. We can provided for the enjoyment of residents throughout the County. October is here, so quibble with his hyperbole, but the truth is that in its day, the brick industry keep track of upcoming arts and cultural programs by browsing the articles and was a force with which to be reckoned. In Haverstraw alone, 2,500 people calendar on these pages. worked in the industry, a disparate band of migrants, children, immigrants and slaves, which supported more than 10,000 families. Even harder to believe is • spooky and festive Halloween events (page A5) that all that's left of this thriving industry is its history, which will be retold in an • newly-launched seasons at performing arts venues (page A6) exhibition at ArtsWestchester: Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and The Building • Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations (page A8) Boom.
As you travel our beautiful County, I hope you will take the time to enjoy the arts. Brick is one of the oldest of building materials, dating back to 7,500 B.C. What made the Hudson Valley, particularly Croton Point, so fertile for brickmaking Thank you, was the rich blue clay deposits that perhaps resulted from rocks being crushed George Latimer, during the Ice Age and settling in the Hudson River area. The success of the Westchester County Executive brick industry was in part due to the alignment of several things: the rich blue clay, of course, was one of them. The mid-century opening of the Erie Canal was another. It facilitated transport of heavy goods, up and down the river. Then, there were the terrible loft fires in New York City, which created a need for The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from replenished building materials that, in some years, accounted for a billion bricks Westchester County Government. annually. Complicating the City's problems was a burgeoning immigration rush, a cholera epidemic and a dire need for a fresh water source (ultimately provided George Latimer Benjamin Boykin by the Croton Aqueduct). And then, there was the VerValen machine, invented County Executive Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators in Haverstraw in 1852, revolutionizing the brick making process.
WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS There was a sad ending to this mighty industry. Glass, aluminum, concrete Nancy E. Barr Margaret A. Cunzio MaryJane Shimsky and imported bricks heightened the competitiveness of the market. Careless Catherine Borgia Christopher A. Johnson John G. Testa excavation caused a landslide and disaster for the village of Haverstraw. Gordon A. Burrows Michael Kaplowitz David Tubiolo Still...there are folks who remember this era with the nostalgic occupation of collecting and trading bricks. There are descendants of the families that Terry Clements Damon R. Maher Alfreda A. Williams worked in the brickyards who remember how good and how bad it was. There Kitley S. Covill Catherine Parker Lyndon Williams are artists who use brick as their sculpture material. There is Peter, a civil Virginia Perez engineer, who teaches kids about brick in Westchester classrooms. There's the BrickLayers Union, which keeps the trade alive. There are historic brick Thanks to our generous supporters buildings, like the former bank restored by ArtsWestchester. All of these remind Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Aetna Foundation, Anchin Block & Anchin, AvPorts, Bank of us of the aesthetic importance of signature brick architecture. Then of course America, Bloomingdales, Benerofe Properties, Berkeley College, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, there's a chuckle for the faux brick...LEGOs. And yes, there's also a story to be Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Con Edison, Empire City Casino, Entergy, Ethan Allen Interiors, The Examiner, told, and ArtsWestchester is proud to be telling it. Inspiria Media, Jacob Burns Foundation, P.C., The Journal News, Key Bank, Kite Realty Group, The Liman Foundation, Macerich Co. Cross County Shopping Center, Macy's, MAXX Properties, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Peckham Industries, Inc., People’s United Bank. Pernod Ricard USA, Reckson, A Division of SL Brick by Brick opens on October 2 and remains on view through January 19, Green Realty, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, VENU Magazine, Wells Fargo Foundation, Westchester Family, 2019. For info, visit artsw.org/brickbybrick and follow #AWbricks. Westchester Magazine, Westchester Medical Center, Westfair Communications, White Plains Hospital and Wilson Elser
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Students from Museum School 25 participating in a project with Hudson River Museum (photo ArtsNews Contents courtesy of Hudson River Museum) Steffi Nossen's Advanced Ballet class (photo artsw briefs ...... A4 Greater Hudson Heritage Network credit Ezra Goh) halloween highlights ...... A5 announced the Hudson River Museum Steffi Nossen School of Dance will offer (HRM) as its recipient for the 2018 a free week of dance classes at the performing arts season highlights ...... A6 Award for Excellence. The award Music Conservatory of Westchester events highlights ...... A8 recognizes the Museum’s “Museum in White Plains and the Church of Studies Partnership for Learning” Saint Mary the Virgin in Chappaqua on artist opportunities...... A11 program. During this project, HRM October 15-20. The School will highlight events calendar...... A13 partnered with Yonkers Public School its program of classes for people of all District’s Museum School 25 during levels, ages and abilities. Core classes exhibitions and workshops...... A20 the 2017-2018 school year to engage are available in modern, ballet, tap, students in Pre-K through second hip-hop and more, while other classes grade with multiple onsite and in- give special attention to dancers as school visits. The students participated young as one to three years old, creative Film Center Relaunches series. For twelve years, Academy in projects that enhance critical movement for pre-K children and an Award-winning director Jonathan thinking while connecting concepts in expanded boys program. Adaptive Series in Memory of Demme hosted the series at Jacob art, science, history and more. It also dance programs include classes for Jonathan Demme Burns Film Center, which ended with integrated professional development people with physical, developmental Demme’s death in April 2017. In the for teaching staff and classroom aides and intellectual disabilities, as well as series, the director of classic films that will enable them to integrate new people with Parkinson’s disease, which such as Silence of the Lambs and creative strategies in their classrooms. focuses on balance and flexibility. For Philadelphia presented lesser-known more info, visit steffinossen.org. films that inspired his passion for cinema. This fall, JBFC, along with Demme’s family, have kicked off a new Have Your Art VALUED season in the filmmaker’s honor. This October, the series’ new host, actress and screenwriter Jenny Lumet, will present Cabin in the Sky (10/7), Robert Allensworth Death of a Gunfighter (10/14) and Appraiser,Independent Art Appraiser Advisory The Wiz (10/21). For more info, visit Jenny Lumet and Jonathan Demme (photo credit: Insurance, Non-Cash Charitable Donations, Valuation & Estate Lynda Shenkman) burnsfilmcenter.org. T: 914-235-5185 E: [email protected] Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has announced the relaunch and re- Certificate | NYU Appraisal Studies | Associate Member: AAA | USPAP Compliant Until 2019 imagining of its “Rarely Seen Cinema” Fine & Decorative Art - Photography - Ceramics - Numismatics A4 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 artsw briefs
ArtsWestchester Announces “Innovator Award” Honoree
ArtsWestchester will celebrate “innovation,” as it relates to the connection between art and science, during its annual gala on November 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. With this theme, the organization emphasizes that creativity fuels new ideas and innovation. The event’s Innovator Award, which recognizes a visionary leader who seizes the power of an idea to make the world a better place, will be awarded to George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Yancopoulos has been driven by science his entire life. His belief that breakthroughs are possible when creative ideas and science are combined has powered discovery at Regeneron for 30 years. Yancopoulos has led Regeneron alongside Len Schleifer, MD, PhD, since 1989. Together with key members of his team, Dr. Yancopoulos is a principal inventor and developer of Regeneron's six FDA-approved drugs, as well as its foundational technologies.
The gala event will include dinner, which will be preceded by cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, as well as live entertainment and dancing. The Dinner Chair will be Thomas R. Manisero, partner at Wilson Elser and ArtsWestchester board member. During the evening, guests can also bid at silent and live auctions on items such as a South African photo safari, a stay at St. Martin and more. Proceeds from the event and its auctions will benefit the programs and services offered by ArtsWestchester throughout the year. A preview of the silent auction, which opens on October 1, is available online at biddingforgood.com/artswauction. For gala tickets George D. Yancopoulos and info, visit artsw.org/gala2018.
New Monthly Series Brings Happy Upcoming Workshop Discusses Art Hour to the Art Gallery Copyright Protection
ArtsWestchester recently On October 16, announced the launch of a late- ArtsWestchester, the night gallery series to take place New York State Bar from 6-8:30pm on the first Thursday Association and Wilson of every month. “Gallery Nite Elser will present a panel Out” aims to attract an engaged, of attorneys who will art-loving audience to gather discuss copyright law for a “new kind of happy hour.” as it relates to working The events will vary, but will artists. Topics will include always feature activities inspired copyright application and by ArtsWestchester's current registration, as well as contemporary art exhibitions. strategies that will help Additional offerings include live to protect artwork from DJs, specialty tastings by local infringement. Nisa Ojalvo, restaurants, wine and beer, and more. A full season of six "Gallery Nite Out" Vice President of Legal events includes an artist talk, exhibition tour and reception two days after Affairs at LVMH Moet ArtsWestchester’s Brick by Brick exhibition opens, with TOMA Bloody Mary Jana S. Farmer Hennessy Louis Vuitton, cocktails (10/4); a team Jenga tournament (11/1); a holiday networking mixer Inc., will moderate the with music by DJ CLAFFMATIC, cocktails by KAS Spirits and a gift-making panel, which includes Betsy Dale, Esq. (Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller), Jana table (12/6); a Drink and Paint event with a professional teaching artist (1/3); a photoshoot with artist and photographer Barry Mason (3/7) and a group S. Farmer, Esq. (Wilson Elser) and Julie A. Hopkins, Esq. (Hopkins IP). To RSVP yoga session (4/4). All events take place in ArtsWestchester’s gallery to the workshop, which will take place at ArtsWestchester, contact Sydney Joy in White Plains. For more info, visit artsw.org/galleryniteout and follow at [email protected] or 518-487-5630. #GalleryNiteOut. OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A5
Historic Hudson Valley Adds New Event to Seasonal Lineup With Sleepy Hollow right in its backyard, Historic Hudson Valley and its surrounding community embrace John Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow novel with a series of annual Halloween-related events. New to this year’s lineup is The Unsilent Performing artists of Cirquetacular’s Spooktacular (photo source: fromgodanriver.com) Picture, an immersive theater experience that features an original commissioned black- A Spooktacular Spectacle and-white film that stars Tony Award-winner Bill Irwin. in Valhalla Guests take a selfie at The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (photo credit: Tom Nycz for Historic Other events have become On the evening of October 20, Smart Arts at Hudson Valley) Westchester staples: The Westchester Community College will present Cirque- Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze tacular’s Spooktacular. The family-friendly Halloween boasts 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns that are displayed as elaborate sculptures at Van Cortlandt circus and variety show imagines a cast of spooky Manor. New sculptures this year include a medieval castle and a functioning windmill. During Horseman’s creatures as they escape to the circus. Guests will Hollow, professional actors, special effects and traditional mid-1700s costumes set the stage for an witness aerial stunts by witches, contorting tricks by interactive haunted trail. Master storytellers Jonathan Kruk and Jim Keyes tell the tale of Irving’s Legend skeletons and daring maneuvers by vampires. Smart in Sleepy Hollow’s 1685 Old Dutch Church, accompanied by live organ music. Finally, Irving’s former Arts encourages guests to attend the event in costume home, Sunnyside, provides all-ages arts activities, shadow puppet performances and a literary-themed and participate in the costume parade. The event takes scavenger hunt. For more info, visit hudsonvalley.org. place at the Academic Arts Building on the College’s campus in Valhalla. For more info, visit sunywcc.edu/ about/smartarts. An Unsolved Mystery and a Display of Outdoor Sculptures at Lyndhurst More Halloween Events:
Jay Ghoul’s House of October 26: Curiosities brings guests into Halloween Movie Marathon V the mystery as they arrive Presented by Jacob Burns Film Center. An all- at Lyndhurst Mansion to night movie marathon. burnsfilmcenter.org solve the cause of a series of deaths. The 1920s story October 27: takes place after a group of archeologists unearth Halloweekend an ancient Egyptian tomb Presented by Hudson River Museum. A weekend before they inexplicably of Halloween-related arts crafts for all ages. began dying one by one. hrm.org During this nighttime theater performance, guests will October 28: journey through the eerily lit The Real Wicked Witches of Lyndhurst Mansion's entryway decorated for Halloween (photo credit: Mark Liflander) halls of Lyndhurst, which will be decked with Halloween Halloween Hills decorations. While this Presented by Emelin Theatre. A family musical event is recommended for audience members, from schoolchildren through adults, a daytime tour “with that features witches and goblins. emelin.org a Halloween twist” is also available. This year, Lyndhurst has expanded its seasonal offerings to include an outdoor sculpture exhibition called Futurescape through October 31. The futuristic large-scale metal October 30: sculptures by Malcolm MacDougall III will be on view during the day, and will also be dramatically lit at night for visitors to explore along the Mansion’s landscape. In addition to the sculptures, the site’s Spooky Tales Presented by Caramoor Center for Music Scarecrow Invasion installation returns. Two-hundred middle-school students will work with MacDougall to create scarecrows, which will also be on display. For more info, visit lyndhurst.org. and the Arts. A Halloween-themed storytelling performance. caramoor.org A6 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 performing arts season highlights
Performing Arts Center Caramoor Center for Clocktower Players Schoolhouse at Purchase College Music and the Arts Theater
Black Violin (photo credit: Colin Brennan) Camille Thurman (photo courtesy of Caramoor) The Laramie Project Stevie Holland
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts The 2018-19 season for Clocktower For its 33rd season, Schoolhouse College (PAC) has launched a full opens its indoor fall and spring season Players offers a solid mix of the poignant Theatre offers four plays of note, season of music, dance and family amidst the Renaissance furniture and and the playful. This month, the resident including the likes of Cole Porter, a programming. PAC’s strong classical 16th century paintings of the Center’s theater company at Irvington Town Christmas carol sing-along and a offerings include several performances historic Music Room. The more-than-15 Hall Theater presents a production of premiere about Henri Matisse. On from both Westchester Philharmonic performances in the intimate space The Laramie Project. This play, which October 5-14, jazz singer Stevie (see page A7) and Chamber Music range from cabaret and chamber music runs from October 12-21, tells the story Holland stars in a one-woman show Society of Lincoln Center. In addition, to jazz and American roots. Continuing of Matthew Shepard, a homosexual as Linda Porter, the wife of legendary the American String Quartet will its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln teenager who died in 1998 after he composer and songwriter Cole Porter. perform a work inspired by author Center, Caramoor presents jazz vocalist was brutally attacked and left to die. Live musicians will accompany Love Salman Rushdie’s novel The Enchantress and saxophonist Camille Thurman The play’s mature subject matter Linda: the Life of Mrs. Cole Porter, of Florence, from which the author with the Darrell Green Trio (10/20) and opens a dialogue about homophobia which is directed by Tony Award- himself will read excerpts on October 13. Edmar Castañeda Quartet (5/11). In and acceptance. A percentage of winner Richard Maltby Jr. It runs Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black) November, multi-instrumentalist and the profits from this production will through October 14 before heading will combine her frank humor with her fiddler Bruce Molsky will return as part be donated to The Matthew Shepard to Off-Broadway. In December, impressive vocal jazz range on October of his trio, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, Foundation. Springtime brings family- a collection of yuletide songs will 20. An orchestral ensemble joins which includes banjo and bluegrass friendly fun to the stage with the classic encourage audience participation Portland Cello Project in homage to rock guitar (11/17). Later that month, The musical Annie from March 9-17. The and carol singing. Come spring, band Radiohead on March 23. An array English Concert offers an all-Baroque Tony Award-winning score includes Schoolhouse will premiere The of dance programming from PAC ranges concert, featuring the music of Handel, audience favorites like Tomorrow and Color of Light, a new play by Jesse from contemporary works by NW Dance Vivaldi and more (11/30). The holiday A Hard-Knock Life. The theater also Kornbluth, which tells the story of Project (11/2) to newly choreographed spirit takes over when Grammy Award- offers a youth educational program that Henri Matisse and a nurse named ballets from Aspen Santa Fe Ballet winning vocal ensemble New York introduces children to the stage. Four Monique Bourgeois, who played a (3/16). Meanwhile, world music brings Polyphony performs songs that span different youth troupes, for children central role in the creation of the traditional Mexican music (Aida Cuevas, seven centuries of Christmas music aged four through 12, will present their artist’s Chapelle du Rosaire (The 11/4) and Cuban flair (Tiempo Libre, (12/15). In April, Haitian-American own productions, including The Wizard Chapel of the Rosary). 4/7) to the stage. Holiday favorites and cellist and vocalist Leyla McCalla of Oz and Les Miserables. whimsical all-ages experiences round blends creole, Cajun, Haitian music with out the season. American jazz and folk (4/13).
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Westchester Downtown Music Emelin Theatre Tarrytown Philharmonic at Grace Music Hall
Pamela Frank Pianist Youlan Ji (photo source: npr.org) Kaya Nicole (photo credit: Malin Haakenstad) The Machine (photo source: themachinelive.com)
Westchester Philharmonic has Through May, Downtown Music will Emelin Theatre brings an array of Tarrytown Music Hall presents a announced a four-show season provide a schedule of internationally- cultural events to its stage this season, lineup of family-friendly classics, complete with special guests, tap touring musicians. Many of these shows including music, comedy and events beloved comedians and sing-along dancing and an all-Beethoven event, all are part of the organization’s “Noonday for the whole family. Country rock tribute bands this fall. The Music Hall’s taking place at Performing Arts Center Getaway” series, which provides band Poco offers hits like Crazy Love dance-company-in-residence, Ballet at Purchase College. On October 21, a musical respite on Wednesday and Heart of the Night to Mamaroneck des Ameriques (BDA), performs a new an all-orchestral opening event led by afternoons. For instance, pianist Youlan audiences on October 12. The Theatre series on select Wednesdays called conductor Jaime Laredo, will include Ji joins members of the Metropolitan also kicks off its newest series, "Made "Westchester Wednesday Dance," Ravel’s Pavane pour une infant défunte; Opera Orchestra on October 3 to play a in Westchester," with New Rochelle which offers an evening of BDA’s one of Haydn’s final three symphonies, concerto of Beethoven from a rare 19th native Kaya Nicole and Samba original works. A free day of family fun Drumroll; and Brahms’ first symphony, century transcription of the original Soul, who will perform bossa nova, on October 7 engages children with which took him 22 years to compose. score. Meanwhile, guitarist John samba classics and original tunes dance performances, arts and crafts, Next, the Philharmonic’s popular Winter Lehmann-Haupt presents classical on November 1. The following night, and more. High-profile musicians, like Pops! performance will take place on interpretations of music from Bach singer-songwriter Josh Ritter plays Don McLean (11/7) and The Wallflowers December 16, with special guest trio to Stevie Wonder on March 20. The an acoustic solo show. Westchester (11/19), as well as comedians like Vic Time for Three, which performs songs season continues with highlights that comedian Joe Matarese, who has DiBitetto (10/13) and Maria Bamford that range from Bach to Beatles. Rachel include works from South America (Duo appeared on The Late Show with (12/7), will take over the Tarrytown Worby will conduct this event, as well Lontano, 3/27) and songs of change, David Letterman and had his own stage throughout the season. Tribute as a February 10 event with special praise and protest (Gilda Lyons and Comedy Central Presents special, bands play songs to sing along to, guest tap dancer Savion Glover. The Daron Hagen 5/22). Members from will bring laughter to the stage on including Neil Young tunes by Broken event will include fireworks and a REBEL Ensemble for Baroque Music will November 10. The season continues Arrow (10/12), Pink Floyd’s The Wall as kid-friendly “instrument petting zoo” at perform twice during the season (11/7 with Nutcracker Dream with Ballet des performed by The Machine on 11/30 and which children can try their hand at a and 12/12), as will Angelica, a chamber Amériques (12/16, 22), Leading Ladies Moondance’s interpretations of songs collection of instruments. The season choir that will uphold its seasonal of Broadway (1/26), a performance by by Van Morrison (12/28). A roster of closes with an all-Beethoven finale, tradition of performing medieval and The Westchester Chordsmen (1/31), a holiday events for the family include A featuring violinist Pamela Frank and the renaissance yuletide selections (12/19) staging of beloved children’s illustrator Motown Christmas Spectacular (12/8), Philharmonic, led by Maestro Laredo. before returning in the spring for a Eric Carle’s stories (3/16) and more. The Nutcracker (12/9) and A Celtic At this event, the season will close with concert that features works written Christmas with Cherish the Ladies the full-bodied Symphony No. 5. by women from the 13th to the 21st (12/22). century (5/29).
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Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art Changes Name, Launches New Exhibition
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art has been a staple in the Westchester community for fifteen years. On October 13, it reopens its doors as Hudson Valley MOCA (or Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art) with an expanded mission to bring world-class art to the region through community engagement and education programming.
Hudson Valley MOCA’s inaugural exhibition will draw inspiration and exhibited works exclusively from the extensive collection of its founders, the Straus family. Death is Irrelevant: Selections from the Marc and Livia Straus Collection, 1968–2018, on view through August 2, 2019, explores the human condition through representations of the human body. Contemporary figurative sculptures that span more than 40 years take an existential look into whether art- making is an act of self-preservation or a projected dialogue about societal ideas. Twenty-six artists from 17 countries present perspectives into one’s existence. For instance, Entang Wiharso struggles with his children’s exposure to both Western and Indonesian cultures, while Damien Hirst’s work, from which the exhibition is named, touches on religion, death and immortality.
An opening reception will take place on October 13. The reception will include two performances by Shawn Lawson and the Progression Ensemble, as well as a solo clarinet performance by David Rothenberg. For more info, visit the Museum’s new website at hudsonvalleymoca.org. Standing Pieta, 2014 by Sam Jinks
Local Organizations Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Westchester This October, local organizations and groups in Westchester will observe Hispanic Heritage Month, a nationwide celebration of the histories, traditions, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Audiences of all ages will experience and embrace Hispanic culture through a diverse range of offerings, including live concerts, dance performances, hands-on workshops, films, children’s activities and more.
For instance, Mount Vernon Public Library will present a “Paint Fiesta” with artist Pamela Tucker on October 6, during which children ages 5-12 and their caregivers will create a painting hat will be displayed at the library. Greenburgh Public Library will join the celebration with diverse family-friendly events, including a concert by Argentinean guitarist Pedro Baez (October 7), a salsa dance workshop with Maestro Carlos Doñán of Latinshines (October 9) and a live reading by writer Xanath Caraza who will read selections in English and Spanish from her new book of poems (October 13). On October 12, Warner Library invites audiences to the RSHM Life Center for “Fiesta Flamenco,” a music and dance workshop with choreographer Rebeca Tomás and the Palo Seco Flamenco Company. On the same day, Purchase College Conservatory of Music will honor Hispanic heritage with a live screening of the Mexican 1936 film Redes, accompanied by The Purchase Symphony Orchestra, which will perform the film’s original score, and The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, which will play a set of music by acclaimed Latin American composers. A live concert series at Ossining Public Library will feature Dominican singer-songwriter and guitarist Ricardo Gautreau, who will perform songs from Latin countries (October 13), as well as Arts Latino NY Ensemble’s lively bilingual program of Latin American theater, dance and music (October 27). For more info, visit: mountvernonpubliclibrary.org; warnerlibrary.org; ossininglibrary. Ricardo Gautreau (photo source: facebook.com) org; greenburghlibrary.org; purchase.edu/academics/music. OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A9 event highlights
Exploring the Hudson Valley Brick Industry Through History, Contemporary Art and Personal Narrative When the Erie Canal was opened in 1825, it fueled an era of prosperity that was ignited by the brick industry in cities and towns along the Hudson River. This industry is the subject of ArtsWestchester’s current exhibition, Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal & the Building Boom, which remains on view through January 19. Installations of large-scale contemporary artwork will be on view, alongside historical materials, archival and commissioned photographs, and the personal narratives of individuals who witnessed the region’s once vital brick industry. Together, these elements tell a story with complex intersections of immigration, industry and innovation. Explains ArtsWestchester Director of Folk Arts Aaron Paige: “This exhibition connects the materiality of brick as a historic and aesthetic object to the intangible stories that local residents construct around it.”
For 12 artists, Hudson Valley bricks are the subject and material for artworks that create a narrative about the function, meaning and durability of these objects. For instance, photographer Christopher Payne was commissioned to capture the brickyards’ legacy through sites like the Old Croton Aqueduct and ruins of the castle on Bannerman Island. Artist Julia Whitney Barnes created A Hudson River of Bricks, a twenty-five foot installation that incorporates hundreds of historic Hudson Valley bricks to form a scale version of the Hudson River from New York City to Albany.
A series of related programs will also take place in ArtsWestchester’s gallery. On October 13, three generations of Westchester bricklayers will discuss the history of bricklaying, explore brick bond Brickhead: Please Stop by James Tyler patterns and lead participants in a hands-on wall-building project. During a November 3 event, which includes a brick swap, the region’s leading brick hunters and collectors will tell stories of discovery Share Your Brick Story! and adventure along the Hudson River. The following weekend, on November 10, spirituals singers Have you saved a brick that your child painted years ago? Did you and storytellers will narrate the tale of bricks in Haverstraw’s African American community. dedicate a commemorative brick in a family member’s name? Tell us your brick story by using the hashtag #AWbricks. For more info, visit artsw.org/brickbybrick.
The Bedford Playhouse Reopens With Expanded Programming
The Bedford Playhouse (TBP) that initially opened its doors in 1947 before shuttering in 2015 recently hosted its grand re-opening as a cultural center. After several years of fundraising, TBP gutted and rebuilt the old theater as a state of the art facility with luxury finishes and reclining seats, while preserving much of the historic molding and architectural detailing. The building's exterior will also remain the same, with the exception of a new “The Bedford Playhouse” sign, which now also includes “Home of the Clive Davis Arts Center.”
The facility also debuts a café with a full bar and light food, a tasting room and event spaces for rental. Now with three theaters, the facility is also rolling out new programming. Together with the Clive Davis Art Center, TBP will present a selection of films, including mainstream and independent motion pictures, classics and family-friendly hits. In addition, other arts programming will take place in the establishment, such as performances, author events, art exhibits and educational offerings.
On October 4, the Playhouse will screen a “lost” film by director/actor Orson Welles, left unfinished during his lifetime. The Other Side of the Wind was recently restored and completed. For one night only, TBP will present the Westchester premiere of the film, with permission from Netflix, which will debut the work next month. On October 11, TBP will screen They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead, a documentary about Welles. For more info, visit bedfordplayhouse.org. Main Theater at The Bedford Playhouse (photo credit: Peter T. Michaelis) A10 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 event highlights
Annual Festival Celebrates the Arts in New Rochelle and Pelham
ArtsFest returns on October 19-21 with a full calendar of art events and activities. The weekend-long festival, organized by New Rochelle Council on the Arts, will highlight more than thirty arts venues in the towns of New Rochelle and Pelham. The celebration kicks off with a Friday night “Arts in Oktoberfest Gallery Hop” on October 19, during which select galleries will invite guests to view exhibitions and sample beer and cider.
The festival continues throughout the weekend with live performances and interactive activities, as well as studio tours with artists such as 3D sculpture artist Charles Fazzino, painter Marie Hines Cowan and collage artist Martha Valenzuela. In addition, the New Rochelle BID Grand Market and the seventh annual Lincoln Avenue Arts and Culture Fest offer family-friendly arts activities, food and music. New additions to the festival include an Artisan Craft Market at Ottavio’s Woodworking, a Saturday performance of The Sleeping Beauty by Ajkun Ballet at the New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL), and music, magic and face painting at Wolf’s Lane Park in Pelham. Art exhibitions on view include A Shift in Focus at Iona College, and New Rochelle Art Association’s 103rd Annual Juried Exhibition at NRPL. Other participating venues include Huguenot Children’s Library, Pelham Art Center and more. Artist Lance Johnson with his work at ArtsFest 2017 (photo credit: Cristina Cerone)
On Sunday, ArtsFest will culminate with a lineup of fun arts happenings. A spoken word event at the NRPL will present live readings of holiday-themed stories by the group Read650, during which a dozen Westchester writers will read aloud their true stories, each limited to 650 words. A “Classical and Beyond” concert will also take place on Sunday, hosted by the College of New Rochelle (CNR). This live performance features Angels in the Chamber, the CNR Choir, staff performances and “chamber punk” by IMPetus.
Visitors are encouraged to explore all of the festival’s offerings via a free trolley that will provide transportation between four locations: Lawton Street, New Rochelle City Hall, New Rochelle High School and Pelham Art Center. For more info, visit: newrochellearts.org.
Westchester Organizations Discuss the Art of Quilts
This month, several arts groups in Westchester independently explore the art of quilts and nontraditional processes for creating them.
The Uncommon Threads exhibition at Westchester Community College Center for the Arts displays more than 50 non-traditional art quilts, which will remain on view through October 5. Exhibiting artists are all members of Brooklyn Quilters Guild who create contemporary designs. One of these artists, Kirsten Fisher, will host a one-day workshop on October 27 that explores design, composition, techniques used for creating non-traditional quilts and more.
On October 21, Ossining Arts Council continues “Art Speaks,” a series of talks with people who are involved with the arts, with “Every Quilt Has a Story” at Steamer Firehouse Gallery. Artist Tamar Drucker will share her works and discuss her inspiration and processes. Drucker’s fiber art works incorporate textures and colors into paintings, sculptures and sketches.
Artists Evan Bishop and Katori Walker, supported by a Yonkers Arts Initiative Grant from ArtsWestchester (see page A23), continue to bring their Yes Yonkers! community quilt project to the City of Yonkers. The project calls for Yonkers residents and visitors to create 10”x10” canvas Uncommon Threads installation at Westchester Community College Center for the Arts swatches that express, through artwork or words, their feelings about the City. “Pop-Up Creation Stations” give participants the opportunity to create swatches at local businesses: October 18 at Yonkers Riverfront Library (children); October 19 at How Sweet It Is (seniors); and October 20 at Ridge Hill Shopping Center’s Harvest Fest on the Hill (public). Says Bishop: “I value the historic use of quilts as a tool that guides and informs the viewer… this [Yes Yonkers!] quilt is encouraging participants to tell their story.”
For more info, visit sunywcc.edu/arts, ossiningartscouncil.org and instagram.com/yesyonkers. OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A11 artist opportunities
ArtsWestchester and 42 Broad Invite New York Artists to Compete for Site-Specific Sculpture Commission
ArtsWestchester and 42 Broad, a joint venture of Alexander Development Group and The Bluestone Organization, will include a public art component in the development of 42 Broad Street West, a new luxury, rental apartment complex in the Fleetwood section of Mount Vernon. The arts & business partnership is seeking qualifications from professional New York State artists or artist collectives interested in creating a permanent, site-responsive work of public sculpture that will enhance and enliven the streetscape at the intersection of Broad Street and Fleetwood Avenue. Nicholas Alexander of 42 Broad explains, “The location selected for the site-specific sculpture serves as a gateway to Mount Vernon… through our partnership with ArtsWestchester, we have the opportunity to distinguish 42 Broad Street West as an energetic, creative and up- scale destination in the city.”
The request for artist qualifications is the first of a two-stage competitive process to identify artist finalists for the commission. Deadline for submissions of qualification is December 14. Five artists selected from this initial process will be invited and awarded a stipend to submit artwork proposals. Artists will be notified by January 14, 2019 if they are invited to submit a full proposal. To submit a proposal, visit artsw.org/42BroadRFQ. Rendering of 42 Broad
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ArtsWestchester.org is Westchester County’s guide for all-things-art. By listing “Artist Opportunities” available in the area, artists can find working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers. Below is a sampling of some upcoming opportunities.
Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting Call for Small Works Submitted by Pelham Art Center Submitted by The Outside In Gallery, Piermont This annual juried competition is open to U.S.-based artists aged Artists in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey may submit 19 and older. The winner is awarded a $5,000 cash prize and a three works in any media for consideration in an upcoming solo exhibition at Pelham Art Center. exhibition. Works must be no larger than 12” in any direction. Deadline: January 25, 2019 Deadline: October 14
Call to Photographers Seeking Artist Member Applications Submitted by Rockefeller State Park Preserve Submitted by Mamaroneck Artists Guild Submit up to five images taken within the boundaries of the Artists may apply for membership in Mamaroneck Artists Guild Rockefeller State Park that demonstrate colors, patterns and through a jurying process of three submitted works in up to two textures for a forthcoming exhibition. media categories. Deadline: November 26 Deadline: October 22
For more info, a full list of opportunities, and to sign up for email alerts, visit: artsw.org/artistopps. A12 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018
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WHITE PLAINS SEPT. 12-16, 2018
5 Thousands of jazz fans came out for JazzFest White Plains 2018, a 6 five-day celebration of jazz throughout downtown White Plains. The festival showcased jazz in all its forms, from Chicago to Colombia, and culminated in the annual Jazz & Food Festival on Mamaroneck Avenue. JazzFest was a partnership between ArtsWestchester, the City of White Plains and the White Plains BID.
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Photo Captions: 1. Rudresh Mahanthappa (photo credit: Todd Shapera) 2. Arturo O’Farrill (photo credit: Gabe Palacio) 3. ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam (second from left) and New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (center) with dancers from Samba New York! (photo credit: Mary Alice Franklin) 4. Emmet Cohen (photo credit: Margaret Fox) 5. The Burr Johnson Band (photo credit: Aaron Paige) 6. Musician performing with Arturo O’Farrill (photo credit: Gabe Palacio) 7. Pete Malinverni & the SUNY Purchase Jazz All-Stars (photo credit: Debbie Scates) 8. Westchester County Executive George Latimer and White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach (photo credit: Tim Grajek) 9. Art Bennett (photo credit: Will Bermingham) 10. Marquis Hill (photo credit: George Lasicki) 11. Lakecia Benjamin & Soulsquad (photo credit: Tim Grajek) 12. Veronica Swift (photo credit: Margaret Fox) 13. Pablo Mayor and Anna Povich de Mayor (photo credit: Will Bermingham) 14. Westchester Legislator Benjamin Boykin (photo credit: Tim Grajek) OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A13 ARTSCALENDAR
out-sized influence on western Hoge + Pony Bradshaw. A live civilization. 7-8:15pm. harrisonpl.org performance by this fundamental punk Spoken Word: Ossining Public group. 7-11:30pm. captheat.re/RL Library presents Presentation: Love 10/4 THURSDAY When You Least Expect It. Audiences will listen to a true story of love by Family & Kids: Historic Hudson Valley author and psychologist Roni Beth presents The Great Jack O’Lantern Tower. 7-8:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Blaze. A display of elaborate single- pumpkin carvings and multi-jack o’lantern Lectures: Sarah Lawrence College constructions. Through 10/31. Times vary presents Fiction and the Art of Not at Van Cortlandt Manor. hudsonvalley.org Knowing. Wesley Brown will discuss how the unknown is revealed in the Reception: ArtsWestchester presents story Awaiting Orders by Tobias Wolff. Gallery Nite Out. An exclusive first look at 2-3pm at Slonim House at Sarah the new exhibition, Brick by Brick, featuring Lawrence College. sarahlawrence.edu an artist talk, exhibition tour and reception with cocktails. 6-8:30pm. artsw.org The Lil Smokies, The Capitol Theatre, 10/6 (photo credit: Blue Sun Entertainment) Music: The Capitol Theatre presents Social Distortion w/ Will 10/1 MONDAY Lectures: Sarah Lawrence College presents Suzanne Gardinier-Taste. This Lectures: Katonah Museum of Art talk by Sarah Lawrence Writing faculty VISIT presents Picture & Prose. A curator’s member, Suzanne Gardinier, will focus on tour of Play & Rewind and a discussion on questions of power surrounding what it Alberto Fuguet’s book The Movies of My means to be a writer in the United States. Life. 11am-12pm. katonahmuseum.org 2-3pm at Slonim House. sarahlawrence.edu DAFCO’S 10/2 TUESDAY Music: Sarah Lawrence College AFRICAN ART GALLERY Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Music Tuesday. Composer presents Frida. Salma Hayek portrays Chester Biscardi and filmmaker Zahra Experience our newly acquired the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Part Partovi will explore the minimalist style of one-of-a-kind museum quality of the “Senior Afternoon Cinema” composer Morton Feldman. 1:30-2:30pm art pieces: series. 1-3pm. burnsfilmcenter.org at Reisinger Concert Hall, Performing • Masks • Doors Arts Center. sarahlawrence.edu Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents • Shields • Bronze works The Devil We Know. A group of West 10/3 WEDNESDAY • Figures • Brass works Virginia citizens takes on a corporation • Furniture • and more! Music: Downtown Music at Grace after they discover it has been dumping presents Pianist Youlan Ji. Ji joins a toxic chemical. Part of the “Global First time buyers get 15% off five members of the Metropolitan Watch 2018: Crisis and Social Action” on all items! Opera Orchestra to play a concerto series. 7:30-9pm. burnsfilmcenter.org of Beethoven from a rare nineteenth Hours: Tues-Sat. 10am-6pm Lectures: Sarah Lawrence College century transcription of the original & by Appointment presents A Conversation with Eve score. 12-1:15pm. dtmusic.org Aschheim and Richard Whitten. 31 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 601 Lectures: Harrison Public Library Aschheim and Whitten in a conversation White Plains, NY 10601 presents The Alchemy of Italy about craft. 1:30-2:30pm at Heimbold Ph: 914.948.4420 | Cell: 347.247.8611 with Carla Gambescia. This Visual Arts Center. sarahlawrence.edu Email: [email protected] presentation explores Italy’s www.dafcogallery.com A14 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 visit artsw.org for more event information
Film: Historic Hudson Valley Family & Kids: Mount Vernon presents The Unsilent Picture. Public Library presents Paint An all-original black and white film, Fiesta. Artist Pamela Tucker leads based on the Washington Irving story a children’s mural making event The Adventure of the Mysterious celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Picture. Through 10/31. Times vary at 1-4pm. mountvernonpubliclibrary.org Philipsburg Manor. hudsonvalley.org Open Studios: Ossining Arts Family & Kids: Historic Hudson Council presents Open Gallery. An Valley presents Horseman’s Hollow. exhibition of artists participating in the An immersive experience with state-of- Ossining Arts Council Open Studios the-art special effects and costumes will Tour. 10am-4pm at Bethany Arts bring the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Community. ossiningartscouncil.org Hollow to life. Through 10/31. Times vary Reception: Ossining Public Library at Philipsburg Manor. hudsonvalley.org presents The Bronx Photographic 10/6 SATURDAY Society Opening. The photography exhibition will be on view through Music: Emelin Theatre presents October 30. 2-4pm. ossininglibrary.org Leo Kottke. The acoustic steel- string fingerstyle guitarist performs Music: The Capitol Theatre presents live. 8-10pm. emelin.org Greensky Bluegrass w/ The Lil Smokies. A night of bluegrass and Reception: Harrison Public Library rock. 7-11pm. thecapitoltheatre.com presents Meet the Artist Taras Borovyk. Guests will meet the painter Music: The Performing Arts Center, featured in the Library’s Colors Through Purchase College presents An Gates exhibition. 2pm. harrisonpl.org Evening with Jimmy Webb. Webb is hailed by Rolling Stone as one of
7 Doorways by Taras Borovyk, Colors Through Gates, Harrison Public Library, Through 10/27 10/5 FRIDAY late baritone saxophone master. Also 10/6. 7 & 9:30pm. jazzforumarts.org Spoken Word: Antonia Arts presents First Friday Open Mic. An Family & Kids: John Jay Homestead opportunity to share words, music presents Play Days@Jay. Guests will or any talent. Also 10/6. 7:30-10pm explore the 6 Discovery Centers and at studio4life. (914) 393-2382 enjoy a hands-on activity. Saturdays at 12pm. johnjayhomestead.org Theater: Arc Stages presents Forbidden Broadway. A satirical Theater: The Schoolhouse Theater roast of thirty Broadway musicals presents Love Linda, The Life of Mrs. featuring one-of-a-kind costumes, Cole Porter, What is this Thing called silly spoofs of well-known songs and Love? A celebration of the enduring spot-on impressions. Also 10/6, 10/7, legacy of the Cole Porter songbook. 10/12, 10/13. 8-10pm. ArcStages.org Also 10/6, 10/7, 10/13, 10/14. Times vary. schoolhousetheater.com Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents An Evening with Anne Family & Kids: Historic Hudson Carson & Lafcadio Cass. Carson has Valley presents Irving’s Legend. published numerous oetry collections Master storytellers offer dramatic Cass is the author of the novella My re-tellings of Washington Irving’s Dinner Clone. 7-9pm. writerscenter.org classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Through 10/31. Times vary at Music: Jazz Forum presents Gerry Old Dutch Church. hudsonvalley.org Mulligan Tribute. An all-star quintet of Gerry Mulligan alumni pay tribute to the OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A15 visit artsw.org for more event information the top 50 songwriters of all time. by young pianists. Through December 7-11pm at The Performing Arts Center, 2018. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org “Coming soon” Purchase College. artscenter.org Music: Vento Trio presents Vento The Lofts On Main Family & Kids: Historic Hudson Trio. A performance of original and Latin 2 Main Street – Phase II Valley presents Home of the ‘Legend’. American chamber music reflecting Peekskill N Y 10566
Sunnyside celebrates its connection to the theme of “Wind, Water and WE ARE O FFERING Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Motion." 2-4pm at Science Barge. BEAUTIFUL N EW DESIGN Legend of Sleepy Hollow, at this family Loft Style Apartments 10/9 TUESDAY friendly daytime event. Weekends One & Two Bedroom Loft Apartments through 10/28. Times vary- at Washington Music: Hudson Valley Music Club “Now accepting applications” Irving’s Sunnyside. hudsonvalley.org presents October Mostly Morning 16ft Ceilings • Oversized Windows • Center Courtyard • Onsite Management • Gallery Space Concert. The "Mostly Morning" series The Lofts on Main consists of 38 Apartments. Twenty-Five (25) of the 38 apartments 10/7 SUNDAY is an opportunity for club members have preference for those who are involved in artistic or literary activities and Music: Greenburgh Public Library and other artists of Westchester to are/will be certified by the City of Peekskill’s Artist Certification Committee. presents Hispanic Heritage Month: perform. 11am-12pm at Dobbs Ferry Applications must be received by mail by November 10, 2018
Pedro Baez and Friends. The Woman’s Club. 914-591-6851 INCOME LIMITS APPLY Call or email for an application Argentinean guitarist will present a 1 PERSON UP TO $49,200 845-306-7705 ext. 107 2 PEOPLE UP TO $56,220 [email protected] variety of music from classical to modern 10/10 WEDNESDAY 3 PEOPLE UP TO $63,240 4 PEOPLE UP TO $70,260 Income limits apply pieces. 2-3pm. greenburghlibrary.org Dance: Ballet des Amériques presents A Lottery will be held on 11/19/2018 Apartment Apartment Apartment Tours: Hudson River Museum Westchester Wednesday Dance. This Count size Rent For more information 18 1 $1086 presents HRM Highlights Tour. new series brings the dance company’s You may also visit rich repertoire to the Tarrytown Music 7 2 $1296 NYHousingSearch.gov Guests will explore the Museum’s Water, Sewer, Trash Collection included in rent www.lompeekskill.com permanent collection of contemporary Hall. 7-8:30pm. tarrytownmusichall.org painting, photography and sculpture on Music: Downtown Music at Grace this guided tour. 2-2:45pm. hrm.org presents Uncommon Practice/Open Film: Jacob Burns Film Center Studio. A program of contemporary presents Cabin in the Sky. A story works which explores artistic about Georgia Brown, a temptress on partnership from multiple vantage Lucifer’s side in the battle for the soul points. 12-1:15pm. dtmusic.org on their journey to compete at the about the public reaction to the 1988 of a gambler called Little Joe. Part of Family & Kids: Hudson River Museum International Science and Engineering murder of gay University of Wyoming the Jonathan Demme’s “Rarely Seen presents Storytime for Toddlers. Fair. Part of the “Inquiry: Science on student Matthew Shepard in Laramine, Cinema: Jenny Lumet Selects” series. Visitors will learn about underwater Film” series. 7-9pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Wyoming. Also 10/13, 10/20, 10/21. 5-6:45pm. burnsfilmcenter.org environments. 11:30am-12pm. hrm.org Film: Ossining Public Library presents 7:30-10pm at Irvington Town Hall Theater. clocktowerplayers.com Music: Ossining Public Library Film: Jacob Burns Film Center Fall Film Series- Spanish Films. The presents The Nadia Reisenberg Young presents Science Fair. This film second film to be shown in this series Music: Emelin Theatre presents Poco. Artists Series. A series of performances follows nine high school students is titled The Colors of the Mountain. The country rock pioneer band performs 6:30-8:15pm. ossininglibrary.org its timeless hits Crazy Love and Heart Of The Night. 8-10pm. emelin.org 10/11 THURSDAY Upcoming Arts Deal Music: Hoff-Barthelson Music School Reception: Iona College Council presents Magic, Mystery and Anarchy: Hudson Stage Company presents on the Arts presents Gallery Talk The Music of Claude Debussy. Pianist CONSTELLATIONS from October & Reception: More Fun Than Fun. and Copland House Artistic and Executive 19 through November 3 at the Featured artists produce objects that are Director Michael Boriskin leads audiences Whippoorwill Hall Theatre at North engaging and creative. 6:30pm at Brother through the evolution of Debussy’s Castle Library in Armonk. The play Kenneth Chapman Gallery. iona.edu explores the universal truth of finding works. 11am-12:30pm. hbms.org and losing love. Film: Ossining Public Library presents Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Re-Run Film Series: Picnic at Hanging Center presents An Evening with ArtsW Arts Deal: Get a $15 discount Rock. A haunting Australian film Cynthia Cruz, Jennifer Franklin, & per general admission ticket with about mystery and the supernatural. Fred Marchant. Franklin and Marchant, discount code CON25 through 1:30-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org long time teachers at HVWC, will be November 3. For more info, visit 10/12 FRIDAY joined by Cruz for a celebration of their hudsonstage.com. For ArtsW Arts new work. 7-9pm. writerscenter.org Deals alerts, visit: artsw.org/artsdeals. Theater: Clocktower Players presents The Laramie Project. A play A16 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 visit artsw.org for more event information
Players in The Crucible. Arthur Miller’s A River Is a Drawing. An in-depth American drama is about what can happen look at the exhibition with guest curator when truth is bent to political convenience. Miwako Tezuka. 2-2:45pm. hrm.org 8-10pm. sunywcc.edu/smartarts Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Music: The Performing Arts Center, Death of a Gunfighter. Richard Widmark Purchase College presents American plays Frank Patch, an old-fashioned String Quartet and Salman Rushdie. tough-guy lawman in a small Texas The Quartet will perform a work built town that’s inching toward modernity. around Salman Rushdie’s novel The Part of the Jonathan Demme’s “Rarely Enchantress of Florence. The author will Seen Cinema: Jenny Lumet Selects” read excerpts. 8-9:30pm. artscenter.org series. 5-6:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Music: Walkabout Clearwater Music: Untermyer Performing Coffeehouse presents Magpie. Arts Council presents These Three Musicians Terry Leonino and Greg Tenors. This trio of tenors unites to Artzner perform folk music. 7:30- present a selection of music, from 10pm at Memorial United Methodist opera to Broadway and ethnic Church. walkaboutclearwater.org selections. 3-4:30pm at Saunders Lectures: ArtsWestchester presents Trade High School. untermyer.org Brick Bonds. Three generations of Music: Westchester Chamber Music Westchester bricklayers will discuss the Society presents Ying Quartet. Featuring history of bricklaying in the Lower Hudson works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Valley, explore the structural significance 4-6pm at 2125 Westchester Ave (East). and beauty of brick bond patterns, and westchesterchambermusicsociety.com lead participants in a hands-on wall- building project. 3-5pm. artsw.org 10/15 MONDAY Spoken Word: Tarrytown Music Dance: Steffi Nossen School of Hall presents Vic DiBitetto. DiBitetto Dance presents Week of Dance is an energetic comedian who has Open House. Guests can learn about Music: Purchase College Spoken Word: Hudson River Museum made audiences rock with laughter the School’s programs, and try all- Conservatory of Music presents presents Let’s Talk About: Women’s in theaters and casinos all over the level and age appropriate classes. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Suffrage. Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace, country. 8pm. tarrytownmusichall.org 9am-8:15pm. steffinossen.org Featuring performances by the Purchase Outreach Librarian at the Harrison Symphony and Latin Jazz Orchestras. Public Library, will lead a roundtable 10/14 SUNDAY Theater: The Rye Arts Center 7-8:30pm at The Performing Arts Center, discussion about the women’s suffrage presents Lunchtime Theater: Play Tours: Hudson River Museum Purchase College. artscenter.org movement in New York State and beyond. With Your Food. Guests will enjoy a presents Curator’s Tour of Maya Lin: gourmet buffet lunch and then settle in Theater: White Plains Performing Arts Also 10/27. 11am-12:30pm. hrm.org Center presents Fun Home. When her Tours: Hudson River Museum presents father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Family Tour: Pin Drawings. Guests will Alison dives into her past to tell the story take a closer look at the Maya Lin: A River of the man whose temperament and Is a Drawing exhibition. 1:30-2pm. hrm.org secrets defined her family and her life. Reception: Hudson Valley MOCA Through 10/28. Times vary. wppac.com presents Opening: Death is Irrelevant. Music: Tarrytown Music Hall presents An opening reception for figurative Broken Arrow. The band will perform sculptures from the Marc and Livia Straus a musical tribute to Neil Young with Collection, which explore what it means to an authentic rendition of his classic be alive. 12-8pm. hudsonvalleymoca.org songs. 8pm. tarrytownmusichall.org Music: Ossining Public Library presents 10/13 SATURDAY Concert featuring Ricardo Gautreau. Audiences will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Spoken Word: Greenburgh Public Month with a program of songs from Latin Library presents Hispanic Heritage countries. 3-4:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Month: Xanath Caraza. Caraza will read selections from her new book of Theater: Smart Arts at Westchester poems. 3-4:30pm. greenburghlibrary.org Communithy College presents National The Bang Group performs Nut/Cracked, Iona College Council on the Arts, 10/19 (photo credit: Yi Chun Wu) OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A17 visit artsw.org for more event information for a program of one-act plays by both are working to restore and protect classic and contemporary playwrights. local waterways. 1:30-3pm. hrm.org 12-1:30pm. ryeartscenter.org Film: Ossining Public Library presents 10/17 WEDNESDAY 125th Anniversary Film Series. The second film to be shown in this Film: ArtsWestchester and Cinema series is titled,The Name of the Rose. de Lux City Centter 15 presents An 6:30pm at Budarz Theater, Ossining American In Paris. A complimentary Public Library. ossininglibrary.org private screening of a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. 7pm at Showcase 10/18 THURSDAY Cinema de Lux City Center 15. artsw.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center Music: Downtown Music at presents The Producers. In a final bid Grace presents Cellist David Heiss at financial success, show business & Pianist Warren Jones. The live has-been Max Bialystock produces a performances will feature the music of purposefully abhorrent musical, Springtime Gabriel Faure. 12-1:15pm. dtmusic.org for Hitler. Part of the “Retro Revival” Lectures: Hudson River Museum series. 1-2:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org presents An Evening with Maya Lin. 10/19 FRIDAY Featured artist Maya Lin will provide a Ying Quartet, Westchester Chamber Music Society, 10/14 (photo source: ying4.com) lecture and discussion about her exhibition Music: Emelin Theatre presents Danny Paisley & The Southern A River Is a Drawing. 6:30-8pm. hrm.org Reception: Hudson River Museum look at the lives of the women of the Grass. This band kicks off the presents HRM After Dark. A Weston family, whose paths have Lectures: Hudson River Museum Bluegrass season at the Emelin with celebration of its Maya Lin: A River diverged until a family crisis brings presents Citizen Science: Cleaning emphatic vocals and hard-driving Is a Drawing exhibition featuring them back to the Oklahoma house they Up Our Waterways. Visitors will learn traditional style. 8-10pm. emelin.org how dozens of community scientists gallery tours, planetarium shows, grew up in. 8-11pm at The Veterans’ music and dancing. 7-10pm. hrm.org Memorial Building. harrisonplayers.com Theater: Hudson Stage Company Festivals: New Rochelle Council on presents Constellations. A profound the Arts presents ArtsFest 2018. The exploration of the universal truth of weekend-long festival, featuring live THEATRE finding and losing love. 8-9:30pm at performances, interactive activities and Whippoorwill Hall Theatre at North studio tours, will highlight more than thirty WESTCHESTER’S HOME FOR Castle Library. hudsonstage.com arts venues in the towns of New Rochelle and Pelham. Also 10/20-21. Times and Spoken Word: Hudson Valley locations vary. newrochellearts.org MUSIC Writers Center presents Open Mic Night. An opportunity to share words, 10/20 SATURDAY COMEDY music or comedy in a comfortable space. 7:30-9pm. writerscenter.org Reception: New Rochelle Art DANCE Association presents The 103rd Dance: Iona College Council on Annual Juried Exhibition. The FILM the Arts presents Nut/Cracked: reception will celebrate New Rochelle’s The Bang Group Dance Concert. Arts Fest with refreshments, a brief Choreographer David Parker finds exhibit awards ceremony and live FAMILY beauty in the ridiculous as he takes the music by The Brazilwood Quartet. audience through many incarnations of 5:30pm at New Rochelle Public © Paul Morigi © Paul & MORE! Tchaikovsky’s score. 7pm at Christopher Library. newrochelleart.com J. Murphy Auditorium. iona.edu STAR OF BROADWAY’S HAMILTON Music: St. Thomas Orchestra CHRISTOPHER JACKSON Theater: Lyndhurst Mansion presents presents Viva la Musica Clasica del SAT, DEC 15, 2018 Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities. Mundo Latinoamericana. Featuring This Halloween’s all-new edition of a performance of classical music Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities is from Latin America. 7:30pm at St. A WHOLE NEW SEASON STARTS THIS FALL! based on classic mystery stories. Bartholomew’s Church. storchestra.org SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Through 10/31. 6-9pm. lyndhurst.org EMELIN.ORG | 914-698-0098 Music: Caramoor Center for Music Theater: The Harrison Players, Inc. and the Arts presents Camille Thurman 153 LIBRARY LANE, MAMARONECK presents August: Osage County. A with the Darrell Green Trio. The A18 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 visit artsw.org for more event information
saxophonist has performed her jazz music surprises, whimsical notions, unique forms 3:30-6pm at Yorktown Stage (Entrance inspired by the Broadway Motown throughout the world. 8pm. caramoor.org or patterns. 11:30am-1:30pm at Brother on Veteran’s Road). taconicopera.org version of The Wizard of Oz. Part of Music: Friends of Music Concerts, Kenneth Chapman Gallery. iona.edu Music: The Capitol Theatre presents the Jonathan Demme’s “Rarely Seen Inc. presents Takacs String Quartet Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Garbage. The alternative rock band will Cinema: Jenny Lumet Selects” series. concert. Featuring works by Franz The Book of Life. In a small Mexican perform. 7-11:30pm. captheat.re/R1 5-7:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich town, Manolo must overcome his greatest Music: The Performing Arts Center, Music: Westchester Philharmonic and Felix Mendelssohn. 8-10:30pm at fears and return to his true love during Purchase College presents Lea DeLaria. presents The Emily and Eugene Grant Kusel Auditorium at Sleepy Hollow High the biggest celebration of the year: el Her new show features hits from her Opening Series. Featuring works School. friendsofmusicconcerts.org Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the latest album. 8-10pm. artscenter.org by composers Ravel, Haydn and Lectures: Harrison Public Library Dead. Part of the “JBFC Kids” series. Also Brahms. 3-5:30pm at Purchase College presents Meet the Authors Day. 10/21. 12-1:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org 10/21 SUNDAY Performing Arts Center. artscenter.org Guests will meet bestselling and Family & Kids: Smart Arts at Music: Hammond Museum presents 10/22 MONDAY debut authors. 10am. harrisonpl.org Westchester Community College Taka Kigawa piano concert. A Music: Hudson Valley Music Club Tours: Hudson River Museum presents Cirque-tacular: Spooktacular. performance by noted pianist Taka presents October Professional presents Object of the Month: Elihu Acrobatic and specialty entertainment Kigawa. 1-4pm. hammondmuseum.org company will present a Halloween- Concert. A live performance featuring Vedder. A lecture and gallery tour Family & Kids: Hudson River themed show. 8-10pm at Westchester violist Matthew Lipman and pianist by Assistant Curator Ted Barrow will Museum presents The Ecology of Community College Academic Arts Yi-Fang Huang. 1-2pm at Dobbs Ferry explore the career of artist and poet Community: A Day for All Ages. Theatre. sunywcc.edu/smartarts Woman’s Club. 914-591-6851 Elihu Vedder. 2-2:45pm. hrm.org Audiences will celebrate the planet Reception: Iona College Council on Music: Taconic Opera presents Double- with a day of fun, environmentally- 10/24 SUNDAY bill for double the pleasure: Gianni the Arts presents Opening Reception conscious activities. 12-5pm. hrm.org Music: Downtown Music at Grace Schicchi and Cavalleria Rusticana. A for Shifting Focus: Hidden in Plain Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Pianist, Guitarist & Autoharpist presentation of one-act operas by Puccini Sight. A juried exhibition featuring the presents The Wiz. This film is Tom Chapin. Chapin serves up a mix of Iona community, whose photos contain and Pietro Mascagni. Also 10/21 at 2pm.
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of the chamber music repertoire. Family & Kids: RiverArts presents Also 10/28. 8pm. caramoor.org Bunnicula at (almost) 40. A conversation Music: Concordia Conservatory with author James Howe with live music, experience something real #PAC1819 presents Hoch Chamber Music Series activites and more. 3-5pm at Irvington October Town Hall Theater. riverarts.org An Evening with Jimmy Webb Westchester Philharmonic Concert: A Night of Borders and Dinner and drinks, music and stories Season Opener Boundaries. The concert will explore 10/29 MONDAY with America’s Songwriter Jaime Laredo, conducting the boundaries of chamber music in October 6, 7pm October 21, 3pm the 20th century. 7-9pm at Sommer Music: Harrison Public Library presents Crestwood Recorder Consort American String Quartet Black Violin Center. concordia-ny.edu/conservatory Performance. This program will combine and Salman Rushdie & Purchase Symphony Music: Emelin Theatre presents October 13, 8pm Orchestra music and art as Giovanna Fiorino- October 26, 8pm Nellie Mckay. Mckay is a jazz pianist, Iannace presents artwork created by Lea DeLaria absurdist social commentator and inspired One night only! Velvet Caravan artists who were contemporaries of October 20, 8pm Gypsy swing, dinner, singer-songwriter. 8-10pm. emelin.org the composers. 7-8pm. harrisonpl.org drinks, and dancing Family & Kids: Hudson River Museum October 27, 7pm Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Halloweekend. Families can presents When You read This Letter. celebrate the spookiest weekend of the After her parents’ sudden death, Thérese year with fun programs, performances decides to leave the convent to run the and projects. 1-4pm. hrm.org family business and care for her younger Music: Ossining Public Library sister. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. presents Concert featuring Arts Latino 1 & 7:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org NY Ensemble. A celebration of Hispanic Spoken Word: The Rye Arts Center Heritage Month with a young lively presents Open Mic Night: Sound Shore group. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Writers Group. Featuring readings Music: The Performing Arts Center, and a celebration of writers supporting Purchase College presents Velvet other writers. 7-9pm. ryeartscenter.org Caravan. This acoustic-based quintet combines Gypsy, Honky-Tonk, Swing 10/30 TUESDAY 914.251.6200 www.artscenter.org and Latin. 7-11pm. artscenter.org Family & Kids: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents ballads, family music, sing-alongs and old- Film: Jacob Burns Film Center 10/28 SUNDAY Spooky Tales. Children (ages 3-8) and time folk classics. 12-1:15pm. dtmusic.org presents Halloween Movie Marathon Theater: Emelin Theatre presents The their families will enjoy a storytelling Family & Kids: Emelin Theatre presents V. This year’s selection features restored Real Wicked Witches Of Halloween performance inspired by Halloween, My Perfect Pet. A new musical for classics, horror shorts, oddball gems Hills. A lively family musical returns this followed by treats served in the Summer young audiences directed by Rachel Black and shocking new favorites. Also season filled with witches, goblins and Dining Room. 3:30pm. caramoor.org 10/27. 8:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Spaulding. 11am-2:30pm. emelin.org Halloween fun. 11am-2:30pm. emelin.org 10/31 WEDNESDAY 10/25 THURSDAY Family & Kids: Katonah Museum of Film: Jacob Burns Film Center Art presents Imagine it After School. presents Lie on the Stage: Falsettos. A Music: Downtown Music at Grace Tours: Katonah Museum of Art presents Families will enjoy interactive pop-up screening of the five-time Tony Award- presents Pianists Svetlana Gorokhovich Educator’s Preview. Educators will get activity stations, gallery games and art nominated musical gives a funny and and Irena Portenko. Featuring the a first look at the Outrageous Ornament projects. 3-5pm. katonahmuseum.org poignant look at what makes a modern Symphony No. 6 in B minor by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky. 12-1:15pm. dtmusic.org exhibition. 4-6pm. katonahmuseum.org Music: The Performing Arts Center, family. 6-9pm. burnsfilmcenter.org 10/26 FRIDAY Purchase College presents Black Violin and Purchase Symphony Comedy: Emelin Theatre presents Orchestra. This duo, known for its Ladies Of Laughter: Funny & blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B Fabulous Tour. A group of comedians and bluegrass, will be joined by a DJ perform. 8-10pm. emelin.org and orchestra. 8-10pm. artscenter.org Music: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Debussy and Friends. The 10/27 SATURDAY School’s faculty will celebrate the music Music: Caramoor Center for Music of Claude Debussy on the centenary and the Arts presents Evnin Rising of his death. 7:30-9pm. hbms.org Stars I. A new generation of young instrumentalists perform the masterworks A20 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 exhibitions
• Maya Lin: A River Is a Drawing. Lin will create a series of new works and ambitious site-specific installations focusing on the theme of the Hudson River. 10/12-1/20/2019. Wed-Sun: 12-5pm. Hudson Valley MOCA | hudsonvalleymoca.org • Death is Irrelevant. Works created over a forty-year period (1975–2018) examine humans’ inclination to recreate themselves, explore mortality and consider what it means to be alive. 10/13-8/2/2019. Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm. Iona College Council on the Arts | (914) 637-7796 • More Fun Than Fun. This group exhibition produces objects that are engagingly imaginative and creative. Through 10/11, Mon-Wed: 12-5pm, Thurs: 12- 8pm, Sun: 2-5pm at Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery. • Shifting Focus: Hidden in Plain Sight. Exhibiting photos contain surprises, whimsical notions, unique forms or patterns. 10/20-11/29. Mon-Wed: 12-5pm, Thurs: 12-8pm, Sun: 2-5pm at Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery. Katonah Museum of Art | katonahmuseum.org • Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century. This exhibition contains fifty experimental jewelry pieces made up of various mediums. 10/21- 1/27/2019. Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm. • Play and Rewind: Ode to Summer on Film. Film and video installations that Untitled by Laura Von Rosk, Painted Terrain, Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, Through 11/10 revolve around the themes of summer. Through 10/7, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm. Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm. ArtsWestchester | artsw.org • Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal & the Building Boom. This exhibition, inspired by the shared story of the Erie Canal and the Hudson Valley brickyards, will feature large- scale installations, photographs, historical materials and personal narratives related to the once vital brick industry. 10/2-1/19/2019. Tues-Fri: 12-5pm, Sat: 12-6pm. Atelier 811 Gallery | 914-419-6252 • Celebrities: A Look At The Beautiful People. Featuring more than 100 celebrity photographs taken by former paparazzo Ron Galella over the course of his 40+ year career. Through 10/29. Tues-Fri: 11:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 12-6pm. Bethany Arts Community | bethanyarts.org • Fall Artisan Market. Visitors can start holiday shopping early at this two-day event presented by the artists, makers and designers of the Northeast Etsy Artists Collective. 10/20 at 10am-4pm, 10/21 at 12-5pm. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden | hammondmuseum.org • Chaos and Order- Bee Box Findings. Artist Randy Orzano collaborates with nature by placing paper and canvas in bee hives. Though 11/10. Wed-Sat: 12-4pm. • Painted Terrain. Featuring artists Laura Von Rosk and Sam Bartman. Though 11/10. Wed-Sat: 12-4pm. • Balance In The Garden. An outdoor display featuring the work of eight sculptors, each working within the theme of “Balance.” Though 10/27, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm. Harrison Public Library | harrisonpl.org • Colors Through Gates. This exhibition consists of vivid paintings of cityscapes by Taras Borovyk’s hometown of Lviv, Ukraine. Through 10/27. Times vary. Hudson River Museum | hrm.org • Hudson River Bridges. Featuring Harry Wilks’ photographs of the George Washington Bridge, Poughkeepsie’s Walkway over the Hudson and more. Through 10/14, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm. OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A21 exhibitions
Lyndhurst Mansion | lyndhurst.org • Futurescape Sculpture. Local sculptor Malcolm MacDougall III will fill the grounds with futuristic metal sculptures. 10/8-31. Thurs-Mon: 10am- 4pm. Madelyn Jordon Fine Arts Gallery | madelynjordonfineart.com • The Vicomte and Some of His Parts. A solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper by American artist Gary Komarin. Through 10/20, Tues-Sat: 10-5:30pm. Mamaroneck Artists Guild | mamaroneckartistguild.org • Annual Awards Show. This exhibition of one-of-a-kind artwork by the artists at the Mamaroneck Artists Guild. Through 10/13, Tues-Sat: 12-5pm. Neuberger Museum of Art | neuberger.org • Andy Warhol: Subject and Seriality. The exhibition explores Warhol’s iconic method of repeating images of his subjects in various ways – concurrently, across time and in diverse media. Through 12/23, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm. • Brand-New & Terrific: Alex Katz in the 1950s. A showcase of Katz’s innovative portraits, landscapes and still lifes from this pioneering period. Through 10/14, Wed- Sun: 12-5pm. • Distribution. Artists re-imagine access to information through alternative infrastructures and delivery systems. Through 12/23. Wed-Sun: 12-5pm. New Rochelle Art Association | newrochelleart.com • The 103rd Annual Juried Exhibition. Features exceptional works in oil, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, pastel, photography, sculpture and fine crafts. Through 10/22. Times vary at New Rochelle Public Library. Cake (Red on Crème) by Gary Komarin, The Vicomte and Some of His Parts, Madelyn Jordon Fine Arts Oak & Oil Gallery | oakandoil.com Gallery, Through 10/20 • Linda Puiatti: The Poetry of Landscape. Puiatti uses color, light and shadow to express a strong connection with nature and the drama of a moment. Through 10/14, Mon-Sat: 11am-5:30pm, Sun: 11am-3pm. JOIN THE ART$WCHALLENGE Ossining Arts Council | ossiningartscouncil.org • Life in Pyro. Mujgan Agardici began her work in pyrography doing portraits and she now also includes other subject matter—both realistic and symbolic. Though 10/4, times vary at OAC Steamer Firehouse Gallery. • OAC Open Studios 2018 Preview. An exhibition of artists participating in the OAC Open Studios Tour. 10/6-13. Times vary at The Bethany Arts Community.
Ossining Public Library | ossininglibrary.org Joshua Bell (photo by Chris Lee) • The Bronx Photographic Society Exhibit. The Society was founded in 1953 by a group interested in sharing their love of photography. 10/1-30. Times vary. DONATE TODAY The Gordon Parks Foundation | gordonparksfoundation.org • Gordon Parks: Harlem Gang Leader. These photographs by Gordon Parks explore & DOUBLE Parks’ immersive investigation of Harlem’s gang culture in the late 1940s for Life Magazine. Through 10/12. Mon-Thurs: 10am-4pm, Fri: 10am-1pm. YOUR IMPACT Westchester Community College Center for the Arts | sunywcc.edu/arts ArtsWestchester will match* • Uncommon Threads. This exhibition showcases a selection of handmade art quilts new gifts up to $5,000. by the Brooklyn Quilting Collective. Through 10/5, times vary. * Up to $5,000 per organization until all New York City Exhibition: Peasants, Clans and Effervescent Absolutists! available funds have been allocated. Westchester artist Anne Bobroff-Hajal's work is on view in this exhibition at Columbia University's Harriman Institute for Russian Studies. | harriman. artsw.org/artswchallenge columbia.edu A22 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS OCTOBER 2018 workshops
ArtsWestchester | artsw.org • Teen Tuesday: Painting and Street Murals. Noted graffiti artist Wane One will discuss his street mural outside of ArtsW’s building, followed a painting workshop, during which students will create geometric painted panels. 10/9, 4:30-6pm. • Art Copyright Protection. This workshop, co-presented by the New York State Bar Association and Wilson Elser, will include a panel of attorneys who will discuss copyright law as it relates to working artists. 4-6pm.
For more ArtsWestchester workshops, visit artswestchester.org. Bethany Arts Community | bethanyarts.org • Beginner Drawing Class Series for Adults. During the eight workshop sessions, participants will learn the process of drawing. 10/4, 7-8:30pm. Blue Door Art Center | bluedoorartcenter.org • Free Children’s Art Workshops. Children’s workshops featuring different projects each week. Sat: 10am-12pm. Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill | sunywcc.edu/peekskill • Introduction to 3D Modeling and Printing. Students will learn how to be “makers” by using 3D modeling software and 3D scanners to print actual physical objects that they designed. 10/11, 10/18 at 6:30-9:30pm. Summoning the Spirits by Jürgen Lobert, Jürgen Lobert Presents Light Painting, Color Camera Club of • Quick Start to Adobe Illustrator CC in 24 Hours. Students will learn to use the Westchester, 10/15 latest version of Illustrator with new 3D and web features. 10/6-27, 9am-3pm. Color Camera Club of Westchester | colorcameraclub.org For more Center for the Digital Arts workshops, visit sunywcc.edu/peekskill. • Jürgen Lobert Presents Light Painting. This instructional program will introduce photographers to light painting and light drawing. 10/15, 7:30-9:30pm. Country Dancers of Westchester | (845) 642-2074 • English Country Dancers of Westchester. Students will learn English country dance basics. Thursdays. 10/4, 7:30-10pm at The Church in the Highlands. Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee | greenburghartsandculture.org • Kids Short Story Connection. A writing program for children 9-12 years old. 10/6 & 10/20 at 10am-12pm at Greenburgh Town Hall. Greenburgh Public Library | greenburghlibrary.org • Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa. Students will learn the basic steps with Westchester Community College Maestro Carlos Doñán of Latinshines. 10/9, 7-8:30pm. Hammond Museum | hammondmuseum.org PEEKSKILL EXTENSION CENTER • Chinese Brush Painting Demo & Class. Marjorie Poe will supply the specific sized paper for use, as well as a peony drawing for tracing, but students should OFFERING CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT CLASSES bring their own ink, colors, brushes, etc. 10/16 at 11:30am-4pm. The Peekskill Extension is one of the Hudson Valley’s premier resources located in • Ikebana. Participants will learn the art of Japanese Flower arranging taught by downtown Peekskill at 27 North Division Street. This Center offers 3-credit General Shoko Iwata. 10/13, 10:30am. Education courses and Digital Arts. The Center also offers a specialized non-credit certificate and related courses in User Experience (UX) Design as well as a NEW Hospitality For more Hammon Museum workshops, visit hammondmuseum.org. program, ESL and other student services. Learn in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a Maker Space outfitted with 3D printing. Harrison Public Library | harrisonpl.org SPRING CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 19 • A Taste of Italy with Cook Annette Zito. Zito will be showing how to make the perfect Italian dish in honor of Italian American Heritage Month. 10/16, 1-2:30pm. Hudson River Museum | hrm.org 914-606-7300 sunywcc.edu/peekskill ▪ • Drop In & Draw. Multidisciplinary artist Julia Whitney Barnes will explore the art [email protected] of rubbings made with natural materials. 10/27, 2-4pm. OCTOBER 2018 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A23
workshops A Meeting of Yonkers and Mount • Paint Night: Gothic Halloween. Participants will create a creepy night scene Vernon’s Creative Minds inspired by the facade of the historic Victorian home, Glenview, using glow in the dark paints with artist Teresa Pereira. 10/26, 6-8pm.
For more Hudson River Museum workshops, visit hrm.org. Hudson Valley Writers Center | writerscenter.org • Submission Sundays - Writing Sessions. Carla Carlson and Mary Ann Scott will provide two hours of insider information on where to send written works. 10/7, 12:30pm. • Writing for Stage, Screen, and Television with Bill Bigelow. This is a course designed for writers looking to create screenplays, stage plays and teleplays for one-hour televisions shows. 10/5-6. 1-3pm.
For more Hudson Valley Writers' Center workshops, visit writerscenter.org. Katonah Art Center | katonahartcenter.com • Plein Air Workshop. Artist Henry Finkelstein will instruct students how to paint landscapes outdoors. 10/5-6, 10am-3pm at Caramoor Center for Arts. • Painting From Life. Renowned figure painter Mary Beth McKenzie will lead this three-day workshop. 10/24-26, 9:30am-4pm. Mamaroneck Artists Guild | mamaroneckartistsguild.org • Jump Start Your Art: The Artists’ Toolbox. Part 2 of a 4-part professional series will instruct artists on how to create their resume and organize their art. 10/21, 1-3pm. • Jump Start Your Art: The Artists Online. Part 3 of a 4-part professional series will help artists with their social media, websites and online profile. 10/28, 1-3pm. New England Fashion and Design | newenglandfashionanddesign.com • Fashion Pattern Making 1. Students will be exposed to pattern making terminology and will learnhow to measure and create a basic skirt. 10/8, 3-5pm at ArtsWestchester. ArtsWestchester recently met with the recipients of its Yonkers and Mount Vernon Arts Initiative grant programs to network and brainstorm creative ideas for their grant-supported projects. The Rye Arts Center | ryeartscenter.org Yonkers grantees (top photo) were joined by Westchester Deputy Executive Kenneth Jenkins; • Let’s Fold Paper: Simple Origami Made Fun!. Students will learn the creative art Mount Vernon grantees (bottom photo) were joined by Westchester County Legislator Lyndon of Japanese paper folding. 10/13 at 10am-12pm & 12:30-2:30pm. Williams and Director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau DaMia Harris-Madden. These grants provide support to artists and cultural organizations whose project contributes new work • Loosen Up and Paint: A BYOB Night Out. An evening of self expression through and community engagement to their respective Yonkers or Mount Vernon community. paint. 10/4, 6-9pm. ' For more Rye Arts Center workshops, visit ryeartscenter.org. A Recent Yonkers Arts Initiative Success Story… Warner Library | warnerlibrary.org Locally Produced Dance Film Wins Award Fiesta Flamenco. A music and dance workshop with Rebeca Tomas and the Palo • A short film directed by Hamm & Clov Artistic Director Holly Villaire Seco Flamenco Company. 10/12, 3pm at the RSHM Life Center. recently won the “Best Artistic Freedom” award at the Polish Short Westchester Community College Center for the Arts | sunywcc.edu/arts Film Festival in Las Vegas. The film, TABOO, was also the runner-up • Intro to Contemporary Art Quilts. This one-day workshop will explore some of the for “Best Ensemble Piece.” Starring internationally acclaimed dancer different techniques used to create a non-traditional quilt top. 10/27, 9am-4pm. Ramon Flowers and choreography by Labyrinth Dance Theater’s Artistic Director Sasha Spielvogel, the original dance film presents a • What Makes a Picture Book Tick?. An experienced editor and a published author- journey of courage and endurance in the face of tragedy during the illustrator will explain concepts for sucess as an author, illustrator or both. 10/20, height of the AIDS epidemic in New York’s gay community. The film was 10am-4pm. made possible with support from a Yonkers Arts Initiative Grant from For more WCC Center for the Arts workshops, visit sunywcc.edu/arts. ArtsWestchester in 2015. KERS THE YON L TROT INTERNATIONAOctober 13, 2018 Post Time: 1pm Featuring the greatest trotters from around the world racing for $1,000,000
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