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ARTSNEWS FEBRUARY 2020 Maxine Sherman (photo credit: Ellen Crane) A Conversation with Maxine Sherman at RiverArts A PUBLICATION OF ARTSWESTCHESTER SPONSORED BY: A2 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS FEBRUARY 2020 from the County Executive If you’re searching for an escape from the cold and snowy season, ArtsWestchester has plenty of Contents opportunities for you to explore your artistic, cultural side. As Westchester County Executive, I am looking A4 MONTHLY COLUMNS forward to another year of embracing the creative opportunities that are offered in every corner of MANY HANDS MAKE A WORK OF ART our County. With ArtsWestchester serving as our A5 cultural partner, the possibilities are endless, with a vast array of arts organizations that showcase many valuable artistic disciplines. A6 BLACK HISTORY MONTH From dance and theater, to visual art and music, there is truly something for everyone. ArtsWestchester's monthly ArtsNews publication highlights the cultural A8 ARTS ALIVE GRANTEES opportunities provided for the enjoyment of residents throughout Westchester. I invite you to keep track of upcoming arts and cultural programs in your A12 ROVING DIRECTORS neighborhood by browsing the articles and calendars on these pages, such as: • a work of art created by the community (see page A5) A14 SPOTLIGHTS • a broad array of Black History Month events (see page A6) • new artist murals bringing color to White Plains (see page A16) A23 EVENTS CALENDAR As you travel our beautiful County, I certainly hope you will take some time to enjoy the arts. A30 EXHIBITIONS Thank you, A31 WORKSHOPS George Latimer Westchester County Executive The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester County Government. George Latimer Benjamin Boykin County Executive Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS José Alvarado Vedat Gashi David Tubiolo 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains | 914.428.4220 Nancy E. Barr Christopher A. Johnson Ruth Walter Catherine Borgia Damon R. Maher Alfreda A. Williams Janet T. Langsam Debbie Scates Lasicki Mary Alice Franklin Chief Executive Officer Director, Marketing & ArtsNews Editor & Terry Clements Catherine Parker Lyndon Williams Communications Communications Manager Kitley S. Covill MaryJane Shimsky Michael J. Minihan Margaret A. Cunzio Colin Smith Board President Sydney Mitchell Rocío De La Roca Graphic Designer Contributor & Communications Associate Thanks to our generous supporters John R. 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The largest of its Communications, White Plains Hospital and Wilson Elser kind in New York State, it serves more than 150 cultural organizations, numerous school districts, hundreds of artists, and audiences numbering more than one million. The goal of ArtsWestchester is O ARD F LE to ensure the availability, accessibility, and diversity of the arts in Westchester. G O I B S Y L T A UNT T N CO Y O U R O S C 1683 W O . D Y E R E . S G A I Z N T N , Y C T HE N STER COU /ArtsWestchester | @ArtsWestchester FEBRUARY 2020 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS A3 FROM THE CEO By Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO THE FEAR OF SIGNING The count is on toward the 2020 U.S. Census, and we’re all invited to participate. Information sessions period of intense anti-Communist are being hosted all over our county. suspicion in the United States in the In fact, one happened recently at 1950s. U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, ArtsWestchester. And there are a Republican of Wisconsin, was known concerns afloat that many people will not for his practice of making accusations of be counted. I, for one, will be counted, subversion or treason without evidence. but I can easily relate to the reluctance on population count. It is the measure other benefits. The census bureau has People in all walks of life became fearful of some to be counted. for assigning seats in the House of said that all responses to the census about signing things. They worried True story: when I went off to Representatives, based on head count. are protected for at least 72 years. that, accidently or unintentionally, they college, Syracuse University, my father It is our right to be counted. Given the That should make us all feel good might sign their name to something and sat me down for a serious chat. It divisive nature of our discourse in recent about participating. However, what somehow wind up being accused later of wasn’t about the birds and bees or the times, there may be some who are makes most people feel good about belonging to the Communist Party. It took dangers of weed. “Remember this,” he reluctant to participate. Many worry that participating is knowing that New York a long time for many to get over the fear said. “Don’t sign anything.” It was the a low level of participation will negatively State will get a fair shake in the numbers. of signing. lingering fear had by parents of a certain affect New York’s share of federal This census is vitally important to generation. It was provoked by the funding for health care, education and all of us in America. It is the source by infamous McCarthy hearings during a which federal funds are allocated, based Don’t miss Janet’s weekly blog posts at: thisandthatbyjl.com exception. MUST-SEE Known internationally for his precision line work, Rubin recently commuted to Yonkers on the Metro PUBLIC North train, and was “blown away by the scenery” and how the nature of the Hudson River contrasted with the ART: modern architecture of the downtown. It was this contrast that inspired Rubin to YONKERS choose the theme for his Yonkers mural: Manhattan-based artist Tony “City vs. Nature.” “Rubin” Sjöman “liked the contrast of Rubin calls the mural, which is old and new in Yonkers, and its rich based on photos he took along the industrial heritage” during his recent Hudson River, an “abstract cityscape visits to Westchester. Those concepts with three separate sunsets." are key elements in the design for While conceptualizing and creating his new mural at Sawyer Place, the the mural, Rubin spent time in the luxury rental property from RXR Realty community, absorbing color, style, on the Yonkers waterfront. The built history and context. These elements environment, natural surroundings and were interpreted into his contemporary even the way people interact with the style while also preserving elements of location, typically become part of his the past. Mural at Sawyer Place in Yonkers by Tony “Rubin” Sjöman (photo courtesy of the artist) vision for his artwork. This mural is no A4 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS FEBRUARY 2020 monthly columns FRANK'S PICKS: MARSHA ON THE MOVE Monthly Web Feature: Monthly Web Feature February 2020 Frank’s Picks is a music column by music journalist, author and radio When Business Council of Westchester President, Marsha producer Frank Matheis, in which he guides readers through many Gordon, is not advocating for businesses in the County, she can upcoming concerts and performances in and near Westchester be found at the cinema or theater. Read Marsha's reviews on County. To read the full previews, visit artsw.org/frankspicks. ArtsWestchester's "As a Matter of Art" blog: artsw.org/artsblog. • Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: of roots and blues, maestros on 2020 OSCARS: BEST PIC RECAPS acting, gorgeous scenery and Sat, Feb. 8, 5pm their respective instruments. Charlie costumes, and a stunning musical The Performing Arts Center at Musselwhite is a harmonica virtuoso Like many, I can't wait for this score transported me to a time in Purchase College (735 Anderson Hill of the first degree, and Elvin Bishop month’s Academy Awards. As I Rd, Purchase) his equal on guitar. history that was long ago and also so To survive through these perilous review my thoughts on the Best very now. I will be rooting very loudly times, we need a periodic dose of • Kevin Burt: Picture nominees, I thought you for Little Women on Oscars night. Sun, Feb. 23, 12-2pm classical music, even if we don’t would all enjoy a recap of some Daryl’s House (130 NY Rt. 22, know it yet. of my reviews for the Best Pics. Pawling) Marriage Story: The pain of divorce... • The Allman Betts Band: The best free brunch-matinee show Here’s a snippet of some of my escalation of emotions fueled by Sun, Feb. 16, 7pm in the region, featuring the soul blues favorites along the way this year. lawyers, who greedily add fuel to Tarrytown Music Hall (13 Main bard solo and acoustic. Some of the nominations, I agree the fire and depict distorted untrue Street, Tarrytown) with, and some I don't. For the full lives just to win ...and most of all, the The sons of famous fathers don’t • Anne Carpenter and Peter Calo, reviews and complete listings, disruption of parental relationships just have the name of the legendary with John Lissauer: please check ArtsWestchester’s that inevitably cause pain to Allman Brothers bandmates, they Fri, Feb.