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The october 2017 vol. 13 - issue 10 thebronxvillebulletin.com COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE! Bulletin BronxvilleConcordia College Celebrates 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther and Reformation with Exhibition at OSilas Gallery BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN program… who is hidden and God re- ormation did not begin in The Chris- vealed. The hidden God to a church but was shaped at Concordia College, tian life, accord- Luther is frightening. Don’t the Universities of Erfurt Bronxville is celebrating ing to Luther is go there. It only leads to and Wittenberg. “While the 500th Anniversary of an ongoing and outright terror or theories some more radical reform- Martin Luther and the Ref- inventive expe- of God made in our own im- ers saw education as a ormation through a Refor- rience of faith. age. Rather, Luther seeks to threat to the faith, Luther mation Exhibition at the Furthermore, see and know God revealed argued radically for the ed- college’s OSilas Gallery cu- the Christian in His world and Word… ucation of girls and women. rated by Reverend Dr. Josh- life, for Luther First, God’s Word is seen. “Rather than speaking ua Hollmann, Chair, Theol- is a dedicated God’s Word is Jesus Christ.” in Latin or incomprehensi- ogy Department/Assistant dialogue be- At the September 7 ble church language, Luther Professor of Theology and tween Christ Reception, Concordia Pres- advocated for a down-to- Dr. Charles T. Little, Cura- and the believ- ident Reverend Dr. John earth communication of the tor Emeritus of Medieval er, accumulat- Nunes stated that the Ref- faith…,” Nunes concluded. Art and Cloisters, Metro- ing into the af- politan Museum of Art. firmation that The Exhibition began God in Christ with a Reception at OSilas embraces us in Gallery on Wednesday, grace. September 7 and runs until “Luther November 11. distinguishes On October 31, 1517 Flanking portrait of Martin Luther, left to right: Reverend Dr. Joshua Hollman, Concordia College between God Martin Luther posted his Assistant Professor of Theology, Chair of Theology Department; Concordia President Reverend Dr. John Nunes. Ninety-Five Theses on the doors of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, pro- testing the sale of indul- gences by Catholic clergy, alleging that freedom from God’s punishment for sin could be purchased with money. Speaking at Concordia on Wednesday, September 27, Hollmann said that his Old Testament in German First Five Books of Moses Title Page, discussion would focus attributed to Georg Lemberger, Wittenberg 1523. on seeing and hearing Lu- ther’s insight into the mes- sage of the Gospel. For more photos, visit www.thebronxvillebulletin.com “Luther’s Reforma- A Martin Luther Sermon "On Prepar- tion, like Christian-Muslim ing to Die," Leipzig, 1519 Woodcut Facimile. dialogue is a process, not a R. Hoe and Company Washington Type Hard Press No. 6211 (1907) PERMIT 5121 PERMIT WHITE PLAINS, NY PLAINS, WHITE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PAID POSTAGE U.S. STANDARD STANDARD PRESORTED PRESORTED 2 • October 2017 • The Bronxville Bulletin thebronxvillebulletin.com ArtsFest 2017 Set for October 6th - 8th Annual Weekend Celebrates the Arts in New Rochelle and Pelham “ArtsFest” returns to New in Oktoberfest gallery Had a Hammer Music Festival at Rochelle and Pelham, kicking off tour kickoff, with beer Habitat for Humanity of West- on Friday, October 6th with an and cider tastings at chester, Jolo’s Vegan Restaurant Arts in Oktoberfest Gallery Hop, several different gal- and Art Gallery, 6th Annual Lin- then continuing all weekend with leries from 6 to 8 pm on coln Avenue Arts & Culture Festi- a full calendar of art events and Friday.” The ArtsFest val, Lord and Andra, Media Loft, activities. Highlights include be- steering committee MESH Print Studio, Patricia Min- hind-the-scenes tours of working includes Leghorn and er-Sutherland, NRCA Rotunda artists’studios -- including world NRCA Board members Gallery at City Hall, New Rochelle renowned 3-D artist Charles Charles Fazzino and Public Library, Pelham Art Cen- Fazzino’s Museum Editions stu- Angela Derecas Taylor ter, Queen City Gallery at Monte- dio, where visitors can meet the along with Julie Man- fiore NR, R Tea Boutique, Thomas artist and dabble in interactive er, Scott Seaboldt, Lynn Paine Cottage Museum, Martha arts projects – as well as a family Charles Fazzino Honeysett and Anki Valenzuela, Vincents Fine Jewel- art events at the BID Grand Mar- King. ry and Wolfs Lane Park. Marie Hines Cowan ket, a Classic Car Show, Arch for day with the “If I Had A Hammer” An official ArtsFest calendar Organized by the New Ro- Kids interactive activity at the Music Festival featuring live mu- will be mailed to city residents Participating artists and chelle Council on the Arts, Arts- Huguenot Children’s Library, and sic on two stages at the Habitat and available at venues as well venues as of press time include Fest highlights the variety of arts the 6th annual Lincoln Avenue for Humanity ReStore. Donations as online. “Designing, printing Alvin & Friends Restaurant, the and arts venues in New Rochelle Arts & Culture Fest (sponsored by collected at the music festival will and mailing the calendar, plus Classic Car Show sponsored by and Pelham, with art exhibits, pro- grow! LPGC) with activities, dem- help send experienced Habitat the cost of renting the trollies and AJ’s Burgers, Capoeira Luanda, grams and family-friendly activ- os, food and music. for Humanity builders to help re- other equipment really adds up, Coleman School of Dance, College ities at more than 30 venues that Also on the menu are art build in storm-ravaged Texas and so we’re very grateful to the gen- of New Rochelle Mooney Cen- give both visitors and residents exhibits at the Rotunda Gallery, Florida. erous sponsors who make Arts- ter Gallery, Marie Hines Cowan, alike a window into the city’s rich College of New Rochelle, Iona Col- “Each year ArtsFest grows Fest possible,” added Leghorn. Dance Connection, Empty Hand cultural and artistic diversity. lege, Montefiore NR and the New in different directions,” observed ArtsFest sponsors so far include Zen Center, Charles Fazzino Stu- The celebration will include live Rochelle Public Library, interac- NRCA President Theresa Kump Gwendolyn Appleyard Trust, dio, Flowers by Sutton, Gallery music, great food, exciting perfor- tive activities at the Pelham Arts Leghorn. “We chose the October Charles Fazzino, ArtsWestches- Roc, Ground Floor Co-working, mances, and eclectic shopping. Center all weekend, and a free date this year to allow a little ter, Montefiore NR, Alvin & High Brook Studios, Hudson Visit the NRCA website at trolley providing transportation time between the Street Fair in Friends Restaurant, Iona College, Park Children’s Greenhouse, Hu- www.newrochellearts.org or email between four major points both September and ArtsFest. And Pepe Mercedes Benz, Gallery Roc guenot Children’s Library, Iona [email protected] for more days. The weekend winds up Sun- that gave us the idea for our Arts and AJ’s Burgers. College Council on the Arts, If I information. Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico: Astorino In particular, supplies being sought include: • Baby formula Announces Westchester County Drive • Baby wipes Responding to the hu- • Blankets manitarian crisis unfolding • Bottled water in Puerto Rico following the • Canned and dry pet food devastation of Hurricane Ma- • Canned milk ria, County Executive Robert • Canned, non-perishable foods P. Astorino announced that • Diapers he is launching a “Hurricane • Dish soap Relief for Puerto Rico” drive • Extension cords across Westchester County. • First-aid kits “Westchester County • Garbage bags is home to more than 44,000 • Ground fault protectors Americans of Puerto Rican • Hand sanitizer heritage,” Astorino said. “The • Laundry detergents devastation of Hurricane Ma- • Mosquito repellant ria has been unprecedented, • Pain relief medicine and on a personal level, the • Pillows worst fears of families and • Ropes loved ones have come true. • Safety glasses We are all one community • Stomach and diarrhea relief medicine here in Westchester, and my • Towels hope and prayer is that we • Tarps can make a meaningful con- • Work gloves tribution to the people and communities most in need.” Astorino was joined in the Bronx and at houses of Monetary donations for Collection bins will be located at the following county offices during regular business by prominent Puerto Rican worship. the purchase of essential sup- hours: leaders to highlight other ef- The county’s Hurricane plies and/or the shipping of • Westchester County Office Building, 148 Martine, Ave., White Plains forts going on statewide. Rev. Relief for Puerto Rico will be same may be made by Chase • DSS Central Office, 112 E. Post Rd., White Plains Sen. Ruben Díaz, State Sena- led by dozens of volunteers Quick Pay or via PayPal to: • Mount Vernon District Office, 100 East First St. tor from the Bronx, and Rev. from the Westchester Coun- PRRelief@westchestergov. • Peekskill District Office, 750 Washington St. Abbelane Rivera, President ty Department of Social Ser- com. • White Plains District Office, 85 Court St. Visit www.westchester- of the Westchester County vices (DSS). It will continue • Yonkers District Office, 131 Warburton Ave. at least through the end of gov.com or email PRRelief@ Hispanic Clergy Association, westchestergov.com to learn • Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains will be spearheading drives November. more. shorelinepub.com The Bronxville Bulletin • October 2017 • 3 From the Mayor’s Office BY MAYOR MARY MARVIN making due to the involve- of attempting to develop a sheltered home for cars Bronxville Giving Garden ted over $500,000 to the ment of seven plus agen- this site – long attractive to previously parked in the A brainchild of our resurfacing and adjacent cies on the Federal, State many developers until they less than ideal spaces in the very active Green Com- curb restoration on roads and County levels, we now learned it was a former former Kensington lot.