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December 2017/January 2018 DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 ARTSNEWS (photo source: thevillagesentertainment.com) source: (photo (photo courtesy of Irvington Theater) Hall Town New York 1964 World’s Fair, Peace Through Fair, 1964 UnderstandingNew World’s York by Jade Doskow Irvington Town Hall Theater – Smart Arts – Center for the Digital Arts – ArtsWestchester – Kelli O’Hara Skatetacular Dreams on Ice Jade Doskow’s World Fairs Remedy A publication of ArtsWestchester artsw.org/artsnews This issue is sponsored by: A2 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS DEC. 2017 / JAN. 2018 from the from the CEO County Executive As County Executive, I am proud of Westchester’s thriving art and cultural scene. This month, there are plenty of holiday celebrations, art exhibits, performances and much more – there’s something Lifting Voices for everyone here in Westchester. Thanks to by Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO ArtsWestchester, ArtsNews is the best way to stay on top of all the great art and cultural events that take place in Westchester each month. The December issue features: • Holiday highlights throughout the County (page A4-5) • Photography by a group of veterans (page A6) • Artwork inspired by the Hudson Valley (page A7) ArtsNews is available in various locations and publications throughout the county, including the Westchester County Business Journal and The Examiner. In addition, ArtsNews is distributed through The Brief, the county’s weekly email newsletter. For an additional way to receive ArtsNews every month, readers can now visit westchestergov.com and subscribe to The Brief. Its free and an easy way to stay in tune with the arts. Thank you, Sharisse Campbell at ArtsWestchester’s 2017 gala (photo credit: Leslye Smith) Robert P. Astorino, Westchester County Executive Seeing as this is the season for lifting voices, I started to think about my own voice. As the youngest in my family, a girl, I hardly had a voice – or The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from at the very least, my voice was muffled by others who had more authority Westchester County Government. than me. My reflection on this topic was prompted at our gala this past Robert P. Astorino Michael Kaplowitz weekend, when a young woman talked to our guests about how the arts County Executive Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators helped her find her voice. I saw myself in those words. Like many women, famous and not, it took me many years to find my voice. Melinda Gates WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS had it right when she said: “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong Catherine Borgia Kenneth W. Jenkins MaryJane Shimsky woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” In Benjamin Boykin James Maisano John G. Testa my brief stint as a journalist, I had become adept at telling other people’s Gordon A. Burrows Sheila Marcotte David Tubiolo stories. Then, as an artist, I experienced the exhilaration of allowing Francis T. Corcoran Catherine Parker Alfreda A. Williams myself to put my ideas on canvas. My pivotal moment came when I realized Margaret A. Cunzio Virginia Perez Lyndon Williams that authenticity comes from the gut and that I needed to align my work life David B. Gelfarb with my passion – the arts. A voice is a beautiful thing. But it takes courage to find it and use it. Sherese Campbell, the choir teacher who sang Thanks to our generous supporters acapella at our gala got her training right here in Westchester with The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Aetna Foundation, Anchin Block & Anchin, AvPorts, Bank of America, Revelators, a Mount Vernon theater group. She reminded me of something Bloomingdales, Benerofe Properties, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, CBRE, Clarfeld Financial Madeline Albright once said: “It took me a long time to develop a voice and Advisors, Con Edison, Curtis Instruments, Empire City Casino, Entergy, Ethan Allen Interiors, The Examiner, now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” Inspiria Media, Jacob Burns Foundation, JMC Consulting, P.C., The Journal News, 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 Green Realty, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Smart Family Foundation, VENU Magazine, Wells Fargo Foundation, Westchester Family, Westchester Magazine, Westchester Medical Center, Westfair Communications, White Plains Hospital and Wilson Elser D OF L AR EG O I B S Y L T A T Don’t miss Janet’s weekly blog UNT N CO Y O U R O S C 1683 W O . D Y E R E . 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The goal of Westchester County than 200 men and women who have ArtsWestchester is to ensure the availability, accessibility, and diversity of the arts Hearing been impacted by cancer. “Healing in Westchester. with Clay,” led by teaching artist Denis Licul, is a guided, hands-on Robert W. Roth Janet Langsam Debbie Scates Supporters of the arts in Westchester Board President Chief Executive Officer Director, Marketing & have been attending the County’s meditation with clay that focus on Communications budget hearings to demonstrate breathing and on releasing anxiety John R. Peckham Mary Alice Franklin support for arts funding. In and stress. The Tree of Life mosaic Board Chairman ArtsNews Editor & Erika Reinhart is made up of individual tiles by each Communications Manager Sr. Designer & Creative Manager Westchester, the nonprofit arts Froma Benerofe sector is an economic driver, student and addresses elements of Board President Emeritus Rocío De La Roca Alfredo Ponce contributing $172.3 million to the growth, nature, renewal and warmth. Contributor & Graphic Designer local economy and 5,179 jobs. Communications Associate Beyond its economic impact, the A Call for Westchester arts strengthen community life and ArtsNews Contents enhance Westchester’s reputation Photographers holiday highlights.............................................A4 as a desirable place to live and work. Join ArtsWestchester and its event highlights................................................A6 member organizations at the final artsw briefs .....................................................A8 public hearing on December 6 at the Board of Legislators Chamber (Floor events calendar ................................................A11 8) at 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains. For info, visit: artsw.org/ exhibitions ........................................................A16 speakupforthearts. workshops ........................................................A17 Gilda’s Club Class Creates Last chance to have your gift doubled! Mosaic For Those Lost to Larry Salley Cancer ArtsWestchester, in partnership ART$WCHALLENGE with the African American Men of Westchester, seeks nominations ArtsWestchester will match new gifts up to $5,000. for the inaugural Larry Salley Photography Award. The award was created to celebrate the life and artistic achievements of Lawrence “Larry” C. 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The deadline for nominations is Rose, who recently passed away, January 2, 2018. For more info, visit as well as those who passed away bit.ly/LarrySalleyPhoto. before her. Each spring and fall, this A4 Westchester County Business Journal • ARTSNEWS DEC. 2017 / JAN. 2018 HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS December 1, 2 & 3 December 9 Handel’s Messiah Vienna Boys Choir Handel’s Messiah will resonate throughout Westchester County from Vienna Boys Choir will December 1-3 as several groups present the festive composition. perform on stage at the On December 1, The New Choral Society, accompanied by its historic landmark Tarrytown professional orchestra and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera, Music Hall with a program opens its season with Part I of Messiah and Durante’s Magnificat that features a selection of at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church
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