Hudson River Museum’s Summer Amphitheater Series: A Feast for the Senses
Hudson River Museum’s annual summer amphitheater series is once again in full swing every Friday and Saturday evening until August 12. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Palisades and Hudson River, this performance series delivers free arts experiences to the Yonkers community and beyond. The free price-point means that accessibility is ensured for all who wish to attend.
The open-air venue, with first-come, first-served seating, hosts a diverse tapestry of entertainment for all ages, from jazz and soul music to dramatic theater and magical illusions.
In addition to the evening performances, the museum’s Feel Good Fridays program offers free general admission from 5-7pm in July and August. As the sun begins to set, museum-goers can transition to the amphitheater for that night’s 8pm performance.
Director and CEO Masha Turchinsky tells audiences to “prepare to be swept away by electrifying performances and immerse [themselves] in the vibrant pulse of culture beneath the open skies.”
Here’s a closer look at the lineup of performances that will take stage this summer:
On July 15, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents a play, Honduras, which sheds light on the true-story experiences of Honduran mothers and children seeking asylum in 2018.
On July 21, the eleven-piece band Lost Soul Found’s vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies will get audiences dancing to funk, soul and R&B from the ’60s and ’70s. The following night (7/22), Gamelan Dharma Swara, a coalition of musicians, dancers and composers, presents a repertoire that blends traditional and contemporary cultural traditions of Bali.
The next week will bring New Orleans and the Dominican Republic to Westchester. On July 28, the energetic nine-piece brass band Brass Queens infuses the sounds of New Orleans with a modern pop flair. On July 29, Latin indie band Afro Dominicano brings together traditional folkloric roots music from the Dominican Republic with Afro-beats, reggae, calypso, samba, rock, and more.
Library Jazz Band will transport guests back in time on August 4. This collective of music professionals and educators pays tribute to Stevie Wonder’s landmark album, Innervisions.
The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble brings sounds from the Peruvian coast on August 5. The performance will showcase the diversity of Afro-Peruvian classics rarely heard in the United States.
On August 11, AM Gold Yacht Rock Party sets sail with adult-contemporary songs of the late 1970s and mid-1980s. Closing out the Summer Amphitheater Series on August 12 is “An Evening of Magic and Mentalism” with magician Andy Gersh, whose interactive and magical illusions will leave the audience awestruck.
About ArtsWestchester
Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York.
