Radio personality Robert Sherman, who graced New York’s airwaves for more than five decades, recently passed away. Sherman hosted three iconic shows on classical music station WQXR-FM and retired only a month before his passing at 90 years old.
There was anger on the walls. There was pain in the room. There was understanding, courage and occasional triumph, as girls at The Children’s Village reclaim their lives moving on from the horrors of being trafficked.
When Business Council of Westchester President Marsha Gordon is not advocating for businesses in the County, she can be found at the cinema or theater. Her “Marsha on the Move” column appears monthly in ArtsNews.
Westchester County is mourning one of our most devoted community members, Isabel Elsa Villar, who recently passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Beginning this Friday, Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) promises to bring some much needed sunshine to the region’s cultural landscape on July 21 to 24. Now in its fourth year, the annual event’s expansion to four days and more than 130 art venues across 10 counties is an opportunity to set out on a creative adventure—either across town or several counties—to discover the vibrancy of the Hudson Valley and Catskills.
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in outdoor activities and make lasting memories with friends and family.
Musician and composer Jonathan Scales has put his own spin on the jazz genre with his versatile use of the steel pans, a percussion instrument that originated from Trinidad and Tobago.
Jazz Forum Arts (JFA)’s summer concert series is underway with 32 concerts in five Westchester County venues along the Hudson River. Live music will fill the air every weekday evening: Mondays at Henry Gourdine Park in Ossining, Tuesdays at Horan’s Landing in Sleepy Hollow, Wednesdays at Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry, Thursdays at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, Fridays at Pierson Park in Tarrytown.
Daily opportunities arise to use the arts as learning tools. For instance, ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots series provides the chance for children and adults alike to appreciate and experience cultural traditions that represent diverse populations living within Westchester. The series, consisting of free and affordable performances, takes place throughout the county. With presenting sponsor Montefiore Einstein, guests can travel the world without leaving Westchester.
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.
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