A collection of movie reviews and opinions from Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. When she is not advocating for business, building the economy or creating job opportunities, you can find her at the movie theatre enjoying many different film genres.
Recommendations of where to go and what to hear in Westchester in September 2019 by award-winning music journalist, author and radio producer Frank Matheis. Matheis is a regular contributor to “Living Blues Magazine” and has an eclectic musical taste that covers the gamut of music from Americana to Zydeco, from Jazz to World Music.
Real estate developer and architect Martin Ginsburg, Founder and Principal of Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC (GDC), has made art central to the communities he has built for more than 50 years. A key focus of his community revitalization efforts has been in creating special places through architecture, landscaping and art. For the vision, creativity and innovation he has brought to Westchester County during his distinguished career, ArtsWestchester will honor him with its Innovation Award at its annual gala on November 23.
In the unassuming recesses of Westchester County, where one might not expect to encounter a theater production, the artistic spirit lives and breathes. Throughout the County, theater companies have staked their claim on unexpected locations, and the result is a unique experience for their audiences.
This week, the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester hosted a tribute show in memory of the recently deceased singer, songwriter, guitarist and photographer Neal Casal. The 5 ½ hour show included over 30 performers, many of whom were bandmates, collaborators and friends of Casal. The long list of acts included…
ArtsWestchester’s The Chair Show exhibition presents the works of more than 50 artists who prompt their viewers to consider the creativity, forms and art of seating. The works will be on view from Oct. 1-19. For more info, visit artsw.org/thechairshow. Chair by Amanda Browder Browder, a textile artist, creates installations…
There is a difference between walking and strolling. Ask Howard Zar, who presides over Lyndhurst Mansion, the 67-acre Gothic Revival estate of the late railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Simply writ, walking is how you get from one place to another. However, strolling is what you did on a summer’s day in the 19th century, wearing your best frock, all gussied up, posing with a certain air and cadence, gliding with perfect aplomb around the grounds of the estate overlooking the Hudson River. Zar has recreated this leisurely ritual by rebuilding the winding concrete paths that started at the veranda and curved in and out of the greenery to the Hudson River.
Yet to open, but already carving out a space at the intersection of civic engagement and culture, the Sing Sing Prison Museum will present a provocative dance performance that raises questions about justice and injustice. The Wait Room, produced by San Francisco’s Flyaway Productions and co-presented with the Bethany Arts…
Through the Art$WChallenge grant program, private donations will nurture cultural opportunities and experiences in all corners of Westchester County. Through December 16, every new dollar donated to 62 eligible arts groups will count twice – they will be matched by ArtsWestchester with support from the Westchester County Government (up to…
In the tree-lined park of a small American town, nearly ten-thousand people – families, art collectors and first-time homeowners, to name a few – will peruse the work of artists from around the globe. This happens for the 58th year in Armonk on September 21-22. The Armonk Outdoor Art Show…
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