Some may associate jazz and its audiences with an older crowd, but tastes in music tend to be cyclical in nature and the cultural inheritance accompanying the genre is quintessentially American. In fact, there are thriving communities of young artists bridging the generational divide with shared influences and passion for…
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.
From September 11-15, several generations of jazz musicians, from those in their twenties to their nineties, will offer rhythms and beats from all corners of the globe. JazzFest White Plains will present 20+ jazz-infused performances at more than a dozen locations during this celebration of the musical genre, including influences from Chile, Colombia, Africa, Cuba and more. On Sept. 14, preeminent artist Emmet Cohen will perform with jazz legends Jimmy Cobb and George Coleman during a meeting-of-the-generations concert at White Plains Performing Arts Center. In anticipation of the show, JazzFest White Plains Artistic Director Aaron Paige interviewed Cohen about his influences and intergenerational collaborations.
ArtsWestchester is committed to nurturing the rising tide of public art throughout the county community and is currently hosting opportunities for a variety of artists to apply to contribute their own pieces to Westchester and greater New York area’s public spaces.
Local nonprofit Street Art for Mankind (SAM) produces public art in service of promoting social change by collaborating with street artists on dramatic multi-story murals. A collection of these murals were recently unveiled in Mamaroneck. All within walking distance apart, they collectively celebrate the history of, and promote the values…
ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government have a long and impressive history together. Since 1975, they have partnered on a grants process that is equitable and impartial, similar to ones used by both state and federal agencies in which ArtsWestchester convenes outside panels made up of arts professionals to review grant…
Local artists and arts groups with creative ideas for new art projects in Westchester and Rockland Counties are encouraged to apply for a 2020 Arts Alive grant. Imagine being transported to Asia by attending a festival of traditional music and dance, getting a front-row seat to the premiere of a new independent film, or reliving your favorite play at a nearby theater. Funding from New York State Council on the Arts’ Decentralization Program enables ArtsWestchester to make these types of arts activities easily accessible to all Westchester and Rockland residents, especially in areas where access is limited. Grants are awarded in three categories: Project Grants provide financial support for projects that demonstrate a strong community benefit; Artist Grants provide direct support for the creation of new work related to the community; and Education Grants support in-school and after-school learning projects.
This summer, paired with the lush grounds of Westchester County’s largest park, visitors will find artwork that breathes the same life as its green meadows and picturesque hiking trails. The WPA Gallery at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation will display the nature-inspired works of two local artists as part of its Art in the Park program.
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.
A funhouse won’t be the only immersive experience at Playland Park this summer. Public art is coming to the Park. A list of ten finalists was recently announced for a temporary interactive art installation on the boardwalk of Rye Beach at Playland Park. The art, which has yet to be…
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