Pelham Art Center’s HyperAccumulators exhibition, curated by Alexi Brock and Elizabeth Saperstein, brings together nine artists and more than 60 works that are anchored in the theme of nature, toxicity and regeneration.
On March 10, Smart Arts at Westchester Community College presents Ice Creative Entertainment’s family-friendly musical production of Peter Pan & Friends on Ice. This variation of novelist J.M. Barrie’s classic novel tells the tale of forever-young Peter Pan and his adventures in the whimsical world of Neverland.
ArtsWestchester’s new exhibition Modern Families, on view from March 5 through May 25, explores diverse representations of what “family” means. The show is anchored by the work of noted photographer James Van Der Zee. Westchester resident Donna Mussenden Van Der Zee selected and loaned her husband’s pictures, which provide a framework and context for the exhibition. A leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, Van Der Zee documented the lives of the rising African American middle class from all backgrounds and occupations through masterful studio portraits and innovative darkroom techniques.
On March 4, visual storyteller David H. Wells will show his work at the Color Camera Club of Westchester in a travel-themed slideshow presentation called “Making Your Travel Photos Work.” This lecture will focus on key components of travel photography, including tips for proper exposure settings, equipment guidelines and advice for interacting with photo subjects.
When Pink Talking Fish took the stage on Saturday night, the crowd at the Capitol Theatre was already primed for a night of raucous entertainment. From the stilt-walker and balloon twister in the lobby to the acrobats and clowns on stage, it was clear that it would be far from standard concert fare. Joined by Ringmaster Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the band played a three and half hour set that included a nod to Bowie, multiple aerial performances and a constant stream of dynamic vignettes.
Beginning in March and taking place over four Sundays this spring, a new “Musical Masters” series by the Music Conservatory of Westchester will lead audience members through comprehensive explorations of chamber music, Brazilian jazz, musical storytelling and film music. Similar to compelling college classes or TED talks, the programs will combine expert lectures with live and recorded performances.
Announcements and news from local arts organizations and artists.
ArtsWestchester announces the 2019 Arts Award honorees. The Arts Award has been presented since 1976 to recognize individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership have enriched the cultural life of Westchester, its communities and its citizens. Awardees will be honored at an annual luncheon on April 11. Learn more…
Singer-Songwriter/Irish Natalie Merchant & Lúnasa Saturday, March 16, 2019, 8pm Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, New York Hudson Valley’s own singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant is a beloved chanteuse, a Nonesuch recording artist, formerly with the 10,000 Maniacs. She has a delicate, sensuous languor, a mysterious stillness to her songs. Juxtapose that soft,…
This guest blog post is written by George G. King, Senior Deputy Director at ArtsWestchester. He was formerly Director of the Katonah Museum of Art and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum of Art, Santa Fe, NM. Most of our readers are aware that ArtsWestchester originates dozens of programs annually on-site at…
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