Choreographer and pedagogue Carole Alexis saw The Nutcracker as a child and thought of it as one beautiful ballet among many. When Alexis, who grew up in Martinique, Senegal and France, moved to the U.S., she was surprised to find it was a holiday tradition.
As The Picture House (TPH)’s Bronxville location approaches its second anniversary, it has announced the opening of a new education and multi-use space called The Studio.
A person may have been unknowingly covered by an old, handmade blanket while sleeping at their grandmother’s house as a child. They may have watched their mother repair a pair of old jeans with fabric patches.
A December 10 Choreography Showcase at Mamaroneck’s Emelin Theatre will highlight new, innovative work from professional and pre-professional dancers.
What does it mean to be an immigrant in the United States in the 21st Century? As the concept of identity and nationality is ever changing, the definition of “Immigrant” has taken on different cultural and artistic interpretations as terms such as “First Gen,” “Second Gen,” “Parachute Kid” and “Anchor Baby” have come into our lexicon.
A cold breeze blowing over fallen leaves ushers in the start of the holiday season in Westchester. Many fun holiday events and markets are already in full swing, yet no holiday event brings in the Christmas cheer in quite the same way as the holiday classic, The Nutcracker set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
For 15 years, Westchester Collaborative Theater has provided audiences with theater productions made by up-and-coming playwrights. To start off December, they will be presenting the premiere of Misha Sinclair’s look into the future with Eden’s Echo, which runs through December 10.
Westchester is home to many well-known music artists, specifically in the jazz scene. For local jazz lovers or those just looking for a concert, here is a list of upcoming jazz concerts to finish up this year and start the next.
‘Tis the season to mark calendars full of holiday events in Westchester. Whether guests are looking to watch It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen, experience a retelling of A Christmas Carol, make their own candles and menorahs, or sing along to holiday classics, this list covers it. Don’t worry: for those looking to get their holiday shopping started, there’s a list of nine holiday boutiques in Westchester as well.
According to a just-published study by ArtsWestchester in collaboration with Americans for the Arts, the economic impact of the arts has grown to $182M annually, despite the fact that the arts were one of the hardest-hit sectors in the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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