This May, ArtsWestchester’s Folk Arts Program, in partnership with the White Plains Library Foundation, will present Bravo Paraguay!, a month-long celebration of the country’s arts and culture in Westchester County. Audiences of all ages are invited to this series of art, dance, music and film events that educate and engage Paraguay’s rich art traditions and culture.
There are innumerable benefits that come along with artistic engagement and those benefits are not limited to the professional artists among us. It has been well documented that “engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression and can serve as a vehicle for alleviating the burden of chronic disease.” In 2001, these findings and other research helped to instigate a collaboration between the Brooklyn Parkinson Group and the Mark Morris Dance Group to create Dance for PD.
Cirque Zuma Zuma, an unconventional African Cirque ensemble that gained prominence as semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent, will be performing at Westchester Community College (WCC) in Valhalla on February 16. The event is presented by the College’s Smart Arts program. As with any established realm of the arts and entertainment…
On February 10, Westchester Philharmonic will present its annual Friends and Family Concert – starting with an “instrument petting zoo,” during which children can explore musical instruments up-close – at the Performing Art Center at Purchase College (PAC). In the concert that follows, the Philharmonic will showcase a presentation of…
Though ArtsWestchester’s fall exhibition recently came to a close, a series of “Live at ArtsWestchester” events in the downtown White Plains gallery – including a Lunar New Year celebration, a jazz concert and a set of stand-up comedy acts – aims to help visitors beat the winter blues. The series,…
Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation’s annual choreography showcase spotlights pre-professional dancers alongside professional choreographers in a performance of new works at the Emelin Theater.
This October, local organizations and groups in Westchester will observe Hispanic Heritage Month, a nationwide celebration of the histories, traditions, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Audiences of all ages will experience and embrace Hispanic culture through a diverse range of offerings, including live concerts, dance performances, hands-on workshops, films, children’s activities and more.
From Country Rock at Emelin Theatre to a premiere about Henri Matisse at Schoolhouse theatre, there is much to choose from coming up.
ArtsWestchester is a multi-faceted arts council with more than 100 member organizations, many of which offer classes for both kids and adults. Here’s a list of some groups that offer creative and professional learning opportunities. Some scholarships are available. Center for the Arts at Westchester Community College (White Plains) offers…
Westchester is buzzing with exciting summer events that will get you outdoors and onto your next family adventure! We’ve rounded up 11 fun-packed summer events, Shakespeare in the Park performances, outdoor concerts and celebrations happening throughout Westchester, many of which are free. Be sure to check out our “Music in the…
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