Comic Book Event Inspires Artists to Address Social Issues

Comic Book Event Inspires Artists to Address Social Issues

Following the pandemic, artist Evan Bishop found himself standing in front of a classroom full of fifth-grade students who were thoroughly unmotivated by the traditional lesson plans he’d been handed. “I just took a gamble… I literally took those papers and threw them in the garbage. What came to me was ’Who wants to create a comic book?’” This was the start of the Yonkers Comic Creation & Convention, an exhibition affectionately known as YC3, at which original comic book superheroes created by members of the community will be on display.

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JazzFest White Plains Returns for 11th Season

The annual JazzFest White Plains festival is back with a stellar lineup of free and affordable in-person programs. For its eleventh year, the festival remains true to its roots, presenting jazz from an outstanding roster that features musicians of local and national significance. On September 14-18, some of today’s most…

Serious Fun Arts Fest 
Headliner Announced: Sammy Rae and the Friends
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Serious Fun Arts Fest 
Headliner Announced: Sammy Rae and the Friends

High-energy, spirited and unrestrained. These are the self-defined words used to describe on-the-rise Brooklyn band Sammy Rae and the Friends. The band recently sold out New York City’s Terminal 5 venue, but this fall they make their way to Westchester to headline ArtsWestchester’s Serious Fun Arts Fest in White Plains. …

Olivia K at Hudson Park
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The Sounds of Summertime Return to New Rochelle

Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. An array of vibrant music will flow through the heart of downtown New Rochelle this summer…

Westchester Roots: A Summer Celebration of Community and Culture
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Westchester Roots: A Summer Celebration of Community and Culture

Music in the Air is a directory of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September. For a full list of these concerts, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair. by Rachel Saruski If one wanders onto Court Street in White Plains this summer, their ears…

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