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…
Jacob Burns Film Center’s “Retro Revival” series, which screens remastered and restored cinema, kicks off its summer season with “Back on the Big Screen.” This selection of nine beloved movies from 1952-1982 brings Hollywood classic films back to their original full-screen glory. From June 6 through 28, film buffs can…
Grant Opportunities for Individual Artists ArtsWestchester supports individual artists in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. The Mount Vernon Arts Initiative grant is open to Westchester-based individual artists for the creation of a new Mount Vernon-based work of art or a community-engagement project that will take place in Mount Vernon, such as…
In many communities, libraries are the center of cultural life – a hub for accessible activities that encourage exploration of creative endeavors and education about diverse cultures. Westchester libraries offer cultural and educational arts activities during National Library Week (April 8-14), but also throughout the whole month. In April alone,…
Jacob Burns Film Center’s 17th annual Westchester Jewish Film Festival will take place from March 13 through 29. During these two and a half weeks, the Center will screen forty-one documentaries, narratives and television episodes, from Israel, Morocco, Hungary and more. The films collectively explore the diversity of the Jewish…
Film Center Fellows Find Industry Success A short film by Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC)’s Emerging Artist Fellow Emily Ann Hoffman has been selected for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The famed Film Festival identifies emerging international talent to connect with audiences across the country. Hoffman’s film, Nevada, was created…
Explore our guide to family-friendly holiday events in Westchester this December: December 9 Vienna Boys Choir Vienna Boys Choir will perform on stage at the historic landmark Tarrytown Music Hall with a program that features a selection of renowned classical pieces, popular hits and holiday favorites. The “Christmas in Vienna”…
Jacob Burns Film Center brings the world of dance – from hoofs and flicks to chassés and padebures – to the movie screen this month. The Center’s annual “Dance on Film” series will take place from November 1-9. Each of the documentaries in this nine-day celebration is about dancers and…
ArtsWestchester’s From the Streets spring exhibition comes to a close on July 15. The exhibition chronicles the rise of street artists, from vandal to cultural trendsetter, by exploring the evolution of a subculture that has become a global movement. The murals, paintings, photographs, installations and more highlight works from legendary…
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is arming the next generation of filmmakers with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their industry. Its new Creative Culture initiative aims to fill a gap in support for post-college / pre-career filmmakers by creating a supportive network for these young innovators. The…
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