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Pete Seeger Celebration at Clearwater

The Clearwater Festival, one of the country’s largest annual music and environmental celebrations, returns to Croton Point Park this Father’s Day weekend, June 15 and 16. Founded in 1966 by the late folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, the Clearwater Festival was inspired by his mission to clean up the Hudson River. It raises money for the Hudson River Clear¬water sloop and organization, which provides environmental research, education and advocacy to help preserve and protect the river and its tributaries. This year, the Clear¬water Festival, also known as the Great Hudson River Revival, marks Seeger’s centennial birthday and the 50th anniversary of the flagship with diverse music, dance, educational and family-friendly programs.

A Celebration of Paraguayan Arts and Culture
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A Celebration of Paraguayan Arts and Culture

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.

Some Surprises from the Portland Cello Project

Some Surprises from the Portland Cello Project

It’s not often that you see a group of cellists sharing the stage with non-classical performers, unless you happen to frequent the shows of The Portland Cello Project. The group is comprised of a rotating collective of seasoned musicians whose concept performances range from the music of Bach and Brubeck to Taylor Swift and Prince. Stripped of the usual trappings of a group anchored by classical musicians, The Portland Cello Project brought their dynamic presence to the stage last Saturday at Purchase College’s Performing Arts Center to pay homage to Radiohead’s pivotal album OK Computer.

Julliard Baroque Ensemble Performs Centuries-Old Works Composed for Violin

Julliard Baroque Ensemble Performs Centuries-Old Works Composed for Violin

On March 30, Juilliard Baroque Ensemble, a group of period-instrument specialists from the faculty of the famed music school’s Historical Performance program, will kick off the Friends of Music Concerts’ spring season with an evening of 17th-and 18th-century arrangements that focus on works for violins.

Junta Circus Comes to Town

Junta Circus Comes to Town

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.

The Music Conservatory of Westchester Launches New “Musical Masters” Lecture Series

The Music Conservatory of Westchester Launches New “Musical Masters” Lecture Series

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.

Savion Glover Performs with Westchester Philharmonic on February 10
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Savion Glover Performs with Westchester Philharmonic on February 10

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…

News in Brief
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News in Brief

Hudson Stage Company Goes to Off-Broadway Hudson Stage Company (HSC) has been invited to bring its production of Switzerland, which it presented last spring, to Off-Broadway. The original set that was used at HSC’s Whippoorwill Theater in North Castle Public Library was salvaged and stored before being adapted for its…

$105K Awarded in Arts Alive Grants Throughout Westchester, Rockland Counties
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$105K Awarded in Arts Alive Grants Throughout Westchester, Rockland Counties

This year, cultural performances, public art, artistic school programs and more will abound throughout Westchester and Rockland Counties. ArtsWestchester, with the support of the Decentralization Program – a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) – will administer $105,000 in grant funds to the 60…

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