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Winter break’s family fun includes art camps, cartooning and chemistry
Winter break’s family fun includes art camps, cartooning and chemistry 8 ways for your kids to enjoy the arts during February White Plains, N.Y. (January 29, 2021) — Pump some fun into a winter break staycation and fortify family togetherness with in person and virtual arts programs from ArtsWestchester and its partners. Many school districts…
Art$WChallenge Raises More than $1 Million for Arts & Culture
Art$WChallenge Raises more than $1 Million for Arts & Culture Legislators & ArtsWestchester distribute more than $353,000 in matching grants Since its inception in 2007, the Art$WChallenge has raised more than $4.7 Million in private monies. The 2020 Art$WChallenge raised a record-breaking $1,111,746 for the arts in Westchester. The 2020 Art$WChallenge expanded the grant…
Black History Month, Omar Kharem Retrospective Blue Door Art Center
PRESS RELEASE – BLUE DOOR ART CENTER In honor of Black History Month, the Blue Door Art Center is proud to present a Black and White Photography Retrospective of the work of 93-year-old Yonkers resident, Omar Kharem. This exhibit opens Saturday, February 13, 2021 to Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. Omar Kharem was born in…
ArtsWestchester Appoints Six New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsWestchester Appoints Six New Board Members January 25, 2020 (ArtsWestchester) White Plains, NY – – ArtsWestchester’s Board President Michael Minihan recently announced the appointment of six new board members to ArtsWestchester’s Board of Directors – Dawn French, Mark Ettenger, Troy De Vries and Bernard Thombs – each of whom will serve a…
2021 Twisted Valentines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Starts February 12 – Axial Theatre’s Twisted Valentines Festival Offers Virtual Showcase of Monologues and One-Acts Celebrating the Shapes and Shades of Love VIRTUAL – Axial Theatre has announced the line-up of short plays and monologues for its annual Twisted Valentinesfestival, this year an all-virtual seasonal tribute to…
With Every Fiber Curated By Anki King: Feb 6 – April 3 at Pelham Art Center
Pelham Art Center is pleased to announce the opening of With Every Fiber (February 6-April 3, 2021). Brooklyn-based curator Anki King presents the work of artists Joy Curtis, Ruby Chisti, Victoria Udondian, Jessica Lagunas, Liz Whitney Quisgard, Mary Ann Lomonaco, and Mary Tooley Parker who all use fiber to create deeply personal works of art….
WESTCHESTER COUNTY & ARTSWESTCHESTER SELECT B.K. FISCHER OF SLEEPY HOLLOW AS FIRST-EVER WESTCHESTER POET LAUREATE
January 12, 2021 Westchester County & ArtsWestchester Select B.K. Fischer of Sleepy Hollow as First-Ever Westchester Poet Laureate (White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer today partnered with ArtsWestchester to announce that Westchester County’s inaugural Poet Laureate will be B.K. Fischer of Sleepy Hollow. Fischer was one of 23 applicants for the position….
Honoring the resilience of the Jewish people with two award-winning films, streaming January 27-29
IRVINGTON, NY — Irvington Theater will continue its all-virtual season with Recognition, a double-feature film event to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Ahead of Time, a documentary that The Village Voice called a “truly fascinating yarn of proto-feminist achievement,” and Reparations, an award-winning short from local filmmakers, will stream online from January 27-29. From director…
Westchester Symphonic Winds Winter Webcast on February 28 at 3:00 pm
January 6, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Curt Ebersole Conductor/Music Director, Westchester Symphonic Winds (914) 281-1976 | info@westchestersymphonicwinds.org Westchester Symphonic Winds Winter Webcast – February 28 at 3:00 pm The Westchester Symphonic Winds (WSW) continues, like all performing ensembles, to be on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this award-winning ensemble has been active during the shut down. WSW…
Hudson Stage Virtual Family Event
SAVE THE DATE! Hudson Stage Company presents the first of four virtual performances of short one-act plays. This one is recommended for all ages and families are encouraged to attend together! Sunday, February 21st at 3pm. Playwright Julia Izumi and Director Addie Gorlin. Q&A immediately following with the artists involved. Youtube link to be provided…
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