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PUBLIC ART TO CELEBRATE THE LIBERATION OF NEW YORK STATE’S ENSLAVED AFRICANS Temporary Installation of All Five Life-Sized Bronzes in Yonkers Riverfront Library
(June 2021) Yonkers, NY – For the past twelve years, sculptor Vinnie Bagwell has been leading the development and creation of five life-sized sculptures: “Themba the Boatman”, “I’Satta”, “Bibi”, “Sola”, and “Olumide” for the Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden, an urban-heritage sculpture garden for the Yonkers Downtown-Waterfront District. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM the last-three-of-five life-sized bronze sculptures will be temporarily installed for public viewing at Yonkers Riverfront Library located at One Larkin Plaza in Yonkers, NY. They will remain at the library until the completion of the construction of the Rain Garden in June 2021. All five sculptures will then be permanently installed on the Hudson riverbank at 20 Water Street in Yonkers, NY. The artwork interprets the legacy of enslaved Africans who lived and worked at the Philipse Manor Hall–six of whom were among the first to be manumitted by law in the United States in 1799 (64 years before the Emancipation Proclamation). This is one-of-a-very-few examples in the nation where environmental green stewardship–using the rain-garden feature–has been married to public art.
To celebrate this milestone with the community, a virtual preview of the sculptures will be broadcasted on April 9, 2021, at 7:00 PM on the Enslaved Africians’ Rain Garden’s Facebook page, Queue Vision via ROKU/Amazon Fire TV, and Vinnie Bagwell’s YouTube channel. The virtual presentation will be hosted by CBS Westchester newscaster, Tony Aiello. Five short vignettes created to “humanize” the artworks, narrated by spoken-word artist, Ty Gray-El, will air following the program.
Ms. Bagwell says, “This project is so timely now that dialogue all over the country is focusing on racial equity and how public art reflects community values and challenges social injustice. The Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden is designed to humanize the memory of enslaved Africans. It will make a unique contribution to the City’s Downtown-Waterfront District by offering the currency of accessible new information about the local history of Africans in America.”
In 2009, Hon. Patricia McDow, former Yonkers City-Council Majority Leader, brought the story of the enslaved Africans at Philipse Manor Hall to Vinnie Bagwell’s attention, which sparked the idea of creating a public-art initiative to honor enslaved Africans. Ms. Bagwell envisioned candid images of five enslaved Africans who will be met in a meditative rain garden. The idea of a rain garden–a planted depression that is designed to conserve municipal water resources by reducing the need for irrigation–has been chosen to demonstrate sustainability and environmental responsibility that make up the site-plan design. In addition, rain gardens can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching the Hudson River.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano declares, “Vinnie Bagwell teaches history and engages the community with her unique way of storytelling. Her art educates and empowers the public on African history; and, now more than ever, our country needs to be having these conversations. Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden is a special platform for the Yonkers arts community, and I’m proud it is a part of downtown.”
Funding for the three new sculptures was made possible by a $20K grant from the National Endowment for the Arts paired with a match from the City of Yonkers to create and mold the children, “Sola and Olumide.” The City of Yonkers provided an additional $200K U.S Department of Housing and Urban-Development (HUD) Community-Development Grant for the casting of the two children, the fifth bronze “Bibi”, her granite pedestal, and four aprons for the other sculptures’ installation to match the County of Westchester’s contribution of $150K which will facilitate the construction of the Rain Garden in May 2021.
New York State Council on the Arts awarded a $90K grant to the City of Yonkers Planning Department for the creation of the first life-sized bronze, “I’Satta”, a lithe 6’ woman balancing a bucket on her head, while carrying fish. The City of Yonkers’ matching HUD Community-Development Block Grant of $100K funded the enlargement of the second bronze, “Themba the Boatman”, and the temporary exhibition in the library. In addition, ArtsWestchester (the largest non-profit arts council in New York State) awarded a $3,100 Arts Alive Grant. (Arts Alive Grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Stae Legislature, and administered by ArtsWestchester to support the exhibition.) Entergy awarded $7,500 to support additional artists’ workshops throughout the school year for Yonkers Public Schools, Sarah Lawrence College, and Sister to Sister, International, Inc.
Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden (EARG), Inc., is a non-profit 501.c.3 arts organization that was created to promote public-art that celebrates the history of enslaved Africans, inspire future artists, and educate and empower the community-at-large. Hon. Patricia McDow, the president points out, “150 Years after emancipation, the fact that our nation has built monuments to almost every U.S. historical event of significance while neglecting slavery negates the contributions of millions of enslaved people to our national heritage. They deserve the full respect of having their dignity restored. The strongest aspect of the Enslaved African’ Rain Garden Initiative is that it begins to address reparations by giving a voice to the previously.
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCE THE BLACK STRAWBERRY BALL IN NYC ON MAY 31 FEATURING THEIR LEGENDARY 80’S LINEUP: VANIAN, SENSIBLE, SCABIES, AND GRAY – TOGETHER AGAIN AFTER 35 YEARS
Mammoth Northeast cordially invites you to punk pioneers’ The Damned’s Black Strawberry Ball with special guests Lenny Kaye & Friends Celebrating Nuggets and The Dictators at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on Friday, May 31. This special concert extravaganza will bring their full 80’s line-up back together in the US for the first time since 1989 with the return of Rat Scabies. The legendary lineup will include David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray – together again after 35 years. The songs you want to hear, by the people you want to play them. A limited number of presale tickets will be available before the onsale to patrons and followers of key local businesses and curators of NYC punk culture. We won’t tell you where though – if you know, you know. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 8 at 10AM ET. Full event details and tickets can be found at Ticketmaster.com.
Fans and critics alike have been calling for the full band’s US homecoming. What better place to celebrate this seismic musical reunion than in New York City, the birthplace of punk rock? When asked for comment, The Damned drummer Scabies simply warns – “Be careful what you wish for.”
Revisiting the music from their 80s line-up, audiences can expect songs from The Black Album, Strawberries, and Machine Gun Etiquette as well as The Damned fan favorite tracks like “Neat Neat Neat,” “New Rose,” and more.
Leather, straps, and a willful disregard for convention are encouraged (but not required) for attendees of the Black Strawberry Ball. Come ready to smash it up!
ABOUT THE DAMNED
Following their formation in 1976, The Damned became the first UK punk band to officially release a single, “New Rose,” and an album, Damned Damned Damned. With 12 studio albums and several UK chart singles, the band are pioneers who emerged from the London punk scene, earning an ever-expanding fan base fueled by legendary live shows. Their dark lyrics and Dave Vanian’s rich baritone vocals also catapulted The Damned to the forefront of the Goth-Rock Genre.The Damned of today defy any categorization and the ease of which songs from all phases of their career fit together in this ground-breaking spectacle is absolute proof.
Today is the first day of a month long celebration honoring Women. Throughout the month, you will hear about many women who have made history. I applaud them all and look to them for motivation. However, we often do not celebrate strong courageous women who have overcome terrifying circumstances. These women are often our neighbors, coworkers and family members. At the FCSA it is our goal to care and empower women living with fibromyalgia that have survived trauma.
Beginning on Monday, we will share short video testimonials via our social media pages highlighting some of these women. Every Friday, you will receive the full length video via email.
I hope that you will make time to listen to their stories, applaud them for their courage and support the work that we do. Together we can break concrete ceilings!
In Peace, Power and Progress
Milly Velez
President and Executive Director
New York Press Club Journalism Awards Now Open for Submissions
NYPC JOURNALISM AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
DEADLINE: April 1, 2024
New Award Categories this year:
Climate and Environment
Student Journalism Award
Click here to enter an award and for more information.
It’s an enduring tradition in New York media – the annual New York Press Club Awards for Journalism, honoring excellence in various categories by writers, reporters, editors, producers, shooters and
multimedia-ographers.
The competition is open to individuals and news organizations based or operating in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and to individuals working elsewhere on behalf of New York metro-area news organizations.
Entries are considered in 32 categories as submitted by news organizations and individual journalists from New York City, the United States and from around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS – April 1, 2024
Click here to enter an award and for more information
We would like to extend a special thank you to ConEdison, our event sponsor
and friend to the New York Press Club.
HRA Concourse Benefit Access Center and SNAP Center Notification
The HRA Concourse SNAP Center and the HRA Concourse Benefit Access Center (BAC), both currently located at 1365 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452, will end operations at that location on Friday, February 16, 2024, as of 5:00 PM and reopen Benefit Access Center (BAC) operations on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 8:30 AM at the new location, 845 Barretto Street, Bronx, NY 10474. Regular operating hours will be from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Heat season is in effect. Building owners are required to provide heat and hot water to their tenants. As “heat season” begins, we remind tenants, owners and landlords of temperature requirements for all apartments, and the availability of financial assistance for owner-occupied properties. All residential building owners are required to maintain indoor temperatures at 68 degrees when outdoor temperatures fall below 55 degrees during the day. Indoor temperatures must also be a minimum of 62 degrees overnight, regardless of outdoor temperatures. Building owners are required to provide hot water at 120 degrees year-round. File a heat or hot water complaint here.
FOR UNUSUAL NEW YORK CITY ARTHOUSE PRESENTER, “A BAKER’S DOZEN” ANNIVERSARY IN MANHATTAN BURSTS WITH FILM, ART AND FASHION
New York, New York, 10 January, 2024. – One of New York City’s most distinctive art house film presenters, Bronx World Film, celebrates its “baker’s dozen” or thirteenth anniversary this January 21-23 at the storied headquarters of La Nacional (Spanish Benevolent Society) on Manhattan’s West 14th Street, where it will screen 60 films by 44 directors from 30 countries in a range of styles and genres as part of Bronx World Film Cycle, Winter 2024. The Cycle, which Univisión hails as “a place for young filmmakers,” offers a marquee strong on world, US and New York premieres, with over half the entries directed and/or written by women and a spotlight on youth and filmmakers of color. As the pioneer platform for Central American art house in the USA, it offers films from all over the isthmus and and from its home borough of the Bronx.
The Cycle is a unique, curated art house film event that screens the sweeping arc of genres including fantasy, sci-fi, animation, romantic comedies, drama, digital and experimental, dance films, music videos, documentaries, thrillers, AI and more. The multiarts programme this year includes a photography exhibit, a fashion show, performance and more.
Bronx World Film, Inc., a non-profit founded in 2011 by actor and cultural activist Walter Krochmal, creates new platforms for arthouse film in alternate spaces throughout New York City, including its Summer Cycle in Bronx parks and public spaces, as well as internationally. Since its founding in 2011 it has screened more than 400 films by 360 directors from 90 countries. Winter and Summer, indoors and out. Our best is yet to come!
The Cycle takes place at La Nacional (Spanish Benevolent Society), serving the Spanish community and Spanish-speaking communities for 150 years and running. La Nacional has a contemporary Spanish restaurant on its ground floor where audiences can enjoy a great offering of contemporary Spanish cuisine and drink.
George Eastman Museum presents expert discussion on traumatic imagery of the Holocaust at Dryden Theatre Public program takes place on Thursday, March 21
Rochester, N.Y., March 5, 2024—The George Eastman Museum presents Viewing Traumatic Imagery: Holocaust Photography in Context, an expert discussion detailing the ethics of viewing traumatic imagery through the lens of the Holocaust. This talk, which features authors Wendy Lower and Valerie Hébert, will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the museum’s Dryden Theatre, and is open to the public.
The program will focus on the analysis of Holocaust photographs for research and teaching and the advantages, disadvantages, and ethics of viewing traumatic imagery. Wendy Lower’s volume, The Ravine, reveals layers of detail concerning the open-air massacres in Ukraine to enhance understanding of the place of the family unit in the ideology of Nazi genocide. Valerie Hébert’s edited volume, Framing the Holocaust, examines a series of photographs documenting a mass shooting in Latvia that is nearly unbearable to view and offers a multidimensional response to the question of why we should, including the challenges and responsibilities of using photographs to teach about atrocity. Note: Program includes graphic images of violence.
Hébert is professor of history and interdisciplinary studies at Lakehead University Orillia. She has received research fellowships from the German Historical Institute and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, among other institutions. Hébert has written extensively about the place of the Holocaust in the evolution of Human Rights Law, among other areas. She is the author of Hitler’s Generals on Trial: The Last War Crimes Tribunal at Nuremberg (2010) and co-editor of Framing the Holocaust: Photographs of a Mass Shooting in Latvia, 1941 (2023).
Lower is the John K. Roth Professor of History and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College. Lower chairs the academic committee of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and previously served as acting director of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies (2016-2018). Her book Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields (2013) was a finalist for the National Book Award and has been translated into twenty-three languages. Her latest volume, The Ravine: A Family, A Photograph, A Holocaust Massacre Revealed (2021) received the National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust category.
Tickets are recommended to be reserved in advance, but will also be available at the door. A reception and book-signing with Lower and Hébert will follow the program. Books are available for purchase at the Museum Shop. Visit eastman.org for more information and to register for the event.
This program is in partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the University of Rochester, and the George Eastman Museum. It is funded in part by the Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Foundation.
About the George Eastman Museum
Founded in 1947, the George Eastman Museum is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the largest film archives in the United States, located on the historic Rochester estate of entrepreneur and philanthropist George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography. Its holdings comprise more than 400,000 photographs, 41,000 motion picture films, the world’s preeminent collection of photographic and cinematographic technology, one of the leading libraries of books related to photography and cinema, and extensive holdings of documents and other objects related to George Eastman. As a research and teaching institution, the Eastman Museum has an active publishing program and, its L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation’s graduate program (a collaboration with the University of Rochester) makes critical contributions to film preservation. For more information, visit eastman.org and follow the George Eastman Museum account on Facebook, as well as the @eastmanmuseum accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.
CHRIS BROWN REVEALS DETAILS OF NORTH AMERICAN DATESOF THE 11:11 TOUR INCLUDING UBS ARENA ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14 AYRA STARR AND MUNI LONG TO JOIN AS SPECIAL GUESTS IN SELECT CITIES Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, March 6 via Presales; General Onsale Begins Monday, March 11 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com
COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE ANNOUNCES UBS ARENA SHOW ON JUNE 9 FOR HIS 2023-24 THE BE FUNNY TOUR Tickets Go on Sale Friday, March 15 at 10am Local at natebargatze.com
ROMEO SANTOS JOINS AVENTURA FOR A FINAL TOUR "CERRANDO CICLOS" PLAYING UBS ARENA ON JUNE 5
OVO – a Cirque du Soleil spectacular – is coming to UBS Arena in Belmont Park!
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.
What's Happening In Coop City?
Calling All Bronx Parents to Register Children Now!
PAL’s After-School Programs in the Bronx provide young people in Kindergarten through 8th grade with free high-quality after-school experiences based on a wide range of activities and academics including STEAM and literacy learning, visual and performing arts and physical education.
PAL focuses on social emotional well-being and responds to community needs by fostering exceptional community partnerships including with the NYPD. Young people participate in music, dance, poetry and theater arts to develop and showcase their talents, in addition to taking part in sports while learning about healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Children also benefit from targeted homework help.
“As we embark on our 110th year as an organization, PAL is excited to foster joy, creativity and youth led projects in our After-School programs,” said Meredith Gray, PAL Director of Program Development and Partnership.
After-school programs and academic enrichment build confidence in PAL children with project-based learning through STEAM initiatives, including coding, sustainable beehives, hydroponics, dance workshops, chess, tutoring, internships and career development.
PAL’s After-School Programs have open registration from September to June. For more information and to sign up your child in the Bronx, please contact the center in your area:
BRONX
PAL Bronx School Based Centers:
MS 118 (serving Fordham-Tremont, Bronx)
Programming for 6th-8th grade
Contact: 347-862-6694
PS 47 (serving Soundview, Bronx)
Programming for Kindergarten-5th grade
Contact: 718-409-4164 x4301
PS 48 (serving Hunts Point, Bronx)
Programming for Kindergarten-5th grade
Contact: 718-378-0772
PAL Bronx Community Based Centers:
New South Bronx Center (serving South Bronx)
Programming for Kindergarten-8th grade
Contact: 718-991-2589
Webster-Giannone Center (serving Fordham and Tremont)
Programming for Kindergarten-8th grade
Contact: 718-733-6748 x4402
Founded in 1914, New York City’s Police Athletic League is a nonprofit organization that provides recreational, educational, cultural and social activities to 15,000 children and teens annually. For more information, please visit www.palnyc.org.
For One Night Only! Musicians Institute and Revolver Mag Present an Intimate Evening Of Brutal Metal with Brendon Small
Calling all #Dethklok Fans! Brendon Small, the genius behind @Metalocalypse and Dethklok, is coming to Musicians Institute for a FREE and EXCLUSIVE Conversation Series before their epic tour kicks off!
Get ready for an evening with the artist behind the highest-charting death metal album EVER, DETHALBUM I, as he dives into the world of Dethklok, music, and much more.
Free and open to the public. MI students and alumni will get priority seating and must send RSVP to acs@mi.edu.
Mark your calendars and see you there!
Non-MI Students Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/
2024 City Celebration Series Unveiled
New York City FC today unveiled their matches as part of the City Celebration Series for the 2024 season. City Celebration games are held on select matches throughout the season where fans come together to embrace and share the different stories and backgrounds that make up our New York City community.
The following matches will be part of this year’s City Celebration Series:
- March 16: Empowering Women, presented by CityMD
- April 13: Black Excellence, presented by Montefiore Einstein
- May 31: Healthy Lives, presented by Capital Rx
- June 28: Pride, presented by Nissan
- August 24: Kids Night
- September 18: Noche Latina, presented by Goya
“At New York City FC, we are committed to building an inclusive environment for everyone, and we’re excited to launch this season’s City Celebration Series as we gear up for the 2024 regular season,” said Jennifer O’Sullivan, NYCFC Chief Operating Officer. “As the world’s sport, soccer brings people from diverse backgrounds together, and our City Celebration Series aims to celebrate that diversity among our fans and New York City.”
Each City Celebration Series match will feature a variety of digital content, event activations, match presentation elements, and more. Details and information around each City Celebration match will be released in the leadup to the corresponding match.
In honor of Black History Month, Bronx Arts Ensemble presents soprano vocalist, author, cook, and composer Jay St. Flono for an evening of unique expression.
To All:
The Throggs Neck Merchant Association, along with the Bronx DA, the 45th Precinct and Bronx Community Board #10, is hosting a new Program from the Bronx DA’s Office.
The Program is called the Bronx C.A.M.S (Bronx Community Assisted Mapping System). The goal of the Program is to improve Public Safety by learning about cameras in our Community for our Community.
Registration into this Program is voluntary and both Businesses and Residents are eligible.
DA’s Office does not supply cameras-they must already be mounted on-site.
We are fine-tuning some benefits/provisions of the program.
- Stickers on windows:
*to recognize participants
*to show notice that there on cameras on sight that may deter
potential criminals.
*to let residents know that your business is cooperating in a
Community Safety Program
- Notice stating that “camera footage is only to be used for the specific crime being
investigated”.
- Creating a rewards program (TBD) for those who are participating (maybe insurance discount, merchant membership, etc.
This program could facilitate the solving of a potential crime that may affect your business, your neighbor’s business and your neighboring homeowners, by having video evidence recovered in a timely manner.
We may organize a walk-through for some areas to provide you with additional information and to inspect if your cameras are placed in a strategic location to get optimum visuals.
Attached is a brief outline on the program and a paper application.
LINK BELOW IS FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION which is preferable to the DA’s Office.
https://www.bronxda.nyc.gov/html/outreach/enroll-in-bronxcams.shtml
Come to our next meeting where the BxCams Program will be unveiled and discussed.
Thank you for your time and attention on this important topic. Please RSVP pcaruso@cb.nyc.gov or 718-892-1161 so we can get a head count for set-up.
Or Scan QR Code below
This year, NYC Parks is facing 15% cuts to their budget. If you’d like to help support Pelham Bay Park, you can join us as a member, make a one-time donation, or volunteer with us. If you’d like more information, email us
at friendsofpelhambaypark@gmail.com
or head to our website:
Get Involved
You can also read New Yorkers for Parks’ statement on the budget cuts and petition your elected officials to stop them.
NY4P Statement (PDF)
Write your elected officials!
Pelham Bay Park: Past, Present, and Future
Photo Contest
On the right side of the image is a black and white picture of the American Boy statue. On the right side of the image, lining up with the left, is a current image of the American Boy statue.
Back by popular demand – a brand new photo contest! Celebrating the rich history of Pelham Bay Park, welcome to the
Pelham Bay Park: Past Present, and Future Photo Contest.
Give us your best shot! We’re currently receiving submissions for the Seasons category. Please see our website for the full schedule, terms, and conditions.
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Save the Date
30th Bronx Parks Speak Up
A Conference on Parkland in The Bronx – 30 years later
February 24, 2024
11am
Lehman College, Music Building Faculty Dining Room
More Information
Friends of Pelham Bay Park Spring Fundraiser
April 10, 2024
Pelham Split Rock Golf Course
We’ll announce our photo contest Grand Prize winner!
Winter Events
Orchard Beach Before the Beach
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
6:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Have you ever wondered what Orchard Beach was like before the pavilion? Park Expert Kayla Mackey reveals the history of Orchard Beach, before the beach!
Register via Zoom
Seal Exploration with the Urban Park Rangers
Sunday, February 4, 2024
11 am – 12 pm
Orchard Beach, meet near the Nature Center
Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Friends for seal spotting off the coast of Twin Island. We’ll provide hot beverages to keep your hands warm.
Winter Waterfowl Walk
Saturday, February 10, 2024
9 am – 11 am
Orchard Beach
Join Bronx resident and veteran bird watcher Chrissy Word and observe the winter waterfowl of Pelham Bay Park. The park’s many water bodies attract a great host of beautiful ducks, geese and other waterbirds in wintertime.
We’ll visit some of the best locations to spot them and share our knowledge about these secretive birds that can truly surprise and captivate.
Chrissy Word is Director of Education at City Parks Foundation and a member of the Friends of Pelham Bay Park.
Space is limited! Please RSVP.
RSVP
Urban Park Rangers in Pelham Bay Park
Siwanoy Trail Winter Hike
Sunday, January 14, 2024
11 am – 1:30 pm
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Explore the Siwanoy Trail with the Urban Park Rangers. This trail is named after the Native American Siwanoy who inhabited the land along the coastlines of the Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and Pelham Bay, between Connecticut
and the southern Bronx. This trail is known for wildlife such as deer, owls and coyotes.
More info
Seal Exploration
Saturday, January 20, 2024
1 pm – 2 pm
Orchard Beach Nature Center
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. The Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. This is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the Long Island Sound.
You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, but is actually a healthy seal.
More Info
Winter Tree ID
Saturday, January 27, 2024
1 pm – 2:30 pm
Pelham Bay Nature Center
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Pelham Bay Park in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
More Info
Park Updates
Please note: the parking lot at Orchard Beach closes at 5 pm in the off-season.
Salvage work on the Orchard Beach Pavilion is complete! The historical materials will now be restored, while the structure of the building is repaired. If you have any questions on this construction project, you can reach
out to orchardbeachpavilion@edc.nyc
When you’re driving or riding through the park, be on the look-out for deer. They are most active at dawn and dusk. For more information, check out this fact sheet from NYC Parks.
Know Your Neighbor
Early sunsets may bring us into contact with animals who don’t prefer the hustle and bustle of daytime. One of these neighbors is the coyote,
Canis latrans. Originally native to the Great Plains and parts of the western United States, they now range from Alaska to Costa Rica, from coast to coast, including parts of the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan (you may have heard reports of coyotes in
Central Park!). There are 19 subspecies of coyote, including our eastern coyote,
Canis latrans var. The Canis genus also includes wolves and dogs.
Though the coyote is a relative new-comer to the area, they’re well-adapted to urban life. They tend to be nocturnal (though they may be seen during the day) in urban settings. Coyotes are omnivores who will eat nearly anything,
including rodents (like mice, rats, and squirrels), birds, rabbits, insects, vegetation (like watermelons and berries), and carrion. They’re also known to eat pet food left outside or garbage. Coyotes live alone or in monogamous family units (an adult breeding
pair and their pups from the current year) and may team up with other families to take down larger prey like deer or livestock.
Coyotes are generally wary of people and prefer their privacy. Instances of coyote attacks are very rare.
Tips for living alongside these New Yorkers, from NYC Parks:
Do Not Feed Coyotes. Keeping coyotes wild is the key to coexistence. Their life and your safety depend upon coyotes remaining naturally wary of people.
Remove Attractants. Store food, pet food, and garbage in animal-proof containers. Do not leave food or garbage behind in a park.
Supervise Pets. Walk dogs on a leash and keep cats inside for safety.
Keep Coyotes Wary. If you are approached, act big and make loud noises until the coyote retreats.
Appreciate Coyotes from a distance. Stay at least 150 feet (45 meters) or more from the animal.
See you in the park!
The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association is starting off the month of February right! With their monthly community event on TUESDAY February 13th,2024 starting at 7:00 pm at our NEW location Bronx House 990 Pelham Parkway South, corner or Hone Avenue. Bx, NY 10461. Our special guest scheduled to appear will be the Bronx Dept. Of Transportation NEW Commissioner Anthony Perez.. Please join us for this very interesting AND informative event. We look forward to seeing you! Show up. Speak up. Get involved .It’s time !
ACC is STILL at Critical Capacity
This summer, we’re offering a special adoption campaign to encourage more adoptions – you can adopt a large dog (40lbs +) or an adult cat (5 years and older) for just $5!
View all available animals at nycacc.app!
*Does not include spay/neuter deposit or NYC dog licensing fee*
Art in Bloom: Contemporary Art Show
Exhibit Curated by Mary Colby and Alison McKay
Please join us on March 9, 2024 at 2pm for the opening reception of Bartow is Blooming; a
month-long exhibition of contemporary art work that is horticulturally inspired. Light refreshments
will be served.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 23 & March 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This is the one time of year it’s OK to put all your eggs in one basket! Hunt for chocolate filled
eggs, make a spring-inspired craft, and have photos taken with the Easter Bunny.
Hot dogs and snacks will be offered for sale.
Free parking will be available across the street at the golf course. Please bring your own basket.
Rain or Shine- please dress appropriately.
Sessions:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10am to 11am
11am to 12pm
12pm to 1pm
1pm to 2pm
Saturday, March 30, 2024
10am to 11am
11am to 12pm
12pm to 1pm
1pm to 2pm
Cost: $15 per child
Tickets
Don't Be Late! It's a Very Important Date.
May 18–October 27, 2024
Head down the rabbit hole as Wonderland: Curious Nature transforms our 250 acres through the
sights, settings, and scents of the classic story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Get ready for
all of the wonderfully weird beauty of Alice’s world of imagination, made real with thousands of
technicolor flowers. You'll go mad over the art and programs that challenge your perception of
reality, with work from newly announced artists including Alyson Shotz, Andre Kong, Foldhaus,
Yoko Ono, and more. And our Wonderland-themed food options will keep you refreshed
throughout your journey!
Won't you join us for tea?
Get Tickets
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2023 Application for Free Health Bucks is Now Open!
Better FAFSA for Mixed-Status Families: Top 10 Things to Know So You Can Prepare
Now that it’s July, summer is in full swing—and the Garden is full of life! From the water lilies in the Conservatory Pools to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, seasonal treasures of all kinds are making our 250 acres vibrant and mesmerizing.
Wine & Water Lilies—our all-new summer evening events—start next Saturday, July 15! Join us at the Conservatory Courtyards to sip on a summery drink and enjoy live music, workshops, and light bites. While you’re here, Ebony G. Patterson’s …things come to thrive…in the shedding…in the molting… is a must-see this summer. Featuring breathtaking and provocative displays of art and nature, don’t miss your chance to experience captivating installations by one of the most exciting contemporary artists of our time.
Our calendar is brimming with drop-in tours, classes, volunteer events, family activities, and more as the weather warms and our collections bloom with summertime beauty. Don’t miss out!
TADA! YOUTH THEATER ANNOUNCES WINTER & SPRING 2024 SEMESTER CLASSES February 26th through May 22nd
Singing! Dancing! Acting! Registration is Now Open!
TADA! Youth Theater announces in-person after-school and weekend Winter/Spring 2024 Semester Classes for students, ages 4 to 12, from February 26, 2024 through May 22, 2024. Classes are divided by age groups and take place at TADA! Youth Theater at 15 W 28th Street, 3rd floor, (between Broadway & Fifth Avenue) in Manhattan. Creativity takes center stage when young people explore the essential skills of singing, dancing and acting!
Students will engage in musical theater training, learn vocals and choreography to upbeat Broadway Songs, benefit from one-on-one attention and solo opportunities, will be seen and heard and experience ensemble-based instruction by professional NYC Teaching Artists while making connections with new friends. The final class will culminate in a live performance for an audience of invited family and friends.
To register for Winter/Spring 2024 Semester Classes, please visit https://tadatheater.com/
Financial Assistance is available.
TADA! WINTER/SPRING 2024 SEMESTER CLASSES: February 26, 2024 through May 22, 2024 for 10 sessions
Musical Theater Minis, Ages 4-5, on Mondays from 3:45PM-5:15PM or Saturdays from 10AM-11:30AM.
Jazzy Juniors, Ages 6-8, on Mondays from 3:45PM-5:15PM or Saturdays from 12PM-1:30PM.
Rising Stars, Ages 8-12, on Tuesdays 4:00PM-5:30PM; Wednesdays from 4:00PM-5:30PM or Saturdays from 2PM-3:30PM.
TADA! OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Interested in a sample class before registering?
Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Gotta Act!
Please join us to find out more about TADA! Youth Theater’s Winter/Spring Semester classes from February 26th through May 22nd by registering for the Open House on Saturday, January 27th at TADA! 10:00AM-10:45AM (ages 4-7) and 11:00AM-11:45AM (ages 8-12).
Students will participate in a fun, active musical theater sample class led by two professional NYC Teaching Artists. TADA’s Director of Education will facilitate a Q&A and share information with parents. *Registration is required for children to attend at $25 per student. If you register for Winter/Spring classes following the Open House, the fee plus discount will be applied to your class registration.
To register for the January 27th Open House, please visit: https://tadatheater.com/open-
TADA! is a unique Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater that produces original musicals for children, teens, and family audiences. TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and positive youth development program for members of the Resident Youth Ensemble of TADA! (RYET), talented youth ages 8-18; musical theater classes/camps for the public; as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers. TADA!’s high-quality work enhances young people’s self-confidence and creativity which develops advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving – skills that help with growing up and are essential to their success both in school and in life.
EDUCATION
CUNY to Waive Application Fee for NYC Public HS Seniors
Did you know CUNY (City University of New York), has waived the application fee for ALL New
York City public high school seniors? Until April 15, students graduating between now and August
2023 who apply for Fall 2023 enrollment to a CUNY school can apply without worrying about an
application fee. To submit your application or to learn more, click below.
Get your tickets for what The New York Times says is “stepping into another world…”
Need plans for the long weekend? Starting this Saturday, February 18, discover The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage, as the inviting floral vision from acclaimed designer Lily Kwong opens to the public. Experience the fantastical and captivating designs of Kwong, who drew inspiration from her ancestral connections to the natural world, and find yourself immersed in countless colorful orchids enfolded into rolling mountains throughout the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
The Orchid Show offers many ways to learn more about orchids, with programs including Q&As with orchid experts, drop-in sessions with NYBG horticulturists, and more. Looking for a fun evening outing this spring? Don’t miss Orchid Nights starting in March. With music, food and drinks, and art-making, it’s an unforgettable way to discover the show.
CON EDISON HELPS CUSTOMERS MANAGE ENERGY COSTS
Customers Can Take Advantage of Individual Payment Plans, Energy Efficiency
Programs & Savings Tips
NEW YORK – Con Edison offers customers relief from the volatility of energy prices with its
Level Payment Plan option, energy saving tips and more.
“Helping customers manage their energy costs is one of the most important things we do,”
said Michele O’Connell, senior vice president of Customer Operations. “We are here to help
customers take advantage of the right payment options and the energy efficiency upgrades
that are right for them.”
Level Payment Plan
To avoid seasonal price spikes, customers can sign up for the level payment plan to spread
energy payments out evenly across the year.
Payment Extensions
Con Edison offers extensions of up to 10 days for customers who need extra time to make
a payment.
Flexible Payment Agreements
For customers who have fallen behind on their bills, Con Edison offers flexible payment
plans.
Check your benefits
Customers enrolled in assistance programs may be eligible for discounts on their energy
bills through our Energy Affordability Program. Also, see if you’re eligible for the state’s
Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps New Yorkers heat and cool their homes.
Bill Assistance Credits
Con Edison is also currently helping eligible residential and small commercial customers
secure one-time bill credits for past-due bills through May 1, 2022, authorized under New
York State’s Electric and Gas Bill Relief Program. In addition, Con Edison is coordinating
with government agencies to provide utility bill relief credits to qualified renters under the
New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
Last year, Con Edison issued $360 million in bill credits to more than 200,000 low-income
customers through these programs.
Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Con Edison offers special protections and payment options for eligible customers who are
62 or older, blind or permanently disabled, or live with someone in one of these categories.
Energy Saving Tips
One of the best ways for customers to lower their energy bills is by reducing energy use.
Customers can use less energy and save more money with simple, small changes around
their home or business.
Rebates and Incentives
Con Edison also offers a range of rebates and incentives for renters and homeowners –
from LED light bulbs to a furnace or boiler tune-up – to promote efficient equipment which
saves money and helps maintain comfort all-year-round.
Business customers can visit the Con Edison website to find savings that are right for them.
For More Help
Customers who need help signing up for My Account, using self-service, or getting payment
assistance, can speak to a customer service specialist by calling 212-358-4565 or visit
coned.com/billhelp
Events
Employment Opportunities with the City of NY
The City Dept. of Administrative Services (DCAS) manages job recruitment for city government, including
examinations for Civil Service. Start at this page, or search for jobs here (to search by agency or area of
interest) or here (to search by job ID# or agency) Below is a small selection of jobs currently available:
Department of Social Services:
· Client Services Counselor (Social Worker) – Salary $58,471 (annual) – Job ID# 574258
· Job Opportunity Specialist – Salary $42,389 (annual) – Job ID#552883
· Eligibility Specialist – Salary $37,748 (annual) – Job ID#553797
· Administration for Children’s Services
· Youth Development Specialist (50 positions) – Salary $47,393 (annual) – Job ID# 554430
· Child Protective Specialist (125 positions) – Salary $50,757 (annual) -Job ID# 556821
· RA (Reasonable Accommodations) Specialist – Salary $71,423.00 – $ 82,137.00 (Annual) – Job ID#
557385
Office of Management and Budget Office of Management and Budget
· Unit Head for Sanitation Unit – Salary $103,307.00 (annual) – Job ID# 563683
· Budget Analyst for the Labor Contracts Analysis Unit – Salary $51,550.00 – $73,806.00 – (annual) –
Job ID# 554394
Office of Technology and Innovation
· Director, Agency Solutions – Salary: $80,931 – $140,000 (Annual) – Job ID# 535255
· Associate Data Engineer – Salary: $54,281 – $77,250 (Annual) – Job ID# 520079
· Chief Engineer, Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment – Salary: $58,700 – $100,000 (Annual) –
Job ID# 538050
The Community Flood Action Toolkit is a new resource from the team at FloodHelpNY. This toolkit provides high-level information about flood insurance and retrofits.
The toolkit is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Haitian Creole.
Link to toolkit and more information: Flood Risk Is Rising | News and Info on Flooding | FloodHelpNY.org
Level Up: Leaders in the Making Training Series
The NWBCCC Housing Justice Team is launching a leadership development training series for potential and active Bronx leaders who are looking to learn basic organizing skills as well as deepen their analysis of racial justice and economic democracy. The curriculum will have a large focus on tenant organizing but the lessons are valuable and can be used for any form of organizing. The trainings are free and open to all. Food, translation and child care will be provided. They will be the second Wednesday of the month for a total of 4 months, starting in March and ending in June and will be from 6pm to 8pm. Sessions include:
March 13th – Building the Tenant Movement: history of the tenant movement and how to outreach to your neighbors keep growing it today
April 10th – Power to the People: understanding the 3 dimensions of power and how to map the power we have and need.
May 8th – We Run This: facilitation and organizing for collective ownership
June 12th – We Expect to Win: how to build a successful campaign plan
Income tax filing season is underway! Time to Free File
Income tax filing season is underway! Time to Free File
Visit www.tax.ny.gov for truly free tax filing
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the start of the 2024 income tax filing season. The Tax Department and the IRS will begin processing income tax returns on Monday, January 29, 2024. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15, 2024.
The Department urges taxpayers to explore submitting their taxes using Free File software available on the Tax Department website at www.tax.ny.gov (search: free). Taxpayers who meet income and other qualifications may be eligible to file both federal and New York State returns with private online tax preparers at no cost through the Tax Department website using Free File.
Many New Yorkers take advantage of this free service each year, saving them hundreds of dollars and more in tax preparation fees.
“Too often, taxpayers who use commercial tax preparation software are surprised by charges for additional fees when completing their annual filing,” said Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller. “For a truly free experience, go to the New York State Tax Department website where there are no added costs or hidden fees – ever – for those who qualify.”
Free File information is available in multiple languages at the Department’s website.
The Tax Department website also offers income tax filing resources for taxpayers who want to do their own taxes. It explains how to get started, how to check for available tax credits and how to check the status of your refund. It also provides tips for hiring a tax preparer for people who prefer to have someone do their taxes for them.
The Baychester Library will be closing starting November 21st.
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Each year, our YouthBridge-NY teen fellows participate in one of three social action committees dedicated to diversity related community issues. They work together to create opportunities for grant money, review grant proposals, and ultimately decide together how to allocate up to $1,500 to the organization(s) of their choice.
This year our YouthBridge-NY teens will be reviewing all of the applications and supplemental materials after the deadline on Friday, March 1, 2024. They will collectively decide which organization(s) are having an impact in their communities and award mini-grants in June.
If you have or know of an organization that fits at least one of the criteria outlined in the request for proposals, apply for the chance to receive a grant of up to $500.
“In these moments when so much of our attention is on what divides us, the JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade promises to be a powerful reminder of everything that holds us together as one proud people…Let us take this opportunity to walk together in solidarity and to remind ourselves of the power of our unity and togetherness of the spirit of peace and fraternity, to build and to renew and to heal,”
– Isaac Herzog, President of Israel announcing his support for the parade [full video here and below]
Welcome to the 2023 JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade! For the past 58 years, hundreds of thousands of Jews from across the world and other friends of Israel have come together to march in the JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade, showing their love and support for the State of Israel. This year, the parade expects over 40,000 marchers, dozens of floats, marching bands, and exciting Jewish and Israeli musical performers displaying their passion for the State of Israel.
This year, for the first time, we will also have a block party taking place on 63rd Street and Madison Avenue from 11 am until 4:30 pm. The block party will feature kosher food, Israeli crafts, Judaica, and activities for all ages.
The parade will also be broadcast locally on Fox TV’s My9 network and worldwide via livestream at celebrateisraelny.org. More information about the JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade is available at celebrateisraelny.org
Women’s History Month with BAE and NYPhil
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 2 PM | FREE
University of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic collaborate to present a concert of works celebrating women composers, featuring Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic musicians.
Works include Starburst by Jessie Montgomery and a commission by Jessica Meyer.
Discounted Orfeo Tickets
Last seen at the Met in the title role of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo stars as the mythic hero who ventures into the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridice. Soprano Ying Fang is his ill-fated bride, with soprano Elena Villalón in her company debut as Amore, the god of love who sets Orfeo on his quest. Christian Curnyn makes his Met debut conducting Gluck’s sublime setting of the ancient tale, enlivened by exuberant choreography from the legendary Mark Morris and featuring members of his renowned dance group.
Production a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer J. Thomas, Jr.
Revival a gift of Douglas Dockery Thomas
PROMO CODE: ORFEOARC
Michael Richards: Are You Down?
Through January 7, 2024
Michael Richards: Are You Down? is the first museum retrospective of Michael Richards’s visionary artworks, exhibiting the sculptures, drawings, installations, and video work he created during a prolific decade between 1990 and 2001. The Bronx Museum was a central artistic home for Richards during his lifetime.
Of Jamaican and Costa Rican lineage, Richards was born in Brooklyn in 1963, and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Integral to a generation of Black artists emerging in the 1990s, Richards’s artwork gestures toward both repression and reprieve from social injustices and the simultaneous possibilities of uplift and downfall, often in the context of the historic and ongoing oppression of Black people. Flight and aviation were central themes for Richards as an exploration of freedom and escape, ascendance and descent.
This exhibition is curated by Alex Fialho and Melissa Levin, and organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami.
The Bronx Museum reveals schematic design for renovation of its Grand Concourse entrance, and announces rebrand + website relaunch
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, the city’s only free contemporary art museum, is pleased to reveal schematic designs for the renovation of its new multi-story entrance and lobby on the corner of Grand Concourse and 165th Street by Marvel, an award-winning architecture, landscape architecture, interiors and urban planning practice. Marking the Museum’s 50th anniversary, the $26 million renovation is supported by city funds––with additional support from the state––and is overseen by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on behalf of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and The Bronx Museum, and is slated for completion in 2025. Coinciding with this announcement, the Museum is pleased to share a refresh of its brand identity and website by New York based strategy and design studio Team. It is the first time the Museum’s identity has been redesigned in over two decades.
The Bronx Museum was founded in 1971 by community leaders and activists at a time when the borough was in crisis, and for half a century has carved an identity as a museum dedicated to social justice. The Museum remains committed to investing in its local communities and the belief that art and culture are essential on the path to achieving social justice and equity. Klaudio Rodriguez, Executive Director, comments: “The Bronx Museum was founded for the people of the Bronx, and has become a globally recognized institution. With the renovation of our entrance and new identity, we hope to further our mission to not only champion artists who are not typically represented within museums, but also amplify our ability to educate, engage and provide a critical gathering space for our communities.”
Marvel’s renovation of the South Atrium will elegantly integrate the South Wing with the North Wing by utilizing a unifying architectural language and a reimagined, spacious lobby with a seating area, a gathering space, and large street-facing displays for rotating installations. The relocation of the main entrance towards the highly-visible intersection of Grand Concourse and 165th Street will open up the Museum’s reach and expand the experience to the sidewalk, offering multiple visibility opportunities for art and public programming from the street.
Jonathan Marvel, founding principal, Marvel, comments: “Marvel’s design for the renovation and expansion of The Bronx Museum channels the Bronx’s can-do, hip-hop creativity and resourcefulness. More than a museum, The Bronx Museum breaks down barriers, is a source of culture and a gathering space for the community, and visitors from around the globe. The Marvel team is enthusiastically working alongside The Bronx Museum to blur the boundaries of building and sidewalk, and reach a city-wide audience. In designing a new front door for the people of the Bronx, we are opening the Museum’s exhibitions, programs and events for the entire community to enjoy.”
The design principles are rooted in the Grand Concourse’s history and the building’s evolution throughout the past four decades. Marvel’s primary design goal was to unify the Museum’s multiple buildings into a single experience and make it a recognizable public destination within the
Bronx. Not only focused on the cohesion of the exterior but also internally, the renovation offers new connections between both buildings and allows for a fully accessible route through all the galleries. Stemming from the articulation of the 2006 North Wing addition, Marvel utilizes folded copper bronze panel roofs that reflect the warm tones of the surrounding brick and tie to the art deco influence of the Concourse district. Furthermore, the design pays respect to the existing synagogue building from 1962 by stripping down the dark metal panels that conceal brick walls of the original design.
Marvel proposes an architecture that is accessible and open to all with no visual interference to the multiple layers of art and activities happening inside the Museum. The building is glazed on all sides, interlaced with glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) textured walls that serve as interior exhibition surfaces and frame the views into the deeper gallery spaces. The project aims to bring the street into the gallery and bring the gallery back to the street, blending the boundary between the two, keeping in line with the active street life of the neighborhood. The expansive triple-height project space at the corner offers a clear opportunity that allows art to be visible to pedestrians and invites newcomers inside. As soon as one enters the Museum at the intersection of the roof planes, the visitor is immersed in the museum experience, stepping into a welcoming space that aspires to become the Bronx’s new living room.
Led by award-winning design firm Team––known for their work with such arts organizations as Philadelphia Contemporary, Absolut Art, and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts––the redesign of the Museum’s logo and website mark a crucial step in the revitalization of its identity after half a century of serving the Bronx. Formulated as The Bronx Museum celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the new brand identity is bold, distinct, and resilient so as to reflect the ethos of the Museum and its vital work at the intersection of art and social justice.
Amy Globus, Co-founder and Creative Director of Team, comments: “The Bronx is the only borough in New York with ‘the’ in its name. The Bronx Museum’s new logo proudly embraces ‘the’ as a confident declaration of the institution’s acclaimed history and vision. Anchored on ‘the,’ the bold design system features striking typography and an expressive palette that embeds the museum name in all of its programming, events and initiatives. The new identity is dynamic, expressive, and the shorthand for everything The Bronx Museum represents: the culture, spirit, and tenacity of The Bronx.”
Just as the new entrance provides wider public access to the Museum, so too will the new website—which, for the first time, will provide a bilingual user experience with Spanish translations and prominently display The Bronx Museum’s rich archival material, including educational initiatives such as the Teen Council. An unparalleled program offering paid opportunities for young people to deeply engage with contemporary art and the museum space, the Teen Council has conducted an ongoing series of interviews, since 2005, with artists including Firelei Báez, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Layota Ruby Frazier, Jamel Shabazz, and Sarah Sze.
“A little over fifty years ago, The Bronx Museum was founded by trailblazing activists during a time of upheaval and instability in the Bronx, and in the ensuing years, the Museum along with the community experienced both great accomplishments and profound challenges,” continued Executive Director Klaudio Rodriguez. “Each time, we, along with the Bronx, grew stronger and met the challenges valiantly, humbly, with purpose and resolve. While the road ahead is exciting and bright, we are poised, nimble, and ready to take on any challenge that comes our way. Because the future is a shining beacon before us, and we are Bronx Strong.”
Free Estate Planning Services!
As part of the Black Homeownership Project, Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services is hosting the Generation2Generation Estate Planning program for free estate planning services, in partnership with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, NHSNYC, NHS Brooklyn, Restoration Plaza, and Grow Brooklyn. To make an appointment, please contact 718-881-
Citizenship Services
Starting this October, the CUNY Citizenship Now! clinic will be doing in-person citizenship application events on Saturdays — including some dates in the Bronx. To schedule an appointment, please call team at 646-664-9400 | 212-652-2071, text them at 929-334-3784, or request a callback on their form HERE. I am proud to support this initiative with the City Council to support our newest New Yorkers to get high-quality, free services.
MentalHealthforAll.nyc.gov is a new comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers, including young people, communities of color, and people with serious mental illness. Everyone has been affected in some way by this past year, and our mission is to ensure that every person has the support they need. Visit MentalHealthforAll.nyc.gov to find mental health resources and substance misuse support that meet your needs.
Reduced-Fare MetroCard Transition to OMNY
As you may have heard, MetroCards will soon be phased out and the MTA is transitioning to the “OMNY” card system, which will have physical and digital cards. If you are a reduced-fare rider and want to get ready for the switch, you can register for information about the program roll-out HERE. OMNY is already providing reduced fares with connected bank cards, but if you desire a physical card, these cards are expected to roll out later this year.
(If you do not have a reduced fare but wish to apply, you can visit the MTA’s website HERE if you are over 65 and/or have a disability or HERE if you are applying based on income.)
UPCOMING EVENT
2024 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 12!
The New York State Senate is celebrating Earth Day by encouraging children to develop an awareness of the environment and its resources. We are looking for school children in grades k-12 to submit essays, poetry or artwork, this year’s theme is Ways We Can Make Every Day Earth Day! This is to emphasize the importance of recycling and waste reduction among schools, children and adults.
If you would like to participate, all submissions must be made by teachers or parents of homeschoolers by April 12th to nysenate.gov/earthday.
THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF “50 AT 50” EXHIBITION FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHY & ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY Bartow-Pell Mansion, Gould Memorial Library, Church of St. Anselm and St. Roch are Among Sites in The Bronx Highlighted in New Exhibition
As part of its 50th Anniversary year-long celebration, The New York Landmarks Conservancy launches “50 at 50,” an extraordinary online exhibition featuring highlights from the Conservancy’s most iconic, memorable successes in preserving and protecting the architecture that helps make New York the greatest city in the world. Visitors to the “50 at 50” exhibition will experience, borough by borough, the Conservancy’s work to preserve not only physical landmarks, but also the stories and the history behind them, all woven into the fabric of the City we all love.
Through stunning contemporary and historic photographs, “50 at 50” celebrates the nonprofit’s continued determination to save the City’s unique architectural heritage. From the Conservancy’s first project in 1973, finding a new use for the vacant U.S. Custom House on Bowling Green, the exhibition highlights 50 examples of the Conservancy’s critical work that over the past half century has helped save major public buildings, brownstone blocks, irreplaceable religious institutions, and much more.
“50 at 50” explores the scope of the Conservancy’s impact on New York, working in diverse neighborhoods in every borough, and examines the significance of each building and what the Conservancy did to help. Highlights include: Mother AME Zion, Moynihan Train Hall, South Street Seaport Museum, Eldridge Street Synagogue in Manhattan; Green-Wood Cemetery, Erasmus Hall Academy Building in Brooklyn; Flushing Friends Meeting House, Bowne House, TWA Flight Center and Hotel in Queens; Gould Memorial Library, Bedford Park Congregational Church in the Bronx, and Alice Austen House on Staten Island.
In 1973, The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s visionary founders realized that designation alone wouldn’t always save a building, and they saw the need for a group with financial and technical skills to help property owners maintain their historic structures. They also sought a group that could devote the time required to pull off major preservation projects. From its gutsy beginnings finding new uses for vacant public buildings, the Conservancy has become one of the largest preservation groups in the country. The Conservancy’s range of financial and technical programs has helped maintain more than 1,300 historic structures, providing more than $60 million in grants and loans which has leveraged $900 million to preserve worthy buildings and neighborhoods.
In addition to the “50 at 50” exhibition, the Conservancy will produce a lively summary of its 50 years in an online and print magazine compiled by Architectural Historian Anthony Robins and plans are underway to visit each Borough Hall to focus on loans, grants and projects in each borough, as well as special events to mark the year-long celebration.
The “50 at 50” exhibition is curated by Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins, with contemporary photographs by Noel Sutherland and design by SJI Associates.
Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic collaborate to present a concert of works celebrating women composers, featuring Bronx Arts Ensemble and New York Philharmonic musicians.
Works include the world premiere of ‘Sisters of Charity’ by Jessica Meyer, commissioned by The Bronx Arts Ensemble, ‘Starburst’ by Jessie Montgomery, and ‘shift. unravel. BREAK’ by Brittany Green. (more information about Jessica at https://jessicameyermusic.com/
Discounted Orfeo Tickets
Orfeo ed Euridice
Last seen at the Met in the title role of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo stars as the mythic hero who ventures into the underworld to rescue his beloved Euridice. Soprano Ying Fang is his ill-fated bride, with soprano Elena Villalón in her company debut as Amore, the god of love who sets Orfeo on his quest. Christian Curnyn makes his Met debut conducting Gluck’s sublime setting of the ancient tale, enlivened by exuberant choreography from the legendary Mark Morris and featuring members of his renowned dance group.
Production a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer J. Thomas, Jr.
Revival a gift of Douglas Dockery Thomas
PROMO CODE: ORFEOARC
Spring collaboration between Bronx Arts Ensemble Orchestra and the Fordham University Choirs.
Ingenuity: Art & Entrepreneurship of the Bronx February 23rd - April 6th 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, February 23rd at 6:30pm
Curated by Jordan Horton
Artists:
Stephanie Ayala • Michael Paul Britto • Lisa Dubois • Zanin Lindsay
Edgar Santana • Jose “Tutes” Tutiven • Jomar “MSVDA” Velez
Celebrate this new exhibition with a Performance by
Juneteenth Legacy featuring Sterling Stings: Saturday, February 24th at 4:30 pm
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 3 – 6:30 PM and Saturdays Noon to 6 PM
"Finally, It's Friday!" Art Workshops Winter Series Fridays from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us at the end of a busy work or school week in our three-hour art workshops, and learn a variety of art mediums and techniques in a relaxed environment. You will have the opportunity to sharpen your artistic skills in drawing, painting, and mosaic art. Our next class for the month will be:
February 16th – Live Model Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy
Workshops are $15 per session and are open to everyone ages 7 and above; with the exception of our monthly Figure Drawing sessions, which are $20 and limited to ages 18 and older.
For more information about available workshops, visit our Education Page.
Teen Project Studio +2.0 Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Project Studio + 2.0 is an intensive, eight-week interdisciplinary arts program for teens and young adults ages 14 to 25. TPS is a FREE program limited to 15 students and is available by application ONLY. The program is a unique opportunity to experience and learn about visual arts & the creative industry in an interactive and challenging way. It is also an opportunity to meet other participants with similar interests and eagerness to learn and create.
TPS for Winter 2024 began on January 29th and runs until March 25th, meeting twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. In this session, participants will learn a wide array of artistic modalities and disciplines using the five senses, technologic tools and skills to investigate the impact of the environment on our lives and cultures. This session is now closed, but keep your eyes out for the Request for Application (RFA) for the Spring 2024 semester.
INGENUITY ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE BRONX February 23 - April 6 Opening Reception: Friday, February 23rd at 6:30pm Curated by Jordan Horton
This month, BRAC is proud to present Ingenuity: Art & Entrepreneurship of the Bronx, an exhibition that showcases the relationship between photography and the business of art in New York. This exhibition will feature the works of Bronx-based professional photographers, who use innovative business acumen and skills to thrive as working artists.
Featured in this exhibition are the works of Stephanie Ayala, Michael Paul Britto, Lisa Dubois, Zanin Lindsay, Edgar Santana, Jose “Tutes” Tutiven, and Jomar “MSVDA” Velez.
During the opening weekend, we will also highlight and celebrate the life-changing inventions and culturally defining moments of Black artists through a performance by the classical music group “Juneteenth LP”.
RSVP for Opening Reception
GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday: 2:30 – 6 PM
Saturday: 12 – 5 PM
Gallery hours are only in effect during the exhibition dates.
Teen Art Week March 11 - March 17
#TeenArtsWeek is back in NYC, March 11-17! Hosted by 92NY, the Bronx River Art Center and other collaborating organizations across the 5 boroughs will be offering free art workshops, exhibition tours, music jams, writing workshops, filmmaking opportunities, dance classes, theater performances & college/career readiness programs.
Stay tuned to see what BRAC will have to offer during this week.
Register Now To Experience 10 Weeks of Art Classes! Sign Up Now for Winter Session | Classes Start January 8 Classes run for 10 weeks January 8 - March 25
WEEKLY ART CLASSES
(Full descriptions available at www.bronxriverart.org/
Children and Teen Classes (ages 7 – 17): $95 for 10 sessions
Child & Parent (child must be ages 6 – 12): $180 for 10 sessions
Young Adult and Adult Classes (18+): $120 for 10 sessions*
10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF YOUR REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 1ST
SNAP RECIPIENTS CAN USE “SNAP10” TO GET AN EXTRA $10 OFF CLASSES
*$50 materials fee for Adult Ceramics and all Pottery tickets due to rising supply and firing costs
FRIDAY THREE-HOUR WORKSHOPS
(Full descriptions available at www.bronxriverart.org/education)
Join us and relax at the end of the work or school week in our 3-hour art workshops, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, in a variety of topics and techniques for ages 12 and older. Most workshops are $15 per session. Figure Drawing is $20 and restricted to adults 18 and older. SNAP recipients can use “SNAP20” to get an extra $3 off workshops.
January 12 – One-Point Perspective Drawing with Jaron Newton
January 19 – Watercolor Painting with Jonathan Berry
January 26 – Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy (Ages 18 and Older)
February 2 – Abstract Painting with Marta Blair
February 9 – Printmaking with Tammy Wofsey
February 16 – Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy (Ages 18 and Older)
March 1 – Pastel Drawing with Gail Nathan
March 8 – Painting with Paper with Michele Brody
March 15 – Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy (Ages 18 and Older)
March 22 – Mosaic with Jennifer Tomaiolo
Register for Three-Hour Friday Workshops
TEEN PROJECT STUDIO +2.0
(Details and Application Link at www.bronxriverart.org/education-teen-project-studio)
Teen Project Studio + 2.0 is an intensive, eight-week interdisciplinary arts program for teens and young adults ages 14 to 25. This FREE program is limited to 15 students by application.
The Winter 2024 session will begin January 29, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. This program is a unique opportunity to learn about the role of the visual arts in addressing environmental and social justice concerns. Taught by professional artists and designers, it is also an occasion to interact with fellow students with similar interests and an eagerness to learn and create together.
In this 8-week intensive, students will craft increasingly complex projects that aim to familiarize them with art production for community revitalization. You will also take field trips to museums, galleries, and artist studios.
BRAC’s Winter 2024 art classes have begun, but there’s still time to sign up! Our winter semester runs for ten weeks, from January 8th to March 25th, offering both weekly two-hour art classes and three-hour art workshops for children, teens, and adults. Full class descriptions are available at www.bronxriverart.org/
Bronx River Art Center Presents:
Image: Kingsley Parker, Infancy II, 1988, screen print, 27/35, 22” x 30”
About the Curator
Andrea Callard is an artist working in digital media and on paper. Her early work looked at nature and its soundscape in various locations in New York City. How we live in our landscapes remains a central preoccupation for her. For example, Callard has spent a decade photographing Freshkills Park in Staten Island where, in its previous incarnation as Freshkills Landfill, New York City has dumped its waste for over fifty years before being closed in 2001. In 2008 NYC Parts Department began construction to turn this 2,200 acre parcel of land into a Park, and in 2012 the first phase of the park was opened. Just this October the rest of the 21 acre Phase 1 segment was completed. Turning the whole landmass into a huge city park will take nearly 30 more years.
Callard’s early Super 8mm films and videos were preserved with generous support from the National Film Preservation Fund, New York Women in Film & Television, the Fales Library & Special Collections and the Moving Image Archiving Program (MIAP) at New York University. Galleries, museums, and festivals around the world screened the results. These include Equenas Historias da Vanguarda across Brazil, Downtown NYC, Ambulante across Mexico, DOXA, The Maysles Cinema, The Museum of Modern Art, The Walker Art Center, The 7th and 10th Orphans Film Symposium, and the 56th Oberhausen Short Film Festival among others.
A memory of her early films led to Callard making industrial videos for Green Planet 21, an innovative Western recycling company. From 2008 to 2019, Callard documented and promoted industrial recycling and sustainability initiatives. She produced over 120 industrial videos as well as websites and other digital media for sales and advertising.
In 2013, the New Museum of Contemporary Art in NYC presented the XFR STN, an exhibition for media archiving in public, including members of Collaborative Projects, Inc. (COLAB.) The following fall, with a small group of media archivists, Callard developed an effort that became the XFR Collective, Inc. The XFR Collective lowers the barriers to archiving services for artists and activists at a modest cost. You can watch 400 videos digitized from obsolete formats at https://archive.org/details/
In 1980, Callard organized “The Times Square Show”, a seminal exhibition by COLAB and affiliates. She photographed the show and many publishers including Phaidon Press, The Whitney Museum, Artforum magazine, among others, use them to illustrate the important works of this period in art history.
BRAC COVID-19 Protocols
Proof of vaccination will be required upon entering building for all persons over age 6. Use of masks during classes is required. For general questions about classes, please email education@bronxriverart.org.
Every Friday, the Bronx River Art Center is offering three-hour art workshops, running from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Workshops are $12 per session and are open to everyone age 7 and above; with the exception of the Figure Drawing workshops, which are $20 and adults only.
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Would you like to finish your week with some art?
Come and join us on Fridays this Fall for fantastic afternoons of exploring arts with printmaking, painting, figure drawing, and more!
Our three-hour workshops are set up to deep in and sharpen your artistic skills, share with the community and enjoy!
November 10th – Printmaking with Tammy Wofsey
November 17th – Live Model Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy
Dec 1st – Abstraction & Mark Making with Marta Blair
Dec 8th – Live Model Figure Drawing with Douglass Guy
Dec 15th – Paper Cut-Outs in Light and Dark (Notan Art) with Marta Blair
Workshops are $12 per session and are open to everyone ages 7 and above; with the exception of our Figure Drawing sessions, which are $20 and limited to ages 18 and older.
For more information about available workshops, visit our Education Page.
BRAC OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION DAY
Saturday, September 30th
12:00 – 5:00pm
Free art activities for the entire family!
Come for a tour of our studios and enjoy an afternoon
of art activities, community painting,
art sales, snacks, giveaways and art supplies.
We hope that you can place them on your calendars and share them with the community.
Thank you. Stay safe and be well!
Regards,
Barbara Selesky
Director of Marketing/Media Relations
718-408-5652
bselesky@woodlawn.org
The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy
Upcoming Tours & Events
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Islanders Partner with Northwell Health, NYRA, USA Hockey to Create First Public Rinks and Outdoor Experience in Community The Park Includes 2 Public Ice Rinks, Pond Hockey Tournaments, MSG Networks’ Pregame Show Grand Opening Scheduled for Dec. 27
- Beer Garden: Between the two rinks will sit an outdoor Beer Garden adorned with twinkly lights, fire pits, and lawn games. Guests can warm up with hot chocolate or BYOB up to a 6-pack of cans per person, and look forward to a growing on premise beer and alcohol menu. This will be the place to be before Islanders games.
- VIP Igloo Garden: VIP hospitality area featuring six 12-foot wide heated and furnished igloos for added comforts.
- Fan-Centric Activations: Guests can play a variety of vintage carnival games and win fun Islanders-themed prizes.
- Isles Lab Swag Shack: The Islanders will open a pop-up Isles Lab store, where guests can gear up or bundle up before game time with Islanders, Stadium Series and The Park apparel.
- Food Trucks: Rotating food trucks will offer guests a diverse culinary experience at fan-friendly prices.
OVO – a Cirque du Soleil spectacular – is coming to UBS Arena in Belmont Park! Tickets make a buzzworthy holiday gift!
- The wildly popular production in Elmont now includes 3 new acts and new characters!
- OVO is a colorful and energetic show for people of all ages!
- Tickets available to Cirque Club members today. General on sale starts December 18, 2023!
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.
R&B Love Fest 2024 Heads to UBS Arena on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12 Charlie Wilson to headline concert featuring KEM and Dru Hill
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LEGENDARY SINGER, SONGWRITER AND STORYTELLER STEVIE NICKS ANNOUNCES 2024 TOURING RUN INCLUDING UBS ARENA ON FEBRUARY 14 General On Sale Begins Friday, September 29 at 10 AM Local on LiveNation.com
ENHYPEN ANNOUNCE DATES & VENUES FOR U.S. LEG OF ‘FATE PLUS’ WORLD TOUR
WHICH ENTHRALLED 327,000 FANS WITH 21 SHOWS ACROSS 13 CITIES
FORMER BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBÉN DÍAZ JR. AND BRONX HIP HOP LEGEND FAT JOE HEADLINE LEHMAN LECTURE
2024 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture Brings Together Two Icons to Discuss Trailblazing Contributions to the Community
WHO: Rubén Díaz Jr., and Fat Joe
WHAT: The 2024 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture: Hip Hop With A Heart, The Civic Mind of The Bronx
WHERE: Lehman College Lovinger Theatre
250 Bedford Park Blvd West
WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m.
The Bronx, NY—The 54th Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture brings together former Bronx Borough President, Rubén Díaz and Hip Hop legend and entrepreneur Fat Joe to talk about their professional journeys, experiences growing up in the Bronx, and their ongoing commitment to making the Bronx a better place. The talk, on Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in the College’s Lovinger Theatre will be followed by questions and answers with Lehman students.
“The Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture celebrates the people who dedicate their life and career to public service and social justice,” said Lehman College President Fernando Delgado. “Rubén Díaz Jr. and Fat Joe have always strived to create positive change within the community echoing the College’s dedication to fostering a community-driven and engaged environment for our students.”
Both Díaz Jr. and Fat Joe have paved their own unique paths in politics and music, respectively. As a Lehman alumnus and member of the Herbert H. Lehman College Foundation Board of Directors, Díaz Jr. has been an advocate and force for change in the Bronx. He served as Bronx Borough President for 12 years, where he led an unprecedented revival of the Bronx in areas of economic development, job creation, health, and housing. Currently, he is the senior vice president of Strategic Initiatives at Montefiore Einstein.
Fat Joe is a Grammy-nominated recording artist who has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and community initiatives in his hometown. With an acclaimed four-decade career, he has made a positive impact on the community through numerous donations and fundraisers.
About Lehman College
A perennial national leader in promoting social mobility, Lehman College of The City University of New York serves as an intellectual, economic, and cultural center for the Bronx, New York City, and beyond. The college – which sits on a tree-lined 37-acre campus – supports more than 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, another 14,000 students in continuing and professional programs, and over 90,000 alumni. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman College educates a diverse population of students. The college offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions.
About Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture
The annual Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture celebrates the birth of the College’s namesake, Herbert H. Lehman, a former New York State governor and senator, who dedicated his life and career to public service and social justice. The lecture is delivered by individuals who embody these same qualities. Since 1970, the Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture has presented speakers from across the public and private sectors including U.S. Senator and presidential candidate George McGovern; Jill Abramson, the first female executive editor of The New York Times; Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Margarita Cedeño de Lizardo, former Vice President and former First Lady of the Dominican Republic; U.S Senator Albert Gore Sr.; U.S. Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro; and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Forever Freestyle 16
Performing Live On Stage: Judy Torres, TKA, George LaMond, Noel, The Cover Girls,
Betty D Of Sweet Sensation, Cynthia, C-Bank, Coro, Safire,
Two Without Hats, DJ Lucho, DJ Whiteboy Kys
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in association with SAL ABBATIELLO of Fever Records presents the Latin-flavored dance music sensation FOREVER FREESTYLE 16 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8pm. To Latino teenagers in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Freestyle, a hybrid of Hip Hop and disco, was known simply as “Our Music.” Returning to Lehman Center for the sixteenth year in a row, the concert will feature performances by Judy Torres, TKA, George LaMond, Noel, The Cover Girls, Betty D Of Sweet Sensation, Cynthia, C-Bank, Coro, Safire, and Two Without Hats. Hosted by SAL ABBATIELLO & SPEEDY. Music by DJ LUCHO & DJ WHITEBOY KYS.
SAL ABBATIELLO, one of the pioneers of Hip Hop, discovered many rappers and DJs such as Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow and Run-D.M.C. at the legendary night club Disco Fever. Abbatiello also owned The Devil’s Nest, a Bronx Latin dance club, where Latin Hip Hop was born and is now called Freestyle. There he discovered Little Louie Vega, TKA, The Cover Girls, Lisette Melendez and many more. He is now known as the “Godfather of Freestyle” and has been promoting Freestyle concerts for over 30 years.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for FOREVER FREESTYLE 16 on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at 8pm ($125, $95, $75, $60, $50) can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm, and beginning at 4pm on the day of the concert), or through online access at https://www.lehmancenter.org/
JUDY TORRES, known as the “Queen of Freestyle” was discovered at age 18 in her hometown of the Bronx and quickly became a star with hits such as “No Reason to Cry” (1986) and “Come Into My Arms” (1987). Her second album produced the hit single “I Love You for All Seasons”, in 2010 she released MP3 album Stay.
TKA is a Latin-influenced Spanish Harlem hip-hop group that garnered success in the early ‘90s with their hit “Come Baby Come.” Other hits include “Maria” (1982),“Tears May Fall” (1987), “You Are The One” (1989) and “Louder Than Love.” Led by K7 (Louis “Kayel” Sharpe), the former lead vocalist of the Freestyle super-group TKA, TKA/K7 also features Tre Duece and LOS.
GEORGE LAMOND began singing back-up for his cousin Joey Kid in the Bronx, teaming up later as Loose Touch. His solo debut was “Bad of the Heart” (1990) which earned him a deal with Columbia. In 1992, he released his high-charting single “Where Does That Leave Love”. Lamond became a Latin superstar when his first Latin single “Si Tu Te Vas” quickly reached the top of the charts.
NOEL was born in the Bronx of Puerto Rican descent and hit the dance singles charts in 1987 with “Silent Morning” his first Top-10 hit. 1988’s “Like a Child (at play)” became his first #1 single. He topped the dance charts again later that year with “Out of Time” and released the hit song “The Question” in 1990.
SAFIRE released her debut single “Don’t Break My Heart” in 1986, followed by the even bigger hit “Let Me Be The One.” “Boy, I’ve Been Told” crossed over to pop radio and became the #1-selling single in New York for twelve straight weeks. In 1988 she released “Love Is On Her Mind” and the following year she wrote her biggest hit, “Thinking of You”, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming one of the most played records of 1989. In 2000 she released the Michael Jackson/Paul Anka tune “I Never Heard.” After Jackson’s death, a demo tape was made of that song with the same lyrics, and was remixed and released in 2009 as his first posthumous single with the title “This Is It.”
BETTY D was a member of the Bronx trio SWEET SENSATION, along with two sisters Maggie and Mari Fernandez. Sweet Sensation was one of the biggest groups in the freestyle genre. The ladies skyrocketed to fame with their 1986 club smash “Hooked On You,” which was rereleased in 1988 on their album Take It While It’s Hot that also featured hits such as, “Victim of Love,” “Never Let You Go” and “Sincerely Yours.” In 1989, Mari left the group and was replaced by Sheila Vega. Their 1990 album Love Child included the ballad “If Wishes Came True,” which reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100.
THE COVER GIRLS is a group formed by Sal Abbatiello, owner of the famed club Disco Fever, after an extensive talent search. Made up of eight women, each glamorous and talented, THE COVER GIRLS lit up the domestic and international charts with their first single “Show Me”. Their later releases include popular singles such as “Because of You,” “Wishing on a Star,” “My Heart Skips a Beat,” and “ We Can’t Go Wrong.” Originally from the Bronx, the group released four albums, selling over 3 million records, with 11 charted singles in a row on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.
CYNTHIA hails from New York City’s Spanish Harlem and started singing at age sixteen in a group with Safire. Her first album Cynthia (1989) featured the hit singles “Change On Me,” “Endless Nights” and “Thief of Hearts”. A year later Cynthia II was released which included the hit songs “Break Up To Make Up,” “Love Me Tonight” and the hit duet with Johnny O, “Dream Boy/Dream Girl” that made it to the Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
CORO got his start in the entertainment business in Television, playing numerous roles in shows such as Miami Vice, and working alongside pop artist, Stevie B. In 1998, Coro got his big break with the song “Where Are You Tonight,” a huge hit in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., reaching Top-25 on Billboard‘s Club Chart, and #1 on DMA‘s Dance Chart. He is also known for his hit dance songs “Can’t Let You Go” (1990) and “My Fallen Angel” (1991).
C-BANK, an electric studio project by musician, composer, producer, and remix legend John Robie was led by vocalist Jenny Burton, who is best known for their 1983 hit “One More Shot”.
TWO WITHOUT HATS, formed by Danny “Holiday” Vargas & Victor Vargas, brought together Bronxites Dazza, Gucci and Kashim to create Two Without Hats in 1987. The group has created hits such as “Try Yazz”, “The Breeze”, and “3 on the Mic”.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is supported, in part, by public funds through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council and the Bronx Delegation. Additional funding is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. We are thrilled to share that Goya Foods has agreed to renew their sponsorship for this season which will help Lehman Center expand our reach to the community. In addition we have secured funding from the Howard Gillman foundation to help grow our programming. The 2024 season is also made possible through sponsorships by Con Edison, Havana Café, Friends of Lehman Center, and our cherished audience members.
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents: ANDY MONTAÑEZ “TODA UNA VIDA CONCIERTO!” Featuring Tito Puente Jr. Tribute to Tito Puente El Trío Ideal, Johnny Olivio and Herencia de Plena
MARCH 8th – MARCH 17th
“The most exciting flamenco dancers working today” – The New Yorker
A two-week extravaganza of music, dance, and unforgettable performances, this year’s festival features the National Ballet of Spain, Premio Nacional de Danza winner Olga Pericet, and Gala Flamenca, featuring Manuel Liñán, Alfonso Losa, El Yiyo, Paula Comitre, and Sandra Carrasco.
Performing Live On Stage:
TKA
George Lamond
Judy Torres
Safire
Betty D Of Sweet Sensation
Cynthia
Coro
The Cover Girls
C-Bank
Two Without Hats
Hosted By:
Sal Abbatiello
Speedy
Music By:
Dj Lucho
Dj WhiteBoy KYS
Sofia Philharmonic THIS SUNDAY
If you would like to purchase over the phone you can call our Box Office during business hours (10am-5pm from Mon-Fri)
Call: (718) 960-8833 | Para Español: (718) 960-8835
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES SPECTACULAR 2024 SPRING SEASON PREVIEW
THE BALLET OF CINDERELLA; MERENGUE CON AMOR 2;
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS:
SING & SWING, BRIA SKONBERG, BENNY BENACK III, JIMMY BOSCH
ANDY MONTAÑEZ; EDDY HERRERA; FOREVER FREESTYLE 16;
LA SONORA PONCEÑA 70TH ANNIVERSARY;
MASTERS OF THE 80’S; ÁNGELA CARRASCO & FAUSTO REY;
LA INDIA MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT; HIP HOP FEVER
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces the preview lineup for the 2024 SPRING SEASON, which is continuing to bring legendary talent to the Bronx. To kick off the new season, sponsored by GOYA Foods, audience members will be treated to concerts by exceptional talents.
CINDERELLA is a captivating two-act performance by State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, one of the most prestigious institutions of classical ballet in Ukraine; MERENGUE CON AMOR 2 is back by popular demand, featuring Alex Bueno, Monchy Capricho,
Bonny & Richie Cepeda, Carlos David, Pablo Martinez, and Peter Cruz; JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS: SING AND SWING is an evening of singin’ and swingin’ with Bria Skonberg, Benny Benack III, and special guest Jimmy Bosch;
ANDY MONTAÑEZ returns to Lehman Center with Tito Puente Jr., El Trío Ideal, Johnny Olivio, and Herencia de Plena;
EDDY HERRERA will present his show “Agradecido” exclusively for Lehman Center; FOREVER FREESTYLE 16 returns for everyone’s favorite Lehman Center tradition; LA SONORA PONCEÑA, icons of latin music, return to the Lehman Center stage to celebrate their 70th anniversary; MASTERS OF THE 80’S is a night of golden era salsa featuring the talents of Ray De La Paz, Roberto Blades, Raulin Rosendo, and Ray Sepúlveda ÁNGELA CARRASCO AND FAUSTO REY will bring together two Dominican icons of Latin music; LA INDIA will be a special Mother’s Day celebration; HIP HOP FEVER, hosted by WBLS 107.5’s Bugsy Buggs and Fever Record’s Sal Abbatiello, will feature Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Brand Nubian, Onyx, Rob Base, Black Sheep, The Fearless Four, Peter Gunz, MC Shan, Sweet G, and Grandmaster Caz Of The Cold Crush Brothers.
VISIT www.LehmanCenter.org FOR THE COMPLETE 2024 SEASON SCHEDULE AND MORE INFORMATION.
(Highlights of Lehman Center’s 2024 schedule included below.)
“From the day Lehman Center opened its doors 43 years ago, it has been the home for great live performances and experiences that we cherish for many years to come. All of us ‘behind the scenes’ deeply value the commitment you make when purchasing tickets to our events or contributing to Lehman Center. We are so excited to present our 2024 season, reflecting our rich legacy of great Latino artists and international companies that you so enthusiastically welcome to our community.”- Eva Bornstein, Executive Director
For additional information, photos, and interview requests, contact:
Leah Grammatica / LGPR / 212-243-6052 / Leahgram@aol.com
Lehman Center’s Concert Schedule for the 2024 Spring Season:
THE BALLET OF CINDERELLA
Friday, January 19, 2024- 7:30pm
Tickets: $75, $60, $50, $40, $35
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to the United States to present their captivating two-act performance of Cinderella. Featuring graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes, this classic fairy tale is a treat the whole family will enjoy, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment
MERENGUE CON AMOR 2
Featuring: Alex Bueno, Monchy Capricho, Bonny y Richie Cepeda, Carlos David, Pablo Martinez, and Peter Cruz
Saturday, February 10, 2024- 8:00pm
Tickets: VIP $100, $85, $65, $40, $35
Merengue con Amor is back by popular demand, right in time for Valentine’s Day! This night of romantic music will feature some of the biggest names in Merengue — Alex Bueno, Monchy Capricho, Bonny y Richie Cepeda, Carlos David, Pablo Martinez, and Peter Cruz.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: SING AND SWING
Featuring: Bria Skonberg, Benny Benack III, and special guest, Jimmy Bosch
Sunday, February 25, 2024- 4pm
Tickets: $55, $45, $35 (No balcony)
Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will relive and reimagine classic duos like Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Peggy Lee, and more. Special guest Jimmy Bosch will also perform the soulful rhythms that made him a leading jazz and salsa trombonist. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, this is an unforgettable evening of singin’ and swingin’!
ANDY MONTAÑEZ
Featuring: Tito Puente Jr., El Trío Ideal, Johnny Olivio, and Herencia de Plena
Saturday, March 2, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $125, $95, $75, $60, $50
Don’t miss the return of legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer Andy Montañez! Montañez first saw success as a member of El Gran Combo where he stayed for 15 years, producing 37 LPs. After leaving El Gran Combo, he enjoyed considerable success on an international scale with his own orchestra, touring Latin America and the United States several times. He will be joined at Lehman Center by special guests Tito Puente Jr. performing a tribute to Tito Puente, El Trío Ideal, Johnny Olivio, and Herencia de Plena.
EDDY HERRERA
Saturday, March 9, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $100, $85, $65, $40, $35
After successful international presentations, such as a presentation to a full house at the Gran Teatro del Cibao in the Dominican Republic, singer-songwriter Eddy Herrera will present his show “Agradecido” exclusively for Lehman Center. Accompanied by a fantastic merengue orchestra with special guest Wilfrido Vargas, Eddy will perform the hits that have made him one of the most outstanding merengue performers worldwide.
FOREVER FREESTYLE 16
Featuring: TKA, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Safire, Betty D Of Sweet Sensation, Cynthia, Coro, Lisette Melendez, C-Bank, Two Without Hats
Saturday, March 16, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: $125, $95, $75, $60, $50
This Lehman Center tradition is NOT one to miss. Returning to Lehman Center for the 16th year, Forever Freestyle 16 will be a night of Latin-flavored Hip Hop and disco fusion.
LA SONORA PONCEÑA 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, March 30, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $125, $95, $75, $60, $50
La Sonora Ponceña, founded in 1954 by Enrique “Quique” Lucca Caraballo, have been praised for their consistency and superb contributions to salsa music and have many of the most talented musicians and singers in the world of salsa on their roster. Today Quique’s son, Papo Lucca, leads the band. This March, they return to the Lehman Center stage for an unforgettable 70th Anniversary celebration.
MASTERS OF THE 80’S
Featuring: Ray de la Paz, Roberto Blades, Raulín Rosendo, and Ray Sepúlveda
Saturday, April 27, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $100, $85, $65, $40, $35
Experience the golden age of Salsa recreated for this special concert by pioneering superstars of Latin music. This historic concert features the creators of unforgettable classics such as “Solo Tu y Yo,” “Mentirosa,” “Lluvia,” “Lágrimas,” and “Ya No Regreso Contigo,” “Estuvieras Conmigo,” “Lady Laura,” and “One Heals.”
ÁNGELA CARRASCO & FAUSTO REY
Saturday, May 4, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $100, $85, $65, $40, $35
For the first time on the same stage this concert brings together two Dominican icons of romantic music! The acclaimed singer, actress, and international star, Ángela Carrasco will join the king of song Fausto Rey in a glorious night full of hits. Ángela and Fausto will perform hits like “Quererte a ti,” “Now or Never,” “Quiereme,” “Yolanda,” “It’s your happy day,” “If it’s not for love,” and “Get out of here.”
LA INDIA: A MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 11, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: VIP $125, $95, $75, $60, $50
La India is a Grammy nominated and Latin Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter of salsa, house music, and Latin pop. This will be her second year performing a Mother’s Day concert at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts after a sold out show last season.
HIP HOP FEVER
Featuring: Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Brand Nubian, Onyx, Rob Base, Black Sheep, The Fearless Four, Peter Gunz, MC Shan, Sweet G, and Grandmaster Caz Of The Cold Crush Brothers
Saturday, May 18, 2024- 8pm
Tickets: $70, $65, $60, $45, $40
Hosted by WBLS 107.5’s Bugsy Buggs and Fever Record’s Sal Abbatiello, Hip Hop Fever will feature Sugar Hill Gang, “Rappers Delight,” Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, “The Message,” Brand Nubian, “One For All,” Onyx, “Slam,” Rob Base, “It Takes Two,” Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours,” The Fearless Four, “Rockin It,” Peter Gunz, “Déjà Vu,” MC Shan, “The Bridge,” Sweet G, “Games People Play,” and Grandmaster Caz Of The Cold Crush Brothers.
LEHMAN COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Partnership Promotes Pathways to Federal Internships and Careers to Students and Alumni
The Bronx, NY—Lehman College and the US Department of Health and Human Services are proud to announce a partnership promoting the Pathways to Public Service Recruitment (PTPS) program. This strategic collaboration aims to create internships and career opportunities designed to empower and advance Lehman College students and alumni who are pursuing careers in public service.
The three-year partnership will contribute to enriching the educational experience and equip students with the tools and resources needed for their personal and professional development.
“The signing of this agreement is an important step in ensuring we provide our students access to career pathways that will propel them towards a fulfilling and rewarding profession,” said Dr. Fernando Delgado, Lehman College President “We are excited about the possibilities this partnership presents and the positive impact it will have on our students while fostering a more inclusive and diverse talent pool for the federal government.”
The College’s Career Exploration & Development Center will play a key role in implementing the initiative by overseeing:
- Career fairs
- Professional development workshops
- Coaching services
- Mentorships
“Bringing the Pathways to Public Service Program to Lehman College will build a sustainable and productive relationship by providing Lehman students with opportunities for internships and entry-level positions,” said Chief Operating Officer Lisa Lewis Person. “This agreement offers Lehman students access to the knowledge necessary to further the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ mission to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring the provision of effective health and human services and promoting continuous progress in the scientific foundations of medicine, public health, and social services.”
To learn more about the services offered through the Career Exploration & Development Center, visit here.
About Lehman College
Lehman College of The City University of New York ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, it offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of more than 12,000 students who take courses on a 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online. Thousands more community members benefit yearly from a variety of cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services that Lehman offers.
About the Pathways to Public Service Program
In partnership with other HHS agencies, in 2019, ONC initiated the Pathways to Public Service (PTPS) program to equip students of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) with the knowledge and skills needed to be viable candidates in their pursuit of careers in public service through internships and entry-level positions. Through virtual fairs and professional development workshops, students are educated on the mission of HHS, the Federal Government’s Pathways Programs, and the federal hiring process.
BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AT LEHMAN CENTER
When you make a tax deductible donation of $100 or more to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, we will remember you by placing a personalized plaque on the seat of your choosing.
Depending on the amount of your donation you will have the choice of placing your plaque in the Balcony, Mezzanine, Orchestra, or VIP Section (the first 10 rows of the theater)!
In 2018 Lehman Center purchased beautiful brand new seats, as part of this development we are giving you a chance to be part of Lehman’s history by naming a seat in your name or a loved one when you make a tax deductible donation of $100 or more.
Naming a seat is a meaningful and thoughtful way to connect your personal experience or memories with the rich history of Lehman Center – one of New York’s most treasured performing arts venues.
https://www.lehmancenter.org/support
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In order to keep our staff, audiences, and artists safe: proof of vaccination and masks will be required to attend any events at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.
Broadway HD:
Right now when you buy a BroadwayHD subscription, you will also be supporting Lehman Center! Broadway HD offers hundreds of Broadway-related programs including musicals, concert events and plays, as well as Broadway classics, Cirque du Soleil, ballet performances, BBC’s Proms concerts, Disney’s Broadway Hits and more.
AIM Fellowship applications are now open!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Wednesday, November 1, 11:59pm
The Bronx Museum is currently accepting applications for the 44th cycle of the AIM Fellowship program.
The AIM Fellowship is a nine-month professional development program offering no-cost career-boosting resources to aspiring artists who are at the early stages of their careers and seek to make a serious commitment to artistic practice as a profession.
Podcast on Artrepreneur!
“Making the Invisible Visible”: A Conversation with Eileen Jeng Lynch
Join Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, and Eileen Jeng Lynch, Director of Curatorial Programs at The Bronx Museum, for a riveting discussion about forging a new path and her dynamic role at the museum.
Tune in to this inspiring story about being true to yourself, taking pride in starting over, and creating a safe and engaging space that truly serves everyone.
In-Person Exhibition
The Bronx Museum Turns 50!
To mark the 50th anniversary of The Bronx Museum of the Arts, we celebrate the cultural wealth of our communities and bring to light the stories, voices, and visions of artists seeking a more just and equitable world.
Help us continue our mission for 50 years more by making a fully tax deductible donation today!
Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits for Pick Up
Every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
The Bronx Museum of the Arts has joined several cultural institutions around New York City in distributing FREE at-home COVID-19 test kits in partnership with NYC Test & Trace Corps. The kits will be available for pick up at the Museum on Tuesdays between 1:00 and 4:00pm while supplies last. Stay tuned for updates and read more on our website HERE.
Upcoming Exhibition:
Culture in Color: Selections from Teen Summer
Online Exhibition
UNLOCKING MEMORY THROUGH ART “AGAINST THE GRAIN: THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES” EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS
BRONX, NY, 01/04/2024 — The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) presents Against the Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves, curated by Dana Notine, from January 17 to February 21, 2024, at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. Against the Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves is a group exhibition bringing together work from contemporary artists who challenge and explore the complicated nature of record creation in the contexts of both institutional archives and the emotional preservation of memory. The exhibition’s artists explore the notions of the body as an archive, the emotional monuments of domestic spaces and inherited history, and how we connect the disparate dots of memories and world events to best fit the narratives of The Stories We Tell Ourselves.
Artists like Peter Hoffmeister and Yan Cynthia Chen employ unconventional materials like ceramics, human teeth, and fruit skins to delve into themes of fragility and resilience, exploring the body as an archive and the memories embedded in architectural spaces. Abigail DeVille breathes life into forgotten histories through her site-specific sculptures crafted from anonymously discarded materials found on the streets of New York City.
The tension between family history and myth takes a humorous turn with Topher Lineberry and Bryan Zanisnik’s videos, repurposing home videos or interviews to create campy films that mine their relatives’ histories. Kathleen Granados uses everyday items like dishcloths and grooming tools to craft ghostly sculptures that serve as emotional monuments to domestic spaces and inherited history.
Emily Shanahan challenges the hierarchy of value by chronicling the minutiae of daily life, resisting the tendency to prioritize the impressive over the banal. E. Lombardo dissects symbols of power in cinema and culture through the appropriation of historical footage and popular film stills. Through paintings and assemblages, Karewith Casas reflects on frozen-in-time familial moments captured through photographs and journal entries.
For more information about this exhibition and the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, please visit www.bronxarts.org/programs/
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Against The Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
January 17 to February 21, 2024
Participating Artists: Karewith Casas | Yan Cynthia Chen | Abigail DeVille | Kathleen Granados | Peter Hoffmeister | Topher Lineberry | E. Lombardo | Emily Shanahan | Bryan Zanisnik
Curator: Dana Notine
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Public Program:
Tuesday, February 6, 2024| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Closing Reception:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
450 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451, Room C-190
(718) 518-6728
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays – Fridays, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MARCH - ARTIST SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP SERIES (ASWS) THE ART OF PRESENTATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUILDING, CRAFTING, AND PERFECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO
FEBRUARY AND MARCH - BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
BCA BRONX ARTIST REGISTRY JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF BRONX-BASED ARTISTS
Enhance your visibility and attract commissioned work by becoming part of the thriving artist community on BCA’s FREE Bronx Artist Registry. This complimentary, all-encompassing directory showcases artists across various disciplines, serving as a prime resource for those seeking talented Bronx-based artists. Crafting your profile is effortless and free – join now!
Already listed? Ensure your profile stays vibrant by updating it with your latest information. Don’t forget to extend the invitation to your friends!
ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS... FEBRUARY 28TH - HOUSING & FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS THRIVE IN PLACE!
BCA is thrilled to partner with ArtBuilt, the Entertainment Community Fund, and other Arts Councils to bring THRIVE IN PLACE! to communities city-wide. This free online class uses artist-centric tools and straightforward language to help artists of all disciplines navigate their financial life with creativity, clarity and strength.
Thrive in Place! will be presented a few times a year. The first offering of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 PM.
FEBRUARY 18TH DEADLINE - 2024 ARTIST RESIDENCY OPEN CALL LONGWOOD @ GOVERNORS ISLAND
BCA is thrilled to announce the launch of the Longwood @ Governors Island Residency Program, a BCA/Longwood Arts Project effort that makes free studio space available to under-represented and under-resourced Bronx visual artists. This residency program will run from May 10, 2024 – October 30, 2024.
Longwood @ Governors Island furthers BCA’s mission to create connections between local artists and others outside The Bronx, while addressing the need for affordable studio space. The program will serve a cohort of five to six visual artists by providing them with dedicated workspace from May to October.
Apply now to be part of the inaugural Longwood @ Governors Island cohort. The application deadline is Sunday, February 18th at 11:59 PM.
BCA BRONX ARTIST REGISTRY JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF BRONX-BASED ARTISTS
Are you looking to give your practice more visibility or gain more commissioned work? Join the growing community of artists already listed on BCA’s Artist Registry, a free comprehensive directory featuring artists across disciplines that serves as a direct resource for anyone looking for their next Bronx-based artist to work with. Creating a profile is free and easy to do!
BCA is hiring immediately for the following positions. If you or someone you know would be a fit, apply now!
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | Full-time, hybrid
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | Full-time, hybrid
GRANTS MANAGER | Full-time, hybrid
FEATURED GRANTEE... BCA ARTS FUND GRANTEE BEVERLY LOPEZ
The 5-day Dance Bridge Workshop serves youth between the ages of 13 and 18. Youth participate in theatre games, writing assignments, and discussions topics that inspire new ways of dancing, connecting, and communicating. Students create their own choreography, take master classes with NYC professionals and share their work.
COMING SOON – THE BRONX DANCE FUND A NEW GRANT FOR BRONX-BASED DANCERS AND DANCE ORGANIZATIONS
BCA is pleased to announce the launch of a new grant opportunity in partnership with the Mertz Gilmore Foundation: The Bronx Dance Fund (BDF). This grant seeks to support the development of Bronx-based individual dancers and dance organizations
BCA ARTS FUND GRANTEE PIZARTS
“In Scope,” is a live-streamed Bronx-based performance residency with dancers and visual artists producing an immersive series of short experimental films, talkbacks, and outdoor public performances reflecting the daily life of Bronx residents, its creative history, and the artists that influence their communities.
FEATURED GRANTEE... BCA COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTEE ART DEFINED
FEATURED GRANTEE... BCA COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTEE BANGLEDESH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
BAFA’s IMLD event presents a catalytic platform where education meets performing arts. Following an early morning walk to commemorate the forefathers who had fought to preserve the Bengali language, BAFA hosts a full day of events emulating the cultural festivities of Bangladesh: traditional bengali music, dance, literature & poetry recitations.
ONGOING... FREE ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS SU-CASA IS UNDERWAY!
FEATURED RESIDENCY... SU-CASA PROGRAM
Through the SU-CASA program, BCA connected experienced teaching artists and local seniors to participate in virtual arts programming. Ruth Marshall, a returning SU-CASA teaching artist, took to Zoom offering Covid Crochet to seniors this spring. Seeing first-hand the joy created by her SU-CASA workshops has sparked new inspiration for Ruth’s future work as a teaching artist.
COMMUNITY PARTNER...
BCA COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUBMIT OR JOIN A COMMUNITY EVENT TODAY
Bronx Night Market Returning in April 2023
We are pleased to welcome back the Bronx Night Market at Fordham Plaza starting in 2023! Bronx Night Market is making its return for to celebrate the borough’s 5th anniversary of the festival. The market will return to the original 4 pm to 10 pm time slot which will be accompanied with a large stage, food trucks, and an outdoor cafe. The market is partnering with local organizations and will be expanding its operation to produce pop-up series at Lou Gehrig Plaza. The Bronx Night market will partner with popular brands such as Target, DoorDash, P.C. Richard & Son, Truly Hard Seltzer, and many more! Interested in finding out more about the work of the Bronx Tourism Council, follow us on Instagram @thebronxtourism or visit us at www.ilovethebronx.com If you have an event that you would like to submit for consideration, please submit form here. |
Noise Code Program
There is a program that permits private citizens to witness violations of the Administrative Code and to have a summons issued for particular violations of the Noise Code. These cases are prosecuted at the city’s Office of Administrative Tribunal and Hearings (OATH). Hundreds of these summonses have been issued to date and you should inform your members of possible violations being served in the community and how to avoid them.
· The noise code authorizes a citizen to issue a summons for certain sections of the code.
· This section of the code carries a first penalty of $440 and a default of $1750 for a first summons.
· There are approximately 5 very active citizens that issue these and there are hundreds of summonses from each of these citizens that are being heard at OATH.
· The summonses are being given to many restaurants, hotels and other hospitality venues.
· A successful case at OATH yields a bounty for the summons issuer (25 % of the fine).
The Noise Code states:
it is a violation of the noise code for any person to operate or use or cause to be operated or used any sound reproduction device, for commercial or business advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting attention to any performance, show, sale or display of merchandise ….:
(i) outside or in front of any building, place or premises or in or through any aperture of such building, place or premises, abutting on or adjacent to a public street, park or place…..
In sum, businesses are not permitted to play music or recordings outside of their premises and they are subject to violations of the code
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