BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RiverArts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riverarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RiverArts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220402T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082803 CREATED:20220114T035317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T041924Z UID:8597-1648926000-1648933200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:“A Spirituals Experience” The inner life and inspiration of African American spirituals\, with Yolanda F. Johnson\, Soprano DESCRIPTION:“A Spirituals Experience”\nThe inner life and inspiration of African American spirituals\,\nwith Yolanda F. Johnson\, Soprano\nJoined by Michael J. Eisenberg\, pianist\, Joyce Balint\, violin\, Kate Dillingham\, cello\, and Chris Conte\, bass.  \nSaturday\, April 2\, 7:00pm\nFirst Baptist Church\n56 South Broadway\, Tarrytown\n \n Tickets for Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n A limited number of reduced-cost tickets will be available to those in need. Please contact our Managing Director Josh Suniewick to arrange for one of these tickets. \nWhy “Wade in the Water?” Was there a reason to tell the chariot to “Swing Low?” \nYolanda F. Johnson explores the emotional\, spiritual journey and hidden communication in traditional African-American spirituals conveyed for the enslaved Africans in America and the influence of spirituals on music of the Civil Rights Movement on through popular music. \nIn this program\, first premiered in Harlem in February 2011 for Black History Month\, Yolanda offers audiences special insight on traditional spirituals and illuminates their hidden meaning through performance and conversation. \nPart lecture\, part recital\, the program also includes a sing-along for audience members to gain a new understanding of these well-known and beloved songs. RiverArts’ Producer\, Marie-Louise Miller\, leads the conversation with Yolanda with opportunity for audience questions. \nPresented by RiverArts’ Artist Conversation Series Producer\, Marie-Louise Miller  \nYolanda F. Johnson has had an outstanding career as a performing artist and philanthropist; as a composer\, as an educator\, and as a supporter of the arts and women’s equity. A native of Omaha\, Nebraska\, Yolanda has performed nationally and internationally in diverse musical venues including opera\, concert\, oratorio and sacred music. She is an active recitalist/lecturer on varied musical subjects\, including spirituals as related to the Underground Railroad and the works of women composers. Yolanda has recorded an album of Spirituals\, Feel the Spirit! and co-created Music She Wrote\, a celebration of women composers\, with colleagues\, Dr. Brooke Bryant and Dr. Michael Eisenberg. \nShe completed her B.A. in voice performance\, graduate studies in voice\, and an M.A. in Arts Management. She then served as the Acting Executive Director of the Barthelmes Conservatory of Music and on the faculty of Tulsa Community College as a Voice and Humanities instructor before relocating to the NYC area. She is currently on the voice and music composition faculty at the Mozartina Music Conservatory and on the artist roster of the Westchester Chamber Soloists. \nIn addition to her life as an artist\, Yolanda is also a current International Advisory Board member and former Representative for the Foundation for Post-Conflict Development to the United Nations\, a member of the board of directors of the Hudson River Museum\, Special Advisor to the American Composers Orchestra\, board of directors of PowHer NY\, board of directors of the Lehman College Art Gallery and is the first African American President of Women In Development\, New York. Yolanda is also the Founder and President of YFJ Consulting\, LLC and Founder of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® and Allies in Action Membership Network. \nRiverArts’ programs are made possible\, in part\, by support from The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and in part\, by ArtsWestchester with support from County Executive George Latimer and the  Westchester County Government. \n \n \n \n \n \n #RiverArtsArtistConversation#YolondaJohnson \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets for Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door. Until further notice\, attendees will be required to wear masks at all indoor RiverArts events. URL:https://riverarts.org/event/a-spirituals-experience/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 56 South Broadway\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist Conversation,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Event-Graphic_Yolanda_WebEvent-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082803 CREATED:20220120T025209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T012900Z UID:8809-1649359800-1649368800@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 7145 Palisade Street Hudson River Landing \nAdmission: $20 per session; Register below. You must register and pay in advance below for each session. No payments will be accepted at the door.  \nDrink & Draw is a modern twist on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome\, especially those that have always wanted to try their hand.   \nIn this non-instructional event\, we aim to create a relaxing\, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing.  After some mingling with fellow guests\, participants will have an opportunity to capture the human body in poses of different lengths\, with breaks for refreshments in between.   \nThere’s wine\, crackers\, cheese and cookies to enjoy\, and our host curates a playlist to keep your energy flowing.  The evening lasts about 2 ½ hours\, and participants leave with a collection of their new works… and maybe some new friends too. \nRiverArts is proud to be able to provide this unique opportunity right here in our Rivertowns\, an opportunity which is often only accessible to art students or by traveling into New York City\, with a significant investment of time and tuition.  Drink & Draw offers a perfect entry-level for the amateur artist\, and we have seen beginners improve significantly as their skills develop in subsequent sessions and they draw on their experience and learn from others.   \n*Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. **Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+***Until COVID-19 numbers come back down\, proof of vaccination is required for attendance and we will ask everyone but the model to be masked. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org \n#DrinkAndDraw \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-and-draw-april/ LOCATION:Hastings Public Library\, Orr Room\, Lower Level\, 7 Maple Avenue\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Figure Drawing,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Event_DrinkDraw_REV_April.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082803 CREATED:20220405T012224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T015503Z UID:9951-1650801600-1650816000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Salon Sundays | Janet Sikirica DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 24 \nJanet Sikirica | Fiber Artist145 Palisade Street Stuido 314 Dobbs FerryWebsite | Instagram \n \n \n \n \n \n \nI am a fiber artist and my main medium is wool feltmaking ranging from wearable art to home décor. I also study and practice the Korean art form Bojagi as well as Japanese shibori dyeing techniques\, and frequently create wearable art using these traditional art forms. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Artists who are interested in participating in Salon Sundays 2022:\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Salon Sundays | In-studio\nExplore Art in the Rivertowns this Spring with RiverArts’ Salon Sundays. Salon Sundays invite visitors to tour local artists’ studios and gain an inside view of their work and inspiration. An exciting opportunity to gain insights into the creative process\, learn about techniques in a variety of media and interact with artists here in the Rivertowns community. \nIn April\, May and June\, Salon Sundays will be in-person. \nSalon Sundays are inspired by the French salons founded in the 18th century as a means for new and emerging artists to gather and show their works in large numbers. Artists filled the walls\, floor to ceiling\, exhibiting anything and everything for the public and each other. Salons drew intellectuals\, writers\, poets\, sculptors\, painters\, printmakers\, supporters\, and those interested in engaging with the creative community. \n“We strongly encourage anyone attending a Salon Sunday to come with their curiosity peaked\, ask questions\, and learn who’s who in the local art community. It’s powerful to interact with artists in their space. We’re hoping this event will increase community involvement and provide a chance to meet one-on-one with area artists and experience art up close.” Jeff Dietz\, Producer\, Salon Sundays. \n \n \n \n \n \n To ensure the safety of our audience and artists\, proof of vaccination and masks are required for the in-person events. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL:\nJeff Dietz\, Salon Sundays Producer\,  SalonSundays@riverarts.org \n \n \n \n \n \n #SalonSundays \n#JanetSikirica URL:https://riverarts.org/event/salon-sundays-janet-sikirica/ LOCATION:145 Palisade St Studio\, 145 Palisades Street\, Lobby Suite\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,In-person,Salon Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Event-Graphic_Salon-Sundays-JanetSikirica_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082803 CREATED:20220322T124331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T163054Z UID:9716-1651345200-1651345200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Beethoven’s (Belated) Birthday Bash\, Part A | Early works DESCRIPTION:Beethoven’s (Belated) Birthday Bash\nSaturday\, April 30 7:00pm Part A | Early works\nSunday\, May 1 at 3:00pm Part B | Late works\nIrvington Presbyterian Church\n25 N Broadway\nIrvington\, NY 10533 \nComplete Works for Cello and Piano\, in two concerts\nPeter Seidenberg\, cello and Hui-Mei Lin\, piano \nTickets:\n$40 for single concert [only Part A or Part B]\n$70 for both concerts [Part A and Part B] \n\n \n Tickets for Performances\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nThese two concerts\, originally scheduled for 2020 to coincide with Beethoven’s 250th birthday\, were postponed due to the pandemic. We will now celebrate the 252nd year of his birth. Cellist Peter Seidenberg and pianist Hui-Mei Lin will bring this sparkling repertoire vividly to life. \nFrom 1795 to 1816 Beethoven composed five sonatas and three sets of variations for cello and piano. Each piece unto itself is a beautiful gem\, written with unusual compositional cleverness\, defying norms of Classical Style. Taken as a whole these pieces create an autobiographical arc exemplifying each one of Beethoven’s compositional periods. The two concerts encompass all these pieces\, in chronological order\, offering the listener an experience of the biographical span of Beethoven’s life. \nPart A jumps immediately into the world of Beethoven as a virtuosic star throughout Europe. Life is optimistic. Part B explores the heroic aspects of Beethoven’s compositions\, he’s at the height of his artistic power. Then we delve into the deeply personal\, almost diary-like compositions of his late period.  Through each concert\, listeners will journey through Beethoven’s life and compositional evolution. They will hear not only his maturation as a composer but also his developing treatment of the partnership between cello and piano. \nAs appropriate for a Viennese birthday celebration\, each concert will be followed by cake and a champagne toast! Let’s Party!!\n \n Tickets for Performances\n \n \n \n \n \n All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door. Until further notice\, attendees will be required to wear masks at all indoor RiverArts events. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org\n \n \n \n \n \n #RiverArtsChamberMusic\n#BeethovensBirthday\n \n \n \n \n \n —\nPerformers URL:https://riverarts.org/event/beethoven-sat/ LOCATION:Irvington Presbyterian Church\, 25 N Broadway\, Irvington\, 10533\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Event-Graphic_Beethoven-Rev.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR