BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RiverArts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:RiverArts 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:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182757 CREATED:20240523T014808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T014854Z UID:13363-1730545200-1730566800@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour DESCRIPTION:The RiverArts Studio Tour offers an opportunity for art lovers to engage with local artists in their own studios. This two-day tour will be held on the first weekend of November. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 11am–5pmSunday\, November 3\, 11am–3pm \nThis multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts\, home studios\, outdoor installations\, storefronts\, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting\, learn about their process and inspiration\, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works\, and if you are lucky\, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come. \nIn addition to the main Tour weekend\, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists.  \n  \n  URL:https://riverarts.org/event/studio-tour-saturday-2024/ LOCATION:Throughout the Rivertowns\, Throughout Rivertowns CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StudioTourImage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182757 CREATED:20240523T012906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T014740Z UID:13357-1730631600-1730646000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour DESCRIPTION:The RiverArts Studio Tour offers an opportunity for art lovers to engage with local artists in their own studios. This two-day tour will be held on the first weekend of November. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 11am–5pmSunday\, November 3\, 11am–3pm \nThis multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts\, home studios\, outdoor installations\, storefronts\, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting\, learn about their process and inspiration\, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works\, and if you are lucky\, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come. \nIn addition to the main Tour weekend\, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists.  \n  \n  URL:https://riverarts.org/event/studio-tour-sunday-2024/ LOCATION:Throughout the Rivertowns\, Throughout Rivertowns CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StudioTourImage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182757 CREATED:20240821T154317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T154404Z UID:13545-1731007800-1731015000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room\, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson \nAdmission: $20 Register in advance. We are requiring folks pre-register and pay IN ADVANCE ONLY. Class limited to 30 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it\, please email jriesman@riverarts.org \nTime: 7:30-9:30pm \n \n Register for Drink & Draw here\n \n \n \n \n \n Drink & 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 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.   \nModel provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+ \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org \n*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link. \n#DrinkAndDraw \n \n Register for Drink & Draw here URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-draw-nov-7/ 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/jpeg:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drink_Draw_Fall24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182757 CREATED:20240821T154429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T154512Z UID:13548-1732131000-1732138200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room\, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson \nAdmission: $20 Register in advance. We are requiring folks pre-register and pay IN ADVANCE ONLY. Class limited to 30 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it\, please email jriesman@riverarts.org \nTime: 7:30-9:30pm \n \n Register for Drink & Draw here\n \n \n \n \n \n Drink & 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 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.   \nModel provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+ \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org \n*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link. \n#DrinkAndDraw \n \n Register for Drink & Draw here URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-draw-nov-20/ 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/jpeg:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drink_Draw_Fall24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182757 CREATED:20241024T202049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T132505Z UID:13658-1732453200-1732464000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:2024 Chamber Music Benefit DESCRIPTION:2024 Chamber Music Benefit\nSunday November 24th1–4pmThe Newington-Cropsey Foundation25 Cropsey Lane Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY 10706In-advance ticket sales only\, not available at-the-door \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are delighted to invite you to our 7th annual Chamber Music Benefit Concert. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music\, followed by a reception\, at the unique\, art-filled venue of the Newington Cropsey Foundation in Hastings. \nThis year’s concert will consist of 3 pieces: Bach’s “Italian” Concerto\, played on the piano; Mozart’s celebrated Divertimento in Eb for string trio; and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in f minor. \nVIP ticket holders are treated to an intimate\, guided tour of the Foundation’s art collection featuring works by renowned Hudson River School painter\, Jasper Cropsey. Limited tickets are available for this special experience. \n\n\nAbout the Artists:Muneko Otani [violin] As the first violinist of the Cassatt String Quartet Muneko Otani has appeared in the US\, Canada and Mexico as well as in Europe and Asia. Major venues have included Lincoln Center\, the Kennedy Center\, the Library of Congress\, Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bastille Opera House. The quartet has over 40 recordings\, and were named three times to Alex Ross’ 10 best classical recordings of the year in The New Yorker magazine. Her numerous awards with the Cassatt Quartet include the Wardwell Chamber Music Fellowship at Yale (where they served as teaching assistants to the Tokyo Quartet)\, two top prizes at the Banff International String Quartet Competition\, two CMA/ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming\, a recording grant from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust\, and commissioning grants from Meet the Composer and the National Endowment for the Arts. As a chamber musician\, she has collaborated with Paul Katz\, Colin Carr\, Ursula Oppens\, Eliot Fisk\, Walter Trampler\, Martin Lovett\, Marc Johnson\, Kazuhide Isomura\, Masuko Ushioda and Lawrence Lesser. \nDaniel Panner [viola] enjoys a varied career as a performer and teacher. As violist of the Mendelssohn String Quartet\, he has concertized extensively throughout the United States and Israel. He has performed at music festivals in Marlboro\, Tanglewood\, Aspen\, and on National Public Radio’s Performance Today\, and has collaborated with members of the Cleveland\, Emerson\, Guarneri\, and Juilliard String Quartets. As a member of the Whitman String Quartet\, Panner received the 1998 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award. He currently teaches at The Juilliard School\, the Mannes College of Music\, SUNY Stonybrook\, and the Queens College Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, Musicians from Marlboro\, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He has served as the principal violist of such orchestras as the New York City Opera and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. An active performer of new music\, he is a member of Sequitur and the Locrian Ensemble and has performed as a guest artist with Speculum Musicae\, the Da Capo Chamber Players\, and Transit Circle. \nPeter Seidenberg [cello and Artistic Director] “Totally enchanting\, inspired performances\, brimming with natural\, spontaneous musicianship”\, raves Gramophone Magazine about cellist Peter Seidenberg. Mr. Seidenberg has played in major halls throughout the US\, Europe\, and Asia\, and served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka. He was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects involving over 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland\, Tokyo\, Juilliard and Emerson Quartets and has participated in the Marlboro\, Aspen\, Caramoor\, Casals and Norfolk festivals. Currently\, he is the cellist for the Oracle Trio\, the Queen’s Chamber Band\, and the New York Chamber Soloists. Peter concertizes frequently in collaboration with pianist Hui-Mei Lin. The duo have performed together throughout the US to much acclaim. \nCalvin Wiersma [violin] Calvin Wiersma has appeared throughout the world as a soloist and chamber musician. He was a founding member of the Meliora Quartet\, winner of the Naumberg\, Fischoff\, Coleman\, and Cleveland Quartet competitions. Mr. Wiersma was also a founding member of the Figaro Trio and is currently a member of the Manhattan String Quartet. In addition to worldwide touring with the Quartet\, Mr. Wiersma’s wide range of musical activities have included performances at Bargemusic and Merkin Hall\, and national and international tours with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and his contemporary music ensemble Cygnus. He has appeared at numerous Music Festivals including Aspen\, Vancouver\, Rockport\, Bard\, Portland\, Crested Butte\, North Country\, Central Vermont\, New Hope\, and Interlochen. A noted performer of contemporary music\, Mr. Wiersma is a member of Cygnus and the Locrian Chamber Ensemble\, has toured extensively with Steve Reich\, and has appeared with Speculum Musicae\, Ensemble 21\, Parnassus\, and NYNME. Mr. Wiersma is an Assistant Professor of Violin and Chamber Music at the Ithaca College School of Music. \nShai Wosner [piano] has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry\, musical integrity\, and creative insight. His performances of a broad range of repertoire—from Beethoven and Schubert to Ligeti and the music of today—reflect a degree of virtuosity and intellectual curiosity that has made him a favorite among audiences and critics\, who note his “keen musical mind and deep musical soul” (NPR’s All Things Considered). Wosner is a recipient of Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award\, an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, and a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. As a concerto soloist in North America\, Wosner has appeared with the major orchestras of Atlanta\, Baltimore\, Berkeley\, Chicago\, Cleveland\, Dallas\, Indianapolis\, Los Angeles\, Milwaukee\, Philadelphia\, Pittsburgh\, Ottawa\, San Francisco\, St. Louis\, and Toronto\, among others. He was in residence with the BBC as a New Generation Artist\, during which he appeared frequently with the BBC orchestras\, including conducting Mozart concertos from the keyboard with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Wosner has worked with such conductors as Daniel Barenboim\, Jiří Bělohlávek\, James Conlon\, Alan Gilbert\, Gunther Herbig\, James Judd\, Zubin Mehta\, Peter Oundjian\, Donald Runnicles\, Leonard Slatkin\, Jeffrey Tate\, and Yan Pascal Tortelier. Widely sought after by colleagues for his versatility and spirit of partnership\, Wosner has collaborated as a chamber musician with numerous artists\, including Martha Argerich\, Martin Fröst\, Lynn Harrell\, Dietrich Henschel\, Ralph Kirshbaum\, Jennifer Koh\, Cho-Liang Lin\, Christian Tetzlaff\, Orion Weiss\, and Pinchas Zukerman. \nAbout The Newington-Cropsey FoundationThe Newington-Cropsey Foundation was founded in 1977 by Barbara and John Newington to collect and promote works of Barbara’s great-grandfather\, Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey. The Foundation hosts a large collection of paintings and is considered the leading authority on Jasper Cropsey. Along with the Gallery of Art completed in the mid ’90’s\, the foundation maintains Cropsey’s final home\, Ever Rest\, on the property. They graciously host an annual Chamber Music benefit for RiverArts in the gallery.   \nAbout RiverArts Chamber SeriesFounded in 2016\, the RiverArts Chamber Music Series under the Artistic Direction of Peter Seidenberg and producer Doug Coe\, is devoted to bringing the finest Chamber Music\, both classical and contemporary\, to the Rivertowns. The Series consists of three concerts each season\, with one being a gala hosted by The Newington-Cropsey Foundation. \nVisit the Chamber Music Series site to learn more and see past and current programming.https://riverarts.org/programs/music/chamber-music-series/  \n\n\n \n Tickets for Performances\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n#RiverArtsChamberMusic URL:https://riverarts.org/event/chamberbenefit2024/ LOCATION:Newington-Cropsey Foundation\, 25 Cropsey Lane\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,In-person,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR