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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220807T194658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T002001Z UID:10508-1667732400-1667757600@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour Sunday DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that the RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns. \nSaturday\, November 5\, 11am–6pmSunday\, November 6\, 11am–6pm \nFULL ARTIST LIST AND MAP HERE\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. URL:https://riverarts.org/event/studio-tour-sunday/ LOCATION:Throughout the Rivertowns\, Throughout Rivertowns CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Event-Graphic_StudioTour22-REV_SHOW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20210823T211229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T002225Z UID:8063-1667646000-1667671200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour Saturday DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that the RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns. \nSaturday\, November 5\, 11am–6pmSunday\, November 6\, 11am–6pm \nFULL ARTIST LIST AND MAP HERE\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. URL:https://riverarts.org/event/studio-tour-saturday/ LOCATION:Throughout the Rivertowns\, Throughout Rivertowns CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Event-Graphic_StudioTour22-REV_SHOW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20221020T015732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T024528Z UID:10918-1667503800-1667512800@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION IS TO BE DETERMINED \nAdmission: $20 Register in advance and $25 in cash at the door. Register below. Class limited to 25 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it\, please email jriesman@riverarts.org. \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.   \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#DrinkAndDraw \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-and-draw-november-3/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Art,Figure Drawing,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw_Nov-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220907T040657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T180914Z UID:10631-1667138400-1667149200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show DESCRIPTION:Preview Show Opening Reception \nSunday\, October 30th\, 2–5pmHastings Village Hall Gallery7 Maple Avenue\, Hastings-on-Hudson \nWe are delighted to announce that the RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday\, November 5\, 11am–6pm and Sunday\, November 6\, 11am–6pm. \nIn advance of the Tour\, RiverArts and the Hastings Village Arts Commission will be hosting a Preview Show on Sunday 10/30 from 2-5 in front of the Hastings Village Hall (7 Maple Avenue). Please come join us at this free reception to get a sneak peek at some of the artists that will be opening their studios during the Tour\, enjoy the live sounds of Kat Gang and have a drink or two on us!  URL:https://riverarts.org/event/riverarts-studio-tour-preview-show-hastings/ LOCATION:Hastings Village Hall Gallery\, 7 Maple Avenue\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Event-Graphic_StudioTour22-REV_Preview-Dobbs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220930T215308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T005658Z UID:10831-1665864000-1665864000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Live at the Upstream | Steven Brent and Jon Hatch DESCRIPTION:Live at the Upstream\nSaturday\, September 24\n8:00pm\nUpstream Gallery\n8 Main Street Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY 10706\n \n Tickets for Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPresenting electronica phenoms Steven Brent and Jon Hatch. URL:https://riverarts.org/event/live-at-the-upstream-oct/ LOCATION:Upstream gallery\, 8 Main Street\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706 CATEGORIES:In-person,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Event-Graphic_Live-at-the-Upstream-October.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220907T042032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T215129Z UID:10640-1665597600-1665608400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show DESCRIPTION:Preview Show Opening Reception\nWednesday\, October 12th 6–9pm\nDobbs Ferry Library\n55 Main Street\, Dobbs Ferry \nWe are delighted to announce that the RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday\, November 5\, 11am–6pm and Sunday\, November 6\, 11am–6pm \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. URL:https://riverarts.org/event/riverarts-studio-tour-preview-show-dobbs/ LOCATION:Dobbs Ferry Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Event-Graphic_StudioTour22-REV_Preview-HoH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220812T152929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T153247Z UID:10568-1665084600-1665093600@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 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n In 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.   \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#DrinkAndDraw \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-and-draw-october/ 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/2022/08/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw-_Oct.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220726T025312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T194523Z UID:10450-1664652600-1664661600@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico DESCRIPTION:RiverArts and Tarrytown Music Hall Presents Ballet Hispánico\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 1\, 2022\n7:30 PM\nTarrytown Music Hall\nTarrytown\, NY\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLINEA RECTA by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa from Ballet Hispanico on Vimeo.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n RiverArts welcomes you to join us for a night of Latinx dance celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and featuring Ballet Hispánico. Premium ticket holders will enjoy the best seats in the house as well as an After-Party where you will enjoy light refreshments and salsa dancing with the dancers from Ballet Hispánico right after the concert. \nNational Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez founded Ballet Hispánico in 1970\, at the height of the post-war civil rights movements. From its inception Ballet Hispánico focused on providing a haven for Black and Brown Latinx youth and families seeking artistic place and cultural sanctuary. By providing the space for Latinx dance and dancers to flourish\, Ballet Hispánico uplifted marginalized emerging and working artists\, which combined with the training\, authenticity of voice\, and power of representation\, fueled the organization’s roots and trajectory. In 2009\, Ballet Hispánico welcomed Eduardo Vilaro as its Artistic Director\, ushering in a new era by inserting fresh energy to the company’s founding values and leading Ballet Hispánico into an artistically vibrant future. Today\, Ballet Hispánico’s New York City headquarters house a School of Dance and state-of-the-art dance studios for its programs and the arts community. From its grassroots origins as a dance school and community-based performing arts troupe\, for fifty years Ballet Hispánico has stood as a catalyst for social change. \nBallet Hispánico provides the physical home and cultural heart for Latinx dance in the United States. Ballet Hispánico has developed a robust public presence across its three main programs: its Company\, School of Dance\, and Community Arts Partnerships. \nThrough its exemplary artistry\, distinguished training program\, and deep-rooted community engagement efforts Ballet Hispánico champions and amplifies underrepresented voices in the field. For fifty years Ballet Hispánico has provided a place of honor for the omitted\, overlooked\, and oppressed. As it looks to the next fifty years and beyond\, Ballet Hispánico seeks to empower\, and give agency to\, the Latinx experience and those individuals within it. \n“both earthy and classically elegant” – New York Times \n“smashingly theatrical” – Chicago Sun Times \n“a cutting edge crowd pleaser” – Washington Post \n“Ballet Hispánico delivers spirited fun.” – The Boston Globe \n“Empowering voices the world needs to hear.” – Mackenzie Scott \n“One of America’s Cultural Treasures.” – Ford Foundation \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see this internationally-renowned dance company perform three of their signature pieces in the heart of the Rivertowns. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://riverarts.org/event/riverarts-presents-ballet-hispanico/ LOCATION:Tarrytown Music Hall\, 13 Main St Floor 2\, Tarrytown\, 10591 CATEGORIES:Dance,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BalletHispanico_TTMHPoster_LOGOS-copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220909T041441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T220426Z UID:10713-1664049600-1664049600@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Live at the Upstream | Ursula Hansberry + John Henry DESCRIPTION:Live at the Upstream\nSaturday\, September 248:00pmUpstream Gallery8 Main Street Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY 10706 \n \n Tickets for Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting singer/songwriters Ursula Hansberry and John Henry. \n \n  URL:https://riverarts.org/event/live-at-the-upstream-sep/ LOCATION:Upstream gallery\, 8 Main Street\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706 CATEGORIES:In-person,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Graphic_Live-at-the-Upstream.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220812T151318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T152523Z UID:10549-1662665400-1662674400@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 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n In 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.   \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#DrinkAndDraw \n \n \n \n \n \n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://riverarts.org/event/drink-and-draw-sept/ 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/2022/08/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw-_Sept.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220527T012342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T195306Z UID:10251-1659641400-1659650400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n August 4\, 7:30–10:pm \nHastings Public LibraryOrr Room\, Lower level 7 Maple Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson \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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n In 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.   \nModel provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+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-august/ 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/2022/05/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw-_Aug.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220623T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T015617Z UID:10329-1659315600-1661561999@riverarts.org SUMMARY:SummerArts Day Camp DESCRIPTION:SummerArts\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 1: August 1 – 5Week 2: August 8 – 12Week 3: August 15 – 19Week 4: August 22 – 26TIME: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 3:00 \n \n Register for SummerArts here\n \n \n \n \n \n Channel your kids’ energy into the arts this summer! SummerArts offers four weeks of multi–arts workshops for children entering grades 3-9. Each week\, students take part in a wide variety of artistic activities with daily sessions in visual arts\, music and movement/theater\, led by teaching artists who are experts in their field. \nIn between classes kids can play outside\, spend time with friends or work on a project at their own pace. Workshops for older students are more intensive and provide an opportunity for more sophisticated exploration and execution. \nThe SummerArts program is specially designed  to provide kids with a deeply creative\, artistic experience.  Themes and activities vary each week\, giving students the chance to explore art in many forms and diverse media. Many campers are introduced to new artistic expressions and media that they never knew they loved!  Classes are perfect for beginners as well as more seasoned creators.   \nFor more information\, please email the Director: summerarts@riverarts.org \n#SummerArts URL:https://riverarts.org/event/summerarts-day-camp/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 18 Farragut Ave\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, 10706 CATEGORIES:Day Camp,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Event-Graphic_SummerArts.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220623T012330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T185517Z UID:10345-1658710800-1659229199@riverarts.org SUMMARY:JazzCamp DESCRIPTION:JazzCamp\n \n \n \n \n \n DATES: The week of July 25th – 30th \nTIME: Monday – Friday\, 9am – 3pm; Saturday recording session\, 10am – 1pm \nThere will be an evening concert for families on Friday July 29th and a recording session for students on the morning of Saturday July 30th at the Dobbs Ferry Muzic Store.\n \n Register for JazzCamp here\n \n \n \n \n \n At RiverArts JazzCamp\, students immerse themselves in music! JazzCamp provides an engaging and rewarding experience\, giving students the opportunity to work among dedicated peers with some of New York City’s finest artists and educators. \nJazzCamp includes: \n\nTheory and listening classes\nMaster classes on instrument\nGroup jam sessions\nEnsemble performance for families on Friday evening\nStudio recording session on Saturday morning\n\nAll instrumentalists and vocalists entering grades five and up are welcome. Students are required to have at least one year of ensemble playing experience and the ability to sight read music.  We plan to have two ensembles\, one for students newer to ensemble playing and one for those with more experience.   \nIf you are considering for your young musician\, but unsure if it would be a good fit\, please contact Ron Vincent at rvincent@riverarts.org.   \n#JazzCamp URL:https://riverarts.org/event/jazzcamp/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 18 Farragut Ave\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, 10706 CATEGORIES:Day Camp,In-person,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Event-Graphic_Jazz.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220527T012039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T195210Z UID:10247-1657222200-1657231200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n July 7\, 7:30–10:pm \nHastings Public LibraryOrr Room\, Lower level 7 Maple Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson \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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n In 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.   \nModel provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+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-july/ 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/2022/05/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw-_July.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220303T074501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T201233Z UID:9540-1654344000-1654376400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:RiverArts Music Tour DESCRIPTION:RiverArts MusicTour\n \n \n \n \n \n Satuday\, JUNE 4thNoon–9pm (Raindate\, June 5th) \nForty-minute performances begin every hour on the hourHastings–Dobbs Ferry–Irvington–Tarrytown \nJazz-Classical-Urban Folk-Rock-World Music and more! \nA celebration of the depth and breadth of the Rivertowns’ music community in a day of performances representing many musical genres. All taking place from noon to 9pm in Hastings on Hudson\, Dobbs Ferry\, Irvington and Tarrytown. Performances begin on the hour from noon to 9:00pm and are each 40 minutes long. This event is free and open to the public. \nWe are thrilled to bring the energy and exhilaration of live musical performances to audiences throughout the Rivertowns’ communities. The event will take place at multiple locations\, with music filling the air from porches\, gardens\, driveways\, open spaces and more. Our interactive online map will guide your day\, with detailed information on performers and venues available mid-May. \nFeaturing music with a rich diversity styles and genres\, the Music Tour offers delight and inspiration for all. A chance to hear your favorite local performers and experience something new – from folk to rock; classical to jazz; country to world. Performers range from Grammy Award winning International artists to talented high school students. \nAll performances will be held in accordance with current NYS COVID 19 protocols – more information to be posted prior to the event. \nJoin us on June 4th for an unforgettable musical celebration! \nFor further information\, please contact: Adam Hart\, Music Tour Producer\, musictour@riverarts.org   \n#RiverArtsMusicTour URL:https://riverarts.org/event/riverarts-music-tour-2022/ LOCATION:Throughout the Rivertowns\, Throughout Rivertowns CATEGORIES:In-person,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Event-Graphic_MusicTour-REV2.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074421 CREATED:20220527T010808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T195005Z UID:10235-1654198200-1654207200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n June 2\, 7:30–10:pm \nHastings Public LibraryOrr Room\, Lower level 7 Maple Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson \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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n In 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.   \nModel provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+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-june/ 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/2022/05/Event-Graphic_DrinkDraw-_June.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220425T175244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T210656Z UID:10013-1653220800-1653235200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Salon Sundays | Mary Fennell DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 21 \nMary Fennell | Mixed Media145 Palisade Street\, Studio 415Dobbs Ferry \nMasks are required for this studio visit. \nWebsite | Instagram \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Statement: I am an artist living and working in the Rivertowns. In my creative pursuits\, I’ve always found myself split between the two disciplines of photography and mixed media. My photographic images reflect the light\, forms\, and textures of world around me.  They have been my eye looking outward. My mixed media work\, on the other hand\, has been my eye looking inward\, a means of visual storytelling\, and a vehicle for expressing my personal philosophy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 #MaryFennell URL:https://riverarts.org/event/salon-sundays-mary-fennell/ LOCATION:145 Palisade St. Studio 415\, Dobbs Ferry CATEGORIES:Art,In-person,Salon Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Event-Graphic_Salon-Sundays-MaryFennell_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220425T122833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T210938Z UID:9996-1653220800-1653235200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Salon Sundays | Susan Richman DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 21 \nSusan Richman | PhotographyUpstream Gallery8 Main Street\, Hastings-on-Hudson \nWebsite | Instagram \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Statement: The alarming decrease of insect\, bird and small animal populations are an omen that the fabric of ecosystem is unraveling and motivated me to create Environmental Memento Mori. With each photo\, I memorialize my subjects whose troubling decline makes their recognition important and poignant. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 #SusanRichman URL:https://riverarts.org/event/salon-sundays-susan-richman/ LOCATION:Upstream gallery\, 8 Main Street\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706 CATEGORIES:Art,In-person,Salon Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Event-Graphic_Salon-Sundays-SusanRichman_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220405T015521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T210312Z UID:9967-1653220800-1653235200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Salon Sundays | Jess Blaustein DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 22 |  12–4pm\nJess Blaustein | Conceptual Artist145 Palisade Street Studio 406Dobbs FerryWebsite | Instagram \n \n \n \n \n \n Jess Blaustein is a conceptual artist and urban researcher. She crafts various devices under the name B-PLOT and also makes pop-up books as one half of STUDIOOSS. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 #JessBlaustein URL:https://riverarts.org/event/salon-sundays-jess-blaustein/ 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-JessBlaustein_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220521T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20240924T153253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T153704Z UID:13582-1653157800-1653170400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Swing Night! Presented by Amanda Kupillas Dance + RiverArts Copy DESCRIPTION:Swing Night! \nMusic: Vince Giordano and The Mini HawksDance: Gaby Cook\, Professional lindy hopper and instructor \nSaturday\, May 21The Good Witch Coffee Barat Train Station\, 134 Southside AveHastings-on-Hudson \nTickets: Full Evening with Dance Instruction 7–10pm  $40 per personMusic and Open Dance (no instruction) 8–10pm  $30 per person \n \n Tickets for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Join RiverArts and Amanda Kupillas Dance for an exhilarating evening of music and dancing outdoors at the Good Witch Coffee Bar in Hastings-on-Hudson. Featuring Grammy-winning musician and bandleader Vince Giordano and his band The Mini Hawks and swing dance with professional lindy hopper\, Gaby Cook. \nBegin your evening at 7pm with Swing Dance instruction from Gaby Cook and her partner\, who will guide you through all the steps you need to make an impression on the dance floor! (Dance will be taught with partners\, however you do not need to have a partner to sign up!) \nLive music begins at 8pm as Vince Giordano and the band transport you to another time under the stars\, with NYC and the Palisades as your backdrop. \nThe Good Witch Coffee Bar will be open at 6:30 with wine\, beverages\, and other goodies for purchase. \nSchedule \n\n6:30pm: Check-in and grab a drink at The Good Witch• 7:00-8:00pm: Swing Dance Group Lesson with Gaby Cook • 8:00-10:00pm: Vince Giordano and The Mini Hawks play and dance floor opens up to public\n\n \n Tickets for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n #RiverArtsDance#AmandaKupillasDance URL:https://riverarts.org/event/swing-night-copy/ LOCATION:The Good Witch Coffee Bar\, 134 Southside Ave\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,In-person,In-Person Instruction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SwingNight_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220521T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220330T224937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T211132Z UID:9857-1653157800-1653170400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Swing Night! Presented by Amanda Kupillas Dance + RiverArts DESCRIPTION:Swing Night! \nMusic: Vince Giordano and The Mini HawksDance: Gaby Cook\, Professional lindy hopper and instructor \nSaturday\, May 21The Good Witch Coffee Barat Train Station\, 134 Southside AveHastings-on-Hudson \nTickets: Full Evening with Dance Instruction 7–10pm  $40 per personMusic and Open Dance (no instruction) 8–10pm  $30 per person \n \n Tickets for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Join RiverArts and Amanda Kupillas Dance for an exhilarating evening of music and dancing outdoors at the Good Witch Coffee Bar in Hastings-on-Hudson. Featuring Grammy-winning musician and bandleader Vince Giordano and his band The Mini Hawks and swing dance with professional lindy hopper\, Gaby Cook. \nBegin your evening at 7pm with Swing Dance instruction from Gaby Cook and her partner\, who will guide you through all the steps you need to make an impression on the dance floor! (Dance will be taught with partners\, however you do not need to have a partner to sign up!) \nLive music begins at 8pm as Vince Giordano and the band transport you to another time under the stars\, with NYC and the Palisades as your backdrop. \nThe Good Witch Coffee Bar will be open at 6:30 with wine\, beverages\, and other goodies for purchase. \nSchedule \n\n6:30pm: Check-in and grab a drink at The Good Witch• 7:00-8:00pm: Swing Dance Group Lesson with Gaby Cook • 8:00-10:00pm: Vince Giordano and The Mini Hawks play and dance floor opens up to public\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n #RiverArtsDance#AmandaKupillasDance URL:https://riverarts.org/event/swing-night/ LOCATION:The Good Witch Coffee Bar\, 134 Southside Ave\, Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,In-person,In-Person Instruction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SwingNight_WebEvent.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220527T010834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010834Z UID:10236-1651779000-1651788000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw Copy DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, May 5145 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-may-copy-2/ 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_May.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220120T025442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T013005Z UID:8812-1651779000-1651788000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, May 5145 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-may/ 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_May.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220324T002035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T141456Z UID:9774-1651417200-1651417200@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Beethoven’s (Belated) Birthday Bash\, Part B | Late 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-sun/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 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:20220407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 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=UTC:20220402T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 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:20220319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220127T011327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T170527Z UID:9032-1647716400-1647716400@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Kindness Committee | An original play by Melanie Hoopes DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 18th at 7:00pmSouth Church  343 BroadwayDobbs Ferry\, NY 10522 \nTickets: $25 \n \n \n Tickets for Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n RiverArts presents Kindness Committee\, a new play written and directed by Melanie Hoopes on Friday\, March 18th and 19th at 7:00pm; This play is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nSet at a concert on a cold winter night\, Kindness Committee sneaks us into the minds of seven audience members connected by varying degrees to one another. As the musician performs\, each character’s inner world ignites. Some desire\, others despise. One mourns\, another commits to a life of living without a past. One warns of the limits of “kindness” while another embodies the act of forgiving. All of them peel away layers of their past as they reach for a sustainable present. \nKindness Committee delves deep into longings and forebodings\, and examines the increasing importance of strengthening our community as our social\, political and environmental problems mount. \nInspired by a concert by Bay Area-based singer/songwriter John Elliott\, Hoopes creates a fictitious world of characters interacting with one another\, the music and the afterglow it creates. Elliott generously lends his music to weave through Kindness Committee\, allowing the audience to be transported to the concert the characters attend. \nMelanie Hoopes\, a Hastings on Hudson resident\, brought us last season’s zoom performance of Six Feet\, a play about living in the age of Covid. With Kindness Committee\, Hoopes asks us to once again examine the present moment. As we accept our current reality\, we ask ourselves how we want to live moving forward. What must we fortifiy and what gets recycled? Like Six Feet\, Kindness Committee is darkly funny and sure to touch all hearts and souls. \n“John’s performance four years ago with Common Ground Concerts started it all. His breathtakingly honest and personal songwriting awed me. I was captivated by his descriptions of regrets and defenses\, exposing them all\, no matter how misshapen or how ugly. John treats his past with kindness and compassion and in doing this he invites the audience to do their own inventory with the same open-hearted approach. I began writing Kindness Committee to explore how others may have experienced John’s show but somewhere along the way it became a treatise on community. My conclusion is simple and needs to be screamed from the rooftops and tattooed on our arms: We are all we have. The survival of all beings and our beautiful planet depends on the strength of our relation to one another.” \nAbout Melanie Hoopes\, Writer and Director \nMelanie Hoopes is a writer whose credits include Six Feet: A Play About What’s Between Us (RiverArts)\, Lethal Lit (IHeartRadio\, EEP)\, One Giant Leap: The Apollo Moon Landing 50 Years On (The New York Times) and  Bloodline (Netflix). She is the creator and writer of the long-running New York-based episodic stage show\, Laurie Stanton’s Sound Diet\, a dark\, modern twist on Prairie Home Companion. Her public radio credits include This American Life\, Here’s the Thing and Unfictional. She is a producer and host of Yesteryear: Stories from Home\, a podcast about the history of living in a small village on the Hudson River. She lives in the Rivertowns with her family. \nAbout John Elliott\, Composer \nA native of Minnesota now living in California\, John Elliott has a worldwide following as a singer-songwriter. The Austin Chronicle writes John Elliott is “a legend among songwriters…bold and brave…his shows are not to be missed.” Cory Frye of the Corvallis Gazette-Times writes that Elliott has\, “an affection for the malleability of language\, the clever twists of phrase\, an appreciation for the liquid kinship between rhythm and sounds — how they collide in beautiful violence\, how they stand as ideas and images — even if they ordinarily wouldn’t deign to dance together or be seen in the same room.” \nWhile John has toured internationally since 2006 and his songs have been prominently heard on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy\, One Tree Hill\, and Californication\, he remains an independent\, unsigned\, and unaffiliated artist\, and he is proud of that fact. Calling himself a “songcyclist” for his eco-friendly propensity for pedaling his bike from one small venue to the next\, Elliott continues to build a dedicated following the old-fashioned way: one new believer at a time. \nChuck Schiele of The San Diego Troubadour says\, “John Elliott’s lyrics get in\, make their statement\, kick you in the teeth\, and get out before they start talking too much…And this lends to the urge of rolling any track to its beginning for another spin.” \nIn addition to contributing his music to Kindness Committee\, John will perform a live concert on March 26th at Common Ground Concerts. MORE INFO HERE. \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. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org \n \n \n \n \n \n #RiverArtsTheater#KindnessCommittee \n \n \n \n \n \n —\nCAST URL:https://riverarts.org/event/kindness-committee-saturday/ LOCATION:South Church\, 343 Broadway\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Event-Graphic_KindnessCommitteeWeb_SAT.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T074422 CREATED:20220205T050845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T175741Z UID:9073-1647630000-1647630000@riverarts.org SUMMARY:Kindness Committee | An original play by Melanie Hoopes SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 18th at 7:00pm – SOLD OUT\nSouth Church  343 Broadway\nDobbs Ferry\, NY 10522 \nTickets: $25 \n \n Tickets are still available for Saturday\, March 19th. Purchase here.\n \n \n \n \n \n RiverArts presents Kindness Committee\, a new play written and directed by Melanie Hoopes on Friday\, March 18th and 19th at 7:00pm; This play is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nSet at a concert on a cold winter night\, Kindness Committee sneaks us into the minds of seven audience members connected by varying degrees to one another. As the musician performs\, each character’s inner world ignites. Some desire\, others despise. One mourns\, another commits to a life of living without a past. One warns of the limits of “kindness” while another embodies the act of forgiving. All of them peel away layers of their past as they reach for a sustainable present. \nKindness Committee delves deep into longings and forebodings\, and examines the increasing importance of strengthening our community as our social\, political and environmental problems mount. \nInspired by a concert by Bay Area-based singer/songwriter John Elliott\, Hoopes creates a fictitious world of characters interacting with one another\, the music and the afterglow it creates. Elliott generously lends his music to weave through Kindness Committee\, allowing the audience to be transported to the concert the characters attend. \nMelanie Hoopes\, a Hastings on Hudson resident\, brought us last season’s zoom performance of Six Feet\, a play about living in the age of Covid. With Kindness Committee\, Hoopes asks us to once again examine the present moment. As we accept our current reality\, we ask ourselves how we want to live moving forward. What must we fortifiy and what gets recycled? Like Six Feet\, Kindness Committee is darkly funny and sure to touch all hearts and souls. \n“John’s performance four years ago with Common Ground Concerts started it all. His breathtakingly honest and personal songwriting awed me. I was captivated by his descriptions of regrets and defenses\, exposing them all\, no matter how misshapen or how ugly. John treats his past with kindness and compassion and in doing this he invites the audience to do their own inventory with the same open-hearted approach. I began writing Kindness Committee to explore how others may have experienced John’s show but somewhere along the way it became a treatise on community. My conclusion is simple and needs to be screamed from the rooftops and tattooed on our arms: We are all we have. The survival of all beings and our beautiful planet depends on the strength of our relation to one another.” \nAbout Melanie Hoopes\, Writer and Director \nMelanie Hoopes is a writer whose credits include Six Feet: A Play About What’s Between Us (RiverArts)\, Lethal Lit (IHeartRadio\, EEP)\, One Giant Leap: The Apollo Moon Landing 50 Years On (The New York Times) and  Bloodline (Netflix). She is the creator and writer of the long-running New York-based episodic stage show\, Laurie Stanton’s Sound Diet\, a dark\, modern twist on Prairie Home Companion. Her public radio credits include This American Life\, Here’s the Thing and Unfictional. She is a producer and host of Yesteryear: Stories from Home\, a podcast about the history of living in a small village on the Hudson River. She lives in the Rivertowns with her family. \nAbout John Elliott\, Composer \nA native of Minnesota now living in California\, John Elliott has a worldwide following as a singer-songwriter. The Austin Chronicle writes John Elliott is “a legend among songwriters…bold and brave…his shows are not to be missed.” Cory Frye of the Corvallis Gazette-Times writes that Elliott has\, “an affection for the malleability of language\, the clever twists of phrase\, an appreciation for the liquid kinship between rhythm and sounds — how they collide in beautiful violence\, how they stand as ideas and images — even if they ordinarily wouldn’t deign to dance together or be seen in the same room.” \nWhile John has toured internationally since 2006 and his songs have been prominently heard on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy\, One Tree Hill\, and Californication\, he remains an independent\, unsigned\, and unaffiliated artist\, and he is proud of that fact. Calling himself a “songcyclist” for his eco-friendly propensity for pedaling his bike from one small venue to the next\, Elliott continues to build a dedicated following the old-fashioned way: one new believer at a time. \nChuck Schiele of The San Diego Troubadour says\, “John Elliott’s lyrics get in\, make their statement\, kick you in the teeth\, and get out before they start talking too much…And this lends to the urge of rolling any track to its beginning for another spin.” \nIn addition to contributing his music to Kindness Committee\, John will perform a live concert on March 26th at Common Ground Concerts. MORE INFO HERE. \n \n Tickets are still available for Saturday\, March 19th. Purchase here.\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 #RiverArtsTheater\n#KindnessCommittee\n \n \n \n \n \n —\nCAST URL:https://riverarts.org/event/kindness-committee-friday/ LOCATION:South Church\, 343 Broadway\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Event-Graphic_KindnessCommitteeWeb_FRI-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:info@riverarts.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR