Live at the Upstream | Folklore Urbano Trio
2023-04-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | Upstream gallery, 8 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706
Live at the Upstream
Saturday, April 15th8:00pmUpstream Gallery8 Main Street Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706

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Folklore Urbano Trio
Nodding to his widely acclaimed debut album Aviso with Andy González on bass, Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor presents the most intimate, jazz version of his renowned Colombian establishment Folklore Urbano. The fresh sound of the group combines Pablo’s in-depth study of the rhythms of the Caribbean and the music of his native country of Colombia, with an extensive background in jazz composition ranging from trio to big band. The ensemble features the long-standing rhythm section of the renowned Folklore Urbano Orchestra: Franco Pinna on drum set and Dave Hertzberg on bass. Franco Pinna brings a sensitivity, groove, and unique sound that comes from his highly innovative set-up, combining multi-cultural sounds from a variety of percussion instruments. Dave Hertzberg brings a deep musicality, swing, and versatility ranging from his experience with everything from Cuban timba to klezmer and bluegrass. Folklore Urbano has been heard throughout the USA, Canada, and Colombia.

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Drink & Draw
2023-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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

Register for April 19th Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
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Stravinsky & Rachmaninoff: Bridging an Era
2023-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, 42 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
Saturday, April 22
8:00pm
Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns
42 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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On Saturday, April 22 at 8pm, RiverArts® is presenting a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale, a dramatic fable of love, life, and what is worth cherishing. Originally written for seven musicians, three actors, and a dancer, our performance will include a complete reading of the text along with all of Stravinsky’s original music.
The concert, at Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns in Tarrytown, will also include Artistic Director Peter Seidenberg playing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s soul-stirring Cello Sonata, along with Joan Tower’s highly praised 1980 chamber piece Petrushskates. Seidenberg has assembled a stellar group of musicians to interpret this diverse program.
First performed in 1918 towards the end of World War I, Stravinsky was living in Switzerland and wanted to compose a theater piece of modest scale that could be performed in smaller towns. Based on a Russian folk tale, The Runaway Soldier and the Devil, it tells the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the devil in exchange for great wealth. Stravinsky scored the work for seven musicians- a high and low representative from each of three sections of the orchestra- violin and double bass [strings], clarinet and bassoon [winds], and trumpet and trombone [brass]. Additionally, he included a percussionist who performs on numerous percussion instruments, providing a great variety of textures and tones. Stravinsky reveled in percussion sounds and these are often a hallmark of his compositions. This performance of the complete work follows upon our performance of the trio chamber suite version in March of 2022. Singer, actor and songwriter, D.C. Anderson, joins us as actor/narrator.
Joan Tower’s quintet, descriptively titled Petrushskates, was inspired both by a movement from Stravinsky’s Petrushka and by movements of ice skating. She wrote in a program note at the original 1980 performance “While watching the figure skating event at the recent winter Olympics, I became fascinated with the way the curving, twirling, and jumping figure are woven around a singular continuous flowing action. Combining these two ideas creates a kind of carnival on ice – a possible subtitle for this piece.” Derived from a seminal work of Stravinsky, it is both an apt companion to L’Histoire and continues our exploration of contemporary female composers begun at our last concert in March, 2023.
The Sonata for Cello and Piano by Sergei Rachmaninoff is a work of soaring and lyrical beauty. It is symphonic in scope and boasts an abundance of breathtaking romantic melodies which characterize Rachmaninoff’s work at its finest.
Art: Igor’s Soldier’s Tale, (Igor Stravinsky), Oil on cradled birch wood panel, by Patrushka www.patrushka.net

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Salon Sunday
2023-05-07 12:00 - 16:00 | NY
Salon Sunday
James Fuentes, Gallerist; Producer, Salon Sundays

Hastings, Dobbs Ferry & Irvington
Featured Artists: Ted & Nune • Raine Gifford • Naomi Gilbert • Mary Fennell • Marisa Silverstein • Kristin Javier • Kaya Deckelbaum • Jen Moore Smith • Jamie Mackenzie • Constanza Mallol • Catrin Perih • Ariella Toeman • Alison Cimmet

Map of Artist Studios in Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings: Downloadable PDF

Salon Sundays invite visitors to tour local artists’ studios! Salon Sundays offers 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.  In most cases, participating artists will be exhibiting works for sale so please consider supporting our community of artists through your patronage.
Salon 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.
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Map of Artist Studios in Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings: Downloadable PDF

Drink & Draw
2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
W May 17 | Th June 1 | W June 14 | Th July 13 | W Aug 16

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
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Drink & Draw
2023-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Th June 1 | W June 14 | Th July 13 | W Aug 16

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
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RiverArts Music Tour
2023-06-03 11:00 - 21:00 | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
RiverArts 2023 Free Music Festival

In its 8th year, the RiverArts Music Tour will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11AM to 9PM, throughout the Rivertown villages of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Yonkers, NY.
Music from over 250 performers will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches community centers and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River. It’s the largest, family-friendly, free event for music lovers in lower Westchester County and truly offers something for everyone — from classical and jazz to folk, rock, alternative, urban and world music.

View Music Tour Schedule & Map (PDF)

Music Tour Raffle
This year’s Tour is special in that RiverArts is celebrating 60 years of connecting our communities through the arts. To celebrate this, we will be drawing one lucky winner to receive free admission (plus guest) to ALL RIVERARTS’ TICKETED EVENTS for the remainder of 2023. This includes several pop-up concerts, premier seating at our fall dance concert at The Tarrytown Music Hall, the first of our three chamber music concerts (hosted by The Newington-Cropsey Foundation) as well as admission to our Studio Tour Artist After Party to hob-nob with local artists in November. The estimated value of this ticket package is over $300.00!
To enter the raffle drawing, simply register for the drawing HERE. It’s that simple! The lucky winner will be notified the week after the Music Tour.
Get Involved
There is still time to be a part of this years’ Music Tour!
Bands – Band registration is now closed. If you registered, thank you for signing on and sharing your talents with our communities!
Volunteers – We are also looking for passionate and community-minded folks to help make this years’ Music Tour the best one yet! Here’s your chance to get involved in your local community. We are looking for adult Site Managers, student Greeters and adult or student Social Media Promoters. These volunteer opportunities are volunteer credit eligible! You can read more about each role and register HERE!
We hope you’ll join us in celebration of the arts in our community!

View Music Tour Schedule & Map (PDF)

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Drink & Draw
2023-06-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
W June 14 | Th July 13 | W Aug 16

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

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Drink & Draw
2023-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Th July 13 | W Aug 16

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

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Drink & Draw
2023-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
W Aug 16

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

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Drink & Draw
2023-09-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-16 19:30, 2023-12-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-04 19:30 - 21:30 and 3 more dates | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $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
Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Register for Drink & Draw here

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.
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.
There’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.
RiverArts 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.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

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Sky Creature - Channels, A new music series
2023-09-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Purpl, 52 Main Street, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Sky Creature at Purpl: Channels, A New Music Series

Saturday, September 23, 20238 PM; Doors open at 7 PMPurplHastings-On-Hudson, NY
Ages 12+
$30

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The Channels series presents new music in unique spaces to bring artists and audiences together in the spirit of connectivity and discovery. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up.
About the Artist
The first concert in the new Channels series features Sky Creature, comprised of singer Majel Connery and baritone guitarist Matt Walsh. Based in Rockaway Beach, New York City, Sky Creature is defined as a space between art music and punk rock. The band’s sound draws comparisons with artists from Kate Bush to Suicide. For over a decade, Walsh toured as one half of post-punk duo The Forms, sharing the stage with artists ranging from The National to St. Vincent to Hum. Connery’s solo music has been featured on Radiolab, New Sounds radio, and Live from the Kennedy Center. In the summer of 2022, Sky Creature released their double EP Bear Mountain/Childworld, and toured nationally. They are currently finishing their first LP with Steve Albini.
Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify
Majel Connery will open the evening with songs from her Rivers Are Our Brothers project. The songs in the cycle take a first-person view of nature, ascribing human qualities and feelings to elements of the landscape: water, trees, mountains, rivers, etc.
About Channels
A new music series that defies boundaries and celebrates the river as a means of travel, exploration, and source of new ideas – Channels presents adventurous music in unique Hudson River Town settings. The mission of the series is to bring together artists and audiences in the spirit of connectivity and discovery, by taking advantage of one of the area’s greatest resources—its location.

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Inspiration, Fuel & Identity: A Conversation with Ted & Nune
2023-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Ted and Nune Studio, 45 Main Street, Store B, Hastings-On-Hudson, 10706
Saturday, October 14th, 5:30 pmTed & Nune Studio; 45 Main Street, Store BHastings On Hudson, NY
Tickets: $10/ must be purchased in advance

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Join RiverArts for a conversation with Ted Andreasian and Nune Karamyan, led by artist and expert art restorer, Katerina Spilio. Ted and Nune discuss their new book, Stone and Candle: Armenian Monasteries—the epic journey into the mountains of Armenia, unpack the deeper meanings of the book’s title, the inspiration for the trip, and the power of connecting to the past while shaping a creative path into the future.
Stone and Candle: Armenian Monasteries is a collection of images that pays homage to Armenian nature and the magnificent churches ingeniously assembled over centuries by stone. Within the book’s pages, Ted and Nune’s work captures the profound play between human artistry and its surrounding natural environment. The images weave a narrative conveying the intrinsic connection between human creativity and the sacred architectural marvels of Christian heritage.

About the Artists:
Ted and Nune are a photographic team who seek inspiration and a spiritual dimension in the man-made world. They journey to discover monumental human constructions for studies of architecture and industry, bringing a joint male-female point of view to their shared vision. Their work is held in many private collections and has been exhibited in many countries around the world.
Since 1987, Katerina Spilio has worked for and later led Byzantine Icons Studio/Byzantium Arts Studio, where she has crafted icons ranging from a sixteen-foot Last Supper to delicate miniatures measuring five inches across. Her religious artworks find homes in churches and private collections across the United States. Beyond her religious works, Spilio’s secular work adorns private collections in the United States, England, and Greece. In addition to running her own business, she is also a scenic artist for film and television.

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About the Artist Conversation Series:
RiverArts creates opportunities to amplify the artistic voice, bringing insight and delight to our community. We are proud to spotlight leading voices in art, music, poetry, dance, and theater.
Under the direction of Marie Louise-Miller, our Artist Conversation series offers a chance to get up close and personal with artists. The Artist Conversation Series aims to shed light on the intricacies of creativity across all its artistic mediums from the fine artist to the performance artist.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St Floor 2, Tarrytown, 10591
RiverArts and Tarrytown Music Hall Presents Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company

Saturday, October 21, 20237:30 PMTarrytown Music HallTarrytown, NY
$35-$65

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RiverArts celebrates its 60th year this fall, with its co-presentation with Tarrytown Music Hall of Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE. For the last decade, RiverArts has provided access to world-class dance companies to the Rivertowns. These annual Dance Concerts allow Rivertown audiences to experience these talented groups right at home.
Established in 1985 by Ronald K. Brown, EVIDENCE, A Dance Company, seamlessly integrates traditional African dance with spoken word and contemporary choreography. The Brooklyn based group aims to promote understanding of the human experience into the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling and to provide sensory connections to history and tradition through music, movement, and spoken word—leading deeper into issues of spirituality, community responsibility and liberation.
Through their work, EVIDENCE provides a unique perspective of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. Using the power of movement, Brown emphasizes the significance of community within African American culture and introduces audiences to the captivating splendor of traditional African forms and rhythms. Additionally, he is an advocate for fostering growth of the African American dance community and has been a vital force in encouraging young dancers to explore choreography and developing careers in dance.
Founder and Artistic Director, Ronald K. Brown, is in great demand as a choreographer. He has set works on Ballet Hispánico, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Philadanco, Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Jennifer Muller/The Works, Jeune Ballet d’Afrique Noire, and others. He has collaborated alongside artists such as composer/designer Omotayo Wunmi Olaiya, the late writer Craig G. Harris, Director Ernie McClintock’s Jazz Actors Theater, choreographers Patricia Hoffbauer and Rokiya Kone, composers Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, Bernadette Speech, and more.
Brown was the recipient of the 2020 Jacob’s Pillow Dance award and has been recognized for his choreography in Regina Taylor’s Crowns with the AUDELCO Award. Brown also received two Black Theatre Alliance Awards and a Fred & Adele Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography in the Tony Award-winning production of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. His contributions to the dance world have been acknowledged through honors such as the Def Dance Jam Workshop 2000 Mentor of the Year, Doris Duke Artist Award, NYC City Center Fellowship, Scripps/ADF Award, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts Choreographers Fellowship, New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, United States Artists Fellowship, a New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Award, Dance Magazine Award, and The Ailey Apex Award.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this internationally-renowned dance company perform three of their signature pieces in the heart of the Rivertowns!

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RiverArts Studio Tour
2023-11-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
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.
Saturday, November 4, 11am–5pmSunday, November 5, 11am–3pm
FULL ARTIST LIST AND MAP HERE
This 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.
In addition to the main Tour weekend, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists. On Sunday, October 15th from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, and Ardsley artists on the Tour will be shown at Hastings Village Hall Gallery. On Sunday, October 22nd from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington artists on the Tour will be shown at Shames JCC.

2023 Chamber Music Benefit
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Newington-Cropsey Foundation, 25 Cropsey Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
2023 Chamber Music Benefit
Sunday November 19th1:00–3:00pmThe Newington-Cropsey Foundation25 Cropsey Lane Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706In-advance ticket sales only, not available at-the-door

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Join us for our annual Chamber Music Benefit at the stunning Cropsey Foundation on November 19th. This program will feature gorgeous compositions from Brahms and Schubert. Come hear these deeply moving romantic era pieces, while surrounded by the magnificent contemporaneous paintings of Hudson River School master Jasper Cropsey. Brahms’ emotional and sweeping Cello Sonata in e minor Opus 38 will be played by Peter Seidenberg, along with the autumnal Clarinet Trio, Opus 114. In addition to these awe-inspiring instrumental works, we will hear vocal works of both Brahms and Schubert. The poetic Opus 70 songs for Baritone and piano by Brahms, and one of Schubert’s greatest and most beloved masterpieces, The Shepherd on the Rock, for soprano, clarinet, and piano.
Featured artists include Pascal Archer (clarinet), Allison Charney (soprano), Bernard Holcom (tenor), Craig Ketter (piano), Hui-Mei Lin (piano), and Peter Seidenberg (cello). The run time will be 90 minutes with an intermission.

At the conclusion of the concert music, the Cropsey Foundation will host a cocktail reception (included in the ticket price). Guests are invited to enjoy the works of Hudson River School painter, Jasper Cropsey in the gallery. In addition to the permanent collection on display, the Newington-Cropsey Foundation will have Cropsey’s 1894 painting, Winter at Hastings On Hudson on view.

Tickets to the Sunday concert are priced at $100 each. Because this concert is a benefit, 50% of the cost of your ticket is tax deductible.
In addition to this wonderful program, the Newington-Cropsey Foundation has offered us a limited number of spots for a preview tour of the Cropsey collection before the concert. Purchasers of these tickets will enjoy a small guided tour of Jasper Cropsey’s works before the concert at noon on the 19th. These tickets are $250 each ($200 of the cost of these tickets is tax-deductible). This is a great way to extend your support of RiverArts and our mission of building community through the arts in the Rivertowns!
About The Newington-Cropsey Foundation
The 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.
About RiverArts Chamber Series
Founded 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.
Visit the Chamber Music Series site to learn more and see past and current programming.
https://riverarts.org/programs/music/chamber-music-series/

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River Readings | a curated evening of play readings
2024-01-27 19:30 - 21:30 | South Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Saturday, January 27South Presbyterian Church343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY7:30PM, doors open 7:00PM
Tickets: $25

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RiverArts presents River Readings ~a curated evening of play readings.
Three contemporary playwrights share selected scenes from plays in progress. Experience new scripts on their journey of development read by talented actors, with a discussion to follow. Themes recommended for ages 16+.
Amina Henry InterstateInterstate tells a story about family and change. In the play, Red, a single flight attendant, takes her children on a cross country road trip. This trip sets in motion events that will either destroy this family or make them stronger.
Peggy Stafford Ambulette: a non emergency vehicle Ambulette is a memory play that unfolds inside a moving non-emergency vehicle, a beach on the south side of Long Island, and a cemetery where people used to have picnics. It’s a journey of friendship, grief and remembrance.
Melisa Tien Disrupted In the male-dominated tech arena, two women join forces to create a first-of-its-kind app—one that tracks the menstrual cycle—and form a partnership that is tested to its limits.
Produced by Lauren Orkus

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Evan Chapman - Channels, A new music series
2024-02-10 20:00 - 21:30 | HudCo Penthouse, 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Evan Chapman: Channels, A New Music Series

Saturday, February 10, 20248 PM; Doors open at 7 PMHudCo Penthouse145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY
Ages 12+
$30

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The Channels series presents new music in unique spaces to bring artists and audiences together in the spirit of connectivity and discovery. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up.
About the Artist
Based in Philadelphia, Evan Chapman is a percussionist, composer, and filmmaker who has built a prolific and unique career by seamlessly blending multimedia and contemporary music. Chapman is a founding member of contemporary-classical percussion trio/rock band Square Peg Round Hole, whose original compositions have been dubbed a “creative adventure” by Bob Boilen (NPR) and have received further acclaim from Modern Drummer Magazine, Paste Magazine, and Mental Floss, among others.
Chapman is also a founder and owner of film production company Four/Ten Media alongside longtime collaborator Kevin Eikenberg. The duo’s background as classically-trained percussionists has allowed them to create fresh and musically authentic representations of pieces in the contemporary classical and pop worlds. Four/Ten’s client list includes internationally-acclaimed artists and institutions such as the New York Philharmonic, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Caroline Shaw, Carnegie Hall, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Sō Percussion, David Lang, Son Lux, Alarm Will Sound, and many more. Their work has been featured by major press outlets including the New York Times, Alternative Press, NPR, Paste Magazine, Q2 Music, and I Care If You Listen.
Evan will be presenting brand new original material that further explores the intersection of percussion and technology, incorporating elements from contemporary classical, electronic, and post-rock styles.
Evan is sponsored by Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Evans Drumheads.
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A new music series that defies boundaries and celebrates the river as a means of travel, exploration, and source of new ideas – Channels presents adventurous music in unique Hudson River Town settings. The mission of the series is to bring together artists and audiences in the spirit of connectivity and discovery, by taking advantage of one of the area’s greatest resources—its location.

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Memory Palaces: Imagination & Reckoning in Mosaic | Artist Conversation with Haifa Bint-Kadi
2024-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Urban Studio Unbound, 66 Main Street, Yonkers, NY, 10701, United States
Memory Palaces: Imagination & Reckoning in Mosaic | An Artist Conversation with Haifa Bint-Kadi

Sunday, February 25, 20242:00 PM – 3:30 PMUrban Studio Unbound66 Main St., Yonkers, NY
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

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Join us for a conversation with artist Haifa Bint-Kadi as she unveils her new collection, Memory Palaces, led by Marie-Louise Miller.
This collection features 3-dimensional structures with mosaic elements representing the essence of home stemming from her deep connection to her own heritage to the Arab culture. Each palace is paired with an audio recording specific to the memories contained by the palace.
Memory Palaces is inspired by Bint-Kadi’s childhood as a first generation Palestinian-Afro-Caribbean American and a daughter of refugees. Bint-Kadi’s work explores the feelings of nostalgia, grief, and yearning often felt by refugees and immigrants as they relocate in search of new homes. Each piece represents an evolution of memories drawn from the past into the present through the Bint-Kadi’s mosaic practice. This collection is made possible by a grant received from NYSCA.
About the ArtistHaifa Bint-Kadi a first Generation Palestinian-Afro-Caribbean American, a daughter of refugees, a mother, and a grandmother. Haifa was trained in Italy as a classical mosaicist, but even in her early work, she was always drawn to the idea of public art as an index or marker of lived experience. She holds a B.A. and M.F.A. from Istituto d’Arte per il Mosaico in Ravenna, Italy, and has been creating public art mosaics since 1993. She serves as a full-time curator for the City of Yonkers library system, a certified teaching artist, and an adjunct professor at Suny Purchase, focusing on Arts for Social Justice. Haifa has created over 24 public art mosaics and steel sculptures across the state. Haifa’s studio practice revolves around family archives, translating them into paintings and mixed media-maps exploring her Afro-Caribbean and Arab roots. Recognized with numerous awards, grants, and accolades, including the Kennedy Center’s Steam Educator Award, Haifa believes art fosters healing, builds self-esteem and identity, and inspires wonder and exploration.
About the Artist Conversation Series:   RiverArts creates opportunities to amplify the artistic voice, bringing insight and delight to our community. We are proud to spotlight leading voices in art, music, poetry, dance, and theater. Under the direction of Marie Louise-Miller, our Artist Conversation series offers a chance to get up close and personal with artists. The Artist Conversation Series aims to shed light on the intricacies of creativity across all its artistic mediums from the fine artist to the performance artist.

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