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Drink & Draw
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
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

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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
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Channels: Deadgrass
2025-05-17 20:00 - 21:00 | South Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
CHANNELS: DEADGRASS

Saturday, May 17, 20258PM; Doors open at 7PM
Hosted at the Fellowship HouseSouth Presbyterian Church343 BroadwayDobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Ages 12+
$30 Adult$20 Student (21 and under)

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Join us on Saturday, May 17, for an unforgettable evening as we explore Jerry Garcia’s musical world through the magic of the Bluegrass genre with renowned performers Deadgrass!
“If the idea of seeing dancing dervishes spinning madly to old time, high lonesome bluegrass sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar played in unison seems unlikely to you, then think again. Deadgrass inspires music fans to get up and break out their best improvisatory dance steps with various shimmies, shakes and spins included.” —The Gazette, Thomas Staudter
Musicians Matt Turk, C. Lanzbom, Dave Richards, Boo Reiners, and Kensuke Shoji are seasoned professionals who create an astounding performance that will get you movin’ and groovin’! Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and the Grateful Dead.
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About ChannelsA 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 Rivertown 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.
About the MusiciansA seasoned recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Turk is a veteran performer who has performed and recorded with Pete Seeger, opened for Judy Collins, The Doobie Brothers, Fiona Apple and the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart. He has performed at the Clearwater Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Atlanta’s Music Midtown, Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Beacon Theatre. Matt has recorded for Warner Bros Records with Gaby Moreno & Matter Music.
Grammy award winner C Lanzbom is a touring and studio guitarist with producing, performing, writing and engineering credits with Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Crystal Bowersox, Shlomo Carlebach and Soulfarm. C’s studio, Sherwood Ridge, is a state of the art recording facility just north of New York City. C has numerous television and film song placements.
Bassist Dave Richards performs in Hamilton on Broadway and has recorded and performed with The Indigo Girls, Rosanne Cash, Buster Poindexter, Madeline Peyroux, Jewel and Richie Havens. He has toured throughout Europe, Canada and the USA, appearing at Ottawa Jazz, Toronto Blues festival, The Hollywood Bowl and Austin City Limits. At the age of 17 Dave was playing jazz five nights a week in Orlando, Florida with Billy Peebles, the drummer for Ray Charles on many classic Atlantic recordings.
Banjo player Boo Reiners is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed, recorded, filmed and toured with Dispatch, Phil Lesh, Al Kooper, Pete Seeger, Charlie Louvin, Steve Martin, Tony Trischka, Michael Moore, Amy Poehler, Natalie Merchant, Martin Sexton, and many others. In the studio and on tour with world music pioneers The Klezmatics, he helped the group to win their 2007 Grammy Award for “Wonder Wheel: Lyrics By Woody Guthrie.”
Jazz violinist Kensuke Shoji was born in Gifu, Japan. He joined his father’s bluegrass band as a teenager. As a young adult he moved to the U.S.A. to study jazz violin with Berklee String Department chair Matt Glaser, and world renowned violinist Christian Howes. Dedicated to improvisation, Kensuke moved to New York City in 2013 to play with Alex Hargreaves, Barry Harris, Jacob Jolliff, Maria Muldaur and more.

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Chamber Music Concert: Celebrating Great American Composers & the Hudson Valley
2025-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, 42 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
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Saturday, May 317:30-9pm (Doors: 7pm)Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns42 North BroadwayTarrytown, NY 10591

RiverArts will present an evening of music celebrating great American composers: Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Charles Ives, Gian Carlo Menotti, and (a RiverArts 2018 commission) David Macdonald. All these composers lived a significant portion of their lives in the Lower Hudson Valley: Ives lived in Hartsdale, Menotti and Barber shared a home in Mount Kisco from 1943-1970, Copland lived in Cortland Manor from 1960 until his death in 1990 and contemporary composer David Macdonald continues to live in Pleasantville, NY.
About the Artists:Sylvia Danburg [violin] is Associate Principal Second Violin of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra. She made her New York solo debut at Alice Tully Hall in 1996, where she was praised by the New York Times for “beautiful tone — both lyricism and virtuosity”. Sylvia plays with the MET Chamber Ensemble concert series at Carnegie Hall, and has performed a wide variety of classical and cross-over music both here and abroad.
April Johnson [violin] has performed throughout the U.S. as soloist, chamber musician and orchestral freelancer. She has appeared as concertmaster with the NY Chamber Soloists Orchestra, Jupiter Symphony, the Galatea Ensemble, the Queens Oratorio Society and the Canton Symphony (OH). She has also performed with the Norwalk Symphony, the Ridgefield, Bridgeport, New Haven, Fairfield, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestras, and the Pennsylvania Philharmonia. As a member of the New York Chamber Soloists, Solace Quartet and the Oracle Trio she has performed throughout North and South America. She teaches at the Hoff Berthelson School of Music, and serves as Associate Dean
Sarah Adams [viola] performs widely in the New York area with ensembles including the New York Chamber Ensemble, American Ballet Theatre, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She is principal violist of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the Riverside Symphony and the violist of the Roerich Quartet. Ms. Adams has been teaching viola and chamber music at Columbia University since 1993.
Peter Seidenberg [cello and Artistic Director] “Totally enchanting, inspired performances, brimming with natural, spontaneous musicianship”, raves Gramophone Magazine about cellist Peter Seidenberg. Mr. Seidenberg has played in major halls throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, and served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka. He was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects involving over 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Tokyo, Juilliard and Emerson Quartets and has participated in the Marlboro, Aspen, Caramoor, Casals and Norfolk festivals. Currently, he is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists. Peter concertizes frequently in collaboration with pianist Hui-Mei Lin. The duo have performed together throughout the US to much acclaim.
Anton Rist [clarinet] was recently appointed Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He has performed with the American Ballet Theater, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the Louisiana Philharmonic, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He has performed at the Verbier, St. Barts, Pacific, Bravo! Vail, and Aspen Music Festivals, and is a founding member of the Montserrat Music Festival in the West Indies.
Hui-Mei Lin [piano], a native of Taiwan, made her New York solo debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as the winner of the Artists International Audition. She was described by the New York Times as “an excellent pianist throughout” and the Taiwan News as “a sensitive and powerful pianist.” With long-time cello partner, Peter Seidenberg, Hui Mei has toured throughout the East coast, New Mexico, Chicago, and Taiwan. She has appeared in solo programs at Alice Tully Hall, the Caramoor Music Festival, and The Steinway Society of the Bay Area, among other venues. Her media broadcasts include solo performances at PBS (Maryland), WQXR (New York City) and Taiwan Television.
Tomoko Uchino [piano] received awards at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition and Takahiro Sonoda Piano Award International Competitions. She has performed at major concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Thailand, as well as at chamber music festivals. A member of Solace Ensemble, THUD and Jang/Uchino Violin-Piano Duo, she has been on the accompanying staff of the Juilliard School, Heifetz International Music Institute as well as others. She earned a BM High Honors at the University of Michigan, MM from Peabody Conservatory, and Doctoral of Musical Arts from the University of Arizona. She received a graduate diploma from the Juilliard School.

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Artist Conversation: Intricate Fabric of Life with Susan Richman and Rachel Weatherford Whitlow
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Upstream gallery, 8 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706
Thursday, June 57-8:30pmUpstream Gallery8 Main StreetHastings on Hudson, NY

How does anyone cope with constant flux, with a steady stream of near emergency, with the knowledge that what once was, is gone? Illness, death, upheaval of most kinds necessitates an anchor. When we feel this way, some of us look to nature.

“The shore is an ancient world, for as long as there has been an earth and sea there has been this place of the meeting of land and water. Yet it is a world that keeps alive the sense of continuing creation and of the relentless drive of life. Each time that I enter it, I gain some new awareness of its beauty and its deeper meanings, sensing that intricate fabric of life by which one creature is linked with another, and each with its surroundings.” Rachel Carson

In this conversation we will explore the liminal space of change and connection as we dive into the works of artists Susan Richman and Rachel Weatherford Whitlow. Each artist has a unique relationship with nature both as a source of inspiration and a medium from which to create, seeking her anchor in the uncertainty of nature and creating images in which that “intricate fabric of life “is revealed.

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2025 RiverArts Music Tour
2025-06-14 11:00 - 21:00 | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
RiverArts 2025 MUSIC TOUR | Free Music Festival

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RiverArts is excited to present the 2025 Music Tour on SATURDAY, JUNE 14*. Now in it’s tenth year, the Music Tour is 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.
Enjoy music by hundreds of performers throughout the Rivertowns in a mix of fun venues in backyards, gardens, businesses, churches community centers and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River.
Please note: an alternate schedule due to rain will be called by FRIDAY June 13th at 2pm.

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SummerArts Camp
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 15:00, 2025-08-18 09:00 - 2025-08-22 15:00, 2025-08-25 09:00 - 2025-08-29 15:00 | First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, 10706
SummerArts

Week 1: August 11-15Week 2: August 18-22Week 3: August 25-29
TIME: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 3:00

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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.
In 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.
The 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.
For more information, please email the Director: summerarts@riverarts.org

2025 RiverArts Studio Tour | Call for Artists
2025-08-31 - 2025-09-01 | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
RiverArts 2025 STUDIO TOUR | Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS
RiverArts is excited to present the 2025 Studio Tour on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025.
ARTIST REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 31! Don’t wait!
Now in it’s 33rd year, the Studio Tour is the largest, family-friendly, FREE event for arts lovers in lower Westchester County. Thousands of people come to explore and enjoy the work of our fabulous local artists in their private studios.

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Figure Drawing
2025-09-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us for monthly life drawing sessions with a nude model.
In this non-instructional program we create a relaxing, social, and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Participants can capture the human body in short and long poses.
We provide the live model, you bring your creative energy!
There are tables to work at but you may bring your own easels to work from if you wish.Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies.
We ask that you arrive early to setup before the session begins at 7:30pm; if you are running late, please wait to come in during the first break (around 7:50).
Advanced registration and pre-payment is required. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Suitable for ages 18+
Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
7:30–9:30pm, twice monthly September through June
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org

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Limón Dance Company
2025-09-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St Floor 2, Tarrytown, 10591
RiverArts and Tarrytown Music Hall Present: Limón Dance Company

Saturday, September 20, 20258 PMTarrytown Music HallTarrytown, NY
$35-$70

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“The dancers performed with a luscious spontaneity…this was alive” – The New York Times

Founded in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American Modern dance since its inception and is considered one of the world’s greatest dance companies. Choreographer and dancer José Limón is credited with creating one of the world’s most important and enduring dance legacies— an art form responsible for the creation, growth and support of modern dance in this country. Acclaimed for its dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive, yet nuanced movement, the Limón Dance Company illustrates the timelessness of José Limón’s work and vision. The Company’s repertory, which includes classic works in addition to new commissions from contemporary choreographers, possesses an unparalleled breadth and creates unique experiences for audiences around the world.
Come experience a program that celebrates Limón’s unparalleled creative vision!

OrfeoA poignant reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice’s myth, Orfeo pairs Beethoven’s stirring quartet with Limón’s evocative choreography to explore timeless themes of love, loss, and hope, featuring gender-neutral casting for a modern retelling.Choreography: José Limón | Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet Op. 95, #11
Suite from A Choreographic OfferingInspired by Bach’s intricate compositions, Limón’s A Choreographic Offering is a heartfelt tribute to mentor Doris Humphrey. This luminous work intertwines motifs from her dances, celebrating legacy and innovation in modern dance history.Choreography: José Limón | Music: J.S. Bach, Musical Offering
Two Ecstatic ThemesA choreographic masterpiece by Doris Humphrey, Two Ecstatic Themes embodies the excellence of early modern dance, delving deep into the duality of human experience.Choreography: Doris Humphrey | Music: Tragoedie Fragment a-moll, Op. 7 No. 2 by Nikolai Karolovich Medtner; Maschere Che Passano for Piano by Gian Francesco Malipiero
The Moor’s PavaneLimón’s The Moor’s Pavane distills Othello’s tragic tale into elegant Renaissance-inspired dances. Set to Purcell’s music, it explores themes of jealousy and betrayal, offering timeless commentary on human frailty and social injustice.Choreography: José Limón | Music: Henry Purcell (arranged by Simon Sadoff)

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RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show - Hastings
2025-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Hastings Village Hall Gallery, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Preview Show
Sunday, October 26, 3-5pmHastings Village Hall Gallery7 Maple Ave, Hastings
The RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pm and Sunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
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 26 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, November 2 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington artists on the Tour will be shown at Shames JCC.

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RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show - Tarrytown
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Shames JCC, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Preview Show
Sunday, November 2, 3-5pmShames JCC371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown
The RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pm and Sunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
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 27 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, November 2 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington artists on the Tour will be shown at Shames JCC.

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RiverArts Studio Tour 2025
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 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 second weekend of November.
Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pmSunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
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.

2025 Chamber Music Benefit
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Newington-Cropsey Foundation, 25 Cropsey Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
SAVE THE DATE2025 Chamber Music Benefit
Sunday November 231–3pmThe Newington-Cropsey Foundation25 Cropsey Lane Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706Advanced ticket sales only, not available at-the-door

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We are delighted to invite you to our 10th annual Chamber Music Benefit Concert! Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music, followed by a cocktail reception, at the unique, art-filled venue of the Newington Cropsey Foundation in Hastings.
Please join us to hear the beauty of Mozart and Dvořák Piano Quartets amidst the splendor of the paintings of Jasper Cropsey. This unique venue has become a much anticipated annual event for RA Chamber Music enthusiasts, and Artistic Director Peter Seidenberg has assembled an amazing group of musicians including violinist Muneko Otani, violist Daniel Panner, and pianist Hui-Mei Lin. The Cropsey Foundation provides a sumptuous reception following the concert.
The program opens with Mozart’s Piano Quartet in g minor K478. Franz Anton Hoffmeister commissioned a series of three piano quartets from Mozart. Both his recently opened publishing house, and the piano quartet as a musical form, were new on the scene. Hoffmeister hoped that Mozart would provide popular music, playable by amateurs, “easy, instantly gratifying, and marketable.” Instead, Mozart created music that was dramatic and filled with complexity- not at all suitable for amateur musicians. Sales were poor and Hoffmeister cancelled his order for the additional quartets. We, however, were blessed with what has become one of Mozart’s most popular chamber music compositions. It should be noted that G minor is a key that Mozart reserved for the dramatic, often expressing intense and/or dark emotions. (Other famous Mozart compositions in this key include the Symphony #40, and the String Quintet K, 516 which we heard a year and a half ago on our concert of Mozart String Quintets.)
While working on his Piano Quartet Op 87, in the summer of 1889, Dvořák wrote “My head is so full, if a human being could only write it all down straight away! […] It is unexpectedly easy and the melodies simply flow towards me. Thanks be to God!”. This work indeed overflows with melodic richness and is one of Dvořák’s glorious chamber pieces. Programming these two piano quartets in one afternoon gives us an opportunity to hear Mozart’s, who practically “invented” the form, and Dvořák’s skilled and exciting handling of the same ensemble 100 years later.

About the Artists:Muneko Otani [violin] As the first violinist of the Cassatt String Quartet Muneko Otani has appeared in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as in Europe and Asia. Major venues have included Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress, Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bastille Opera House. The quartet has over 40 recordings, and were named three times to Alex Ross’ 10 best classical recordings of the year in The New Yorker magazine. Her numerous awards with the Cassatt Quartet include the Wardwell Chamber Music Fellowship at Yale (where they served as teaching assistants to the Tokyo Quartet), two top prizes at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, two CMA/ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming, a recording grant from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, and commissioning grants from Meet the Composer and the National Endowment for the Arts. As a chamber musician, she has collaborated with Paul Katz, Colin Carr, Ursula Oppens, Eliot Fisk, Walter Trampler, Martin Lovett, Marc Johnson, Kazuhide Isomura, Masuko Ushioda and Lawrence Lesser.
Daniel Panner [viola] enjoys a varied career as a performer and teacher. As violist of the Mendelssohn String Quartet, he has concertized extensively throughout the United States and Israel. He has performed at music festivals in Marlboro, Tanglewood, Aspen, and on National Public Radio’s Performance Today, and has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Emerson, Guarneri, and Juilliard String Quartets. As a member of the Whitman String Quartet, Panner received the 1998 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award. He currently teaches at The Juilliard School, the Mannes College of Music, SUNY Stonybrook, and the Queens College Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Musicians from Marlboro, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He has served as the principal violist of such orchestras as the New York City Opera and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. An active performer of new music, he is a member of Sequitur and the Locrian Ensemble and has performed as a guest artist with Speculum Musicae, the Da Capo Chamber Players, and Transit Circle.
Peter Seidenberg [cello and Artistic Director] “Totally enchanting, inspired performances, brimming with natural, spontaneous musicianship”, raves Gramophone Magazine about cellist Peter Seidenberg. Mr. Seidenberg has played in major halls throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, and served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka. He was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects involving over 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Tokyo, Juilliard and Emerson Quartets and has participated in the Marlboro, Aspen, Caramoor, Casals and Norfolk festivals. Currently, he is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists. Peter concertizes frequently in collaboration with pianist Hui-Mei Lin. The duo have performed together throughout the US to much acclaim.
Hui-Mei Lin [piano], a native of Taiwan, made her New York solo debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as the winner of the Artists International Audition. She was described by the New York Times as “an excellent pianist throughout” and the Taiwan News as “a sensitive and powerful pianist.” With long-time cello partner, Peter Seidenberg, Hui Mei has toured throughout the East coast, New Mexico, Chicago, and Taiwan. She has appeared in solo programs at Alice Tully Hall, the Caramoor Music Festival, and The Steinway Society of the Bay Area, among other venues. Her media broadcasts include solo performances at PBS (Maryland), WQXR (New York City) and Taiwan Television.
About The Newington-Cropsey FoundationThe Newington-Cropsey Foundation was founded in 1977 by Barbara and John Newington to collect and promote works of Barbara’s great-grandfather, Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey. The Foundation hosts a large collection of paintings and is considered the leading authority on Jasper Cropsey. Along with the Gallery of Art completed in the mid ’90’s, the foundation maintains Cropsey’s final home, Ever Rest, on the property. They graciously host an annual Chamber Music benefit for RiverArts in the gallery.
About RiverArts Chamber SeriesFounded in 2016, the RiverArts Chamber Music Series under the Artistic Direction of Peter Seidenberg and producer Doug Coe, is devoted to bringing the finest Chamber Music, both classical and contemporary, to the Rivertowns. The Series consists of three concerts each season, with one being a gala hosted by The Newington-Cropsey Foundation.
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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Channels: Jeffrey Lewis
2026-01-10 20:00 - 21:00 | HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
CHANNELS: JEFFREY LEWIS
CO-PRESENTED BY HUDCO

Saturday, January 10, 20268PM; Doors open at 7PM
HudCo145 Palisade StreetSuite 200Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Ages 12+
$35 Adult$20 Student (21 and under)
Cash bar available courtesy of HudCo

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“Weird? Very … but also downright inspiring” (****) – Rolling Stone
“Jeffrey Lewis is an amazing musician, and if you don’t know his songs you probably have a hole in your heart that can only be filled by his words … I did!” – Regina Spektor
Join RiverArts on Saturday, January 10, for an unforgettable evening with Jeffrey Lewis! Hailed as one of the most extraordinary voices in contemporary music, Jeffrey Lewis brings his sharp, urban brand of indie-folk storytelling to the Rivertowns on January 10, 2026. Presented as part of Channels, RiverArts’ new music series celebrating boundary-pushing creativity, this special performance showcases Lewis’s singular blend of humor, heart, and lyrical wit. Set against the creative backdrop of HudCo—Dobbs Ferry’s vibrant artist co-op and industrial-chic gathering space overlooking the Hudson—this intimate concert promises an evening as distinctive as its setting. A true force of nature, Lewis transforms the everyday into something funny, strange, and deeply human.
Don’t miss this intimate evening with one of New York’s most distinctive creative voices: a true original whose music and comix continue to capture the wonder, absurdity, and the beating heart of everyday life.
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About ChannelsA new music series that defies boundaries and celebrates the river as a means of travel, exploration, and a source of new ideas – Channels presents adventurous music in unique Rivertown 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.
About the Jeffrey Lewis
Raised on New York’s Lower East Side, Jeffrey Lewis is a songwriter, comic book artist, and pioneer of the city’s anti-folk movement. Originally an aspiring comic creator, Lewis began performing his witty, heartfelt songs at open mics, pairing sharp observation with unfiltered honesty. Over time, those songs became the foundation of a singular artistic voice — one that bridges storytelling, music, and visual art. He is, in fact, a consummate songwriter, his personal tales achieving a kind of universal resonance through their candor. Lewis’s performances mix humor, insight, and a dose of Lower East Side grit, inviting listeners into worlds that feel at once deeply personal and instantly familiar.

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Bluegrass Jam Session
2026-01-28 19:00 - 22:00 | NY
BLUEGRASS JAM!
PRESENTED BY RIVERARTS

Wednesday, January 28, 20267 PM – 10:30 PM
Tennis Club of Hastings100 River StreetHastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Ages 12+
Suggested donation: $20(registration recommended)

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RiverArts Presents: Bluegrass Jam Sessions!
Join us for an evening of foot-tapping fun as RiverArts hosts its very first Bluegrass Jam: open to players of all ages and skill levels!
Join us on January 28th for an evening of music, creativity, and community right on the water’s edge at the Tennis Club of Hastings. Whether you’re an experienced picker or just starting out, everyone is invited to join this inclusive and fun jam sessiom. The night begins with a guided “slow jam” for newer players, featuring favorite bluegrass standards (a song list will be shared in the new year). Then, at 8:30 PM, the tempo rises for our open jam session, where musicians of all levels can play, listen, and jump in when inspiration strikes.
Enjoy great company, lively tunes, and a cash bar courtesy of the Tennis Club of Hastings, and help us launch this new RiverArts program on the Hudson in style.
About Bluegrass Jam
Warm up your winter with RiverArts’ new Bluegrass Jam Sessions, open to players of all ages and skill levels for a night of lively music and community spirit.

Figure Drawing
2026-02-05 19:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us for monthly life drawing sessions with a nude model.
In this non-instructional program we create a relaxing, social, and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Participants can capture the human body in short and long poses.
We provide the live model, you bring your creative energy!
There are tables to work at but you may bring your own easels to work from if you wish.Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies.
We ask that you arrive early to setup before the session begins at 7:30pm; if you are running late, please wait to come in during the first break (around 7:50).
Advanced registration and pre-payment is required. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Suitable for ages 18+
Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
7:30–9:30pm, twice monthly September through June
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org

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Figure Drawing - February 18
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States

Figure Drawing - March 5
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
