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RiverArts Annual Chamber Music Fundraiser
2021-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Newington-Cropsey Foundation, 25 Cropsey Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
RiverArts Annual Chamber Music Fundraiser

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Sunday November 21st1:00–3:00pm The Newington-Cropsey Foundation25 Cropsey Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706Tickets: $100*
RiverArts Chamber Music Series begins with our annual fundraiser event, generously hosted the Newington-Cropsey Foundation on Sunday November 21 at 1pm. All tickets to this event must be purchased in advance. There will be no ticket sales at the door and the box office will close Saturday, November 20th, at noon.
Program Update: Attendees will get a sneak peak at RiverArts’ commissioned Chamber version of Strauss’ Four Last Songs. This is the first time the arrangement will be performed in public and is not to miss!
The concert will feature Arnold Schönberg’s late romantic masterpiece, Verklärte Nacht [1899] in its original version for string sextet. A reading of Richard Dehmel’s poem, Verklårte Nacht which inspired Schönberg’s composition will precede the musical performance. This is a rare opportunity to hear the composition in its original sextet form as it is more commonly heard in Schönberg’s expanded version for string orchestra.
Also on the program will be Richard Strauss’ Piano Quartet [1886]. Written at the very beginning of what was to become an indomitable career as a composer and conductor, Richard Strauss poured his youthful spirit into this passionate, exuberant piece. It remarkably foreshadows all the drama of his greatest operas, Rosenkavalier and Salome, in a chamber music setting.
The Newington-Cropsey Foundation graciously hosts this annual fundraiser concert in the beautiful setting of their gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson. A reception with light refreshments will follow the concert.
Artistic Director for Chamber Music, Peter Seidenberg Chamber Music Producer, Doug Coe
Performers include: Ling Ling Huang, April Johnson and Sylvia Volpe, violin; Chi Chi Lin Bestmann and Kathryn Lockwood, viola; Peter Seidenberg and Alan Weinstein, cello; Tomoko Uchino, piano; Anton Rist, clarinet; Allison Charney, soprano; Edoardo Ballerini, reader
Ticket is 50% tax deductible.*Proof of vaccination and masks are required to attend this event

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About the Artists
Ling Ling Huang [violin] started violin at the age of 4 with her mother Lilan Z. Huang. She continued studying violin with Fredell Lack until her admission to the Cleveland Institute of Music at the age of 15. There, she won the concerto competition with Stravinsky Violin Concerto and the Milhaud Prize. She currently lives in New York, freelancing and playing as a substitute violinist in ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, the Houston Symphony, and the Houston Grand Opera. linglinghuang.com
April Johnson [violin] has performed throughout the US with the Oracle Trio and the New York Chamber Soloists. She is a member of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School who also teaches Suzuki Violin, she earned a BM from Oberlin College and Advanced Studies at Brooklyn College Conservatory. hbms.org/faculty_bio/april-johnson
Sylvia Danburg Volpe [violin] is Associate Principal Second Violin of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra. She 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. metorchestramusicians.org/sylvia-volpe
Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann [viola] is a native of Taiwan, conductor and violist. Ms. Bestmann now resides in St. Paul, MN where she is a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and MacPhail Center for Music and freelances with various ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Opera. chichibestmann.com
Kathryn Lockwood [viola] is the Artistic Director for both the “Four Seasons of Music” Series at the Sands Point Preserve, NY and the “Music@MoMA” Series – an intimate salon style chamber music series.  She teaches at both the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and at the John Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. kathrynlockwood.com
Peter Seidenberg [cello and Artistic Director] was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects of 30 composers. He is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists. peterseidenberg.com
Alan Weinstein [cello] is a founding member of the Kandinsky Trio, winner of national awards such as the Chamber Music America Residency Award. He also is the recipient of an NEA Meet the Composer Award.  He is assistant professor of cello and bass at Virginia Tech. virginiatech/school-of-performing-arts/music-faculty/alan-weinstein.html
Tomoko Uchino [piano] received awards at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition and the Takahiro Sonoda Piano Award International Competitions. 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. tomokouchino.com
Anton Rist [clarinet] was recently appointed Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera 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. metorchestramusicians.org/anton-rist-principal-clarinet/
Allison Charney’s [soprano] operatic career includes singing major roles including Mimi, Butterfly, Traviata, Pamina, and tour-de-force portrayals of all three heroines in Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman among many others in opera companies throughout the country including New York City Opera, Atlanta Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Utah Opera, and Nashville Opera. randsman.com/allison-charney
Edoardo Ballerini is a two-time winner of the Audio Publishers Association’s Best Male Narrator Audie Award. He is the co-creator, of the Audible Original The Angel of Rome. On screen, he is best known for this work in The Sopranos, and the film Dinner Rush. edoardoballerini.com

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Drink & Draw
2021-11-04 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 145 Palisade St Studio, 145 Palisades Street, Lobby Suite, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Drink & Draw

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Thursday: October 14 • November 4 • December 2 • January 6
145 Palisade Street, Studio # 412A
Hudson River Landing
Admission: $20 per session. You must register and pay in advance below for each session. No payments will be accepted at the door.
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting with wine and snacks added in! We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event – bring your own art supplies – any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
18+ to attend, 21+ to drink. Fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to mask. If you are not fully vaccinated you may attend but will be required to wear a mask.
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Artist Conversation with Malcolm D. MacDougall III
2021-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Studio west of 145 Palisades Street, 145 Palisades Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Artist Conversation | Malcolm D. MacDougall III

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Sunday, October 17thRiver Front Hangar west of 145 Palisade Street 3:00-4:30 pmIn-person: $15
In our ongoing effort to connect local artists with art lovers we are proud to present our next RiverArts Artist Conversation with sculptor, Malcolm D. MacDougall III live and in-person at his studio on the Dobbs Ferry waterfront on Sunday October 17th at 3pm.
“We are thrilled to have another wonderful opportunity to gather this great community of art appreciators together to learn about this incredible local artist’s perspectives and process,” said Artist Conversation Producer, Marie-Louise Miller.
MacDougall’s work transcends the physical. Led by the desire to capture the potential for movement in the objects around us and influenced by the world as seen through the lens of the microscope, Macdougall creates sculpture which leads the imagination to touch the sublime.
Macdougall has seen two large scale works on display in NY City: “Conflicts of Growth” at Spring & Varrick in 2013 and “Microscopic Landscape” at Union Square Park in 2012. Said of his 2013 piece, Microscopic Landscape, It “is about potential energy and pushing a stagnant object as close to perceived movement as possible.”
“The sculpture serves as a snapshot of the ongoing activity in the neighborhood; it is a static object that maintains the constant anticipation of movement, just as the grounds of Union Square provide the framework for the energetic flow of people and commerce.” City Atlas: New York

Locally, his sculptures, “Outcrops of Bacterial Growth” and “Eternal Conflicts of Growth” were displayed in Wagner Park and Kinally Cove of Hastings-on-Hudson respectively.
“We are inviting a limited audience to come to Malcolm’s studio and participate in a wide-ranging conversation with the artist about the motivation and inspiration for choosing materials, his process for transforming objects into works of art, and what he looks forward to at this stage of his creative life,” says RiverArts’ Artistic Director, Kate Ashby. To support the safe appreciation of art, the live audience will be limited to 40. We will also be recording this event and will offer this after the fact for $5.

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Drink & Draw Oct
2021-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 145 Palisade St Studio, 145 Palisades Street, Lobby Suite, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Drink & Draw

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Thursday: October 14 • November 4 • December 2 • January 6145 Palisade Street, Studio # 412A Hudson River LandingAdmission: $20 per session. You must register and pay in advance below for each session. No payments will be accepted at the door.
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting with wine and snacks added in! We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event – bring your own art supplies – any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
18+ to attend, 21+ to drink. Fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to mask. If you are not fully vaccinated you may attend but will be required to wear a mask.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Studio Tour Preview Show | Opening Reception
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Thursday, October 7th, 6–8pm | Dobbs Ferry Public Library

On view from October 7–29 at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. Join us for one of our two opening receptions for the Studio Tour’s preview show. Over 40 artists will be showing in Hastings and 17 artists in Dobbs Ferry.

Masks must be worn within Hastings Village Hall Gallery and the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
No RSVPs necessary.

Studio Tour | October 23
An inspiring weekend of artist open studios, throughout the Rivertown villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown, & Sleepy Hollow from 11am – 6pm.
For more information: RiverArtsStudioTour.com
Covid Safety: Your safety is our priority! The Studio Tour will follow current NY State Covid-19 safety protocols to ensure the safety of artists and visitors. Details will be updated on our website as the event approaches. Covid-19 -related refunds available for artists if cancellation is necessary. Please contact studiotour@riverarts.org for any questions.

Studio Tour Preview Show | Opening Reception
2021-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Village Hall, 7 Maple Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Sunday, October 3rd, 3–5pm | Hastings Village Hall Gallery

On view from October 3–24 at the Hastings Village Hall Gallery. This event is co-hosted by Hastings Village Arts Commission. Join us for one of our two opening receptions for the Studio Tour’s preview show. Over 40 artists will be showing in Hastings and 17 artists in Dobbs Ferry.

Masks must be worn within Hastings Village Hall Gallery and the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
No RSVPs necessary.

Studio Tour | October 23
An inspiring weekend of artist open studios, throughout the Rivertown villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown, & Sleepy Hollow from 11am – 6pm.
For more information: RiverArtsStudioTour.com
Covid Safety: Your safety is our priority! The Studio Tour will follow current NY State Covid-19 safety protocols to ensure the safety of artists and visitors. Details will be updated on our website as the event approaches. Covid-19 -related refunds available for artists if cancellation is necessary. Please contact studiotour@riverarts.org for any questions.

Amazing Arches - Workshop for Kids
2021-07-31 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fulton Park next to Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenye, Hastings-on-Hudson, 10706, United States
Amazing Arches-Workshop for KidsSaturday, July 31, 2-4 pmFulton Park next to Hastings Public Library7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson

Join us for this FREE family workshop building model bridges or sculptures featuring arches and curves. This event is recommended for kids ages 5 and up and is led by educators from ArchForKids, which provides mind-on, hands-on learning experiences based in architecture and design for young learners. With generous support from the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.
This event is FREE but we ask that you register ahead of time here.

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Creative Workshop for Families
2021-07-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fulton Park next to Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenye, Hastings-on-Hudson, 10706, United States
Tree Houses–Up Up & AwaySaturday, July 10, 2-4 pmKeeper’s House 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry

As part of its summer 2021 YardArt project, RiverArts is hosting an in-person, creative event for kids and families outdoors at the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry; recommended for ages 5 and above. Led by ArchForKids, which offers engaging experiences in architecture and design. With generous support from the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.
This event is FREE but we ask that you register ahead of time here.

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YardArt | Summer 2021
2021-07-01 00:00 - 2021-08-31 23:59 (America/New_York) | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
July 1—September 1Throughout the Rivertowns; Details and Map to follow

RiverArts is hosting YardArt again this year!
YardArt launched last year as many in-person programs were postponed. RiverArts is happy to focus attention once again on the creativity of residents, highlighting existing works of art and encouraging residents to make new pieces.
Any resident of the Rivertowns is eligible to participate. We welcome the participation of budding individual artists, whole families, as well as professional artists in any medium that will hold up outdoors. We hope that art will be created everywhere. No prior artistic experience is required and there is no registration fee.

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Stitch & "Complain" June 24
2021-06-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Stitch & “Complain,” in-person

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Thursday, June 24th 7:30–9:00 pmIn-person and socially-distant | $5
Please join The Observatory Shop’s Amanda Hsiao and Jacqui Kessman at HudCo for a socially-distant, in-person knitting session.
Bring your own yarn, needles, questions, concerns, gripes, and commentary on the current state of our world. In addition to teaching a trick or two, Amanda and Jacqui will guide you on how to continue knitting together your best life. Show your registration receipt at The Observatory for a 10% 1-time discount!
The Observatory Shop, 5 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson HudCo, 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry
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Serene Spring | Chamber Music Recording
2021-06-19 07:30 - 2021-07-05 23:59 (America/New_York) | Recorded Event
Serene Spring – Chamber Music Recording

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Access to the recording through Monday July 5th Reording | $5
RiverArts is proud to offer an encore recording of our recent chamber music concert, “Serene Spring” featuring The Solace Trio from the June 11th performace at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Ardsley.
The Solace Trio – April Johnson (Violin), Peter Seidenberg (Cello) and Tomoko Uchino (Piano) delivered a wonderful program of music from a variety of composers to turn the page on the last year and look forward to all that lies ahead.
Opening with “Mozart-Adagio for Piano Trio” by Arvo Part, the program continues with “Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op. 100” by Dvorak, “Air for Cello and Piano” by Aaron J. Kernis and ends with Beethoven’s “Piano Trio in Eflat Op. 70 no. 2.”
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Chamber Music Artistic Director Peter Seidenberg and Producer Doug Coe put together a program that sought to encapsulate the moment in time we all currently inhabit. Seidenberg commented that “We chose music that reflects the emotions of the unusual time we live in: dissonant but serene, dark but earthy, heartaching but hopeful, challenging but affirming.“
Artistic Director Kate Ashby commented “RiverArts is delighted to present this uplifting musical program which celebrates the renewed spirit of springtime and the power of music to encourage, to invigorate and to restore.”
About the Musicians
April Johnson – April Johnson has performed throughout the US with the Oracle Trio and the New York Chamber Soloists. She is a former Concertmaster for the Jupiter Symphony, Canton Ohio Symphony, Galatea Ensemble, Queens Oratorio; and Associate Concertmaster for the Norwalk Symphony. Having performed in Europe and Asia, she has also recorded on Dorian and Lyrichord. A member of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School who also teaches Suzuki Violin, she earned a BM from Oberlin College and Advanced Studies at Brooklyn College Conservatory.
Peter Seidenberg – “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 of 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Tokyo, Juilliard and Emerson Quartets and participated in the Marlboro, Aspen, Caramoor, and Casals festivals. He is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists.
Tomoko Uchino – Ms. Uchino received awards at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition and the 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 U of Michigan, MM from Peabody Conservatory, and Doctoral of Musical Arts from U of Arizona. She received a graduate diploma from the Juilliard School.
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Virtual Salon Sundays - Artist Studio Tour with Kristin Javier
2021-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Virtual Salon Sundays

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Sunday, June 13th
3:00-4:00 pm Livestream on RiverArts Instagram
FREE EVENT
RiverArts’ now offers a virtual spin on this historic tradition and are featuring artists on various Sundays from 3 pm to 4 pm. Each artist will live-stream a brief studio tour and take questions from the audience in the last ten minutes. This is a great opportunity to gain insights in to their creative process, learn about techniques in a variety of media and participate in a live Q&A with artists.
Kristin Javier is a former Teacher and Translator, and an improbable Mosaic Artist. What began as an exploration of her Mediterranean heritage has become a journey by which to express profound emotion. Initially self-taught, she has grown as an artist through some study of Classical Roman/Byzantine and Modern Mosaic techniques. She hand-cuts all materials faithful to the ancient tradition, incorporating glass, stone, metal, ceramic, reclaimed materials. Her mosaics are born from memory and develop through a meditative and painstaking process over weeks or months. She is grateful for this creative path and the many teachers she has encountered along the way. View Kristin’s Instagram here.
How to watch Instagram Live:
One watches a live broadcast on the Instagram app on your mobile device or on Instagram.com. RiverArts’ profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it and the word Live. Tap or click their profile picture to view the live broadcast.
Get a jump on the tour and check out her work on IG ahead of time!
Kristin Javier’s Instagram
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"Serene Spring – An Evening of Chamber Music” featuring The Solace Trio
2021-06-11 19:30 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2 Revolutionary Rd, Ardsley, NY, 10503, United States
Serene Spring – An Evening of Chamber Music featuring The Solace Trio

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Friday, June 11th 7:30 pm, In-person | $35 Livestream | $12

A limited number of tickets for the live performance are available for sale. In person concert-goers will be required to wear masks.
This program will be played without a pause. Please refrain from applauding until after the final piece in the program. Duration of program – approximately 50 minutes.
The concert will also be livestreamed for those who would like to enjoy from home.
Please park in the lower parking lot. There are stairs up to the concert level – please feel free to drop off passengers at the church entrance in the circular driveway before parking.

On Friday June 11th at 7:30 PM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, RiverArts will present the Solace Trio in a chamber music concert featuring music from a variety of composers to close the page on the last year and look forward to all that lies ahead.
The program features four pieces from four different composers. The program will include the serene and surreal Mozart-Adagio by Arvo Pärt [1992], Antonin Dvorák’s Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op. 100 from his great American period [1893], the lyrically virtuosic Air for Cello and Piano by Aaron Kernis [1995] and will conclude with the triumphant and life affirming statement of Beethoven’s Piano Trio in Eb Op. 70 no. 2 [1809]. The members of the Solace Trio are April Johnson (violin), Peter Seidenberg (cello), and Tomoko Uchino (piano). The concert will be 1 hour long with no intermission.
Chamber Music Artistic Director Peter Seidenberg and Producer Doug Coe have put together a program that seeks to encapsulate the moment in time we all currently inhabit. Seidenberg commented that “We chose music that reflects the emotions of the unusual time we live in: dissonant but serene, dark but earthy, heartaching but hopeful, challenging but affirming.“
Artistic Director Kate Ashby commented “RiverArts is delighted to present this uplifting musical program which celebrates the renewed spirit of springtime and the power of music to encourage, to invigorate and to restore.”
About the Musicians
April Johnson – April Johnson has performed throughout the US with the Oracle Trio and the New York Chamber Soloists. She is a former Concertmaster for the Jupiter Symphony, Canton Ohio Symphony, Galatea Ensemble, Queens Oratorio; and Associate Concertmaster for the Norwalk Symphony. Having performed in Europe and Asia, she has also recorded on Dorian and Lyrichord. A member of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School who also teaches Suzuki Violin, she earned a BM from Oberlin College and Advanced Studies at Brooklyn College Conservatory.
Peter Seidenberg – “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 of 30 composers. He has collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Tokyo, Juilliard and Emerson Quartets and participated in the Marlboro, Aspen, Caramoor, and Casals festivals. He is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists.
Tomoko Uchino – Ms. Uchino received awards at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition and the 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 U of Michigan, MM from Peabody Conservatory, and Doctoral of Musical Arts from U of Arizona. She received a graduate diploma from the Juilliard School.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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2021 RiverArts Music Tour
2021-06-05 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
Join us for an unforgettable musical celebration!

Saturday, June 5th12:00–9:00 pm
Locations: Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown
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For all band, schedule and other event information please visit our dedicated Music Tour website: www.riverartsmusictour.com
The RiverArts Music Tour is a celebration of the depth and breadth of the Rivertowns’ music community. This year we are especially excited to bring music alive again and feel the energy and exhilaration of live musical performances throughout our communities. This year’s event will take place outdoors, with music filling the air from porches, gardens, driveways and open spaces. We will also hold a curated open mic night in the evening at the grounds of the VFW building in Hastings-on-Hudson.
Featuring 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. Forty-minute performances begin every hour on the hour from noon to nine pm. The event is free to the public and our online map will guide your day.

This event will be held in accordance with New York State Covid 19 protocols and require social distancing to be in effect at each venue. Audience numbers at each venue will be limited according to current guidelines. Details will be posted closer to the date.
Rain Date: Sunday June 6th
For further information, please contact: Adam Hart, Music Tour Producer – musictour@riverarts.org

Open Mic Night
2021-05-20 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Virtual Event
Be part of our virtual open mic community!

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Spring Cleaning.Finding new life in songs we have forgotten.
Please join RiverArts Music Tour Producer Adam Hart for the third of three virtual open mic nights this Spring! Come to hang, listen, and perform if you are a professional or just like to play — just come to be part of this supportive and welcoming community of local musicians and music lovers!
Spectators must also register for access to this event. Bring a friend or two and enjoy some music by your creative neighbors!
RULES
The registration deadline is 7:30 PM EDT on the date of the open mic of your choice. You’ll have an opportunity to play two songs in a “circle of song” Zoom format (we’ll perform around the Zoom grid).
We welcome musicians performing all genres. Originals and covers are both welcome. Solo artists, duos, full bands — perform however you’d like! Spoken word performers are also welcome.
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

ABOUT ADAM HART
Adam is a folk and folk rock singer-songwriter, performer, and educator. He teaches guitar and voice privately, and he also teaches a guitar workshop at PS 75 on 96th Street in NYC. He has been active in a folk-rock group “Riverrun” for 19 years. On the political side, Adam is a Democratic District Leader in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and is committed to saving what’s left of our environment and seeking out justice for good people. Visit adamhartmusic.com for more information about Adam.

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Stitch & "Complain"
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Stitch & “Complain,” in-person

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Thursday, May 20th 7:30–9:00 pmIn-person and socially-distant | $5
Please join The Observatory Shop’s Amanda Hsiao and Jacqui Kessman at HudCo for a socially-distant, in-person knitting session.
Bring your own yarn, needles, questions, concerns, gripes, and commentary on the current state of our world. In addition to teaching a trick or two, Amanda and Jacqui will guide you on how to continue knitting together your best life. Show your registration receipt at The Observatory for a 10% 1-time discount!
Upcoming Session: Thursday, June 24th
The Observatory Shop, 5 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson HudCo, 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry
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Imprint of Light | A Dance, Music & Video Collaboration | Recorded Event
2021-05-10 12:00 - 2021-05-23 00:00 (America/New_York) | Recorded Event
RECORDED EVENT | Imprint of Light – video livestream with post-performance Q & A with the artists

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Recorded broadcast of Saturday, May 8th event with artist Q&A.
Available from 5/10–5/23 | $10
RiverArts was proud to debut Imprint of Light, a dance, music & video collaboration that was broadcasted on May 8th via Zoom. Choreographer/Dancer Maxine Sherman and Composer/Videographer Steven Brent collaborate in this new work weaving dance, music and layered imagery to create an innovative experience at the cutting edge of performance art and film.
Imprint of Light is a magical journey within the imagination, toward the illumination of the human spirit and its relationship to the 4 elements of the earth. Sometimes mesmerizing, hypnotic and funny we all curiously travel to unknown places in the vehicle of our own body. We might land on familiar shores, but a mischievous impulse gives us a 360 degree view of new light.
There was a Zoom broadcast of the video on Saturday May 8th at 8pm followed by a live Q&A session with both artists. A recording of the broadcast and Q&A will be available to view for the two weeks following the broadcast.
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Imprint of Light: A Dance, Music & Video Collaboration
2021-05-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Imprint of Light – video livestream with post-performance Q & A with the artists

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Saturday, May 8th 8:00 pm Zoom broadcast followed by live artist Q&A | $15 Recorded broadcast available from 5/10–5/23 | $10
Ticking for live event ends Saturday, May 8th at 12 noon. You will continue to be able to purchase the recording through May 23rd, available for viewing May10-23.
RiverArts is proud to debut Imprint of Light, a dance, music & video collaboration that will be broadcast on Zoom. Choreographer/Dancer Maxine Sherman and Composer/Videographer Steven Brent collaborate in this new work weaving dance, music and layered imagery to create an innovative experience at the cutting edge of performance art and film.
Imprint of Light is a magical journey within the imagination, toward the illumination of the human spirit and its relationship to the 4 elements of the earth. Sometimes mesmerizing, hypnotic and funny we all curiously travel to unknown places in the vehicle of our own body. We might land on familiar shores, but a mischievous impulse gives us a 360 degree view of new light.
There will be a Zoom broadcast of the video on Saturday May 8th at 8pm followed by a live Q&A session with both artists directly afterwards. A recording of the broadcast and Q&A will be available to view for the two weeks following the broadcast. Tickets to both the live broadcast and recording can be purchased at www.riverarts.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Virtual Salon Sundays - Artist Studio Tour with Monica Shulman
2021-05-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Virtual Salon Sundays

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Sunday, May 2nd 3:00-3:45 pm Livestream on RiverArts Instagram
FREE EVENT- Please register.
RiverArts’ now offers a virtual spin on this historic tradition and are featuring artists every other Sunday from 3 pm to 4 pm. Each artist will live-stream a brief studio tour and take questions from the audience in the last ten minutes. This is a great opportunity to gain insights in to their creative process, learn about techniques in a variety of media and participate in a live Q&A with these two artists.
Monica Shulman is a self-taught contemporary artist whose brand of gestural abstraction is a form of story-telling. Her intuitive work is process-oriented and she learns through experimentation. Her world is best described as colorful and rhythmic. A first generation American of Cuban and Argentinian descent, who left her career as an attorney to focus on her art practice full-time, Monica lives and works in the lower Hudson Valley with her husband and their children.
Monica has been featured in various publications including Popular Photography, Westchester Magazine, and the Huffington Post. In 2019, the Director of PULSE Art Fair in Miami invited Monica to participate in the “Next Generation” exhibit to celebrate the fair’s 15th anniversary. Her work has been shown at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City, Photo LA, Art Market Hamptons, PULSE Art Fair, and the New York Mercantile Exchange, among others.
How to watch Instagram Live:
One watches a live broadcast on the Instagram app on your mobile device or on Instagram.com. RiverArts’ profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it and the word Live. Tap or click their profile picture to view the live broadcast.
Get a jump on the tour and check out their work on IG ahead of time!
Monica Shulman Instagram
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Open Mic Night
2021-04-29 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Virtual Event
Be part of our virtual open mic community!

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RENEWAL. SONGS FOR LIFTING US UP!
Please join RiverArts Music Tour Producer Adam Hart for the second of three virtual open mic nights this Spring! Come to hang, listen, and perform if you are a professional or just like to play — just come to be part of this supportive and welcoming community of local musicians and music lovers!
Spectators must also register for access to this event. Bring a friend or two and enjoy some music by your creative neighbors!

Special Themes for our Spring Open Mics!
• Thursday, March 25th, 8–9:30 pm (Virtual) Musical Madness. the End of a Long Winter.
• Thursday, April 29th, 8–9:30 pm (Virtual) Renewal. Songs for lifting us up.
• Thursday, May 20th 8 – 9:30pm (Virtual) : Spring Cleaning. Finding new life in songs we have forgotten.
RULES
The registration deadline is 7:30 PM EDT on the date of the open mic of your choice.
You’ll have an opportunity to play two songs in a “circle of song” Zoom format (we’ll perform around the Zoom grid).
We welcome musicians performing all genres. Originals and covers are both welcome. Solo artists, duos, full bands — perform however you’d like! Spoken word performers are also welcome.
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

ABOUT ADAM HART
Adam is a folk and folk rock singer-songwriter, performer, and educator. He teaches guitar and voice privately, and he also teaches a guitar workshop at PS 75 on 96th Street in NYC. He has been active in a folk-rock group “Riverrun” for 19 years. On the political side, Adam is a Democratic District Leader in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and is committed to saving what’s left of our environment and seeking out justice for good people. Visit adamhartmusic.com for more information about Adam.

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Making a Mural for BLM - Artist Conversation with Yonkers Arts
2021-04-28 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Artist Conversation – Yonkers Arts BLM Mural

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Wednesday, April 28th8:00-9:30 pmEvent is free but you must register to joinvia Zoom
Join us for video tour and a live conversation with Ray Wilcox and Evan Bishop of Yonkers Arts about the organization’s Black Lives Matter Mural. In August of 2020, Yonkers Arts, together with community support, created a Black Lives Matter mural on S. Broadway outside of City Hall in Yonkers.
Hear about the inspiration for the mural, the process of getting the mural approved and created, and the plans for its future. Listen in as Ray and Evan talk about goals for Yonkers Arts, their role in community building through the arts, and what it means to serve a city of 200,000. At-home audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions in the chat.

Yonkers Arts was founded in 2007 by a group of community leaders from Yonkers who recognized the need for an all encompassing arts organization for a city the size of Yonkers. Under the guidance of these community leaders, Yonkers Arts hopes to promote a collaborative network for artists and community members. Yonkers Arts is dedicated to providing empowering resources to artists and educational resources for community members.

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Up Close & Virtual: Honoring Doug Coe
2021-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
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Up Close & Virtual: Honoring Doug Coe

Saturday, April 24th7:00 pm Online Event
On April 24th RiverArts celebrates the immense achievements and contributions to our community of former Executive and Artistic Director, Doug Coe. Please join us as we honor Doug’s achievements and share memories through video, performance and conversation in this special gala event.
Featuring Performances by: Kat Gang & Phil Palombi, Ursula Hansberry, Tara Linhardt & Scott Giambusso, Peter Seidenberg & Hui-Mei Lin, and more!

Admission is free • Donations are welcome • Proceeds benefit The Doug Coe Fund for Artistic Excellence.
Please register by Thursday, April 22 • All guests must register to receive link for viewing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Stitch & "Complain" Copy
2021-04-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States
Stitch & “Complain,” in-person

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Thursday, April 22nd 7:30–9:00 pmIn-person and socially-distant | $5
Please join The Observatory Shop’s Amanda Hsiao and Jacqui Kessman at HudCo for a socially-distant, in-person knitting session.
Bring your own yarn, needles, questions, concerns, gripes, and commentary on the current state of our world. In addition to teaching a trick or two, Amanda and Jacqui will guide you on how to continue knitting together your best life. Show your registration receipt at The Observatory for a 10% 1-time discount!
Upcoming Sessions: Thursday May 20th and Thursday June 24th
The Observatory Shop, 5 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson HudCo, 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Stitch & "Complain"
2021-04-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522, United States

Virtual Salon Sundays - Artist Studio Tours with Jane Kang Lawrence & Monica Carrier
2021-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Virtual Salon Sundays

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Sunday April 11th 3:00 pm Livestream on RiverArts Instagram
Free Event
RiverArts’ now offers a virtual spin on this historic tradition and are featuring two artist every other Sunday from 3 pm to 4 pm. Each artist will live-stream a brief studio tour and take questions from the audience in the last ten minutes.
Our first event is with artists Jane Kang Lawrence and Monica Carrier. This is a great opportunity to gain insights in to their creative process, learn about techniques in a variety of media and participate in a live Q&A with these two artists.
How to watch Instagram Live:One watches a live broadcast on the Instagram app on your mobile device or on Instagram.com. RiverArts’ profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it and the word Live. Tap or click their profile picture to view the live broadcast.
Get a jump on the tour and check out their work on IG ahead of time!
Jane Kang Lawrence Instagram
Monica Carrier Instagram
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Open Mic Night
2021-03-25 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Be part of our virtual open mic community!

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Please join RiverArts Music Tour Producer Adam Hart for three virtual open mic nights this Spring! Come to hang, listen, and perform if you are a professional or just like to play — just come to be part of this supportive and welcoming community of local musicians and music lovers!
Spectators must also register for access to this event. Bring a friend or two and enjoy some music by your creative neighbors!
SPECIAL THEMES FOR OUR SPRING OPEN MICS
March: Musical Madness. The end of a long winter
April: Renewal. Songs for lifting us up
May: Spring Cleaning. Finding new life in songs we have forgotten
RULES
The registration deadline is 7:30 PM EDT on the date of the open mic of your choice.
You’ll have an opportunity to play two songs in a “circle of song” Zoom format (we’ll perform around the Zoom grid).
We welcome musicians performing all genres. Originals and covers are both welcome. Solo artists, duos, full bands — perform however you’d like! Spoken word performers are also welcome.
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

ABOUT ADAM HART
Adam is a folk and folk rock singer-songwriter, performer, and educator. He teaches guitar and voice privately, and he also teaches a guitar workshop at PS 75 on 96th Street in NYC. He has been active in a folk-rock group “Riverrun” for 19 years. On the political side, Adam is a Democratic District Leader in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and is committed to saving what’s left of our environment and seeking out justice for good people. Visit adamhartmusic.com for more information about Adam.

“The Emperor Jones” — A Conversation About Race and Film
2021-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
“The Emperor Jones” — A Conversation About Race and Film

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We encourage you to join us for this important conversation on the intersectionality of race and cinema.
Wednesday, March 24th7:30-9:00 pmEvent is free but you must register to joinvia Zoom
RiverArts, in conjunction with the Hastings and the Dobbs Ferry Public Libraries is hosting a discussion of the 1933 film The Emperor Jones, based on the play by Eugene O’Neill and starring Paul Robeson.
Tanya McKinnon, Dobbs Ferry resident, literary agent and former RiverArts Board member, will moderate the conversation. You are encouraged to watch the film and two short documentaries PRIOR to the discussion here.
Presented by the The Finger Lakes Film Trail, this program is part of a Humanities New York funded project: Race Films/Race Matters. “Race films” were produced between the 1910s and the early 1940s and were created by Black film companies for Black audiences. They starred Black actors and emphasized Black-oriented issues and themes. The program uses race films as a starting point for necessary, informative, and provocative conversations about race, racial tension, and racial discrimination in America today. For more information on the Race Films/Race Matters series click here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: info@riverarts.org

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Quilling with Vicky Youngman
2021-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
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Quilling is an ancient art where paper is rolled, twisted, shaped, and pinched into infinite stunning and unexpected shapes. Shapes like spirals, S curves, stars, tear drops, and more are combined to form larger images and environments. Artist Vicky Youngman will lead the class. Quilling is fun, addicting, relaxing, and easy to learn.
Before you know it, you’ll be creating all sorts of crafts for your friends and family. Great as gifts for Mother’s Day, Easter or “Just thinking of you!” Come see what you can create!
SUPPLIES

Several sheets of colorful construction paper, medium or heavy weight OR pre-cut quilling paper strips
Scissors
Tweezers
Either a tooth pick, skewer, thin handled paint brush OR a quilling needle (to roll the paper strips around)
Pencil and ruler if you are going to cut your own strips
White glue, a plastic lid to hold a small amount at a time and small paint brush to apply it OR a glue applicator with a narrow tip

ABOUT VICKY YOUNGMAN
Vicky Youngman has a Master of Professional Studies in Creative Arts Therapy from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and worked as an Art Therapist and administrator in healthcare settings for 23 years. She taught art therapy for seven of those years at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and for a short time at College of New Rochelle. Her second career as a ceramic artist has enable her to exhibit and sell her work and continue her love of teaching. As a Professional Teaching Artist through ArtsWestchester since 2008 she has conducted ceramic arts residencies in schools and community sites and most recently Teen Tuesdays, Family Arts Bash and Arts Mobile workshops. Youngman is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Pace University, Pleasantville campus, where she has taught ceramics since 2011. In addition she enjoys teaching a variety of pottery classes at Senior Centers, preschools, afterschool programs and summer camps throughout the region, including The Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY.

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Open Mic Night
2021-02-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2021-01-21 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | NY
January 21, February 188-9:30 PMSuggested $10 donation
Be part of our virtual open mic community!

Register for Open Mic Night

Please join RiverArts Music Tour Producer Adam Hart for three virtual open mic nights this fall! Come to hang, listen, and perform if you are a professional or just like to play — just come to be part of this supportive and welcoming community of local musicians and music lovers!
Spectators must also register for access to this event. Bring a friend or two and enjoy some music by your creative neighbors!
SPECIAL THEMES FOR OUR OPEN MICS
January 21 – New beginningsFebruary 18 – Love and warmth
RULES
The registration deadline is 7:30 PM EDT on the date of the open mic of your choice.
You’ll have an opportunity to play two songs in a “circle of song” Zoom format (we’ll perform around the Zoom grid).
We welcome musicians performing all genres. Originals and covers are both welcome. Solo artists, duos, full bands — perform however you’d like! Spoken word performers are also welcome.

ABOUT ADAM HART
Adam is a folk and folk rock singer-songwriter, performer, and educator. He teaches guitar and voice privately, and he also teaches a guitar workshop at PS 75 on 96th Street in NYC. He has been active in a folk-rock group “Riverrun” for 19 years. On the political side, Adam is a Democratic District Leader in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and is committed to saving what’s left of our environment and seeking out justice for good people. Visit adamhartmusic.com for more information about Adam.
