Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Fashion Moda’s The Cutting Edge Keeps Collaborative, Accessible Art Alive
During the days when artists adopted a burnt out South Bronx, graffiti began to emerge as an art form and hip-hop was a new genre of music, Fashion Moda was created. Its founder describes Fashion Moda as a “cultural concept,” that manifested in his work space, which was an abandoned storefront in the South Bronx in 1978. “Fashion Moda was the site of exhibitions, performances, film screenings and creative collaborations for more than a decade,” writes the New York Times’ Susan Hodara in a review of a current Fashion Moda show in Purchase. Three decades ago Fashion Moda aimed to make art more accessible to the general population, in contrast to how museums and galleries treated art. Today, founder Stephan Eins believes that concept of …
Jopling will perform with dozens of students and local musicians on Peekskill’s biggest stage.
Daisy Jopling has been schooling audiences around the world on the range and possibilities of a violin for years. Since she moved to Peekskill a few years ago she has been thrilling audiences with her violin at all kinds of events, from school assembly’s to festivals to the Paramount Center for the Arts. On May 19 she will return to the Paramount to perform music from her new album, a collection of high-energy classical music fused with world music and rock, with her band. Last year, she brought the Paramount crowd to their feet when they gave her a full-house standing ovation. This year, some of the area’s most talented young musicians and performers will join Jopling on stage. Her guests include Hendrick Hudson High School all girls …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Beach Boys will be playing at the Westchester County Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
County Executive Rob Astorino has declared May 15, 2012 as “Beach Boys Day” in Westchester and honored the legendary band from sunny California with a proclamation Tuesday afternoon just before their evening show at the Westchester County Center, which is expected to be sold out. “My parent’s, when I tell them about my job and who I meet—no excitement, but when I told them The Beach Boys and all of a sudden their jumping down ‘can we come, can we come’,” said Astorino. The Beach Boys and the Westchester County Parks System are both celebrating their 50th anniversaries. The Beach Boys are currently on tour and will be releasing their newest album “That’s Why God Made the Radio,” in June. Astorino, who will be attending the show later that …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Garden Road School students learned from human beat box Michael Feigenbaum and will perform at the Street Games event Saturday.
Human beat box Michael Feigenbaum will be performing and teaching participants about body percussion and beatboxing at the Second Annual Street Games Saturday, May 12 at the Garden Road School. Feigenbaum has spent hours with Garden Roads students this week, teaching them about his art and preparing them for their special performance. Watch the video to learn about what beatboxing teaches children and for a sneak peak of the show! The Second Annual Street Games event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at The Garden Road School. The event will teach kids old school street games. Both kids and parents can participate in games of Skelzy, jacks, Double Dutch, stick ball. Rain or shine. All proceeds go to the Garden Road School. …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tastings from over 30 of Westchester’s top restaurants and the artwork of over 20 local artists will be the backdrop of the event.
ArtsWestchester’s annual ArtsBash is taking place on May 18–in conjunction with Westchester Magazine’s Food and Wine Weekend. ArtsBash is a celebration of art and food that promises a full night of extraordinary artistic and culinary masterpieces from over 20 artists and 30 beloved local restaurants. Artists from Peekskill, Montrose and Crompond are participating. Read more about their work here. This year’s event will roll out onto the street and inside ArtsWestchester’s historic 9-story building located at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at www.artsw.org/artsbash or by contacting Brittany Steinberg at (914) 428-4220 x328. All sales will support the programs and services provided by …
Find out what is going in Peekskill-Cortlandt and in the region this weekend.
The Fab Faux at The Paramount When/Where: Saturday, May 12, 8 p.m. at The Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill Why Go: In their only Hudson Valley appearance, The Fab Faux, a Beatles tribute band performs a show that reproduces the Beatles' studio albums note for note. Boasting the high visibility of TV star/musicians Jimmy Vivino from Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Will Lee from The Late Show with David Letterman, this is the band to see if you want to know what it might have been like if The Beatles toured behind their later albums. Price: Tickets $45 - $125 Related Topics: Mother's Day 2012 and Weekend Planner Buchanan-Verplanck PTA Spring Carnival When/Where: Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Buchanan-Verplanck …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The play runs through May 20 on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Good wine and music is constantly flowing at The Winery at St. George in Mohegan Lake, but they've added a new, limited edition entertainment for its customers – a play, called "What's Eating You?" Playwright Jill Brooke, who lives in Bedford and is a former CNN correspondent, newspaper and magazine columnist, was recently interviewed by FOX's Good Day New York morning show to talk about her reasons for penning the production. Click here to watch the video interview with Jill Brooke on Good Day New York or click on the embedded YouTube video to the right. "We can't ignore right now the rise in food allergies, asthma, autism and see that there has to be an environmental link and a food link," Brooke told the hosts. Her play "What's Eating …
The 9th Annual celebration of art from Peekskill and other artistic towns in the Hudson Valley begins this Thursday.
The 9th Annual Art Along the Hudson is a promotional event that features 10 Hudson Valley communities with vibrant artistic districts, including Peekskill, of course. Peekskill's Special Events include Open Studios, June 2-3; Juneteenth Parade & Celebration, June 16; Jazz and Blues Festival, July 21; and Peekskill Celebration, Aug. 3-4. Read more in the brochure attached to this article. The following is a press release from Art Along the Hudson: Garrison Art Center and Cold Spring Arts have joined forces to host the 9th Annual Art Along the Hudson Kick Off Event, this Thursday May 10th, 2012. A juried exhibition of works by artists from each of the participating towns will be held at Philipstown dot Info, 69 Main St. in Cold Spring, May …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Dozens of local musicians returned to their favorite local venue to perform in celebration of 12 Grapes 1,000th live show.
12 Grapes owner Jeannie Credidio fell to her knees and bent over in worship of the musicians on stage Sunday night. She and husband Rich threw a day-long party in celebration of their 1,000th live show and invited every musician and singer they have ever had on their stage to come by and jam. Dozens of musicians and singers happily attended the party, and made the most of the opportunity to jam with each other all afternoon and evening. They played original songs and dozens of classics by Stevie Wonder, the Allman Brothers, and other rock and roll groups that kept the crowded audience moving and shaking. Click through the photos to see some of the performers who played their best to celebrate their favorite music venue in northern …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Peekskill's new barbershop, vintage store, art gallery and music venue opened Saturday.
If you like rock n' roll you'll probably love Beale Street Barber Shop. If you like rock n'roll, vintage clothing, old cars and a nice shave, you would have definitely loved BSBS's grand opening on Saturday. The event featured a performance by an Elvis look alike and photography by Mark Collins and William Anderson. "I love art, music and cutting hair," Sinnis told the crowd. BSBS is everything he loves in one place. Check out the photos above from the ribbon cutting. BSBS opens for business Tuesday, May 8. "It is exciting to see a new business open on South Street," Mayor Mary Foster told owners Mark and Danna Sinnis at the ribbon cutting. "This is a new anchor on South Street." The Mayor also noted that their new business works well …
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2:56 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
saw her recently at the Bean Runner..she is so talented..but the show was a huge disappointment.. she needs know others on stage with her.. more ›