ArtsNews June 2018

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Emelin Theatre – Ballroom Extravaganza: Dancing Through the Decades Madelyn Jordon Fine Art – ArtsWestchester – Vivian Maier Revealed Remedy

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Detail of Sharp Star by Sone Tower (photo source: peekskillartsalliance.org

Detail of New York, NY by Vivian Maier (© Estate of Vivian Maier, Courtesy of Maloof Collection and Howard Greenberg Gallery)

(photo courtesy of Emelin Theatre)

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from the County Executive Summer is an extraordinary time for the arts. Music fills our streets, artists set up their easels outside and the weather lifts our moods, inspiring us to create. ArtsWestchester has plenty in store for us this season. Whether you are interested in spending your Saturday afternoon at an exhibit on neon lights, spending your Monday in a dance class or taking your child to a Wednesday morning storybook class, our County has something for you. I feel fortunate to have this organization in our County to inspire our residents to participate in the arts. ArtsWestchester’s monthly ArtsNews publication highlights the many cultural opportunities provided for the enjoyment of residents throughout the County. Summer will be arriving shortly, so keep track of upcoming arts and cultural programs by browsing the articles and calendar on these pages. The June issue features: • •

a series of cinema classics on the big screen (page A6) the chance to explore artistic traditions from Asia (page A7) and Africa (page A8) • the opportunity to explore the Peekskill arts community (page A8) As you travel our beautiful County, I hope you will take the time to enjoy the arts. Thank you, George Latimer, Westchester County Executive

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from the CEO

Over the Moon Wane One is a happy fella. In fact, he’s over the moon, so to speak, about the street mural he and his crew are painting in front of the ArtsWestchester building on Mamaroneck Avenue. Wane One, the name, is actually the “tag” of Wayne Peterkin, who began his artistic career using spray cans to paint subway cars. Growing up in the Bronx where the elevated tracks were ubiquitous, Wane and his buddies roamed the street at night audaciously using trains as a canvas for their self-expression. What a thrill it must have been, and daring too, to have seen one’s own artwork in the public realm. Not every graffiti artist transcends this practice to build a career in the arts. But Wane One knew this was his calling. Street art was his path to graphic design, to outdoor murals to corporate branding. In fact, he’s worked with the best of the best — brands like Reebok and Sean John Menswear. Thirty-five years since those subway cars, Wane One and ArtsWestchester found their way to each other and collaborated on this wonderful public art project. Now we’re both over the moon.

The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester County Government. George Latimer Benjamin Boykin

Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators

County Executive

WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS Nancy E. Barr Catherine Borgia Gordon A. Burrows Kitley S. Covill Margaret A. Cunzio

Christopher A. Johnson Michael Kaplowitz Damon R. Maher Catherine Parker Virginia Perez

MaryJane Shimsky John G. Testa David Tubiolo Alfreda A. Williams Lyndon Williams

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From left: Kite Realty Group Asset Manager Robert McGuinness, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam, artist Wayne “Wane One” Peterkin and White Plains BID Executive Director Kevin Nunn

To read more about this mural, see page A10.

Don’t miss Janet’s weekly blog posts at: thisandthatbyjl.com /ArtsWestchester | @ArtsWestchester


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ArtsNews (artsw.org), your guide to arts and culture in Westchester County, NY, is published by ARTSWESTCHESTER, a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1965. The largest of its kind in New York State, it serves more than 150 cultural organizations, numerous school districts, hundreds of artists, and audiences numbering more than one million. The goal of ArtsWestchester is to ensure the availability, accessibility, and diversity of the arts in Westchester.

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artsbash 2018 recap.......................................... A4 event highlights................................................ A6 artsw briefs....................................................... A10 events calendar................................................. A12 exhibitions......................................................... A17 workshops......................................................... A18

More than 300 in Attendance for Paraguayan Independence Day

Performers at the Paraguay Independence Day event (photo credit: Todd Shapera)

ArtsWestchester’s Folk Arts program, in partnership with the Consulate General of Paraguay, the White Plains Public Library and the NY Paraguayan Soccer Association, recently celebrated Paraguay Independence Day. The event, the first-ever Paraguayan cultural festival in the County, included harpists, guitarists, folkloric dance troupes and traditional Paraguayan food and drink. Among those in attendance were Juan Buffa, the Paraguayan Ambassador to New York, and Julio Cesar Arriola Ramirez, the Permanent Representative of Paraguay.

news in brief A-Capella Groups Reunite After 30 Years The Westchester Chordsmen will reunite with the Kingsmen International Barbershop Harmony Chorus of Kingsbridge, England thirty years after first performing together. On June 2, these two a-cappella groups will take the stage at White Plains Middle School for an upbeat performance of songs, comedy skits and humorous dialog. Each group will offer a variety of songs before they join together for the night’s finale. The Chordsmen’s repertoire typically includes doo-wop, Broadway, gospel, contemporary and more in addition to traditional barbershop tunes. The Chorus plans to extend the reunion with a future performance in England. For more, visit chordsmen.org.

Copland House Director Michael Boriskin Brought Bernstein to D.C. Michael Boriskin, Artistic and Executive Director of the Copland House, recently joined Jamie Bernstein, the daughter of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, for a performance at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. “Late Night with Leonard Bernstein,” a show intended to tell the story of Bernstein’s life, was part of a citywide centennial celebration of the composer’s 100th birthday. “Late Night…” is set at night when Bernstein, a known insomniac, created many of his beloved works. Also performing were soprano Amy Burton and fellow pianist John Musto. The show included audio and video excerpts and a slideshow of rare photographs, as well as accounts by Jamie Bernstein about her father.

Seth Soloway Named Director at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College

Seth Soloway

Purchase College President Thomas J. Schwarz recently announced the appointment of Seth Soloway as Director of the College’s The Performing Arts Center (PAC). Soloway has been Interim Director at PAC for the past two years. His vision for its future includes “doubling down” on viewing and treating PAC as an arts incubator. Soloway says he would do this by “welcoming more residencies, and combining [the Center’s] Arts in Education with mainstage programs in significant ways.” According to Barry Pearson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Soloway’s work “has been instrumental in setting The PAC on a path that will greatly enhance the academic and educational life of the college.”

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For Supporting ArtsBash!

Guests at ArtsBash enjoyed food, fun and art in ArtsWestchester’s gallery in downtown White Plains (photo credit: Margaret Fox)

On Thursday, May 17, ArtsWestchester welcomed guests into its historic landmark building to enjoy art, entertainment and tastings from 30+ eateries. The annual event helped to celebrate ArtsWestchester’s twentieth year in its downtown White Plains building. The following Saturday, Family ArtsBash brought neighborhood families into the building for kid-friendly arts activities. Please support these businesses that help to keep the arts alive.

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ArtsBash Photo Round-Up

For more ArtsBash photos, visit: artsw.org/photogallery

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1. Co-Event Chair Taryn Duffy with Samantha Diliberti 2. Event Chair Rob Petrone, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam and artist Wane One 3. Crowne Plaza (photo credit: Tim Grajek) 4. Co-Event Chairs Joe McCoy and Robert McGuinness 5. New York State Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam and New York State Senator Shelley Mayer 6. Artist Kiyoshi Otsuka (left) talks with ArtsBash guests in his studio 7. ArtsBash Honoree Architect John Sullivan 8. New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Marie Smith 9. ArtsBash Honorees Ken Gould and New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald 10. Artist Bryan Greene (right) talks with ArtsBash guests in his studio 11. Co-Cuisine Chairs John Crabtree (Crabtree’s Kittle House) and Leslie Lampert (Café of Love) 12. Sofrito

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event highlights Artists Explore Humans’ Relationship with Nature in Today’s Digital Era As the world becomes more high-tech, humans rely on that technology to experience nature. For instance, audiences watch the natural world on television programs and networks such as National Geographic. Children explore virtual lands in digital games like Minecraft and can plant their own crops in FarmVille. Pelham Art Center (PAC)’s current exhibition suggests that the more technology brings humans closer to nature, the easier it may be to overlook the idea that it also provides humans with a mediated, simulated or augmented version of real-life nature. The exhibiting artists in A Rose is a Screen is a Rose respond to today’s consuming digital world and investigate how that world has reshaped the way in which humans experience nature. The exhibition features four artists who each explore this topic through digital and analog technologies, such as building physical installations and enhancing reality. Roxana Azar captures the beauty of nature in her uncanny digital photographs of plant-like beings, while also reminding the viewer of the increasing danger of climate change. Richard Munaba’s screen installations are immersed with dirt, plants and jungles, and aim to make viewers more aware of their estranged relationship with nature. In Paula Morales’s pieces, the screen is a portal to nature, yet also a flattened version of the real 3D world. Sacha Vega transforms a single image of clouds into a retro viewfinder, a life-sized mesh screen and floor surface. Her works invite visitors to see, touch and walk on clouds. The exhibition, on view through June 30, draws inspiration from writer Gertrude Stein’s line “a rose is a rose is a rose…” and uses screens as a platform, a tool and a foundation for artworks. For more info, visit pelhamartcenter.org. Detail of Untitled Plant by Roxana Azar

A Collaboration of Jazz and Painting at White Plains Public Library

Big Movies Return to the Big Screen at Jacob Burns Film Center

White Plains Public Library presents “The Artists’ Loft,” an interdisciplinary series of live events led by musician Art Bennett. On June 13 and 27, visual artist Lana Yu will join Bennett for his twohour sessions. In the spirit of jazz lofts of the 1970s, these sessions rely on two artistic disciplines that interact in a creative interplay during parallel workshops. For instance, in a previous session, hip-hop artist Lord Judah helped people to write lyrics while Bennett and his fellow musicians played music. Then, the musicians backed the participants Art Bennett as they took turns at the microphone. During Yu’s sessions in June, the artist will educate people on painting techniques and composition methods for the first hour. In the second hour, Yu will lead people as they paint in conversation with the music that is played by Bennett and other musicians. The collaborative nature of “The Artists’ Loft” spurs performance, improvisation and creative partnership. This program, which is supported by an ArtsWestchester Arts Alive grant, takes place in the Library’s newly-renovated café space and community room. For more info, visit whiteplainslibrary.org.

Jacob Burns Film Center’s “Retro Revival” series, which screens remastered and restored cinema, kicks off its summer season with “Back on the Big Screen.” Movie still from Singin’ in the Rain (photo courtesy of Jacob Burns Film Center) This selection of nine beloved movies from 1952-1982 brings Hollywood classic films back to their original full-screen glory. From June 6 through 28, film buffs can get a glimpse of their star-studded favorites from a seat in the Center’s state-of-the-art theaters. Singin’ in the Rain launches the series on June 6. A reception in the Jane Peck Gallery will follow the screening. Several films will be presented in new 4K restoration: The Bridge of the River Kwai (June 13); a director’s cut of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (June 21); Lawrence of Arabia (June 25); and Spartacus (June 28). A Blade Runner: The Final Cut screening will show the definitive version of director Ridley Scott’s sci-fi adventure on June 20. Rounding out this season of the series are The French Connection, which was the first R-Rated movie to ever win the Best Picture Academy Award (June 11), and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1950s mind-bender Vertigo (June 14). For more info, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.


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event highlights Shaken Not Stirred: Ballets With a Twist in White Plains

Asian American Heritage Festival Returns to Valhalla

Ballets With a Twist brings the Hollywood glamour and modern-day pop influences of its Cocktail Hour: The Show to international audiences. The performance is expertly designed A performance of Holy Water from Cocktail Hour: The Show to adapt to each (photo credit: Nico Malvaldi) performance space, from dinner theaters to nightclubs. On June 16, the blend of original choreography, music and costume design will take the stage at White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC). Choreographer/Creator Marilyn Klaus offers a program of dancing “drinks,” such as the James Bond spy-inspired number “Martini” and the bluegrass Kentucky Derby-inspired “Mint Julep.” The WPPAC performance will also feature the premiere of a new piece called “Soirée.” This cabaret-style floor-show is set to an original score by composer and former Cyndi Lauper keyboardist Stephen Gaboury, who incorporates influences from jazz, classical, pop and more. The company comes to life in costumes that were designed specially by Catherine Zehr for each number in the program. For more info, visit: wppac.com.

On June 2, OCA Westchester Hudson Valley will present its annual Asian American Heritage Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The daylong festival aims to educate audiences about artistic customs of the Asian culture, Lion dancers (photo courtesy of OCA Westchester and Hudson Valley) including traditional dance and song, activities and foods. Professional artists will share the stage with children’s dancing troupes dressed in traditional garb. A performance of Bian Lian, or face-changing, will demonstrate an ancient practice associated with the Chinese opera. During Bian Lian, a performer changes their painted masks so seamlessly that it is undetectable by the viewer. Martial arts will also be showcased, particularly a lion dance, a practice that is believed to bring about good fortune, during which a larger-than-life lion’s costume, operated by more than one dancer, mimics the animal’s intricate movements. Additional children’s activities teach crafts and trades of the Asian culture, such as calligraphy, Chinese paper cutting and origami. Vendors display Asian-inspired handmade goods, face painting and Asian foods. For more info, visit oca-whv.org.

First-Ever ArtsWestchester Triennial On View in White Plains Artists have garnered inspiration from the Hudson River Valley for decades. Now, ArtsWestchester has looked to artists who are living and working in this region for inspiration for its first-ever ArtsWestchester Triennial exhibition. The show, on view through July 28, surveys “what’s now and what’s new” in the Hudson Valley contemporary art scene. Co-Curator Paola Morsiani of the Brodsky Center at Rutgers University, stressed the inherent purpose of a triennial showcase: “It is about discovering new work, even of those who live around the corner from you. The ArtsWestchester Triennial provides a unique occasion for coming together and discovering the rich variety of backgrounds, ideas that inform processes, projects, and artworks by both up-and-coming and established artists.” Of the more than 90 nominated, only 15 artists, who represent six counties, were chosen for the exhibition. Though they are all based in the Hudson Valley region, many of their journeys began elsewhere, including Colombia, El Salvador, South Korea and China. Detail from Bird Songs: an Archive of Love and Loss by Michael Barraco The exhibited artists often address their cultural roots in their works. For example, ceramic sculptor Natalia Arbelaez explores her Colombian-American identity in her sculptures, with references to colonization, cultural inheritance, memory and immigration. Gary Burnley interlaces traditional and historical portraits in his collages, challenging traditional modes of portraiture and posing questions about how images shape the viewers’ attitudes about race in America. Explains Co-Curator Marc Straus of Marc Straus Gallery: “We only got to choose 15, but there are thousands of artists in this region… Doing a triennial is an enormous service to the arts community because there is tremendous talent out there [in the Hudson Valley].” The once-every-three-years art event will become a mainstay of ArtsWestchester’s exhibition programming. For more info, visit artsw.org/triennial2018 and follow #ArtsWTri on social media.


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event highlights Artworks by More Than 100 Artists on Display During Peekskill Open Studios Weekend For the 21st year, Peekskill Arts Alliance (PAA) presents a weekend of extensive arts activities throughout the City of Peekskill on June 2 and 3, including open artists’ studios, group exhibitions, pop-up exhibitions and collaborative events. A catalog, available online and at the North Division Street gazebo, details a map of participating artists and venues. A variety of mediums are on display, from Alison Pascoe’s stained glass and Jessica Dubin’s ceramics to Sarah Haviland’s sculptures and Maureen Winzig’s watercolor and oil paintings. According to PAA President Robin Kline, the event gives the Peekskill artists’ community “the opportunity to share [their] creative endeavors with visitors from within Peekskill, and to showcase Peekskill to visitors from surrounding areas.”

Artist Bob Barthelmes in his studio (photo courtesy of Peekskill Arts Alliance)

An Off the Beaten Track exhibition at Westchester Community College’s Center for Digital Arts displays work from Peekskill artists whose studios are not in the downtown area. A new “Artisan’s Boutique” at Scarlett Antonia’s studio offers items like pottery, photographs and jewelry for sale. Free admission to Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art gives visitors a view of the Center’s current exhibitions, including Between I and Thou and Pop Revolution. Painters and poets will collaborate on spontaneous art creations at Division Street Guitars on Sunday. A pop-up “Truck Stop Gallery” transforms rented trucks into creative galleries on Central Avenue. Other venues include Paramount Hudson Valley, the Field Library, Peekskill Clay Studios, Flat Iron Gallery and more. For more info, visit peekskillartsalliance.org.

West African Dance and Drumming Workshops and Culminating Performance in Mount Vernon

New Rochelle Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

This June, a 3-part workshop series in Mount Vernon invites audiences to learn Ghanaian dance from worldrenowned husbandand-wife performers Richard Dwomoh and Gloria Nyame. The workshops, led by Richard Dwomoh and Gloria Nyame Dwomoh and Nyame, are presented by ArtsWestchester in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon Public Library and the Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club (MVBGC). Dwomoh and Nyame, who are known for their elegant movements in the Ashanti dances of Kete and Adowa, will guide participants through the dance techniques and styles from diverse ethnic groups in Ghana, West Africa. Workshops will be held on June 2 and 9 at the MVBGC and on June 16 at the Doles Center. The program will culminate with an outdoor West African dance and drumming concert on June 21 at Mount Vernon’s City Hall Plaza. Performers will include the workshop participants, the NY Ghanaian Drum and Dance Unity Ensemble, Marion Archer’s Revelators and the First Ghana SDA Church Choir. This program is part of ArtsWestchester’s Folk Arts Program, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts. For more info, visit artsw.org/WestAfricanDanceAndDrum.

School may be out for the summer, but according to New Rochelle Public Library, this doesn’t mean that the learning needs to end just yet. On June 23, the library will celebrate the kick-off of its annual summer reading program with an outdoor event. Tents Shinbone Alley Stilt Band (photo source: facebook.com) in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green will offer activities such as rock painting and other crafts, and a performance by Shinbone Alley Stilt Band. Band members, while on stilts, perform lifts and turns, dance, and play swinging jazz music. As these festivities take place, children in grades Pre-K through five, are encouraged to register for the summer reading program inside the Library. These children will receive a logbook to track their reading progress throughout the summer for the chance to win prizes. Through the program and its theme, Libraries Rock!, children will receive encouragement, as well as the access to books, which will help them to continue with their education throughout the summer months. For more info, visit nrpl.org.


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Teaching Artist Dene Ross Combined Traditional Skills with Technology in Yonkers School This past semester, teaching artist Dene Ross combined history, the arts and technology in a way that engaged and encouraged students at Riverside High School in Yonkers. During her arts residency, she worked with students in Laughton Huggins’s technology class to bridge the gap between digital and handmade practices. Her project introduced students to the history of portrait photography and papermaking. Hands-on activities followed, incorporating skills learned earlier in the semester – creating their own handmade paper and taking self-portraits in a makeshift photo studio in the classroom. On their computers, they infused their own personalities into their portraits by using Adobe Photoshop to add custom backgrounds, and designed borders for their mats. The designs were laser-cut onto the mat; the photos printed onto the handmade paper.

Teaching artist Dene Ross making paper with Riverside High School students

The project, which was supported by one of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive grants, synced with the class’s existing curriculum. Huggins explained: “The students walked away [after the project] with a lot of pride because it’s something they physically created, and they were able to use their new computer skills.”

Ross reflected on that sense of pride as well. “One of the students was dejected one day and deleted his project photos,” she recalled. Ross encouraged him to take new photos that highlighted his personality. “At the end of the class, he came up to me, proud of his new work, and said ‘thank you so much for encouraging me.’ To me, that shows just how much the students really got out of the project.” Through Ross’s residency, students were able to apply new knowledge of photography and papermaking to the technology tools they learned in class, and ultimately see all of the pieces come together in a creative personalized project of which they were proud.

Artist Opportunities auditions, calls for entry, jobs, grants, fellowships, and more

ArtsWestchester.org is Westchester County’s guide for all-things-art. By listing “Artist Opportunities” available in the area, artists can find working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers. Below is a sampling of some upcoming opportunities.

Calling for Hudson Valley-Inspired Art

2 018 Fiber Residency in Mexico

Submitted by: The Hastings Village Arts Commission, in association with The Newington Crospey Foundation The River Flows Both Ways will be a juried exhibition of traditional and contemporary interpretations of the Hudson River. Deadline: June 22

Submitted by: 360 Xochi Quetzal Fiber artists, writers who are working on fiber-related projects, and musicians/composers whose focus is stringed instruments are encouraged to apply. Deadline: July 29

Call for Vendors

Become a Shop & Sip Third Wednesdays Vendor

Submitted by: Eileen Fisher, Inc. Seeking artisans to participate in a two-day charity event in Irvington. Participation fees are donated, sales are your own. Deadline: August 1

Submitted by: ArtsWestchester ArtsWestchester seeks local artists and designers to display and sell their products during its monthly pop-up gallery event. Deadline: ongoing

For more info, a full list of opportunities, and to sign up for email alerts, visit: artsw.org/artistopps.


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artsw briefs The Shop at ArtsWestchester Reopens With New Selection of Items

Artists Attend Intellectual Property Seminar

The Shop at ArtsWestchester

“The Fine Art of Protecting Your Intellectual Property” presentation at ArtsWestchester

When ArtsWestchester’s gallery is open, so is its gallery gift shop, The Shop at ArtsWestchester. As the organization’s current exhibition recently went on view (see page A7), the Shop launched a new selection of items for sale. The Shop at ArtsWestchester displays works by more than thirty designers and artists, including jewelry, catalogs, organic soaps and art prints. These handcrafted items are often reflective of themes of the organization’s current and most recent exhibitions. In addition, seven exhibiting Triennial artists have artworks available for sale.

ArtsWestchester recently hosted an educational seminar on the topic of protecting artists’ ownership and intellectual property. The event was co-sponsored by the Committee on Fine Arts and the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, along with law firm Wilson Elser. The majority of the attendees were practicing artists, with gallerists, appraisers and other art market professionals in attendance. An introduction was given by Nisa Ojalvo, Vice President of Legal Affairs at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Presenters included: Olivera Medenica, a partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP, who discussed copyright protection as it applies to the visual arts; Jill A. Ellman, an attorney at M. Ross & Associates LLC, whose presentation covered licensing, a topic that is relevant to artists who require protection of their intellectual property rights; and the seminar’s organizer Jana S. Farmer, of counsel at Wilson Elser, who discussed artists’ moral rights and provided an overview of the protections offered by the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990.

On every third Wednesday of the month, the Shop also hosts a “Shop & Sip” event that showcases the work of several new designers and artists in a special happy hour pop-up shopping experience. For more about the June 20 Shop & Sip Third Wednesdays event, visit artsw.org/shopsip. For more about The Shop at ArtsWestchester, visit artsw.org/giftshop.

Street Mural by Artist Wane One Unveiled in White Plains In the 20 years since ArtsWestchester acquired its historic neo-classical White Plains building, it has nurtured the creative energy that fills its gallery, studios and even hallways. Home to artists and creative businesses, and host to performances, exhibitions and educational workshops, this nine-floor building at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue has been an incubator for the arts in Westchester County. In celebration of its twentieth year in the building, the organization is now letting the creative energy of its building spill onto the streets just outside its doors. In collaboration with the City of White Plains, ArtsWestchester commissioned a new street mural by famed street artist Wane One. The 1,650-square-foot installation, titled Brighter Colors | Better Life, features deconstructed geometric shapes in vibrant colors and hues, and is inspired by the organization’s enduring presence in the County. The artist explains: “The secret to longevity is adaptability and transformation…the shifting colors [in the mural] are a nod to the transformative power of the arts as embodied by ArtsWestchester.”

Rendering of Brighter Colors | Better Life by Wane One in front of ArtsWestchester’s building at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains

According to White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, “these kinds of projects generate excitement, spark conversation and force us all to think about and view our city in a different light.” The public art piece serves to help designate ArtsWestchester’s presence in the City, inviting the community to view the mural and then take their wonder into the building to explore the goings-on inside the gallery as well.


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I, Tonya, Ossining Public Library, 6/20 (photo courtesy of Neon and 30WEST)

6/1 FRIDAY Reception: Oak & Oil Gallery presents Opening Reception: A Series of Three. The reception for an exhibition of work by photographer Julie Betts Testwuide and painter Andy Hammerstein. 5:30-8:30pm. oakandoil.com

Tours: Lyndhurst presents Classic Mansion Tours. Visitors will join an expert for a look through nineteen elaborately-decorated rooms in the Mansion. Thursdays through Mondays. Times vary. lyndhurst.org

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Music: Hudson Chorale presents Celebrating American Composers. Featuring works by composers Vincent Persichetti, Robert Convery, Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. Also 6/3. 8-10pm at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. hudsonchorale.org Comedy: Emelin Theatre presents Laughing Out Loud. A night of comedy that features some of the best Westchester comedians. 8-10pm. emelin.org Family & Kids: John Jay Homestead presents Play Days@Jay. Guests can explore the Homestead’s six Discovery Centers and visit the chickens. Fridays through 10/26. 12-2pm. johnjayhomestead.org Music: Harrison Public Library presents The Project Band Concert. The classic rock band will kick off the Library’s Summer Reading program. 7:30-9pm. harrisonpl.org

6/2 SATURDAY Open Studios: Peekskill Arts Alliance presents 21st Annual Open Studios. Artists of Peekskill will open their studios to the public. Also 6/3. 12-5pm. peekskillartsalliance.org Reception: John C. Hart Memorial Library presents A Local Photographer’s Perspective on the New Tappan Zee. An opening reception for the work of David Rocco, who has captured the new bridge construction. 2-4pm. yorktownlibrary.org Music: Westchester Chordsmen Chorus presents An International A-Cappella Extravaganza. The Chordsmen will perform with the Kingsmen Chorus from Kingsbridge, England. 7-9pm at White Plains Middle School. chordsmen.org


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calendar sponsored by cross county shopping center Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers’ Center presents Author Katherine Holabird. Holabird will read from her book Angelina Ballerina. A local dancer will also perform. 5:30-7pm. writerscenter.org

Lectures: Lyndhurst presents Becoming Tiffany Symposium. Speakers and authors will discuss topics related to artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. 10am-5pm. lyndhurst.org

Festivals: OCA-WHV Asian Pacific American Advocates presents Asian American Heritage Festival. Featuring live songs, dances, musical performances, cultural activities and more. 12-6pm at Kensico Dam Plaza. oca-whv.org

Music: Ossining Public Library presents I-Heung Lee. An afternoon of classic piano pieces by a world-renowned concert pianist. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org

Tours: Lyndhurst presents Backstairs Tours. A behind-the-scenes look at how the Mansion’s staff provided a seamless lifestyle for the estate owners. Select Saturdays and Sundays through 9/16. 11:30am. lyndhurst.org Family & Kids: New Rochelle Downtown BID presents Grand Market Opening Day. Featuring family activities, live entertainment, games and crafts. 9am-2pm at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Spoken Word: Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee presents Kids Short Story Connection Pubic Reading. This public reading from Kids Short Story Connection workshops is open to any young writer. 12-1:30pm at Greenburgh Town Hall. greenburghartsandculture.org Reception: Harrison Public Library presents Meet the Artist: Connie Manna. Manna’s paintings are featured in the Library’s Growing up Bronx exhibition. 2-4pm. harrisonpl.org Music: Ossining Arts Council presents The Ricardo Gautreau Duo. The trio will be joined by Doug Munro for a performance of Latin rock, jazz and more. 8-10pm at OAC Steamer Firehouse Gallery. ossiningartscouncil.org Music: Emelin Theatre presents Willie Nile. The singer-songwriter will perform original songs and classics by Bob Dylan. 8-10pm. emelin.org

6/3 SUNDAY Music: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents All That Jazz!. Students from the School’s Jazz Studies Program will perform jazz standards. 5-6:30pm at Chase Park. hbms.org

Spoken Word: Katonah Poetry Series presents Poet Peter Balakian. The reading will be followed by a Q&A, a reception and book signing with the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. 4-5:30pm at Katonah Village Library. katonahpoetry.com Family & Kids: Lyndhurst presents Rose Day. The rose garden will be in full bloom for demonstrations and advice from rose experts. 12-3pm. lyndhurst.org Dance: Emelin Theatre presents Ballroom Extravaganza: Dancing Through the Decades. Professional dancers and trained amateurs from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio will explore the evolution of ballroom dance. 7pm. emelin.org

6/5 TUESDAY Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Monsoon Wedding. A comedy concerning the preparations for the arranged marriage of a modern upper-middle-class Indian family’s only daughter. Part of the “Senior Afternoon Cinema” series. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/6 WEDNESDAY Film: Ossining Public Library presents Rome Open City. During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is chased by the Nazis as he seeks a way to escape. 6:30-8:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Singin’ in the Rain. A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7-8:45pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/7 THURSDAY Film: Bedford Playhouse presents Robert Kennedy Remembered. A screening of the documentary will

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precede a Q&A with Kerry Kennedy. 6:30-8:30pm. bedfordplayhouse.org Film: Ossining Public Library presents Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series. A screening of the film Major will be followed by a panel discussion. 7-8:30pm. ossininglibrary.org

6/8 FRIDAY Tours: Rye Arts Center presents Art Tour. A private tour of artists’ studios in Port Chester’s North Pearl Street Lofts. 11am-1pm at Port Chester’s North Pearl Street Lofts. ryeartscenter.org Family & Kids: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Early Childhood Open House. Families will experience a music and movement class, and learn about the School’s offerings. 10am-12pm. hbms.org Theater: YCP TheaterWorks presents Twelve Angry Men. Twelve jurors must decide the fate of a 19-year-old man accused of murdering his father. Through 6/17. Times vary at Shrub Oak United Methodist Church Parish Hall. ycptw.org

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6/9 SATURDAY Music: New Rochelle Public Library presents A “Sing Your Heart Out” Concert. A chorus, under the direction of Robert Puleo, will perform. 3-4pm. nrpl.org Reception: The Ground Glass presents Opening Reception. A reception for the photographs of the group’s eleven members. 2-4pm at The Pound Ridge Library’s Schaffner Gallery. thegroundglass.org Family & Kids: New Rochelle Downtown BID presents Grand Market Birthday Party. A celebration of the Market’s 5th anniversary, featuring entertainment by Juggles the Magical Clown. 9am-2pm at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Lectures: Sarah Lawrence College presents In Conversation. A discussion on the theme “Democracy and Education” with Maggie Haberman, a White House Correspondent for The New York Times. 10-11:30am at Heimbold Visual Arts Center at Sarah Lawrence College. sarahlawrence.edu


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calendar sponsored by cross county shopping center Music: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Vienna: Three Generations. Pianist Hélène Jeanney will perform Mozart’s Concerto No. 24 in C minor. 7-8:30pm at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. hbms.org Reception: Ossining Public Library presents Photography Exhibit. An opening reception for the works of Steven Mones. 2-4pm. ossininglibrary.org Reception: Mamaroneck Artists Guild presents The Garden Show. An opening reception for one-of-a-kind artworks suitable for home and garden decor. 3-5pm. mamaroneckartistsguild.org

6/10 SUNDAY Music: Ossining Public Library presents The All Seasons Chamber Players. An afternoon of classical chamber music. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Music: Copland House presents Cultivate 2018. This program will premiere six new works by emerging composers. 3-5pm. coplandhouse.org Music: Lagond Music School presents Adult Jam Session at The Haven. A place for musicians to congregate. Also 6/17, 6/24. 7-10pm. lagondmusic.org Reception: Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art presents Summer Lovin’ Opening Reception & Panel Talk. An opening reception for fiber artist Orly Cogan will be followed by an artist panel. 4-7pm. hvcca.org

6/11 MONDAY Family & Kids: Harrison Public Library presents Carved in Stone. Lou

Del Bianco will discuss his grandfather’s contribution to the Mount Rushmore monument. 7-8pm. harrisonpl.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The French Connection. A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7:30-8:45pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/12 TUESDAY Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents This is Home. A documentary about four Syrian families and their struggle to find their way in America. Part of the “Global Watch” series. 7-8:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Reception: Ossining Public Library presents Ossining Arts Council Annual Art Show. An opening reception for professional, amateur and student artists. 6:30pm. ossininglibrary.org

6/13 WEDNESDAY Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The Bridge on the River Kwai. A 1957 British-American epic war film directed by David Lean. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7-9:45pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/14 THURSDAY Spoken Word: Ossining Public Library presents Author Presentation with Howard Blum. Blum will discuss his new nonfiction novel We Will Bury You. 7-8:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Reception: Madelyn Jordon Fine Art presents Vivian Maier Revealed. An opening reception for a collection

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of black and white photographs by street photographer Vivian Maier. 6-8pm. madelynjordonfineart.com Theater: Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center presents The Dog in the Dressing Room. A romantic comedy by Deborah Savadge. Through 7/1. Times vary. schoolhousetheater.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Vertigo. A 1958 psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7:15-9:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/15 FRIDAY Music: Lagond Music School presents Band Prep Jam. Elementary and middle school musicians will enjoy pizza, movies, drum circles and jamming on a Friday night. 6-8:30pm. lagondmusic.org Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers’ Center presents Open Mic Night. An opportunity to share words, music or comedy in a comfortable space. 7:30-9pm. writerscenter.org

Theater: Hudson Stage Company presents Staged Reading of No Spring Chicken. Ginna Hoben’s one woman comedy presents a poignant look at pregnancy at forty. 7:30-9pm at Whippoorwill Theatre. hudsonstage.com

6/16 SATURDAY Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Audra McDonald. The Broadway legend will open Caramoor’s summer season with selections from the American Songbook. 8:30-10pm. caramoor.org Dance: Ballet des Amériques presents Ballet des Amériques at the Emelin Theatre. Two matinee performances feature the company’s ever-evolving repertoire. Also 6/17. 3-4:30pm at Emelin Theatre. emelin.org Dance: White Plains Performing Arts Center presents Ballets with a Twist’s Cocktail Hour: The Show. A dance performance that combines old Hollywood glamour with 21st century


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calendar sponsored by cross county shopping center pop in a series of cocktail-themed vignettes. 8-10pm. wppac.com Family & Kids: New Rochelle Downtown BID presents Family Market Day. Featuring a still-life drawing class, live Latin music by Louie Miranda and more. 9am-2pm at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Three pets escape from a California ranch to find their owners in San Francisco. Part of JBFC Kids. 12-1:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Music: Taconic Opera presents Annual Chamber Concert. This program features works by Gustav Mahler, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner and Sergei Rachmaninoff. 3-4:30pm at Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco. taconicopera.org

6/17 SUNDAY Music: Westchester Philharmonic presents Season Finale Concert.

The program includes works from Rossini, Mozart and Mendelssohn. 3-5pm at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. westchesterphil.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents The Knights. The Brooklyn-based, and Grammy Award-nominated, orchestral collective will perform innovative orchestrations. 1 & 4pm. caramoor.org

6/19 TUESDAY Music: Westchester Choral Society presents Summer Sings. A performance of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus and Requiem. 7:30-9:30pm at Music Conservatory of Westchester. westchesterchoralsociety.org

6/20 WEDNESDAY Film: Ossining Public Library presents I, Tonya. The film follows the life of figure skater Tonya Harding and her connection to the 1994 attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan. 6:30-8:30pm. ossininglibrary.org

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Blade Runner: The Final Cut. Harrison Ford stars as Rick Deckard, a retired cop in Los Angeles circa 2019. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7:15-9:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Reception: ArtsWestchester presents Shop & Sip Third Wednesdays. During this gallery event, guests will enjoy a drink as they shop handcrafted items by local artists and designers. 6-8:30pm. artsw.org

6/21 THURSDAY Film: Ossining Public Library presents Two for the Road. A 1967 British comedy drama starring Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Steven Spielberg’s sciencefiction adventure follows a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 7:15-9:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

Music: New Rochelle Opera presents La Boheme. The production will be directed by Co-Founder and Artistic Director Camille Coppola, with the orchestra and chorus being conducted by Brian Holman. 8-10:30pm at Frank J. Auriana Theatre at the Ursuline School. nropera.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Verona Quartet. The program includes the premiere of a commissioned piece by Julia Adolphe. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org Folk Arts: ArtsWestchester presents An Evening of West African Dance and Drumming. Acclaimed dancers and drummers will perform the music and dance of Ghana, West Africa. 7-9pm at Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza. artsw.org

6/22 FRIDAY Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Sō Percussion. A quartet of Brooklyn-based percussionists will perform pieces that range from

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6/23 SATURDAY Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents American Roots Music Festival. A day-long celebration of folk, country, bluegrass, gospel and blues with performances held throughout Caramoor’s lawns. 11am-11pm. caramoor.org Tours: Katonah Museum of Art presents KMAway!. A guided tour of the Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook. Guests should meet at the venue. 1-5pm. katonahmuseum.org Family & Kids: New Rochelle Public Library presents Summer Reading Kick-Off Event. Featuring a variety of activities, including rock painting, live music and crafts. 11am-1pm. nrpl.org Film: Friends of John Jay Homestead presents The Princess Bride. An

outdoor screening of the 1987 film will include tastings from local food trucks and children’s activities. 7-10pm. johnjayhomestead.org

6/24 SUNDAY Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Apollo’s Fire. The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra is an acclaimed period-instrument ensemble specializing in early music. 4-5:30pm. caramoor.org

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Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk. Featuring Indian music and dance for children of all ages to explore with their families. 5-7pm. caramoor.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Kronos Quartet. The string quartet performs an eclectic repertoire featuring 20th-century masters, contemporary composers, jazz legends and rock artists. 8-9:30pm. caramoor.org

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Spoken Word: Ossining Public Library presents Special Reading by Alan Sklar. Sklar will read two short-stories by Neil Gaiman. 2-3:30pm. ossininglibrary.org

6/25 MONDAY Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Lawrence of Arabia. The story of T.E. Lawrence, an English officer who united the diverse Arab tribes during World War I. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 5:30-9:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents A Spanish Program. Metropolitan Opera star Isabel Leonard and renowned classical guitarist Sharon Isbin perform in the Spanish Courtyard of the historic Rosen House. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Spartacus. After a slave is trained to be a gladiator, he leads a rebellion of slaves and gladiators into revolt against Rome. Part of the “Retro Revival” series. 6:30-10pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/30 SATURDAY Family & Kids: New Rochelle Downtown BID presents Grand Market Pre-Fourth of July Festivities. Featuring live Bluegrass music, a pie eating contest, craft activities and more. 9am-2pm at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Orchestra of St. Luke’s. A performance by Caramoor’s orchestra-in-residence will be led Seattle Symphony Music Director Ludovic Morlot. 8-10pm. caramoor.org

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Convergences. Peekskill’s diversity is highlighted in this exhibition that showcases art from a variety of local communities. Through 6/28. Times vary at Hudson River Healthcare: Jeannette J. Phillips Health Center in Peekskill.

Pop Revolution. Cey Adams shapes contemporary images into recognizable brand logos. Through 6/8. Tues-Thurs by appt., Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm.

Summer Lovin’. Orly Cogan reinvigorates vintage materials to create depictions of her experiences as a 21st century woman. 6/10-7/31. Tues-Thurs by appt., Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm.

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A Local Photographer’s Perspective on the New Tappan Zee. David Rocco has captured the bridge construction from different vantage points. 6/3-30. Times vary.

Katonah Museum Artists’ Association •

Photograph by Julie Betts Testwuide, A Series of Three: Testwuide & Hammerstein, Oak & Oil, Through 6/24

Atelier 811 Gallery | 914-419-6252 •

Celebrities: A Look At The Beautiful People. Featuring more than 100 celebrity photographs taken by former paparazzo Ron Galella over the course of his 40+ year career. Through 6/29. Tues-Fri: 11:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 12-6pm.

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Crosscurrents. The annual exhibition features Mount Saint Vincent faculty and students. Through 6/9, Thurs-Fri: 3-6pm, Sat: 1-5pm.

Hammond Museum | hammondmuseum.org • Blue Garden. Adam Chau and Jennifer Ling Datchuk will display their blue and white porcelain pottery and sculpture that draws themes from Eastern and Western cultures. Through 6/16, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm. •

Brush with Nature. A juried exhibition of Chinese brush paintings by the Oriental Brush Artists Guild. Through 6/16, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm.

Transformed Realities. Layered landscape paintings by artist and filmmaker Rosalind Schneider. Through 6/28, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm at the Museum’s Hays Gallery.

Balance In The Garden. An outdoor display featuring the work of eight sculptors, each working within the theme of “Balance.” Though 10/27, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm.

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Growing up Bronx. Featuring the paintings of Connie Manna. 6/4-30. Times vary.

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Wondrous Devices. Objects that are representative of amateur and expert advancements during the Victorian era. Through 9/16, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm.

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Becoming Tiffany. The exhibition features more than fifty works by Louis Comfort Tiffany and documents Tiffany’s early career trajectory from painter to a decorator of the Gilded Age. 6/1-9/24. Thurs-Mon: 10am-4pm.

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The ArtsWestchester Triennial. The exhibition will highlight contemporary artwork from some of the best artists of the Hudson Valley region. Through 7/28. Tue-Fri: 12-5pm, Sat: 12-6pm.

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Long Winding Journeys. Works draw from centuries-old forms that have come to define historical Islamic art. Through 6/17. Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

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2nd Annual Juried KMAA Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the Fine Arts Gallery of Westchester Community College in Valhalla. Through 6/15, times vary.

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Between I and Thou. Artists from around the globe explore interconnections between the personal, cultural, religious and national. Through 7/29. Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm.

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Vivian Maier Revealed. A selection of black and white photographs taken in the 1950s and ‘60s by street photographer Vivian Maier. 6/14-8/11. Tues-Sat: 10am-5:30pm.

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The Garden Show. This exhibit will showcase one-of-a-kind artwork suitable for home and garden decor. 6/6-22. Tues-Sat: 12-5pm.

Painting with Light. Photographer Deborah Bohren captures intimate environmental portraits around the globe. Through 6/2, Tues-Sat: 12-5pm.

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Stephen Antonakos: Proscenium + Bending Light: Neon Art 1965 to Now. Exploring the use of neon as a form of fine art. Through 6/24, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm.

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Annual Jules Bauer Award Show. NRAA members will present their original work, including paintings, graphics, sculpture and crafts. 6/3-21, times vary at New Rochelle Public Library.

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A Series of Three: Testwuide & Hammerstein. Featuring the works of photographer Julie Betts Testwuide and painter Andy Hammerstein. Through 6/24. Mon-Sat: 11am-5:30pm, Sun: 11am-3pm.

Ossining Public Library | ossininglibrary.org • Ossining Arts Council 2018 Members Show. The annual exhibition is open to all professional, amateur or student artists. 6/2-25. Times vary at the Library’s Main Exhibition Hall. •

Photography Exhibit. Featuring the works of photographer Steven Mones. 6/1-29. Times vary.

Peekskill Arts Alliance | peekskillartsalliance.org • Off the Beaten Track. Featuring works by artists with studios located outside the Peekskill downtown arts district. Through 7/28. Mon-Thurs: 10am-4pm, Fri: 10-11:30am at Center for the Digital Arts at Westchester Community College. Pelham Art Center •

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Photography Exibition. The Westchester-based association of photographers will be exhibiting their works at the Pound Ridge Public Library’s Schaffner Gallery. Through 6/23, 10am-6pm.

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A Rose is a Screen is a Rose. This group exhibition explores artists’ responses to an encroaching digital world. Through 6/30, Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat:12-4pm.

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Turn the Page. A brief history of the comic book, including humorous cartoons, social satire and superheroes. Through 6/9. Mon & Sat: 9am-3pm, Tues-Fri: 9am-7pm.

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Teen Tuesday: Create and Paint. Students (ages 12-16) will learn the basics of painting and will transform natural materials to create paint. 6/5, 4-5:30pm.

West African Dance Workshops. Participants will learn Ghanaian dance from acclaimed performers Richard Dwomoh and Gloria Nyame in this 3-part workshop series in Mount Vernon. 6/2 & 6/9 at the Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club and 6/16 at the Doles Center.

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General Program: Ballet A. Classes in ballet technique, jazz and Afro-Caribbean dance for students aged 3-18. Through 6/9, times vary.

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Superheroes Meet Graffiti. Artist Evan Bishop will teach techniques to combine superheroes with graffiti backdrops (ages 8-15). 6/30, 10am-12pm.

Edible Sculpture!. Pastry artist Money Hodge will teach participants how to build sculptures with mini-cakes (ages 7-13). 6/9, 10am-12pm.

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Mobile Applications Development. Students will learn how websites look on mobile devices and how to assess quality across devices. 6/11-14, 6:30-9:30pm

Design with Code Boot Camp. Students (ages 14+) will build a shopping cart for their website in this course. 6/5-28. 6-9:30pm.

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Jeff Shapiro: Studio Visit. A tour of Master Jeff Shapiro’s studio and kiln shed will include clay demonstrations and a tea ceremony demo. 6/16, 9:30am-1:30pm.

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Private Lessons/Workshops. Pianists and educators Dennis Bell and Claudette Washington-Bell conduct weekly, private lessons in beginner/intermediate piano, music theory and more. Lessons scheduled by appt.

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Kids Short Story Connection. A writing program for children (ages 9-12) who are passionate about writing short stories. 6/2, 10am-12pm at Greenburgh Town Hall.

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Rants, Ruminations, True Confessions: Art of the Popular Essay. Students will acquire a writer’s-eye view of the techniques and approaches that can take their essays from amateur to professional. 6/9, 12:30-4:30pm

Submission Sundays. Carla Carlson and Mary Ann Scott will provide participants with two hours of insider information on where to send their work. 6/3, 12:30pm.

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Coffee & Clay Workshop. Students will create a clay masterpiece with sculptor Keith Yerger. 6/9, 6:30-9:30pm.

Mud & Merlot Spirit Workshop. Participants will learn how to turn clay into bowls, pots or vases. B.Y.O.B. 6/2, 6:30-9:30pm.

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Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden. A preview of two-of-five life-sized bronze sculptures that will be installed in a yet-to-be-built sculpture garden in Yonkers. Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

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Miniature Landscapes. A Saturday workshop for children (ages 5-12). 6/5, 9:3011am.

Kado: the Art of Ikebana. Instructor Shoko Iwata will teach the art of Japanese flower arranging. 6/16, 1:30-3pm

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Fashion Illustration. The basics of fashion illustration, utilizing black and white sketching techniques. Saturdays through 6/23. 1-3pm at ArtsWestchester.

Fashion Pattern Making 1-4. Students will be exposed to pattern-making terminology and will learn how to measure and create a basic skirt. Saturdays through 6/23. 3-5pm at ArtsWestchester.

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Drink & Draw. Participants will learn to draw in a relaxed setting. 6/1, 7:30-10pm at 145 Palisade Street in Dobbs Ferry.

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Sing Your Heart Out!. A choral program for adults (ages 55+) returns for another 10 sessions of music under the direction of Robert Puleo. Through 6/19, 10am-12pm.

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5th Annual Publish & Promote Your Book Conference. A one-day conference for writers, agents, editors, marketing and public relations professionals. 6/23, 8am-5:30pm at Heimbold Visual Arts Center at Sarah Lawrence College.

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Students from Yonkers Pottery Studio’s Hand Building & Wheel Throwing class (photo courtesy of Yonkers Pottery Studio)

teachers and college interns with or without disabilities. A concluding show and reception will be held on 6/24 at 3pm. 6/18-23. 10:30am-3:30pm. •

Moving Wheels & Heels Youth Camp. Campers (ages 8-16) will participate in dance, movement and related arts activities in a creative environment. 6/25-28, 10am-12:30pm.

For more Steffi Nossen School of Dance workshops, visit steffinossen.org.

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Pre-K Week: Summer Warm-Up. This program is an multi-disciplinary educational arts immersion program designed specifically for Pre-K children. 6/11-15, 9:15am-12pm.

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MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 WYKAGYL COUNTRY CLUB, NEW ROCHELLE

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Includes two (2) tickets to awards dinner. Tee sponsors also available. 914.428.4220 ext.326 Sponsors

Asian Brush Painting Workshop. Participants will learn the traditional art of Asian brush painting with master painter Sungsook Setton. 6/7-8, 10am-4:30pm.

Watercolor From a Model. Students will discover the unique properties of using watercolor media to depict the human figure. 6/23, 10am-4pm

For more WCC Center for the Arts workshops, visit sunywcc.edu/arts.

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The Artists’ Loft. This event features simultaneous workshops, as musician Art Bennett leads a group of musicians and visual artist Lana Yu leads a painting workshop, after which they will collaborate. 6/13 & 6/27, 6-8pm.

Which Craft? Wednesday: Collage. Students (6+) will make a collage using recycled paper. 6/13, 4-5:30pm.

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Clay Soirée Wheel Throwing. Participants of all levels will learn the basics of pottery-making in a relaxed atmosphere. 6/15, 7-9pm.

Hand Building & Wheel Throwing. Students create ceramic forms using clay techniques like pinching, slabbing, coiling and modeling. Through 6/20. Wed: 7-9pm.

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A Jimmy Buffett & Beach Boys Tribute

Sunday, August 12 • Trackside Enjoy Drinks, Racing, & a Summer Concert featuring the Landsharks Band

Must be 18 years of age or older to play New York Lottery games or wager on horses. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the 24-hour toll-free help line at 1-877-8HopeNY.


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