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February 2020
How it Gets Done
Erica Génécé will talk about her process from inspiration to final photo. "Every photographer works differently and is inspired in different ways and by different things." She will take us through several shoots, describing the steps followed and challenges faced, from pre to post-production, and highlighting key elements of a successful shoot. Erica, http://www.egenphotography.com is a New York City - based photographer and filmmaker whose focus is in celebrating people and cultures that might not have always been given the…
Find out more »Matt Turk 3
MT3 performs original songs as well as choice covers and features:Matt Turk, recording artist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded with Pete Seeger, opened for Judy Collins, The Doobie Brothers, Fiona Apple and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart; Ilana, a rootsy, soulful singer-songwriter with a beautiful, powerful voice and a finely crafted performance; and Gary Schreiner, a multi instrumentalist and Emmy Award-winning composer for TV & Film, who has performed with diverse artists such as Elton John, Rosanne Cash,…
Find out more »Kiss The Sky: World’s Greatest Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
Kiss The Sky: World’s Greatest Tribute to Jimi Hendrix returns to Peekskill, NY, after headlining the show stopping performance at The Hudson Valley Expo in summer of 2019! Celebrate Black History Month at The Paramount! The show recreates the most iconic concerts of Jimi Hendrix’s career including a 50th anniversary nod to his Band of Gypsys. KISS THE SKY is the #1 Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show in the world garnering rave reviews and playing to sold out festivals and venues…
Find out more »“Project Tapestry” – Dance Performance
“Project Tapestry” – Dance Performance This jazz dance performance is presented by Ted Daniel and Tomiko Magario. It is a live concert featuring original choreography with original jazz music. This program focuses on sharing the process of creation with a local audience. There will be a meet and greet with the artists and a Q & A with the audience. All are welcome to attend In the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons at Bartow-Pell
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AT BARTOW-PELL Bartow-Pell Mansion-Museum, 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY 10464 Saturday, February 22 5pm-10pm$295/ticket914-693-1646cast-party.comUp to seven guests will join Dungeon Master Tal Aviezer for an original site-specific adventure in a historic mansion; the experience will include gourmet tavern fare, drinks, live music, live actor NPCs, custom-crafted props, take-home gifts, and much more. Presented by Cast Party and Red Monkey Theater Group.Food & drinks by Bella Cucina Maria Live music: Janette Beham (New York City Guitar…
Find out more »The Smithereens with Guest Vocalist Robin Wilson
The Smithereens with Special Guest Vocalist Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms is coming to Peekskill! Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 39 years. Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. The band paid its dues in clubs all over the NYC tri-state area from Kenny’s Castaways in Greenwich Village to the…
Find out more »Jake Shimabukuro
Dubbed “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has virtually reinvented the four-string instrument, topping the Billboard World Music Charts and headlining the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House.
Find out more »Native Soul
Native Soul is comprised of 4 uniquely gifted instrumentalist/composers: Bass virtuoso Marcus McLaurine, a driving force in Clark Terry's quintet and big band, who has shared the stage with Lou Donaldson, Hank Jones, Abbey Lincoln, the Count Basie Orchestra, and Kenny Burrell; Saxophonist Peter Brainin, prolific in the Afro-Cuban jazz world, and who has performed with Mongo Santamaria, Hilton Ruiz, Joey Calderazzo, and Chico O'Farrill; the dynamic, hard swinging drummer Steve Johns who has worked with Sonny Fortune, Randy Brecker,…
Find out more »Namaste KMA Meditation and Art
NAMASTE KMA: MEDITATION AND ART SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 10:30 – 11:45 AM Start your day in a mindful way. Calm your mind and soothe your soul during a meditative session led by an experienced practitioner in the serene atmosphere of the Museum. Discover the contemplative appreciation of the “here and now” and how to apply it outside the Museum. Connect with others more intentionally through the restorative power of art. Following the meditation session explore the galleries. All are welcome;…
Find out more »Swan Lake – The Bolshoi Ballet in HD
LIVE PRESENTATION IN HD PYTOR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKYChoreography by Yuri Grigorovich Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious and magnetic swan-woman, Odette, by the lake and is captivated. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. Tchaikovsky’s essential masterpiece returns for a live broadcast of the most-beloved ballet in the classical canon. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect…
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