This dance class series, led by members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, is rooted in the style of the Company as developed by Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong. Students will progress from somatic floor work to standing exercises, technical and creative challenges culminating in lush, expressive phrase work. AGES : 16+ … You […]
On June 8- Mary will launch a retrospective exhibition, “Mary Ellis- So Far : Pop Art to Abstract Expressionism” at Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd. Ossining, Ny. Mary Ellis-So Far This exhibition represents the fusion of Ellis’ process over a 15 year time span. In her evolution from Pop Art to Abstract Expressionism, Ellis […]
Marynoll Sister Dora Nuetzi will open this evening with a short demonstration of liturgical dance from the Marshall Islands. This will be followed by a colorful performance by Inti-Raymi an Ossinng based Ecuadorian folkloric dance troupe led by Gustavo Tigre as they recreate the ancient Incan Solstice of the Sun Celebration and other lively, traditional Andean […]
The Ossining Arts Council is proud to sponsor the 2019 OAC Members’ Show on display from June 4th through June 26th, 2019 at the Ossining Public Library’s Main Exhibition Hall. This annual event has become one of the biggest and best attended shows of its kind, attracting artists from 34 communities throughout the Hudson Valley. […]
Join Jon Bowermaster, noted oceans expert, award-winning artist, author, filmmaker, and adventurer, as he talks about using cinematography to promote conservation of nature. This program will include a screening of three new films from Jon’s Hope on the Hudson series (www.hudsonriverstories.com): Source to Sea, Growing with the Grain, and Undamming the Hudson River. For adults.
Join us in an intimate setting for an evening of conversation with choreographer, dancer, writer Bill T Jones, the founder and artistic director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and their Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong. Hear from two of the biggest creative forces in contemporary dance and culture. With his artistry and creativity, Bill […]
Join the creative process with the BTJ/AZ Company! The world renowned Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will be back in residence at Bethany Arts Community during the month of June. They’re seeking volunteers to participate in the creative process of the company’s latest work. Participants will be asked to join in the process of making […]
A work in progress showing of the Company at Bethany. During the dance company’s residency at Bethany, we are offering a rare opportunity to see a Westchester performance by the world-renowned Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Company. Get an early look at what they’ve been working on at Bethany. It will be an entertaining evening of […]
Dancer’s Showcase. Many of the talented dancers in residence are also working on their own independent projects. Here’s another rare opportunity to see a diverse group of dance professionals sharing the pieces in various stages of development. Join us for a sampling of the different works and hear from the creative talents behind them. You […]
Come make art at the farmers market! ArtsWestchester's new ArtsMobile, a colorful van custom-fit with all kinds of art supplies, will bring free arts programming to children and audiences of all ages outside the traditional classroom or studio setting. The ArtsMobile will allow professional teaching artists, including Barry Mason, Miguel Cossio and Vicky Youngman, to […]
Summer's here and the time is right....for some Brand New Shorts! Our latest 10-minute play festival directed by Ossining resident Nathan Flower, will run weekends from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 28. An eclectic mix of zany, offbeat comedies and thought-provoking dramas, this production will showcase nine never seen before plays featuring local playwrights […]
David Levitan is an internationally acclaimed magician and mentalist. David has entertained hundreds of thousands of people at corporate dinners, sales meetings, trade shows, family days, colleges and private parties for guests of all ages. His engagements have taken him throughout the U.S., Europe and Canada. Besides performing for Fortune 500 companies, he is a […]
Will Shaw is the winner of the Bistro Award from Backstage, the theatrical trade paper, as one of New York City's top cabaret performers. Nationally he is recognized from commercials for Pizza Hut, IBM, Carvel, Burger King, Anderson Consulting and Terra Internet. He has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Daily Show […]
Suzanne Altman will present “Art of the Hudson River School,” a slide presentation about the Hudson River School, the first true art movement in America. Originally inspired by the magnificent landscapes that artists found in the Hudson Valley, it then spread far beyond into the American wilderness and even to other continents. Not only was […]
Opening reception on Sunday, September 8th, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Hallway Gallery Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Recorded highlights from a previous performance of The Wait Room will help you anticipate and interpret this exciting acrobatic dance. After the 14-minute film there will be a "talk back" with Flyaway's choreographer, Jo Kreiter, and members of the Flyaway dance team. Related event: The Wait Room at Louis Engel Waterfront Park
View the open dance rehearsal and view the set as Flyaway Productions prepares to perform The Wait Room.
The Sing Sing Prison Museum and Bethany Arts Community proudly present the East Coast premiere of The Wait Room, an outdoor dance program created by Flyaway Productions of San Francisco to honor the lives of women whose loved ones are incarcerated. A donation of $25 provides you with a Wait Room Pass. If you are […]
Explore waiting and weighting–two physical states that influenced the creation of The Wait Room. Open to all levels, no previous dance experience required. Related Event: The Wait Room at Louis Engel Waterfront Park
Join the WCT to Westchester Collaborative Theater’s Annual Fall Fundraiser on September 21 at the Shattemuc Yacht Club in Ossining. This event is not only an opportunity to support WCT's mission but a time to celebrate the WCT community of artists and audience. We will have delicious food from Melike, a local favorite, and a […]