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Exhibit: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE.

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Schedule an Exhibit Appointment Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Exhibit on display February 6 – March 5 Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian To commemorate Black History Month, Ossining Black History & Culture will honor over 190 years of economic, social, spiritual, political and education contributions made by the African American community […]

Exhibit Opening: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE.

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us Feb 6th @ 2pm for our exhibit Opening: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian Watch the Exhibit Opening Replay View More Events To commemorate Black History Month, Ossining Black History & Culture will honor over 190 years of economic, social, spiritual, political and education […]

Artist Talk: Table Wizard Spinny Spin and the Separate 5 Mcs

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us on February 13th at 5pm for an Artist Talk: Table Wizard Spinny Spin and the Separate 5 Mcs: The Untold Story of the beginning of Ossining Hip Hop Culture with Spencer Thomas Register for Webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The year was 1979 […]

The Harlem Renaissance: A Golden Age

The Harlem Renaissance: A Golden Age

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

The Harlem Renaissance holds the distinction of being the longest running movement in the history of art! Join us on Friday, February 19th – 7:30 PM (1 hour) to celebrate its remarkable achievements with this Online Course facilitated by JILL KIEFER, Ph.D. Register The term Harlem Renaissance refers to the prolific flowering of literary, visual, and […]

An Evening of Music and Talk with Ted Daniel

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us Feb. 20 at 5pm for an evening of music and talk with Ted Daniel, acclaimed American jazz musician and composer.   Register for Webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. FREE - Donations Welcome Make a donation  Ted Daniel is an American jazz trumpeter and composer.   He studied […]

Artist Talk: Hip Hop, A Transformational Story with Diana “Princess” Lemon

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us February 21st @ 2 pm - 3 pm for a talk with Hip Hop Artist, Diana "Princess" Lemon Register for Webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. As a teenager Diana Lemon had been headed down the wrong path when she entered a music program […]

Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde

Artist in Residence: Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde – Choreographer’s Talk

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us February 24 at 12pm via Facebook LIVE: Artist in Residence: Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde - Choreographer's Talk View on Facebook LIVE Performing Artists Choreographer Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde shares his creative process. While in residence, Dare is beginning a new process, "exploring themes of intimacy. That word feels poignant with the new norm of quarantine. […]

An Evening of Music with KJ Denhert

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us Feb. 27 at 5pm for an evening of music with KJ Denhert, award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Register for Webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. FREE - Donations Welcome Make a donation Sister Songs  Pandemic Reflections When the world locked down, life's day to day […]

Exhibit: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE.

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Exhibit on display February 6 – March 12 Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian In February 2021, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” an ode to the African American community and its contributions. While still living […]

Sticks and Stones Art Quilt by Donna Chambers

2022 Bethany Connects Raffle

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

“Community” is core to Bethany Arts Community. This year, thanks to our committed Board members and the participation of designer and artist, Donna Chambers, we are launching our 2022 Bethany Connects Raffle, an opportunity for our Bethany community to acquire a one-of-a kind Donna Chambers quilt. Donna’s quilts were included in the Bethany Arts Community […]

Exhibit Opening Reception: Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE.

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Opening Reception Feb 6th 4pm-6pm Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Exhibit on display February 6 – March 12 Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian In February 2021, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” an ode to the African American community and […]

Interview with Robe Imbriano and Viewing of Amend

Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United States

REGISTER ****Event held at the Ossining Public Library - The Budarz Theater The Ossining Library, the Ossining Village Historian, and the Bethany Arts Community welcome Robe Imbriano, creator and Executive Producer of Amend, the six-episode Netflix series starring Will Smith about the 14th Amendment and America’s struggle with inequality. He has spent decades in television and documentary […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday February 16 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talk-wed-feb-16th/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

BASECAMP

Base Camp Black History Month Concert

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

R&B band BaseCamp will give a 90 min (in person) concert in celebration of Black History Month at Bethany Arts Community on Sat, Feb 19. 7pm BaseCamp is a seven piece R&B band that has been in existence for the past 20 years. Buy Ticket Based in Poughkeepsie, NY. They are a seven piece unit […]

Joe Chambers aka Future, 21 Savage, KSI

Artist Talk with Joe Chambers

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a webinar conversation and some beats by Ossining’s own Joe Chambers. Based in Ossining, New York, Joe Chambers first began producing, recording, mixing and mastering music in 2016. Now working with the top artists in the world, he has experience from Hip-Hop to R&B to movie scores. The 19-year-old has developed an […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday February 23 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talk-wed-feb-23rd Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Paint and Poetry Exhibit

Paint and Poetry Jam

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us as we witness two artists bring each other’s works to life. Spoken word artists will share their work while the paint artist creates a piece inspired by the works of the Spoken Word Artist. Artists: Terrie Bentley, Paint Artist, Tamarah Bridgewater, Paint Artist; Andrew Bazemore, Spoken Word Artist; Tanai Goldwire, Spoken Word Artist; […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday March 2 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talks-wed-mar-2nd/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday March 9 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talks-wed-march-9th/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Ossining NAACP Youth Council Talent and Fashion Show

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

A talent showcase and fashion show will close out the Ossining Black History Month Celebration at Bethany under the direction of Gwenveria Sargeant. Organized by the Ossining Branch of the NAACP, their youth group will put on a showcase of talent including dance, singing, rap and fashion. Register Now  

Bethany Arts Community Presents: Black History & Culture: Fulfilling the Vision in Westchester

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

In February 2021 and 2022, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The exhibit “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” was an ode to the Ossining African American Community and its historic contributions. With the support of our sponsors and community, the exhibit was a source of local pride and received the 2021 NYS […]

Opening Reception: Black History & Culture: Fulfilling the Vision in Westchester

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for the opening reception of Black History & Culture: Fulfilling the Vision in Westchester on January 28, 2023 4-6pm! In February 2021 and 2022, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The exhibit “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” was an ode to the Ossining African American Community and its historic contributions. […]

Black History Month Exhibit “Fulfilling the Vision” Curator Walk + Talk

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Experience a guided tour of Bethany Art Community’s award-winning Black History Month exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7PM Location: Galleries Tickets: $25 Adult/$10 Student 

$10.00 – $25.00

Black History Month Exhibit “Fulfilling the Vision” Curator Walk + Talk

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Experience a guided tour of Bethany Art Community’s award-winning Black History Month exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7PM Location: Galleries Tickets: $25 Adult/$10 Student 

$10.00 – $25.00

Village Retrospective with Kendall Buchanan and Joyce Sharrock-Cole at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, co-sponsored by Bethany Arts Community

HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY 67 Central Ave, Ossining, NY, United States

Friday, February 10, 2023, 7:30-9PM Fee: $15 per person Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 TICKETS We are excited to announce our partnership with Hudson Valley Books for Humanity for this inaugural program in a series about the Village of Ossining, looking at its origins and the many generations […]

Black History Month Exhibit “Fulfilling the Vision” Curator Walk + Talk

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Experience a guided tour of Bethany Art Community’s award-winning Black History Month exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7PM Location: Galleries Tickets: $25 Adult/$10 Student 

$10.00 – $25.00

Author Program: “Groundbreakers: Black Movie Makers” Children’s Book Series

Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United States

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday, February 19, 2023 – 2PM Location: Ossining Public Library Tickets: Free LEARN MORE   For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers have made incredible contributions to American cinema and culture.  These groundbreakers created thought-provoking stories about the experiences of Black people and changed film forever.  This six-book series examines their lives […]

Black History Month Exhibit “Fulfilling the Vision” Curator Walk + Talk

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Experience a guided tour of Bethany Art Community’s award-winning Black History Month exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7PM Location: Galleries Tickets: $25 Adult/$10 Student 

$10.00 – $25.00

Screening & Discussion of “Shared Legacies:” The African American – Jewish Civil Rights Alliance, in partnership with AJC (American Jewish Committee) Westchester/Fairfield

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7pm Location: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining NY 10562 Tickets: Free 97 m. Shari Rogers. Menemsha Films. United States. English. Rated NR. This potent and utterly fascinating call to arms deeply explores the alliance between African Americans and Jewish Americans dating back to […]

Free

Fun Bunch Line Dance Presents The Art of Line Dance: Sounds of the Drum – From the Motherland to the House

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

It's time for your feet to move to the drummer's beat. We are bringing the sound of the motherland home as we explore line dances based on Afro-Beats and House Music. Join us as we celebrate African History Month through Line Dance. Steve "Fun Bunch" Dillard with special guest choreographers Tonya Young of TMCY Experience […]

$20.00

Author A’Lelia Bundles Discusses Madam CJ Walker

Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United States

Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 2PM  (FREE EVENT) Location: Ossining Public Library, in-person gathering for streaming event. Virtual streaming option available via Zoom Zoom link HERE LEARN MORE Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole will interview writer and journalist A’Lelia Bundles, author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker […]

Opening Night of the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club: New York’s First and Finest Black Country Club in Westchester County 

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a night of jazz and historical tidbits about the Swanky all-black country club formed in 1936 in New Castle, NY. Actors will transport us in time to 1936 as we learn about The Rising Sun Golf and Country Club while enjoying the smooth sounds of the incomparable Ted Daniel, Kendall Buchanan, Abe […]

$10.00 – $25.00

African Dance Workshop with Gladys Lowe

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us Sunday, February 26, 2023 11AM-12PM! Free for all participants! This African Dance Workshop will focus on dance movement, self-expression and identity which offers participants an opportunity to understand specific dance movements and their connection to traditional and daily life practices such as birth, marriage, harvest, transition, rain, fertility etc. In this program, traditional […]

Free

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