• Pros(e) of Pie – True Storytelling

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

    Pros(e) of Pie has been the Hudson Valley’s most popular monthly storytelling series for over 4 years. The evening will feature renowned storytellers sharing their tales on this month’s theme: Inspiration.

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    $15
  • Zoogie Boogie Fever Book Launch Party!

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

    Bring the kids to boogie at Bethany Arts Community! Meet Zoogie Boogie Fever! Author, Sujean Rim! Book reading, children's art activities, animal balloon artists, face painting and boogieing! Author: Sujean Rim Book: Zoogie Boogie Fever! Entertainment: Booked Parties Dance Appearance: Michael Salem of Infinite Motion Studios Books provided by Scattered Books 

  • Pros(e) of Pie – Fifth Anniversary!

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

    PROS(E) OF PIE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY! FIVE YEARS! That’s how long Pros(e) of Pie been entertaining us for true personal tales told by friends, neighbors, and pros. We’ve taken you to barns, museums, historic theaters. Where will they go next?  Thanks to all the storytellers, pie bakers, volunteers and fans who’ve helped keep this wonderful series going. Join us at […]

  • Pro(s)e of Pie: I Ain’t Afraid of No ______

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

    Welcome back Pro(s)e of Pie!! Theme: I Ain't Afraid of No ______ Halloween storytelling around here is like no other setting in the world. Pros(e) of Pie is delighted to be bringing our Halloween show back to our newest regular venue - Bethany Arts Community. And we're having so much fun with this month's theme: "Ain't […]

  • Pros(e) of Pie: “SURVIVAL”

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

    Doors/Pie 7:30pm Show 8:00pm Sit back and enjoy the show or join the fun: sign up for a 5-mins open mic slot or submit an anonymous answer to a written prompt that we'll read off for you. Either way, we’ll all be there to support and share. ABOUT THE THEME: Everyone's had that moment. When despite […]

  • Pros(e) of Pie – Sixth Anniversary Special – That SPECIAL Day

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

    PROS(E) OF PIE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY! BUY TICKETS SIX YEARS! That’s how long Pros(e) of Pie been entertaining us for true personal tales told by friends, neighbors, and pros. We’ve taken you to barns, museums, historic theaters. Where will they go next?  Thanks to all the storytellers, pie bakers, volunteers and fans who’ve helped keep this wonderful series going. Join […]

  • Mortified – Share the Shame

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

    The international sensation makes its Westchester Debut! Witness adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, plays, home movies, art) with others, in order to reveal stories about their lives. Hear grown men and women confront their past with tales of their first kiss, first puff, worst prom, fights with mom, life […]

    $20.00
  • Artists in Residence: Suzi Takahashi & Kristin Marting (HERE Arts) – “THE STORY BOX”

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

    Suzi Takahashi & Kristin Marting (HERE Arts) – “THE STORY BOX” Takahashi and Marting are developing The Story Box, which uses a traditional form of Japanese storytelling called, kamishibai, to compare the lives a Japanese American today to girl living in a 1943 internment camp. They will share an excerpted reading of the work, which […]

  • 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 […]

  • Invisi(bilty), a Work in Progress and Talkback with Playwright in Residence Nikki Brake-Sillá

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

    Nikki Brake-Sillá will read excerpts from her work in progress “Invisi(bility)” which strives to illuminate race as a phenotypic construct. The play brings disability into conversation with the current state of a “post” racial America when Gabriela Johnson, a Black attorney with Crohn’s disease and lupus, argues for Blackness to be included amongst the list […]

  • Sleep That Knits Up: A Play Reading and Talkback with Artist in Residence Kate Abbruzzese

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

    Kate Abbruzzese will share an excerpt from her full-length play, "Sleep That Knits Up", an exploration of femininity and motherhood through the lens of Macbeth, followed by a brief talk back. REGISTER HERE This event is being held in-person at Bethany Arts Community. For your safety, and the safety of our artists and staff, attendance […]

  • Storytelling using Silk paintings with Artist in Residence, Carole Bonicelli

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

    During this talk and hands-on demonstration, Carole will share her artistic process from the beginning of an idea for a story – or a painting - through to final completion of a project. After explaining her process, she will invite workshop participants to join her in a hands-on demonstration. Each participant will go home with […]

  • Reading & Artist Talk with author AJ Bermudez

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

    In this public program, award-winning writer and director AJ Bermudez will share a reading from her new collection of short stories, centered on themes of privilege, place, and the convergence of industry and evolution. She will discuss the power of cross-disciplinary writing, the significance of merging intellect with artistry, and how stories can be leveraged […]

  • River’s Edge Theater Company: 2 Truths and a Lie (an Interactive Storytelling Experience)

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

    2 TRUTHS AND A LIE (AN INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE)  July 16th at 7pm (Come early to explore Bethany Arts Community) TICKETS Tickets $20 (10% of ticket sales go to the Innocence Project) River’s Edge Theatre Company's signature storytelling event is back in-person with all new stories. Witness people telling their stories live, and then test your […]

  • HERE Arts Center and Bethany Arts Community Presents The Story Box

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

    In an effort to make this program accessible to all, we ask that you pay what you can per person for each ticket Friday, September 23, 2022 @ 6:30pm Location: Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY in the Peace and Love Garden (outside gallery 1) Written and performed by Suzi Takahashi and directed […]

    Free – $15.00
  • HERE Arts Center and Bethany Arts Community Presents The Story Box

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

    In an effort to make this program accessible to all, we ask that you pay what you can per person for each ticket Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 4:00pm Location: Ossining Waterfront Park Written and performed by Suzi Takahashi and directed by Kristin Marting, The Story Box explores the importance of safeguarding our civil rights through […]

    Free – $15.00
  • Artist in Residence: Amber Ray Snyder Create for Star Stuff Stories Workshop

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

    Join Amber in the creation of a Star Stuff Story. The microphone is your mask and you are a player! Share your voice into the microphone OR just witness how audio storytelling works. With some creative play and collaborative writing, we will cast some characters and record your voice for the Star Stuff Stories podcast.  […]

  • Artist in Residence: AriDy Nox – At The Bayou’s Mouth Reading and Talk

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

    AriDy Nox will present a reading of excerpts from her triptych At The Bayou’s Mouth (working title). Afterward there will be a facilitated discussion about triptychs, nonlinear playwriting, and creativity rooted in black femme identity. AriDy will receive feedback and reactions to the works-in-progress and discuss the opportunities afforded us as creative thinkers when we […]

  • River’s Edge Theatre Company presents “Riverside Haunts”

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

    Join us Sunday, October 23, 2022 @ 7:30pm as River’s Edge Theatre Company presents another round of "Riverside Haunts", a spooky storytelling performance that seamlessly blends Hudson Valley history, creative fiction, and live music. Five ghosts share their spine-tingling stories about love, hate, and what it means to live and die by the Hudson River. […]

  • Mortified Live

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

    Join us at Bethany Arts Community for Mortified Live! Witness a night of adults telling stories about their lives by sharing their most mortifying childhood artifacts (diaries, letters, lyrics, poems, home movies)… in front of total strangers. “Hailed a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek and celebrated by This American Life, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Wired, The AV […]

    $20.00
  • (s)mother stories / cuentos de cuidar

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

    storytelling & performance of raw motherhood; centering narratives of caregiving and caretaking, mothering and fathering, parenting children and parenting ourselves…  featuring: Jaime Posa, Martha Meza, Ana Rodgers, Alice Lee, Jasmin Eli Washington, Anna Adler + guests  event will be hosted at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity - 67 Central Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 organized by Anna […]

    Free – $15.00
  • Ichabod (An Immersive Theatrical Experience) with River’s Edge Theatre Co.

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

    Buy Tickets & Learn More Here! Ichabod (An Immersive Theatrical Experience) by Meghan Covington Directed by Jessica Irons You are invited to go back in time to the 1950s, to the night of our high school Harvest Hop. There you can drink the punch, dance, and enjoy, but please do not disturb lingering spirits who […]

  • “Kinetic Grace” Work-In-Progress Showing with Ryan McNamara

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

    Title: "Kinetic Grace" Work-In-Progress Showing Date & Time: Saturday, October 28, 2023 2-3PM Please join us as we walk you through the creation process of our piece "Kinetic Grace." This piece came out of asking ourselves, "After all these years, what do we want out of performance?" Somehow the answer to that question involves making […]

    Free
  • Call for Emerging Artists! Emerging Artist Fellowship 2024 Applications Open

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

    Call for Emerging Artists! To apply, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit In 2022, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2024, BAC welcomes their Emerging Artist Fellowship, running in two cohorts from May 2 to September 2, 2024 and July 8 […]

  • Walk & Talk Tour with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole – Black History & Culture: BLACK PRESENCE. PROFOUND INFLUENCE.

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

    Title: Walk & Talk Tour with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole - Black History & Culture: BLACK PRESENCE. PROFOUND INFLUENCE. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6PM Fee: $25 Adult/$15 Student/Senior Join Black History & Culture: BLACK PRESENCE. PROFOUND INFLUENCE. Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole in a special walk & talk tour of the exhibit! Black History & […]

    $15.00 – $25.00