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SUMMARY:Songwright: Westchester Songwriters' Circle - Presented by Heart & Beat Music
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Purchase @ Door!\nSongwright: Westchester Songwriters’ Circle – Presented by Heart & Beat Music\nDate & Time: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 8-9:30PM\nTickets: Advance $20.00 / Door $25.00 \nCome experience the Nashville tradition of Songwriter Circles right here in Westchester! Songwriters sit in the middle of the audience\, taking turns\, playing songs and maybe telling stories about the song\, too. \nOne of the best ways to hear music is at Bethany Arts Community every season– join us for our Autumn show on November 14 at 8PM! \nFEATURING… \n \nKierstin Gray\nDynamic songwriting\, dazzling acoustic guitar chops\, vocals that hit the sweet highs of pop and limbo the lows of the blues… This is Kierstin Gray. \nAudiences across the globe have turned out to see this refreshing artist bare her soul and win over the souls of countless fans across the world. \nLive shows have it\, and the depth of this singer-songwriters melodic range\, command of her instrument\, and on-stage presence illustrate that Kierstin surely has that undeniable “thing” that people recognize as star quality. Within a few notes\, one instantly bears witness to the wiles of an alluring storyteller. Reducing her style as acoustic R&B\, Kierstin surpasses categories with riveting performances whether strapped for a solo gig with her guitar or with her jazz-flavored trio. \nInstagram:  @syrenkk9\nSpotify:  sptfy.in/a7ss \nNatalie Wilson\nNatalie Wilson is a singer/songwriter based in New York City\, known for a sound built through years of grassroots artistry. She has independently released two full-length albums that have together earned millions of streams worldwide. Much of her music takes shape at Carriage House Studios in Stamford\, CT\, a space that has become integral to her creative process. Committed to staying independent\, Natalie has built a close-knit community of band mates\, musicians\, producers\, and collaborators who help sustain her momentum\, and she often credits her band\, The Champs\, during live shows as a tribute to that community. Based in Somers\, NY\, The Champs are part of what makes Natalie feel right at home among the songwriters of Westchester.\nWebsite – na2wilson.com\nInstagram – @na2wilson\nSpotify – HERE \nAlex Cano\nAlex Cano is a nationally touring Rock/Americana artist hailing from New York’s Hudson Valley. Known for his rich baritone and soaring\, gritty rock vocals\, Cano’s sound lives at the crossroads of high octane\, blues driven rock ’n’ roll and vulnerable Americana balladry. Since the release of his debut album\, Cano has toured across the US\, performing everything from intimate listening rooms to major festivals. He has shared the stage with acts including Plain White T’s\, Gin Blossoms\, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown\, Band of Heathens\, and Chris Barron (Spin Doctors). Along the way\, he’s built a grassroots fanbase bound by a sense of community\, connection\, and resilience\, values that run through all of his work.  With a career already marked by resilience\, authenticity\, and growth\, Alex Cano continues to carve his place as one of the most compelling voices. \nTim Robinson\nTim Robinson is a songwriter from Croton on Hudson\, NY. \nHis songs are poetic and visual\, with a touch of roots and a little magic realism. \nSuzanne Vega calls him “one of my favorite songwriters” – the feeling is mutual. \nNew York folk scene legend\, Jack Hardy\, called Tim “the best American songwriter you’ve never heard of”. He has put out four full-length recordings\, most of which can be found on your standard music platforms. \nSiobhan O’Malley\n“Siobhan’s work is interesting and inventive. Creative and beautiful. She does not sound like anybody else!” —Ruth Gerson\n“Siobhan is fantastic\, super-expressive\, she dives deep then surfaces.”—Mike Viola \n“O’Malley is a promising artist\, ready for greater recognition in the world of popular music.”–Tom Staudter\, Gazette/ NY Times \nSiobhan is a singer-songwriter who released three critically-acclaimed albums\, and a bunch of new singles. She was signed to the label Blue Cocoon records and nd has toured around the country. \nSiobhan is the producer of the Songwright: Westchester Songwriter Circle\, the songwriter-in-the-round evening.  She also plays out with the O’Malley Family Band as well as the New & Used Songwriters’ Collective. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/songwriterscircle11142026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays - November 14
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays\nDATES & TIMES: \nAll Saturdays are 10AM-12:30PM\nSeptember 19\, 26\, October 10\, 17\, 24\, November 7\, 14\, December 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026  \nAGES: 3-7 Years Old\nAges 3-5 with Elizabeth\nAges 6-7 with Ruby \nInstructors Elizabeth and Ruby specialize in their age group. Every project is designed to be just the right fit and accessible for each age.  \nSliding Scale Per Class: $50-65\nWe ask that you contribute at the level that reflects your family’s needs at this time. If you’re able to contribute at a higher level\, know that it goes directly toward sustaining this program and providing more opportunities for our community to participate in the arts.  \nBethany Kids CREATE Saturdays is an exploratory\, process-based art class for young artists to CREATE\, express themselves\, and build friendships. CREATors embark on innovative art projects designed to spark imagination and encourage artists to think outside the box. Projects might include sculpture building\, printmaking\, working with nature-based materials\, and much more.   \nWe’ll explore a wide range of art forms and unique art materials — all while learning new artistic skills\, practicing kindness\, team building and acceptance.   \nCome ready to explore and CREATE — dress for mess\, and dress for outside. Bring a nut-free snack.  \n*Registration required by 3PM on Friday*\n \nRegister Here!  \nAll sales are final.  \n——-  \nINSTRUCTORS & BIOS:\nElizabeth Montanile (she/her) \nInstructor: ages 3-5\nElizabeth was born in Puerto Rico and now currently resides in Dobbs Ferry\, New York. From a young age\, she has always been creative\, working across as many mediums as possible. One of her favorite mediums is photography\, and she graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2012. During her time at Hallmark\, Elizabeth discovered not only a deep love for photography but also a passion for working with children\, particularly through portraiture. This experience led her to pursue an education in early childhood\, and she is now a teacher at Elmwood Day School.   \nElizabeth has been the Director of Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program for the last three years. In her teaching\, Elizabeth encourages young artists to work together as a community. She created the Bethany bees: Bee kind\, Bee creative\, Bee helpful\, Bee brave\, and Bee you! — not only to honor the bees on Bethany’s property but also to encourage a safe space for kids to be themselves\, work together\, and find the artist they are.  \nWhen she is not teaching\, Elizabeth can be found in her studio at Bethany\, where she creates her mosaic jewelry pieces!   \nRuby Sgueglia (they/them)\nInstructor: ages 6-7\nRuby Sgueglia is a multimedia artist and art educator currently residing in Putnam County\, New York. They have experience in a wide variety of artistic mediums\, with a particular concentration on painting and drawing. Ruby has taught a little bit of everything to people of all ages and backgrounds\, but nothing is as consistently inspiring and exciting as getting to teach in environments like Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program\, where they have been the Art Instructor for three years now. They believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative in a place where there is no judgement\, no emphasis on failure or success\, guided only by exploration and expression.    
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\nDate & Time: Friday\, November 13\, 2026 7:30-9:30PM\nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562\n6:30-7:15pm: How to Rock an Open Mic Workshop (Limited Spots\, sign up above– see below for more info!)\n7-7:30pm Performer Sign Up\n7:30-9:30pm Open Mic\nSuggested Donation: $10-20\nDoor Proceeds go toward host\, performers\, and Bethany Arts Community.  \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to Hudson Valley Books for Humanity this month and share your latest poetry/spoken word/music projects with a supportive audience.    \nBring your talent\, your works in progress\, and your positive energy to our stage. This event is open to teens and adults near and far.   \nHOW IT WORKS\nPlanning to Perform on November 13? Performer sign-up is between 7-7:30PM. Performers will submit their name “into the hat” and we’ll draw 15 names during the open mic. Each performer will have up to 5 minutes each on the mic. \nOUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS\nTo help nurture a space of respect\, validation\, and welcoming:  \n\n We’re here to share space\, build community\, and support each other.\n Performers: respect the 5-minute time limit and be mindful of your timekeeper.\n If you like something\, make some noise! Snap your fingers\, stomp your feet\, clap\, whatever feels right to you.\n We encourage you to get to know your seat neighbors. Connect and build community. \n\nOpen Mics take place the 2nd Friday of every month.   \nCo-hosted by Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, a welcoming space to build community through books and art.  \nFind Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity\, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com\, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562.  \n— \nHow to Rock an Open Mic\nA Pre-Open Mic Workshop Series for Poets & Writers \nWith James K. Zimmerman\nEvery month at 6:30pm\nFREE! Registration (above) strongly encouraged. Walk-ins welcome until we reach capacity.\n*Workshop will begin promptly at 6:30pm. We are not able to accommodate late comers.  \nNovember 13: What to Do When You’re On Stage \nThe focus: “what to do when you’re on stage.” This workshop will dive deep into intros\, sequencing your material\, pace and volume\, being mindful of time (don’t overstay your welcome)\, and managing performance anxiety when it arises.   \nABOUT JAMES\nJames K. Zimmerman is an award-winning writer and frequent Pushcart Prize nominee. He has been published in journals such as Atlanta Review\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, Chautauqua\, december\, Folio\, Lumina\, the minnesota review\, Nimrod\, Pleiades\, Rattle\, and Salmagundi\, among many others. He has read his works in dozens of venues\, including Poets’ House\, the New England Poetry Club\, KGB\, Otto’s Shrunken Head\, the Norwich (VT) Bookstore\, San Jose State University\, Amherst Writers & Artists\, Straw Dog Writers Guild\, and the Association of Writers & Publishers. His published books of poems include “Little Miracles” (Passager Books)\, “Family Cookout” (Comstock Books — winner of the Jessie Bryce Niles Award)\, “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen” (Poetry Box Press — Editor’s Choice)\, “Uncertainty” (Bottlecap Press)\, “Unbroken Circle\, Unending Thread” (Fernwood)\, and “Portrait Miniatures” (Broadstone Books). 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openmichvnov1326/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Lydia Shepard of The Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Lydia Shepard of The Chicago Mosaic School\nDates & Times: Friday\, November 13th\, 6pm-9pm\nCost: $110.00 \nMake a one-of-a-kind original piece of mosaic jewelry and learn some new skills in our fun 3-hour workshop. Students will design and complete two mosaic pendants from start to finish that expresses a personal\, one-of-a-kind style. A range of studio materials\, such as glass\, stone\, and millefiori are available for this workshop. Basic mosaic glass cutting techniques and ideal jewelry adhesives will be discussed for each of the two types of jewelry bases. \nAll materials are included. No prerequisite. Returning students welcome! \nREGISTER HERE!  \nLydia Shepard\nPRINCIPAL FACULTY\, The Chicago Mosaic School\nLydia is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Studio Arts. Since moving to Chicago six years ago\, she has been active in the arts in a variety of ways\, including as a contributing writer for an online arts publication\, curating and preparation for art galleries\, large-scale public art\, community outreach\, and fundraising for nonprofit arts organizations. Since being introduced to mosaic arts\, she has studied in Ravenna\, Italy\, and is currently a CMS Certification student. Her knowledge and skills in mosaics are constantly evolving\, and she is so excited to be part of a community full of other incredibly talented artists.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/mosaicjewelry1126/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Mosaic School,Classes,Mosaic Workshop,Mosaics,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Art Workshop for Older Adults: Experimental Monoprinting with Instructor Monique Ford
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nArt Workshop for Older Adults – Experimental Monoprinting\nwith Instructor Monique Ford\nDate & Time: Friday\, November 13\, 2026 10AM-1PM\nCost: $20.00\nAges: Older Adults & Seniors (55+)\nRegistration required. Please register above!\nBeginners welcome! Art Workshops for Older Adults are open to makers of all skill levels. \nLearn a variety of monoprinting techniques as the possibilities are endless. Artists will explore monoprinting using water based paints and inks on paper. Artists will walk away with a series of work using a range of printing paper and fabric.  \nTo ask any questions or for registration assistance\, please email Julia at julias@bethanyarts.org or call (914) 944-4278. \nAll sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/awfoa111326/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Watercolor Workshop - Landscape Painting with Doreen Halsall
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Watercolor Workshop – Landscape Painting\nwith Instructor Doreen Halsall\nDATE & TIME: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 11AM-2PM\nFEE: $90.00\nFor Ages 18+\nPrerequisite: Introduction Watercolor Workshop or have any experience with watercolor instruction or self-exploration. \nIn this workshop\, students will build on watercolor painting techniques\, including large washes in wet-on-wet and using detail in the glazing method. Students will develop an understanding for use of paint\, brushes and paper as well as color mixing\, value\, blending and composition. Different brushstrokes will be explored as students manage various techniques in a landscape painting.   \nSpace is limited\, register today!  \nRegister Here!\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nDoreen Pagano Halsall of Pine Orchard Studio is a paper artist working in watercolor\, printmaking and photography. Her artistic approach is working from the natural world exploring plant and wildlife. She is an active exhibiting artist and educator showing her work in the USA and abroad in addition to teaching students of all ages since 1981. \nIn her watercolor workshops\, students will learn to observe while understanding form\, composition\, color and various watercolor techniques for successful painting.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/intermediatewatercolor110726/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays - November 7
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays\nDATES & TIMES: \nAll Saturdays are 10AM-12:30PM\nSeptember 19\, 26\, October 10\, 17\, 24\, November 7\, 14\, December 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026  \nAGES: 3-7 Years Old\nAges 3-5 with Elizabeth\nAges 6-7 with Ruby \nInstructors Elizabeth and Ruby specialize in their age group. Every project is designed to be just the right fit and accessible for each age.  \nSliding Scale Per Class: $50-65\nWe ask that you contribute at the level that reflects your family’s needs at this time. If you’re able to contribute at a higher level\, know that it goes directly toward sustaining this program and providing more opportunities for our community to participate in the arts.  \nBethany Kids CREATE Saturdays is an exploratory\, process-based art class for young artists to CREATE\, express themselves\, and build friendships. CREATors embark on innovative art projects designed to spark imagination and encourage artists to think outside the box. Projects might include sculpture building\, printmaking\, working with nature-based materials\, and much more.   \nWe’ll explore a wide range of art forms and unique art materials — all while learning new artistic skills\, practicing kindness\, team building and acceptance.   \nCome ready to explore and CREATE — dress for mess\, and dress for outside. Bring a nut-free snack.  \n*Registration required by 3PM on Friday*\n \nRegister Here!  \nAll sales are final.  \n——-  \nINSTRUCTORS & BIOS:\nElizabeth Montanile (she/her) \nInstructor: ages 3-5\nElizabeth was born in Puerto Rico and now currently resides in Dobbs Ferry\, New York. From a young age\, she has always been creative\, working across as many mediums as possible. One of her favorite mediums is photography\, and she graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2012. During her time at Hallmark\, Elizabeth discovered not only a deep love for photography but also a passion for working with children\, particularly through portraiture. This experience led her to pursue an education in early childhood\, and she is now a teacher at Elmwood Day School.   \nElizabeth has been the Director of Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program for the last three years. In her teaching\, Elizabeth encourages young artists to work together as a community. She created the Bethany bees: Bee kind\, Bee creative\, Bee helpful\, Bee brave\, and Bee you! — not only to honor the bees on Bethany’s property but also to encourage a safe space for kids to be themselves\, work together\, and find the artist they are.  \nWhen she is not teaching\, Elizabeth can be found in her studio at Bethany\, where she creates her mosaic jewelry pieces!   \nRuby Sgueglia (they/them)\nInstructor: ages 6-7\nRuby Sgueglia is a multimedia artist and art educator currently residing in Putnam County\, New York. They have experience in a wide variety of artistic mediums\, with a particular concentration on painting and drawing. Ruby has taught a little bit of everything to people of all ages and backgrounds\, but nothing is as consistently inspiring and exciting as getting to teach in environments like Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program\, where they have been the Art Instructor for three years now. They believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative in a place where there is no judgement\, no emphasis on failure or success\, guided only by exploration and expression.    
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - October 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register!  \nDrink & Draw is a modern take on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. In this non-instructional event\, we aim to create a relaxing\, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Artists of all experience levels and from all backgrounds are welcome. We also encourage those who have never tried\, but always wanted to try their hand at life drawing\, to attend.  \nWe will have a (nude) figure model for 2.5 hours posing for the group. Bring your own art supplies. BYOB. Any and all mediums are encouraged! \nThursdays – January 29\, February 26\, March 26\, April 30\, May 28\, June 18\, July 30\, August 20\, September 17\, October 29\, November 19\, December 17\, 2026 7:00-9:30 PM\nAges: 21+\nCost: $20  \nAbout Peter\nPeter Leeds is a New York traditional artist based out of Westchester. His primary focus is anatomical studies with contemporary color theory. His work has been a range of murals\, still life\, landscape\, and portraits.  \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/dd102926/
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SUMMARY:Italian American Heritage Month Concert & Gelato - Ossining Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Italian American Heritage Month Concert & Gelato\nDate & Time: Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 2-4PM \nJoin us as we celebrate Italian American Heritage Month at Bethany Arts Community!  The day’s activities will start at 2:00 p.m. with a joyful concert featuring musician Dominic Chianese\, followed by yummy Gelato at 3:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend. \nDominic Chianese is an American actor and musician born on February 24\, 1931\, in New York. Famous for playing Corrado “Uncle Junior” Soprano in The Sopranos and Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II\, he is also a dedicated humanitarian who founded Joy Through Art to bring live performances to seniors. \nDominic spent over 30 years personally volunteering and performing in nursing homes before formalizing the initiative. He championed music therapy as a tool to spark memory and joy in seniors\, particularly those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia\, earning recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association. A talented tenor and guitarist\, he often incorporates traditional Italian and Neapolitan folk songs into his public appearances and recordings. \nJoin Dominic as he entertains us with Neapolitan and American Folk songs as well as anecdotes from his music and acting career.  Dominic will have accompaniment with him as well.  Don’t miss it! \nThis program is in partnership with Ossining Public Library.  Registration is not required to attend.\nSeating is limited!\n \nContact & More Information
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/gelatoopl2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artober,Concert,Music,Performance,Talk
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SUMMARY:“The Flock: Chapter 6” Open Studio Showing with Skyla Schreter Dance 
DESCRIPTION:“The Flock: Chapter 6” Open Studio Showing with Skyla Schreter Dance\nDate & Time: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, 2-3PM\nFREE! Community Program. Registration encouraged.   \nSkyla Schreter Dance (SSD) returns to Bethany Arts Community for their second artist in residence\, creating the final chapter of their original\, narrative dance work\, “The Flock.” Join SSD at Bethany Arts Community for a behind-the-scenes look into the creation process of “The Flock.” This informal studio showing will begin with an introduction to the larger project\, followed by a short open rehearsal with the dancers working through the newly-created choreographic material. At the end of the showing\, SSD will present a premiere of the “first draft” of Chapter 6 – the 13-minute final chapter in the story; created entirely during the company’s Artist Residency at Bethany Arts Community. \nChoreographer & Artistic Director: Skyla Schreter\nRehearsal Director: Craig Wasserman\nDancers: Hannah Straney\, Piper Dye\, Cristina Moya-Palacios\, Kimie Parker\, Kristina Desjardins\, Mikayla Lambert\, Emily Mistretta  \nAbout “The Flock”\n“The Flock” is an original narrative dance work from Hudson Valley-based dance company Skyla Schreter Dance. As a powerful synthesis of artistic mediums and disciplines\, and inspired by the best-selling novella “Jonathan Livingston Seagull\,” “The Flock” tells the story of a restless young seagull named Jo\, who dreams and strives to transcend the limitations imposed upon her by the rigid traditions of her home Flock.  In her relentless quest to perfect her ability of flight and turn it into an art form and more than just a means to consume\, she breaks with both her family and The Flock\, and is banished and exiled for her transgressions. Rather than limiting her\, this opens up a whole new world of self-exploration and artistry\, where Jo is free to learn and grow\, build a new community rooted in her values\, and live the life she chooses for herself.  “The Flock” is currently mid-development\, and includes both live dance and film elements; including a short film “Jo’s Dream” filmed on Bannerman Island in the Hudson River\, in partnership with the Bannerman Castle Trust.  \nAbout Skyla Schreter Dance\nSkyla Schreter Dance combines classical ballet with a contemporary aesthetic to convey modern-day stories and perspectives. Taking an inter-disciplinary approach\, our work often integrates film\, visual art and musical collaboration to expand the common boundaries of dance as a presentational art form\, while maintaining the body as the primary instrument for creation and expression. Founded and led by choreographer and director Skyla Schreter\, SSD is a collective of dancers\, designers and collaborators working across professional dance\, music and visual arts to connect and elevate our shared human experience through creation.  \nTo support or learn more about the project\, and to keep up with Skyla Schreter Dance\, visit: https://www.skylaschreterdance.com/projects/the-flock 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/theflockopenstu2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artober,Community Program,Dance,Performance,Program
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SUMMARY:Autumn Garden Centerpiece Floral Workshop with Abby Blatté 
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Garden Centerpiece Floral Workshop\nwith Abby Blatté\nDATE & TIME: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 11AM-12:30PM\nFEE: $125.00\nFor Ages 18+  \nCelebrate the changing of the seasons in this hands-on floral design workshop. Drawing inspiration from the rich colors and textures of autumn\, you’ll work with a curated selection of fresh and dried flowers and foliage to create an abundant\, garden-inspired centerpiece. \nWe’ll cover essential floral design techniques\, including flower selection\, conditioning\, and floral mechanics. Whether you’re brand new to floral design or looking to refine your skills\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and a beautiful centerpiece to enjoy at home.  \nAll flowers\, vessels\, materials\, and tools are provided. No prior experience is necessary.  \nSpace is limited\, register today!  \nRegister Here\n \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAbby Blatté is a floral designer based in Scarsdale\, New York\, and the founder of Blooms & Rooms Designs. She holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Montana and earned her Certificate in Floral Design from the New York Botanical Garden.  \nPrior to founding Blooms & Rooms Designs\, Abby worked in interior design in Manhattan. She has also worked in flower shops and freelanced for wedding and event designers throughout New York City and the Hudson Valley. Drawing from her background in interior design\, literature\, and art\, as well as her study of Ikebana\, her work is inspired by gardens\, the changing seasons\, and the natural movement of flowers.  \nAbby creates floral designs for weddings\, events\, workshops\, and private clients throughout the New York metropolitan area\, the Hudson Valley\, and beyond. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/floral102426/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Floral Design,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays - October 24
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays\nDATES & TIMES: \nAll Saturdays are 10AM-12:30PM\nSeptember 19\, 26\, October 10\, 17\, 24\, November 7\, 14\, December 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026  \nAGES: 3-7 Years Old\nAges 3-5 with Elizabeth\nAges 6-7 with Ruby \nInstructors Elizabeth and Ruby specialize in their age group. Every project is designed to be just the right fit and accessible for each age.  \nSliding Scale Per Class: $50-65\nWe ask that you contribute at the level that reflects your family’s needs at this time. If you’re able to contribute at a higher level\, know that it goes directly toward sustaining this program and providing more opportunities for our community to participate in the arts.  \nBethany Kids CREATE Saturdays is an exploratory\, process-based art class for young artists to CREATE\, express themselves\, and build friendships. CREATors embark on innovative art projects designed to spark imagination and encourage artists to think outside the box. Projects might include sculpture building\, printmaking\, working with nature-based materials\, and much more.   \nWe’ll explore a wide range of art forms and unique art materials — all while learning new artistic skills\, practicing kindness\, team building and acceptance.   \nCome ready to explore and CREATE — dress for mess\, and dress for outside. Bring a nut-free snack.  \n*Registration required by 3PM on Friday*\n \nRegister Here!  \nAll sales are final.  \n——-  \nINSTRUCTORS & BIOS:\nElizabeth Montanile (she/her) \nInstructor: ages 3-5\nElizabeth was born in Puerto Rico and now currently resides in Dobbs Ferry\, New York. From a young age\, she has always been creative\, working across as many mediums as possible. One of her favorite mediums is photography\, and she graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2012. During her time at Hallmark\, Elizabeth discovered not only a deep love for photography but also a passion for working with children\, particularly through portraiture. This experience led her to pursue an education in early childhood\, and she is now a teacher at Elmwood Day School.   \nElizabeth has been the Director of Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program for the last three years. In her teaching\, Elizabeth encourages young artists to work together as a community. She created the Bethany bees: Bee kind\, Bee creative\, Bee helpful\, Bee brave\, and Bee you! — not only to honor the bees on Bethany’s property but also to encourage a safe space for kids to be themselves\, work together\, and find the artist they are.  \nWhen she is not teaching\, Elizabeth can be found in her studio at Bethany\, where she creates her mosaic jewelry pieces!   \nRuby Sgueglia (they/them)\nInstructor: ages 6-7\nRuby Sgueglia is a multimedia artist and art educator currently residing in Putnam County\, New York. They have experience in a wide variety of artistic mediums\, with a particular concentration on painting and drawing. Ruby has taught a little bit of everything to people of all ages and backgrounds\, but nothing is as consistently inspiring and exciting as getting to teach in environments like Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program\, where they have been the Art Instructor for three years now. They believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative in a place where there is no judgement\, no emphasis on failure or success\, guided only by exploration and expression.    
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/bkcreatesat102426/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:CREATE Saturdays,Program,Visual Art,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Art Workshop for Older Adults: Bookmaking & Bookbinding with Instructor Monique Ford
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nArt Workshop for Older Adults – Bookmaking & Bookbinding\nwith Instructor Monique Ford\nDate & Time: Friday\, October 23\, 2026 10AM-1PM\nCost: $20.00\nAges: Older Adults & Seniors (55+)\nRegistration required. Please register above!\nBeginners welcome! Art Workshops for Older Adults are open to makers of all skill levels. \nExplore the art of bookbinding from traditional foundations to inventive\, contemporary techniques. Artists will experiment with a rich mix of materials—both familiar and unexpected—to create expressive handmade books. \nTo ask any questions or for registration assistance\, please email Julia at julias@bethanyarts.org or call (914) 944-4278. \nAll sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/awfoa102326/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Program,Workshop,Workshops,Workshops for Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Introduction Watercolor Workshop - Leaf Painting From Life with Doreen Halsall
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nIntroduction Watercolor Workshop – Leaf Painting From Life\nwith Instructor Doreen Halsall\nDATE & TIME: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 11AM-2PM\nFEE: $90.00\nFor Ages 18+  \nIn this watercolor workshop\, students will learn to observe while understanding form\, composition\, color and various watercolor techniques for successful painting.  Beginners and students of all levels are welcome.  \nSOLD OUT! \n \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nDoreen Pagano Halsall of Pine Orchard Studio is a paper artist working in watercolor\, printmaking and photography. Her artistic approach is working from the natural world exploring plant and wildlife. She is an active exhibiting artist and educator showing her work in the USA and abroad in addition to teaching students of all ages since 1981. \nIn her watercolor workshops\, students will learn to observe while understanding form\, composition\, color and various watercolor techniques for successful painting.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/introwatercolor101726/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watercolor,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays - October 17
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays\nDATES & TIMES: \nAll Saturdays are 10AM-12:30PM\nSeptember 19\, 26\, October 10\, 17\, 24\, November 7\, 14\, December 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026  \nAGES: 3-7 Years Old\nAges 3-5 with Elizabeth\nAges 6-7 with Ruby \nInstructors Elizabeth and Ruby specialize in their age group. Every project is designed to be just the right fit and accessible for each age.  \nSliding Scale Per Class: $50-65\nWe ask that you contribute at the level that reflects your family’s needs at this time. If you’re able to contribute at a higher level\, know that it goes directly toward sustaining this program and providing more opportunities for our community to participate in the arts.  \nBethany Kids CREATE Saturdays is an exploratory\, process-based art class for young artists to CREATE\, express themselves\, and build friendships. CREATors embark on innovative art projects designed to spark imagination and encourage artists to think outside the box. Projects might include sculpture building\, printmaking\, working with nature-based materials\, and much more.   \nWe’ll explore a wide range of art forms and unique art materials — all while learning new artistic skills\, practicing kindness\, team building and acceptance.   \nCome ready to explore and CREATE — dress for mess\, and dress for outside. Bring a nut-free snack.  \n*Registration required by 3PM on Friday*\n \nRegister Here!  \nAll sales are final.  \n——-  \nINSTRUCTORS & BIOS:\nElizabeth Montanile (she/her) \nInstructor: ages 3-5\nElizabeth was born in Puerto Rico and now currently resides in Dobbs Ferry\, New York. From a young age\, she has always been creative\, working across as many mediums as possible. One of her favorite mediums is photography\, and she graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2012. During her time at Hallmark\, Elizabeth discovered not only a deep love for photography but also a passion for working with children\, particularly through portraiture. This experience led her to pursue an education in early childhood\, and she is now a teacher at Elmwood Day School.   \nElizabeth has been the Director of Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program for the last three years. In her teaching\, Elizabeth encourages young artists to work together as a community. She created the Bethany bees: Bee kind\, Bee creative\, Bee helpful\, Bee brave\, and Bee you! — not only to honor the bees on Bethany’s property but also to encourage a safe space for kids to be themselves\, work together\, and find the artist they are.  \nWhen she is not teaching\, Elizabeth can be found in her studio at Bethany\, where she creates her mosaic jewelry pieces!   \nRuby Sgueglia (they/them)\nInstructor: ages 6-7\nRuby Sgueglia is a multimedia artist and art educator currently residing in Putnam County\, New York. They have experience in a wide variety of artistic mediums\, with a particular concentration on painting and drawing. Ruby has taught a little bit of everything to people of all ages and backgrounds\, but nothing is as consistently inspiring and exciting as getting to teach in environments like Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program\, where they have been the Art Instructor for three years now. They believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative in a place where there is no judgement\, no emphasis on failure or success\, guided only by exploration and expression.    
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/bkcreatesat101726/
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SUMMARY:PEEK-A-BOO - River's Edge Theatre Co.
DESCRIPTION:Peek-a-Boo\n(an immersive Hudson Valley Haunt)\nBy Meghan Covington\nDirected by Jessica Irons\nChoreographed by Megan Roe\n\nRiver’s Edge is bringing its wild and hauntingly provocative Peek-a-Boo back yet again by popular demand. Inspired by the real Peek-a-Boo flats of Tarrytown NY this immersive show is rife with intimate encounters\, voyeuristic thrills\, and deeply human performances. This year we have added extra secret scenes to keep you coming back for more. \nFollow infamous Hudson Valley characters such as Hulda the Witch\, John Andre\, and Sadie the Goat through the Peek-a-Boo to learn dark secrets and scandalous confessions. Scary storytelling and immersive theatre combine to make this show the perfect Halloween experience for Hudson Valley residents and tourists alike. \nOct 15-18 and 22-25\nAll Shows at 7:30pm \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/peek-a-boo-an-immersive-hudson-valley-haunt-2 \n\n\n\n**This production is intended for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY and includes some descriptions of sex\, violence\, and sexual violence that may not be appropriate for all audience members. Haze machines will be used throughout the show. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this disclaimer. **
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/peek2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Performance,Play,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
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SUMMARY:The Artist’s Circle: How We Art - Process\, Insight & Tips – Hosted by ENU Builds
DESCRIPTION:The Artist’s Circle: How We Art – Process\, Insight & Tips\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, ARTober 14\, 2026 7-8:30PM\nRSVP Recommended. Walk-Ins Welcome. \nArtist are welcome to join in this incredible peer-led discussion hosted by ENU Builds. Each month will have a different topic of discussion. Whether a Studio Artist\, Local Artists or Creative. All are Welcome to join the conversation. Share experiences\, outlooks\, and information. \nSeptember 16 Open Palette – Share Interests & Ideas\nARTober 14 How We Art – Process\, Insight & Tips\nNovember 18 Who Art Thou? Artist Identity & Branding\nDecember 16 New Tool Box – Self Promotion & Platform
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/artistcircle101426/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film,Talk,The Artist's Circle,Theater,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T210000
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Music: A Wearable Art Workshop with Emerging Artist Fellow Elijah Hamilton-Wray
DESCRIPTION:Visualizing Music: A Wearable Art Workshop\nwith Emerging Artist Fellow Elijah Hamilton-Wray\nDate & Time: Tuesday October 13\, 6:30-9PM\nRegistration Encouraged. Register now to secure your spot! \nVisual art and music\, as different as they may seem\, go hand in hand. They are both mediums that provide context as to how artists view the world. This is a workshop for people who love both visual art and music and wish to explore the connection between the two.  \nYou will be led through brainstorming and sketch exercises before eventually translating your ideas onto a clothing item using fabric paints and fabric markers.   \nWe aim to bring to life a piece of music that deeply resonates with you. This workshop is meant to provide a space for building community out of a shared love of music and making. Come for some fun and a bit of guided creativity so that you can leave with a piece of wearable art that is meaningful to you and\, hopefully\, a new perspective on some of your favorite music.  \nThis event is open to all\, ages 16+. Any experience level.  \n What to bring:   \n\nBring a piece of clothing (shirt\, sweatshirt\, pants\, skirt\, etc.) \n\n\nBring a song of your choice to create with\, plus headphones and a way to listen to your own music \n\n\nBring any additional art materials that you’d like to use \n\nAdditionally\, participants will be asked to share 2-3 songs prior to the workshop that we will compile into a community playlist!  \nABOUT ELIJAH\nA Graduate of Northern Vermont University in Johnson\, VT\, Elijah received his MFA in Studio Art. With a love of comic book characters and Japanese animation from an early age\, he often emulated those particular styles. Though his work does not especially represent those genres anymore\, there is reference to it in his current practice. He tends to incorporate certain fantastical elements in his work that blend with realistic representation. His main mediums are oil and acrylic paint\, but he’s also experienced in watercolor\, printmaking\, and drawing. In 2021 he moved to Kalamazoo\, MI to work as Post-Baccalaureate of Art at his undergraduate alma mater\, Kalamazoo College\, where he guided graduating art students through their senior year and helped arrange numerous art shows and exhibitions. He now works as an artist in East Lansing\, MI. \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Emerging Artist Fellowship. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/visualizingmusic/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Program,Emerging Artist Fellowship 2026,Music,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - I'M SCARED 2026
DESCRIPTION:I’M SCARED 2026\nOctober 10 – November 6\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nContent Warning: This exhibition contains mature and unsettling imagery\, including themes and visuals that some viewers may find frightening or disturbing. This exhibit is recommended for those 18+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? \n“I’M SCARED 2026” is a juried multidisciplinary art show that explores what we try to hide in the dark. This art show invites artists to show us the strange\, the bleak\, the freaky\, and the weird. \nJoin “I’M SCARED 2026” Curators and Artists for our Opening Reception on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 7-9PM \nCome and visit\, what are you scared of? \nGallery Hours (Starting ARTober 12):\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSunday CLOSED
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays - October 10
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays\nDATES & TIMES: \nAll Saturdays are 10AM-12:30PM\nSeptember 19\, 26\, October 10\, 17\, 24\, November 7\, 14\, December 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026  \nAGES: 3-7 Years Old\nAges 3-5 with Elizabeth\nAges 6-7 with Ruby \nInstructors Elizabeth and Ruby specialize in their age group. Every project is designed to be just the right fit and accessible for each age.  \nSliding Scale Per Class: $50-65\nWe ask that you contribute at the level that reflects your family’s needs at this time. If you’re able to contribute at a higher level\, know that it goes directly toward sustaining this program and providing more opportunities for our community to participate in the arts.  \nBethany Kids CREATE Saturdays is an exploratory\, process-based art class for young artists to CREATE\, express themselves\, and build friendships. CREATors embark on innovative art projects designed to spark imagination and encourage artists to think outside the box. Projects might include sculpture building\, printmaking\, working with nature-based materials\, and much more.   \nWe’ll explore a wide range of art forms and unique art materials — all while learning new artistic skills\, practicing kindness\, team building and acceptance.   \nCome ready to explore and CREATE — dress for mess\, and dress for outside. Bring a nut-free snack.  \n*Registration required by 3PM on Friday*\n \nRegister Here!  \nAll sales are final.  \n——-  \nINSTRUCTORS & BIOS:\nElizabeth Montanile (she/her) \nInstructor: ages 3-5\nElizabeth was born in Puerto Rico and now currently resides in Dobbs Ferry\, New York. From a young age\, she has always been creative\, working across as many mediums as possible. One of her favorite mediums is photography\, and she graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2012. During her time at Hallmark\, Elizabeth discovered not only a deep love for photography but also a passion for working with children\, particularly through portraiture. This experience led her to pursue an education in early childhood\, and she is now a teacher at Elmwood Day School.   \nElizabeth has been the Director of Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program for the last three years. In her teaching\, Elizabeth encourages young artists to work together as a community. She created the Bethany bees: Bee kind\, Bee creative\, Bee helpful\, Bee brave\, and Bee you! — not only to honor the bees on Bethany’s property but also to encourage a safe space for kids to be themselves\, work together\, and find the artist they are.  \nWhen she is not teaching\, Elizabeth can be found in her studio at Bethany\, where she creates her mosaic jewelry pieces!   \nRuby Sgueglia (they/them)\nInstructor: ages 6-7\nRuby Sgueglia is a multimedia artist and art educator currently residing in Putnam County\, New York. They have experience in a wide variety of artistic mediums\, with a particular concentration on painting and drawing. Ruby has taught a little bit of everything to people of all ages and backgrounds\, but nothing is as consistently inspiring and exciting as getting to teach in environments like Bethany Kids CREATE Summer Program\, where they have been the Art Instructor for three years now. They believe that every child deserves the chance to be creative in a place where there is no judgement\, no emphasis on failure or success\, guided only by exploration and expression.    
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:I'M SCARED 2026
DESCRIPTION:I’M SCARED 2026\nOctober 10 – November 6\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nContent Warning: This exhibition contains mature and unsettling imagery\, including themes and visuals that some viewers may find frightening or disturbing. This exhibit is recommended for those 18+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? \n“I’M SCARED 2026” is a juried multidisciplinary art show that explores what we try to hide in the dark. This art show invites artists to show us the strange\, the bleak\, the freaky\, and the weird. \nJoin “I’M SCARED 2026” Curators and Artists for our Opening Reception on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 7-9PM \nCome and visit\, what are you scared of? \nGallery Hours (Starting ARTober 12):\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/imscared2026-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:ARTober Open Mic @ Bethany Arts Community
DESCRIPTION:ARTober Open Mic at BAC!\nDate & Time: Friday\, October 9\, 2026 7:30PM\n6:30-7:15pm: How to Rock an Open Mic Workshop (Limited Spots\, sign up above– see below for more info!)\n7-7:30pm Performer Sign Up\n7:30-9:30pm Open Mic\nLocation: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nFor Ages 16+\nTickets (at the door): Pay-What-You-Can $10 – $20 \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to BAC this month and share your latest poetry/spoken word/music projects with a supportive audience.   \nBring your talent\, your works in progress\, and your positive energy to our stage. This event is open to teens and adults near and far.   \nPlanning to Perform at Open Mic on October 9? Performer sign-up occurs between 7-7:30PM. Performers will submit their name “into the hat” and we’ll draw 13 names right before 7:30PM. Each performer will have up to 5 minutes each on the mic. Performers are encouraged to make a suggested donation between $5-$20 at the door. \nOUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS\nTo help nurture a space of respect\, validation\, and welcoming:  \n\nWe’re here to share space\, build community\, and support each other.\nPerformers: respect the 5-minute time limit and be mindful of your timekeeper.\nIf you like something\, make some noise! Snap your fingers\, stomp your feet\, clap\, whatever feels right to you.\nWe encourage you to get to know your seat neighbors. Connect and build community. \n\nOpen Mics take place the 2nd Friday of every month.   \nCo-hosted by Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, a welcoming space to build community through books and art.  \nFind Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity\, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com\, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562.  \n— \nHow to Rock an Open Mic\nA Pre-Open Mic Workshop Series for Poets & Writers \nWith James K. Zimmerman\nEvery month at 6:30pm\nFREE! Registration (above) strongly encouraged. Walk-ins welcome until we reach capacity.\n*Workshop will begin promptly at 6:30pm. We are not able to accommodate late comers.  \nOctober 9: Reading Prep\nDeepen your preparation for a public reading. We’ll talk about choosing poems that “talk to each other\,” great poems to read aloud\, timing poems\, introductions\, and practicing out loud.   \nABOUT JAMES\nJames K. Zimmerman is an award-winning writer and frequent Pushcart Prize nominee. He has been published in journals such as Atlanta Review\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, Chautauqua\, december\, Folio\, Lumina\, the minnesota review\, Nimrod\, Pleiades\, Rattle\, and Salmagundi\, among many others. He has read his works in dozens of venues\, including Poets’ House\, the New England Poetry Club\, KGB\, Otto’s Shrunken Head\, the Norwich (VT) Bookstore\, San Jose State University\, Amherst Writers & Artists\, Straw Dog Writers Guild\, and the Association of Writers & Publishers. His published books of poems include “Little Miracles” (Passager Books)\, “Family Cookout” (Comstock Books — winner of the Jessie Bryce Niles Award)\, “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen” (Poetry Box Press — Editor’s Choice)\, “Uncertainty” (Bottlecap Press)\, “Unbroken Circle\, Unending Thread” (Fernwood)\, and “Portrait Miniatures” (Broadstone Books). 
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic,Performance,Poetry,Program,Reading,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music by BAC Artist-in-Residence Michelle Zarco - In Partnership with Musicambia
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Music by Michelle Zarco\nwith BAC Artist-in-Residence Michelle Zarco\nIn partnership with Musicambia \nDate & Time: Monday\, October 5\, 2026 7PM\nFREE Community Program. Registration encouraged\, walk-ins welcome until we reach capacity. \nJoin BAC Artist-in-Residence Michelle Zarco for an evening of music\, in partnership with Musicambia.   \nThis concert will be the premiere of a new set of original music by flutist\, singer and songwriter Michelle Zarco\, written and arranged during her residency at Bethany Arts Community. The 50 minute program will be performed with a small chamber music ensemble\, followed by a 15-20 minute Q&A with the artists.  \nMichelle will be joined by a guest alumni from Musicambia for 2 to 3 songs of their own\, arranged by Michelle. \nA NOTE FROM MICHELLE\nFor most of my career\, I’ve supported other people’s artistic work—as a teaching artist\, session musician\, songwriter\, an artist manager for seven years\, and now as a career and brand consultant. It always felt safest and easiest to stay on the sidelines of artistic work\, channeling my own creativity through someone else\, without the personal risk of being seen. \nThis is in part because choosing music as a career can be a double-edged sword. The pressure of making it your livelihood can sap the joy and nourishment it’s supposed to give you as an artist. Teaching songwriting workshops in prisons through Musicambia is what changed that for me. Watching students write and perform their own songs\, often for the first time\, and seeing deep wells of passion\, creativity\, courage and resilience\, broke through the fog and pushed me to start cultivating and writing my own music again. \nThis concert is the result. These songs are personal and reflective\, influenced by my favorite artists in R&B\, soul\, and world music\, and arranged for a small chamber ensemble that reflects my classical training. It feels fitting that this residency and concert are a culmination of this shift in my artistic practice\, presented in partnership with Musicambia\, with one of their alumni joining me on stage. \nABOUT MUSICAMBIA\nMusicambia (“music” + “change”) helps people in prison and jail write\, play\, and perform music\, cultivating collaborative communities that benefit the health and well-being of everyone involved. Musicambia’s Flagship Program\, which began at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in 2014\, meets biweekly from September to June. Thirty incarcerated participants attend morning and afternoon classes for 4 hours\, fostering teamwork\, empathy\, and a sense of responsibility to themselves as well as to their fellow students. Musicambia also has programs at Bedford Hills\, Fishkill\, and Eastern Correctional Facilities in New York\, and in Kansas and California. Musicambia annually reaches 140 incarcerated participants\, as well as audiences of over 200 incarcerated people for concerts. Previously\, the organization worked in Indiana and South Carolina: all told\, Musicambia has created programs in 12 different facilities.  \nMusicambia’s Teaching Artists hold positions in the Attacca Quartet and Imani Winds\, and have taught at Juilliard\, Curtis\, Princeton\, and Peabody. They have won GRAMMY awards\, and collaborated with Pulitzer- Prize winners and pop-stars like Prince. Their musical backgrounds span Western classical\, jazz\, hip-hop\, and popular genres\, as well as Indian classical ragas.  \nLearn more about Musicambia here: https://www.musicambia.org/  \nABOUT MICHELLE\nMichelle is a classically trained flutist based in NYC\, with a musical practice spanning classical\, world\, and pop idioms. She also sings\, plays piano\, and percussion. In 2024 she founded Orchestra Elena\, whose debut performance at Brooklyn Bridge Park was broadcast live on WNYC. She teaches music and songwriting inside correctional facilities through Musicambia\, and draws on seven years in classical artist management at Colbert Artists Management to advise musicians on branding and career strategy\, most recently as the selected consulting artist for Chamber Music America’s Ensemble Forward grant. Born in the Philippines and raised in the U.S.\, she is currently training to become a healer through craniosacral therapy\, energy work\, and herbalism\, and feels most grounded spending time outdoors in nature. She believes in the power of healing through creativity\, self expression\, and self empowerment\, and hopes to help the people around her become healthier and more fully themselves.\n \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Annual Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners.  \nLearn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here! \nBAC’s 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/eveningofmusic2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artober,Community Program,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Music,Performance,Program,Talk
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SUMMARY:Family Earth Art Workshop Series: Discover Bethany Through the Seasons - Strawtown Studio
DESCRIPTION:Family Earth Art Workshop Series: Discover Bethany Through the Seasons\nwith Strawtown Studio \nJoin for one class or the whole 4-class series\nSundays 1-3PM\nMay 17\nJune 14\nSeptember 13\nOctober 4 (You’re on this page now!)\nALL 4 DATES (both adult & child options) \nFor Families\, recommended ages 5+\n$15/Adult\n$10/Child \nJoin with your family and friends and have fun exploring and creating with nature! Come and be inspired on curated outings on Bethany’s beautiful 23-acre surroundings of woods\, meadow\, and stream\, guided by the nature artists of Strawtown Studio. \nLook at the beauty and workings of nature through a creative lens and make art inspired by materials harvested from the land: sticks\, stones\, plants… Fine art and craft materials and techniques will be woven into the class. \nWe will gather in a comfortable outdoor studio that will be staged for relaxing\, art-making\, sharing our discoveries\, and making new friends!  With this kind of “art” everyone is an artist. Surprise yourself and your family members! \nIf the weather is challenging\, we will meet indoors with nature harvested for art making. \nStrawtown Studio has been guiding nature art discovery for families for over 20 years. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Strawtown Studio here!
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Strawtown Studio,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops,Youth Programming
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SUMMARY:Garage Hubub: An Interactive Open Studio with BAC Emerging Artist Fellow Catherine Liebowitz 
DESCRIPTION:Garage Hubub: An Interactive Open Studio\nwith BAC Emerging Artist Fellow Catherine Liebowitz  \nDate & Time: Saturday\, ARTober 3\, 1-4PM (during ARToberfest!) Rain Date: 10/4\nRegistration not required. \nTo sculpt? To draw? To talk? Join BAC Emerging Artist Fellow Catherine Liebowitz in Bethany’s garage during ARToberfest to experience an Interactive Open Studio.   \nVisitors can choose to observe Catherine working on a clay piece or take part in one of the activities that will be available. Try out parts of her process\, brainstorm names for sculptures\, or come by for a chat to learn about one of Bethany’s many Artists-in-Residence.  \nABOUT CATHERINE\nCatherine Liebowitz is a sculptor who works primarily in clay\, plaster\, and stone. Their work focuses on the abstraction of fragments of human anatomy\, which result in forms that feel alive but no longer human.  \nCatherine has participated in a number of student shows as well as a group intern show at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in Vermont after spending last summer as one of their intern residents. Most recently they had a Certificate Graduation Exhibition at the New York Studio School of Drawing\, Painting\, and Sculpture\, and are now excited to see how this body of work will continue to develop from working with the diverse group of artists that the Bethany Arts Community contains.   \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Emerging Artist Fellowship\, generously supported by The New York Community Trust. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/garagehubub26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artober,Artoberfest,Community Program,Emerging Artist Fellowship 2026,Program,Talk,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:UOMOSOLO: Open Rehearsal with BAC Artist-in-Residence Lorenzo Guerrini
DESCRIPTION:UOMOSOLO: Open Rehearsal\nwith BAC Artist-in-Residence Lorenzo Guerrini \nDate & Time: Saturday October 3\, 1-2pm (during ARToberfest!) Rain Date: 10/4\nRegistration not required.\n \nIdea and Creation: Lorenzo Guerrini\nPerformer: Lorenzo Guerrini  \nJoin BAC Artist-in-Residence for an Open Rehearsal of UOMOSOLO at ARToberfest. UOMOSOLO is a solo-work in progress\, exploring contemporary dance\, physical theater\, and character exploration.   \nThe piece follows the ups and downs of Uomosolo\, a clumsy and inept middle-aged man who struggles to be accepted by society. Uomosolo experiments with different types of personalities he can be\, with the aim of finding the best version of himself. With a lighthearted and comical tone\, the piece reflects on loneliness\, identity\, and the relationship between oneself and society.\n\nABOUT LORENZO\nLorenzo Guerrini is a dancer based in New York City\, originally from Florence\, Italy. He holds degrees from the Martha Graham School\, ACTS/École de Danse Contemporaine de Paris\, and the University of Florence. A former member of Graham 2\, he received the Armgard von Bardeleben Award for excellence in Graham studies. He has understudied for NVA & Guests (Nicole Von Arx) and performed in original works by Peter Chu and Jesse Obremski. He is currently a company member of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and serves on the faculty of the Martha Graham School. \nPhoto Credit: Isabella Pagano \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Annual Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners.  \nLearn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here! \nBAC’s 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/uomosolo/
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SUMMARY:The Dungan Garden Open Installation with BAC Artist-in-Residence Yanmei Jiang
DESCRIPTION:The Dungan Garden Open Installation: Inside the Somatic & Geological Process  with BAC Artist-in-Residence Yanmei Jiang \nDate & Time: Saturday October 3\, 11:30AM-1:30PM (during ARToberfest!) Rain Date: 10/4\nRegistration not required.\n \nJoin BAC Artist-in-Residence Yanmei Jiang for The Dungan Garden: Inside the Somatic & Geological Process\, an Open Installation at BAC’s ARToberfest.   \nVisitors will be invited for a walkthrough of the three-dimensional canvas installation\, where she will introduce the creative process behind the work and discuss the relationship between body\, landscape\, and material. Engage in informal conversation and get to know Yanmei’s work. Free and open to all.  \n——  \nThe Dungan Garden series explores how a landscape\, specifically a lotus pond\, can be expressed through the simplest possible gesture: the horizontal stroke inspired by Chinese calligraphy\, and the dripping guided by gravity.   \nDuring Yanmei’s residency\, she is developing a triptych paintings installation. Displayed individually\, the three panels will form a three-dimensional spatial installation that can be experienced within a studio or public space.  \n“’Dungan’ means slower sensation and heightened awareness of time. For me\, this is not a state of numbness\, but a way of slowing down in order to become more attentive to subtle changes in the body\, nature\, and time. Through repeated but never identical horizontal gestures\, I explore how a simple mark can carry movement\, breath\, memory\, and the experience presence.”  \nFor this site-responsive work\, I will be inspired by the colors and visual qualities of the autumn woods at Bethany as a reference\, allowing the local landscape to inform the development of the painting. The lotus is deeply embedded in East Asian artistic traditions\, while water has long functioned as a space of reflection\, transformation\, and impermanence. I am interested in bringing this cultural image into dialogue with the cultural living landscape of Bethany.”  \n\nABOUT YANMEI\nYanmei Jiang is a New York-based visual artist whose practice explores the concept of the “body as archive\,” developing embodied memory through large-scale abstract painting rooted in muscle memory. Spanning site-responsive abstract painting\, spatial installations\, and photography\, her work has been exhibited internationally\, including solo exhibitions at Gallery 456 (New York) and Ray Art Center (Shanghai). She holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts (2023) and has participated in residencies at the AnkhLave Arts Residency on Governors Island (2025) and ChaShaMa (2023). Deeply engaged with place and materiality\, her painting practice utilizes whole-body movement and unprimed canvases to create suspended spatial environments\, inviting viewers into an immersive experience and a slow pace of time. \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Annual Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners.  \nLearn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here! \nBAC’s 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thedungangarden/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artober,Artoberfest,Community Program,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:7th Annual ARToberFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:ARToberfest is a celebration of Art + Community. Join us for art\, live music\, interactive activities\, food\, creativity and fun for ALL ages.\n\nDate: ARTober 3\, 2026 (rain date: ARTober 4\, 2026)\nTime: 11AM-4PM\nParking Pass: $15.00\nPumpkin & Carving Kit Pre-Order: $20 day-of (while supplies last!)\n\nBAC’s 7th Annual ARToberFest features interactive art projects with BAC Artists-in-Residence & creative community\, live music\, food\, pumpkin carving\, and much more!\n\nALL DAY:\nArts Activities for all ages\nPumpkin carving with The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Master Carvers\nFairy house making & Fairy walks through BAC gardens & grounds\nBethany BBQ & Ice Cream\nBubbles!!\nCrochet Bombing with Artist Debbie Silberberg\n\nSCHEDULED EVENTS:\n11AM-12PM Live Music: Westchester Songwriters’ Circle with Siobhan O’Malley Music & Special Guests\n11:30AM-1:30PM: The Dungan Garden Open Installation with BAC Artist-in-Residence Yanmei Jiang\n12PM Fairy Walk with Theater O\n12:30-1:30PM Live Music: J BLACKWOOD\n1-2PM UOMOSOLO: Open Rehearsal with BAC Artist-in-Residence Lorenzo Guerrini\n1PM Fairy Walk with Theater O\n1-4PM Interactive Open Studio with BAC Emerging Artist Fellow Catherine Liebowitz\n2-3PM Live Music: Merfolk Band (for kids!)\n3PM Fairy Walk with Theater O\n2:30-3:30PM Plein Air Drawing & Painting with Karen Allen Artist (sign-up day of!)\n\nARToberFest 2026 is supported by ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, New York Council on the Arts\, Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield\, and Project Mover. \n\n \n\n\n \nARToberFest es una celebración del Arte + la Comunidad. ¡Acompáñanos para disfrutar de arte\, música en vivo\, actividades interactivas\, comida\, creatividad y diversión para TODAS las edades! \nFecha: ARTober 3\, 2026 (fecha alternativa por lluvia: ARTober 4\, 2026)\nHorario: 11AM–4PM\nPase de estacionamiento: $15.00\nKit de calabaza + tallado\, $20 el día del evento (¡hasta agotar existencias!) \nEl 7.º ARToberFest anual de BAC contará con proyectos de arte interactivos con artistas residentes de BAC y la comunidad creativa\, música en vivo\, comida\, tallado de calabazas ¡y mucho más! \nTODO EL DÍA:\nActividades artísticas para todas las edades\nTallado de calabazas con los Maestros Talladores de The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze\nCreación de casitas de hadas y caminatas de hadas por los jardines y terrenos de BAC\nBethany BBQ y helado\n¡Burbujas!\nCrochet Bombing con la artista Debbie Silberberg \nEVENTOS PROGRAMADOS:\n11AM–12PM Música en vivo: Westchester Songwriters’ Circle con Siobhan O’Malley Music y artistas invitados especiales\n11:30AM–1:30PM: Instalación abierta de The Dungan Garden con la artista residente de BAC Yanmei Jiang\n12:30–1:30PM Música en vivo: J BLACKWOOD\n1–2PM UOMOSOLO: Ensayo abierto con el artista residente de BAC Lorenzo Guerrini\n1–4PM Estudio abierto interactivo con la artista becaria emergente de BAC Catherine Liebowitz\n2–3PM Música en vivo: Merfolk Band (¡para niños!)\n2:30–3:30PM Dibujo y pintura al aire libre con Karen Allen Artist (¡inscripción el día del evento!) \nARToberFest 2026 cuenta con el apoyo de ArtsWestchester y el Gobierno del Condado de Westchester\, New York Council on the Arts\, Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield y Project Mover.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/artoberfest2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artoberfest,Music,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Us: A Community Conversation: Impact of Humans on Earth with Kristin Marting
DESCRIPTION:Ecology of Us: A Community Conversation: Impact of Humans on Earth\nwith BAC Artist-in-Residence Kristin Marting\nDate & Time: Wednesday September 30\, 7-9pm\nFREE Community Program. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome until we reach capacity.  \nJoin BAC Artist-in-Residence Kristin Marting for a community conversation centered around the impact of humans on our earth and positive actions we can take towards sustainability.   \nKristin will read short excerpts from visionary writers Octavia Butler and Alan Weisman\, as well as an excerpt in progress from Quintessence\, her environmental speculative fiction opera.   \nKristin will then facilitate an “Open Space” format for our conversations — Open Space is a self-organizing\, participant-driven format in which attendees create the agenda together on a variety of topics in response to our central theme. As a participant\, you will be free to choose which conversation you join and move as desired between simultaneous conversations\, engaging with topics that resonate with you. We will re-gather as a group towards the end to share findings with the full group.   \nOur friends at Riverkeeper will join to share local issues affecting the Hudson River and provide resources for framing solutions. Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies\, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships\, science and law. ‌‍Learn more about Riverkeeper and their work here. ‌ ‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍  \nAbout Quintessence \nInspired by the speculative fiction of Octavia Butler and the environmental nonfiction writing of Alan Weisman\, Quintessence is a new environmental science fiction opera about othering\, nonconformity\, intolerance\, and community that Kristin is co-creating as librettist/director with composer Paul Pinto.   \nThe 90-minute multimedia opera tells the story of our dying planet in seven parts\, scored for an ensemble of seven singers\, four instrumentalists and electronics. Our earth is sick – it has been damaged beyond repair by our species. All humanity share an existential awareness of our fragility. There are too many of us\, but too few other species. Our earth is no longer able to produce anything naturally so food and drink are created through technology. One world government controls all resources\, which are distributed unevenly to haves and have-nots. As humans scramble to survive\, genetic modification has become a worldwide practice with almost no one unmodified. But the modifications induce unpredictable abilities. Ongoing human conflict is weakening our already ailing earth.  \nABOUT KRISTIN\nKristin Marting is an award winning director & creative producer based in NYC. She has constructed 38 world premieres (15 hybrid\, 10 opera/music-theatre\, 9 adaptations of novels & 5 classics). Selected premieres: BAM\, HERE\, Ohio Theatre\, Soho Rep. Selected touring: 7 Stages\, Berkshire Festival\, Brown\, MCA\, New World\, Painted Bride\, UMass\, Moscow Art Theatre\, Oslo. Selected workshops: Clubbed Thumb\, New Georges\, Playwrights Horizons\, Public Theatre\, Target Margin. Recipient of an OBie award for Lifetime Achievement and Proclamation from the NY State Assembly for steadfast leadership\, two prestigious MAP Fund awards\, a nytheatre.com Person of the Decade for outstanding contribution\, a Leader to Watch by Art Table\, and a BAX10 Award. She is the Founding Artistic Director Emeritus of HERE and co-founded/co-curated 12 editions of PROTOTYPE festival.  \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Annual Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners.  \nBAC’s 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/ecologyofus/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Art & Action,Community Program,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Storytelling,Talk
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SUMMARY:This Little Glade: Sharing Plants\, Poetry\, and Rooted Power with BAC Artist-in-Residence Rita Mookerjee - In partnership with Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:This Little Glade: Sharing Plants\, Poetry\, and Rooted Power\nwith BAC Artist-in-Residence Rita Mookerjee\nIn partnership with Hudson Valley Books for Humanity \nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (67 Central Ave\, Ossining NY)\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 7-8:15 PM\nAges: 18+\nFREE Community Program. Registration encouraged.\nWalk-ins welcome until we reach capacity.  \nLet us come together and create in the name of green life. Join BAC Artist-in-Residence Rita Mookerjee at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity for This Little Glade: Sharing Plants\, Poetry\, and Rooted Power.  \nIn this intersectional writing event\, we will draw upon the power of rhizomes and root systems to enrich our writing processes with the knowledge and language of plants. Using contemporary feminist poetics\, we will analyze plants as metaphors and as powerful centers of adaptation and renewal.   \nRita will close the session with a reading from her second collection\, Banana Heart. You will leave with new writing\, a cutting/seeds\, and intimate knowledge of plant magic.\n\nBring with you a notebook\, your favorite writing utensil\, and a plant cutting or seeds to exchange.  \nABOUT HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITYFor this Community Program\, we are thrilled to be collaborating with our partners and friends at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, a welcoming space to build community through books and art. Find Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity\, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com\, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562. \nABOUT RITA\nRita Mookerjee is an assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Worcester State University. She is the winner of the 2024 Steel Toe Books Poetry Award and the author of False Offering (JackLeg Press). In 2020\, she co-founded Honey Literary\, a 501(c)3 arts and literary nonprofit. She is also the vice president of Sundress Publications and a poetry editor at Split Lip Magazine. Find her work in American Poetry Review\, CALYX\, Copper Nickel\, Poet Lore\, and the Offing. \nThis Community Program is a part of BAC’s Annual Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. \n \nLearn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here! \nBAC’s 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thislittleglade/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Community Program,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Poetry,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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