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SUMMARY:Call for Emerging Artists! Emerging Artist Fellowship 2025 Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Call for Emerging Artists! \n\nTo apply\, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit  \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2025\, BAC welcomes their third Emerging Artist Fellowship\, running in two cohorts from May 22 to September 11\, 2025 and July 24 to November 13\, 2025.  \nThis fellowship is designed to offer a creative home to emerging artists as they transition and deepen their professional careers and artistic practice. With provided support from BAC\, Emerging Artist Fellows will be able to devote uninhibited energy towards creativity.   \nEmerging Artist Fellows will be in a community of artists and culture workers from a broad range of disciplines\, including our Fall Multidisciplinary residents\, local studio artists\, BAC staff and board members\, those presenting programs on campus and more! In addition\, EA Fellows will be invited to participate in education and enrichment programs\, curatorial planning\, and peek into the “back-end” of art institutions.   \nBethany Arts Community strives to empower the voices of emerging artists in shaping their own careers and future programs at BAC and beyond.   \nThe Emerging Artist Fellowship cohorts run for about sixteen weeks each\, May 22 to September 11\, 2025 and July 24 to November 13\, 2025. Artists are provided room & board\, a private studio\, and a $250 stipend per week. Meals will only be provided during other residency programs\, approximately 5 weeks of the Emerging Artist Fellowship. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC and any supplies or materials they may need for their practice.   \nEMERGING ARTIST FELLOW REQUIREMENTS \n16 week commitment – 10 hours per week on average supporting BAC programming \n   – This may include\, but is not limited to camp help\, administrative tasks\, meal prep\, kitchen\, and cleaning support during other residencies. \nCommunity Program: This free-to-the-public program will be of the Emerging Artist Fellow’s design with support from BAC. \nSupport and interact with other artists-in-residence\, studio artists\, and staff   \nELIGIBILITY \n21+ years of age \nHave a current artistic practice and goals \nInterest in community building & engagement \nPotential to benefit from the fellowship as an emerging artist   \nAPPLICATION PROCESS \nSubmittable application with 1 letter of recommendation\, submitted by the designated LOR Deadline outlined below (this recommendation letter also serves Reference #1) and a second reference. \nIf your application moves to the final round\, an interview with Bethany Arts Community panel will be requested on March 5\, 2025.   \nSELECTION PROCESS \nAll applications will be reviewed by the Emerging Artist Fellowship Selection Committee.\nApplications may be submitted between December 20\, 2024 to February 19\, 2025. Letter of Recommendation is due by February 21\, 2025 for your application to be considered.  \nApplications Open: December 20\, 2025\nApplication Deadline: February 19\, 2025 at 11:59PM EST\nLOR Deadline: February 21\, 2025 at 11:59 EST\nInterview Notifications: March 5\, 2025\nInterview Period: March 10 – 19\, 2025\nFinal Notifications: March 21\, 2025  \nWe will be hosting two Q&A sessions for this residency application on Thursday\, January 16 6-7PM EST & Friday\, January 17 1-2PM EST. If you’re interested in attending\, please email submit@bethanyarts.org with your chosen date for the Zoom link. Attending these sessions will not impact the selection process for residency.  \nTo check out our grounds\, other residency and fellowship programs\, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org.\nIf you have issues using the submission form\, please contact Submittable.   \nThis Bethany Arts Community fellowship program is made possible by the New York Community Trust. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/callforemergingartists/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018 Residencies,2019 Residencies,2021 Residencies,Artist Call,Creative Writing,Dance,Emerging Artist Residency 2025,Film,Music,Performance,Photography,Play,Poetry,Poetry Month,Residencies,Sculpture,Storytelling,Theater,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Parkinson's Dance Class with Tara LeVoci & Wendy Morsberger
DESCRIPTION:Title: Parkinson’s Dance Class with Tara LeVoci and Wendy Morsberger\nDates & Times: Tuesdays\, January 7\, 14\, 28\, February 4\, 11\, 25\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30PM\nNO CLASS ON JANUARY 21\, FEBRUARY 18\, APRIL 15\nLocation: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nCost: FREE!\nInstructors: Tara LeVoci & Wendy Morsberger \nTo register\, email or call Judith Ross at jgr@steffinossen.org or (914) 328-1900. \nEnjoy a dynamic and fun hour of dance and artistic exploration in a congenial group. Bring a partner\, friend\, or caregiver. Stand up or sit down as you please. No dance experience needed! Classes address Parkinson’s Dance specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, and physical confidence while simultaneously developing artistry\, grace\, and creativity. Engage in movement sequences from Ballet\, Jazz\, Modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing. These research backed classes specifically address Parkinson’s concerns; anyone with movement concerns is welcome. \nThe Parkinson’s dance class is based on the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD program\, a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group. Our teachers are professional dancers trained in the Dance for PD® method. Weekly classes present movement sequences drawn from ballet\, jazz\, modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing to create a dynamic and enjoyable hour of dance and a social experience. Classes address PD specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, fluidity of movement\, and physical confidence while simultaneously tapping creativity. \nThis program is brought to you by ArtsWestchester\, the Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund\, and the Carvel Foundation. \nAbout Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement\nFounded as a modern dance school in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen\, the school\, managed by the not-for-profit Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation offers the highest quality\, developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. From preschoolers through seniors\, students have the opportunity to learn a range of dance forms including modern\, ballet\, jazz\, tap\, hip hop\, yoga and composition\, workshops and short courses in world dance forms. The diverse and cross-cultural menu of offerings reflects our philosophy that dance is universal and a unique form of education that develops the body\, mind\, spirit and character. Our engaging conservatory style classes challenge each student to strive for personal excellence in a supportive\, inclusive\, non-competitive environment. Our educationally sound\, sequential curriculum fosters technical growth and exploration through dance. \nAbout Tara\nTara LeVoci\, School Coordinator of the Steffi Nossen School of Dance\, has been teaching at Steffi since 2015. She trained and performed with the Eastern CT Ballet Company\, where she was the first student asked to teach for the organization at just 18 years old.  After receiving a BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan\, she performed professionally in musical theater and cheerleading. Continuing her passion for outreach\, she brought dance to after school elementary programs in CT\, created a ballet program for the Hasidic community in Brooklyn\, and taught at studios in Manhattan and the tristate area. A Westchester resident herself\, Tara loves serving her community by teaching dance in our outreach programs including adaptive\, storybook\, and creative movement. At the school\, you’ll find Tara teaching classes for all ages from Parent; Toddler to Adult Dance Cardio to Steffi’s Modern Core program. She also teaches our beloved Moving Wheels & Heels adaptive program\, as well as our Dance for Parkinson’s classes. \nAbout Wendy\nWendy Morsberger\, trained at School of the Dayton Ballet and Buffalo Ballet Center\, eventually making her way to the Royal Ballet School.  After a performance career\, culminating in the Royal Ballet (England) and Frankfurt Ballet (Frankfurt\, Germany) taught ballet\, pointe and injury prevention at Boston Ballet\, Harvard and more dance schools in Boston and Westchester. A trained physical therapist holding an MS in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital\, Institute of Health Professionals\, Wendy has trained in the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance for PD program in Brooklyn\, NY.
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SUMMARY:Souper Supper 2025
DESCRIPTION:Souper Supper 2025 with Ossining Arts Council and Bethany Arts Community\nDate & Time: Saturday\, January 25\, 2025 6-8PM\nTickets: $40.00\nTicket sales will now be open until the event\, get your tickets now!\nWant to pay by check or cash for this event? Email Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org or call BAC at (914) 944-4278 to arrange your tickets. \nThe Ossining Arts Council and Bethany Arts Community announce Souper Supper 2025\, to take place on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Bethany Arts Community. The Souper Supper is a community building event where participants may select a ceramic soup bowl made by local potters and share a warm meal of soup\, salad and bread with other art lovers while enjoying live music by Marcus VG DaSilva. \nThis is OAC’s fifth Souper Supper event\, which was very popular when held at the Steamer Gallery before the pandemic. \nRing in the new year with OAC & BAC during this special annual event! Proceeds from this event will support Bethany Arts Community and Ossining Arts Council. \nAbout Ossining Arts Council\nThe Ossining Arts Council promotes and showcases the talent of all artists\, whether professional or amateur\, to unite diverse talent and to demonstrate that art is an important\, vital and life-affirming force for good – both in the life of a community and in the life of each individual it touches. \nLearn more about the Ossining Arts Council here. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/soupersupper2025/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Fundraiser,Music,Performance,Pottery,Program,Sculpture
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SUMMARY:Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open
DESCRIPTION:Black History & Culture:\nEyes Wide Open\n“Until the lion tells his side of the story\, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb  \nThe 2025 Bethany Arts Community Black History exhibit “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” is a transformative journey that our society has long awaited. For too long\, we have viewed history with eyes wide shut\, omitting the presence\, contributions\, experiences\, afflictions\, and injustices suffered by African Americans in our shared history. \nThis exhibit signifies a pivotal moment where we commit to observing black history with eyes wide open\, fully acknowledging and embracing the realities experienced by African Americans in our community\, state\, and country. This commitment includes each one of us\, making us all responsible for understanding and respecting the history of African Americans. We honor their contributions\, resilience\, and legacies that have the power to inspire\, educate\, and enrich our understanding of topics ranging from the enduring fight for civil rights and advances in medicine to culinary influences. \nThis exhibit is not just a display\, but a powerful educational tool. As an African proverb wisely states\, “Until the lions have their historians\, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” Let this powerful message inspire and motivate us. It is time for the lion to speak. \n5th installment of this award-winning exhibit at BAC will open on February 1\, 2025 and will be on display through March 14\, 2025. The exhibition will utilize oral history accounts and genealogical research to unearth the histories of the Black experience from all facets of life. Curated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole. \nExhibit Dates: February 1 – March 19\, 2025\nEXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 19!\n“Night At The Museum” Opening Reception: February 1\, 2025 6-8PM \nGallery Hours (Starting February 3):\nMonday-Friday: 10AM-4PM\nSaturday\, March 15: 11AM-4PM\nClosed Sundays\nExhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC\n \nWalk & Talk Experiences with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole – $25 Adult/$15 Student/Senior\nWednesday\, February 5\, 2025 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register! \nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register!\nTo inquire about scheduling a private group tour (for groups of 8 or more) contact Julia by email at julias@bethanyarts.org or by phone at (914) 944-4278. \nBAC Docent Program\nDocents are trained volunteer facilitators who provide group-learning experiences in the form of museum tours for Bethany Arts Community’s annual Black History & Culture Exhibit\, this year’s theme “Eyes Wide Open.” The program expands the volunteer’s knowledge of art and history while strengthening communication\, critical thinking\, and leadership skills.  \nThe program is designed to offer students and adults an exciting and engaging experience that stimulates learning\, understanding\, and compassion for others’ lived experiences. This program supports BAC’s mission to foster the intersection of ideas\, sharing\, connection\, and collaboration\, in an inclusive culture where people experience the power of art to improve lives and deepen their perceptions and perspectives of the world.   \nDocent Duties and Responsibility:\n \n\nSupport visitors & interpret exhibits for visitors through interactive programming \nCommunicate directly with visitors\, including the public\, students\, and special interest groups.\nWork in collaboration with BAC staff & volunteers \nFacilitate interpretive programs as designed by the curator in a manner consistent with program goals and objectives \nAttend 2 required training sessions about facilitation and exhibit content \nMaintain an attitude of flexibility and respect in all relationships with visitors\, peers\, and BAC staff \nCommit to scheduled volunteer service \n\nINTERESTED? HAVE QUESTIONS?  Email julias@bethanyarts.org to sign up! Or call the BAC office at 914-944-4278.  \nImage Design Credit: Emric Cole
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Black History & Culture:\nRevolutionary Legacies\nJanuary 31 – March 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours – Starting 1/31\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\nWe Were Here From the Beginning \nIn celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. explores how African Americans have defined\, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence\, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.   \nThrough art\, artifacts\, photography\, storytelling\, and interactive installations\, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution\, resilience\, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity\, from innovation to influence\, Black Americans have been\, and remain\, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.   \nCurated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole.   \nExhibit Dates: January 31 – March 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 30\, 2026 7-9PM \nGallery Hours – Starting 1/31\nMonday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM\nClosed Sundays\nExhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC\n \nWalk & Talk Experiences with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole – $25 Adult/$20 Student/Senior\nJoin “Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises.\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register! \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register!\nTo inquire about scheduling a private group tour (for groups of 8 or more) contact Julia by email at julias@bethanyarts.org or by phone at (914) 944-4278. \nSoulful Flavors: A Black Diaspora Culinary Journey – $40/Per Person\nExperience the rich tapestry of African American culinary heritage. This unforgettable program takes you from the bold\, vibrant flavors of Sierra Leone in Africa to the comforting dishes of American soul food\, exploring the diverse foods of the African diaspora along the way.\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026 6-8PM – Click to learn more and register! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Revolutionary Westchester 250.
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Night At The Museum” OPENING RECEPTION for Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open
DESCRIPTION:Black History & Culture:\nEyes Wide Open\nJoin us for a “Night At The Museum\,” living exhibit opening reception for BAC’s 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit on Saturday\, February 1\, 2025 from 6-8PM! \n“Until the lion tells his side of the story\, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb  \nThe 2025 Bethany Arts Community Black History exhibit “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” is a transformative journey that our society has long awaited. For too long\, we have viewed history with eyes wide shut\, omitting the presence\, contributions\, experiences\, afflictions\, and injustices suffered by African Americans in our shared history. \nThis exhibit signifies a pivotal moment where we commit to observing black history with eyes wide open\, fully acknowledging and embracing the realities experienced by African Americans in our community\, state\, and country. This commitment includes each one of us\, making us all responsible for understanding and respecting the history of African Americans. We honor their contributions\, resilience\, and legacies that have the power to inspire\, educate\, and enrich our understanding of topics ranging from the enduring fight for civil rights and advances in medicine to culinary influences. \nThis exhibit is not just a display\, but a powerful educational tool. As an African proverb wisely states\, “Until the lions have their historians\, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” Let this powerful message inspire and motivate us. It is time for the lion to speak. \n5th installment of this award-winning exhibit at BAC will open on February 1\, 2025 and will be on display through March 14\, 2025. The exhibition will utilize oral history accounts and genealogical research to unearth the histories of the Black experience from all facets of life. Curated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole. \nExhibit Dates: February 1 – March 14\, 2025\n“Night At The Museum” Opening Reception: February 1\, 2025 6-8PM \nGallery Hours (Starting February 3):\nMonday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM\nClosed Sundays\nExhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC\n \nWalk & Talk Experiences with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole – $25 Adult/$15 Student/Senior\nWednesday\, February 5\, 2025 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register! \nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register!\nTo inquire about scheduling a private group tour (for groups of 8 or more) contact Julia by email at julias@bethanyarts.org or by phone at (914) 944-4278. \nLearn more about the exhibit here!
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SUMMARY:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole - Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open - February 5
DESCRIPTION:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole – Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025 7-8:30PM\nFee: $25 Adult/$15 Student/Senior – Spots are limited – Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises! \nAre you looking for February 19’s Walk & Talk? Click Here! \nSales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are registering for the correct date. \nBlack History & Culture:\nEyes Wide Open\n“Until the lion tells his side of the story\, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb  \nThe 2025 Bethany Arts Community Black History exhibit “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” is a transformative journey that our society has long awaited. For too long\, we have viewed history with eyes wide shut\, omitting the presence\, contributions\, experiences\, afflictions\, and injustices suffered by African Americans in our shared history. \nThis exhibit signifies a pivotal moment where we commit to observing black history with eyes wide open\, fully acknowledging and embracing the realities experienced by African Americans in our community\, state\, and country. This commitment includes each one of us\, making us all responsible for understanding and respecting the history of African Americans. We honor their contributions\, resilience\, and legacies that have the power to inspire\, educate\, and enrich our understanding of topics ranging from the enduring fight for civil rights and advances in medicine to culinary influences. \nThis exhibit is not just a display\, but a powerful educational tool. As an African proverb wisely states\, “Until the lions have their historians\, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” Let this powerful message inspire and motivate us. It is time for the lion to speak. \n5th installment of this award-winning exhibit at BAC will open on February 1\, 2025 and will be on display through March 14\, 2025. The exhibition will utilize oral history accounts and genealogical research to unearth the histories of the Black experience from all facets of life. Curated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole. \nLearn more about the exhibit here!
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SUMMARY:Theater O Presents:  Lost Girl  by Kimberly Belflower
DESCRIPTION:Lost Girl\nby Kimberly Belflower\nBethany Arts Community\nFebruary 12-14\, 2025 7:30 PM\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nLong after returning from Neverland\, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way\, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss\, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character – the girl who had to grow up.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/lostgirl/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater,Theater O
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop for Older Adults: Portraits & Landscapes with Instructor Monique Ford
DESCRIPTION:Art Workshop for Older Adults – Portraits & Landscapes: Using Photo Transfers and Mixed Media with Instructor Monique Ford\nDate & Time: Friday\, February 14\, 2025 10AM-1PM\nCost: $20.00\nAges: Older Adults & Seniors\nRegistration required. Please register above!\nBeginners welcome! Art Workshops for Older Adults are open to makers of all skill levels. \nIn celebration of self care and love this Valentine’s Day\, create a unique portrait or landscape! In this workshop\, we will be using inkjet or laser photocopies of your favorite images to do photo transfer on canvas or panel board. Artists can then choose to incorporate paint and collage into their works to personalize them further. \n*Participants can bring in their own images printed on basic printer paper (*not glossy or thick printing paper) or we can take images during workshop and print at BAC!* \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/awoaportraitsandlandscapes/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops,Workshops for Older Adults
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Title: Open Mic – VALENTINE’S EDITION\nDate & Time: Friday\, February 14\, 2025 7:30PM\nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to HV Books for Humanity this month – or any second Friday of the 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. No need to sign up in advance.   \n… and this open mic is Valentine’s Day themed! Bring your love songs\, poems\, and more. \nOpen Mics will take place the 2nd Friday of every month! \nSuggested $10-$20 per audience member at the door. (Performers do not pay an entry fee.)  \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.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openmichvfeb14/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic,Performance,Poetry,Program,Reading,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Medicine in Your Kitchen Workshop with Clare Pierson
DESCRIPTION:Medicine in Your Kitchen Workshop\nInstructor: Clare Pierson\nDate & Time: Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 10AM-11:30AM\nFee: $15.00\nSpots are limited\, reserve yours now! \nJoin herbalist Clare Pierson for this incredible workshop on medicine in your kitchen! We’ll be spending time both indoors and possibly outdoors\, so bring appropriate attire. \nWe’ll talk about all the herbs and spices with medicinal uses that you already have in your kitchen. If we can go outside for a minute and look at a few of our favorite herbs in their winter garb\, we will. Be sure to dress for outside. We will spend a little bit of time talking about viruses and how to meet them with supportive Herbs. All will have a preparation to carry away with them.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/medicineinyourkitchen/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Talk,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole - Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open - February 19
DESCRIPTION:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole – Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 7-8:30PM\nFee: $25 Adult/$15 Student/Senior – Spots are limited – Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises! \nAre you looking for February 5’s Walk & Talk? Click Here! \nSales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are registering for the correct date. \nBlack History & Culture:\nEyes Wide Open\n“Until the lion tells his side of the story\, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb  \nThe 2025 Bethany Arts Community Black History exhibit “Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open” is a transformative journey that our society has long awaited. For too long\, we have viewed history with eyes wide shut\, omitting the presence\, contributions\, experiences\, afflictions\, and injustices suffered by African Americans in our shared history. \nThis exhibit signifies a pivotal moment where we commit to observing black history with eyes wide open\, fully acknowledging and embracing the realities experienced by African Americans in our community\, state\, and country. This commitment includes each one of us\, making us all responsible for understanding and respecting the history of African Americans. We honor their contributions\, resilience\, and legacies that have the power to inspire\, educate\, and enrich our understanding of topics ranging from the enduring fight for civil rights and advances in medicine to culinary influences. \nThis exhibit is not just a display\, but a powerful educational tool. As an African proverb wisely states\, “Until the lions have their historians\, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” Let this powerful message inspire and motivate us. It is time for the lion to speak. \n5th installment of this award-winning exhibit at BAC will open on February 1\, 2025 and will be on display through March 14\, 2025. The exhibition will utilize oral history accounts and genealogical research to unearth the histories of the Black experience from all facets of life. Curated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole. \nLearn more about the exhibit here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/bhcwalk0219/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,BHM Tour,Black History Month,Curator Walk & Talk,Exhibit,Program,Storytelling,Talk,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Soulful Flavors: A Black Diaspora Culinary Journey
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich tapestry of African American culinary heritage. This unforgettable program takes you from the bold\, vibrant flavors of Africa to the comforting dishes of American soul food\, exploring the diverse foods of the African diaspora along the way. Through live cooking demonstrations\, curated tastings\, and storytelling\, we’ll celebrate the deep cultural connections and resilience reflected in these cuisines. From traditional West African dishes to classic Southern favorites\, join us as we honor the history\, evolution\, and global impact of Black food traditions during Black History Month. \nDATE & TIME: NEW DATE! Saturday February 22\, 2025\, 6-8PM\nLOCATION: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\nTICKETS: $30 per person \nNeeks Catering LLC\nFounded by Babatunde Cole\, Neeks Catering LLC is a full-service catering company that blends the bold\, rich flavors of West Africa with the diverse tastes of American cuisine. Born in Sierra Leone and raised in the U.S.\, Babatunde grew up deeply connected to his African roots\, learning the art of cooking from his family and mastering the traditional dishes of his homeland. \nEstablished four years ago and named after his youngest daughter\, Neeks Catering specializes in authentic West African cuisine while also offering a wide variety of American dishes to cater to diverse palates. From flavorful jollof rice to classic American comfort foods\, Babatunde ensures that every dish is prepared with passion\, authenticity\, and the highest quality ingredients. \nWith a strong commitment to customer satisfaction\, Babatunde takes a hands-on approach to every event\, ensuring that each client receives a personalized and unforgettable culinary experience. Whether it’s an intimate gathering\, a corporate event\, or a grand celebration\, Neeks Catering LLC delivers meals that not only nourish but also tell a story—one of culture\, tradition\, and love for great food.\n\n \nThis event is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/soulfulflavors/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - February 27
DESCRIPTION:Drink & 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! \nJanuary 23\, February 27\, March 27\, April 17\, May 22\, June 26\, July 24\, August 28\, September 18\, November 20\, December 18\, 2025 7 PM – 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. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/drinkanddrawfeb27/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins. \n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,The Spirit of Truth
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - February 28 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
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LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 1 - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
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LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Beyond Perfection: An Acrylic Painting Workshop for Embracing Creative Freedom with Kalin Monet - March 2
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Perfection: An Acrylic Painting Workshop for Embracing Creative Freedom\nInstructor: Kalin Monet\nDate: Sunday\, March 2\, 2025 – Interested in the session on April 6? Click here!\nFee: $50.00\nAges: Adults & 16+ \n\n\nJoin Kalin Monet for an inspiring and relaxing painting workshop at the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY. This session\, taking place on March 2 from 2-4PM (Interested in the session on April 6? Click Here!)\, is designed for both beginners and intermediate painters who are looking to explore their creative potential. \nIn this guided workshop\, you will use acrylic paints to create beautiful artwork while embracing the joy of self-expression. Kalin will lead you through simple techniques\, allowing you to let go of perfection and channel your emotions onto the canvas. Whether you’re new to painting or have some experience\, you’ll find the class welcoming and enjoyable. \nAll painting supplies are provided\, so you can focus entirely on the creative process. The workshop is open to individuals aged 16 and up\, and the cost is $50 per person per session. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your feelings into beautiful art while relaxing and having fun! \nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot now! \nLearn more about Kalin Monet!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/beyondperfection0302/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2020 Residencies,Beyond Perfection,Classes,Program,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! The Spirit of Truth - March 2
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM – SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more! \nBlack History and Culture programming at Bethany Arts Community is made possible with support from Webster Bank.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0302/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 7 - ALMOST SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM – ALMOST SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.\n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth0307/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Winter Seed Sowing Mini-Greenhouse Workshop with Master Gardener Karin Falcone Krieger
DESCRIPTION:Winter Seed Sowing Mini-Greenhouse Workshop\nInstructor: Karin Falcone Krieger\nDate & Time: March 8\, 2025 11AM-12:30PM\nFee: $30.00\nAges: 12+ \nCreate mini-greenhouses from upcycled plastic jugs and plant them now for effortless low- cost seedlings this Spring. Winter sown jugs are placed outside now: no heat mats\, no indoor lights\, no hardening off. Your seedlings will be nurtured and protected until you are ready to plant them. Participants will leave with two planted jugs. All materials and take-home instructions are included. We will focus on planting both cool and warm weather annual vegetables and flowers! Bring questions for Karin the Master Gardener\, and also bring empty one gallon semi-opaque plastic jugs (milk\, water\, iced tea or cat litter jugs can all be used.) Let’s recycle together! Ages 12 and up welcome. This is a hands-on workshop which uses power tools and sharp blades.  \nNew and rare selections of vegetables\, flowers and herbs from the 2025 High Mowing Organic Seed Catalog will also be available for purchase.  \nKarin Falcone Krieger is a Cornell Master Gardener\, personal chef and writer. Her weekly newsletter Wild Working Gardens\, features ideas on organic and regenerative gardening methods. www.karinfalconekrieger.com 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/winterseedsowing25/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2020 Residencies,Program,Talk,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 8
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM  \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
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LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 9 - 2PM - NEW SHOW ADDED!
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED! – You’re on this page now!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/thespiritoftruth03092p/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Program,Storytelling,The Spirit of Truth,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Truth - March 9 - 7PM
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Truth\nA Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM – ALMOST SOLD OUT!\nPlease be advised\, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.   \nStep into the untold story of an icon\, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist\, abolitionist\, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today\, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression\, deception\, and transformation.  \nSet against the backdrop of the 1830s\, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing\, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion\, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies\, betrayal\, sex\, adultery\, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.  \nThrough these trials\, she emerges—not unscathed\, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.  \nWitness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos\, tragedy\, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion\, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice\, her mission\, and her unshakable spirit.  \nBecause history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.  \nWritten by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.  \nStarring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth)\, Mario Andres as Prophet Matthias\, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson\, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger\, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger\, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway\, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale\, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson\, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles\, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell\, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western\, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.  \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, February 28 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 1 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 2 at 7PM\nFriday\, March 7 at 7PM \nSaturday\, March 8 at 7PM \nSunday\, March 9 at 2PM – NEW SHOW ADDED!\nSunday\, March 9 at 7PM – You’re on this page now! \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562  \nTICKETS\n$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior \nLooking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more\, contact Lexi via email at alexar@bethanyarts.org or by phone (914) 944-4278.\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nDoors will open an estimated 25 minutes prior to show time.  \nOut of courtesy for the actors\, crew\, and fellow audience members\, no late seating will be permitted after the show begins.\n——–\nThis groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining\, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.  \nThe Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
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LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Title: Open Mic\nDate & Time: Friday\, March 14\, 2025 7:30PM\nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to HV Books for Humanity this month – or any second Friday of the 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. No need to sign up in advance.   \nOpen Mics will take place the 2nd Friday of every month! \nSuggested $10-$20 per audience member at the door. (Performers do not pay an entry fee.)  \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.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openmichvmar14/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic,Performance,Poetry,Program,Reading,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Sacred Bodies Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Bodies Workshop\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 6-8PM\nLocation: Grace Episcopal Church\, Trinity Campus – 7 S. Highland Ave\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nFree! Registration encouraged.  \n \nJoin the artists of Praise! Project for a creative storytelling workshop and community gathering.   \nWhat is the workshop?\nSacred Bodies is a storytelling workshop meant to move us\, inspire us\, and bring us into meaningful dialogue with each other. If you have questions around these themes\, want to gather in community\, and/or want to explore your creative self\, this workshop is right for you.  \nWhat themes?\nThe performers of Praise! Project are asking themselves how they can encourage a full-hearted acceptance of their whole selves\, and they invite you on the journey with them. Through the use of movement\, music\, memory\, and imagination\, a weave emerges between a sense of acceptance with a sense of the sacred.   \nThe workshop will explore the following themes:  \n\nHealing from past experiences \nComing into our full selves \nQuestioning what we once thought was true \nThe feeling of being under attack \nExpanding family and creating community \n\nWhat is Praise! Project?\nPraise! Project is an original dance theater performance that explores themes of sacred bodies\, queerness\, and coming in-to ourselves. Prior to the premiere of Praise! March 21-22\, the artists of Praise! Project will host a community workshop in partnership with Grace Episcopal Church of Ossining to explore facilitated dialogue and collective storytelling around themes from the performance.  \n Join us for the Premiere Praise! Project – Click here to purchase tickets!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/sacredbodies2025/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 7 S Highland Ave\, Ossining\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,Dance,Music,Praise!,Program,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Praise! Project - March 21
DESCRIPTION:Praise! Project\nFriday\, March 21 @ 7PM\nPraise! Project is an original dance theater performance that opens the door into a conversation around sacred bodies\, queerness\, and coming in-to ourselves. As the performers crisscross memories and fantasies of divine encounters\, the piece asks how we reconcile past experiences to make new meaning for the present. \nAt times during the performance\, the audience will be welcomed into call and response movement\, song\, and facilitated dialogue. In this way Praise! is co-created\, immersive\, and always evolving. \nPraise! is presented by Wender Collective and VTDance and is co-created and performed by Vincent E. Thomas and Gabriel Thom Pasculli with Desiré Graham and Malia’Kekia Nicolini. This project was created with the support of NPN Creation Fund\, co-commissioned by Bethany Arts Community\, Sandglass Theater\, and The Baltimore Theater Project. \nThis production is recommended for ages 15 and up. \n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, March 21 at 7PM – You’re on this page now!\nSaturday\, March 22 at 7PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nABOUT THE PERFORMERS\nVincent E Thomas is a Black gay man\, a professional dancer\, and a Professor of Dance at Towson University (MD). Vincent’s dance company\, VTDance\, recently celebrated its 22nd Anniversary in Baltimore. Vincent grew up in Edgefield\, SC where he sang joyfully (and dutifully) in the choir at his Southern Baptist Church\, and yet he felt as though he had to spend much of his adult life washing the church from his soul. \nGabriel Thom Pasculli is a queer\, white-bodied\, second-generation Italian-Irish-American\, who has been working in Chicago and New England as an ensemble theater-maker and is now a Lecturer of Directing and Performance at Union College (NY). Gabriel Thom grew up in the Catholic Church in New Jersey and has spent his adult life seeking the mystical experience he failed to find in the religion of his childhood. \nBoth artists are returning to a time they thought they had left behind. They are returning to the tender questions they developed as young people\, torn between their inner desires and the confounding morality of the communities in which they were raised. With great curiosity\, intimacy\, risk and availability\, Praise! is asking how we reconcile those past experiences and conflicted parts of our younger selves to make new meaning in the present. \nPraise! Project events are co-created\, curated\, and co-facilitated by Desiré Graham\, a New Haven-based artist working in original theatre and musical performance\, and Malia’Kekia Nicolini\, a Massachuesettes-based dancer\, actress\, choreographer\, artistic director\, facilitator\, and arts educator. \nPROJECT HISTORY\nThe lead artists have been developing this work over a series of workshops between 2019 and 2025. The first week-long workshop happened at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH in 2019\, and four workshops took place at Art Omi in upstate NY between 2021 and 2025. A work-in-progress excerpt was shared in April of 2023 at Baltimore Theater Project as part of VTDance’s 20th Anniversary Concert. In 2024 The project had a two week residency at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY and will premiere at Bethany Arts Community in March 2025.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/praiseproject0321/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,Dance,Performance,Play,Praise!,Program,Residencies,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Praise! Project - March 22
DESCRIPTION:Praise! Project\nFriday\, March 22 @ 7PM\nPraise! Project is an original dance theater performance that opens the door into a conversation around sacred bodies\, queerness\, and coming in-to ourselves. As the performers crisscross memories and fantasies of divine encounters\, the piece asks how we reconcile past experiences to make new meaning for the present. \nAt times during the performance\, the audience will be welcomed into call and response movement\, song\, and facilitated dialogue. In this way Praise! is co-created\, immersive\, and always evolving. \nPraise! is presented by Wender Collective and VTDance and is co-created and performed by Vincent E. Thomas and Gabriel Thom Pasculli with Desiré Graham and Malia’Kekia Nicolini. This project was created with the support of NPN Creation Fund\, co-commissioned by Bethany Arts Community\, Sandglass Theater\, and The Baltimore Theater Project. \nThis production is recommended for ages 15 and up. \n \nPERFORMANCE DATES\nFriday\, March 21 at 7PM\nSaturday\, March 22 at 7PM – You’re on this page now! \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nABOUT THE PERFORMERS\nVincent E Thomas is a Black gay man\, a professional dancer\, and a Professor of Dance at Towson University (MD). Vincent’s dance company\, VTDance\, recently celebrated its 22nd Anniversary in Baltimore. Vincent grew up in Edgefield\, SC where he sang joyfully (and dutifully) in the choir at his Southern Baptist Church\, and yet he felt as though he had to spend much of his adult life washing the church from his soul. \nGabriel Thom Pasculli is a queer\, white-bodied\, second-generation Italian-Irish-American\, who has been working in Chicago and New England as an ensemble theater-maker and is now a Lecturer of Directing and Performance at Union College (NY). Gabriel Thom grew up in the Catholic Church in New Jersey and has spent his adult life seeking the mystical experience he failed to find in the religion of his childhood. \nBoth artists are returning to a time they thought they had left behind. They are returning to the tender questions they developed as young people\, torn between their inner desires and the confounding morality of the communities in which they were raised. With great curiosity\, intimacy\, risk and availability\, Praise! is asking how we reconcile those past experiences and conflicted parts of our younger selves to make new meaning in the present. \nPraise! Project events are co-created\, curated\, and co-facilitated by Desiré Graham\, a New Haven-based artist working in original theatre and musical performance\, and Malia’Kekia Nicolini\, a Massachuesettes-based dancer\, actress\, choreographer\, artistic director\, facilitator\, and arts educator. \nPROJECT HISTORY\nThe lead artists have been developing this work over a series of workshops between 2019 and 2025. The first week-long workshop happened at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH in 2019\, and four workshops took place at Art Omi in upstate NY between 2021 and 2025. A work-in-progress excerpt was shared in April of 2023 at Baltimore Theater Project as part of VTDance’s 20th Anniversary Concert. In 2024 The project had a two week residency at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY and will premiere at Bethany Arts Community in March 2025.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/praiseproject0322/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,Dance,Performance,Play,Praise!,Program,Residencies,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - March 27
DESCRIPTION:Drink & 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! \nJanuary 23\, February 27\, March 27\, April 17\, May 22\, June 26\, July 24\, August 28\, September 18\, November 20\, December 18\, 2025 7 PM – 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. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/drinkanddrawmar27/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest - River's Edge Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Writes: 24 Hour Play Fest\nPresented by River’s Edge Theatre Company\n\nPurchase Tickets Here! \n5 Female Playwrights. 24 Hours. Limitless Creativity.\nJoin River’s Edge Theatre Company for a 24 hour play festival featuring only female playwrights! In just 24 hours\, our playwrights will pull off the ultimate creative feat – writing short plays from scratch\, only to have them performed by local actors by sundown. Join us for this celebration of women’s voices\, where each piece is crafted by women for women (and anyone who loves and respects women – ahem…everyone?). Come experience a night of theater as fresh\, unpredictable\, and powerful as the female voices behind it. \nAppropriate for teens and adults. \nSHOWTIMES\nMarch 29\, 2025 6PM & 8PM \nLOCATION\nBethany Arts Community\n40 Somerstown Road\,\nOssining\, NY 10562 \nTICKETS – Purchase Tickets Above!\n$25 General Admission / $20 Student/Senior\n10% of ticket sales go to Hopes Door. Hope’s Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety\, independence\, and healing from the trauma of abuse.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/womenswrites03296/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Play,Program,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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