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SUMMARY:On Set with Reyna Núñez 
DESCRIPTION:On Set with Reyna Núñez\nFriday May 8\, 6-8PM\n*Content Transparency: This program contains mature themes and topics. Parental discretion advised.* \nAn open rehearsal with Reyna Núñez while she captures vignettes centered around the layered themes of freedom\, love\, sensuality and intimacy on film. Reyna will explore how emotion\, humanity\, connection and movement translates through digital film recordings. A deep dive into a different art of storytelling.   \nThis is an open rehearsal format\, audience members are welcome to join us anytime throughout the 2-hour rehearsal. \nAbout Reyna Núñez\n2025 Dance Lab NY Choreographer and 2023 Frankie Manning Foundation Fellow\, Reyna Núñez\, is a New York City–raised dancer\, choreographer\, international educator\, and visionary shaped by the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Her movement is rooted in the freedom of feminine expression\, spanning street and club forms\, partnered social dance\, and contemporary practices.  \nHer expansive career includes work with Janet Jackson\, Lizzo\, Karol G\, and Louie Vega\, with appearances in In The Heights and campaigns for Adidas\, Aldo\, and Amazon Audible. Reyna moves fluidly between performance\, direction\, and administration\, having served as Rehearsal Director for The Jazz Continuum and the Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective.  \nReyna continues to build her own work and cultivate an authentic artistic community at home in NYC\, recently making her directorial debut with Spilata’s The Cuntiest short film. Along the way\, Reyna supports fellow artists in bringing their visions to life while continuing to shape and share stories of her own.   \n@queeendelsol  \n——–  \nThis event is an Artist Residency Community Program. 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 partner. \nThis Residency and Community Program are made possible through BAC’s partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim. BAC is proud to partner with Works & Process\, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim to support creators of the performing arts and incubate new works. As two organizations committed to supporting artists across disciplines and in various stages of their artistic process\, the partnership is a natural fit. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/onset0508/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:WoodFest 2026: Woodcut Printmaking Workshop with Jan Smith Castronuovo
DESCRIPTION:Woodcut Printmaking Workshop\nwith Jan Smith Castronuovo\nDate & Time (@ WoodFest 2026): Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 2-3:30PM\nFee: $45.00 (entry to WoodFest not included)\nAges: 18+ \nRegister Here!  \nJoin Artist Jan Smith Castronuovo for this beginner-friendly Woodcut Printmaking Workshop at Bethany Arts Community’s WoodFest! This workshop will introduce woodcut printmaking techniques\, involving carving tools\, inking\, and printing\, in a fun and supportive environment. \nAll materials are included and all levels of skill are welcome. \nAbout Jan\nJan Smith Castronuovo is a Bethany Studio Artist who has been making art her whole life and has exhibited widely throughout the US. \nShe sculpts & prints wood\, paints\, creates mixed media & woodcut collage\, and designs one-of-a-kind African palm & wood-turned “HWTA Jumping Brooms” for jumping the broom at weddings or for heirloom keepsakes to pass down through generations\, while loving every moment of her meditative creative processes. Her company Heart Within the Art LLC\, called HWTA (“wah-tah”) for short\, was established in 2015. \nFor unique Afrocentric Fine Art & Craft for your home or office\, check out her Instagram @HWTAart or Email: HWTA@optimum.net or at her WoodFest vendor booth!
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SUMMARY:WoodFest 2026: Tree Medicine Workshop with Herbalist Clare Pierson
DESCRIPTION:Tree Medicine Workshop with Clare Pierson\nwith Herbalist Clare Pierson\nDate & Time (@ WoodFest 2026): Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 1-2:30PM\nFee: $5.00 (entry to WoodFest not included)\nAll Ages! \nJoin Herbalist Clare Pierson for this incredible walk and lecture about tree medicine & all that our trees have to offer! \nOur wise elders\, the trees\, have much to teach us. I have always found the Pines to be especially giving of their medicine. We’ll take a walk around the woods surrounding Bethany to meet the Trees that live in that place\, and then sit and talk about them some more as well as some of their brother and sister Trees that live further away. Bring a notebook and sturdy shoes to walk around in.
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SUMMARY:WoodFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:WoodFest 2026\nDates & Time: Saturday May 2\, 2026 (rain date: Sunday\, May 3\, 2026) 11AM-4PM \nTickets: $15 per car \nWoodFest is BAC(K) for a fifth year! Experience live woodcraft demos\, hands-on wood-crafting activities for all ages\, explore and shop local artisan creations\, and enjoy live music and food all day long. WoodFest aims to create community around all things wood — celebrating wood in all its forms\, from fine arts to construction and beyond. Join us for craft + community.   \nALL DAY\nLocal Artisan Market\, Demos\, Birdhouse painting\, Wooden Jewelry making\, Bethany BBQ\, spray tie-dye\, and more!   \nSCHEDULE\n11AM Festival Begins! \n12-1PM Live Music with Siobhan O’Malley \n1-2:30PM Tree Medicine with Herbalist Clare Pierson (Register Here!)\n2-3PM Live Music with Drew Bordeaux \n2-3:30PM Woodcut Printmaking Workshop with BAC Studio Artist Jan Smith Castronuovo (Register Here!)\n4PM Festival Ends  \nInterested in joining us as a vendor? See this page for more information! \nWoodfest 2026 sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield. \n \n  \n  \nWoodFest 2026Fecha y hora: sábado 2 de mayo de 2026 (fecha de lluvia: domingo 3 de mayo) 11AM – 4PMEntradas: $15 por automóvil \n¡WoodFest está de BAC(K) por quinto año! Disfruta de demostraciones en vivo de trabajos en madera\, actividades prácticas de carpintería para todas las edades\, explora y compra creaciones de artesanos locales\, y disfruta de música en vivo y comida durante todo el día. WoodFest busca crear comunidad en torno a todo lo relacionado con la madera\, celebrándola en todas sus formas\, desde las bellas artes hasta la construcción y más allá. Únete a nosotros para celebrar la artesanía y la comunidad. \nTODO EL DÍAMercado de artesanos locales\, demostraciones\, pintura de casitas para pájaros\, creación de joyería de madera\, parrillada de Bethany\, teñido anudado con aerosol y mucho más. \nPROGRAMA11AM. ¡Comienza el festival!12–1PM Música en vivo con Siobhan O’Malley1–2:30PM Medicina de los árboles con la herbolaria Clare Pierson (¡regístrate aquí!)2–3PM Música en vivo con Drew Bordeaux2–3:30PM Taller de grabado en madera con la artista de estudio de BAC Jan Smith Castronuovo (¡regístrate aquí!)4PM Fin del festival \n¿Te interesa participar como vendedor? ¡Consulta esta página para más información! \nWoodFest 2026 está patrocinado por Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/woodfest26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - April 30\, 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/dd043026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Modern Jazz Dance Workshop for Older Adults with Tina Maxwell
DESCRIPTION:Modern Jazz Dance Workshop for Older Adults\nwith Instructor Tina Maxwell\nDATE & TIME: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 10:00 – 11:15 AM\nFEE: Sliding Scale – $15-25 \nHave you been away from dance class for a while?   \nHave you never danced before\, but have always wanted to?   \nThis class is for you! This is an adult modern jazz dance class designed specifically for older bodies\, The class will begin with some simple yoga-based stretches and then proceed with 10 minutes of Simonson Technique*. Exercises will then be done standing in the center\, leading to floor stretches and finally combinations of steps across the floor. Class will end with a short dance combination; Creativity will be encouraged in the form of adding choreography as a group to the dance.   \n*Simonson Technique\, created and developed by master teacher Lynn Simonson\, is an organic approach to movement that prepares the body to dance in a way that is anatomically intelligent and somatically aware.   \nTina Maxwell\, LCSW\, R-DMT\, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist\, Clinical Social Worker & Former Co-Director of Dance on Hudson\nTina was the Co-Director for Dance on Hudson\, a modern dance-based school located in Croton on Hudson for almost 20 years. She has enjoyed teaching beauty\, artistry\, and the expression of movement to all ages. She is a dance educator and trained in a variety of dance forms and styles\, specializing in choreography. Her teaching style incorporates opportunities for creativity within the process of learning proper techniques.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/modernjazzwoa/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songwright: Westchester Songwriters' Circle - Presented by Heart & Beat Music
DESCRIPTION:Songwright: Westchester Songwriters’ Circle – Presented by Heart & Beat Music\nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 8-9:30PM\nTickets: $20.00 \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 Spring show on April 18 at 8PM! \nFEATURING… \n  \nJessica Carmen Courtney\nJessica Carmen Courtney (she/her) is a Cuban American actress\, singer\, songwriter\, theater teacher\, label maker enthusiast and mom to 2 amazing kids. She writes about motherhood through original songs and parody tunes that often pop into her head after midnight. You can find a few of her tunes on Tik Tok @LaJessicaCarmencita. She’s appeared in TV shows\, commercials\, print ads\, plays\, operas\, video games\, web series and films. jessicacarmen.com \nDylan Patrick Ward\nDylan Patrick Ward is a folk misfit from Vermont’s dirty south\, known for his sweet voice\, big heart and irreverent sense of humor. A tragicomic troubadour of the highest order\, DPW’s songs chronicle the lives of misfits\, outcasts and people on the brink\, and have earned him fans across the North East\, where he plays extensively in basements\, churches and dive bars.\nhttps://www.dylanpatrickward.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dylanpatrickwardmusic/\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6MfNlLu3kIpeXyfpz6MV0s \nBecki Davis\nBecki Davis is an award-winning singer-songwriter originally from Indiana who splits her time between the Midwest and New York. Her folk-rooted music blends honest storytelling with quiet presence\, creating intimate live experiences that invite connection and reflection. She released her first solo album\, LOST & FOUND\, in September 2025\, which debuted at #7 on the FAI folk chart.\nWebsite: www.BeckiDavisMusic.com\nSpotify: Becki Davis\nInstagram: @BeckiDavisMusic \nWill Stratton\nWill Stratton (b. 1987\, Woodland\, California) is a songwriter\, composer and guitarist living in New York’s Hudson Valley. He has released eight albums to positive reviews from Alexis Petridis (The Guardian)\, Sir Elton John\, Pitchfork\, Aquarium Drunkard\, MOJO\, and Uncut\, among others. He occasionally mixes and produces music at Roxaboxen Recording\, the project studio he co-owns with Martin Courtney in Beacon\, NY\, and he has written about music and recording for Tape Op and Brooklyn Magazine.\nwillstratton.com\nwillstratton.bandcamp.com\ninstagram.com/willstratton \nSiobhan O’Malley:\nSiobhan O’Malley is a singer-songwriter who released three critically-acclaimed albums\, and has played her music all around the country.  She was signed to the label Blue Cocoon records and played with many awesome musicians in NYC.  She took a break from performing to have a couple of cutie-pie kids.  She is delighted to be playing out again and often plays in the city with the New & Used Songwriters’ Collective and The O’Malley Family Band.   She is passionate about writing songs and sharing them with friends and strangers alike.\nInstagram/FB: @siobhanomalleymusic\nwww.siobhanomalley.com\nSpotify \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/songwriterscircle041826/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Two-Day Smalti Workshop with Brenda L. Montanile of Chicago Mosaic School & BAC
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Smalti Workshop\nwith Brenda L. Montanile of Chicago Mosaic School & BAC\nDate & Time: Saturday April 18 & Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-4PM\nCost: $350.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nThis 2-day workshop is an introduction to the rich\, colorful\, traditional material called smalti\, a Byzantine glass that has been part of the mosaic-making traditions in Europe for centuries. Smalti is colorful and holds light and texture uniquely. Students will have the opportunity to work with this unique material and learn about its applications and cutting. Participants will create a small smalti mosaic artwork while learning about cutting\, tools like the hammer & hardie\, thinset mortar and the use of color\, light and texture in mosaics. \nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field; she is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/smaltiapr26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Stained Glass - Intensive Weekend Workshop with Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Stained Glass – Intensive Weekend Workshop\nwith Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School\nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 18 & Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-5PM\nCost: $395.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nThe art of stained glass has dazzled viewers for over a thousand years\, contributing to some of the most stunning architectural displays in the world. In this 2-day workshop students will be introduced to stained glass techniques\, history\, and practical applications. Students will create an approximately 8″x 10″ stained glass piece. Through discussion\, demonstrations\, and hands-on experience\, students learn to cut patterns\, select colors\, cut glass\, assemble\, solder\, and patina\, and prepare for hanging. A selection of designs and a wide variety of colored glass are included\, along with the use of tools and supplies for each project. \nCasey Van Loon is a mosaic and glass artist who creates works of various sizes\, from large windows or wall hangings to intricate mosaic jewelry. As an instructor at The Chicago Mosaic School since 2012\, Casey teaches a range of courses for all levels\, including the After School Matters Program. Previously working as a stained glass artist for over 20 years her work includes numerous historical and original projects including the restoration of the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center\, St. Patrick’s Cathedral [New York]\, and the world’s largest exterior glass mosaic at Tousaint Village [San Diego]. Van Loon’s original work has been featured in numerous galleries nationwide\, most recently and the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics in Chicago and the Museum of Biblical Arts [Dallas]. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/stainedglassapr26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic with Special Guest Host Iain Haley Pollock @ BAC!
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic with Special Guest Host Iain Haley Pollock @ BAC!\nDate & Time: Friday\, April 17\, 2026 7:30-9:30 PM\nLocation: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nFor Ages 16+\nTickets: Pay-What-You-Can $10 – $20\nCheck-out our Pre-Open Mic Poetry Jam & Workshop with James K. Zimmerman! \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.   \nThis special open mic at BAC will be celebrating Poetry Month! While we’re celebrating poetry month at this open mic\, ALL performers are welcome– whether it be music\, storytelling\, and/or poetry. \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.   \nPerforming at Open Mic on April 17? We’re doing it a little different this month. 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. \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.   \nIain Haley Pollock\nIain Haley Pollock is the author of three poetry collections\, most recently All the Possible Bodies\, published by Alice James Books in 2025.  Individual poems have appeared in a variety of publications\, including American Poetry Review\, The Kenyon Review\, The New York Times Magazine\, and The Progressive. Organizations including the Cave Canem Foundation\, the NAACP\, the New York Foundation for the Arts\, and the Poetry Society of America have recognized Pollock’s work with awards and grants.  He directs the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Manhattanville University and lives with his family in Ossining\, NY.  \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/openmic041726/
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:Poetry Jam Session + Workshop  with James K. Zimmerman  
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Jam Session + Workshop\nwith James K. Zimmerman \nFriday April 17\, 6-7pm (before Open Mic) \nAges 16+\nRegistration encouraged. Walk-ins Welcome. \nJam out with fellow writers in community before Open Mic! Join poet and writer James K. Zimmerman for a pre-Open Mic poetry workshop to loosen your creative process\, free your assumptions\, and expand your perspectives as you write. This workshop is for anyone who is curious to play with creativity in a supportive environment. All levels welcome\, from beginners to seasoned writers.   \nBring a poem to work on\, a journal/notebook\, and your favorite writing utensil.   \nFree and open to all 16+. We hope to see you there!\nRegistration encouraged. Walk-ins Welcome.  \nPerforming at Open Mic on April 17?\nWe’re doing it a little different this month. 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.  \nJames K. Zimmerman\nA frequent Pushcart Prize nominee\, James K. Zimmerman’s poetry appears in Chicago Quarterly Review\, Folio\, Lumina\, Nimrod\, Pleiades\, Rattle\, Reed\, Salmagundi\, and many other journals and anthologies\, and has won many awards\, including the Edwin Markham\, E.E. Cummings\, and Katherine Bryce Niles Awards. His poetry is also featured on websites such as The Poetry Foundation and American Life in Poetry. Author of five books of poetry – most recently “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen\,” “Uncertainty\,” and “Unbroken Circle\, Unending Thread” – he values his neurodivergence as an essential wellspring of his creative process. He can be contacted at https://jameskzimmerman.net. 
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Art Workshop for Older Adults: Experimenting with Watercolor & Alcohol Inks with Instructor Monique Ford
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!  \nInterested in future Art Workshops for Older Adults? See more here! \nArt Workshop for Older Adults – Experimenting with Watercolor and Alcohol Inks\nwith Instructor Monique Ford\nDate & Time: Friday\, April 17\, 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. \nIn early spring\, artists will experiment with watercolor and inks using a variety of paper. Artists are encouraged to work both abstractly and representationally and will be provided botanical references as well as landscape images as a starting point.  \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/awfoa041726/
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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SUMMARY:Portraits in Stained Glass Mosaic with Sue Coombs of Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Portraits in Stained Glass Mosaic\nwith Sue Coombs of Chicago Mosaic School\nDate & Time: Thursday\, April 16 – Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 9AM-4PM\nCost: $425.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \nJoin us for a 4-day workshop in stained glass mosaic portraiture with Sue Coombs of the Chicago Mosaic School. This intensive workshop is designed for mosaic artists ready to expand their practice into the expressive world of portraiture using stained glass. Through demonstrations students will be translating facial features\, expression\, and personality into a mosaic. This is an immersive\, hands-on workshop focused on refining technique and deepening your understanding of color and value. Experience cutting stained glass is highly recommended. Students can provide a 8” X 11” color portrait or you can choose one from Sue. \nSue Coombs has been associated with the Chicago Mosaic School since 2006\, as a student as well as an educator. Sue’s interest in glass and mosaic art began in 1980 as a custom stained-glass artist. Her mosaic work has been included in national and local exhibitions; Ms. Coombs work has been featured in several international arts publications. Sue’s passion for leading students to find their own voice expressed in mosaic\, has enhanced her own work as an artist. While working with After School Matters\, Sue guided teens to design and fabricate several largescale mosaics in and around the Chicago area. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
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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:Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic Jewelry Workshop\nwith Casey Van Loon of Chicago Mosaic School\nDate & Time: Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 1-4PM\nCost: $110.00\nAll materials included! \nRegister Here!  \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. \nCasey Van Loon is a mosaic and glass artist who creates works of various sizes\, from large windows or wall hangings to intricate mosaic jewelry. As an instructor at The Chicago Mosaic School since 2012\, Casey teaches a range of courses for all levels\, including the After School Matters Program. Previously working as a stained-glass artist for over 20 years her work includes numerous historical and original projects including the restoration of the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center\, St. Patrick’s Cathedral [New York]\, and the world’s largest exterior glass mosaic at Tousaint Village [San Diego]. Van Loon’s original work has been featured in numerous galleries nationwide\, most recently and the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics in Chicago and the Museum of Biblical Arts [Dallas]. \nLearn more about Chicago Mosaic School here!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/mosaicjewelryapr26/
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:Opening Reception - A Study in Passion and Precision - Brenda L. Montanile
DESCRIPTION:A Study in Passion and Precision\nBrenda L. Montanile\nApril 11 – May 16\, 2026\n \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4PM \nA Study in Passion and Precision reflects the deep personal commitment I bring to my mosaic practice. These works hold hours of repetition\, doubt\, adjustment\, and resolve\, as well as moments of joy found throughout the creative process. They invite close examination and slow viewing\, offering a space where intensity builds quietly\, piece by piece. \nWings appear frequently in my work as symbols of movement\, comfort\, protection\, and transformation. They hold a sense of freedom and spirit within their form. \nThis exhibition reflects my ongoing relationship with mosaic as a medium and my determination to study and honor this ancient art form within a contemporary context. The works are constructed\, one piece\, one tessera at a time. Each tessera\, whether smalti\, glass\, stone\, gold\, slate\, or ceramic\, is cut\, placed\, adjusted\, and fixed by hand\, and every decision remains visible. \nFor me\, this is where precision enters the work. Precision is not control alone\, but an act of care and discipline\, shaped through attention\, patience\, and steady focus. Yet the work does not begin there. It begins with passion\, an emotional pull toward an idea\, an element\, or a color that I feel compelled to follow\, guided by curiosity and delight. \nI am drawn to the tension between these two forces. Passion initiates the work through devotion to both my inner voice and the language of mosaic itself. Precision sustains it. Together\, for me\, they have shaped a practice that requires commitment\, presence\, and time\, allowing the work to emerge through deliberate creativity. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4PM\nGallery Hours (Starting April 13)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM \n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Brenda L. Montanile\n\nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field and is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques rooted in ancient mosaic practices. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \n 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/passionandprecisionor/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,Mosaics,Program,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:A Study in Passion and Precision - Brenda L. Montanile
DESCRIPTION:A Study in Passion and Precision\nBrenda L. Montanile\nApril 11 – May 16\, 2026\n \nA Study in Passion and Precision reflects the deep personal commitment I bring to my mosaic practice. These works hold hours of repetition\, doubt\, adjustment\, and resolve\, as well as moments of joy found throughout the creative process. They invite close examination and slow viewing\, offering a space where intensity builds quietly\, piece by piece. \nWings appear frequently in my work as symbols of movement\, comfort\, protection\, and transformation. They hold a sense of freedom and spirit within their form. \nThis exhibition reflects my ongoing relationship with mosaic as a medium and my determination to study and honor this ancient art form within a contemporary context. The works are constructed\, one piece\, one tessera at a time. Each tessera\, whether smalti\, glass\, stone\, gold\, slate\, or ceramic\, is cut\, placed\, adjusted\, and fixed by hand\, and every decision remains visible. \nFor me\, this is where precision enters the work. Precision is not control alone\, but an act of care and discipline\, shaped through attention\, patience\, and steady focus. Yet the work does not begin there. It begins with passion\, an emotional pull toward an idea\, an element\, or a color that I feel compelled to follow\, guided by curiosity and delight. \nI am drawn to the tension between these two forces. Passion initiates the work through devotion to both my inner voice and the language of mosaic itself. Precision sustains it. Together\, for me\, they have shaped a practice that requires commitment\, presence\, and time\, allowing the work to emerge through deliberate creativity. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4 PM\nGallery Hours (Starting April 13)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM \n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Brenda L. Montanile\n\nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field and is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques rooted in ancient mosaic practices. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \n 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/passionandprecision/
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SUMMARY:OFF WITH HER HEAD - River's Edge Theatre Co.
DESCRIPTION:OFF WITH HER HEAD\nRiver’s Edge Theatre Co.\nApril 9 – 12\, 2026\nAdapted by Meghan Covington\nDirected by Jessica Irons\nChoreographed by Megan Roe\nMusic by Jon Hatch \nOff With Her Head is a wordless\, movement-driven spectacle inspired by Lewis Carol’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. In this surreal reimagining\, our female heroine Alice battles shifting rooms\, impossible rules\, unrealistic expectations\, and a Red Queen – part idol\, part omen – who embodies every system that silences voices that should be heard. Bold\, strange\, and visually electric\, the piece transforms the fight to claim space—and self—into a hypnotic\, physical rebellion. Curious humans ages 7 to 107 are invited down the rabbit hole. \n4/9 Thursday 7:30PM\n4/10 Friday 7:30PM\n4/11 Saturday 4:30PM and 7:30PM\n4/12 Sunday 2PM and 4:30PM \nPurchase Tickets Here!   \nLearn more about River’s Edge Theatre Co. here!  \nHave ticketing questions? Contact riversedgetheatreco@gmail.com
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/owhh2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Performance,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Work-In-Progress Showing of Doomscrollers: A Body of Dangerous Ideas: Part 3 with Raja Feather Kelly & the feath3r theory
DESCRIPTION:Work-In-Progress Showing of Doomscrollers: A Body of Dangerous Ideas: Part 3\nwith Raja Feather Kelly & the feath3r theory \n@ BAC Open House 2026\nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026 1-2PM \nDoomscrollers: A Body of Dangerous Ideas: Part 3 is a danced-theater investigation of danger as both threat and threshold: how it lives in the body\, how in search for connection intimacy itself can be perilous\, and how media shapes our sympathies for violence and collapse. Inspired by Claire Bishop’s Disordered Attention and Daniel Sherrell’s Warmth\, the work asks what it means to live at the hinge between digital saturation and planetary crisis\, between the infinite scroll and the finite planet. In this space\, the body becomes a site of translation\, distortion\, and possibility. This performance will not offer escape or easy answers; instead\, it asks you to sit inside the uncertainty and risk of our moment\, to witness danger not as spectacle but as a condition we share. \nAbout the feath3r theory\nthe feath3r theory (TF3T) is a New York City based dance-theatre-media company that produces the work of Artistic Director and Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly. As a collaboration of dancers\, actors\, filmmakers\, musicians\, photographers\, and designers\, our mission is to broaden the space for unheard voices and repressed histories\, to bring into the theatre those sometimes left out\, and to use theatre to provoke much-needed public conversations. the feath3r theory does this by challenging its audience and its creators to collectively interrogate – and celebrate – its shared relationship to human empathy and personal ethics as expressed in and distorted by popular media. By unabashedly appropriating the structures\, themes\, and aesthetics of reality television\, celebrity culture\, social media and the internet\, the work of TF3T synthesizes dance\, visual media\, and narrative theatre into virtuosic and expansive\, productions in which artists and audience alike experience their shared humanity. \nMain image courtesy of the feath3r theory
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/feath3r2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Community Program,Dance,Open House,Performance,Program,Residencies,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Open House 2026
DESCRIPTION:BAC’s 3rd Annual Open House\nSaturday\, April 4\, 2026 11AM-3PM\nFree and open to all ages\, join us! \nVisit Bethany Arts Community during our third annual Open House! At Open House\, guests will experience where creativity thrives\, community blossoms\, and artistic exploration knows no bounds. \nJoin us on April 4th and discover the magic of Bethany Arts Community. No reservations are required for Open House. Come on by! \nALL DAY\nOpen Studios\, KMAA Art Exhibit\, Mosaic Open Studio\, Hands-On Visual Art Activities & Crafts for all ages\, Poetry Activities celebrating Poetry Month\, Building & Campus Tours\, & Much More! \nSCHEDULE\n11AM Open House Begins!\n12-1PM Poetic sing-a-long for kids w. Composer/Lyricist Joel Weber Knopf\n1-2PM Work-In-Progress Showing of Doomscrollers: A Body of Dangerous Ideas: Part 3 w. Raja Feather Kelly & the feath3r theory\n2:30-3PM Off With Her Head Open Rehearsal w. River’s Edge Theatre Co.\n3PM Open House Ends
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openhouse2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Program,Creative Writing,Dance,Mosaics,Music,Poetry,Program,Storytelling,Theater,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Title: Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale\nDates & Times: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 10AM-5PM & Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 10AM-4PM \nShop the beautiful creations of skilled potters from Westchester and Rockland counties at Hudson River Potters’ show and sale. Don’t miss your chance to bring home something truly unique! \nFree Admission! \nMore Info!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/hrpspring2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Pottery,Sculpture,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - March 26\, 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/dd032626/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Studio Artist Spotlight - Kevin Byrd
DESCRIPTION:Studio Artist Spotlight: Kevin Byrd\nMarch 18 – May 1\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community is spotlighting our studio artists for two-month periods\, located in our first floor studio artist hallway entry (next to the performance space). Studio Artists are invited to curate and show their works throughout the year. \nKevin Byrd is a New York-based abstract expressionist artist whose work explores the emotional and social fabric of contemporary life through bold colors\, layered forms\, and dynamic compositions. His creative journey began during his time in the armed forces\, where he sketched fellow soldiers as a way to process and document his experience. Art became his passion and remained with him throughout his life. \nFollowing his military service\, Byrd served as a Correction Officer\, a role that deepened his understanding of human behavior and the complexities of society. He continued to nurture his interest in the human condition by pursuing higher education\, earning a degree in Behavioral Sciences. In 2024\, he completed his Master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz\, further grounding his artistic practice in both academic and lived experience. \nByrd’s work is influenced by the energy and innovation of artists like Jackson Pollock\, Julie Mehretu\, and Jacob Lawrence. Drawing inspiration from their ability to blend abstraction with narrative\, Byrd creates paintings that speak to themes of resilience\, identity\, and transformation. He uses vibrant paint\, fluid forms\, and symbolic layering to construct visual stories that reflect both personal introspection and broader social commentary. \nKevin Byrd continues to expand his artistic footprint through exhibitions\, public art projects\, and community engagement. His work not only reflects his own journey but also amplifies the voices and experiences of the people around him\, blending passion\, purpose\, and paint into every canvas. \nIn addition to painting\, Byrd is dedicated to mentoring young artists and advocating for the role of creative expression in mental wellness and community healing. Whether through workshops\, artist talks\, or local collaborations\, he remains committed to using art as a transformative force. With each new body of work\, Byrd pushes the boundaries of abstraction while staying rooted in stories and experiences that shape our shared human world. \nOn Bethany…\nMy art studio at Bethany Arts Community became more than just a workplace—it became a sanctuary. The BAC represents faith\, community\, and inspiration. Within those walls\, I discovered room to grow not only as an artist but as a person. It provided a place where creativity could breathe and ideas could transform into meaningful expressions. The atmosphere carries peace and encouragement that continually fuels my passion to create. The BAC means opportunity\, connection\, and spiritual grounding\, reminding me that art is not simply displayed—it is experienced\, shared\, and used to uplift others through purpose.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/studio-artist-spotlight-kevin-byrd/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception & Artist Talk: ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nOPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK: Saturday\, March 14 1-3PM\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026orat/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nMarch 13 – April 6\, 2026\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026/
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CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Open Rehearsal with GRAMMY Award-Winning Ensemble Alarm Will Sound
DESCRIPTION:Open Rehearsal with GRAMMY Award-Winning Ensemble Alarm Will Sound\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026 5:45-6:30PM\nRegistration required\, RSVP above! \nJoin us to observe a special open rehearsal with the GRAMMY Award–winning ensemble Alarm Will Sound and acclaimed singer-songwriter serpentwithfeet. \nThis rehearsal offers a rare opportunity to witness the creative process behind a collaborative performance that blends contemporary classical music\, poetry\, and R&B-influenced songwriting. The artists will be preparing a program centered on collaboration and storytelling\, including a performance of Julius Eastman’s seminal work Stay On It\, reimagined with serpentwithfeet as vocalist and narrator. \nThe rehearsal will explore a continuous set Alarm Will Sound and serpentwithfeet will perform at the University of Pennsylvania. That set weaves together spoken poetry\, music\, and projected video. serpentwithfeet will share newly written text and poetry alongside readings connected to Eastman’s work\, while the ensemble gradually builds into the electrifying musical textures of Stay On It. The performance will also feature “invoice\,” one of serpentwithfeet’s own songs\, newly orchestrated for Alarm Will Sound. \nOpen rehearsals offer a unique window into how artists shape a performance: experimenting\, refining ideas\, and building the musical and theatrical connections that audiences will ultimately experience on stage. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this informal and inspiring glimpse into the collaborative process. \nLearn more about Alarm Will Sound here! \nPhoto Credit: Nir Arieli – Alarm Will Sound @ Irish Arts Center 2024 \nThis event is a Residency Community Program. 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/openrehearsalaws2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Program,Music,Performance,Poetry,Program,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Tell Your Story! Storyteller Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Tell Your Story! Storyteller Showcase\nFeaturing Host Kona Morris – Instructor of Tell Your Story! \nDate & Time: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 7PM\nTickets: FREE! \nStorytelling encompasses every person on the planet\, no matter your background\, field of study\, or walk of life. At this Storyteller Showcase\, participants in “Tell Your Story!\,” a 2-day workshop with writer and storyteller Kona Morris\, will have an opportunity to share their work. This showcase will feature voices stepping on the storytelling stage for the very first time and storytellers that continue to develop and refine their storytelling pieces. \nJoin us in supporting incredible storytellers exploring their craft! \n“Great stories happen to those who tell them.” -Ira Glass \n \nAbout Tell Your Story! 2-Day Storytelling Workshop here! \nRead some incredible reviews about Kona’s Pasadena Playhouse Storytelling Workshops here! \n“We cannot imagine ourselves without storytelling\, because the self is a story.” – Margaret Atwood \nAbout Kona\nKona Morris is a storyteller\, writer\, and educator. She has won The Moth StorySLAM in New York City\, Boston\, and Los Angeles\, and she came in first place for the Ojai Storytelling Festival Story Slam\, which was judged by Featured Tellers from the International Storytelling Festival. Kona has performed on national television shows and podcasts\, including Stories From The Stage (PBS)\, the RISK! podcast\, and AITApod. She starred in Denver’s Live Drunk History Comedy Troupe\, where she was Editor-in-Chief of Fast Forward Press and spent 14 years teaching literature\, mythology\, and creative writing courses to college students. Kona’s stories\, articles\, and prose poems have appeared in a variety of publications\, and she has been featured at literary readings\, writing conferences\, storytelling events\, and comedy shows around the world. Kona offers private coaching sessions and teaches storytelling craft workshops to inspire others to tell their stories. For more information\, please visit: KonaMorris.com
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/storytellershowcase26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Program,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Tell Your Story - 2-Day Storytelling Workshop + Storyteller Showcase with Kona Morris
DESCRIPTION:Tell Your Story! – SOLD OUT\n2-Day Storytelling Workshop + Storyteller Showcase\nwith Instructor Kona Morris\nWorkshop Dates: Monday\, March 2 & Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM\nStoryteller Showcase: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 7PM (Public tickets on sale soon!)\nWorkshop Fee: $160.00 \nRegister Here!  \nStorytelling encompasses every person on the planet\, no matter your background\, field of study\, or walk of life. Join writer and storyteller Kona Morris (The Moth\, PBS’s Stories From The Stage\, RISK!) for a special 2-day workshop that will guide you through the process of composing and structuring your stories for any audience. From job interviews to wedding speeches\, it is important to feel confident to share your stories because YOUR STORY MATTERS. Learn how to craft your own life experiences into a polished\, first-person narrative that you can share with family\, friends\, and at storytelling events. Open to all experience levels! \nWorkshop registration comes with the opportunity to perform at our Storyteller Showcase on March 7 and one ticket for a person of your choosing. \n“Great stories happen to those who tell them.” -Ira Glass \n \nAbout The Curriculum\nIn the first class\, we will dive into the art of storytelling with several unique “story mining” exercises that are designed to help you remember the details of the most exciting and important\nstories in your life\, so you will have a long list of stories to work with. We will also cover effective storytelling structures\, such as the format for the most successful stories on The Moth\nRadio Hour\, which are designed for optimal audience engagement. We will look at examples of different story structures and how to apply them to your own stories. We will also discuss the\nimportance of a strong ending\, and how to tailor it for your specific audience and purpose. \nFor the second class\, you will bring a draft of one of your developing stories\, and we will dive into techniques for how to tell it to an audience. We will cover tips for overcoming stage fright\,\nand how to make your story as engaging as possible. You will get practice telling your story and be provided with constructive feedback for how to make it more impactful. \nAt the Storytelling Showcase\, you will have the opportunity to tell your own story in front of an audience! \nRead some incredible reviews about Kona’s Pasadena Playhouse Storytelling Workshops here! \n“We cannot imagine ourselves without storytelling\, because the self is a story.” – Margaret Atwood \nAbout Kona\nKona Morris is a storyteller\, writer\, and educator. She has won The Moth StorySLAM in New York City\, Boston\, and Los Angeles\, and she came in first place for the Ojai Storytelling Festival\nStory Slam\, which was judged by Featured Tellers from the International Storytelling Festival. Kona has performed on national television shows and podcasts\, including Stories From The\nStage (PBS)\, the RISK! podcast\, and AITApod. She starred in Denver’s Live Drunk History Comedy Troupe\, where she was Editor-in-Chief of Fast Forward Press and spent 14 years\nteaching literature\, mythology\, and creative writing courses to college students. Kona’s stories\, articles\, and prose poems have appeared in a variety of publications\, and she has been featured at\nliterary readings\, writing conferences\, storytelling events\, and comedy shows around the world. Kona offers private coaching sessions and teaches storytelling craft workshops to inspire others\nto tell their stories. For more information\, please visit: KonaMorris.com
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/storytelling032026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Creative Writing,Program,Storytelling,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! They Call Me Dimmock - February 28\, 2026 7PM
DESCRIPTION:Our February 28th Performance is SOLD OUT!\nThey Call Me Dimmock: A Narrated Stage Drama\nForty-five years in Bondage. One day in Court. \nFebruary 20\nFebruary 21\nFebruary 27\nFebruary 28  – SOLD OUT!\nAll performances at 7PM  \nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $25 Students/Seniors\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nA true story based in Westchester County\, They Call Me Dimmock is a riveting narrated courtroom drama set in the 1850s that follows our main character\, Dimmock\, from Africa through 45 years of enslavement to his self-emancipation in NY. Dimmock races against time to reclaim his kidnapped granddaughter\, secretly hidden in Ossining\, confronting power\, law\, and the true cost of freedom\, with John Jay as his ally.   \nWritten & Narrated by Joyce Sharrock Cole   \nDirected by Mel Hancock  \nCast\nKeith Bulluck\nJason Summers\nNaomi Onativia\nJoanna Stone\nSuzanne Duke\nDaniel Hirsh\nHoward Weintraub \nProduction Assistant: Donna James  \nContent transparency: the story explores themes of enslavement\, race and sensitive time period statements and references. Recommended for ages 13 and up\, parental discretion is advised.  \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.  \nThis event is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2026 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. Click here to learn more.  \nBlack History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.    \nThank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley\, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/dimmock228/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance,Play,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers,They Call Me Dimmock
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SUMMARY:They Call Me Dimmock - February 27\, 2026 7PM
DESCRIPTION:They Call Me Dimmock: A Narrated Stage Drama\nForty-five years in Bondage. One day in Court. \nFebruary 20\nFebruary 21\nFebruary 27 – You’re on this page now!\nFebruary 28 \nAll performances at 7PM  \nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $25 Students/Seniors\nTicket sales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date. \nA true story based in Westchester County\, They Call Me Dimmock is a riveting narrated courtroom drama set in the 1850s that follows our main character\, Dimmock\, from Africa through 45 years of enslavement to his self-emancipation in NY. Dimmock races against time to reclaim his kidnapped granddaughter\, secretly hidden in Ossining\, confronting power\, law\, and the true cost of freedom\, with John Jay as his ally.   \nWritten & Narrated by Joyce Sharrock Cole   \nDirected by Mel Hancock  \nCast\nKeith Bulluck\nJason Summers\nNaomi Onativia\nJoanna Stone\nSuzanne Duke\nDaniel Hirsh\nHoward Weintraub \nProduction Assistant: Donna James  \nContent transparency: the story explores themes of enslavement\, race and sensitive time period statements and references. Recommended for ages 13 and up\, parental discretion is advised.  \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.  \nThis event is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2026 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. Click here to learn more.  \nBlack History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.    \nThank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley\, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/dimmock227-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:ALMOST SOLD OUT! Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - February 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register!  \nALMOST SOLD OUT! \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/dd022626/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw,Workshop,Workshops
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