 In STEVE BURNS ALIVE, Burns explores how rumors of his death gave him a new perspective on life; and comes to terms with being known as "Steve" from the popular children's television show Blue's Clues. This funny and heartfelt monologue is intended for adults only.
Excited to bring you another community Pop-Up concert. This trio of three sisters from São Paulo, Brazil are highly regarded as some of the best choro musicians in the world, the virtuosic family trio carries on a 100-year-old tradition known as the first Brazilian genre of popular music. Choro das 3 has been touring the US all year, and we are very fortunate to be able to schedule them for a stop in Beacon.   Composers Concordance presents its fifth annual concert event at the historic Howland Cultural Center. The event will feature New York's CompCord Ensemble in collaboration with Beacon musicians and will include vocalists Judi Silvano and Charles Coleman, poets/narrators Roger Aplon, Robert C. Ford, and John Pietaro, as well as Franz Hackl on trumpet, Brad Hubbard on baritone saxophone and bass clarinet, Debra Kaye on piano, Paul Carroll on percussion and Gene Pritsker, will conduct and play guitar.
Featured compositions include the operatic poem ''Louder, Please, My Watch Can’t Hear You" with music by Gene Pritsker and poetry (inspired by official FBI transcripts) by John Pietaro, "Vignettes Brève" by Judi Silvano, "At Liberty" by Debra Kaye, two songs by Timothy Brown, and "Suicide Barbie" by Charles Coleman based on poetry by Robert C. Ford. There will also be music by Dan Cooper, Duke Ellington, Brad Hubbard, Peter Jarvis, and Zachary Seely. BEACON LITFEST 2024 - 2nd Annual Beacon Litfest at Howland Cultural Center June 7, 8, 8th This program made possible in part by the generous support of Arts Mid Hudson, Poets and Writers, NYSCA and other sponsors.
  A magical evening. Performers included Joziah Longo from the Grand Slambovians, songwriters Andy Revkin, Raquel Vidal and G.L. Brackett. Poet Chris Kingsley, and Beacon folk maestros Jacob and David Bernz. Jeff Wilkinson will bring his band, the Shutterdogs, Sara Milonovich, Greg Anderson and Dan Fisherman.
With stories hearkening to the writings of Washington Irving to poetic musings inspired by the tidal flows of this magnificent waterway. A wide variety of music and musical styles is planned from the Pete Seeger and the Sloop Singers song canon to songs inspired by the Warner Sisters of Constitution Island. Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk, will spin Hudson Valley yarns and emcee the show. Over thirty Years ago, Singer-songwriter Jeff Wilkinson produced a series of concerts called “The Hudson River in Song and Story”. The shows highlighted and drew from the rich musical and literary legacies of the Hudson River. Wilkinson, who also works professionally as an Architect, has recently been involved with the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY. This important Hudson Valley landmark celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023. Designed by well-known Architect Richard Morris Hunt, the building served much of its early life as Beacon’s library. Since the late 1970’s the Howland Center has served as a Community Arts Center and hosts an amazing array of Arts and Music related programs. The Center is now on an active preservation path and is focusing on the Restoration of the main Northside Portico. In an effort to help promote the Howland Center’s fundraising efforts, Wilkinson introduced the idea of resurrecting the group show he produced over thirty years ago and the Howland Center Board is thrilled to host this event. |
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed