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A super fun night with some of the funniest storytellers around. They've been on The Moth, Mortified, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Story Collider, RISK!, Netflix and more.Andrew Mcgill @hoodchefdrew, Bailey Swilley @heybailay, britt genelin @brittgenelin, Jack Blankenship @jackblankenship, Johanna Gohmann @johannagohmann, and Neil Intraub @neilintraub.    FEATURING ANDY MCKEE on BASS and STEVE JOHNS on DRUMS
“Michael Wolff is one of the greatest musicians I have ever played with.”— Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Legend. Michael Wolff is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his virtuoso performances and innovative style. Recording with a hall of fame ranging from Cal Tjader to Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Nancy Wilson (served as musical director), Christian McBride, Tony Williams, and more, Wolff has also appeared with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Duke Ellington Band, and Count Basie Orchestra. He has performed with and conducted 25+ symphony orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Berlin Radio Orchestra, and Atlanta Symphony. He has been a featured soloist with the Memphis National Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony. In 1989, Wolff began his tenure as the musical director on Arsenio Hall’s late-night talk show. This journey led to accompanying saxophonist and then-presidential candidate Bill Clinton, as well as backing giants like Ray Charles, B.B. King, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Al Green, and James Brown. In 2015, after a grueling battle with a rare cancer, Wolff fell into a coma, where the prognosis became grim. At one point, the doctor asked his wife if she’d signed a Do Not Resuscitate order. Through the haze of drugs and illness, Wolff lifted his head and growled: “Resuscitate me!” In his bestselling memoir, On That Note: a Memoir of Jazz, Tics, and Survival, Wolff details the journey of an outsider growing up with Tourette Syndrome to near death and triumph. Recipient of the BMI Music Award, Japan’s Gold Disc Award, and Hamptons International Film Festival’s award for best film score, Wolff has composed scores for many film and television projects, such as The Tic Code, Made Up, Dark Angel, Who’s the Man, The Naked Brothers Band, and Stella’s Last Weekend. Michael Wolff serves on the faculty at New York University and is a Yamaha/Bosendorf artist. https://www.michaelwolff.com/ VISIONARIES Double Header Arts Exhibition - Showcasing The Bannerman Castle Trust & Towne Crier Café2/23/2025
Showcasing two of Dutchess County’s longest running and renowned cultural, arts and music organizations and venues. Featuring fine art paintings, watercolors, prints, photography, and classic posters by contemporary Hudson Valley artists. Visit the bannermancastle.org/ and the Towne Crier Café   PERCUSSIONIST - JAZZ to ROCK to HIP HOP
Kahlil Kwame Bell, a remarkable percussionist, composer, arranger, and producer, has left an indelible mark on the music industry. His musical output varies from jazz to rock to hip hop; from European classical to world music; from spiritual to spoken word accompaniments. His layering of sounds and instruments, blended with unique rhythms, reflects his view of the unity of cultures through music. His work for other musicians, as well as his own compositions, can be heard almost daily on jazz and world music radio programs worldwide. His extensive career spans with collaborations with Abbey Lincoln, Roberta Flack, Erykah Badu, The Artist formerly known as Prince, Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, James Ingram, Ashford and Simpson, Twinkie Clark of the Clark Sisters, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Tess Marsalis, James Carter, Bradford Hayes, Don Braden and Stefon Harris. He has also worked with Rick Ross, Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band, Rakim, Common, Bilal, Abiodun Oyewole (The Last Poets) Norah Jones, Roy Hargrove, Baba Olatunji, Eric Reed, TC Carson, and Patrice Rushen. To date, Kahlil has traveled the world extensively, doing what he loves and does best. He's recorded on over 150 CDs released from 1989 to 2024; eight of which he released under his own label and is credited for composing all the music for them, including Gift of Forgiveness, which was released in February, 2001 and Homeland, September 2018. Featured on Jazzmedia Horn’s 2022 Grammy Award nominated CD, Dear Love, and Don Braden’s Grammy Award nominated Earth, Wind and Wonder , and Earth, Wind and Wonder Volume 2, 2023. https://kahlilkwamebell.com/  Three fun yet informative presentations on...
1. Howler Monkey Testicles: Should Barry Gibb have Sung the Theme Song to Shaft? By Dr. Ramesh Laungani. 2. It's Utterly Fascinating! A Look at (Mostly Human) Breastfeeding Through the Ages by Julie Kling 3. Science and Music, from Pythagoras to the Pink Panther by Yvonne Caruthers. Saint Rita, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 1st @ 8 PM was postponed. They hope to re-schedule it and, when they do, we will let you know. Thanks for your support of the Howland Cultural Center, the Beacon High School PTSO/GAPP German Exchange Program, and the arts in Beacon NY More info on the GAPP short term exchange to Munich: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/parent-teacher-student-organization-of-the-beacon-high-school/2024-2025-beacon-germering-cultural-exchange-project I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Madera Vox recorded at the Howland Cultural Center, 2009 Composer: Kurt Weill Lyrics: Ogden Nash https://open.spotify.com/track/0kZjrYigUaUm7GRpHO4HDM?si=be3ddec3ee7044d7 “Saint Rita: Lost and Found” Brings Passionate Music of Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf Featuring the talents of Kelly Ellenwood (vocals), Kathleen Bosman (violin/viola), and Stephen Clair (guitar), the evening will be a heartfelt exploration of the music of Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf. They will be joined by Nate Allen (double bass) and Brad Hubbard (woodwinds). Saint Rita offers a unique blend of artistry that captures the raw emotion and gritty authenticity of Weill and Piaf’s compositions. The trio’s performance will transport audiences from Weimar-era Brecht to the Rue Pigalle and across time and space to 1940’s Hollywood and Broadway. The concert is a benefit performance for Beacon High School’s short term foreign exchange program to Munich, Germany.  "One Week" & "The Balloonatic" Buster Keaton’s Classic Silent Films accompanied with LIVE MUSIC! This program is produced with the support of the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services upon the legislative initiative of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.  Songs of Resistance and Resilience - The Key of Q, the Hudson Valley's own LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella singers, celebrate the power of music to unite, strengthen, and sustain our community.  First show of the 2025 New Year, featured: Gabe Mollica, whose Off-Broadway hit "Solo: A Show About Friendship" was recently featured on This American Life! And ARTICHOKE favorites Gastor Almonte, Kate Greathead (author of The Book of George-out now!), and Carly Ciarrocchi - beloved children's show host). Plus, making their ARTICHOKE debut, comedians Tamar Vezirian (Generation Women) and Ajay G - who Drew recently cast in an episode of PBS's Stories from the Stage!)  MUSIC PATHOLOGY | MAN vs. MACHINE | RABBIT HOLES! Grab a drink, have some laughs, listen to some good tunes & chat with fellow nerds as we talk tech, space, science, weird history, film and more. Dr. Táhirih Motazedian: Your Generation’s Music is The Worst: The NeverEnding Story of Music Pathology. Kevin Maher: Now is the Winter of our Cheap Content: Creating Art in the Time of A.I. Emily Menez: Rabbit Holes!  Our annual HOLIDAY GIFT Show & Sale! Celebrating the holiday season while supporting Hudson Valley artists and makers! The perfect holiday shopping destination with gifts for everyone (and yourself) - handmade creations, including paintings, photography, pottery, crafts, jewelry, knitwear, clothing, accessories, ornaments, cards, and stocking stuffers. Buy local and support local artists, while supporting the Howland Cultural Center. 'Tis the season for supporting the arts community!  The Year End Hoot started in the early 2000's and developed into a yearly event appearing in many different river towns including Beacon. Celebrating in the Spirit of Pete and Woody with Guthrie's Ghost house band along with special guests.  During the pandemic, CLASSICS FOR KIDS had the pleasure of recording two fine pianists and a narrator in a rendition of The Nutcracker. This year they performed LIVE in a full house in our Classics for Kids series! Performers were: Stephen Joven-Lee, piano, Michele Wong, piano, Gina Samardge, Narrator (director of Compass Arts)  The Judith Tulloch Band & Mighty Girl took to the stage in a holiday extravaganza! With haunting acoustics, each band performed their original songs and songs of the season. And joined stage together to present a very special evening of music!!! judithtulloch.com and mightygirlband.com  They came for the bluegrass, and stayed for the laughs. And some come for the laughs, and were pleasantly surprised by the music. IBMA-winning mandolin player Tristan Scroggins, Bennett Sullivan from Steve Martin's Bright Star, Austin Alfano, and Nick Conte make up the band. foialove.com   The Howland Chamber Music Circles Pop-Up Concert presents the multi-sensory experience “Luminous Being”. Violinist Audrey Wright, a member of the New York Philharmonic and concertmaster of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, together with artist Geoff Robertson, have created Luminous Being. Luminous Being is a multi sensory performance for solo violin and sound responsive light art, interweaving classical repertoire spanning the 12th through 21st centuries with original music and arrangements by Wright for a magical, poetic, and playful exploration into the connections between sound, light, and technology. For the performance, Wright adorns a bespoke garment of wearable light art created by artist Geoff Robertson, embodying a luminous being of colors, shapes, and sounds.  Westchester Jazz Alliance Quartet is a premiere jazz quartet that includes Charley Krachy, sax, Dave Frank, piano, Fr. Stan Fortuna, bass, and T-kash Inuoe, drums. Two of the members were closely associated with the Legendary jazz pianist/educator Lennie Tristano. The mission of the Westchester Jazz Alliance and the WAJQ is, through education, performances, and jazz parties, to increase awareness, participation, and enjoyment of jazz in the New York area and beyond.  Sons of Mercury is a fresh, strong-energy band that blends classic and new rock, playing covers ranging from the 1970’s all the way to the present, along with their new, emerging originals. Started by three NYC boys (on bass, drums, and guitar) with an added touch of singing Cali vocals, Sons of Mercury bring both a new yet nostalgic sound to the live music scene. Galen James-Heskett on lead vocals, Sean Pagán on lead guitar, Michael Bode on bass and back-up vocals, and Devan Sáez on drums. IG: @sonsofmercury  An evening of short works. Five Playwrights -- Two Directors -- One Cast Click here for Playwrights Bios  Lineup included folks you've heard on This American Life, Snap Judgement, and some fabulous local comedians! A night of hilarious storytelling with gonzo journalist Harmon Leon, Moth fave Hamdan Azhar, host of the storytelling competition One Up! Courtney Boxwell Taback, and improv comics Valerie Lynn Brett, Natalie Allen, and Don Romaniello!   PREMIERE of a the Hudson Valley NERD NITE series! We had some major laughs! Listened to some good tunes and chatted with fellow nerds as they talked tech, space, science, weird history, film and more. Speakers: CAROLINE EISNER 📖 For All Intensive Purposes, I Could Care Less…English Grammar: When It’s So Bad, It’s Good 📖 BRENDAN KOERNER ☁️✈️ Havana Here We Come: An Introduction to the Golden Age of Hijacking ☁️✈️ NADIA AZIZI & MARJORIE LEWIT 🐸 Real Life Frogger 🐸 Click here for NERD NITE Hudson Valley  Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's evening celebrating the life and legacy of Clearwater’s founder, Pete Seeger. Author David Bernz, Pete’s long-time collaborator, shared reflections and passages from his newest book, “Chopping Wood: Thoughts and Stories of a Legendary Folk Singer.”  |
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