Upcoming Events
First Friday Concert Series: The Joe Corsello Trio
Joe Corsello, drummer, was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Joe has made a lifetime commitment to playing drums and continually striving to reach new highs in the drumming world. Some of Joe’s works can be heard on BIG FISH MUSIC’s production of cinematic percussion sounds. Joe studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., under the watchful eye of drum legend Alan Dawson. After leaving Berklee, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army band and was stationed in Staten Island, N.Y. During his Army stint, Joe studied with drummer Joe Hunt who was living in New York City. After completion of his service obligation, Joe went on tour with the Glen Miller Orchestra under the direction of Buddy DeFranco. Joe remained in New York City as house drummer for Michael’s Pub, backing such jazz artists as Red Norvo, Joe Venuti, Dave McKenna, Hank Jones, Zoot Simms, and pianist, Marian McPartland. Joe’s longtime relationship with jazz producer/writer Michael Cuscuna, brought about the formation of the jazz/rock band, New York Mary, (Arista Records). The band recorded two successful records and toured with the B52′s, Patti Smith, Stevie Wonder and Tony Williams Lifetime band. Joe traveled with saxophonist Sonny Rollins and can be heard on recordings with Rollins, Marian McPartland, Benny Goodman, Steve Marcus, Ralph Lalama, Mike Moore, Sal Salvadore, Gene Bertoncini, Mike Mainari and the list goes on............
Joe endorses WFL III Drums and Avedis Zildjian Cymbals exclusively.
First Friday Concert Series: Randall Atcheson
Randall Atcheson is the epitome of a musical Renaissance man. His gift of communicating the beauty of music in various forms has led to a decidedly versatile career as a much-sought-after artist in the classics as well as in pop and the sacred repertoire. This versatility was evidenced early in life when he was recognized as a prodigy on both piano and organ. He entered Samford University at age 12 and later he was accepted at The Juilliard School where he became the only student in the history of Juilliard ever allowed to pursue and receive simultaneous degrees in piano and organ performance. He studied piano with Sascha Gorodnitzki and organ with Anthony Newman.
Atcheson was the winner of the first Juilliard Organ Competition and subsequently gave the premiere performance on the new pipe organ in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.
Atcheson made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1991. Following that highly successful event, he was added to the distinguished international roster of Steinway Artists. Atcheson’s recording career began following his New York debut on both piano and organ at Alice Tully Hall. He has recorded a total of 16 albums featuring classical music as well as his unique arrangements of sacred music as featured on “Amazing Grace.” His “Ivory Christmas” and “True Love” albums demonstrate his ability to present familiar songs in a lush, captivating style. He has recorded on the Word, Windham Hill, PolyGram, and RCA labels. His RCA releases include “Christmas by Candlelight” and a double CD “Classic Love Songs.”
Atcheson has been a featured guest on the nationally televised Gala of Stars from Radio City Music Hall and has performed at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. He also was featured on “A Fox and Friends Christmas” primetime TV special, and on Memorial Day was again featured performing a medley of patriotic songs on “Fox and Friends.”
In addition to performing as guest soloist with numerous symphony orchestras, Mr. Atcheson has also appeared as both orchestral conductor and soloist in performances of various Mozart concerti. He frequently plays gospel concerts throughout the country.
His heavy concert schedule had taken him to five continents. He has performed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and Blenheim Palace, England, and has made much-acclaimed piano debuts in Sydney, Australia; Jerusalem, Israel; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has also performed abroad in El Salvador, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Italy.
Atcheson made his debut at Salle Gaveau in Paris in 2002 and has since returned to Paris on 17 occasions to play at the American Embassy where he had the honor of performing for former First Lady Laura Bush. He has performed at the American Embassy and the Spanish Embassy in Prague and on three occasions played for President Bush. Atcheson has also played for President Obama and has performed for such artists as Mick Jagger, Kathie Lee Gifford, Phil Collins, James Taylor, and Diana Ross. When Atcheson performs there is no distinction between “classical” and “pop” or “great” and “light” music. With an extraordinary gift that he openly credits to his creator, he raises well-crafted music to the level of greatness, and he takes masterpieces and makes them unforgettable.
An avid runner, Atcheson has run the New York City Marathon and last year he ran over 5,000 miles. This season he performed his fifteenth solo piano concert at Carnegie Hall.
In partnership with Wallace Center.
First Friday Concert Series: Rebecca J Carda Leigh
Rebecca J Carda Leigh, concert pianist
Rebecca J Carda Leigh, concert pianist, studied at the most prestigious music schools in the United States, including a BA in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music, the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music with such faculty as Nina Svetlanova, Rebecca Penneys, German Diez, Jackson Berkey, Madame Rosalyn Tureck and Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi de Bottazzi. Ms. Carda Leigh has played at the foremost concert halls, such as Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts, Steinway Hall, The John F. Kennedy Library Boston, The Cardinals Villa Chicago, The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series Chicago, Caramoor, Kilbourn Hall, Howard Hanson Hall, Lena Hall Chautauqua, the Chautauqua Amphitheater, St. Augustine’s Church Bexhill-on-Sea England, and Witherspoon Concert Hall Omaha. Her prizes and honors are numerous: The Forsythe Memorial Award, the Gertrude Vayo, the Eleanor Daugherty, the George Eastman Scholarship, the Chautauqua Summer Music Festival and Aspen Summer Music Festival. Her patrons have included Mary Jane Jarvis of Westport, CT, Elyssa Lindner of the Metropolitan Opera, and Mrs. Howard Hanson (wife of the late composer/conductor Dr. Howard Hanson). Besides performing, she produced, arranged, orchestrated, and performed keyboards on two vocal albums under the NCA label, as well as doing the same for vocalist Pippa Leigh, and numerous students.
She has been an appointed teacher for the American Music Scholarship Association, the Germaine Pinault School of Music, and is a member of the Leschetitzky Association. She adjudicated such competitions as the Leschetitzky Gifted Young People’s Concert and the World Piano Competition as a regional judge. She is the accompanist for choirs and orchestras at Riverside, Julian Curtis, and North Mianus Elementary school, Eastern Middle School, and Central Middle School. She holds the American Protégé International Competition 2013/2023 Diploma for extraordinary dedication and achievement in the field of teaching music and presenting students to perform. Her students perform at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and Steinway Hall. They show talent and dedication, winning such awards as the Steinway Junior Piano Competition, American Protégé International Piano Competition, The World Piano Competition, The Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition, The Leschetitzky Association Gifted Young People's Concerts competition, and the Fairfield American Chamber Orchestra competition. Ms. Carda Leigh also helps them produce and create websites, music videos, and recordings to showcase their talent online.
She is the 2022 Steinway Top Teacher Award recipient for dedication to music education, artistry, quality, and exquisite musical expression. Rebecca is the founder of the new Summer Concert Series and the First Friday Concert Series held at The Greenwich Arts Council with some concerts in Partnership with The Wallace Center.
First Friday Concert Series: Dr, Kunyoung Kim
Dr. Kunyoung Kim, piano
Dr. Kunyoung Kim has extensive experience both as a performer and as a teacher. She was invited to perform the Rachmaninoff Second Concerto with the Russian Federal Orchestra at the Great Hall in Moscow and has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Kennedy Center for the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Mozart Festival, as well as in various universities and concert halls in Austria, Korea, Thailand, Russia, and the United States.
Dr. Kim has studied piano performance and pedagogy with many internationally-known teachers, including Santiago Rodriguez, Nelita True, Fernando Laires, Michael Krist, and Paul Badura-Skoda.
Besides her studies at the Moscow Conservatory, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Ithaca College, a Master of Music from the University of Maryland, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music where she was the assistant to Professor Fernando Laires and also taught for three years as a teaching assistant for secondary piano lessons.
Dr. Kim has over 10 years of collegiate teaching experience as a piano faculty at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, Ithaca College, and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Over the years, Dr. Kim has adjudicated numerous piano competitions both at regional and international levels and her students have won top prizes in competitions in both levels. She is an active member of Music Teachers National Association and her students participate regularly participate in recitals, competitions and festivals.
In partnership with Wallace Center
GRAMMY Winner, Gustavo Casenave Takes the Stage
Spend a musically enchanting evening at the Greenwich Arts Council, featuring pianist Gustavo Casenave. A three-time Grammy Award winner and esteemed Steinway Artist hailing from Uruguay, Casenave promises a performance that will captivate and inspire. Join us as he illuminates the stage with his mastery of the piano, promising an unforgettable show.
POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 7TH!
Non-members $30 | GAC Members $15
2023 Grammy® Winner, 2020 & 2019 Latin Grammy Winner, and Steinway Artist pianist, composer, and producer Gustavo Casenave, has earned numerous recognitions including six Grammy® nominations, declared: “Illustrious Citizen of the City of Montevideo” (Uruguay), Two-Time “Global Awards Gold Medal Winner,” “Majestic Excellence Award 2022 Winner” at the Excellence Piano Awards International Competition, and winner of “The American Prize” composition contest.
He has performed and toured worldwide, recording and collaborating with artists as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma, The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic, Bette Midler, Robert Duvall, Christian McBride, Eddie Gomez, Deepak Chopra, John Patitucci, Paquito D’Rivera, Neil Sedaca, and Forever Tango among many others.
Mr. Casenave's original music is a groundbreaking fusion of jazz, classical, and tango, resulting in an innovative and captivating soundscape. His compositions transcend traditional boundaries, creating a unique and emotionally rich experience that captivates and inspires audiences globally.
". . . exuberant, virtuosic performance . . ." - THE NEW YORK TIMES / Vivien Schweitzer
"... ferocious, emotionally wrenching performance..." - LOS ANGELES TIMES / Reed Johnson
First Friday Concert Series: Rebecca J Carda Leigh
Rebecca J Carda Leigh, concert pianist, studied at the most prestigious music schools in the United States, including a BA in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music, the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music with such faculty as Nina Svetlanova, Rebecca Penneys, German Diez, Jackson Berkey, Madame Rosalyn Tureck and Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi de Bottazzi. Ms. Carda Leigh has played at the foremost concert halls, such as Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts, Steinway Hall, The John F. Kennedy Library Boston, The Cardinals Villa Chicago, The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series Chicago, Caramoor, Kilbourn Hall, Howard Hanson Hall, Lena Hall Chautauqua, the Chautauqua Amphitheater, St. Augustine’s Church Bexhill-on-Sea England, and Witherspoon Concert Hall Omaha. Her prizes and honors are numerous: The Forsythe Memorial Award, the Gertrude Vayo, the Eleanor Daugherty, the George Eastman Scholarship, the Chautauqua Summer Music Festival and Aspen Summer Music Festival. Her patrons have included Mary Jane Jarvis of Westport, CT, Elyssa Lindner of the Metropolitan Opera, and Mrs. Howard Hanson (wife of the late composer/conductor Dr. Howard Hanson). Besides performing, she produced, arranged, orchestrated, and performed keyboards on two vocal albums under the NCA label, as well as doing the same for vocalist Pippa Leigh, and numerous students.
She has been an appointed teacher for the American Music Scholarship Association, the Germaine Pinault School of Music, and is a member of the Leschetitzky Association. She adjudicated such competitions as the Leschetitzky Gifted Young People’s Concert and the World Piano Competition as a regional judge. She is the accompanist for choirs and orchestras at Riverside, Julian Curtis, and North Mianus Elementary school, Eastern Middle School, and Central Middle School. She holds the American Protégé International Competition 2013/2023 Diploma for extraordinary dedication and achievement in the field of teaching music and presenting students to perform. Her students perform at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and Steinway Hall. They show talent and dedication, winning such awards as the Steinway Junior Piano Competition, American Protégé International Piano Competition, The World Piano Competition, The Golden Era of Romantic Music International Competition, The Leschetitzky Association Gifted Young People's Concerts competition, and the Fairfield American Chamber Orchestra competition. Ms. Carda Leigh also helps them produce and create websites, music videos, and recordings to showcase their talent online.
She is the 2022 Steinway Top Teacher Award recipient for dedication to music education, artistry, quality, and exquisite musical expression. Rebecca is the founder of the new Summer Concert Series and the First Friday Concert Series held at The Greenwich Arts Council with some concerts in Partnership with The Wallace Center.
First Friday Concert Series: Yoshiko Watanabe & Naomi Onda
Yoshiko Watanabe is a singer-songwriter based in New York.
Her singing career began when she was scouted at a jazz club during her university days.
In 2008, she moved to New York and has since been performing live as a singer-songwriter both in the U.S. and Japan.
She is also active as a gospel singer and runs her own music school, where she teaches Eurhythmics and piano.
The Concert is in Partnership with Rebecca Leigh and Wallace Center.
MASTERCLASS21
Metronome21.live ~ What makes an Artist 'tick' interviews Artists and what has contributed to their success.
MASTERCLASS21 debuts at the Greenwich Arts Council on Sunday afternoon, October 12 at 2PM.
Events will include Scholarship funded Master Classes, Lessons, Live Concerts and Panel Discussions. Please join us on Sunday afternoons at 2 PM beginning October 12, 2024.
Look for specific information on Artists, Performers and Renowned Guests.
Auction for the Artists ~ Bidding for a Better World… will offer priceless works and items linked to luminaries in the Arts ~ Past and Present.
Conversation with Sean Hudock
Calling all Musical Theatre Fans!
In partnership with the Greenwich Arts Council, the Open Arts Alliance will host a conversation with Broadway producer, Sean Hudock. Don't miss out on this special experience!
Event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Thursday, October 10th at 7pm
Greenwich Arts Council, (2nd Floor) Concert Hall
Sean Hudock is an award winning theater, film and audio maker. Producing includes the creation and development of critically acclaimed new works which have been seen at Arena Stage, Amphibian Stage, Primary Stages, Ars Nova, Berkeley Rep and beyond. In 2020 he co founded the immersive audio company Knock at the Gate which has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, American Theatre Magazine, on NPR and Good Day New York. As an actor, film includes Private Romeo, The Chaperone, Comedy Central's Alternatino with Arturo Castro, and onstage in leading roles at Cleveland Play House, SoHo Playhouse, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival. This Fall Sean is producing the new musical Swept Away on Broadway, featuring music and lyrics from The Avett Brothers, a book by John Logan and direction by Michael Mayer, which he has been developing alongside his producing partner Matthew Masten since 2015.
SandBlast 2024
The annual Sand Sculpture Festival is back this summer!
Saturday, June 29th from 10AM to 1PM
Rain date: Sunday, June 30th from 10AM to 1PM (Call 203-861-6100 for weather information)
Bring your own shovel, sculpting tools and equipment! Any natural objects found on beach may be used for sculptures. Judges will circulate at 12:00PM to hand out ribbons and view all sculptures. Winner will be announced at 1PM.
Valid beach/park pass required for entry to Greenwich Point Beach
Sponsored by Greenwich Arts Council and Town of Greenwich: Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Renowned Chef Eric Ripert x GAC Luncheon
To Benefit the Greenwich Arts Council
Join us as we welcome Chef Eric Ripert to the Greenwich Arts Council's luncheon fundraiser, Wednesday, May 29 at 11:30am at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY, where guests will have the opportunity to indulge in an exquisite culinary experience while supporting the arts community and leave home with a copy of his latest Book, “Simple Seafood”.
Play With Your Food 2024
PLAYS • LUNCH • DISCUSSION
• Delicious Boxed Lunch from popular local restaurants
• Irreverent, thoughtful & witty plays read by professional actors
• Insightful discussion with cast and Artistic Director
Tickets: $65
Season Pass: $240 ($20 savings)
To purchase visit JIBproductions.org or Call Box Office 203-293-8729
Healing Voices
Please join us as we kick off the second season of Healing Voices this Spring, with America’s Sweethearts! Inspired by the Andrews Sisters, America’s Sweethearts captivate audiences with their beautiful voices and intricate harmonies, singing songs from American Songbook. Sweethearts founder, Carly Kincannon shares that: “Our goal is to spread nostalgia, joy, and human connection through harmonies and music.”
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Healing Voices event without a little bit of voice science built in! As we take a walk down memory lane through music with the Sweethearts, we will also take a glimpse into the history of vocal healthcare.
The Nexus of Machine Learning & Artistry
Join us at the Bendheim Gallery to witness “The Nexus of Machine Learning and Artistry”, a testament to Quoc-Bao Nguyen's unique journey from the cutting-edge labs of IBM to the forefront of contemporary art. Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the realm where artistry meets artificial intelligence at this eagerly awaited exhibition.
Nguyen seamlessly integrates AI into his creative process, redefining the boundaries of imagination. The artist highlights that we must view AI as a tool to assist in human creativity, rather than replacing it. This show unveils an extraordinary collection that brilliantly showcases how AI becomes both a collaborator and a catalyst in Nguyen's artistic process.
Marvel at the fusion of human expression and machine intelligence, where each stroke and color palette are enriched by the creative insights of AI algorithms.
As the Greenwich Arts Council takes this new step, we invite art enthusiasts and tech aficionados alike to explore the convergence of creativity and artificial intelligence.
Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00pm
Play With Your Food 2024
PLAYS • LUNCH • DISCUSSION
• Delicious Boxed Lunch from popular local restaurants
• Irreverent, thoughtful & witty plays read by professional actors
• Insightful discussion with cast and Artistic Director
Missed this event? Don’t worry: More Dates for this event: April 11.
Tickets: $65
Season Pass: $240 ($20 savings)
To purchase visit JIBproductions.org or Call Box Office 203-293-8729
Optimize Your Health & Healthcare Post-COVID with Dr. Marik
Embark on a transformative journey to reclaim your health and well-being in the post-COVID era with the notable Dr. Paul Marik, Co-Founder, and Chief Scientific Officer of the FLCCC Alliance. Join us for an enlightening lecture where Dr. Marik shares his groundbreaking medical findings, including his personal triumph over diabetes through the innovative use of repurposed drugs, supplements, and diet.
But that’s not all — elevate your experience by opting for the Special Meet and Greet/Book Signing before the lecture. For a more exclusive encounter, indulge in a private dinner with Dr. Marik and delve depper into his insights.
WHEN: Sunday, February 25th
4:00pm Lecture ONLY: $35 pp
3:00pm Special Meet and Greet/Book Signing: $100 pp (Includes 2 books + Lecture admission)
Private Dinner with Dr. Marik: $500 pp, a portion will be tax-deductible contribution to FLCCC Alliance (includes Lecture + Meet & Greet Book Signing)
Play With Your Food 2024
PLAYS • LUNCH • DISCUSSION
• Delicious Boxed Lunch from popular local restaurants
• Irreverent, thoughtful & witty plays read by professional actors
• Insightful discussion with cast and Artistic Director
Missed this event? Don’t worry: More Dates for this event: March 14, and April 11.
Tickets: $65
Season Pass: $240 ($20 savings)
To purchase visit JIBproductions.org or Call Box Office 203-293-8729
Play With Your Food 2024
PLAYS • LUNCH • DISCUSSION
• Delicious Boxed Lunch from popular local restaurants
• Irreverent, thoughtful & witty plays read by professional actors
• Insightful discussion with cast and Artistic Director
Missed this event? Don’t worry: More Dates for this event: February 15, March 14, and April 11.
Tickets: $65
Season Pass: $240 ($20 savings)
To purchase visit JIBproductions.org or Call Box Office 203-293-8729
Miniature Print Closing Reception
We are delighted to announce the 14th Biennial International Mini Print exhibit has arrived to GAC’s Bendheim Gallery, made possible by the Center for Contemporary Printmaking! The exhibition is comprised of miniature prints by artists from various different countries including artists from U.S. states.
Please join us for the Closing Reception Saturday, January 6th where refreshments will be served!
Where: Greenwich Art Council’s Bendheim Gallery (2nd Flr.)
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Town of Greenwich Annual Tree Lighting
The Greenwich Arts Council is partnering once again, with the Greenwich Town Hall for this year’s tree lighting.
Get into the holiday spirit with performances by Greenwich A Capella and Allegra Dance Greenwich. Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty will join us with candy canes, cookies, and hot chocolate to keep you cozy!
Basquiat x Warhol at the Brant Foundation: Exclusive Tour
Dive into the world of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol’s artistic collaborations at the Brant Foundation on a private tour with us. Curated by Dr. Dieter Buchhart and Peter M. Brant in collaboration with Dr. Anna Karina Hofbauer, this is the first time the collaboration has been the subject of a major New York exhibition since Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat at Gagosian Gallery in 1997. Warhol’s screen-printed advertisements and cultural symbols are effaced by Basquiat’s iconic figures and signs; newspaper headlines included by Warhol are obscured and rewritten by Basquiat; scenes painted in Basquiat’s conceptual Neo-Expressionist style are joined by Warhol’s precise appropriations of brand logos.
The artists also majorly influenced each other: Warhol at times returned to his painterly beginnings, and Basquiat increased his use of the silkscreen-printing technique. “I drew it first and then I painted it like Jean-Michel,” said Warhol. “I think those paintings we’re doing together are better when you can’t tell who did which parts.”
Both artists continue to have monumental individual success after their deaths in the late eighties, although few exhibitions have focused on their collaborative artworks. Basquiat x Warhol at the Brant Foundation reasserts the impact of artistic collaboration across generations and genres while showcasing their shared inspirations, mutual trust, and political concerns.
Tuesday, November 21st at 1:00pm
421 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009
Directions from Grand Central: Take 6 Train Downtown and get off at Astor Place stop. Approx. 10 minute walk from there.
Learning to Love Indian Music
Take a musical journey to India with sarodist Ustad Irfan Muhammad Khan and tabla player Nitin Mitta. Ustad Irfan is the seventh generation of the most illustrious sarod and sitar dynasty in India. He is the presiding chief of the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur-Gharana and is esteemed as a teacher of Hindustani music.
Nitin Mitta is one of the most accomplished and distinctive tabla players of his generation. He gave his first solo tabla performances at the age of ten and as a student, won first prize in the All India Competition.
“Learning to Love Indian Music” is for children ages 5 to 15 and their families and anyone who wants to better appreciate the melodies and rhythmic patterns of Indian music.
To best enjoy Indian music children and parents are encouraged to bring a pillow and sit on the floor.
Learning to Love Indian Music is made possible by the generous support of Vinay Pande and is co-sponsored by the India Cultural Center and Greenwich Arts Council
Sunday, October 22nd , 2023
5:00pm Concert followed by samosas, snacks, and beverages.
Children: $10
Adults: $15
Register HERE
TOUCH: Meet the Artists
Join us on Saturday, October 14th for an exclusive Artist Meet & Greet!
From 1:00 to 4:00pm come out to appreciate wonderful sculptures and learn more about their creation from the Artists themselves!
Event is FREE and open to the public.
Bendheim Gallery, 2nd Floor of the Greenwich Arts Council
At the Bendheim, we are excited to be working with the Sculptors Guild to open an exhibition this September. The Sculptor's Guild is a non-profit organization established over 85 years ago that has influenced the course of American Modernism. With a long history of showcasing sculptures, we are incredibly excited to be working alongside the Sculptors Guild to facilitate this unique experience.
The show features 23 sculptures in marble, cast bronze, ceramic, wood and various multimedia installations, will be exhibited based round the broad theme of Touch. Curated by James Pernotto, the title ‘Touch’ explores the tactile essence of human interaction, a theme imbued with both temporality and permanence. Pernotto remarks, “The theme emerges powerfully as a reference to a world grappling with an eversion to physical contact.”
Sandblast: Sand Sculpture Festival 2023
Saturday, July 8th from 11AM - 2PM
Rain Date: Sunday, July 9 from 11AM - 2PM (Call 203-861-6100 for weather info)
Participation ribbons & prizes
Bring your own shovel, sculpting tools and equipment! Any natural objects found on beach may be used for sculptures. Judges will circulate at 1:30PM to hand out ribbons and view all sculptures.
Valid beach/park pass required for entry to Greenwich Point Beach
Sponsored by Greenwich Arts Council and Town of Greenwich: Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Arpeggio Festival: Day 6
Sunday June 11 at 4:00 - Concert Band and Organ
Works originally written for orchestra and organ including Festival Prelude by Richard Strauss and Symphony #3 (Organ) by Camille Saint-Saens, Craig Scott Symons, Organist, Connecticut Symphonic winds, Charles de Paul, Conductor
Tickets at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
Arpeggio Festival: Day 5
Saturday June 10 at 7:30 - Jazz: Total Improv
Bennie Wallace, tenor saxophone, and 2 other musicians meet to perform with no rehearsal or pre-set program.
Tickets at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
Arpeggio Festival: Day 4
Friday June 9 at 7:30 - Gustav Mahler
Symphony no.9, Arranged for Piano
Four Hands, Jed Distler and Jerome Kuderna, pianists
Tickets at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
Arpeggio Festival: Day 3
Sunday June 4 at 7:00 - Richard Wagner
“Unshielded” From the Wagner in Vermont Festival. A new, special, through-composed adaption of the music of Wotan and Brunhild (father and daughter) the Ring Cyole.
Hugh Keelan, piano; Jenna Rae, soprano; Charles Martin, Heldenbariton
Tickets at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
Arpeggio Festival: Day 2
Saturday June 3 at 7:30 - Richard Strauss
The Four Last Songs and the Opus 3, Five piano pieces.
Hanna Golodinskii, soprano
Pavel Gintov, piano
Tickets at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
Arpeggio Festival: Day 1
First Congregational Church of Greenwich
at 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT
Friday June 2 at 7:30 - Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons (all four), for 5 strings, with the original poems recited
Deming String Quartet
All tickets are $20 at door or at www.ArpeggioFestival.org
2023 Kite Flying Festival
Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
Hosted in partnership with Greenwich Parks and Recreation at Greenwich Point Park Beach.
Bring your own kite and find space along the beach.
Rain Date: Sunday, April 16th from 11AM-1PM
Inclement weather update call: 203-861-6100
Glass Art Closing Reception & Demonstration
Glass Art: Closing Reception
Glass Torch-working Demonstration and Talk with artist, David Licata.
Thursday, March 9th | 6pm to 8pm at 299 Greenwich Ave
The Chamber Players of The Greenwich Symphony
The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony is an independently managed ensemble of highly accomplished professional musicians, drawn primarily from the principals of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, and often joined by guest artists. Celebrating its 51st season, The Chamber Players present four pairs of subscription concerts each season, performed on Sunday afternoons at Round Hill Community Church or Christ Church, and Monday evenings at Greenwich Arts Council or Greenwich Historical Society.
The 51st Season
March 6, 2023 "Focusing on Rarities"
The unparalleled eloquence of Handel and Beethoven’s fond tribute to his friends are followed by tour de forces by Hindemith and Coleridge-Taylor featuring the clarinet.
We hear the younger Boulanger sister’s evocative piano trio, followed by Brahms’ towering viola sonata. His and Clara Schumann’s family friend Amanda Röntgen-Maier’s astounding piano quartet is the finale.
TIME: 7:30PM
TICKETS: Adults: $35 | Students $5
For further information e-mail chamberplayersofthegso.org or call (203) 637-4725
Broomsticks to Bubbles: Feminine Power in “The Wizard of Oz”
"Broomsticks to Bubbles: Feminine Power In The Wizard of Oz.
An Exploration of goodness, wickedness, and relics of power in the classic novel, film and stage adaptation of America's beloved fairy tale.
Mimi Winick, PhD, (GHS 2002) is a scholar of nineteenth- and twentieth-century English literature, religion, and feminisms. She is affiliate faculty in the English department at Virginia Commonwealth University and a former Research Associate in the Women’s Studies in Religion Program at Harvard Divinity School. Her essays on literature and religion have appeared in scholarly journals and books.
Free Virtual Event | Tickets here