Uptown Arts Stroll 2011 – Week 4 Highlights

Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. Los eventos son GRATUITOS, a no ser que se indique lo contrario. Las fechas y las horas pueden cambiar.


Word Up: Community Bookshop / Librería
Literature / Literatura
Open Monday-Friday, 4-9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-4pm
Printed matter of all kinds – books, chapbooks, zines, and comics – by local writers and presses, including books in Spanish. Community literary events for adults, kids, and seniors.
Hosted by Vantage Residential, Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, and Fractious Press/Seven Stories Institute.
Venta de libros de escritores y editoriales locales.
**NOTE LOCATION** 4157 Broadway (at 176th St.)
Info: www.wordupbooks​.com | www.artstroll.com | 212.568.4396


Open Mic with Orville Davis
Music / Música
Mondays in June | 8pm
All are welcome to perform.
Todos son bienvenidos a participar.
Indian Road Café
600 W. 218th St. (at Indian Rd.)

Info: www.indianroadcafe.com | 212.942.7451


Solstice in the Forrest – A Day of Gratitude
Music & Meditation / Música y Meditación
Tuesday June 21 | 11am-4pm
Spend the day in meditation, making origami eagles to send to Japan and listening to acoustic music at the caves with Kosmik Karavan and others. Participants are asked to bring along their own lunch and some object they made to exchange as a gift. Presented by Manahatta Peace Project.
Pase el día meditando y haciendo águilas de origami para enviar a Japón, mientras escucha música acústica con Kosmik Karavan y otros. Se les pide a los participantes traer su propio almuerzo y un objeto hecho por ellos para intercambiar.
Inwood Hill Park
The caves, Shorakapok rock

Info: Dana Hanchard | 808.391.4593 | manahattapeaceproject.wordpress.com


Inwood Roots Music Fest
Music / Música
Tuesday, June 21 | 4-10pm
Multi-artist line-up includes: Niko Laven, Kelli King & Friends of Indian Road, Karen Hudson, Claude “Butch” Morgan, and Orville Davis. Part of the Make Music New York Festival.
Presentación de diversos artistas, incluyendo a Niko Laven, Kelli King & Friends of Indian Road, Karen Hudson, Claude “Butch” Morgan y Orville Davis.
Indian Road Café
600 W. 218th St. (at Indian Rd.)

Info: inwoodrootsmusicfest.blogspot.com | 212.942.7451


Artist Talk – Uptown Arts Review©
Panel
Tuesday, June 21 | 6:30-8:30pm
A roundtable discussion with the exhibiting artists.
Una mesa redonda con los artistas que participan en esta exhibición.
NoMAA Gallery
178 Bennett Ave. (at 189th St.)

Info: www.nomaanyc.org/ | 212.568.4396


Nine Moons / Nueve Lunas
Film Screening and Panel Discussion / Película y Panel
Wednesday, June 22 | 7-9pm
Nine Moons brings together nine women with the intention of motivating the dialogue between the Jewish, Muslim and Catholic cultures, and promoting greater proximity, respect and tolerance in the world.
Nueve Lunas es un encuentro de nueve mujeres con la intención de profundizar el diálogo entre las culturas judía, musulmana y católica y al mismo tiempo promover un mayor acercamiento, respeto y tolerancia en el mundo.
NYC Business Solutions – Washington Heights Center
560 W. 181st St. (at St. Nicholas Ave.) – 2nd Fl.

RSVP: bmartinez[at]nycbusiness-solutions.com | 212.928.3400
Info: www.anahirubin.com | anahi[at]anahirubin.com | 212.795.5904


HELLter Shelter
Theatre / Teatro
Wednesday, June 22 | 7:30pm
A story of corruption, discrimination and dehumanization in the NYC shelter system, told through original documentary footage, interactive theatre, break-dancing and laughter. Created and performed by the clients of Jan Hus Homeless Outreach and Advocacy, based on the real-life experiences of the ensemble. Presented by the Jan Hus Theatre Troupe and Theatre of the Oppressed NYC.
Una historia de corrupción, discriminación y deshumanización en el sistema de albergues de Nueva York, narrada por medio de documentales, teatro interactivo, break-dancing y risas.
The Cornerstone Center
178 Bennett Ave. (at 189th St.) – 1st Floor

Info: www.theatreoftheoppressednyc.org | Pay-What-You-Can


Inwood Shakespeare Festival – The Season of Tolerance & Intolerance
Theater / Teatro
La Época de Tolerancia e Intolerancia
Wiiliam Shakespeare’s Othello
12 Performances:
Wednesday-Saturday, June 8-25 | 7:30pm
Otelo, de William Shakespeare
12 Representaciones: Miércoles a Sábado, 8-25 de junio
Inwood Hill Park Peninsula
Info: www.moosehallisf.org | 212.567.5255
(in the event of rain, cancelation information not available until after 7:30pm on the scheduled night of the performance)
(en caso de lluvia, la información sobre cancelaciones estará disponible después de las 7:30pm, la noche de la función)


Creativity in Later Life
Presentation & Discussion / Presentación y Charla
Thursday, June 23 | 11am
ARC XVI Fort Washington Senior Center, in collaboration with STAR Senior Center, hosts Life Studies an exhibition featuring the work of STAR’s older adult artists examining the cycle of life in a variety of subjects. Creativity in Later Life is a bilingual presentation and talk.
Una exhibición que presenta el arte de los adultos mayores de STAR, quienes examinan el ciclo de la vida a través de una variedad de temas. Una charla y presentación bilingüe sobre la creatividad en la tercera edad.
ARC XVI Ft. Washington Senior Center
4111 Broadway at 174th St. (Entrance on 174th St. btwn Broadway & Ft. Washington Ave.)

Info: 212.781.5700


Emergence
Exhibition / Exhibition
Saturday, June 25 | 12-5:30pm
Visual art exhibition opening (12-5:30pm) and meet the artists reception (4-5:30pm).
Artists include: Mike Allen – Randy Astle – Colleen Barry – Joseph Brickley – Tim Boyle – Carla Crawford – Jesse Cunningham – Bradley Custer – Samuel Evensen – Josh Fronk – Casey Gonzalez – Whitney Hardy – Joe Hardy – Andrea Homer-Macdonald – Allie Inwood – Ty Mecham – George Mittag – Rosa Naparstek – Shaun Parry – Primary Drama Class – James Ransom – Mary Sauer – Stephen Winston – Wayne Young.
Apertura (12-5:30pm) y recepcion con artistas (4-5:30pm)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1815 Riverside Drive (at Payson Ave.)

Info: InwoodActivities[at]gmail.com


Blooming Arts Festival
Festival
Saturday, June 25 | 6-8pm
A day dedicated to showcasing community artists. Performers include:
Loretta Astle – Stacylyn Bennet – Anna Botts – Bryan Davis – Laura Dellarose – Lisa Higbee – Jane Leathers – George Mittag – David Noall – Erik Orton – Shaun Parry – Amneris Puscasu – Olive Ward – Laura Wilson – Uptown Women: Martha Sullivan – Magdalen Kadel – Melissa Wozniak – Melissa Bybee – Beth Marker – David Wozniak
Un día dedicado a presentar a artistas de la comunidad.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1815 Riverside Drive (at Payson Ave.)

Info: Nancy Scott | InwoodActivities[at]gmail.com | 646.801.1289


Summer Sundays in the Heights
Festival
Sundays in June | 1-5pm
Every Sunday in June celebrating: Arts, Music, Health and Heritage. Presented by Community League of the Heights, NYC DOT, and Broadway United Business.
Todos los domingos de junio celebrando: arte, música, salud y herencia cultural.
Ilka Tanya Payan Park
157th St. & Broadway

Info: www.CLOTH159.org | www.BroadwayUnitedBusinesses.org


Kosmik Karavan
Music / Música
Sundays in June | 1-3pm
Brunch with members of Kosmik Karavan.
Almuerzo con los integrantes de Kosmik Karavan.
Hashi Restaurant
5009 Broadway (at 214th St.)

Info: www.danahanchardmusic.com | 646.837.6891


Music and Dance: Cheek to Cheek
Dance / Danza
Sunday, June 26 | 3:30pm
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company presents an interactive lecture performance as part of an ongoing series presenting new choreography to the public. Gwirtzman and the Company will narrate these intimate showings, sharing insights about the process of making and maintaining dances.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company presenta un espectáculo y conferencia interactiva como parte de una serie que muestra nuevas coreografías al público.
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Avenue (between Broadway & Ellwood St.), 3rd Floor Gym

Info: www.gwirtzmandance.org | RSVP: info[at]gwirtzmandance.org


Parlor Jazz
Concert / Concierto
Sundays in June | 4pm
Every Sunday since 1993, Marjorie Eliot has hosted a jazz performance in her living room, keeping the jazz tradition alive by featuring veteran performers and up and coming musicians.
Marjorie Eliot presenta conciertos de jazz en su hogar.
555 Edgecombe Ave. (at 160th St.), Studio 3F
Info: Marjorie Eliot | 212.781.6595


Show & Tell’em Open Mic & Showcase
Performance / Espectáculo
Sunday, June 26 | 7:30pm
Join The Machine for a live performance of poetry, hip hop, and lyrical twists and turns.
$5 admission.
Únase con The Machine para una presentación de poesía y hip hop.
The Red Room
1 Bennett Ave. (at 181st St.)

Info: TheMachineNY[at]gmail.com | 646.481.4892


El Reino de los Animales/The Animal Kingdom
Concert / Concierto
Monday, June 27 | 7pm
Bilingual songs for the whole family and an evening of relaxing classical and popular music outdoors. Presented by Underworld Productions Opera and the Metropolitan Soloists woodwind quintet.
Canciones bilingües para toda la familia, y una velada al aire libre escuchando relajante música clásica y popular.
Isham Park
Entrance near 215th St. and Park Terrace West

Info: www.underworldprod.com | RSVP: underworldprod[at]gmail.com


NoMAA Artists’ Salon
Closing Event / Actividad de clausura
Monday, June 27 | 7-9pm
Uptown Arts Stroll 2011 Closing Reception.
Recepción de clausura del Paseo de las Artes 2011.
Apt. 78 Café & Lounge
4447 Broadway (at 191st St.)

Info: www.nomaanyc.org | 212.568.4396

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