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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Summer Shows
DESCRIPTION:It’s summertime for the artists of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition and the art-lovers who eagerly await every BWAC exhibit. Mid-summer is also the middle of BWAC’s 40th year; for our 2017 Summer Shows we present the juried Black & White 2017 exhibit and Palette Unlimited. A full calendar of performance and events is planned for each weekend the shows are on view. Admission to the Gallery and all its special events is free\, donations gladly accepted.\nOur 3rd national juried Black & White show presents artwork by artists from around the country. Noted juror Alison Hokanson\, Assistant Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, selected 110 pieces from almost 1200 submissions\, to put together this spectacular exhibit.\nThe opening reception on July 29\, 2017 showcases Paula Jeanine Bennett and Jenny Hill\, who bring their soul-jazz project BRIGHT RED DRESS to the BWAC stage. The band features great classic jazz repertoire enhanced with horn harmonies\, a killer rhythm section and the sweet-hot musical skills of Paul Jeanine at the helm.\nCheck out the Awards Ceremony for the juried Black & White 2017\nExhibit at 3 pm on opening day\, and be sure to cast your vote for Peoples’ Choice Award.\nThe performance calendar during the weekend summer shows\, July 29th – August 20th\, include musicians Braxton Hicks\, Harry Oppenheimer\, performers presented by the Jazz Foundation\, and many more. There are also spoken word events\, including the ever-popular Word Cabaret\, and a book reading on the schedule.\nBWAC’s 25\,000 square foot Civil War-era gallery is located at a spectacular waterfront site overlooking the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. It is across from the Fairway supermarket and down the block from IKEA in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn\, set amidst trendy boutiques and restaurants. Accessible by public transportation\, NYC Ferry\, IKEA Water Taxi and biking is a breeze! Admission to the Gallery\, the waterfront view and all special events is free to everyone\, donations gladly accepted. \nAlso is our The BWAC Performance Series which is also free and takes place on weekend afternoons between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 499 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Enjoy a fantastic array of talented and exciting singer-songwriters\, musicians\, authors\, and poets\, as well as special film screenings\, in conjunction with our two full floors of spectacular art exhibitions Full listings\, links\, info: http://bwacperformanceseries.eventbrite.com\nhttp://bwac.org/visit/\nSUMMER EXHIBITION\nSat\, Jul 29 2-4 BRIGHT RED DRESS: Jazz for the Body and Soul\nSun\, Jul 30 2-4 Jazz Foundation Presents: Rafik Williamson\nSun\, Jul 30 4:15-5:15 Book Reading: Warren Alexander “Cousins’ Club”\nSat\, Aug 5 2-5 SICC Spoken Word\nSun\, Aug 6 2-3 John Kessel\nSun\, Aug 6 3:15-4:15 Zoe Over Zero\nSun\, Aug 6 4:30-5:30 Urban Teakettle and guest Tom Doyle\nSat\, Aug 12 1-2 Braxton Hicks and the Mission Boys\nSat\, Aug 12 2:30-3:30 A Century of Fakers\nSat\, Aug 12 4-5:30 Word Cabaret\nSun\, Aug 13 2-3 Harry Oppenheimer\nSun\, Aug 13 3:15-4:15 The Owlflies\nSun\, Aug 13 4:30-5:30 Ryan Chernin and Ev\nSat\, Aug 19 2-3 Absurdo & the Coyote\nSat\, Aug 19 3:15-4:15 Greenstreets\nSat\, Aug 19 4:30-5:30 tbd\nSun Aug 20 2-4 Jazz Foundation: Jerram Original Network \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-summer-shows/
LOCATION:BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition\, 481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T090000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan: A World of Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a day filled with art and culture\, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY).Please Note: free hours are suspended on this day. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/taiwan-world-orchids-2/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T130000
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Summer Art Shows Palette Unlimited and Black and White
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)’s 2017 Summer Art Shows\nPalette Unlimited and Black and White\nSaturday\, August 19th\, 2017 and Sunday\, August 20th\, 2017 \nIt’s summertime for the artists of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition and the art-lovers who eagerly await every BWAC exhibit. Mid-summer is also the middle of BWAC’s 40th year; for our 2017 Summer Shows we present the juried Black & White 2017 exhibit and Palette Unlimited. Palette Unlimited is the exhibiting members’ 25th annual summer show\, with over 150 artists exhibiting. Our third national juried Black & White show presents artwork by artists from around the country. Noted juror Alison Hokanson\, Assistant Curator in the Department of European Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, selected 110 pieces from almost 1\,200 submissions to put together this spectacular exhibit. \nAdmission to the Gallery and all its special events is free\, donations gladly accepted.\nThe show is open weekends 1-6 PM and runs through August 20\, 2017.\n481 Van Brunt (Door 7) in Red Hook.\n718-596-2506\nbwacinfo@aol.com\nOr for more information\, go to www.bwac.org \nEVENTS: \nSaturday\, August 19th:\n2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Absurdo & The Coyote are an Astoria-based folk philosophy punk duo. Ben Absurdo and Elise “Coyote Cinema” Levitt play guitar and sing about the cost of being human in this world. They perform as separate solo acts and collaborate with various other groups. https://www.facebook.com/Ben-Absurdo \n3:15 PM-4:15 PM: The Greenstreets are an Astoria-based band. Blending a touch of 90’s alt-rock with modern indie pop rock. Playing songs about love\, loss\, togetherness and life. https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenstreets-111386965703155/ \n4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Genevieve Fernworthy is a theologian\, artist\, and multi-instrumentalist who performs solo under the moniker LAUDS and with Billy Cancel in the noise-poetry duo Tidal Channel. Her solo musical output is expansive\, and she incorporates elements of synthpop\, soul\, psych\, and noise into her instrumental + vocal work. Involved in frequent collaboration with David Lackner (Synthetic Love Dream)\, Adrian Knight (Blue Jazz TV)\, Dahm Majuri Cipolla (the Phantom Family Halo)\, and Celie Dailey (Spewgeyser)\, she also plays + tours regularly with the Martin Bisi band. She founded Hidden House Press in 2008\, and is an active member (viola) of the PARK Quartet. www.thursdayfernworthy.com \nSunday\, August 20th:\n2:00 PM-4:00 PM: The band Jerram Original Network started in the early 70’s as backup for the great Motown vocal group Martha and the Vandellas\, and would over time become a jazz band working locally in and around New York City. Founder / drummer Jerry Griffin has played with Leon Thomas\, Rahsaan Roland Kirk\, Donald Ayler and Pharoah Sanders. Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America’s Gig Fund program\, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n4:00PM—Put in a winning bid at the Silent Affordable Auction (where bids start as low as $30) \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/brooklyn-waterfront-artists-coalition-bwacs-2017-summer-art-shows-palette-unlimited-black-white/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)\, 481 Van Brunt St.\, Door 7\, Red Hook\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T130000
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Watch the current Art in the Garden artist\, Che Min Hsiao\, as he creates site-specific watercolor paintings based on the orchid exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids. Find Che Min Hsiao set up within the exhibiting spaces Friday thru Sunday\, August 18\, 19\, & 20\, 1 to 3pm. \nNote: This is a demonstration not a workshop. \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/painting-demonstration/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, NY\, 11355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valerie Green/Dance Entropy presents Impermanent Landscape at Voelker Orth Museum
DESCRIPTION:Dance at the Voelker Orth Museum and Garden\npresents\nValerie Green/Dance Entropy\nIn\nImpermanent Landscape\nSunday\, August 20th at 2pm\nVoelker Orth Museum\n149-19 38th Avenue\nFlushing\, NY 11354 \nImpermanent Landscape\, choreographed by Valerie Green\, is a contemporary dance performance in the round. The dance features the geometry and architecture of overlapping bodies\, inspired by the ideas of perception\, impermanence\, and the shifting landscapes of NYC. Masterfully performed\, with a sonic landscape composed by Martyn Axe\, it has been adapted for the Museum’s garden setting. \nThe hour-long performance is Dance Entropy’s second appearance at the Museum. Impermanent Landscape premiered at Danspace in June. The performance actively engages its audience in ways that are delightful to audiences new to contemporary dance and those who follow it with a passion. \nFREE\, Suggested donation: $5 \nImpermanent Landscape is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and The Mertz Gilmore Foundation Late-Stage Production Stipend. \nAbout the Company:\nValerie Green a Queens-based artist\, formed Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in 1998\, and founded GREEN SPACE\, the company’s permanent home in Long Island City in 2005. Ms. Green’s choreography has been presented at festivals and venues throughout New York City. She has spent several years working on the international circuit\, teaching\, performing and choreographing in Albania\, Canada\, Italy\, France\, Serbia\, Bosnia\, Croatia\, Greece\, India and Russia. Impermanent Landscape is being performed at sites in NYC. \n# # # \nAbout the Voelker Orth Museum:\nOnce home to a 19th century German immigrant family\, the Museum offers programs reflecting Flushing’s diverse cultural and horticultural heritage. The Museum is open for drop-in tours on Tuesdays\, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00-4:00 pm\, and offers educational programs and public events throughout the year. \nFor more information visit: http://www.vomuseum.org/events.html \n
URL:https://weheartastoria.com/event/valerie-greendance-entropy-presents-impermanent-landscape-voelker-orth-museum/
LOCATION:Voelker Orth Museum\, 149-19th 38th St\, Flushing\, NY\, 11354\, United States
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