Arts

New, existing, small and large businesses from throughout City Island and the vicinity, along with area wide artists are all participating in The City Island Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend.

Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, smell and smiles. The fair continues today, and ends this evening. The event officially runs 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, but please come early and stay late. There's plenty to do for the family too.

The Bronx Festival of the Arts is bringing together all the arts at one
gala event. All the visual arts plus music, dance and poetry will be
represented. We are proud to be showcasing Bronx artists from all
backgrounds in order to demonstrate the remarkable rich talent and
diversity our great borough has to offer.

The welcome visitors from throughout the New York area and beyond to experience the culture that is ever growing and thriving just north of Manhattan.

The Festival takes place May 31st - June 2nd 2013 and is to be held at

Poetry, Books, Writing and Fire: April at The Bronx Writers Center

This action-packed series of eventsis part of the Bronx Council on the Arts' 50th year and of The Big Read in the Bronx. Come to one, come to all.

Friday | April 19, 2013 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Women in Creative Rebellion: A Free Spoken Word Event

FREE Bronx Seaside Trolley on Friday September 7th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, leaving hourly on the half hour, from Pelham Bay Station and going to The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum then on to City Island for an evening of Art, Music and Fine Dining. Take advantage of special offers when you show your Trolley Card at participating establishments.

Only available from the driver on the Trolley.

Events & Promotions

Bartow Pell Mansion Museum

895 Shore Rd. 718-885-1461

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Singer/songwriters Hannah & Maggie.

Meet the Director: Screening of a New Movie LIBERAL ARTS, Followed by a Conversation with Josh Radnor

WHEN: Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30)

WHERE: SVA Theater, 333 West 23rd Street (b'twn. 8th and 9th Aves.)

RSVP: visit www.cencom.org or e-mail info@cencom.org

The Bronx Arts Festival of 2012 is bringing together all the arts at one gala event!
All the visual arts plus music, dance and poetry will be represented. We are proud
to be showcasing BRONX artists from all backgrounds in order to demonstrate
the remarkable rich talent and diversity our great borough has to offer.
Come join us and share all the fun and entertainment in one full festive day.

Opening festival parties will take place at the following locations:

LDR Studio
El Fogon
College of New Rochelle at the Gordon Parks Gallery
Focal Point
Kaleidoscope Gallery
Casita Maria

Fridays July, 13, 27 & Aug 24 at 6 pm
PELHAM BAY PARK

FRIDAY, July 13 at 6 pm
LATIN FAVORITES
Willie Rodriguez and Friends

FRIDAY, JULY 27 at 6 pm
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
The BAE's Electronic Mosholu Crash
Music of the 1960s

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 at 6 pm
CLASSIC JAZZ GEMS
Valerie Capers Quartet
Music of Cole Porter, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington

Enter park at Middletown Road & Stadium Ave

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Sundays July 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12
Rockwood Drive, VAN CORTLANDT PARK at 2 pm &
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY at 4 pm

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