This month I’m celebrating America’s classic music – Jazz – with a newly refurbished jazz page! I am blessed an honored to be joined by Michael Howell and Bruce Edwards on guitar in bringing you some of the standard jazz tunes by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and others. I hope you enjoy them and thanks for listening.
Friday, April 7, 2017,
8pm,
Triskelion Arts at Muriel Schulman Theater,
106 Calyer Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11222,
G to Nassau Ave (walk 3 blks north to Calyer & 3 blks west to #106) • map
The “What For? Why Not?” series combines two artists from different disciplines juxtaposing dance, music, spoken word, and visual art.
Patti Bradshaw (dance) / Vienna Carroll & Keith Johnston (music)
Act 1: Choreographer and puppeteer Patti Bradshaw shares the evening with singing storyteller duo, Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston. Bradshaw’s Flowers in Space uses dance, puppetry, and slide projections in a solo for dancer Valerie Striar inspired by the turn of the twentieth-century painter, poet, set designer, and subtle social commentator Florine Stettheimer, (1871-1944).
Act 2: In Folk First: Black Roots Music, Carroll as griot and Johnston as guitarist celebrate the spirituals, work songs, prison blues, and sea shanties of antebellum African Americans, and their links to contemporary artists like Biggie Smalls and Pharrell Williams.
Dalyce Newby- Black Sailor in the Civil War
Sun. January 29: 1pm & 3 pm (two 30-minute shows)
Sunday Stories: A Civil War Series (Play 6 of 7)
“U.S. Colored Troops: Black Sailors and Soldiers“
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Weds. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
Adults $6; Seniors (62+): $4; Members Free
With Storyteller and Singer Vienna Carroll
This Sunday afternoon come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the Multimedia Play; and,
· Docent Tours of exhibit Red Grooms: The Blue and The Gray
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter.
Download flyer of all seven shows in this series The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester: African Americans and the Civil War
Sun. November 13: 1pm & 3 pm (two 25-minute shows)
Sunday Stories: A Civil War Series (Play 4 of 7)
“Lady Spies and the Slave Grapevine”
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Weds. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
Adults $6; Seniors (62+): $4; Members Free
Mary Elizabeth Bowser
Lady Spies and the Slave Grapevine
With Storyteller Vienna Carroll and Performer Keith Johnston
A formerly enslaved fugitive from Maryland describes her life as the lady’s maid of a secret Union sympathizer to her new friends in The Hills.
Q&A follows.
This presentation, told through story and song, is part of a series about “The Westchester Hills Community & The Civil War” inspired by the Red Grooms Civil War exhibit at the Hudson River Museum. Learn more about the grand history of the African American experience in the Civil War through the human story of the resilient and heroic African American community–The Hills Community–in Westchester County, NY. Perfect for all children and adults living in Westchester County and the greater New York City area.
This Sunday afternoon come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the Multimedia Play; and,
· Docent Tours of exhibit Red Grooms: The Blue and The Gray
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter.
Download flyer of all seven shows in this series The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester: African Americans and the Civil War
Young Frederick Douglass
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Story Events at: 1:00pm and 3pm (25 min. long)
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Weds. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
Adults $6; Seniors (62+): $4; Members Free
Frederick Douglass, Freedman and Abolitionist: African Americans & the Civil War
With Storyteller Vienna Carroll and Performer Keith Johnston
Frederick Douglass attends an Abolition meeting at the Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People in The Hills
Q&A follows.
This presentation, told through story and song, is part of a series about “The Westchester Hills Community & The Civil War” inspired by the Red Grooms Civil War exhibit at the Hudson River Museum. Learn more about the grand history of the African American experience in the Civil War through the human story of the resilient and heroic African American community–The Hills Community–in Westchester County, NY. Perfect for all children and adults living in Westchester County and the greater New York City area.
This Sunday afternoon come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the Multimedia Play; and,
· Docent Tours of exhibit Red Grooms: The Blue and The Gray
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter. Available for purchase at museum.
Download flyer of all seven shows in this series The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester: African Americans and the Civil War
Sun. October 16: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances). Performance 1 of 7*
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Sun. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
Mr. Lincoln in Peekskill
Members from The Hills’ Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People attend President Lincoln’s Peekskill speech. Performed by Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston.
Red Grooms: “Lincoln on the Hudson” walk-through scene. Click pic to enlarge.
This presentation, told through story and song, is part of a series about “The Westchester Hills Community & The Civil War” inspired by the Red Grooms Civil War exhibit at the Hudson River Museum. Learn more about the grand history of the African American experience in the Civil War through the human story of the resilient and heroic African American community–The Hills Community–in Westchester County, NY. Perfect for all children and adults living in Westchester County and the greater New York City area.
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter.
This Sunday afternoon come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the Multimedia Play (30 minutes at 1pm and 3pm); and,
· see the exhibits & planetarium (Sun shows 12:30pm-2pm-3:30pm) in the fun, family-friendly Hudson River Museum; and,
· Get a combined rail and admission discount ticket (Buy at Grand Central Terminal/Harlem-125th Street: adults, $17.25; seniors, $12.50; children 12-16, $14.25; children 5-11, $3; children under 5, free. See Metro North schedule from Grand Central, NYC to Glenwood Station & return. Price from other stations & Schedule.)
*African Americans and the Civil War: A Series will be presented at the Hudson River Museum from October 2016 – February 2017. There are seven performances, Below is the full schedule:
Sun. October 16: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Mr. Lincoln in Peekskill
Members from The Hills’ Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People attend President Lincoln’s Peeksill speech.
Wed. October 19: 1:30 pm, Arts in the Afternoon
The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester
Simeon Tierce and his wife, residents of the African American Westchester community called “The Hills” reflect on Lincoln’s defeat in Westchester.
Sun. October 23: 1 and 3pm, Family Day (Two 30-minute performances)
Generals, Gentlemen and the Draft
Despite draft riots and heated opposition, Simeon Tierce of The Hills community decides to enlist. Performance followed by talk/Q&A about the general terms of conscription and the Westchester Draft Riots.
Sun. November 13: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Title: Lady Spies and the Slave Grapevine
A formerly enslaved fugitive from Maryland describes her life as the lady’s maid of a secret Union sympathizer to her new friends in The Hills.
Sun. December 11: 1 and 3pm, Gallery
Fredrick Douglass, Freedman and Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass attends an Abolition meeting at the Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People in The Hills.
Sun. January 29: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
A Road to Freedom: Black Sailors and Soldiers
Letters from Sergeant Simeon Tierce of The Hills Community to his wife
Sun. February 12: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Harriet Tubman, Freedom Fighter and Civil War Hero
The Hills’ Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People honor “Moses” Harriet Tubman after the Combahee River Raid
Weds. October 19: 1:30pm, Arts in the Afternoon. Performance 2 of 7
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Weds. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester: African Americans and the Civil War
Simeon Tierce and his wife, Sarah Jane, leading residents of the African American Westchester community called “The Hills” reflect on Lincoln’s defeat in Westchester. Performed by Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston. A play using storytelling and song to present the African American perspective on the Civil War and featuring The Hills community.
Red Grooms: “Lincoln on the Hudson” walk-through scene. Click pic to enlarge.
This presentation is part of a series about “The Westchester Hills Community & The Civil War” inspired by the Red Grooms Civil War exhibit at the Hudson River Museum. Learn more about the grand history of the African American experience in the Civil War through the human story of the resilient and heroic African American community–The Hills Community–in Westchester County, NY. Perfect for all children and adults living in Westchester County and the greater New York City area.
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter.
This Wednesday come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the story with theater and music (30 minutes at 1pm and 3pm);
· see additional exhibits of paintings by Red Grooms, the Civl War and more.
Get a combined rail and admission discount ticket (Buy at Grand Central Terminal/Harlem-125th Street: adults, $17.25; seniors, $12.50; children 12-16, $14.25; children 5-11, $3; children under 5, free. See Metro North schedule from Grand Central, NYC to Glenwood Station & return. Price from other stations & Schedule.)
*African Americans and the Civil War: A Series will be presented at the Hudson River Museum from October 2016 – February 2017. There are seven performances, See below for full schedule and download in PDF format.
Sun. October 16: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Mr. Lincoln in Peekskill
Members from The Hills’ Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People attend President Lincoln’s Peeksill speech.
Wed. October 19: 1:30 pm, Arts in the Afternoon
The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester
Simeon Tierce and his wife, residents of the African American Westchester community called “The Hills” reflect on Lincoln’s defeat in Westchester.
Sun. October 23: 1 and 3pm, Family Day (Two 30-minute performances)
Generals, Gentlemen and the Draft
Despite draft riots and heated opposition, Simeon Tierce of The Hills community decides to enlist. Performance followed by talk/Q&A about the general terms of conscription and the Westchester Draft Riots.
Sun. November 13: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Title: Lady Spies and the Slave Grapevine
A formerly enslaved fugitive from Maryland describes her life as the lady’s maid of a secret Union sympathizer to her new friends in The Hills.
Sun. December 11: 1 and 3pm, Gallery
Fredrick Douglass, Freedman and Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass attends an Abolition meeting at the Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People in The Hills.
Sun. January 29: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
A Road to Freedom: Black Sailors and Soldiers
Letters from Sergeant Simeon Tierce of The Hills Community to his wife
Sun. February 12: 1 and 3pm, Gallery (Two 30-minute performances)
Harriet Tubman, Freedom Fighter and Civil War Hero
The Hills’ Methodist-Episcopal Zion Church of Colored People honor “Moses” Harriet Tubman after the Combahee River Raid
Download a schedule of all seven performances of African Americans and the Civil War: A Series
I’m so happy to be coming “back home” to Newark. I hope you’ll join us for a most fabulous show.For more info, please call (973) 596-6550
We’ll be celebrating Music and Diversity for Black History Month at
Great Falls Harvest Restaurant, 50 3rd Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376
For more information, please call: (413) 863-0023
If you’re in the area, come on out!
