Thu, December 14
@ 6 PM | Culminating a semester of research and creative experimentation, students from The New School's College of the Performing Arts, led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom, present new music collaborative works inspired by and incorporating the Library's archives. The concert will be followed by a discussion with the composers to discuss their process from research to performance.
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SEATING POLICY | Programs are free and open to all, but registration is requested. Che… | New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium | Adults |
Thu, December 14
@ 7 PM | Photo : Ravi Coltrane by Erin O'Brien
*****SOLD OUT. All tickets have been reserved.****
IN-PERSON
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide presents the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. Ravi Coltrane is one of New York’s great saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders. Over the past several decades, he has worked with such icons as Elvin Jones, Kenny Barron, Steve Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Jack DeJohnette, Geri Allen, and Terence Blanchard—to name a few… | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers |
Sat, December 16
@ 1 PM | This program will be in person at Mariner's Harbor Library.
The Butterflies Show is a high-octane, interactive variety show that’s great for anytime, especially Women’s History Month. It’s dynamic concert meets Broadway, meets game show (with actual buzzers for the contestants), meets family reunion! Laugh, sing, and play along as Sheneatha shares inspiration and lessons for success from legendary divas’ lives and performs their hits. Celebrated divas include Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Whitney… | Mariners Harbor Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, December 16
@ 1 PM | The Butterflies Show is a high-octane, interactive variety show that will take place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. It's dynamic concert meets Broadway, meets game show (with actual buzzers for the contestants), meets family reunion! Laugh, sing, and play along as Sheneatha Frison shares inspiration and lessons for success from legendary divas’ lives and performs their hits. Celebrated divas include Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tina Turner.… | Mariners Harbor Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, December 20
@ 4:30 PM | Join us December 20th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for a special evening! For Hamilton Fish Park Library's closing celebration, world renowned violinists Shaleah Feinstein and Kay Stern will perform at the library.
Shaleah Feinstein regularly plays with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Brooklyen Chamber Orchestra, and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. She also plays with populuar artists such as Ed Sheeran and Jon Batiste.
Kay Stern is currently the Concertmaster of the San Francisco Ope… | Hamilton Fish Park Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers |
Thu, December 21
@ 6 PM | 7 Stories Up at SNFL Join us for a festive concert with Concordian Dawn, an ensemble for medieval music specializing in 12th- through 14th-century vocal repertoire.
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor.
Concordian Dawn draws on primary source material and focusing on socio-philosophical similarities between texts from centuries ago and the mindset of modern society. In doing so, the ensemble produces a musical experience accessible to contemporary audienc… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) | Adults,
50+ |
Fri, December 29
@ 12:30 PM | Join us for a joyful afternoon filled with enchanting melodies and festive cheer as the Mighty String Demons come to the library to present a heartwarming celebration of music for the Winter Holidays. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of seasonal music, expertly woven together by their talented ensemble of young Staten Island violinists. This event is a celebration of the winter season that promises to leave you with cherished memories and a heart full of holiday spirit. Don't miss this extr… | Stapleton Library | Families |
Thu, February 8
@ 4 PM | This program will be in person at Woodlawn Heights Library.
Safari Adventure Show is an interactive show with Jenny the Giraffe puppet. With Binoculars we will find elephants, lions, and tigers. There will be animal dancing and of course safari magic!
Presented by Fit4Kids | Woodlawn Heights Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, February 10
@ 2 PM | In Person at the Bronx Library Center Auditorium / Carlos Jimenez Website | Bronx Library Center | Adults |
Sat, March 2
@ 2 PM | This program will be in person at Mott Haven Library.
A musical storytelling one woman show by award winning musician Flor Bromley. In HER-story we will learn the stories of some of the most influent women of our generation in the form of original songs.
Presented by Flor Bromley | Mott Haven Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 13
@ 11:30 AM | This program will be in person at Harry Belafonte Library.
Children will learn the basic history and culture of the country Spain as well as folk music in this country. Children will also learn how to sing the folk songs in the country's language.
Presented by Willan Academy of Music | Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |