April is National Poetry Month. Here’s How to Celebrate 

April is the cruelest month, wrote T.S. Eliot in his often-quoted epic poem of disillusionment and loss, The Waste Land.  It’s also National Poetry Month.  River Journal reached out to […] Read more »

Aaron Copland’s Legacy Is Right at Home in Cortlandt 

At the top of a winding driveway in a wooded area of Cortlandt Manor sits Rock Hill, a relatively modest midcentury house which was the home of composer, teacher, writer, […] Read more »

RiverTalk: A Conversation with Copland House Director Michael Boriskin

Our latest episode of RiverTalk features a conversation with the keeper of the Aaron Copland flame. Copland House’s Artistic and Executive Director Michael Boriskin sat down with RiverTalk’s Christian Larson […] Read more »

Local Artists Set Up Shop in Croton

Where is the new center of culture in Croton on Hudson? It’s located in the upper village! Croton River Artisans, a new gallery, will be having its Grand Opening on […] Read more »

Briarcliff Manor Library to Host Inaugural Human Library Program

On Saturday, April 30, the Briarcliff Manor Public Library will host its inaugural Human Library program. Using library terminology to match “Books” or those who have experienced prejudice, with “Readers”, […] Read more »

Philanthropic Expert Joins KinoSaito Art Center in Verplanck, NY

KinoSaito Board of Directors announced the hiring of philanthropic expert and Westchester County resident Suzanne Grossberg to their nonprofit art center in Verplanck, NY. Ms. Grossberg will become the organization’s […] Read more »

Lincoln Depot Museum 2022 Opening Weekend Set for May 6-8

The Lincoln Depot Museum announced the start of their 2022 season with a Special Opening Weekend event on May 6, 7 and 8, 2022. Ken Serfass, professional living history impressionist, […] Read more »

Todd Students Create Collages Based on Ancient Japanese Painting

If you have ever used the Water Wave emoji, you have used an emoji that is based on a famous work of art. The Great Wave off Kanagawa (also known […] Read more »

Peekskill Battle of the Bands Seeks Local Musicians

Attention, local musicians! Do you want to open for a big-name indie band at the Paramount in Peekskill?   If you are still learning your instrument, get some tips at Runthemusic.  […] Read more »

Students at Iona Preparatory School Celebrate International Heritage Day

Iona Preparatory School celebrated its inaugural Heritage Day at the Upper School on March 29th. Student affinity groups ranging from the African American, Gaelic and Hellenic Societies, to Fratelli d’italia, […] Read more »