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SUMMARY:Open Write (In person & Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our warm and welcoming Open Write Nights\, recurring monthly on the Second Saturday of each month. \nThis group will take place in HYBRID FORM\, meaning that there will participants in person at HVWC as well as joining on the big screen via Zoom. \nYour hosts Cassie Cartaginese and Cassie Valencia will facilitate an evening of generative writing\, story swapping and community building. \nOpen Write is $10 or FREE to members. If you are a member you should have received a coupon code you can apply at checkout so this event cost will deduct to zero. Don’t have a membership? Sign up
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SUMMARY:Artists of Northern Westchester 55th Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) 55th Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, the 55th ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) Exhibit is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly. \nThe Exhibit runs from April 12 through May 9 with an Opening Reception on Sunday\, April 12 \, 2-4 pm and a Closing Reception on Saturday\, May 9\, 4- 5pm. The Gallery will be open to the public on the following Sundays: 4/19\,  4/26 and May 3 from 11:30- 12:30 PM. \nSponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, this is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly.
URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/artists-of-northern-westchester-55th-art-exhibit/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congragation of the Hudson Valley\, 2021 Albany Post Road\, Croton on Hudson\, 10520
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SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com
URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533
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SUMMARY:Artists of Northern Westchester 55th Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) 55th Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, the 55th ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) Exhibit is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly. \nThe Exhibit runs from April 12 through May 9 with an Opening Reception on Sunday\, April 12 \, 2-4 pm and a Closing Reception on Saturday\, May 9\, 4- 5pm. The Gallery will be open to the public on the following Sundays: 4/19\,  4/26 and May 3 from 11:30- 12:30 PM. \nSponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, this is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly.
URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/artists-of-northern-westchester-55th-art-exhibit/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congragation of the Hudson Valley\, 2021 Albany Post Road\, Croton on Hudson\, 10520
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SUMMARY:Submission Sunday (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Submission Sundays is a free service to members of HVWC or $10 for nonmembers. Space is limited so please reserve your spot. \nThis group will meet online via Zoom. The host will email the Zoom link the day of the event.  \nOne Sunday a month\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Join host Anne Graue for two hours of insider information on where and how to send your best work to literary journals. Members can reserve a seat at the table of like-minded writers with a room of journals\, advice on where to submit\, moral and technical support\, and everything you need to successfully send your work to target publisher(s). Any genre welcome. \nAnne Graue is a poet\, reviewer\, and editor whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies\, online and in print. She is the author of Full and Plum-Colored Velvet\, (Woodley Press\, 2020)\, and Fig Tree in Winter (Dancing Girl Press\, 2017). Her poetry has appeared in Sundress Publications Best Dressed Blog\, Verse Daily\, Poet Lore\, SWWIM Every Day\, Spoon River Poetry Review\, Gargoyle\, Unbroken Journal\, River Heron Review\, FERAL: A Journal of Poetry and Art\, Leon Literary Review\, and Action\, Spectacle\, among others. Her work has been included in several print anthologies\, including Blood and Roses: An Anthology In Honor of Aphrodite and Coffee Poems. A former staff reviewer at Glass: A Journal of Poetry\, her reviews of poetry collections have also been published in The Kenyon Review\, The Rupture\, Whale Road Review\, Green Mountains Review\, and The Rumpus. She is one of the poetry editors for The Westchester Review.  \nSubmission Sunday is a free service to HVWC members . If you are a member you should have received a coupon code you can apply at checkout so this event cost will deduct to zero. Don’t have a membership? Sign up online today! Otherwise\, tickets are $10 for this group meeting.
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LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Mini Sun Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at KinoSaito on Sundays in May for our Mini Sun Print Workshop! Participants are invited to try out alternative photography methods and create their own cyanotype prints inspired by the work of Alison Knowles on display. \nAll materials provided. Kids and families of all abilities are welcome.
URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/mini-sun-print-workshop/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:KinoSaito Art Center\, 115 7th St\, Verplanck\, 10596
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Educational,Kids
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SUMMARY:Spring Chamber Music Concert: String Quintets
DESCRIPTION:RiverArts’ Spring Chamber Music Concert returns on Sunday\, May 3\, at Andrus on Hudson with a program of extraordinary string quintets. \nThe program includes: \n🎻 Mozart’s Quintet No. 5 in D Major\, widely considered his final chamber music masterpiece\n🎼 Mendelssohn’s Quintet in B♭ Major\, often called the “Spring” quintet; perfect for our Spring concert\n✨ AND a world premiere quintet commissioned for this performance from Manhattan School of Music composer and Ossining resident David Macdonald! \nJoin us for an afternoon of beautiful chamber music along the Hudson! Bring a friend and celebrate spring with live music in the Rivertowns as the season blooms around us!
URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/spring-chamber-music-concert-string-quintets/
LOCATION:Andrus on Hudson\, 185 Old Broadway\, Hastings-On-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A Nonfiction Reading with Deborah Baker\, Jill Bialosky\, and Rebecca van Laer (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on May 3 for an afternoon of compelling nonfiction from Deborah Baker\, Jill Bialosky\, and Rebecca van Laer! (In-Person at HVWC).  \nDeborah Baker is the author of A Blue Hand and The Last Englishmen. Her biography In Extremis was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and her book The Convert was a finalist for the National Book Award. Charlottesville is her sixth work of narrative non-fiction. She has been the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship and a Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant\, and she is a former Fellow at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She lives in Brooklyn and Charlottesville. \nJill Bialosky’s newest work of prose is The End is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Her most recent volume of poetry Asylum: A Personal\, Historical\, Natural Inquiry in 103 Lyric Sections\, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. She is the author of five acclaimed collections of poetry\, four critically acclaimed novels\, most recently\, The Deceptions\, a finalist for the Gotham Book Award\, and two memoirs\, Poetry Will Save Your Life and New York Times bestselling memoir History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life. Her poems and essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic Monthly\, Harper’s\, O Magazine\, The Kenyon Review\, Harvard Review\, Paris Review and Best American Poetry among others. She co-edited with Helen Schulman the anthology\, Wanting a Child. She is an Executive Editor and Vice President at W. W. Norton & Company. In 2014 she was honored by the Poetry Society of America for her distinguished contribution to poetry. \nRebecca van Laer is the author of a novella\, How to Adjust to the Dark (Long Day Press\, 2022) and a memoir\, Cat (Object Lessons/Bloomsbury\, 2025). Her fiction and essays appear in the New England Review\, Joyland\, Electric Literature\, and elsewhere. She holds a PhD from Brown University\, where she studied queer and feminist autobiography.
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