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Jim Stanek and More Set for Theatreworks USA's New Children's Musical THE CIVIL WAR, 7/15-8/16 (May 14, 2013)

NYC Public School Students to Present SHOW UP! 2013 for ENACT, 5/16 (May 8, 2013)

Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC (May 7, 2013)

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Jim Stanek and More Set for Theatreworks USA's New Children's Musical THE CIVIL WAR, 7/15-8/16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013

Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for young audiences, has announced the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical THE CIVIL WAR. as the 25th Anniversary production of the company's annual Free Summer Theatre Program. (more...)

NYC Public School Students to Present SHOW UP! 2013 for ENACT, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

Approximately 100 New York City public school students will take the stage, alongside professional actors working as teaching artists in the ENACT Dropout Prevention Program, to present the SHOW UP! 2013, ENACT's 6th annual evening of original dramatic performances that depict the obstacles to staying in school. The performance will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the High School of Hospitality Management, located on West 50th St. between 10th and 11th Avenues in Manhattan. The event will be preceded by a reception at 5:15 PM. This year's program will address conflict and violence, hope and solutions. (more...)

Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC
by Movies News Desk - May 07, 2013

Earlier today New York City officials Kate Levin, Scott Stringer, Margaret Chin and Gale Brewer were joined by acclaimed filmmakers Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine); Matthew O'Neill (China's Unnatural Disaster, Redemption), and Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) at a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of Downtown Community Television Center's new documentary-only theater. The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for Downtown Community Television (DCTV), a cultural fixture in Lower Manhattan since 1972 founded by the award-winning filmmaking team Jon Alpert & Keiko Tsuno. (more...)

THIRTEEN to Bring Broadway's ANNIE to NYC Classrooms as Part of Education Initiative
by TV News Desk - Apr 09, 2013

THIRTEEN, New York's flagship public media provider, and Arielle Tepper Madover Productions will bring hands-on theater education experiences to New York City students through the latest component of a three-part education initiative - Made up of audience development, an interactive website and a PBS documentary film airing this June - that strives to make the Broadway revival of ANNIE much more than an exciting new production of a classic musical. Through partnerships with the New York City's Department of Education's Office of the Arts and the Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21), a Manhattan-based non-profit arts education organization, and with generous support from the New York City Council, a unique audience development program will immerse public school educators and underserved students from across the city in the art of musical theater. (more...)

THE WEST POINT CONCERT BAND Cancelled at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (BCBC) has announced that The West Point Concert Band will no longer perform at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 28, 2013. (more...)

Dirty Sock Funtime Band Performs Family Concert at The Jewish Museum, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2013

The Dirty Sock Funtime Band performs a concert for families at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 24 at 2:00 pm. Nominated Best Kid's Band by Time Out New York Kids, this high energy group brings a carnival atmosphere to its performance, filled with call backs, sing-alongs, dance-alongs and jam-alongs. To celebrate the holiday of Purim, kids are invited to come in costume and dance to such klezmer rock songs as ClownaHagila. Members of the band include lead singer Michael Messer, Adam Jacobs aka Mr. Clown; guitarists Stephen Jacobs and Bill 'Billy Z.' Phillips; bass guitarist Jasper Leak; drummer Sean Dixon; clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Thomson; and dancer Annie Elmer. This concert is for children age 3 and up. (more...)

Movement Makers Dance Workshop and Gallery Tour for Children Set for the Jewish Museum, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 01, 2013

The Jewish Museum is offering Movement Makers, a dance workshop and gallery tour on Sunday, February 17 at 10:30 am. Participants can explore creativity through movement with dancer Ashton McCullough, learning expressive techniques for putting the body in motion. This specially created program for children ages 8 to 12 is inspired by the Museum's current exhibition, Sharon Lockhart | Noa Eshkol. (more...)

Music for Aardvarks Perform Family Concerts at The Jewish Museum, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2013

David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 10 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Families will hear favorite songs that celebrate being a kid in New York City such asCity Kid, Taxi, Jack Hammer Joe and Modern Art. David Weinstone, founder of Music for Aardvarks, explains, 'our shows are rockin', and we try to have as much audience participation as possible. We've even had kids come up on stage with us to sing or dance.' (more...)

The Pop Ups - Radio Jungle Plays the Jewish Museum, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013

The Jewish Museum is presenting The Pop Ups - Radio Jungle, a concert for families on Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 pm. Concert attendees will enjoy a musical romp set in an imaginary world of mermaids, treasure maps, gigantic crayons and glowing constellations brought to life through cardboard props, hand-painted sets, and a colorful cast of original puppets. Featured songs are from The Pop Ups' new album, Radio Jungle, nominated for a 2013 GRAMMY Award for Best Children's Album. This program is recommended for children ages 2 to 7. (more...)

Google Teams with Chelsea Improvement Company to Provide FREE WiFi in Chelsea, NYC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013

Google and The Chelsea Improvement Company have announced they have partnered to provide free public WiFi internet access in southwest Chelsea, which will provide free Internet access to hundreds of thousands of people each year. It will become the first wired neighborhood in Manhattan and the largest contiguous WiFi network in New York City. (more...)

Music Classes for Toddlers Set for 1/29-3/19 at the Jewish Museum
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2012

Beginning January 29, The Jewish Museum will present Music Off the Wall, a new music and art series for toddlers on eight Tuesdays from 9:45 to 10:30 am. Led by musician and museum educator Mark Dzula, leader of the innovative and one-of-a-kind kid's band Jukebox Radio, this series offers a hip and playful blend of looking at art through a musical lens. Toddlers and their adult companions can discover fun ways to explore the Museum's galleries together through song, movement and hands-on activities. This series is designed for children ages 2 to 3. (more...)

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Presents THE COLONIAL NUTCRACKER Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2012

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (BCBC) continues its 2012-2013 season with its annual holiday performance of Dance Theatre in Westchester'sThe Colonial Nutcracker today, December 16, 2012 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org. (more...)

The Macaroons Perform Family Concerts at The Jewish Museum, 12/25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012

The Macaroons will perform three concerts for families at The Jewish Museum on Tuesday, December 25 at 11:30 am, 1:15 pm and 3 pm. Families can enjoy a guitar-based sound that recalls everything from the Kinks to Queen to the Shins. The Macaroons will perform such songs as Hurry Up, Light The Candle, Mezuzah, Billy the Bagel and more. (more...)

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Present THE ULTIMATE SOUNDS OF DOO-WOP, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2012

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College launches its 2012-2013 American Classics series with THE ULTIMATE SOUNDS OF DOO-WOP AND STREET CORNER HARMONY, a concert of chart-topping artists including Fred Parris and The Satins ('In the Still of the Night'), The Legendary Teenagers ('Why Do Fools Fall in Love'), The Chiffons with original lead singer Judy Mann ('One Fine Day'), and more! (more...)

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Present THE ULTIMATE SOUNDS OF DOO-WOP, 11/17
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 24, 2012

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Presents THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS, 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2012-2013 season with a performance by the The Shaolin Warriors on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children (ages 12 and under) and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org. (more...)

New York City Department for the Aging Issues Call for Artists for SPARC: SENIORS PARTNERING WITH ARTISTS CITYWIDE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 04, 2012

New York City Department for the Aging Commissioner Lilliam Barrios-Paoli and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin today announced that the Department for the Aging (DFTA) will provide $200,000 in funding to support a second year of SPARC: Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide, a community arts engagement program that places artists in residence at senior centers across the five boroughs. The new funding will allow the City to build on the success of the 2012 SPARC program, which was supported, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. During the 2012 program, 50 artists delivered more than 2,000 contact hours of arts programming to hundreds of senior participants at 44 senior centers. Artist residencies for the 2013 SPARC program will take place in select senior centers from January through June 2013. (more...)

Justin Roberts Performs Family Concert at The Jewish Museum, 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012

The acclaimed indie kids' singer Justin Roberts will perform at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 pm. Kids will dance to Roberts' upbeat acoustic-pop and soulful sounds, and hear whimsical songs from his Grammy-nominated album, Jungle Gym, such as 'We Go Duck' and 'New Haircut,' along with hip tunes with a biblical twist from Why Not Sea Monsters: Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures. Justin will be joined by the Not Ready for Naptime Players, featuring Liam Davis (electric guitar/keyboards/vocals) and Gerald Dowd (drums). (more...)

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Presents THE COLONIAL NUTCRACKER, 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College (BCBC) continues its 2012-2013 season with its annual holiday performance of Dance Theatre in Westchester'sThe Colonial Nutcracker on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org. (more...)

FABnyc's FAB! Festival Set for 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2012

On September 22, 2012 from 1-5PM, FABnyc will present the FAB! Festival, an annual celebration of Lower East Side arts & culture. FREE live entertainment on multiple outdoor stages, as well as inside the intimate theaters of East 4th Street, will showcase what was recently dubbed 'the new Broadway of New York City' (Examiner.com).* Featuring performances of dance, theater, music, art installations, local artisans & gourmet food vendors, workshops, and hands-on-activities for all ages, the FAB! Festival presents new and exciting experiences for residents and visitors citywide in the heart of the East 4th Street Cultural District. (more...)

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