First Poet Laureate of Yonkers, Golda Solomon has been at the forefront of the genre that started with the “Poets of the Beat Generation”. Solomon presents these poetry playdates with jazz, improvisationly with musicians who have a sensitivity and appreciation of poetry and the spoken word. Poets and Musicians from the Tri-states will be included in the series. Scheduled guests: Jason Hwang and Anders Nilsson.
Refreshments
Beyond Bussin' LLC will have tasty vegetarian entrees, one hot and one cold, available for purchase.
Sponsors: Blue Door Art Center, JazzJaunts, Hudson River Adventures and Poets & Writers.
Suggested Donation $15 , $10 for musicians & poets
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop with artist Evan Bishop. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited.
Artspeak/From Page to Performance:These welcoming Ekphrastic (Writing inspired and honoring the Arts) once monthly creative writing workshops for beginner and seasoned writers continue to be an integral part of community outreach for BDAC. Created and hosted by Yonkers first poet laureate, golda Solomon and joined by multi-talented co-hosts, Katori Walker & Evan Bishop. To encourage and foster writing in all genres, these workshops will include: breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, vocalizing exercises, traditional and contemporary poetry forms, prompts responding to all genres of art, how to include the 5 senses in creative writing and FPTP, improving our delivery techniques for sharing to an audience.
We are all Artists!
We are all Writers!
We are all Poets!
Golda Solomon
FIRST THURSDAY GALLERY HOP:
Artists and art lovers can stop by all three downtown Yonkers Art Galleries to preview current exhibitions. Blue Door Art Center, Riverfront Art Gallery, and US+U/Warburton Galeries will be opening their doors to host the popular First Thursday event. Light refreshments will be served. In collaboration with this event, many downtown restaurants will offer 10% discounts on food and beverages to Gallery Hop visitors via a photo of the Gallery Hop poster with the date displayed in each location.
Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive, George Latimer.
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop with artist Shanequa Benetiz. Children with special needs always welcome. Ages 5 - 12. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited.
Join us at the Westhab Dayspring Community Center for a Children's Art Class. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited. Workshop is located at the Westhab Dayspring Community Center on 320 Walnut St. Yonkers, NY 10701
Join us at the Westhab Dayspring Community Center for a Children's Art Class. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited. Workshop is located at the Westhab Dayspring Community Center on 320 Walnut St. Yonkers, NY 10701
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop: Painting Pumpkins with artist Christina deJesus. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited.
First Poet Laureate of Yonkers, Golda Solomon has been at the forefront of the genre that started with the “Poets of the Beat Generation”. Solomon presents these poetry playdates with jazz, improvisationly with musicians who have a sensitivity and appreciation of poetry and the spoken word. Poets and Musicians from the Tri-states will be included in the series. Scheduled guests: Jason Hwang and Anders Nilsson.
Refreshments
Beyond Bussin' LLC will have tasty vegetarian entrees, one hot and one cold, available for purchase.
Sponsors: Blue Door Art Center, JazzJaunts, Hudson River Adventures and Poets & Writers.
Suggested Donation $15 , $10 for musicians & poets
Artspeak/From Page to Performance:These welcoming Ekphrastic (Writing inspired and honoring the Arts) once monthly creative writing workshops for beginner and seasoned writers continue to be an integral part of community outreach for BDAC. Created and hosted by Yonkers first poet laureate, golda Solomon and joined by multi-talented co-hosts, Katori Walker(poet/playwright/muralist ) & Andrea Wolper(poet/vocalist/sounds/improv) To encourage and foster writing in all genres, these workshops will include: breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, vocalizing exercises, traditional and contemporary poetry forms, prompts responding to all genres of art, how to include the 5 senses in creative writing and FPTP, improving our delivery techniques for sharing to an audience.
We are all Artists!
We are all Writers!
We are all Poets!
Golda Solomon
Artspeak/From Page to Performance:These welcoming Ekphrastic (Writing inspired and honoring the Arts) once monthly creative writing workshops for beginner and seasoned writers continue to be an integral part of community outreach for BDAC. Created and hosted by Yonkers first poet laureate, golda Solomon and joined by multi-talented co-hosts, Katori Walker(poet/playwright/muralist ) & Andrea Wolper(poet/vocalist/sounds/improv) To encourage and foster writing in all genres, these workshops will include: breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, vocalizing exercises, traditional and contemporary poetry forms, prompts responding to all genres of art, how to include the 5 senses in creative writing and FPTP, improving our delivery techniques for sharing to an audience.
We are all Artists!
We are all Writers!
We are all Poets!
Golda Solomon
First Poet Laureate of Yonkers, Golda Solomon has been at the forefront of the genre that started with the “Poets of the Beat Generation”. Solomon presents these poetry playdates with jazz, improvisationly with musicians who have a sensitivity and appreciation of poetry and the spoken word. Poets and Musicians from the Tri-states will be included in the series. Scheduled guests: Jason Hwang and Anders Nilsson.
Refreshments
Beyond Bussin' LLC will have tasty vegetarian entrees, one hot and one cold, available for purchase.
Sponsors: Blue Door Art Center, JazzJaunts, Hudson River Adventures and Poets & Writers.
Suggested Donation $15 , $10 for musicians & poets
Artspeak/From Page to Performance:These welcoming Ekphrastic (Writing inspired and honoring the Arts) once monthly creative writing workshops for beginner and seasoned writers continue to be an integral part of community outreach for BDAC. Created and hosted by Yonkers first poet laureate, golda Solomon and joined by multi-talented co-hosts, Katori Walker(poet/playwright/muralist ) & Andrea Wolper(poet/vocalist/sounds/improv) To encourage and foster writing in all genres, these workshops will include: breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, vocalizing exercises, traditional and contemporary poetry forms, prompts responding to all genres of art, how to include the 5 senses in creative writing and FPTP, improving our delivery techniques for sharing to an audience.
We are all Artists!
We are all Writers!
We are all Poets!
Golda Solomon
First Poet Laureate of Yonkers, Golda Solomon has been at the forefront of the genre that started with the “Poets of the Beat Generation”. Solomon presents these poetry playdates with jazz, improvisationly with musicians who have a sensitivity and appreciation of poetry and the spoken word. Poets and Musicians from the Tri-states will be included in the series. Scheduled guests: Jason Hwang and Anders Nilsson.
Refreshments
Beyond Bussin' LLC will have tasty vegetarian entrees, one hot and one cold, available for purchase.
Sponsors: Blue Door Art Center, JazzJaunts, Hudson River Adventures and Poets & Writers.
Suggested Donation $15 , $10 for musicians & poets
