Live Events
Valentina Kozlova new Dance Trainee Program to begin in September 2023
Kozlova, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet, announced her new Dance Trainee Program. Steeped in the revered Vaganova training method, the unique curriculum will be led by Kozlova and Olga Verterich, a team of 20 years. Classes address specific needs: ballet training, or preparation for auditions or competitions.
The Orchestra of the Bronx in Messiah
Sunday December 10, 3 PM
Lehman College / Lovinger Theater
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx
Admission is free - no reservations necessary
Michael Spierman, founder/conductor of The Orchestra of The Bronx, announces the annual presentation of Handel's Messiah, with the Orchestra joined by The Bronx Opera Chorus, soloists, and guest readers. The 2 or 3 line texts are selected from biblical sources by Charles Jennens, and delivered by members of the Bronx Community, including college presidents, political figures, newspaper editors, a Bronx honor student, a waiter at a popular Bronx restaurant, jazz artist Valerie Capers, Hon. Jose Marco Serrano, and more.
ST. MARK'S ROCKS CHRISTMAS!
Sunday December 10th at 4 PM
St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery
131 E. 10th St.
$25; free for children
phone: 212.674.6377
A dazzling lineup of performers in a Benefit Concert for St. Mark's Church, performing music that ranges from traditional Christmas carols that we know and love, to original compositions with messages of hope, reflection, and fun. Performers include: Mario Bosco, Clayton Bryant, Frankie Cirell, Yvonne Curry, Michelle Dellafave, Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb, Bobby Harden, Larry Marshall, Jeannine Otis, Nahoko Sugiyama, and Anthony Turner. Proceeds will help with necessary repairs and upkeep of the historic St. Mark's Church.
I GIULLARI DI PIAZZA
'TARANTATA' PERFORMANCE/FUNDRAISER
Sunday December 17th at 5 PM
Lunella Restaurant
173 Mulberry St., Little Italy
Tickets start at $125
Reservations: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/igiullaridipiazza/1043310?
I Giullari's annual fundraiser is a celebration of life, joy, and community. The festive evening will include a delicious dinner in a Little Italy restaurant, awards to outstanding Italian/American contributors to the arts: Angelina Fiordellisi, Artistic & Executive Director of the Cherry Lane Theatre; actor/writer Saverio Guerra; director/photographer Lisa Leone; and author Alex Iantaffi; and a rousing performance of I Giullari's "Tarantata," an impeccably researched production of songs, tarantellas, and magic rituals used to cure the mythical bite of the tarantula, along with healing chants and ritual drumming in honor of the Black Madonna.
VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION
April 9 - 12, 2024
Kaye Playhouse, NYC
The Kozlova Competition returns with both classical ballet and contemporary dancers from around the world, dancing for company contracts, scholarships, and special prizes. Charles Jude returns as President of the Jury, which includes Nina Ananiashvilli, Brooklyn Mack, Mikko Nissinsen, and Virginie Mecene.
