November 2024 Grantee Events
Experience a wide range of art activities by supporting our Creative Engagement, Creative Learning, and UMEZ Arts Engagement grantees and their events this month.
Romy Nordlinger
Mother Of All Choices
Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Theater Lab's Atelier Theater, 357 West 36th Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10018
MOTHER OF ALL CHOICES takes an uncompromising look at the traditional view of mothering and the internal and external forces that shape one of the most polarizing and important decisions in a woman’s life – whether to give birth. How do our choices limit us and how do they set us free? Do we even have a choice? The right to choose and a woman’s ownership of her body is the ultimate political battleground. Mother of All Choices cuts through archetypal roles and preconceived notions of motherhood to provoke an inclusive conversation about what it means to be maternal, what it means to be a mother, and how our choice to give birth or not is impeded or influenced by societal expectations, politics, and laws. The stories in the play are seen through the lens of four women with distinct perspectives: mothers, non-mothers, different cultures, ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
Find more information at https://theaterlabnyc.com/mother-of-all-choices-november-1st-2nd-2024/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Ekmeles
Ekmeles in NYC 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM
The DiMenna Center, 450 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018
Saturday, November 2 2024 at 7:30 PM at the DiMenna Center's Cary Hall, Ekmeles performs The Great Wall, a program about language, distance, and love. The program is anchored by Nigerian Swiss composer Charles Uzor's monumental new work The Great Wall, which sets excerpts from Franz Kafka's The Great Wall, and poems by Lu Xun. The texts are heard in the original German and Mandarin, as well as in translation, both from the singers and from an elaborate prerecorded part. The work is commissioned by Ekmeles funded by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation and the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia.
Find more information at https://ekmeles.simpletix.com/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Chaesong Kim
She Walks the Air XI
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Tompkins Square Park, E 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
She Walks the Air XI is the eleventh iteration of 김채송 / Chaesong Kim's intermedia practice on the intersectionalities of traveling femme bodies, the lasting transgenerational impact of colonization, and somatically embedded memories of war. This iteration will take place in Tompkins Square Park as a site-specific performance on the first weekend of November. Partly an ensemble-devised movement, and partly an intimate digital audio experience, "She Walks the Air XI" works towards deconstructing and reclaiming the pan-Asianism that was popularized through The Greater East Asia Conference in November 1943.
Find more information at https://www.chaesong.kim/she-walks-the-air-xi
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Joffrey Ballet School
Dance Me a Story
Sunday, November 3, 10 & 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Joffrey Ballet School, 434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011
The Joffrey Ballet School is excited to offer “Dance Me a Story,” a multi-disciplinary program designed to introduce young children ages 5-7 to dance and literature. This free, four-week program will take place on Sundays from 1:00-2:15 pm at the Joffrey Ballet School, with classes scheduled for October 27, November 3, November 10, and November 17. In each session, students will develop an understanding of action verbs and their relation to movement, using the themes of The Nutcracker to enhance their creativity. As a stepping stone to ballet technique, the program will introduce basic concepts of coordination, musicality, and stability, set to live piano music. The program will also incorporate prop-making crafts, allowing participants to create items that will be used during their dance explorations, further connecting the themes of the story to their movement.
Find more information at https://www.joffreyballetschool.com/childrens-ballet/dance-me-a-story/
Grant Program: Creative Learning
Chithra Jeyaram
Foreign Puzzle
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Recirculation, a project of Word Up, 876 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
Be Inspired: A Celebration of Resilience Through Dance - Foreign Puzzle Screening (Nov 3rd, free)
Join us for an uplifting afternoon celebrating the power of art and the human spirit! About the Film: Foreign Puzzle is a captivating documentary that follows Sharon Marroquin, a Mexican-American dancer, choreographer, and single mother. When diagnosed with breast cancer, Sharon grapples with the challenges of treatment while juggling the roles recently divorced parent of a 6-year-old, a choreographer, and a primary school teacher. Yet, she finds a powerful way to navigate her emotions and communicate the impermanence of life – through dance. This event is an opportunity to be inspired by Sharon's story, celebrate the healing power of art, and connect with a supportive community.
Find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-inspired-a-celebration-of-resilience-through-dance-film-screening-tickets-1046612856227?aff=oddtdtcreator
Grant Program: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Around the Block / Al Doblar La Esquina
Community-Focused Theater
Wednesday-Saturday, November 6-9, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Teatro Círculo, 64 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
Around The Block Al Doblar La Esquina invites you to Semicontinuous by Carlos Jerome # director: Ivette Dumeng at Teatro Círculo 64 E. 4th Street November 6-10 2024 Out-of-work math and systems contractor Sonia has come to work as an adjunct at Lower East Side Community College, where her some-time lover Ruben is a Theatre faculty member. with
John Maria Gutierrez
Pedro Saint Morillo
Marc Reign
Iris Ruberte
Deanna Tarraza Stage Manager
Charles C. Casano Set Design
Maria Luisa Portuondo Vila # member, Dramatists Guild Tickets: https://semicontinuous.eventcombo.com (click on the CHECKOUT button) This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a re-grant program(s) supported by: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Howard Gilman Foundation Our program is also made possible with the help of Charles Schwab For More Information: info@aroundtheblock.org The thing to do, the place to be…
Find more information at https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Semicontinuous-73557
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Antoinette Cooper
Speaking in Tongues: A Creative Writing Workshop Series
Wednesdays, November 6 - November 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Dirección de Cultura Dominicana en el Exterior, 2406 Amsterdam Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10033
Speaking in Tongues is a powerful 6-session creative writing workshop series led by writer and facilitator Antoinette Cooper. Participants will explore individual, ancestral, and collective stories, delving into themes of resilience and refusal. Open to writers of all levels, this workshop centers Black and Brown voices, inviting diverse experiences. Through contemplative writing practices, engaging readings, and supportive feedback, participants will nurture their unique voices and honor stories that demand to be told. This series creates a sacred space for reclamation and growth, with future opportunities for community sharing through publishing and readings. Join us on this journey of creative exploration and empowerment.
Find more information at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHlPdrZfjQ8PdB-jZHei9G_DlvF-rXlGCrqEJlp4So8ULUHQ/viewform
Grant Program: Creative Learning
MORE Opera
Unbroken Spirit: A Concert of Strength and Unity
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
West End Collegiate Church, 245 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024
Unbroken Spirit: A Concert of Strength and Unity” is a series of six Manhattan-based choral workshops open to everyone interested in singing African American spirituals and Caribbean music, culminating with a free concert of music with historical narrative in Spanish and English about freedom, unity, and the American dream by composers of color including Harry T. Burleigh, Leslie Adams, Florence Price, Patricio Molina, and others to be performed the week of the 2024 national election. This is the second of two concerts, the first being "MORE Opera's Juneteenth Jubilee 2024 - A Celebration for All," which was presented on June 17, 2024, at Bela Abzug Park.
Find more information at www.moreopera.com
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Yuexing Sun
Cabin
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
East Village Basement, 321 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10003
CABIN - a piece that uses metaphorical language to explore the lingering "disease" in this post-pandemic world that truly speaks to now. CABIN portrays an absurd yet relatable reality, where a family of four finds their daily routine abruptly disrupted, leaving behind lingering "diseases" that reflect deeper, unseen afflictions. Through a unique blend of language, movement, and object, this piece explores the social diseases that define us as humans, the scars we carry, and the world we live in.
Find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabin-tickets-1054992674489?aff=oddtdtcreator
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Trio Fadolín
Trio Fadolín
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM
218 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014
Trio Fadolín performs a concert at St. John’s Church in the Village, featuring works by composers Yehiel Goyzman and Vasyl Barvinsky, Ljova, and others.
Find more information at https://www.stjvny.org/arts-upcoming
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Carlos David Gonzalez
BE
Opening Reception: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Exhibition on View: November 15 - December 6, 2024
El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 Lower Level Concept Space, 215 East 99th Street, New York, NY 10029
BE is an immersive multimedia project that explores the complex relationships between identity, culture, and belonging, with a focus on trans, drag, and LGBTQ+ experiences. Through portraiture, intimate video interviews, and soundscapes, BE showcases artists living in New York City as they share both personal and collective journeys of self-discovery. This innovative work highlights the diverse experiences of communities often underrepresented in mainstream narratives, fostering empathy and connection across cultural divides. Created by Carlos David, a recipient of both LMCC and NALAC support, BE also draws from David’s personal exploration of identity and place during his travels between New York City and the island of Brijuni. The project will debut at El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 Lower Level Concept Space, inviting viewers to engage in meaningful dialogue around art, self-discovery, and personal journeys. For more information and updates on BE, visit https://carlosdavid.org/be/
Find more information at https://carlosdavid.org/be/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Ranardo-Domeico Grays/VISIONS Contemporary Ballet
For Love's Sake
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027
VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, a Harlem-based ethnically diverse company that celebrates contemporary dance rooted in the Black experience, returns to The Riverside Theater on November 15 - 17, 2024 with "For Love's Sake," four heartfelt works that share the theme of the power of love, choreographed by Founder/Artistic Director Ranardo-Domeico Grays. "For Love’s Sake" features the premiere of "Heart is Home," an inspirational piece that explores the idea of making way for joy and love despite loss and heartbreak. Dedicated to Grays' Mom and all the mothers who have instilled love and a sense of home in their children, even though they may have often been far apart in the world. Also being performed are "Exile," an excerpt from "Through the Valley," "Graciousness," an excerpt from "Roots," and "Backbone".
Find more information at www.visionscontemporary.com/performances
Grant Program: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Eli Zavala
Latitudes Cinema
November 15–December 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM
367 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
Latitudes Cinema (sophomore year): a traveling micro-cinema screening free films highlighting diverse stories, diasporic cinema, and local filmmakers. Come join us!
Find more information at www.latitudescinema.com
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Jugando N Play
I am/Yo Soy: A Museum of Memorias
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10040
I am/Yo Soy: A Museum of Memorias is an interactive bilingual play that explores immigration/cultural stories. Audiences are invited to enter the Museum of Memorias, an art gallery exhibit containing memories/histories of Alexandra’s family. This family-friendly show is recommended for ages 7 and up. If you have questions, contact info@jugandonplay.com Saturday, November 16
12 pm and 2 pm Cornerstone Center
178 Bennett Avenue
New York, NY 10040 This project is made possible in parts with funds from Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement a regrant program supported by the funding agencies The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) and administered by LMCC. The development of I am/Yo Soy: A Museum of Memorias was supported in part by the Childrens Theatre Foundation of America.
Find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-amyo-soy-a-museum-of-memorias-tickets-1054526129039?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing
Grant Program: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Katiana Gonçales Rangel
Deságua - Nannies of New York City
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Riverside Park Lawn, 150th Street, New York, NY 10025
Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Central Park, Heckscher Picnic Area
Deságua - Nannies of New York City is a documentary theater work by and about the experiences of professional caregivers in Manhattan.
Find more information at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nanniesofnyc/1434035
Grant Program: Creative Learning
Makam New York, Inc.
Makam Bridges
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
St. Paul's Chapel Columbia University, 1160 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Makam Bridges: Bringing together four music masters presenting Turkish-Ottoman makam, South Asian Carnatic, Afghan, and Persian music in improvisation exploring new creative frontiers.
Find more information at https://makamnewyork.org/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
New York Mandolin Orchestra
New York Mandolin Orchestra Autumn Concert
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street, New York, NY 10023
As the New York Mandolin Orchestra’s festive centennial season draws to a close, the orchestra is pleased to present another FREE concert thanks to generous funding from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. The program for this concert, which will be held on the Upper West Side, will include a mix of classical and popular music. Although mandolin orchestras were popular at the time of the Orchestra’s founding in 1924, the New York Mandolin Orchestra is the only mandolin orchestra still in existence in New York City. The Orchestra is pleased to share the beauty and versatility of the mandolin family of instruments with the public in this Autumn Concert.
Find more information at http://www.nymandolin.org/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
The Fantastic Experimental Latino Theater Inc.
My Friend the Tree
Thursday-Saturday, November 21-23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
Welcome to “My Friend the Tree”! Join us for a fun-filled family play with music that celebrates the beauty of nature and the importance of friendship. Bring your loved ones and immerse yourselves in a heartwarming story that will leave you smiling and tapping your feet. The event will take place on November, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 P.M. in a cozy venue, The Flamboyán Theater, at The Clemente, where you can enjoy the performance up close. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your family. See you there!
Find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-friend-the-tree-a-family-play-with-music-tickets-1062878019769?aff=erelexpmlt
Grant Program: Creative Engagement