On Tuesday, Harry Belafonte, legendary singer, actor, and tireless activist, died at the age of 96. His musical career spanned decades - he was dubbed the “King of Calypso” after the groundbreaking success of his 1956 hit, “The Banana Boat [...]
Angelique Kidjo is currently on tour, bringing her ultra-high-energy world music vibe to cities around the globe...including a stop right here in Purchase, NY tomorrow night. Despite a whirlwind schedule, she was kind enough to take the time to answer [...]
There are just a few short days to go before Angélique Kidjo's Mother Nature World Tour arrives at Purchase, and we cannot wait! If you are feeling as impatient as we are, you can enjoy this selection of videos to [...]
On-demand selections of beautiful music, tributes to Joni Mitchell and Adam Sandler, and a live performance by Purchase College Conservatory of Music students are among this week's picks. Enjoy! Library of Congress presents A Conversation with Joni Mitchell Gershwin Prize [...]
Well, it’s been quite a week already — the start of daylight savings time, crazy weather, and staying up entirely too late to watch the Oscars. For those of you who may have dozed off and missed the performance of [...]
Our bi-weekly Culture Picks feature is back after an extended holiday pause. So what happened while we were on break? Oh, yes—Oscar nominations and GRAMMY Awards for Purchase alums! They are highlighted below, along with a collection of exceptional classical [...]
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has been a regular and beloved presence on our stages for decades. They return to The Purchase PAC on January 22 with Change the Frame, a program of works by Mussorgsky, Prokofiev, and Hanna Benn, featuring violin [...]
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College is more than just a building with four stages, more than just a place for professional artists to perform and move on to their next gig. It is a creative hub, an artistic learning [...]
Welcome to the winter holiday edition of Culture Picks. This will be my last post of the year, and it is chock full of pre- and post-holiday suggestions. Wishing you Happy Holidays and all the best for 2023. Make the [...]
'Tis the season for light, love, community, and, of course, the arts. This week's picks include holiday happenings and other local events that you can enjoy in person. Take a break from the bustle and "experience something real!" Gotham Early [...]
