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Sloop Clearwater Makes a Splash in Albany, NY

MOUNTAINVILLE - “Six Band; Six Genres; Six Sculptures”, a flagship collaboration between Ferry Godmother Productions and Storm King Art Center was nothing less than spectacular. Spread out amongst 500 beautiful acres, families and friends flocked to a full day of music from six different stages strategically placed near a magnificent sculpture. The thousands of attendees were from across the Hudson Valley, New York City, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington DC, and as far as Washington State. Six Band; Six Genres; Six Sculptures kicked off with Chiku Awali African Drumming and Dancing, a non-profit organization based in Spring Valley NY. Each stage showcased jazz, country, Latin & world, swing, rock & roll and oldies. Performing was Tyrone Birkett Emancipation, Gabriele Tranchina with 7x Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria, Crazy Feet Pete, Hillbillies Parade, Gordon Michaels and XCalibur Band. Throughout the day there were music workshops which encouraged attendee participation. The day concluded under the big top with the main stage featuring two headliners, international performing jazz vocalist TAEKO and renowned vocalist and saxophone player Camille Thurman. Ferry Godmother Productions Executive Producer and creator of the event Aquanetta FerryGodmother Wright said “I am so ecstatic about the success of the Six Band; Six Genres; Six Sculptures“. “In the tradition of all Ferry Godmother events, it brought a diverse group of music lovers to enjoy world class music at the incredible Storm King Art Center and the hard-work and professional staff at Storm King is amazing to work with”, continued the Ferry Godmother.

Music and Art Partnership is a Huge Success

Celebrating the Life of the Legendary Muhammad Ali

Celebrating the Life of the Legendary Muhammad Ali

Steven M. Neuhaus

2016 Freedom Fest Fireworks Show Announced

Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dog. Raynard Jackson, says that more Blacks need to step up and be willing to help finance the production of some of these movies about successful Blacks.

Snoop Lion Should Write, Direct and Produce Movies

Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, Cushman Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to visit New York! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers in New York with filming scheduled for summer 2016. Photo: Zachary Maxwell Stertz

“American Pickers” is Coming to New York

The Arc of Orange County Art Show is a Success

New Exhibits on Display at Karpeles Museum

NEWBURGH - Bishop Dunn Memorial School (“BDMS”) Drama Club is pleased to announce that it’s’ 21st production will be Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which will be staged at the magnificent Aquinas Hall Theater, located at Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, said BDMS Principal Ronald DePace. There will be three productions, each featuring a live professional orchestra and professional lighting: Friday, May 27th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, May 28th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday May 29th at 12:00 pm. For more information contact BDMS at (845) 569-3494.

Drama Club to Produce “The Little Mermaid”

Tony-nominated Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos and Lin-Manuel Miranda act in a scene from the musical “Hamilton.” Photo: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Historic Year Marked for Diversity on Broadway

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