Village Composers and Stephen Dembski, featuring soprano Sharon Harms
Tenri Cultural Institute 43A West 13th Street, NY, United StatesGreenwich Village, has a thriving music scene represented in this program of newer and recent works by a diverse group of Village composers. This program of music is dedicated to the memory of composer Stephen Dembski, long-time West Village resident, who died suddenly in summer 2021.
Amanda Reckonwith Returns
Pangea NYC 178 2nd Ave, NY, United StatesInternational diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith“ Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes!
The Dark Side of Bohemia: Peace, Love, and Murder among the Hippies and the Beats, walking tour
SW corner of East 9th Street and Avenue C 137 Avenue C, NY, United StatesPeace, Love, and Dismemberment - the flip side of a magical mystery tour, this “tragical history tour” will explore the dark side of utopian Greenwich Village bohemia. Your tour guide, Eddie Newton, is New York City's leading true crime historian.
Framing the Village: Portraits by Village Artists: Exhibition until Sept 24
Moshava Art 45 W 8th Street, Second Floor, New York, NY, United StatesA group exhibition of paintings, drawings, and photography of portraits depicting persons past and present who are associated with, live in, or have lived in Greenwich Village/East Village. Curated by long-time Village artist Marc Kehoe, this exhibition powerfully demonstrates that the visual arts continue to flourish in this most vibrant downtown neighborhood.
Satie’s Vexations, 60 years after John Cage
NYU Paulson Center 181 Mercer Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate the 60th anniversary of John Cage’s historic East Village premier of Erik Satie’s Vexations. 840 repetitions of Satie’s piece will be performed by our 30-pianist Relay Team over 15 hours. Composer David Del Tredici, member of the original production, raps it up at 9pm.
Songwriting to Save the World!
Workshop with David Roth for Kids Aged 6 to 8
Greenwich House Music School
46 Barrow Street, New York, NY, United States
Join singer and musician David Roth on a journey into songwriting! For kids aged 6 to 8.
Painting the Village: The Village Trip Art Walk: A Tour With and Historian Artist Marc Kehoe
Washington Square Arch Washington Square Park, New York, NY, United StatesGreenwich Village has spawned more influential artists than any other place in America. Walk the Village streets with artist and historian Marc Kehoe and learn more about them. The tour concludes with a guided visit to Framing the Village, the group show of contemporary art at Moshava Gallery.
Songwriting to Save the World!
Workshop with David Roth for Kids Aged 9 to 12
Greenwich House Music School
46 Barrow Street, New York, NY, United States
Join singer and musician David Roth on a journey into songwriting! For kids aged 9 to 12.
The Long-Gone But Not-Forgotten 1970s Music Venues of the East Village, Walking Tour
105 Second Avenue at 6th Street 105 Second Avenue at 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTravel back to the East Village of the 1960s and ‘70s, when the music was plentiful, apartments were cheap, and you had to show up in person to buy a ticket! Visit eleven venues, including the Fillmore East, Bottom Line, and CBGBs, where careers were launched and stars were born.
NoHo: Contemporary Architecture Amidst Historic Landmarks. Walking tour with Arthur Platt
South side of the Cooper Union Foundation Building 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe rich and diverse architectural context of NoHo’s Historic Districts continues to inspire innovative contemporary design. Along the route, a discussion of technological and stylistic breakthroughs ties the tour’s sites together.
The Village Trip at the Eighth Street Block Party
Intersection of Eighth and MacDougal streets Greenwich Village, New York, NY, United StatesDavid Amram, Artist Emeritus of The Village Trip, along with a group of musicians and friends launch The Village Trip 2023, a two-week-plus extravaganza of music, art, poetry, walks, talks and much more. A fun family-friendly street party to herald our fifth neighborhood festival. Hosted by Village Alliance.
Diana Wege: Earth Requiem and Rebirth
St Mark’s in the Bowery 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWorld Premiere Errolyn Wallen
Earth Requiem is a multidisciplinary work conceived in response to climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and nuclear capability. The audience is immersed in a near-future where degradation and extinction of nature is symbolized by a choir of languages from throughout the globe. Original music by Errollyn Wallen and Jeff Beal.
Neighbors, Lovers and Friends: Michael Kelly and Brad Moore at Salmagundi
Salmagundi Club 47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesA world premiere packed evening of classical American art song with Michael Kelly and Bradley Moore at the Salmagundi Club, featuring words and music by an array of the Village's iconic residents, past and present.
The Music of the West Village from Dylan to Springsteen and Beyond, Walking Tour
11 West 4th Street at Mercer Street 11 West 4th Street at Mercer Street, New York, NY, United StatesVisit the venues and hear the stories of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, two of the most prolific and popular artists of our times. Explore the sites of the dimly lit Greenwich Village clubs, such as The Gaslight Café and Gerde’s Folk City, from where they started out.
David Amram’s East Village Ramble
La Sala de Pepe y Foto Espacio 73 Avenue C, New York, United StatesNOW INDOORS: Due to the forecast of rain and thunder on Sunday, we have taken the decision to have David Amram give a talk instead of a tour about the East Village. The event will take place in the heart of the East Village at La Sala de Pepe and offers the chance to chat with David in relaxed surroundings. A virtual East Village Ramble.
It’s no exaggeration to say that David Amram has been at the center of the Downtown arts scene for well over a half-century. He knows everyone, and he’s a walking, talking encyclopedia.
Ukraine Day
The Village Trip will celebrate Ukrainian culture. A full program of events throughout the East Village will honour Ukraine’s rich history and culture while raising money for the Ukraine Children’s Action Project. Find out how you can participate.
NYU & Washington Square: Changing Strategies of Growth and Design. Walking Tour with Architect Kyle Johnson
Washington Square Arch at Fifth Avenue & Washington Square North NY, United StatesTour the Washington Square area and hear architect Kyle Johnson talk about NYU’s impact on the neighborhood and some of the key buildings it has erected and renovated around the park.
Playing for Change: a Play-a-Thon for Ukraine
St Mark’s in the Bowery 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY, United StatesA Play-a-Thon for Ukraine which will benefit the Ukraine Children’s Action Project. We welcome performers of all ages and abilities playing any instruments. The music will be by Ukrainian composers. Find out more and REGISTER to take part.
Folk, Joke, and Hope Songs –
A Concert with David Roth
Jefferson Market Library
425 6th Avenue, NY, United States
Today we get together and sing with musician David Roth! Bring friends and family!
Killing the Silence: A Concert for Ukraine: Special Guests Chorus Dumka
St Mark’s in the Bowery 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBenefit for Ukraine Children’s Action Project. Chamber music by Ukrainian composers. Special guests Ukrainian Chorus Dumka, Bowers-Fader Duo, Didorenko-Basis Duo. Music by Barvinsky, Bortkiewicz, Silvestrov, Ornstein, Lysenko, Gliere and more.