Women composers -- can you name one? Probably not, because throughout history, they've worn a cloak of invisibility. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton aims to change all that. The ensemble will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Congressional passage of the Nineteenth Amendment -- giving women the right to vote -- in “Women of Notes" the opening concert […]
Two experienced artists present their art at the Cooperative Gallery 213 November 1-23, 2019. Karen Fedczuk offers ink drawings in “Winter Ascent” and Linda Ciallelo employs oil and pastels in “Figures and Flowers.” A reception for the artists coincides with the First Friday Art Walk when the gallery is open from 3- 9 pm and […]
My Lai Memorial Exhibit is a project of Chicago Veterans for Peace and honors the Vietnamese people who died as a result of our political and military actions in their country during the Vietnam War. Broome County Public Library Thursday 11/7 - 10am to 8pm Friday 11/8 - 10am to 5pm Saturday 11/9 - 10am […]
Fifty years ago, the world was shocked by photos released by US Army Infantryman, Ron Haeberle. Ron was the photographer for Charlie Company of the 20th Infantry Brigade that attacked an unarmed Vietnamese village called My Lai (pronounced Me-lie). Women were raped, women, men, children and infants killed and the awful photographic record was kept […]
With their eloquent voices and expert musicianship, John Roberts and Debra Cowan bring to life songs seldom heard on TV or radio these days. Drawn from both the folk tradition and the work of contemporary songwriters, many of these songs tell of the timeless joys and sorrows of human experience. They offer windows into where we’ve come from and […]
Duo Meridian is an acoustic pair featuring Robert Siegers on banjo and Cricket Tombs on violin. The duo performs original instrumental compositions as well as early 20th century American, traditional Celtic and Scandinavian tunes. Duo Meridian blends folk and classical in their approach as they perform atmospheric originals that transport the listener on a journey out of this world. — duomeridian.com The Cranberry Coffeehouse encourages […]
The Bad Sleep Well is Akira Kurosawa’s scathing blend of Hamlet & American film noir. Inspired in part by the international Lockheed bribery scandals of the late 1950’s, a young executive hunts down his father’s killer exposing the corrupt boardrooms of post war Japan. The Bad Sleep Well continues the legendary collaboration with actor Toshiro Mifune. […]
A Fine Taste of Art benefits the Samaritan Counseling Center. Over 150 pieces are presented by Joseph Scott Galleries in NYC. $25 full meal of food and wine pairings. (607 754-2660)
Authors Andrei Guruianu and Natalia Andrievskikh invite you to a reading and discussion about The Afterlife of Discarded Objects this Saturday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Broome County Arts Council (95 Court St., Binghamton, NY). The book has essays and images from contributors all over the world including local authors/photographers.
Tradition and change are not incompatible. The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton’s annual “Lesson and Carols for Christmas” concert offers just the right balance of what is loved in the long-running tradition with a few new twists. One new twist—or half twist, if you like—is the location of Saturday’s performance. The Sat. November 30 concert […]
