Tag Archives: Live Music

Rising in the Heights: Music & Storytelling with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista

Puerto Rican musicians soprano Carmen Cancél and singer and percussionist Jainardo Batista join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an eclectic set of musical crowd-pleasers. Little ones will enjoy an interactive story featuring Margarita Engle’s “A Song of Frutas,” with musical accompaniment by Leadlights.

Free copies of the book will be available, and gifts and giveaways from local business will be raffled.  

Rising in the Heights” is a festival of outdoor arts performances curated by Leadlights in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Black and Latinx cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and storytelling. 

This project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.

Fort Tryon Park: 17th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Festival

 

17th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Festival at Fort Tryon Park

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 PM and join us for the 17th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Festival, a beloved summer tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Fort Tryon Park’s Stan Michels Promenade. This free, open-air concert honors the enduring legacy of Stan Michels, the longtime New York City Council Member whose commitment to community and culture helped shape the city’s vibrant arts scene.

Prepare to be swept away by a stellar lineup of local jazz talent.

The festival kicks off with the Kobie Dozier Quartet and then the spotlight turns to the festival’s headliner, Marjorie Eliot and Rudel Drears Ensemble. Eliot is a cherished figure in the New York jazz community, famed for her legendary “Parlor Jazz” concerts, which she has hosted every Sunday—rain or shine—for over a decade from her Harlem apartment. Her performances create an intimate cultural experience that she brings to life annually at the Stan Michels Jazz Festival.

Whether you’re a longtime jazz aficionado or simply looking for a memorable way to enjoy summer in the city, the Stan Michels Jazz Festival offers an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, and celebration. Bring your friends, pack a picnic, and soak in the sounds of jazz in one of Manhattan’s most picturesque outdoor venues.

Don’t miss this free event! Join us at Fort Tryon Park on July 26 at 1:00 PM and experience the magic of live jazz under the Stan Michels elm trees.

 

WHCO Sunset Picnic Performance! Trio Fadolín: Heirlooms

Thursday, July 25th at 7pm
Fort Washington Collegiate Church (181 & Ft. Washington Ave)

Enjoy a 1 hour sunset picnic performance by Trio Fadolín in the beautiful FWCC garden. Bring your own picnic (and blanket and chairs and bug spray, etc.) to enjoy during the concert. The garden is “Leave No Trace” so be sure to clean up what you brought in.

Free admission; donations gratefully accepted.