The Rise is Art on the Ave NYC’s newest exhibition. It takes place in Washington Heights along Broadway between 169th and 170th as well as along W181st St. 
This is an interactive gallery walk that viewers can enjoy from the sidewalk. Art on the Ave NYC transforms vacant storefronts into street-facing mini art galleries for all to enjoy. 26 local artists are featured in this exhibition many from the neighborhood. All the art is for sale with all proceeds going directly to the artists. Artists have recorded audio messages for the public that can be heard via a QR code label at each piece. There is also signage at each location which includes a map of the exhibition and messages from the Washington Heights BID and the curator of the show, Alexis Mendoza.
Exhibition ends August 31st, 2023.
Art on the Ave Gallery walks will be announced shortly but anyone can see the exhibition any time.
Film Works Alfresco at Morris-Jumel Mansion
VIVO
Join us for a free summer movie night at Morris-Jumel Mansion!
Inwood Art Works is screening “Vivo” on a giant screen at Morris-Jumel Mansion at 65 Jumel Terrace at Roger Morris Park in Washington Heights.
Relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the warm summer night and this Animated family favorite!
Vivo, Sony Pictures Animation’s first-ever musical adventure featuring all-new original songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, will take audiences on an epic adventure to gorgeous and vibrant locations never before seen in animation.
The film will begin at approximately 8:30pm and will be in English with Spanish subtitles.
We encourage you to bring a lawn chair and snacks.What: Outdoor movie screening of “Vivo”
When: Thursday, July 6 at 2023 from 8:30-10pm
Where: Morris-Jumel Mansion – 65 Jumel Terrace. Rain or Shine.
Lo’Mas Lit Book Club is back!
Facilitated by two seasoned facilitators and teachers, Lo’Mas Lit is an in-person book discussion and creative space for teens (13-20) based in Uptown Manhattan. Every two weeks participants will receive a free book that has been carefully selected by the Lo’Mas Lit team. Novels, poetry, and graphic novels are featured for a dynamic reading experience for all.
Registration Deadline: Register by June 29 to receive the first book for free!
SCHEDULE
Every Other Thursday at 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Start date: July 6, 2023 *Register by June 26 to receive the first book before the meeting*
All dates: 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31
LOCATION
Recirculation (a Word Up Community Bookshop Project)
876 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
BOOK LIST (A TASTE):
- Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne
From the first ever poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center comes a bold coming-of-age story told in verse about a young woman who loses a best friend, but finds herself in the process. The joys of basketball, the tumult of high school, and the bonds of family are lyrically woven together in this must-read novel.
- The Making of Yolanda La Bruja by Lorraine Avila
Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She’s starting to feel at home Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with José, a senior boy she’s getting to know. She’s confident her initiation into her family’s bruja tradition will happen soon.
But then a white boy, the son of a politician, appears at Julia De Burgos High, and his vibes are off. And Yolanda’s initiation begins with a series of troubling visions of the violence this boy threatens. How can Yolanda protect her community, in a world that doesn’t listen? Only with the wisdom and love of her family, friends, and community – and the Brujas Diosas, her ancestors and guides.
- The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, fairy tales are the only way one boy can communicate with his Vietnamese immigrant parents. But how will he find the words to tell them that he’s gay? A powerful read about family, identity and the enduring magic of stories.
Facilitated by Carisa Musialik & Marilyn Ramirez, local teachers and writers, who have worked with Lo’Mas Lit before.
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECTED TO
– Engage in lively discussion of contemporary literature
– Connect with other young readers
– Participate in special writing activities led by the facilitators
– Bring their own opinions, experiences, and knowledgeMore information available at
www.WordUpBooks.com/lomaslit
Thursday, July 6, 2023
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Taiko means big drums – and this is what Taikoza brings. Taiko, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual and stimulating performance.
