THE PRINCESS BRIDE ~ THE COURAGE TO FIND TWUE WUV
A bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin. Directed by Rob Reiner. Written by William Goldman. The movie runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes, Rated PG, and will be screened on DCP, courtesy of Criterion Pictures. Live entertainment TBA.
The 16th annual spring show produced by the Association of Dominican Classical Artists and featuring the Washington Heights Community Conservatory, Gregorio Luperon High School Orchestra, and PS 115 Ensemble.
ADCA’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and is supported, in party, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Celebrate the vibrant sound of a nation when over 1,000 children from 16 New York City public schools unite to present I Hear America Singing. This joyful concert honors America’s 250th anniversary with a dynamic program exploring the country’s rich music traditions.
Led by YPC Creative Director Elizabeth Nūñez and Director of School Choruses Program Caitlin Henning, YPC’s School Choruses Concert is the culminating event of YPC’s annual Choruses Program, an in-school music education and performance initiative created to bring YPC’s award-winning approach to students across New York City.
Join us for an uplifting journey through the sounds, stories, and spirit of American music!
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious youth ensembles, serving 2,000 throughout New York City annually. Founded by MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year Francisco J. Núñez, YPC’s mission and values are rooted in providing children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance.
The short films by several local filmmakers receive their United Palace premiere on the silver screen, promising a night of stories from around town & the world. The filmmakers are all previous NoMAA grantees.
Free with RSVP unitedpalace.org 6:30 doors/7pm show
Astrid Andujar – Shot in the Dark (Destello En La Oscuridad)
Adrián Burke – Everything Happens For a Reason
Darine Hotait – Like Salt
Johanny Mota – Home
Jonathan Ullman –Is It Anything?
Harriet (2019)
~ THE COURAGE TO BREAK FREE
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Leslie Odom Jr. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Written by Gregory Allen Howard and Kasi Lemmons. The movie runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes, Rated PG-13, and will be screened on DCP. Live entertainment precedes the show.
Arrive early for a special soulful pre-show performance as Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir makes their debut at the United Palace, in partnership with the Mama Foundation for the Arts. Expect a soaring, soul-stirring celebration of gospel, community, and pure joy that will fill the room and set the tone for an unforgettable afternoon.
Doors: 2:00pm, Show: 3:00pm
