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Castle Village Presents: Opera Cowgirls

The Opera Cowgirls are an alt-country band where grand opera meets the grand ole opry.

Founded by Caitlin McKechney (mezzo-soprano/guitar/banjolele) after she was asked to open for a rock show at a local bar, the group also includes Sarah Beckham-Turner (soprano/cello), Maria Maxfield (soprano/egg shaker/tambourine), Jessica Sandidge (soprano/mandolin/rival egg shaker/tambourine) and Mila Henry (soprano sometimes/mini-keyboards/percussion).

By blending the greatest operatic hits with some country flavor, the Cowgirls have proven that they can truly cover Puccini to Parton. The Cowgirls have performed at venues ranging from dive bars to cabaret halls and beach bandshells to floating ferries, including the New York-based BAM Lepercq Space, Green Room 42, LIC Bar, Parkside Lounge, Pete’s Candy Store, Le Poisson Rouge and The Slipper Room, and regionally at Avaloch Farm Music Institute (NH), Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre (IA), Delaware Valley Opera (NY), Hopewell Valley Vineyards (NJ), Magic City Opera (FL), Mr. Smalls Funhouse (PA), NightBlue Theater (IL), Opera North (NH), Painted Sky Opera (OK), Pensacola Opera (FL), Sandhills Repertory Theatre (NC), San Francisco Ballet (CA), St. Pete Opera (FL) and West Texas A&M University (TX). They were also presented by Pittsburgh Opera as part of the opening celebrations for the 2023 OPERA America Conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpnx2EKGIB8

TICKETS:
Email events@castlevillage.nyc to reserve.

Bruce’s Garden: Holiday Market

LADIES LEMONADE and BRUCE’S GARDEN
invite neighbors and friends to a special community art fundraiser supporting the garden’s upkeep and programs.
Local artisans and craftspeople will share their handmade creations and donate a portion of their proceeds to help keep Bruce’s Garden thriving.

Holy Trinity Church: An Afternoon of Song — A Gift of Love

A voice recital fundraiser for the parish featuring Junito Rodriguez, male soprano and Grace Han, piano.

Inwood Hill Park: Outdoor Skills — Orienteering

Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.

Join the Rangers in learning how to navigate Inwood’s winding wilderness trails using compasses and maps and then team up to test all of your outdoors survival skills in a race to the finish!

Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Inwood Hill Park: Autumn Meditation Hike

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a meditative autumnal walk throughout Manhattan’s only old growth forest. Explore the connection between nature and personal wellbeing, engage in fire building and storytelling, and allow the changing season to inspire. Bring your own journal for any ideas along the way!