Cello and piano benefit concert for Gazan journalist Moamen Hermaid and his family. Pianist Robert Lind and cellist Alejandro Acosta will be playing Brahms/Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Rachmaninoff/Vocalise, Piazzolla/Milonga Sin Palabras, Schubert/Arpeggione Sonata in A.
Moamen Hemaid is a brave independent journalist in North Gaza. He was injured in a horrific attack and now his jaw is broken and his teeth shattered. To make matters worse, these injuries have become infected after he used funds meant for his treatment to save his community from starvation and thirst. AND NOW Moamen also has a terrible chest infection from breathing in toxic fumes and dust from the bombing while helping in rescue efforts. This is AT THE SAME TIME as the North of Gaza is being obliterated and annexed in this new campaign to ethnically cleanse the area of its population. He needs support for water, food, antibiotics, and for medical evacuation.
– Zelle: 518-364-1059
– Venmo/CashApp: AAAcello
– PayPal: baroquebarbie@gmail.com
– Follow Moamen on IG: @ moamen_hemaid or on TickTock: @ moamen_hemaid_
Robert Lind grew up in southern New Hampshire, near Boston and took piano and music theory lessons at the New England Conservatory Preparatory Division. After majoring in music at Amherst College, he pursued advanced degrees in composition at the University of California at Berkeley and Brandeis University. Robert spent time as music director of summer stock theater companies, where he was accompanist for opera workshops. Non-music jobs then took over for several years but since retirement, he has returned to performing and composing.
Alejandro Acosta started his musical training at a early age, studying in both his native city of Bogotá and the town of Cota, where he spent his formative years. At the age of 8, he enrolled in the Music Conservatory preparatory program of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and later continued his studies at Oklahoma City University and Syracuse University. Subsequently, he became cello and chamber music professor at Universidad de Cundinamarca and performed regularly with the Bogotá Chamber Orchestra, Ensamble Barroco de Bogotá, Cuarteto Efferus, and Cuarteto Hadaly, among others. Having since returned to the States, Alejandro now works as a freelance musician in New York City.
Word Up is hosting a market for Gaza on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10am to 3pm to raise funds for individuals and families in Gaza. Local vendors and artists will table, and a portion of sales will go to evacuation funds.
Specifically, we’re raising funds for Moamen Hemaid, a brave independent journalist in North Gaza. He was injured in a horrific attack and now his jaw is broken and his teeth shattered. To make matters worse, these injuries have become infected after he used funds meant for his treatment to save his community from starvation and thirst. AND NOW Moamen also has a terrible chest infection from breathing in toxic fumes and dust from the bombing while helping in rescue efforts. This is AT THE SAME TIME as the North of Gaza is being obliterated and annexed in this new campaign to ethnically cleanse the area of its population. He needs support for water, food, antibiotics, and for medical evacuation.
Zelle/PayPal: baroquebarbie@gmail.com
Venmo/CashApp: BaroqueBusker
LINK to fundraiser in his bio: @moamen_hemaid
Scheduled Guests: Joanna Parson Alex de Suze Rob Paravonian Jeff Rose Cristhopper Miles Alexander Blue Spruce
Hosted by Tamora Wilson
Location: Recirculation, a project of Word Up. 876 Riverside Drive (at 160th St). Start at 160th St and Broadway. Walk west on 160th St until you reach Riverside Drive. Turn left. It is the first door on your left.
A creative improvised music series, featuring Uptown- and Bronx-based musicians performing in different combinations.
This month’s featured artists are Matt Lambiase (trumpet), Mary Cherney (flute), Claire de Brunner (bassoon), Stephanie Griffin (viola), Will Glass (drums), Thomas Heberer (trumpet), and Nick Lyons (alto saxophone).
In compliance with Word Up Community Safety guidelines, all attendees are encouraged to stay masked at all time.
This event is a $10 suggested donation ticket with 100 max attendees. Please register in advance.
Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop, is located at 876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 157th St., A/C train to 163rd St., and the M4 and M5 to Broadway and 159/160th.
Recirculation, Word Up Community Bookshop’s second location, is full of used books & journals that need help finding a new purpose. Join us for a COLLAGE NIGHT where we can use old book materials and create something new. Base supplies & vibes will be provided. Additional materials are available for purchase at PWYC prices.
If you have art supplies you’d like to donate, consider dropping them off at Recirculation’s Arts Community Cabinet, an open storage space to donate & take arts-related items.
This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket with 50 max attendees. Please register in advance.
In compliance with Word Up Community Safety guidelines, all attendees are encouraged to stay masked at all times.
Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop, is located at 876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 157th St., A/C train to 163rd St., and the M4 and M5 to Broadway and 159/160th.
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