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It is a well-established fact that Blacks and other minority groups in the U.S. experience far greater healthcare disparities than the white population. Ranging from the tragedy of higher rates of illness and premature deaths to simple basics like access to accurate information, a myriad of factors contributes to these inequalities. As the COVID pandemic has raged across our country and apprehension about the vaccine is high among certain populations, the situation is more dire than ever. This panel will explore the layers of complexity behind both the implicit and overt racism that is blocking access to the basic right of decent healthcare. Speakers will examine the long-standing socioeconomic factors that underpin the discrepancies around every aspect of our health system and discuss how this public reckoning can be the impetus for positive change.

Mike Block and Balla Kouyaté have been collaborating for over a decade, bonding over their shared interest in music from across the world, and their commitment to musical innovation. Mike Block is an American cellist, singer, and composer, and a Grammy Award-winning musician with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, originally trained in western classical music. He teams here with Balla Kouyaté, a Malian balafon player and educator now based in the U.S.

Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM LPR COVID-19 Policies: https://lpr.com/about-lpr-nyc/covid-19/ With her captivating charisma and radiant spirit, Daymé Arocena effortlessly blends traditional Santerían chant, jazz stylings, contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban rhythmic complexity for audiences worldwide. Her passion for the musical traditions of her homeland is boundless – “reigniting the Cuban soundtrack wherever she plays” (NPR). At every performance, Daymé coaxes her audiences into lively call-and-response chants with an irrepressible smile on her face, enamoring the whole audience in her charm. “Scat-singing over her trio’s swaying rhumbas and cha-cha-chas,” (DownBeat), Daymé’s impact upon the history of Cuban music is undeniable. On September 6, 2019, Daymé released Sonocardiogram on Brownswood Recordings to resounding critical applause. Celebrating the rich elements of Afro-Cuban culture and Santería, Sonocardiogram also tells the story of Daymé as a creative spirit. The album is a finely crafted arc exploring her sources of Santería, dedication to legacy of Afro-Cuban musicians, an homage to family, and of course always inspired, sincere, and hopeful. Daymé was introduced to the world stage through Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Mix project, which brought producers from around the world to Cuba to record with local musicians. Daymé enchanted a packed audience at the London launch of that album, and since then has released four breathtaking albums as a bandleader, including 2017’s Cubafonía – named one of The Arts Desk’s best albums of 2017. NPR claims there’s “never a dull moment” on the recording, and Billboard sums it up perfectly: Cubafonía is a “must-have on any playlist.” Daymé looks forward to the release of a new, upbeat Latin dance themed album in late 2021. The WOMEN’S VOICES series celebrates the role that female artists play in the preservation and promotion of their respective cultures and traditions.

Dan Levinson celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Benefit and the 20th anniversary of his first appearance at the Theatre! Levinson has once again assembled a truly spectacular jazz group for this annual event, which will be our first back inside the Theatre. All patrons 12 years and older must provide proof of vaccination and corresponding ID. Masks required for all patrons over two years old.

Cuban piano phenomenon from Havana Dayramir González brings a special program titled "Havana Today, Afro Cuban Jazz" a tribute to Chucho Valdes, Chico O'Farrill and Chick Corea featuring his Habana enTRANCé quartet with Dayramir González on piano, Juan Chiavassa on drums, Dean Torrey on bass, and Christian Moraga on percussion. Representing the young generation of Afro-Cuban jazz, Dayramir González performed in 15,000-seater stadiums with legends like Chucho and Bebo Valdes and headlined Carnegie Hall. In Person: $20/$15 Members; Virtual: $7/$5 Members Members need to use their Custom Login ID to purchase member tickets. Contact boxoffice@flushingtownhall.org if you don’t know your Custom Login ID. For answers to frequently asked questions regarding tickets, please click Here. Proof of vaccination (with ID) is required to attend this event in person, as is mask wearing. If you are interested in attending this event in person, please read the full COVID Safety Policy carefully before purchasing tickets This engagement of Dayramir González & Habana enTRANCé is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Learn methods and skills to engage students to take a deeper look at authentic objects and facilitate conversations through mindfulness activities that address SEL and personal identity. Participants will receive professional development hours and a certificate of continued education The Newark Museum of Art is operating under new protocols to keep our visitors and staff as safe as possible. As part of planning your visit, all visitors aged 12 and up must show proof of vaccination with a copy of vaccination card or photo, along with personal identification, or present a negative Covid-19 test from the last 72 hours. This includes both the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Garden and inside the Museum.

New York Jazz Trio to Play Two Sets in High Bridge on Saturday Hunterdon County native Zachary Hann will bring his jazz trio to High Bridge this Saturday (October 9) for two sets at Scout’s Coffee Bar + Mercantile. Hann, an alto saxophonist, will be joined onstage by bassist Solomon Gottfried and drummer Jacob Patrone. All three live in New York City and graduated from New York-based conservatories: Gottfried and Patrone attended The New School. Hann, who grew up in Lebanon Township and graduated from Voorhees High School, attended The Juilliard School, where he studied classical clarinet. He has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and David Geffen Hall. He has also performed in Los Angeles, Dublin, Edinburgh, Taipei, and Vancouver, Canada. In June he organized and performed in the Steeple City Sound concert series in North Adams, Massachusetts. While a senior at Juilliard, Hann appeared as a guest soloist with the Hunterdon County Symphony, performing the second movement of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major. Hann’s jazz trio will play his original compositions as well as interpretations of jazz standards. Among his major influences on the saxophone, Hann counts such jazz giants as Lee Konitz, Charley Parker, Art Pepper, and Johnny Hodges, as well as rising stars Ben van Gelder and Patrick Bartley. The trio’s Saturday sets will take place at The Parlor, a performance space inside Scout’s Coffee Bar, starting at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. To order tickets online, go to: https://www.scoutscoffeebar.com/order-online. Hann, who played two well-received sets at Scout’s in June, will bring his trio back to Scout’s for two more shows this fall, on November 13 and December 11. “It’s always a pleasure coming back to Scout’s,” Hann said. “And I always look forward to the opportunity to play with Jacob and Sol.” Scout’s, at 11 Main St., has arranged for a pop-up pizza maker to serve food at he coffee shop on Saturday night. Siblings, owned by Jaimie Acosta, a High Bridge resident, specializes in Neapolitan-style pizza consisting of special flour from Italy balanced by local ingredients, including Jersey Girl Cheese. The ticket price also includes an individual pie (vegan and gluten-free options are available) and a salad. Scout’s is BYOB, and the Highrail Brewing Company is directly across Main Street from the coffee shop. Nicole Poko, who co-owns Scout’s with her husband, Adam, said Saturday’s music-and-pizza event reflects the coffee bar’s ethos of partnership. “The spirit of Scout’s has always been collaborative: coming together with chefs, artists and musicians to create events where we can connect,” Poko said. “I’m excited to be working with Jaimie and Zack, who have been a part of the Scout’s community since our first day. I’m really looking forward to delicious food, great music, and being around people sharing in a good time.”

From the creators of the hit off-Broadway show “Josephine,” this new musical explores the extraordinary and mostly untold story of the friendship between two of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century: legendary singer/dancer/activist/spy Josephine Baker and Academy Award-winner and European princess, Grace Kelly/Princess Grace of Monaco. Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:00PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 8:00PM and Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00PM. All patrons 12 years and older must provide proof of vaccination and corresponding ID. Masks required for all patrons over two years old.

Professional Children's School provides a challenging and engaging college preparatory program for busy actors, dancers, athletes, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and others who are serious about their studies. Juggling the demands of an outside pursuit with traditional schooling can be a challenge for any young person, however committed they and their families are to an academic education. PCS emphasizes the importance of classroom learning while offering the option of a flexible schedule and distance learning, allowing students to balance time in the classroom with outside pursuits. Attend our Virtual Open House on October 27 at 5:30pm and learn more about Professional Children's School. Meet Admissions Director Lori Gigliotti Murphy and Head of School James Dawson, along with current students, parents and faculty. There will be plenty of time for questions, but you must register at www.pcs-nyc.org to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

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