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Lezlie Harrison - vocals, Ben Paterson - organ, Marvin Sewell - guitar, Russell Carter - drums

Bassist Martin Pizzarelli put together a special program of hand-picked tunes that pays tribute to his father, guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli. A member of New Jersey’s first jazz family, Martin’s own impressive career as a bass player spans several decades and includes dozens of record dates and hundreds of concerts around the globe in various formations, often accompanying his father. Among his peers, he is considered one of the most swinging bassists on the scene and a “keeper of the flame” who masters the style like no one else today.

Experience this 22nd annual award-winning showcase of 125 juried artists mastering in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, photography, wearable art, wood, and more! Watch unique craft demonstrations and then create your own with complimentary family art activities sponsored by PNC Arts Alive. Relax in the Beer & Wine Garden with Cape May Brewery and Bellview Winery, listen to live music, and enjoy refreshments from gourmet food trucks. WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser* takes place during the Festival as well. *Please Note: due to limited production time during COVID restrictions, pumpkin quantities are limited. All fundraiser proceeds support WheatonArts' educational programming. The Festival of Fine Craft opens on October 2 & 3, 2021, rain or shine. It is included with WheatonArts' general admission. Festival Special: Buy your tickets in advance online & save $2.00 per ticket! Offer ends on Sept. 26, 2021. For more information & advance tickets, visit wheatonarts.org.

Bossa Brasil® will be performing at Westfield Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival on Tuesday, August 24 from 7-9pm. Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ location. 908-789-9444. The group will include Mauricio de Souza on drums, Andrew Beals on alto sax, Bob Rodriguez on piano, and Dave Kingsnorth on bass. Bossa Brasil® will play Bossa Nova classics and Brazilian jazz selections, featuring the music of Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Mauricio de Souza, Hermeto Pascoal, and Marcos Valle. Come enjoy an evening of Brazilian music with us! www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com

Applauded by The Washington Post as “a perfect encapsulation of today’s trends in chamber music,” and by The New Yorker as “independent-minded,” the Grammy nominated PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. Rain date, Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

In the second collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, JaLC trumpeter, Marcus Printup will lead an ensemble as he explores his own musical heritage through the greats that came before him. Rain date, Friday, August 20, 2021.

New Camerata Opera announces its 2021/22 season featuring a world premiere, immersive family performances, and free outdoor concerts. For more information, visit the vibrant and newly rebranded website at newcamerataopera.org. MainStage Performances Cav + Pag September 23, 25, 30 and October 2, 2021 at 8:00pm, The Muse Brooklyn Cav + Pag is a bold and innovative 90-minute adaptation of two classic verismo operas, performed with chamber orchestra in a cavernous, converted industrial warehouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Directed by John de los Santos, music direction by Samuel McCoy, dramaturgy by Cori Ellison, costume design by Asa Benally, and lighting design by Emily Clarkson.  Principal cast members include Erik Bagger, Chris Carr (Canio), Indira Mahajan, Megan Nielson (Santuzza), Samina Aslam, Maria Brea (Nedda), Lindell Carter, Victor Khodadad (Turiddu), Angky Budiardjono (Silvio), Stan Lacy (Tonio), Rashard Deleston (Beppe), Costas Tsourakis (Alfio), Leslie Middlebrook (Lucia), Eva Parr, Julia Tang (Lola). Chorus/covers include Roseanne Ackerly, Ryan Allais, Brian Alvarado, Rosa Betancourt, Linda Collazo, Nick Connolly, Brittany Fowler, Alkis Sarantinos. Tickets for Cav + Pag will go on sale soon at https://www.newcamerataopera.org/cavpag. Gala November 17, 2021 at 7pm, Bar Beau, Williamsburg Gala is a 1920s themed, intimate soirée with a curated menu and specialty crafted cocktails, featuring performances of operatic favorites and hidden gems.  Barnum's Bird March 31, April 1, 7, and 8, 2022 Libby Larsen's opera Barnum's Bird is based on Jenny Lind's 1850-1852 tour of the United States alongside P.T. Barnum's circus. Barnum's Bird is the story of the fearless businesswoman and world-class artist, Jenny Lind, and equally fierce businessman and world-class showman, P. T. Barnum. NCO's production of Barnum's Bird, directed by Jennifer Williams, will showcase artistic movement, dance, and trapeze work in order to provide an immersive experience for the audience and delve deeper into the complicated and dramatic story. Music direction by Nell Flanders.  CamerataWorks The Prince von Pappenschmear 3 CamerataWorks will produce the final chapter of their operatic film trilogy, set in 1936 Berlin. Composed by Richard Marriott, libretto by Adam Laten Willson, and music direction by Stephan Fillare.  Refractions Refractions is a new songbook series of short films featuring works composed and performed exclusively by BIPOC-identifying artists. The project was awarded an Opera America grant for women stage directors. Directed by Kimille Howard with music direction by Mikael Darmanie.  Camerata Piccola Party at the Opera An immersive, musical and theatrical experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Excerpts from seven classic operas with original English texts teach children the fundamentals of classical music: rhythm, melody, harmony, range, and dynamics. The episodic series is available on Camerata Piccola's YouTube Channel. The organization also performs the series in live settings. Peter Rabbit at Edgemere Farm October 16 (rain date October 23) at 2:00pm, Edgemere Farm, Rockaway, Queens Edgemere Farm is a "volunteer-run, zero-profit organization with a mission of education, food justice, and increasing capacity for both the production of food and the processing of food waste on the Rockaway Peninsula." Peter Rabbit is a 30-minute adaptation of the classic tale, with music from Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore with English words in a fun and accessible style, suitable for ages 3-12. The performance will be free to the public, with many farm-friendly activities supporting the experience. The action will unfold as if Edgemere were McGregor's farm. Peter will scurry about the vegetables, while singing to live piano accompaniment.  Concerts New Camerata Opera will be presenting three, free outdoor concerts in August 2021, featuring works ranging from operatic standards to less frequently performed pieces. August 12, 2021 at 7pm  Anita's Way, Times Square  Hosted by Chashama August 19, 2021 at 7pm Anita's Way, Times Square Hosted by Chashama  August 20, 2021 at 7pm Ditmas Park, Brooklyn Hosted by Operation Gig  New Camerata Opera was founded with the mission of building new audiences for the art form through engaging, exciting and educational productions. The organization accomplishes this via three main initiatives: full-length operas presented at innovative and daring venues, newly arranged and adapted children's operas (Camerata Piccola), and originally commissioned short operatic films for presentation online (CamerataWorks). It is through these multifaceted operations that NCO has successfully brought countless new opera lovers into the cultural fold. The organization has been hailed as "the future of opera," and is one of the most consistently active and present opera companies in New York. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. For more information, visit newcamerataopera.org.

July 29, 2021 – summer 2023 Seeing America: 18th & 19th Centuries North Wing We believe in Hudson Rivers School paintings as historic documents of American land and life, and I want to shift these paintings for you. -Saya Woolfalk As artist in residence since 2019, artist Saya Woolfalk has immersed herself in the Museum’s American art and natural science collections. With Saya Woolfalk, Tumbling Into Landscape the artist has created an intervention exploring questions of identity and belonging in relationship to the land and multiple histories of the United States. Drawing attention to what is represented—and more often not represented—in these luminous, Eden-like paintings, Tumbling Into Landscape features a new self-portrait by Woolfalk with a selection of the Museum’s Hudson River School paintings, including six recently conserved works on view for the first time in decades.

Two Nights of Music from The Afro Pan-Latin Diaspora: Roots, Improvisational Music and Beyond For the past year, the Ori-Gen Collective -- a diverse, New York-based group of Latino music makers including multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winners -- has been developing platforms to explore and present new combinations of Latin American roots music, jazz, and technology in contemporary pan-Latin music. This September, the Ori-Gen Collective will celebrate this vision with two nights of music from some of the most innovative and forward thinking artists from the Afro Pan-Latin Diaspora. The Festival takes place at Drom [85 Avenue A, NYC] on September 9th - 10th. Night One features a Brazilian percussion and vocals duo with Rogerio and Anne Boccato, Argentine bassist Pablo Aslan & Piazzollazo's tribute to Astor Piazzolla, the dreamy, tropical soul of Miami/Venezuelan project Bacalao Men, and Argentine singer Sofia Rei brings her acclaimed mix of folklore and futurism to a duo with multi-instrumentalist JC Maillard. Night Two features Argentinian-NYC experimental duo Chuño; Latin GRAMMY Award winning percussionist, composer, and arranger Samuel Torres collaborating with pioneering Afro-Peruvian jazz guitar fusionist Eric Kurimski; celebrated singer, ethnographer and musical polyglot Kavita Shah with Cape Verdean guest singer Fantcha; and GRAMMY-award winning vocalist/violinist from NYC's own Flor de Toloache, Mireya Ramos. September 9th: 7:00 pm Rogerio and Anne Boccato 7:30 pm Sofia Rei and JC Maillard 8:00 pm Pablo Aslan & Piazzollazo 9:00 pm Bacalao Men September 10th: 7:00 pm Duo Chuño 7:30 pm Samuel Torres Duet with Eric Kurimski 8:00 pm Kavita Shah 9:00 pm Mireya Ramos

Artpark and Modern Disposal Services present Power of Niagara: A celebration of arts, nature and a sustainable future on August 21, 2021. The evening will be a celebration of the environment by some of the best talent, including a performance of Branché by Cirque Barcode & Acting for Climate Montréal, the world premiere of The Power of Niagara by Jon Lehrer Dance Company, performances by Buffalo String Works, and a performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), conducted by JoAnn Falletta. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and are available at the Artpark Box Office (Mon-Fri, 10AM-4PM) and ticketmaster.com. A VIP package is also available for $150, including reserved seating for BPO and Buffalo String Works and an after-party reception with JoAnn Falletta. This program is supported by Regional Economic Development Council. Also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Admissions proceeds will support Buffalo String Works and Artpark's Sustainability Program. For details, visit https://www.artpark.net/events/power-of-niagara. On this special day, Artpark & Company and Modern Corporation are announcing a joint commitment toward making Artpark a more sustainable place for nature, art and performance. Join us in celebrating the energy savings achieved through sustainable lighting replacements. With an understanding of the impacts of our decisions on the environment, we endeavor to transform our practices to be the best partners along with artists and park visitors to pass on a thriving and sustainable Artpark to the next generation.  BRANCHÉ by Cirque Barcode & Acting for Climate Montréal 5:30pm-6:30pm, Emerald Grove Stage  Performed in the natural setting of Artpark's Emerald Grove Branché is a collaboration between the companies Cirque Barcode & Acting for Climate Montréal. It is a show to address the climate crisis, created in a way as to have minimal impact during creation and while touring. Designed to be played in parks or forests and centered on group acrobatics, Branché is a celebration of the strength of community and our relationships to each other and to nature. It is a show to get people outside and inspire them as to what is possible if we work together. THE POWER OF NIAGARA by JON LEHRER DANCE COMPANY  7:00pm-8:00pm, "Niagara 1979" Painted Lot World premiere of The Power of Niagara, a piece inspired by the Niagara region with music that evokes the strength and beauty of water. The internationally renowned Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) will bring edge-of-your seat excitement to Artpark. This breathtaking performance will inspire and entertain, speaking to audiences of all backgrounds and dance experience. The company toured Europe in 2018 and will return in 2022. Galerie Ortenau in Offenburg, Germany declares, "Dynamic, Powerful, Elegant – brings an absolute passion for the dance." BUFFALO STRING WORKS 8:00pm-8:15pm, Artpark Amphitheater  Buffalo String Works' mission is to deliver world class music education to diverse youth that inspires personal and community transformation. We provide rigorous music instruction and a creative home for 96 refugee, immigrant, and historically marginalized youth. They recognize the significance of music as a universal language, and by lifting up the voices of their students and parents, they cultivate youth to be agents of social change. BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by JOANN FALLETTA  8:20pm-9:20pm, Artpark Amphitheater JoAnn Falletta's only live performance in the area this season with The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate the nurturing power of connection with the environment we are born into and are responsible for sustaining: Chris Rogerson's Among Mountains, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral." Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test are not required for this event. Patrons will just be required to maintain social distance and wear a mask if they are not fully vaccinated. The Artpark summer season runs through September 15, 2021. Visit https://www.artpark.net/ for a current schedule. Supported by Modern Corporation, now leading Artpark's commitment to lowering environmental impact in the park and beyond. Artpark's 2021 season is supported by M&T Bank and Cullen Foundation. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. provides a resident, professional, major symphony orchestra of artistic excellence and integrity to enrich the quality of life in Western New York through the presentation of live symphonic music and other musical events which educate and entertain the broadest possible audiences within and beyond the Western New York region. About Buffalo String Works For their students especially, many of whom hail from all over the world, the universal language of music can be a lifeline. They aim to cultivate a positive space that supports our students' development into curious, confident, committed individuals who make a difference in their new home: exemplary musicians who are also exemplary citizens. Through their intensive and thoughtful programming both in the classroom and on stage, they seek to transform our audiences, neighborhoods, and the Western New York community. They strive to foster greater compassion and understanding across the city, offering a sense of belonging to new Americans and those who have long called Buffalo home. Barcode started working together in 2011 when Tristan, Alexandra and Eric met at the National Circus School of Montreal. They toured together for three years with The 7 Fingers as original cast members on the show Sequence 8, thrilling audiences around the world. Soon after they were joined by Eve Bigel, a talented hand to hand flyer from France. Together their careers have produced a string of highlights including a gold medal at SolyCirco festival for Alexandra's hoop act, a bronze medal at the Cirque de Demain festival for both Eric's cigar box juggling and Tristan and Eve's hand to hand acts, and a silver medal for the trio's Russian Bar act, as well as the Audience Choice award. They have performed on France's Got Talent, It's Showtime, and multiple times on Le Plus Grande Cabaret du Monde. In 2019, the team's passion and creative spirit pushed them to co-found, with Sophie Picard, Cirque Barcode. The four artists are at once co-founders, co-artistic directors and artists onstage, with Sophie as co-founder and General Manager of the company. Barcode's first original theatrical show, Sweat & Ink premiered in 2019. Their second show, Branché, a collaboration with the group Acting for Climate, works to realize their goal of more sustainable touring and use their circus to draw attention to the climate crisis. ARTPARK is a park and a cultural institution located in Lewiston, NY along the Niagara Gorge, USA. Established in 1974, Artpark is a collaboration between the New York State Parks and the cultural nonprofit institution Artpark & Company. The picturesque 150 acre performing and visual arts park is located along the historic Niagara River Gorge on land rich in Native American, pioneer and early American history. Approximately 12,000 years ago the majestic Niagara Falls began to work its way upriver from this site to its current location. Artpark's Mainstage theater opened in July of 1974 on land that was once the Lower Landing of the nine mile Niagara Portage that skirted the unnavigable Gorge and Falls. Designated as a National Historic Landmark (in 1998), Artpark includes several archeological sites, including a Hopewell Mound from one of the earliest Native American mound building cultures and the remnants of the much more recent Oak Hill Mansion. Artpark is a National Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat, & National Audubon Society birding site (along the Niagara River Corridor), Artpark is also a popular destination for hiking, picnics, and fishing. As a cultural institution, Artpark attracts over 150,000 audiences over the course of its' summer season (June-August) and serves a population of approximately 1.2 million Western New Yorkers and over 1 million Canadian residents. Over the course of it 40-year history, over 2.5 million persons have attended musical and theater performances at Artpark. In addition to being widely regarded as one of the top rock music Amphitheater stages, under the artistic leadership of President Sonia Kozlova Clark, Artpark has presented a increasingly diverse program including major North American premiers by companies like the Plasticiens Volants (France) with their unique giant inflatable puppetry; the Brazilian modern dance sensation Bale de Rua mixing the traditions of capoeira and B-boy; music acts varying from Boy George to George Clinton and Thievery Corporation; the Native-American DJ duo A Tribe Called Red and Ukranian folk-punk band DakhaBrakha. A new Strawberry Moon Festival has been established in 2019 to celebrate the global influence of the indigenous arts. In 2016 Artpark has developed a unique Artpark Percussion Garden, a new place for sound and nature explorations with interactive installations created by collaboration of visual artists and musicians. Same year we launched a long-term initiative Artpark Laboratory under curatorship of Mary Miss and her City as Living Laboratory, focusing on the exploration of intersections of art, nature, science and technologies and creating awareness on the global climate change crisis. For more information, visit artpark.net.