2023 Events
The Return of Vince and Andy: A Holiday Show
Saturday, December 16, 2023
The Return of Vince and Andy: A Holiday Show, featuring Singer/Songwriters Vince Vok and Andy Kass
Commemoration of World AIDS Day
Friday, December 1, 2023
In collaboration with the PRIDE Center of Staten Island and CHASI
Please join us to support people living with and affected by HIV, and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. We invite all to come together for Education, Prevention and Overall Support. Poetry, spoken word, guest speakers and participants who want to share or show support are welcome to share their voice. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Free HIV home testing kits, condoms and resources will be available
A Musical Evening with Kevin Norton and Peter Zummo
Saturday, November 18, 2023
The multi-talented Kevin Norton (Vibraphones, Drums, Keyboard, etc) will share the evening with the legendary Peter Zummo (trombone & electronics). Peter might be best known as a collaborator with and advocate for the eclectic singer/song-writer/composer/performer, Arthur Russell. Peter has also released a dozen albums as a leader. Kevin’s musical background is in jazz, new music, “classical” and soundtrack venues and can be heard on 25 or more albums as a leader or co-leader. Kevin is also a committed social activist.
Film Screening: “The Clash"
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Film screening "The Clash", written and directed by Benjamin Shepard. Followed by a Q & A with the director.
Over a dozen years in the making, "The Clash" is a documentary film about public space in New York, with contests over green space, biking, occupying, sustaining, and Black Lives in public space.
Benjamin Shepard is an activist, writer, and educator who lives in NYC.
Poetry Night : Four Featured Poets followed by an open mic
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Poetry Night, featuring Yuyutsu Sharma and Staten Island's Poet Laureate Marguerite Maria Rivas, as well as special guests, poets Tim Tomlinson from NYU and Ravi Shankar of Tufts University.
The Ray Bally Band
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Ray Bally Band returns to Staten Island to perform on our neighborhood stage. The band consists of Ray Bally on guitar and voice, Brad Kleiman on guitar and voice, and Mike Frazier on percussion. Together they create meditative rock n roll with brush strokes of jazz, folk, & lots of improvisation.
"Ray Bally is one of those rare, naturally gifted artists who work straight from the soul." ~Rick Jamm, Jamsphere.com
Local author Rev. Dr. Jessica Taylor with her book: "Overcoming Low Expectations"
Friday, October 20, 2023
Overcoming Low Expectations was written to encourage those who feel caught in the snare of low expectations. When people don’t believe in you and you don’t even believe in yourself, this book will inspire you to press on, because greatness is possible.
Dr. Taylor shares her story from the bondage of guilt and shame, toward the freedom of love and acceptance. Pregnant at only 16, Jessica felt compelled to move out of her mother’s home, only to begin her own struggles with alcohol, drugs, and violence, which eventually led to an awakening that changed her life forever. She was able to move past poverty and became a minister, a lawyer, an administrative law judge for the state of New York, and finally, a book author.
Day de Dada presents Fluxfest
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Fluxus Performances Live & on Zoom - Part of Fluxfest NYC 2023
Join us to watch, share, and participate in Fluxus Style performances with artists in the venue and joining us from around the world via Zoom.
A Fluxfest is a gathering of people interested in or influenced by the Fluxus methods of artistic expression and art-making, including writing and activating performance scores, mail art, and performance art. These events, which are usually several days of activities, are organized by members of the Fluxfest community and have occurred annually since 2009 throughout the United States and in Toronto.
May Day with Kevin Norton, Mary Campbell and Julia Sane
Saturday, May 27, 2023
We are workers – We work in the healthcare field, the education field, the computer graphics field and we are creative artists. We work to survive, but we create to thrive.
May Day is a celebration (with ancient roots) of the beginning of the summer season, but it is also International Workers Day. We are ALL workers and yet, the ruling class seeks to divide (and conquer) us. This event is about waving our asses in the faces of the ruling class and celebrating our working brethren. The future will only contain what we put into it now. Let's strive toward happiness.
Kevin Norton (on Wikipedia) – Composer, percussion instruments ...
Mary Campbell – Conceptualist: visual and performance artist
Julia Sane Simoniello – Songwriter, guitar and vocals
Meower Power Hour
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Meower Power Hour is a showcase featuring writers and musicians from Staten Island and beyond. May 2023's Meower Power will feature Jenno Snyder and Dan Veksler, opened by Comfort Cat.
DANISARTE presents / presenta SOLILUNA: A Magical Voyage thru Five Continents of the World/ Un Viaje Mágico por Cinco Continentes del Mundo
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Soliluna is a magical voyage thru 5 continents of the world. It is an interactive bilingual (Spanish/English) multicultural theatrical performance piece with international music which includes puppets which morph into actor/dancers, video-projections, original art and animation. It is based on folktales featuring the sun and the moon. This project is designed not only to entertain the whole family, but also to educate us about our similarities, cultural diversity, and the creativity of the human spirit.
Creator & Director/Creadora y Directora: Alicia Kaplan (Luna)
Associate Producer/Productor Asociado: Hernan Acuña (Sol)
with Piedad Castaño & María Renée Lavalle
The performance is free of charge. Reservations can be made by calling 212-842-2643 or by emailing akDanisarte@gmail.com. For more info, go to danisarte.org .
Reading of New Children’s Book by Allan Avidano
Friday, May 19, 2023
Cornelius The Earthworm, is a book that asks life's big questions, but from a worm's perspective: Why are we here? Why do bad things happen to good worms? And what or who is God? It's a book that recognizes that in spite of there being different belief systems, everyone can still get along if they choose to.
Allan Avidano is a Staten Island artist and writer who loves exploring the island's cultural diversity, nature, and history. Cornelius The Earthworm is his second children's book set on Staten Island.
OPEN MICE with Nanci and Phoebe
Friday, May 12, 2023
Comedian Nanci Richards and antifolker Phoebe Blue have been hosting open "mice" around town apart & together forever! Join them at their latest pop up. All acts welcome. One peace each.
Book Reading with transformative artist Anna Cley
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Come and embark on an inspiring journey with transformative artist and author Anna Cley. Praised by TV personalities and clinical therapists, The Journey of the Heart is an empowering fairytale of courage, freedom, and love. Anna Cley will host an immersive reading, followed by a Q&A and a book signing. To learn more about Anna, visit LINKTR.EE/ANNACLEY