September is here. Summer ends and we all go back…to school, to work, and soon to raking leaves. Let’s hold on to that feeling of being on vacation a little longer and plan a few arts getaways this month! PBS [...]
Culture Picks writer/editor Coni Guhl has a busy month of arts activities planned for herself! What's on your August must-see list? WQXR presents Carnegie Hall's World Orchestra Week August 1-7 A celebration of international youth orchestras, broadcasting live from Carnegie Hall's [...]
Lots of outdoor cultural events this month for when the weather’s nice, and indoor events for when it’s just too muggy and buggy. Even better, many of them are free. Enjoy them all! PBS presents A Capitol Fourth Premieres July [...]
Whatever the weather, whether you’re out and about or enjoying the great indoors, June is bustin’ out all over! RiverArts presents 9th Annual Music Tour – A Full Day of FREE Live Music Saturday, June 1, 11am-9pm Rain date: June [...]
This month it’s a mixed bag with a celebratory theme. Don’t we all need something to smile about these days? Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song A co-production of WETA Washington, D.C., [...]
There seems to be an endless supply of noteworthy accomplishments by Purchase College alums this year! We highlight a few of them in this month's Culture Picks, alongside Purchase PAC event listings and recommendations for what to watch online during [...]
Congratulations to all the recent award winners with connections to Purchase College! This month, we continue to shine a spotlight on their achievements. Nicole Zuraitis, Lecturer of Jazz Studies, Voice. Grammy winner for the Best Jazz Vocal Album for How [...]
Contemporary dance company Urban Bush Women celebrates its 40th anniversary this year; on February 24 they bring Legacy + Lineage + Liberation to The Purchase PAC. This evening of iconic works amplifies the voices of Women(+) of color, and showcases [...]
In this issue of Culture Picks, we shine the spotlight on Purchase grads at the Grammys, highlight a few exceptional Black History Month events, and remember American composer, musical educator, and parodist Peter Schickele. Proof of Purchase: Former students [...]
Wishing you all a happy, healthy 2024! Since it’s January, there's no better time to look back at some fabulous year-end events, and look ahead at what's to come… Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Songs of 2023 Including (Purchase Alum) [...]
