Archive | Introductions

26 September 2013 ~ 0 Comments

The Poetry of Dance: Inside SANNIDHI (Sacred Space) with Aparna Ramaswamy

Continuing in our precedent of showcasing up and coming talent from around the globe, the Schimmel is pleased to welcome acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, Aparna Ramaswamy to its stage on Saturday, October 5th. The esteemed artist will bring us the US premiere of her work, Sannidhi (Sacred Space). In five sections, her new work will weave […]

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23 September 2013 ~ 0 Comments

School of Rock: Inside Acoustic Underground

New York has always been a breeding ground for artists. From the razz-ma-tazz of tin pan alley in the jazz era to the underground beatnik movement of the 1950’s Greenwich Village, artists and especially musicians have been finding their creative voices here for over a couple of centuries. Currently, New York neighborhoods such as Greenwich […]

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01 August 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Back To the Future! Inside SONORAMA: The Lost Space Age Pop Music of Esquivel

Imagine the Jetsons taking their yearly trip to Miami, lounging around the art deco inspired pool while Rosie the robot wheels on by to deliver a tropical mai tai complete with a tiny paper parasol. If you close your eyes, this is exactly the image that is conjured up while listening to the quirky, space age […]

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15 July 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Putting It Together!

While the long hot days of summer are in full swing, the staff here at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts is busy preparing for our exciting third season of Pace Presents. We are excited to offer, once again, one of the most eclectic and engrossing collection of musicians, dancers, performance artists and lecturers that […]

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03 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Hugh Masekela

Calling all world and jazz music fans: we have a big treat for you and his name is Hugh Masekela! Known for his extensive career and Grammy award-winning song “Grazing in the Grass,” The Schimmel Center could not have thought of a better way to end our 2012-2013 Pace Presents season (and we’re hoping you […]

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