Thursday, May 23, 2013
Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum will host CD release concert in June
The following announcement was submitted by Puffin Cultural Forum: Saxophonist and composer, Uri Gurvich, will present his new album, “BabEl,” just released for the prestigious label Tzadik Records, as well as arrangements of traditional Jewish music. Uri,who studied under Joe Lovano, was hailed as a major new voice in jazz by “All Music Guide.” He has performed all over the world including the Blue Note and Lincoln Center in NYC and major jazz festivals in Europe, South America and Japan. Uri will be joined by Asen Doykin (piano), Peter Slavov (bass) and Ronen Itzik (drums), each a successful performer in his own right. Uri’s work places Israeli, Yemenite, East European and North African music into a progressive jazz context and …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Community members invited to share poetry at open mic night
The following announcement was submitted by the Puffin Cultural Forum: Poet and singer/song-writer, Ngoma Hill brings three accomplished guests to this Exhibition Poetry Slam including fine arts photographer and poet Osunyoyin Alak; theater artist, DJ and poet Justin Woo; and actress, poet and Slam winner Sabrina Gilbert. All compete regularly in local, regional and national Poetry Slams and have been chosen for this event because of their expertise. Using a point system, judges selected from the audience will determine who gives the best performance of the evening based on three rounds of poems. In addition, the Puffin invites community poets to speak/read their poems in an Open Mic format following the Slam. The first five people to …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Program uses art to bridge gap between veterans and civilians
Warrior Writers, a veteran-focused arts group, will present a host of poetry from military veterans at multimedia play Friday in Teaneck, the Puffin Cultural Forum announced. The play will present a collection of original poetry and artwork in a performance exploring military experiences ranging from recruitment to homecoming, according to a news release. "Through Warrior Writers, veterans have created a network of support and reprieve where artistic growth is developed and lasting friendship is built. Using art as language, we help bridge the gap between veterans and civilians," the program's website states. Also on the double-feature's program is Answer the Muse, a musical ensemble bringing together a mix of music, theater, yoga, …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Carols, spirituals and holiday songs planned at Puffin event
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
The following was submitted by the Puffin Cultural Forum: The talented members of the Harlem Opera Theatre will present music from The Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens, La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, Lucia di Lammermoor and L'elisir d'amore, as well as carols, spirituals and favorite holiday songs. Artistic Director Gregory Hopkins, internationally acclaimed tenor, conductor, organist and pianist will conduct the program, which will be performed by the melodious voices of Harlem Opera Theatre’s competition winners Carami Hilaire (soprano), a student of the Mannes College Professional Studies program; Taiwan Norris (tenor), a Morgan State University graduate; and Jorell Williams (baritone), Masters Degree graduate of Manhattan …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Band to perform Oct. 7.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The following information was submitted by the Puffin Cultural Forum: Based in NYC, this soulful, fun-loving powerhouse all-women’s klezmer sextet has toured from Vienna to Vancouver since 1998. The band’s repertoire includes neo-traditional folk dance, mystical melodies, Yiddish swing, retro tango, late Soviet-era Jewish drinking songs, re-grooved standards, and genre-defying originals! Formed by drummer/leader Eve Sicular, Isle of Klezbos, a Puffin grant recipient, features Debra Kreisberg (clarinet, sax), Pam Fleming (trumpet, flugelhorn), Rachelle Garniez (accordion, piano), Saskia Lane (bass), Melissa Fogarty (vocals), and Eve Sicular (drums, leader), alumnae of Juilliard, Eastman and Manhattan Schools of Music as well as Harvard. …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hackensack poet to host the 2nd annual event.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
The following release was submitted by the Puffin Cultural Forum: The Puffin Cultural Forum cordially invites poets of all ages to enter its second Poetry Slam. Hosted by Hackensack teacher/poet, Toney Jackson, who has thrilled Puffin audiences with his own work, this event is expected to reveal some outstanding local poets The first ten people to sign up at 7:30 p.m. to read/speak an original poem (under five minutes) will compete in the Slam and earn free admission. The winner, to be determined by audience applause, will be invited back as a guest poet for the Puffin’s next open mic Poetry Cafe. Or, arrive by 8:00 p.m. to support your favorite wordsmith. Come and flex your poetic muscle, quench your craving for competition, and/or enjoy…
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Poetry reading, poetry slam planned for Jan. 14
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The following news release was submitted by the Puffin Cultural Forum: The Puffin Cultural Forum will be holding a night of Poetry in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The event will be hosted by poet, singer/song-writer, Ngoma Hill, and features performances by writer and spoken-word performer, Caroline Rothstein, Brooklyn-based storyteller, Christine-Jean Blain, and native Bronx poet and performer Advocate of Words. In addition, the Puffin invites poets of all ages to enter the Poetry Slam. The first seven people to sign up at 6:30 p.m. with an original poem under three minutes will compete in the Slam and earn free admission. The winner of the Slam, to be determined by audience applause, will be invited back to the Puffin as a guest …
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