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Let Smart Arts into your Heart ...Let Smart Arts into your heart as you connect with dance, theatre, music, and more. This intimate setting provides for the perfect cultural journey, as guests come aboard to enjoy mini lectures and displays, and depart by hob-nobbing with celeb artists. Where performance entertains, Smart Arts edu-tains.

This season discover Grande Romanza’s Scenes of

Love and Passion from Opera, Operetta & Broadway,

the Russian String Orchestra’s Around the World in 18

Stops, Walnut Street Theatre’s Last of the Red Hot

Lovers, Russian Seasons Dance in Celebration of

World Dance, Magic of Motown, National Players’ Hamlet, and the Camerata Chamber Players—all at Westchester Community College!

Smart Arts is just that: first-rate, affordable, and conveniently located with ample free parking and ticket discounts for children, students, and seniors.

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RUSSIAN STRING ORCHESTRAAround the World in 18 StopsSunday, February 5 at 3:00 pmTravel around the world in a whirlwind tour of musical gems. Take a Flight with the Bumble Bee from Russia to Scandinavia, listening to compositions by Rimsky-Korsakov, Brahms, Grieg, and Dvorak, stopping in Central Europe and visiting the Iberian Peninsula with Spanish classics by Sarasate and others. The second half of the program is split between North and South America. Music by Gershwin, Joplin, Anderson, Gardel and Piazzolla rounds out the tour’s musical highlights.

Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (non-WCC students/seniors/fac-staff), $16 (children under 13), and free for WCC credit students with ID.

MAGIC OF MOTOWNSaturday, April 22 at 8:00 pmThe ensemble brings back the iconic classics of a generation, featuring the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by the likes of The Jackson 5, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, and other Motown legends. This stylishly-costumed and smoothly choreographed tribute celebrates the timeless music and style that defined the Motown era of the 60s and 70s. With a show-stopping seven-piece back-up band, this performance is an opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane and relive, or first experience, the hallmark sounds of Detroit Motown and Philadelphia soul!


NATIONAL PLAYERSHamlet (live theatrical production)Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 pm Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, Hamlet is a philosopher's gold mine; but it's also a ghost story, a comedy, a thriller, and a seven-murder tale of revenge. For four hundred years, audiences of all ages have been able to identify with this brilliant, troubled Prince as he copes with the loss of his father, his mother's re-marriage, and life's biggest questions. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark, and teenaged Hamlet seeks to uncover the source of the stench. Hamlet is Shakespeare's most powerful and influential tragedy.


Performances take place in the Academic Arts Theatre.

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By car or by public transportation

FROM THE BRONX RIVER PKWAYtake Virginia Rd., Exit 26. SOUTHBOUND: turn right;NORTHBOUND: turn left. Turn right at end of VirginiaRd. (Rte. 100). Entrance is approx. 1/4 mile on left.

FROM CROSS WESTCHESTER EXPWY(RTE 287) take Exit 4, Hartsdale. EASTBOUND:turn left; WESTBOUND: turn right.Take Knollwood Rd.(Rte. 100A) north approx. 1/2 mile to entrance on right.

FROM SPRAIN BROOK PKWAYtake Eastview Exit. NORTHBOUND: turn right;SOUTHBOUND: turn left (onto Rte. 100). Entrance isapprox. 1/4 mile on right.

FROM SAW MILL RIVER PKWAYtake Eastview Exit. NORTHBOUND: turn right;SOUTHBOUND: turn left (onto Rte. 100C).Entrance is approx. 1-1/2 miles on right.

FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONSparking is available near the Academic Arts Bldg.For more information, call 914-606-6730.

BY BUS OR TRAINWestchester County Bus #15, #40 & #41 cometo the campus. For a schedule, call 914-813-7777.Or, take Metro North’s Harlem Line train toWhite Plains where you can take Bus #40 or a taxi.For train schedule, call 800-638-7646.

Westchester Community College offers a number of academic programs in the arts. They include dance, drama, film, music (vocal, instrumental, computer-engineered) and visual/computer art classes. Smart Arts programming enriches the classes as students are given opportunities to meet guest artists, up close

and personal, as well as participate in residency custom-designed outreach activities.

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spring blockbusterPerformance takes place in the Academic Arts Theatre.

RUSSIAN SEASONS DANCECelebration of World DanceFriday, March 17 8:00 pmInternationally noted for this spectacular production, the company returns to the United States after 25 years. The world heritage of many global cultures is presented with authenticity and virtuosic brilliance. Featured highlights are: the intricate footwork of Irish dance, dazzling Broadway choreography, athleticism of Cossack folk dances, exuberance of Gypsy dance, the sensuality of Argentinian Tango, and intensity of Spanish Flamenco. This is a breathtaking display of beautiful music, colorful costumes, and brilliant staging which makes this evening of dance exceptional.

SONOROUS CLASSICAL FAVORITESSunday, April 2 3:00 pm

Celebrate spring with beautiful time-honored compositions by Mozart and friends.

Tickets are $20 (general admission), $18 (seniors), $14 (non-WCC students), and free for WCC credit students with ID.

camerata chamber players matinee

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of delightful classical musicpresented by the Camerata Chamber Players.

Performance takes place in the Classroom Building – Room 200.

This reading and lecture series lets the best of today’s writers share their secrets with literary aficionados.

Presentations take place in the Gateway Center - Davis Auditorium. (Free and open to the public)

A CABBIE AND A BONGO PLAYER WALK INTO A BAR (drama)Presented by Brian Fleming and John McDonagh Tuesday, March 7 9:30 - 10:45 am 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

This production presents unique theatrical storytelling drawn from the real life antics of John 'The Cabtivist' McDonagh and Brian 'Bongos' Fleming. McDonagh, a New York City cab driver, WBAI broadcaster, and activist tells stories from back when there were more shooting galleries on the Lower East Side than art galleries. Projection, costume, spoken word, and bad dance along with live and recorded music combine to bring true stories to life. Fleming and McDonagh have played to packed houses in theaters and at fringe festivals internationally.

PEOLA’S PASSING (drama)Presented by New Perspectives Theatre Company (dramatic play)Tuesday, February 21 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

This play was written by Cynthia G. Robinson and directed by Melody Brooks. Based on true events, it made its world premiere with the New Perspectives Theatre Company’s performance at the Women's Work Theatre Festival in 2011. In 2012, the play was selected as one of the Final 40 plays in the prestigious Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival from among thousands of submissions. Synopsis: Set in 1964, two sisters from Jackson, Mississippi, one “passing” and the other about to risk her life for change, confront the realities of the color bar at the dawn of the Civil Rights Act. The play features Hjordy's Matos as Nora and Emmanuelle Bernard as Carrie.

poets & writers series




SMART ARTS 2017dance delights ticket schedule

Experience dance through performances, workshops, and demonstrations by international

renowned companies and guest artists!

Danceworks The college’s electric and eclectic resident dance troupe presents programs delighting audiences of all ages. Performances take place in the

Academic Arts Theatre.

DANCEWORKS FOR CHILDREN Sunday, January 29 3:00 pm This annual favorite is where the kids get into the action on stage. Great fun for all! (Suitable for children ages 3 and up).Tickets are $10 (general admission).

CAMERATA CHAMBER

Sonorous Classical Favorites SUN, APR 2 3:00 pm

DANCEWORKSDanceworks for Children SUN, JAN 29 3:00 pm

Danceworks in Performance SAT, APR 1 8:00 pm

SUN, APR 2 3:00 pm

FRI, APR 7 8:00 pm

SAT, APR 8 8:00 pm

SUN, APR 9 3:00 pm

BLOCKBUSTERRussian Seasons Dance FRI, MAR 17 8:00 pm

PAGE 2 STAGELast of the Red Hot Lovers SAT, FEB 11 8:00 pm

Hamlet SAT, MAY 6 8:00 pm

CLASSIC NOTABLESRussian String Orchestra SUN, FEB 5 3:00 pm

LEGENDS & LEGACIESGrande Romanza SAT, JAN 21 8:00 pm

Magic of Motown SAT, APR 22 8:00 pm

DANCEWORKS IN PERFORMANCE

Saturday, April 1 8:00 pm Sunday, April 2 3:00 pmFriday, April 7 8:00 pm Saturday, April 8 8:00 pm Sunday, April 9 3:00 pm

Tickets are $15 (general admission) and $10 (non-WCC students, children and seniors).

great books forum

The Great Books Forum offers an opportunity to encounter classic and modern literature in company with interested readers from the college and the community. Along with the works themselves, discussions focus on issues of context and interpretation.

THE THEME FOR SPRING 2017 is The VictoriansGateway Center - Room 131 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Charles Dickens’ Bleak House Thursday, February 23(led by Prof. Jo Lackey)George Elliot’s Middlemarch Thursday, March 30(led by Prof. Danielle Surico)Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure Thursday, April 27(led by Prof. Maryanne Vent)Participation is free and open to the public – no reservations necessary! The Great Books Forum is sponsored by the English Department and is underwritten by the Cultural Arts Fund of the Faculty Student Association. For information, email Professor Jim Werner at [email protected].

WALNUT STREET THEATRELast of the Red Hot Lovers (comedic play)Saturday, February 11 8:00 pm

America in the 1960s, an era that encouraged LOVE, was populated by “Mad Men” and “Mod Women” trying to navigate the new normal. In this freshly conceived production of Neil Simon’s classic, true comedy ensues when a modern man in the hip Sixties looks for something new and different, but ends up finding himself in the same situation, again and again…and again!


NATIONAL PLAYERSHamlet (live theatrical production) Saturday, May 6 8:00 pm

The prince of Denmark returns home from school to find his family life in ruins—his father dead, his mother remarried, and his uncle (now stepfather) ruling the country. When his father’s ghost appears with dire announcements, Hamlet struggles to redefine his life and find his way forward. This is the first time in 32 years that National Players has presented Shakespeare’s most famous play. Come see it again, or for the first time, with this smashing production.

Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (non-WCC students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13), and free for WCC credit students with ID.

SMART ARTS 2017CAMERATA CHAMBER

Sonorous Classical Favorites SUN, APR 2 3:00 pm

DANCEWORKSDanceworks for Children SUN, JAN 29 3:00 pm

Danceworks in Performance SAT, APR 1 8:00 pm

SUN, APR 2 3:00 pm

FRI, APR 7 8:00 pm

SAT, APR 8 8:00 pm

SUN, APR 9 3:00 pm

BLOCKBUSTERRussian Seasons Dance FRI, MAR 17 8:00 pm

PAGE 2 STAGELast of the Red Hot Lovers SAT, FEB 11 8:00 pm

Hamlet SAT, MAY 6 8:00 pm

CLASSIC NOTABLESRussian String Orchestra SUN, FEB 5 3:00 pm

LEGENDS & LEGACIESGrande Romanza SAT, JAN 21 8:00 pm

Magic of Motown SAT, APR 22 8:00 pm

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Series subscription: $40 (See two shows… a $6 savings!)

RUSSIAN STRING ORCHESTRAAround the World in 18 StopsSunday, February 5 3:00 pmComprised of some of Russia's finest young string players, this ensemble has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. Its warmth and high energy create addictive performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played. “From work to work, Rachlevsky drew from his players gleaming tone quality, finely nuanced timbres, carefully shaded textures and focused ensemble coordination. The vitality and expressiveness the players spontaneously poured into this work made it a jewel.” (The Washington Post)

classic notables

Strings are strummed with the strains of classics!Performance takes place in the Academic Arts Theatre.


The stage transforms the literary page…its ever present brilliance in plays, both dramatic and comedic!


CHINESE TAKE-OUT April 7 Argentina (2011) In Buenos Aires, the bitter and lonely Roberto is the owner of a hardware store and collects bizarre

worldwide news in an album as a hobby. His acquaintance, Mari, has an unrequited love for him, but Roberto is always evasive. A young Chinese man who is searching for something becomes the source of Roberto’s development. (93 minutes)

RAMS April 21 Iceland (2015) In a secluded valley in Iceland, estranged brothers Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country's best, and they are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi's sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. As the authorities close in, the brothers come together to save the special breed. (93 minutes)

MUSTANGApril 28France (2015) In a village in northern Turkey, Lale and her four sisters are walking home from school, playing innocently with some

boys. This sets off a scandal that has unexpected consequences. The five sisters find ways of getting around the constraints imposed on them. (97 minutes)

ABOUT ELLYMay 5 Iran (2009) A circle of friends travels from Tehran to spend the weekend at the seaside, inviting along Elly, a young teacher and newcomer to the group. Mystery ensues and tensions rise when Elly goes missing after one of the friends’ children nearly drowns. (119 minutes)

THE LADY IN THE VAN May 12UK (2015) This is based on the true story of Alan Bennett's strained friendship with Miss Mary Shepherd, an

eccentric homeless woman whom Bennett befriended in the 1970s, allowing her to park her Bedford van in the driveway of his Camden home. During those 15 years, Bennett learns that Miss Shepherd is really Margaret Fairchild, a former gifted pupil of the pianist Alfred Cortot. (104 minutes)

REMEMBERMay 19USA (2015) This contemporary story follows Zev in a remark-able cross-continent road trip after he discovers that the Nazi guard who

murdered his family some 70 years ago is living in America under an assumed identity. Despite the obvious challenges, Zev sets out on a mission to deliver long-delayed justice with his own trembling hand. (94 minutes)

Please return to: Westchester Community College Foundation, Friday Night Film Series, Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595-1698 I enclose a check for Spring 2017 subscription payable to: WCC Foundation/Film Series _______(#) regular subscription(s), $54 each: $ ________ (total) _______(#) senior (60 plus), or staff subscription(s), $48 each: $ ________ (total) _______(#) student, with copy of ID, subscription(s); Free; $0.00 (total)

Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Town __________________________________________ State __________ Zip ______________ Email _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________ (only for Film Series announcements)

NOTE: Film titles subject to change. Films will be subtitled in English, if available.

film series order form

friday night film series

The Spring Season features six outstanding contemporary films representing a broad spectrum of international film talent. It includes a brief

introduction to each film, film notes, discussions, and refreshments. Screenings begin at 7:45 pm in the Gateway Center – Davis Auditorium.

Doors open at 7:10; refreshments are served at 7:20 pm. For more information, call Bob Bruckenthal at 914-723-3186.

For school closings, please visit the college website (sunywcc.edu) or call 914-606-6900. A season subscription costs $54; for seniors (60 and over) and WCC Faulty/Staff, $48.

A single admission is $11; for WCC Faculty/Staff and seniors, $10. FREE for WCC credit students with ID.



spring blockbusterPerformance takes place in the Academic Arts Theatre.

RUSSIAN SEASONS DANCECelebration of World DanceFriday, March 17 8:00 pm

After 25 years, this dance company returns to the United States with the spectacular program that made it famous. Sold out tours have taken this acclaimed ensemble worldwide. The choreography is a world heritage celebration bringing audiences exquisite dance styles from the fancy footwork of Irish dance, passionate Flamenco, and intricate Argentinian Tango to passionate Gypsy dance, athletic Cossack dance of Ukraine and spectacular Broadway choreography. The international press unanimously raved using such words as “superbly creative” and “stirring.”

A must see for all ages!

The Fine Arts Gallery is located on the third floor of the Hankin Academic Arts Building, across from the theatre. It is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm, and Thursday evenings 4:00-6:00 pm. Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of gallery events, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/gallery or call 914-606-6621.

fine arts gallery

HY-BRID Wednesday, February 1 – Saturday, April 15Noun: something that is formed by combining two or more things. Art made in the 21st century is often a hybrid of materials and techniques, requiring a multi-faceted skill set that transcends conventional boundaries of discipline or media. This exhibition will feature work by Westchester Community College Visual Arts faculty who exemplify this genre-bending trend.

FASHION SHOW Thursday, April 27 – Saturday, April 29The exhibition will feature cumulative 2016-2017 student work from the Fashion Design and Technology and Fashion Merchandising Programs. Events include a reception in the gallery coinciding with the Fashion Club’s annual Fashion Show.

STUDENT SHOW Monday, May 8 – Thursday, May 18The end-of-term celebration of student talent and creativity reflects accomplishments and faculty dedication.

HY-BRID (Mitcham) FASHION SHOW

HY-BRID (Tschampel)

SMART ARTS 2017Take a musical trek with the iconic sounds of past and present.


legends & legacies series




GRANDE ROMANZAScenes of Love and Passion from Opera, Operetta & BroadwaySaturday, January 21 8:00 pm

Renowned for glorious operatic voices, Stefano and Nina Tanchietti, the magical tenor and soprano duo, portrays musical scenes of love and passion from beloved favorites of Broadway, Operetta and Opera. With vocal virtuosity and spellbinding theatrical portrayals, they demonstrate extraordinary versatility in both dramatization and musicality. Fully staged scenes of choreographed and costumed duets, solos and dances will be presented. Larger than life, Stefano and Nina fill the stage with their powerful voices, magical acting abilities, wonderful dance routines and romantic physical appeal. These exciting charismatic performers charm all.

MAGIC OF MOTOWNSaturday, April 22 8:00 pm

Motown’s back with its era of unforgettable platinum recordings. This dynamic tribute spans more than a decade of classics where every song is among the most recognizable and culture-defining in pop music history. The show features the great harmonies and choreographed dance steps of the era, including a seven-piece back-up band that is a show in itself. The musicianship is second to none and many of the players have backed up or opened up for many of the original Motown artists. This is an opportunity to relive or first experience such iconic music.

Series subscription: $38 (See two shows…a $6 savings!)

Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (non-WCC students/seniors/fac-staff),$16 (children under 13), and free for WCC credit students with ID.

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SMART ARTS TICKET ORDER FORM

TICKETS NOT ISSUED AND RESERVATIONS NOT NECESSARY FOR FREE EVENTS

TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONSOnline: Pay by Credit Card. Available up to 3 hours prior to show time.

Purchasers must present printed email confirmation at the door.

Visit: www.sunywcc.edu/smartarts Mail-in: Pay by Check (allow 2 weeks)

At The Door: Available 30 minutes prior to show time. Cash only!

SUBSCRIPTIONSEVENT NO. TICKETS COST EA. $ TOTAL

PAGE 2 STAGE $40 LEGENDS & LEGACIES $38

SINGLE TICKETS

EVENT NO. TICKETS COST EA. $ TOTAL

Grande Romanza (Jan 21)Danceworks for Children (Jan 29)Russian String Orchestra (Feb 5)Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Feb 11)Russian Seasons Dance (Mar 17)Danceworks in Performance (Apr 1, 2, 7, 8, 9)Camerata Chamber Players (Apr 2)Magic of Motown (Apr 22)National Players: Hamlet (May 6) (Other)

SMART ARTS “PATRON” (~ contribution to become a “patron”)

Support the arts at Westchester Community College – Thanks! TOTAL $

~ A portion of your donation may be tax deductible, as allowable by law.

Make checks payable to: FSA/Cultural Affairs*Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope & mail to:

Office of Cultural Affairs, Hankin Academic Arts Building – Room 302C

Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595

For further information, call 914-606-6262

*Except Friday Night Film Series: Make check payable and mail to:

Westchester Community College Foundation/Friday Night Film Series. (See separate film series order form)

Name (please print) AddressCity, State, Zip Telephone (Day) (Evening)Email

WCC Students (registered for credit) are entitled to 1 FREE ticket per event with valid student ID. Present ID at Box Office a half hour before performance time.

Tickets are subject to availability.

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