Event Calendar
Mister G
Mid-Winter Break Week Fun!
Friday, February 24 at 11 am
"Jack Black meets Dr. Seuss..."
Bring the family and get ready to dance with Mister G, a Parent's Choice Award winner and 2011 Grammy nominee for Best Children's Album. People Magazine describes Mister G as "Irresistible... pairing bluegrass, bossa nova, & more..." Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer) has performed at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, the Eric Carle Museum, the Clark Art Institute, and the 92nd St Y and will perform songs from his recently released new CD, Bugs. $10 per person, ages 2 and up.
Hip Hop Dance
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, February 1 through March 28
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum & Operation Unite, HOH offers a hip hop dance workshop taught by Loki Anthony, James Polo, Ntochta Badila and Derrick Carmon from the HIP HOP CHOP SHOP. Open to all ages, adults $5, youth free.
Hip Hop - REMIXED!
Saturday, February 18, 1 - 3 pm
Back by popular demand! In collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum & Operation Unite, HOH offers an opportunity for young musicians ages 10 - 14 to learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop music and songwriting and record / remix their own song. All equipment will be provided. Taught by HIP HOP CHOP SHOP. Registration requested.
Cross River Youth Chorale Auditions
Thursday, February 2, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Auditions for two ensembles: beginning singers ages 8-12 & experienced treble singers, ages 10-18. To audition, please contact the director, Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, sheri@greenbowermusic.com or 518-392-5809.
Scene & Monologue Study
http: hudson teen theatre project
Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:30 - 6:30 pm, resuming April 9At this in-depth workshop, student actors/directors ages 13 and up will select, study, and prepare scenes and monologues from contemporary American and English Drama and film as well as original and adapted work with culminating presentations at HOH and in the community. Taught by theatre director, Carol Rusoff. Registration required.
Art and Word:
Visual Arts for Teens
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 pm, February 1, 8, 15 & 29
We doodle written notes, heart our i's, and bubble our letters. Are we making art? In this 4-week workshop, we'll explore the relationship between words, art, and ideas. We'll look at artists who utilize the architecture, shape, and texture of language; we'll look at graffiti and calligraphy, alphabets and fonts. Through book-binding and unbinding, painting, drawing, and collage, we will learn to read our art -- and to see our words. Taught by Cara Turett. For ages 15 & up.
Dance Together
with Abby Lappen
Mondays, 10 - 11 am, February 6, 13, & March 12, 19
A four-session workshop in movement for pre-schoolers and their caregivers taught by Abby Lappen, exploring the elements of motor skills, balance with rhythm and music as tools. Each week a specific theme will direct exploration, including animals, nature, colors, shapes, numbers, and language. Ages 2 & up. $5 per child.
with Abby Lappen
Hudson Community Book Group
Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pmIn collaboration with Hudson City School District, students entering third through sixth grades and their parents participate in a facilitated conversation about literature. Free.
Creative Writing for Teens
Mid-Winter Break Intensive
Tuesday through Friday, 1 - 3 pm, February 21 - 24A creative writing intensive of non-fiction, fiction and flash fiction, and poetry. Teens will develop new skills and techniques, healthy writing habits, and increased confidence in their abilities. Taught by Chloe Caldwell. For ages 13 & up.
Kuumba Dance & Drum
Fridays, 6 pm dance; 7 pm drum, Jan 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3In collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum & Operation Unite. Drumming (7 pm) ages 12 & up; dance (6 pm), ages 7 to adult. Adults $5, youth free. Call 518-828-3612 for more information.