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May 2013
This month at The Purple Crayon
Sonnyboy * Open Mic's 2nd Anniversary * The Scene: Spring Awakening * What People Are Saying
Ben Sollee * Spotlight: Isabella Bannerman
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This week at LunchPad, our weekly lunch to launch new ideas, we played a game-similar to Wise or Otherwise, if you've ever played that (and if you haven't you should! It's a lot of fun). The idea is that in each round, the group is given half a saying. Each player comes up with an ending, and then, after hearing all the entries and the actual saying read aloud, the group tries to guess which is the real one. Wise and Otherwise uses traditional sayings from around the world; at LunchPad we used "inspirational" quotes.
Aside from the general fun that comes from being forced to spontaneously create--and to hear others' creations--the game brought up some really interesting discussion about what inspires and motivates us. The two top choices for William E. Channing's quote, "Difficulties are meant to rouse. . ." were:
- Difficulties are meant to rouse the imagination
- Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage
Some folks liked the positivity and direction of the first (not only are difficulties a constructive thing, but here's what you can do with them!), while others thought the second a more broad and powerful statement on turning challenge into opportunity.
Which would you choose? What rouses your imagination, inspires your work?
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This Saturday, May 4th, Live!@TPC brings the funk-inspired act Sonnyboy to Westchester! The group, led by Shel Riser, puts on exciting, high-energy, danceable shows and we can't wait for their style to grace the Purple Crayon stage. They have collaborated with all types of artists, including Prince, the Black Crowes, the Skatalites and more - and their impressive range comes through in their music. Read more about Sonnyboy in our recent blog entry, and buy your tickets today!
And, get this, we are trying to make space for some exciting new beer selections, so all beer at the show will be only $3!
Saturday, May 4th, 8:00 pm
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2 Years of Open Mic Nights
Yes! Two years! Two years of aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ilks and talents getting up on stage in a spirit of creativity and comeraderie. We've seen hundreds of great performances from acts of all
ages and from all over Westchester and beyond. Some performers have even traveled an hour or more to come! We are so thrilled to be celebrating this anniversary, and hope to continue offering a fun, beautiful, inspirational, supportive environment for all to express their creativity and enjoy others' art.
Come celebrate with us
Friday, May 10th!
Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8:00
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Now that high school plays are over, do you know teens who want to jump back into the theater experience? The Scene launches on May 17th, and we're offering a discount for the program's first installation! Space is limited, so register now!
We asked our collaborator, Andy Arden Reese, to tell us about her philosophy and what she's excited about seeing when The Scene launches. Here's some of what she had to say:
"It is my essential job as a theater creator to breathe LIFE to words, to crack open text and find its true pulsing heart. . . I am always wonderfully surprised and in awe of what emerges on the other side of an intensive workshop like this. Not only has a group of individuals come together into a collective community (a beautiful process in and of itself) but a work of art is born. A living, beating work of art. Art of the NOW."
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What people are saying: Inc. Interactive with
Bob Kulhan
"Very thought-provoking. . . Will influence my dealings in the future."
"This was a very dynamic and engaging workshop. I learned a tremendous amount. . . Thank you for bringing in Bob Kulhan."
"The techniques learned today can be used at work and home."
"Loved the way this was done . . . It was fun and gave me some great internal insights. Wish I could do more coaching with Bob!"
"The workshop was excellent! It exceeded my expectations. It was a communication training with an out-of-the-box style."
"So much fun! Great to be with folks trying something new. Lovely positive energy."
Stay tuned for more information about the next workshop in our
Inc. Interactive series!
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We've just announced our latest concert: Ben Sollee on July 19th! Ben is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, cellist, composer, and environmental activist. He has been recognized by WFUV, was featured in the 2013 season of American Songbook at Lincoln Center, and has collaborated with artists such as Béla Fleck and My Morning Jacket. His latest release, 2012's
Half Made Man, was named "one of the year's most vital albums." Featuring Ben as part of his touring trio, the show promises to be a memorable event.
Friday, July 19th, 8:00 pm
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There are so many inspiring individuals who make up the Purple Crayon community, and we want everyone to know about them! Our series of blog posts highlighting some of their accomplishments kicked off recently with freelance cartoonist Isabella Bannerman. She's recently self-published a book, Cartoons for Caregivers, with the help of a fellow Purple Crayon community member. Read the entry here; find out what The Purple Crayon did for Isabella, and what it can do for you!
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Chinese Classes
@ TPC
Louise Chen will be teaching Chinese lessons for kids again this spring at The Purple Crayon. Classes are for kindergarten through 6th grade, beginning on Saturday, May 4th and running on Saturdays for 6 weeks. Email us to sign up. Space is limited.
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Parties @ TPC
Our beautiful Sanctuary space is available to rent for private events. With an open wood floor, generous stage, house sound system, this is an ideal venue for performances, workshops, group discussions, and more. Email us to inquire, and check out our mention in Westchester Family's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Issue here.
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There are several great concerts coming up at The Purple Crayon. Visit our Live! page for info and tickets. Hope to see you at a show!
SonnyBoy 5/4
EMEFE 6/1
John Gorka 6/28
Ben Sollee 7/19
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52 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson NY 10706 ˇ 914.231.9077
info@purplecrayoncenter.org
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