Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery Double Header Saturday June 29 - Echoes Of The Sun King Baroque Chamber Music At 3 PM And Opening Reception For The Road Ahead Exhibition Celebrating Works Of Gen-Z Artists At 6 PM

The Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery 

invites you to a double header of art and music Saturday June 29. According to RIVAA Gallery:

Double Header at RIVAA Gallery

TOMORROW: Saturday, June 29th

3:00PM: Baroque Chamber Music

6:00PM:The Road Ahead Exhibition Opening Reception

ECHOES OF THE SUN KING | Baroque Chamber Music TOMORROW: Saturday, June 29 at 3:00PM

From the grandeur of Versailles to the intimate chambers of Köthen, experience how Louis XIV's patronage projected French culture across Europe, shaping the musical landscape for generations to come. Join us for an afternoon of Baroque splendor as we uncover the enduring legacy of the Ancien Régime through the music of François Couperin, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre, J.S. Bach, and others.

David Ross, baroque flute

Arnie Tanimoto, viola da gamba Tami Morse, harpsichord

Entry to this event is complimentary. There is a recommended donation of $25 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Your donations support both our programs and the musicians.

THE ROAD AHEAD | Opening Reception TOMORROW: Saturday, June 29 at 6:00PM

The Road Ahead is an exhilarating group exhibition, celebrating the best works of Gen-Z artists. RIVAA has invited young creators to submit their most compelling pieces, offering a platform for their raw thoughts and feelings. Curated by Elena Jordan, Amazia Thompson, and Tiko El Outa, the exhibition showcases a vibrant collage of diverse works selected by an international panel of jurors. Join us at RIVAA Gallery to experience the bold and innovative visions of tomorrow's artists firsthand!

The exhibition runs from June 27 - July 14, 2024 at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island 10044. All are welcome, and entry is free.

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Weekend Of Roosevelt Island Music Coming Up April 27-28 -Celebrate International Jazz Day With A Free Jazz Jam Session Saturday Afternoon At Roosevelt Island Public Library Outdoor Plaza And Romantic Chamber Music Program Sunday At RIVAA Gallery

Come celebrate International Jazz Day Saturday April 27 at the Roosevelt Island NY Public Library outdoor plaza (504 Main Street).

According to the Roosevlt Island Operating Corp (RIOC): 

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

Join us in celebrating International Jazz Day with a special jazz jam session this Saturday, April 27th from 2-5 PM at the Roosevelt Island Public Library outdoor plaza!🎷

International Jazz Day highlights jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and rhythms of jazz as talented musicians take the stage.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 27th

⏰ Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm

📍 Location: Roosevelt Island Public Library Plaza

Rain date: Saturday, May 4th

The Library Plaza 

is a lovely spot to enjoy an outdoor concert  

 on a nice spring day.

Also, Roosevelt Island's RIVAA Gallery 

is hosting a Romantic Chamber Music program on Sunday Afternoon April 28.

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Enjoy a few minutes from the January 7 RIVAA Gallery Sunday Afternoon of Chamber Music.

You're Invited To Sunday Afternoon Double Header At Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery Tomorrow - An Afternoon Of Baroque Chamber Music And Free Improvisation Followed By International Illustration Exhibition & Art Fair Opening Reception

According to the Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery: 

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Sunday, March 10th

3:00 PM Chamber Music & Improvisation

4:30 PM Silent Planet Opening Reception

RIVAA Gallery presents a new chamber music series, the only one of its kind offered to audiences in New York City with a specific focus on Baroque, Classical and Romantic chamber repertoire played on 18th and 19th century period instruments. The series is directed by Roosevelt Island resident Yiheng Yang, faculty at The Juilliard School of Music and leading historical keyboard player. Yang’s vision is for world-class music-making and creative collaboration between top historical performance artists, bringing the best of classical music to the Island.

The next concert “Baroque Chamber Music and Free Improvisation,” is on Sunday, March 10th at 3pm. It features sonatas and trios by JS Bach and Handel, interspersed with improvisations by flugelhorn and cornetto player Matt Lambiase, in dialogue with Dongmyung Ahn, Baroque violin, Max Zeugner, bass, and Yiheng Yang, harpsichord. Entry is complimentary, and the suggested donation is $25, $10 for students and seniors, to support the performing artists and RIVAA so we can continue to bring you these events and programs.

Stay for the opening reception of "Silent Planet”, an International Illustration Exhibition and Art Fair, which is on display from March 8 - 14. On Sunday, March 10th, the opening reception will begin at 4:30pm immediately following the concert.

Located at 527 Main Street on Roosevelt Island, RIVAA Gallery features art by local, national and international artists bringing diverse and exciting exhibitions to the community and greater New York City area.

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Enjoy a few minutes from the January 7 RIVAA Gallery Sunday Afternoon of Chamber Music.

More info on RIVAA Gallery at their website and Instagram Page.

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You're Invited To An Afternoon Of Music With Adeline Hotel And Quarterly Sunday May 7 Presented By Island House Recordings At RIVAA Gallery

Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery reports: 

Please join us at RIVAA gallery on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 4PM. Island House Recordings will be presenting an afternoon of music with Adeline Hotel and Quarterly performing.

Check out their music 

I'm excited to announce another installment of 'String Together' at RIVAA Gallery on Roosevelt Island. This Sunday, May 7th at 4pm, we're hosting @adelinehotel and Quarterly. Both on @ruinationrecs, an amazing label here in BK. Gorgeous music on a Sunday afternoon. See u there! pic.twitter.com/0MaHgX49lz

— Island House Recordings (@Islandhouserecs) May 2, 2023

While you’re here view our current exhibition of art by residents of Coler Hospital. We would love to see you. Bring your family and friends. A $10. contribution is requested for the musical event. Admission to the gallery is always free.

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Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery Hosting American Primative Guitar & Otherworldly Folk Banjo Style Musicians Performing Friday March 17, Also,The Sound Of The Jazz Guitar Saturday March 18 - You're Invited To Both

Roosevelt Island RIVAA Gallery reports:

Join us at RIVAA Gallery on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM for String Together 2. 

This musical performance, presented by Island House Recordings, features Liam Grant & Ethan WL playing primitive guitar as well as composer, vocalist and multi- instrumentalist, Ben “Baby” Copperhead. Mingle with your neighbors and friends and hear some great, new music.

Tim McManus of Island House Recordings adds:

My first show on Roosevelt Island!! Thanks to Rivaa Gallery for hosting what I hope will be many more shows.

Plenty of room and just bring $10 bucks for the musicians. Thank you!

And more form RIVAA Gallery:

Have you missed the Jazz Salon sessions at RIVAA gallery lately? If the answer is YES then you will be happy to welcome Jazz Salon founder, Susheel Kurien back to RIVAA Gallery. 

He will accompany guitarist Andrew Baird for“The Sound of the Jazz Guitar” which takes place on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 3-5 PM. 

Where: RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main St. Roosevelt Island 

Suggested donation: $10.