4/2,3,8,9,10/05
The Pied Piper Children's Theatre of NYC
Reinaldo ?Rey-Rey? Martinez-Cubero, General and Artistic Director
presents
Into the Woods
A musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine
Music and Stage Direction by Rey-Rey
Choreography by Gina Mayer
Fri., April 8 at 8pm
Sat., April 2 & 9 at 3pm and 7pm
Sun., April 3 & 10 at 3pm
Holy Trinity Church, Inwood
20 Cumming St. NYC
(one block north of Dyckman between Broadway and Seaman)
Adults $7 Children (under 18) $4
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE
For more information call: (212) 544-2976
Produced by special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL.
Reinaldo Martinez-Cubero
General and Artistic Director
The Pied Piper Children's Theatre of NYC
Delphi Theatre
20 Cumming Street
New York, NY 10034
212-544-2976

4/9/05
Seining the Harlem River at Swindler Cove Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Celebrate spring with NYRP’s FREE seining program! Dig in and explore the Harlem River and the critters that live there. Learn about oysters, jellyfish, hogchokers, and crabs while having fun and getting muddy with your neighbors!
Location: Swindler Cove Park, east end of Dyckman Street at Harlem River Drive (just south of PS 5).
Sponsor(s): New York Restoration Project in partnership with City of New York Dept of Parks and Recreation and s
Contact: Jane Jackson | 212-333-2552 |

Venture Crew Troop 729 looking for book and video donations



Venture Crew Troop 729 is seeking donations of books as part of our
fundraising effort for this summer’s trek to the Catalina High
Adventure Base in California.

? Clear out your shelves and closets of books you no longer read

? We will find your books a loving home

? You get a tax deduction on your donation

? We will pick up your books

? Up to 20 deserving boys and girls from Washington Heights will
hike, bike, kayak and dive Catalina – an experience of a lifetime!


Troop 729 is the oldest troop in New York City and has a stated policy
of non-discrimination. Call (212) 795-2846 if you have books or
commercial videos you wish to donate. Books must have an ISBN or UPC on
cover.

4/17/05
Jazz Concert - Blue Sky Trio

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The BLUE SKY TRIO will play jazz in the Rabinowitz Auditorium starting at 2 p.m. The trio consists of Monica Bauchwitz, Leva Jocubaviciute and Karl Kramer.

Admission is FREE. Refreshments follow the performance.
Location: YM/YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, 54 Nagle Avenue (between Broadway and Ellwood Street).
Sponsor(s): YM/YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood

4/2,3,9,10,16, 17, 23, 24/05
Soil Preparation and Planting of Flowers in Tree Pits

Time: 9:00 AM ? 6:00 PM
Soil preparation (digging down to 10") taking place on weekends of April 2nd, 3rd and 9th, 10th to loosen the soil. Planting of perennial flowers will take place on weekends of April 16th, 17th and 23rd, 24th. If available during the week let us know.
Location: 218th Street between Broadway and Park Terrace West.

Contact: Patricia Jaffre Deshler | 212-569 0383 |

4/2/05
Homeownership Fair
the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents a homeownership fair
11am-4pm
The event is designed to increase awareness, targeting potential firsttime homebuyers. Bilingual translation will be available for participants and attendees.
George Washington High School
549 Audubon Ave, between 193 and 194th St.
For info: NMAC DST Homeownership Initiative
917-912-0744

4/5/05

Uptown Arts Stroll 2005 - Big Planning Meeting

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
On Tue., Apr. 5, at the Inwood Library (4790 Broadway 1-block north of Dyckman St.) at 6:30 p.m., plans for the 2005 Uptown Arts Stroll will be unveiled during a Community Board 12 committee meeting. Artists of every discipline [in WaHI and Marble Hill] are encouraged to attend to learn how they can participate in Washington Heights-Inwood's annual arts extravaganza, scheduled from June 14 to 19.

Agenda items include:

* Announcement of the winner of the Stroll poster design contest (all entries due Fri., Apr 1 - see NEWS section of www.wahiarts.com for more info).

* Details on all planned Stroll activities.

* Details on how to participate as a visual or performing artist, including a list of possible venues.

* Timeline for being listed in Arts Stroll publicity.

* Volunteering opportunities.

* Introduction of a new Website that will serve as a database of local artists.

* Distribution of an artist survey to help draw resources to Northern Manhattan.

For more information about the Uptown Arts Stroll, e-mail Mike Fitelson at wahiarts@yahoo.com, or just show up Apr. 5.
Location: Inwood Regional Branch Library, 4790 Broadway, just north of Dyckman Street.

Contact: Mike Fitelson |

4/5/05
Greetings,
On Tue., Apr. 5 at the Inwood Library (4790 Broadway 1-block north of Dyckman St.) at 6:30 p.m., plans for the 2005 Uptown Arts Stroll will be unveiled during a Community Board 12 committee meeting. Artists of every discipline are encouraged to attend to learn how they can participate in Washington Heights-Inwood's annual arts extravaganza, scheduled from June 14-19. Agenda items include:

* announcment of the winner of the Stroll poster design contest (all entries due Fri., Apr 1 - see NEWS section of www.wahiarts.com for more info).
* details on all planned Stroll activities
* details on how to participate as a visual or performing artist, including a list of possible venues
* timeline for being listed in Arts Stroll publicity
* volunteering opportunities
* introduction of a new Website that will serve as a database of local artists
* distribution of an artist survey to help draw resources to Northern Manhattan

By all means, forward this email to every Northern Manhattan artist you know.

For more information about the Uptown Arts Stroll, email Mike Fitelson at wahiarts@yahoo.com, or just show up Apr. 5.

5/7/05

Gallery Workshop for Families at The Cloisters - The Dragon and the Unicorn

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Children ages four through twelve and their families are invited for an hour-long family workshop, "The Dragon and the Unicorn."

FREE with Museum admission. Suggested museum admission is $12 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens. Free admission for members and children under twelve with an adult.
Location: The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park
Sponsor(s): The Cloisters
Contact: Cloisters Staff | 212-650-2280

Stand Up Spoken Word show looking for comedians and poets
Sassi Keegan Presents:
Stand Up
To
Spoken Word!


Comedy meets Poetry in Inwood

Come join us for an evening of Stand Up Comedy and Spoken Word at Cafe 7, Broadway’s newest
hip uptown cafe.

When: Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm starting March 10th, 2005

Where: Cafe 7, 4710 Broadway bet. Arden and Dongan Streets (A train to 200th & Dykman, walk 2 blocks south on Broadway, Cafe 7 is on the left, or Westside Highway to Dykman exit, drive south on Riverside, make a right on Broadway and Cafe 7 is on your left.)

No Cover!!!
$5 food or beverage minimum

Reservations: email sassiactress@yahoo.com

Produced by Sassi Keegan,
Leanna Conley and Kim Catano