11
Nov 2017
Saturday
Classes & Workshops
Community Events
Join us for this infomative Garifuna Jazz Ensemble lecture and demonstration that explores the technical aspects of the Ensemble's awesome fusion of traditional Garifuna music with jazz. The Reside...
11
Nov 2017
Saturday
Bronx Rising
Community Events
November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month and we're celebrating with the Bombazo Dance Co. This evening we'll enjoy a dance and drum presentation by dance scholar Milteri Tucker Concepcion showcas...
10
Nov 2017
Friday
Classes & Workshops
Community Events
This panel discussion on Garifuna Music & Spirituality is hosted by Garifuna Music Artist Rhodel 'Rhodee' Castillo. Panelists include internationally acclaimed Parandero and Garifuna Artist Aurelio...
28
Oct 2017
Saturday
Bronx Rising
Community Events
Our 3rd Annual Bronx Rising! Halloween with live music scores! Our celebration kicks off with face painting by Confetti Faces and family portraits shot by Seis Del Sur photographer Edwin Pagán. We'...
19
Oct 2017
Thursday
Community Events
Exhibit Opening
Opening reception for our new exhibit, SEEING HOME: The Bronx, featuring the work of Bronxite photographer Edwin J. Torres. Torres' work documents the authenticity and reality of the people from th...
14
Oct 2017
Saturday
Community Events
Performances
Get a taste of Puerto Rico and kick-off the Coquito Masters season! Join us as coquito-makers compete for the honor of the best “coquito”: a coconut and rum based beverage similar to egg nog. Coqu...
12
Oct 2017
Thursday
Classes & Workshops
Community Events
Our Social Media for Artists Workshop is part of our Artist Series: Tools To Maximize Promotion & Publicity. In this workshop, we’ll learn tips & tricks to optimize social media to best promote you...
21
Jun 2017
Wednesday
Community Events
Performances
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us and Make Music New York! 5pm screening of the documentary 'Thomas Chapin, Night Bird Song' (2016), followed by Q&A with the director, Stephanie J. Castillo at...
17
Jun 2017
Saturday
Community Events
Our free NY Music Month tours throughout June with BMHC's folklorist and co-artistic director Elena Martínez will explore the Hunts Point/Longwood neighborhoods in the Bronx where many Latin music ...
10
Jun 2017
Saturday
Community Events
This tour with folklorist and BMHC's co-artistic director Elena Martínez will explore the Hunts Point/Longwood neighborhoods in the Bronx where many Latin music performers lived and worked. Along ...
1
Jun 2017
Thursday
Community Events
Exhibit Opening
Opening reception for our latest exhibit, Las Tres Hermanas: Art & Activism. This exhibit tells the story of three sisters, Evelina Lopez Antonetty, Lillian Lopez, and Elba Cabrera, who profoundly ...
20
May 2017
Saturday
Bronx Rising
Community Events
Celebrating music and dance genres from West Africa and Garifuna communities in Central America, this event features performances by Bronx-based groups, including The Bambara Drum & Dance Ensemble ...
15
May 2017
Monday
Community Events
Performances
May is National Chamber Music Month! So we’re collaborating with the Bronx Arts Ensemble to throw a Chamber Music Reading Party for advanced players and chamber music lovers. Our “Jam Party” is op...
30
Apr 2017
Sunday
Community Events
Kid Friendly
Swing the night away with the New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of jazz and Afro-Cuban ...
26
Feb 2017
Sunday
Community Events
Kid Friendly
Swing the night away with the New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of jazz and Afro-Cuban ...
25
Feb 2017
Saturday
Community Events
Exhibit Opening
Multimedia exhibit paying tribute to Elombe Brath, the Pan-African activist and artist. The opening reception features performances by legendary jazz pianist Valeria Capers, NEA Jazz Master Jimmy O...
17
Dec 2016
Saturday
Community Events
Kid Friendly
Each year we cap our Bronx Rising! series with a concert that features traditions from two of the Bronx’s distinct Latino communities: Puerto Rican and Garifuna. This year will celebrate traditions...
10
Sep 2016
Saturday
Community Events
Kid Friendly
Join us at the corner of Lyman Place and Freeman Street during a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Elmo Hope, followed by a reception at the Bronx Music Heritage Center. A longtime resident of ...