Riverside Symphony will conclude its 43rd season with a fascinating program at the W83 Ministry Center. Founding Music Director George Rothman will lead an extremely rare performance of Haydn's Symphony No. 2, a charming three-movement work clocking in at just under 10 minutes, as well as Haydn's incandescent Symphony No. 80.

Appointed Riverside's Concertmaster in 2024, Kobi Malkin will be featured in Saint-Saëns’ entertaining showpiece, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (arranged for string orchestra by Yoomi Paick), as well as a beautiful new work based on a French Medieval theme by noted New York bassist Gregg August.

Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $50. Get more info and purchase tickets below.

Watch four nonprofit partners—A House on Beekman, New Life CDC, Do For One, and New Life of NYC—give passionate pitches for innovative programs. Then, put faith into action with YOUR vote and be the game changer that funds the future of one bold idea! Each nonprofit will walk away with a prize, but only ONE will win the $25,000 Community Investment Award! Voting is available to in-person and online guests. After the program ends at 8 pm, stick around for the optional reception.

Thursday, June 5 at 6:45 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

This event is free and will be both in-person and livestreamed. Register below.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with artist Misako OBA. Delve into the world of art as Misako shares insights into her latest exhibition, which explores and reflects on the emotional and spiritual aftermath of life’s most unexpected and turbulent events—those that arrive “out of the blue.” This in-person event will be held at the W83 Ministry Center, providing a unique opportunity to connect with the artist and gain a deeper understanding of her creative process. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired and engage with art in a meaningful way!

Thursday, May 29 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Admission is free. Get tickets below.

Since 1866, this male chorus has presented at least two free concerts annually. The theme of this concert is the human struggle for freedom against forces of oppression throughout history. Our songs range from patriotic to anti-war, and from spirituals to love songs imagining a better world by composers including Randall Thompson, George M. Cohan, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon. Afterward, there is a Champagne Afterglow with a sing-along and refreshments.

Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 

Admission is free. View their website below. 

New York Classical Players returns to its NYC home at W83 with an evening of inspired contrasts—pairing world premieres with beloved classics. The program opens with the debut of The Four Seasons of Bernini by Louis Karchin, a vivid homage to Mozart’s musical language. Next comes Mozart’s elegant Violin Concerto No. 3, featuring NYCP’s artist-in-residence, Stella Chen. The evening continues with another premiere: Triple Concerto for Two Violins and Viola by George Meyer. This dynamic work showcases the collaborative artistry of Emma Frucht, Brian Hong, and the composer himself. The program concludes with Haydn’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 49, “La Passione”—a work of stormy intensity and expressive depth, delivering a powerful close to the concert.
 

Dongmin Kim conductor
Stella Chen artist in residence/violin
Emma Frucht violin
George Meyer violin
Brian Hong viola

Louis KARCHIN / The Four Seasons of Bernini (premiere)
MOZART / Violin Concerto No. 3
George MEYER / Triple Concerto for Two Violins and Viola (premiere)
HAYDN / Symphony No. 49, La Passione

Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 pm. 

Get your tickets at the link below—suggested donation: $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors.

Experience three different points of view as NY Philharmonic cellist Nathan Vickery and pianist Eileen Buck perform pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, and Benjamin Britten. Experience the contrasts and similarities in the music of these three very different composers. Following the concert, mingle with the artist at a special reception.

Tickets are $15 per person. Children and students (with school ID) attend for free.

Network Talks is a series of conversations with the wider Hope for New York community about topics that New Yorkers care about, and how our wider network can take steps to help.

We hope that this will be an opportunity for our network to consider and commit to praying, serving, and giving to neighbors in need.

Empowering Mothers and Strengthening Families

We're shining a light on the incredible ways our affiliates are supporting mothers navigating difficulties in life. You’ll hear powerful stories, gain insight into the challenges families face, and discover how you can be part of the village that uplifts them.

If you are passionate about making a difference and caring for families in New York City, this event is a chance to learn, discuss, and take action. Join us as we come together to support, serve, and give hope to families in our city!

Featured Affiliate Partners: Avail, Safe Families for Children, YoungLives

Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 7 to 9 pm | Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Location: W83 Ministry Center (150 West 83rd Street)

Join us for an exciting family concert featuring New York Philharmonic cellist Nathan Vickery! Explore the enchanting sounds of the cello as we discover music that tells captivating stories. Engage with the melodies and rhythms in a fun, interactive experience! Snacks will be provided.

This concert is free for all, but please register in advance.

Join us at this profound exploration of hope and resilience, emerging from the depths of struggle, loss, and grief.

Through her semi-abstract and conceptual series, Misako OBA channels personal experiences into visually compelling narratives that reflect both darkness and light. Over the past decade, she has explored a diverse range of mediums, including encaustic, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and printmaking, each layer infused with emotion and meaning. A pivotal moment in her artistic journey came with her first photographic work, where she discovered the healing power of creativity. The process of printing in the darkroom became not just an artistic endeavor but a form of physical and emotional relief, easing her pain and guiding her toward solace. Misako’s journey has been led by God, the source of her strength and inspiration. This exhibition reveals what art can do, portraying hope and resilience as they emerge from the depths of struggle, loss, and grief.

Exhibit will run through Sunday, June 8.

EXPLORE THE ARTIST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:

Instagram

Wordpress

Youtube

Facebook

The Writopia Lab is a national community of teen and young writers and thinkers.

Alumni, parents, and donors will join together for an amazing gala night in celebration of Writopia: The World of Possibility! It will be an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and unforgettable moments. This event is in support of a decade-long partnership with Homes for the Homeless.

Monday, April 28 at 6 pm. 

General admission is $250. Sign up and learn more at the link below. 

Sow and Tell is hosting its 4th Annual There Will Be Fruit Conference, a gathering designed to inspire believers to make an impact in the marketplace without compromising their faith. Since 2020, founders Marcellius and Denya Hamilton have empowered millennials and Gen Z professionals to use their careers for God’s glory.

This conference brings together esteemed leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives for a transformative experience featuring panels, breakout sessions, networking, vendors, food, music, giveaways, and more. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge, build meaningful connections, and be reminded that challenges are a natural part of the journey.

We are designed to be known and loved. Yet since the fall, we often hide in shame—from God and one another (Gen 3:7). On April 5, renowned psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson, MD explores how the experience of being known and loved within a supportive community can profoundly restore mental health and wholeness. He’ll draw on his expertise in interpersonal neurobiology, theology, and psychiatry to illuminate the cause of shame and inspire us to cultivate transformative spaces of belonging, vulnerability, and restoration.

Conference rate:

Registration closes at 12 pm on April 5.

Early bird through March 31 for non-members | $40
Fee from April 1 to April 5 for non-members | $50
RWS Member | $30

Student fee and scholarships are available upon request. Please email karen.markham@redeemerws.com for registration assistance.

Three significant composers are showcased in this program, beginning with the premiere of Songbird by distinguished Korean-American composer Juri Sen, followed by David Diamond's dynamic Rounds. The evening concludes with Brahms’ iconic Double Concerto, featuring soloists Bella Hristova and returning cellist Carter Brey. The performance offers a captivating blend of contemporary and romantic music, all set against a breathtaking backdrop.

There’s a suggested donation of $20/adults, $10/students and seniors.

Lent, a season of reflection and renewal, starts on Ash Wednesday. You’re invited to our special service with worship, extended prayer, and the imposition of ashes. There will be no West Side Kids programming; children are encouraged to attend service with their families.

Learn more about Lent and access the devotional online.

Join us for an evening of insightful conversation with weaver and fiber artist Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes. Get ready to dive into the world of tapestries and spirituality as Tabitha shares her gift, inspiration, and creative process. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with a remarkable artist!

Watching the Big Game + helping those in need = a winning combination! On February 9, starting at 5:45 pm, come on over to W83 for some food, drinks (for all ages), and community! No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. A suggested fee of $5 to offset the cost of this event is encouraged. While you’re here, help your neighbors in need by dropping off some unexpired cans of soup!

Join us for Live @ W83, a Redeemer West Side concert series that brings our UWS community together through music. Enjoy a beautiful performance by baritone Daniel Rich in the W83 Ministry Center, followed by a reception to connect with artists and fellow music lovers.

Baltimore-born baritone Daniel Rich is a recent graduate of The Metropolitan Opera’s prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. During the 2023–24 Met season, he appeared as Pâris in Roméo et Juliette and as Chester in Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones. He made his Met debut during the 2022–23 season as a Waiter in Der Rosenkavalier and covered the Count of Lerma in Don Carlo.

Daniel will present a hybrid vocal program consisting of the six-song cycle The House Of Life by Ralph Vaughan Williams and an assortment of love songs from the Great American Songbook, showcasing his versatility and ability to move seamlessly between styles.

Tickets are $15, but children and students with their school ID can attend for free.

Join us at W83 Ministry Center for our next gallery exhibition, “Fall from Grace | Fall into Grace” on Friday, January 31 at 7 pm to explore the inspiring art of Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes, a professional NY artist and weaver.  

Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes creates unique handwoven tapestries, using wool and alpaca fibers from the Catskills. Each piece delicately woven on her loom, represents God’s promises of His Shalom and Tikvah. We hope that this art exhibit will be a reminder of our every day blessings and the commitment to bring shalom to our neighbors and communities.

Get your free tickets now: redeemerws.com/graceandshalom  

IMAGES:

Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes
HOPE with hawthorne branches, 2017
Tapestry-Fiber
25" x 13"

Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes
TIKVA, 2022
Tapestry-Fiber
28" x 19"

This exhibit opens Friday, January 31 and runs through Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Learn more about the artist: https://tabithagilmore-barnesstudio.com/

Instagram: @tgbweavingstudio

STUDIO VISIT VIDEO: Produced by Jan Albert and Kent Garrett for The Pine Hill  Community Center, PineHill, NY

Riverside Symphony will open its 43rd season with a widely varied program of works for string orchestra on Saturday evening, January 25th at W83 Ministry Center. Under the baton of founding Music Director, George Rothman, the orchestra will unveil the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner composer Melinda Wagner’s Dido Redux, a Riverside Symphony commission. In collaboration with librettist Stephanie Fleischmann, this modern reimagining of Dido, a strong woman nonetheless broken by love, recasts an earlier work by Ms. Wagner premiered by Dawn Upshaw and the Brentano String Quartet (hence “Redux”). Soprano Jamie Jordan (“...dispatched the part brilliantly -THE NEW YORK TIMES") a virtuoso new music interpreter in wide demand from coast to coast, will be the featured soloist.

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PROGRAM:

MOZART Divertimento in D Major, KV 136

WAGNER/FLEISCHMANN Dido Redux (World Premiere)

BRITTEN Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10

CONTACT: riverside@riversidesymphony.org

Join us for a fun-filled concert where we’ll explore the incredible power of music to tell stories! Through lively songs and the beautiful sounds of the human voice, we’ll embark on an exciting adventure that sparks imagination and creativity. Get ready to sing along, clap your hands, and let the music take you on a journey filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable tales. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to experience how music can bring stories to life in the most magical way! Snacks will be provided.

Get your free tickets now: redeemerws.com/liveatw83

Join us as we explore the depths of grief and the human heart through the lens of Jox Teodocio's reflective photography.

“I lean on my photography when life gets difficult.These photographs have helped me move forward through some of the most difficult times in my life. I hope that the images in this humble collection enable someone to find meaning, strength, and determination in their daily struggles.” Jox Teodocio

Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 15 from 7 to 9 pm to witness the resilience of the human heart and the complexities of grief as we showcase work of Jox Teodocio.

**Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served

Join us for our first Summer Arts Showcase @ W83 featuring “Sofrito & the Blues “ with Carmen Cancél. Participate in a mini salsa dancing lesson, engage with local visual artists, bid in a silent auction, experience great music, dance, improv performances and enjoy tasty empanadas & sangria from local vendors. This is a casual family-friendly event and open to all!

Meet the Artists:

• "Sofrito & the Blues " with Carmen Cancél

• Singer & Songwriter: Angela Sclafani

• Singer / Bassoonist / Improv Actor: Bonne Kramer

Dance performer & choreographer: Lindsey Hanson

Visual Artists: Jennifer Ahn, Jihoe Koo, Noemia Marinho & The Gleaning Project

This event will be held in the Loft at the W83