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THE

SIZZLING

SUMMER FUN

GUIDE 2016

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Olga Luz Tirado

Executive Director

Annette Carrion

Tourism & Administration Coordinator

851 Grand Concourse, Ste. 123

Bronx, NY 10451

718.590.3518

www.ilovethebronx.com

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TUES | JUN 21 | 8pm | FREE!

CONCERTS IN THE PARKS PRESENTS THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC Orchestra performs works by Rossini, Mozart and R. Strauss. Where? Van Cortlandt Park enter on Broadway near west 251st street. More Info: The New York Philharmonic www.nyphil.org

JUN 23, - 26 | 12pm – 10pm | Pay as you drink

CHELSEA CRAFT BREWING COMPANY PRESENTS: BARREL AGED BASH Raffle prizes, live music and a variety of New York craft brewing companies such as Bronx Brewery, Port Morris Distilleries, Rockaway Brewing Company, Kelso Brewing, Third Rail Beer, Sixpoint Brewery and many more. Where: Chelsea Craft Brewing Company 463 East 173rd Street More info: www.chelseacraftbrewing.com

FRI/SAT | JUN 24/25 | 8pm | $15

BROOKLYN QUARTET: A WORLD PREMIERE A new play written and performed by Rock WILK and directed by reg e gaines Featuring a live music ensemble. An angel named Queen tells the tale of Esther, Jamal and Saint; three kids who grow up together in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Where? Pregones Theater, 575 Walton Avenue More info: 718-585-1202 or www.pregonesprtt.org

SAT | JUN 25 | 10am – 3pm | $50/$25

Visit the homes where Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain once lived. See the place where General George Washington hid from the enemy. Explore a 19th-century Greek revival mansion and its carriage house and stroll the early 20th-century formal sunken garden. Learn about the rich history of The Bronx.

Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SUN | JUN 26 | 1pm | $15

JAZZ TROLLEY TOUR THROUGH WOODLAWN Ride the Bronx Trolley and get introduced to jazz histo-ry through Woodlawn's Jazz Greats! This tour takes you from the Harlem Renaissance to modern innovators of the genre. Visit the memorial sites of musicians like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, WC Handy, Coleman Haw-kins, and many more. Listen to musical compositions of the artists you discover on the tour. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SUN | JUN 26 | 11am | $15

WOODLAWN CEMETERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR What do Herman Mellville, FW Woolworth, and the Titanic have in common? Woodlawn! Join us for an introduction to this unique landmark and the stories of celebrated individuals from the past 150 years! Our newly designed trolley tour will cover a large sec-tion of Woodlawn and give participants an opportunity to step inside several notable mausoleums. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

JUNE/JULY

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SUN | JUN 26 | 11am | $20/$10

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: A WALK FROM POE COTTAGE TO HIGH BRIDGE Although the American poet Edgar Allan Poe has been gone for many years now, his home and High Bridge continue to serve as remnants of his beloved walks in The Bronx. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernández on a 3-mile walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge via Aque-duct Avenue. Where? The tour will meet at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. More info: 718-881-8900 or www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org

SUN | JUNE 26 | 12pm-4pm | FREE

BOOGIE ON THE BOULEVARD Each month, the center lanes of the Grand Concourse starting at 162nd Street will be closed to cars and open to a world of fun with free mu-sic, art and fitness programs hosted by organizations from the Bronx and beyond. Performances, art exhibits, tours and more. Where? The Grand Concourse beginning on 162nd St. More Info: www.bronxmuseum.org

THU | JUN 30 | 7:00pm | FREE!

NEW YORK SALUTES AMERICA FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and New York State Senator Jeff Klein present the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Fireworks by Grucci featuring the music of Bronx Artists. (see ad on page 7)

Where? Orchard Beach More Info: www.ilovethebronx.com

JUL 1–SEP 23 | $5/$3 OPENING RECEPTION: FRI | JULY 1 | 5-6pm

PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS OF THE BARTOW-PELL GARDENS

In celebration of the centennial of the formal garden, artists were invited to paint the gardens “en plein air.” Paintings created outdoors capture the changing light and atmospheric mood of the historical landmarks and hidden treasures of the Bartow-Pell gardens and grounds. Featured artists: Michele Basora, Mary Colby, Sofya Dudnik, Elise Fechtmann, C'naan Hamburger, Thomas Legaspi, Sarah Olson, Julie Ortiz, Kim Power, Linda Sacewicz, Greg Thielker, Melanie Vote, Alice Elisa-beth Waite.

Where? Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road

Hours: Wed, Sat, Sun 12-4 p.m. www.bpmm.org Take the #6 train to Pelham Bay Park Subway Station, then take the Westchester Bee-line #45 bus.

Photo Credit: Lauren Click

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FRI | JUL 1 | 5:30pm | FREE!

FIRST FRIDAY BRONX TROLLEY SEASIDE TOUR Visitors from all over are heading up to The Bronx on the first Friday night of every month. Tour a mansion, a beautiful, early 19th-century botani-

cal illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society, music for flute and harp, and light refreshments. Stroll through the gardens before hopping back on the Trolley to enjoy a meal at one of City Island's many restaurants, visit shops, art openings and entertainment. Where? Trolley departs at the end of the #6 train line (Pelham Bay Park Station) every hour on the half hour be-ginning at 5:30pm More Info: City Island Chamber of Commerce, 718.885.9100, or www.cityislandchamber.org

WED | JUL 6| 5pm – 9pm | FREE!

FIRST WEDNESDAY BRONX TROLLEY ARTS & CULTURE TOUR

Ride the historical Bronx trolley, free of charge, to cultural venues along the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. Explore the Bronx cultural scene and visit art ex-hibits, book & poetry events, film screenings, live perfor-mances and more. Where? Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street More Info: The Bronx Council on the Arts, www.bronxarts.org

SAT | JUL 9 | 3pm | $30

The Bronx River will be the theme of this month’s tour. First up, we’ll visit River Garden, one of the oldest community gardens in NYC, and see their rainwater harvest system, which captures rain for use in the garden while preventing excess stormwater from en-tering the adjacent river. We’ll dine at Drew Gardens, a community garden and urban woodland on the banks of the Bronx River. Finally, we’ll catch a view along the Bronx shore at Waterfront Community Garden in Soundview. Tour Guide: Jennifer Plewka, garden and nutrition educator Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SUN | JUL 10 | 3pm | FREE

BARDEKOVA ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Enjoy an afternoon of music inside Woolworth Chapel —Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George M. Cohan, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, and others will be performed in this spirited performance by the Bardekova Ensemble.

Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bain-bridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SUN | JUL 17 | 6pm | FREE

SCAVENGER HUNT AND FIREFLY PICNIC

Few get to witness summer’s fireflies lighting up Wood-lawn at dusk. We are opening up the cemetery for a special, after hours scavenger hunt that ends with a picnic on Fairview Lawn. Team up with friends and fam-ily to hunt for clues and discover unusual monuments and little known stories along the way. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bain-bridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

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THURS | JULY 21 | 7pm | $20

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT Armenian-American cellist Ani Kalayjian performs together with French violinist Chloé Kiffer. Watch the sunset and listen to an hour of glorious classical music by two up-and-coming award-winning string players in a magical setting on a summer evening. Registration requested.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road www.bpmm.org

GET THERE: Take the #6 train to Pelham Bay Park Sub-way Station, then take the Westchester Bee-line #45 bus.

SAT | JUL 23 | 10am – 3pm | $50/$25

Visit the homes where Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain once lived. See the place where General George Wash-ington hid from the enemy. Explore a 19th-century Greek revival mansion and its carriage house and stroll the early 20th-century formal sunken garden. Learn about the rich history of The Bronx.

Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SUN | JUL 24 | 11am | $15

WOODLAWN CEMETERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR What do Herman Mellville, FW Woolworth, and the Titanic have in common? Woodlawn! Join us for an introduction to this unique landmark and the stories of celebrated individuals from the past 150 years! Our newly designed trolley tour will cover a large sec-tion of Woodlawn and give participants an opportunity to step inside several notable mausoleums. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SUN | JUL 24 | 1pm | $15

JAZZ TROLLEY TOUR THROUGH WOODLAWN Ride the Bronx Trolley and get intro-duced to jazz history through Wood-lawn's Jazz Greats! This tour takes you from the Harlem Renaissance to modern innovators of the genre. Visit memorial sites of musicians like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, WC Handy, Coleman Hawkins, and many more. Listen to musical compositions of the artists you discover on the tour. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SAT | JUL 30 | 11am-4pm | $50

From Pale Ales to Puerto Rican Moonshine - tour and taste Craft Beverages of The Bronx! Visit award-winning breweries and distilleries while learning about the his-tory of brewing in the borough from a historian. This guided tour includes transportation on the famous Bronx Trolley, a light lunch and free tasting, Get your Savor The Bronx Passport stamped by all five Beverage Producers and redeem the completed pass-port at 4 different bars for your first pint free! Passport expires 12/31/16, plenty of time to pace your visit. Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SAT | JUL 30 | 1pm-7pm | FREE

PREGONES THEATER partners with Lincoln Center Out of Doors to present the LA CASITA Annual Block Party. Where? Pregones Theater, 575 Walton Avenue More info: 718-585-1202 or http://www.lcoutofdoors.org

SUN | Jul 31 | 12pm-4pm | FREE

BOOGIE ON THE BOULEVARD Each month, the center lanes of the Grand Concourse starting at 162nd St. will be closed to cars and open to a world of fun with free music, art and fitness programs hosted by organizations from the Bronx and beyond. Performances, art exhibits, tours and more. Where? The Grand Concourse beginning at 162nd St. More Info: www.bronxmuseum.org

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents

Every Sunday beginning July 10 at Orchard Beach For performance lineup go to www.ilovethebronx.com

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER WED | AUG 3| 5pm – 9pm | FREE!

FIRST WEDNESDAY BRONX TROLLEY ARTS & CULTURE TOUR

Ride the historical Bronx trolley, free of charge, to cultural venues along the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. Explore the Bronx cultural scene and visit art exhibits, book & poetry events, film screenings, live performances and more. Where? Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street More Info: www.bronxarts.org

FRI | AUG 5| 5pm – 9pm | FREE!

FIRST FRIDAY BRONX TROLLEY SEASIDE TOUR Visitors from all over are heading up to The Bronx on the 1st Friday of every month. Tour a mansion, a beautiful early 19th-century botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society. Stroll through the gardens before hopping back on the Trolley to enjoy a meal at one of City Island's many restaurants, visit shops, art openings and entertainment. Where? Trolley departs at the end of the #6 train line (Pelham Bay Park Station) every hour on the half hour be-ginning at 5:30pm More Info: 718.885.9100, or www.cityislandchamber.org

SAT | AUG 6 | 3pm | $30

Our summer tour will feature the bounty of fresh food grown here in The Bronx & available at local farmers’ mar-kets. Padre Plaza Community Garden boasts food produc-tion, a Wednesday market and seasonal events in the gar-den. Brook Park, in the heart of the South Bronx is a must-see, a community hub for green growth, not just of plants but of people. We’ll stop at the South Bronx Farmer’s Mar-ket to allow for some shopping of farm fresh produce on the way to our final stop, La Finca del Sur Urban Farm, whose crops contribute to the community market. Tour Guide: Sheryll Durrant, Garden Manager for Kelly Street Garden Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SAT | AUG 6 | 8pm | $65/$55/$50

CONCERT: ROBERTO ROENA

This (ex) member of Puerto Rican salsa orchestra El Gran Combo as well as Latin band Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound will present an unforgettable concert of more than 45 years of splendor, rhythm and flavor of his musical talent! Where? Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West More Info: 718.960.8833, www.lehmancenter.org

SUN | AUG 7 | 11am | $15

WOODLAWN CEMETERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

What do Herman Mellville, FW Woolworth, and the Titanic have in common? Woodlawn! Join us for an introduction to this unique landmark and the stories of celebrated individuals from the past 150 years! Our newly designed trolley tour will cover a large sec-tion of Woodlawn and give participants an opportunity to step inside several notable mausoleums. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SUN | AUG 7 | 1pm | $15

JAZZ TROLLEY TOUR THROUGH WOODLAWN Ride the Bronx Trolley and get introduced to jazz histo-ry through Woodlawn's Jazz Greats! This tour takes you from the Harlem Renaissance to modern innova-tors of the genre. Visit the memorial sites of musicians like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, WC Handy, Coleman Hawkins, and many more. Listen to musical composi-tions of the artists you discover on the tour. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

THURS | AUG 18 | 7pm | $20

SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT

Watch the sunset while Sing We Enchanted performs “Bach to the Future” with the Rockland String Quartet and David Baranowski on harpsichord. Sing We En-chanted is an a cappella vocal ensemble whose reper-toire extends from the Renaissance to modern times, directed by founder Nell Macdonald. Registration re-quested.

Where? Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road Take the #6 train to Pelham Bay Park Subway Station, then take the Westchester Bee-line #45 bus. More Info: www.bpmm.org

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Schedule subject to change. Log onto www.ilovethebronx.com for the latest.

Summertime Symphonies Senator Jeff Klein presents

TUES | AUG 4

JUST NUTS

Pelham Parkway & Wallace Ave.

FRI | AUG 7

THE BRONX WANDERERS

Veterans Park

SAT | AUG 8

OVER THE TOP

Pelham Parkway South

MON | AUG 10

BOOK ENDS BAND

Pelham Gazebo

THUR | AUG 13

HECTOR TRICOCHE

Soundview Park

TUES | AUG 18

ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINK

Seton Park

WED | AUG 19

LARRY CHANCE & THE EARLS

Bufano Park

FRI | AUG 21

FDR DRIVE

Broad Street Playground

SAT | AUG 22

JAMESON’S REVENGE

P.S. 19 Yard

MON | Aug 24

ALIVE & KICKIN’

City Island

WED | AUG 26

CHUBBY CHECKER

Loreto Park

FRI | AUG 28

FDR DRIVE

Owen F. Dolen Park

SAT | AUG 20 | 12pm-7pm | FREE!

MORRISON AVENUE STREET FESTIVAL Join thousands of visitors as we celebrate the Morrison Avenue Street festival. Food, fun and music as Salsa & Merengue bands take the stage. Special performance by Tito Rojas. Where? Morrison Avenue between Westchester & Watson Avenue More Info: www.freddyperezpresents.com

SUN | AUG 28 | 2pm | FREE

BRONX BEES

2016 is the year honeybees make a home at Woodlawn! Join the New York City Beekeepers Association founder and president Andrew Coté as he introduces the bee hives set up inside the grounds and discusses the im-portance of urban beekeeping. Where? Enter cemetery at Jerome Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue. More Info: Register at www.woodlawnconservancy.org

SUN | AUG 28 | 11am-4pm | FREE

ARTHUR AVENUE HEALTH FAIR

The Belmont BID is partnering with St. Barnabas Hospital for a health fair. Stop by for free health screening. Where? Crescent Avenue and Arthur Avenue

SUN | AUG 28 | 12pm-4pm | FREE

BOOGIE ON THE BOULEVARD Each month, the center lanes of the Grand Concourse starting at 162nd Street will be closed to cars and open to a world of fun with free music, art and fitness pro-grams hosted by organizations from the Bronx and be-yond. Performances, art exhibits, tours and more. Where? The Grand Concourse beginning at 162nd St. More Info: www.bronxmuseum.org

FRI | SEP 2| 5pm – 9pm | FREE!

FIRST FRIDAY BRONX TROLLEY SEASIDE TOUR Visitors from all over are heading up to The Bronx on the first Friday night of every month. Tour a mansion, a beautiful early 19th-century botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society, music for flute and harp, and light refreshments. Stroll through the gardens be-fore hopping back on the Trolley to enjoy a meal at one of City Island's many restaurants, visit shops, art open-ings and entertainment. Where? Trolley departs at the end of the #6 train line (Pelham Bay Park Station) every hour on the half hour beginning at 5:30pm More Info: City Island Chamber of Commerce, 718.885.9100, or www.cityislandchamber.org

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TAKE A BRONX TOUR

DISCOVER THE GRAND CONCOURSE

Contact Sam Goodman at 718.665.1124 or email

at s800mg@aol.com

SUSAN SEZ WALKABOUTS

Find out more at www.susansez.com

NOSH THE BRONX with NOSHWALKS

Email noshwalks@aol.com or

visit www.noshwalks.com

BRONX URBAN ART TOURS or

ARTHUR AVENUE TOURS

For more information go to www.bronxhistoricaltours.com

THE BIRTHPLACE OF HIP HOP TOUR

Visit Hush Tours at www.hushtours.com

BIG APPLE GREETER

Friendly Bronxites who are happy to share the

borough they love. Go to www.bigapplegreeter.org

THUR | SEP 8 | 10am – 3pm | $50/$25

Visit the homes where Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain once lived. See the place where General George Wash-ington hid from the enemy. Explore a 19th-century Greek revival mansion and its carriage house and stroll the early 20th-century formal sunken garden. Learn about the rich history of The Bronx.

Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SAT | SEP 10 | 3pm | $30

This month will feature some culinary and cultural gems of the Bronx. We will visit The New York Botanical Gar-den to find out what’s growing at the Ruth Rhea Howell Family Garden. Immerse yourself in the rich food culture of Arthur Avenue’s Bronx Little Italy and stop in on Bronx Green-Up’s annual Harvest Festival for community gar-deners at La Isla Community Garden. Tour Guide: Frank Russo, Long-time Family Garden volunteer with The New York Botanical Garden Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SAT | SEP 10 | 8pm | $125/$65/$60/$50

CONCERT: JOSE ALBERTO “EL CANARIO” & SEPTETO SANTIAGUERO Latin Grammy Winners & American Grammy Nominees pay tribute to “Los Compadres” and a Special Tribute to Juan Formell “Los Van Van” Special Guests: Mayito Rivera El Poeta de La Rumba and Pedrito Calvo Salsa + Timba + Son + Bolero Where? Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West More Info: 718.960.8833, www.lehmancenter.org

SUN | SEP 11 | 12pm-6pm | Free

FERRAGOSTO The Ferragosto tradition recognizes the end of the har-vest season. This festival simply cannot be missed and is a day full of Italian culture and traditions, live entertain-ment, the goods and services of the local businesses and of course the greatest food around.

Where? Arthur Avenue at East 187th Street More Info: www.bronxlittleitaly.com

SAT | SEP 17 | 11am-4pm | $50

From Pale Ales to Puerto Rican Moonshine - tour and taste Craft Beverages of The Bronx! Visit award-winning brewer-ies and distilleries while learning about the history of brew-ing in the borough from a historian. This guided tour in-cludes transportation on the famous Bronx Trolley, a light lunch and free tasting, Get your Savor The Bronx Passport stamped by all five Bev-erage Producers and redeem the completed passport at 4 different bars for your first pint free! Passport expires 12/31/16, plenty of time to pace your visit. Where? 851 Grand Concourse More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council, www.ilovethebronx.com

SAT | SEP 17 | 7:30pm | $125/$60/$55/$50

CONCERT: EDDIE PALMIERI

A Sizzling Evening with the Salsa Legend and his invited Guests: Del Caribe Latin Jazz All Stars lead by Master, Arranger and Composer, Cuban Pianist, Emilio Morales; Musical Director, Nelson Gonzalez; With Musicians: Johnny Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez, Bobby Allende, Ricardo Pons, Paoli Mejias and Nicky Marrero. Where? Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West More Info: 718.960.8833, www.lehmancenter.org

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JUNE 29 JANN KLOSE Award-winning pop singer/

songwriter Jann Klose will perform with Elsa Nilson (flute) and Rob Mitzner(percussion).

JULY 6 LUMIERE STRING QUARTET The members of the Lumiere String Quartet—Victoria Paterson (violin), Max-im Moston (violin), William Curry (viola) and Ludmilla Konstantinova (cello). Selec-tions for this concert include a classical suite, “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof and pop tunes by Celine Dion,

Coldplay, The Police and The Verve (“Bittersweet Symphony”).

JULY 13 THE FOUR BAGS A clarinet, an accordion, a guitar and a trombone walk into a bar…What came out was The Four Bags, a Brooklyn su-per-group that’s difficult to define but easy to enjoy.

JULY 20 HILLIARD GREENE & THE JAZZ EXPRESSIONS Appearing for the second consecutive year on a Sunset Wednesday is Bronx-based, upright bass player and composer Hilliard Greene with his powerhouse quar-tet, The Jazz Expressions.

Photo Credit: Yael Shulman

JULY 27 DUO JALAL Racing along with our new global society, Duo Jalal surprises the music world with its diverse and stunning artistry.

AUGUST 3 LIBBY RICHMAN QUARTET Based in the Bronx, saxophonist Libby Richman leads Libby & Co., an ensemble that plays original contemporary jazz. The concert includes the pop tunes “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Sunny” (Bobby Hebb), and the

musical theater classic, “Tonight”, from West Side Story.

AUGUST 10 BRONX SALSA FEST! Orquesta SCC is an NYC-based, 11-member, all male contemporary salsa big band led by Jose Vazquez-Cofresi and Edwin Perez. SCC stands for Salsa Con Conciencia, and the band’s mission is to make music that benefits society. This event will be part of the Bronx Salsa Fest celebration.

SUNSET WEDNESDAYS OUTDOOR MUSIC

Enjoy seven outdoor concerts—FREE with admission to the grounds—enliven Sunset Wednesdays, with the last on Bronx Salsa Fest! Vibrant New York City musicians bring a pop sensibility to their performances on Wave Hill's Great Lawn. Sunset Wednesday con-certs this summer are pop-infused, in a nod to Nature Pops!, the summer exhibition in the Glyndor Gallery. Visitors may bring a chair, or purchase supper from The Cafe at Wave Hill, and picnic during each performance. WHERE? The Great Lawn at Wave Hill, west 249th and Independence Avenue from 7pm – 8pm.

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