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RAISING THE FLAG!
New York Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones poses with some varsity flag football players at March 19 at Somers High School. Jones was on hand for Section 1’s Flag Football Jamboree this week. For story, see page 16.
Picture House Film Club Bronxville to showcase political films The Picture House Regional Film Center will continue “Sundays at the Cinema” in Bronxville with a second season to kick off on April 14 at 1 p.m. Following the successful launch of the themed series in January, the new four-part film club series will showcase classic Hollywood political films, both comedies and dramas. After each screening, the audience will enjoy behindthe-scenes insight through lively Q&A discussion often with guest experts and insiders from the film industry. Veteran film critic Joe Neumaier returns to curate and host the series which promises to ignite thoughtful commentary and discussion. As Neumaier commented, “sometime satirical, sometimes incisive, always intriguing and entertaining and starring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, these four political-themed movies from years past are the perfect running mates for an election year.”
“We are thrilled with the response to Sundays at the Cinema, which offers our members a new unique experience to study films centered around a similar theme,” said Clayton Bushong, executive director of The Picture House. “Joe’s experience and perspective is a major draw for the Series - he hosts great discussions with amazing guests. As one of our most popular programs, we excited to present this fresh approach, confident that political films will generate exciting conversation!” Joe Neumaier, on-air film critic for New York’s 710AM-WOR, has been an entertainment journalist, movie critic, onstage moderator, and radio/TV commentator for over 30 years. His writing on cinema and culture has appeared in The New York Times, Variety, Time, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Daily News, The New York Post, USA Today, Hamptons, and
The London Observer, and his broadcast appearances include MSNBC, CNN, “CBS Sunday Morning” and KTLA Los Angeles. He is a former longtime member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a current member of the Critics Choice Association. Some of his ‘A’ list interviews in the film industry include Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Bill Murray, Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig. To subscribe to Film Club, you must be a current member of The Picture House. Spring Film Club Bronxville dates: April 14, 21, 28 and May 5. For more information about The Picture House, please visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call 738-3161, or email info@thepicturehouse.org.
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ArtsWestchester names Neuberger as 2024 award honoree ArtsWestchester, New York state’s largest private, not-for-profit cultural service organization, has named the Neuberger Museum of Art – located at the heart of the Purchase College, State University of New York campus – as its 2024 Arts Organization Award Honoree. The award will be presented during a luncheon on April 10 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. The honor is particularly timely for the Neuberger—one of the country’s most respected and important academic museums—as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout 2024. The annual Arts Awards have been presented by ArtsWestchester since 1976 to recognize individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment, and leadership have enriched the cultural life of Westchester, its communities, and its citizens. The Arts Organization Award recognizes a Westchester County non-profit arts organization that has made important contributions to the growth of Westchester’s cultural life over a significant period and has had an impact beyond its immediate community. “I have loved and admired the Neuberger Museum of Art since my daughter Julie Langsam graduated from SUNY Purchase,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam. “Its world-class art collection has been a resource for students, residents and tourists as it has one of the most remarkable collections of contemporary art.” “This recognition is especially meaningful during our celebratory year. We thank ArtsW for the honor and all that the organization does for the arts in our community!” Said Dr. Tracy Fitzpatrick, museum director. The NEU was founded in 1969
through the generosity of private art collector, philanthropist, and arts advocate Roy R. Neuberger who promised 300 paintings and sculptures as the founding gift for a new museum that would be established to showcase visual arts education on a public college campus. Since its doors opened in 1974, the Museum’s collection has grown to more than 6,500 objects. The works in the permanent collection belong to the citizens of the State of New York; admission is always free. The Museum’s signature biannual award, the Roy R. Neuberger Prize, recognizes the work of exceptional contemporary artists, continuing Mr. Neuberger’s dedication to supporting artists early in their careers. The Museum inspires learning at all ages. Over the years, hundreds of dedicated Volunteer Museum Educators have enriched the experiences of visiting guests by leading tours and guiding their discussions of the art and artists on view. Thousands of local schoolchildren across Westchester and surrounding counties have been introduced to the visual arts at the NEU. A group of generous community members known as the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art has, for more than fifty-two years, supported the Museum and ensured that it continues to grow and evolve. The Friends organization clearly demonstrates the significant impact a group of dedicated community members can have in supporting the Museum and the cultural life of Westchester County. A 50th Anniversary Open House for neighbors and friends in the community is being hosted at the Museum on Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.