NYIT's Patrons of the Arts Sponsors Free Concerts
Old Westbury, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2008: New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Patrons of the Arts is pleased to announce its spring 2008 cultural arts line-up. All performances are free and take place on NYIT’s Old Westbury, N.Y., campus, located on Northern Boulevard, one mile east of Glen Cove Road. Seating is on a first-come basis. For more information, please call Marcia Singer, associate dean of students, at 516.686.7640 or e-mail msinger@nyit.edu.
Cultural Calendar:
Giovanni Von Essen—Great Sounds of Jazz
Giovanni Von Essen sings about love using a combination of rhythm and jazz, neo-soul, and pop.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 3 - 5 p.m. at David G. Salten Hall
Sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services Cultural and Performing Arts, Bruce E. Foley, Commissioner, and Roslyn Savings Foundation.
Polezhayev Family Concert
Yelena and Vladimir Polezhayev perform piano duets as they celebrate the birthdays of Brahms, Gershwin, and Bernstein. The couple has performed at several venues in the New York area, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, and the Tilles Center.
Sunday, March 9, 3 - 5 p.m. at David G. Salten Hall
Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and Commerce Bank.
Intergeneration Day
Join NYIT students and local senior citizens as they come together for an afternoon of dancing and listen to the big band sounds of Eddie Harris. The event also features a special lecture by Professor King Cheek of NYIT’s Department of Social Sciences.
Thursday, April 10, noon - 2 p.m. at the Sports Complex/Student Activities Center (SAC)
Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts.
Great Sounds of Jazz—Frank Ponzio Trio
Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Frank Ponzio shares his signature interpretations, which include a wide range of music from George Gershwin and Duke Ellington to James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.
Sunday, April 27, 3 - 5 p.m. at David G. Salten Hall
Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services Cultural and Performing Arts, Bruce E. Foley, Commissioner.
Ronny Whyte Trio
Ronny Whyte is a premier interpreter of classic American popular song, as well as an outstanding jazz pianist and award-winning songwriter.
Sunday, May 4, 3 - 5 p.m. at David G. Salten Hall
Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and Americana Manhasset.
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Contact: Lorraine Todisco, communications specialist, 516.686.7812 or ltodisco@nyit.edu.