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Naomi Kuo
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
Online Exhibition: Artwork from Southeast Queens Biennial
Since the 2020 Southeast Queens Biennial was interrupted by COVID-19, JCAL is inviting audiences to view the exhibition online to explore the breadth of perspectives that Queens artists bring: "Statistics document the impressive ethnic and cultural diversity of Queens but, for those who live here, numbers appear hollow and rhetorical. What is it like to live/work/playlike to live/work/play within culture-fluid communities that are still becoming "home" for its residents? Th
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Ty Hunt
- Jun 11, 2020
- 2 min
Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Thana Alexa
This season of Thursday Night Jazz has been unique to say the least. While nothing beats a performance at our landmark locations, we shifted our programs over to Youtube where musicians have performed from home. Like true artists, they have adjusted and delivered great shows nonetheless. As our season comes to an end, we present the acclaimed Jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Thana Alexa. Fresh off the success of her latest album ONA ("SHE" in Croatian), Thana will bring
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Naomi Kuo
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Check out what the 2020 ARTWorks fellows have been working on in quarantine
Like many other aspects of life, JCAL’s 2020 ARTWorks Fellowship program has operated online for the last few months. In the meetings, the cohort has been discussing the different ways that artists are impacted, from loss of employment, to lack of access to studios and materials, and even shifting priorities in their practice. We recently asked the ARTWorks fellows what they have been up to since the stay-at-home period began and how they have responded to the recent events t
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Ty Hunt
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Your New Wellness Teacher #JcalPopUpClass
Now more than ever, it is of utmost importance to monitor your physical and mental health. Starting this Saturday, Kyarra Vilfort will help you do just that. Kyarra has been a nutritionist for two years and a dance instructor for over ten. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Health and Nutrition Science from Brooklyn College. She loves to teach and help people feel good inside and out. We asked her a few questions below. Check out her interview and tune in to our Youtube on Satu
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Ty Hunt
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
JCAL in June! 4 Must see upcoming programs
This month, we have an exciting lineup of classes, programs and discussions scheduled for JCAL Online. Check out a few of our highlighted events below! Thursday Night Jazz with Thana Alexa June 11th 2020 8pm On Youtube Our flagship programs have continued on our Youtube as premier Jazz musicians have shined on the virtual stage. This week, we are excited to present another award winning talent. Thana Alexa is a jazz vocalist, composer, arranger and producer who is known for u
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Ty Hunt
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
Here's what to know about tomorrow's film premiere
While the regularly scheduled Dance Season has been postponed, JCAL Resident Artist Monstah Black's performances found their new home online. For the past two months, Monstah has graced our virtual stage with performances, discussions and fashion looks as a part of "Back in the Closet w/ Monstah Black", a series co-presented by JCAL. Now that audiences are familiar with the talented performer, we're treated to "Monstah Black's Cotton: the Quarantine Edition premiere." Cotton
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