may 27, 2023
10 AM Realize Harmony Allan Fox Tribute Realize Harmony began as a production house under the creative vision of Allan Fox. Allan shared meaningful and motivational messages of kindness, peace, gratitude and love through his doodles, writings, songs and animations. His inspiration came from words of Stoicism, Buddhism, and other philosophies.
He planned to retire from 40 years of work in Human Resources to pursue his passion for the arts in a way that would help others by spreading mindful thoughts of peace and love.
You can enjoy the many benefits of Allan’s musings through Realize Harmony’s products and programs for schools, workplaces, and supportive spaces, and by helping to share the positivity with others! https://realizeharmony.com
12 PM Dave Kellan Over the last 15 years Dave Kellan has rocked the country spanning coast to coast. With a devoted fan base in his hometown of Midland, MI, Dave is now perhaps one of the most hardworking live musicians in the Greater New York Area. Since 2000, Dave has released 5 independent full length albums of original material. https://davekellan.com
He planned to retire from 40 years of work in Human Resources to pursue his passion for the arts in a way that would help others by spreading mindful thoughts of peace and love.
You can enjoy the many benefits of Allan’s musings through Realize Harmony’s products and programs for schools, workplaces, and supportive spaces, and by helping to share the positivity with others! https://realizeharmony.com
12 PM Dave Kellan Over the last 15 years Dave Kellan has rocked the country spanning coast to coast. With a devoted fan base in his hometown of Midland, MI, Dave is now perhaps one of the most hardworking live musicians in the Greater New York Area. Since 2000, Dave has released 5 independent full length albums of original material. https://davekellan.com
June 3, 2023
10 - 11:15 AM Dance Loft The Dance Loft is Long Island's premier studio, setting the standard for dance instruction on the South Shore for over 35 years. The Dance Loft's professional staff, composed of top-caliber talent from New York City's dance scene, continues to teach students of all ages how to find beauty, strength, and passion in dance. We invite you to visit us at The Dance Loft, and lift your goals to a loftier place!
https://www.danceloftlb.com
https://www.danceloftlb.com
12 PM Fulaso Latin Music International ambassadors of Latin Soul and Boogaloo, Fulaso, creates an irresistible, life-affirming Funky Latin Soul dance party wherever they go! With hefty brass and raucous rhythm rooted in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Colombia, this band is unstoppable with the soulful songstress Erica Ramos on the mic. Fulaso's music and energy emanate from New York City, comprised of the hottest Boogaloo classic arrangements and bumpin' neo-soul originals that will transport you to 1960s Spanish Harlem. http://fulaso.com
June 10, 2023
10 AM Johnny Mystic Johnny Mystic, aka John Francavilla, is an American Singer/Songwriter from Long Island, NY. His career spans five decades, starting with his 80s Punk Band, "Zanoni," rocking out at CBGBs in Manhattan. He later wrote screenplays in California and gained fame for card readings at Johnny Depp's "The Viper Room" in LA. Back in Long Beach, he formed a Doors Tribute band and a psychedelic group, eventually collaborating with Ben Metzger to create the album "The Astral Tourist" as Johnny Mystic and the Spirit Guides. Alongside lead guitarist Steve "SA" Baron, Johnny continues to groove audiences in Long Island and Long Beach, NY. Facebook.com/JohnnyMysticNY
12 PM Mark Whitfield & Dario Boente perform Jazz and Blues.
Dario Boente
The term "crossover artist" can mean many things. In the case of Grammy and Latin Grammy Winner Argentinian born pianist and composer Dario Boente, it means a musician equally at home performing romantic Argentine and jazz compositions on a grand piano, as he is programming world-beat electronica. darioboente.com
Mark Whitfield
Mark Whitfield graduated from Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, the world's foremost institution for studying Jazz and modern American music, in the spring of 1987. Shortly after that, he returned to his native New York to embark on a career as a Jazz Guitarist that has allowed him to collaborate with such legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Carmen McRae, Gladys Knight, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Smith, Clark Terry, Shirley Horn, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Joe Williams, Stanley Turrentine and his mentor, the great George Benson. markwhitfield.com
Dario Boente
The term "crossover artist" can mean many things. In the case of Grammy and Latin Grammy Winner Argentinian born pianist and composer Dario Boente, it means a musician equally at home performing romantic Argentine and jazz compositions on a grand piano, as he is programming world-beat electronica. darioboente.com
Mark Whitfield
Mark Whitfield graduated from Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, the world's foremost institution for studying Jazz and modern American music, in the spring of 1987. Shortly after that, he returned to his native New York to embark on a career as a Jazz Guitarist that has allowed him to collaborate with such legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Carmen McRae, Gladys Knight, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Smith, Clark Terry, Shirley Horn, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Joe Williams, Stanley Turrentine and his mentor, the great George Benson. markwhitfield.com
June 17, 2023
10 AM J. Brittany Duo
12 PM Tom San Fillipo
12 PM Tom San Fillipo
june 24, 2023
JUly 1, 2023
12 PM TBD
Noon Shecky and the Twangtones
JULY 8, 2023
JULY 15, 2023
10 AM Haale - Rumi
12 PM Dawn Drake Zapote
12 PM Dawn Drake Zapote
JULY 22, 2023
10 AM Fernandito
12 PM Hernan Romero Duo (Flamenco Guitar)
12 PM Hernan Romero Duo (Flamenco Guitar)
JULY 29, 2023
aug 5, 2023
10 AM Wildflowers Duo with Kim Kuperschmid and Diana Schimkus
12 PM Hilltop Road Featuring Matt Long Country Music
12 PM Hilltop Road Featuring Matt Long Country Music
AUG 12, 2023
10 AM TBD
12 PM Toby Tobias Ensemble (South African Songwriter)
12 PM Toby Tobias Ensemble (South African Songwriter)
Aug 19, 2023
AUG 26, 2023
10 AM TBD
12 PM TBD
12 PM TBD
Sept 2, 2023
10 AM TBD
12 PM In The Mix
12 PM In The Mix
SEPT 9, 2023
SEPT 16, 2023
SEPT 23, 2023
sept 30, 2023
oct 7, 2023
OCT 14, 2023
OCT 21, 2023
oct 28, 2023 HALLOWEEN IN THE PLAZA
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Arts In The Plaza's musical director Benôir is a Long Island based producer, educator,
band leader, and multi-instrumentalist. He has toured with Pharaoh's Daughter, Anna Pipoyan, Tribe of Djembe, Kema Jamal, Dub Affair, The Suffering Blues Band, Benoir and The Long Beach All-Stars, as well as his current incarnations The Benoir Trio and Guardavidas. You can listen to "Jazzy Funky Noir", Benoir's most recent release on Spotify.
Benôir has developed his own method of instruction entitled the MusicNoir Method. He has received rewards and accolades for his teaching. The Project Challenge "Children's Choice" award was presented to both Benoir and wife Sammi Hoop alongside Proclamations by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Legislator Denise Ford, and the City of Long Beach for their work in the community. His Long Beach music school, Studio Noir, offers private lessons for guitar, bass, piano, drums, saxophone, vocals, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, music composition, music theory, electronic programming, and music engineering. Group classes are encouraged at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Studio Noir is the home of the Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra which meets on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.
Listen to his music at Reverbnation.com/Benoir
Check out his website studionoir.rocks
band leader, and multi-instrumentalist. He has toured with Pharaoh's Daughter, Anna Pipoyan, Tribe of Djembe, Kema Jamal, Dub Affair, The Suffering Blues Band, Benoir and The Long Beach All-Stars, as well as his current incarnations The Benoir Trio and Guardavidas. You can listen to "Jazzy Funky Noir", Benoir's most recent release on Spotify.
Benôir has developed his own method of instruction entitled the MusicNoir Method. He has received rewards and accolades for his teaching. The Project Challenge "Children's Choice" award was presented to both Benoir and wife Sammi Hoop alongside Proclamations by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Legislator Denise Ford, and the City of Long Beach for their work in the community. His Long Beach music school, Studio Noir, offers private lessons for guitar, bass, piano, drums, saxophone, vocals, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, music composition, music theory, electronic programming, and music engineering. Group classes are encouraged at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Studio Noir is the home of the Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra which meets on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.
Listen to his music at Reverbnation.com/Benoir
Check out his website studionoir.rocks