October 9, 2013

World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Valerie Capers Headlines Bronx Rising! Series at BMHC Lab

Event Details Music: World-renowned Jazz pianist and Bronx Living Legend Valerie Capers Thursday, October 17, 8:00pm Dr. Valerie Capers is a Bronx-born acclaimed jazz pianist and educator.  She obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Juilliard, and served on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and as chair of the Department of Music and Art at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York.  Dr. Capers has

Doubling Up: Craft that doubles as a toy

A lot of crafting goes on in this house. Between a country mom who made everything from floral arrangements to bird houses, and a dad who has made enough model airplanes to fill his basement ceiling- it’s no wonder I passed my project making genes onto my 7 year old. You know it’s bad when I have to tell her to stop making crafts. You see, I’m all for crafting.

October events at Bartow Pell Mansion

Sunday, October 6, 1–3 p.m. Historic Wheels Rally for Historic HouseAntique and unique cars rally to benefit BPMM. Bring a picnic and see and be seen in your wheels. Registration required. Cost $30 donation per car. Call or email for details. Thursday, October 10, 12–2 p.m. Member Fall Bridge Luncheon Call for details. Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13, 12–4 p.m. Historic House Trust Festival & Open HouseNY WeekendCome explore the splendor