Norwood News

Onstage
 

•  The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents The National Acrobats of China, including martial arts, illusion and traditional music from China, March 8 at 4 p.m. (tickets are $20 to $35; $10 for children 12 and under) in the Concert Hall at 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. For more information, call (718) 960-8833.

 

•  Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents two free performances: The Con Brio Ensemble performing chamber music in the Recital Hall/Music Building 306, Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m.; and Jorge “Fable” Pabon featuring hip-hop and its history, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 960-8715.

 

•  The Bronx Library Center, located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road, hosts Cuban Tribute to Charlie Parker by Hot House Band, Feb. 21; and Mariachi Real de Mexico, Feb. 28; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46 or visit www.nypl.org.

Events

•  The JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. will host soprano Sigal Chen and pianist Jonathan Dzik, performing Broadway, Hebrew and classical music, Feb. 19; and the Island Breeze Caribbean Ensemble, Feb. 22; both at 1 p.m., preceded by lunch at noon. The suggested contribution for each is $3. For more information, call (718) 549-4700.
•  Revolution!, produced by Bronx musicians and artists, is a new rock ‘n roll dance party, to be held Feb. 21, 10 p.m. till late, at the Bruckner Bar & Gallery, 1 Bruckner Blvd. at Third Avenue, featuring live music and art ($7; $5 with flyer). For more information, RSVP to www.going.com.

 

•  The Bronx Culture Trolley, a replica of a 20th-century trolley, transports visitors on the first Wednesday of every month, to Bronx hot spots, ending at Sweetwaters Bar & Grill for jazz, food and drink. A reception is held at the Hostos Art Gallery, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St.) at 5 p.m., followed by three trolley departures at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. New attractions are added monthly. Trolley ride is free. The next trip is on March 4. For more information, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 33 or log on to www.bronxarts.org.

Exhibits

•  The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street, presents an exhibition series commemorating the Grand Concourse’s centennial. March 5 through July 20 features The Grand Concourse at 100, which deals with the past. For more information, call (718) 681-6000 or visit www.bronxmuseum.org.

 

•  The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern, designed by landscape architect Raymond Jungles, will take place in the New York Botanical Garden’s Haupt Conservatory from Feb. 28 through April 12.  During this exhibit, a complementary hands-on children’s program, Chocolate and Vanilla Adventures, will be held in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, to learn about the plant origins of these two sweet treats, including making and tasting these products. Call for schedule (718) 817-8700.

 

•  The Young and the Restless, an exhibition of six emerging artists based in New York, featuring painting, sculpture, and photography, will be held at the Gordon Parks Gallery, 332 E. 149th St., Feb. 21 (with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m.) through May 3. For more information, call (718) 665-1310 or (914) 654-5427.

 

•  The Bronx River Art Center, located at 1087 E. Tremont Ave., presents two solo exhibitions through March 14, featuring New York artists Jillian McDonald in Gallery 1 and Jennifer Grimyser in Gallery 2. For more information, call (718) 589-5819.

 
Learning
 
The Bronx Library Center has events for all ages:

• For children and preschoolers, there is Preschool Romp, Feb. 19, 21.
• Also, for school-aged children, there is The Peanut Prince: George Washington Carver, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.; The Thespian’s Gym, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.; The Remix, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.; Arts & Crafts: Stick Puppets, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m.
• Young adults can attend Halo 3 Tournament, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.; Kawaii Club, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.; Super Smash-A-Thon!, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.
• For adults, there is Wii Bowling for Seniors and Adults, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m.

The Center is located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road. For a detailed schedule, call (718) 579-4244/46 or visit www.nypl.org.

•  The Jerome Park Library, at 118 Eames Place, presents Stories and Tales From Around the World, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m.; Arts & Crafts, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.; and a film, March 3 at 4 p.m.; all for children; and Mardi Gras Party, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m., for young adults. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

NOTE: Items for consideration should be received in our office by Feb. 23 for the next publication date of March 5.