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Onstage

• The Bronx Council on the Arts presents pianist Steven Lubin, performing as part of BCA’s Bronx Indie Artist Series, May 17 at 3 p.m. at the Christ Church Riverdale, 5030 Henry Hudson Pkwy. For more information, call (718) 543-1011.

 

• The Albert Einstein Symphony Orchestra presents its Season Finale, featuring classical music, May 17 at 3 p.m. in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Robbins Auditorium in the Forchheimer Building, 1330 Morris Pk. Ave. Contributions are suggested. For more information, visit Einsteinorch.Tripod.com.

 

• The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents Ain’t Misbehavin, musical production featuring American Idol stars Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, May 16 at 8 p.m. (tickets are $20 to $45); and Olga Tañón and José Albert “El Canario,” performing Latin music, May 29 at 8 p.m. (tickets are $35 to $50); both in the Concert Hall at 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. For more information, call (718) 960-8833.
• The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD), located at 841 Barretto St., presents their Boogie Down Dance Series 2009, through June 3. This program celebrates the growth of professional dance in the Bronx. Concert tickets cost $15 to $20 with discounts available for Bronx Cultural Card holders. On May 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m., there will be a free champagne brunch hosted by the Bronx Dance Coalition celebrating its history. Guests are encouraged to bring photos, stories, footage, etc. to add to the archive (call to reserve). On May 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., Maria Colaco presents “Uncle Bruce Says It’s Cool,” a modern dance concert combined with video imagery ($15). For a detailed schedule or tickets, call (718) 842-5223.
• The Mosholu Library, at 285 E. 205th St., presents A Musical Tribute to Nat King Cole by NYC vocalist Cody Childs, May 16 at 2:30 p.m.; free. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

 

• The Bronx Library Center, located at 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. off Fordham Road, hosts Bardekova Woodwind Quintet, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46 or visit www.nypl.org.

 

• The Jerome Park Library, at 118 Eames Place, presents A Salsa/Mambo Concert, featuring the Papo Pepin Quintet, May 16 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

Events

• Transportation Alternatives presents National Bike to Work Day in NYC, May 15 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the East River Bridge for hot coffee; also quality reading material and a commuter bag. Have breakfast at Borough Hall at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse at 7:30 a.m. and a reception at Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division at the 210th Street entrance (off Bainbridge Avenue) at 8 a.m. For more information, call (212) 629-8080.

 

• Wave Hill offers two family art projects: Conversations With a Leaf, to make painted and collaged leaf-inspired art, May 16 and 17; and All Eyes on Irises, to make collages inspired by Japanese floral art traditions, May 23 and 24; both in the Kerlin Learning Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Also at Wave Hill will be a Spring Garden Gala, featuring cocktails, dining and dancing, May 27. WH closes at 3 p.m. to dress for the party (call ext. 310 for details). Wave Hill is located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. For more information, call (718) 549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org.

Exhibits

• The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street, presents a three-part exhibition series commemorating the Grand Concourse’s centennial, starting with The Grand Concourse at 100, through July 20. Originally called the Grand Boulevard, the Grand Concourse celebrates its 100th year in 2009. For more information, call (718) 681-6000 or visit www.bronxmuseum.org.

 

• So Much Spring, a variety of attractions and activities, including workshops, demonstrations and programs for the entire family, will take place at the New York Botanical Garden through June. Several exhibits on display include Georg Ehret: the Greatest Botanical Artist of the 1700s, appearing in the LoFaro Gallery of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, featuring prints and drawings, through July 19; and The Glory of Dutch Bulbs: A Legacy of 400 Years can be viewed through June 7 in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and on weekends includes tours, home gardening demonstrations, and family activities. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

Learning

The Bronx Library Center has events for all ages:

• For children and preschoolers, there is Preschool Romp, May 14, 16, 21 and 28 at 11 a.m.
• Also, for school-aged children, there is Arts & Crafts, May 14 at 4 p.m.; Toddler Two-Step, May 23 at 11 a.m.; and Arts & Crafts, May 28 at 4 p.m.
• For adults and young adults, there is Edgar Allan Poe at Fordham, May 18 at 6 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 Mosholu Library, located at 285 E. 205th St., presents Preschool Story Time, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, at 118 Eames Place, presents American Folktales, May 15 at 3:30 p.m.; and Toddler Story Time, May 22 at 10:30 a.m.; both for children. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

NOTE: Items for consideration should be received in our office by May 18 for the next publication date of May 28.