‘Paradise’ Boosts Bronx Arts Scene

The success of this spring’s “This Side of Paradise” exhibit, which took place at the Andrew Freedman Home on the Grand Concourse, has people talking about the emerging art scene in the Bronx like never before.

Bronx Notes: Ramadan Celebration

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. invites Bronx residents to join the Borough’s Muslim Community and Break Fast to celebrate Ramadan, the Islamic holiday. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Bronx County Courthouse on 851 Grand Concourse on July 26. For more information and to RSVP for this event call (718) 590-3522 or email them at Lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

Bronx Notes: ‘Harry Potter’ Showing Tonight on Mosholu Parkway

In what has become an annual summer tradition, Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera is hosting a free outdoor screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” tonight at 8 p.m. on Mosholu Parkway, between Van Cortlandt and Bainbridge avenues.

Exploring Our Parks: Through New Visitors Center, Poe Park Expands Programs

After months of construction, renovations, waiting and uncertainty, the transformation at Edgar Allan Poe Park is now complete. The result is a Kingsbridge Heights-area space transformed into a bustling, kid-friendly destination spot with a busy playground, a refurbished historical landmark and an open visitors center.

Bronx Notes: NY Philharmonic, Fireworks in Van Cortlandt Park

After a brief hiatus, the New York Philharmonic is back this summer playing free outdoor concerts in the five boroughs. Tonight, they are playing in the Bronx at Van Cortlandt Park. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Enter the park from Broadway, near West 251st Street. Concert site is north of the baseball fields. Like all of the Concerts in the Parks, the show tonight will be followed by fireworks by Bay Fireworks.

Bronx Youth Heard: When it Comes to Religion and Youth, Room for Debate

With her head down and eyes closed during the temple prayers, Sally Dhanai looks like the model Hindu. But, really, what the 17-year-old Norwood resident is thinking during the evening service is: “This is long and boring.”

Rocking in the Heat at Williamsbridge Oval Park (Video)

Battling intense heat, Forty Indy, a new local band featuring Jarrett Murphy on bass and vocals, Brian Aucoin on drums and Darren Merritt on guitar, made its debut near the north entrance to Williamsbridge Oval Park on Thursday night, June 21.

Bronx Notes: Making Music Williamsbridge Oval Park

Come celebrate the first day of summer in Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood on Thursday June 21 at 6 p.m. as local band Fort Indy fills the Oval with rock, funk and blues. The live concert is part of MakeMusicNY a citywide initiative that rings in summer with free music in public spaces.

Bronx School’s Arts Program Flourishes Despite Roadblocks

Judging by the enthusiastic audience that erupted into cheers following each remarkable act during performances at the annual PS/MS 95 Arts Festival on a recent Friday, it is clear the Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village is doing its best to keep the arts incorporated into education.