Editor’s Pick 

Have Your Voice Heard 

The public is invited to the 22nd annual Bronx Parks Speak Up held by the Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Lehman College’s faculty dining room in the Music Building, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. Bronx residents will join elected officials and agency personnel to learn about government and non-government resources and participate in face-to-face discussions with city and local elected and appointed officials. Residents are encouraged for voice their opinions on neighborhood matters. For more information, visit www.bronxspeakup.org.

 

Onstage 

Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Lehman Chamber Players, performing classical music, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m., in the Recital Hall (3rd floor, Music Building; free); Love in Salsa & Merengue, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m., featuring three singers celebrating Valentine’s Day (tickets are $50 to $65); and Free Classical Music Performances on Feb. 23: Pianists at 12:30 p.m. in the Music Building’s Recital Hall; and pianist and cellist at 2 p.m. (info: (718) 960-8247). Programs are subject to change. For more information and program details, call (718) 960-8833.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents “The Tortoise and the Hare,” at Lehman College’s Lovinger Theatre, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. ($8); and Jazz Favorites With Willie Rodriguez, including wine and cheese party, at Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Rd., Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ($20; $15/seniors/students). Programs are subject to change. For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center presents singer Gary Lovett, performing a variety of genres, Feb. 21 at noon, at Vladeck Hall, 74 Van Cortlandt Pk. So. (entrance on Hillman Ave.). $40 admission includes a kosher Chinese buffet, wine, beverages, dessert, one door prize raffle and one pick-your-prize raffle (50 prizes). For more information, call (718) 884-6105. 

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Music of Motown, a musical tribute by Cody Childs & the Ladies of Soul, Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. 

The School of American Ballet presents The Beauty of Ballet, free with a required ticket, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse (149th Street), featuring students dancing classical ballet. No reservations required. Tickets may be picked up at box office on day of event beginning at noon; first come, first served seating begins at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 518-4455.

Events

The Church of the Holy Nativity, 3061 Bainbridge Avenue (204th Street), presents its 12th Annual Evening of Dining & Poetry Reading, etc., Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m., including dinner, drinks, poetry and surprises ($20/donation). For more information, call (718) 652-5853.

The New York Botanical Garden presents Bronx Green-Up (info: (718) 817-8026) and NYC Compost Project (info: (718) 817-8543), Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. Preregistration is recommended. Call for more information.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Amour for Armor, to use recycled materials and colored foil to make armor, Feb. 20 and 21; and A Desert Under Glass, to sketch and paint desert dwellers, then make a desert mirage, Feb. 27 and 28; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also offered: Armor Day, to try on armor, watch fencing and archery demonstrations, and enjoy roaming minstrels, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at WH House; and Rebel Baroque Ensemble, concert featuring classical music, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. in the WH House, (tickets: $28; $22/members; $15/ages 8 to 18; $12/members. Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200 ext. 251.

The Beso Lounge, 320 E. 204th St., presents The Soul of a People, which seeks to provide a black history historical account, past and present, as a fund-raiser for African-American veterans in NYC, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Events include the spoken word, dancing and drumming, panel discussion, complimentary hand massage, and more ($5/suggested contribution). For more information, call (347) 458-5040.

Library Events

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following events for children: Hands-on Projects at 4 p.m.: (ages 7 to 12; in-person preregistration required), Color Paint Friendship Hand Making, Feb. 18 and Door Hanger Making, Feb. 25; and Up and Up: (ages 7 to 12), play about Dr. Mae C. Jemison, first African-American woman who traveled to space, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Adults can enjoy film: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for teens/young adults: film: “Goosebumps,” Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Kids Get Active Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), to enjoy dance and zumba, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: Feb. 18, 25 and March 3. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

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