Symphony Space

This year is finally coming to an end, so here is one last peek at the books behind Chris Rock, Jeff Bezos, Jemele Hill, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more.

Did you miss last night's illuminating conversation and performance exploring the blues with musicians Corey Harris and Cedric Watson? Catch it on demand through Dec 24: https://bit.ly/3gtsi2N

It's #InternationalArtistsDay! While we miss sharing our Global Arts teaching artists' music and stories on our stages, we're so grateful to see their art out in the world. Here is Marco with the Fuden Taiko members of Taikoza bringing the thunderous rhythms of the Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flute to Parma, Italy. (Photos by Claudia Mattiozzi and Sirio Tessitore)

Coming to your personal screening room: In this week's documentary, "The Last Sermon," filmmakers Jack Baxter and Joshua Faudem seek answers about a suicide bombing that almost killed them in a bar in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2003. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3n5JjCx

Coming to your personal screening room: "Olympia," a sublimely intimate documentary, follows the career of actress @OlympiaDukakis as she finds her voice to assert a creative force into the world. Rent here: https://bit.ly/2TgzxAj

Three artists, a curator, and a writer came together to discuss the pieces that have not only best reflected the era, but have made an impact.

Happy birthday, Frank Sinatra. Nobody crooned a love song quite like Ol' Blue Eyes. Five years ago, we celebrated Sinatra at 100 with an 8-hour marathon of artists singing his praises (literally). Hosted by WNYC’s Jonathan Schwartz, performers included Peter Cincotti, Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker, Marilyn Maye, Lindsay Mendez, Bucky Pizzarelli, Tierney Sutton Music, and many more. Have a listen to some of these amazing tributesall recorded live at Symphony Space: https://bit.ly/3qDZGIG Photos by Rahav Iggy Segev.

We are wishing our dear friend BD WONG the very happiest of birthdays today. BD has been a brilliant performer, advocate, and beloved member of the Symphony Space family for many years, and for that we are ever grateful. Here's to many more...

Early voting in NY state starts today and runs through November 1st. Check your polling site at https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc as it most likely will differ from your usual location. When voting, please remember to wear your mask, use hand sanitizer, social distance, and thank your poll workers. Happy voting!

Get ready for an interactive, family sea adventure! Part puppetry, part scavenger hunt, and 100% fun. Enjoy a hilarious morning of theater, movement, impromptu arts and crafts (the non-messy kind!), and more. Join us tomorrow morning at 11:30am EST. Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/2HsHYpM

Did you miss this week's edition of Selected Shorts with Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper? Watch it on demand through Nov 3rd and celebrate election season with writings from campaigns past and present. Watch here: https://bit.ly/31vuoJ7

Happy 50th PBS! What an amazing 5 decades you've shown us.

As members of the writing and publishing community of the United States and Canada, we stand firmly in support of trans and nonbinary people and their rights. We are writers, editors, journalists, agents and professionals in multiple forms of publishing. We believe in the power of words. We want to do our part to help shape the curve of history toward justice and fairness."

Thank you for participating in our Online Auction! There is still time to make a donation. Your love and support keep the arts alive at Symphony Space. https://bit.ly/2HftoSL #auction #SupportSymphonySpace

The auction is closing in 1 hour! We repeat: the auction is closing in 1 hour! https://bit.ly/34hTOvD #auction #SupportSymphonySpace

6 Hours Left to Bid in our Online Auction! https://bit.ly/31y59G3 #auction #SupportSymphonySpace