Arts at St. John’s
December
Sunday 1 December - 4:30 PM
ADVENT CAROL SERVICE
Carols by Candlelight: an Advent Sequence for World AIDS Day is sung by the professional Choir of St John's in the Village in collaboration with the Choir of Dignity New York, an LGBTQ group which meets regularly at St John's, and is in support of the upkeep of the New York City AIDS Memorial, which is just a stone's throw from St John's.
Music by Arvo Pärt, Jacob Handl, Boris Ord, Thomas Morley, and many other composers.
The carols, to which those of all faiths or of none are welcome, are followed by a seasonal hot mulled wine reception (with soft drink options) in Revelation Gallery, the art gallery of St John's.
Free, but registration is helpful for catering purposes.
For information and registration click here.
Tuesday 3 December - 7;00 - 9:00 PM (Gallery)
GALLERY OPENING: KAZUYA MORIMOTO
New York City based artist Kazuya Morimoto was born and raised in Japan and studied at the Art Factory Institution Of Art with Makoto Arimichi in Japan. Shortly after graduation, Kazuya moved to New York City to study painting at the Art Students League. Recently Kazuya Morimoto has been devoting most of his time to painting the streets of New York City.
This exhibition runs until Christmas. Gallery opening hours (which are subject to change) are: Mons, Tues, Weds from 10am to 3pm. The Gallery is also the venue for evening concerts and receptions.
The Opening Reception (Tuesday 3 December from 7pm to 9pm) is free, but registration is required for catering purposes
For information and registration click here.
Thursday 5 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: DURUFLE REQUIEM
No advance booking. Tickets are available on the door only. Both cash and card payments are acceptable.
Friday 6 December - 4:00 PM (Theater)
DIRECTORJAM
DirectorJam is a work-in-progress showing of four director-driven works, featuring excerpts of work in development by directors Shadi Ghaheri, Jessi Hill, Mei Ann Teo, and Em Weinstein. Ranging from choreography to storytelling to new work, this event is a window into four directors' unique processes.
For information and registration click here.
Friday 6 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: ANTONIO GALERA, PIANIST
Spanish pianist Antonio Galera presents a program featuring music by J.S.Bach, C. Franck, C. Debussy and H. Dutilleux, included in his first solo album, "Prelude".
Tickets on the door $20 ($10 students)
Saturday 7 December - 12:00 Noon
CONCERT: REIMAN MUSIC STUDENTS
A collection of short recitals by young voice and piano students under the tutelage of Reimann Music. This concert is open to parents and other family members of the performers. To learn more about Reimann Music contact Hannah Reimann (reimann.musicandfilm@gmail.com).
Saturday 7 December - 4:00 PM
CONCERT: MOZART IN THE VILLAGE
The Strathmere Ensemble, St John's resident string ensemble, with soprano Amber Evans, presents gems of the musical genius of Mozart.
"Marriage of Figaro overture"
"Conservati fedele" K23
"Laudate dominum" from Vesperae Solenne de Confessore K399
"Alleluja" from Exsultate Jubilate
"Ave Verum Corpus" K618
"Eine kleine Nacht Musik" K525
For information and booking click here.
Saturday 7 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: DURUFLE REQUIEM
See Thursday 4 December for details
The higher price for this concert ($20) includes a Reception in Revelation Gallery, currently showing the art of Kazuya Morimoto.
Saturday 7 December - 7:00 PM (Theater)
DIRECTORJAM
See Friday 6 December for details.
Sunday 8 December - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: SONGS FOR A DISTANT BELOVED
Pianist John Urban and tenor Kyle Viverito present a concert of early 19th-century art song and solo piano works centered around thematic material both musical and poetic from Beethoven's only song cycle, An Die Ferne Geliebte ("To the Distant Beloved")
For information and booking click here.
Sunday 8 December - 3:00 PM (Theater)
READING: I AM TROY DAVIS
Troy Davis was an innocent man on Georgia’s death row, executed in 2011. I Am Troy Davis takes us inside a violent criminal justice system where life and death hang in the balance. It is also a testament to the power of love and resilience of family. The performers are all death row survivors, family members of death row prisoners and wrongfully convicted people, and family members of those killed by police and racist violence.
For information and booking click here.
Monday 9 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: UNA SERA ITALIANA
Croatian soprano Yelka Milanova with pianist Michael Fennelly presents a concert of Italian classical art songs, Italian arias, and piano excerpts from opera. The concert is followed by a drinks reception. This concert is repeated on Thursday 19 December.
Free, no registration required.
Tuesday 10 December - 8:00 PM (Gallery)
SINGER, SONG-WRITER, SPOKEN WORD NIGHT
Singer-songwriters and spoken word artists gather to share their work with one another and with the public in an intimate cabaret environment. Doors open at 7.30pm for music at 8pm. BYO wine. To perform please contact our curator, Hannah Reimann (reimann.musicandfilm@gmail.com)
$10 on the door & BYOB Wine
For booking and information click here.
Wednesday 11 December - 3:00 & 7:00 PM (Theater)
THEATER: TRANS LAB
Excerpts of new works created by emerging trans and gender non-conforming theater artists as the culmination of a year-long fellowship.
Free, but registration by email (translabtheater@gmail.com) is essential.
Thursday 12 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: PERPETUUM MOBILE
Sparked by informal jam sessions in living spaces, the Moving Orchestra is an eclectic mix of artists from all backgrounds. Moving Orchestra presents an improvisational program - nothing composed or choreographed. No one has, nor will anyone have, experienced this again. Bookings through Groupmuse with donation only on the door.
For information and booking click here.
Friday 13 December 7:30 PM
CONCERT; LOVE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
Traditional European, American, and Caribbean Christmas carols. All profits go to Trinity Place Shelter, helping homeless LGBTQ youth.
No advance booking. Tickets ($20) on the door only.
Saturday 14 December - 1:00 PM (Gallery)
FILM & DISCUSSION: 5G FACTS
Alternative Cinema delivers the facts on the health risks of 5G and smart meters on New York City residents. The film screening is followed by discussion and Q&A with experts in the field.
Free, but registration is helpful. Register by Face Book.
To register click here.
Saturday 14 December - 2:00 PM
CONCERT: GUITARS GALORE
Students of the Brooklyn Guitar School present a concert of repertoire, both old and new, for solo guitar and for small and large guitar enembles.
Free, no registration required.
Saturday 14 December - 6:00 PM (Gallery)
BOOK LAUNCH & CONCERT
A presentation of Judith Baumel’s new book of poems 'Passeggiate' and the world-premiere of Sidney Boquiren’s musical setting of Baumel’s poetry, performed by NYC soprano Amber Evans. Free and open to the public thanks to the support of Adelphi University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Registration (free) is necessary for catering purposes.
To register click here.
Saturday 14 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: SOHYUN AHN, PIANIST
Virtuoso pianist Sohyun Ahn returns to Saint John’s to perform the final recital in her Complete Mozart Piano Sonata Series. Four delightful sonatas will cheer your heart and warm your soul:
Mozart Piano Sonata in C Major K.279
Mozart Piano Sonata in F Major K.280
Mozart Piano Sonata in B flat Major K.281
Mozart Piano Sonata in C minor K.457
Free, but registration is helpful. To register click here.
Sunday 15 December - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: ONE EQUAL MUSIC
Yibin Li, violinist, curates a concert of young artists presenting music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
Free, no registration required.
Sunday 15 December - 6:00 PM (Theater)
PLAY: WHERE WE BELONG
A Native American playwright travels to the UK to study Shakespeare. She channels her Mohegan ancestors' 18th century voyage across the same Atlantic on a diplomatic venure to protect their people. Where We Belong is a search for identity in a globalized world.
For information and booking click here.
Monday 16 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: IN A COLD WINTER’S NIGHT
Voyces, Staten Island-based vocal ensemble, presents a concert of warmly devotional and seasonal music. Take a pause and enjoy an oasis from the city's hectic December rush with music by Tallis, Victoria, Palestrina, Duruflé, Rheinberger, and others.
Free, no advance booking, but donations welcome on the door.
Tuesday 17 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: NOCHE BUENA LATINA
The festive season is upon us and Noche Buena is one of the most important Latin American celebrations of the year. Tenor Mario Arévalo and Una Voz Un Mundo close their 2019 season with a wonderful concert of Spanish Villancicos y Cantos Populares from Latin America. All the proceeds go to buy toys for street-children in San Vicente, El Salvador. Salvadorean hot chocolate reception.
Tickets $20.
For information and booking click here.
Tuesday 17 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: REED TETZLOFF, PIANIST
The exciting young pianist Reed Tetzloff returns to Revelation Gallery for his first solo recital here. RAMEAU: La Poule, Les Triolets, and Les Sauvages, from Suite in G minor
BRAHMS: Six Pieces, Op. 118
BEETHOVEN: Six Variations on an original theme in F major, Op. 34
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in A major, Op. 101
Tickets $20.
For information and booking click here.
Wednesday 18 December - 8:00 PM (Talk at 7:30 PM)
CONCERT: PIPES - ORGAN AND VOICE
Amber Evans (soprano) with Rebecca Ehren (organ) presents a concert of contemporary works for voice and organ by Benjamin Britten, David Briggs, Nico Muhly, Jean Langlais, and others.
7:30pm Pre-Concert Talk (VIP ticket required)
8pm Concert
Tickets: $15-$25, VIP $50.
The concert is followed by a reception.
For information and booking click here.
Thursday 19 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT:UNA SERA ITALIANA
Yelka Milanova repeats her concert.
See 9 December for details/ Free, no registration.
Friday 20 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: ODEON - GUITAR CHAMBER MUSIC
Helen Park (flute), Hsuan Lee (viola), Karin Fukumi (piano/harpsichord), and Ming-Jui Liu (guitar), who together are Odeon, present chamber music for guitar by Francesco Molino, Johann Hummel, Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar, and others.
No advance booking. Tickets on the door only $15 (students $10)
Saturday 21 December - 3:00 to 7:00 PM
CONCERT: CHAMBER MUSIC
Chamber music presented in an intimate and interactive environment. Program:
Diana Wayburn, 3:00PM Improvisation Birgit Matzerath, 3:10PM J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue No 8 in E-flat minor/D-sharp minor Josephine Soong, 3:20PM TBA Beyza Yazgan, 3:35PM Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Ellen Sirower, 3:50PM Haydn: Piano Sonata , Hob. XVI/49 ,J.S. Bach: Toccata in E Minor Jamie Choi, 4:20PM Jazz Standard and Christmas Carols Shai Zohar, 4:40PM Liszt: Sonata in B minor Isabella Ma, violin,Carmen Ching, piano 5:15PM Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24, I. Allegro; Dvorak - Romance for piano and violin, Op.11 Eric Silberger, violin, 5:40PM Brahms: Scherzo Sarah Nelson, 5:50PM Ludovico Einaudi: Nuvole Bianche Sarah Nelson: Lorelai Jane Jazz/Improvisation Edward Luengo, cello, Haerin Kim, piano 6:15 PM Brahms: Sonata for Piano and Cello Joan Forsyth, 6:45PM Stephen Chatman: Nocturne , Shimmering Wings; Joan Tower: Vast Antique Cubes and Throbbing Still
Free, but registration is helpful.
To register click here..
Sunday 22 December - 4:30 PM
CONCERT: CAROLES BY CANDLE-LEOHT
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Christmas of 14th century Europe. Medieval music for voices and authentic instruments by Concordian Dawn. Readings in Middle English from Wycliffe's 1390s Bible. Followed by a reception of ypocras (or wassail), rastons, and sweet pies.
For information and booking click here.
Monday 23 December - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: ELISA PARK, VIOLINIST
WooJin Park, violin, with pianist JiYoon Han, presents repertoire by Brahms and Beethoven, with special guest Yena Seo. In the second half of the program soprano Sulgi Cho, with pianist MoonYoung Jang, performs song by Strauss, Previn, and Moore.
Free, but registration is helpful.
To register click here.
Tuesday 24 December - 8:00 PM
CONCERT: CHRISTMAS EVE
TheThe New York City Rudolphus Choir & Soloists present a family-friendly concert of seasonal music both sacred and secular, with a special look at the role of animals in the Christmas story.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In 1939 Robert May, who worked for the department store Montgomery Ward, was asked by the store to write a children's story for Christmas. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with illustrations by Denver Gillen, was the result. Ten years later Ward's brother-in-law Johnny Marks, who lived just along the street from St John's, at W 11th St, created the song to the music we know and love today. Gene Autry, the 'singing cowboy', recorded the song and Rudolph went down in history!
A first-edition copy of the 1939 children's booklet will be on display at the Reception in Revelation Gallery
.Tickets $20 ($10 for students and armed forces personnel). Free to seniors and children, but registration is required.
Tickets and registration here:
Tuesday 24 December - 10:00 PM
SERVICE: MIDNIGHT MASS
Traditional Midnight Mass of Christmas with professional choir, carols, incense, and crib. Music: Mass and Motet - O Magnum Mysterium (Victoria). The mass is followed by a festive champagne and soft drink reception.
Free and open to all. No booking necessary.
Wednesday 25 December - 10:00 AM
SERVICE: CHRISTMAS DAY
Traditional Sung Eucharist (Mass) of Christmas Day with medieval plainchant, carols, incense, and crib.
Free and open to all. No booking necessary.
Friday 27 December - 6:15 PM
JOHNSMAS MASS & BOAR’S HEAD DINNER
Sung Eucharist (Mass) of St John the Evangalist (our Patron Saint) with chant, incense, and carols, followed by the annual Boar's Head Supper in Revelation Gallery. Eucharist is, of course, free and open to all (of any faith or none). Supper $20 ($10 seniors and students).
For information and booking click here.
BOOKING
Booking, both for free and for charging events, is chiefly via our website. A link within the event description will take you to online ticketing. In some cases online ticketing will not become available until a month or so before the event. Those who cannot access the internet are encouraged to ask friends or family for assistance and to book in that way. Tickets can, however, be purchased in cash on the door (except when an event has sold out).
SENIORS
St John’s is aware that many residents of Greenwich Village, particularly those on fixed incomes, find access to the arts a challenge. That is why St John’s events are typically economically priced or simply free. In our ‘Senior Standby’ scheme seats unsold at the time of the event can be given to seniors at the door free on a first-come first-served basis. This would typically be a few minutes before the event begins. There is no guarantee of admission.
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