Arts at St. John’s
November Preview
This is just a preview of November’s events. Much more will be listed as details are finalized, so watch this space.
Friday, 1 November - 6:15 PM
SPECIAL SERVICE: ALL SOULS’ REQUIEM
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. The Requiem is sung to plainsong at 6.15pm in the church and followed by prayers and candle-lighting in St Benedict's Memorial Garden. If attending this service and wishing for departed loved ones to be commemorated by name, please give their full name/s to the Rector (rector@stjvny.org).
1November through 17 November (Theater)
PLAY: MONSOON SEASON
It's monsoon season in Phoenix, and recently separated couple Danny and Julia are spiraling into chaos. A strip club's flashing neon sign is keeping Danny awake at night, and Julia's Adderall addiction has only gotten worse since her dealer moved in. Danny is suffering from micro-blackouts and Julia keeps seeing a giant bird in her backyard. Is anyone watching their kid? This romantic comedy for a toxic world by 2019 AFO Artist In Residence Lizzie Vieh comes alive with biting humor and blinding insight.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 2 November - 2:00 to 4:00 PM (Gallery)
EXHIBITION OPENING: HARA SELTZER
Artist Hara Seltzer presents an exhibition of watercolors of birds in wintertime.
The exhibition runs until the end of November. Gallery opening hours are:
Mon-Wed from 10am to 3pm.
This opening reception (from 2pm on Saturday 2 November) is free, but registration is necessary for catering purposes.
For registration click here.
Saturday, 2 November -4:00 PM
CONCERT: MAGDALENA GARBALINSKA, VIOLIN
Magdalena Garbalinska presents a concert of music for solo and accompanied violin.
Admission free.
Saturday, 2 November - 7:30 PM
CONCERT: SOHYUN AHN, PIANO
The Complete Mozart Piano Sonata Series 2
Sonata in C Major KV 54
Sonata in B flat Major KV 570
Sonata in D Major KV 576
Sonata in A Major KV 331
For information and booking click here.
Sunday, 3 November - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: MARYAM KHEIRBECK, PIANO
A piano recital of Schumann études and Chopin nocturnes.
$20 in advance. $25 on the door. $10 off for students. Free to children.
Monday, 4 November
CONCERT: AIRBENDER
Featuring friends, colleagues and musicians from the Juliard school, bassoonist Matthew Kneale showcases the diversity and different combinations of excellent bassoon chamber music In New York. Featuring compositions of Saint-Säens, Tansman, Greenbaum and Holly Harrison, it is a 70 minute program that showcases the progressions of works from the 20th-21st century in an interesting, unique and colourful way. We hope to see you here at St John‘s In The Village, New York.
$10-$20 on the door only (no advance booking).
Tuesday, 5 November - 6:15 PM
SPECIAL SERVICE: GUY FAWKES DAY
Evensong with 'Gunpowder Propers' followed by the Burning of the Guy, Bonfire, Sausage Sizzle, and a word about student welfare.
Guy Fawkes, along with other conspiritors, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605. His attempt was foiled and he was executed. Since then bonfires have been lit on 5 November to celebrate this deliverance of democracy. Evensong is sung simply to plainsong using the special provisions of the Book of Common Prayer of 1662. It is then followed by the lighting of the fire in the courtyard and the Burning of the Guy (symbolizing the rejection of terrorism). Sausages are cooked on the outdoor grill and served with wine, beer, and soft drinks.
Free; but registration is necessary for catering purposes
For registration click here.
Friday, 8 November - 12:00 PM (Gallery)
MOVEMENT CLASS: REVEL
An hour out of wholesome movement patterning and creative physical exploration, for personal nourishment. Facilitator Jonathan Matthews utilizes St. John’s Revelation Gallery to respond physically to visual artworks in tandem with abstract concepts from the liturgical calendar. Every Friday at noon. Register by email (mattjw92@gmail.com)
Friday, 8 November - 7:30 PM
PLAYS: HELLENIC DRAMA
The Greek-American Writer's Association presents an evening of short plays.
The Furniture Play by Penelope Karageorge
Comfortable by Nicholas Vasilios Pappas
The Greek Helicopter Mother by Mary Perifimos
The Arranged Matrimony by Anwar N. Suleiman
A Musical Performance by Nektarios Antoniou
A wine reception follows in Revelation Gallery.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 9 November - 5:30 PM (Gallery)
PRESENTATION: TALKING DIRT
Talking DIRT in the Village: Soil Stewardship, Climate Action, Community Mobilization - a special evening with author Aaron William Perry.
This special event, curated by author and Y on Earth Community founder Aaron William Perry, along with Joanie Klar and Special Friends, is a not-to-miss experience for the Grenwich Village community! Look for Aaron's article "Talking Dirt in the Village" in the November issue of the WestView News - this event is co-sponsored by the WestView News and the Y on Earth Community, a 501(c)3 educational non-profit organization.
For information and booking click here.
Saturday, 9 November - 7:00 PM
CONCERT: CIVIL DISCOURSE
EMBER presents their concert “Civil Discourse”
In our noisy world of high decibels and unrelenting electronic input, listening may be a lost art – and a necessary key to Civil Discourse. Commissioned world premiere: “Mending Wall” by Bill Heigen.
East Coast premiere of “Singing Together” by John Muehleisen.
For information and booking click here.
Sunday, 10 November - 3:00 PM
CONCERT: MUSIC FROM THE ALPS
Jeffrey Palmer (countertenor) and Irena Portenko (piano) bring their acclaimed program of music performed at the Music in the Alps Festival in Austria this summer to the ‘Sundays at Three Concert Series’ at St John’s in the Village. Featuring selections from Austria’s own Franz Schubert, this eclectic program also includes music by Handel, Debussy, Schumann, Björk, Huang Ruo, and new arrangements of traditional folk songs.
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.
Website: stjvny.org
Email: admin@stjvny.org
Phone: 212 243 6192