April Newsletter

This Newsletter Includes The Following Sections:

- Community Info and Resources - Open Streets  - Bloomingdale School of Music - Bloomingdale Library - Art & Exhibits - Bloomingdale History Group - Farmers Markets - St. John The Divine

Community Info and Resources - NYC Childcare Tax Relief Programs: Mayor Adams announced new childcare tax credits. View the Office of the Mayor’s Childcare Plan for more information. - Food Service Businesses: NYC Commercial Organics Requirements began on July 31. By law, staff-handled organic waste must be source separated for collection. For more information, visit here. - Water Bill Reimbursements:  The city has launched a temporary water bill relief program that is forgiving up to 100 percent of interest when customers pay a portion or all of their outstanding bills. The amnesty program, authorized by the New York City Water Board, will only run until April 30, 2023. To receive amnesty and confirm eligibility, or for more information, visit DEP’s water amnesty website or call (718) 595-7000. More Info Open Streets Fill Out Survey Here Community Events ECOQUEST: Wings in Spring EcoQuests, part of the NYC EcoFlora Project, challenge New Yorkers to become community scientists and observe, study, and conserve the native plants, fungi, and animals of the City via iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile app. More Info VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS Help beautify the Park every Second Saturday of the month, March – November. Volunteers collect trash, weeds, plant, paint, mulch, and rake. Supplies, gloves, and safety guidelines are provided. More Info More Info

Bloomingdale School of Music

Faculty Concert: José Maldonado “Music for Piano & Guitar: Bach, Carulli, and Giuliani” Friday, April 21, 7pm Bloomingdale School of Music David Greer Recital Hall 323 W. 108th Street, NY, NY 10025 This program will feature Trio Sonatas by J.S. Bach arranged for piano and guitar by José Maldonado as well as early 19th century works by Mauro Giuliani and Ferdinando Carulli. Link to RSVP

Guitar Festival at Kosciuszko Foundation Saturday, April 29, 2023 Kosciuszko Foundation 15 E. 56th Street New York, New York Join Bloomingdale School of Music for their 11th annual Guitar Festival, featuring masterclass and performance by classical guitarist Koh Kazama and our exquisitely talented Bloomingdale Guitar faculty and their students! Musicians/Guitarists: Koh Kazama, José Maldonado, (Artistic Director), Alejandro Cote, Jamie Fox, Eduardo Guetterres, Satchel Henneman, Max Kutner, Mark Mollica, Bloomingdale Guitar Students Times: - 3:45 pm - 4:45pm: Masterclass - 5:00 pm - 6:30pm: Student/Faculty Concert - 6:30 pm - 7:30pm: Community Mixer hosted by Bloomingdale - 7:30 pm- 8:30pm: Faculty / Guest Artist Concert No Link for this event, just come!

Bloomingdale's Free Faculty Concerts Series takes place most Fridays at 7pm in our David Greer Concert Hall. These events are free and open to the public. Bloomingdale Library

One-on-One Tech Help Wednesdays, 1PM - 2:30 PM | On-going This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. More Info Moth-Style Storytelling Workshop for Teens Monday, April 10th, 5 PM | Virtual Do you have a story to share with the world? Whether you've attended a MothSLAM, are a frequent listener of the Moth's Podcast, or attended our first installment of this program (Intro to Moth-Style Storytelling), this program is for you! Moth-style storytelling is stand-up storytelling with a few rules, click on the link below for more info. More Info

Books & Puzzles for Teens Wednesday, April 19th, 4 PM | Virtual Registration is Now Closed Calling all puzzle fans (grades 7–12): Join the Bloomingdale and West Farms librarians for Books & Puzzles. Make new friends in a virtual space – we’ll do a virtual puzzle together and chat about our favorite books! More Info Art & Exhibits EL TALLER LATINO

Anibal Avilez Playground 111 W 108th St  Marc Ali Edmonds- Soul Artist- An Exhibition of 28 Works from 1974 to 1994. On View through June 15th | 111 W 108th St. ALI became a respected subway artist well before the advent of “wildstyle” graffiti art. His works often contained a humorous political message, a trend which led to his establishing and publishing the comic-oriented “Zoo York Magazine” in the early 1980s. The premier issue was first published in May 1979. In 1981, Edmonds recorded an international hit, ”Shoot the Pump”, with his group "Johnny Walter Negro and the loose Joints “. More Info

Grimandi Gallery

Dynamic Duos: John Nieman’s Solo Exhibit at Grimandi Gallery EXHIBITION DAYS: MARCH 31ST – APRIL 29, 2023. Tue-Sat 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm   OPENING RECEPTION Friday, March 31ST, 7:00PM The exhibit will be held at Grimandi Gallery, 988 Columbus Ave., in New York City. Visitors will experience a truly unique exhibition that offers something for everyone. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of John Nieman’s artwork! More Info

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

MCNY x The Giant Room — April 10-12th [For Families] This Spring Break Week, the Museum of the City of New York partners with The Giant Room to bring amazing, drop-in STEAM activity stations to our Ground Floor classroom spaces on Monday April 10, Tuesday April 11, and Wednesday April 12 from 11:00am – 2:00pm each day! More Info

Cocktails & Culture | Poetry Night with Shanelle Gabriel [For Adults] Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:00pm Free with Museum Admission "Join us for a night of poetry and music with Shanelle Gabriel at our April edition of Cocktails & Culture." More Info

Films Movies for Minis / Películas Para Minis [For Families/Para Familias] Thursday, April 13, 2023, 11:00am Pre-registration is recommended. Included with Museum Admission. MCNY and the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF) co-present Movies for Minis / Películas Para Minis, featuring bilingual films that celebrate the filmmakers' Latin American roots and culture. More Info

BLOOMINGDALE HISTORY GROUP History of the Police in Bloomingdale: A 200-year Story Told in Pictures Where: The Bloomingdale Library on West 100th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues (across from the 24th precinct station house) When: Monday/Tuesday10-7; Wednesday/Thursday 11-7; and Friday/Saturday 10-5. More Info More Info

Farmers Markets GROWNYC 97th ST. GREENMARKET  Fridays | 8AM-2PM  W 97th St. between Amsterdam and Columbus GROWNYC COLUMBIA GREENMARKET  Thursdays and Sundays | 8AM-4PM  Broadway between 114-116th St

Down to Earth Farmers Market Saturdays | 9AM-2PM  W 110th St. at Manhattan Ave.

TEXTILE RECYCLING  Saturdays 10am-2pm  Amsterdam 109-110th Green Tree Textiles will collect unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, towels and household linens for reuse and recycling. No rugs or blankets please. Both GROWNYC & Down to Earth Offer: FOOD BENEFITS PROGRAM WELCOME! Go to the Manager's Tent to use your SNAP EBT card and get tokens to spend with our vendors. Health Bucks available ($2 for every $2 in SNAP, up to $10). Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks can be used at the farm stands June-November

ST. JOHN THE DIVINE

Sunday Organ Recital: Kent Tritle | Sunday, April 16th, 2023 | 5 PM - 5:45 PM Following Choral Evensong on select Sundays in the fall and spring, the Cathedral hosts distinguished organists from around the world in performance. These 5 pm recitals are free to the public and are 45 minutes in length. More Info Choral Evensong  Sunday, April 9th, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM All are welcome to participate in this in-person afternoon service, joined by the voices of the Cathedral Choir. More Info

NYBC Blood Drive Monday, April 17, 11:30am-5:30pm Amsterdam 109-110th The Cathedral is proud to partner with the New York Blood Center and Mount Sinai Morningside for a blood drive on Monday, April 17th in Synod Hall. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule yours, visit the New York Blood Center's website. Walk-ins allowed if room and schedule capacity permits. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. For eligibility information, visit nybc.org/eligibility. More Info CCC CLOTHING CLOSET  Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building The Clothing Closet distributes emergency clothing through the Nutrition, Health, and Clothing Center, and also provides workplace-appropriate clothing for individuals returning to the workforce. Persons seeking professional clothing must have a referral from an agency familiar with their employment search. Clothing distribution is free of charge and based on availability, and clients can obtain clothing once per month. Identification is required. The Clothing Closet accepts donations of gently-used, freshly-laundered clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the Cathedral from Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM CCC SUNDAY SOUP KITCHEN  Sundays | 10AM-2PM | Town Building With no eligibility restrictions, meal services are offered to all without regard to age, gender, race, income, or denominational affiliation. Sunday Soup Kitchen meals consist of a healthy, diverse menu that includes fresh produce, a wide variety of meat/proteins, and low-salt, heart-healthy food options. FIND RESTAURANTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUR BLOOMINGDALERESTAURANTS.NYC TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY GUIDE Restaurants in the Neighborhood Copyright @ 2023 Columbus Amsterdam BID, All rights reserved. Our email address is: info@columbusamsterdambid.org

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