EAST MANHATTAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER FESTIVAL, Third Avenue, from 66th to 86th Street.
At first I had thought it would be a "solo voices" kind of novel, one solo after another, but now it has evolved into, not a symphony, but more of a concerto for a community chamber orchestra.
Amateur theatrical groups are widespread, as are community orchestras, chamber-music societies, and guest artists.
"The business community, the chamber included, were opposed to a one-sided benefits increase," said Wendy Block, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce's lobbyist responsible for health policy and human resources initiatives, and unemployment insurance.
The reason is that if you are active (attending all the events and contributing to the community) the chamber will prioritize your business when they allocate valuable resources like low-interest loans and grants.
The company adapted the old gas station and café to act as the community's chamber of commerce and visitor center while preserving the building's architectural features and historical authenticity.
A groundbreaking ensemble internationally known for its provocative programming, it evaporated in recent years to a trickle of community-oriented chamber-music events.
8, TriBeCa Performing Arts Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, (212) 220-1460; $50.
TriBeCa Performing Arts Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, Lower Manhattan, (212) 346-8510.
