BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PS153 Parents Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ps153pa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PS153 Parents Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20240919T014519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T234543Z UID:2837-1729188000-1729195200@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:Ivalas Quartet: Fate and Longing DESCRIPTION:RSVP \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFate and Yearning\nShortly before the end of his extraordinarily productive life\, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote a question on the score of the final movement of his last completed major work: “Muss es sein?” or “Must it be?” Later\, on another page in the same movement\, he answered his own question with “Es muss sein!” — “It must be!” What did Beethoven mean with this enigmatic question and its answer? \nBrooklyn-based composer Alvin Singleton’s quartets are known for their curious\, often provocative titles\, like Secret Desire to be Black\, and Hallelujah Anyhow. Singleton’s 3rd string quartet\, Somehow We Can\, was written shortly after the death of Marian Anderson\, a champion and icon for black musicians in classical music. Dedicated to her\, the quartet musically evokes the kind of speculation Beethoven sparked with his question. Often sparse and filled with speech-like interjections and figures\, Singleton’s quartet offers the listener a complex and compelling experience. While Singleton does not explicitly offer a written question like Beethoven\, after hearing the quartet (Somehow We Can) and its conclusion\, one may pose the question “Can we?” \nShortly after Beethoven’s death\, his budding young contemporary\, Felix Mendelssohn\, posed his own question in a similar manner with “Ist es wahr?” or “Is it true?” also written on a musical score. Was Mendelssohn making a connection with Beethoven’s final quartet and its similar musical question? As with Beethoven’s musical query\, Mendelsohn responds with a three-note answer at least twice: in the main theme of the first movement and again at the very end of the quartet. Taking into consideration Mendelssohn’s admiration for Beethoven\, the connection seems undeniable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017. Composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts\, violist Marcus Stevenson and cellist Pedro Sanchez\, Ivalas seeks to enhance the classical music world by consistently spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers. \nRecently\, The Ivalas Quartet served as the Graduate Resident String Quartet at The Juilliard School\, where they studied with the Juilliard String Quartet. They were previously in residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder under the mentorship of the Takács Quartet. \nPerforming on concert series all throughout the USA\, the quartet has been presented by the Austin Chamber Music Center\, Newport Classical\, Schneider Concerts\, Community Concerts at Second in Baltimore\, Friends of Chamber Music Denver and CU Presents where they collaborated with the Takács Quartet in 2020 and 2022. In May of 2023\, they presented their first full program at Carnegie Hall\, titled First Light. In 2022\, Ivalas won the grand prize at the Coltman Chamber Music Competition\, as well as first prize at the 2019 WDAV Young Chamber Musicians Competition. \nIn 2021\, they created the first recording of Carlos Simon’s Warmth From Other Suns for string quartet under Lara Downes’ digital label Rising Sun Music. \nThe members of the Ivalas Quartet have a shared dedication to their roles as educators. The quartet has nurtured students from the early stages of their musical journey to the collegiate level\, with coaching experience including residencies at the University of Northern Iowa\, the University of Central Arkansas\, Madeline Island Chamber Music\, and the MacPhail Center for Music. In New York City\, they have coached student groups at The Juilliard School in both preparatory and undergraduate divisions. The quartet is also greatly enjoying working with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on their Chamber Music Beginnings program. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RSVP URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/ivalas-quartet-fate-and-longing/ LOCATION:Sugar Hill Children’s Museum\, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ps153pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TITI9449-Edit-Edit-copy-resized-50-scaled-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20241026T013415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T013415Z UID:2996-1729944000-1729954800@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:My Pets Halloween Costume Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Halloween in style with your beloved friend on all fours. We will have prizes for best costume and giveaways while supplies last. Join our Pet Photo Booth with decorative background to make memories that will last a lifetime. There will also be a Popcorn Machine ? and Jumbo Game activities for your Pets and children. (All pets must be on Leesh to participate no exceptions) URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/my-pets-halloween-costume-showcase/ LOCATION:Bandshell – Jackie Robinson Recreation Center\, Jackie Robinson Park\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20241026T004544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T005045Z UID:2968-1729944000-1729962000@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:Fall Family Day DESCRIPTION:Arts and crafts\, puppet making\, pumpkin decorating\, dancing\, Halloween crafts\, storytelling\, live music\, and special guests. Fun for ALL AGES! \nFeaturing: \n\nSophie L. Coffee & Friends\nWill & Ms Biddy\nJoaquin Pozo La clave suena Jazz URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/fall-family-day/ LOCATION:Montifiori Square Park\, 137th Street & Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ps153pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fall_Family_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T183000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20241026T012341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T012853Z UID:2986-1730383200-1730399400@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:Halloween Bash: A Spooky Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Frank White Memorial Garden group on Thursday\, October 31st for a spooky community Halloween event! This will be a family fun day filled with activities. Garden members will be handing out candy while supplies last. URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/halloween-bash-a-spooky-community-event/ LOCATION:Frank White Memorial Garden\, 506 W. 143rd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner ORGANIZER;CN="The Brotherhood Sister Sol":MAILTO:info@brotherhood-sistersol.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20241026T012720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T012720Z UID:2990-1730386800-1730394000@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate DESCRIPTION:Ghouls\, goblins and witches on brooms can come by the garden gate for a Halloween Trick or Treat! (Super Heroes and others are invited also! URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-garden-gate/ LOCATION:Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary\, 339 Edgecombe Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T073940 CREATED:20241026T010242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T010242Z UID:2975-1730386800-1730401200@ps153pa.org SUMMARY:Halloween R' Us Children's Monster Ball DESCRIPTION:Treat or Treat \n\nHaunted Mansion Disney Movie Screen\nBest Costume Contest\nGoodie Bag\n‘Twas More Than Just A Little Halloween Book Giveaway\nRefreshments\nGames & More URL:https://ps153pa.org/event/halloween-r-us-childrens-monster-ball/ LOCATION:Apollo “Jonelle Procope Theater”\, Renaissance Hotel | 233 West 125th St 3rd Fl\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ps153pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/halloween-r-us.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR