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Coming up next:
MAYI - OCT 18

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE + COMMUNITY + EDUCATION

23Arts Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to sponsoring programs for the betterment of the human spirit, bringing world-class performing arts to the mountaintop community of Tannersville, NY through artistic residencies, community outreach, and educational opportunities with internationally recognized artists.

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Another night of amazing energy at the @mountain_top_library_ny - big thanks to our featured artists @ayitibass @melaniecharlesisdflower and @sethlojo for sharing MAYI with the mountaintop. We are back to the library on Nov 29! Stay tuned for more info 🎤 sound by our friend the great @jchay27
Our favorite way to spend our Friday afternoons! Had a great visit today with @ayitibass to HTC Elementary in advance of tonight’s premiere of MAYI at the @mountain_top_library_ny alongside @melaniecharlesisdflower and @sethlojo
The dynamic duo leading our next project in the UK with @new_generation_festival ! @veronicaswiftjazz and @horneswag are preparing a special treat for next month, Twenties on 20s: From the Big Easy to Broadway! Stay tuned for updates on this work in progress as we gear up for its world premiere residency in London 🎺🎤
Gorgeous fall scene of our hometown #tannersvilleny by @ianpoley 🍁🍂 We are back to the mountaintop next Friday night Oct 18 for MAYI! Its the perfect time of year to catch peak autumn foliage + a free night of world-class music with @ayitibass @melaniecharlesisdflower @sethlojo @mountain_top_library_ny
Autumn is already flying by! Just a few short weeks until we return to @hudsonhallny and this season we are excited to present two unique shows that highlight CJF all-stars @stevenfeifke and @dantepfer FIRST UP! The Steven Feifke Big Band joined by GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis @nicolezmusic in November 16. Tickets are available now for this night of classic standards and stunning new original compositions for big band. Click CJF link in bio for more details 🎟
Up next in Tannersville with 23Arts @mountain_top_library_ny - bassist @ayitibass Jon Michel leads MAYI, an exploration of Haitian work songs and the Blues. Featuring vocals/flute by Melanie Charles @melaniecharlesisdflower and guitar by Seth Johnson @sethlojo Oct 18 at 7pm - Free Admission & All Ages
From last night, hanging out @bluenotenyc with our friend @keyonharrold 🌀
A gorgeous afternoon spent @stormkingartcenter with dynamic duo @larkandthurber We are so grateful for the success of this concert debut! Thanks to all who joined us 👍👍 @tessalark @michaelthurber
Join us tomorrow afternoon for our debut collaboration with @stormkingartcenter ! @michaelthurber & @tessalark head upstate for a duo show that is free admission & all ages. The weather forecast is looking perfect ☀️so don’t miss this exciting 23Arts field trip for your chance to enjoy live music one of the top arts destination of the #hudsonvalley
A rightfully packed gig tonight at the @mountain_top_library_ny with @poole.kyle @rubenfoxmusic @chrispattishall @felixmoseholm We are back to the mountaintop on Oct 18 with @ayitibass MAYI!
Back to school! Major September vibes today for our official first visit of the new school year to HTC High School. Students had a great time working with @poole.kyle @chrispattishall @rubenfoxmusic @felixmoseholm We kick off with this amazing quartet in just a few at @mountain_top_library_ny 🥁 Catch live updates in our story if you can’t join us!

News & Updates

Aug 3, 2019

The pastoral work of making sustainable jazz

“23Arts […]is where we get to test-run new projects, incubate future premieres and work with other non-profits like Mountain Top Arboretum, Hunter Foundation and Mountain Top Library. This side of our programming allows us to transform the Village of Tannersville into a performance space, regardless of genre and accessible to everyone.”  Read more->

July 22, 2019

10 of the Coolest Things to Do in the Hudson Valley This August

From its origins as a 4-day residency, the 23Arts Summer Music Festival has expanded to an entire month of suggested-donation concerts focusing on jazz, the blues, tango, and more, with some of the world’s best young musicians giving intimate performances at venues throughout Tannersville. Read more->

January 3, 2019

Great places to catch live music in the hudson valley: 2019 edition

Not a venue but an initiative, 23Arts in Tannersville produces high-level musical programming year-round in various venues … The initiative favors jazz, modern classical and experimental, but is pretty genre-agnostic overall, especially in its exceptional, overstuffed summer festival programming. Read more->