Opening Fall 2019 in the Kensington Plaza

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Family Workshops: Avenue C Plaza

June 30, 2019February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

Singing Winds: Kites Workshop at Avenue C Plaza

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“Love was IN THE AIR at the ArtBuilt Mobile Studios Kites workshop yesterday @ Avenue C Plaza!!! Thank you blessed partners: Arts & Democracy, Jill Reinier/The Singing Winds, and The Kensington Stewards!” – Esther Robinson, ArtBuilt Mobile Studios

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2019 Community Visioning Cohort

March 4, 2019February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

We are pleased to inform you that The Singing Winds has been chosen to participate in the 2019 Community Visioning Cohort program with Partnerships for Parks. Your strong history of programming, engagement, and advocacy on behalf of Albemarle Playground makes us confident that you will utilize the tools in this selective training experience to strengthen your park improvement efforts.

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Community Visioning Team

Recognizing our strong history of programming, engagement and advocacy on behalf of Albemarle Playground, the Partnership for Parks has selected Singing Winds to participate in their 2019 Community Visioning Cohort!

Through participation in a series of training workshops and Community Visioning Events, Singing Winds will offer interactive surveys to park-goers in Albemarle Playground in order to develop 1. new programming for children, teens and families, 2. a “Friends of . . .” volunteer group and 3. advocacy tools to support community engagement in capital improvements in the playground.

The Lions and Dragons Dance

January 30, 2019February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

The Singing Winds presents “The Lions and Dragons Dance – a children’s celebration of the Lunar New Year” featuring special guests from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute.

2019 is the Year of the Pig! Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lion Dance, Fan Dance, Kung Fu, music, and stories from China. With a special presentation by the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute, “The Lions and Dragons Dance” will introduce you to some of the legends and traditional customs associated with this ancient celebration.

Recommended for all ages! Wear Red!

Free Admission

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for food, crafts and activities.

Where: PS 230 auditorium, 1 Albemarle Street

When: Friday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Juha and His Donkey

January 4, 2019February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

The Singing Winds presents “Juha and His Donkey – Stories, Music and Dance from Yemen” featuring storytelling in Arabic and English and special guest Mohamed Hael, playing oud and keyboards.

Join us this Saturday, and hear the lessons of Juha and the Wise Man. Calligraphy and clay projects. Enjoy traditional and contemporary Arabic music, and join the dance!

Please note that we will be dancing in separate groups for boys and girls.

Free Admission

Doors open at 2:00 p.m. for food, crafts and activities.

WHERE: PS 230 multimedia room, 425 McDonald Avenue, nearest subway – F train (Church Avenue)

WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Juha and His Donkey

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The Brooklyn Paper

October 30, 2018February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

Día de Los Muertos Photo Gallery

Casa Cultural – Día de Los Muertos

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Día de Los Muertos

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Community Quilt: Avenue C Plaza

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Kite-Making Workshop on Avenue C Plaza

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Hummingbird Festival

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Ribbon Dance

Tasher Desh Masks

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Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts

Tasher Desh in Dhaka, Bangladesh

August 4, 2017February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

Singing Winds’ Jill Reinier will travel to Bangladesh as Mask-Maker for this vibrant dance drama, produced by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts!

Peacock Garden at Avenue C Plaza

July 30, 2017February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

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Photos by Cynthia Fortozo

Summer Storytelling Series

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Singing Winds at Avenue C Plaza

July 1, 2017February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

Photo Gallery: Kite and Boat-Making at Avenue C Plaza

with Artbuilt Mobile Studio and the Kensington Stewards

Thank you Citizens Committee for NYC!

May 15, 2017February 23, 2020The Singing Winds

We are proud to announce that the Citizens Committee for New York has awarded us a 2017 Neighborhood Grant, to support Singing Winds’ activities in Albemarle Playground. Thank you! We are so grateful for the support that has been offered to our project.