News
Jun 02, 2019
Gallery 505 Art Opening with Photographer Sandra Ayala
We were so delighted to have photographer Sandra Ayala's exhibit "Beautiful Innocence" at Gallery 505 from May 20th through June 28th. On June 2nd we held an opening reception in the afternoon, featuring live music with Tamuz Nissim and George Nazos. It was a beautiful Sunday as community... read more
May 21, 2019
Kappock Street Poets and Friends Reading
The Kappock Street Poets brought out a full house for a provocative, funny and beautiful evening of poetry. They are a group of local writers who have been getting together since 2005 to support each other's literary work. They have won awards from The Bronx Council on the Arts, The Nation/92nd Street Y, and The Fine Arts Work Center... read more
Apr 10, 2019
Job and Volunteer Fair 2019
April's Job Fair at the NYPL Kingsbridge Branch attracted a large, talented and diverse crowd of job seekers and people looking to volunteer. There was a wealth of good jobs on offer from the following businesses and organizations: TJ Maxx; US Census Bureau; Hebrew Home at Riverdale; Kids in the Game; NYPL; TD Bank; Premier... read more
Apr 04, 2019
Gallery 505 - Art Opening and Reception
Our first Gallery 505 opening with artist Jordan Moss was a huge success. Our office/gallery space was packed with community members, Jordan's friends and neighbors, and many other artists. Bronx musicians John Webber and Ruslan Khain played. The excitement in the air was palpable. Our community craves these opportunities to share... read more
Mar 28, 2019
Book signing with author Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, Bronx resident and acclaimed novelist, gave us a reading from the newly released 10th anniversary edition of her novel "Daughters of the Stone". Dahlma was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City. She is a product of the Puerto Rican communities on the island and in the South Bronx. She attended the New... read more
Mar 21, 2019
Jazz at Amalgamated 2019
Our annual jazz concert was a wonderful night packed with community members having a great time. The band was thrilling, lead by Bronx resident and internationally-acclaimed saxophonist Eric Alexander, featuring David Hazeltine on piano, John Webber (also a Bronx resident) on bass, and Jason Tiemann on drums. The food and drink flowed... read more