Celebrate Black History Month with films at Independence Plaza! Check out the movie line-up: Black Cinema February 6: “Sylvie’s Love” (2020), a classic Hollywood romance set in NYC in the summer of 1962 February 13: “King Richard” (2021), the true story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams February 20: […]

Daniel Barragán Wednesday, February 28, 2024 In-Person Artist Talk, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Daniel Barragán will give an in-person talk about the project his is working on during his residency at Greenwich House Pottery. Daniel Barragán is an El Paso, Texas-born, New York City-based artist who works mostly in painting and sculpture. Through his artwork, […]

Independence Plaza members will visit institutions that are showcasing the talents and accomplishments of Black people, including: February 1: “Taking Care” highlights the groundbreaking work and legacy of the “The Black Angels,” nurses who risked their lives, broke racial barriers and forever changed the trajectory of the horrific disease of tuberculosis (Staten Island Museum) February […]

Faculty pianist Theresa Rosas is playing a special concert featuring 24 of Chopin's Preludes. The program will include: Chopin's 24 Preludes, Op. 28 Movements from 7 Spanish Folksongs by Manuel De Falla with soprano, Mariana Aslan, and Benita Beneitez, violin Tides by pianist/composer Emilio Teubal 2 songs from Theresa's personal project, Rocks and Rivers, with Sam Weber on bass Tickets start at $20 (suggested) and can […]