Ecstatic Ekphrastic Visions: Word Cabaret Tours the BWAC Galleries. Reserve a spot on a “tour” to hear writer’s works performed by professional actors.

Readers from the Staten Island Creative Community (SICC) once again get together with readers from the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) to present original poetry & prose based on the theme “Bridges.”

ARTISTS_TALK_ART: Guided exhibition tour with artists & performers. No secrets, ask the How and Why!”

Madame Please-Born to be different. When was the last time you heard a classic cover band really reinvent classic rock, blues, funk or R&B ?

“If Myrna and the Bulldog were a drink they would be a chili rimmed vodka tonic with a splash of pomegranate.” Myrna & the Bulldog take the BWAC stage for an eclectic performance.

Nick Titolo & Carol Ruiz, musicians from Staten Island, New York City’s blooming cultural borough, perform their diverse music on the BWAC stage.

Composer, vocalist and percussionist Paula Jeanine Bennett and her A Village Of One Choir return to the BWAC stage to present a set of original music.

The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir (BIC) is an ensemble committed to bringing people together through artistic expression. Founder Frank A. Haye states, “We believe the power of music transcends our cultural, political, financial, and religious differences to expose that which we truly share: faith, hope, and love.”

Between the Folds chronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and hard–earned graduate degrees to forge unconventional lives as modern–day paperfolders.

Matt Wiffen, born in England, writes authentic melodies and lyrics reminiscent of the great delta blues, country and bluegrass artists of yesteryear. His ‘old-soul’ approach is a refreshing return to American roots music.

Ithalia Johnson,born and raised in the Bahamas, delivers her thoughtful views of life on a rhythmic wave of rock, soul, country, and folk.

Malcolm Smart sings tunes in the English pop song tradition of Ray Davies, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, of lost love, political rants, and mundane life.

Tom Fitpatrick’s style taps into elements of folk, country and rock. He utilizes both 6 and 12 string guitars in his performances.

Brandon Glasgow, writing and performing for over 15 years, is Influenced by a soul-infused cocktail of rock, pop, blues, and funk that wows audiences again and again.