Aug. 30, 2005 

NYIT Announces Fall Cultural Arts Line Up

Old Westbury, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2005: New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Patrons of the Arts is pleased to announce this fall’s cultural arts events at the Old Westbury, N.Y., campus. All programs are offered free to the community. NYIT’s Old Westbury campus is located on Northern Boulevard, one mile east of Glen Cove Road. For additional information, contact Marcia Singer, NYIT associate dean of student affairs, at 516.686.7640 or msinger@nyit.edu.

Cultural Arts Event Schedule

Amigos De La Zarzuela

In honor of Spanish Heritage Month, this concert will highlight well-known zarzuelas (satirical operettas) presented by Amigos de la Zarzuela, featuring famed tenor Angel Luis Feliciano, and renowned conductor and pianist Pablo Zinger.

Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, 3 - 5 p.m. at Salten Hall

Co-sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and Amigos de la Zarzuela.

The Great Sounds of Jazz

Bob Cantwell and his famous quintet, starring Sol Yaged on clarinet, will play Dixieland and swing music from the 1930s and 1940s.

Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, 3 - 5 p.m. at Salten Hall

Co-sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Community and Youth Services, Bruce E. Foley, commissioner.

Island Chamber Symphony

Conducted by Jeremy Kempton, the Island Chamber Symphony presents masterworks for chamber orchestras featuring gifted young artists.

Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 - 5 p.m. at NYCOM Auditorium

Co-sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts and Astoria Federal Savings Bank.

Kate Beckman Presents ‘Just Because’

Kate Beckman and pianist Eric Baum perform a collection of cabaret music entitled “Just Because,” featuring old favorites and new standards.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, 3 - 5 p.m. at Salten Hall

Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts.

Orchestra for Talented Youth

Orchestra for Talented Youth performs a selection of international folk music from around the world, including China, Korea, Ireland and Japan. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, 3 - 5 p.m. at Salten Hall

Sponsored by NYIT’s Patrons of the Arts.

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