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Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 25-26 season “Mother Africa” officially kicks off on September 18-20 with the world premiere of “Afro!,” a new commission by @wyntonmarsalis. Wynton Marsalis’ Afro! featured in @Variety: variety.com/2025/music/new… For tickets, visit jazz.org/25-26

Save the date! We have big news — Our Raise Your Voice for the Arts benefit concert will feature Regina Spektor, GRAMMY®-nominated singer, songwriter, pianist and Purchase College alum.

Whether in person or virtual, close to home or far afield, it’s time to get ready for a summer full of arts! Check out our June #CulturePicks here: artscenter.org/2025/06/cultur… Pictured: The Legendary Ingramettes. Photo (c) Hearth Music. #performingarts #eventlistings

Last day of WQXR’s Spring Membership Drive! Donate now for a chance for you and 3 guests to win a VIP tour of the Empire State Building — home to our antennae! bit.ly/4jSw19P

Something curious (and curiouser) was going on with our website yesterday, but our technology team has us back up and running. You should have no problem getting your tix for MOMIX's "Alice" - or any of our other events. Apologies for any inconvenience! artscenter.org/events/momix-a…

April is #JazzAppreciationMonth, a time to celebrate the extraordinary heritage & history of jazz, and encourage people to appreciate this uniquely American art form. In this month's #CulturePicks we invite you to join the celebration! Read it here: artscenter.org/2025/04/cultur…

The Purchase PAC is now on Linked In! Follow us to learn more about how our facilities rental business supports our mission, and get to know the people who make it all happen. linkedin.com/company/thepur…

We'll have $10 rush tickets for @SUNY_Purchase students for this Saturday's performance by @TheStringQueens at The PAC box office on Saturday, March 8 from 6:30-7:30. Curtain is at 8pm. See you there!

As we plan our 2025-2026 season, we'd love to get some input from you, our biggest fans and supporters. If you could spare a minute to answer a few brief questions about what YOU want to see at The Purchase PAC, we'd really appreciate it! Take the survey: ow.ly/651Z50V6jqu

Happy Black History Month! Thank you to our friend Samara Joy for helping our street celebrate and honor all of the incredible contributions of the Black and African American communities. We love you! 💛💚

Please note that our website will be unavailable today, Friday, February 7, for about 2 hours starting at 6 am, for server maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

According to that famous groundhog, we’re looking at six more weeks of winter. Ugh! Luckily we have some suggestions to brighten your mood. Read this month's #CulturePicks here: artscenter.org/2025/02/cultur… Pictured: CMS artist Kristin Lee (c)Lauren Desberg #performingarts #events

Soprano Vanessa Becerra makes her CMS debut at our Spanish Journey concert this Saturday (February 1). She will be performing vibrant works by legendary Spanish composers Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Fernando Obradors. Book now at the link in our bio.

We're thrilled that Samara Joy '21 has won both of her categories, Best Jazz Performance and Best Jazz Vocal Album!

Are you on our email list? If not, you are missing out on our monthly newsletter, event alerts, and special offers and updates. Stay connected to The Purchase PAC this year, join our list today: ow.ly/kTLf50UHiyF View our January newsletter here: ow.ly/ILCH50UHiyE

The Classic FM Hall of Fame, the world’s biggest poll of classical music tastes, is open for 2025. And we need your votes! 🎻 Symphony or concerto, opera or ballet music, film or video game score, vote for your three favourite pieces of music here 👉 halloffame.classicfm.com/2025/

Happy 2025! We’re celebrating with the first Culture Picks post of the year! January is the traditional month to look back and look ahead, so here goes… artscenter.org/2025/01/cultur… Photo: PTDC Esplanade (c) Paul B. Goode #arts #events #performingarts #culturepicks

What are you doing tonite? We have a suggestion. Take a break from the bustle & experience the joy & spirit of the season at the spectacular #RobMathes Holiday Concert. Good seats for tonight's show are still available. Treat yourself! ow.ly/vBj950Uv2po @robmathesmusic

Still gift shopping? No worries! We've got you covered. Surprise your loved ones with an extraordinary experience they'll remember forever. Until Dec 24, use discount code Feb2525 when buying tickets for February events & take 25% off the regular price. artscenter.org/events/

Twelve Hours youtu.be/i4USWJZeRos?si… via @YouTube As I prep music for the Holiday Concert (December 20th, 21st and 22nd at SUNY/Purchase-www.artscenter.org), I came across this clip from the Bitter End 20 years ago!!! Listen to BILLY MASTERS!! Amazing. Come see him in 10 days!