First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley
Hop on the trolley and enjoy attractions at some of the hottest cultural spots along the lower Grand Concourse. Visit BCA's website regularly to find out more about each month’s trolley attractions as well as other BCA programs and events. Trolley riders meet at Hostos Community College on the first Wednesday of each month (except January & September).

Directions to Hostos: Hostos Community College is located at 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. Transportation: IRT 4 & 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 Street. Click here for directions.

Information: Call 718-931-9500 x33 or e-mail trolley@bronxarts.org.

Click here for a map of First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley Venues.

February 3rd's Bronx Culture Trolley includes:

Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street (click link for directions)

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Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
5:00 – 8:30pm / 718-518-6728

Anthem: an all-american dystopia
Anthem: an all-american dystopia – This 20th anniversary celebration of BCA’s prestigious BRIO Award explores an America within the crux of reforming a national identity; family, health, politics, urban crisis and decay, environmental issues, consumerism and globalization. All participating artists are 2008 and 2009 BRIO award winners. They include Gloria Adams, Cara Judea Alhadeff, Tenille Blair-Neff, Linda Cunningham, Dennis Redmoon Darkeem, Donna Diamond, Marisol Diaz, Juan Doe, Nicky Enright, Michael Ferris Jr., Rosemarie Fiore, Michelle Frick, Kuniyasu Hashimoto, Tracie Hervy, Kalissa Maxwell, Josh Millis, Vittorio Ottaviani, Micky Schon, Hrvoje Slovenc, and Jennifer Tomaiolo. It is on view in the main gallery through February 6, 2010 and is curated by Melissa A. Calderón, a Bronx-based artist and arts activist for the revitalization of the South Bronx. On view in the Main Gallery through February 6, 2010.

Year Zero: Media-Maker Dialogues
Bronx filmmakers pull back the curtain on American life and reveal the “reel” deal about angst, love, technology, acculturation, and more. Featured filmmakers include 2008-2009 BRIO-winning media artists Nicky Enright, Nadia Hallgren, Geoffrey Quan, Geovanny Salas. Also featured is new work by 2007 BRIO winner and BxIndie filmmaker Julio Toro.

On view in the Project Room through February 6, 2010, this exhibition was curated by Leenda Bonilla and Lydia Clark.

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Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
5:00pm / 718-930-9500 x19

Awards Presentation for this year’s
BCA/NYSCA/DCA Decentralization recipients
Recipients of both New York State Council on the Arts' (NYSCA) Decentralization and Arts-in-Education grants and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Greater New York Arts Development Fund grants will be announced. The ceremony will be attended by representatives of recipient organizations, artists, schools, local legislators, the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and members of BCA’s Board of Directors.

Trolley Departs Hostos at 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm

The trolley bell clangs at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30pm
indicating the trolley's departure from Hostos
 to make its way to the evening's cultural events

Bronx Museum of the Arts

Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street (Click link for directions)
5:45-7:45pm / 718-681-6000

Intersections: Beyond 100
The final segment of a three-part exhibition, Intersections: The Grand Concourse Beyond 100 features the finalists of the international design competition co-organized and presented by The Bronx Museum of the Arts and Design Trust for Public Space. This competition solicited bold visions for how the Bronx and the Grand Concourse can evolve in the next few decades and cope with pressing needs for housing, green spaces, and transportation. Seven compelling visions for the future of the Grand Concourse edged out nearly 200 other proposals.

Intersections: The Grand Concourse Commissions
Part two of this exhibition by three contemporary artists considering present-day conditions along the Grand Concourse. In addition, a special Lobby installation by Acconci Studio will significantly alter the Museum architecture.

Urban Archives: That Was Then This Is Now
The first of a new, multi–year series of exhibitions that look at contemporary culture as a "living archive," Urban Archives: That Was Then This Is Now draws primarily from the personal collections of a number of artists that have been working in and on the Bronx since the late 1970s. In their collections, the testimonies of long-time residents and occasional visitors coexist in the form of mementos, documentation, artwork and other sort of cultural artifacts. Artists include: Charlie Ahearn, John Ahearn, Afrika Bambaataa, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, Martha Cooper, TATS CRU, Catherine Hazard, Lisa Kahane, Lady Pink & Jenny Holzer, Rokafella & Kwikstep, Hip Hop Icon Collection of Easy A.D. of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers established 1978, The Esses Graffiti Studio Archives, and Stefan Eins/Fashion Moda Archives.

Click here for more on these exhibitions

BronxArtSpace

BronxArtSpace
305 East 140th Street
5:30-8:00pm

Lapses of Memory:
Photographs of the South Bronx in the '80s by Lisa Kahane
A memory for some, unknown to others, these photographs portray a history not yet fully understood. Overgrown fields hid ground dense with rubble. A war zone?  Perhaps. But who was the enemy?

Brother Island -- A performance video.

For information about BronxArtSapce, call 718-401-8144
or visit www.BronxArtSpace.com.

BronxArtSpace is located at 305 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 (between Third & Alexander Avenues) in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Mott Haven is only 20 minutes from Union Square on the #4, #5, and #6 lines. It is the first #6 stop outside of Manhattan.

LDR Studio Gallery

LDR Studio Gallery
137 Alexander Avenue, Suite 10 (4th floor)
5:30-8:30pm / 917-558-2389

Lost Faces of Her
This series of photos by George LeGare focuses on the many inspiring and influential images of African American women past, present and future. They are representations that may or may not have been seen throughout American History. This new style of fashion photography is drawn from raw and spontaneous emotions, creating on-the-spot concepts of the artist’s imagination. LeGare born and raised in the South Bronx, has been self taught artist since the age of four. Gathering inspiration from the world and life around him, he continues to complete his quest to inspire through multiple expressions of art through music composition, fine arts, graphic design, fashion design, photography, videography and poetry. 

For information, call 917-558-2389 or e-mail ldrstudiogallery@gmail.com.

Bruckner Gallery at the Bruckner Bar & Grill

Bruckner Gallery at the Bruckner Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd. (click link for directions)
5:30-8:00pm / 718-665-2001

Group Exhibition
Group Exhibition by international and local artists curated by Barry Kostrinsky

For information about the exhibitionm, call Mr. Kostrinsky at 845-729-5467.

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Time: TBD

Literary Reading by award-winning
BxIndie playwright Desi Moreno-Penson
Desi is a BRIO winner and BxIndie Playwright, will read from some of her award-winning works. Desi is a New York City-based playwright/performer who holds a Masters in Dramaturgy and Theatre Criticism from Brooklyn College. Her work has been produced at Urban Stages and The Cherry Lane, among others. She was a finalist for the 2007 Princess Grace Award and a three-time recipient of BCA’s BRIO Fellowship (twice for playwriting and once for acting), her play, Lazarus Disposed was produced in November 2008 at Perishable Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Her Devil Land, premiered at the 2007 Summer Play Festival and will soon be published by Broadway Play Publishing. She’s working on a new play, Ghost Light, and has been commissioned to write a one-man show about baseball player Roberto Clemente.

For additional information about this reading, call 718-931-9500 x23 or e-mail leenda@bronxarts.org.

Bruckner Bar & Grill

Bruckner Gallery at the Bruckner Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd. (click link for directions)
8:00-11:00pm / 718-665-2001

Mistress Wanda's Karaoke Survivor
Part Game Show, Part Karaoke. This ain't your momma's karaoke party! Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for the official Trolley After-Party hosted by artist and all around Bad Girl Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz. Drink specials and full menu available. Come to Sing, Laugh or just watch (voyeurs welcome).

For information about the Bruckner Bar & Grill, conact Amir Chayon at 718-665-2001.

Advance Reservations are Suggested!

For trolley reservations and information, call 718-931-9500 x33 or e-mail trolley@bronxarts.org.

Visit BCA's website at www.bronxarts.org for updated information on the Bronx Culture Trolley as well as other BCA's programs & events.

The Bronx Culture Trolley rolls again on December 2nd

Visit BCA's website in mid-November for information
about December 2nd's Bronx Culture Trolley Night

Our Bronx Culture Trolley Venues

The Bronx Culture Trolley runs on First Wednesdays, but trolley venues have a lot of activities that happen between trolley nights. Call or check their web sites to see what they have to offer!

Artisans Initiative
Hostos Community College Atrium
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-401-9558
www.bronxarts.org
lisa@bronxarts.org

Bronx Acadmey of Arts & Dance
842 Barretto Street (between Garrison & Lafayette Avenues), Bronx, NY 10474
718-842-5223
www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org
rice-gonzalez@usa.net

BronxArtSpace
305 East 140th Street # 1A, Bronx, NY 10454
718-401-8144

Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165 Street, Bronx, NY 10456
718-681-6000 x120
www.bronxmuseum.org
CWanliss@bronxmuseum.org

Bruckner Gallery at the Bruckner Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10454
718-665-2001
www.brucknergallery.com
www.brucknerbar.com
info@brucknerartgallery.com

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse at 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-518-4455
www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/default.htm
webmaster@hostos.cuny.edu

LDR Studio Gallery
137 Alexander Avenue, Suite 10, Bronx, NY 10454
917-558-2389
l.d.r.studio10@gmail.com

Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-518-6728
www.longwoodcyber.org
juanita@bronxarts.org
kim@bronxarts.org

The POINT
940 Garrison Avenue (at Manida Avenue), Bronx, NY 10474
718-542-4139
www.thepoint.org
thepointcdc@hotmail.com

Pregones Theater
571 Walton Avenue, Bronx NY 10451
(between 149th & 150th Streets)
718-585-1202
www.pregones.org
info@pregones.org

Spanic Attack's Bronx Salon
271 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
646-388-1857
www.bronxsalon.com
spanicattack@optonline.net

Sweetwaters Bar & Grill
2576 Third Avenue at 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
718-292-9470
marvin.robbinsjr@astrocomny.com

Yankee Tavern
72 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-292-6130
www.yankeetavern.com