The Paramount Center for the Arts may well be one of Peekskill's proudest historic monuments.
It is also one of the country's most famous arts venue and draws the best of talent from around the world.
Today the Paramount Center exists as a non-profit multidisciplinary center for the arts, offering year round live performances, films, arts-in-education programs and art exhibitions.
The Paramount Theater opened its doors in 1930 when a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures invited local theater-goers to its inaugural show. The theater contained 1500 seats then and in recent years has undergone extensive renovations to restore and renovate the theater to some of its original magnificence.
Whether you are looking for exceptional comedy or musical performances, or wish to take advantage of its many educational-based performances, you won't want to miss experiencing the vintage charm of this place.
Make sure to check the website for film information, tickets and reservations, and performance news.
EMBARK Peekskill is a coalition of performing and literary artists and community members dedicated to the development of arts education and programming in the community. Headed by Director Katie Schmidt Feder, it partners and collaborates with artists, arts alliances and supporters of the arts. For information on membership or about the Fall Performing Arts & Literary Arts Festival, call the number provided.
Antonia Arts is a non-profit organization that offers creative and performing arts programs and services. It specializes in dance, poetry, theater, performance expression and music. The organization offers students professional instruction in a comfortable atmosphere. It focuses on developing artistic potential. Antonia Arts hosts staged readings, open microphone events and music shows. It offers classes and workshops to individuals of all ages.
This trendy cafe in the Flat-Iron Arts District of Peekskill offers great coffee, food, music and local art for its patrons. Peekskill resident and kids running coach, Ted Bitter, and his wife Drew, founded the restaurant and cafe in 2008. Bitter is totally passionate about the arts and the arts community, displaying the work of local artists at the BRC Gallery and hosting weekly live music concerts by performers such as Frank Lacy, Sage, Mala Waldron, The Trapps, The Fred Smith Jazz Ensemble, The Johnny Hirsch Band and Fred Gillen Jr.
The BeanRunner Cafe is a coffee shop and event space that features food, live entertainment and art. The contemporary American menu includes soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, gluten-free and vegetarian options, beer and wine. The cafe also hosts numerous events, including fundraisers and jazz performances.
Taconic Opera is an operatic company based in Peekskill. The opera house hosts an array of performances and gala events throughout each season. Performances feature operatic principals as well as a chorus made up largely of community members. Taconic Opera encourages music and arts education, running a number of programs for schools. For further inquiries, phone Taconic Opera.