Hopefully you had a good Winter and early Spring and are now set for the race to Summer. With Memorial Day behind us. . .already. . . time is passing by so swiftly! Henry has been busy painting! ANTARES is one of his latest. One of his series, "My Life - An Alchemy of Images," which he has spent the last 8 years developing, it reflects his personal and creative transformation since relocating to New York from Paris in 2010. It is centered around intertwined themes which he reinvigorates in the present. . . in this case ancient Asian artifacts, which he began studying in Paris museums at the age of 11, and Native American paint horses, which he began drawing at the age of 3. ANTARES, (c) Henry Bismuth 2018, is oil and mixed media on canvas and measures 40 x 60 inches. If you would … [Read more...]
The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation, Click Here for Videos & Podcasts…
The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation celebrated its 2nd annual event at the Oceana Restaurant on November 16, 2017, launching its annual awards. Founder and president, Dr. Geneive Brown Metzger, greeted almost a hundred hand-picked guests were treated to an evening of cocktails and learning about the CMU in what was billed as a “Friendraiser”. Receiving honors were Jamaica's Minister of Transport and Mining, Mike Henry; and Dr. Grantley Stephenson, CEO of Kingston Wharves. The evening was sponsored by the law firm of Montgomery McCracken, and the MC was James Luce, of the James Dudley Luce Foundation, and board member of the ACMF. Among the distinguished guests were the Chinese Consul and Education Officer, Xiao Yu Wang, Jamaican Consul Genera Trudy Deans, corporate friends and … [Read more...]
Thought for the Day…
"I am grateful for what I am and have. My Thanksgiving is perpetual." - Henry David Thoreau Submitted by Cheryl Switzer … [Read more...]
Remembrance event for the Hungarian Composers who perished during the Holocaust. In the presence of H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations and Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek Hosted by : H. E. Ms. Katalin Annamária Bogyay Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations
In the presence of H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations and Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek Hosted by : H. E. Ms. Katalin Annamária Bogyay Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations Welcoming remarks: H. E. Mr. Szabolcs Takács Minister of State for EU Affairs, Chair of IHRA Ms. Cristina Gallach Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information. Good News Broadcasts portions of the event, please go to our www.peacedayparty.org and join our world peace efforts. Remembering Samuel Pisar, Holocaust Survivor, Special Envoy for Holocaust Education by Judith Pisar “In Memoriam Hungarian Composers, Victims of Holocaust” A Concert by world-renowned musicians, Professors and students of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest) Violin: … [Read more...]
American Friends of Rabin Medical Center…
American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Reflects on 20 Years of Success and Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at Upcoming Gala with Special Tribute from Master of Ceremonies Charlie Rose and Exclusive Guest Interview with Henry Kissinger. New York, NY- This month marks the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. In difficult times Israel forges ahead, in this case invoking the strength and memory of this great leader to establish the Rabin Medical Center, as a world class medical facility truly dedicated to being a bridge to peace. Established shortly after, as an effort to provide support from the U.S. to the Israeli hospital, American Friends of Rabin Medical Center, is proud to celebrate 20 … [Read more...]