1 week away A Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall

 

 

Treat yourself and loved ones to a magical holiday experience Get Tickets Now! Pianist Katya Grineva returns for her 23rd performance at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Drawn to spirituality and mysticism, Grineva’s poetic style brings a different dimension to this holiday concert. Program VON BINGEN “O choruscans lux stellarum” (arr. Gail Smith) J. S. BACH “Sheep May Safely Graze” from Cantata No. 208 (arr. Petri) MOZART Selections from Requiem, K. 626 (arr. Liszt) OFFENBACH Barcarolle from Les contes d’Hoffmann (arr. Griffes) TCHAIKOVSKY “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker CHOPIN Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66  RAVEL “Une barque sur l’océan” from Miroirs BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, “Moonlight”  BEETHOVEN Allegretto from Symphony No. 7 (arr. Liszt for solo piano) LISZT Deux légendes WILD “Embraceable You” (Etude No. 3) from Seven Virtuoso Etudes for Piano on Gershwin Songs RAVEL Boléro RODGERS “My Favorite Things” (arr. Byron Duckwall) BYRON DUCKWALL “Holiday Dream” If you want to be a part of something incredible, please consider donating to Katya Concert for Kids below DONATE

 

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Katya Concerts for Kids will extend a heartfelt invitation to more than 300 children from Harlem and the Bronx to attend the concert as her special guests.

Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva will return to Carnegie Hall for her “A Classical Holiday” concert for one night only, Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Celebrating her 23rd Stern Auditorium appearance, Katya has performed at the venue more than any other female artist. In what has become a seasonal tradition for local New York City families and tourists alike, Katya’s festive concert is a highlight of the holiday season.

As part of her unwavering commitment to sharing the beauty of classical music with underserved youth, Katya’s non-profit organization, Katya Concerts for Kids, will extend a heartfelt invitation to more than 300 children from Harlem and the Bronx to attend the concert as her special guests. This inspiring initiative offers these young audiences not only the gift of world-class music but also the opportunity to dream bigger, experience the arts firsthand, and feel seen and valued within one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.

Performing works from her holiday album A Classical Holiday, Katya showcases new arrangements of Christmas classics including The Nutcracker, My Favorite Things, and more. Drawn to spirituality and mysticism, Katya’s poetic style brings a different ethereal dimension to this holiday concert. This year’s program includes the mystical O choruscans lux stellarum by Von Bingen, Gershwin’s Embraceable You, the rarely played Liszt Legendes, and more.

About Katya Grineva

Born in Moscow, Katya began studying piano at the age of six, attending the Moscow Music School. She went on to the Moscow High School of Music under the aegis of the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, where she studied with Professor Pavel Messner. In New York, she was awarded a scholarship to immediately enter the Mannes School of Music graduate program, studying with Nina Svetlanova, followed by private coaching with Vladja Mashke, who played a key role in the young pianist’s development. Katya made her American debut in 1993 with the Baltimore Symphony. In 1998, she made her Carnegie Hall debut. In 2006, Katya was chosen to exclusively perform and record the world premieres of piano sonatas by romantic Viennese composer Marcel Tyberg. In 2023, she had the distinct honor of opening the new Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles, Washington.

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We are delighted to invite you YESTERDAY to the FIRST US EDITION OF “FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS” FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

A SPORTS DAY AT CENTRAL PARK! YESTERDAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 10 AM – 3 PM A FUN-FILLED DAY OF SPORTS, WELLNESS, AND OUTDOOR FUN FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. RSVP NOW VIA THE BUTTON BELOW RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  Event Details  Sunday, November 16, 2025  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park (Entrance from 5th Avenue and 72nd Street)  Participation is free, but registration is required. Comfortable clothing and a packed lunch are recommended. A full day of family sports competitions, dance, music, and discovery — because the colors of well-being belong to everyone. RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS The First U.S. Edition Lands in New York — A Celebration of Sport, Family, and Well-Being promoted by The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair, The Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport. Sunday, November 16|Central Park – Naumburg Bandshell| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM New York, November 2025 — After its success in Italy, the Festival of the Five Colors makes its U.S. debut with a day entirely dedicated to sport, outdoor fun, and the joy of healthy living. On Sunday, November 16, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell will come alive with the colors of well-being — White, Orange, Red, Purple, and Green — representing the key elements of a balanced and vibrant lifestyle. promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport: the First U.S.A. Edition of the Family Sport & Wellness Day, Families, children, and athletes are invited to join this first American edition, a public event designed to bring together community, movement, and education through play and creativity. THE PROGRAM

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Picture of the Year” …  No filters? No smartphone? No luxury? No problem  Just pure joy — five children, one slipper, and a moment of instinctive imagination.  This little boy using his slipper as a phone to take a “selfie,” and the other kids posing like it’s the real deal. There’s laughter, togetherness, zero expecations and zero complaints.  A powerful reminder: Happiness is not found in what we own, but in how we see the world and most importantly ourselves!  In our constant chase for success, upgrades, and recognition, we often forget the simplicity of being content and happy.  These kids — with nothing — reminded me of everything that really matters!  Not every lesson comes from a boardroom, a billionare or a guru…  Some just come barefoot, and smiling

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Most Bible stories aimed at children are for reading TO children; not ones that kids can read to themselves. But now a new book, uses Bible stories FOR kids to read themselves.

Not only does it promote early reading literacy among young children but offers some great life lessons.

“Bible Stories for Beginning Readers,” leads little ones through stories in a way they can understand. It’s a book kids can call their own and read independently with minimal instruction.

Literacy plays a crucial role in shaping physical and mental health so at an early age can help a child’s overall development that extends beyond the realm of elementary education lessons. It’s been noted that having children read at an early age even helps to achieve higher educational outcomes and sets them up for success in adulthood.

The book’s author – Janice Burnette is a former reading specialist who has taught beginning and struggling readers throughout her career.

Janice is available for interviews to discuss:

Why it’s so important to teach children early on to read.
How literacy can improve a child’s success later in life.
More about why and how she decided to write this book.

#janiceburnette #biblestorieforbeginningreaders

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Appreciation of famous calligraphy and painting artists Beijing Muzi Art Studio

Remember what I said before
Japanese photographer Akiyama Ryoji?

He came to China and gave Chinese children in the 1980s

I took a photo album “Hello Little Friend”.

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At that time Mr. Ryoji Akiyama

These photography works about Chinese children,

It brings back many people’s childhood memories.

Even after watching it many times, I still never get tired of it.

In 2020, Mr. Akiyama reorganized the remaining

Nearly 8,000 negatives, a selection of which have never been released to the public

122 photos, then published by Qingchitang as

“Dear Old Days” sequel “It’s Like Yesterday”.

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“The scene is like yesterday”

at the same time,

He also released his third photography collection “Past Memories”.

“The Past Becomes Memories” does not deliberately express the children’s

Joyful and innocent posture,

But to those around the child

Fill in the daily status of people and things,

The image style tends to be bland.

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“The Past Becomes Memories”

Today, I will experience with you the beauty of the era that was unique to that year.

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看到39年前偷拍的中国孩子，才明白为什么如今每5个孩子就有1个抑郁倾向

书画名家鉴赏 北京木子艺术工作室

日本摄影师秋山亮二吗？

他来到中国，给80年代的中国儿童

拍了一本摄影集《你好小朋友》。

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当时秋山亮二先生

拍摄的这些有关中国儿童的摄影作品，

勾起很多人童年的回忆，

即使看过很多次，也依然百看不厌。

近8000张底片，选编未曾公开面世的

122张照片，再由青艸堂出版为

「Dear Old Days」续篇《光景宛如昨》。

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《光景宛如昨》

与此同时，

还出了第三部摄影集《往事成追憶》，

《往事成追憶》没有着意表现孩子们的

欢乐天真之姿，

而是对围绕在孩子身边的

人事物进行日常状态补白，

影像风格趋于平淡。

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《往事成追憶》

今天和各位一起感受独属于当年的时代美感。

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Listen to “Lionheart Fitness Kids Launches Groundbreaking 'Business in a Box' Coach Certification Program” on Spreaker.

Since 2008, Lionheart Fitness Kids has been dedicated to helping children develop a lifelong love for physical activity through an imagination-based curriculum. They have partnered with renowned companies such as Sony, Paramount, Universal, Warner Brothers, Cisco, NASA, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Their services have also extended to the children of A-list celebrities, including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Kevin Garnett, and Justin Timberlake.

https://lionheartfitnesskids.com/

Lionheart is excited to announce the recent launch of their coach certification program. Lionheart is on a mission to bring their developmental sports program to every city and town in the United States. Not only are Lionheart certified coaches recognized as some of the highest paid professionals in the industry but also the best trained. This allows coaches to focus their time and attention on making a positive impact on the lives of the children they coach.

Founder John Skoryna is available for interviews to discuss his groundbreaking company and how they’re working to improve the health and fitness of children throughout the United States. To watch a recent interview, please visit
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Thank you,

Dea Shandera-Hunter
Senior Publicist
Chatsworth, CA
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Ph. 747.239.1715

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Groundbreaking Kids Fitness Company Now Has Industry’s Highest Paid Certified Coaches

Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2023 — Lionheart Fitness Kids has worked with the children of celebrities like Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Dave Grohl, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Justin Timberlake, and Colin Farrell, just to name a few.

Now, Lionheart Fitness Kids is disrupting the children’s fitness and sports education space by combining play and imagination with structured early childhood sports education and self-esteem building tools. Through its Lionheart Coach Certification program, Lionheart Fitness Kids is also creating financial freedom for its certified coaches across the U.S.

The celebrated nationwide early childhood sports education program is helping its coaches earn a sustainable income, which Lionheart CEO, John Skoryna, says allows their coaches to train their attention completely on the children they are coaching and educating with a whole heart and 100% focus.

As a leader and innovator in the children’s fitness industry, Lionheart has provided sports classes to over 1 million kids since 2008 in cities across the U.S., offering early childhood fitness and sports education to kids of employees and high level executives at some of the biggest companies, including Sony, Paramount, Universal, Warner Brothers, Cisco, NASA, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, among many others.

Lionheart Certified Coaches are the most rigorously trained and vetted children’s fitness coaches in the U.S., and some of the highest paid.

“It’s our mission to empower hundreds of thousands of coaches around the globe to make a sustainable living, giving rise to the next generation of fitness leaders,” Skoryna said.

Have a look at what Lionheart Fitness Kids Certified Coaches have to say about this dynamic and game changing program: https://vimeo.com/763832676.

For more information on the coach certification program, please visit https://www.lionheartcoachlife.com/ or to view Lionheart’s virtual program http://www.lionheartfitnessadventures.com.

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