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"Through the Arts we are Quickening the Creative Spirit and Fostering Brotherly Love" Founded in 1967 by artist/teacher/philosopher Maurice Phillips and a group of young artists, Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) is a dynamic artistic, cultural and educational organization with a rich history of providing life enrichment programs to Staten Island's grassroots communities.
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With a mission to quicken the creative spirit in the individual and community and foster brotherly love through the arts, UTA became one of Staten Island's first organizations of its kind. Founding members include the organization's current Executive/Artistic Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner and Sheila Rohan, UTA's Performing Arts Coordinator, who is a renowned dancer, choreographer and an original member of The Dance Theater of Harlem. In addition to her work with UTA, Ms. Rohan is currently the Artistic Director for the Nanette Bearden Contemporary Dance Theatre. ~ UTA provides a wide range of much-needed cultural arts and life skills programs and services, free of charge; primarily serving low and moderate-income Staten Island residents. UTA activities reach a variety of individuals from all age groups and backgrounds. Classes are offered in schools, museums, homeless shelters, group homes, senior citizen and community centers located across Staten Island. UTA is, in fact, one of few organizations there to provide "mobile" arts and cultural courses in an effort to make them more accessible, while also broadening our outreach in the communities we serve. As a way to foster success and accomplishment in our participants, we also believe in providing participants with regular opportunities to showcase their projects and talents; partnering with a broad range of like-minded organizations, including libraries, schools, and local museums. ~ In our continued efforts to develop lifelong scholars, artists, and creative thinkers and as well as support and cultivate the minds and interests of young people, UTA allocates much of its resources to providing enrichment programs to a younger audience. Facilitated by professional artists, UTA's programs incorporate teaching methodologies that are not only unique and engaging, but also highly effective, as demonstrated by numerous evaluations from our funders over the years. UTA realizes its goal to nurture creativity and complement scholastic aptitude in children by offering an eclectic blend of performing arts (music, dance, vocal, etc), cultural, and social programs, which are skillfully designed to incorporate academic components such as literacy and mathematics in an effort to enhance performance in these core scholastic areas. ~ Continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our community, UTA has launched a number of successful social and financial enrichment initiatives, including its Conflict Resolution Through the Arts workshops, which furnish young participants with a safe outlet for discussing both personal problems and common concerns; a Youth Entrepreneurial Training Program, which teaches students the fundamentals of starting and growing their own businesses; self-esteem building workshops; and Computer Literacy Courses, helping students learn Microsoft Office and graphic software applications. ~ As we forge ahead and expand our reach in the 21st Century, UTA's kaleidoscopic view remains rooted in its mission. Taking children abroad to experience different cultures; securing a home base that will enable us to expand our activities; discovering new avenues of learning and teaching are but a few of the aspirations that UTA cherishes. Whatever we do, it will be done with love. We welcome your ideas. This is a community-based organization, embracing the world; and as the song says - WE ARE THE WORLD!

11/11/2020

Sleeping Giants: The Brief Reign and Brilliant Legacy of Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi Band

#SoulMusic

Fifty years ago, Herbie Hancock formed a sextet on the vanguard of electroacoustic music.

11/02/2020

#allinNYC #statenisland #jazz

Billie Holiday, Orly, France, November 1, 1958

10/27/2020

Inside the Broadway Community Project: How Marketers Are Working to Develop New Generations of Theatregoers | Playbill

Inside the Broadway Community Project: How Marketers Are Working to Develop New Generations of Theatregoers | Playbill
https://www.playbill.com/article/inside-the-broadway-community-project-how-marketers-are-working-to-develop-new-generations-of-theatregoers

Audience developer Donna Walker-Kuhne's mission is "to support and engage in the creation of stories and ensure that people of color have access."

10/27/2020

Jazz Masters with LOVE

Louis Armstrong with Mahalia Jackson, Newport Jazz Festival in 1970 at Festival Field in Newport, Rhode Island.
Louis Armstrong gets a hug and a pat on the shoulder from Mahalia Jackson at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 11, 1970, during 'A Tribute to Louis Armstrong. Louis eyes filled with tears. Photo © Tom Copi

Arts and Culture Connections Blog By Donna Walker-KuhneInvestment in EDI&A Program, Is Paying Off on Staten Island#WICG ...

10/26/2020

Investment in EDI& Program Is Paying Off on Staten Island

Arts and Culture Connections Blog By Donna Walker-Kuhne
Investment in EDI&A Program, Is Paying Off on Staten Island
#WICG #statenislandarts #statenisland
https://walkercommunicationsgroup.com/2020/10/25/investment-in-edi-program-is-paying-off-on-staten-island

Photo credit: siarts.org October 25, 2020 — I am pleased to share with the readers of Arts & Cultural Connections the results of our three-year journey with Staten Island Arts (SIA) and its Exp…

10/26/2020

Jazz Leaders

Grace Kelly and Louis Armstrong reaching all the fashion goals on the set of musical comedy film 'High Society', 1956.

10/25/2020

Black American Music and the Jazz Tradition

Black American Music and the Jazz Tradition – Nicholas Payton
https://nicholaspayton.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/black-american-music-and-the-jazz-tradition/

There is no such thing as jazz, and any idea of what that might be is false. It’s impossible to build a tradition upon something that was never a designed to be a true expression of a communi…

10/25/2020

Black American Music aka Jazz

Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Duke Ellington at Lincoln Hotel, NYC, November 1943.

10/24/2020

TONIGHT!!!
DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET?
Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link.

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz
#statenisland #music #romarebearden

10/23/2020

One Day Until Festival 33...
DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET?
Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link.

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz
#statenisland #music #romarebearden

2017 Performance by Sun Ra Arkestra

10/22/2020

Throwback Thursday #TBT
UTA is honored to be working with the Bearden Foundation and over the past 5 Seasons we have featured Romare Bearden's beautiful artist on the Staten Island JAZZ Festival posters. We invite you to join us on Sat 10/24 for our Virtual Sessions. Tixs available at utasi.org. #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

Artwork courtesy of the Romare Bearden Foundation, learn more at BeardenFoundation.org

10/21/2020

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET?
Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link.

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz
#statenisland #music #romarebearden

2017 Performance by Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble

10/20/2020

Join us this Saturday with NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman and get your ticket 🎟.
Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link.

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz
#statenisland #music #romarebearden

2017 Performance by Reggie Workman

10/20/2020

10/19/2020

Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link.

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz
#statenisland #music #romarebearden

2017 Performance by Vishnu Wood Quartet

10/15/2020

Did you know it is piano month? UTA is excited to celebrate October and the Jazz Piano as we prepare for Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

Reposted from @jazzdotorg On this day in 1947, the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk recorded his first session as leader. The date included Monk-penned compositions "Humph” and "Thelonious," and featured a sextet that included fellow luminaries like drummer Art Blakey.
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Photo by William P. Gottlieb

The official trailer for Sylvia’s Love. A beautiful ‘60s jazz era Black love story set in Harlem starring Tessa Thompso...

10/15/2020

SYLVIE'S LOVE Trailer (2020) Tessa Thompson Romance Movie

The official trailer for Sylvia’s Love. A beautiful ‘60s jazz era Black love story set in Harlem starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. Written and directed by Eugene Ashe coming Dec. 25. #sylvieslove
#utasi2020 #UTAJazz

10/15/2020

#tbt Throwback Thursday with Winard Harper
#utasi2020 #UTAJazz
Reposted from Winard Harper & Jeli Posse Music Festives Moore’s Place🎵🎶🎷🎊

10/14/2020

Jazz Sets The Tone
Reposted from @jazzdotorg @wyntonmarsalis performs Amazing Grace at Federal Hall on September 30, 2020 #DebateDefends

Jazz reflects the very best principles and practices of democracy, harmonizing the interests of the individual and collective to underscore the importance of collaboration and teamwork.

From his first performance on November 12, 1976 (when he was just 15 years old) Wynton Marsalis has remained committed to touring the United States for the last 40+ years, making 3,555 stops in a total of 597 cities. At almost all of these gigs he has been the last one to leave the venues, speaking with parents and kids and students and citizens. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

10/14/2020

Jazz Sets The Tone
Reposted from MakerPark Radio - makerparkradio.nyc With Jesse Blum from Misterwives on trumpet at Seppe in Staten Island, NYC #lifteveryvote @thejazztronauts @dr_blum @lifteveryvote2020 #misterwives Presented by @makerparkradio for @seppepizzabar #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

10/14/2020

NEA Jazz Masters: Tribute to Reggie Workman

Meet Reggie Workman
#utasi2020 #UTAJazz

Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org

Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of WBGO 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production.

"It is indeed a humbling and inspiring experience to be acknowledged and awarded by the NEA, one of our nation's most prestigious institutions, which has bee...

10/12/2020

Are you in the mood?
We LOVE Jazz💛💚🤎
Save October 24th @7pm EDT @utasiny
Reposted from @jazzdotorg On this day in 1949, alto saxophonist James Moody recorded "I'm in The Mood for Love." His solo became the genesis for the 1952 song "Moody's Mood For Love," written by Eddie Jefferson. Moody in turn reclaimed Jefferson's composition, recording it with the vocalist in 1956 and adding it to his own repertoire. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #makeart #jazz #statenisland

Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for ...

10/12/2020

10/11/2020

Universal Temple of the Arts's cover photo

10/10/2020

Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via live stream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Hosted by Sheila Anderson, Author and On-Air Radio Personality, WBGO 88.3 FM, on October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Virtual Sessions includes riveting, engaging conversations with 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman and Artistic Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner, and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation discussing the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of jazz. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives, featuring Barry Harris, Randy Weston, Vishnu Woods, Hamiett Bluiet, Leopoldo Fleming, Betty Shirley, Danny Mixon & Antoinette Montague resurrect magic moments from previous festivals. A special guest appearance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production, Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to Festival 33. Tickets are $12.00 accessible at www.utasi.org. To continue our community-based programs donations and corporate gifts are welcome.

Who: Universal Temple of the Arts
What: Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33
When: Saturday, October 24, 2020, 7:00 pm EDT
Where: Live Stream at www.utasi.org
Tickets: $12.00 each. Donations and corporate gifts are welcome.
Web: www.utasi.org

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One Day Until Festival 33... DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET? Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link. Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz #statenisland #music #romarebearden 2017 Performance by Sun Ra Arkestra

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET? Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link. Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz #statenisland #music #romarebearden 2017 Performance by Leopoldo Fleming Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET? Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link. Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz #statenisland #music #romarebearden 2017 Performance by Reggie Workman

Universal Temple of the Arts’ Staten Island JAZZ Virtual Sessions: A Prelude to FESTIVAL 33 presents an opportunity for devotees and loyalists of the critically acclaimed three-decade long Staten Island JAZZ Festival to experience, via livestream, a sneak preview of what’s to come in 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm EDT, Tickets for $12.00 and Livestream at www.utasi.org In bio link. Hosted by Sheila Anderson, author and on-air radio personality of @wbgojazz 88.3 FM, Virtual Sessions will mix riveting musical performances with engaging conversations about the relevance, significance, spirituality and artistic vision of the legacy of Jazz music. Featured guests include 2020 NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman; Universal Temple of the Arts’ Artistic/Executive Director, Sajda Musawwir Ladner; and Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation. Selected performances from Universal Temple of the Arts archives recall magic moments from previous festivals. A 2020 Staten Island JAZZ musical performance by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, closes out the hybrid production. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #jazz #statenisland #music #romarebearden 2017 Performance by Vishnu Wood Quartet

#tbt Throwback Thursday with Winard Harper #utasi2020 #UTAJazz Reposted from Winard Harper & Jeli Posse Music Festives Moore’s Place🎵🎶🎷🎊

Jazz Sets The Tone Reposted from @jazzdotorg @wyntonmarsalis performs Amazing Grace at Federal Hall on September 30, 2020 #DebateDefends Jazz reflects the very best principles and practices of democracy, harmonizing the interests of the individual and collective to underscore the importance of collaboration and teamwork. From his first performance on November 12, 1976 (when he was just 15 years old) Wynton Marsalis has remained committed to touring the United States for the last 40+ years, making 3,555 stops in a total of 597 cities. At almost all of these gigs he has been the last one to leave the venues, speaking with parents and kids and students and citizens. #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

Jazz Sets The Tone Reposted from MakerPark Radio - makerparkradio.nyc With Jesse Blum from Misterwives on trumpet at Seppe in Staten Island, NYC #lifteveryvote @thejazztronauts @dr_blum @lifteveryvote2020 #misterwives Presented by @makerparkradio for @seppepizzabar #utasi2020 #UTAJazz

We are honored to have Johnny Lopez from TURFInc apart of the 2020 Multicultural Messages Through Dance Performances this evening at 7pm EDT @utasiny Facebook LIVE #UTA2020 #MMTD2020 Reposted from @turfinc From our Turf community @strobyflacko with the Turf grooves 🤟🏽🤟🏽 . . #tutgodz #turfinc #turfin #oakland #bayarea #smeeze #gocrazychallenge

We are very excited to have Belly Dance, Jacinda Li this evening as apart of UTA's Multicultural Messages Through Dance Program. Thank you Jacinda!!! #UTA2020 #MMTD2020

#LearnIt #AmericanHistory June 19th Reposted from @theroots JUNETEENTH #june #juneteenth #Power2theARTS #PureSoul #wetellstories #utasi2020

We Stand Together Reposted from @paaltheatre #blacklivesmatter || #blackartistsmatter || #blackfamiliesmatter || #blacktheatrematters 🖤 art by Aleesha Nash 🔥 - #utasi2020

Love In Bloom Reposted from @snugharborccbg When you're stuck at home, what reminds you of Snug Harbor? Business Manager Jenny Kelly shares fond memories of performances and film shoots inspired by her historic photo of the Music Hall. If you have something in your home that reminds you of Snug Harbor, shout it out in the comments--or post about it and tag us! - #utasi2020 #loveinbloom

Stay Fit and Safe Staten Island Reposted from @historicrichmondtown Thank you, @siadvance for choosing HRT for your latest Stay Fit and Stay Home video! Our grounds are open everyone, come so some quarantine exercise! - #utasi2020 @statenarts

Jazz Festival

Don't miss UTA's Staten Island JAZZ Festival 29! Saturday, October 15, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. With FREE, jazz-themed, pre-festival workshops in dance, music, collage and vocal work. For TICKETS and more information visit Universal Temple of the Arts, Staten Island, NY at: http://utasi.org. Check out the video below to see amazing performance excerpts from last year! FEATURING: Hamiet Bluiett, Winard Harper and Jeli Posse, Danny Mixon Quartet featuring Antoinette Montague, Rod Rodgers Dance Company, Betty Shirley, Kiane Zawadi, Leopoldo Fleming, Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble, Jeannine Otis, Sylvester Scott, David Jones, Ray Scro, Karlus Trapp, Darrell Smith, Rudi Mwongozi, and WaFoo. A Tribute to Vinnie Ruggieri. Hosted by Greg Thomas.

LOVE In Bloom | A Virtual Experience

The original production has become another signature UTA tradition created in the spirit of this 53-year-old organization’s mission: “quickening the creative spirit in the individual and fostering brotherly love.” The production, filled with a variety of artistic expressions of music, dance, visual art and poetry encourages audiences to explore the breadth, depth and power of love; conveying love as the supreme emotion, a healing power, and the most valuable gift we all must use toward healing and reconciliation. Love In Bloom: A Virtual Experience is an affirmation that love is an antidote to address the serious urgent issues plaguing our communities today.