NYS Music 2024

Tag: Fundraiser

  • North Country Hardship Fund To Host 17th Wayne Stock Festival

    The North Country Hardship Fund’s 17th Wayne Stock Festival will take place in North Creek, NY on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. The NCHF is a non-profit organization that fundraises through the festival to provide resources for those who have suffered recent tragedies.

    North Country Hardship Fund presents Wayne Stock XVII

    Kicking off on Aug. 2, Wayne Stock XVII will be full of live music, food, auctions, and raffles, among many other festivities until 11 PM. The next day, Aug. 3 will provide an additional eleven hours of fun, starting at 12 PM. The free event will take place in North Creek‘s Ski Bowl Park, allowing attendees to enjoy a relaxing, yet fun and social outdoor environment, rain or shine.

    Local bands will serve as entertainment throughout the two festival days, presenting various types of music and backgrounds to add to an exciting and unique experience. Guests are encouraged to bring their own drinks and food will also be available at the festival. Though the event is free, NCHF will offer plenty of ways to donate money through raffles, as well as auctions for the chance to win amazing prizes. Specifically, prizes at this year’s Wayne Stock Festival include a UTV, a dual-fuel generator, and $250 cash.

    NCHF asks that attendees leave pets at home and don’t bring glass products to ensure general safety. Wayne Stock’s purpose is to bring the community together for a good time while contributing to very important causes. With the help of many local sponsors, NCHF, as well as the North Country community are able to raise funds to supply sources to families in need.

    Wayne “Wayno” Bukovinsky created Wayne Stock in 2008 to raise money for a recent accident he had been in. Using proceeds from the festival he and his wife Tammy, started the North Country Hardship Fund. The non-profit continues raising money for those without the resources to recover financially from personal tragedies. Since Wayno’s death in 2023, Tammy and the NCHF community have continued his mission of helping others through his festival.

    For more information about Wayne Stock XVII visit northcountryhardshipfund.org.

  • The National Dance Institute Will Explore Climate Change in Its Event Of The Year “Earth’s Song”

    The National Dance Institute will present their event of the year titled “Earth’s Song” June 15 to June 18 at the NYU Skirball. 

    National Dance Institute

    The four performances will feature over 150 dancers from New York City schools artistically exploring one of the world’s greatest challenges: climate change, specifically, our damaged and threatened ecosystem. Through dance, these young artists will express the beauty of the world as well as its devastating challenges. The goal is for audience members to gain a deeper appreciation for the planet and to take action to combat global warming.

    “From the majestic depths of oceans to the sprawling canopies of forests, these performances will illuminate the interconnectedness of all living beings while confronting the threats posed by pollution, deforestation, and wildfires,” said Kay Gayner, Artistic Director of NDI in a press release. 

    Senior NDI Teaching Artist, Mary Kennedy who has been teaching at NDI for 23 years is the leading choreographer of “Earth’s Song.” Another notable choreographer on the project is NDI’s artist in residence, Tiffany Rea-Fisher. She is founder of the dance company, Emerge 125 and curator for Bryant Park Picnic Performances.

    NDI was founded in 1976 by New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise. Now, the institute provides in school dance programs to children in the NYC Metro areas. It provides a creative outlet for kids to learn about dance and music as well as performance opportunities. 

    The last performance on June 18, is also a fundraiser to help keep these opportunities for children alive. All proceeds will go to the NDI award winning arts education program.

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