Ossining Welcomes all of Westchester to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Vance Gilbert Plays at Ossining's Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 7pm Wednesday, August 28th 
Special musical guest Vance Gilbert performs during a night of fruitful words and music commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with members of the Ossining community and the Star of Bethlehem Mass Choir. The Boston Globe says of Vance, "He is that rare performer for whom people lean forward in their seats as eagerly between songs as they do during them." 

Speakers will engage and inspire attendees with insights on topics including civil rights history nationally and in Ossining, voting rights, the criminal justice system and economic justice. Come relax and don’t miss this evening of culture!  *Rain Location: Joseph G. Caputo Community Center in Ossining.

Brother Outsider Screens at Ossining Public Library's Budarz Theater, 6:30pm Thursday, August 29th 
The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series continues with Brother Outsider, a compelling film that follows the story of Bayard Rustin, a powerful leader and voice to nonviolent activism and civil rights. Following the screening, attendees will engage in learned discussion with panelist Walter Naegle, Rustin’s life partner, and Dennis Parker, director of the ACLU Racial Justice Program and professor at Columbia University’s School Law Institute where he teaches Race, Poverty and Constitutional Law. A special treat at this month's screening will be flavored popcorn donated by local allergen-free baker Jennifer Sterling of Sterling Sweets. 

Event sponsors include The Hudson Valley Arts & Sciences (ossining.org), New York Yearly Meeting's Black Concerns Committee (NYYM.org), and Chappaqua Friends Meeting (ChappaquaFriends.org). Special thanks also goes to ProjectEarthquake, the Waterfront Vision Committee, The Waterfront Concert Series, The Ossining Parks & Recreation Department, The Ossining Public Library, Green Ossining, Transition Ossining, SBS Shipping and Business Services, Ossining Arts Council, and the Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series.

For more information on Ossining’s March on Washington events, please contact Victoria Gearity, Ossining Village Trustee & March on Washington events organizer, at 917-685-6717, Vic.gearity@yahoo.com, or visit www.ossiningdocumentaries.org.

About The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series 
The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series strives to bring the community together to watch, enjoy and engage in conversations about documentaries that collectively open our eyes to issues that are important to our lives and to our circles. At these free screenings, we have a panel of experts available to answer questions and facilitate discussion. We hope that the issues raised in the documentary will encourage questions and action towards making a difference in Ossining and in the world. Check out our website, www.ossiningdocumentaries.org, for upcoming event details.