powered by Crowdcast From the inspiring true story of extreme sports legend John Buultjens, THE RIDE follows John McCord, an athletically gifted youth who triumphs over a troubled upbringing. After a violent, racially-charged incident lands John (Shane Graham) in juvenile detention, he is finally placed with an unlikely set of foster parents, Eldridge (Ludacris) and ... Read more
Singer-songwriter, musician, and friend of The Sheen Center, Mike Mangione shares an exclusive sneak peek recording of his new song, "Hearts Against the Grain"
WATCH THE SHORT FILM DISTANCE AT 3:00 PM ET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWQnNKzxheo WATCH A CONVERSATION WITH THE FILMMAKERS AT 3:20 PM ET. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqRkdIXX_Jo The Justice Film Festival presents Distance. Distance is told through the eyes of everyday people dealing with very real emotions. This timely 15-minute drama examines fear, anger, sadness, desperation, frustration, and most importantly hope in ... Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC8IwfL30fg Yazhi Guo, a Chinese-American artist based in Boston, plays a hauntingly beautiful Asian-inspired version of "Amazing Grace" on the suona, a double reeded horn. This piece was recorded for The Sheen Center in a sun-drenched church in partnership with Pro Musicis.
DOEprojekts Deborah Adams Doering and Glenn Doering This artwork is a part of our current on-going “Mandalas for a Time of Quarantine” series. It incorporates DOEprojekts’ coreforms. At its center is the word “home” which is also at the center of all of our daily lives right now. While home is surrounded by viruses, new ... Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D-_7iJkgFo Sheen Center Interim Executive Director David Di Certo talks with actress and playwright Angela Polite about her play Mary Speaks and what it means to be an artist of faith and an artist of color at such a pivotal moment in our nation's history. The playwright explores the history of Black mothers and their sons in America, through a spiritual ... Read more
Multi international award-winning, Christian singer-songwriter, Hannah Schaefer shares a powerful message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX3gIaU6d2I During the celebration of his 90th birthday, Poetry in America Live will focus on Stephen Sondheim’s song “Finishing The Hat” from Sunday in the Park with George. This live event will celebrate the work of Sondheim through performance of his songs and discussion of the lyrics to this particular song. PBS's "Poetry in America" ... Read more
Kristone Capistrano "Breathe" Kristone writes “A friend of mine posted a short video of her new-born baby on Instagram. The child went from a stern resolute face—trying to fight off drowsiness—to a giant all-encompassing yawn that took my breath away. The video ended with the baby resting with a self-satisfied smile of acceptance. A sort ... Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AFxFV6K6BA&live=1 A Conversation with Louis Henry Mitchell “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” is familiar refrain taking us back to our childhood. “Sesame Street” is a show that has impacted generations for over 50 years. Join us for an intriguing conversation about art, inspiration, and faith with Louis Henry Mitchell, Creative ... Read more
Join America Media for a powerful conversation on how Catholics can fight racism with Sheen Center board members America editor-in-chief Fr. Matt Malone, SJ and actor, singer, dancer, author Vanessa Williams.
Ukrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks
3 Radio Dramas about rebellions large and small that Black women mounted for the right to vote.
“I Can't Breathe” by Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS. See image below Brother Mickey writes, “Like everyone else around the country - and the world - I was shocked and horrified to watch over and over again the hideous murder of George Floyd. As always when I encounter or experience something which cuts into my heart ... Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRAnZYI9OsE&live=1 A conversation with Judy Tate about the power of using personal narratives to illuminate moments of historical significance. Judy is the Co-Founder & Artistic Director of The American Slavery Project. In case you missed American Slavery Project’s “Black Women and the Ballot” event featuring Phylicia Rashad, you can view it here through June 30th. ... Read more
https://youtu.be/kEk6tIdJjWU Joe Melendrez is one of America’s most exciting and dynamic Catholic performers, a natural MC. Joe decided to dedicate his life to sharing the Good News at age 15. Now a husband and father, his ministry includes four major Catholic hip-hop albums, a faith-based clothing line, as well as speaking and leading retreats for ... Read more
Started by Brooklyn-based artist Robert Aitchison, Arte Fogata’s visual arts workshops engage children living in at-risk and disadvantaged circumstances in and around La Paz, Bolivia. Aitchison says, "Arte Fogata (loosely translated ‘Art Bonfire’ in Spanish) is a visual arts workshop I started in summer 2015 after several trips to Bolivia to exhibit my paintings in ... Read more
https://youtu.be/3xLfshaHeB8 Anger. Incivility. Scandal. Confusion. Despair. AND THEN CAME Coronavirus! Closed Churches. Protests. Civil Unrest. Where does it lead? How can we help? Can we help? As the United States marks its annual Independence Day, can we, as concerned citizens, as religious believers, as people of goodwill -- whomever we are – play a role ... Read more
https://youtu.be/8eS6BL9Zk0oDelphine Bardin is an accomplished French classical pianist who has won many prizes, including the International Pro Musicis Prize in 2009. Besides her performing career, Bardin is passionate about making music for sick and disadvantaged children. She will be performing eight pieces from Robert Schumann’s Album for the Young, Op. 68, written for the composer's three ... Read more
For today’s Contemplative Tuesday in our Faith, Hope & Love series, we present Ajamu Kojo’s painting BLACK BLOOD NO. 1: In the Spirit of John, Loula & Joanna Williams Family, Entrepreneurs. See image below Little Rock native and Brooklyn-based artist Ajamu Kojo's powerful work has been seen in two different shows at The Sheen Center. ... Read more
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