BCA 2009 - 2010 Bronx Cultural Card Participants

Cultural Organizations, Businesses and CBOs

ARTHUR AVILLES TYPICAL DANCE THEATRE
841 Barretto Street / Bronx, NY 10474 / 718-842-5223
Crowned "a funky and welcoming performance space" by the NY Times, BAAD! Is a 70 seat performance and workshop space dedicated to presenting the works of challenging performing and visual artists.
25% discount on ticket prices over $10.00 and 10% off merchandise.

BARTOW PELL MANSION MUSEUM
Pelham Bay Park / 895 Shore Road / Bronx, NY 10464 / 718-885-1461
The historic Bartow-Pell Mansion , a New York City Landmark, is one of the most beautifully located country seats in the City. The restoration of this mansion is an outstanding example of effective preservation in New York City . Visit the beautiful Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , Carriage House and Gardens in the Bronx , New York , on the shores of Long Island Sound.
Free admission to regular tours of the historic house.

BLIND BEGGAR PRESS, INC.
P.O. Box 437 / Bronx, NY 10467 / 718-289-5179
Established in 1977, Blind Beggar Press publishes materials by first world artists from across America, the Caribbean , Africa , and Europe . We are a non-profit alternative press; the oldest continuous minority publisher in the Bronx .
10% discount on publications and paid events.

BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE
100 Van Cortland Park-Golf House / Bronx, NY 10471-4115 / 718-601-7399
The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents chamber music, orchestra concerts and children's programs year-round throughout the borough .It also provides an extensive arts-in-education program in Bronx Schools in all the arts.
20% discount on subscription concerts (except "Chamber Music in Great Homes") 10% on CDs.

BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
3309 Bainbridge Avenue / Bronx, NY 10467 / 718-881-8900
The Bronx County Historcial Society consists of a research library and two museums -- both of which are historic houses: (1) Edgar Allan Poe Cottage -- which was the writer's final home, and (2) The Valentine-Varian House -- which is open as the Museum of Bronx History. Our current exhibit, "350 Years -- The Jewish American Experience", will be on view through April 10, 2005.
2-for-1 admission to museums.

BRONX DANCE THEATRE
585 E. 187th Street / Bronx, NY 10458 / 718-364-2725
Bronx Dance Theatre provides a variety of dance experiences for children, teens and adults including performing opportunities. BDT has been a leader in incorporating dance into the public school system for over 20 years.
10% cash discount on all items.

BRONX HOUSE
990 Pelham Parkway South / Bronx, NY 10461 / 718-792-1800
Offering 10% discount on all membership categories, and on music and dance lessons.

BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
1040 Grand Concourse / Bronx, NY 10456 / 718-681-6000
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is a twentieth-century and contemporary art museum, founded in 1971, to serve the culturally diverse populations of the Bronx and the greater New York metropolitan area.   The Museum has a long-standing commitment to increasing and stimulating audience participation in the visual arts through its Permanent Collection, special exhibitions, and education programs.
2-for-1 admission to the Museum plus a 10% discount at the Museum Shop.

BRONX OPERA COMPANY
5 Minerva Place #2J / Bronx, NY 10468 / 718-365-4209
The Bronx Opera Company mounts 2 full productions, sung in English, with orchestra. Check website for the current season’s production schedule.
$5.00 off ticket price.

BRONX RIVER ART CENTER (BRAC)
1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx NY 10460 / 718 589-5819
The Bronx River Art Center is an independent, not-for-profit, Bronx based, multi-arts organization dedicated to providing arts activities, opportunities and instructions for artists, program participants and the general public.   The Center offers a forum for emerging and established artists to create and exhibit their work, and a place for students, particularly Bronx youth, to develop their creative talents.   Bronx River Art Center’s programs of exhibitions, classes, studio spaces and special events offers artists, students and community residents an opportunity to participate in, and experience, the arts in an urban setting with an emphasis on the appreciation and integration of our unique natural resource – The Bronx River.
10% Discount on admission to performing art events.

BRONX YMCA
2 Castle Hill Avenue / Bronx, NY 10473 / 718-792-9736
Membership includes use of the new Aquatics and Fitness Center, an indoor facility with a six-lane swimming pool, pool viewing area, aerobics studio, locker rooms with showers and saunas, fitness exercise classes, strength training, cardiovascular equipment and summer outdoor facilities.
10% discount on membership.

BRONX ZOO/WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2300 Southern Blvd. / Bronx, NY 10460 / 718-220-5198
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States , the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats -- home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. The Zoo contains a number of unique habitats -- areas designed to replicate the homes of their inhabitants as closely as possible. Too see 500 lbs. of Tiger just a few feet away or to be able to look into the eyes of a gorilla and realize that she is looking right back at you is a moment in time wonderful for all ages.
20% off of the Pay One Price ticket for groups of ten or more excluding the Special Holiday Lights extravaganza (by reservation only / 1-718-220-5198).

CENTER STAGE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
PO Box 138 / Bronx, NY 10461 / 718-823-6434
Center Stage Community Playhouse, Inc. is a Bronx-based resident theatre company that presents "Quality Theatre at Affordable Prices." Center Stage brings the best of Broadway to the community using volunteer actors and technical staff, from the Bronx and beyond to produce three Main Stage shows per year, Second Stage, Workshops and other events. Center Stage presents in a historic landmark building, located in the heart of Westchester Square. Check website for the current season’s production schedule.
$2.00 discount on all tickets.

CITY ISLAND THEATER GROUP
P.O. Box 45 / Bronx, NY 10464 / 718-885-3066
The City Island Theater Group is committed to providing a community theater environment on City Island and its surrounding communities by providing live performance events intended to attract and include members and audiences for all ages. Check website for the current season’s production schedule.
$2.00 off full value of tickets.

EN FOCO, INC.
1738 Hone Avenue / Bronx, NY 10461 / 718-584-7718
En Foco, Inc. is a national non-profit photographic arts organization dedicated to producing exhibitions, publications and events which support photographers of Latino, African, Asian, and Native American heritage, and brings their work to a larger audience.
10% off membership and subscriptions.

MAGIC OF GIFTS (formerly Exotiqa International Arts)
280 City Island Avenue / Bronx, NY 10464 / 718-885-3090
Sample the magical ambiance of this well-known gallery of cultural treasures. Explore intriguing stories and unique items, and find special gifts and jewelry from around the world. Aromatherapy candles, incense & oils, toys & games.
10% off non-sale merchandise.

FOCAL POINT GALLERY
321 City Island Avenue / Bronx, NY 10461 / 718-885-1403
Focal Point Gallery exhibits photography, paintings, etchings, prints and drawings (shows change monthly). The gallery also offers jewelry and crafts from around the world. Classes in black & white photography, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and web design. Full photographic services (printing, scanning, shooting, restoration, and framing).
10% off purchase.

HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE
450 Grand Concourse ( 149th St. ) / Bronx, NY 10451 / 718-518-6700
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture consists of a museum-grade art gallery, a 367-seat theater, and a 900-seat concert hall. The Hostos Center presents artists of national and international renown. It also presents emerging and established local artists, and it offers workshops in drama, folk arts, and dance to community residents.
10% off ticket prices to Cultural Card events.

ILAGULEI (ROOTS) GARIFUNA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
576 Pugsley Avenue / Bronx, NY 10472 / 718-863-5981
Discounts off tickets to shows.

JUST THE PLACE, INC.
1623 Unionport Road / Bronx, NY 10462 / 718-794-5878/917-703-0366
Just the Place, Inc. offers affordable dance classes in modern, jazz, ballet, praise dance, African, adult dancersize, step for all ages. Family, group rates and package rates available.
$10 off registration fee.

KUSH
Bronx, NY / 917-595-8383
10% off all services for party planning, decoration, retail products, dance company, and educational services ; transportation fee not included.

LEHMAN COLLEGE ART GALLERY
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West / Bronx, NY 10468-1589 / 718-960-8731
Lehman College Art Gallery presents 4 - 6 exhibitions each year primarily focused on contemporary art and offers related educational programs for adults. All are free to the public. Arts in Education programs are offered to grades K-12.
10% Discount off gallery catalogues and posters.

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West / Bronx, NY 10468 / 718-960-8833
$5 off up to 2 tickets for Lehman productions.

MASS TRANSIT STREET THEATER
718-601-0013
2-for-1 admission on Kingsbridge Hts. Community Center performances.

MIDTOWN ANTIQUES
310 City Island Avenue / Bronx, NY 10464 / 718-885-2820
Specializing in fine European antiques circa 17 th century to early 20 th century. Restoration of furniture and art available.
25% off any antique purchase excluding sale items.

MIND-BUILDERS CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
3415 Olinville Avenue / Bronx, NY 10467 / 718-652-6256
10% off Admissions to Performances.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
200 Southern Blvd. / Bronx, NY 10458 / 718-817-8700
The New York Botanical Garden is one of the world’s great collections of plants, the region’s leading educational center about gardening and horticulture, and an international center for plant research. The Garden is a museum of plants, alive with discovery, from the landmark Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s ecotour of the world under glass, to the innovative Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, where children explore nature and plant science, to 48 magnificent plant collections on the Garden’s 250-acre historic site.
2-for-1 admission.

PALOMBA ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DANCE
974 Gunhill Road / Bronx, NY 10469 / 718-882-3700
50% off registration for dance and music programs.  

PARKCHESTER CHORUS
c/o First Presbyterian Church @ Throggs Neck
3051 East Tremont Avenue /Bronx, NY 10461 / 718-320-2790
Oldest community chorus in the Bronx offering two concerts per year and community outreach programs.
One free admission with a paid admission to the Spring Concert.

PARKCHESTER FOOT HEALTH SPECIALISTS
1340 Metropolitan Avenue / Bronx, NY 10462 / 718-863-3338
Keeping the Bronx on its feet for 66 years, Parkchester Foot Health Specialists provides podiatric medicine and foot surgery, diagnostic foot x-rays, diabetic foot care, and therapeutic shoes.
Free foot examination (does not include x-rays).

PERFORMING ARTS AT ST. AUGUSTINE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
838 East 165th Street, Bronx NY 10459 / 718-542-7253
Our concert series is entitled "A Piano in Concert" and centers on an 1891 Steinway Model A, a grand piano located in the church sanctuary. The combined building acoustics and quality of this instrument result an an exquisite sound.
$5 discount on general admission tickets (not applicable to already discounted tickets).

PREGONES THEATER
571 Walton Avenue / Bronx, NY 10451 / 718-585-1202
Pregones Theater cultivates award-winning theatrical creativity and innovative performing arts programming since 1979. We are known for the use of Puerto Rican and Latino artistic/musical expressions, and for offering all audiences new opportunities to access and participate of the arts. Year-round activities include original plays, concerts, readings, public dialogues, and special activities for young adults.
Discounts on admissions to year-round seasonal event on a per card holder basis.

THE POINT CDC
940 Garrison Avenue / Bronx, NY 10474 / 718-542-4139
2 for 1 admission.

RIVERDALE CHORAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 436 / Bronx , NY 10471 / 718-543-2219
A volunteer, non-sectarian community chorus with high musical standards and a rich repertoire ranging from renaissance to contemporary music. A diverse, congenial group which is an integral part of the Bronx community since 1964.
$2.00 off per ticket.

RIVERDALE YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Avenue / Bronx, NY 10471 / 718-548-8200 / MMichael@RiverdaleY.org
The Riverdale YM-YWHA is a community center presenting live theater for adults and children, concerts, dance, films, and more. It is a music school and dance school, and has a summer arts camp offered as well.
$2.00 off any performing arts performance.

SHEEP MEADOW PRESS
5247 Independence Avenue / Bronx, NY 10471 / 718-548-5547
The Sheep Meadow Press was founded in 1976 as a not-for-profit corporation in the belief that poetry and literature is essential to a thriving culture. Though the publication of serious poetry, criticism, and translation, we seek to build public awareness and appreciation of good literature and to bring out distinctive contemporary voices. We currently have over 135 titles in print.
40% all books published by The Sheep Meadow Press.

SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE
4450 Fieldston Road / Bronx, NY 10471 / 718-548-4706
Society for the promotion of ethical living and a diverse culture that elicists the best for all.
Discounted tickets.

TNT ROOFING CORP.
646-250-4040
At TNT Roofing Corp. all work is supervised by owner which ensures professional workmanship and quality. No job is too small. Flat roof specialists, hot and cold roofing specialist will handle all roofing needs.
10% off Final Bill.

TOP HAT DANCERS, INC.
3349-51 Hull Ave # 3G / Bronx, NY 10467 / 718-515-1661
Top Hat Dancers, Inc. offers two Arts-In-Education programs called Dancing from Africa to Broadway. The programs examine the political, economic, and cultural forces affecting the creation of American Musical Theatre and the contributions of African-Americans. Based on the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts (dance and theatre), Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
50% off assembly show booking.

UPTOWN DANCE ACADEMY
P.O. Box 1569 / New York, NY 10035 / 212-987-5030
The Uptown Kids offers New York 's finest in professional children's dance theatre three times per year at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture. The youth are trained at the Uptown Dance Academy which offers classes in ballet, tap, African, flamenco, acrobatics, modern and jazz.
10% discount on admission tickets, merchandise & classes at the dance school.

VAN CORTLANDT HOUSE MUSEUM
Broadway at West 246th Street / Bronx, NY 10471 / 718-543-3344
2 for 1 admission; discounted events.

WAVE HILL
675 West 252nd Street / Bronx, NY 10471 / 718-549-3200
Wave Hill is a spectacular, 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades . Dedicated to fostering connections between people and the natural environments, Wave Hill's world-class gardens, greenhouses and woodlands offer the perfect setting for family activities or just quiet reflection.
2 for 1 admission.