High Note Festivals

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) is a Manhattan-based organization that has been captivating audiences since its inception in 1988. Founded by pianists Michael Barrett and Steven Blier, NYFOS presents intimate and original ensemble song programs, featuring rarely-heard songs from a wide range of genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. With a commitment to seeking out unusual songs and sharing them with audiences, NYFOS continues to surprise and delight listeners with its thematic and dramatic performances, accompanied by superb vocal artists. Under the artistic direction of Steven Blier, NYFOS has programmed, performed, and translated over 140 vocal recitals, covering American song, art song, and popular song. The organization has also explored music from various regions, including Spain, Latin America, Scandinavia, and Russia. With accolades from publications such as Newsday and New York Magazine, NYFOS is recognized as one of the most excellent and innovative musical organizations in New York City.Generated from the website

The Black Bear Film Festival continues its tradition of exploring environmental and green issues in the 2010 Envirofest, held at Grey Towers, Milford, PA. In keeping with our mission, and as a tribute to Pike County's heritage as a filmMAKING location and the birthplace of American Conservation, we present The ENVIROFEST. With films and symposiums and more, ENVIROFEST educates and enlightens on the current conditions of the natural world around us.