David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Piaskowski’s “Luminous” Now Opening at the Octagon Gallery
As a founding member of Gallery RIVAA, Esther Piaskowski – as an artist, she uses only her last name – took part in countless exhibits. Those include her own as well as pitching to help with others. Now, we get…
The All New Roosevelt Island Film Festival 2023 Opens Next Week
One week from today, the Annual Roosevelt Island Film Festival 2023 opens. Actress/Director Toni Vitale founded the festival in 2020 and organizes the the event again this year. It opens on June 21st. Locations, movies, dates and times are forthcoming….
Gap Show – RIVAA’s New Idea Surprises Next Week at the Gallery
What is a gap show? We’re about to find out on Wednesday June 14th, when RIVAA‘s artists surprise visitors with a themed show. With ten days to run, they will fill the walls with inspiration while sculpted objects surprise from…
From Jazz to Hip-Hop: How Harlem Transformed into a Groovy Hub of Music in New York City
The culturally rich neighborhood of Harlem in New York City has been an epicenter for music since the early 20th century. From the birth of jazz to hip-hop, Harlem has served as a breeding ground for some of the most…
For Pride Month Event-A RIVAA Call For LGBTQ Artists
Saluting Pride Month 2023 on Roosevelt Island, Gallery RIVAA hosts an exhibit of LGBTQ art from June 26th to July 2nd. Now, there’s call for artists who want to exhibit their work. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Celebrating Pride Month:…
Call for Artists: Gallery RIVAA’s Affordable Art Fair
Roosevelt Island’s Gallery RIVAA hosts an affordable art fair later this month. Any and all artists are welcome for a chance to show off their work to a primed audience. The Roosevelt Island Daily News As an art lover, there…
Saturday May 20th is Double Header afternoon jazz at Gallery RIVAA!
Latin Grammy Nominee Julio Botti (sax) and the South American Jazz Project The Roosevelt Island Daily News We are delighted to bring back to RIVAA, the South American Jazz Project with Julio, Andrew Baird,(gtr) Eduardo Withrington (keys) and Tiago Michelin…
Coler’s Art Show Returns to Gallery RIVAA This Weekend
It is with great pleasure that RIVAA Gallery presents new works by artists from Coler Hospital. The exhibition will open on April 28, 2023, with a reception on April 29, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Join us at the opening reception…
Twyla Tharp – Art Is a Fresh, Other Way of Living
Twyla Tharp is widely regarded as one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of our time. From a young age, she had a passion for dance that enabled her to create energetic and unique art pieces. She has been…
Remember Ahmad Jamal: Jazz Really Is American Classical Music
For centuries, jazz has been the heartbeat of American music. It influenced how we listen to and enjoy all forms of music, from pop and rock to rap. Some debate whether or not jazz is classical music, but musicians like…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor