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Team Meeting - November, 2023
505BX is a community space for work and play located in the heart of the Riverdale/Kingsbridge community at 505 West 236th Street.
Currently, each week two silent meditation sessions are held in the space to provide an opportunity for neighbors to sit in silence together to refresh their minds and bodies while using their own meditation style. Far from silent, each week, Karaoke Fridays fill 505BX with music, laughs and dozens of joyful community members. A weekly “CommuniTea” Podcast is also recorded in the space.
505BX includes an art gallery space, Gallery 505, where local artists exhibit their work. Each time a new artist is featured, an Opening Event is held with the chance for community members to meet the artist and enjoy the exhibit along with light refreshments and live music. Artists display their work for about ten weeks.
In the spring and fall, Monday Fundays are held providing families with a fun after school experience. Monday Fundays are mini-carnivals held in front of our space featuring face painting, a stiltwalker, live music, crafts and snacks.
A monthly book club meets at 505BX to engage in a lively discussion about a variety of interesting books over a light lunch.
Our KRVC/4Bronx Truck is also periodically parked in front of 505BX to collect donations for the underserved members of our community.
In 505BX, we also hold holiday celebrations including our huge annual Halloween Party, Poetry Readings, Workshops, Meetings and more.
All the events held at 505BX are free and open to the public. However, due to space constraints, registration is required for some of the events.
Our larger community events held outside our space include concerts, art shows and other events such as film screenings, celebrations and more.
KRVC Productions recently released it’s first award-winning film “Wake Up Call” and plans to expand it’s work to other parts of the Bronx.
Click here for our full calendar of events.
Click here to contact us.
Currently, each week two silent meditation sessions are held in the space to provide an opportunity for neighbors to sit in silence together to refresh their minds and bodies while using their own meditation style. Far from silent, each week, Karaoke Fridays fill 505BX with music, laughs and dozens of joyful community members. A weekly “CommuniTea” Podcast is also recorded in the space.
505BX includes an art gallery space, Gallery 505, where local artists exhibit their work. Each time a new artist is featured, an Opening Event is held with the chance for community members to meet the artist and enjoy the exhibit along with light refreshments and live music. Artists display their work for about ten weeks.
In the spring and fall, Monday Fundays are held providing families with a fun after school experience. Monday Fundays are mini-carnivals held in front of our space featuring face painting, a stiltwalker, live music, crafts and snacks.
A monthly book club meets at 505BX to engage in a lively discussion about a variety of interesting books over a light lunch.
Our KRVC/4Bronx Truck is also periodically parked in front of 505BX to collect donations for the underserved members of our community.
In 505BX, we also hold holiday celebrations including our huge annual Halloween Party, Poetry Readings, Workshops, Meetings and more.
All the events held at 505BX are free and open to the public. However, due to space constraints, registration is required for some of the events.
Our larger community events held outside our space include concerts, art shows and other events such as film screenings, celebrations and more.
KRVC Productions recently released it’s first award-winning film “Wake Up Call” and plans to expand it’s work to other parts of the Bronx.
Click here for our full calendar of events.
Click here to contact us.
Board of Directors
Terhi Edwards, Chair
Mego Gojka
Petr Stand
Jerald Kreppel
Orlando Kross
Linda Hirlehey
Sokol Delaj
Howie Kamiel
Elaine Terrell
Maria Caveda
Regina DiStadio
Terhi Edwards, Chair
Mego Gojka
Petr Stand
Jerald Kreppel
Orlando Kross
Linda Hirlehey
Sokol Delaj
Howie Kamiel
Elaine Terrell
Maria Caveda
Regina DiStadio
Tracy McCabe Shelton, Executive Director
Shari Hall, Deputy Director
Edan Segal, Chief Financial Officer
Linda Manning, Cultural Program Director
Laura Levine-Pinedo, Founder and Director of 4Bronx
Shari Hall, Deputy Director
Edan Segal, Chief Financial Officer
Linda Manning, Cultural Program Director
Laura Levine-Pinedo, Founder and Director of 4Bronx
Serving her community has always been Tracy McCabe Shelton’s passion. In April, 2010, Tracy took over as KRVC’s Executive Director with extensive experience in the public interest and strong community ties and involvement. In her tenure at KRVC, she has developed an ambitious and extensive program of activities, initiatives and events for the organization and our community. Prior to becoming Executive Director of KRVC, for nearly two decades, Tracy worked for the New York Public Interest Research Group/NYPIRG as a Consumer Attorney. Tracy moved to Riverdale in 2002 with her family. Tracy served as co-President of the Parents Association of PS 24 for six years (2005-2009 & 2013-2015) and as the Auction co-Chair for the Bronx High School of Science for three years (2012-2014). In 2022, Tracy wrote a short film, “Wake Up Call,” established KRVC Productions, as a new project of KRVC, and produced the short film.
Shari Hall, Deputy Director, joined KRVC in October 2008 with a public relations and marketing background. Ms. Hall currently manages the day-to-day operations of KRVC. A former Kingsbridge native who moved out of the area and then returned to Riverdale to raise her family of two daughters, Ms. Hall is very committed to our community. Both of Ms. Hall’s daughters are PS 81 graduates. In addition to her personal and nostalgic interest, Ms. Hall is also vested in revitalizing this neighborhood so it continues to be a viable place to live in the Bronx. She believes that preservation and development of the local stores, businesses and schools are vital to the survival of any community. Through the efforts of KRVC and like-minded organizations, she hopes we can obtain this goal.
Edan Segal joined the KRVC staff in the fall of 2016 in the role of Special Event’s Coordinator. As a retired attorney, she has volunteered in Riverdale for years serving on the boards of South Riverdale Little League and the Parent’s Associations of PS 24 and Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy. Having grown up in Riverdale, and after raising her family here, she was excited to continue serving this community that means so much to her. "Working at KRVC has been truly inspiring. Even though we are a small not-for-profit with limited funds, I continue to be amazed at the fabulous work that we do." From jobs programs, community beautification, and local merchant organizing to the sponsoring of numerous free cultural performances and exhibitions, to children’s parties and the large community extravaganzas like Street Fairs, Outdoor Concerts and Outdoor Movie Nights. After working here for more than a year, she transitioned to Chief Financial Officer and her responsibilities now include managing KRVC's accounting operations and financial matters and securing funding through the grants we receive. "I am so happy and proud to be a part of Team KRVC."
Linda Manning is an award winning screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Her solo show “Perfect Love” directed by Obie, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Gretchen Cryer completed a run at the Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC in 2022. Also, in 2022 she directed her play “Bite the Apple” (2019 Finalist for the Kentucky Women Writers Prize) which was produced in NYC with the assistance of a generous grant from Café Royal Cultural Foundation. Her screenplay "Charlotte" won Best Feature Screenplay at the 2021 City of Angels Women’s Film Festival. Linda was a founding member of The Invisible Theatre in NYC where her play "DO SOMETHING WITH YOURSELF! The Life of Charlotte Brontë" was produced, and then published by Smith and Kraus. Linda has performed in theater productions regionally and in New York, and she has had featured roles on television and in numerous independent feature films (imdb). Linda has worked as a teaching artist for Bronx Council on the Arts, Red Bull Theatre, Hour Children, Horace Mann School, and in NYC public schools. Linda has a Masters Degree from Trinity Rep Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Bachelors from the University of Colorado. LindaSManning.com
Linda has worked at KRVC since 2011 and has been a resident of Riverdale for over twenty years. She has been actively involved in the community through volunteer work at her children's schools and other community events. From 2010 through 2020 Linda produced and hosted a monthly jazz series in Riverdale.
Linda has worked at KRVC since 2011 and has been a resident of Riverdale for over twenty years. She has been actively involved in the community through volunteer work at her children's schools and other community events. From 2010 through 2020 Linda produced and hosted a monthly jazz series in Riverdale.
Laura Levine-Pinedo and The 4Bronx Project joined KRVC in 2022. Her work includes supporting:
Domestic Violence shelter events
Clothing drives
Veterans lunches
Riverdale Pride
Riverdale Restaurant Week
Riverdale Women's Celebration
Small Business Spotlight
Levine-Pinedo's goal is to celebrate diversity, showcase the voices and stories, and create a more inclusive community for all.
I was raised on W238th and Review Place. I have been in the restaurant/hospitality business for over 18 years. I live in Vancortlandt Village with my husband Andrew and my cat Milo. I enjoy singing and traveling. Hablo Español. I graduated from Berkeley College with my degree focusing on international business.
I love party planning and I am excited to do it on a community level.
Domestic Violence shelter events
Clothing drives
Veterans lunches
Riverdale Pride
Riverdale Restaurant Week
Riverdale Women's Celebration
Small Business Spotlight
Levine-Pinedo's goal is to celebrate diversity, showcase the voices and stories, and create a more inclusive community for all.
I was raised on W238th and Review Place. I have been in the restaurant/hospitality business for over 18 years. I live in Vancortlandt Village with my husband Andrew and my cat Milo. I enjoy singing and traveling. Hablo Español. I graduated from Berkeley College with my degree focusing on international business.
I love party planning and I am excited to do it on a community level.
CONTACT US:
For more information about KRVC and our space, 505BX, please reach out to us at TracyKRVC@gmail.com
For information about Gallery 505 please reach out to LindaKRVC@gmail.com
For information about 4Bronx email Laura4Bronx@gmail.com
For more information about KRVC and our space, 505BX, please reach out to us at TracyKRVC@gmail.com
For information about Gallery 505 please reach out to LindaKRVC@gmail.com
For information about 4Bronx email Laura4Bronx@gmail.com