Jun 2008 - ASTEP’s Michelle Ziadie wins Miami Herald Silver Knight Award
The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards recognize outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades but have also unselfishly contributed significant service to their schools and communities. Michelle won an Honorable Mention for her work in the Arts category! More info>

May 2008 - ASTEP Documentary: South Africa 2007 now available
Lovingly and beautifully filmed and edited by Broadway performer and filmmaker David Turner, this 20 minute two-part documentary follows the ASTEP volunteers and children from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg to see performances of RENT and The Lion King and visit the Apartheid Museum. More info>

Sep 2007 - Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Benefit
ASTEP members attended Paul Newman's annual benefit gala on September 13-15th. The yearly benefit helps to support the Hole in the Wall Gang camps which provide camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. More info>

Aug 2007 - School Day India, ASTEP at Shanti Bhavan
On August 26th, 2007 ASTEP was privileged to be a part of an extraordinary event uniting the children from Shanti Bhavan with some of NewYork City's top Broadway professionals for The George Foundation’s 10th Anniversary celebration of School Day. More info>

Jul 2007 - From Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, ASTEP Creating Memories
ASTEP and Ubuntu partner up to give Port Elizabeth kids the chance to visit Johannesburg and enjoy the theater experience. More info>

Jun 2007 - Cyndi Lauper, ASTEP's Newest Board Member
ASTEP is proud to welcome Cyndi Lauper as a new honorary board member. Cyndi and Mary-Mitchell Campbell have been friends for many years and both share a passion for helping those in need. More info>

ASTEP Board Member Michelle Miller produces benefit concert at Triad Theater!
Mon, Aug 25 – Wed, Aug 28, 2008 - New York, NY

The Triad Theater
158 West 72nd, 2nd floor

Andrew Lippa's John & Jen in concert benefitting ASTEP, starring Colby Foytik and ASTEP Board member Michelle Miller, directed by Joe Cassidy, and musical direction by Irene Wong. More info>

The ASTEP Experience SUMMER 2008 at Young at Arts
Mon, JULY 7 – Fri, JULY 18, 2008 - Bronxville, NY

PLACE: CHRIST CHURCH BRONXVILLE
TIME: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

AGE GROUPS:
- Students going into 1st grade – 3rd grade
- Students going into 4th grade – 6th grade
- Students going into 7th grade – 10th grade

Due to the continuing generous support of The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Sing for Hope, our outstanding volunteer artists from ASTEP will be able to bring the ASTEP Experience to the children of Young at Arts. Similar to our other experiences; students will be exposed to dance, drama, music, poetry, playwriting, film and visual art through three different types of classes: Artistic Exploration, Social Activism through the Arts, and Communal Creation. They will be introduced to the worlds of Shakespeare and Martha Graham, The Beatles and Chopin, improvisation and mural-making, film-making and photography, Augusto Boal and Martin Luther King Jr. and many more.

In essence, this life-changing experience gives the student an enlightened view of themselves and the world around them. The two week camp will culminate in a final performance of original works created by students and ASTEP volunteers. ASTEP is honored to be an integral part of this new partnership between Sing for Hope and Young at Arts and to be creating a new family that will hopefully last a lifetime.

For more info, please call 212.921.1227.

Friends and Family Night at Young at Arts
Fri, May 16, 2008 - Bronxville, NY

On May 16th SING for HOPE, Goldman Sachs and ASTEP Volunteers will be collaborating to bring the magic of Young At Arts to members of the Bronxville community at the very first Friends and Family Arts Night! It is a special night off from the routine where the Young at Arts students, family and friends will enjoy an evening of recreation through the arts. Special guest teachers will be providing classes in acting, movement and music for all ages!

DATE: Friday, May 16th
TIME: Children arrive at 3:30 PM, Adults arrive at 5:00 PM, Event ends at 8:00 PM
WHERE: Christ Church Bronxville

This event is sponsored by Goldman Sachs Community Team Works and The Goldman Sachs Foundation

A Night at the Tonys Benefiting Young at Arts
Mon, Mar 17th, 2008 - Bronxville, NY

It is Monday night, and Broadway theaters are 'dark' as star performers take their one day off - but in our community, for this one Monday night only, the lights will shine as Broadway comes to us! Join us for this thrilling evening of song and drama benefiting the vital arts educational programs of Young at Arts. Headlined by ASTEP Founder Mary-Mitchell Campbell. More info>

Sigma Alpha Iota Benefit Concert
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 - Greenville, SC

SAI of Furman University, in Greenville SC, is putting on a benefit concert to raise funds for ASTEP. Hosted by the lovely Nancy Waring.

Sigma Alpha Iota will host the benefit concert at 8 pm in Daniel Recital Hall.  Multiple small ensembles highlighting the best Furman musicians will be performing. The highlighted piece will be a premiere of Sarah Horick's master's thesis. This piece combines winds, strings, and percussion along with Professors Matthews and Barksdale. All proceeds will go towards benefiting ASTEP. For more info, please call 212.921.1227.