Updates on all things Coltrane Home.
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Second Annual “A Force For Good Day”
Read more: Second Annual “A Force For Good Day”On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Half Hollow Hills Library welcomed the return of the annual “A Force For Good Day” for a second year in a row. The John and Alice Coltrane Home partnered with the library to showcase the talents of eight exceptional student musicians from Long Island. Much like the year prior, the library lobby was set up with various community resource tables and networking opportunities.…
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Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane
Read more: Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice ColtraneCurated by Ravi Coltrane, the Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane Concert took place on May 16th, 2025, at Carnegie Hall. Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Alice Coltrane, this performance was one of many that occurred throughout 2024-2025 in celebration of the Year of Alice.
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Jazzy Tots Morning at Half Hollow Hills Library
Read more: Jazzy Tots Morning at Half Hollow Hills LibraryIn a combined recognition of both National Jazz Appreciation Month and the Year of Alice, The John and Alice Coltrane Home hosted a special morning event for toddlers at the Half Hollow Hills Library on April 5, 2025. The program, titled “Jazzy Tots,” invited children ages 2 to 5 to engage in musical storytelling.
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Sita Michelle Coltrane at Chelsea Table
Read more: Sita Michelle Coltrane at Chelsea TableThe luxurious venue of Chelsea Table in Manhattan welcomed the talents of Michelle Coltrane for a special two-night performance.
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An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at The University of Michigan
Read more: An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at The University of MichiganOn October 2, the Year of Alice celebration continued with a special Oral History presentation at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Outlining Alice Coltrane’s life and creative works for the students, the presentation included a performance and a chance for the students to ask questions of their own.
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The Premiere of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Inspired by Alice Coltrane
Read more: The Premiere of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Inspired by Alice ColtraneIn an extraordinary collaboration, Alonzo King LINES Ballet partners with The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family to celebrate the life and work of the legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane.
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The First Annual A Force For Good Day
Read more: The First Annual A Force For Good DayOn September 13, 2024, the Half Hollow Hills Library hosted the very first “A Force For Good Day” as a part of the “Year of Alice” celebrations. This event was designed to give back to the local Dix Hills community where John and Alice once resided.
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Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival
Read more: Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane at the 2024 Detroit Jazz FestivalIn partnership with The Coltrane Home’s “Year of Alice” initiative, the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival paid tribute to Detroit native Alice Coltrane during their opening night performance. The concert titled “Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane,” was set to be a highly anticipated performance.
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Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Celebration of Life at Integral Yoga Institute
Read more: Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Celebration of Life at Integral Yoga InstituteIn honor of the Year of Alice, the Integral Yoga Institute partnered with The Coltrane Home to host a special Kirtan service in celebration of Alice Coltrane’s birthday. The history of the Integral Yoga Institute intertwines with the life and legacy of Alice, making it the perfect venue for this service to take place.
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Alice Coltrane’s Creative Legacy: A Discussion Hosted by The New York Historical Society
Read more: Alice Coltrane’s Creative Legacy: A Discussion Hosted by The New York Historical SocietyOn July 25, 2024, the New York Historical Society Museum hosted a panel discussion in honor of Alice Coltrane’s creative legacy as a part of their “Women’s History Salons” series. This salon series features conversations about the impact of women on culture, leadership, and the arts. This event highlights Alice Coltrane’s success as a Black…