Auld Lang Syne

As 2014 draws to a close, we here at Video Ventures would like to thank you for making this such a great year! We wish you each a happy and joyous New Year and look forward to helping you capture your memories past and present for years to come!

Dancing Around the World

Its time to Dance Around the World!  Just in time to get you in the mood to ring in the New Year, we have compiled a trailer from the Yanarella School of Dance 2014 Recital.

The recital included two acts in addition to The Chocolate Factory Ballet.  This recital never disappoints and once again lived up to its reputation of providing quality dance instruction to many students, both child and adult alike. 

To view highlights from the recital, please click below,
Yanarella School of Dance 2014 Recital

A Solstice Celebration

This past Sunday I had the pleasure of filming the Beacon Music Factory Solstice Celebration at the Howland Center in Beacon. Naturally some of my favorite events to shoot are those that feature my own children.  What can I say?  I am a proud dad!

The concert featured students performing with various instruments and each one of them did an outstanding job.  Although I am partial to my son's rendition of the Star Wars theme on piano! The celebration culminated with a holiday singalong.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the Solstice Celebration in its entirety.
Beacon Music Factory Solstice Celebration

To learn more about Beacon Music Factory, please visit Beacon Music Factory

As always please visit our website at Video Ventures Ltd

O Christmas Tree

On Saturday, December 14th, the City of Beacon celebrated the holiday season with its annual tree lighting.  This is the fourth year that the City and BeaconArts have lit a tree fabricated out of recycled bicycle parts.  The public was encouraged to bring their own decorations made out of recycled materials to add to the tree

The celebration was held in between Cross Street and Main Street and included caroling led by the Beacon Music Factory Choir and a visit from Santa himself! Afterwards everyone was encouraged to stop by the School of Jellyfish for hot chocolate, cider and donuts, courtesy of Alps Sweet Shop and the City of Beacon Recreation Department.

For complete coverage, please follow the link below.
Beacon Tree Lighting

All Dogs Go to Heaven (continued)

On a dreary and rainy Saturday, the City of Beacon held a memorial for its beloved police canine, Ike.  The service was open to the public and was well attended by residents, fellow officers, and K-9s alike.

Ike passed away unexpectedly on October 30th, 2015.  He came to work for the City of Beacon Police Department in 2008.  He was assigned to work with Officer Alencastro.

To view the memorial service, please follow the link below.
Ike's Memorial Service

All Dogs Go To Heaven

Please join us in honoring Ike, the City of Beacon Police K-9 dog, who unexpectantly passed away on October 30th.

Ike came to work with the City of Beacon Police in 2008.  He was assigned to work with Officer Alencastro.  Ike was an outstanding crime stopper and won multiple awards for his achievements in apprehending criminals.  

The memorial service will take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 6th at 1:00pm.  It will be held in front of the City of Beacon Police Department at 1 Municipal Plaza.

Lights, Camera, Action

It's finally here! The weekend that my little girl, as well as several others, have been rehearsing for ever so diligently.  The Yanarella School of Dance 2014 Dance Recital.

This will be the fourth year that Video Ventures will be the official videographer.  The recital will take place Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

You can look forward to highlights in the very near future!

From Our Family To Yours

We wanted to extend our sincere and warmest wishes to all of you on this Thanksgiving Day.  In today's busy world, it is easy to lose sight of the things that matter the most to us.

May your day be filled with family, friends, football and well hopefully some delicious turkey too!

Ready, Set, Dance

When you think of professional videography you usually think of weddings and special events.  However, here at Video Ventures, we have years of experience covering other special occasions, one of them being dance recitals. 

In 2014, Video Ventures has had the privilege of shooting the dance recitals for four dance studios.  In two weeks, we will once again be the official videographer for Yanarella School of Dance.  As the father of a little girl with a passion for dancing, these are one of my favorite types of events to shoot!

It's never too early to start to think about 2015 spring recitals.  If you or someone you know is interested in having their child's dance recital professionally recorded, please keep Video Ventures Ltd in mind!

To view highlights from Cherilyn's School of Dance 2014 Recital, please click below

Cherilyn's School of Dance Recital 2014

Thank A Veteran

Today is a day to reflect and honor the many men and women who have and continue to protect and serve our country.  As in years past, the City of Beacon honored its own in a ceremony at the Memorial Building.  After Dutchess County Veterans Servuces Director Nelson Rivera spoke to the voluminous crowd, the ceremony concluded with the ceremonial laying of the wreaths to honor veterans from all branches of the Military.

To view the ceremony please click below.
City of Beacon Veteran's Day Ceremony 2014

Fall Back, Spring Ahead

The air is cooler and the leaves are falling and now that the trick or treaters have subsided, it's time once again for daylight savings time. So remember tonight to "fall back" and enjoy that extra hour of sleep that we will have gained!

Season Finale

Well it's been a great football season for the Beacon Bulldogs. Today they finished the season with the Section 1 Class A consolation round game.  They easily defeated the Walter Panas High School Panthers with a 40-0 victory.

The Bulldogs had one of their best seasons in many years with a record of 6 wins and 3 losses. We predict that they are going to be even tougher to beat next fall!

For highlights of the game, click below.
Beacon Bulldogs vs. Panas Panthers 10/30

Early Elimanation

Under the lights in Rye, New York, the Beacon Bulldogs squared off against the Rye Garnets in the first round of the Section 1 Class A playoffs.

The Garnets took an early lead as the game approached halftime.  The Bulldogs fought back in the second half of the game but in the end, it wasn't enough and they came up short. The victory went to Rye with a score of 31-20.

The Bulldogs will play in the consolation round next week.

To view highlights of the game, please click below.
Beacon Bulldogs vs. Rye Garnets 10/24

Because Every Mom's Nest Should Be Protected

A charity very near and dear to my heart is Sparrow's Nest.  Sparrow's Nest was founded by a good friend of mine, Krista Jones.  This organization cooks and delivers two trays of food to women with cancer in the Hudson Valley.

On October 19th, the Sparrow's Nest Superhero 5K Run/walk took place at the Dutchess County Rail Trail in East Fishkill.  Proceeds from the 5K were used to offset the costs of those running in the Disney Marathon in support of the mission of Sparrow's Nest.

For more information about Sparrow's Nest click below.
Sparrow's Nest

To watch the 5K click below.
Superhero 5K Run/Walk

Pounced

The Beacon Bulldogs pounced on the Spring Valley Tigers today and dealt them a 35-0 loss.  Beacon sailed to an easy victory never really giving the Tigers a chance to slow them down. This was a non-conference game for the Bulldogs.

Beacon will play the Walter Panas Panthers on October 30 in their last game of the 2014 season.

To view highlights of the game, please click below
Beacon Bulldogs vs. Spring Valley Tigers 10/18

Tough loss

It was a tough night to be a Beacon Bulldog tonight in Somers, New York.  The Somers Tuskers dealt the Bulldogs a resounding 40-7 loss under the lights.

This was a conference game for the Beacon Bulldogs.  The Bulldogs will square off against the Spring Valley Tigers on Saturday, October 18th.

To view highlights of the game, please click below.
Beacon Bulldogs vs. Somers Tuskers 10/10

Out With The Old.....

And in with the new.  'What's new you may ask.  Well it's the fully redesigned Video Ventures Ltd website! Weeks in the making, we have now officially launched our new site!

If you are visiting our blog directly from our website, thanks for stopping by! If you have not checked out our website, we highly recommend that you do.

Spend some time exploring the various pages.  We know that everyone is busy so we have tried to make it as clear and concise as possible.  You will find lots of important information, including but not limited to, sample videos, prices and testimonials from highly satisfied customers.

We would love to here your input on the website as well as about our blog! Feel free to email us at Videoventuresltd@optonline.net

To access our website, click below.
Video Ventures Ltd

Upstaged

The Beacon Bulldogs football team traveled to Cross River, NY to take on the John Jay Indians today.  Much to the Bulldogs dismay, the Indians came out on top with a 41-22 victory.

The Bulldogs will be on the road again next week when they face off against the Somers Tuskers on October 10th.

To view highlights of the game, please click below
Beacon Bulldogs vs. John Jay Cross River Indians 10/2

To Have and To Hold

It was a Game of Thrones inspired wedding for Gail and Matt on September 13, 2014.  The wedding and reception took place at the Bride's parents sprawling estate located in Armonk, New York.

A down-pouring rain couldn't stop this bride from smiling as she exchanged "I do's" under a beautiful flower adorned chuppah. Their guests enjoyed cocktails and h'orderves and then proceeded into a magnificent tent that was decorated to look like it was part of the set of Game of Thrones. In additional to a traditional reception, the wedding guests were treated to traditional belly dancers and a jester juggling.

To view their wedding trailer, please click below.
Gail and Matt

And they're off!

It was a beautiful morning for the I Run Beacon 5K Run/Walk which kicked off at Memorial Park. The event kicked off a day of Beacon pride as the City celebrated its annual Spirit of Beacon Day.  The proceeds generated from the 5K went towards the I Am Beacon's "Making A Difference" scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating Beacon High School senior.

For highlights from the race click on the below link.
September 28, 2014

City Pride

The City of Beacon's pride was bursting at the seams today as the City celebrated its Annual Spirit of Beacon Day.  The parade kicked off at the corner of 9D and Main Street under bright skies and an unusually warm sun. Hundreds of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse and enjoyed food and music from local businesses afterwards.

To view highlights from the day, please click the link below.
Spirit of Beacon Day 2014

Huskies vs. Pelicans

On a warmer than usual late September night, the Harrison Huskies took on the Pelham Memorial Pelicans at Pelham High School.  It was a series of Pelican turnovers and fumbles that allowed the Huskies to succeed.

The victory went to the Huskies with a final score of 36-17.  The Huskies will host the Sleepy Hollow Headless Horsemen on Thursday, October 2 at 4:00pm. 

For highlights of the game, please click below.
Highland Huskies vs. Pelham Pelicans 9/27

Second Half Dominance

The Beacon Bulldogs were back at it again today as they took on the Eastchester Eagles at home.  Beacon took an early lead but by the end of the second quarter it was the Eagles on top with a 7-6 lead. Beacon fired back with two touchdowns in the second half and went on to win by a score of 20-7.

The Bulldogs are now 4-0 and 3-0 in Section 1's Conference A League A.  They will face off against John John Cross River on Thursday, October 2 at 4pm in Cross River, NY.

For highlights of the game click below.
 September 27, 2014

Sunny Skies

The weekend looks crystal clear for outdoor activities. That is a very good thing as it's a busy weekend ahead for Video Ventures.

You can looking for us covering the Beacon vs. Eastchester and Harrison vs. Pelham football games on Saturday.  On Sunday we will be shooting the Spirit of Beacon Day Parade.

Check back soon for clips of our footage!

Set Sail

On a beautiful summer evening, the family and friends of Divya set sail aboard the Cloud Nine in Manhattan to celebrate her Sweet Sixteen. Her guests enjoyed an evening full of delicious food, dancing and breathtaking views.  The evening culminated with the viewing of our majestic Lady of Liberty shining brightly in the glimmering glow of the New York Harbor.

To watch the trailer of Divya's Sweet Sixteen click below.

June 27, 2014

Crisp Leaves and Apple Cider Doughnuts

It's official. Fall has officially arrived! Goodbye dog days of summer. Hello Autumn and changing leaves! I hope that you will take a moment out of your busy and hectic lives to stop and enjoy the beautiful colors and aromas that Fall has to offer.

Down To The Wire

On a breezy and overcast day, the Beacon Bulldogs hosted the Brewster Bears. Both teams were equally matched as they ended regular play tied at 6. 

Within minutes into overtime the Bears scored a touchdown and rook a 12-6 lead. The Bulldogs fired back with a touchdown of their own bringing the score to 12-12.  The extra point sealed the Bulldog's victory bringing the final score to 13-12. 

Can the Bulldogs continue to succeed? Stay tuned next week as they face off against Eastchester. 

To view highlights click on the link below:
Brewster. Vs. Beacon 9/20/14

Last Weekend of Summer 2014

Well folks this is it, the last official Friday night of Summer 2014.  While we have definitely noticed a shift of temperatures, a beautiful and busy weekend lies ahead of us.  Tonight, however, we are headed down to Somers as the Harrison Huskies take on the Somers Tuskers. 

Stay tuned as we post highlights from this match-up as well as the other events that we will be covering this weekend.

Rainy Days and Muddy Passes

On a cold and rainy Saturday the Beacon Bulldogs faced off in Pearl River against the Pearl River Pirates. The two teams went head to head and in the end the Bulldogs emerged victorious thus bringing their record to 2-0.

A clip of this close game can be found below.

Highlights September 13, 2014

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Friday Night Lights

The leaves are changing colors, the kids are back in school and we have less daylight -- which can only mean one thing -- fall is here.  However to local sports enthusiasts, it also signals the start of high school football.

I am currently in my sixth year of shooting football and this season will be the official videographer for two local teams -- Beacon High School in Dutchess County and Harrison High School in Westchester County.

I will be posting highlights from each game and hope that you will join me in cheering on and supporting these talented athletes.

Let Us Always Remember

Video Ventures was honored to be part of the September 11th Ceremony at Patriot Park in Beacon, New York honoring those who lost their lives on this tragic day twelve years ago. 

A somber tradition, this tribute is a yearly tradition attended by emergency personnel, local officials and the public to remember all those whose lives were cut short on this infamous day.

 May we always remember those who gave their all and those who sacrificed to save the lives of countless individuals. 

For full coverage see below.

Beacon 9/11 Ceremony

Phantom of the Opera

Theme weddings and parties are the latest trend in special event party planning. Micayla's Sweet Sixteen party at was no exception.  Micayla chose the Phantom of the Opera as her theme at the Villa Venezia in Middletown, New York.

Upon arrival, her guests were greeted with a playbill and a ticket designating their table assignment.  The reception room was full of exquisite red roses and candelabras.

Micayla entered her party to music from The Phantom and was treated to a special performance of  "Music of the Night" by her grandfather. She and her guests enjoyed an evening full of dancing and great fun.

To watch a trailer of her party click on the link below.
August 31, 2014

Introduction

My name is Peter Skorewicz Jr. and I am the owner and operator of Video Ventures Ltd.  I have over twenty years of experience shooting wedding and event video. I offer a wide arrange of video and editing services that can be customized to fit any budget.

A lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, I presently reside in Beacon, New York with my wife and two children.