Since many events have been cancelled, postponed or moved online,
the following information about organizations we usually list in our calendars
is being substituted. With places having reopened, in-person events made a
comeback. However, now restrictions are returning as the coronavirus makes a
comeback.
In-person events
COVID-19 testing is
available Fri., Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-3
p.m. at The Salvation Army, 36 Bush Ave., Port Chester. To be tested you must
make an appointment in advance at wmchealthnetwork.tfaforms.net/256. You may also
call 914/202-4530.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook
Public Library is presenting Grab & Go Craft projects for children.
Sign up now for the February project--a
Valentine’s Bear Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces they
need to make a Valentine’s Bear which will be distributed from Feb. 8-17. Sign up for Grab & Go projects by
emailing pcrbchildren@wlsmail.org and press 3.
Clay Art Center is resuming its Maker Series. Dates are Fri., Jan. 29, Mar. 3, 19, Apr. 2 & 16,
7-9 p.m. Ages 17+. Grab your "plus one" to unplug with mud for a
creative night out! Have fun and get messy as we walk you through the basics of
throwing on the potter's wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a
glaze from our studio selection. Fired items can be picked up later. Bring a
change of clothes or wear something you don't mind getting dirty. $65; all
materials and firing included. Pre-registration is required. One registration
per person. Special Valentine’s Day Maker dates are Feb. 12 & 13. To register go to www.clayartcenter.org.
CAC will also resume
Family Wheel Night, a one-time class for parents, kids, tweens or teens (ages
9+) interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Beginners are welcome and
no previous experience is necessary. Dates: Sat., Jan. 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13, 27 & Apr. 10 & 21, 6-8
p.m. Parent or guardian must also register $45 per person. To register, go to
www.clayartcenter.org.
There will be a Coat +
Toiletries Drive in commemoration of MLK Day of Service Sat., Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the
parking lot of the YMCA White Plains and Central Westchester, 515 North St.,
White Plains. The event is sponsored by State Sen. Shelley B. Mayer’s Youth
Advisory Council and is a drive-thru drop-off event. Donations requested: coats
(adult size, new or gently used), soap, toothpaste & toothbrushes, socks,
gloves and cloth face masks.
Eaglefest at Teatown
Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining will take place Sat., Jan. 30-Feb. 7. The hybrid
festival this year will feature virtual presentations and a limited number of
in-person programs. Zoom information will be sent the day of the event. For
complete information on in-person and virtual events as well as ticket
information go o EagleFest@teatown.org.
Pelham Art Center, 144
Fifth Ave., Pelham, will present
With Every Fiber, Sat., Feb. 6-Apr. 3. Exhibit
features the work of artists who all use fiber to create deeply personal works
of art. There will be a free in-gallery opening Sat., Feb. 6, 1-4 p.m. and a virtual opening Thurs., Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. www.pelhamartcenter.org
A mobile food pantry,
a partnership with Port Chester Community Gardens, the Port Chester Housing
Authority, Ridgeway Alliance Church and Feeding Westchester, will be at the senior
housing apartments, 169 Terrace Ave., Port Chester once a month—Fri, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m.; Fri., Mar. 19, 9:30 a.m.; Fri, Apr. 30, 9:30 a.m., Fri.,
May 21, 9:30 a.m. and Fri., June 18,
9:30 a.m. There will be two lines, one line will be for the Port Chester
Housing Authority tenants and the 2nd line will be for all other residents. This
will be on a first come, first served basis. CDC guidelines will be followed to
ensure community safety. For additional information call Alex Payan at
914/623-3077.
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37
Popham Rd., Scarsdale, is presenting Look Forward, Look Back, a group exhibition thru Mar.13. The exhibition will reflect on the gallery's past 20
years, as well as the unprecedented year of 2020. For inquiries, please contact info@madelynjordonfineart.com
To ensure the health and safety of visitors, face coverings will be worn and
social distance maintained during your visit. 914/723-8738.
The Westchester Children’s
Museum in Rye is presenting four onsite workshops on Saturdays in January & February, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. except when
noted otherwise. These workshops will feature a guest educator with a new topic
each week and age group for everyone. Please note that all NYS mandated health
& safety precautions will be followed, including social distancing, mask
requirements, & increased and rigorous cleaning. Each child will be given
an individual supply kit. $10 per person for non-members per workshop.
Offerings include Rube
Goldberg Machine Workshop, Jan. 30. For ages 7+. Register at https://discoverwcm.salsalabs.org/rubegoldbergmachine/index.html?page=register&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=f8774e37-ba92-465e-8d2b-8af232d7e1dd;
SMART Tennis Workshop, Feb. 6,
12:30-1:30pm | For ages 5-8 will take place at Life Time Fitness, 1 Westchester
Park Dr, Harrison. Please bring a tennis racquet and non-marking shoes. In this beginner class, children will learn
the basic elements of tennis through a combination of techniques and partner-based
activities to develop hand/eye coordination, motor skills and sending/receiving
the ball. They will also be introduced to team competition. The use of
specially designed equipment and professional instruction offer an
age-appropriate, positive and fun experience! Register now at https://default.salsalabs.org/Tb05edbe7-3325-45dc-86d3-4eccf1517a5e/c0c34381-d39b-4949-934e-2daaabbae0cb>;
Cupid's Color Lab, Feb. 13. NOTE:
This program is sold out on website. All ages, best for 4-8. In this half
chemistry, half art, all sensory-play workshop, we’ll mix a bunch of colors and
ingredients together…and be wowed by
the results! Come have fizzy, foamy, fun with floating colors and chemical
reactions. You'll even come away with some fabulous and completely unique
Valentine cards as we explore the technique of paper marbling! Register at https://default.salsalabs.org/T95ac28b2-aa45-4225-939b-d0edd11d26d5/c0c34381-d39b-4949-934e-2daaabbae0cb>;
Density Disco Dance, Feb. 20. All
ages, best for 4-8. Come in your best 1970s costume and travel back in time 50
years to the 1970s and learn some chemistry while we’re at it! We’ll explore
the science of liquid density while making our own lava lamp sensory bottle to
take home - the perfect way to mellow out. Don’t forget to break out your
favorite moves for the dance party at the end! Register at https://default.salsalabs.org/T6758f0ae-bc96-4b54-a7ab-cfedba7d1d78/c0c34381-d39b-4949-934e-2daaabbae0cb>
and Museum Voyagers: Doc Harmon's Museum Medic, Feb. 27. For ages 7+. Do you find the human body fascinating? Are
you curious how your lungs help you breathe and how your heart pumps blood? Doc
Harmon needs you to report to the Museum Medic, STAT. In this immersive biology
workshop, you’ll don a stethoscope and become a doctor, investigating the many
different systems working behind the scenes to keep our bodies functioning properly!
Make working models of your lungs and heart and figure out where they belong in
the body. Shh... what’s that sound? Can you hear a real heart? Register at https://default.salsalabs.org/T6b3d38d1-20b6-4c45-8f48-0ed6e81fdd3b/c0c34381-d39b-4949-934e-2daaabbae0cb>
Please note that all NYS mandated health & safety precautions will be
followed, including social distancing, mask requirements, & increased and
rigorous cleaning. For information go to discoverwcm.org.
Yoga in the Park with
Jamie Maldonado at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, every Sun., 9:30-10:30 a.m. and every Mon., 6-7 p.m. All levels
welcome. Jamie is a native of Rye Brook and a Port Chester High School
graduate. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Fee: $20 suggested amount by cash
or check at Venmo@JMalYoga. For information and registration, email
JMalYoga@gmail.com.
The Mamaroneck Artists
Guild presents a new group show, New Beginnings: A New Year, New Work on
view thru Jan. 31. www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.
Other 10573 events
Virtual Zumba classes with
Martha will be offered every Tues., 9 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Thurs., 5:30 p.m.
and Sat. 9 a.m. via Zoom meeting #390 713 3068. Password is Zumba. Donations
are appreciated. Venmo Martha-Oceguera-1 or Zelle Martha.ocegurea@moceguera
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will
offer conversational English classes for
intermediate and advanced students online using Zoom Mondays & Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. To register and get the
Zoom link contact Mary at mary4443@gmail.com.
STEAM at Home from the
library posts new projects weekly. Recent projects have included: Exploring
Leaves, making Flying Dragons, Fireworks in a Jar, Programming a Human Robot,
and Nature Bracelets. For information go to the library’s website,
www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org.
"Virtual Singalongs
with Chloe" will be offered at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public
Library’s website, http://www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org Wed., Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24 and Mar.
3, 10, 17 & 24. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups can
join along with the fun, sing songs and move and groove for free. Each weekly
program will feature different songs and video clips.
The library is also presenting Virtual Winter Storytime with Ms. Tee on their website Tues., Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23; Mar. 2, 9,
16 & 23. www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org.
Clay Art Center is
offering Kids Clay Virtual Parties via
Zoom for a fun way for your child to celebrate with friends virtually. Let
CAC host a virtual get together for an upcoming birthday party, scout meeting,
school friends get together or weekly playdate where CAC instructors will guide
kids through a fun clay project of your choosing. For ages 7-teen. Curbside
clay pickup available at Clay Art Center. You must be able to download Zoom
video chat. Clay and supplies where applicable must be purchased separately. For a list of supplies (if
needed) for each program and to register, go to www.clayartcenter.org.
CAC is also offering Adult Clay Virtual Parties! Plan a fun
upcoming birthday party, work team-building exercise, or creative check-in with
your friends. Schedule a party at https://www.clayartcenter.org/group-parties-and-birthdays-adult-virtual?mc_cid=a830855845&mc_eid=5c7341d786.
Clay Art Center will
present the following virtual artist talk: Wed.,
Feb. 3: Vinnie Bagwell: Black History in Public Life, 7-8 p.m. Her
multidisciplinary work crosses over between illustration, graphic design,
painting and sculpture. Register at
www.clayartcenter.org/clay-virtual-workshops-lectures/Vinnie-bagwell-black-history-in-public-life
All shows at The Capitol
Theatre and Garcia’s in Port
Chester are canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from
The Capitol:
Rescheduled shows in 2021: Sat., Apr. 3-The Beach Boys (originally Sat., Apr. 4, 2020); Fri., Apr. 9-Bela Fleck & the
Fleckstones (originally Fri., June 5, 2020); Fri.& Sat., Apr. 23 & 24-Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
(originally Apr. 24 & 25, 2020); Sat.,
July 10-Hot Tuna Acoustic and Electric w/David Grisman Trio (originally
July 11, 2020 Fri., Aug. 27 Nate
Bargatze and Fri. & Sat., Oct. 8
& 9-Umphrey McGee presents UMBowl 2021 (originally Fri.& Sat., May
1 & 2/Fri. & Sat., Sept. 25 & 26, 2020.
Yet to be rescheduled:
Phil Lesh, Disco Biscuits, Rival Sons, Blues Traveler, Frankie Valli, The
Struts, Ripe and Sheryl Crow.
Canceled shows: Lake
Street Drive, Lukas Nelson, Dark Star Orchestra, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael
Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace and Fab Faux.
Refund at point of purchase. Original tickets will be honored on
the new date and tickets for all performances can be purchased at
www.ticketfly.com.
Bingo that usually takes place Tuesdays at Corpus
Christi-Holy Rosary School Cafeteria has been cancelled until further notice.
Other events
New York State Senate
Budget Forums will be held virtually Thurs.,
Feb. 11, 2-5 p.m. and Tues., Feb.
16, 5-8 p.m. on Facebook.com/AndreaStewartCousins. Pre-registration is
required to testify and testimony is limited to 2 minutes per person. Register
at bit.ly/2021BudgetForum. To submit testimony ahead of or after the event, it
can be submitted to WestchesterDelegation@nysenate.gov.
Westchester Library
System, Westchester Library Association & Book YaYa present their new
free online Library Author Talks--Sun.,
Jan. 31: Spoken Interludes: An hour of new, innermost stories with Charles Bock,
Chris Wells and DeLauné Michel, 8-9 p.m. Registration required at https://www.bookyaya.com/el/spoken-interludes/5fee104c-9433-425f-86a8-0ac51ae3d9d5;
Wed., Feb. 3: Book to Table:
Culinary Self Care--a new series with Alice Carbone Tench with Lisanna Wallance
in conversation about Lisanna's new book, “The Natural Witch’s Cookbook: 100
Magical, Healing Recipes & Herbal Remedies to Nourish Body, Mind &
Spirit,” 8-9 p.m. Online event/Registration required $10. https://www.bookyaya.com/el/alice-carbone-tench-lisanna-wallance-on-healing-with-food/5ffca410-a117-45bc-8cd7-4a267a5d149c;
Thurs., Feb. 4: Jason Tesauro in
conversation with Danish chef, Bo Bech about his third & most personal book
yet, as he shares his experiences as a traveling chef, 8-9 p.m. Online event/Registration
required $10. https://www.bookyaya.com/el/sommniloquy-a-lit-series-presents-bo-bech/5fda799a-c684-48aa-b38a-95abc3a2cf28
Berkeley College will
present programs in February in honor of Black History Month: Feb. 1-28--The Student Development and
Campus Life (SDCL) Spotify Playlist: A Musical Journey through Black American
Culture. SDCL has compiled an audio journey spotlighting Black musical artists
whose voices and songs changed the world.
Join at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZAkE2azSsUFMke5a0ED4z:
Fri.-Thurs., Feb. 5-11--Influential
African American Women in History, The Student Development and Campus Life
Travel Channel series will feature communities within the United States where
Black women have made a significant influence during the 21st century. Join at
https://berkeleycollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=681697&p=8146768; Wed., Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m.--Let’s Chat:
#BlackLivesMatter, The Student
Development and Campus Life team will facilitate a student dialogue about the
issues and events that gave rise to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and how
both the issues and the movement may have impacted students’ lives. The conversation will focus on resolution and
healing through unity. Join at https://berkeleycollege.zoom.us/j/95154013375.
For questions about these and all Black History Month events contact Sherrille
T. Shabazz, EdD, Associate Dean, Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley
College, SRH@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
Jitterbugs Winter Series, their
new online series via Zoom is for families with children 5 years and up will
run for six Saturdays, Feb. 20-Mar. 27.
The program will engage families in joyful learning about jazz and its history.
$120 general admission (Only one ticket needed per family for all six classes.)
+ $5.91 fee. Register now at https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=D84C700D-0865-687B-A972E2DB81FDF104.
For additional information email jitterbugs@jazzforumarts.org or call 914/631-1000.
The White Plains Public
Library has suspended their browsing policy in response to the rising
number of COVID-19 cases in Westchester County. This means there will be no
access to their first floor collections or the Trove. They will continue to
offer their Grab & Go pickup service in the vestibule as well as reference
services via phone, text, and email. Their online programs and
services remain unaffected. Mobile HotSpots and Museum Passes will still be
available and must be reserved at least one day in advance of your pickup date.
To reserve either, please call 914/422-1400. Grab & Go Kits for kids, teens, and adults will be available on
a table outside the main entrance while supplies last. Visit their online calendar to find out when new kits will become available.
To utilize Grab & Go pickup, place items on hold through their catalog and
you will be notified when they are available. All Grab & Go items are
already checked out to you—no need to enter the building or interact with
staff. Both Grab & Go and reference services are available Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7
p.m., and Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To return material at any time, use
the book return to the left of the main entrance. For assistance in using Grab
& Go, utilizing our expansive eBook and streaming media collections, or
with any other questions, contact 914/422-1400, text WPPL to 66746, or email librarian@whiteplainslibrary.org.
The White Plains Public
Library is offering online programs on Zoom including: Morning Storytime,
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a
Trove Librarian. Attend the program by accessing Zoom with the date of the
program. Evening Storytime, Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., stories and songs
for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by clicking the Zoom
link for the specific date you wish to attend. Register through Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ_hmQ;
Mon., Feb. 1: Future is Female Book
Discussion at 2 p.m. moderated by Ellen O’Connell, retired English teacher, on
“The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd.; Thurs.,
Feb. 4: Quick N Easy Origami guided by Taio Kawasaki at 7 p.m. Learn to
fold a lovely heart pendant and a gift box with lid in time for Valentine’s
Day. Those signed up will be notified when they can pick up their bag of
program supplies from the library. Adults and teens welcome. Register in advance
for all events at www.whiteplainslibrary.org, click on Calendar.
ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile Is Streaming Into Your Home
every Wednesday. Participate in a creative and fun art-making activity. Using
items commonly found in your home, families, youth and adults can work on
literary, performing and visual art workshops led by professional teaching
artists. For the complete streaming library of ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile
program go to the video playlist available on Youtube. Watch at https://artswestchester.org/the-artsmobile/
ArtsWestchester’s Teen
Tuesdays & Thursdays has gone digital! Join every Tuesday to participate in a new creative and fun
art-making activity. Using items commonly found in your home, youth and their
families can work on literary, performing and visual art workshops led by
professional teaching artists. For
the complete streaming library of ArtsWestchester’s Teen Tuesday/Thursday
program go to the video playlist available on Youtube. Watch Teen Tuesdays
& Thursdays at https://artswestchester.org/teen-tuesdays/
Wainwright House in
Rye is offering online classes including the following: Monday (online)
9:30-10:30 a.m.--Virtual Therapeutic Yoga; Mon., 6-7:15 p.m.--Qi Gong; Mon.
7:30-8 p.m.--Virtual Meditation; Thurs., 6-7 a.m.--New Sunrise Vinyasa Flow;
Thurs., 10-11 a.m.--Virtual Therapeutic Yoga and Thurs., 11:30-12:30 p.m.--Qi
Gong
They will also offer in person Flow Yoga Fri. 9:30-10:45 a.m. All
Movement Classes are $10, and Meditation Classes are $5. To purchase an online class,
go to www.wainwright.org and click Daily Schedule under Weekly Classes, click
on the day of the class, then click “book now” on the class. You must select
the class time. Then click “next” with class price (not buy a pricing plan),
then hit Next, register and pay.
Westchester Italian
Cultural Center will present a free live-streamed & On Demand webinar,
Carnevale of Venice Tues., Feb. 2 at
7 p.m. presented by Toni McKeen. She will describe the history and origins of
Carnevale, the days preceding Ash Wednesday, the importance of masks, along
with the skill of mask making. She will also showcase her extensive collection
of masks that she has brought back from her travels. $10. Register at
wiccny.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/642402/register
SCORE Westchester will
present a free webinar, What’s Available for Your Business, Wed., Feb. 3, 1-2 p.m. Explore the
channels your small business could be using to maximize engagement and bolster
your brand’s reputation when you enact an omni-channel marketing approach.
Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2310300841323293708?source=westchester+blast
SPRYE events are
canceled until further notice; however, the SPRYE office remains open. For the
protection of its volunteers SPRYE has also suspended volunteer rides to
appointments, shopping and other errands. However, if you need groceries,
medication or other essential items, call the office at 914-481-5706 and they
will be delivered. If you have a medical need or feel ill, the office can arrange
transportation to get you to your health care provider through a car service or
taxi.
ArtsWestchester’s Teen
Tuesdays and Thursdays program has gone digital and offers art-making
workshops led by professional teaching artists each week. All workshops are
available on ArtsWestchester’s YouTube channel. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsK4qxsHO4U&feature=youtu.b
ArtsWestchester is
presenting a virtual photography exhibit, a showing of the Color Camera Club’s
competition of magnificent photographic entries from around the world thru May 3. www.artswestchester.org.
The Westchester Children’s
Museum in Rye is presenting daily programs online as follows: Mondays at 11 a.m. Animal Mondays on
Facebook Live; Tuesdays at 4 p.m.,
Tuesdays with Dr. Harmon on YouTube; Wednesdays
at 4 p.m., Pop in to Play on Facebook Live; Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Museum Minis on YouTube and Fridays at 4 p.m. Kindness Story Time
on Facebook Live. For information on each program go to https://discoverwcm.org/online-programs?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6b145c42-9116-420b-b53f-25ced5a1df86.
For all WCM programs go to www.discoverwcm.org.
WCM is also offering virtual
birthday parties
with an educator-lead program over Zoom, activity kits for either
Scribble Bots or Slime and a discounted
dessert add-on from The Snackery Bake Shop in Larchmont. For information go to https://discoverwcm.org/virtual-birthday-parties?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=d53f33e2-aaf0-457e-b278-f55c6e1bbbb8.
The Neuberger Museum of
Art at Purchase College is offering Wellness Wednesdays to provide a bit of
relaxation during these unprecedented times. The Museum is partnering with
meditation and yoga instructor Janelle Berger to digitally deliver a series of
guided meditation events. New content will be added weekly; live via Zoom
events will take place each Wednesday at 1 p.m. For information go to
www.neubeger.org or www.artscener.org.
The Performing Arts Center
at Purchase College is
closed; however, they have introduced virtual offerings via the PAC in Your
Living Room. You can listen to the music of Black Violin on Spotify, see dancer
Kyle Abraham / A.I.M. thanks to the Joyce Theatre. His evening-length program
When the Wolves Came is available for free viewing from now until the end of April. Enjoy a theater
performance of NT Live at Home. London's National Theatre invites audiences to
stream much-loved NT Live productions, free on YouTube. A new play, plus bonus
content including cast and creative Q&As and post-stream talks will be
released each week, available for seven days and Family Fun with Hatched, a Treehouse
Shakers' awarded performance for ages 0-6 about life on the farm. For
information go to www.artscenter.org.
DIY Shadow Puppet Theatre video, the first in PAC’s Bringing
Backstage Forward series, Purchase PAC Lighting Designer Peter Wylie shows you
how to make your own shadow puppet theatre, complete with cool lighting
effects. A super fun project for all ages! (Ask an adult to help with cutting
things out.) We'd love to see what you come up with. Share a video or still of
your shadow puppet theater with us on social media by tagging @PurchasePAC and
using the hashtag #PACShadowPuppets.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation (State Parks) has launched a mobile app for smart devices to
provide visitors and prospective visitors useful information about the variety
of destinations and activities available throughout the Empire State’s parks
and historic sites. The New York State Parks Explorer App is a free,
user-friendly resource for visitors to plan outdoor adventures while staying
connected to long-time favorite parks and sites. Users can learn more about top
destinations and discover new must-see locations with rotating curated content,
and will enjoy quick access to park information, including directions, hours,
amenities, fees and rates, trail maps, helpful know-before-you-go details, and
the ability to receive important updates and alerts.
Visitors can also link directly to online camping reservations
and easily access select State Parks’ social media channels to share their
experiences. The New York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available at no
cost for download for iOS and Android devices. To download, visit
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.ny.its.nysparks or
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ny-state-parks-explorer/id1496803341
Ann Magalhaes & the folks at The Parent Practice are
working together to bring parents support as they navigate their families
through these changes. These 45-minute coffee
& chat sessions are designed for everyone to learn helpful tips to feel
calmer during this time of isolation and take place Mondays & Wednesdays at
10 a.m. Register for all classes at www.wainwright.org.
Westchester Library System
(WLS) has announced a “Virtual Library Events in Westchester”
program featuring a complete resource of online programs created by member
libraries across Westchester County in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The
combined calendar located at burbio.westchesterlibraries.org features dozens of
events a week hosted across WLS member libraries and highlights a variety of
activities. Children’s programming examples include “Doodlers Online” (Katonah)
and “Virtual Sing Along with the Librarians” (Greenburgh); Teen programming
such as “Dungeons and Dragons” (Yonkers), adult programming like “A Skeptic’s
Guide to American History” (Larchmont), family entertainment such as
“Neighborhood Game Night” (Rye) and “Online Senior Fitness” (Pound Ridge).
Residents can learn languages ranging from Spanish (Pelham) to Italian (New
Castle) to English (Yonkers). Lifelong learning programs include improv comedy,
dance classes, folk art, and more.
The Emelin Theatre in
Mamaroneck has announced the following schedule: Red Molly is postponed. New date TBD. Joan Osborne: postponed to
Nov. 2021; Peking Acrobats postponed,
date TBD.; Mark Morris Dance Group postponed to 2022.; Hey 19, Tribute to
Steely Dan postponed to Fall 2021; The
Sweet Remains is canceled; Artie Tobia Band and Kevin McIntyre and the Lawn
Wranglers. postponed to Fall 2021; The
Sixties Show postponed to June 11, 2021 and Lisa Loeb Solo postponed to Oct.
2021. Existing ticketholders for
above rescheduled events have been moved to the new dates. For information on
all shows go to www.emelin.org.
Enjoy great film and
support the Emelin at the same time! Stream the best in independent,
international and documentary films for the price of a movie ticket, and a
portion of the proceeds will go to support the Emelin during our temporary
closure. $12 or $9.99 depending on film for an e-ticket. Information and tickets
for all performances are on sale now at www.emelin.org.
Westport Country Playhouse
is postponing its 2020 season until spring 2021 due to the global pandemic. All
programming will move to 2021, including the season’s five main productions,
Script in Hand Playreading series, Family Festivities presentations and the New
Works Initiative. In 2021, a five-play season will run from mid-Apr. through
mid-Nov., built around a reimagining of the Tony Award-winning musical “Ain’t
Misbehavin’,” which was originally scheduled for this season. Pending
availability of artists, design teams, and licensing, other productions
previously announced for 2020 may be produced next year, including the Tony
Award-winning musical “Next to Normal”; a new comedy, “Tiny House”; a world
premiere translation of “Antigone”; and the drama “Blues for an Alabama Sky.”
Tarrytown Music Hall will
present the following free livestream concerts via YouTube and Facebook: Joan
Baez. Available to stream until Feb. 14;
Alex Cano livestream concert from the TMH stage Sat., Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. via YouTube and Facebook. Event is a
fundraiser; donations welcome. For information go to
www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Tarrytown Music Hall
has rescheduled the following previously announced events:
Dead on Live: The Jerry Garcia Show is postponed; date TBD.
Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers postponed to May 22, 2021
The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour postponed to Apr. 30, 2021
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience postponed date TBD
Josh Gates postponed; date TBD
Lucy Kaplansky & Richard Shindell postponed to June 12, 2021
Puddles Pity Party is cancelled
Zero postponed; date TBD
Shovels & Rope is cancelled.
Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall postponed to May 2, 2021.
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd postponed to Nov. 19, 2021.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers postponed to Mar. 11, 2022
Lunasa postponed to Mar. 7, 2021.
The High Kings scheduled for Mar. 14, 2021.
Colin Hay postponed to Apr. 8, 2021.
Tusk Tribute Band postponed to Apr. 9
The Underwater Bubble Show postponed to Apr. 10, 2021.
Kevin James is postponed to April 17, 2021.
The Musical Box, a Genesis Extravaganza is canceled (originally
June 12).
Tommy Emmanuel CGP scheduled for Apr. 18, 2021.
Rick Thomas postponed to Apr. 25, 2021.
Whose Live Anyway scheduled for May 1, 2021.
One Night of Queen postponed to May 2, 2021.
In Conversation with The Sopranos rescheduled for May 15, 2021.
Melissa Etheridge postponed to May 16, 2021.
Legends of British Rock Dave Mason with special guest John Mayall
scheduled for May 20, 2021.
Paula Poundstone postponed to June. 4, 2021
The Righteous Brothers scheduled for June 13, 2021.
Marc Broussard is postponed to June 19, 2021
Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie is cancelled
Bumping Mikes with Jeff Ross & Dave Attell is postponed to
Aug. 28, 2021.
Stars of the Sixties postponed to Oct. 3, 2021.
Vince DeBitetto is postponed; Nov. 5 & 6, 2021
Aaron Neville is postponed to Dec. 3, 2021
Dates above are subject to change. For a complete listing of
upcoming shows, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst rescheduled from May 1-3 to
July 24-26 has now been cancelled. The fall
show scheduled for Sept. 11-13
has also been cancelled. Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst will take place Apr. 30-May 2, 2021;
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst will be Sept. 17-19, 2021.
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All adult weekly and monthly support groups at Gilda’s Club Westchester in White
Plains will be facilitated via teleconference. Children’s, teens and family
programs, as well as their healthy lifestyle programs and educational
lectures/workshops, will be suspended until they resume onsite facilitation
again. www.gildasclubwestchester.org.
Reopenings
The Rye Brook AJP Senior Center has reopened. Many
safety precautions are in place, including pre-registration for any visits to
the center, temperature checks upon entry, maintaining separation within the
facility, limits on attendance, etc. For additional information about the
center and available programs and activities, please visit call (914) 939-7904.
The Westchester County
Clerk’s Office is now open to the public by appointment. Appointments may
be made by phone at 914/995-3080 or online using the office's new appointment
scheduling software at https://www.westchesterclerk.com/appointments. When
scheduling an appointment online, the customer will select the specific service
they require. An appointment will be reserved for the appropriate amount of
time for the service needed. For certain services, the scheduling software will
request additional information, which will allow staff to prepare documents in
advance of the customer's visit, guaranteeing the public's appointments will be
as brief as possible. While scheduling appointments, the software will also
provide information to the customer so that they know what documents, payments,
identification, or other materials are required.
Historic Hudson Valley
welcomes visitors back to Washington Irving's Sunnyside for a special
outdoor-only experience and limited capacity self-guided tours of Union Church
of Pocantico Hills. For information
and to purchase tickets go to www.hudsonvalley.org.
Storm King Art Center,
located at 1 Museum Rd., New Windsor, N.Y., has reopened its 500-acre site to
the public in an outdoor experience
with limited capacity. There will be new outdoor presentations by Kiki Smith
and Martha Tuttle. As a condition of entry, visitors will be required to book
tickets online for a timed entry in advance of their visit, adhere to physical
distancing guidelines while on site, and wear a face covering in areas where
physical distancing cannot be maintained. The Museum Store and Outdoor Café
will remain temporarily closed and the tram and bike rental will not be
available in the first stage of opening. Timed-entry tickets can be booked
online a www.stormking.org.
The Arthur Murray Dance
Studio in Greenwich has reopened.
There are a few changes in the way they are conducting the lessons as well as
keeping the studio safe for all students and staff. They will be conducting
only private lessons at this time at the studio but continue group classes
online. To schedule lessons or for any questions please contact them via email
at info@arthurmurraygreenwich.com.
The Lagond Music School in
Elmsford has officially reopened its doors. In addition to increasing the
frequency and thoroughness to their already meticulous cleaning procedures,
they have implemented additional changes until further notice. For detailed
information go to www.lagondmusicschool.com.
The Hudson River Museum has
reopened to the public. Visitors will be able to experience the special
exhibitions currently on view: Derrick Adams: Buoyant and Adams’ We Came to
Party and Plan; Collection Spotlight: Derrick Adams Selects; Self in the City:
Highlights from the Collections of the HRM and Art Bridges; and Frances Hynes:
Constellations, as well as the permanent installation The Bookstore by Red
Grooms. The Museum Courtyard will be open, and visitors are invited to enjoy
the lawn by bringing their own mat or blanket. The reopened Museum will allow
guests to experience the HRM while taking measures to ensure the safety of our
staff and visitors. Museum hours this summer will be Thurs.–Sun., 12–5 p.m. On
Saturday evenings the HRM will be open until 7 p.m. Advanced, timed-entry
tickets and reservations will be required. Visitors will be able to choose from
various slots per day. Capacity is strictly limited, and visitors must arrive
and depart from the Museum within their reserved time slot. The Museum has
reduced capacity to 40 visitors per time slot, until further notice. Face masks
will be required for visitors older than two years old, and for all staff
members. All visitors and staff will also be asked to adhere to
social-distancing guidelines and use hand sanitizer upon entry to the Museum. Timed
tickets are on sale at hrm.org/visit or call 914/963-4550. Tickets are
nonrefundable. Questions can also be e-mailed visitorserv@hrm.org.
Their free Summer Amphitheater series is coming to an end. The performances take place in the
outdoor theater adjacent to the Museum and overlooking the Hudson River. For
this year’s season, the HRM will present one performance each weekend on
Saturday evenings in August and September, with socially distanced seating and
a limited capacity of 50 guests at each performance. All performances are free
and begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required
through hrm.org/amphitheater.