The Westchester Chordsmen’s annual holiday concert will be Sun.,
Dec. 4 at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd., Rye at 5 p.m. The
concert will include a wide variety of holiday favorites sung by the over
45-member chorus and a few of their member quartets in glorious four-part a
cappella harmony. There is ample parking at the church and easy
accessibility for those with limited mobility. $25; children under 12 are free
with a ticket-holding adult. Order tickets at https://chordsmen.org
The Jay Estate Gardens, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will
present the New York City Gospel Choir: The Spirit of New York in a free
concert Sun., Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. www.jayheritagecenter.org; 914/698-9275.
The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos
Cob, will present Christmas in Cos Cob: Holiday Tours of the Bush-Holley House,
Sun., Dec. 3, 10 & 17 at 12, 1:30 & 3 p.m. $15 adults; $12
seniors and students and a Holiday Puppet Show: The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Sun.,
Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $30 for non-member adult; $20 child under
18. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave. is hosting an Art
Boutique thru Sat., Dec. 3 and an Art Boutique Shop & Sip Happy Hour
Thurs., Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m. featuring live music & fun shopping.
Gallery hours: Mon-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. will present a Holiday
Market, Sun., Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This curated shopping event
highlights the best products from local & regional artists and makers. The
vendors range from designer to delectable with everything from luxury knitwear,
unique jewelry, natural skin care, hand painted leather goods, sweet treats
like gourmet chocolate and caramel, and so much more. Tickets are $7.
www.tarrytownmusichall.org
The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., Wilton, Ct., presents
“Frosty the Snowman” Fri., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., Sat. & Sun., Dec. 3
& 4 at 2 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25, $15
for youth. www.wiltonplayshop.org
The White Plains Performing Arts Center at 1 City Place
will present “Jersey Boys” Fri., Dec. 9-Jan. 8 with
performances Thurs.-Sun. at 2 & 7 p.m. “Jersey Boys” takes you behind the
music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year
friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the
heights of stardom. Chart-topping hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t
Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You” brought The Four
Seasons the highest honor--induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets
are $45-$62 at wppac.com
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 2 Generoso Pope
Pl. in Tuckahoe will present Il Decameron di Giovanni Boccaccio, a 14th
Century Guide to Surviving a Pandemic, Living, Loving and Establishing a New
World, Wed., Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. This is an inspiring and
light-hearted adventure where you will discover how Boccaccio and others
confronted the great mortality of the Middle Ages with their focus on survival
and rebirth. A glass of wine is included with ticket purchase--$25 + .63
service fee; Gingerbread House Decorating Party for kids of all ages, Sat.,
Dec. 10, 2:30-5 p.m. Ticket includes gingerbread house, icing, decorating
cadies, drinks & snacks and 1 raffle ticket for gift basket. General
admission. $30 + .75 service fee. www.wiccny.org
The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will present
Santa Needs Your Help, Sat., Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Santa will be live and
in-person and he needs your help to get ready for Christmas. You pick the clips
from Santa’s video library. You help Santa with live games and songs. You ask
Santa anything you want during the Q&A and after the show, you get your
photo with Santa. It’s a one-of-a-kind show with you in a starring role! This
family-friendly event is hosted by Emmy-nominated writer Kevin Maher, who will
share his new book “Santa Doesn’t Need Your Help.” $16 general admission.
www.thepicturehouse.org.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Light Extravaganza Drive-thru at
Kensico Dam, Valhalla will take place nightly thru Jan. 1. Closed
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & some weekends. It features 1.2 miles of
breathtaking lights, live Santa display, a kaleidoscopic alley, a 30’ star and
Westchester’s largest Christmas tree. Drive-thru opens at 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and
5 p.m. weekends. End times vary. $25 per vehicle off-peak; $35 during peak.
Purchase tickets in advance to avoid a surcharge at www.winterwonderland.com.
On-site tickets are subject to availability.
The Hudson Chorale Concert will be held Sat. &
Sun., Dec. 10 & 11 at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 43 S.
Broadway, Tarrytown. They will perform Camille Saint-Saens’ “Christmas
Oratorio” and Benjamin Britten’s “St. Nicolas Cantata.” $25 at www.HudsonChorale.org
The Taconic Opera will present Handel’s “Messiah,” Sat.
& Sun., Dec. 10 & 11 at 3 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary Church, 110
Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson. $25; $20 for seniors; $12 for students in advance.
$30; $25 for seniors and $15 for students at the door.
https://taconicopera.org/Tickets/
The Canticum Novum Singers will present a concert Sun.,
Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Rd., Katonah.
Repertoire: Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” and David Lang’s “The
Little Match Girl Passion.” $20; $10 for students 25 & under. https://cvi.yapsody.com/
The Greenwich Historical Society is hosting a Winter
Market at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, thru Sat., Dec. 3. Hours:
Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Suggested donation: $20;
Festival of Tabletop Trees. Trees will be on display Thurs. & Fri., Dec.
8 & 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Local
retailers, organizations, and designers will hand craft and decorate a tree
which can be bid on and won at the end of the festival and a Holiday Family
Festival, Sat., Dec. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Bring the family for photos with
Santa, and a visit to the festive dollhouse display in the Historic Barn,
complete with gingerbread decorating and crafts in Santa’s workshop. Enjoy a
winter beverage while listening to performances by the Connecticut Yuletide
Carolers; enjoy delicious treats from the Crispy Melty Cheese Truck, explore
the beautifully illuminated grounds and delight in the artistic prowess of ice
sculptor Bill Bywater as he creates a wintry marvel from giant blocks of ice.
$120 for non-member family of 4; $20 for each additional child, 2-18; $40
non-member adult. www.greenwichhistory.com
Historic Hudson Valley is offering tours of their historic
sites, Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow & Union Church,
555 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown thru Dec. 18. Tours are given Sat. &
Sun. at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and 1 & 2:30 p.m. $15 for adults; $12
for seniors 65+ and ages 18-25; $10 for ages 3-17. www.historichudsonvalley.org
Katonah Museum of Art at 34 Jay St. is presenting Family
Day: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney, Sat., Dec. 3, 12-4 p.m. Visitors are
invited to meet illustrators Bryan Collier and Eric Velasquez and enjoy book
readings and participate in gallery activities. $12 for adults; $6 for seniors,
students and children under 12; Craft and Connect Adult Art Workshop: Drawing
from Life, Thurs., Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $60-$70; Creative
Community Fridays, Dec. 16 & Jan. 20. Gather for creative fun on the
3rd Friday of each month. Programs include Stroller Tours, 9:30-10:30 a.m.;
Artful Families, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and Senior Socials, 1-2 p.m. Free with Museum admission--$12
adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12.
Registration is required. For information on these programs and to register, go
to www.katonahmuseum.org
An all-new Holiday Stroll returns to Stamford on select
dates thru Dec. 24, 4-8 p.m. in Mill River Park, downtown Stamford. It
is an illuminated showcase that brings alive the wonder of the season. A themed
Christmas Village awaits with a visual extravaganza for the senses where you’ll
celebrate the holiday with food vendors and the return of the Winter Beer
Garden plus there will be carnival rides and cider doughnuts, hot chocolate and
more. Tickets are on sale now--$15 for kids, $20 for adults at
www.theholidaystroll.com
Curtain Call Inc., 1348 Newfield Ave., Stamford is presenting
“She Loves Me” thru Dec. 17. The musical is set in a 1930s European
perfumery, where two salesclerks spar endlessly, saving their sweetest words
for an anonymous pen pal. Unbeknownst to them, however, their “dear friend”
happens to be each other in a joyful and perfectly crafted escapade. Fri. &
Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. plus Thurs., Dec. 8 & 15 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $38 for adults; $28 for seniors and $20 for children under 21.
203/481-6358 or www.curtaincallinc.com
White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will offer Author
visit—Hanukkah Nights, Fri., Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. Join Amalia in
celebrating a colorful and creative Hanukkah. She will demonstrate how she
created amazing textures for each night of Hanukkah; Tech Tuesday for Youth:
Animation Design, Tues., Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Participants will practice
skills related to various computer science fields; Genealogy: Leaving a Legacy,
Thurs., Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Learn different techniques and methods to tell
your ancestors’ stories so they will be passed down and enjoyed by future
generations. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer Chakra Sound
Bath Meditation with Gary Posner, Thursdays in Dec. at 10:30 a.m. &
6:30 p.m. $30. Register at www.wainwright.org
Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at the Old
Dutch Church, 420 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Sun., Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17 &
18 at 2:30, 3:45 & 5 p.m. $45 for adults; $40 for ages 3-17.
www.hudsonvalley.org
Lyndhurst Manor, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, is presenting
a trip to Victorian England with the co-production by Red Monkey Theater Group
and M&M Productions of a thrilling Sherlock Holmes adventure--“The
Adventure of the Red Headed League,” weekends thru Dec. 4. The
production features Larry Reina of Port Chester. Limited seating. For
tickets and additional information, go to
https://lyndhurst.org/events/theater/sherlock/
Holiday Wish: Follow the Magic is taking place at Stamford
Town Center, downtown Stamford thru Dec. 24. It is an immersive event
that delivers a sensory entertainment experience and incorporates visual
storytelling at its best. The experience culminates in the grand finale at the
North Pole where the elves will be busy making toys in their workshop. There
will also be a shopping area featuring treasured mementos, snacks, candy and
more. Advance tickets are available at theholidaywish.com.
The Christmas Experience—Santa’s Village is open thru Dec.
23 at 30 Warren Pl., Mt. Vernon. Visitors will be treated to a stroll
through Santa’s Village featuring larger-than-life displays, several Dickens
interactive vignettes where families can take holiday photos and 50 mesmerizing
animatronics. Hours: weekdays, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and weekends 9:30 a.m.-7:30
p.m. $10 per ticket for a 15-minute time weekdays and $15 weekends. Tickets are
available online at https://tinyurl.com/santas-village. Organizations profiting
from ticket sales include the Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club, North East STEM
Academy, The Youth Community Outreach Program and the Ronald McDonald House.
The Westchester Chamber
Music Society will present concerts live and recorded Sun., Dec. 4, Mar. 19 & Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El,
2125 Westchester Ave., Rye. The Thalea String Quartet performs Shulhoff, Vittal, Roumain, and Dvorák Dec.
4; The Amerigo Trio will perform Bach, Jean Cras; Beethoven Mar. 19 and
the final concert Apr. 30 will
feature the Horzsowski piano trio performing music of Shubert and Shostakovich.
$40 per concert. Remote viewing is $20 per household per concert. www.westchestermusicsociety.com
or call Isobel Perry at 914/967-4894
Caramoor Center for the
Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Josh Ritter, Sat., Dec.
3 at 8 p.m. in a benefit concert
to celebrate and support Caramoor’s programming throughout the year. Tickets
start at $125; Calmus: Christmas a Capella, Sat., Dec. 10, 3 & 5
p.m. Tickets start at $40. Family event--Reggie Harris Sun., Dec. 11, 2
p.m. & 4 p.m. Adults: $20; children: $10. www.caramoor.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1
Dixon La., Tarrytown will present Edmar Castaneda Quartet: top jazz harpist, Fri.
& Sat., Dec. 2 & 3, $25-$30; Greg Abate Quartet, Sun., Dec. 4, 4
& 6 p.m. $15-$20; Eliane Elias celebrating new CD Quietude, Fri. &
Sat., Dec. 9 & 10, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $45-$50; Sheila Jordan @94, Sun.,
Dec. 11, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. 2 for 1 discount code: 241W4822 is good
for Fri. & Sat. 9:30 p.m. shows and Sun. 4 & 6 p.m. shows. It is an
exclusive offer for email subscribers. In an abundance of caution, the Jazz
Forum requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the box office and that you wear
a mask, except while seated. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. Tickets
at www.jazzforumarts.org.
The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will
present Holly Bowling, Sat., Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. $38/$45; Dan Tyminski featuring Gaven Largent Fri., Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. $32;
Click, Clack Moo, Sat., Dec. 10, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. A hilariously
moving musical about negotiation and compromise. $24; $19 for children under
17; An Evening with Martin Sexton, Sat., Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. $44, $49,
$59. www.emelin.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. will present Indigo
Girls, Fri., Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Sold Out on website; The Laurie Berkner
Band: A Live Holiday Concert, Sat., Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
$35-$100. $100 ticket includes a meet & greet and photo op; Lewis Black:
Off the Rails, Sun., Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. $58-$98; An Evening with Steve
Hackett, Wed., Dec. 7 8 p.m. $58-$88; The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, Thurs.,
Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. $30-$45; Judy Collins: Holidays & Hits, Fri., Dec.
9, 8 p.m. $35-$65; Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas, Sat., Dec. 10
8 p.m. $38-$48. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
presents Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m., free with museum
admission; WonderSpark Puppet Company presents The Lost Latke, a special puppet
show, Sat., Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Uh Oh! Someone has stolen the
latkes and we need to find them before Hannukah! Join us for a special puppet
show and together we’ll search for clues, meet crazy characters, sing songs and
apprehend the culprit. Free with Museum admission--$10 per person; $9 for
seniors and free for children under 1 and members. For additional information
and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.
The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210
Boston Post Rd., Rye are open Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed on holidays. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.
Rye Farmers Market in
the parking lot on Theodore Fremd Avenue behind the Purchase Street stores. The
last market of the year will be held Sun., Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The
market features locally grown fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meat
& eggs, local seafood, honey, small batch baked goods, pickles and more.
For additional information go to downtoearthmarkets.com.
Mall Walks at The Westchester,
125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, take place every Tues. & Fri., 8-11 a.m. thru Dec. 30. Meet at the
horse fountain on retail level 2. Membership is free and members park for free
from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tues. and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Fri. Every walker, including
past participants, must register at the registration table before walking. 914/231-4645.
Tarrytown Music Hall cancelled shows: The Allman Betts Band
with Special Guest River Kittens, Westchester
Symphonic Winds: Polkas & Other Stories; Survivor Blues with John Mayall
& Walter Trout; Mary Chapin Carpenter - Marc Cohn - Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert, Shovels & Rope; Judy Collins &
Arlo Guthrie, In Conversation with The Sopranos, Legends of British Rock Dave
Mason with special guest John Mayall, Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers
and The Fixx: The English Beat US Tour 2021. For a complete listing of upcoming
shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Exhibits
The CapaSpace, a photography-based education and exhibition center at 2467 Quaker Church
Rd., Yorktown, will present Empathy and Empowerment: The Documentary
Photography of José Alvarado Jr. Sat.,
Dec. 10-Feb. 25. CapaSpace is a 21st
century arts center that embraces photography as a means to draw a community
together in common purpose and to strengthen the bonds that exist between
neighbors. Alvarado is NY based Puerto
Rican photographer. www.thecapaspace.org
Madelyn Jordon Fine Arts, 37
Popham Rd., Scarsdale is presenting For the Love of Paint thru Dec. 24. It is a celebration of painting-- a foundational
element of MJFA’s program over the past 20 years through the practice of seven
contemporary artists. As the most enduring medium of Western European “high
art” over centuries, the tradition of painting began with the earliest humans and
continues to be privileged today as a medium for art and Lawrence Schiller: Marilyn Monroe & American Icons thru Dec. 31. The themes of celebrity
and scandal anchor much of Schiller’s diverse body of work which spans from
photography and nonfiction writing to directing Oscar-winning films including “Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Man Who Skied Down Everest.” His most
iconic images capture a nude Marilyn
Monroe filming a pool scene for the motion picture “Something’s Got
to Give” just a few months before her death in 1962. Photos can be viewed and
purchased at the gallery. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738;
www.madelynjordanfineart.com
The Greenwich Historical
Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life & Art, the
Greenwich Paintings of John Henry Twachtman, thru Jan. 22. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-4 p.m.
www.greenwichhistor.org
Jay Heritage Center, 210
Boston Post Rd., Rye is presenting Unknown Soldiers: The Making of Dickinson at
the Jay Estate and the Real-Life History Behind It every Sunday this autumn, 2-5 p.m. www.jayheritagecenter.org.
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987
Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting A Gift of Art 2022—a holiday members’ Art
Exhibit & Gift Boutique thru Dec.
24. There will be a Holiday Reception Sat.,
Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m. featuring 10% off all purchases. Exhibit and sale feature
affordable fine art 2D & 3D, holiday gift boutique, handmade glass,
jewelry, ceramics, fiber and other unique gifts. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 11 & 18, 12-4 p.m. and Thurs., Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m. View the show
online at www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting two exhibits
honoring the work of Jerry Pinkney: Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry
Pinkney and A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy, thru Jan. 22. Hours: Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Admission:
$10 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12.
Social www.katonahmuseum.org
The Neuberger Museum of
Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. is presenting a new
retrospective solo exhibit by Nicolas De Jesus thru Dec. 23. It features works by the visual storyteller—his
monumental colorful paintings, intricate etchings and large banners that once
billowed above the streets in his home in Mexico. His works tackle contemporary
social and political issues from global headlines and events. Gallery hours: Wed-Sun.,
12-5 p.m. Admission is currently free for all visitors. www.neuberger.org.
The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown, is
presenting its first exhibition in the gallery, Inspired Encounters: Women
Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art thru Mar. 19. The
exhibition is comprised of 43 artworks and pairs pieces by a dozen
groundbreaking women artists of the postwar period with new commissions of
contemporary art. Gallery hours: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and
Thurs., 3-7 p.m. All visitors must have a free timed-entry ticket prior to
visiting available at Inspired Encounters | Rockefeller Brothers Fund
(rbf.org)
Pelham Art Center at
155 Fifth Ave. is displaying a new public art installation, “The Conversation
Sculpture,” by Brooklyn artist Musa Hixson. It is a 9 ft. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. steel
sculpture that mimics a blooming flower with three seats enclosed in its frame.
The interactive piece intends to facilitate new connections and encourage
people to think differently about public space. The installation will be on
display thru June 20, 2023. www.pelhamartcenter.org