The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Bruce Experiences: Contemporary Naturalism in
Printmaking, Folk Art and Dance Wed.,
June 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
There will be a panel talk with Sto Len, Blanka Amezkus and Meredith Brooks.
Each examines nature to express ideas about their communities and cultures. Bruce
Museum, Inc. (blackbaudhosting.com)
Project VOICE, a New York based organization dedicated to
supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent is
presenting a free, 2-day online event for Juneteenth. Events will be
livestreamed via project1voice.org and the Project1VOICE YouTube channel. The
program begins Sun., June 19 at 7 p.m. with ProjectVOICE Honors, an annual
award ceremony honoring the outstanding achievements of Black creatives from
around the country. On Mon., June
20 at 7 p.m. there will be a staged
reading of “From the Mississippi Delta” by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland. A
capture of the livestream will continue to be available until Wed., June 22 at midnight.
Westport Country Playhouse,
at 15 Powers Ct. will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Scream:
A Musical Comedy Fantasy for on-demand screening thru Sun., June 19. Tickets for on-demand screening are $20
individual; $40 pair and $80 household. Each purchase entitles the ticket buyer
to one individual link. www.westportplayhouse.org.
SCORE Westchester will present free webinars: Email
Marketing, Wed., June 22 at 1 p.m. The email marketing medium is one of
the most underutilized tools for start-ups and small businesses and Leverage
LinkedIn to Gain Leads, Tues., June 28, 12-1 p.m. Discover the keys to
LinkedIn success from Maggie Carey, CEO of Master It Media. Register at
www.scorewestchester.com
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 Register through Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ_hmQ;
Rocket League for Teens, Sun., June 19, 2 p.m. This is essentially
soccer with virtual cars; Zoom Tips and Tricks, Wed., June 22, 2 p.m.;
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners at 4:30 p.m. and Understanding
Your Energy Choices, Reading Your Bill & Energy Savings Tips, 7-8 p.m.; Game
Design for Youth, Thurs., June 23, 4 p.m. For additional information,
the Zoom links and to register go www.whiteplainslibrary.org.
White Plains Public Library is presenting online author
talks: An Evening with MSNBC anchor and New York Times
Bestselling Author Katy Tur Tues., June 21 at 7 p.m. and Aimie K. Runyan
(The School for German Brides) in conversation with Kate Quinn (The Alice
Network) Thurs., June 23 at 6 p.m. Register at www.whiteplainslibary.org
Greenwich Hospital is offering free events via Zoom: lectures
Effects of Exercise on Your Health, Tues., June 21 from 5-8 p.m.
presented by Richard Becker, Certified Diabetes Educator and exercise
physiologist; Healthy Eating for Weight Loss, Thurs., June 23, 11
a.m.-12 p.m. presented by Denise Adorisio, a register dietitian nutritionist.
Learn how to assess weight-related health risks and get nutrition tips to help
you eat well and lose weight; Register at greenwichhospital.org/events or call
888/305-9253.
The Performing Arts Center
at Purchase College is offering Virtual Field Trips 2021-2022, a
series of virtual field trips, free of cost, for grades K-12. The trips can be
accessed from the classroom or at home, wherever you may be. Each includes
on-demand video segments and easy-to-use tools for exploring curriculum,
supporting social-emotional learning, and activating creativity. To learn more
or to register, email the Education & Engagement office at
PAC.aie@purchase.edu or call the Virtual Field Trip hotline: 914/251-6232.
The Picture House in
Pelham is presenting virtual screenings of “Wildland,” “Memory House” and
“Final Set.” For information go to www.thepicturehouse.org/virtual. www.thepicturehouse.org.
Soul Ryeders has
introduced on-demand pre-recorded yoga classes on their website
www.soulryeders.org. With a variety of classes and themes, there is something
for everyone whenever you need it! Classes are 30 minutes or less and include
Yoga for Deep Relaxation & Sleep, Yoga for Anxiety & Stress, Yoga for
Neuropathy, Post Chemo Yoga, Intro to Self-Care for Caregivers, Yoga for
Caregivers and Meditation for Caregivers. Registration is required each time
you register for one of these classes. These classes are complimentary, but if
you are able, donations are appreciated. For information call 914/412-4884.
Westport Country
Playhouse’s “From Concept to Curtain” virtual documentary series is
presenting “Telling Mlima's Tale” on the Playhouse’s website,
westportplayhouse.org and YouTube channel (WestportPlayhouse), free-of-charge.
Through conversations with playwright, director and artists, “Telling Mlima’s
Tale” will examine the powerful visual scope and sweep and vibrant
theatricality of the Playhouse’s 2019 award-winning production, “Mlima’s Tale,”
written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynn Nottage and directed by Mark
Lamos, Playhouse artistic director. Telling Mlima’s Tale” examines how the team
worked together to create the world of the play, how they handled their
greatest challenges in the piece, and how they collaborated to shape the stage
production. The 30-minute video includes short clips and photos from “Mlima’s
Tale.
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/
Westchester Children’s
Museum at Playland Park in Rye offers 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 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.
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
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.
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