The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present World-Building
in Movies: A Conversation with Maere Studios in a virtual webinar via Zoom, Thurs.,
Dec. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn from pioneering industry innovators, David Ross
and Nicholas Ashe Bateman as they share the ways in which they’ve joined
artistry, technology and storytelling to create worlds and characters beyond a
filmmaker’s lens. $20; free for members. www.brucemuseum.org.
The 40th Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards
Virtual Celebration will be held Fri., Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer will join in honoring the
achievements of 31 seniors from throughout the county. This year’s program
names Sarah Bracey White of Ossining and Frank Williams Jr. of White Plains
with top honors. The virtual event will also be streamed at www.westchesterpartnership.org
Westchester Jewish Community Services, in partnership with
Soul Ryeders, will present F.A.C.T.: Facing Advanced Care Together, an
online workshop, Tues., Dec. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. A link to the virtual
session and all related materials will be sent out via email prior to the
workshop. Register by Sun., Dec. 4 at www.soulryeders.org
Wainwright House in Rye is offering the following programs
via Zoom: QiGong, mindfulness movement with Dana, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $10 and
Mindfulness Meditation, Mondays, 7:30-8 p.m. $5. Register at www.wainwright.org
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;
www.whiteplainslibrary.org.
The Picture House in
Pelham is presenting virtual screenings of “Wildland,” “Memory House” and
“Final Set.” For information go to www.thepicturehouse.org/virtual
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.
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