Arts & Entertainment

Carnivals

Sun., Mar. 10

BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL. Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free and open to all ages. Features dancing in the streets with a performance by Samba Novo that has been providing Brazilian and Caribbean music and dance entertainment for over 30years, providing entertainment worldwide. Colorful costumes and exuberant dancing to samba music is the staple of the Carnival festival. Drumming adds to the festivities in a style called Batucada. This is a substyle of samba and refers to an African-influenced Brazilian percussive style. A workshop on mask making will follow the dance led by artist teacher Luiza Cardenuto. 914/738 2525; www.pelhamartcenter.org.

Comedy

Thru Mon., Mar. 18

LUCY’S LAUGH LOUNGE. 446 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville.  Mar. 8: Sean Morton Headlining. 7:30 p.m.  Mar.  11 & 18: Open Mic Comedy. 7:30 p.m. Free. Mar. 13: Roast. 8 p.m. Free. Three-time Roast Battle winner, Dave Sheehan is the host. Features Michael Verdi, Dave Jenkins, James Crowley, Jonathan Bar-Ness, Peter Clark Deutsch, Pauline Murphy, Sean Barry, Hangover Takeover and JT Anderson. Mar. 15: Geno Bisconte. 7:30 p.m. You’ve seen him on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV, and the NFL Network! You’ve watched him co-hosting IN HOT WATER on Compound Media! All shows are $20 unless noted otherwise. Admission is for ages 16 & over or 13 & over with a parent. 914/200-4812.

Sat., Mar. 9

LEA DELARIA LIVE IN CONCERT. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. 8 p.m. Side-splitting comedy and bravura jazz vocals by the much loved and outspoken actress, comedian, musician and gay icon. Recommended for ages 18+. $13.75-$62.50. www.artscenter.org.

Concerts/Music

Thru Sun., Mar. 17

JAZZ FORUM ARTS. 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown. Mar. 8 & 9: Levin Brothers featuring special guest, David Spinozza. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $20-$25. Mar. 10: The Lagond Honors & All Stars Band featuring “king” Solomon Hicks. 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20.  Mar. 15 & 16:  Tom Harrell Quartet. 7 & 9:30 pm. Mar. 17: Bob DeVos Quartet featuring Andu LaVerne. 4 & 6 pm. 15-$20. www.jazzforumarts.org; 914/631-1000.

Fri., Mar. 8

BRUCE IN THE USA: THE WORLD’S #1 TRIBUTE TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 8 p.m. Much more than just another tribute! This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show. The Bruce in the USA Band consists of seasoned world-class professional musicians. This high end, powerhouse band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level, making it the World’s #1 Tribute to the E Street Band’s musical legacy. $28, $33 & $38. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Sat., Mar. 9

CHAPPAQUA ORCHESTRA: TOGETHER IN MUSIC. Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua. 4-5 p.m. Family concert features a tryout by Barbara Yahr for the position of the new permanent conductor. Six to 8 young people with special needs will be performing with the orchestra on stage. $25 for adults; $15 for ages 4-15; 3 & under on laps are free. www1.ticketmaster.com/the-chappaqua-orchestra-together-in-music/event 1D00554221/DC4371.

Sun., Mar. 10

AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck. 4 p.m. One of the premier chamber music ensembles of our time. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine during the concert and a moderated discussion with the artists after the event. $40, $35 & $25. www.emelin.org; 914/698-0098.

THE MUSICAL BOX: “A GENESIS EXTRAVAGANZA,” AN UNPRECEDENTED MUSICAL FEAST OF 1970-1977 FAVORITES & RARITIES. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 7 p.m. In an all-out performance of live visual signature stunts, a museum-worthy array of vintage instruments and a dizzying pace of iconic tracks and stage rarities, The Musical Box indulges for the first time in its 25-year existence in an intense 3 ACT voyage in the world of early Genesis. $35, $45 & $55. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Fri., Mar. 15

SISTER SADIE.” Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck. 8 p.m. All female bluegrass band. $49 & $42. www.emelin.org; 914/698-0098.

THE RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 8 p.m. The bagpipes meet rock n' roll. The Chillis taking their signature 'Bagrock' sound to the masses with their unique fusion of rocked up bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. $35, $43 & $48.  www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Sun., Mar. 17

YONKERS PHILHARMONIC. Saunders Trade High School, 185 Palmer Rd., Yonkers. 3 p.m. Free.  Concertmaster, Urara Mogi, steps up to the soloist’s platform to perform Glazunov's Violin concerto. Shostakovitch's Festive Overture and Elgar's Enigma Variations round out this exciting program under the direction of Music Director, Tong Chen. www.yonkersphilharmonic.org; 914-401-0151.

AMERIGO TRIO. Congregation Emamu-El, 2125 Westchester Ave., Rye. 4 p.m.  The Westchester Chamber Music Society presents the Amerigo Trio, made up of violinist Glenn Dicterow, violist Karen Dreyfus, and cellist Inbal Segev. The trio will perform Jean Sibelius’ String Trio in G minor, JSW 210; Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Trio in D major, Op. 9, No. 2; the world premiere of Paul Chihara’s String Trio No. 2 “Love in the Afternoon,” composed in 2017 for the Amerigo Trio; and Jean Françaix’s String Trio in C. Following the performance, there will be a wine and cheese reception and the opportunity to speak with the musicians. $40 adults; students free.  www.westchesterchambermusicsociety.com or 914.967.7399.

Crafts, Fairs & Festivals

Sat. & Sun., Mar. 16 & 17

EPHEREMA/39. Hyatt Regency Hotel, at 1800 E.  Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by The Ephemera Society of America, it will provide a rare close look at original historic documents that are at the core of much of today’s heated debates. ‘Ephemera’ refers to paper items such as posters, broadsides, letters, maps, magazines, photographs and other items that were meant to be used. Though not created to be preserved, many types of ephemera have since become collectible. Exhibitors from 12 states will showcase approximately 10,000 items covering hundreds of years of human history from every part of the globe. From under $10 to over $1 million, more than 80 exhibitors will offer 10,000 items. Also on site, very special exhibit valued at over $8 million: National Emergencies and Historic Documents that Shaped America. Public is invited to view original documents including highlights from the unique Alexander Hamilton Collection, George Washington’s clarion call to give “to Bigotry no Sanction,” Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and more. Parking is free. $15 for adults.; Students with college ID and children under 18 are free with an adult admission. For additional information go to ephemerasociety.org/39.html.

Dance

Sun., Mar. 10

PETER PAN ON ICE.: ICE DANCE MUSICAL. Westchester Community College, Academic Arts Theatre, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 3 p.m. An ice dance adventure to Neverland, this unique full-length musical on ice is a family friendly show with Incredible professional skaters, sensational music and an enchanting story line that delivers a magical experience, fusing theatre and the art of figure skating.: $30 (general admission), $28 (non-WCC students/seniors/fac-staff), and $24 (children under 13). Tickets can either be purchased in advance by mailing with a check or by cash at the Box Office, 30 minutes before the scheduled performance time.  For online credit card purchases, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/smartarts and click on the “Buy Tickets” link.

Sat., Mar. 16

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET. Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. 8 p.m. Features top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire and virtuoso dancers. Company reflects the pioneering spirit of the American West. $30-$65. www.artscenter.org; 914/251-6200.

Films

Sat., Mar. 9

“THE FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2019.” Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 8 p.m. This is a one of a kind experience. Each year anglers of all ages gather in big cities and small towns alike to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts yet unmade. In its 13th lap around the globe, the Fly Fishing Film Tour is packed with remarkable films, topnotch stories and imagery that will fuel your dreams for months to come. With an emphasis on the people, places and fisheries that help make up the vast world of fly fishing, the 2019 F3T will take you from Alaska to Florida, South Dakota to French Polynesia, British Columbia to the coast of Australia and more! This remarkable evening of outdoor cinema is in itself an adventure you won’t soon forget. $18. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Wed., Mar. 13

THE SAMUEL PROJECT: FILM AND POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION. JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale. 7 p.m. This touching drama recounts the importance of passing down the history of the Holocaust, the bond our memories build between generations and the healing power of love -- all through the beauty and medium of art.  $18. Registration required at https://jccmw.ticketleap.com/jccmw-cinema/ $13 of your contribution per person--the value of the event--is not tax-deductible.

Galas

Sun., Mar. 10

(914) CARES KIDS’ KLOSET FASHION SHOW GALA. Willow Ridge Country Club, 123 North St., Harrison. 6:30 p.m. Kids’ Kloset is a volunteer driven program that provides Westchester County children and families in need with donated clothing and related items free of charge. At this event, 60 kids from across Westchester including several recipients of the charity, have the opportunity to walk the runway to raise money for Kids’ Kloset.  Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and a fabulous kids fashion show. Tickets are $150 which includes one adult and child. A VIP ticket guarantees a front row table to the fashion show and covers one adult.

Lectures

Sat., Mar. 9

THE HOUSE OF SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe. 10:30 a.m. Presented by Toni McKeen. Learn about the young boy who started making shoes for his sisters and developed his skills into a luxury brand. Discover how his fashion became a global phenomenon worn by many celebrities. $25 for non-members. Prepayment and advance registration required. www.wiccny,org.

Mon., Mar. 18

BURIED TREASURES OF THE SILK ROAD. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. 10-11 a.m. Virginia Bower, Adjunct Professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, will discuss Chinese tomb sculpture during the Tang Dynasty. Registration required. www.brucemuseum.org and click on Reservations.

Opera

Thurs.-Sun., Mar. 21-24

OPERA TRILOGY. Purchase College, 73 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. Fri.-Sat. at 7 pm., Sun. at 1 p.m. One-act operas, “Suor Angelica,” “Gianni Schicchi” and “Confession.” Performed by the Purchase Opera Company under the direction of Jacque Trussel and features students of the Conservatory of Music’s Voice and Opera Studies Area. General admission tickets are $20. Discounts are available for students and seniors. To order tickets, please visit www.artscenter.org or call 914.251.6200.

Readings

Fri., Mar. 8

“THE REVOLUTIONISTS.” Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., Westport. 7 p.m. Free. Celebrate International Women’s Day with a play reading of The Revolutionists, an irreverent comedy about four women-- a spy, an assassin, a writer, and a royal--fighting for art, activism, and sisterhood. The reading puts a comedic spin on contemporary political and social issues as seen through the eyes of four historic women, reimagined as heroines of the French Revolution. Reservations required, www.westportplayhouse.org.

Thurs., Mar. 21

AN EVENING WITH JOSHUA HARMON. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck. 7:30 p.m. Rye Brook native Joshua Harmon has become one of New York’s brightest young playwrights. Come for a dramatic reading of a selection of his work, along with an interesting discussion with him and Emelin Executive Director, Elliott Fox. $20 & $15. www.emelin.org; 914/698-0098.

Theater

Fri.-Sun., Mar. 8-10

“FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL.” St. Catherine Players, St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CT. Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $21 in advance at www.stcath.org; $25 at the door.

Fri.-Sun., Mar. 8-17

“OLEANNA.” Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water St., Ossining. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. In Oleanna, a seemingly innocent exchange between a college professor and student turns into a fiendishly accurate X-ray of the mechanisms of power, censorship, and abuse. The professor’s chances at tenure suddenly are jeopardized by the female student’s allegations against him of sexual exploitation. Sizzling with suspense, the play famously keeps audiences on the edge of their seats – and puts couples at odds – as they struggle to decide who to side with. The play contains mature content appropriate for ages 13 and up. $25; $20 for students 18 & under. ). Tickets can be purchased online at GoJoClanOleanna.BrownPaperTickets.com, or through GoJoClanProductions.com/shows.

Fri.-Sun., Mar. 9-17

”ANNIE.” Irvington Town Hall Theater, 53 Main St., Irvington.  Mar. 9 & 16 at 7 p.m. Mar. 10 & 17 at 2 p.m. and Mar. 16 at 1 p.m. Presented by the Clocktower Players. $35 adults; $23 seniors and students. 914/591-6602; www.irvingtontheater.com.

Fri.-Sun., Mar. 15-17

SWITCHED…ON BROADWAY. Wilton Playshop, 1 Lovers La., Wilton, Ct.  Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. A mix of Broadway hits with a switch. Features live music and some unique performances as the women sing songs originally written for men and vice versa.  $50.  www.wiltonplayshop.org.

Exhibits

MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSEUM OF CARTOON ART. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Thru Apr. 20. Exhibition will showcase more than 100 original works celebrating the history of this unique art form in America including comic strips, newspaper panels, comic books, editorial cartoons, magazine cartoons, caricature, illustration and animation. Mar. 13: 10:30 am, the Bruce presents a film screening of Stripped. This 2014 documentary (85 minutes) features renowned cartoonists like Jim Davis (Garfield), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey), and Jeff Keane (The Family Circus), discussing their beloved art form and its current predicament in the shift from print to digital media. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $8 seniors and students with ID; free for members and children under 5. Individual admission is free on Tuesdays. 203/869-0376; www.brucemuseum.org.

BURIED TREASURES OF THE SILK ROAD. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Thru June 2. Showcases the collection of Chinese tomb sculpture in the Fred and Jane Brooks Collection at the museum. Features dozens of rare and delicate terra cotta figurines, painted and glazed ceramics and other antiquities. Mar. 18: 10-11 a.m. Virginia Bower, Adjunct Professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will discuss “Of Camels and Kings: The Silk Road and Tang Dynasty Tomb Sculpture. $10 for non-members. Apr. 18: 6-8 p.m. David Ake Ssnsabaugh will present “Providing for the Afterlife in Han Dynasty China.” Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $8 seniors and students with ID; free for members and children under 5. Individual admission is free on Tuesdays. 203/869-0376; www.brucemuseum.org.

THE GREAT RACE. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Thru Mar. 30. Narrates the travels of the 12 zodiac animals to the Jade Emperor to solidify their place in the Chinese calendar. Each ceramic artist has chosen one animal of the zodiac to represent in clay—their own unique history shapes their contemporary interpretation. Each artist will provide information as to why they chose each animal and how it is relevant to contemporary culture. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. www.clayartcenter.org.

MODERN FAMILIES: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION. ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Thru May 25. Exhibition focuses the camera lens on the families we’re given and the families we choose. Rarely-exhibited group portraits by Harlem Renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee will be presented alongside contemporary photography that illuminates the diverse definitions of family in our community. Photographers include Gillian Laub, formerly of Rye Brook. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 12-5 p.m., Sat. 12-6 p.m. www.artswestchestchester.org.

LANDESCAPE: NEW VISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPE FROM THE EARLY 20^TH AND 21^ST CENTURIES. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah. Sun., Mar. 17-June 16. The show juxtaposes the work of early 20^th century American modernist painters who exhibited their works at the groundbreaking 1913 Armory Show with contemporary artists from the 21^st century who have rediscovered and reinvigorated the genre. Hours: Tues-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12- p.m. $10 adults; $5 seniors and students; members and children under age 12 are free. www.katonahmuseum.org.

STRANGE LEGACY. Kenise Barnes Fine Arts Gallery, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. Thru Apr. 20. Solo exhibition features new paintings by Canadian artist Janna Watson. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. www.kbfa.com.

WAVELENGTH. Kenise Barnes Fine Arts Gallery, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. Thru Apr. 20. The solo exhibition features new work by Brooklyn artist Margaret Neill.  Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. www.kbfa.com.

JAZZ FORUM WINTER 2019 ART EXHIBIT. 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown. Thru winter. Features photographs, drawings, collages and paintings of notable jazz artists by Andres Chapparo, Ken Frankling, Omar Kharem, Mitchell Seidel and Alice Soyer.  www.jazzforumarts.org; 914/631-1000.

HYPERACCUMULATORS. Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham. Thru Mar. 23. A group exhibition that considers how contemporary artists explore connections between nature, toxicity, and the potential for regeneration. Show is mutually inspired by a hyper-awareness of human impact on the climate and environment – the so-called Anthropocene, a new geological period characterized by ecosystem failures, rising sea levels, and other disturbances, and by “hyperaccumulators” – plants capable of growing in soils with very high concentrations of metals. Such plants are known for their ability to extract those contaminants, therefore helping to restore the ecosystem.  Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 914/738-2525.

A FRENCH AFFAIR: DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS FROM THE HORVITZ COLLECTION. Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, Ct. Thru Mar. 29. The 80 works on view comprise two separate exhibitions—Imaging Text: Drawings for French Book Illustrations and 17th and 18th Century French Paintings. www.fairfield.edu/museum.

NINA CHANEL ABNEY: ROYAL FLUSH. Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. Thru June 30. Abney is one of the most important young artists on the rise today. She tackles controversy—homophobia, race, politics, consumerism and inequity. Her bold, flat colorful paintings and collages are packed with symbols, numbers, words, emojis, figures and body parts—all informed by celebrity culture, video games, social media, hip-hop, tabloid news and the 24-hour news cycle. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. $5; $3 seniors 62 & over and students; free for children under 12 & members; free for all the first Saturday each month. 914/251-6100; www.neuberger.org.

A SPECIAL ROLE: ST. PAUL’S CHURCH AND WORLD WAR II. St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon. Free. Thru Jan. 2021. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit uses original artifacts, documents, images, sound recordings and photographs to explore the story of World War II, in the context of the history of the church and the local community. At the time, the particular historic significance of St. Paul’s as an originating point of America’s most prized national values, enshrined in the Bill of Rights, gave the church a special role in the broader struggles of the war. 914/667-4116.

DEEP SKIN. Fine Arts Gallery, Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. Thru Apr. 12. Features paintings, drawings and prints by Cynthia Lin that originate from images of skin. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thurs. evenings, 4-6 p.m. www.sunywcc.edu/gallery; 914/606-6835.

MINIATURING MODERNISM: RICHARD PETTIBONE PAINTS THE NEUBERGER’S RICKEY COLLECTION. Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. Thru June 17. A display of some of the abstract works by well-known artists that were collected over time by George and Edith Rickey. Exhibited alongside the Pettibone works on view are their large-scale corresponding prints, paintings and sculptures.,

THE DAWN OF MODERN MEDICINE. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Thru Apr. 7. Exhibition presents a thought-provoking examination of how far medical technology advanced across the 19^th century—and how once-revolutionary concepts and instruments became commonplace. The exhibition showcases approximately 100 artifacts ranging from surgical tools to quack patent medicines to early x-ray tubes, telling the story of how various branches of diagnostic and therapeutic medicine evolved. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $8 seniors and students with ID; free for members and children under 5. Individual admission is free on Tuesdays. 203/869-0376; www.brucemuseum.org.

HISTORY IS…SEVEN WAYS WE CONNECT TO HISTORY. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob. Thru Sept. 7. Exhibit encourages visitors to reflect on the role history plays at different stages in their lives and explores the ways individuals look at, define and interpret history. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. $10 adults; $8 seniors & students; free for members, children under 18 and for all on the first Wednesday each month. www.hstg.org; 203/869-6899.

WAXING POETIC. Pelham Art Center, 155 Firth Ave., Pelham. Thru Spring 2019. To Wax Poetic is to grow more expansive or expressive lyrically. Growth and transformation are inherent in the verb to wax, and within the creative or poetic process itself. Each of the six New York based artists in this exhibition has created a symbolic language, or aesthetic, using encaustic paint. Encaustic is the ancient medium of beeswax, resin and pigment, applied while molten. The medium is highly adaptable, and each artist has works selected to show the possibilities of the medium and the breadth of their vision. The new public artwork by Sui Park in the courtyard consists of five exciting creations that hang, lay and stand in different areas in the courtyard and around the art center. The materials are non-durable, disposable, trivial and easily consumed. Hours: Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org.

BRETT SLAVIN EXHIBITION AND SALE. Slavin Studios, The Mariner, 21 Willett Ave., Port Chester. Ongoing. Ceramic sculpture and functional wares.  914/671-4252. www.slavinstudios.com.

COASTAL SCENE. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Permanent. The Bruce Museum has acquired and installed this painting by Alfred Thomas Bricher, a well-known 19^th century American landscape artist. The painting, which currently hangs behind the information desk in the front lobby of the Museum, is a fine example of luminist painting. www.brucemuseum.org.

CHINESE FOLKTALE: KAI AND THE DRAGON. Rye Town Park Administration Building, 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye. Permanent installation. Clay Art Center invites individuals and families of all ages to celebrate this mural installed on the wall surrounding the historic buildings in Rye Town Park. This mural project was created and installed during the summer of 2009 by local ceramic artist Sarah Coble who created the clay tiles with elements sculpted in relief so that the mural seems to move and flow like the waterfront it faces. The tiles narrate a folktale about a young boy named Kai who fights against adversity to save his town and outwit a fearsome dragon. The vibrant tiles also reference the historic Dragon Coaster of Playland amusement park and the inspiring waters of Long Island Sound. It was created to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Rye Town Park. It was made possible by ArtsWestchester’s Municipal Challenge Grant, funded by Verizon and in partnership with the Rye Town Park Commission and the Clay Art Center. www.clayartcenter.org or 914/937-2047.

HOPE MURAL. Café Brazil Courtyard, North Main Street between Westchester Avenue and Adee Street, Port Chester. Sponsored by Hope House and the Westchester Arts Council.

SCULPTURE FOR PERMANENT EXHIBIT. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. The Museum has acquired a major sculpture by the French/American artist Gaston Lachaise titled “Man Walking (Portrait of Lincoln Kirstein).” Lachaise was one of the pioneers of modern art in the early decades of the 20^th century. The sculpture depicts author, impresario and patron of the arts, Lincoln Kirstein, who with George Balanchine established the School of American Ballet which later became the NYC Ballet. “Man Walking” is the finest piece of 20^th century sculpture in the Bruce collection and is currently on view in the entrance rotunda of the Museum. Admission is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and students and free for children under 5 and members. Free admission to all on Tuesdays. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. 203/869-0376 or www.brucemuseum.org.

CHANGES IN OUR LAND. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich. Permanent exhibit. Exhibition addresses environmental history from global to local perspectives and from ancient times to the present. This visual display of the environmental and historical development of the area includes a mineral gallery, wigwam, life-size woodland habitat and a live-animal marine tank. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m. Admission: $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and students and free for children under 5 and members. Free admission to all on Tuesdays. www.brucemuseumorg; 203/869-0376.