Nearby Virtual Events

Soul Ryeders will present a virtual lecture A to Zzzzz: The Basics of Better Sleep featuring Dr. Shelby Harris, Wed., Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Harris will discuss sleep basics with a focus on holistic, non-medicated practices. Register at https://soulryeders.salsalabs.org/atozzzzsleepws112021

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will present a live virtual event Sun., Nov. 14, 1:30-3 p.m. to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass when the Nazis unleashed programs Nov. 9, 1938 against Germany’s Jewish population. The event is for Holocaust Memory and Racial Healing. Speaker will be Susan Neiman, Director of the Einstein Forum and former professor of philosophy at Yale and Tel Aviv Universities. Registration required to receive the link for the virtual presentation. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduqupzsjG9C3hz1CpDgVDT7FTmyyjLOY

SCORE Hudson Valley Chapters will present Zoom webinars: Finishing the Year Financially Strong: Small Business Accounting and Tax Strategies. Tues., Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. Start planning now for what is needed to maximize your tax deductions and understand your business revenue & expenses and how to report them. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516353691309/WN_FRHj3JOFRnayLrIZXg-WpQ; Don’t Fly With Blinders On: Data Fundamentals for Small Businesses Tues., Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. If you aren’t sure how to begin or take the next step in your analytics journey, this talk will help you get started and improve how you use data. Register at https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1502595&tp_key=77e00440d5&sti=bizsuccess and Thinking About Buying a Franchise, Now What? Thurs., Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. Register at https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1502338&tp_key=a007a3ac08&sti=bizsuccess

Greenwich Hospital will present the following lectures via Zoom: Coronavirus and Heart Disease: Lessons Learned with Alex Delvecchio, MD, cardiologist Tues., Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m.  Listen to a cardiologist’s perspective, including urgency to recognize and address symptoms early; Better Breathers with Alissa Greenberg, MD, pulmonary and critical care specialist, Wed., Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Learn how practicing breathing techniques can improve COPD and other pulmonary conditions and Treatment Options for Knee Cartilage Injuries, with Megan Gleason, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Wed., Nov. 10, 7-7:30 p.m.  Free. Register at 888/305-9253 or at greenwichhospital.org/events.

Westport Country Playhouse and WSHU Public Radio will partner to Playhouse Radio Theater’s Halloween play “Spectres and Spirits.” It will be accessible on www.westportplayhouse.org thru Nov. 21.

St. Paul’s National Historic Site in Mt. Vernon will present Zoom events: Woody Holton, acclaimed author and historian Sat., Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. He explores the fascinating odyssey of Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams; Veterans Day Commemoration: "From the Shore to the Desert: A Soldier's Journey from New Jersey to New Mexico During the Civil War " Thurs., Nov. 11, 1 p.m. Park Ranger Michael Callahan explores the life and service of Harmon Bloodgood, a New Jersey native who served in the 3rd U.S. Cavalry and fought both Confederates and Indians in New Mexico during the Civil War. He worked on several projects as a stone mason in metropolitan New York in the late 19th century, likely including the erection of a new steeple at St. Paul’s, and died in 1912, followed by burial at St. Paul’s near his wife and daughters; Eric Thomas, a Mt. Vernon musician, will perform jazz and blues selections for flute Sat., Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. Register for events through the calendar at www.nps.gov/sapa.

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; Masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Virtual Tour Sun., Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.; Understanding the Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen, Mon., Nov. 8, 6-7 p.m.; Virtual Table Top Games Mon., Nov. 8 & 22, 4:30-6 p.m. for kids and teens; Zoom Tips & Tricks, Wed., Nov. 10 10:30-811 a.m. 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. www.thepicturehouse.org.

Katonah Museum of Art will present an artist lecture via Zoom: Vanessa German and Christina Knight: In Conversation, Tues., Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. www.katonahmuseumofart.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 their 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” will examine 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/

Wainwright House in Rye is offering online classes on Zoom: Qi Gong, Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m. and Thurs., 11:30-12:30 p.m.; $10 Mindfulness Meditation, Mondays, 7:30-8 p.m. $5 and Therapeutic Yoga, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. www.wainwright.org.

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.

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College has introduced virtual offerings via 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. 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 and 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.

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