Nearby Virtual Events

ConEdison has filed amendments with the NYS Public Service Commission requesting a rate increase in its electric and gas delivery revenue which would go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. As part of the process in evaluating this request, the Commission will hold a series of virtual public statement hearings Tues. & Thurs., Mar. 29 & 31 at 1 p.m. to solicit input and comments from the public. Comments may also be submitted in writing. Any person wishing to provide a public statement must pre-register by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the hearing you wish to attend. Register by phone at 800/342-3330. For details on how to participate at the public hearings and how to submit comments go to https://files.constantcontact.com/3b66bb7e501/bc5dd89e-cfa4-4358-ae0e-54300af163ea.pdf

Jay Heritage Center in Rye will present a free virtual discussion with Russia scholar Angela Stent about her book “Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest” Thurs., Mar. 31 at 6 p.m. She will be joined by JHC Executive Director Kevin Peraino for this discussion about her book and the war in Ukraine. Register at events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej3eoqxu5ec3b4c8&llr=myqbgzdab; The Making of “Dickinson” at the Jay Estate, Wed., Apr. 6 at 6 p.m. This is a free virtual conversation about the making of the Apple TV+ historical comedy that filmed for more than two months at the Jay Heritage Center last year. Register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej0jinije9d0d01b&llr=myqbgzdab

SCORE Westchester will offer free webinars: Small Business Financing and Financial Planning: A Beginners’ Guide, Wed., Mar. 30, 10-11 a.m.; How to Engage Your Customers and Maximize Sales Success, Thurs., Mar. 31 at 1 p.m. Get proven strategies to help you engage with your customers to increase sales and grow your business and

(Re)Building for Business Success, Tues., Apr. 5|, 12-1 p.m. Prepare to think through how to make your company stronger and more likely to succeed. Spend an hour with Andi Gray learning best practices for building your company’s “Go Forward Plan.” Register at www.scorewestchester.com.

Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase will host the Annual Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture Mon., Apr. 4 at 6:30 p.m. This free, virtual event is open to the public. Presenter this year will be producer Mikki Sheppard. Register at www.purchase.edu/jandon.

The Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob will present Shining a Light, a free lecture series via Zoom. Series will include Bridgeport’s Little Liberia: The Importance of African American Historic Preservation, Thurs., Apr. 7, 6-7:15 p.m. Register at https://greenwichhistory.org/event/maisa-tisdale/ and The Diseased Ship: A Tale of New England’s Twin Plagues, Thurs., Apr. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Register at https://greenwichhistory.org/event/meadow-dibble/

Caramoor Center for Music & Arts in Katonah will present the Callisto Quartet free on demand Sun., Apr. 3-Sun., Apr. 10. For viewing information go to www.caramoor.org.

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, 4 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains has announced that their Memory Keepers Story Hours will continue via Zoom with Noa Ganz and Sam Pittman Wed., Apr. 6, Monica Mandell Wed., May 11 and Joseph Kaidanow Wed., June 8. All events are free and feature Holocaust survivors. Advance registration is required at https://hhrecny.org/inspire_events/.

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 Register through Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ_hmQ; Virtual Tabletop Games, Mon., Mar. 28 & Apr. 11, 4:30 p.m. for those in 4^th-12^th grade; Breath-Body-Mind: An Introduction at 7 p.m.; 3D Design and Printing for Adults, Mon., Apr. 4 at 6:30 p.m.; Author visit with NY Times columnist and author Frank Bruni, Tues., Apr. 5, 7-8 p.m. One morning in late 2017, Bruni woke up with strangely blurred vision. But this was no fleeting annoyance, no fixable inconvenience. Overnight, a rare stroke had cut off blood to one of his optic nerves, rendering him functionally blind in that eye—forever. And he soon learned from doctors that the same disorder could ravage his left eye, too. He could lose his sight altogether. He will discuss his experiences and his new book “The Beauty of Dusk.” For additional information and to register go www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

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 [email protected] 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/

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.

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.