Nearby In-Person Events

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present author Chris Whipple Fri., Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. He will discuss his book “The Spy Masters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future.” A free wine reception and book signing on the veranda will follow the event. Register at www.jayheritagecenter.org or call 914/698-9275

The Westchester Chordsmen & Mamaroneck High School will present the 7^th Annual A Cappella Festival, Sun., Nov. 6, 2-4:30 p.m. at Mamaroneck High School, 1000 W. Boston Post Rd. Free. For tickets go to https://chordsmen.org/shows

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at The Idea Kitchen, 1940 Palmer Ave., Larchmont Sat., Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. A $10 e-gift card will be given to those who come to give blood.

Voices of the Holocaust: Kristallnacht Remembrance will be presented at Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford Corners Wed., Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Free. It will feature music composed by Michael Shapiro and tenor soloist Cantor Daniel Mutlu of Central Synagogue in NYC. RSVP and reserve your spot at shaaraytefila.org/voices

Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer the following workshops for children: Animal Elections, Tues., Nov. 8, and Colors of Autumn, Fri., Nov. 11, both will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $85 per child per day. Children should bring lunch and dress for the weather for these outdoor programs. Pre-registration is required at www.ryenaturecenter.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will present Parenting at Wainwright: The Calmer Parenting Workshop Wed., Nov. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. $40 for non-members; Morning Balance Sound Baths, Thursdays in Nov., 10:30-11:30 p.m. with Gary Posner and Sound Bath on the Hudson, Thursdays in Nov., 6:30-8 p.m. You will need a yoga mat and water for these workshops. Register at www.wainwright.org

Sebastian Junger will speak at Pace University, Kessel Student Center, 961 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville Thurs., Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The award-winning author and filmmaker will discuss his career and his expansive body of works. Proceeds will benefit Pace’s OASIS program. $30 general admission. www.pace.edu

Choices: A Rock Opera will be presented at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 N. Bedford Ave., Chappaqua Fri. & Sat., Nov. 11 & 12 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. $40 plus $2 service fee at https://choicearockoopera.com/

The Symphony of Westchester will open with an all-Mozart program with pianist Alon Goldstein Sat., Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. The concert will take place at Iona University’s Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, 715 North Ave., New Rochelle. $55 general admission; $40 for seniors 65+ and students with ID. www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org or by phone at 914/654-4926.

“Never the Sinner” by John Logan, starring Patrick McGuiness as “Robert Crowe” and Albi Gorn as “Clarence Darrow” will be presented by Axial Theatre at Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 10-12 & 17-19 at 8 p.m., Sun. Nov 13 at 3 p.m. It is the chillingly true story of the Leopold-Loeb case—the crime of the century. Tickets are $10 students, $25 general seating, available at axialtheatre.org

Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla will host its annual Great Chefs event featuring more than a dozen chefs from leading restaurants in Westchester County Tues., Nov. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Event will present gourmet food, fine wine and alcohol purveyors. Due to limited seating, it is recommended that people buy their tickets in advance at www.sunywcc.edu/great-chefs

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., will present James Ransome, renowned artist and co-curator of the exhibit A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy Sun., Nov. 13, 3-4 p.m. He will moderate a conversation with illustrators featured in the exhibit. $15 for non-members. www.katonahmuseum.org

The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will present “Man with a Movie Camera,” with live score performance by Montopolis Sun., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the box office.

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe will present Italian Foodie Trivia with Carla Gambescia, Fri., Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Antipasto and wine are included with ticket. $45 for non-members. www.wiccny.org

Lyndhurst Manor, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, will present a trip to Victorian England with the co-production by Red Monkey Theater Group and M&M Productions of a thrilling Sherlock Holmes adventure--“The Adventure of the Red Headed League,” weekends Fri., Nov. 4-Dec. 4. The production features Larry Reina of Port Chester. Limited seating. For tickets and additional information, go to https://lyndhurst.org/events/theater/sherlock/

Holiday Wish: Follow the Magic will take place at Stamford Town Center, downtown Stamford Fri., Nov. 4-Dec. 24. It is an immersive event that delivers a sensory entertainment experience and incorporates visual storytelling at its best. The experience culminates in the grand finale at the North Pole where the elves will be busy making toys in their workshop. There will also be a shopping area featuring treasured mementos, snacks, candy and more. Advance tickets are available at theholidaywish.com.

The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, will present Anthony Rodia, Sat., Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; tickets start at $79; World Ballet Series—Swan Lake, Sun., Nov. 6; 6 p.m. Tickets start at $101; Black Violin, Fri., Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $86. www.palacestamford.org

The Christmas Experience—Santa’s Village will be open Fri., Nov. 4-Dec. 23 at 30 Warren Pl., Mt. Vernon. Visitors will be treated to a stroll through Santa’s Village featuring larger-than-life displays, several Dickens’ interactive vignettes where families can take holiday photos and 50 mesmerizing animatronics. Hours: weekdays, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and weekends 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $10 per ticket for a 15-minute time weekdays and $15 weekends. Tickets are available online at https://tinyurl.com/santas-village. Organizations profiting from ticket sales include: Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club, North East STEM Academy, The Youth Community Outreach Program and the Ronald McDonald House.

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave. will present the following workshops: Pop Art Styrofoam Printmaking for ages 6-10, Sun., Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40 for non-members; Henri Matisse: Abstract Collage for adults, Thurs., Nov. 10. 6-6:30 p.m. $75 for non-members; Cornucopia Collage, Sat., Nov. 12, 1:30-3 p.m. for families. $25 for non-members and Gelli Plate Printmaking, Sun., Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 6-10. $40 for non-members. www.pelhamartcenter.org

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will offer the following workshops Sat., Nov. 5: Mask Making with Ann Ladd for ages 6+, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Animal Locomotion with Gwen Millard for ages 6+, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Live Animal Sketching, ages 5-9, 1-2 p.m., ages 10+ and adults, 2-3 p.m. Free. Sign up at www.ryeartscenter.org

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. will present a playreading of “The Incubators,” Mon., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. In this new absurdist dark comedy, the Pro-Life Generation is just getting started. $10. 203/227-4177 or www.westportplayhours.org

The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, is presenting “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical,” Fri.-Sun., thru Nov. 12. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $35 for adults; $30 for youth and seniors 62+. www.wiltonplayshop.org.

The Westchester Chamber Music Society will present concerts live and recorded Sun., Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Mar. 19 & Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 2125 Westchester, Ave., Rye. The Windscape woodwind quintet will perform Nov. 13; the Amerigo Trio will perform Mar. 19 and the final concert Apr. 30 will feature the Horzsowski piano trio. $175 for series subscription or $40 per concert. Remote viewing is $20 per household per concert. www.westchestermusicsociety.com or call Isobel Perry at 914/967-4894

Caramoor Center for the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present the Ivalas Quartet (chamber music) Sun., Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $30; ages 18 and under are free. www.caramoor.org.

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown will present the Tito Puento, Jr. Latin Jazz Ensemble, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 4 & 5, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40; Ed Cherry Trio, Sun., Nov. 6, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Ray Blue Quintet, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 11 & 12, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25-$30; Richard Boukas & Louis Arques: Dialogos Duo, Sun., Nov. 13, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. In an abundance of caution, the Jazz Forum requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the box office and that you wear a mask, except while seated. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. Tickets at www.jazzforumarts.org.

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Valerie June with Violet Bell, Sat., Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. $47/$57; Joe Matarese, Sat., Nov. 12, 7 & 9 p.m. $25. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present the Clocktown Players--My Body No Choice: a free reading, Fri., Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Westchester Symphonic Winds, Sun., Nov. 6, 3 p.m. General admission $20; seniors/students $15; “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Wed., Nov. 9, 8 p.m. $10 for non-members; Vic DiBitetto, Sat., Nov. 12, 8 & 9:30 p.m. $37.50-$47.50. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will present Lynn Spurgat, soprano & Jason Wirth, piano, Sun., Nov. 6, 2 p.m.; Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen, Thurs., Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. for ages 2-6. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

ArtsWestchester will hold their Serious Fun Sneaker Gala Sat., Nov. 12. 6 p.m. cocktails at 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; 7:30 p.m. dinner at Next Door, 27 Mamaroneck Ave. Event will honor Mayor Thomas Roach. Black tie and sneakers optional. Tickets start at $500 and can be purchased at www.artswestchester.org/gala/ To bid on auction items now, go to www.biddingforgood.com/auctionhome.action:vhost-artswauction

SUNY Westchester Community College Gateway Center, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla will offer a speaker series, Cannabis, Community & Care that explores the many facets of the budding cannabis industry. This speaker series provides a multi-faceted, foundational awareness for those interested in the cannabis industry and the employment opportunities it will bring. Event will take place at 1 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 10 presented by Mary Pryor. $29. Register at wccspeakerseries.eventcombo.com

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye will present Museum Minis, every Wed., 11-11:30 a.m., free with museum admission; My Superpower Workshop Series—3 sessions designed for children to understand themselves, the world around them and the tools to identify differences and celebrate them. Each workshop will produce artwork from participants that can be provided as an assessment and/or shared in classrooms, school social medica community or museum. Session 1: Identity (My Superpower); Session 2: Culture (My Universe) and Session 3: Global Communities (Our Universe). Sessions will be Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10-10:45 a.m. ages 3-6; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ages 7-11; Experience Diwali, Sat., Nov. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join a Diwali celebration with a workshop and activities in the traditions of India. Non-member admission: $10 ages 1 & up; $9 for seniors; free for children under 1. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org.

Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford is presenting “The Cemetery Club” in the Dressing Room Theatre, Thurs.-Sun. thru Nov. 13. This comedy tells the story of three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. Then Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave and a romance with one of them ensues. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $38 for adults; $28 for senior citizens and $20 for children under 21. www.curtaincallinc.com or 203/329-8207 x11.

Historic Hudson Valley is presenting Blaze thru Nov. 20 at Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. Experience 7000+ Jack O’Lanterns. Timed entry tickets start at $32. Limited availability and sold out for some dates. Purchase tickets at www.hudsonvalley.org.

The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye are open Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.

Rye Farmers Market will be held in the parking lot on Theodore Fremd Avenue, behind the Purchase Street stores, Sundays thru Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The market features locally grown fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, local seafood, honey, small batch baked goods, pickles and more. For additional information go to downtoearthmarkets.com.

The Muscoot Farmers Market, 51 Route 100, Katonah, will be open Sundays thru Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It features more than 20 local vendors each week. Admission is free. For additional information call 914/864-7282 or go www.muscootfarm.org/

Mall Walks at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, take place every Tues. & Fri., 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Meet at the horse fountain on retail level 2. Membership is free and members park for free from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tues. and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Fri., Every walker, including past participants must register at the registration table before walking. 914/231-4645.

Historic Hudson Valley has announced that their sites will be open thru Nov. 6. Step inside the home of Washington Irving, the “Founding Father of Literature,” behold vibrant stained-glass windows by Matisse and Chagall and the Union Church of Pocantico Hills and see the gristmill and learn about the life and labor of the 23 enslaved individuals who lived at Philipsburg Manor. Uncover the stories of the people and places that shaped our region. Tickets are on sale for all location. Go to www.hudsonvalley.org or call 914/366-0900.

Tarrytown Music Hall has rescheduled the following previously announced events: Cancelled shows: The Allman Betts Band with Special Guest River Kittens, Westchester Symphonic Winds: Polkas & Other Stories; Survivor Blues with John Mayall & Walter Trout; Mary Chapin Carpenter - Marc Cohn - Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert, Shovels & Rope; Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie, In Conversation with The Sopranos, Legends of British Rock Dave Mason with special guest John Mayall, Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers and The Fixx: The English Beat US Tour 2021. Information is subject to change. For a complete listing of upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Exhibits

Artist Amanda Browder has installed a soaring, six-story fabric sculpture, Metropolis Sunrise on the exterior of ArtsWestchester’s headquarters, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. It can be viewed thru Nov. 30. www.artswestchester.com

White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will present a Puerto Rican Artist Poster exhibit Mon., Nov. 7 with an opening reception at 7 p.m.

The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life & Art, the Greenwich Paintings of John Henry Twachtman, thru Jan. 22. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. www.greenwichhistor.org

Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye is presenting Unknown Soldiers: The Making of Dickinson at the Jay Estate and the Real-Life History Behind It every Sunday this autumn, 2-5 p.m. www.jayheritagecenter.org.

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild is presenting the Interpretations Art Show by Helen Schilliro, Suzanne Montresor, Virginia Zelman, thru Nov. 19. There will be an opening reception Sat., Nov. 5, 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tues., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibition can also be viewed online at mamaroneckartists.guild.org; www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting two exhibits honoring the work of Jerry Pinkney: Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry Pinkney and A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy, thru Jan. 22. Hours: Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Admission: $10 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. Social www.katonahmuseum.org

Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. is presenting The Magic of Storybook Animals, original illustrations for children’s books about animals, thru Nov. 12 and Gallery B: Mitchell Visoky, thru Nov. 22. Gallery hours: Mon. & Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.org.

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. is presenting a new retrospective solo exhibit by Nicolas De Jesus thru Dec. 23. It features works by the visual storyteller—his monumental colorful paintings, intricate etchings and large banners that once billowed above the streets in his home in Mexico. His works tackle contemporary social and political issues from global headlines and events. Gallery hours: Wed-Sun., 12-5 p.m. Admission is currently free for all visitors. www.neuberger.org.

The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown, is presenting its first exhibition in the gallery, Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art thru Mar. 19. The exhibition is comprised of 43 artworks and pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar period with new commissions of contemporary art. Gallery hours: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thurs., 3-7 p.m. All visitors must have a free timed-entry ticket prior to visiting available at Inspired Encounters | Rockefeller Brothers Fund (rbf.org)

SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla is presenting The Sculpture of Ronald Bladen at its art gallery thru Nov. 30. The exhibit is open to the public. Bladen was an American painter and sculptor renowned for his large-scale sculptures. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thurs. evenings 4-8 p.m. wcc.artgallery.com

Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave. is displaying a new public art installation, “The Conversation Sculpture,” by Brooklyn artist Musa Hixson. It is a 9 ft. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. steel sculpture that mimics a blooming flower with three seats enclosed in its frame. The interactive piece intends to facilitate new connections and encourage people to think differently about public space. The installation will be on display thru June 20, 2023. www.pelhamartcenter.org