Nearby In-Person Events
December 14, 2023 at 3:57 a.m.
Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, will host a New York Blood Center Community Winter Blood Drive, Fri., Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. to help meet the urgent need for blood. For additional information go to www.nybc.org
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, will present the Rob Mathes Holiday Concert in the PepsiCo Theatre, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 15 & 16 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. $21.25-$85; Westchester Philharmonic: Clash of the Cellos in the Recital Hall, Sun., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $45; half-price for young people 6-16. www.purchase.edu
The Symphony of Westchester will perform Sun., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Christopher j. Murphy Auditorium at Iona University, 715 North Ave., New Rochelle. Program: Sinfonia Concertante K. 364 in E Flat Major, Adagio (K, 261) and Rondo (D.373 for violin and Symphony no. 31, K. 297 (the Parts). $55 general admission; $40 for seniors over 65; $15 for students with valid ID. Purchase tickets at https;//www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org/tickets.html or call 914/654-4926.
The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham, will present their 5th Annual Holiday Concert: Not So Silent Night, Sun., Dec. 17, 3-5 p.m. featuring Andrew Cole & The Bravo Hops, The Stellar Wolfs, The Mellow Fellows, Carter Brady, Maggie Solimine, Malia McLellan, The Acapelicans, Valerie Lemon & Janine LaManna + more. All ages. General admission tickets are $30; $12 for students at www.thepicturehouse.org
15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse, 437 North St. is taking place thru Dec. 23. Mon.-Fri., 12-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa and his three live reindeer return for a Greenwich tradition. www.greenwichreindeerfestival.com
Westchester County Parks is offering Park & Read, Fri., Dec. 15 & 22, 11-11:45 a.m.at Lasdon Park & Arboretum, 2610 Rte. 35, Katonah. The program is a captivating read aloud initiative dedicated to instilling a passion for reading in young children. Free. Pre-registration is encouraged at www.lasdonpark.org/park-read/. January & February Park & Read info will be listed in future issues; Holiday Lights on the Farm, Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 15 & 16, 3-8 p.m.; 914/864-7282.
Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Mon., Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.; 10-11 a.m. at the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop, 109 Hamilton Ave. Free. A nurse is on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. 203/863-4444; free car seat safety checks Wed., Dec. 20 at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. To schedule an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]
The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford will present the Connecticut Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Sat., Dec. 16 at 2 & 6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 17 at 1 & 5 p.m. Tickets start at $100.25; The World Ballet Series: “The Nutcracker,” Sat., Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $115.60. www.boxofficeticketsales.com.palacetheater/Stamford
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting A Gift of Art 2023: A Holiday Members’ Art Exhibit & Gift Boutique thru Dec. 24. There will be affordable fine art, 2D & 3D, glass, jewelry, ceramics, fiber and other unique gifts made by MAG members. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org
The Holiday Stroll presented by Stamford Ford is taking place at Mill River Park in downtown Stamford on select dates thru Dec. 24, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Kids under 10 enter for free; $25 for adults at www.theholidaystroll.com
Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, is presenting “A Merry Mulberry Street Musical” in its Dressing Room theatre, Fri.-Sun., Dec. 15-17. Performances are Fri.-Sun. at 8 p.m.; matinees Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m. Limited availability. $41 adults; $34 seniors 65+; $26 under 21. www.curtaincallinc.com
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., will present “A Sherlock Carol,” Tues.-Sat., Dec. 19-23. This heartwarming holiday production for all ages brings the two most beloved characters, Ebenezer Scrooge and Sherlock Holmes, into one epic story, along with Tim Cratchit, Dr. Watson, and many more. Performances are Dec. 19-23 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $35; $20 for students at www.westportplayhouse.org; 203/227-4177.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is taking place at Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy. Rd., Valhalla thru Dec. 31. The 1.2-mile drive-thru experience is filled with thousands of lights. Attractions include favorite elves Ned and Albert, glittering angels of peace, a 50-foot dove, dancing trees, glowing snowballs, candy cane lane, a spectacular 100-foot light tunnel, Westchester’s favorite 40-foot Christmas tree and much more. Timed tickets are $39.09 per vehicle, including fees at https://maingatetickets.com/event/view/1659.
The Paramount Hudson Valley, 1006 Brown St., Peekskill will present country singer Jessica Lynn, Sat., Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $91.42 at ticketsales.com/Paramount
Stamford Town Center, 100 Greyrock Pl., is presenting the Holiday Wish Express: A Magical Journey to the North Pole for the Entire Family on select dates thru Sun., Dec. 24. Embark on a journey with Teddy and Friends led by a Train Conductor; dive into the snow for an interactive snowball fight and step into Teddy’s House of Sweets; adopt your very own Teddy along with his storybook, “Teddy’s Christmas Adventure.” A portion of Teddy Bear sales will aid local children’s charities. Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for children. For tickets and additional information, go to www.theholidaywish.com
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Tai Chi Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Sunset Yoga Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wunderkinds Saturday Club, Dec. 9, 9:15-10:30 a.m. For children under 5. Neurodiverse & neurotypical children come together for a magical morning of joy & connection.; a Children’s Holiday Party, Sun., Dec. 17, 12-3 p.m. Take photos with Santa, cookie decorating, sing-along festive kids’ yoga, crafts & more. $15 for non-members; Celebration of Light: Sound Bath with Karin Reetz, Sound Healer, Mon., Dec. 18, 7-8:15 p.m. $40 for non-members. Register at www.wainwright.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., is hosting an Arts Center Boutique thru Sat., Dec. 23. www.pelhamartcenter.org. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Historic Hudson Valley will present Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” at the Old Dutch Church, 430 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow with storyteller Jonathan Kruk, Sat., Dec. 16 at 2:30 & 3:45 p.m. Advance tickets required. $47 for adults; $42 for children; a Holiday Boutique at Phillipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, thru Sun., Dec. 17; Cake Pop Decorating, a hands-on class at Phillipsburg Manor, Sat., Dec. 16 at 12, 1, 2 & 3 p.m. $35 general admission; Historic Site Tours, at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W. Sunnyside La., Tarrytown. Sat., Dec. 16, various times, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $35 & Sun., Dec. 17, various times 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $15 adults; $12 seniors and ages 18-25 and $10 for ages 3-17; Holiday Classic Mansion Tour, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, every half hour from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. thru Dec. 31. Tickets start at $20 at https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., Dec. 15 at 9:45 a.m. Stop by for this fun-filled hour and learn all about nature through fun activities like animal meet and greets, crafts and short hikes. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $15 per family per class. Please come prepared for the weather. Register for events at www.ryenatureceenter.org.
Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will offer Holiday Rosen House Tours, thru Thurs., Dec. 21 at various times throughout the day. For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to www.caramoor.org or call 914/232-1252.
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.
Senior Cinema is taking place at The Picture House Regional Film Center (www.thepicturehouse.org). Moviegoers 65 and older enjoy a great afternoon of film and friends at the theaters in Bronxville and Pelham on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. through June 2024. For free admission on Tuesdays, seniors should head to the box office before showtime to pick up their ticket. Annual membership holders ($55 for those 65+) will also enjoy free popcorn every time they visit the theater along with discounted tickets every day of the year. As a reminder, The Picture House Regional Film Center offers half-price tickets on Tuesdays for all other moviegoers.
The MetroCard Van will at the White Plains Trans Center, Water Street & N. Lexington Ave., Wed., Dec. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; and Thurs., Dec. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. at No credit cards, cash only. For additional information, call 914/813-7777.
Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will offer Little Explorers, Tues., Dec. 19. 9:30-10:30 a.m. For children 3-5 years old. For additional information go to www.muscootfarm.org
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Weekend Story Time every Sat. & Sun, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.; Maker May, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Make discoveries at Maker May! Make your own paper, record music with Bach to Rock, and bring your own robotics to life with iCamp! Good for all ages. All activities included with admission—$10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information and registration go to www.discoverwcm.org
The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will offer Fun Friday Dec. 15, 22 & 29 at 4 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.; Drop In College and Career Club, Wed., Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.; Igloo VR Fun for Kids, Thurs., Dec. 21, 4:30 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present The Doo Wop Project presents A Doo Wop Christmas, Fri., Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. $50-$70; $10 Film Series: It’s a Wonderful Life, Sat., Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.; Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays, Sun., Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. $58-$78. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Edmar Castaneda Trio feat., Gregoire Maret & Andrea Tiera, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 15 & 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.
Exhibits
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, is presenting Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collections. This ongoing exhibition features rarely displayed works on loan; Photographic Revolutionaries of Group f/64: Works from the Bank of America Collection, thru Apr. 28. The exhibition celebrates the dawn of photography as fine art and features seminal works by Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Willard Van Dyke, Brett Weston and Edward Weston; Tracing Lineage: Abstraction and its Aftermath, thru Mar. 17; Harry Bertola: Sculpture for Living, thru Apr. 7; Connecticut Modern: Art, Design and the Avant-Garde, 1830-1960, thru Jan. 7; Monsters and Mermaids: Unraveling Natural History’s Greatest Hoaxes, thru Feb. 7. Encounter “monsters,” “giants” and “lost civilizations” that confounded scientists and the public; The William L. Richter Collection, thru Apr. 21. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $20 adults; $15 seniors (62+) and students; free for children under 5 and members. BruceMuseum.org
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains presents the work of 15 regional artists in Crossing Borders: Revisited, thru Jan. 14. Through sculpture, site-responsive installations, video, photography and two-dimensional mixed media works, ArtsWestchester explores the ways in which geographic and cultural borders have come to define individual and group identities. Gallery hours: Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m. & Sun., 12-5 p.m., Sat., 12-6 p.m. www.artsw.org
The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob in conjunction with Clay Art Center, Port Chester, is presenting Radical Pots & Cooperative Hands, thru Feb. 24. It is a dynamic exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the late ceramic artist Katherine Choy, visionary co-founder of Clay Art Center. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. www.greenwichhistory.org
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting Rhonda Khalifeh: Immortal Stitch, thru Jan. 28. Experience a unique immersive environment and experiment with various textile arts activities in the Pollack Family Learning Center. Immortal Stitch grapples with shifting notions of identity and loss of place. Using a combination of repurposed Aghabani tablecloths and hand-dyed silk and wool, Rhonda Khalifeh's installation explores material heritage and her past and present relationship with Syrian craft. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m. Admission: $12 adults; $6 students & seniors; free for children under 12 & members. Advance timed tickets recommended. www.katonahmuseum.org
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown is presenting Portraits of Process thru Dec. 23. This new exhibition from the American Artists’ Hand Archive showcases 34 expertly crafted bronze sculptures of influential American artists’ hands. Hours: Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs., 3-7 p.m. All visitors must reserve a free timed-entry ticket prior to visiting at www.rbf.org
The Yonkers Public Library Riverfront Gallery, 1 Larkin Center, is presenting Across Imaginary Boundaries thru Jan. 18. It is a group exhibition exploring diasporic identity across the Caribbean while celebrating new modes of thinking about shifting identities, place and home through photography, printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpture and video. The gallery is open during library hours—Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ypl.org.
Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, is presenting the exhibit The Fa Series, thru Dec. 23. It is a solo exhibition presenting 22 large-scale canvas works inspired by the Venice Biennale-bound artist’s personal journey through the visual lexicon of the West African divination system, Admission to the museum is free. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. www.neuberger.org
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, is presenting A World of Possibilities organized by The Arc Westchester. It is an exhibit of vibrant original works of art made by children with developmental disabilities supported by The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development and adult artists participating in programs at The Arc Westchester. The colorful canvas designs represent each student’s individual creativity, fostered in a nurturing setting. Museum hours: Wed.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 per person; $9 for seniors and free for children under 1 and members. www.discoverwcm.org
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