Nearby In-Person Events
December 22, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.
15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse, 437 North St., Greenwich, Conn., is taking place thru Dec. 23. 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. 22, 11-11:45 a.m.at Lasdon Park & Arboretum, 2610 Rte. 35, Katonah.; www.lasdonpark.org/park-read/; Thurs., Jan. 4, 11, 15 & 22, 3:30-4:15 p.m. at Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard Rd., N. White Plains; 914/428-1005; Mon., Feb. 4, 12 & 26, 11-11:45 a.m. at Muscott Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah; www.muscootfarm.org or 914/864-7282. The program is a captivating read aloud initiative dedicated to instilling a passion for reading in young children. Free. Pre-registration is encouraged. Winter Scavenger Hunt, Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers, Sat., Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m..; 914/968-5851. For additional information call Westchester County Parks at 914/995-2501.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, 810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, has announced that FDR Drive will perform Sun., Dec. 31 in their Entertainment Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Free and open to the public. Guests can ring in 2024 with one of the best bands in the tri-state area and listen to a wide variety of music—all without a cover charge or assigned seating. The party will have guests dancing and singing. www.empirecitycasino.mgmresorts.com; 914/968-4200.
Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Wed., Jan. 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave. Free. A nurse is on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. 203/863-4444; Car Seat Safety Check, Wed., Jan. 3 & 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Free. To make an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]
The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La, Mamaroneck, will present “Nutcracker Dream,” Tues.-Fri., Dec. 26-29 at 2 & 5 p.m. performed by Ballet des Amériques and choreographed by Carole Alexis. $25-$50. www.emelin.org
The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford will present 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, Conn. 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
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., will present “A Sherlock Carol,” Fri. & Sat., Dec. 22 & 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 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.
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. 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 Holiday Classic Mansion Tours, 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
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.
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. 22, 29 & Jan. 5 at 4 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Jan. 2 at 4 p.m.; Battle of White Plains VR in The Igloo, Wed., Jan. 3 at 5:15 p.m.; Poetry Slam & Open Mic at 7 p.m.; Youth Bureau Step-Up Program, Thurs., Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Program provides case management, counseling and personal enrichment opportunities for young men who are struggling and potentially vulnerable to academic failure, future employment, family problems and negative police interaction; Celebrate Three Kings Day/Dia De Reyes: VR Experience, Sat., Jan. 6 at 1 & 3 p.m.;whiteplainslibrary.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present The Musical Box Performs Genesis: Selling England by the Pound 50th Anniversary, Sat., Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. $45. $55 & $75; Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, Sun., Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Sold Out on website. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Houston Person Trio, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 29 & 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Mike LeDonne Quartet, feat. Steve Nelson: Centennial Salute to Milt Jackson, Fri. & Sat., Jan 5 & 6, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Ana Fernandez Brazilian Quartet, Sun., Jan. 7. 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $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; School’s Out/Art’s In, Tues.-Fri., Dec. 26-29. Workshops at 10, 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Participate in creative arts workshops inspired by Stories of Syria’s Textiles: Art and Heritage Across Two Millennia. Tues., Dec. 26: Embroidery Experiments. Learn embroidery techniques to create fabulous designs; Wed., Dec. 27: Design Your Own Block Prints; Thurs., Dec. 28: Circular Weaving; Fri., Dec. 29: Fabric Collage. Ages 3-8 with an adult; ages 9-12 can be dropped off. $12 per child & non-member adult; $6 for seniors and non-participating students ages 13 & over. Registration recommended. 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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