The Ninety9Bottles Craft Beer Festival in support of the Adoption Hope Foundation will be held Sat., June 3, 2-5 p.m. at Oyster Shell Park, N. Water St., Norwalk. Ages 21+. Rain or shine. There will be great food and live music as well as local favorite craft beers. General admission is $45; VIP early access 1-5 p.m., $65; designated driver, $20. Day of event general admission is $55. VIP tickets are only available in advance at https://tinyurl.com/Ninety9Bottles
Westchester County’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Raising will take place Sun., June 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains.
Greenwich Hospital will provide free car seat safety checks Wed., June 7 & 14 at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Schedule an appointment to learn how to correctly install a car seat to secure a child’s safety. Call 203/200-KIDS of email [email protected] and The Nurse is In Mon., June 5, 10-11 a.m. at Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich; at Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Mon., June 5, 12, 19 & 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; at Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave., Greenwich, Wed., June 7, 11 a.m-12 p.m.; YMCA of Greenwich, 51 E. Putnam Ave., Mon., June 12, 10-11 a.m.; Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 199 Hamilton Ave., Mon., June 19, 10-11 a.m.; YWCA of Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Ave., Mon., June 26, 10-11 a.m. Free. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/863-4444.
Playland Park in Rye has opened for the season. Hours: Fri. & Sat., June 3 & 4, June 10 & 11; June 17 & 18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Beach & pool are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., June 7 & 8; June 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Additional dates will be listed in future issues. Parking is $20 on weekdays & weekends; $30 on holidays. There will be fireworks Mon., June 19 & July 31 & Sept. 3. For admission pricing and to purchase tickets, go to www.playland.com
Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival will take place Tues.-Sat., June 6-10. Events include Perfect Pairings of Wine and Food with John Crabtree and Kevin Zraly at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua Tues., June 6. Tickets are $150; Party on the Pier at Playland Park in Rye Wed., June 7, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $65; Burger & Beer Blast at Kensico Dam, Valhalla, Thurs., June 8, 6-9:30 p.m. $75 per person; Wine Collectors’ Dinner at x20 Xavier’s on the Hudson in Yonkers, Fri., June 9, 6-10 p.m. $185 per person and Grand Tasting Village at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, Sat., June 10, 12-4 p.m. $85; $125 for VIP Connoisseurs Tent. For additional information and tickets, go to www.westchestermagazine.com/winefood
The 26th Annual Asian-American Heritage Festival will take place Sat., June 3, 12-6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Rain or shine. This cultural festival will showcase Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, Thai and Vietnamese cultures with live songs, dances, musical performances, Asian arts and cultural exhibits, Chinese paper cutting and origami, and ethnic foods. It will also include children’s entertainment, balloon sculptures, games and face painting. Free medical and dental screenings will be available to attendees. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed. Admission and parking are free. The Albanian Heritage Festival will be held Sun., June 4, 12 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Rain or shine. For more information on these festivals, go to parks.westchestergov.com or call 914/864-PARK.
The 2nd Annual Westchester County Wide Gather Against Hate will take place Tues., June 6, 4-5 p.m. at Westchester County Courthouse Plaza, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, White Plains.
Westchester Pride—Vogue: The Discovery of Self will take place Sun., June 4. Free. There will be a discussion with Benny Ninja at the ArtsWestchester Gallery, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, 2-3 p.m. and Vogue Performance on Court Street between Main Street & Martine Avenue, White Plains at 4 p.m. The original vogue production was created specifically for 2023 Westchester Pride. Westchester Roots is presented by Montefiore Einstein.
The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd., Rye, Mon., June 12, 10-11 a.m. Free. Please enter the Church parking lot from Parsons Street and stay in your car. Someone will assist you with your documents. Bring confidential personal papers for shredding; remove all large binder clips and covers; paper clips and staples are ok. There will be a locked bin in the Assembly Room starting Fri., June 9 to drop off documents to be recycled. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected as will any junk mail or newspapers.
The Bruce Museum’s Fred Eiser First Sunday Science: Soil Health and Greenwich Shellfish will take place Sun., June 4, 2-3 p.m. at the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Join the Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission as they briefly describe their role in the Town of Greenwich, including the management of local shellfish beds. Free of charge and no reservations are required. For additional information go to www.brucemuseum.org
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W. Sunnyside La., Irvington will host Vote Like a Girl, Sat., June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the power of the vote and the 19th amendment! Explore the exciting lives of women past and present who have defied society to fight for what was right. Activities include a live suffrage debate (heckling encouraged); photo-ops with suffragette sashes and 19th-century clothing, STEAM activities and experiments and radical cross-stitch lessons for feminists of all ages and genders. History detectives can find clues in Washington Irving’s home about the women who lived there in the 19th century. $16 for adults, $12 for seniors 65+ and students 18-25; free for children under 17 at www.hudsonvalley.org/events/vote-like-a-girl/
The Westchester County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Union Church of Pocantico Hills, 555 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown, Sat., June 10, 3-5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The tour guide from the church will discuss the history of the 1922 church and its relationship to the Rockefeller family. Guests will learn about the magnificent stained-glass windows designed by Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall and other artists that grace the church sanctuary where the presentation will be given. $30. RSVP by June 2 to westchesterhistory.com/product/149th-annual-meeting/
Just Be Nice, an e-commerce retail brand that is dedicated to cultivating kindness through their line of products, announces a relaunch event Thurs., June 8, 7-11 p.m. at The Arch Street, 100 Arch St., Greenwich. The event is to be a celebration that brings together the local community and emphasizes the importance of choosing kindness in our daily lives. There will be live music performed by talented artists from the Something Electric’s roster, wine & beer, as well as hand-passed hors d’oeuvres catered by Matt Miller Culinary Productions. Admission is free and all are welcome. Merchandise will be available for purchase and donations will be accepted to benefit Just Be Nice.
Westchester & Fairfield Business Journals will present The Conversion of Commercial Properties: What are the Creative Options? Thurs., June 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at C.V. Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains. $40 per person. RSVP to westfaironline.com/events/the-conversion/of-commercial/properties/
Human Development Services of Westchester will hold their Gala 2023: Celebrating 55 Years of Creating Community, Thurs., June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Coveleigh Club, Milton Point, Rye. There will be a raffle to benefit H.O.P.E. House. Tickets start at $250. www.hdsw.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester will hold its 10th Annual Bowl of Kids’ Sake Tues., June 6 at Bowlers Lanes, 47 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains. Funds raised will support mentoring programs for at risk youth in Westchester and Putnam. Register a team or make a donation at bbbsbowlbig.com
St. Paul’s National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, will host Colonial Day Sat., June 10, 12-4 p.m. At 1 p.m. harpist Alyssa Reit and storyteller Una Clancy will perform the Lenape Indians creation story through music and words. Richard Forliano, longtime Eastchester Town Historian and retired teacher will explore the diversity of experience of people in colonial Westchester County. Maria Byrne, a part-time interpreter at St. Paul’s will explore religion in colonial America. Free. www.nps.gov/sapa
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Westchester. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong supply. Locations: St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford Tues., June 6, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Harrison Senior Center, 251 Underhill Ave., W. Harrison Wed., June 7, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800/733-2787.
The Parsonage Cottage Junior Advisory Board will hold its 3rd Annual “Tee Party” at the Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence, 88 Parsonage Rd., Greenwich Sun., June 4. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and the second tee time is at 12:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Best Round, Best Team Attire and Hole in One. $100 for a foursome; $30 for a single player with spirited team attire and team names recommended. Player registration includes lunch provided by Walter’s Hot Dog Truck and Gophers Ice Cream stand, soft drinks and beer. Music will also be provided by a DJ. Register at www.parsonagecottage.org
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation will hold its annual MMRF Team for Cures Walk/Run Sat., June 3 at Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk. The fundraising event begins at 8:30 a.m. The run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. As participants cross the finish line, the local classic rock band The Adults will perform. Register for the run/walk at themmrf.org
The Katonah Museum of Art at 134 Jay St. will present The Collector and the Artists: A Panel Discussion on Richard Feigen, Joseph Cornell and Ray Johnson, Thurs., June 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Event will be followed by a reception. $25 for non-members. www.katonahmuseum.org
The Woodbury Lions Club is presenting their Annual Car Show and Summerfest Sun., June 4 at Hollow Park, Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT. Cars can begin to enter for judging at 9 a.m.; general admission begins at 10 a.m. The show will have games for kids and food trucks. Admission is $20 per car; $10 per walk-in and free for children 5 & under and can be purchased in advance at carshow.woodburyctlions.org.
The Science Barge season opening will be Sat., June 3, 12-5 p.m. at 99 Dock St., Yonkers. There will be prizes, food, games, vendors, tours, music and a great time. www.groundworkhv.org
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer Mindfulness Chair Yoga, Mon., June 4, 12 & 26, 11-11:45 a.m. followed by tea; Yoga with Lekelien, Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. and Fridays 9:30-11 a.m., $20-$25; Therapeutic Sound Meditation, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., $30. Wainwright House will host the WESPAC Annual Awards Celebration Sun., June 4 at 2 p.m. featuring two professional musicians, Isabela Quines & Eric Eaton. Donations can be made at https;//donorbox.org/wespac-annual-awards-dinner-2023; Same Time Next Summer, book talk, wine, hors d’oeuvres and prizes, Mon., June 5, 7 p.m. Join local author Annabel Monaghan to celebrate her new novel. Free. Register at www.wainwright.org
Bicycle Sundays will take place on the Bronx River Parkway June 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 10 17 & 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Events begin at Westchester County Center in White Plains and continue to Exit 22 at Scarsdale Road, Yonkers. The Parkway is closed during Bicycle Sundays.
Pelham Art Center at 155 Fifth Ave., will offer the following workshops in June: Sound Healing & Meditation, Sun., June 4, 10-11 a.m. for adults 14+. $25. Gentle Yoga Flow, Sun., June 23, 10-11 a.m. For adults 10+. $25. Figure Drawing, Sun., June 25, 3-5 p.m. For adults 14+. $37. Register at www.pelhamartcenter.org
Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Soundscapes, Sun., June 4 at noon on the lawn. Free. Celebrate Caramoor’s Sound Art. www.caramoor.org
Day Star Creations will present a new play “Dancing for Brigid,” Thurs.-Sat., June 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre at Manhattanville college, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase. The drama/comedy features Sachi Parker, daughter of Shirley MacLaine, and Carey Fox. Sachi plays an Irish grandmother who promotes the merits of the ancient Celtick priestess/warrior Brigid to her desperate grandson. He also seeks help from the mentor of his young adult LGBTQ group, who tells the story of a 1990s married man who comes out. The group uses hip-hop dance to help spin the story-within-the-story. $25 at the door, online at DancingForBrigid.com or by email to [email protected]
Chill Bucket Productions is calling for film submissions for its 2nd Below the Line Film Festival. Submissions will be accepted thru Aug. 1 with an extended deadline of Aug. 22. Selections will be announced in late August, streamed online for the entire month of September and then screened at the Episcopal Actors Guild Hall in NYC Sept. 29 & 30. Categories may include, but are not limited to drama, comedy, documentary, LGBTQIA+, technical excellence, horror, youth filmmaker and animated. For information about submitting a film, go to chillbp.com
Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford will present the Stephen Sondheim musical “Assassins” in the Kweskin Theatre for three consecutive weekends beginning June 2. Due to language, themes and violence, this production is not recommended for younger audiences. The musical profiles John Wilkes Booth who shot Lincoln, Charles Guiteau who shot Garfield, Leon Czogsoz who shot McKinley, Lee Harvey Oswald who shot Kennedy as well as lesser-known individuals who didn’t succeed in their mission. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. and Thurs., June 8 & 15. Tickets are $38; $28 for seniors and $21 for children under 21 at www.curtaincallinc.com or 203/481-6358.
The Kweskin Theatre at Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford will hold open auditions for “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Mon. & Tues., June 5 & 6, 7-app. 10 p.m. If unable to attend auditions, send a self-tape audition to [email protected]. They are casting all roles and are especially seeking Black performers for the roles of Little Eva, the Shirelles and The Drifters. Non-union actors only. Full details are available at www.curtaincallinc.com/auditions.
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct., Westport will present “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” Sat., June 4 at 1 & 4 p.m. for grades K-5, $25; “Quick Service,” a public reading of a new show that offers a funny take on mayhem in a fast-food restaurant Mon., June 5 at 7 p.m. $25; a screening of the documentary “Below Service,” Fri., June 9 at 7 p.m. The documentary gathers numerous moving stories of a multicultural and multigenerational Aquafit class to demonstrate how kindness and caring for others, combined with exercise, can be an antidote for grief, stress, and physical illness. The heartwarming honesty of the participants is a reminder of the power we all have to support one another. Admission is free, but reservations are required. WCP will host an Open House Sat., June 10, 1-4 p.m. Free. Food trucks, self-guided backstage tours, beer tastings, kids' activities, and more! There will be a Script in Hand playreading of Agatha Christie’s “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” Mon., June 12 at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 10 & up. $25. www.westmoreplayhouse.org
The Wilton Playshop at 15 Lovers La., Wilton, Ct. will present “The Last Five Years,” a one-act modern musical that ingeniously chronicles the five-year life of a marriage Fri. & Sat., June 2 & 3 at 8 p.m. $20 at www.wiltonplayshop.org.
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival featuring “Henry V” will be presented thru Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at 2015 Rte. 9, Garrison. Tickets start at $10. www.hvshakespeare.org
The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, will present the No Apologies Comedy Tour, Fri., June 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $56. www.palacestamford.org
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Chasing Romeo, a Greenwich- based band playing rock classics from past and present, Thurs., June 8, 6:30-8 p.m. bring your picnic set up and enjoy an evening on the lawn at the Historical Society. Tickets are required. Tavern Garden Markets Wed., June 14, 28, Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4 & 19. Free. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
The Capa Space, 2467 Quaker Church Rd., Yorktown Heights will present “George and Ruth: Songs and Letters of the Spanish Civil War” Sun., June 11 at 2 p.m. and Thurs., June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Through these heartfelt letters, audiences are transported to a tumultuous period of history and gain insight into the experiences of those who fought in the Spanish Civil War. $10 at www.thecapaspace.org
Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights, will offer a Table Series the first Sat. of the month beginning June 3, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (no event in Sept.). Participants will learn the organic growing process, harvest ingredients and prepare seasonal meals in the farm kitchen. $20 per person. All ages welcome. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult; children ages 5 & under are free. Family registration is available for $50 per family. Registration is required. Tomato Master Class Series Sat., June 24 & Aug. 26, 9-11 a.m. $20 per person; free for children 5 & under. Each class will focus on a different aspect of tomato growing. All ages are welcome; children under age 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Register at 914/862-5050 or www.hilltopohanoverfarm.org
Sinfonietta Cracovia celebrates Philip Glass and Wojciech Kilar Sat., June 3 at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Co-presented with The Glass House. The program highlights the parallels in the careers and styles of both composers with performances of their film and concert music. $20; $5 for students at TheGlassHouse.org
The Old Mills Singers 50th Anniversary Concert will be held at the Clear View School, 480 Albany Post Rd., Briarcliff Manor Sat., June 3 at 7 p.m. and Sun., June 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors and $5 for children 12 & under and are available at the door. www.oldmillsingers.org
The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Rock Hearts, a 5-piece New England band with strong vocal harmony, Fri., June 2 at 8 p.m. $27-$37; Iris Dement with special guest Ana Egge, Thurs., June 8, 7:30 p.m. $45; Santino Fontana with Jessica Fontana and Ted Sperling, Fri., June 9 at 8 p.m. $42-$62; Rachel Feinstein + Liz Miele, Sat., June 10 at 7 p.m. $30-$35; Storyboom, Sun., June 11, 7:30 p.m. Experience the art and power of live storytelling. $29-$35. wwww.emelin.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Tusk, World’s #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Fri., June 2 at 8 p.m. $35-$45; stand-up comic, Bobby Collins, Sat., June 3 at 8 p.m. $44-$54; Manhattan Comedy Night, Sat., June 10, 8 p.m. $34-$44; Leonid and Friends: The World’s Best Chicago Tribute, Sun., June 11, 8 p.m. $38-$58. www.tarrytownmusichall.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! We’ll be making our own paper, recording music with Bach to Rock, and bringing our 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.
White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., will offer How to Write Great College Essays HYBRID, Tues., June 6 & 13 at 4 p.m. for ages 4-12. Tech Tuesday for Youth at 4 p.m.; Telling Your Story: Memoir Writing for Beginners, Wed., June 7 at 7 p.m.; Igloo Virtual Tour: Wherever You Want, Thurs., June 8 at 5:15 p.m. & Wed., June 14 at 5:15 p.m. Wherever You Want. Register at www.whiteplainslibrary.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Monty Alexander Trio, Fri. & Sat., June 2 & 3, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40; free event: Mark Morganelli & the Jazz Forum All Stars Celebrate Brasil, Sat., June 3 at 2 p.m. No tickets needed. The Nelson Riveros Quartet, Sun., June 4, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20 and a free Jam Session at 8 p.m. Tickets for this are available at the door only; Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Fri. & Sat., June 9 & 10, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35; Trilateral Project: Tomoko Ono, Marcus McLaurine, Samuel Martinelli, Sun., June 11, 4 & 6 p.m. $!5-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is at FDR State Park, 2959 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights thru Oct. 22. This outdoor interactive event is for all ages. It is a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter ™ and Fantastic Beasts ™ films. Set in a beautiful woodland, this experience has been brought to life by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators. Limited availability in Dec. & Jan. Tickets for ages 16+are $46 + booking fee; ages 5-15 are $35 + booking fee. Parking if booked online is $8; $10 if purchased on site. Admission includes standard entry to the forest trail inspired by the wizarding world + access to the Village where you can find magical food and drink to add to your experience. For tickets go to https://www.stubhub.com/harry-potter-a-forbidden-forest-experience-westchester-tickets
The Historic Jay Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye is open for self-guided tours Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed on holidays. For additional information go to www.jayheritagecenter.org.
Exhibits
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Ave., Scarsdale is presenting Spring Collections, a group exhibition featuring new works by their gallery artists and a few favorites from their inventory thru June 30. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 914/723-8738; www.madelynjordonfineart.com
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. is presenting Sherri Paul: Manhattan Moments in Gallery B thru June 21. Showcases 20 paintings that capture fleeting moments in people’s lives. In addition, the exhibit features a new series entitled "Women Look at Women" and The Ground Glass: 47th Annual Photography Exhibition, thru June 10. A portion of the exhibit is devoted to the display of the 2nd Annual Ground Glass Student Photography Invitational highlighting juror selections by local high school students. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June-Aug. www.ryearstcenter.org
Pelham Art Center, at 155 Fifth Ave., will present the winner of its 12th Biennial Rutsch Award, Haley Hasler in a solo exhibition thru July 16. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartcenter.org
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck is presenting Nature’s Palette, a members group show featuring work in all media thru Sat., June 3 and Construct/Deconstruct: Solo Photography Show by Linda Greenhouse, Tues., June 6-June 24. There will be an opening reception Sat., June 10, 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Fri. & Sat., 12-5 p.m. www.mamaroneckartistguild.org
The Riverfront Art Gallery at the Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Center, will present Love is the Only Norm, a group exhibition challenging viewers to consider identity beyond binaries while celebrating the depth, breadth and complexities of gender expression, thru Aug. 26. There will be an opening reception, Thurs., June 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. www.ypl.org
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting Miniature Worlds: Joseph Cornell, Ray Johnson, Yayoi Kusama thru June 25. Exhibit explores the relationships between Joseph Cornell and two pioneering artists—Ray Johnson and Yayoi Kusama—and brings their works together for the first time. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 adults; $6 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. For tickets go to www.katonahmuseum.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
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. www.pelhamartcenter.org
Summer Camps & Programs
HEAT Baseball Camp will be offered by Westchester County Parks at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley this summer. Session 1: July 10-14; Session 2: July 17-21: Session 3: July 24-28 and Session 4: July 31-Aug. 8. Sessions run 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Players must be 8-13 years old as of May 1, 2023. Players will be divided into two groups by age—8-11 and 12-15. HEAT Basketball Camp will cover all areas of the game including fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, strength and conditioning, game situations and baseball IQ. The early bird registration fee is $300 per camper, per week through May 31. On June 1, the fee increases to $325 per camper per week. For additional information go to https://parks.westchester.gov.com/children-camps-baseball-camp or call 914/231-4673
Summer Camps at The Picture House in both Pelham and Bronxville will begin July 31 featuring Documentary Intensive for High School Students, July 31-Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $500 for non-members; Green Screen Camp for Middle School, July 31-Aug. 4; July 7-11 (Bronxville), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is available for one or both weeks. $900 non-members for 2 weeks; $500 for 1 week; Page to Screen for K-8, Aug. 7-11; Aug. 14-18 (Pelham) and Aug. 14-18; Aug. 21-28 (Bronxville), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $900 for 2 weeks non-members; $500 for 1 week. Registration is available for one or both weeks. The films made at camp will premiere at the Student Showcase—a special red carpet event in the fall., where filmmakers get to see their work on the big screen. Use the grade your child will be entering in the fall to determine which camp session they’re eligible for. For additional information go to www.thepicturehouse.org
Westchester County’s Learn to Swim Program for children ages 3-14 is open for registration. New this year are sessions for adults beginning at age 15. The program will take place at all four county-owned pools—Saxon Woods in White Plains, Sprain Ridge and Tibbetts Brook, both in Yonkers. A later date will be announced for registration at Willson’s Woods in Mt. Vernon. Learn to Swim for children will be held in two sessions—Tues.-Thurs., with Session 1 Mon., July 3 (no class Thurs., July 4)-Thurs., July 20. Session 2 will run Tues., July 25-Thurs. Aug. 10. Class times are 9-9:50 a.m. and 9:55-10:15 a.m. for both sessions. Learn to Swim for ages 15 & older will be held in two sessions—Sat. & Sun., Sat., July 8-Sun., July 23 and Sat., July 29-Aug. 13. Times for both sessions are 9:15-10 a.m. Each session is $80 per person for both age groups. For additional information and registration call 914/231-4556.
Westchester County Sports Camp enrollment for Slam Dunk Basketball Camp, JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp, HEAT Baseball Camp and Hole-in-One Jr. Golf Camp are open now. Slam Dunk Basketball Camp will be held at Westchester County Center for children entering grades 3-9 as of Sept. 2023. Four week-long sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $375 per camper per session (includes lunch). JustinTime Baseball Summer Camp provides half-day instruction for children ages 5-15 at Scout Field in Bronxville with six four-day sessions Mon., June 26-Thurs., Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $400 per camper per session. HEAT Baseball Camp for children ages 8-15 as of May 1, 2023 will be held at VF Macy Park, Ardsley. Four-week sessions run Mon., July 10-Fri., Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $300 per camper per session. Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp will be held at all six Westchester County golf courses for campers ages 10-17. Two-week sessions at Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, Yonkers; Hudson Hills, Ossining, Maple Moor, White Plains; Mohansic, Yorktown Heights and Saxon Woods, Scarsdale will run Mon., July 17-Fri., Aug. 3. Times vary. $75 per camper per session. For additional information go to https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps or call 914/231-4673.
Rye Arts Center at 51 Milton Road has announced that registration is open for their Summer Musical Theater for ages 8-13. Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring the following shows: Aladdin, July 24-28; Beauty & the Beast, July 31-Aug. 4; Lion King, Aug. 7-11 and Seussical Aug. 14-18. $475/week. Registration is also open for their Pre-K Summer Warm-Up for Creative Kids ages 3.5-5. Camp will run Mon.-Fri., 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. June 12-16 $375 and June 20-23 (no camp June 19) $300. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org
Camp Summerstage 2023 offered by the Clocktower Players at the Hastings American Legion, 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. For ages 6-12, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $375. Program features Zombies, Aug. 15-18; Encanto Aug. 21-25 and The Addams Family Aug. 28-Sept. 1. www.clocktowerplayers.com/register
Friends of Rye Nature Center announces that online registration is open for their Summer Program. At this time, they are limiting registration to four weeks per child for day camp and three weeks for Paddle Adventure Camp. Full payment due upon registration. Summer Day Camp includes Explorers (preschool and K), Discoverers (grades K-5) and Naturalists in Training (grades 6 & 7). Paddle Adventure Camp is for campers entering grades 8, 9 or 10 and runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee for Explorers is $425; for Discoverers fee is $450; for NIT fee is $495 and for Paddle Adventure Camp fee is $600. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org
Muscoot Farm’s Summer Program and Trailside Nature Camp registration is taking place now. Registration for these programs can be done via webtrac. Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmer is for children grades 1-8, July 3-Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Young Wranglers is for children ages 4 & 5. 1-week programs are June 19-23, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. and June 21-25, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. $179 per camper per week. Trailside Nature Camp at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is for pre-K-grade 8. For dates, date information and all camp registrations, go to https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps
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