Nearby In-Person Events
November 2, 2023 at 4:20 a.m.
Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford is presenting “The Diary of Anne Frank,” thru Sun., Nov. 12. The Holocaust through the eyes of Anne Frank who emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her times. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Seating is cabaret style in The Dressing Room Theatre. For ticket information and to purchase tickets go to www.curtaincallinc.com
A Recycling Event will be held at Playland Park, 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye, Sat., Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This will be the 5th and final Recycling Event of 2023. For information on items that can and cannot be brought for recycling, go to events.westchestergov.com
The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Story Barn with Bonnie Levinson: Life Imitates Art, Thurs., Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m. Bring family and friends to enjoy an evening of sharing and connection while listening to community members tell their stories. All storytellers are invited; no prior experience necessary. Storytellers will present a five-minute take on the topic in a cabaret-like setting. Stories are based on true personal experiences and performed without notes. $20 for non-members Anyone interested in participating should contact Stephanie Barnett at [email protected]. All storytellers will receive a prep session with Bonnie Levinson in advance and a lecture and guided tour: Visionary Art Pottery and Studio Craft in Our Backyard with Leon Gambetta Volkmar and Katharine Choy, Fri., Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $20 for non-members. To register to attend go to www.greenwichhistory.org
Coffee & Conversation in White Plains with State Sen. Shelly Mayer, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, County Executive George Latimer and Country Legislator Ben Boykin will take place Sun., Nov. 5, 8:30-11 a.m. at The Pamplemousse Project, 124 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Postponed from Oct. 21. RSVP strongly suggested to https://tinyurl.com/WhitePlainsCC
SCORE Westchester will present Basics of Business Management, Wed., Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. at SUNY WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd., White Plains. This presentation is an introduction to the analytical skills needed by any business owner hoping to deal with major changes to their business and the marketplace. Food and refreshments will be served. Registration fee: $25. To register call SUNY WCC at 914/606-6830 and press 1 (Course #94023).
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will offer Tea Talks of History & Hope, Sun., Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m. Learn about Colonel Wainwright, his contribution to WWI and establishing his home in Milton Harbor. Dr. Bill Meyer, Rye High School assistant principal, will share his thoughts on the Great War, WWI, to our current days. $30 for non-members; 30% will be donated to UNICEF. www.wainwright.org.
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will host the Mamaroneck Artists Guild Jumpstart Your Art Portrait Party, Sat., Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m. For age 18+. Everyone sketches everyone in 10-minute sketches that will create a grid of portraits. All mediums and levels are welcome. $15 for non-MAG/RAC members. Register at www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.
Purchase College, Anderson Hill Rd., will present In Conversation with Prof. Monica Farrell, Mon., Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. She is the author of several poetry books. www.purchase.edu
AJC Westchester/Fairfield will present a Parents Summit: Empowering Your Student to Counter Antisemitism, Tues., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Ave., Scarsdale. RSVP to [email protected]
The Katonah Museum of Art will hold a Gala and Auction, Sat., Nov. 11, Blue Hills at Stone Barns, Tarrytown. 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. seated dinner & program; 10 p.m. after party. For ticket information and for list of raffle items go to www.katonahmuseum.org
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund at The Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown will present Rokafella and Kwikstep, Thurs., Nov. 9, 7 p.m. For the 50th anniversary of hip hop, Rokafella, Kwikstip and the Full Circle Souljahs will lead a conversation on the traditions of popping, followed by a dance demonstration. $15; free for students. Tickets must be obtained in advance from www.rbf.org/pocanticoevents
The Hudson Valley Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is taking place thru Nov. 19 at Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. It is the area’s biggest Halloween event and features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins set against the mysterious backdrop of Van Cortlandt Manor’s 18th-century buildings and riverside landscape. New for 2023, see the twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel and take in the gourd-eous circus sideshow! Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! Timed tickets start at $24 at www.historichudsonvalley.org
Westchester County Parks is offering the following program: Sat., Nov. 4, Wonderful Leaves, Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah, 10-11 a.m. for children 2-8, parents must accompany their children.
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present Meet Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chief, Sun., Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. www.jayheritagecenter.org
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., Nov. 3 & 17 at 9:45 a.m. and Sat., Nov. 4 at 9:15 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; RNC Survival Guide, Fri., Nov. 10. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Online pre-registration is required at www.ryenatureceenter.org.
The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Paula Poundstone, Fri., Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $37-$60. www.emelin.org
The Symphony of Westchester will perform Sat., Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in an all-Beethoven program at Iona University’s Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, North Avenue, New Rochelle. Purchase tickets at https://thesymphonyofwestchester.org/programs.html#cnct1
Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah will present Alisa Amador: American roots music, Fri., Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.; Abeo Quartet, Sun., Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to www.caramoor.org or call 914/232-1252.
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. will present BodyTraffic, Sat., Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. The company’s repertory includes works by a range of today’s most prominent choreographers—contemporary dance that is inspiring, accessible and challenging. Tickets start at $13.75. www.artscenter.org
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walk at the Westchester, Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.
Federated Conservationists of Westchester will offer No Dig Garden Tours, Sat., Nov. 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Mamaroneck. Check website for exact locations; Hike with Mike: Pocantico Lake & 13 Bridges, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, $4 plus $6 for parking; Rooting for Trees, Sun., Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m. at Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Ave. For additional information go to fcwc.org
Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford will present a staged reading of a new play by Stamford resident/author and Broadway star Bill Nabel, “Lying to Spielberg,” Mon., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Seating is cabaret style in the Dressing Room Theatre. Reservations are required and may be made at 203/461-6348 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com
Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Ct. will present First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald thru Nov. 5. Recommended for ages 12+. Nov. 3 & 4 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 4 & 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35-$65 depending upon date and time of performance. www.westportplayhluse.org
The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” thru Nov. 11. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $35 adults; $30 students and seniors 62+. www.wiltonplayshop.org
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.
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will present Studio Café 80’s Night, Sat., Nov. 4, 6-11 p.m. Tickets start at $125. Register at www.pelhamartcenter.org
Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In free at Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, Mon., Nov. 6, 10-11 a.m.; at Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Mon., Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A nurse will take blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/863-4444; Car Safety Checks, Wed., Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Free. To make an appointment call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected]
The MetroCard Van will at the White Plains Trans Center, Water Street & N. Lexington Ave. Thurs., Nov. 15 & Dec. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; and Tues., Nov. 16, Dec. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. at Huguenot Street at Lawton Ave., New Rochelle, Mon. Nov. 13, & Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. No credit cards, cash only. For additional information, call 914/813-7777.
Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will offer Little Explorers, Tues., Nov. 14, 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12 & 19. 9:30-10:30 a.m. For children 3-5 years old. For additional information go to www.muscootfarm.org
Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights will host Community Farm to Table, Sat., Nov. 4, 10-11:30 a.m. 914/862-5050.
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, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 9, 9:15-10:30 a.m. For children under 5. Neurodiverse & neurotypical children come together for a magical morning of joy & connection.; Meditation on Mondays with Jackie in person and online Register at www.wainwright.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 Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will host Fun Fridays, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. A fun afternoon activity: video games, board games, crochet and creating writings. No registration required. Diwali: A Celebration of Lights, Sun., Nov. 5 at 1 & 2 p.m. Families will enjoy traditional Indian dances performed by children to celebrate Diwali, the triumph of good vs evil; An Insider’s Look at Fraud, Wed., Nov. 8, 3 p.m.; Igloo VR Fun for Kids at 4:30 p.m.; Career Talk: What Are the Careers that Help People?, Thurs., Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m. Artificial Intelligence in The Igloo at 5:15 p.m. Genealogy: Tracing Native American Ancestry at 7 p.m whiteplainslibrary.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present Eddie B’s Teachers Only Comedy Tour, Fri., Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $44-$71; Pink Martini feat. China Forbes, Sat., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $61-$91, limited availability; Westchester Symphonic Winds: Legends, Sun., Nov. 5, 3 p.m. $20 general admission; $15 seniors & students; free for children under 10; Mat Kearney: The Acoustic Trio Tour, Thurs. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. $45-$111; 10,000 Maniacs, Fri., Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $50-$70; One Night of Queen: Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works, Sat., Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $45-$71; Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age, Sun., Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Sold Out on website. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present The Battle with Vincent Herring & Eric Alexander, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 3 & 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Marianne Solivan, Sun., Nov. 5, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. Jam Session at 8 p.m. Tickets sold only at the door; Joey Alexander Trio, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 10 & 11, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40; Peter Hand Quartet, Sun., Nov. 12, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum in food or drink per person. www.jazzforumarts.org.
Exhibits
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye is presenting The Swimsuit Series: A Pictorial Reflection on Women’s Rights, an exhibit by local Rye resident, Fleur Spolidor, thru Nov. 30. www.jayheritagecenter.org
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will present Gallery B: Enchanted NYC—works by Lisette Overweel, thru Dec. 8. Enthrall yourself in the meticulously captured essence of our magnificent urban panorama in her series of mixed media paintings. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.ryeartscenter.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 White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., is presenting Terry Kessler Schwarz: Impressions Art Solo Exhibition on display in the gallery thru Nov. 28. She is presenting drawings and paintings of nature focusing on land, sky, water and city life. www.whiteplainslibrary.org
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting Layers, a Solo Show by Brenna Rosenfeld, thru Nov. 4; the 70th Anniversary Show on exhibit at Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., thru Nov. 9. RAC gallery hours: Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MAG Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. mamaroneckartistsguild.org
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd., Tarrytown will present 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 Dec. 14. 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.
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, is presenting Harry Bertola: Sculpture for Living, thru Apr. 7; Connecticut Modern: Art, Design and the Avant-Garde, 1830-1960, thru Jan. 7; Robert Motherwell and Multiplicity, thru Dec. 3; Monsters and Mermaids: Unraveling Natural History’s Greatest Hoaxes, thru Feb. 11. Encounter “monsters,” “giants” and “lost civilizations” that confounded scientists and the public. 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
Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, presents the exhibit “A Matter of Discovery: The Art of Luis Perelman” which runs thru Nov. 5. Dynamic retrospective features signature resin sculptures and never-before-seen studies and Romuald Hazoumé: 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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