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October 6, 2023 at 10:10 p.m.
Blue Skies, one of the artworks on view at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich thru Oct. 8. See Exhibits for details.
Blue Skies, one of the artworks on view at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich thru Oct. 8. See Exhibits for details.

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Rye Arts Center has announced that the New York Unit of the Herb Society of America will host its 72nd Annual Herb Fair & Market, Sat., Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah. Free admission. Rain or shine. Fair will feature a unique selection of foods for the home, table and garden. Enjoy fresh herbs, plants, gourmet foods and gifts. Lovage soup, workshops, children’s crafts and more. www,herbsociety,org

The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walk at the Westchester, Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.

The Autism Speaks Walk will be held Sun., Oct. 15 at New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health, 21 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains. 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. opening ceremony. The Walk raises vital funds that fuel the Autism Speaks mission of creating a more inclusive world for all people with autism. For additional information, go to autismspeaks.org

Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will host the German Cathedral Choir for a free performance Sat., Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m., reception to follow. Experience the beauty of Catholic church music at its finest. For additional information go to www.christchurchgreenwich.org

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich is presenting its 42nd Annual Outdoor Arts Festival, Sat. & Sun., Oct. 7 & 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event features food, music and admission to the new Bruce Museum. Admission is $10 for all; children under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.brucemuseum.org

SCORE Westchester will offer a free networking workshop, Marketing the Brand of You, Wed., Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. at SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. To register, call 914/606-6830 and press 1. Registration fee: $25.

Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present a lecture by Valerie Luiselli, the author of three novels titled Migration Stories. Thurs., Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.suny.edu

Stepinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will hold a Community Blood Drive for the NY Blood Center, Thurs., Oct. 12. For additional information go to www.nybc.org

Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye will hold their 2023 Benefit Wed., Oct. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $150; raffle tickets start at $20. www.wainwright.org/events/2023-benefit

Federated Conservationists of Westchester will host an Eco Fair, Sat., Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at TaSH Farmers Market, Patriots Park, 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown. Rain or shine. There will be vendors, demos, energy-saving ideas, home tips and recycling ideas. For additional information go to fcwc.org

Histoury will host a fall bus tour of historic homes including Midcentury Modern in Westchester: A Bus Tour of Historic Pound Ridge Homes, Sat., Oct. 14, 1 p.m. The tour is app. 4 hours. From the comfort of a charter bus, you will see and learn about a collection of some 20 of these homes, including several special interior stops. $75; $49 for students at www.histoury.org

The 4th Annual Bethany Arts Community Artoberfest will take place Sat., Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining. It will include live music, interactive art activities, crafts, pumpkin carving, a fairy walk, poetry while you wait, food trucks, ice cream and family fun. Rain date: Oct. 8. $10 per car. Purchase parking in advance at www.bethanyarts.org 

The That’s Amore Italian Festival presented by the Italian Center of Stamford, will take place Fri.-Sun., Oct. 6-8. It will begin Fri., Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. at Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd. The event continues Sat. & Sun., 12-9 p.m. The festival celebrates Italian culture, music and traditions. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for free admission. You can also elevate your experience by taking advantage of the $25 VIP ticket. For tickets go to ThatsAmoreFest.com

The Westchester Children’s Association will host a 2023 Fall Advocacy Breakfast, Youth Justice at a Crossroad: The Intersection of Data, Policy and Advocacy, Wed., Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m. at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Speaker will be Dr. Edward Fergus, Urban Education and Policy Professor at Rutgers University. Admission is $60. Register by Oct. 7 at https://wca4kids.org/events/breakfast23/

Sen. Shelley Mayer and the Scarsdale Public Library will host Coffee and Conversation Thurs., Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Library, 54 Olmstead Rd., Scarsdale. Free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is preferred. RSVP to https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/meet-your-representative-shelley-mayer or call 914/934-5250.

The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Branford Marsalis will perform Fri., Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. featuring works by Debussy, Ibert, Lecuena and Ravel, the world premiere of “Homecoming: A New Orleans Journey” by Antonio Garcia and the grand finale—Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Tickets are $75 and the Westchester Philharmonic’s The Return of Rachev and Ran, Sun., Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Program will feature works of Schumann, Rossini, Mendelssohn and George Walker. $25-$47.50. httsp://www.purchase.pac

The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present a free family-friendly concert Sun., Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. at Saunders Trade and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Rd., Yonkers. The program, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue will include works by Grieg, Mozart, Taylor and Queen. For additional information go to www.yonkersphilharmonic.com

Clocktower’s 46th season will begin Sat., Oct. 14 with a Sondheim Tribute Revue at 7:30 p.m. at SUNY Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. Tickets are $55 general admission. www.clocktowerplayers.com

The Picture House, 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, and Gramatan Village will host an advance screening of “Memories for Life: Reversing Alzheimer’s” Tues., Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. There will be a Q&A with featured and current survivors at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket sales are $15 for non-members. For additional information go to www.thepicturehouse.org or call 914/738-3161.

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.

Yearning and Rejoicing: Jewish Music of the Diaspora--A Concert of Baroque Sephardic Music will be performed Sun., Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. It will be a mesmerizing concert of Baroque Sephardic music, where the rich tapestry of history comes alive through enchanting melodies and rhythms. Free and open to the public. There will be a light reception following the concert. RSVP to www.purchase.edu/calendar/event/55585

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In Mon., Oct. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.; at the YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave., Mon., Oct. 9, 10-11 a.m. Free. A nurse will be on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/240-8328.

Greenwich Hospital will offer free car seat safety checks Wed., Oct. 18, 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]

Marshlands Conservancy, 220 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer Nature Photography Workshop for Beginners, Sat., Oct. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. 914/835-4466.

Lasdon Park and Arboretum, 2610 NY Rte. 35, Katonah, hosts Fall Art, Fri., Oct. 6, 13 & 20 and Sat., Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m., for children ages 2-5 who must be accompanied by an adult. Use fall as an inspiration to create art with printmaking and painting techniques; Intro to Hiking, Sat., Oct. 7, 9:30-11 a.m. Rain date: Oct. 14. Free; Seed Saving for Next Season: Tomatoes, 10-11 a.m. This is an introductory class. $5; Walking Tour of Perennials for Fall Bloom, Sun., Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.; Gardening Tuesdays, Oct. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 0914/864-7268.

Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah, will host a Pumpkin Patch Movie Screening, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” Fri., Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m. Pumpkins will be available for purchase before and after the film. Free; Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser Sat.-Mon., Oct. 7-9, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Event is free; pumpkins vary in price based on size. Hayrides are $5 per person; free for ages 3 & under—cash only. Cider and doughnuts will also be on sale. Attendees will be able to visit the farm animals and the weekly Farmers’ Market will be open all three days, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m; Little Explorers, Tues., Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; 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., Oct. 7 & Nov. 4, 10-11:30 a.m.; Beekeeping Series: Candle-Making, Sun., Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m.  914/862-5050.

Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers will host a Hawk Watch, Sat., Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 914/968-5851.

Trailside Nature Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River will host a Meadow Exploration, Sat., Oct. 7, 1-2 p.m. 914/864-7322.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye will present Final Fall Seining, Sat., Oct. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. Fun for kids and adults; dress to get wet. 914/967-8720.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, 16 Old Orchard St., Harrison will host a Naturalist Bird Walk, Sun., Oct. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Binoculars and hiking shoes are recommended. 914/418-1005.

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

Historic Hudson Valley will present the following events: The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic featuring Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace thru Oct. 29 at Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Fri. & Sat. (+Sun., Oct. 8 & Thurs., Oct. 19) 6, 7:30 & 9 p.m. Limited seating. Join master illusionists as they journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Their tricks and conjurings will leave you spellbound as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself! Once thought long departed, it turns out these spirits are still present and have quite a bit to say. Tickets start at $65 at www.hudsonvalley.org/events/the-spirit-of-sleepy-hollow-country; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W. Sunnyside La., Irvington. Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagined this fall. Performed outdoors under the stars, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. This experience is outdoors and requires walking. Performances are Fridays-Sundays + Columbus Day, Oct. 30 and Halloween. Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold on site. For times and ticket prices go to www.historichudsonvalley.org.

The New York Renaissance Faire is taking place Sat. & Sun. thru Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo. Leave your worries in the past—or should we say the future—and travel back in time to 16th-century England. Visitors can relax and rejoice in a quaint Renaissance-era village in Tuxedo alongside fairies, pirates, knights, and maidens. Featured guests will include Robin Hood and his Merry Men as well as Queen Elizabeth I herself, so don’t forget to dress for the occasion in your Renaissance best. Tickets are $42 for adults; $18 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. For additional information and to purchase tickets, go to https://renfaire.com/ny

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present a Fall Scarecrow Festival, Sat., Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring live music by The Trummytone, food from Walter’s Hot Dogs and Gelato & Chocolato, scarecrow contest and crafts. $100 non-member; $20 additional adults; $15 per child plus $30 scarecrow fee; History in the Making Award Dinner, Thurs. Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. The Greenwich Historical Society celebrates the vibrant history of local sports, athletes and coaches who have impacted our past and future. Honoree will be Allan Houston, Olympic gold medalist and NBP all-star. Tickets start at $1,000. Proceeds from this year’s event will help expand and enhance the Greenwich Historical Society’s exhibitions and education programs. www.greenwichhistory.org 

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will host Tavern Garden Markets Wed., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It will feature Nourish: Plant Based Recipes to Feed the Body, Mind and Soul. GHS offers free admission every Wednesday. Admission includes access to Museum Galleries, Special Exhibitions and guided tours of the Bush-Holley House. Adults: $10; seniors and students: $8; free to all members, children under 18 and active military. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.greenwichhistory.org or 203/869-6899.

Wainwright House260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Tai Chi Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Sunset Yoga Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wunderkinds Saturday Club, Oct. 7 & 21; 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

Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown will offer Jitterbugs Jazz for Kids, beginning Sat., Oct. 7 and for six consecutive Saturdays for kids 18 months-5 years. $150 per child. www.jazzforumarts.org

The Irvington Theater will present an outdoor screening of Disney/Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Fri., Oct. 6 on the Main Street School lawn, 101 Main St. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance at https://www.Irvingtontheater.com/monstersinc or $7 in person at the event (cash only). Bring a blanket or chairs and feel free to pack a picnic—no alcohol on school grounds. No public restrooms will be available.

Westchester Children’s Museum100 Playland Parkway, Rye presents Weekend Story Time every Sat. & Sun10:30 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 Friday, Oct. 6 & 13 at 4 p.m. A fun afternoon activity: video games, board games, crochet and creating writings. No registration required; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.; Intro to Sewing, Wed., Oct. 11, 7 p.m.; First Time Homebuyer Orientation, Thurs., Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. Register online at https://www.communityhousing.org/events/westchester-orientation-path-to-homeownership/; Intro to Microsoft Excel, Part 1, Thurs., Oct. 12, 7 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org

The White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., will present “In the Heights” Fri., Oct. 6-Sat., Oct. 22. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. It is the award-winning musical about life in Washington Heights—one of Manhattan’s most vibrant communities. For ticket information go to www.wppaac.com

Curtain Call Inc. will present “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” thru Oct. 14. Performances are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. $41 for adults; $31 for senior citizens and $23 for children under 21 at www.curtaincallinc.com

The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Ladies of Laughter, featuring Jocelyn Chia, Marla Schultz, Marcela Onyango & Sara Contreras, Sat., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $37-$47. www.emelin.org

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon., Fri., Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $42-$58; Life With The Afterlife: True Tales Of The Paranormal With Ghost Hunter Amy Bruni, Sat., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $35-$55; Matilda, Jr.: The Musical, Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 11 & 12. 7:30 p.m. $21 general admission; North Mississippi All Stars, Fri., Oct. 13. 8 p.m. $44-$54; The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fri., Oct. 13, 11:30 p.m. $15; Spooky (But Not Too) Scary Stories with Jonathan Kruk, Sat., Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. $22; Magical Mystery Doors: Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors Tribute, Sat., Oct. 14. 8 p.m. $36-$48; Dracula & the Theatre of Doom, Sun., Oct. 15, 6 & 8 p.m. $36. www.tarrytownmusichall.org

Jazz Forum Arts1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present Tadataka Unno Septet: Get My Mojo  Back, .Fri. & Sat., Oct. 6 & 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Yotam Ben-Or Harmonica Quartet, Sun., Oct. 8, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Jim Snidero Quartet, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 13 & 14, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30 & 35; Brian Conigliaro Consort, Sun., Oct. 15, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$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. 22This 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

Exhibits

The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting Rhonda Khalifeh: Immortal Stitch, Sun., Oct. 15-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 its 2023 Annual Awards Show: Member Group Show thru Oct. 14. 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

Gallery in the Park, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rtes. 35 & 121 S., Cross River, will present The Exuberant Equines, thru-Mon., Oct. 9. The exhibit includes paintings and photographs by artists who were inspired by their encounters with America’s horses, which showcase their love and admiration of equines. Admission is free; parking fees are in effect weekends only--$5 with park pass; $10 without park pass. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 914/864-7317.

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., is presenting its second Artist Club Exhibition, thru Oct. 29. The exhibition features a selection of recent works by members of the Pelham Art Center Artist Club, including more than 60 artists based in Westchester, NYC and the Hudson Valley. 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

C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich presents Blue Skies: Now More Than Ever thru Oct. 8. The show honors the United Nations International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Global Initiative. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.cparkergallery.com

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 Then is Now: Contemporary Black Art in America, thru Oct. 15; 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 Museum100 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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