Nearby In-Person Events
February 16, 2024 at 12:16 p.m.
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will present School’s Out Art, Mon.-Fri., Feb. 19-23. Drawing, Painting & More for ages 5-7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; ages 8-12, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Ceramics Week, ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; ages 5-7, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Stop Motion Animation, ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All classes are $275. www.ryeartscenter.org
The Picture House Bronxville, 84 Kraft Ave., will host the upcoming holiday week-long kids' camp Feb. 19-23 for grades K-5. Get behind the camera to create the trailer for a feature film in this 5-day camp. Working both as a whole class and in small groups, campers will come up with the idea for a new feature film — and then make a movie trailer for that film. Camp is a fun and collaborative environment where students learn about genre, character development, camera work, acting, and directing. $500 for non-members. Register at http://thepicturehouse.org/Feb-break-camp/
The Picture House Pelham will screen the Oscar nominated short films starting Fri., Feb. 16 before the Academy Awards ceremony on Sun., Mar. 10. The popular program includes animated, live action and documentary shorts. While unrated, the short film programs, including animation, should be treated as an R-rated presentation for adult themes, violence and language. For more information about dates and times, visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call 914-738-3161 or email [email protected]
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will offer Figure Drawing with Live Model, Sat., Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m. for adults. $95.
Greenwich Historical Society will present a Valentine’s Day event “If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love”: A Conversation with Mary Calvi and Dana Tyler Thurs., Feb. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at Bush-Holly House Museum, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob. Author Mary Calvi discusses her latest novel, which is studded with real love letters and portrays the authenticity of first love, the heartache of loss and how overcoming the worst of life’s obstacles can push one to greatness never imagined. She will be joined by co-anchor Dana Tyler of CBS New York as she shares more about her research process and the new historical perspective that emerged as a result. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
Red Cross Blood Drives. American Legion Post 347, Flint Park, 1 Locust Ave., Larchmont, Thurs., Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd., Rye, Tues., Feb. 27, 1-6 p.m. To make an appointment to give blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As thanks for helping, all who give blood in February will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County will present Twin Lakes/Nature Study Woods Winter Walk, Sat., Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Flandreau Ave. and Webster Ave., New Rochelle. Amelia Zaino will lead the tour and speak about the Hutchinson River and its history. Seriously Talking About Food: Session 4 will take place Sun., Feb. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave. FCWC is proud to host the final session of their book discussions. They will be discussing Dan Barber’s “The Third Plate.” All are welcome, regardless of having read the book or not. Light refreshments will be provided. Register for both events at www.fcwc.org.
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present Why Did the Internment Camps Happen?: A Conversation with Grant Ujifusa and Kermit Roosevelt, Sun., Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Free. Seating is limited. Register at www.jayheritagecenter.org
Playland Amusement Park will host a job fair on Sat., Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cambria Hotel, 250 Main St., White Plains, for over 700 seasonal employee openings. Open May 18 to Sept. 29, 2024, the iconic amusement park is the largest summer youth employer in Westchester. Job openings range from ride operators, to lifeguards, beach and pool hosts, admission hosts, retail associates, guest services, IT support, group sales assistants and much more. All applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Visit playland.com/jobs for more. All applicants are recommended to apply online in advance.
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains will present Gallery Nite Out Sip & Paint, Thurs., Mar. 21 & Apr. 18, 7-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of painting taught by a professional artist while enjoying complimentary light bites, wine or soft drinks. Age will be verified at the door. $35 general admission; $60 two tix package. Register at www.artswestchester.org
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, will present Historian & A Movie, Fri., Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Free. For tickets go to www.philipsemanorhall.com.
Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch will take place Sun., Feb. 25, 12-3 p.m. at VIP Country Club, 600 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. Free for brides & grooms; $16.75 for guests at www.showclix.com/even/unveiled2024
PXG (Parsons Extreme Golf), 100 Nardozzi Pl., New Rochelle, will offer Free Yoga for Golfers session with Cindy Fritz, Wed., Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m. Register at https;//tinyurl.com/pxgny.org
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, will present Wintering Eagles Sat., Feb. 17, 9-10:30 a.m. Croton Point is a well known gathering habitat for bald eagles. Hike to the Point to learn about this magnificent bird’s behavior and history. Meet at entrance to RV park, free, all ages. 914-862-5290.
Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah; is offering All About Ice, Sat., Feb. 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Discover how and why ice was harvested at Muscoot. Get details and register at www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-ice-tickets-773180071407; Animal Interactions, Sat., Mar. 9, 10-11 a.m. Get details and pre-register at www.eventbrite,com/e/animal-interactions-tickets-773107303757; Park & Read Mon., Feb. 26, 11-11:45 a.m. 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.muscootfarm.org or 914/864-7282. For additional information call Westchester County Parks, 914/995-2501.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, is offering Take Out the Trash! Sat., Feb. 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Help keep the beautiful salt marsh beautiful by collecting trash the tides left. It’s a great way to have fun, exercise and give back to the earth. 914-835-4466.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, is offering Bird Bonanza! Backyard Bird Feeders and Feeder Watch: Make + Take, Sat., Feb. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. We’ll identify the birds that visit our feeders and create some simple feeders that you can take home to attract birds in your neighborhood. Registration is required by emailing [email protected] or calling 914-967-8720.
Westchester County Center, White Plains, is presenting the Royal Hanneford Circus Sat., Feb. 17 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 18 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and Mon., Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorcycle stunts inside the Globe of Death, a flying trapeze, graceful aerialists, funny clowns, and amazing animals. Get details and tickets at countycenter.biz/event/royal-hanneford-circus/
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah will present Identifying Houseplant Problems, Sun., Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to identify those troubling houseplant symptoms and ways to correct them. Get details and register at www.lasdonpark.org/event/identifying-houeplant-problems/
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains will offer Life Under Ice, Sun., Feb. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. Learn what happens to aquatic life when ice forms over bodies of water. Hiking shoes are recommended. 914-428-1005.
St. Paul’s National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, author and Prof. Laurence Jurdem will explore themes from his recent book “The Rough Rider and the President: Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge and the Friendship that Changed American History,” Mon., Feb. 19, 1 p.m. Free. Programs will also be livestreamed. www.nps.gov/sapa
Greenwich Hospital will offer Car Seat Safety Checks, Wed., Feb. 21 at W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Free. Call 203/200-KIDS or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, will offer Bertola: The Science of the Sonambient with Dr. Marin Sullivan, Thurs., Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Greens at Greenwich and the Bruce Museum will present Afternoon of Wellness: Exploring How Art Moves us Tues., Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m. The active portions of the program will be followed by a 30-minute group conversation and light refreshments. For reservations, go to www.brucemuseum.org
Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye offers Tai Chi with John, Thurs. 1-2 p.m.; Sunset Yoga Tues. 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Fonrose Singers, Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m.; Critical Alignment Yoga, Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Soothing Sound Bath, Tues., Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $40 non-members. Register at www.wainwright.org
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., will present Urban Bush Woman, Sat., Feb. 24, 8 p.m. $13.75-$55 www.artscenter.org
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.
The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., Wilton, Conn., will present “It’s Only a Play,” Fri.-Sat., Feb. 9-24. Performances are Feb. 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Show contains adult language and content. $30 adults; $25 seniors and students 18 & under. www.wiltonplayshop.org
Clocktower Players will offer Camp Summerstage 2024—Act/Sing/Dance—in one-week sessions beginning July 17 at Hastings American Legion, 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. For ages 6-12. $412 per session with a 20% discount thru Mar. 15. For dates and show information go to www.clocktowerplayers.com
Curtain Call Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn., is presenting “Arsenic and Old Lace” thru Sat., Feb. 17 in the Kweskin Theatre. Performances are Fri. & Sat., at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $41 adult + $3 fee; $31 senior +$3 fee; under 21 $23 + $3 fee. www.curtaincallinc.com
The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will offer a Wednesday Night Film Club, Feb. 28; Mar. 6, 13 & 20 at 7 p.m. For information and to join the Film Club go to www.thepicturehouse.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.
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 Tech Tuesday for Youth, Feb. 20, 4-4:45 p.m. For Grades 4-12; Fun Friday Feb. 16 & 23 at 4 p.m.; African Dance with Amanda Armenteros, Sat., Feb. 17, 2-3 p.m. For all ages; Beginning Stitching, Thurs., Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m. For adults & teens; Seriously Talking About Food in The Igloo, Sun., Feb. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. For adults & teens; Igloo Virtual Tour: Visit a College, Mon., Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. for grades 6-12. This session will be a tour of the university or college of your choice via virtual reality without a headset. whiteplainslibrary.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present Dave Brighton’s David Bowie Experience: Space Oddity, Fri., Feb. 16. $55.50-$75.50; Dance Fantasy: A Magical Ballroom Dance Show, Sat., Feb. 17, 7 p.m. $36; Pinkalicious; The Musical, Sun., Feb. 18, 1 p.m. $39 adults; $34 kids; Justin Willman: Magic for Humans In Person Tour, Thurs., Feb. 22, 8 p.m. $45.50-$55.50; The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: An Evening of Songs & Stories ft Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo, Sat., Feb. 24, 8 p.m. $48-$54; Sing Along Movie Event: The Greatest Showman, Sun., Feb. 25. 2 p.m. $31. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present Jesse Davis Quartet feat. Spike Wilner, John Webber & Willie Jones III, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 16 & 17, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Christian Sands Quartet, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 23 & 24, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Gerson Galante Quartet feat. Eddie. Monteiro, Roni Ben-Hur & Nanny Assis, Sun., Feb. 25. $15-$20. $10 minimum per person on food & drink. www.jazzforumarts.org
Exhibits
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye is presenting the Second Art Exhibit of Read Sanctuary, Sat., Feb. 10-Mar. 23. 914/967-8720.
Riverfront Art Gallery, Yonkers Public Library, 1 Larkin Center will present a Solo Exhibition: Beyond the Physical feat. Rashan Houshmand, thru Mar. 15. The exhibit explores how spirituality intertwines with Eastern inspired art practices to heal loss and foster both reflection and compassion. www.ypl.org
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. is presenting Young Artists 2024 Sun., Feb. 11-Mar. 3.; An Ode to Textiles: Poetry and Art in the Pollack Family Learning Center, Sun., Feb. 11-Mar. 3. www.katonahmuseum.org
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting "Inspirations" Group Member Show”, Thurs., Feb. 14-Mar. 2. The reception for the show will be Sat., Feb. 17, 3-5 p.m.; MAG will open the submission for the 19th Annual Open Juried Small Works Show, Mon., Feb. 19. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. For additional information call 914/834-1117.
The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. is presenting Black Artists in the Spotlight: Currents of Creativity in honor of Black History Month thru Feb. 29. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, will present Rachel M. Mac: What Dreams May Come thru Mar. 1 featuring works in acrylic, pencil, ink and oil pastel on canvas. Gallery hours by appointment: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and open hours Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.MadelynJordonFineArt.com
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave. is presenting their Faculty Exhibition 2024 thru Feb. 25 featuring artwork in a variety of media ranging from drawings, oil paintings, ceramics, mixed media, computer-generated work, collage and more. 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. www.pelhamartcenter.org; 914/738-2525.
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich will present Anila Quayyum Agha; Dualities, thru Apr. 21. This multidisciplinary artist uses light to transform space into immersive visual spectacles that inspire a sense of wonder; Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collections. This ongoing exhibition features rarely displayed works on loan from the Bank of America Collection, thru Apr. 28; Photographic Revolutionaries of Group f/64: Works 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; 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
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
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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