Nearby In-Person Events
February 29, 2024 at 3:20 a.m.
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Ave., Rye will present a student brass quintet from Port Chester Middle School led by instrumental teacher Ulysses Torres that will open for The American Brass Quintet, Sun., Mar. 10 at 4 p.m. The students will also participate in a Q&A session with the professional musicians. The student group includes 8th grade trumpeter Adam Van Der Wateran, 7th grader trumpeter Alan Grande, 7th grade French hornist Angel Gonzalez and 7th grade trombonist Aiden Escobar. The ensemble will play brief selections by Bortniansky, Smetana and Beethoven. For ticket information go to www.WestchesterChamberMusicSociety.com
There will be a free screening of Ava Duvernay’s “Origin” in celebration of Black History Month, Fri., Mar. 1 at 7 p.m. at Showcase Cinema de Lux, Ridge Hill, 59 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. The free screening is for residents of NYS Senate districts 35 & 37. Limited seating. RSVP to http://bit.ly/NYSorigin
Thomas Byrne will be installed as the Grand Marshal of the 48th annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade by the Greenwich Hibernian Association at a dinner dance Sat., Mar. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 37 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For information on tickets call Paula and Kevin Flaherty at 203/485-9500.
Irish Heritage Month will be celebrated Mon., Mar. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains. RSVP by Mar. 6 to [email protected]. Watch on Facebook.com/westchestergov
5 Steps to Five Luncheon will be held Thurs., Mar. 7, 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the American Yacht Club, 499 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. The organization supports early childhood brain development; they serve many Port Chester children. $95 for an individual ticket; $900 for a table of 10. Event is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, go to www.5stepstofive.org
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., Mar. 1, 8, 17, Apr. 5, 12, 25; May 3, 10, 17 & 31 at 9:45 a.m. At this fun-filled hour learn all about nature through fun activities. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. $15 per family per session. Pre-register online at ryenaturecenter.org; An Old-Fashioned Winter’s Afternoon, Sat., Mar. 2, 12-3 p.m. Rain date: Mar. 9. $15 for up to three people non-members; $30 for four or more. Pre-register at ryenaturecenter.org/ofwa
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye will present The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley with David Waldstreicher and Iain Pollock, Sun., Mar. 3 at 3 p.m. Free. Waldstreicher will discuss his work with Pollock, Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Manhattanville College. Seating is limited. Register at www.jayheritagecenter.org
The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will present Character Development led by Amanda Wilson, for ages 10-15, Sat., Mar. 2, 1-3 p.m. $45; A MAG Portrait Party, 1-3:30 p.m. for adults. Bring supplies for your preferred media to make portraits of your fellow artists and have fun together. Everyone sketches everyone! 10-minute quick sketches to create a "portrait grid". All mediums and levels welcome. Refreshments will be provided! $15 for non-MAG or RAC members; BYOB: Landscape Painting leg by Laura Annechiarico, Thurs., Mar. 7, 6:30-9 p.m. for adults. $65; a Book Talk: “Mama” by Shirley Sharma Sat., Mar. 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Attendees will explore themes of environmental stewardship, maternal instincts and how nature supports itself and Spring Cleaning Weaving for age 6-8 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. for ages 9-12. $25. Sign up at www.ryeartscenter.org
Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will offer Food for Thought: What Are You Eating? Wed., Mar. 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Denise Addorisio, RDN will explain how food affects your mood, energy levels and mental well-being. www.ynnhs.org; Car Seat Safety Checks, Wed., Mar. 6 & 20 at the W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave. Free. To schedule an appointment call 203/200-KIDS
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave. will host a Women’s Conference: Mind, Body and Spirit, Sat., Mar. 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $110 includes breakfast and lunch. Tickets are available online at christchurchgreenwich.org
The Bruce Museum will offer Fred Eiser First Sunday Science: Ripples of Invasion—Understanding the Spread and Impact of Aquatic Invasive Plants Sun., Mar. 3, 2-3 p.m. at the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park. Free; no reservations required. For additional information go to www.brucemuseum.org
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County will host the PACE Community Climate Change Conference, Fri., Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at PACE University School of Law, 78 N. Broadway, White Plains. Register at www.fcwc.org.
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
Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah is offering Morning Farm Chores for Adults, Sun., Mar. 3. 8:30-10 a.m.; Animal Interactions, Sat., Mar. 9, 10-11 a.m. Get details and pre-register at www.eventbrite,com/e/animal-interactions-tickets-773107303757; For additional information call Westchester County Parks, 914/995-2501.
Croton Point Park, Croton-on Hudson will offer Tracks and Traces, Sat., Mar. 2, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. All ages. 914/862-5290.
Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Rd., Rye, will offer Birding on Marshlands, Sat., Mar. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. 914/835-4468.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights will offer a Seed Cleaning Workshop, Sat., Mar. 2. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Old Time Music Jam Session, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Community Work Day: Trees for Tributaries, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 914/862-5059.
The Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Farm Stand will be open Sat., Mar. 2 & Tues., Apr. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For details call 914/862-5050.
Tibbetts Brook Park Administration Building, Yonkers will host the Yonkers Model Railroad Club Open House, Sat. & Sun., Mar. 2 & 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 914/231-2870.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye will host Backyard Bird Bonanza: Make + Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes, Sat., Mar. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. 914/967-8720.
Trailside Nature Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River will present Prehistoric Westchester, 1-2:30 p.m. For all ages; may feature a short hike. 914/864-7322.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers will offer a Sugarhouse Chat, Sat., Mar. 2 & 9, 1-3 p.m. All ages. 914/968-5851.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, N. White Plains will offer Brumators & Hibernators, Sun., Mar. 3, 12:30-2 p.m. Hiking shoes are recommended. 914/428-1005.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Katonah will offer Pre-School Art and Storytime, Fri., Mar. 15, 2-3 p.m. For ages 2-5. 914/864-7268.
The Yonkers Philharmonic 9th Beethoven Festival will take place Sun., Mar. 10 at 3 p.m. at Sauders Trades and Technical High School, 193 Palmer Rd. Free. For additional information go to www.yonkersphilharmonic.com
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. Piano Bar at Wainwright House will take place Sat., Mar. 9, 7-9 p.m. featuring lite bites and live music. BYOB. $25 for non-members. Register at www.wainwright.org
The Irvington Theater will present the Arts Incubator Short Play Fest, a free celebration of short new, in-development works of theater and the playwrights behind them beginning Sun., Mar. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Mercy University Lecture Hall, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. The script in hand reading will be “Several Miles from Nowhere.” For tickets, go to www.irvingtontheater.com/playfestrsvp.
Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. will present “The Mousetrap” in their Dressing Room Theatre thru Mar. 24. Performances are Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Seating is cabaret-style with a BYOEverything format. Tickets are $44 adults; $34 seniors 65+ and $26 under 21. Prices include fees. www.curtaincallinc.com.
The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers La., will present “Down in the Depths,” Sat., Mar. 2 at 8 p.m. It is an elevated, erudite exploration of the life and music of Cole Porter. A light snack of cheese, crackers & cookies will be served during the intermission along with wine & water. $35 for adults; $25 for seniors and students. www.wiltonplayshop.org
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.
The Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd. will present a screening of “Common Ground,” Thurs., Mar. 7, 7-9 p.m. It is a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the Regenerative Movement who produce quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate, all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. For tickets go to https;//bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/common-ground
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe, will present the Anthology of Italian Cinema: 4-Part Series with Prof. Joe. Spedaliere, Thurs., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4 & 18 at 6:30 p.m. Mar. 7 will feature “In nome delle legge, Mar. 21 will feature “Catene,” Apr. 4 will feature “Bellissima” and Apr. 18 will feature “Lo sceicco bianco.” Registration for four classes/films includes tasting of regional foods, wine & coffee. Classes may not be purchased separately. $150. www.wiccny.org
The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will offer a Wednesday Night Film Club, Mar. 6, 13 & 20 at 7 p.m. For information and to join the Film Club go to www.thepicturehouse.org
The Picture House, 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, will present “In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told,” Sun., Mar. 3 at 3 p.m. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director David Abel. $17 adults; $14 seniors and students. 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 Fun Friday Mar. 1, 8, 15. 22 & 29 at 4 p.m.; Beginning Stitching, Tues., Mar. 5 at 2 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth at 4 p.m.; Visit the Metaverse Through The Igloo, Wed., Mar. 6 at 12:15 p.m.; Poetry Slam & Open Mic at 7 p.m.; International Women’s Day Celebration with poetry and storytelling Sun., Mar. 10 at 2 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Chris DiStefano Live, Sun., Mar. 3 at 5 & 8 p.m. $35-$65; Marc Broussard-Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour, Thurs., Mar. 7 at 8 p.m. $40-$50; The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Fri., Mar. 8 at 8 p.m. $44-$54; Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical, Sat., Mar. 9 at 2 p.m. $36 adults; $31 kids. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present the Ray Blue Quintet featuring Nat Adderley, Jr., Fri. & Sat., Mar. 1 & 2, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $30-$35; Jamile Staevie Ayres Quartet, Sun., Mar. 3, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20; Jam Session at 3 p.m. $5-$10 Tickets sold only at the door; Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes on Two Steinway Grand Pianos, Fri. & Sat., Mar. 8 & 9, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $35-$40; Encore: Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes, Sun., Mar. 10, 4 & 6 p.m. $25-$30. $10 minimum per person on food & drink. www.jazzforumarts.org
Exhibits
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present Life: Six Women Photographers, Wed., Mar. 6-July 7 in celebration of Women’s History Month. Artists include Margaret Bourke-White, Marie Hansen, Martha Holmes, Lisa Larsen, Nina Leen and Hansel Mieth—the only women employed by “Life” as full-time photographers between the late 1930s and early 1970s. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. Free with museum admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors & students; free for children under 18 and free admission every Wednesday. www.greenwichhistory.org
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. will present The Art of Survival, Wed., Mar. 6-22. Exhibit + Spoken Word Reception with the Partnership to End Human Trafficking will take place Wed., Mar. 6, 6-8 p.m. It will be an immersive evening and deeper appreciation of the artwork of survivors; Silk Paintings: The Work of Berenice Pilskin, Wed., Mar. 6-Apr. 19. There will be an artist talk Apr. 13 at 2 p.m. RSVP to www.ryeartscenter.org
Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave., will present Meditations II, Thurs., Mar. 7-Apr. 14. There will be a public opening reception Thurs., Mar. 7, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition brings together five artists working in painting and sculpture. There will be a closing reception Sat., Apr. 13, 1-3 p.m. featuring a Rock Garden drop-in workshop led by PAC’s Teen Artist Council. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.pelhamartscenter.org
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye is presenting the Second Art Exhibit of Read Sanctuary thru 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 thru Sun., Mar. 3.; An Ode to Textiles: Poetry and Art in the Pollack Family Learning Center, thru Sun., Mar. 3. www.katonahmuseum.org
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave., Larchmont is presenting "Inspirations" Group Member Show thru Sat., Mar. 2. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. For additional information call 914/834-1117.
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, is presenting 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
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich is presenting 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
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
Camps & Summer Programs
Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmers Camp, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will be offered for youngsters entering grades Pre-K-nine, July 1-Aug. 16, $350 per camper per week, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers are allowed one week max. Registration is open now at www.sales.westchestergov.com
Westchester County Parks will offer one and two-week sessions Mon., July 8-Fri., Aug. 16 at the following locations: Cranberry Lake Preserve, N. White Plains, 914/428-1005; Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye, 914/967-8720; Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers, 914;868-5851; Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Rd., Rye, 914/835-4466 and Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, 914/864-7322. Sessions are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $350 per camper per week and $175 for Pre-K, 9-11:45 a.m.—must be potty trained.
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer the following summer programs: June Bugs for pre-school and kindergartners, June 10-14, June 17-21 & June 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. $450 for morning session; $390 for the afternoon session; Paddle Adventure Camp for children entering grades 8-10 in the fall, July 1 (no camp July 4)-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $600 per camper per week; Summer Camps, July1-Aug. 16—Explorers for children entering pre-k & kindergarten, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $450; Discoverers for children entering K-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $475 and Naturalists in Training, for children entering grades 6 & 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $495. For additional information and to register go to www.ryenaturecenter.org
Clocktower Players will offer Summerstage 2024 for ages 6-12 at Hastings American Legion. 215 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson. There will be eight sessions for $412 per session (20% off till Mar. 15). Each week explores a show your kids love and concludes with a filmed performance shared digitally with families as a keepsake of the creative and fun week. “Matilda, July 7-12; “Teen Titans Go,” July14-19; “Stranger Things,” July 21-26; “Disney, 21Princess,” July 28-Aug. 2; “Super Mario Bros,” Aug. 4-9; “Percy Jackson and The Olympians,” Aug. 11-18; “High School Musical,” Aug. 18-23 and “Barbie,” Aug. 25-30. Register at www.clocktowerplayers.com
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