10573 In-Person Events
January 13, 2024 at 1:35 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the U.S., will be observed Mon., Jan. 15 which marks the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. Government offices in the Town of Rye and the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will be closed as will Port Chester and Blind Brook schools, most banks, the library, the Port Chester and Rye Brook Senior Centers and the post office; there will be no mail delivery. In Port Chester, Mon. garbage will be collected Tues., Tues. collections move to Wed.; Wed-Fri. collections are unchanged. No curbside bulk pickup this week. In Rye Brook, Mon. garbage collections move to Tues., Tues. collections move to Wed.; Wed.-Fri. collections are unchanged. No green waste collection this week.
The Town of Rye is celebrating MLK Day at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., on Sat., Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with free haircuts for seniors and veterans by the Westchester Barber Academy. The events is open to everyone on a first come, first served basis; you do not need to be a senior or a veteran. No appointments necessary. On Sun., Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Carla & Keyes will perform Music of America, a musical journey from colonial crossroads to jazz & hip-hop. This fun, family friendly event brings to life the vibrant intersection of European, African and American musical traditions. Tickets are free, but seating is limited and must be reserved in advance at eventbrite.com/e/mlk-revolutionary-sound-tickets-773981448347. On Mon., Jan. 15 at 9 a.m., there will be a Martin Luther King Day of Service. Register at https://townofrye.seamlessdocs.com/f/MLKDayofService. Help remove invasive vines from the lower field next to the Korean War Memorial under the supervision of Vic Federico. Volunteers of all ages will work together to free the area from the overgrowth of invasive vines. Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants, appropriate footwear and winter wear.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Girl Scouts will present My Doll and Me Tea Sat., Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Girl Scout House in Lyon Park, Port Chester for ages 5 & up. Enjoy brunch with your doll and friends; listen to an American Girl Doll story; make a craft for the doll; play Bingo for prizes and step inside a life-sized American Girl Doll box. $20 per person. RSVP to [email protected]. Make checks payable to PCRB Girl Scouts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required; space is limited.
Port Chester Job Fair for an Emerging Economy, sponsored by Soulful Synergy, the Sustainable Port Chester Alliance and the Village of Port Chester, will be held Fri., Jan. 19, 3:30-7 p.m. at Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave. Event will bring much needed information to the village and surrounding communities on how to best position residents for emerging job opportunities. Industries include clean energy, cannabis, hospitality, technology and more. Free refreshments. Childcare will be available 4-6:30 p.m. Register at www.tinyurl.com/2024CareerFair
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester has announced that registration is ongoing for their winter classes including Presentation Pots: Serving Vessels with a Purpose with Don Reynolds, Fridays, Jan. 12-Mar. 1 at 10 a.m. For additional information and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org or call 914/937-2047.
Rye Brook Seniors is offering an outing to Marianacci’s Restaurant Wed., Jan. 17. Bus departs AJP at 11:45 a.m. For additional information and to register, call 914/939-7904.
A food packing event will be held Sun., Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook. St. Paul’s and Congregation KTI will join together for this event supporting local schoolchildren who are food insecure. They will be preparing the weekly bags of food for that week for Food2GrowOn which sends bags that include fresh fruit to more than 200 local families every week during the school year. RSVP to congkti.org or 914/939-1004.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library hours are as follows: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s department: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.portchesterryebrooklibrary.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, will present a Mobile Passport Event, Thurs., Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments not required; walk-ins welcome. www.portchesterryebrooklibrary.org; 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, will present Winter/Spring Music Fun for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers with musician Kurt Gallagher at 10 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 18 & 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25 and May 2, 9, 16 & 23 AND 10 a.m. Sat., Mar. 2, 9, 16, & 23; Apr. 6, 13, 20 & 27 and May 4, 11 & 18. Children will have a blast moving, giggling and making music as they sing, stomp and clap along to Kurt’s interesting songs; Winter/Spring Storytime with Miss Tee for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers at 10 a.m. Wed., Jan. 24 & 31, Feb. 7, 14 & 28; Mar. 6, 13 & 20; Apr. 3, 10. 17 & 24 and May 1. Children will have fun participating with songs, fingerplays stories and more. For additional information call 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is holding a January Grab & Go craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft while supplies last. To register, please call 914/939-6710 and press 3.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, will host The Nurse is In, Wed., Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. A Greenwich Hospital nurse will take blood pressure and answer health questions. For information call 203/863-4444.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Art of English conversational ESL class meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Classes continue to meet via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected]
Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment, but drop-ins are welcome. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].
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Life Chain will be held Sun., Jan 21 in Gateway Plaza, (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Road, Port Chester 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Church of St. John Bosco, Port Chester, Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers. For information, call 914/881-1400.
Bulk trash (no green waste) is collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collection is Wed., Jan. 24. No green waste collection until next spring.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Fri.-Sun., Jan. 12-14. All shows are sold out on website. $65-$99.50; Grace Potter Mother Road with Brittney Spencer, Thurs., Jan. 18. $4250-$99.50; Turn Back the Cap 1980’s: Jessie’s Girl, Fri., Jan. 19. $32.50-$89.50; Rick Springfield & Richard Marx: An Acoustic Evening, Sun., Jan. 21. $59.50-$125. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted, unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Stella Blue’s Band, Wed., Jan. 17. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Jessie’s Girl pre & post show with The Side Cars Band: “A Tribute to The Cars: Fri., Jan. 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Attendees must have a ticket to Jan. 19 Jessie’s Girl show to attend pre & post shows; The Happy Hour, Sat., Jan. 20. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring the Music of Tom Petty for Kids + More, Sat., Jan. 13. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show; free for children under 1. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following weekly programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. for ages 10+ with parent or guardian. $50; Saturday Clay for ages 6+ with parent or guardian, 2-4 p.m. $35. For additional information on classes and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present Rising Stars: Annual Student Exhibition, Tues., Jan. 16-Feb. 12. There will be an opening reception Sat., Jan. 20, 1-3 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St., Port Chester will present Artist-in-Residence Margaret Pinto: Carapace Pierced, thru Jan. 20. Exhibit explores the theme of armored bodies, investigating the relationships between fear, protection, vulnerability, and violence. Visual reference is drawn from medieval armor, riot gear, cages, and fencing, as well as myriad forms of armor in the natural world such as crab shells, thorns and insect casings. This work simultaneously celebrates and interrogates the outer shell as a potent metaphor for emotional states of separation from our environment. Depictions of nets and veils are interwoven into this content. These permeable barriers present a secondary mode of containment by obscuring, concealing and trapping their subjects. Translucent, layered and complex surfaces are an invitation for viewers to look more closely, delve deeper into the spaces and objects around them and address the unconscious “veils” which obscure their own view of the world. The gallery is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact [email protected].
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