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March 15, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will present a concert and reception Sat., Mar. 16 at 5 p.m. Renowned organist Jamie Hitel will present a program of a variety of classical and sacred music spanning the organ repertory from the baroque to the present day. The pieces will include works by Buxtehude, Boyce, Bach, Vivaldi, Franck, Mathias, Messiaen and Philip Moore. Admission is free, and a free will offering will be taken. The concert will be followed by a reception in the chapel foyer. For additional information, go to www.christchurchgreenwich.org
The Greenwich Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Sun., Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. beginning at Greenwich Town Hall. After leaving Town Hall, the parade will head up Field Point Road on US 1 to the top of Greenwich Avenue then down the length of the Avenue. The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Thomas Byrne and will have six bagpipe bands among the 13 total bands which will include the Port Chester High School Marching Band. In addition, there will be at least 70 groups of local schools, Scouts, fire and police departments and civic organizations marching. Irish step dancers from two local schools will also participate. For additional information go to www.greenwichhibernians.org
The Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair, the largest regional high school science fair competition in the country, will be held Sat., Mar. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Somers High School, 120 Primrose St., Lincolndale. The awards ceremony will be held Thurs., Mar. 21, 6:30-9 p.m., at the same location. Participants, mostly seniors and juniors involved in their high school science research programs, will showcase their work via poster presentations, which will be judged by local experts in the fields of life science, physical science, environmental studies, psychology and engineering.
Histoury will offer Historic Homes of New Rochelle: A Bus Tour of Mediterranean Revival Homes Sun., Mar. 17 at 1 p.m. The tour will take place throughout New Rochelle. $75 for adults; $49 for students. For information and to register go to www.histoury.org
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County has announced their Invasive Plant Management workshop that will be held Wed., Mar. 20, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Westchester County Center. 198 Central Ave., White Plains. Learn the science behind the importance of tackling invasive species, the invasive species curve, how climate change impacts invasive species and more. Register at Planting Westchester Invasive Species Workshop Registration (arcgis.com).
Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd., will offer a workshop, Social Media Toolkit for Small Businesses, led by Liz Woods of Ryemarkable Moms, Tues., Mar. 19, Apr. 2, 9 & 16, 12 p.m. $150. Register at www.ryeartscenter.org
SCORE Westchester will present the following workshops: Turn Your Dream into a Business, presented by Jackie Cicogna Tues., Mar. 19, 6-8 p.m. at Riverworks Ossining, 30 State St. Free. Register at www.scorewestchester.com; Instagram for Beginners: Crafting, Collaborating and Connecting, a networking session, Thurs., Mar. 21, 6-8 p.m. at SUNY WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. $25. Register at SUNY WCC, 914/606-6830, press 1.
The Networking Group of Westchester/Putnam will present a seminar Thurs., Mar. 21, 6-8 p.m. at Gateway Center, SUNY Westchester, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. Guest speaker will be Elizabeth Woods of Ryemarkable Moms. $25. Register at 914/606-6830, press 1, Course #27287
Hudson Valley Fermented, hosted by the Rotary Club of Pleasantville, will take place Sat., Mar. 23, 12-4 p.m., at Pace University, 861 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville. It will feature the best craft beer, wine, spirits and ciders from NYS and music all afternoon. $75 general admission; $100 VIP. www.hvfermented.com
The 38th Annual Spring Westchester Home Show will be held Sat. & Sun., Mar. 16 & 17 at Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults; $8 seniors; free for ages 12 & under. www.jenksproductions.com
The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob will present LIFE: Six Women Photographers, A Lecture with Curator Marilyn, Satin Kushner, Thurs., Mar. 21, 6-7 p.m. $20 for non-members. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl., Tuckahoe will offer St. Joseph’s Day with Allison Scola of Experience Sicily, Tues., Mar. 19 at 6:30 p.m. $25 general admission. Register at www.wiccny.org
The 2024 Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Sun., Mar. 24 at 1:30 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, honoring Grand Marshal Chance Mullen of Pelham. For information go to www.soundshoreparade.com
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. will present Doug Varone and Dancers, Sat., Mar. 16 at 8 p.m.; Sing & Swing presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sun., Mar. 24, .5 p.m. Tickets start at $16.25 for each event. www.artscenter.org
The Strong Smart & Bold Gala for Girls, Inc. of Westchester County will be held Thurs., Apr. 18 at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle. Tickets are $350. RSVP by Apr. 1 at http://girlswch.ejoinme.org/GALA2024
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., Rye, will offer My Naturalist & Me, Fri., Mar. 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
Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd., will offer the AARP Driving Course, Sat., Mar. 16, 9:30 a.m.; register at www.greenwichhospital.org/events; Car Seat Safety Checks, Wed., Mar. 20 at the W. Putnam Medical Center, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Free. To schedule an appointment, call 203/200-KIDS
Hudson Chorale will perform at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Sunnyside Ave., Pleasantville, Sat. & Sun., Mar. 23 & 24 at 3 p.m. $30 at https://bit.ly/HCMarchConcert
Taconic Opera will present two requiems in one program: Mozart and Faure at the Holy Name of Mary Church, 110 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, Sat., Mar. 16 at 2 p.m. and Sun., Mar. 17 at 3 p.m. $30; $25 for seniors; $15 for students in advance; $35, $30 seniors and $20 students at the door. www.TaconicOpera.org/Tickets or 888/886-7372.
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
Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Rd., Rye will offer Take Out the Trash, Sat., Mar. 16, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Collect trash left by the tides. 914/835-4466.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye will present Back to the Bamboo Again, Sat., Mar. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Create a variety of items, many that you’re welcome to take home. 914/967-8720.
The Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Farm Stand will be open Tues., Apr. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For details, call 914/862-5050.
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.
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson will offer Winter Ducks, Sat., Mar. 16, 9-10:30 a.m. Hike to observation spots to see a variety of waterfowl. Free. For all ages. Winter hiking conditions. 914/862-5290.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers will present Maple Saturday, Sat., Mar. 16, 12-2 p.m. Learn how maple syrup is made. Optional $5 pancake lunch. For all ages. 914/968-5851.
The Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River will host a Sugaring Off Party, Sat., Mar. 16, 12-3 p.m. Free. 914/864-7322.
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 Baths, Mon., Mar. 18, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $40 for non-members; Fonrose Singers, Thursdays, Mar. 21-May 23. If you love to sing, join the Fonrose Singers. Register at www.wainwright.org
Curtain Call, Inc., 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, is presenting “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 Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, hosts Mall Walks Fridays & Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m.
The Picture House, 175 Wolfs La., Pelham will offer a Wednesday Night Film Club, Mar. 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 Fun Friday Mar. 15, 22 & 29 at 4 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Mar. 19 at 4 p.m.; Igloo VR Fun for Youth, Thurs. Mar. 21 at 4:30 p.m.; Beginner Stitching and Genealogy: Remember the Ladies, both at 7 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org
The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts, 153 Library La., Mamaroneck will present Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical, Sat., Mar. 16 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. It is a celebration of the power of originality, self-expression and the importance of looking beyond the expected. It is recommended for ages 5-9. $24 for adults; $19 for children under 12 plus applicable fees; Soulshine, Fri., Mar. 22 at 8 p.m. $32-$42; John Pizzarello Trio, Sat., Mar. 23. Sold Out on website. www.emelin.org
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present the Rivertown Dance Academy Festival, Fri., Mar. 15, 6:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Mar. 16 & 17, 1 p.m. $31; Kathy Griffin, Fri., Mar. 22. Sold out on website; The Moth: True Stories Told Live, Sat., Mar. 23. Sold out on website; Raul Malo of The Mavericks, Sun., Mar. 24, 7 p.m. $44-$64. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon La., Tarrytown, will present Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman, Fri. & Sat., Mar. 15 & 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30-$36; Glauco Lima Quartet feat. Dennis Bulhoes, Sun., Mar. 17, 4 & 6 p.m., $15-$20; Joe Farnsworth Quintet, Fri. & Sat., Mar. 22 & 23, 7 & 9:30 p.m.$30-$35; Mafalda Minnozzi & Paul Ricci, Sun., Mar. 24, 4 & 6 p.m. $15-$20. $10 minimum per person on food & drink. www.jazzforumarts.org
Exhibits
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., is presenting Jungle Fool, a large outdoor sculpture, thru June 23; There Is a Body: Legacy of the Ancestral Arts in the 21st Century and Stellar Reverberations: African Masks in Outer Space, both Sun., Mar. 17-June 30. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m. $12 for adults; $6 for seniors & students; free for children under 1. www.katonahmuseum.org
The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 1987 Palmer Ave. Larchmont, is presenting NY NY NY: Exploring NYC through the eyes of three award-winning artists: Lisette Overweel, Sherri Paul, and Marion Schneider thru Mar. 30. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. wwwlmamaroneckartistsguild.org
Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob is presenting Life: Six Women Photographers, thru 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. is presenting The Art of Survival, thru Fri., Mar. 22 and Silk Paintings: The Work of Berenice Pilskin, thru 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., is presenting Meditations II, thru Apr. 14. 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 is presenting a Solo Exhibition: Beyond the Physical featuring 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 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; Photographic Revolutionaries of Group f/64: Works from the Bank of America Collection. 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 thru Apr. 28; Tracing Lineage: Abstraction and its Aftermath, thru Mar. 17; Harry Bertola: Sculpture for Living, thru Apr. 7; Arms and Armor: Evolution and Innovation, thru Aug. 11. 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
Friends of Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Rd., will offer a Spring Break Vacation Camp, Mon.-Fri., Mar. 25-29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for children ages 3.5-10. Mar. 25: Claws, Jaws and Paws; Mar. 26: Dinoland; Mar. 27: Nature Art, Mar. 28: Survival and S’mores and Mar. 29: All About Birds. $95 per child per day. Children should bring lunch and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. www.ryenaturecenter.org
The Picture House will offer a Spring Break Camp at 84 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, Mon.-Fri., Mar. 25-29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids in grades K-2 & 3-5. $500. Register at www.thepicturehouse.org
The Tarrytown Music Hall Academy will offer a Spring Break Camp: The Songs & Dances of Wicked for grades 3-8, Mon.-Fri., Mar. 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $400. Register at www.tarrytownmusichall.org/the-academy
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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