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Wednesdays from 9am - 3pm
Greenmarket [link] | New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx
Greenmarket, the popular farmers market of GrowNYC, returns to The New York Botanical Garden at the base of Library Allée inside the Garden's Mosholu Gate entrance every Wednesday, June 19 through November 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. For the 12th year, the farmers market continues to bring affordable, locally grown produce and fresh, nutritious baked goods to the Bronx. Vendors from the Hudson Valley region and beyond will offer a wide array of seasonal produce. The market provides New Yorkers access to garden fresh, delicious, and nutritional food produced by New York farmers.

Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Irvington Farmers Market [link] | Main Street School Parking Lot

Wednesday, June 19 - Wednesday, August 21 (every Wednesday night)
14th Annual Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series | Mercy College's Turf Field, Dobbs Ferry
Presented by Mark Morganelli and Jazz Forum Arts. Mercy College has agreed to host the 14th Annual Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series! The free Wednesday evening concerts will take place June 19 - August 21 on Mercy College's new Turf Field overlooking the Hudson River!

Wednesday, June 19 @ 7pm
$5 Movie: Almost Famous [link] | Tarrytown Music Hall
2000, 122 minutes, directed by Cameron Crowe
A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies it on their concert tour.

Thursday, June 20 from 6:30pm - 8pm
Opening Reception: Three Parlors. . . From A.J. Davis to the Herter Brothers [link] | Lyndhurst
Plan to join us for the opening reception of a new exhibition at Lyndhurst featuring works that have been in storage for two decades including  A monumental painting by Gustave Courbet, an important suite of parlor furniture by the Herter Brothers and Rare stained glass windows by John LaFarge.

Thursday, June 20 @ 7pm
What's Cooking with Donna Douglass:  Time Management in the Kitchen for Busy People | Warner Library, TT
Professional Chef Donna Douglass will discuss how to use your time well in the kitchen to make  healthy & delicious meals.  Please call 631-7734 to register. 
 * Shop, menu plan and cook without spending all day in the kitchen!   
 * Make your recipes appeal to everyone in your family regardless of what special diet they are on.     
 * Make your meals have BIG Flavors with a small budget!    
 Make healthier eating less stressful and really fun!    

Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 @ 8pm and Sunday, June 23 @ 3pm (more dates below)
"Last of the Red Hot Lovers," by Neil Simon [link] | The Schoohouse Theater, 3 Owens Road, Croton Falls
One of comic genius Neil Simon’s funniest plays, Last of the Red Hot Lovers is filled with sure-fire laughs. Ordinary, middle-aged Barney Cashman wants desperately to be a “swinger”. Inviting his trio of trysts to his mother’s apartment is just one of his obstacles. You’ll laugh all the way out the door!
Schedule:
Thursdays (8:00 PM) Jun. 27
Fridays (8:00 PM) Jun. 28
Saturdays (8:00 PM) Jun. 29
Sundays (3:00 PM matinee) Jun. 30

Thursday, June 20 @ 8pm
The Go Go's With Special Guest Carly & Eliza [link] | Ridgefield Playhouse
Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin are hitting the Playhouse stage for a great night of hit Go Go's songs! Formed in 1978 this all-female American rock band is the embodiment of 80's music. They are known for mega hits "We Got The Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Vacation," "Head Over Heels," "Turn to You," and so many more.

Fridays through November 22 from 11am - 7pm
Farmers Market at Westchester's Ridge Hill [link] | One Ridge Hill Blvd, Yonkers
Westchester’s Ridge Hill announced its new weekly Ridge Hill Farmers Market with Down to Earth Farmers Markets, in association with Whole Foods Market. The outdoor event will happen each Friday rain or shine from 11am-7pm, starting June 7 and running through Friday, November 22.

Friday, June 21 from 5pm - 9pm
Tarrytown Third Friday [link] | Main Street, Tarrytown
In addition, this month we're hosting the annual Pet Parade, sponsored by Bark & Meow Inc., stop by WatercoolerHub for an art expo and enjoy the delicious eats along Main Street & Broadway in Tarrytown.

Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 @ 8:15pm & 10pm (Rain date: June 23)
A Night on Fire [link] | Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Expanded by popular demand to four performances over two nights, A Night on Fire brings fire juggling and comedy troupe extraordinare A Different Spin to Sleepy Hollow for the first time in a fully choreographed, live display of fire arts features four flame-wielding, fire-eating performers twisting and turning, juggling and dancing, spinning and sword fighting, and much more. The rousing, vaudeville-meets-funk sounds of Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band kicks off the evening and gets everybody dancing. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Night on Fire features jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, and just enough danger to create a spectacle guaranteed to have you talking about it long after the fire’s extinguished. Very limited availability! Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Friday, June 21 @ 8:30pm
Jeffrey Gaines & Jann Klose: Two Great Singers Together On One Stage [link] | Turning Point Cafe, Piermont
Jeffrey and Jann will be presenting their two set show as a songwriters in the round evening--two friends with great voices, who make great music separately...and now together.

Saturday, June 15 from 8:30am - 1:30pm
Summer Market - Hastings Farmers Market [link] | Hastings Library Parking Lot
through November in teh Library Lot.

Saturday, June 15 from 8:30am - 1pm
Chappaqua Farmers Market [link] | St. Mary's Church, Chappaqua
Located in the Parish Hall at St. Mary the Virgin - with lots of parking in the Bell School parking lot.

Saturday, June 15 from 8:30am - 1pm (Saturdays through November 23)
Outdoor Market: Pleasantville Farmers Market [link] | Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville
New Layout Allows for More Vendors, Additional Activities, and Better Parking.

Saturday, June 15 from 10am - 4pm
Yonkers Farmers Market [link] | Van der Donck Park, area of the park across the street from the Yonkers Train Station
Groundwork Hudson Valley will be offering downtown Yonkers a newly expanded farmers market. The market, formerly located at Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers, will be in the area of the park across the street from the Yonkers Train Station, and will run every Saturday from June 1 through October 26, 10am to 4 pm. It will feature local produce grown within 100 miles of Yonkers, as well as food tastings, free lectures, and entertainment for all ages.   

Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 10am - 5pm
Animals & Acrobats [link] | Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson
Come one, come all! Experience a cavalcade of creativity. Capturing the fun of an early American traveling circus, Animals & Acrobats includes a cast of clever characters on a stage in the round.Performers include the comedy, juggling, and acrobatic troupe Boston Circus Guild, the conservation group Two by Two Zoo, and birds of prey demonstrations from Flight of the Raptor, plus tightrope walkers, mimes, and more! Don't miss this exhibition of curiosities, daredevils, and beautiful creatures.  FREE popcorn for children under 18 when you purchase advance tickets online.

Saturday, June 22 from 1pm - 2pm (also June 29)
Downton Themed Tour [link] | Straatsburgh State Historic Site
Are you going through Downton Abbey withdrawal with the conclusion of season three? If so, Staatsburgh State Historic Site can help! If you are a fan of the TV show, you will love touring the former country home of Ruth Livingston Mills and Ogden Mills. Staatsburgh will offer special Downton Abbey-themed house tours that explore the role of the mansion's servants and their interactions with their wealthy employers and houseguests. These special tours will be offered at 1pm. Site admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors; children 12 and younger are free. For more information, please call 845-889-8851.

Saturday, June 22 @ 8pm
Happy Together 2013 [link] | Tarrytown Music Hall
A MUSIC HALL/MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS CO-PRESENTATION
The Happy Together tour returns to the Music Hall, and features some of the most beloved acts in Rock & Roll history. The star-studded lineup for 2013 is The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie ("Happy Together" and "She'd Rather Be with Me"), Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night ("Mama Told Me Not To Come" and "Joy to the World"), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap ("Woman, Woman" and "Young Girl"), Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders ("Kicks" and "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian"), and Gary Lewis & the Playboys. ( "This Diamond Ring," "Count Me in" ).

Saturday, June 22 @ 8pm
Chicago [link] | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 32 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Saturday, June 22 @ 8:30pm
Opening Night Gala - She Loves Me [link] | Caramoor, Venetian Theater
Caramoor opens its 68th season with a revival of the Broadway classic She Loves Me, written by composer/lyricist team, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof); book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret). First staged on Broadway 50 years ago, this delightful romantic comedy derives from the same story that inspired two memorable movies, The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail. Caramoor's semi-staged production will star critically-acclaimed actress Alexandra Silber, Drama Desk Award-winner Santino Fontana, Tony® Award-winner John Cullum, and Drama Desk Award-winner Montego Glover. One of the most beautiful scores in American theater will be performed by The Orchestra of St. Luke's, conducted by Tony® Award-winner Ted Sperling, who will also direct the performance. Experience the glamour and excitement of Broadway at Caramoor.

Sunday, June 23 from 10am - 2pm (also June 30 and September 8, 15, 22, 29)
Bicycle Sundays | Bronx River Parkway
The parkway is closed from Scarsdale Road in Yonkers to the County Center.

Sunday, June 23 from noon - 7pm
Cultural Heritage Celebrations 2013: African-American [link] | Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Experience a variety of cultures from around the world this summer without leaving Westchester County during the annual cultural heritage celebrations held in county parks. Each festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal so bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.       
The heritage festivals in the series are:
Italian, July 7, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Irish, July 14, noon to 7 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
Polish, July 14, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Hispanic, July 21, noon to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Jewish, July 28, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
Indian, Aug. 4, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla

Sunday, June 23 @ 4pm (many more dates on their site)
Tours: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy [link] | Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, Yonkers
Guided tours will introduce Samuel Untermyer the man, the lawyer, the activist and his grand gardens including: The Walled Garden - Persian style gardens and canals surrounded by Greek architecture, adorned with intricate mosaic panels, and punctuated with Paul Manship sculpture.
The Vista Steps - descending from the Persian garden, past the ruins of old color gardens, leading to ancient Roman columns that frame views of the Hudson river.
The Temple of Love - a romantic, naturalistic rock outcropping with cantilevered terraces, winding steps and water courses, subtended by pools and streams. Tours begin at 945 North Broadway parking lot.
Please check back here on day of tour to verify if there has been a cancellation.
June 23               Sunday           4pm
June 29               Saturday        2pm
July 7                   Sunday          4pm
July 14                 Sunday         11am
July 20                 Saturday        2pm
July 28                 Sunday         11am
August 3             Saturday       11am
August 11           Sunday         11am
August 17           Saturday       11am
August 25           Sunday          11am
September 2       Monday         11am
September 8       Sunday           4pm 
September 14     Saturday        2pm
September 21     Saturday      11am
September 29     Sunday           4pm
October 5             Saturday        2pm
October 13           Sunday          2pm
October 19           Saturday      11am
October 27           Sunday          2pm

Sunday, June 23 @ 4pm
She Loves Me [link] | Caramoor, Venetian Theater
Caramoor opens its 68th season with a revival of the Broadway classic She Loves Me, written by composer/lyricist team, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof); book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret). First staged on Broadway 50 years ago, this delightful romantic comedy derives from the same story that inspired two memorable movies, The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail. Caramoor's semi-staged production will star critically-acclaimed actress Alexandra Silber, Drama Desk Award-winner Santino Fontana, Tony® Award-winner John Cullum, and Drama Desk Award-winner Montego Glover. One of the most beautiful scores in American theater will be performed by The Orchestra of St. Luke's, conducted by Tony® Award-winner Ted Sperling, who will also direct the performance. Experience the glamour and excitement of Broadway at Caramoor.

Wednesdays June 26 from 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Irvington Farmers Market [link] | Main Street School Parking Lot

Thursday, June 27 from 6pm - 8pm
Yonkers, From the River y John Maggiotto [link] | Dolphin Restaurant, One Van Der Donck Street, Yonkers
Reception for the artist will be a benefit for the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club. The Dolphin Restaurant is pleased to present the photographs of John Maggiotto. John has captured the Yonkers diverse riverfront from his kayak. We believe John's images share our pride in the City's heritage. We seldom get to see the waterside view of our historic pier; John has captured multiple compositions of the Yonkers sign with flags flying. As an avid paddler with our neighbor the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club, John has had many sunset opportunities to photograph the Sugar Plant and the now changing Glenwood Power station. A portion of all sales will go to help the YPRC recover from the damage done by Sandy's storm surge last fall. The exhibit will be here for 12 months. For more information about the photographs please contact the artist.
His email is john@maggiotto.com and his studio number is 914 674-0649

Thursday, June 27, July 18, & August 15 from 6pm –9pm
Cocktail Evenings and Summer Concerts [link] | New York Botanical Gradens, Bronx
Sip a botanically inspired cocktail, experience an evening viewing of Wild Medicine, and then enjoy a concert featuring festive music from 7–8 p.m. Live music featuring Italian jazz and classical music sets the mood to make Cocktail Evenings and Summer Concerts one of New York City's most romantic date destinations or a perfect summer outing with friends and family. Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail and special dinner offers at our restaurant partners on Little Italy's Arthur Avenue and beyond. Our cocktail partner for the series is Crème Yvette, featuring new, refreshing, specialty cocktails flavored with Crème Yvette such as the Yvette Cup, the Desert Flower, and Strawberry Fields. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Get tickets and more information. Generous support for the Summer Concert Series is provided by Vivian and Edward Merrin.

Friday, June 28 @ 8pm
John Gorka [link] | The Purple Crayon, Hastings
From his beginnings on the coffeehouse scene in the 1970s, John Gorka has built a lasting career in folk music. Named "the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement" by Rolling Stone magazine, Gorka has toured around the country and world and played with artists like Suzanne Vega, Cliff Eberhardt, Christine Lanvin, and Mary Chapin Carptenter, among others. Over the past few decades, he has released 11 critically acclaimed albums and a collector's edition box set. NPR has called Gorka "a 'bridge' artist: someone who passes along musical tradition while showcasing his own modern voice...a great writer who knows how to put a tune to a tale." Experience his gift when he comes to The Purple Crayon.

Saturday, June 29 @ 8:30pm
Hernan Romero Flamenco Trio [link] | Art Academy of Westchester, Dobbs Ferry
Spiced with the exotic traditions that infuse flamenco-gypsy, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean folk interwoven with textures of classical, jazz, and Latin rhythms, composer and guitarist Hernan Romero received a Grammy nomination in 2001 and 2012. He has worked with some of world's finest guitarists including Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucia and John Mclauglin. His music is both sophisticated and accessible. It is sensuous, passionate, romantic and inescapably infectious. Romero is inspired by the music of his family from his earliest memory. "It's powerful….flamenco is very strong, and has its influence from the Middle East. The other side of my music is the romantic aspect of Latin music, so it's absolutely the best of both worlds", says Romero.

Saturday, June 29
American Roots Music Festival [link] | Friends Field, Sunken Garden & Venetian Theater, Caramoor, Katonah
The Del McCoury Band: An historic performance with new Woody Guthrie songs and classic Del.
Daytime Performances: David Wax Museum, John McCutcheon, Heritage Blues Quartet, The Stray Birds, Doug & Telisha, Spuyten Duyvil, Walkabout Clearwater Chorus. The Social Music Hour: Performers from the daytime sets lead an all ages singing and playing workshop. Bring your voices and your instruments!

Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, August 4
Walk Among the Butterflies [link] | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale
Join us for our 4th annual butterfly exhibit, opening Saturday, June 29th and running through Sunday, August 4th. New this year, the hoop house structure is located in our meadow so that visitors and butterflies feel as if they are outdoors, surrounded by nature. When you enter the exhibit, in addition to colorful and fragrant flowering plants, you'll be greeted by native butterflies. Flying freely among the greenery, you'll be sure to see Monarchs, Painted Ladies, Swallowtails and other New York native butterflies fluttering from blossom to blossom in search of nourishing nectar, or you may catch sight of them resting in a shady spot to cool off or see them sipping water from a puddle. While enjoying the beauty of these delicate creatures, you'll have an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly from egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly – and about the unique relationship between specific plants and butterflies. ind out how you can help butterflies by conserving or restoring butterfly habitats. We strive to increase public awarenFess and education about nature and animals, through exhibits such as this one. The exhibit is appropriate for all ages and included with Museum admission. FREE for members!

Wednesday, July 3 - Monday, July 8
Moving Wall: scale model of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC | Draper Park, Hastings
If there is one thing you need to see this summer, it will be the Moving Wall, a 50% scale model of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC.  This traveling scale monument, on tour for 29 years, comes to Hastings from July 3rd to July 8th at Draper Park. Hastings has been on the waiting list for four years, and are lucky to get this profoundly moving memorial over July 4th weekend.  There will be several ceremonies for vets and residents can visit it any point during its stay in the Village.

Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 & Sunday, July 7 @ 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm timed entry
Pirates of the Hudson [link] | Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Gangs of blackbeards and beauties will swashbuckle their way through Philipsburg Manor at this raucously fun festival. Grab your brood and bring 'em to Philipsburg Manor for the most fun this side of the Caribbean. Join us as boisterous pirates lay anchor in the Hudson and storm Sleepy Hollow. Musical pirates, gypsy sword dancers, and scallywags of all sorts will roam the grounds, ready to make you smile while secretly stealin’ yer gold. Kids can take part in the Pieces of Eight treasure hunt, wiggle their way into a pirate shipwreck, get their picture taken with a talking parrot and a mermaid, and learn to act like a bloody pirate! Enjoy a pint or two of beer from Pleasantville's Captain Lawrence Brewery and munch your way through the pirate-palate-pleasing creations of Tastefully Yours.

Thursday, July 4 @ 8pm
Westchester Jazz Orchestra performs Ellington [link] | Caramoor, Katonah
Now celebrating their milestone 10th season, the 16-piece Westchester Jazz Orchestra has risen to prominence for "strikingly executed performances" (The New York Times). The magic of WJO continues at Caramoor with a program of Duke Ellington's music. The concert will be followed by fireworks.

Thursday, July 4
Fireworks! | Dobbs Ferry Waterfront
The Village will hold the July 4th Festivities and Fireworks at the Waterfront Park this year - program details, flag raising and fireworks show times for July 4th are as follows:
The Great Joe Rooney sets-up:         3:00 PM
Raising of the Flag:                          3:30 PM
Bouncy Castles:                              3:00 - 7:00 PM      
Fireworks at waterfront:                   After it gets dark    

Sunday, July 7 from 10am - 4pm (Also on Sunday, September 8 & Saturday, November 2)
New York Metro Reptile Expo [link] | Westchester County Center, White Plains
Thousands of live pet reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on display and for sale. Books, supplies, cages, and more! 230 + vendor tables. Buy breeder direct and save! Sorry, no personal pets allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult over 21. Admission $10 Adults & $5 Children 7-12 yrs, children under 7 free. For additional information: 845-526-4845.

Wednesday, July 10 from 1:30pm - 3pm
Arts in the Afternoon: Transforming Objects, Making Art [link] | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers
Held various Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 – 3 pm. Light refreshments follow each program. .
1:30pm - See how Adam Parker Smith "repurposes" objects to create art.
3pm - After each program take a guided tour of Fantasy River.

Thursday, July 11 @ 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm (Also on July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
From a Child's Perspective [link] | Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 3 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown
Parents and children are invited to travel back to the 19th century and explore the home of Washington Irving through a child’s eyes. Play games, hear stories, race through a scavenger hunt, and participate in hands-on-activities. Explore Sunnyside as a family home, specially set with period toys and children’s clothing.

Friday, July 12, doors open @ 7:30pm, music starts @ 8pm (also on August 9, September 13)
Open Mic Night [link] | Purple Crayon, Hastings
This is not your average open mic! The big stage, amazing acoustics, high-end equipment, and experienced sound engineer create a concert-like experience in The Purple Crayon's friendly, laid-back environment. Come to play or just to watch! 2 songs per artist, originals and covers ok, limit of three musicians per act.
Adults and teens welcome.

Saturday, July 13 @ 6:30pm (also on August 3)
Summer Saturdays: Farm to Museum with Bedford 2020 [link] | Katonah Museum of Art
Join us in the Sculpture Garden for three evening parties celebrating our KMA community, local farmers, and the KMA's summer exhibition of collage art. Complimentary beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Advance registration suggested. $15 members, $20 non-members for each Summer Saturday event.
July 13 – Farm to Museum with Bedford 2020 Buy locally-grown produce, fresh-cut flowers, farm eggs,goat cheese, and delicious baked goods at this farm-to museum party. Learn how to protect our community's natural resources from co-host Bedford 2020. Featuring the lively French music of Les Tappan Zigues. August 3 – Mixing it Up Celebrate collage with cocktails. The free-wheeling music of Milton backs up a cocktail mixology demonstration and tasting by Diageo master mixologist Paul Torrens.

Saturday, July 13 from 7pm - 10pm (rain date: Sunday, July 14)
"Light on the Rocks" Hastings Light Festival | Waterfront, Hastings
"Light on the Rocks" is the first annual Hastings Lights Festival, celebrating the Hudson River and its renewal with food, music, lights (lightsticks and helium balloons with colorful LCD lights in them), and what is likely to be quite an unforgettable laser show projected from Hastings onto the NJ Palisades.  Set aside Saturday, July 13, 2013  from 7 :00 – 10:00PM, with a rain date the following day. While free, this event benefits a number of local causes, and you will have a chance to sponsor your own message on the Palisades, buy balloons, etc, helping to sponsor good causes.  

Sunday, July 14 @ 2pm
Family Summer Sundays: The Rejuvenary River Circus [link] | Hudson River Amphitheater, next door to the Museum, Yonkers
The story of Malakai, a messenger, and a host of creatures. Puppets, a handmade stage set, and live original music by Arm-of-the Sea. FREE.
July 21 - Joey Berkley Quartet Joey Berkley, musician and composer, brings his sax and jazz to prestigious stages around the country and to our Amphitheater!
July 28 - Spin, Pop…Boom! Witness amazing reactions, explore the spectacular chemistry of Mad Science. Marvel at our demonstrations.
August 4 - Birds of Prey Live hawks, owls, and falcons fly before your eyes as James Eyring, Master Falconer, tells the history of falconry and the habits of native raptors.
August 11 - Family Talent Show Actualize your potential! Join our Talent Show hosted by the Purple Crayon. Music, dance, comedy, and more! Ages 10 to adult. Submit samples of your work (recording quality not important) to info@purplecrayoncenter.org

Sunday, July 14 from 3pm - 8pm
The Open Air Family Music Festival [link] | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale
Presented by Common Ground Community Concerts featuring Spuyten Duyvil, Graham Clarke, Kismet, Greetings from Anywhere, and South County. Bring the whole family and join us at The Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, New York for the 2013 edition of the Open Air Family Music Festival! The festival, scheduled to run from 3-8 pm, will include a late afternoon and evening of music from a variety of national, regional and local artists! Scheduled to appear are acclaimed children’s entertainer Graham Clarke, singer-songwriter duo Kismet, comprised of Sarah Silbert Hinawi and Jessica Seidel; Greetings From Anywhere, who blend folk, blues, bluegrass and country into a unique roots-rock hybrid; the “folk-a-billy meets alt-country” South County; and Spuyten Duyvil, the barn-burning, award-winning, eight-piece roots music powerhouse.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
3-3:10 Introduction
3:15-3:50 Graham Clarke
4:00-4:45 Kismet (Sarah Hinawi and Jessica Seidel)
4:55-5:40 Greetings from Anywhere
5:50-6:35 South County
6:45-7:45 Spuyten Duyvil

Friday, July 19 from 5pm - 9pm
Artist Opening : K. Velis Turan [link] | Tappan Z Gallery, Tarrytown
Meet fiber artist K. Velis Turan and see her richly textured, mixed media works inspired by urban landscapes and the energy of New York City. During Tarrytown Third Friday.

Saturday, July 20
Chicks with Dip performing Joni Mitchell's Blue [link] | Beczak Environmental Ed Center, Yonkers
All the songs from Blue plus original songs inspired by Joni Mitchell performed by lady singer-songwriters including Red Molly's Carolann Solebello, The Ya Yas' Catherine Miles, Honor Finnegan, more.

Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30pm
Kopecky Family Band [link] | Digital Arts Experience, 170 Hamilton Ave, White Plains
Kopecky Family Band, an act the New York Times compared to Fleetwood Mac, will headline a second anniversary concert for A-Sides with Jon Chattman, an online music series that airs weekly at jonnyasides.com on the Huffington Post, on Saturday, July 27 at the Kopecky will be joined by Boston's Dead Boots and Brooklyn's Isle of Rhodes. A local opener will be named shortly. 7pm doors. 7:30 starttime. $12.

Tuesday, July 30 from 6pm - 8:30pm
Jazz & Cocktails: Celebrating Jazz Forum Arts [link] | Lyndhurst
Please join us, for a wonderful evening celebrating Jazz Forum Arts and our 36 Free Summer Concerts. Jazz & Cocktails will help defray costs as we double the number of free concerts at Lyndhurst this summer! We will offer 8 free Thursday evening concerts, "Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst," from July 11 to August 29. Our July 30 Fundraiser will feature Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars with Vic Juris, guitar, Cameron Brown, bass and Tony Jefferson, drums. We'll also be offering summer cocktails, beer, wine and delicious Soul Food from Nikki Toy! The $50 minimum suggested contribution, is tax-deductible to the extent as allowed by law. To reserve, please call 914-631-1000 or e-mail jazzforumarts@yahoo.com. All Major Credit Cards Accepted.

Saturday, September 7 (rain date, Sunday, September 8)
7th Take Me To The River Music & Arts Festival [link] | Draper Park, Hastings
Presented by 12 MIles North.

Saturday, September 7 from 10am - 5pm
Sleepy Hollow Street Fair | Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
presented by the Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce. Application can be found here and click ont eh green "download" bar.

Sunday, September 22 from 11am - 5pm
SoWe Food & Wine Festival [link] | Scarsdale Village
Pamper your palate and quench your thirst at this year's event. Located in Scarsdale Village, the SoWe (Southern Westchester) Food & Wine Festival showcases gourmet food samplings from Southern Westchester's top restaurants, caterers, and bakeries, plus award winning wines from around the world. Attendees will experience celebrity-chef cooking demonstrations, product displays, book signings, live music, children's activities, and more!

Saturday, September 28, reg opens @ 8am, walk & party from 10am - 2pm
2013 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes [link] | Tibbetts Brook Park, 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers
Communities across the Greater New York City market come together to join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by participating in the American Diabetes Association's StepOut: Walk to Stop Diabetes event. Step Out is a fundraising walk that raises awareness about diabetes as well as much needed funds to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Step Out engages individuals, families and organizations who want to become involved in the community and help change the future of diabetes. Participants can walk as individuals or create a team and walk with friends, family and co-workers.

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Kids and Toddlers & Parents/Caregivers
Please confirm all events before heading out. RivertownsGuide.com is not responsible for venue schedule changes.

Quick Links for Events, Outings & Venues:
Ardsley Library [link]
Dobbs Ferry Library [link]
Hastings Library [link]
Irvington Library [link]
Warner Library, Tarrytown [link]
Chappaqua Library [link]

Barnes & Noble, Central Avenue, Yonkers [link]
Citibabes, Scarsdale [link]
Greenburgh Nature Center [link]
JCC on the Hudson [link]
Kids Unplugged [link]
Mothers & More [link]
The Rivertown Play Group [link]
WestchesterMommy.com [link]

Mommy and Me Classes / Play Groups (Please check with venue before heading out)
A Nu Toy Store [link]
Greenburgh Hebrew Center [link]
Groove (Music for Aardvarks) [link]
Hastings Recreation Department [link]
Hastings Station Café [link] Hastings, 205-3423
JCC of Midwestchester [link]
Mommy and Me with Bobby Doowah [link]
Music Together [link]
Musical Munchkins [link]
Over the Moon and More [link]
Toddler Messy Art [link]

Weekly Programs at the Libraries:
Irvington Public Library: [link]
Dobbs Ferry Public Library [link]
Ardsley Public Library [link]
Warner Public Library, Tarrytown [link]
Hastings Public Library [link]
Follow the links for Days & TImes.

Weekly Events for Kids
Mondays from 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nature Bugs | Greenburgh Nature Center [link]
Nature discovery for youngsters, with a parent or caregiver. Join us in exploring nature on the lawn and in the woods. Meet a museum animal each week and do a craft or nature gam e. For children 2 - 5 years old.

Wednesdays from 10am - 11am
Critters, Crafts and Kids | Greenburgh Nature Center [link]
Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Enjoy crisp, fall days at the Center with walks, live animals and stories. For children 18 months - 5 years old.




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