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Teen Battle of the Bands
Call for Teens! "Teen Battle of the Bands" @ The Purple Crayon in Hastings. Submission Deadline: February 22. Battle of the Bands: March 3. [link] Bands or solo artists 13-19 years of age can apply by sending a sample of their work to email by February 22, 2012. The applications will then be narrowed down to the top four by a panel of expert judges, including poet and author, Kwame Alexander, and longtime music industry professional Barb Prisament. In addition to the glory and the crown, the winner of the competition will receive a recording of their set, fully mixed and mastered using professional grade equipment by music producer, engineer, and Purple Crayon Director, Adel Hinawi.
Sunday, February 5 from 12pm - 3pm
30th Annual Westchester Camp Fair download flyer [link] | Crown Plaza Hotel, White Plains
In one day, parents can meet many camp directors from day camps, sleepaway, and specialty programs, and learn about their programs.
This is the 30th anniversary of this event. Historically it has been held at the Westchester County Center; we are moving it to the Crowne Plaza in White Plains. This is the largest Camp Fair in the county. In the past there have been between 30 and 50 exhibitors and about 700-1000 people coming through.
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Friday February 3 from 5pm - 8pm & Saturday, February 4 from 9am - 4pm. The Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry PTSA Used Book Sale
Dobbs Ferry High School, 505 Broadway, entrance by the gymnasium
Included at the sale will be books, games, DVDs, cd’s and videos. Lots of gently used books for children and adults, many recent titles. Donate Crutches, Canes or Walkers for Crutches 4 Kids at the sale and receive a free book. Saturday the last two hours of the sale fill a bag of books for $2.00. Donation and sale questions, 914 261-2869 or email
Saturday, February 11 @
7pm
Harlem Wizards vs Dobbs Ferry Dunkers [link]
Dobbs Ferry High School
Order Tickets Now for the Harlem Wizards vs Dobbs Ferry Dunker. Same price for students and adults. No charge for pre-school children. $12 online or $15 at the door if there are any left!
Sunday, February 12
4th Annual ZumbaThon® Charity Event for SPCA of Westchester
Dance Emotions 75 So Greeley Ave. Chappaqua
sponsored by Peggy Raiskums, Certified Zumba®, Zumba Gold® & Zumba Toning® Instructor. 100% proceeds lovingly donated to SPCA of Westchester. Suggested donation $18 per 50 minute session $35 for 2 sessions OR $50 for 3 sessions – 11 am, 12 pm 1 pm. To reserve your time slot, email or call Peggy 960-4097 OR SPCA of Westchester 941-2896 or email
Friday, March 2 @ 6:30pm
Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation Gala Footloose! [link]
Ardsley Country Club
Friday, March 16
An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash: Benefit Dinner and Concert To Support Open Door Family Medical Centers
Performing Arts Cente, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
David Crosby and Graham Nash will headline Open Door Family Medical Centers' bi-annual benefit concert on March 16 at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Master of Ceremonies for the event which includes cocktails, dinner, and an After Party hosted by Westchester Magazine will be legendary radio personality Jimmy Fink of 107.1 The Peak, the lead media sponsor for the benefit. VIP packages are available online or by calling 914-502-1414. General seating balcony tickets are $100-$150 and are only available through the Performing Arts Center Box Office: (914) 251-6200 or online at www.artscenter.org T he evening will begin with VIP Cocktails at 6pm followed by a VIP dinner at 6:45pm. The concert with David Crosby and Graham Nash will begin at 8:30pm followed by the VIP After Party hosted by Westchester Magazine.
Saturday, March 31
Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Annual Dinner Dance and Auction
Saturday, March 31
Ardsley Education Foundation
Annual Spring Fundraising Event
(note date change from March 30 as posted in district calendar).
Details to follow.
Tuesday, April 17
Hastings Co-op Nursery School Auction
Rainwater Grill, Hastings
Sunday, April 22 @ 7pm
Clearwater Earth Day Benefit Concert [link]
Tarrytown Music Hall
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Pete Seeger, presents its 2nd annual Earth Day Benefit Concert. Featured artists include Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, The Klezmatics, Tom Chapin, Toshi Reagon, David Amram, Lucy Kaplansky, Garland Jeffreys, Cheryl Wheeler. More artists t.b.a. Proceeds to benefit Clearwater's Environmental Education and Camp Programs.
Tickets range from $58-$125. There are a limited amount of special sponsor packages available: "Clearwater Sloop Sponsor" ($1000) includes a front row seat, access to soundcheck, dinner with the artists, a post concert reception. "Clearwater Camper Sponsor" includes a premium seat and post concert reception.
Saturday, April 28 from 7pm - 11pm
7th Annual Benefit and Auction [link]
Hastings Education Foundation 2012 Gala
Alder Manor, Yonkers
Festive Attire!
7pm - 9pm: Silent Auction, Cocktails/Hors D'oeuvres
9pm - 10pm: Live Auction, Dessert
10pm - 11pm: Live Music, Nightcap
Friday, May 4
Irvington PTSA Spring Luncheon
Tappan Hill
For more information, contact Meredith email
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| Friday February 3 from 5pm - 8pm & Saturday, February 4 from 9am - 4pm. The Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry PTSA Used Book Sale Dobbs Ferry High School, 505 B'way, enter by gym Included at the sale will be books, games, DVDs, cd’s and videos. Lots of gently used books for children and adults, many recent titles. Donate Crutches, Canes or Walkers for Crutches 4 Kids at the sale and receive a free book. Saturday the last two hours of the sale fill a bag of books for $2.00. Donation and sale questions, 914 261-2869 or email |
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| Friday, February 3 from 6pm - 7:30pm Gallery Talk Spring Street Studio, 3 Spring Street, Hastings Meet local artists Ruth Berelson, Ellen Crane, Gina Randazzo and Mansheng Wang as they discuss the theme of their show "Time Flows Like Water" and how it relates to their art and lives. Info: 886-5219 or 646/498-8453. |
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| Friday, February 3 from 7pm - 9pm Opening Reception: Megadeck 2 [link] Paramount Center for the Arts, Peekskill A look at 23 different area artists work with one unifying concept. |
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| Friday, February 3 @ 8pm Norwegian Wood [link] Irvington Town Hall A nostalgic story of loss and sexuality, NORWEGIAN WOOD’s protagonist Watanabe looks back on his days as a freshman university student living in Tokyo. Through his reminiscences, we see him develop relationships with two very different women — the beautiful yet emotionally troubled Naoko, and the outgoing, lively Midori. Based on the best selling novel by Haruki Murakami the film is set in Tokyo during the late 1960s, a time when Japanese students, like those of many other nations, were protesting against the established order. Gorgeous cinematography by Mark Lee Ping Bin (IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) and a genius soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) |
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| Friday, February 3 @ 9pm The Kelty Twins [link] Pumpernickel Restaurant, Ardsley Live Music. Classic Rock. |
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| Saturday, February 4 from 9am - 4pm. The Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry PTSA Used Book Sale Dobbs Ferry High School, 505 B'way, enter by gym Included at the sale will be books, games, DVDs, cd’s and videos. Lots of gently used books for children and adults, many recent titles. Donate Crutches, Canes or Walkers for Crutches 4 Kids at the sale and receive a free book. Saturday the last two hours of the sale fill a bag of books for $2.00. Donation and sale questions, 914 261-2869 or email |
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| Saturday, February 4 from 9am - 4pm (snow date Feb 5) 2012 Hudson River EagleFest [link] Teatown Lake Reservation EagleFest coincides with the annual winter gathering of bald eagles in the lower Hudson Valley and offers the public an opportunity to learn about the bald eagles’ habitat, recent recovery and continued growth in the area. Birding experts and local organizations all gather together in multiple spots along the Hudson River to educate and assist the general public in spotting eagles in their natural habitat. Attendees of EagleFest℠ can enjoy an abundance of activities from guided and independent eagle viewing to raptor shows, bus tours, storytelling, engaging children’s programs and activities, bird walks and displays from 30 local organizations. Entertaining and educational shows are taking place all day long in The Eagle Theatre and Eaglet Stage heated tents. Check their website for event schedule. |
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from 10am - 2pm Good Shepherd Winter Carnival Irvington Presbyterian Church, 25 North Broadway Cookie Decorating, Balloons, Crafts, Café, Raffle, Silent Auction, Face painting, and more! Everyone is welcome. |
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from 10am - 2pm Stay Cozy/Save Money - A Family Energy Fair John Paulding School Gym, 154 North B'way, TT Presented by the Sleepy Hollow Environmental Advisory Committee. While it's warm now, temperatures are about to drop and energy bills will skyrocket. What can you do to keep your family warm, while saving money? This February, the Staying Cozy/Saving Money Family Energy Fair will help local homeowners and renters learn about the simple things they can do to reduce their energy use while saving money and the environment. "Everyone wants to stay warm during winter, but not many people realize they can do this without impacting the environment or their pocketbooks," said Susan Schwarz, a member of the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council. "There are many quick and easy tips, and long-term investments, that families can utilize to save money in 2012." |
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| Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am - 2pm (first Saturday of every month) Grace Community Table Grace Episcopal Church, 78 Main St, Five Corners, Hastings A free, inter-generational community meal for people of all ages and faiths. Enjoy lunch and spend time with seniors and other community members. If you like, volunteer to cook, serve, clean or provide food. There are activities for young children and great conversations for senior citizens. Volunteer opportunities begin at 10:30am and lunch begins at 12pm. |
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| Saturday, February 4 beginning @ 11:15am Grand Opening - Captain Lawrence [link] 444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford Captain Lawrence Brewery Company is holding their grand opening celebration this at their new Greenburgh headquarters. |
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| Saturday, February 4 - Sunday, February 26 (Open 12pm - 5pm, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun) The Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden [link] Hudson River Museum Enslaved Africans' asks us to think about where America's slaves came from, their families, what languages they spoke, their songs, their very thoughts. Celebrating Black History Month, the Museum presents a display of the proposed public-art project The Enslav ed Africans' Rain Garden, designed to honor African slaves freed by law in the United States. The project, developed by Yonkers sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, proposes to commemorate Africans who resided at the Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers — six of whom were among the first to be manumitted by law in the United States, 76 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. The installation features maquettes (one-third scale models) of the planned sculptures, architectural drawings of a corresponding park setting, and historical information about slavery in Westchester. The Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden focuses on the lives of the men, women, and children, who were imbruted and stripped of their human rights. When Yonkers City Councilwoman Patricia McDow attended an exhibit on slavery at Philipse Manor Hall several years ago, she asked, "Where were the slaves buried?" But no one seemed to know. McDow quickly locked onto the idea of a monument commemorating these slaves and reached out to Bagwell, who as co-founder and director of Art on Main Street/ Yonkers, Inc., has managed a series of provocative exhibitions and programs. |
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Sunday, February 5 @ 2pm Oliver! [link] Ridgefield Playhouse Performed by kids for kids! Based on the Dickens novel, this family favorite delights everyone with its outstanding musical numbers from "Food, Glorious Food", "I'd Do Anything" and "Where Is Love?", to "Consider Yourself", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Who Will Buy" and "Reviewing the Situation". Performed with a live professional orchestra, this family musical will entertain children and adults of all ages! Pepsi Children's Series. |
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| Sat, February 4 from 1pm – 4pm Winter Workspace: Painting with Paper, with Danielle Durchslag [link] Wave Hill, The Bronx Inspired by Wave Hill's beautiful grounds, participants craft a painterly portrait of a local plant or animal out of paper, tape and glue. Danielle Durchslag introduces collage techniques used in her work. This event is also held on January 22.Children ages 12 and older are welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. |
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| Saturday, February 4 from 1pm -4pm Finding Patterns in Real Life: Focus on Stuart Davis [link] Download Flyer Neuberger Museum, Purchase Stuart Davis made art that distilled what he saw in the world into patterned shapes that lock together like a jigsaw puzzle. Create a vision of your personal reality using patterns, colors and shapes. The workshop focuses on the exhibition American Vanguards: Graham, Davis, Gorky, de Kooning, and Their Circle, 1927–1942. Workshops for ages tots to ten, accompanied by an adult Guided tours are for all ages Free admission for all 12–5 pm Tours 1–3 pm, Workshops 1–4 pm Performances 2:30 pm Create a vision of your personal reality using patterns, colors and shapes. |
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| Saturday, February 4 @ 2:30 Brian Conigliaro Trio [link] Warner Library, Tarrytown Enjoy guitar, bass, percussion and vocals. Jazz with a Latin rhythm. |
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| Saturday, February 4 @ 7:30pm Kenny Vance & The Planotones Unplugged with Special Guest Classic Sounds [link] Irvington Town Hall Theater Up Close & Personal Among today's great vocal pop musicians, Kenny Vance and The Planotones have voices of original and inviting dimension. The group, Kenny Vance, Johnny Gale, Kurt "Frenchy" Yahjian, Jimmy Bense, keyboardist Chip Degaard, and Tony Gallino on Drums, redefine oldies with vocal authority and freshness. As exemplified by their signature song "Looking For An Echo", their material is influenced by the music of the 50's and 60's, but they consistently bring a unique and musically sophisticated point of view. In this sense they are classicists, opening the eyes of a new generation to a rich historical musical style. With their cool and sultry musical approach, filtered through a Brooklyn vibe, they give a gift to those who are discovering them for the first time. |
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| Saturday, February 4 @ 8pm Illstyle & Peace [link] Emelin Theater, Mamaroneck A mix of tap, ballet, DJing & beat-boxing that's "like watching the greatest ballet virtuosos…they were fabulous" (NYTimes) Illstyle & Peace creates work rooted in contemporary and old school hip-hop blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines. "Watching these dancers was like watching the greatest ballet virtuosos, each fighting gravity and the appearance of effort, and demanding and getting the impossible from the human body" (The New York Times). $40; $20 students |
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| Saturday, February 4 @ 8pm Harry Bolick and Joel Wennerstrom [link] Common Ground Folk Series @ Lewisboro Library 15 Main Street, South Salem Harry Bolick and Joel Wennerstrom combine hard driving southern fiddle tunes, lyrical blues, and tight harmony singing to weave a spellbinding performance interlaced with a bit of history, a flavor of southern culture, and the joy of music. A thirty year veteran of the New York ‘Oldtimey’ music scene, fiddler Harry Bolick has mastered a variety of local fiddling styles from the southern states in a multitude of differing tunings, and has collected and composed a large number of contemporary fiddle tunes in traditional styles. |
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| Saturday, February 4 @ 8pm Global Fusion/ Newurbanjazz: [link] Hiroshi Yamazaki Quartet [link] ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains Pianist and Music Conservatory of Westchester Jazz faculty member leads his quartet in an evening of original compositions and stunning interpretations of the jazz repertoire. In 2001, Hiroshi joined the faculty at the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Hiroshi believes teaching is an extremely important responsibility. As a teacher, he strives to hand down the knowledge to his students that he has gained from his experiences of playing with so many great individuals. Hiroshi would be the first to claim that music theory is indeed important for understanding the complex nuances of jazz. Hiroshi Yamazaki is a true technician and we are happy to feature him at the Arts Exchange. |
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| Sunday, February 5 from 9am - 1pm Blood Drive Greenburgh Hebrew Center, Dobbs Ferry The Greenburgh Hebrew Center of Dobbs Ferry is hosting its annual Blood Drive. This year the blood drive is in partnership with White Plains Hospital. All eligible donors 16 years old and over are welcome to participate. Donors under the age of 18 must have parental consent. The White Plains Hospital Blood Bank is coordinating the blood drive and is available at 681-1056 to answer any questions regarding eligibility. Potential donors can make an appointment by calling the synagogue office at 693-4260 or sending an email to blooddrive@g-h-c.org. Walk-ins are welcome too. Refreshments will be provided to all donors after they are done with their donation. Please remember to bring identification. For additional information, please call the synagogue office at 914-693-4260. |
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| Sunday, February 5 @ 11am The Bare Bones [link] Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale Have you ever read a skull? Bones can reveal secrets about the animal to which they once belonged. Did that animal hunt for its food? Was it an omnivore, herbivore, or carnivore? On what sort of terrain did it live? How did it protect itself? The skeleton holds many of the clues. Join naturalist Greg Wechgelaer to discover how to read some "Boneafide" animal bones and then get an up-close visit with some of the Nature Center's coolest predators and prey. Best for ages 5 and over. Members-$2, Non-members-$6 |
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| Sunday, February 5 from 12pm - 3pm 30th Annual Westchester Camp Fair download flyer [link] Crown Plaza Hotel, White Plains In one day, parents can meet many camp directors from day camps, sleepaway, and specialty programs, and learn about their programs. This is the 30th anniversary of this event. Historically it has been held at the Westchester County Center; we are moving it to the Crowne Plaza in White Plains. This is the largest Camp Fair in the county. In the past there have been between 30 and 50 exhibitors and about 700-1000 people coming through. |
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| through Sunday, February 26 (Open 12pm - 5pm, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun) The Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden [link] Hudson River Museum Enslaved Africans' asks us to think about where America's slaves came from, their families, what languages they spoke, their songs, their very thoughts. Celebrating Black History Month, the Museum presents a display of the proposed public-art project The Enslav ed Africans' Rain Garden, designed to honor African slaves freed by law in the United States. The project, developed by Yonkers sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, proposes to commemorate Africans who resided at the Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers — six of whom were among the first to be manumitted by law in the United States, 76 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. The installation features maquettes (one-third scale models) of the planned sculptures, architectural drawings of a corresponding park setting, and historical information about slavery in Westchester. The Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden focuses on the lives of the men, women, and children, who were imbruted and stripped of their human rights. When Yonkers City Councilwoman Patricia McDow attended an exhibit on slavery at Philipse Manor Hall several years ago, she asked, "Where were the slaves buried?" But no one seemed to know. McDow quickly locked onto the idea of a monument commemorating these slaves and reached out to Bagwell, who as co-founder and director of Art on Main Street/ Yonkers, Inc., has managed a series of provocative exhibitions and programs. |
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| Sunday, February 5 from 1pm - 3pm Winter Workspace: The Community Still Life Project with Adam Parker Smith [link] Wave Hill, The Bronx In this series of fun, community-based collaborative activities, participants work alongside Adam Parker Smith to create colorful paintings of large plants and flowers from life, using a variety of media. Over the course of three weeks, the artist collects, cuts and assembles the paintings from each workshop into a collaged bouquet. This program also takes place on January 22 and 29. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Since space is limited, registration is required. Free with admission to the grounds. |
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| Sunday, February 5 @ 2pm Natural History Exhibit Grand Opening - Beautiful Dirt! A Look into the Amazing Story Underfoot [link] Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale This exciting and interactive exhibit is an introduction to the astonishing world of dirt – a world that should not be feared or ignored, but rather explored, respected and nurtured. Come dig your hands in and discover the secret world that lies beneath us all. Light refreshments will be served and a naturalist will be on hand to discuss the exhibit. Sponsored in part by Houlihan Lawrence (Scarsdale), WFAS and Westchester County Parks. Included with Museum admission – FREE for Members! through September 30. |
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| Sunday, February 5 @ 2pm Oliver! [link] Ridgefield Playhouse Performed by kids for kids! Based on the Dickens novel, this family favorite delights everyone with its outstanding musical numbers from "Food, Glorious Food", "I'd Do Anything" and "Where Is Love?", to "Consider Yourself", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Who Will Buy" and "Reviewing the Situation". Performed with a live professional orchestra, this family musical will entertain children and adults of all ages! Pepsi Children's Series. |
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| Sunday, February 5 @ 3pm "An Inquiry in Florence" by Barton Kuntsler [link] The Schoolhouse Theater, 3 Owens Road, Croton Falls Intrigue and espionage are set in motion as fact and fiction mix in the historical drama "An Inquiry in Florence". Written by promising new pl aywright Barton Kunstler, the play will be presented in a dramatic reading. |
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