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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.

Monday, May 20 from 8pm - 11:30 pm (every Monday)
Monday Jazz Sessions [link]
BOB DEVOS, GUITAR; MIKE MCGUIRK BASS; ANDREW SWIFT, DRUMS
Turning Point Cafe, Piermonnt
Presented by Saxophonist John Richmond [link]. Jazz instrumentalists, vocalists welcome to sit in. Jam starts promptly - so sign in (8pm) and be ready - $5 for musicians and jazz fans .

thru Thursday June 20, 2013
Bob Zahn presents PORTRAITS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
WCC Center for the Arts, Westchester County Center
Rivertowns artist Bob Zahn's solo photography exhibition of a recent collection titled 'Portraits of Students and Teachers'
The collection has 30+ color portraits, full figure, on 13″ x 19″ exhibition fiber paper. The opening reception is June 4, from 6 - 8pm.

Tuesday, May 21 @ 6:30pm
"42" [link]
The Picture House, Pelham
The picture house to show Jackie Robinson biopic ‘42’ followed by exclusive discussion with Dodgers’ teammate and Robinson friend, Ralph Branca. Event will be hosted by pelham-resident joe solimine sr. And sponsored by
Nicholas and lence communications.

Tuesday, May 21 @ 8pm
Paul Anka [link]
Westchester County Center, White Plains
This event has been rescheduled. Original Date: Tuesday December 4, 2012 at 8:00pm.

Tuesday, May 21 @ 8pm
Keystone Revisited [link]
The Ridgefield Playhouse
The music of Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders performed by Tony Saunders, Bill Vitt, Jeff Pevar and Steve Abramson
40th Anniversary of "Live At Keystone" Performed in its Entirety.

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.

Wednesday, May 22 @ 7pm
$5 Movie: "Shine A Light
Tarrytown Music Hall
Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light, a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band. (2008)

Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30pm
Mid-Life2! The Crisis Continues [link]
Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), Riverdale, Bronx
The Riverdale Rising Stars is proud to present the first public performances of the new musical revue, MID-LIFE 2! (The Crisis Continues). Written by brothers Bob and Jim Walton, the show will be presented as a staged reading starring Broadway guest performers on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm. The cast includes Nick Corley (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Mary Poppins), Jamey Hood (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Shaggs), Joe Kolinski (Titanic, Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol), Joe Ricci (A View from the Bridge; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), Laurie Walton (Show Boat), and Maryrose Wood (Merrily We Roll Along). Tickets are complimentary.

Wednesday, May 22 @ 7:30pm
Selected Shorts: Romance & Other Disasters with Patricia Marx & Simon Rich [link]
Symphony Space, NYC
Readings by Michael Ian Black, Anna Chlumsky, Kirsten Vangsness & Wyatt Cenac. Frequent New Yorker contributors and former Saturday Night Live writers join forces for an evening of off the wall, side-splitting tales of infatuation, heartbreak, cave-painting and political protests read by Michael Ian Black (The State, Stella), Anna Chlumsky (Veep), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds) and Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show), whose recent hilarious reading of Rich's story "Unprotected" was an audience favorite. Q&A with TONY Books and Comedy Editor Matthew Love. Hosted by BD Wong.

Wednesday, May 22 from 7:30pm
Frances Ha [link]
Jacob Burns Film Center
"Shot in black-and-white video that lends this New York odyssey a scrappy feel,Frances Ha foregrounds a characteristically endearing Greta Gerwig performance defined by her usual onscreen combination of high energy wit and awkward self-effacement." (Eric Kohn, [link])
Frances Ha is a modern comic fable that explores adjusting to life in the post-college years. The film reteams the always charming Greta Gerwig (Damsels in Distress, To Rome with Love) with filmmaker Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding) and smartly deals with issues of friendship, class, ambition, failure, and redemption.
Q&A Noah Baumbach with NY Times critic Janet Maslin.

Wednesday, May 22 from 8pm - 10pm
Riverrun Returns! [link]
Taiim Cellar, 11 Boniface Circle, Scarsdale
Adam Hart & Ken Tuccillo return with Riverrun 2013 season. Guests with The Blues Mothers.

Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30pm
Mid-Life2! The Crisis Continues [link]
Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), Riverdale, Bronx
The Riverdale Rising Stars is proud to present the first public performances of the new musical revue, MID-LIFE 2! (The Crisis Continues). Written by brothers Bob and Jim Walton, the show will be presented as a staged reading starring Broadway guest performers on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm. The cast includes Nick Corley (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Mary Poppins), Jamey Hood (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Shaggs), Joe Kolinski (Titanic, Les Misérables, A Christmas Carol), Joe Ricci (A View from the Bridge; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), Laurie Walton (Show Boat), and Maryrose Wood (Merrily We Roll Along). Tickets are complimentary.

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14th Annual Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series
moves to Mercy College, Turf Field, overlooking the Hudson
(moves indoors in rain)
Wednesdays, June 19 - August 21
from 6:30pm - 8pm
download flyer
presented by Jazz Forum Arts [link]
June 19 -- DeTurtle (Oberlin Music Students)
June 26 -- Jay Brandford Tentet
July 3 -- Dezron Douglas Quartet
July 10 -- Sonya Robinson Quartet
July 17 -- Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O'Brien featuring Veronica O'Brien
July 24 -- Bob Albanese Quartet
July 31-- Barbara Martinez Group
August 7 -- Sean Smith Quartet
August 14 -- Yard Byard: The Music of Jaki Byard
August 21 -- Carly Rose Soneclar

Almost Raucous
a cocktail party and fundraiser in celebration of the Hastings Public Library's first century
Saturday, June 15 from 5pm - 8pm
255 Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
The Friends of the Hastings Public Library are pleased to host "Almost Raucous," a cocktail party and fundraiser in celebration of the Hastings Public Library's first century, on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m., rain or shine.
The party will be held at the home of Judith McHale and Michael O'Halloran on three landscaped acres that gently slope toward the Hudson River. Guests will be able to explore the gardens and visit the house, built by noted meteorologist Dr. Daniel Draper in 1905. The exterior of the house, with hipped roof, widow's walk, and veranda, was recently restored to its original appearance, using decorative architectural features found in the carriage house on the property.
Hors d'oeuvres from Harvest-on-Hudson and wine from Hastings Wines & Liquors will be served, and music will be provided by several Hastings High School ensembles. Former Mayor Lee Kinnally will be the master of ceremonies for the event.
A silent auction features quintessential Hastings experiences, among them a tour of Ed Young's art studio, an introduction to beekeeping by the owners of Let It Bee, lunch at Maud's Tavern with writers James Kaplan or Peter Quinn, and kayaking on the Hudson River, guided by Commodore John Maggiotto and other members of the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club.
Tickets are on sale now at the Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Prices are $75 for members of Friends of the Library, $100 for general public (includes membership). For information or to order tickets, call the Library at (914) 478-3307.
Judith McHale served as under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, 2009-11. A principal advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Ms. McHale worked to develop and implement a new strategic framework for public diplomacy. She was a featured speaker at the Hastings Public Library in December, 2012.
Astoria Federal Savings is the principal sponsor of "Almost Raucous," the centennial celebration for the Hastings Public Library.

Ridge Hill Summer Concert Series Enjoy FREE Live Music at Westchesters Ridge Hill!
Guitarist and former Yankee Bernie Williams and His All-Star Band kick off the Thursday evening series on June 27th; Other shows feature rocking tributes to Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Santana, James Taylor, The Four Tops and more! Hosted by WFAS-FM, shows start at 6pm, with opening acts featuring local talent from WFASs popular Music Lounge.
THURSDAY, June 27 Bernie Williams and His All-Star Band: Bernie Williams, former Yankee, and four-time MLB World Series Champion, is taking his talents onto the stage. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie developed a love for flamenco music at an early age; when he was eight, his father gave him a guitar and sparked a second life-long obsession. After retiring from baseball, Williams released his first album, The Journey Within, to critical acclaim. His second album, Moving Forward, featured guest stars including Bruce Springsteen and Jon Secada, and produced a #1 single, immortalizing the smooth Latin Jazz rhythms of Bernie Williams and His All Star Band with a Latin Grammy nomination for the album. Bernie is the author of Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Music and Athletic Performance, about the symbiotic relationship between musical artistry and athletic performance through the eyes of a man who has mastered both. (Rain date:July 1)
THURSDAY, July 11 Shadows of the 60s A Tribute to the Four Tops: Dave Revels and company pay tribute to the tremendous legacy of The Four Tops in this Tribute production show, Shadows of The 60'S, performing the groups hits spanning three decades, from the 1960's to the 1980's. Considered by many the best male vocal group and lead singer ever produced by Motown, The Four Tops hold the distinction of being the longest-lived group in rock/soul history (41 years) without personnel change (1956-1997). The Four Tops reigned supreme from 1964-1967 under the songwriting team of Holland Dozier Holland. Come join us on tour as we take this very special walk with you down memory lane. (Rain date: July 15)
THURSDAY, July 18 Abraxas - The Santana Experience: Formed in March of 2006, with one goal, to be the best, the members of Abraxas have honed their show to be not just a musical tribute to the legendary Carlos Santana, but an experience that you'll remember for a long time to come. Abraxas: The Santana Experience has played around the world with musicians from acts like Toto, Blue Oyster Cult, and Santanas own band. This seven-member act is fronted by Alex Ligertwood, who performed with Santana for over 16 years and sang, wrote and/or co-wrote hits such as Open Invitation, She's Not There, Hold On, The Sensitive Kind, All I Ever Wanted, and many others. Abraxas brings virtuosity and passion to everything folks love about the Latin legendpropulsive Latin percussion, fiery lead guitar work, keyboard wizardry, lush vocals, and, of course, the GROOVE. (Rain date: July 22)
THURSDAY, July 25 Wade Preston & The Movin Out Band (5-piece): The Movin' Out Band is the smokin' original band from the Tony Award-winning, Grammy nominated Broadway musical, Movin' Out". The band includes members of Billy Joel's own band, and is fronted by the incredibly talented pianist and vocalist Wade Preston, who played the original 'Piano Man' in the hit musical, hand-selected by Billy Joel himself. The Movin' Out Band performs all of the famous Billy Joel hits, from "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant", "Piano Man" and "Movin' Out" to "Just The Way You Are", "Pressure," "Angry Young Man", "Big Shot," "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" and "New York State Of Mind"....plus other great songs from that "other" classic rock piano master, Elton John. (Rain date: July 29)
THURSDAY, August 1 Tramps Like Us - Bruce Springsteen Cover Band: Two decades of road-tested musicianship have earned Tramps Like Us distinction as the most revered Springsteen cover act on the planet. The only Springsteen cover band to be endorsed by former Springsteen manager Mike Appel, the group captures that classic Springsteen sound while bringing a swagger and energy reminiscent of the boss himself. Unlike other tribute bands who attempt to impersonate or emulate their source in every respect, from looks to clothing to gestures, Tramps Like Us concentrates on the music itself. Formed in 1990, and featuring a lineup of seasoned and professional musicians with a repertoire of over 100 songs, Tramps Like Us has been dedicated to enjoying and sharing Bruce's music in a live setting. (Rain date: August 5)
THURSDAY, August 8 Shower the People - James Taylor Tribute: Featuring the voice and guitar work of Neil Donell, Shower the People: The Music of James Taylor is a faithfully rendered presentation of more than two dozen Taylor classics including the iconic Fire And Rain and Carole Kings Youve Got a Friend. The concert takes audiences through a retrospective journey of JTs music, with entertaining anecdotes about the history and creative process behind many of these musical gems. Donell, respected as Canadas premier session vocalist and called the man of a thousand voices in the media, leaves audiences mesmerized by his meticulous performance. Accompanied by a group of the most accomplished musicians and singers in the country, Donell and Shower the People: The Music of James Taylor appeal to wide range of audience demographics and musical tastes. (Rain date: August 9th)

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