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Tribute shows, dance companies, film series, here’s our list curated especially for you.

DECEMBER 4 & 5: 7:30PM
JUDY COLLINS – WINTER STORIES
For these holiday shows, she will be joined by Norwegian singer-songwriter Jonas Fjeld, along with special guests Chatham County Line, who will open the show with a bluegrass set and join Collins and Fjeld for their performance. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org

DECEMBER 10: 1PM
THEY CAME TO PLAY
Piano players from all over the world – ranging in age from 35-80 – convene for the Van Cliburn Foundation’s Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, one week of intense competition and camaraderie. Enriched by compelling stories of musicians who struggle to balance music with their “real” lives, this documentary will keep you on the edge of your seat. Part of the Senior Afternoon Cinema at Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville; 914.773.7663; burnsfilmcenter.org

DECEMBER 13: 8PM
A.I.M/ MODERN DANCE
Experience the avant premiere of An Untitled Love from award-winning choreographer and Purchase grad Kyle Abraham. A Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award winner, Doris Duke Artist Award winner, and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Kyle Abraham is one of today’s most in-demand choreographers. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

DECEMBER 14: 8PM
JESSICA LYNN’S A VERY MERRY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
With two Top 50 Country Radio singles under her belt, Jessica has performed with country music greats such as Loretta Lynn, Keith Urban, Jo Dee Messina, and ZZ Top among others. The show features dozens of dancers, singers, musicians, dazzling effects. This concert will benefit the Westchester County Marine Corps and “Toys for Tots,” so please bring a new unwrapped gift for a tot to be entered in the raffle to win a brand new guitar. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com

DECEMBER 15: 7PM
CANADIAN BRASS: CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
With four decades under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to thrill audiences around the world, and they don’t look like they are letting up anytime soon! Come to this program of specially arranged holiday favorites, sure to get you in the spirit of the season.. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

DECEMBER 21: 3PM
CHERISH THE LADIES: A CELTIC CHRISTMAS
The Grammy Award nominated Irish-American supergroup formed in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Celtic music scene. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish The Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org

THRU DECEMBER 23
IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS EVE
A heart-warming musical about an infant left on a Brooklyn doorstep one Christmas Eve and the magic she brings to the lives of those who find her. There are plenty of songs, some familiar, some penned just for this show. Original music and lyrics by Steven Silverstein and Barbara Campbell. Westchester Broadway Theatre; 914-592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com

DECEMBER 27-JANUARY 26
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
The thrilling story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret – and realizes he is not her only suitor. Westchester Broadway Theatre; 914-592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com

DECEMBER 31: 8PM
SHADOWS OF THE 60s TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN
Pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of Motown’s Super Groups, in a salute to the legendary stars of Motown such as The Supremes, The Four Tops and Temptations. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com

JANUARY 11: 7:30PM
BENEFIT: ECHOES OF SINATRA AND DINO
This fantastic show presents the vocal stylings of Steven Kazlauskas paying homage to the legendary Sinatra, and the equally talented Dean Martin tribute artist, Jack Lynn. All proceeds from this performance will benefit Sandy Hook Promise, a national non-profit organization founded by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org

JANUARY 15: 1PM
THE THIN MAN
1934 film starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O’Sullivan. Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.. Part of the Senior Matinee series at Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville. 914.773.7663; burnsfilmcenter.org

JANUARY 30: 8PM
LIMON DANCE COMPANY
Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American dance from its inception in 1946, bringing the immediacy of our common experience onto the stage, exuberantly and intensely, with musical and fully lived dancing. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

JANUARY 30-MARCH 1
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
In celebration of Black History Month, a tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Nomax is single, broke and drinking his sorrows away when five guys named Moe emerge from his radio to help him straighten out, ease his broken heart, and sing and dance his way to love! This joyful, jazzy show is the winner of London’s coveted Lawrence Olivier award. Westchester Broadway Theatre; 914-592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com

FEBRUARY 6-MARCH 8
GODSPELL
Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, reimagines this hit show in a unique and inspiring way. When a group of homeless children are found squatting in an abandoned church that is being readied for demolition, parables from the New Testament spring to life and spread a message of love and light. Songs like Day By Day, By My Side, and All Good Gifts make this a magical and touching production! A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Rd., Ridgefield, CT; 475-215-5433; actofct.org

FEBRUARY 8: 8PM
VILLALOBOS BROTHERS
Contemporary and high-octane, The Villalobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis, joined by Artistic Director and guitarist Humberto Flores, drummer Rosa Avila, and bassist Leo Sherman) are redefining contemporary Mexican music. Their original compositions masterfully blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, and Mexican folk to deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood, and social justice Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 8: 8PM
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS: A BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE
The Silver Bullet Band “Experience” has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail. Determined to leave no stone unturned, they hit the stage every night with a Baby Grand Piano. The band, and all of the members in it, prides itself on continuing the amazing groundwork laid down by Bob over the past 30 years! Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org

FEBRUARY 12: 8PM
THE FAB FOUR
The Fab Four performs uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude” that will make you think you are watching the real thing!. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org

FEBRUARY 14
THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS
Grounded in a deep appreciation and understanding of bluegrass music, the 2019 Grammy nominee has achieved a contemporary sound making their music a modern classic.. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098; emelin.org

FEBRUARY 14: 8PM
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE CO.
Dance maker Paul Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30, 1954. That modest performance marked the beginning of 64 years of unrivaled creativity, and [add comma] in the decades that followed, Mr. Taylor became a cultural icon and one of American history’s most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 15: 8PM
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER
The Manhattan Transfer remains a cornerstone for great pop and jazz hits, a legacy that the group has cemented since their first recording in 1972. With sold-out world tours and worldwide record sales in the millions, The Manhattan Transfer continues to bring unique and extraordinary melodic and jazz infused vocals to new and established audiences that span generations. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 29: 8PM
THE HIGH KINGS
The High Kings are charting a new course for Irish ballad music – equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and insightful. They are marking out a new and bright era for Irish folk music, and aiming to bring us along for the journey. They have topped Billboards World Music charts, and have sold out shows across the globe. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org

DECEMBER 27-JANUARY 26
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
The thrilling story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret – and realizes he is not her only suitor. Westchester Broadway Theatre; 914-592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com

DECEMBER 31: 8PM
SHADOWS OF THE 60s TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN
Pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of Motown’s Super Groups, in a salute to the legendary stars of Motown such as The Supremes, The Four Tops and Temptations. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com

JANUARY 11: 7:30PM
BENEFIT: ECHOES OF SINATRA AND DINO
This fantastic show presents the vocal stylings of Steven Kazlauskas paying homage to the legendary Sinatra, and the equally talented Dean Martin tribute artist, Jack Lynn. All proceeds from this performance will benefit Sandy Hook Promise, a national non-profit organization founded by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org

JANUARY 15: 1PM
THE THIN MAN
1934 film starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O’Sullivan. Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.. Part of the Senior Matinee series at Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville. 914.773.7663; burnsfilmcenter.org

JANUARY 30: 8PM
LIMON DANCE COMPANY
Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American dance from its inception in 1946, bringing the immediacy of our common experience onto the stage, exuberantly and intensely, with musical and fully lived dancing. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

JANUARY 30-MARCH 1
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
In celebration of Black History Month, a tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Nomax is single, broke and drinking his sorrows away when five guys named Moe emerge from his radio to help him straighten out, ease his broken heart, and sing and dance his way to love! This joyful, jazzy show is the winner of London’s coveted Lawrence Olivier award. Westchester Broadway Theatre; 914-592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com

FEBRUARY 6-MARCH 8
GODSPELL
Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, reimagines this hit show in a unique and inspiring way. When a group of homeless children are found squatting in an abandoned church that is being readied for demolition, parables from the New Testament spring to life and spread a message of love and light. Songs like Day By Day, By My Side, and All Good Gifts make this a magical and touching production! A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Rd., Ridgefield, CT; 475-215-5433; actofct.org

FEBRUARY 8: 8PM
VILLALOBOS BROTHERS
Contemporary and high-octane, The Villalobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis, joined by Artistic Director and guitarist Humberto Flores, drummer Rosa Avila, and bassist Leo Sherman) are redefining contemporary Mexican music. Their original compositions masterfully blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, and Mexican folk to deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood, and social justice Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 8: 8PM
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS: A BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE
The Silver Bullet Band “Experience” has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail. Determined to leave no stone unturned, they hit the stage every night with a Baby Grand Piano. The band, and all of the members in it, prides itself on continuing the amazing groundwork laid down by Bob over the past 30 years! Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org

FEBRUARY 12: 8PM
THE FAB FOUR
The Fab Four performs uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude” that will make you think you are watching the real thing!. Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org

FEBRUARY 14
THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS
Grounded in a deep appreciation and understanding of bluegrass music, the 2019 Grammy nominee has achieved a contemporary sound making their music a modern classic.. Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098; emelin.org

FEBRUARY 14: 8PM
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE CO.
Dance maker Paul Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30, 1954. That modest performance marked the beginning of 64 years of unrivaled creativity, and [add comma] in the decades that followed, Mr. Taylor became a cultural icon and one of American history’s most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 15: 8PM
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER
The Manhattan Transfer remains a cornerstone for great pop and jazz hits, a legacy that the group has cemented since their first recording in 1972. With sold-out world tours and worldwide record sales in the millions, The Manhattan Transfer continues to bring unique and extraordinary melodic and jazz infused vocals to new and established audiences that span generations. Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org

FEBRUARY 29: 8PM
THE HIGH KINGS
The High Kings are charting a new course for Irish ballad music – equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and insightful. They are marking out a new and bright era for Irish folk music, and aiming to bring us along for the journey. They have topped Billboards World Music charts, and have sold out shows across the globe. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org

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