Fairs, festivals, special events… are just the start to this ever-expanding calendar of events to plan your days and nights by.
FAIRS, FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS
THRU APRIL 19
THE ORCHID SHOW: JEFF LEATHAM’S KALEIDOSCOPE
The 18th annual Orchid Show will feature the dazzling floral creations of Jeff Leatham, the famed artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris and floral designer to the stars. Leatham’s bold and colorful vision will unfold through captivating installations and kaleidoscopic designs. NYBG, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx; 718-817-8700; nybg.org
MARCH 13: 8PM
LAUGHTRAX:
COLLEENS OF COMEDY
Comedian Jane Condon is the grand prize winner of the nationwide Ladies of Laughter Contest. She won Audience Favorite – NY on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT; 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
MARCH 21
KEVIN JAMES
Star of The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, garnering him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
MARCH 22: 4PM
MIKE SUPER 2.OH
Back after a sold out show, magician Mike Super, star of “America’s Got Talent” and winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon,” stuns audiences with his spectacular illusions! Don’t miss newly created, never-before-seen magic show! Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MARCH 28: 8AM
JONES BEACH BIRD WALK
Topic: Jones Beach Early Spring Arrivals.A variety of birds should be seen, from seabirds, ducks, hawks, shorebirds to late land migrants. This is a good time for a rarity or western stray to show up. Hudson River Audubon Society. Meet at Coast Guard Station West End II. Directions: hras.org/wtobird/jonesbeach
APRIL 19: 2PM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS
From sold-out performances at Caesars Colosseum to headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Rick Thomas continues to entertain millions of people across the world with the most breathtaking and spectacular magic ever to be seen on stage and television today. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390, ext. 100; tarrytownmusichall.org
APRIL 20: 8PM
COLIN JOST – A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE
The “SNL Weekend Update” host returns with a new show based on his book, A Very Punchable Face. Tickets include a copy of the book. He has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on “SNL.” Ridgefield Playhouse, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MAY 1: 8PM
JAY MOHR
The hysterical Jay Mohr is coming to Peekskill! Cat has spanned over three decades. Comedy Central named Mohr one of the 100 greatest stand-up comics of all time. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com
MAY 3: 10:30AM–4PM
BOOMING BETTER EXPO
Created especially for ages 55 and better! Come for a fun day of learning, socializing and expanding horizons. Activities include fitness classes, quickie makeovers, 5-minute massages and more! Presentations and experts in health and wellness, meditation, beauty and style, finances, legal, technology. Talks include stem cell therapy, our legal eagle on various issues including trusts, and brain health panel (what you should be doing now!). It’s all entirely FREE. Registration req. to receive free lunch ticket. Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St, Purchase; register at: boomingbetter.com; susan@boomingbetter.com
MAY 9: 8PM
HOWIE MANDEL
The host of “America’s Got Talent” and “Deal or No Deal,” Howie Mandel returns with an all new stand-up set! Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. Ridgefield Playhouse, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MAY 25: 11AM
MEMORIAL DAY
Commemoration of Memorial Day, including a guided walking tour exploring the lives and military service of soldiers buried in the historic cemetery. The site is open from 9am to 5pm. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Ave, Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116.
SECOND AND LAST TUESDAYS, MONTHLY
NYP FARMERS MARKET
Count on selections from your favorite vendors for cheeses, healthy lunches, desserts, breads and more. EBT/SNAP customers are welcome. NY-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Main Lobby, 1980 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor; 914-737-9000; events.nyp.org/hudsonvalley
FIRST THURSDAY, MONTHLY: 5:30–7:30PM
GALLERY HOP
View contemporary art from emerging and established artists on the first Thursday of every month at multiple galleries in Downtown Yonkers, including Blue Door Art Center, PC4 and YOHO Artists, Philipse Manor Hall and the Riverfront Art Gallery. Yonkers Public Library, Riverfront branch, One Larkin Center, Yonkers; 914-457-1377; ypl.org
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER & FILM
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
JAZZ FORUM
The only dedicated jazz club in Westchester, they present headliner jazz artists on Friday and Saturday nights. Also host Brazilian, Latin jazz groups on Sundays, and monthly jam sessions. Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown; 914-631-1000; jazzforumarts.org
MARCH 6-15
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Unlikely lovers meet and battle wits in this sparkling production. Set in the Roaring ’20s, it showcases the famous play in a new light. The Brewster Theater Company, 28 Gleneida Ave, Carmel; 845-206-9013; brewstertheatercompany.org
THRU MARCH 21
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
M&M Performing Arts Company brings a comedic, chaotic and crazy rendition of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Lyndhurst Mansion. Set in Victorian dress, performances are in the Grand Picture Gallery of Lyndhurst Mansion. Guests must be able to climb the main staircase to reach the second floor level (no elevator). Lyndhurst, Tarrytown; 914-631-4481; lyndhurst.org
MARCH 5 – MAY 3
ALL SHOOK UP
Set to the hits of Elvis Presley, this musical will have you dancing in your Blue Suede Shoes all night long. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the music is all Elvis, and the result is a night of enchanting 1950s fun. Westchester Broadway Theatre; One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; 914-592-2222; broadwaytheatre.com
MARCH 8: 3:00PM
MOZART’S GRAND MASS IN C MINOR
Mozart’s beloved, large-scale mass will be featured in a single performance. This work is considered one of Mozart’s greatest accomplishments. Come hear this award-winning chorus present this unforgettable work. The New Choral Society, Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave, Scarsdale; 914-725-1678; newchoralsociety.org
MARCH 8: 1PM
CHAPPAQUA ORCHESTRA – WOMEN COMPOSERS
Music Director candidate Reuben Blundell joins The Chappaqua Orchestra to celebrate Women’s History Month, performing Linda Robbins Coleman’s For a Beautiful Land tone poem. Pianist Marika Bournaki performs the Schumann piano concerto, and will conclude with Leokadiya Kashperova’s Fourth Symphony. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
MARCH 15: 3PM
BALLET HISPÁNICO
Ballet Hispánico, America’s leading Latino dance organization, has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement for nearly 50 years. Performing the works of Latino choreographers for audiences around the world. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
MARCH 20: 8PM
MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS
America’s favorite mariachi ensemble brings their solid-gold Mexican sound to Purchase for one night only. Their skillfully arranged versions of classic mariachi melodies and regional styles of traditional music feature full-throated harmonies and unforgettable festive pageantry. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MARCH 20: 7PM
AN EVENING WITH
ELLIOTT FORREST
WQXR Radio Host and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest returns to the Music Conservatory of Westchester for an interactive, multi-media presentation about music from beloved classics to contemporary favorite movies. Music Conservatory of Westchester, White Plains, 914-761-3900; musicconservatory.org
MARCH 22: 3PM
MIRÓ QUARTET
The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets. For the past 20 years, the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MARCH 27: 8PM
BLACK VIOLIN: IMPOSSIBLE TOUR
Stereotype-smashing Black Violin blends classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass to create a sound they call “classical boom.” Headed by Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, a.k.a. Kev Marcus and Wil B. on violin and viola, alongside DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes, Black Violin uses their music to encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MARCH 27, 28: 7PM, MARCH 29: 3PM
AS YOU LIKE IT
Presented by Broadway Training Center – Senior Ensemble. Forced from their homes, the Duke, with his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia, escape to the Forest of Arden – a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main St, Irvington; 914-591-6602; irvingtontheater.com
MARCH 28: 8PM
DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS
One of the most respected dance companies working today, having created an expansive legacy and impressive body of work encompassing dance, theatre, opera, and film. On this special night, Varone will present the world premiere of a new work, commissioned by The PAC, featuring dancers from the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 3-26
2020 LIVING ART EVENT
Westchester Collaborative Theater and Ossining Arts Council showcase OAC artwork and present seven original one-act plays inspired by selected works. The plays are: Hey Dad… Got a Minute?; To Have Normal; Glad Rags; Pair of Pears; The View From My Room; Being Fifteen; The Bronze Lining. WCT, 23 Water St., Ossining; 914-762-6429; wctheater.org
APRIL 4: 8PM
THE BEACH BOYS
Marking more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; 914-937-4126; thecapitoltheatre.com
APRIL 11: 2PM
FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Dr. David Blight of Yale University explores the life and times of Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery, escaped to freedom in the 1830s, and emerged as a leading abolitionist in the North in the decades before the Civil War. Arrive at noon for a musical performance featuring Pam Sklar on flute, accompanied by harmonica, bass and guitar. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Ave, Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116
APRIL 17: 8PM
LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS
Laurie Lewis is an internationally-renowned singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. She was a founding member of the Grant Street String Band and has performed and recorded since 1986 with her musical partner, mandolinist Tom Rozum. Her latest album was nominated for the Best Bluegrass Recording Grammy in 2017. Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck; 914-698-0098; emelin.org
APRIL 18: 8PM
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN!
Back by popular demand with its era of unforgettable platinum recordings, this dynamic tribute spans more than a decade of classics where every song is culture-defining in pop music history. Features the great harmonies and choreographed dance steps of the era, with a multi piece back-up band that is a show in itself. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
APRIL 18: 8PM
AARON NEVILLE DUO
Slipping easily from Funky to R&B and Soul, Aaron Neville is one of the most distinctive vocal stylists of all time. The New Orleans-born artist brings his unmistakable sound to the Music Hall. This talented singer has four Platinum-certified albums and four Top 10 hits in the U.S. to his credit. Tarrytown Music Hall; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
APRIL 18: 8PM
RUBBERBANDANCE
Rubberband has a style all its own, creating and producing innovative, high-energy works that are inspired by breakdancing, classical ballet, and dance theater. Choreographer and Rubberband Artistic Director Victor Quijada has been demolishing barriers between these contrasting dance styles for 17 years. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 18: 8PM
BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL
Like going to a show on Broadway and a Comedy Club, all in one. It’s unscripted and the audience plays a big part. Audience members write down made-up song titles and the cast of master improvisers create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with great dancing, catchy melodies. The audience votes for its favorite and watches as the cast turns that song into a full-blown improvised musical. Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck; 914-698-0098; emelin.org
APRIL 19: 3PM
ETERNAL SPRING
The Westchester Philharmonic celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with Jayce Ogren, conducting and Ran Dank at piano. Featuring Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture; Copland: Appalachian Spring (complete ballet); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 and a pre-concert discussion with the artists at 2 pm. Concert Hall at SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 24-MAY 2
HAY FEVER
Set in an English country house in the 1920s, dealing with the four eccentric members of the Bliss family. Over the top and theatrical in their actions in this Noel Coward play, the Bliss family delights in winding each other up and provoking a dramatic reaction from each other. As the weekend wears on, each guest pairs off with the wrong person with dramatic and hilarious effects. The Brewster Theater Company, Carmel; 845-206-9013; brewstertheatercompany.org
APRIL 24-MAY 3
THE OCTOBER STORM
A provocative new play by Joshua Allen set in 1960’s Southside Chicago. A troubled war veteran moves into an apartment building and the residents become caught in an emotional whirlwind that threatens to change their lives forever. Whippoorwill Theatre, North Castle Library, Kent Place, Armonk. 800-838-3006; hudsononstage.com.
APRIL 25 & APRIL 26
ORFF’S CARMINA BURANA
Join the New Choral Society Orchestra for two performances of Carl Orff’s exciting and dramatic Carmina Burana, featuring a partnership with the Westchester Children’s Chorus. The New Choral Society, Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave, Scarsdale; 914-725-1678; newchoralsociety.org
APRIL 26: 9:30AM
DOUBLE INDEMNITY
One of the first essential noir films, Double Indemnity is about a femme fatale who lures a straight-arrow insurance salesman into killing her husband. Despite the sizzling undercurrent in the repartee between Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, the real love story here is between the insurance salesman and his boss, played by Edward G. Robinson. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd, Pleasantville; 914-773-7663; burnsfilmcenter.org
APRIL 26: 3PM
STEPHEN HOUGH, PIANO
A noted polymath, British-born Stephen Hough is distinguished as one of the greatest classical pianists of our time. In this program including one of his own compositions, Hough combines greatly lauded and powerful works for a passioned and skilled performance. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MAY 2: 8:30PM
LAURA OSNES
Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Anything Goes) makes her Caramoor debut with an effervescent evening celebrating the music of George Gershwin. Osnes shares the songs that make her happy, ensuring that you too will be smiling along with Osnes’ soothing soprano. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MAY 2: 7:30PM
GRAVITY AND OTHER MYTHS
A Simple Space from internationally renowned circus company Gravity & Other Myths sets audiences alight with non-stop feats of unbelievable acrobatic ability and human physicality. Just seven acrobats and live percussion, up close SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MAY 5: 8PM
TANIA PÉREZ-SALASCOMPAÑIA DE DANZA
Award-winning choreographer and company director Tania Pérez-Salas draws from her personal experiences, as well as her love for literature, cinema, philosophy, and the visual arts, to create works that draw the audience in and make powerful emotional connections. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MAY 6 & 7: 8PM
GORDON LIGHTFOOT: 80 YEARS STRONG TOUR
Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums and has five Grammy nominations. Lightfoot’s radio hits in the USA have earned Five #1s, Five Top 10s and Thirteen Top 40 hits. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel; 866-781-2922 bethelwoodscenter.org
THURSDAYS
STARTING MAY 7: 1:30PM
AFTERNOON TEA & STROLL
Spend a lovely afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s Afternoon Tea served in the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts and a variety of teas. Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. Stroll Caramoor’s gardens after the service. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MAY 9: 8PM
NAI-NI CHEN SONG OF THE PHOENIX
Experience the majestic thunder of the martial arts, the mysterious whisper of poetry or the flowing lines of calligraphy through the global language of dance. Ground-breaking works focus on themes from ancient Chinese legends that reflect current issues to purely abstract, contemporary dances. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC in Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
MAY 9: 8PM
ALL ROMANTIC PROGRAM
Applauded by The Strad for her “fiery virtuosity” and “consummate performances,” violinist YooJin Jang will perform Brahms, Bruch and Elgar’s musical works. Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, Murphy Science Building, Iona College 715 North Ave, New Rochelle; 914-654-4926; thesymphonyofwestchester.org
MAY 10: 9:30AM
LOVE AFFAIR
This achingly beautiful romantic drama is among the most memorable films Hollywood produced in what is widely regarded as its greatest year, 1939. Charles Boyer is a just-engaged French playboy who meets a singer (Irene Dunne) on a transatlantic cruise. After a whirlwind romance, they go back to their significant others when they land in New York, but they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building. Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville; 914-773-7663; burnsfilmcenter.org
MARCH 20: 7PM
AN EVENING WITH RUSSELL GER
Explore the intricate mastery of notable Broadway and Opera works with renowned Newburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor Russell Ger, discovering the point at which these stage production genres meet. Music Conservatory of Westchester, White Plains, 914-761-3900; musicconservatory.org
MAY 15: 8PM
MARK MORRIS DANCE
Mark Morris has been hailed as the “most successful and influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical” (The NY Times). Morris has established himself as someone who ‘easily ranks among the top five living American choreographers… and has already carved a major place for himself in the history of modern dance’ (The Denver Post). Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098; emelin.org
MAY 28: 8PM
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
The Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of classics, including the most played song in radio history, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. After Bobby’s death in 2003, Bill Medley continued to perform to sold-out crowds around the world, but when he caught Bucky Heard’s show, it all came together. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390, ext. 100; tarrytownmusichall.org
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Fairs, festivals, special events… are just the start to this ever-expanding calendar of events to plan your days and nights by.
FAIRS, FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS
THE ORCHID SHOW: JEFF LEATHAM’S KALEIDOSCOPE
The 18th annual Orchid Show will feature the dazzling floral creations of Jeff Leatham, the famed artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris and floral designer to the stars. Leatham’s bold and colorful vision will unfold through captivating installations and kaleidoscopic designs. NYBG, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx; 718-817-8700; nybg.org
MARCH 13: 8PM
LAUGHTRAX:
COLLEENS OF COMEDY
Comedian Jane Condon is the grand prize winner of the nationwide Ladies of Laughter Contest. She won Audience Favorite – NY on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. The Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT; 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
MARCH 21
KEVIN JAMES
Star of The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, garnering him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
MARCH 22: 4PM
MIKE SUPER 2.OH
Back after a sold out show, magician Mike Super, star of “America’s Got Talent” and winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon,” stuns audiences with his spectacular illusions! Don’t miss newly created, never-before-seen magic show! Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MARCH 28: 8AM
JONES BEACH BIRD WALK
Topic: Jones Beach Early Spring Arrivals.A variety of birds should be seen, from seabirds, ducks, hawks, shorebirds to late land migrants. This is a good time for a rarity or western stray to show up. Hudson River Audubon Society. Meet at Coast Guard Station West End II. Directions: hras.org/wtobird/jonesbeach
APRIL 19: 2PM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS
From sold-out performances at Caesars Colosseum to headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Rick Thomas continues to entertain millions of people across the world with the most breathtaking and spectacular magic ever to be seen on stage and television today. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390, ext. 100; tarrytownmusichall.org
APRIL 20: 8PM
COLIN JOST – A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE
The “SNL Weekend Update” host returns with a new show based on his book, A Very Punchable Face. Tickets include a copy of the book. He has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on “SNL.” Ridgefield Playhouse, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MAY 1: 8PM
JAY MOHR
The hysterical Jay Mohr is coming to Peekskill! Cat has spanned over three decades. Comedy Central named Mohr one of the 100 greatest stand-up comics of all time. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill; 914-739-0039; paramounthudsonvalley.com
BOOMING BETTER EXPO
Created especially for ages 55 and better! Come for a fun day of learning, socializing and expanding horizons. Activities include fitness classes, quickie makeovers, 5-minute massages and more! Presentations and experts in health and wellness, meditation, beauty and style, finances, legal, technology. Talks include stem cell therapy, our legal eagle on various issues including trusts, and brain health panel (what you should be doing now!). It’s all entirely FREE. Registration req. to receive free lunch ticket. Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St, Purchase; register at: boomingbetter.com; susan@boomingbetter.com
MAY 9: 8PM
HOWIE MANDEL
The host of “America’s Got Talent” and “Deal or No Deal,” Howie Mandel returns with an all new stand-up set! Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. Ridgefield Playhouse, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
MAY 25: 11AM
MEMORIAL DAY
Commemoration of Memorial Day, including a guided walking tour exploring the lives and military service of soldiers buried in the historic cemetery. The site is open from 9am to 5pm. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Ave, Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116.
SECOND AND LAST TUESDAYS, MONTHLY
NYP FARMERS MARKET
Count on selections from your favorite vendors for cheeses, healthy lunches, desserts, breads and more. EBT/SNAP customers are welcome. NY-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Main Lobby, 1980 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor; 914-737-9000; events.nyp.org/hudsonvalley
FIRST THURSDAY, MONTHLY: 5:30–7:30PM
GALLERY HOP
View contemporary art from emerging and established artists on the first Thursday of every month at multiple galleries in Downtown Yonkers, including Blue Door Art Center, PC4 and YOHO Artists, Philipse Manor Hall and the Riverfront Art Gallery. Yonkers Public Library, Riverfront branch, One Larkin Center, Yonkers; 914-457-1377; ypl.org
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER & FILM
JAZZ FORUM
The only dedicated jazz club in Westchester, they present headliner jazz artists on Friday and Saturday nights. Also host Brazilian, Latin jazz groups on Sundays, and monthly jam sessions. Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown; 914-631-1000; jazzforumarts.org
MARCH 6-15
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Unlikely lovers meet and battle wits in this sparkling production. Set in the Roaring ’20s, it showcases the famous play in a new light. The Brewster Theater Company, 28 Gleneida Ave, Carmel; 845-206-9013; brewstertheatercompany.org
THRU MARCH 21
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
M&M Performing Arts Company brings a comedic, chaotic and crazy rendition of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Lyndhurst Mansion. Set in Victorian dress, performances are in the Grand Picture Gallery of Lyndhurst Mansion. Guests must be able to climb the main staircase to reach the second floor level (no elevator). Lyndhurst, Tarrytown; 914-631-4481; lyndhurst.org
MARCH 5 – MAY 3
ALL SHOOK UP
Set to the hits of Elvis Presley, this musical will have you dancing in your Blue Suede Shoes all night long. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the music is all Elvis, and the result is a night of enchanting 1950s fun. Westchester Broadway Theatre; One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; 914-592-2222; broadwaytheatre.com
MARCH 8: 3:00PM
MOZART’S GRAND MASS IN C MINOR
Mozart’s beloved, large-scale mass will be featured in a single performance. This work is considered one of Mozart’s greatest accomplishments. Come hear this award-winning chorus present this unforgettable work. The New Choral Society, Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave, Scarsdale; 914-725-1678; newchoralsociety.org
MARCH 8: 1PM
CHAPPAQUA ORCHESTRA – WOMEN COMPOSERS
Music Director candidate Reuben Blundell joins The Chappaqua Orchestra to celebrate Women’s History Month, performing Linda Robbins Coleman’s For a Beautiful Land tone poem. Pianist Marika Bournaki performs the Schumann piano concerto, and will conclude with Leokadiya Kashperova’s Fourth Symphony. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
MARCH 15: 3PM
BALLET HISPÁNICO
Ballet Hispánico, America’s leading Latino dance organization, has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement for nearly 50 years. Performing the works of Latino choreographers for audiences around the world. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
MARCH 20: 8PM
MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS
America’s favorite mariachi ensemble brings their solid-gold Mexican sound to Purchase for one night only. Their skillfully arranged versions of classic mariachi melodies and regional styles of traditional music feature full-throated harmonies and unforgettable festive pageantry. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MARCH 20: 7PM
AN EVENING WITH
ELLIOTT FORREST
WQXR Radio Host and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest returns to the Music Conservatory of Westchester for an interactive, multi-media presentation about music from beloved classics to contemporary favorite movies. Music Conservatory of Westchester, White Plains, 914-761-3900; musicconservatory.org
MARCH 22: 3PM
MIRÓ QUARTET
The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets. For the past 20 years, the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
BLACK VIOLIN: IMPOSSIBLE TOUR
Stereotype-smashing Black Violin blends classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass to create a sound they call “classical boom.” Headed by Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, a.k.a. Kev Marcus and Wil B. on violin and viola, alongside DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes, Black Violin uses their music to encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MARCH 27, 28: 7PM, MARCH 29: 3PM
AS YOU LIKE IT
Presented by Broadway Training Center – Senior Ensemble. Forced from their homes, the Duke, with his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia, escape to the Forest of Arden – a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main St, Irvington; 914-591-6602; irvingtontheater.com
MARCH 28: 8PM
DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS
One of the most respected dance companies working today, having created an expansive legacy and impressive body of work encompassing dance, theatre, opera, and film. On this special night, Varone will present the world premiere of a new work, commissioned by The PAC, featuring dancers from the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 3-26
2020 LIVING ART EVENT
Westchester Collaborative Theater and Ossining Arts Council showcase OAC artwork and present seven original one-act plays inspired by selected works. The plays are: Hey Dad… Got a Minute?; To Have Normal; Glad Rags; Pair of Pears; The View From My Room; Being Fifteen; The Bronze Lining. WCT, 23 Water St., Ossining; 914-762-6429; wctheater.org
APRIL 4: 8PM
THE BEACH BOYS
Marking more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; 914-937-4126; thecapitoltheatre.com
APRIL 11: 2PM
FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Dr. David Blight of Yale University explores the life and times of Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery, escaped to freedom in the 1830s, and emerged as a leading abolitionist in the North in the decades before the Civil War. Arrive at noon for a musical performance featuring Pam Sklar on flute, accompanied by harmonica, bass and guitar. St. Paul’s Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Ave, Mt. Vernon; 914-667-4116
APRIL 17: 8PM
LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS
Laurie Lewis is an internationally-renowned singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. She was a founding member of the Grant Street String Band and has performed and recorded since 1986 with her musical partner, mandolinist Tom Rozum. Her latest album was nominated for the Best Bluegrass Recording Grammy in 2017. Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck; 914-698-0098; emelin.org
APRIL 18: 8PM
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN!
Back by popular demand with its era of unforgettable platinum recordings, this dynamic tribute spans more than a decade of classics where every song is culture-defining in pop music history. Features the great harmonies and choreographed dance steps of the era, with a multi piece back-up band that is a show in itself. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
APRIL 18: 8PM
AARON NEVILLE DUO
Slipping easily from Funky to R&B and Soul, Aaron Neville is one of the most distinctive vocal stylists of all time. The New Orleans-born artist brings his unmistakable sound to the Music Hall. This talented singer has four Platinum-certified albums and four Top 10 hits in the U.S. to his credit. Tarrytown Music Hall; 914-631-3390; tarrytownmusichall.org
RUBBERBANDANCE
Rubberband has a style all its own, creating and producing innovative, high-energy works that are inspired by breakdancing, classical ballet, and dance theater. Choreographer and Rubberband Artistic Director Victor Quijada has been demolishing barriers between these contrasting dance styles for 17 years. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 18: 8PM
BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL
Like going to a show on Broadway and a Comedy Club, all in one. It’s unscripted and the audience plays a big part. Audience members write down made-up song titles and the cast of master improvisers create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with great dancing, catchy melodies. The audience votes for its favorite and watches as the cast turns that song into a full-blown improvised musical. Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck; 914-698-0098; emelin.org
APRIL 19: 3PM
ETERNAL SPRING
The Westchester Philharmonic celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with Jayce Ogren, conducting and Ran Dank at piano. Featuring Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture; Copland: Appalachian Spring (complete ballet); Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 and a pre-concert discussion with the artists at 2 pm. Concert Hall at SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
APRIL 24-MAY 2
HAY FEVER
Set in an English country house in the 1920s, dealing with the four eccentric members of the Bliss family. Over the top and theatrical in their actions in this Noel Coward play, the Bliss family delights in winding each other up and provoking a dramatic reaction from each other. As the weekend wears on, each guest pairs off with the wrong person with dramatic and hilarious effects. The Brewster Theater Company, Carmel; 845-206-9013; brewstertheatercompany.org
APRIL 24-MAY 3
THE OCTOBER STORM
A provocative new play by Joshua Allen set in 1960’s Southside Chicago. A troubled war veteran moves into an apartment building and the residents become caught in an emotional whirlwind that threatens to change their lives forever. Whippoorwill Theatre, North Castle Library, Kent Place, Armonk. 800-838-3006; hudsononstage.com.
APRIL 25 & APRIL 26
ORFF’S CARMINA BURANA
Join the New Choral Society Orchestra for two performances of Carl Orff’s exciting and dramatic Carmina Burana, featuring a partnership with the Westchester Children’s Chorus. The New Choral Society, Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave, Scarsdale; 914-725-1678; newchoralsociety.org
APRIL 26: 9:30AM
DOUBLE INDEMNITY
One of the first essential noir films, Double Indemnity is about a femme fatale who lures a straight-arrow insurance salesman into killing her husband. Despite the sizzling undercurrent in the repartee between Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, the real love story here is between the insurance salesman and his boss, played by Edward G. Robinson. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd, Pleasantville; 914-773-7663; burnsfilmcenter.org
APRIL 26: 3PM
STEPHEN HOUGH, PIANO
A noted polymath, British-born Stephen Hough is distinguished as one of the greatest classical pianists of our time. In this program including one of his own compositions, Hough combines greatly lauded and powerful works for a passioned and skilled performance. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MAY 2: 8:30PM
LAURA OSNES
Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Anything Goes) makes her Caramoor debut with an effervescent evening celebrating the music of George Gershwin. Osnes shares the songs that make her happy, ensuring that you too will be smiling along with Osnes’ soothing soprano. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
MAY 2: 7:30PM
GRAVITY AND OTHER MYTHS
A Simple Space from internationally renowned circus company Gravity & Other Myths sets audiences alight with non-stop feats of unbelievable acrobatic ability and human physicality. Just seven acrobats and live percussion, up close SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MAY 5: 8PM
TANIA PÉREZ-SALASCOMPAÑIA DE DANZA
Award-winning choreographer and company director Tania Pérez-Salas draws from her personal experiences, as well as her love for literature, cinema, philosophy, and the visual arts, to create works that draw the audience in and make powerful emotional connections. SUNY Performing Arts Center; Purchase College, Purchase; 914-251-6200; artscenter.org
MAY 6 & 7: 8PM
GORDON LIGHTFOOT: 80 YEARS STRONG TOUR
Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums and has five Grammy nominations. Lightfoot’s radio hits in the USA have earned Five #1s, Five Top 10s and Thirteen Top 40 hits. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel; 866-781-2922 bethelwoodscenter.org
THURSDAYS
STARTING MAY 7: 1:30PM
AFTERNOON TEA & STROLL
Spend a lovely afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s Afternoon Tea served in the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts and a variety of teas. Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. Stroll Caramoor’s gardens after the service. Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
NAI-NI CHEN SONG OF THE PHOENIX
Experience the majestic thunder of the martial arts, the mysterious whisper of poetry or the flowing lines of calligraphy through the global language of dance. Ground-breaking works focus on themes from ancient Chinese legends that reflect current issues to purely abstract, contemporary dances. Academic Arts Theatre, WCC in Valhalla; 914-606-6262; sunywcc.edu/smartarts
MAY 9: 8PM
ALL ROMANTIC PROGRAM
Applauded by The Strad for her “fiery virtuosity” and “consummate performances,” violinist YooJin Jang will perform Brahms, Bruch and Elgar’s musical works. Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, Murphy Science Building, Iona College 715 North Ave, New Rochelle; 914-654-4926; thesymphonyofwestchester.org
MAY 10: 9:30AM
LOVE AFFAIR
This achingly beautiful romantic drama is among the most memorable films Hollywood produced in what is widely regarded as its greatest year, 1939. Charles Boyer is a just-engaged French playboy who meets a singer (Irene Dunne) on a transatlantic cruise. After a whirlwind romance, they go back to their significant others when they land in New York, but they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building. Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville; 914-773-7663; burnsfilmcenter.org
MARCH 20: 7PM
AN EVENING WITH RUSSELL GER
Explore the intricate mastery of notable Broadway and Opera works with renowned Newburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor Russell Ger, discovering the point at which these stage production genres meet. Music Conservatory of Westchester, White Plains, 914-761-3900; musicconservatory.org
MAY 15: 8PM
MARK MORRIS DANCE
Mark Morris has been hailed as the “most successful and influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical” (The NY Times). Morris has established himself as someone who ‘easily ranks among the top five living American choreographers… and has already carved a major place for himself in the history of modern dance’ (The Denver Post). Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck. 914-698-0098; emelin.org
MAY 28: 8PM
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
The Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of classics, including the most played song in radio history, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. After Bobby’s death in 2003, Bill Medley continued to perform to sold-out crowds around the world, but when he caught Bucky Heard’s show, it all came together. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914-631-3390, ext. 100; tarrytownmusichall.org