One of the most beautiful times of the year in New York, now is the season to get out and about. And we’ve got just the right places to go and things to do.
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst returns on SEPTEMBER 13 through 15. Enjoy Lyndhurst’s sprawling 67 acres before or after shopping for handmade original fashions; jewelry; works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, and wood; fine art; printmaking; drawing; and photography.
Food trucks, tastings from local distilleries, wineries and cider houses, along with gourmet food and specialties will all be on hand as you make your way through the event.
Admission price for ages 62 and older is $12 per person when purchased online, $15 when purchased on site. Located at 635 S. Broadway in Tarrytown, you can go to lyndhurst.org for tickets. The show is rain or shine; tickets are not refundable.
The Shirley MacLaine event series continues at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Up next is Sweet Charity (1969), based on the Neil Simon musical and directed by Bob Fosse, showing on SEPTEMBER 4.
The tearjerker Terms of Endearment (1983), also starring Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson, and winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress, will play on OCTOBER 2.
Then comes Postcards from the Edge (1990), showing on November 6. Based on Carrie Fisher’s semi-autobiographical novel and directed by Mike Nichols, the film sends Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) from rehab to a required stay with her mother (MacLaine), and the tensions rise.
For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.
Learning in Retirement at Iona University (LIRIC), the membership organization offering courses and social activities for people of retirement age, has moved to a new location commencing with their fall session. According to LIRIC Director Suzanne Page, the group will be meeting in “a large, lovely lecture space and smaller classroom” at Temple Israel of New Rochelle.
The LIRIC Open House will be held on Monday, SEPTEMBER 16, from 1-3 PM, when attendees can meet the people running the fall courses, learn about off-campus trips, and chat over cookies and coffee.
We asked some current members to share what they like about belonging to LIRIC. Mary told us, “I’ve learned so much and met so many really nice people.” Gail says, “LIRIC is a great place to meet and make new friends, enjoy a class (without exams), take fun trips, and always have a good time.” And Arthur fondly shares, “LIRIC keeps me young!”
For more information about courses and membership fees, go to www.iona.edu/new-rochelle-community/learning-retirement-iona-university or reach out to Suzanne (914-633-2675 or spage@iona.edu).
The Schoolhouse Theater presents Master Harold…and the Boys, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances from SEPTEMBER 6 through 22. This new rendition of the drama, written by Athol Fugard and first produced in 1982, and currently directed by Owen Thompson, tells a universal coming-of-age story set in South African apartheid.
For tickets and to learn more about the theater as well as their winter season, visit theschoolhousetheater.org.
St. Paul’s Church, the National Historic Site located in Mount Vernon, will be hosting several live programs in September.
On SEPTEMBER 21, “Music of the Revolution,” an interpretive performance and talk, by Marc Ferris, a performance artist, historian and author will take place at 1 PM. Author and historian Barnet Schecter explores themes from his book The Battle for New York: The City at the Heart of the American Revolution, at 1 PM on September 28. For more info and events, go to www.nps.gov/sapa/sapaprogsched.htm.
There’s no shortage of celebrations for Halloween 2025 and they’re not just for kids!
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®, featuring thousands of intricately carved jack o’lanterns will light up the night for 52 evenings, from SEPTEMBER 13 through NOVEMBER 17 with some exciting new attractions including a giant Kraken rising from the Croton River and a new VIP speakeasy along the pumpkin trail at The Gourd & Goblet Tavern.
At Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic returns, when master illusionists will take visitors on a journey into the unknown. New this year is Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow, where visitors can stroll the village, have their fortunes read, and savor fall-themed food and drink.
For a complete listing of events and their dates, and to purchase tickets, visit hudsonvalley.org or call 913-366-6900 (surcharge for phone orders). It’s strongly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance as events have limited capacity.
Satisfy your museum-going craving while socializing with one of the Scarsdale Adult School’s many walking tours. From SEPTEMBER through NOVEMBER, their instructors will lead group visits to the galleries in Chelsea (Manhattan), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bruce Museum (Greenwich, CT), and even Arthur Avenue—the Bronx’s Little Italy, among others.
For the more artistic, enjoy classes in collage, watercolor painting and paper quilling. And yet another way to learn and socialize is with the school’s Cultural Events and Politics discussions, with topics ranging from the Supreme Court docket to the International Monetary Fund.
For the abundance of programs by category, go to scarsdale.augusoft.net.
The Purchase Performing Arts Center’s 2024-2025 season includes an evening with David Sedaris on OCTOBER 4, at 8 PM. A distinguished humor writer, Sedaris will bring his social commentary and outlandish stories to PAC’s concert hall stage. In addition to his all-new readings and recollections, Sedaris will be available for a post-show book signing.
Other notable events at PAC include the Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy on NOVEMBER 9 and the Dance Theatre of Harlem on NOVEMBER 15. For a complete listing of events and to purchase tickets, go to www.artscenter.org.
Learn Breath-Body-Mind practices this fall, courtesy of Westchester Breathes, a program offered by the Westchester Library System. The program involves gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase a sense of calm and well-being. This fall, Westchester Breathes will be hosted in-person and online by the JCC Mid-Westchester. Dates are still being decided on. If you’d like to get their scheduling once it’s finalized, email outreach@wlsmail.org.
In-person cooking classes, at the Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen on the New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley campus (Cortlandt Manor), can assist you in making lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk of certain medical conditions. But you can join in even if you’re in excellent health! Access the current listing of classes at events.nyp.org.
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One of the most beautiful times of the year in New York, now is the season to get out and about. And we’ve got just the right places to go and things to do.
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst returns on SEPTEMBER 13 through 15. Enjoy Lyndhurst’s sprawling 67 acres before or after shopping for handmade original fashions; jewelry; works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, and wood; fine art; printmaking; drawing; and photography.
Food trucks, tastings from local distilleries, wineries and cider houses, along with gourmet food and specialties will all be on hand as you make your way through the event.
Admission price for ages 62 and older is $12 per person when purchased online, $15 when purchased on site. Located at 635 S. Broadway in Tarrytown, you can go to lyndhurst.org for tickets. The show is rain or shine; tickets are not refundable.
The Shirley MacLaine event series continues at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Up next is Sweet Charity (1969), based on the Neil Simon musical and directed by Bob Fosse, showing on SEPTEMBER 4.
The tearjerker Terms of Endearment (1983), also starring Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson, and winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress, will play on OCTOBER 2.
Then comes Postcards from the Edge (1990), showing on November 6. Based on Carrie Fisher’s semi-autobiographical novel and directed by Mike Nichols, the film sends Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) from rehab to a required stay with her mother (MacLaine), and the tensions rise.
For more information, visit burnsfilmcenter.org.
Learning in Retirement at Iona University (LIRIC), the membership organization offering courses and social activities for people of retirement age, has moved to a new location commencing with their fall session. According to LIRIC Director Suzanne Page, the group will be meeting in “a large, lovely lecture space and smaller classroom” at Temple Israel of New Rochelle.
The LIRIC Open House will be held on Monday, SEPTEMBER 16, from 1-3 PM, when attendees can meet the people running the fall courses, learn about off-campus trips, and chat over cookies and coffee.
We asked some current members to share what they like about belonging to LIRIC. Mary told us, “I’ve learned so much and met so many really nice people.” Gail says, “LIRIC is a great place to meet and make new friends, enjoy a class (without exams), take fun trips, and always have a good time.” And Arthur fondly shares, “LIRIC keeps me young!”
For more information about courses and membership fees, go to www.iona.edu/new-rochelle-community/learning-retirement-iona-university or reach out to Suzanne (914-633-2675 or spage@iona.edu).
The Schoolhouse Theater presents Master Harold…and the Boys, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances from SEPTEMBER 6 through 22. This new rendition of the drama, written by Athol Fugard and first produced in 1982, and currently directed by Owen Thompson, tells a universal coming-of-age story set in South African apartheid.
For tickets and to learn more about the theater as well as their winter season, visit theschoolhousetheater.org.
St. Paul’s Church, the National Historic Site located in Mount Vernon, will be hosting several live programs in September.
On SEPTEMBER 21, “Music of the Revolution,” an interpretive performance and talk, by Marc Ferris, a performance artist, historian and author will take place at 1 PM. Author and historian Barnet Schecter explores themes from his book The Battle for New York: The City at the Heart of the American Revolution, at 1 PM on September 28. For more info and events, go to www.nps.gov/sapa/sapaprogsched.htm.
There’s no shortage of celebrations for Halloween 2025 and they’re not just for kids!
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®, featuring thousands of intricately carved jack o’lanterns will light up the night for 52 evenings, from SEPTEMBER 13 through NOVEMBER 17 with some exciting new attractions including a giant Kraken rising from the Croton River and a new VIP speakeasy along the pumpkin trail at The Gourd & Goblet Tavern.
At Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic returns, when master illusionists will take visitors on a journey into the unknown. New this year is Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow, where visitors can stroll the village, have their fortunes read, and savor fall-themed food and drink.
For a complete listing of events and their dates, and to purchase tickets, visit hudsonvalley.org or call 913-366-6900 (surcharge for phone orders). It’s strongly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance as events have limited capacity.
Satisfy your museum-going craving while socializing with one of the Scarsdale Adult School’s many walking tours. From SEPTEMBER through NOVEMBER, their instructors will lead group visits to the galleries in Chelsea (Manhattan), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bruce Museum (Greenwich, CT), and even Arthur Avenue—the Bronx’s Little Italy, among others.
For the more artistic, enjoy classes in collage, watercolor painting and paper quilling. And yet another way to learn and socialize is with the school’s Cultural Events and Politics discussions, with topics ranging from the Supreme Court docket to the International Monetary Fund.
For the abundance of programs by category, go to scarsdale.augusoft.net.
The Purchase Performing Arts Center’s 2024-2025 season includes an evening with David Sedaris on OCTOBER 4, at 8 PM. A distinguished humor writer, Sedaris will bring his social commentary and outlandish stories to PAC’s concert hall stage. In addition to his all-new readings and recollections, Sedaris will be available for a post-show book signing.
Other notable events at PAC include the Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy on NOVEMBER 9 and the Dance Theatre of Harlem on NOVEMBER 15. For a complete listing of events and to purchase tickets, go to www.artscenter.org.
Learn Breath-Body-Mind practices this fall, courtesy of Westchester Breathes, a program offered by the Westchester Library System. The program involves gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase a sense of calm and well-being. This fall, Westchester Breathes will be hosted in-person and online by the JCC Mid-Westchester. Dates are still being decided on. If you’d like to get their scheduling once it’s finalized, email outreach@wlsmail.org.
In-person cooking classes, at the Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen on the New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley campus (Cortlandt Manor), can assist you in making lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk of certain medical conditions. But you can join in even if you’re in excellent health! Access the current listing of classes at events.nyp.org.