Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome  Looking for a summer day trip with some lift? The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum of antique aviation. The museum features over 90 aeroplanes, cars and motorcycles from 1900 to 1940. On weekends you can watch WWI planes dogfight in a dramatic air show. You can even take a biplane ride over the Hudson Valley in a 1929 open pit biplane. Read More
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The Three Musketeers, King Lear & All's Well ...  The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival opens this week in previews. On Friday night, Westchester residents get a 25% discount on tickets to "All's Well That Ends Well." On Saturday night take in Shakespeare's classic tragedy "King Lear." And on Sunday, you can preview Ken Ludwig's "The Three Musketeers" from the Alexandre Dumas novel. Read More
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Caramoor Opening Night; June 22  The Caramoor Summer Music Festival opens this weekend with its first ever Broadway production, "She Loves Me." In addition to its first venture in musical theatre, the festival presents 55 acts over 29 days and nights from classical music and opera to jazz, cabaret, Caribbean and American roots music. We'll keep you posted each week right here, or you can check out our Caramoor Festival Guide on whattododigital.com.
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Jones Beach Summer Concerts  Here's one for your summer to do list. The Jones Beach Summer Concert series kicks off this week with Fleetwood Mac. Also appearing this summer at this stage by the water's edge is Bob Dylan, Wilco, Dave Matthews, One Direction, Phish, John Mayer, Phillip Phillips, Depeche Mode, Jummy Buffett and the Allman Brothers Band. See our guide to Jones Beach Summer Concerts 2013 at whattododigital,com
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What To Do: In and Around Town
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Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers  The Schoolhouse Theater presents Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Watch the nebbishy Barney Cashman try to catch up with the sexual revolution of the sixties and strike out three times - with a whiskey swilling sexpot, a mad actress, and his wife's best friend. Thurs-Sun: 6/20-30: 8pm. 3pm on Sundays. (Schoolhouse Theater, 3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls) schoolhousetheater.org
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Summer Solstice Party at Rochambeau Farm
Mary Ann Hawley & Alice Hamer invite you to their Summer Solstice Party at Rochambeau Farm to benefit the Bedford Historical Society's Preservation Fund. Located on a historic site at the highest point in Westchester County, Rochambeau Farm offers breathtaking sunsets and amazing views. Think seasonal hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and dancing under the stars. Tickets are $200 and all proceeds go to the BHS's Preservation Fund. Fri, 6/21: 6:30pm. (Rochambeau Farm, Bedford Corners; 914.234.9751) bedfordhistoricalsociety.org
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Menus in the Movies at the Chappaqua Library  Forks Over Knives, a 2011 documentary by independent filmmaker Lee Fulkerson examines the claim that many of of the degenerative diseases that afflict mankind can be controlled and even reversed with a diet of low fat, whole foods. That means no animal-based products, including dairy. And no processed foods. The screening and discussion is led by food author and and film buff Carol Durst. Homemade desserts are served after the film. Fri, 6/21: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua) www.chappaqualibrary.org
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Steve Martin, Edie Brickell & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell hits the Palace Theater in Stamford this weekend. The band will perform songs from their new album "Love Has Come For You" along with their unique blend of bluegrass and comedy that Martin and the Rangers have been delighting audiences with at their sold out shows. Read more
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Chicago at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester  Chicago, "the rock and roll band with horns" brings their five decades of chart toppers to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this weekend. The band has sold over 100,000,000 albums including 21 top ten singles, including "Questions 67 & 68", "Saturday in the Park", "Make Me Smile", and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is".In Billboard Magazine's recent list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago ranked #13, the highest charting American band. Sat, 6/22: 8pm. (The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester) Read more
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"Imagine me and you, I do ..."  The Happy Together Tour returns to the Tarrytown Music Hall with some of the greatest one, two and three hit wonders in rock history. Including, The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie, ("Happy Together", You Know She'd Rather Be With Me") Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night ("Mama Told Me Not To Come"), Gary Puckett and the Union Gap ("Woman, Woman", "Young Girl"), Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & The Raiders, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys. "Imagine me and you, I do. I think about you day and night, it's only right. To think about the girl you love and hold her tight. So happy together." Ba dum bum bum.(Sat, 6/22: 8pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Tarrytown) tarrytownmusichall.org
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Angels in the Outfield at Jacob Burns  A young California Angels fan, living with a foster family, asks his father when his family will get together again. "When the Angels win the pennant." The boy calls on some divine intervention and the Angels go on a tear. This 1994 Disney film stars Danny Glover and William Lloyd, and features future stars Adrien Brody and Matthew McConaughey. Sat-Sun, 6/22-23 & 6/29-30. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd. Pleasantville) www.burnsfilmcenter.org
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Hot Ticket Alert: A Night On Fire: June 21-22  Historic Hudson Valley has expanded its A Night on Fire event at Phillipsburg Manor to four performances on two nights. The circus style event features the fire juggling comedy troupe A Different Spin in a choreographed evening of fire arts. Expect 4 flame-wielding, fire eating performers juggling, dancing, and sword fighting. Did we mention sword fighting? Read more
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Animals & Acrobats at Van Cortland Manor  Historic Hudson Valley's Animals & Acrobats captures the spirit of an early American traveling circus with a cast of clever characters who perform on a stage in the round. Such as, the comedy, juggling and acrobatic troupe Boston Circus Guild, the conservation group Two by Two Zoo, birds of prey from Flight of the Raptor, plus tightrope walkers, mimes and more. Free popcorn for children under 18 when you purchase tickets online. Sat-Sun, 6/22-23: 10am-5pm. (Van Cortland Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton on Hudson) www.hudsonvalley.org
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What To Do's Summer Camp Guide: Last Call  Here's everything you need to know about over 200 area camps offered by 89 camp organizations. Browse our camp listings in alpha order. Search by category: sports; nature; arts, dance, music and theater; and all around camps. Or search by keyword like tennis, swimming, photography or chess. Developed over five years in What To Do: Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua magazine, our camp guides are now available online. Link
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Where To Shop: Sponsor Block
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A classic from Francesco Rinaldi for Barolo lovers  This week's Wine of the Week is the Francesco Rinaldi Barolo 2008 from the Piedmont region of Italy. It shows classic notes of supple black cherry, plum and raspberry, with subtle hints of wildflowers, crushed rock and spice. Normally a bargain for Barolo at $51.99, with this week's discount it's only $44.19 a bottle. Buy it by the case and receive an even deeper 20% discount. Through Sun, 6/23. (Wine Geeks, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.WINE) winegeeksarmonk.com
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Coming Up: In & Around Town
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Fully Committed at Chappaqua Public Library  Chappaqua resident, Neal Feinberg (aka Colt 40 Feinberg from The Howard Stern Show) plays 40 characters in "Fully Committed", a one-man comedy show about a reservationist at New York's hottest restaurant. Watch him navigate daily tyrannies from the chef, restaurant staff, supermodels, socialites, billionaires and crooks (all of whom Neal plays) who frequent the eatery. Written by Becky Mode and directed by Rob McCaskell. (Pictured: Colt 40 Feinberg, a character Neal created for a skit with Chris Rock on The Howard Stern Show.) Thurs, 6/27: 7:30pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua) chappaqualibrary.org
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David Byrne & St. Vincent in Port Chester  David Byrne and St. Vincent play The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on June 29. They will perform songs from their new album, 'Love This Giant' which will be released on September 11. Plus, "a bunch of songs we suspect people will know," said Byrne. They will be backed by an 8 piece brass band, a keyboardist and a drummer. St. Vincent, (aka Annie Clark) describes their sound as "modern hook-laden rock" ... Read more and watch them perform "Burning Down the House" here
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The Westchester Phil with Jeremy Denk  The Westchester Philharmonic's season finale features guest conductor Tito Munoz and pianist Jeremy Denk in a program of: Beethoven's Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, Pastoral. Tito Munoz is the new Music Director at The Opera National Lorraine and has guest conducted many of the world's top orchestras. Jeremy Denk has appeared as soloist with many major orchestras including the Orchestra of St. Luke's, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and London Philharmonia. Fri, 6/28: 8pm & Sat, 6/29: 3pm. (Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase) www.westchesterphil.org
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Music in Chappaqua's Summer Concert Series  Chappaqua's Summer Concert Series features three cover bands and a performance by the Chappaqua Orchestra on successive Wednesday nights from 7/10-7/31. All four concerts are held at the New Castle Recreation Field, and feature food vendors and activities for kids. Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen cover band fronted by Chappaqua resident Mark Salore, opens the series on 7/10. Here's the rest of the lineup: Chappaqua Orchestra: 7/17; One Hot Night: Neil Diamond Cover Band - we can hear the crowd singing "Sweet Caroline" from here: 7/24; Holla Back: 80's Tribute Band: 7/31. Any Kajagoogoo fans out there? Free admission. Wed, 7/10-31: 7pm. (New Castle Recreation Field) chappaquaorchestra.org
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Tipsy at Boscobel  Join Master Distiller Jason Grizzanti, co-owner of the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery at Boscobel's West Meadown for a presentation and tasting of how the gentry bellied up to the bar in the early 19th century. Jason, who learned distilling at Cornell University and Herriot-Watt University in Scotland, will demonstrate how to mix a variety of liquors and brandies to make popular drinks from the 1800s. Plus, pub songs from Thadeus McGregor. Advance ticket purchase required. Ticket price includes presentation, cocktail samples, cheese and crackers. Designated driver rates available. Sat, 6/29: 4-7pm. (Boscobel House & Gardens, 1601 Bear Mountain Highway, Garrison) www.boscobel.org
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The new Fortina Restaurant in Armonk  Armonk's new Fortina restaurant, in the almost complete Armonk Square, looks like an extra base hit and a real game changer for downtown Armonk. Fortina is a big, bold, well executed night spot that completes the transformation of Armonk into a destination dining town that began with the opening of Moderne Barn, Restaurant North, Marc Charles Steakhouse, Made In Asia, and the renovation of the Beehive and Opus 465 in recent years. Chef Christian Petroni, formerly of Peniche in White Plains, describes Fortina's on-point decor as "cantina meets modern industrial." His shareable menu offers "straightforward Italian cooked in wood fired ovens" from Naples. It starts with ... Read More
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What To Do's Guide to Farmers Markets  When What To Do goes to a farmers market we head straight for the Big Bang coffee and the cheese brioche. Then we check out the band. At a farm stand on the way home from the country we will settle for some ugly tomatoes and local corn, but locally we want one-stop shopping. If we can't find all the items we need for dinner and have to stop at a grocery store on the way home, we're not happy. Our Guide to Farmers Markets lists 5 area markets that pass our test. Read more.
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July 4th
Antiques
in the
Churchyard a Thursday 9am-5pm
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S. Salem, NY
Stevens Memorial UM Church
8 Shady Lane at Rt. 123
Free Show Tour with Jay St. Mark at 10am in front of church
Up to 100 booths......................................................
Pancake Breakfast 9-11am $6adults, $4 children Church booth of attic treasures, potted plants & pies. No Dogs. Admission $7, 12 & Under Free Catered by Horse & Hound
Cordshows.com
914.273.4667
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