Our HVRW Guide to 14 locals and 7 Worth the Trip ... 
Foodies of the world unite! During HVRW you can lunch for just $20.95 or dinner for $29.95 at over 100 restaurants in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Our HVRW Guide lists all 14 local participants (such as Crabtree's, Moderne Barn and Barn at Bedford Post Inn) and another 7 more that are Worth the Trip! Read More.

Bedford Chamber Concerts
Bedford Chamber Concerts presents cellist Edward Arron, musician Anthony Newman, and the Bedford Chamber Ensemble in an evening of Haydn, Vivaldi and Schubert. The program includes Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in c major, Vivaldi's Triple Concerto in d minor, and Schubert's String Quintet in c major. Wed, 11/6: 8pm. (St, Matthews Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford;  www.bedfordchamberconcerts.org)

Armonk Players: Something's Afoot
The Armonk Players presents the murder mystery musical Something's Afoot, a genre spoofer that takes aim at Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians. After its Broadway run in 1976 it caught fire at London's Ambassador Theatre and was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Musical. Directed by Pia Haas. Musical Direction by Assaf Gleizner. Choreography by Anthony Valbiro. Fri-Sat, 11/8-9: 8pm. Sun, 11/10: 4pm. Thurs-Sat, 11/14-16: 8pm. (North Castle Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd., E., Armonk;  www.armonkplayers.org)

Chappaqua Craft & Gift Fair
The Chappaqua Craft & Gift Fair showcases 100 vendors exhibiting handcrafted items for the Holiday gift season including fine pottery, jewelry, designer clothing, handbags, accessories, bath/beauty products, and gourmet food. The fair is the Bell PTA's largest fundraising event and supports student enrichment programs such as the Jacob Burns Film Center's Literacy program, Bell reading lounge, Hudson Valley Shakespeare workshops, and after school programs in environmental studies, music and computers. Sat, 11/9: 10am-4pm. (Robert E. Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua;  www.chappaquacraftfair.com)

Dance at the Performing Arts Center Purchase
Purchase College alum Doug Varone is no stranger to PAC but this is the first time he and the company he founded have been an official part of PAC's Dance Series. Since establishing the company a quarter century ago Varone and his dancers have been celebrated for their compelling take on contemporary dance. Mr. Varone;s choreography transcends genres from dance to theatre to opera. Sat, 11/9: 8pm. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Blues Hall of Fame at Paramount Hudson Valley
If you love the blues you won't want to miss this one. The Paramount Hudson Valley presents the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert featuring blues greats Commander Cody, Slam Allen (James Cotton's guitarist), Professor Louie and the Crowmatix, Michael Packer Blues Band, Ray Blue, Pearl Jackson, Lady Peachina and The Great Divas of Gospel, and Michael Cochrane. Sat, 11/9: 8pm. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

"Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot" at The Emelin
David Johansen, front man for the protopunk band The New York Dolls, brings his Buster Poindexter act to the Emelin Theatre. Johansen launched his Buster Poindexter persona in the mid-80's and honed his lounge kitsch second career in downtown lofts and Manhattan piano bars reaching the height of his popularity with his party classic "Hot, Hot, Hot" in 1987and his 1994 album of songs about drinking, Buster's Happy Hour. Sat, 11/9: 8pm. (153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck;  www.emelin.org)

Fall Forest Weekends: New York Botanical Garden
Take a guided tour of the Thain Family Forest, the largest remaining tract of old-growth forest in New York City. Immerse yourself in the fall colors, get a little exercise and maybe even climb a tree. With tree-climbing demonstrations. Sat-Sun, 11/9-10. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Bouelvard., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Let them eat Rococo ... in Chappaqua
Mark Lawrence, of Chappaqua's Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods, plays Viola da Gamba with the chamber ensemble Ars Antiqua in a program titled The Rococo Music Room: Paris in the Age of Revolution. He will also supply French pastries and coffee after the recital. Ars Antiqua performs on period instruments and holds 3 concerts a year - all deliciously catered by Mark. Sat, 11/9: 8pm. (Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.ars-antiqua.org)

Westchester Symphonic Winds in Tarrytown
The Westchester Symphonic Winds continues its 26th season under the direction of Curt Ebersole with Frolic and Whimsy in Tarrytown. The evenings program features Marquez: Danzon No. 2; Gulino: Capriccio; Styne: Overture to Funny Girl; Mackey; Sheltering Sky; Avshalamov: Vignettes; Whitacre: Ghost Train; and Sullivan: Pineapple Poll. Sun, 11/10: 3pm. (Tarrytown Musi Hal 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Industrial Sublime at the Hudson River Museum
HRM's new exhibit, Industrial Sublime: Modernism and the Transformation of New York's Rivers: 1900-1940, offers 60 works that explore the new mode of landscape painting in the early 20th century that reflected America's growing industrial power. As the machine age touched the country's rivers, artists exchanged mountains and trees for cranes and bridges in a new artistic movement called the Industrial Sublime. Through 1/17/14. (511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; www.hrm.org)

Livin' in their own Private Idaho    

What more can we say? The B-52s (an airplane and a hairdo) are still "before their time." They rock the Capitol in Port Chester, Sat, 11/9. "Wanna be the Captain of the Enterprise ... Let's meet and have a baby, now." Also playing In & Around Town this week: Sweet Honey In the Rock, Fri, 11/8 and David Bromberg Big Band, Sat, 11/9 in Tarrytown; The Stamford Symphony plays Bach, Haydn & Shostakovich, Sun, 11/10; Music From Copland House performs Music in Exile: Berlin on the Hudson at Merestead, Sun 11/10; The Eagles are at MSG, Fri & Sat, 11/8-9.  All this and 111 Fall music events here.

Movies for Kids at J. Burns
Jacob Burns presents a special 3D event with a screening of The Croods, an animated comedy, released this year, about a pre-historic family that has survived (so far) by avoiding change. But when they meet up with Eep (Emma Stone) they wind up on a wild adventure in a world filled with  fantastic creatures. A Q&A with filmmakers Chris Sanders and Phil De Micco follows the screening. Sun, 11/10: 12pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)

College Prep: What To Do (and don'ts)
How to get through the college application process without going crazy. Local experts offer tips on finding the right fit school, making the most of campus visits, writing the college essay and how to keep calm and carry on. Plus,  What To Read (and not!) to prepare you for the paper chase. Read more

Greek Geek: A Crisp White from the Peloponnese
This week's Wine of the Week from Wine Geeks Armonk is the George Skouras Moscofilero 2012 from the Peloponnese of Greece. This crisp, refreshing white shows notes of white flowers, fresh lime and white pepper along with just a hint of sea air.  Normally $17.99, with this week's discount it is only $15.29 a bottle. Buy it by the case for an even deeper 20% discount. Use discount code GREEKGEEK when ordering. Through Sun, 11/10. (Wine Geeks, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.9463)  www.winegeeksarmonk.com

Official Blues Brothers Revue & more November Music 
There is only one duo sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and Ray Bans of Jake and Elwood Blues. See them at the Paramount Hudson Valley Fri, 11/15. More sounds of November include, Elvis Costello, Foreigner, Arlo Guthrie, Bonnie Rait, Joshua Bell, Amos Lee,  The Temptations, Cyrille Aimee and Freddie Cole, Peter Yarrow,  Hot Tuna, Chappaqua Orchestra, Krakauer Acoustic Klezmer Quartet and more. See who's playing where and when in  What To Do's Fall Music on whattododigital.com

Junior League's Benefit Boutique
Celebrate the season with a night of shopping from over 20 local vendors, champagne and hor d'oeuvres, and friends at the Junior League of Northern Westchester's Benefit Boutique. The Junior League raises funds for special projects and organizations that target families and children in need in Northern Westchester. Thurs, 11/14: 6-10pm. (Whippoorwill Club, 150 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk; www.jlnw.org)

WJO: Here Comes The Sun reprise
The Westchester Jazz Orchestra (a WTD Fave Rave) reprises their critically acclaimed 2012 performance Here Comes The Sun featuring original arrangements of John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles. The New York Times lauded WJO for their "deeply researched, strikingly executed performances." This is WJO's sole area performance for the 2013/14 season. Sat, 11/16: 8pm. (Irvington Theatre, 85 Main St., Irvington: www.westchesterjazzorchestra.org)

Joshua Bell at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase
The Boston Herald called Joshua Bell, "the greatest American violinist active today." Joshua Bell is a rare classical music talent who can be called a household-name. This is just his second PAC performance and Westchester is lucky for his return. He will perform  a program of Tartini, Beethoven and Stravinsky with Sam Haywood, piano. Sat, 11/16: 8pm. (PAC, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase;  www.artscenter.org)

ArtsWestchester Annual Gala
Eat, drink, and dance to support the arts. ArtsWestchester's Gala is a highlight of the Fall benefit season. ArtsWestchester supports arts local organizations to ensure accessibility, and diversity in the arts. Their online auction (now open) offers 198 items such as Knicks/OKC tickets, VIP tix to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, a 1978 Allen Tannenbaum photo of Mick Jagger, dinner for 4 at Crabtree's Kittle House, and Hawaii, France, and Antigua getaways. (On The Move photo copyright Ellen Crane) Sat, 11/16: 7pm. (Westchester Pavilion, 60 S. Broadway, White Plains; www.artswestchester.org)

NYBG Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show features more than a dozen large scale model trains (some measuring over 2 feet long) zipping across nearly a quarter mile of track across a landscape of 140 scaled replicas of iconic New York City buildings made of tree bark, twigs, fruits, seeds and pine cones. Including, the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Sat-Sun, 11/16-1/12/2014. www.nybg.org)

The Dover Quartet at Caramoor
The Dover Quartet is Caramoor's 14th Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence. They will be visiting schools and performing at Caramoor throughout the year. Their first performance offers a program of Barber, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Sun, 11/17: 4pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

The Table at the Emelin Theater
Blind Summit Theatre, the theatrical innovators who worked the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremonies, explores the existential crisis of a cardboard puppet who hates his life as a children's birthday party entertainer. Since its award-winning debut at the Edinburgh Festival, The Table has become a global phenomenon performed from Shanghai to Manhattan. Total Theatre Review called it an "unholy combination of cabaret laughs, top quality puppetry and a late-night vibe." Sun, 11/17: 8pm. (153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; www.emilin.org)

Westchester Phil with Jeremy Denk
Jeremy Denk returns to the Westchester Philharmonic as soloist and leader of an evening that includes Mozart's Piano Sonata in F major, Beethoven's Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 25, and Haydn's Presto from Symphony No. 2. The New York Times raved about his last concert with the Westchester Phil, calling him "... a pianist you want to hear no matter what he plays."  Sun, 11/24: 3pm. (The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purhcase; www.westchesterphil.org)

Register for the Bedford Turkey Trot
Registration is open for the 7th annual Bedford Turkey Trot. This event sells out so please sign up early. Billed as "New York's toughest 5K", this event raises funds for the Bedford Community Table/Pantry and includes a 2 mile walk event. The race begins at the Bedford Village Elementary School, finishes at Bedford Village Memorial Park and includes a run up Indian Hill Rd. (not for the faint of heart.) Sat, 11/30: 7:30-8:15 check-in. Race begins at 9am. (Bedford Memorial Park, 51 Greenwich St., Bedford;   www.bedfordturkeytrot.org)

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