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Amy Spadafino ... you're going to La Cremaillere  The winner of our drawing for a dinner for 2 at La Cremaillere is Amy Spadafino of Armonk. Amy will receive a $250 gift certificate to La Creme (can we call it La Creme, Bobbie?) for either signing up for our e-Letter or forwarding it to a friend during our special sponsored promotion. Read about the inside tips we gave her about La Creme (see an even bigger photo of Amy) and sign up for our next promotion for a valuable prize from our sponsors on whattododigital.com.
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What To Do: In and Around Town
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Local Basketball this week  Byram Hills' boys varsity basketball hosts Rye HS on Wed, 1/15: 6:15pm. They travel to Ossining on Friday for a 4:30pm start. (Close all your long positions at lunch time and get an early train.) They're back home against Harrison on Tues, 1/21: 6:15pm. Fox Lane hosts Horace Greeley on Fri, 1/17: 6:00pm. On Sat, 1/18 Greeley is at home against Peekskill at 6:45pm. Meanwhile, John Jay plays at Brewster HS on Wed, 1/15: 6:15pm. They host Mahopac at 6:45 pm on Friday, 1/17. (Way to go left, Skylar.) Complete local Varsity Basketball game schedules here.
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Titanic at Westchester Broadway Theatre
 The original 1997 production ran on Broadway for 804 performances and won 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score by Maury Yeston (Phantom, Grand Hotel, Nine.) This newly staged and scaled down production is a hit with audiences and critics in London. You can see it here (and grab a bite) before it goes to Broadway. Thurs, 1/16 - Sun, 2/23: check times. (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; More Local Theatre Here. |
Schooled: The Price of College Sports at J. Burns
 A Who's Who of former college athletes, coaches and sports reporter discuss the business and culture of big time college basketball and football in this hard-hitting film adapted from The Cartel by Pulitzer Prize winner Taylor Branch. Plus, a Q&A with former Mets manager Bobby Valentine and ESPN producers and writers Andrews Muscato and TJ Quinn. Thurs, 1/16: 7:30pm. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 734 Manville Rd., Pleasantville) Read more |
The Story of the Weeping Camel at NCPL
 They say a picture tells a thousand words. This one also tells 90 minutes of motion picture. This Oscar-nominated docudrama follows a Mongolian nomad family across sweeping vistas in search of Buddhist monks and distant musicians who can help a white camel calf who has been abandoned by its mother. In Mongolian with subtitles and a discussion with LIU Professor Valeria Franco. Fri, 1/17: 7pm. (North Castle PUblic Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; Northcastlelibrary.org) |
An Evening of Chamber Music
 The New Choral Society Orchestra (the musicians who accompany the New Choral Society) take center stage for an evening of chamber music conducted by Dr. John T. King at the beautiful, stone Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale. The New Choral Society is a 48 voice volunteer choral group of Westchester County residents who are backed backed by professional classical musicians. Sat, 1/18: 8pm. (Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave., Scarsdale; www.newchoralsociety.org) |
An acoustic evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt
Alt-country/blues fans will know the bill of Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt makes for a special evening. Lovett is a four-time Grammy winner while guitarist and singer-songwriter Hiatt has received 11 Grammy nominations. His songs have been covered by everyone from Bob Dylan to The Searchers, B.B. King to Nick Lowe. Hiatt and Lovett have toured together since 1989. Sun, 1/19: 7pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall; 13 Main St., Tarrytown) 62 local music events on whattododigital.com |
Dance on Film at ArtsWestchester
 Grace in Motion: Photographic Dance brings together the works of local photographers that capture the dynamism of the human body in motion. Including the work of Stephanie Berger; (seen here) Ira Block who has snapped images of dance ceremonies around the world for National Geographic; Tracey Allan's studio photographs and slow motion video of Alvin Ailey troop member; and a screening of Mark Sadan's documentary of the Isadora Duncan Dance Company. Through 1/25. (31 Mamoroneck Ave., White Plains; Local Museum Guide on whattododigital.com |
2 for 1 Tickets on Broadway Week
 January 21 to February 26 is Broadway Week and many shows offer 2 for 1 tickets. Including the new play Bronx Bombers from Eric Simonson the writer/ director of Lombardi. The play explores the legacy of the New York Yankees by following Yankees icon Yogi Berra and his wife Carmen as their lives touch Yankees greats Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter. Previews began 1/10 at New York's Circle in the Square. For more local theater, dance & comedy this winter read here. For 2 for 1 Broadway tickets. |
 Beautiful The Carol King Musical
What Jersey Boys did for Doo-Wop and Mama Mia did for ABBA, Beautiful does for Carol King. Namely, bring her life and music to toe-tapping audiences on Broadway. (Did you know she wrote the Little Eva hit "Loco-Motion"? Or the Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday"? She even penned The Animals classic "Don't Bring Me Down." I could go on.) It opened on 1/12 at Manhattan's Stephen Sondheim Theatre. For more local theatre, dance & comedy and a City Sampler of new Broadway shows opening this winter read more here. |
 Art Show Bedford: 40th Anniversary
Art Show Bedford features painting, sculptures and photo-graphs from 30 local artists (like this photo "Brazilia 32" from Kaz Stankowski). Preview them here. The show is juried by Anthony Kirk and curated by Susan Grissom and Leslie Henshaw. The show support 16 local charities such as the Boys & Girls Club, Hope's Door, and the Mt. Kisco Childcare Center. Preview Party: Fri, 1/24: 6:30-9pm. Show: Sat, 1/25: 10am-7pm, Sun 1/26: 10am-4pm. (St. Matthews Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; More art show and museum listings. |
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Where To Shop: Sponsored Blocks
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ROCKS Winter Sale 20%-50% Off
 The ROCKS Winter Sale has begun and you can save 20%-50% off STOREWIDE! Don't miss this chance to get that fabulous design you've been admiring. Like this Suzy Landa peridot ring in 18K with diamonds in their 50% off case. Hurry because it's going fast. Or take advantage of their winter sale to find the perfect Valentines gift from their signature collections of 18K textured gold rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets with precious and semi-precious stones. Plus designer collections from SeidenGang, Alex Woo, Dana Rebecca, Fern Freeman, Lika Behar and more. Through 1/25. (ROCKS by Jolie B. Ray, 378 Main St., Armonk, 914.219.5808; ROCKS) |
A Tuscan Chianti: Notes of raspberry & espresso  This week's Wine of the Week from Wine Geeks Armonk is the Fattoria Rodano Chianti Classico 2008 from Tuscany. This lush, velvety red shows notes of black cherry and raspberry with hints of espresso, dark chocolate and spice. Normally $18.99, with this week's discount it is only $16.14 a bottle. Buy it by the case for an even deeper 20% discount. Use Discount Code TUSCANGEEK to purchase. Through Sun, 1/19. (Wine Geeks Armonk, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.9463.
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Lasdon Park Skating
Lasdon Park's new outdoor skate rink recently opened. If you prefer your winter skating out in nature (sans arena rock music) lace up your skates (helmets required) and head up to Katonah. There's a shop serving hot beverages and snacks with public bath-rooms. No hockey, please. Wed-Sun: 11am-3:00pm. (2648 Alawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah: www.lasdonpark.org) |
A "BILLion" Bricks: LEGO T-Rex, Turtles & Trains
Bill Probert and ILUG (LEGO Users Group) returns to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center for a fifth season with a LEGO landscape of epic proportions. Billions of LEGO bricks recreate the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a pre-historic park with T-Rex and velociraptors, and a LEGO train show with speeding subways, trains, roller coasters and mine trams. Through Sun, 3/2. Plus, special events where ILUG experts guide you in building your own LEGO creations. (39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT: Check dates here.
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Nature Trek - The Next Generation  Wolf Conservation Center friend and supporter Tommy Whiteley discusses his close encounters in the Alaskan wilderness, his experience tracking whales off the coast of Greenland and the importance of being a good steward of our planet. Followed by a visit with WCC wolves. Pre-registration required. Sat, 1/18: 11am. (Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem: More WCC events here.)
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What To Do: Winter Survival Checklist
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MLK Day & President's Week Mini-Camps
Our guide to School Recess Mini-Camps is back! In it you will find over 20 ways to keep the kids engaged over the Winter, Spring and Martin Luther King Day school recesses. You will find art, dance and nature camps, and lots of sports. Including baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. Read More.
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How to survive the cold and flu season  Armonk resident and health coach, Amy Diamond offers some easy tips on how to boost your immune season as we enter the cold and flu season. Plus, what to do at the first sign of a cold. (Think zinc.) Amy's holistic health practice, Diamond Health Coaching LLC, helps clients meet their health goals through an integrative approach to nutrition and wellness. Read about her and steer clear of the sniffles (and aches and pains) this winter in What To Do's Winter Survival Checklist. Read more.
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I SKI NY Free for Kids
 Third and fourth graders who are new to skiing can ski for free this winter at a majority of New York resorts. You can choose a learn to ski or snowboard package or just get your free lift ticket and head for the slopes. Last year 31 mountains participated including Thunder Ridge, Belleayre, Windham and Hunter Mountain. Read more in our Winter Survival Checklist here. |
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Coming Up: In & Around Town
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Bedford 2020 Salutes Lee Roberts
 Bedford 2020 and over 20 local groups salute Bedford Town Supervisor Lee Roberts as she steps down after 20 years of service. The event at The Harvey School Athletic Center promises cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, special guests and surprises. (Love surprises.) Event proceeds go to support her legacy program Bedford 2020. The mission of the Bedford 2020 Coalition is to promote a community wide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 and to create a sustainable community that conserves its natural resources. Sat, 1/25: 6:30-8:30pm. (260 Jay St. Katonah; www.bedford2020.org) |
Hudson Chorale: American Voices
 Hudson Chorale opens its 4th season with a concert of choral works by American composers inspired by American poets. The program features works by Randall Thompson, Normal Dello Joio and David Brunner celebrating Robert Frost, Walt Whitman and Elizabeth Bishop. Plus, a premiere of Tudor Triptych, a work by Hudson Chorale Director Michael Conley. In keeping with tradition, the audience is invited to join the chorus after the concert for an informal reception. "It's a party and everyone is invited. Sat-Sun, 1/25-6: 3pm. (Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, 914.463.3212; www.http://hudsonchorale.org) |
The Odyssey at WCC Smart Arts  Since 1949 The National Players, America's longest running touring company, have made classical plays accessible and affordable to millions of people across 4 continents. Here they take on Homer's epic tale of Odysseus' journey home after the fall of Troy. Complete with his adventures with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the cannibalistic Laestrygonians, the witch goddess Circe, the Sirens, the six-headed monster Scylla and the whirlpool Charybis, The Odyssey is the second oldest work of Western literature. Sat , 1/25: 8pm. (Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla) More local theatre here.
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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Noboyuki Tsujii
 The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, aka the PAC House Band, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary by releasing their 70th album. They return this year to the Performing Arts Center stage with a special guest, pianist Noboyuki Tsujii. Blind since birth, Mr. Tsujii was the Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Competition at the age of 20. This will be the first ever all-Beethoven program performed by the orchestra and will include Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, the emotionally charged Coriolan Overture, and the the triumphant Emperor Piano Concerto. Sun, 1/26: 3pm. (Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase: www.artscenter.org) |
Classic Albums Live at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Producer Craig Martin recruits musicians from top groups to perform classic albums note for not "the way an orchestra performs Mozart." For more local winter music including Martin Sexton, Steve Forbert and Amy Helm and The Midnight Ramble Band go to www.whattododigital.com. |
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