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What To Do: on whattododigital.com
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A different kind of dining experience in Chappaqua  Want to try something new but don't feel like traveling? Chef Mark Kramer, of Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods in Chappaqua, offers up a five course farm table dinner, with wine pairings, featuring signature dishes, seasonal inspirations, and the local bounty of the Hudson River Valley on Sat, 1/25. To see the full menu or to reserve a seat at one of their antique farm tables read more.
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Winter Fitness tips from The Gym's Declan Foley
 Staying consistent with your workouts is hard enough in any season. But the winter poses special challenges. Declan Foley, Co-Fitness Director at The Gym in Armonk and Head Coach of Men's & Women's Cross Country at Purchase, says if Mother Nature won't let you venture out - don't worry. You just have to be creative. You can check out his winter fitness tips you can use at home or outdoors when you can't get to The Gym right here. |
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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 Harrison and Briarcliff on Tuesday and Saturday and travels to Fox Lane for a tough rematch with the high-flying Foxes on Thursday. Horace Greeley hosts Rye on Thursday and heads down the Bronx River Parkway to play Scarsdale on Sunday. John Jay plays Carmel at home and Somers away. For full schedule details on this week's games and the remainder of the season you can click here for more information on local Varsity Basketball.
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Friday Night Movies at NCPL: The Way Home
 This Korean comedy about a seven year old city boy's transition to life with his grandmother in a small village was the winner of Korea's Oscar equivalent for Best Picture and Best Screenplay in 2003. Kim Eul-boon, the 78 year old woman who plays the grandmother, not only had never acted before but had never seen a movie in her life. In Korean with subtitles and a discussion with LIU Professor Valeria Franco. Fri, 1/24: 7pm. (19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk; More local events 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 supports 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. |
Bedford 2020 Salutes Lee Roberts
 Bedford 2020 and over 30 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. 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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Quiet City Ensemble in Chappaqua
 The Chappaqua Orchestra's Chamber Series presents Quiet City Chamber Ensemble who will perform newly discovered music by Aaron Copland and rarely heard compositions by American composers. Sun, 1/26: 3pm. (Chappaqua Library Auditorium, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua) www.chappaquaorchestra.com |
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 Coriolan Overture, and the Emperor Piano Concerto. Sun, 1/26: 3pm. (Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase: www.artscenter.org) |
"Love Your Hair, Show You Care" Blow Out Benefit
 All proceeds from the "Love Your Hair, Show You Care" blow dry fundraising event at Salon O in Greenwich benefit the Rosenthal JCC's Sunrise Day Camp in Pearl River. Sunrise is a full-season summer camp dedicated to children with cancer and attendance is free of charge. Salon O is a full service luxury salon. Ten stylists will attend and hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be supplied by Crush Wine Bar. The Rosenthal JCC provides early childhood/after school programs, summer camps, sports leagues and Jewish learning opportunities in Northern Westchester. Mon, 1/27: 10am-3pm. To make an appointment call Salon O at 203.531.3000. (Salon O, 239 Mill St., Greenwich; www.salono.net) |
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. For more local theater, dance & comedy this winter read here. For 2 for 1 Broadway tickets. |
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." See them at the Ridgefield Playhouse this Saturday. For more on this and 62 local winter music events including Billy Joel, Steve Forbert and Amy Helm and The Midnight Ramble Band go to www.whattododigital.com. |
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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 Juicy Chardonnay from Burgundy, France  This week's Wine of the Week from Wine Geeks Armonk is the Isabelle & Denis Pommier Petit-Chablis 2011 from Burgundy, France. This juicy Chardonnay shows notes of yellow apple, lemon and Asian pear with subtle hints of white blossoms and lemon zest. Normally $19.99, with this week's discount it is only $16.99 a bottle. Buy it by the case for an even deeper 20% discount. Use Discount Code CHARDGEEK to purchase. Through Sun, 1/26. (Wine Geeks Armonk, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.9463. www.winegeeksarmonk.com
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The Harvey School Drop-In Day: Wednesday, January 29
 The Harvey School will hold a Drop-In Day on Wed, 1/29: 9am for anyone who missed their Open House in October. Harvey's Drop- In days are an ideal opportunity to meet with members of the admissions staff, the two division heads and other members of the Harvey community. The Harvey School is a co-ed college preparatory school for students grades 6-12 located on a 125 acre campus in Katonah. It offers a diverse community where the whole student thrives in an environment that fosters integrity, curiosity and learning. www.harveyschool.org |
 Camp Armonk Open House: Saturday, January 25 The newly re-designed Camp Armonk, at the Armonk Tennis Club, offers 3 new camp programs for children entering grades K-5. Including Multi-Sport, Mad Science and Incrediflix, a filmmaking camp where kids make live action and stop motion movies in the AM and play sports and games in the PM. Find out more about the new Camp Armonk at their open house on Sat, 1/25: 11am-2pm. (Camp Armonk, at Armonk Tennis, 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk; www.armonktennis.com) |
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Byram Hills Pre-School Association Family Festival
The BHPA's Winter Family Festival features live entertainment, arts & crafts, bouncy castle, bake sale, local food vendors, a silent auction and a performance from Armonk Dance. Sun, 1/26: 11am-4pm. (Coman Hill Elementary School, 558 Bedford Rd., Armonk; www.bhpa.info) For more Winter Kids Events click here. |
Harlem Wizards vs. Chappaqua Challengers
 They can teach but do they have game? The Horace Greeley HS faculty will bring their A-game when they meet the Harlem Wizards in this fundraiser for the Chappaqua School Foundation. Will their signature below the rim game be enough to best the high-flying Wizards? Get ready for some good clean faculty fun and lots of trick hoops and alley oops. Sun, 1/26: 1:30 pm. (HGHS, 70 Roaring Brook Rd., Chappaqua; www.chappaquaschoolfoundation.org) For more stuff to do with the kids click here. |
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Connecticut Ballet presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in a performance of comedic story ballet danced by the state's professional ballet company for ages 4-14. Follow the story of Tom, Huck, Becky and Injun Joe from Mark Twain's famous novel. Sat: 1/25: 11am & 2pm. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT) More kids events here. |
More than 60 Disney characters come to life as Disney celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Including Mickey Mouse and Minnie, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Piiocchio, and a host of Disney princesses. With exciting moments from The Lion King, Toy Story, Mulan, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Read more here, plus 35 Winter Events for Kids.
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What To Do: Winter Survival Checklist
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President's Week and Spring Break 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, theatre, martial arts, nature and sports camps, Including baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. Read More.
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High Tech Music Lessons
 Tired of driving the kids around to music lessons? Andante Music of Millwood brings the lessons to you. If you prefer they can even Skype your lessons and you don't even have to be home when your kids are learning to become the next Yo Yo Ma or Eric Clapton. Read more in our Winter Survival Checklist. |
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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BHHS Pink The Rink Hockey for Breast Cancer
 The Byram Hills HS hockey team will play their annual Pink the Rink hockey game at the Brewster Ice Arena on Fri, 1/31: 9pm to honor those affected by breast cancer. There will be fundraising events at the game as well as a bake sale at the high school the week of the game. Sponsorship opportunities are available for anyone who would like to honor friends or loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer at the game. For more information click here. |
February Music Highlights
The winter music scene kicks in to high gear in February with Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring Wynton Marsalis in Port Chester on 2/6. More music highlights for February include 10,000 Maniacs, Cheap Trick, Maria Muldauer, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Get The Led Out, All You Need Is Love (Beatles Tribute), Justin Timberlake, Foreigner, the Gin Blossoms, Steve Earle and Robert Earle Keene, Robert Randolpl and the Family Band. Billy Joel, and Garrick Ohlsson, Kim Kashkashian and Dr. John at the Performing Arts Center in Purchase. And more. Read about 62 music events on whattododigital.com |
Two from The Small Town Theatre Company
 The Small Town Theatre Company reprises its staged reading of John Harwood's Quartet, about four opera stars in a retirement home for musicians, at the Katonah Village Library on 1/31-2/1. On 2/7-2/8 they debut a new staged reading of John Logan's 2009 play Red about artist Mark Rothko at the Hergenhahn Center in Armonk. For more on these productions, more local theatre and a city sampler of winter's top openings on and off Broadway click here. |
Gurney's Love Letters in Pound Ridge
 The Pound Ridge Theatre Company presents A.R. Gurney's Love Letters. The play, a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1990, centers around two characters reading letters they have exchanged over a lifetime, Fri-Sat, 1/31- 2/15. (257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge) Check dates and times. |
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