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What To Do: Spring Survival Checklist
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Our Spring Survival Checklist is here!
 It's here. Let our Spring Survival Checklist be your guide to what you need to know about everything from spring fashion and the spring real estate market to heirloom tomatoes. We tell you the best days to buy gas and where to go to hire your own tribute band for your next party. That's right you can play impresario and dial up your own Dead, Springsteen or Beatles cover band - with or without Sergeant Peppers costumes. Lou Gordon of Soundworks tells you how to bring inside family room technology outdoors for spring entertaining. And what's up with those new SATs? Local experts give you their take on the SAT/ACT test wars in our Spring Survival Checklist right here. |
Spring Fashion: Ready to get fabulous?
 Are you read for pleated skirts, varsity jackets and cropped sweaters? Want to know what hot runway styles are translating into everyday wear? Can you say flirty peplum dresses? Europe is out. America is in. Color is back and cut out flats are de rigueur. What's the new black? Orange? Gun metal gray? Pastel? Or is everything the new black? Local boutique owners offer their take on this year's must have essentials and accessories in our Spring Fashion Update. Click here if you're ready to get fabulous! |
The new SAT: Neologism is out! :) is in!
 What's up with the new SATs? Obscure words bad. Guessing good. 1600 is the new 2400. Or is it? Should you take the optional essay or let the application essay speak for you? Or should you punt the whole thing and just take the ACTs? Confused? We sat down with Neal Schwartz of Tutoring Club Armonk and College Planning of Westchester to help cut through the clutter. Read more. |
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What To Do: In and Around Town
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The Smell of the Kill
 The Armonk Players present a play reading of the 2002 Michelle Lowe comedy The Smell of the Kill which poses a difficult question for three housewives who discover, after a dinner party, that their husbands are locked in a meat locker. Should they let them out? Tough one ... Directed by Anne Nisenholtz with Michelle Moriarty, Tracy Rudy, and Brandi Russano. Yummy reception after the play. Wed, 4/9: 8pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Hal, Armonk) More local theatre, dance & comedy here. |
Bedford Chamber Concerts
 Vladimir Feltsman, hailed by the New York Times, as "quite simply an amazing pianist" will perform music for solo piano from the classical and romantic periods. Born in Moscow, Mr. Feltsman debuted with the Moscow Philharmonic at the age of 11. He has performed with all the major American orchestras and on the most prestigious musical stages and festivals worldwide. Wed, 4/9: 8pm. (St. Matthews Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford: www.bedffordchamberconcerts.org |
American Symphony Orchestra at PAC
 The Performing Arts Center's Great Orchestras Series concludes with Leon Botstein conducting the American Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Strauss waltzes including the Emperor Waltzes, and On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltzes; Conus' Violin Concerto in E minor; and Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major. With Zhi Ma on violin. Thurs, 4/10: 8pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org) |
The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?
Albee's existential tragi-comedy plays out when a 50 year-old architect's wife suspects him of having an affair only to find out that he has fallen in love with a goat he met when searching for a country home. The original production starred Bill Pullman and Mercedes Ruehl who were replaced by Sally Field and Bill Irwin. Would have liked to see that one. Directed by Maryann Arcoleo-Koltun. Fri-Sat 4/11-12, 18-19, Thur-Sat 4/24-26: 8pm & Sun, 4/20: 2pm. (257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge) More theatre, dance & comedy here.
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Men in tutus? It doesn't get better than this
 Brace yourself for Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Cause the prima ballerina is a dude! In fact all the ballerinas are. This all-male corps de ballet strikes at the heart of convention and cliches of classical ballet and proves that men can dance en pointe without landing on their butts. The Trocks (as they are known) are among the finest, classically trained dancers that offer up an evening of "unbridled artistry and unabashed fun." (That means they can dance and they're funny.) "By now their schtick has become classic." - The Newark Star Ledger. Sat, 4/12: 8pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org |
Caramoor Roots: Aoife O'Donovan
A solo acoustic performance from the lead singer of the alt-bluegrass band Crooked Still and member of the folk noir trio Sometymes Why. Aoife O'Donovan was also the vocalist on the Grammy winning album
The Great Rodeo Sessions with Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan.
Sat, 4/12: 8pm. (Rosen House Music Room, Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah) More music here. |
eighth blackbird rocks the PAC
 Three-time Grammy winners, the Los Angeles Times called this contemporary music sextet "a new breed of super musicians" with the finesse of a string quartet and the energy of a rock band. Sun, 4/13: 3pm. (Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase: www.artscenter.org |
This week at the Music Halls
 English-Irish boy band, The Wanted ("Glad You Came") play The Beacon Theatre on Friday. If you like Cowboy Junkies, Sinead O'Connor or Suzanne Vega you will like Feist ("1,2,3,4"). The 5-time Grammy winner plays Tarrytown this week. Hear her sing "Graveyard". Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers is at The Paramount Hudson Valley and Jon Anderson, lead vocalist of classic prog-rock band Yes, is at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Also at the Ridgefield this week, In The Mood, a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and all the Big Band greats. 107 concerts on whattododigital.com. |
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Where To Shop: Sponsored Blocks
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A special Pinot Grigio from Friuli-Venezia  This week's Wine of the Week from Wine Geeks Armonk is the Scarpetta Pinot Grigio from Friuli--Venezia in Italy. This refreshing white shows notes of pear, apple, peach and citrus with subtle aromas of honeycomb, lavender and lemongrass. Normally $18.99 with this week's discount it's only $16.14 a bottle! Buy it by the case for an even deeper 20% discount. Use Discount Code GRIGIOGEEK to purchase. Through Sun, 4/13. (Wine Geeks, 559 Main St., Armonk; 914.273.9463. www.winegeeksarmonk.com
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Spring Review Day at Rippowam Cisqua School, Wed, 4/9
 Spring Review Day at Rippowam Cisqua's Lower Campus is a special open house where you can visit the RCS classrooms, meet the teachers and hear Matthew Nespole, RCS Head of School, talk about the school's programs. Rippowam Cisqua's Lower campus serves children grades JPK-4. Wed, 4/9: 9:30-11am. (325 W. Patent Rd., Mt. Kisco, 914.244.1200; Rippowamcisqua) |
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Harvey Cavalier Camp Open House: Sat, 4/12
The Harvey Cavalier Camp will hold an open house this Saturday. Harvey Cavalier Camp is a summer day camp for grade Pre-K--9 set on the 125 acres of the Harvey School campus. It offers over 50 courses in fine arts, theater, ice skating, gymnastics, science, swimming, music and more. Sat, 4/12: 10am-2pm. (The Harvey School, 260 Jay St., Katonah: www.harveycavaliercamp.org)
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What To Do: With the Kids
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What To Do: Kids Events on whattododigital.com
 Sheep shearing, egg hunts, fishing derbies, high school musicals, game nights and carnivals. Our Spring Kids Events calendar has it all. Find our where to see Doc Gooden, baby animals or where to learn how to ride a bike, Plus, Disney Live, Sesame Street Live, the Wizard of Oz, Scooby Doo, Snow White, the Milky Way, Jupiter and Mars. Read More here. |
Get Real: Dwight Gooden
 One of the greatest pitchers of all time tells his bruisingly honest story of addiction and recovery. Dwight Gooden shares his most intimate stories, from self-destructive drug binges to three World Series rings. Recommended for families and teens. Thur, 4/10: 7:30pm. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield) More spring events for families and kids here. |
Sheep to Shawl at Philipsburg Manor
Sheep ready to lose their winter coats are shorn by hand just like in the 18th century. Scottish border collies herd sheep and corral ducks. Costumed interpreters demonstrate wool dyeing, spinning, and weaving, and lead hands-on activities. With storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Sat-Sun, 4/12-13: 10am-5pm. (381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow) More kids events.
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Ballet for Young Audiences: Snow White
 Ballet for Young Audiences presents full stage productions with dance vocabulary instructive narrations. Their new production of Snow White, based on the Grimm tale, features a beautiful princess, a wicked step-Queen, 7 comical dwarves, 3 princes and 4 children. Sat, 4/12: 11am & 2pm. (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains) More events for families and kids here. |
Day & Night Egg Hunts in Bedford
Kids, ages 2-10, hunt by day. Festivities include photo ops with the Spring Bunny, magic by Joe Barney of Center Ring Productions, and the egg hunt. BYO baskets. Tues, 4/15: 10am. (John Jay Homestead, Rt. 22, Katonah) Kids, grades 3-7, hunt at night. Bring a flashlight for hunting and a bag for the goodies. Registration required at Bedford Recreation. Wed, 4/16: 7:45pm. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, Greenwich Rd., Bedford; 666.7004) More spring events for families here. |
Elmo Makes Music in Stamford
 When the new music teacher's instruments go missing, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and friends come to the rescue and discover instruments they never knew existed. Children learn that eveyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together in this new Sesame Street Live production, Elmo Makes Music.Tues, 4/15: 7pm; Wed, 4/16: 10:30am & 7pm. Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford) More kids stuff. |
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Summer Camp Guide
Finished with all your summer camp planning? (Ha.) Check out our guide to over 200 area day camps. Search our categories for All Around Camps, Sports Camps, Art, Dance, Music and Theatre, Martial Arts, Nature Camps and Specialty Camps. Or search by keyword like chess, computers, filmmaking. Read More. (Photo courtesy of Shady Lane Farm Summer Camp.)
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Coming Up: In & Around Town
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 Gentleman Poker, Orchids, Galas, Road Races, Golf Tournaments & more
Our Spring Events calendar lists 38 local events from Gentleman's Poker Night in Bedford to the Castles of New Castle. Find out where to shop for crafts and where to run the muddiest and the prettiest road race. We have golf tournaments, charity galas, farmer's markets, lectures, plant sales, cruises and the NYBG Garden Furniture Fair. And a lot moore.
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Where To See: Theatre, Dance & Comedy Spring 2014
 Our Spring Theatre, Dance and Comedy Guide features 46 local events for culture vultures and townies. We've got it all from Joan Rivers, Bill Maher and Dana Carvey to the Hudson Stage Company. There's a new revival of Hair coming to Tarrytown, and an updated Forbidden Broadway at the Emelin. Find out where you can see plays by Edward Albee, Alfred Uhry and Murray Schisgal. Dance fans have a great lineup of Spring performances at PAC, the Emelin and Stamford Center for the Arts. And a lot more. |
107 Spring Music Events on whattododigital.com
Get a heads up on the music scene with our Spring Music Calendar. Find out where to catch Patty LuPone, Lady Gaga, Michael Feinstein, Amos Lee, Rebecca Luker, Judy Collins and Don McLean, the Chappaqua Orchestra, Dead On Live, Kashmir, and more. Find 107 musical events to help you rock the spring. More music. |
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
 Southside Johnny emerged from the same Jersey Shore music scene as his friend Bruce Springsteen. His first three albums were produced by band co-founder Steve Van Zandt and featured songs by Van Zandt and Springsteen. Including, Van Zandt's "I Don Want To Go Home" that became the band's theme song. Southside's album Hearts of Stone was named one of the Top 100 Albums of the 70s & 80s by Rolling Stone Magazine. Fri, 5/9: 8pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall) More spring music here. |
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