What To Do: Winter Wonderland at Kensico Dam Plaza  Beginning November 24, there will be ice skating, holiday music, a choreographed light show, food, crafts and more entertainment at Kensico Dam Plaza Park. Read about this and 79 more Holiday Events from Santa to The Nutcracker right here. Check it out!
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What To Do: In and Around Town This Week
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Foodie Alert! Hudson Valley Restaurant Week  There's just 6 days left to check in on Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Our HVRW Guide lists all the participating restaurants in our towns - including those annoying blackout dates. Plus, seven more that are worth the trip - from White Plains to Hyde Park. There's even four top restaurants with no blackout dates. (Love you Peter Kelly.) Foodies only read more here.
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A Taste of Westchester in Armonk  Next up for A Taste of Westchester (PS went to DeCicco's class last week and it was a blast) Executive Chef Bruce Beaty of Briarcliff's Haymount House demonstrates a seasonal menu starting with a curried pumpkin bisque with Greek yogurt and toasted pumpkin seeds and a pan seared pork chop with chestnut spaetzle. Here's the full menu and more upcoming classes.
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Bedford Chamber Concerts  Violist Danielle Farina and cellist Edward Arron join Bedford Chamber Concerts' Music Director and pianist Tony Newman. Works include a viola sonata by Johann Nepomuk Hummel; Mr. Newman's, "On the Planets for Viola and Piano;" Beethoven's "Eyeglass" duet for cello and viola; and his Piano Quartet in C. Wed, 11/12: 8pm. (St. Matthews Church, Bedford) Your November Bucket List
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Coco Chanel - Fashion Revolutionary  The New Castle Historical Society presents Yulia Omelich, owner of COUTUREDossier of Chappaqua, in a special program on the life and work of Coco Chanel - one of the most successful and influential women of fashion in the 20th century. Wed, 11/12: 7pm. More on this and fifty local events to add to your November bucket list on What To Do: Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua (Horace Greeley House, 100 Kings St., Chappaqua) More local events for your November bucket list here.
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Rosenthal JCC Black Friday Shopping & Mahjong Shop till you drop and play a few tiles at this unique holiday boutique that supports the RJCC Early Childhood Center. John them for breakfast too. Fri, 11/14: 9:15am-1:15pm. (600 Bear Ridge Rd., Pleasantville, 914.741.0333 X21; Read More.
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JLNW Annual Benefit Boutique Katonah  The Junior League of Northern Westchester's annual shopping event on Thursday night presents over 30 vendors offering apparel, jewelry, accessories, home décor and home made chocolates. Plus a wine bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Le Jardin du Roi of Chappaqua. Read more here.
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Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child: Thrillers in Chappaqua  The New York Times best selling duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child return with their thriller series featuring Aloysius Pendergast in The Blue Labyrinth. Preston and Child's novels Relic and The Cabinet of Curiosities were chosen by readers in a National Public Radio poll for their list of 100 Greatest Thrillers of all Time. Sat, 11/15: 3pm. (Chappaqua Library) 49 November Events here.
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Caramoor Roots: John Fullbright  See tomorrow's stars in an intimate setting. as Caramoor presents John Fullbright in an acoustic performance of his 2012 Grammy-nominated debut album, From the Ground Up, and his new album, Songs. Fullbright "blends the country sophistication of Kris Kristofferson with the wit of Randy Newman." - Rolling Stone. Sat, 11/15: 8pm.
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Calidore Quartet at Caramoor  Caramoor welcomes the Calidore Quartet, the 2014-15 Ernst Steifel String Quartet-in-Residence, for an evening of three works by Beethoven, Haydn and Hindemith. Formed in Los Angeles in 2010, the Calidore Quartet won the Grand Prize and Gold Medal at the 2011 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. Sun, 11/16: 4pm. More Fall Music.
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Harvey Presents: Mike Lupica  Nationally-syndicated columnist, ESPN NY radio host and acclaimed author of books for children, Mike Lupica kicks off The Harvey School's Harvey Presents series at The Walker Center for The Arts on The Harvey School campus. Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Jimmy Roberts of NBC and The Golf Channel will moderate the event. Tickets on sale now. Sun, 11/16: 4 p.m. (Walker Center for the Arts, The Harvey School) Read more.
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Arlo Guthrie, Buddy Guy, The Association
 They were the opening act at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and they will perform chart-busters like "Windy," "Cherish," "Along Comes, Mary," "Everything That Touches You," and "Never My Love" at Paramount Hudson Valley on Friday. Also this week: Arlo Guthrie's Thanksgiving tour comes to the Ridgefield Play-house. Buddy Guy is at the Capitol, and Ray LaMontagne is at the Beacon. More Fall Music. |
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Where To Shop: Sponsored Blocks
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Last Chance to Sign Up for the Brunello Master Class  Made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, many believe that Brunello di Montalcinos are Italy's greatest wines. Wine Geeks Armonk is bringing in Montalcino expert Will Sugarman of Michael Skurnik Wines to be your guide on this magical tasting tour, and you can decide for yourself whether these wines are the best Italy has to offer! $45 per person (cheese & charcuterie included), Thursday, November 13th, 7-8:30pm. Reservations required as seating is limited. Call 914-273-WINE(9463) for tickets www.winegeeksarmonk.com
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The Harvey School's Drop In Day  The Harvey School is hosting a Drop-In Day on Wed, 11/12: 9am-11am for families exploring educational options for Sept., 2015 or 2016 enrollment. Visitors will meet Admissions Director William Porter, Upper School Head Phil Lazzaro and Middle School Head Brendan Byrne, who will speak to the school's academic mission, goals and programs. Plus, a tour campus while classes are in session. www.harveyschool.org
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Students Tutoring & Enrichment Programs Guide
 First report cards in? Tutoring help is just a click away on our Kids' Programs Guide. No red flags? Your child is a born prodigy? Maybe it's time to dial up some enrichment programs. We have them too. What To Do"s Kids Tutoring & Enrichment Guide. |
Little Shop of Horrors at Greeley HS  Horace Greeley HS Theatre takes on Little Shop Of Horrors, the 1982 Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical based on the 1960 Roger Corman film about a florist and a plant that feeds on human flesh. The hit Off-Broadway show was made into a motion picture in '86 and produced on Broadway in 2003. ("Suddenly Seymour.") Thurs-Sat, 11/20-22. More.
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Stamford UBS Parade Spectacular  When we were there we saw the Pink Panther, Popeye, Underdog, (anyone remember Underdog?) Nemo, Mighty Mouse, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Miss Piggy, Spiderman and Kermit. Sun, 11/23: 12pm. It's that time of year again! Can you even believe it?
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Coming Up: In & Around Town
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The Weight: Celebrating the music of Levon Helm & The Band"I pulled in to Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout half-past dead." Featuring original members of The Band and The Levon Helm Band. Sat, 11/22: 8pm. Tarrytown Music Hall. More Fall Music here.
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My Life on a Diet starring Renee Taylor at WPPAC  Renee Taylor (Fran Drescher's mom on The Nanny and Mrs. Matsen on How I Met Your Mother) offers a glimpse of 60 years of dieting through Hollywood, Broadway and television. With video, slides and diet tips from Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford. Directed by Joe Bologna. Fri-Sat: 11/21-22. (White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains; Read more.
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at PAC  Here's a real treat for music lovers. The acclaimed Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center continues its year long residency at Purchase College with an evening of Mozart and Currier. Sat, 11/22: 5pm. Read more.
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Basetrack at PAC  This multi-disciplinary work, adapted by Jason Grote from a Facebook page and website of photos and videos taken in Afghanistan by embedded journalist Teru Kuwayama, is at the intersection of theater, music, new media and journalism. This performance piece draws on stories of those who have served in America's longest war. Sat, 11/22: 8pm, Full PAC calendar here.
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