Con Edison Storm Central
 We hope you don't need this, but just in case, here's a link to Con Edison's Storm Central where you can access their Power Outage Map, report or check the status of an outage, get weather information and storm safety tips and information. More here. |
Rockin' Jump opens in Mt. Kisco Fun & Fitness Zone
 Rockin' Jump, the new 18,000 square foot trampoline park at 333 North Bedford Rd. in Mt. Kisco joins Grand Prix New York, the Saw Mill Club East and Westchester Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness at the same address off Rt. 117 making this tucked away fun and fitness zone a recreation mecca for northern Westchester. MORE. |
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What To Eat: Triple Foodie Alert!
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Campagana at Richard Gere's Bedford Post Inn
 The pairing of Richard Gere's Bedford Post Inn with all-star Chef Michael White's countryside Italian fare, with his famed pasta program and small plates menu, transforms this romantic special occasion cookery in a 1760's house in rural Bedford into a highly pedigreed go-to spot for everything from a casual mid-week meal to the perfect birthday or anniversary celebration. Read more. |
Fattoria Armonk: the char was celebrating in the end zone!
Fattoria Dinner House quietly opened in Armonk last fall and if you put your ear to the ground you can hear the quiet buzz. The cast iron grill churning out grilled meats, fish and veggies with a char that celebrates in the end zone is a big reason why. Read more.
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A Taste Of Westchester is coming to town!
 It's a continuing education class. It's a private cooking demonstration. It's a tasting dinner. And it's coming to a restaurant near you. The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education's A Taste of Westchester offers cooking classes (and tastings) with top chefs at local restaurants. More! |
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What To Do: In & Around Town
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Menus in the Movies in Chappaqua
 Food author and film buff Carol Durst presents The Lunchbox about a young woman in Mumbai who strikes up a relationship with an older man when the lunch box she sends to her husband's workplace is mistakenly delivered to him. This 2014 film from first time director Ritesh Batra received a 96% Tomato-meter rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Homemade desserts and discussion follow the film. Fri, 1/30: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua) More winter what to dos right here. |
Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco
The first in Professor Franco's screenings of Paul Almond's BBC TV film series that follows the lives of a group of English children every seven years from the age of seven through adolescence and into adulthood. This award winning series contrasts the experiences of the English working class with prep school children. Fri, 1/30: 7pm. Rush: Ron Howard's 2013 film looks at the fierce rivalry between 1970's Formula One race car drivers Jamie Hunt and Niki Lauda. Fri. 2/6: 7pm. (North Castle Public Library) Read more. |
Bedford 2020 Environmental Summit
 Lectures and workshops on energy, water, waste, food and health. Plus, an Environmental Expo with over 70 vendors offering demonstrations on green products. The event is Bedford 2020's kick off to their Solarize Bedford-Mt. Kisco campaign to increase the use of solar installations in the area. The program offers below market group rates from two vetted solar companies. Sat, 1/31: 8am-4:30pm. (Fox Lane High School) Read more. |
Bela Flek and The Knights at PAC
 Virtuoso banjoist Béla Fleck has received Grammy nominations in more categories (bluegrass, country, pop, jazz, Latin, classical crossover and world music) than any other artist. He has won 15 Grammies with his band The Flecktones, and in collaborations with Asleep At The Wheel, Joshua Bell, Chick Corea, and West African artists on Throw Down Your Heart: Africa Sessions. He joins the chamber orchestra, The Knights, whose music fuses baroque, classical, jazz, pop, klezmer, and indie rock. Sat, 1/31. Performing Arts Center) More. |
The B 52s, Jack White, The Rascals and more ...
 This week Jack White is at at MSG, the B 52s rock the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals and the Alan Parsons Project take the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Meanwhile virtuoso banjo player, Bela Flek joins up with the innovative chamber ensemble The Knights for an evening of classical, jazz and indie rock. Music snobs will love this catch from What To Do: Steven Reich and Stephen Sondheim take their mutual admiration society onstage at the Appell Room at Lincoln Center. Who loves you baby? More post snowstorm Music. |
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Where To Shop: Sponsored Blocks
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Wine Geeks: Wines of Northeast Italy Wine Class 
Discover the great wines of the Veneto, Friuli, Trentino and Alto-Adige on this virtual tour of northeastern Italian wine country! Sample stellar local examples of whites and reds, from Soave and Muller-Thurgau to Valpolicella and Teroldego. Discussion led by sommelier Derek Todd. And exclusive to subscribers of What To Do only, Wine Geeks is currently offering TWO-FOR-ONE TICKETS to this special class! To take advantage of this offer, call 914-273-9463 and use discount code ITALIGEEK to purchase. That's TWO tickets for only $35! All TWO-FOR-ONE tickets must be purchased in advance. Wed, 1/28: 7pm-8:30pm. (Wine Geeks Armonk, 559 Main St., Armonk, 914.273.9463) www.winegeeksarmonk.com
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The Harvey School Hosts Drop In Day, Wed, 1/28
 The Harvey School will host a Drop-In Day Wed, 1/28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for families exploring educational options for 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 programs. There will be a tour of the school while classes are in session. Located on a 125-acre campus in Katonah, The Harvey School is a coeducational college-preparatory school for students in grades six through 12. For more information, call 914-232-3161, ext. 138 or click here. |
Camp Armonk Open House, Sat, January 31
 The Armonk Tennis Club will host an Open House on Sat, 1/31: 11am-2pm for Camp Armonk, a premier summer sports and enrichment experience for children entering grades K-5. Camp Armonk also offers a Mad Science program that adds educational elements to the athletic activities, and The Armonk International Tennis Academy Summer program that tailors training programs for players of all levels. Armonk Tennis Club, 546 Bedford Rd., Armonk, 914.273.8124; Camp Armonk. |
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What To Do: With the Kids
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Summer Camp Guide
 Summer Camp Shopping begins with the New Year. You will find over 100 local summer camp options including sports, nature, science, theatre and arts camps in What To Do's Summer Camps Guide. Including, Kiwi Country Day Camp pictured here. Shop by category or key word search. Summer Camp Guide. |
Some Pig!
 Theatre Works USA brings to life E.B. White's classic children's story about Charlotte the spider who forestalls Wilbur's date with destiny as a breakfast meat by turning him into a prize pig on Homer Zuckerman's farm. Sat, 2/&. (Emelin Theatre) More kids. |
Jim Henson's Sid the Science Kid Live: Let's Play
 Sid, Gabriela, Gerald and May take a journey through the five senses and discover a very special sixth sense! Teacher Susie leads them and the kids in the audience through an interactive musical adventure packed with special sensory effects that fill the theatre with sight, smell, sound and more! Fri, 2/6. (Palace Theatre, Stamford) More Kids Stuff here. |
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Free for Kids! Westchester Philharmonic Family Program
Before the concert, get up close and personal with some cellos at the Westchester Phil's instrument "petting zoo." Teaching artists from the Philharmonic will be on hand to guide young listeners as they explore violins, trumpets, drums and more. Then Ted Sperling conducts special guest Anne-Marie McDermott, piano, and the Westchester Phil in a family friendly program of Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute; Grieg: Piano Concerto, and Beethoven: Symphony No. 2. Ages 17 & under go free with a paid adult ticket. Sun, 2/8: 3pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase) More Kids.
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Two Winter Circuses
 Grandma The Clown headlines the Royal Hanneford Circus' annual President's Day weekend visit to the Westchester County Center. One week later, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus kicks off a 10 day run at the Barclays Center. Winter Circus. |
February Music
 Musical Box recreates Genesis' 1972 tour to promote their album Foxtrot at The Ridgefield Playhouse on 2/8. On 2/25 they reconstruct Genesis' Selling Music By The Pound concerts in Tarrytown. More February music includes: Leon Russell, the Chappaqua Orchestra, Chirs Botti, Herman's Hermits, Foreigner, Buckwheat Zydeco, Winton Marsalis and a whole lot more. 28 music events in & around town. Read more here. |
David Mamet's A Life In The Theatre at PAC
 Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre On Tour presents Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre. TheNew York Yorker called Mamet's laugh-filled, behind-the-scenes look at backstage ego trips, feuds, fears, and acting tips, "a love letter to the theatre." The play was first produced at Chicago's Goodman Theatre in February 1977 and opened off-Broadway later that year. Memorable productions have starred the likes of Joe Montegna, F. Murray Abrahman and Patrick Stewart. Tues, 2/3: 8pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase College) More PAC. |
Valentine's Day Wine Tasting
 The Food Bank for Westchester's Take Heart for Hunger Valentine's Day Wine Tasting features an evening of food, love and wine. Including a five-course dinner with wine pairings at the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. This event marks the Food Bank's 26 years of fighting hunger in Westchester. Hors d'oeuvres begin at 6pm, followed by a raffle and live auction of one-of-a kind experiences at 7pm. Fri, 2/6: 6-9pm. (Tappan Hill Mansion, 82 Highland Ave., Tarrytown, More on this and more local events here. |
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