What to Do
Issue:  98
 July 14,  2015 
Caramoor Summer Festival
What To Do: This Week
Caramoor @ KMA: The Swingaroos
Swingaroos

NYC's underground jazz sextet, The Swingaroos serves up a suitcase full of original songs and Hit Parade covers from the '20s to the 2010s. Fronted by award-winning vocalist, Kimberly Hawkey, and pianist/arranger, Assaf Gleizner, the 'Roos continue the tradition of the swing-era Territory Bands. See them in KMA's Sculpture Garden for just $15 on Wednesday. More.

Chappaqua Summer Concert Series
Chappaqua Summer Concerts
The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Breezemont Day Camp, presents four summer concerts beginning this Wednesday night at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. For the full line-up of bands and more details read more here.
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Music and dance at the North Castle and Chappaqua libraries
Arts Flamenco
Jorge Navarro brings Arts Flamenco, his NYC based musicians and dancers, to the North Castle Public Library for an evening of Andalucían music and dance this week. At the Chappaqua Library, the New Westchester Symphony performs a program of orchestral and chamber music favorites, with works by Copland, Offenbach, Bizet, and the theme to The Pirate of the Caribbean. The Furuya Sisters will perform the 2nd movement of the Brahms Double Concerto for violin and celloRead more.
National Ballet of China at PAC 
National Ballet of China

Here's a special summer event from the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Direct from the 2015 Lincoln Center Festival, China's national ballet fuses classic western ballet with traditional Chinese dance, creating a style of ballet that is uniquely their own. Their program will juxtapose the familiar with works that encapsulate the Chinese spirit and experience. There's more on this and our complete line-up of summer Theatre, Dance & Comedy from Ginger Rogers to Eddie Izzard, and a big treat for fans of Godspell, Wicked and Pippin in Armonk right here.

Godspell at Westchester Broadway Theatre
Godspell
Godspell runs through 8/9 at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. This classic from Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), is based on "The Gospel According to St. Matthew". The musical, uses "improvisation and contemporary themes to illustrate the parables, and bring their lessons to life." The songs: "Day By Day", "Save The People", "Learn Your Lessons Well", "All Good Gifts", "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side.  
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Music in the Park - Lasdon Park Arboretum
Lasdon Music Series
The picnic gates open at 5:30 and the music starts an hour later at Lasdon Park's summer music series. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or grab a patio table for: the modern jazz quintet, Jon Doty and Friends who will appear this Friday, July 17; On Friday, July 24, members of the Ridgefield Symphony perform their summer repertoire of classical music. This event will conclude Lasdon's Music in the Park series for 2015. But there's more stuff to do, and more music coming right here.  Read more.
The Understudy - Lyndhurst Carriage House Theatre
The Understudy Lyndhurst Carriage House Theatre

The play opens with Franz Kafka's undiscovered masterpiece making its Broadway premiere. Roxanne, the stage manager, has the daunting task of running the understudy rehearsal. Enter Harry, a journeyman actor who just happens to be Roxanne's ex-fiancé. And then there's Jake, a Hollywood action star craving a little legitimacy. Throw in an unreliable techie and a bunch of producers threatening to close down the show and you have the makings of a very Kafkaesque comedy. More Summer Performing Arts.

Hot Tuna, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Idina Menzel, Wynona, U2
Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna and the New Riders of the Purple Sage team up for a San Francisco sound flashback at The Capitol Theatre this week. Frozen's Queen Elsa, and Tony Winner for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, Edina Menzel is at Jones Beach. Elsewhere Wynona Rider takes the stage at the Paramount Hudson Valley and U2 begins a seven night run at Madison Square Garden this week. More summer music here.

Armonk Tennis Club Summer Camps
This Week at Caramoor
The Amazing Scarlatti's at Caramoor
Bel Canto at Caramoor

Singers from Caramoor's Bel Canto mentoring program perform the works of Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti, father and son, who produced an endless stream of masterpieces and formed important links between the early Baroque Italian vocal styles and the classical school. Many graduates of Caramoor's Bel Canto mentoring program have gone on to perform on the world stage. More Caramoor.

Calidore String Quartet at Caramoor
Calidore Quartet at Caramoor
Described as "a miracle of unified thought..." by La Presse, the Calidore String Quartet has established an international reputation for its captivating performances. Debuted in such prestigious festivals as Verbier, Ravinia, and NYC's Schneider Concert Series, and featured as "Young Artist-in-Residence" on American Public Media's national radio program Performance Today, the Calidore marks their fourth concert appearance as Caramoor's 2014-15 Ernst Stiefel String Quarter-in-Residence with a program of Mozart, Schubert and a world premiere of a work by Patrick Harlin. More Caramoor
Caramoor's Jazz at Lincoln Center Festival
Wynton Marsalis Caramoor Jazz Festival

This year's Caramoor Jazz Festival is curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center and headlined by the celebrated Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Cécile McLorin Salvant. The lineup for the afternoon performances offers established jazz legends, future phenoms, big bands, and solo pianists including ... More Caramoor Jazz Here.

Orchestra of St. Luke's with Jennifer Koh  
Caramoor Symphony
Hailed by the London Independent as "one of the finest ... conductors of his generation", Nicholas McGegan leads the Orchestra of St. Luke's for a performance of three unforgettable masterpieces, joined by high-octane violinist Jennifer Koh: Mozart's No. 25 in G minor, K. 183; Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished Symphony", and Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61More Caramoor.
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Wine Geeks Wine of the Week

This week's Wine Geeks Wine of the Week is the St. Jean de la Ginestre 'Au Gre du Vent' from the Languedoc region of southern France. This supple blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon shows notes of blackberry, cherry and raspberry with nuances of black olive, garrigues and violets.  Normally fifteen bucks, with this week's discount it's only $12.74 a bottle! Buy it by the case and receive an even deeper 20% discount off of the original price. Use discount code FRANCOGEEK to purchase, now through Sunday 7/12/15. (Wine Geeks Armonk, 559 Main Street, Armonk, 914.273.WINE; www.winegeeksarmonk.com 

Byram Hills Elite Basketball Camp
Jeff Lynch

Join Byram Hills' all-time leading scorer Jeffrey Lynch at his new Elite Basketball Camp. The camp runs for two one-week sessions on Aug-17-21 and Aug 24-28 at St. Patrick's Gymnasium at 29 Cox Ave., in Armonk. The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 7-14. For more information or to register contact Jeff Lynch at 914.500.7350 or email jxl@yahoo.com

What To Do: With the Kids
Sleeping with Wolves in South Salem
Winter Wolves in South Salem

Join the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem for a nocturnal adventure that gives you a chance to camp out overnight with the 24 wolves that call the WCC home! With all the howls, circling vultures, and nature's nighttime chatter, you'll feel like you're camping under the stars with wild wolves. Camping fees are just $285 for a four person tent. Fee includes a pizza party with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr, a movie under the stars, and evening fireside snacks and light breakfast. Every Friday night in July plus Sat, 7/18. Call 914.763.2373 or read more. 

Movie Night in Bedford
Paddington Bear
The Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club's annual free movie night is a family event suitable for picnicking. This year's screening will be

Paddington. This January 2015 release received a 98% critic's rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's the consensus critics review. "Paddington brings a beloved children's character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star." Grab a blanket or chair and enjoy the FREE show at the Bedford Village Memorial Park on Friday night, July 17 at 8:30pm. For more on this and more stuff to do with the kids this summer check our What To Do: With the Kids guide. Read more.

Rejuvenary River Circus at the Hammond Museum Stroll Garden 
Hammond Circus Theater

The Arm of the Sea Theater presents a theatrical puppet performance for the entire family. This allegorical tale follows Malakai, the River messenger and water carrier who encounters a host of creatures, including a lyrical sea turtle, a fast-talking crow, a pair of industrious beavers, schools of migrating fish and more who offer insights into their role in a watershed's ecosystem. The performance is set outdoors in the Hammond Museum's stroll garden and dinner is available for purchase. Read more.

Sondheim in the Woods at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Westmoreland Sanctuary
Westmoreland Sanctuary presents Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Denise Simon. This approximately hour-long family-friendly adaptation is set in the beautiful natural setting of the preserve - literally in the woods! Grounds open 90 minutes prior for picnicking and there will be a half-hour 'preshow' featuring members of the cast before the main performance. Coming soon ... there's more on this and more stuff to do with the kids in July and August right here.
Putnam County 4H Fair
Putnam County 4H Fair
Produced by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension, this fair offers 3 days of family entertainment including animal showmanship, a pet dog show, mini-horse demonstrations, horse jumping, environmental exhibits, games, crafts, food, music, Muscoot Farm animals and moreMore kids.
What To Do: Coming Up
Broadway comes to Armonk in July
Hudson Stage Company
Broadway stars Liz Callaway and Michael McCorry Rose join three-time Academy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at Armonk's Hudson Stage Company's annual gala benefit at Whippoorwill Hall. They will perform music from his hit shows Wicked, Pippin and Godspell. More on this here.
Sounds of Summer - New Music Documentaries at J. Burns
Jacob Burns Sounds of Summer

Jacob Burns Film Center's Sounds of Summer Film Series presents 19 new music documentaries like Gershwin & The Hollywood Musicals that has lots of footage of Fred dancing with Ginger. There's also new documentary films about The Beatles, The Who, R.E.M., Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, and how the Khmer Rouge systematically destroyed the hot Cambodian rock scene. Cambodian rock scene? Who knew ... More stuff to do this summer right here.

Suzanne Vega at Caramoor 
Suzanne Vega

Neo-folk icon Suzanne Vega returns to Caramoor as part of their Summer Festival's American Roots series. You can see her perform her well crafted riffs on songs like "Tom's Diner" and "Luca" under the stars in Caramoor's intimate Spanish Garden on August 1. More Caramoor Summer Festival.

In This Issue
Saw Mill Club Nursery School
Chappaqua Farmers Market
KBS Kitchen & Bath
The Care of Trees
Castle Cab
Almstead Tree Shrub and Lawn Care
Amore Armonk
Camp Discovery
Wine Geeks Armonk
College Planning of Westchester
Lagond Music School
Purchase College Youth Programs
Soundworks Green Stuff
Sound Works
Sound Works
La Cremaillere
Mariachi Mexico
Pro Swing
MVP Basketball Camp
What To Eat: Restaurant Guide Our What To Eat Restaurant Guide offers over 90 notable noshes nearby exclusively in Northern Westchester. It's a great place to shop and it keeps you off all those awful sites (Yelp!) with all those comments from disgruntled diners from wherever. More.