15 Chappaqua Events
15 Chappaqua Events
Halloween Carnival & Ragamuffin Parade, Chappaqua Train Station – Sun 10/23: 12:30pm: The carnival starts at 12:30pm with giant slide games, bounce castle, go carts, rides, cotton candy, popcorn, a DJ and the Bedford School of Rock House Band. Come in costume and march in the parade at 3:30pm. Be part of the parade featuring the Blue Crew Marching Band, the Dixie Dandies Marching Band, the Chappaqua Fire Department and the Chappaqua Ambulance Dracula. Everyone is welcome. Rain date, Sat, 10/30. (Chappaqua Train Station; newcastlerecreation)
Author Talk, Diseases, Disorders and Diagnoses of Historical Individuals, Chappaqua Library – Tues, 10/25: 7-8pm: Author Dr. William Maloney examines various medical, physical and psychological conditions of celebrities and historical figures. And reflects on how these conditions played an important role in the shaping of the individual’s public persona. (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Halloween Horror, Chappaqua Library – Wed, 10/26: 7-8pm: Wear your costume to the library’s traditional storytelling & mummy-wrapping extravaganza. Gr. K & up with an adult. Register. K-8: (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Menus in the Movies, Remains of the Day, Chappaqua Library – Fri, 10/28: 7pm: This 1993 Merchant and Ivory drama starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Christoper Reeve and Hugh Grant was nominated for eight Academy Awards. Led by food author & food buff, Carol Durst-Wertheim. Homemade desserts & discussion to follow. (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Scavenger Hunt & Halloween Party, Chappaqua Library – Fri, 10/28: 3:30-4:30: Follow the library clues to a party. Gr. 7-12. (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Halloween Fun Stories, Chappaqua Library – Chappaqua Library – Fri, 10/28: 4-5pm:Songs and trick-or-treating in the Library. Costumes welcome! (not required..) Ages 4-6. Register. (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Frankenstein – The Movie Score, Chappaqua Orchestra, Nyack HS – Fri, 10/28: 8pm: The Chappaqua Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director and composer Michael Shapiro, perform his original score simultaneously with the classic early talkie with Boris Karloff and Colin Clive. Under the auspices of ArtsRock, the concert will be preceded by an interview of the composer by WQXR radio personality Elliott Forrest. (360 Christian Herald Rd., Upper Nyack; www.chappaquaorchestra.org)
Divisions: The Art of Variation & Imagination, Ars Antiqua, Chappaqua – Sat, 11/5: 8pm: Mark Kramer’s Ars Antiqua ensemble’s new season launch will feature harpist and early-music specialist Cheryl Ann Fulton in a program of virtuoso music for instruments of the 17th century. She will be joined by baroque violinist, Krista Benion Feeney, theorbo player, Charles Weaver and Mark Kramer playing the viola da gamba. This is a rare opportunity to hear this wonderful music in an intimate and historic setting. A Buffet reception of English Cheeses and Mulled Wine will be presented after the concert. (Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.ars-antiqua.org)
Music of the Gilded Age: London, France & America, Chappaqua Orchestra – Sun, 11/13: 3pm: Music by Adolphe Sax and W.S. Gilbert, as well as the songs of Jerome Kern. Vocalist Elizabeth Gerbi, saxophonist Christopher Brellochs, and pianist Cynthia Peterson. (Chappaqua Library, 198 S. Greeley Ave.: www.chappaquaorchestra.org)
Chappaqua Cares, Empty Bowls Westchester, Whippoorwill Club – Sun 11/13: 5pm: Chappaqua Cares 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Westchester benefit will be held at the Armonk’s Whippoorwill Club and will be emceed by Lisa Salvadorini an Emmy Award winning news anchor for News 12 Westchester. Empty Bowls benefits to end hunger was started in the 1990’s by Michigan high school students and has since been replicated worldwide. Part of each Empty Bowls event is the sale of handprinted bowls by local students and even celebrities. Last year Chappaqua Cares auctioned off a bowl from Pharell. This year they will auction off a bowl from Hillary Clinton. (150 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk; www,chappaquacares.org)
Movies on the Move, The Hunt for Red October, Chappaqua Library – Wed, 11/16: 7pm: In November 1984, the Soviet Union’s best submarine captain in their newest sub violates orders and heads for the USA. Is he trying to defect or start a war? Based on Tom Clancy’s 1984 bestseller with Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones and Sam Neil. Led by librarians Cathy Paulsen and Chris Trzcinski. (Chappaqua Library, 198 S. Greeley Ave.: www.chappaquaorchestra.org)
Menus in the Movies, Big Night, Chappaqua Library – Fri, 11/18: 7pm: One of What To Do’s favorite movies. This 1996 drama with comedic overtones won Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best New Director. It stars Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, Mini Driver and Isabella Rossellini. Food shots are amazing! Led by food author & food buff, Carol Durst-Wertheim. Homemade desserts & discussion to follow. (195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Chappaqua Orchestra’s Children’s Book Festival Story Concert – Sat, 11/19: 4pm: Michael Shapiro conducts music by Chappaqua composer Brad Ross for narrator and orchestra. Paul Shaffer (SNL and Late Show with David Letterman) narrates “A Family for Baby Grand” preceded by Ogden Nash’s “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” sung by Broadway star Timothy Warmen. Children under 4 go free. (Wallace Auditorium, 480 Bedford Rd.; www.chappaquaorchestra.org)
Chappaqua Craft & Gift Fair – Sat, 11/19: 10am-4pm: 32nd annual craft fair featuring over 85 vendors presenting handcrafted jewelry, designer clothing, handbags and accessories, original artwork, tableware and furniture, bath and beauty products, children’s gifts, floral designs, gourmet foods and more. Plus raffles, kids creations and donation alley. This event produced by the Bell Middle School PTA benefits the Bell Middle School. (Robert E. Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua; www.chappaquacraftfair.com)
Purse & Accessories Party, Horace Greeley House – Sat, 11/19: 10am-4pm: Stop by the Horace Greeley House for light refreshments and to shop for an array of stylish purses! All proceeds from this event benefit the New Castle Historical Society. Want to participate before the party? Please donate your slightly used purse(s) to the Historical Society by 11/18. Drop off 7 event location: (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)
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