What To Do: Events Spring 2015
What To Do: Events Spring 2015: Eighty what to dos this spring for townies, foodies, culture vultures and locavores in & around Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua. Including author talks, road races, wine tastings, a strawberry festival, a rose day and a gentleman’s poker night.
March
New York Botanical Garden, The Orchid Show: NYBG’s annual orchid exhibition in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is one of the most popular of their annual events. This year’s theme is chandeliers – think elaborate aerial displays of orchids. Dance performances, poetry readings and orchid care demonstrations add to the experience. Or enjoy a cocktail and a lipstick touchup at their romantic Orchid Evenings on Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30pm. Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm through Sun, 4/19. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)
A Taste of Westchester: The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s, A Taste of Westchester offers cooking classes and tastings with top chefs at local restaurants. The March lineup includes DeCicco & Sons in Armonk, Village Social, The Traveler’s Club at the Westchester Airport, Le Fontane in Katonah and Pour in Mt. Kisco. See here for more details.
Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: Run Lola Run: Lola, Tom Twyker’s heroine, has twenty minutes to come up with 100,000 deutschmarks to save her boyfriend. A 93% critic’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fri, 3/6: 7pm. Pope Joan: Sonke Wortmann’s 2009 drama starring David Wenham (Lord of the Rings) about a mythical female pope who allegedly reigned during the Middle Ages. Fri, 3/13: 7pm. Black Book: Director Paul Verhoeven’s drama about a Jewish singer who infiltrates Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance in Nazi occupied Netherlands during WWII. Fri, 3/20: 7pm. 28 Up: Michael Apted’s 7 Up documentary series interviews 14 British school children every seven years from the age of 7 to 56. This segment picks them up in young adulthood at the age of 28. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)
German Cinema – Jacob Burns: The Jacob Burns German Cinema film festival presents the best of the third wave of great German film movements with recent films from the likes of Volker Schlöndorff, Benjamin Heisenberg, Dominik Graf and others. Plus, a screening of a classic restored: Volker Schlöndorff’s 1979 Academy Award winning film of Gunther Grass’s novel, The Tin Drum, about a three year old boy who refuses to grow older, screaming and frantically beating his drum while those around him march toward WWII. Fri-Wed, 3/13-18. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)
Opening Reception: Crossing Borders Exhibition: ArtsWestchester kicks off its ARTSEE festival (a four month series of exhibitions of new works) with an opening reception of the Crossing Borders: Memory and Heritage in a New America exhibition. The exhibition showcases commissioned and new works from first generation and new American artists that explore memory, identity and cross-culturalism within New York’s immigrant community. (Pictured here a work by Peter Sis.) Sat, 3/14: 2-4pm. (ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; www.artswestchester.org)
A History of Hermes Scarves & How To Tie Them: Yulia Omelich NCHS Guest Lecture: Chappaqua’s own Yulia Omelich, certified fashionista and proprietor of the Couture Dossier on King Street, returns to the New Castle Historical Society for a talk about the history of Hermes scarves, and a demonstration of how to tie them and look très chic. Wed, 3/18: 7pm. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St. Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)
March Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 form their own teams, create their own uniforms and coach themselves in this kid friendly annual 3 on 3 half-court, professionally officiated basketball tournament. Register through North Castle Recreation. Program #522231A. Sun, 3/22: 10am. (Byram Hills School Gym; www.northcastleny.com)
Bedford Riding Lanes Association Spring Events: Annual BRLA Spring Brunch at the Glen Arbor Country Club in Bedford Hills features a gourmet buffet, cocktails and equestrian art by local artists. Business casual. Sun, 3/22: 12-3pm; Annual Spring Trail Cleanup & Family Picnic, Sat, 4/25; BRLA Annual Tag Sale, at John Jay Homestead, 5/23; Memorial Day Country Pace & Luncheon, Mon, 5/25. For information call (914) 234-BRLA. www.bedfordridinglanes.com)
Agatha Christie Films for Spring in Chappaqua: A screening of Michael Apted’s 1979 fictional account of the real life, never explained 1926 disappearance of famed murder mystery writer Agatha Christie. Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Dustin Hoffman. Wed, 3/25: 7pm.(Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Rosenthal JCC Gala 2015: The Rosenthal JCC celebrates 36 years on “The Right Track” as they honor Tanya Charney and remember the lives of Richard and Jeremy Rosenthal. This year’s celebration features go-kart racing, bowling, kosher cuisine and an auction at Grand Prix New York in Mount Kisco. The evening supports Rosenthal JCC programs for early childhood, youth, teens and adults. Thurs, 3/26: 7-11pm. (Grand Prix New York, 333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.rosenthaljcc.org)
Author Talk Chappaqua Library: Author Boria Sax discusses his book Stealing Fire: Memoir Of A Boyhood In The Shadow Of Atomic Espionage, that serves both as a scholarly history of a society nearly paralyzed by fear of Russia and the bomb and a poignant memoir of a dysfunctional immigrant family whose father passed atomic secrets to America’s enemy. Fri, 3/27: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Spring Hike to Bald Mountain: Look for the first signs of spring: skunk cabbage unfurling, spicebush in bloom, frogs calling from vernal pools and bluebirds flitting in the fields on this moderate hike with some steep sections from Teatown to Bald Mountain and back. Wear hiking boots, dress for the weather, bring water and a snack. Rain cancels. Sun, 3/29: 10am-12pm. (Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatownlake.org)
April
Art Series with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: Long island University Professor Valerie Franco’s art history lecture series continues with the life, times and work of Flemish, German and Italian Renaissance painters Jan Brueghel the Elder, Wed, 4/1: 7pm; Sir Anthony van Dyck, Wed, 4/8: 7pm; Holbein the Elder, Wed, 4/15: 7pm; Hans Holbein the Younger, Wed, 4/22: 7pm, and Domenico Ghirlandaio, Wed, 4/29: 7pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)
A Taste of Westchester: The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s, A Taste of Westchester offers cooking classes and tastings with top chefs at local restaurants. The April lineup includes Café of Love and Via Vanti! in Mt. Kisco, One Twenty One in North Salem, Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua and The Beehive in Armonk. See here for more details.
Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: Mt. Zion: Set in 1979 New Zealand, Tearepa Kahi’s film starring Temeura Morrison follows the humorous trials of a young potato-picker as he follows his dream for a chance to be the opening act for Bob Marley and the Wailers in their local show. Fri, 4/3: 7pm. Chariots of Fire: Hugh Hudson’s 1981 film follows the true story of Britain’s quest for gold at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Fri, 4/10: 7pm. The Other Son: Two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, discover they were accidentally switched at birth. Fri, 4/17: 7pm. 35 Up: The fifth in Michael Apted’s 7 Up Series – the original documentary that examined the lives of several English children every seven years as they journeyed from adolescence into adulthood. This segment checks in at age thirty-five. Fri, 4/24: 7pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)
Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2015- Jacob Burns: Presenting 38 programs celebrating the grand sweep of the Jewish experience. Including several previews and new releases from Israel and around the world. Here are some highlights: Phoenix: A Hitchcockian tale about a disfigured concentration-camp survivor who undergoes facial reconstruction surgery after the war. Unrecognizable and presumed dead, she searches ravaged postwar Berlin for her husband. Famous Nathan: Filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker’s documentary portrait of Nathan’s Famous, the legendary Coney Island eatery, his grandparents, Nathan and Ida Handwerker, founded in 1916. Victor “Young” Perez: The true story of a Tunisian Jewish boxer who became the World Flyweight Champion and had a famous romance with a glamorous French actress in 1931. In 1943 he was arrested and transported to Auschwitz, where he was forced to box for the amusement of his Nazi captors. Zero Motivation: Fresh from its sold-out run at Film Forum, Zero Motivation is a brash and humorous take on Israeli militarism and women’s equality –a modern M.A.S.H. in the Negev. The Outrageous Sophie Tucker: A fun and loving portrait uses the Last of the Red Hot Mama’s 400-plus personal scrapbooks to retrace her 60-year showbiz career. The movie has everything: the blues-infused songs, sexual innuendo, infectious charisma, and irreverent humor that catapulted Tucker to stardom. Touchdown Israel: The improbable story of the IFL, an American-style football league that’s thriving in a most unexpected place, where Jews, Muslims, and Christians suit up, compete, and build friendships on a quest for Israel Bowl glory. Forbidden Films: The Hidden Legacy of Nazi Film: Filmmaker Felix Moeller (Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Süss) shares an overview of the astonishing footage from over 1,200 feature films produced by the Third Reich. Wed-Thurs, 4/8-30. (Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.burnsfilmcenter.org)
Author Talk with Allison Pataki at the Chappaqua Library: NY Times bestselling author Allison Pataki follows up her critically acclaimed debut novel with the tumultuous love story of Sisi, the Austro-Hungarian Empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. Allison has written for ABCNews.com, The Huffington Post, FoxNews.com and other media outlets. She is the daughter of former NY State Governor George Pataki. Fri, 4/10: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Bedford Spring Antiques Show for St. Matthews Church: The Bedford Spring Antiques Show at The Harvey School is the primary fundraising event for St. Matthews each year. It features a Champagne Preview Party and Dinner. Preview party: Fri, 4/10: 6pm. Show: Sat, 4/11: 10am-5pm & Sun, 4/12: 11am-5pm. (260 Jay St., Katonah; www.stmatthewsbedford.org)
6th Annual Run for the Hills, Bedford Hills: Meet at the Bedford Hills Metro North Train Station for the Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association’s 5K Run for the Hills. Sat, 4/11: 8:30 am. (48 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills; www.bhna10507.com)
ArtsWestchester’s Arts Award 50 for 50 Luncheon: In celebration of ArtsWestchester’s 50th Anniversary, the 2015 Arts Award Luncheon will celebrate fifty outstanding artists along with honorees who have made significant contributions to the arts in Westchester. Thurs, 4/16: 11:30am. (DoubleTree Hotel, 455 S Broadway, Tarrytown; www.artswestchester.org)
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction for Teatown Lake Reservation: The ticket to this annual fundraiser offers light hors d’oeuvres, wine samplings from around the world and a silent auction for special experience packages like hot air balloon rides, dinner at local restaurants, in-home cooking lessons, sports memorabilia, a Jacob Burns Film Center membership and more. Fri, 4/17: 6-8:30pm. (Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)
Music in the Mansion at Boscobel: An 1800s chamber music experience in the Boscobel mansion featuring Grammy Award-winning soprano Ilana Davidson; Myron Lutzke, principal cellist for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Nina Stern, clarinet soloist for the New York Philharmonic, and Audrey Axinn (piano and fortepiano.) The program will include works from Bach, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert. Only 65 tickets so order early. Sat, 4/18: 8-9:30pm. (Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)
Bedford Arbor Day Celebration: Town Supervisor Chris Burdick, the Town Board, Bedford Tree Advisory Board chairman Michael Serio and members of the Tree Advisory Board invite Town residents to join in celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony. Sat, 4/18: 9am. Site TBA on the Town website and in press releases. (www.bedfordny.gov)
Cord Shows: 9th Vintage Clothing Show and Sale: Armonk residents Ed and Vivian Cord produce this show that features 10,000 square feet of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories and textiles. You can find everything from fine linens to lingerie, fur coats, prom dresses, hats and formal wear. Shop for period clothing from the 1800′s to the 1980′s. Including, top designers like Hermes, Chanel and Pucci. Plus, buttons, alligator handbags, vintage eyewear, and jewelry from art deco to mid-century sterling. Sat-Sun, 4/18-19: 10am-5pm. (Police Athletic League Building, 35 Hayestown Rd., Danbury, CT; www.cordshows.com)
Author Talk at NCPL with James Frey – Endgame; The Calling: Twelve individuals, twelve meteors, and a life and death game set up thousands of years ago. Each player has trained for this moment yet only one can win. New York Times bestselling science-fiction writer James Frey speaks about his book, Endgame: The Calling, that is soon to be made into a major motion picture. His first book, I Am Number Four, part of his young adult series, The Lorien Legacies, was made into a feature film by DreamWorks Studios. Mon, 4/20: 7:30pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. E., Armonk; www.northcastlelibrary.org)
Agatha Christie Films for Spring in Chappaqua: The library presents Murder at the Gallop, George Pollock’s 1963 film based on Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple character. When a wealthy old man appears to have been “frightened to death” by a cat, Miss Marple suspects one of the four heirs to his estate of his murder. Received a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Wed, 4/22: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
New York Botanical Garden Antique Garden Furniture Fair: The country’s most renowned stage for authentic garden antiques and rarities, the Antique Garden Furniture Fair returns to NYBG with a collection of ornamental and decorative art, and furniture for the home and garden from more than 30 vendors. Fri-Sun, 4/24-6: 10am-6pm. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)
Hope’s Door Gala: The Hope’s Door Gala is an evening of dinner and dancing at the Apawamis Club in Rye to benefit the Northern Westchester Shelter. With live and silent auctions featuring special trips, sports tickets and special experience packages. The shelter provides services and shelter to victims of domestic violence. Fri, 4/24: 6:30-11pm. RSVP: jryansafsel@hopesdoorny.org (Two Club Road, Rye: www.hopesdoorny.org)
21st Chappaqua School Foundation Spring Benefit: CSF’s 21st annual Spring Benefit will be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor. The event offers cocktails, a buffet dinner and a raffle. Over the past 21 years CSF has raised over $2.25 million and funded over 200 grants and projects for Chappaqua schools including 3D printers, SMART Boards, e-Readers, Visual Arts and Fitness Center technology and more. Fri, 4/24: 7pm. (Trump National Golf club, Briarcliff Manor; www.chappaquaschoolfoundation.org)
Frank Bruni’s Antidote to the College Admissions: Frank Bruni offers students and parents a new perspective on the brutal college admissions competition and a path out of the anxiety it provokes from his book Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote To The College Admissions. Frank Bruni is an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. Two free tickets per person to the event will be available on-line only on the library’s website beginning April 1. Fri, 4/24: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
15th Native Plant Sale, Westchester Community College: WCC’s Native Plant Center promotes sustainable gardening through the use of plants that naturally grow in our region through educational conferences and events like their annual Native Plant sale. This year they will feature a large selection of edible native plants. Sat, 4/25: 10am-1pm. (WCC, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla; www.sunywcc.edu)
Bedford Riding Lanes Association Spring Trail Cleanup and Family Picnic: Sat, 4/25: TBA. For information call (914) 234-BRLA. www.bedfordridinglanes.com)
Leatherman’s Loop: This 10k trail race has been held each spring at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation since 1987. The course is “well within the capabilities of almost anyone curiously self-motivated – whether or not you’re just a weekend warrior or a dyed-in-the-wool mountain maniac. It’s got a mind all its own, with a foot-boggling array of barriers strategically placed so as to impede forward progress of the swift and sure-footed kind.” Sun, 4/26: 9am. (Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rt. 121, Cross River; www.leathermansloop.org)
Open Days Garden Conservancy – The White Garden in Lewisboro: Noted landscape designer Patrick Chassé designed the gardens on the grounds of this Greek Revival-style house set in a native oak-hickory forest where over 300,000 daffodils bloom in the spring. There is a pergola garden, a conservatory “jungle” garden, an Asian-inspired moss garden, several water features, native plantings and many sculptures. Plus a Temple of Apollo on an island in the main pond you can visit. Sun, 4/26: 10am-3pm. (199 Elmwood Rd., South Salem; www.gardenconservancy.org)
Menus in the Movies in Chappaqua: Food author and film buff Carol Durst presents The Shape of Water, narrated by Susan Sarandon, that Interweaves the stories of Khady, Oraiza, Bilkusben, Dona Antonia, Gila who live in Senegal, Brazil, India, and Jerusalem. The women abandon female genital mutilation, tap for rubber to protect the rain forest, protect the biodiversity of the planet and oppose military occupations. Fri, 5/1: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.chappaqualibrary.org)
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst: The Hudson Valley’s most popular craft show returns to Lyndhurst Mansion overlooking the Hudson River. The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, (like this necklace from Tami Rodrig) fashion and accessories, furniture and home decor pieces, as well as functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal painting, photography, wood and mixed media. With a food court, interactive crafts activities, children’s activities like face painting, story telling, balloon animals, stilt walkers, music and the Lyndhurst sculpture garden. Fri-Sun, May 1-3: (Lyndhurst, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)
A Taste of Westchester: The Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s, A Taste of Westchester offers cooking classes and tastings with top chefs at local restaurants. The May lineup includes The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry, Iron Horse Restaurant in Pleasantville, DeCicco & Sons in Armonk, The Melting Pot in White Plains and Peter Pratt’s Inn in Yorktown Heights. See here for more details.
Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: The Commitments: A young group of Dublin misfits set out to work their way out of the slums playing their version of soul music from the likes of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett and others. Fri, 5/1: 8pm. The Great Beauty: Paolo Sorrentino’s 2013 Valentine to the city of Rome, starring Toni Servillo as a one-time novelist who charms his way through the city’s lavish nightlife, received a 91% critic’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fri, 5/8: 7pm. 42 Up: Michael Apted’s eight-part documentary of British school children revisited every seven years from the age of 7 picks up at age 42. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)
Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club Clean Up Weekend & Tag Sale: Each spring club volunteers come to your house on Clean Up Weekend to pick up unwanted items large and small in exchange for a cash donation to the club. The Chowder & Marching Club raises funds to support local youth programs and projects focusing on arts and music, club and school sports, scouts, athletics, youth outreach, scholarship and community service. Special treasures from the clean up are sold at their tag sale located at Crusher Road at Rt. 22 & 172. Click here to schedule a pickup or contact Will and Debbie Gourd at ChowderClub@aol.com.Fri-Sat, 5/1-2: 9am-3:30pm. (www.chowderandmarching.org)
The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk: The Norwalk Aquarium’s new 63 foot research vessel is North America’s first to run on hybrid-electric power. The vessel runs silently on electric power on these 2½-hour “study cruises” on the Long Island Sound. Built in Mamaroneck, the vessel doubles the aquarium’s cruise capacity and cuts diesel consumption by 75%. Marine Life Study Cruises are offered at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, September and October, and daily in July and August. Sat-Sat, 5/2-10/31. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)
Chappaqua Farmer’s Market: Returns to the Chappaqua Train Station after spending the winter at St. Mary’s Church. Sat, 5/16-10/25: 8:30am-1pm. See our Farmer’s Market Guide for more information. (Chappaqua Train Station; www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org)
Kykuit Tours open May 2: This hilltop paradise, now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. Guided tours include the main rooms of the six-story stone house; the terraced gardens with Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller’s collection of 20th-century sculptures from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson, and David Smith; the underground art galleries with Governor Rockefeller’s collection of Picasso tapestries; and the Coach Barn, with its collections of classic automobiles and horse-drawn carriages. Scheduled tours: Thurs-Sun, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day, 5/2-9/30. Open daily except Tuesdays, 10/1-31. Check online for special tours and times. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)
Katonah Spring Clean Up Day and Plant Sale: Meet in front of the Katonah library for the Katonah Village Improvement Society’s community clean up at Katonah Memorial Park. Prizes for kids. Sat, 5/2: 9am-2pm. (Katonah Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah; www.katonahvis.com)
Open Days Garden Conservancy in Mount Kisco: Private estate owners open their gardens to the public on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program. Visit Iroki, the fifty-eight acre rolling estate of Judy and Michael Steinhardt. This plant lovers delight features extensive collections of Japanese maples, conifers, cypripediums, camellias, dahlias, alpines, ferns, and rare woodland plants. Please note that due to rough terrain and unpaved paths, this garden is not handicapped accessible. Sat, 5/2: 10am-3pm. (At the request of the Garden Host, please call the Garden Conservancy office weekdays at 1-888-842-2442 for directions to the garden; www.gardenconservancy.org)
Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway: Sponsored by Con Edison and the Friends of Westchester County Parks, a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway is closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot for $5 and bike from there to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/3, 10, 17 & 31, 6/7, 14, 21 & 28, 9/13, 20 & 27. 10am-2pm.
Gentleman’s Poker Night in Bedford: You can go down in history by playing poker to benefit the Bedford Historical Society. Dinner, drinks and Texas Hold ‘Em refresher at 7pm. Tournament with professional dealers 8-11:30pm. “You got to know when to hold up, know when to fold up …” RSVP to 914.234.9751, info@bhsny.org. Thurs, 5/7: 7pm. (Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)
First Congregational Church of Chappaqua Barn Sale: The Church’s annual barn sale fundraiser offers quality consignment items from Chappaqua households and new merchandise including clothes, furniture and more from local merchants. Fri, 5/1: 9am-8pm, Sat, 5/2: 9am-2pm. (210 Orchard Ridge Rd., Chappaqua; http://www.fcc-chappaqua.org)
Mother’s Day Weekend Teatown Plant Sale: The Teatown Plant Sale ushers in the spring planting season with rare varieties of annuals, perennials, butterfly attractors, herbs, deer-resistant flowers, vegetables, hanging baskets and Mother’s Day gifts. Get on-site advice from Teatown staff and master gardeners. Fri, 5/8: 4-7pm & Sat, 5/9: 9am-2pm. (Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)
Lyndhurst Plant Sale: Buy your Mother’s Day plants overlooking the Hudson at Lyndhurst Mansion. At the Garden Club of Irvington’s (GCI) Spring Plant Sale you can buy plants cultivated by GCI right on the grounds at the Lyndhurst propagating shed. Just like the Gould’s use to do it. Sat, 5/9: 10am-2pm. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)
Hammond Museum Fundraising Dinner: The Hammond Museum honors Art Gallery Owner and Japanese Art Expert Mr. Koichi Yanagi and Friends for their dedicated support to their 2014-15 fund raising drive. Special guests will entertain and speak on behalf of the museum to highlight its role in introducing Eastern Culture into the West. Sat, 5/9: 6-10pm. (Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road, North Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)
Katonah Museum of Art Spring Gala: KMA’s annual black & white and bling benefit offers cocktails, dinner, dancing, an auction and shuttle bus service from The Harvey School parking lot. The event will honor Katonah resident Dyllan McGee, a two-time Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer of documentary films for HBO and PBS. Sat, 5/9: 6pm. (134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.katonahmuseum.org)
GREEN ACRES GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: Co-sponsored by North Castle Recreation. Sat, 5/9: 9am-2pm. For info call Nanette Yaroscak at 914.273.8768. Hergenhan Recreation Center, 40 Maple Avenue, Armonk; www.northcastleny.com)
Mother’s Day Garden Brunch at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden: The setting doesn’t get better than this. Enjoy a unique garden experience in the natural atmosphere of the Hammond Museum’s Japanese Stroll Garden. A world-class culinary expert serves a buffet meal. Sun, 5/10: 11am, 1 & 3pm. (Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Road, North Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)
Armonk Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Golf Outing & Dinner: The Armonk Chamber of Commerce will honor Sam Morell at their 2015 Golf Outing at the Whippoorwill Club. Shotgun start begins at 1pm followed by cocktails, dinner and a presentation at 5:30pm. Sam Morell is the founder of the Small Town Theatre Company that performs at the Hergenhan Center. The company also produces a summer music series at Wampus Brook Park. The golf outing is chaired by Jason Rosenzweig of Castle Cab. Tues, 5/12: 1pm, dinner at 5:30pm. (Whippoorwill Club, 150 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk; www.armonckchamberofcommerce.com)
ArtsWestchester ArtsBash & Open Studios: An evening of food, fun and fabulous art. Join us for an exciting exhibition, taste signature dishes from some of Westchester’s top eateries and meet artists in open studios throughout the historic 9-floor building. Fri, 5/15: (ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; www.artsw.org/artsbash)
Annual Friends of Lasdon Park Plant & Garden Sale: The 24th annual Lasdon Park Plant Sale offers a selection of plants, shrubs, trees and garden items in a day long celebration that includes music and refreshments. Specialties include native plants, butterfly attracters, agro-forestry plants and trees to grow within wooded areas, berries and fruit plants, dwarf trees, herbs, vegetables, flowering plants and planters. Sat, 5/16: 9:30am-3:30pm. (2610 Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)
The Running Goddess 5K at Lasdon Park: The Running Goddess 5K race is a family event that helps support the Running Goddess Scholarship Fund that provides money to female high school graduates in Westchester and Putnam counties who are interested in pursuing a math, science or technology education. Sun, 5/17: TBA. (2648 Alawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.therunninggoddess.com)
New Castle 10K Road Race and Fun Run: The 28th running of the New Castle 10K Road Race takes you on a challenging course from Town Hall through some of the most scenic landscapes in Chappaqua. Runners enjoy a police escort, water stations and a sag wagon for those of you who are off your game that day. Awards are offered in 8 age categories from under 14 to over 70. Check in between 6:45 and 8am for an 8:10am start. Or pre-register with the New Castle Recreation Department. The Kids Fun Run starts at 8:15am with refreshments and an awards ceremony in Town Hall following the race. Sun, 5/17: 8:10am. (Town Hall, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle.org)
Castles of New Castle – New Castle Historical Society House Tour: The NCHS Castles of New Castle house tour showcases five homes in different architectural styles. We will update information on this year’s houses soon. All proceeds from the House Tour will benefit the New Castle Historical Society. Thurs, 5/21: 10am-3 30pm. www.newcastlehs.org
Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener: Stock car racing at its best featuring the Trans Am Series and the Royals Car Show. On Friday and Saturday the Trans Am Series features big, bad and fast Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers in the return of the Pony Wars. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Fri-Sun, 5/22-4: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)
Pleasantville Farmer’s Market: Returns from its winter location at the Pleasantville Middle School for its regular Saturday run from May 23 through November 21. See our Farmer’s Market Guide for more information. Sat, 5/23-11/21: 8:30am-1pm. ((Memorial Plaza off Manville Rd., Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org)
Memorial Day Picnic – Bedford: The local American Legion Post 1575 will host a Memorial Day picnic at American Legion Hall next to the Katonah Museum of Art. All town residents are invited. Mon, 5/25: 11am-2pm. (American Legion Hall, 136 Jay St. Katonah; www.bedfordny.gov)
Bedford Memorial Day Pace, Luncheon and Tag Sale: Horse stuff tag sale: tack, blankets, riding clothes, framed prints. Sat, 5/23: 10am-3pm. BRLA Memorial Day Pace and Luncheon. Mon, 5/25: 7:30-11:30am. Steak and chicken BBQ: 11:30am-1:30pm. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah; www.bedfordridinglanes.com)
Hilltop Hanover Farm Memorial Day Farm Fest: A family day at Hilltop Hanover celebrating farming in Westchester. With plants for sale, a farm stand, vendors, kids events, tours, hiking, food, and more! Mon 5/25: 10am-4pm. 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)
Byram Hills Education Foundation 20th Spring Gala: Cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent and online auction at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. Since its inception in 1994, the BHEF has awarded over 300 grants totaling more than $3.4 million. Fri, 5/29: 7-11pm. www.byramhillsfoundation.org)
2nd Annual Stayin’ Alive 5K Fun Run and Walk: This event is organized by the newly formed non-profit Stayin’ Alive that raises funds for North Castle First Responders. It features a 5K run followed by a fun run for kids. Sat, 5/30: 8am. (The Windmill Club, 10 Maple Way, Armonk; stayinalivecharity@gmail.com)
White Plains Outdoors Arts Festival: The 53rd Annual White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival is a juried arts festival of one-of-a-kind jewelry, crafts and artwork. This free, family event includes an exhibition of student art, food vendors, and a children’s art workshop. All proceeds from the event are used to provide scholarships to White Plains H.S. seniors pursuing a college degree in fine arts. Sat-Sun, 5/30-31: 10am-5pm. (Tibbits Park, 1 North Broadway, White Plains; www.whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com)
Lasdon Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of VE and VJ Day: The Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans Memorial celebrates the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII with food, 1940s era music from the Gerard Corelli Orchestra, a military vehicle show in the Veterans Museum, authentic re-enactments and more. Sat, 5/30: 11am-8pm & Sun, 5/31: 11am-4pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)
Open Days Garden Conservancy in Bedford Hills: The seven acre garden of Phyllis Warden includes perennial borders, three water gardens, a formal vegetable garden, a wildflower garden, a fern garden, a marsh garden, a tree platform overlooking the marshlands, a woodland walk, a hidden garden, and a formal croquet court. Please park at the Rippowam Cisqua School and walk to 531 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills. Sun, 5/31: 10am-4pm. www.gardenconservancy.org
June
Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival: A week of food fashion, wine and burgers at five events: Fashion, Food & Wine: VIP shopping with Kathie Lee Gifford at Bloomingdales with wine, food from area chefs and music. Wed, 6/3: 6-9pm. Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: Sample and vote for the best burgers and stroll the beer garden at Kensico Dam Plaza. Thurs, 6/4: 6-10pm. An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers: Ten local chefs prepare two signature dishes paired with world-class wines at this one-night feast at 42 The Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. Fri, 6/5: 6:30-10:30pm. Jr. Chefs Academy: Kids ages 7-17 learn cooking and baking techniques with the pros at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. Sat, 6/6: 10am-12pm, 1-3pm. Grand Tasting Village: Over forty local chefs serve up their best farm to table fare at Kensico Dam Plaza. With cooking demos, 200 top shelf wines, artisanal beer and mixology experts and more. Sat, 6/6: 12-5pm. www.westchestermagazine.com
Friday Night Movies with Professor Valerie Franco at NCPL: 49 Up: Before there was reality television, there was Director Michael Apted’s work on the Up Series, the original documentary that examined the lives of several English children every seven years as they journeyed from adolescence into adulthood. Here they are 49. Fri, 6/5: 7pm. The Orator: Feted at the 2011 Venice Film Festival, and an international entry for the Oscars, this inspiring feature looks at a taro farmer as he faces the challenge of his life defending his family from outside forces. Fri, 6/12: 7pm. 56 Up: Michael Apted’s latest installment in his groundbreaking documentary, the Up series, looks at several individuals whose lives have been revisited every seven years since they were first interviewed 49 years ago. Fri, 6/19: 7pm. (North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk, www.northcastlelibrary.org)
Food Bank of Westchester Hunger Heroes Breakfast: Honoring volunteers who have made exceptional efforts fighting hunger in Westchester County. This year’s event celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Hunger Heroes program. Last year’s honorees included Baldwin Mitchell Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry of Yonkers, Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Regina High School, Stop & Shop and Shiloh Baptist Church of New Rochelle. Thurs, 6/4: 8:30am. (Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown; www.foodbankforwestchester.org)
Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: 30 Westchester chefs from local restaurants serve up their take on the better burger. You vote for the “Cadillac of Burgers.” Plus craft beer and wine and live music. Thurs, 6/4: 6-10pm. (Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla; www.westchestermagaine.com)
Church of St. Mary’s 78th Annual Strawberry Festival: The 78th annual Strawberry Festival at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin features food, games, craft vendors, bluegrass music outside, chamber music inside, and strawberries, strawberries, strawberries. Including, strawberry smoothies, chocolate covered strawberries and St. Mary’s famous strawberry shortcake (fresh berries and cream on shortcake from the Susan Lawrence bakery in Chappaqua.) Sat, 6/6: 11am-4pm. (Church of St, Mary the Virgin, 191 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.smtv.org)
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s Humanitarian Award Dinner: Food, music and an online and silent auction. This year’s event will honor Brian Skanes, the club’s Executive Director for 21 years. The John Beach Award will be presented to TD Bank for their financial support for the club. Sat, 6/6: 6:30pm. (Hilton Westchester, 699 Westchester Ave, Rye; www.bgcnw.com)
Open Days Garden Conservancy – Bedford: Leslie and John Needham’s River Hills estate features a restored 1790s Dutch Colonial-style house overlooking the Mianus River Gorge. All of the terraces and gardens have been designed to complement this panoramic view. With dining terraces and seating areas, stone walls, a fruit orchard, and a woodland walk. For directions please call the Garden Conservancy office weekdays, 9am-5pm at 1-888-842-2442. Sun 6/7: 10am-4pm. www.gardenconservancy.org
Lyndhurst Rose Day: Lyndhurst’s spectacular rose garden is in full bloom and the Garden Club of Irvington hosts its annual rose day in the garden. Classical music performers and refreshments enliven the garden. Bring a camera as the display is not to be believed. Sun, 6/7: 12-3pm. (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: With its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Boscobel provides the perfect setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer season. For more than 25 years, the Festival has been the only resident Shakespeare Company in the Hudson Valley. This year they will present Shakespeare’s The Winter Tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a family friendly version of The Tempest. Plus, The Arabian Nights adapted from The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, and their first solo show, An Iliad, starring Kurt Rodes. Tues 6/9-Tues, 9/1. (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.boscobel.org)
Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale: Stroll through one of the most beautiful downtowns in America, past the historic sites and shop till you drop. Local merchants offer discounts, samples and genteel conversation. Hosted by the Bedford Village Business Association. Fri-Sat, 6/12-13: during store hours. (Bedford Village, Main St., Bedford Village; www.bvba.org)
12th Annual Ride for Crohns and Colitis: Get Your Guts in Gear organizes multi-day cycling events that benefit and support inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) organizations and patient advocacy groups. Since it’s first ride in 2004, GYGIG has raised over $1.5 million to support empowerment, research, awareness, and advocacy efforts for people with IBD and ostomies. This year’s ride will begin and end at West Point Military Academy. Register online. Sat-Sun, 6/13-14. (West Point Military Academy; www.igotguts.org)
John Jay Homestead Farm Market: Opens on Sat, 6/13 and runs each Saturday through 10/31: 9am-1pm. See our Farmers Market Guide for more information. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)
Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament: This annual event raises funds to support ArtsWestchester, a not for profit organization that supports hundreds of arts organizations throughout Westchester County. The event includes a barbecue lunch before and a reception and awards dinner after the links. Mon, 6/15: 10:30am. (Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle; www.artswestchester.org)
Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration – John Jay Homestead: Here’s a new one from the Katonah Village Improvement Society. Head over to the bucolic grounds and historic buildings of the John Jay Homestead and do your best downward facing dog al fresco with friends and neighbors. All are welcome. Sat, 6/20: 9-10:30am. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.katonahkvis.com)
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