What To Do: Fourth of July 2016

admin Posted On June 24, 2016

631 Views

What To Do: Fourth of July 2016: Happy Birthday USA! Here’s Independence Day (weekend) fireworks eight ways and one fire juggle comedy troupe. Plus 10 more ways to celebrate “the Fourth” … carefully curated for Yogis, history buffs, bird watchers, culture-vultures, classic rockers and fans of the Chairman of the Board.

What To Do: Fourth of July Local Fireworks! Pops, Patriots & Fireworks – Caramoor: Curt Ebersole leads the 60-piece Westchester Symphonic Winds in a celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra. They will be joined by Broadway heart-throb Ryan Silverman and there will be plenty of Sousa and Caramoor’s traditional performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. This “most civilized way to see 4th of July Fireworks” features stilt walkers, picnic options and no stress parking. (Photo by Gabe Palacio) Sat, 7/2: 8pm. (Venetian Theatre, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah;www.caramoor.org)

Local Pound Ridge Independence Day 5K Road Race and Fireworks: Run over rolling hills and through the streets of Pound Ridge from the Pound Ridge Elementary School to Town Park where there will be music and refreshments at the end of the race. Register online or on race day beginning at 7:30am for a 9am start. Children’s races begin immediately after the 5K. There will be picnicking, music and fireworks at the park from 6-10 pm. Sat, 7/2: 9am. (Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Rd., Pound Ridge; www.townofpoundridge.com)

Fireworks Walkway Over the Hudson: Grab a rail on the Walkway Over the Hudson for their Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular over the river. Reserve a pre-fireworks table at Crave Restaurant & Lounge, Poughkeepsie’s finest or at one of the Culinary Institute of America’s eateries just five miles away. Sat. 7/2; 6:30-11:30pm. (61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie; www.walkway.org)

Fireworks Sail on the Schooner Soundwaters: Pack a dinner and a chilled summer quaff and watch the sun set and the fireworks over the Long Island Sound on this special fireworks sail on the Schooner Soundwaters from Bocuzzi Park in Stamford. Limited supplies so order tickets now! Sat, 7/2 & Mon, 7/4: 7-10:30pm. (166 Southfield Ave., Stamford, CT; www.soundwaters.org)

Local Fireworks! Kensico Fireworks & Music Fest: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The dance band Gerard Carelli and his Orchestra (classical, swing, Motown and rock) performs at 8 p.m. A fireworks display in front of the dam follows at 9:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Carpooling is suggested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Sun, 7/3: 6pm. (1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla; www.westchestergov.com)

Fireworks! Playland  Park: Fireworks displays, computer-fired and choreographed to a musical soundtrack, Sun-Mon, 7/3-4: 9:30pm, Plus every Friday evening 7/1-9/2: 9:15 p.m. (100 Playland Parkway, Rye; www.ryeplayland.org)

Fireworks – Jones Beach: This 30 minute “Grucci style” fireworks display is simulcast to a musical array of patriotic songs from WALK 97.5 FM. Your destination is on the beach at the Central Mall but the fireworks are viewable from all parking fields. A $10 parking fee will get you in. It is advised that you arrive by 6pm if you want to avoid traffic and get a parking space. So, make that 4pm. If you know what we mean. Mon, 7/4: 9:30pm. (Ocean Parkway, Wantagh; www.jonesbeach.com) There is also a fireworks boat cruise on the Laura Lee and Laura Lee Express that leaves Captree State Park on the fourth at 6:30 & 7pm. TKTS are $50 for kids and $55 for adults. Fare includes hero sandwiches and soft drinks. (3500 Ocean Parkway, Babylon; www.jonesbeach.com)

Fireworks – Pride of the Hudson: Another way to view the Fourth of July fireworks on the Hudson River is on the Pride of the Hudson fireworks cruise that offers a spacious sundeck and a climate controlled main salon and food and refreshments at their cash bar. The cruise leaves at 8pm on Mon, 7/4 from Blu Pointe Landing in Newburgh. (Blu Pointe Landing, Front St., Newburgh; https://www.zerve.com/HRAdventure/July4)

More stuff for Independence Day Weekend

Local! Music in the Park – Lasdon Park: Gates open for picnicking at 6pm and the music starts a half-hour later. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or grab a table around the patio for: Gerard Carelli’s jazz orchestra’s Frank Sinatra at 100 Celebration. Fri, 7/1: 6:30-9pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Hot Ticket Alert! A Night on Fire at Philipsburg Manor: The fire juggling comedy troupe, A Different Spin returns to Sleepy Hollow for a fully May 21 HHV Night on Fire choreographed display of fire arts featuring flame-wielding, juggling, dancing, spinning, sword fighting, and fire-eating performers. A Night On Fire promises jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, and a touch of danger for audiences of all ages. Very limited availability. Purchase tickets in advance. Fri, 7/1: 8:30pm, Sat, 7/2: 8 & 9:30pm, Sun, 7/3: 8pm. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)

Happy Days – Westchester Broadway Theatre: Grab your poodle skirt, saddle shoes and the kids, and take a rock & roll trip down memory lane! In this new musical, based on the television series and written by its creator, Garry Marshall; Richie, Potsie, and “The Fonz” team up to save Arnold’s Malt Shop from going into the dustbins of history by staffing a dance contest. The show features 21 songs written by Oscar and Grammy winning songwriter Paul Williams including the series’ theme song. “These happy days are your and mine (oh Happy Days.)” Fri-Sat: 7/1-2: 6:15pm & Sun 7/3: 11:45am & 5:15pm. (One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY; www.broadwaytheatre.com)

Richard Thompson – Caramoor American Roots: British Folk Rock icon Richard Thompson performs a solo acoustic concert at Caramoor’s intimate Spanish Courtyard. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the top 20 guitarists of all time, Thompson, a multiple Grammy-nominated artist toured with Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket on the Americanorama Tour. Fri, 7/1: 8pm. (Spanish Courtyard, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Tribute – Paramount Hudson Valley: With over 2500 performances over the past 15 years, Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Showbiz Magazine and the CBS Sunday Morning News. “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Fri, 7/1: 8pm. (1008 Brown St., Peekskill; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com)

The English Beat – Ridgefield Playhouse: UK’s top Big 80s pop/ska band had big hits with “Save It For Later” and their blue eyed reggae cover of the Andy Williams hit “Can’t Get Used To Losing You”. Alt-rockers Soul Asylum (“Runaway Train”) joins them on this double bill. Fri, 7/1: 7:30pm. (80 East Ridge, Ridgefield CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival – Boscobel: With its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Boscobel provides the perfect setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer season. For HVSF_1001 Nights_album_1_slide_1436394585 more than 25 years, the Festival has been the only resident Shakespeare Company in the Hudson Valley. This year they will present Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Measure for Measure and Macbeth. Measure for Measure: Fri, 7/1: 7:30pm. As You Like It: Sat, 7/2 & Mon, 7/4: 7:30pm. MacBeth, Sun, 7/3: 7:30pm. (Boscobel, 1601 Rt. 9D, Garrison; www.hvshakespeare.org) Read our Bucket List: HVSF 2016

Hamlet – Shakespeare on the Sound: Shakespeare on the Sound takes on Hamlet, the bard’s great tragedy of revenge, indecision and madness where all your favorite characters (or most of them) wind up dead. If only Gertrude and Claudius would have slowed their hasty march to the altar upon King Hamlet’s death. But no! They couldn’t wait! The play will be produced in the “round” as the “groundlings did at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater 400 years ago. You can stake out your picnic space for this FREE! presentation as early as 4pm. Fri-Sun, 7/1-3: 7:30pm. (Pinckney Park, 33 Highland Ave, Norwalk; www.shakespeareonthesound.org)

Yoga at the Farm – Harvest Moon: They’re doing outdoor Vinyasa Yoga among the apple trees every Saturday at North Salem’s Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard this summer. Just $15 on a drop in will get you a one-hour class, a cup of coffee and a cider donut that you can chill with on the patio in the orchard after class. Priceless! Sat, 7/2: 9:30-10:30am. (130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem; sign up at www.hmorchard.com/yoga)

Local! Free Outdoor Yoga at John Jay Homestead: KVIS (Katonah Village Improvement Society) invites you for free al fresco Yoga hours every Saturday from June 11 through the Fall equinox. Bring your yoga mat, wear your sunscreen and plan to shop at the Farm Market. Yoga instruction from O2 Living, Apogee Women’s Fitness Center and Quest Yoga Arts. In the event of inclement weather classes will be held in the John Jay Ballroom (except July 25.) Please tip the instructor. Sat, 7/2: 10-11am. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.katonahchamber.com)

Sleeping with Wolves – Wolf Conservation Center: Camp out overnight with the 20+ wolves that call the WCC home! It’s cheaper than a trip to Wolf Conservation Center South Salem NY Yellowstone – and you’ll leave a much smaller carbon footprint. The evening includes a pizza party with Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Xephyr, movies under the stars at Zephyr, Alawa and Nikai’s enclosure, tents for all campers, fireside snacks and a light breakfast. Sat-Sun, 7/2-3: 6pm-8:30am. Pre-registration is required at www.nywolf.com)

Bird Walk – Muscoot Farm: Get to the farm early for a guided bird walk with Muscoot staff. Bring your binoculars. Mon, 7/4: 7:30-10am. (51 Rt. 100, Katonah; www.muscootfarm.org)

Local! John Jay Homestead Independence Day Fair: Colonial games and encampment, house tours, hayrides, pony rides, crafts, face painting, educational discovery centers, beekeeping, What To Do: Fourth of July blacksmith demonstrations, horses, crafts, live music, food and refreshments and a reading of the Declaration of Independence from George Washington – or a reasonable facsimile. Mon, 7/4: 11am-4pm. (400 Jay St./Rt. 22, Katonah; www.friendsofjohnjay.org)