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Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit
PATTERSON, N.Y. – A fest set in Putnam County's Patterson this weekend will give wine and chocolate lovers the chance to sip, sample, and shop -- and help others at the same time.
The gustatory gala is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at the Patterson Recreation Center, 65 Front St.
Proceeds from the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival will go to support Partners with PARC, a Brewster-based nonprofit dedicated to “securing the financial future of people with disabilities.”
Last fall, a similar event drew 3,000 attendees and raised about $85,000 for t…
NY Philharmonic Musicians Coach Hoff-Barthelson Student Chamber Ensembles
SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2017 New York Philharmonic Educational Residency, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, will take place on Monday, April 24, at the school in Scarsdale.
The Educational Residency with the New York Philharmonic, now in its 21st year, gives 12 HBMS chamber ensembles the opportunity to perform for New York Philharmonic members, who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians as they guide them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style, according to a release from HBMS…
Westchester Communities, Colleges Set 'Relay For Life' Events
Hundreds, if not thousands, of folks will be lacing up their running shoes this spring all over Westchester to help fight a deadly disease.
The American Cancer Society says that 13 Relay for Life events have been scheduled for May 20 through June 19.
The community-led events will be held in: Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Chappaqua, Harrison, Katonah-Lewisboro, the Tarrytowns, Yorktown, Yonkers, Somers, Ossining and the Hendrick Hudson School District.
The two college sponsored ones – for students, staff and alumni – will be held at Iona College and Pace University.
The Iona event will take pla…
Hot Dog Lovers Can Learn The Secrets Behind Nathan's At Scarsdale Library
SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Nope, his name isn't Nathan, but the grandson of the "Original Nathan," tells all about the famous dog and the history behind America's favorite frankfurter during an appearance at the Scarsdale Public Library.
Bill Handwerker, the grandson of the “Original Nathan” will discuss his book, “Nathan’s Famous: The First 100 Years of America’s Favorite Frankfurter Company” at the Library on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m.
As a teenager, Handwerker worked at the Coney Island and Oceanside restaurants and after college joined the family business.
In “Nathan’s Famous,” Han…
