Hoff-Barthelson Music School In Scarsdale Hosts Woodwind Concert for Kids Hoff-Barthelson Music School In Scarsdale Hosts Woodwind Concert for Kids
Hoff-Barthelson Music School In Scarsdale Hosts Woodwind Concert for Kids SCARSDALE, N.Y.--  Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale will host a special Children’s Corner Concert, Breath in Motion – Wind Instruments Come to Life!, on Friday, March 24. The concert, an introduction to the woodwind family of musical instruments for children, will feature members of the school’s woodwind faculty performing everything from Bach to jazz while demonstrating the full range of woodwind instruments, according to a release from Hoff-Barthelson. Designed to be educational, engaging and fun for children and their families, Breath in Motion will spark the imagination of the …
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Plans Concert in Bronxville Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Plans Concert in Bronxville
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Plans Concert in Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. --  The world-renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will perform at The Reformed Church of Bronxville on Friday, March 17, in the church's Sanctuary. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Emily McKnight Corry, a passionate lover of classical music, who was a member of The Reformed Church for 51 years until her death on May 21, 2016, and taught eighth-grade church school. The Reformed Church is grateful for Corry's legacy, as well as her husband John A. Corry (also a longtime church member, who died on December 26, 2016), both of whom were great supporters of the arts, ac…
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More 'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More
'La La Land' Producer Plans Visit To Westchester To Talk Oscar & More MAMARONECK, N.Y. --  Want to hear about the Oscar debacle calling "La La Land" best film when the real winner was "Moonlight," but also hear about the journey from Westchester to Hollywood?  Head to Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 8 when "La La Land" Producer Fred Berger will speak about his journey, much of which he credits to his days at Mamaroneck High School (MHS) and to his love for a community that elevates the arts. “I didn’t realize at the time how formative my high school years were and how vital they would be in defining my life and career,” said Berge…
Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials
Get 'Jazzed' At Bronxville's Blue Moon Café With Mardis Gras Specials BRONXVILLE, N.Y -- Can't make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras? Blue Moon Mexican Café is bringing some of that Fat Tuesday spirit to Bronxville, on Feb. 28 with special menu items inspired with a creole twist and a little jazz music. Feast on Mexican Jambalaya, a combination of sausage, chicken and chorizo in a savory stew, or the Bayou Burrito, a giant burrito stuffed with shrimp, chorizo, creole sauce, rice and cheese. Blue Moon will also offer two different Cajun-inspired appetizers -- Crab Cakes and Sautéed Cajun Shrimp, along with its regular menu items. Beverage specials in…
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC. Attendees are invited to bring signs (not on sticks please) and friends.  "Silence equals acceptance. Raise your voice with the community and show the world that we are…
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A local liberal-leaning group called Left of Main Street announced that it will hold a panel discussion on the role of fake news in the era of President Donald Trump, which will feature current and former journalists. The panelists include Grace Bennett, publisher and editor of The Inside Press; Helen Jonsen, a former journalist with Fox 5 and Pix 11; Kate Stone Lombardi, who contributes to The New York Times; and Kristen Prata Browde, a former CBS News anchor. Left of Main Street is a group founded by Chappaqua residents Cynthia Ware Metcalf and Ann Styles Brochstein, wh…
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…
Eastchester Auto Dealer Takes Part In New York Cares Coat Drive Eastchester Auto Dealer Takes Part In New York Cares Coat Drive
Eastchester Auto Dealer Takes Part In New York Cares Coat Drive NEW YORK – An Eastchester car dealership recently contributed to a charitable effort that's bringing aid to thousands of New Yorkers in need. According to a statement from the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA), Eastchester Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership Director Alan Katz provided more than 100 coats to the New York Cares Annual Coat Drive, which collected more than 12,500 coats from car dealerships across the region. Before delivering the Eastchester coats, the items were sorted by GNYADA volunteers, the statement said. “Thousands of New Yorkers will be forced to ma…
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…
Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains
Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Community leaders and grassroots activists will gather at noon on Monday, Feb. 20 at the intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Ave for the fourth scheduled "Justice Monday" on President's Day. Westchester County Board Legislator Catherine Borgia will speak about the Immigrant Protection Bill that she is sponsoring at the County Board of Legislators, and will share ways citizens can be supportive of these efforts. Details are HERE. You can also go to www.wespac.org.
New Rochelle's Iona Prep Kicks Off Centennial Art Exhibit New Rochelle's Iona Prep Kicks Off Centennial Art Exhibit
New Rochelle's Iona Prep Kicks Off Centennial Art Exhibit NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Iona Preparatory kicked off its Centennial Art Exhibit on Monday at the Upper School in New Rochelle. The exhibit will run through Friday. Drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures are on display from Iona Prep students at the Upper and Lower Schools, alumni, alumni parents and Christian Brothers. A special artist meet-and-greet reception will be held on Thursday, from 5  to 7 p.m. in Iona Prep’s Upper School lobby. To register, visit www.IonaPrep.org or click here. “Part of Iona Prep’s mission is to develop our students holistically and art in all of its forms…