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Events Calendar – What to do in Lower Westchester NY

Ruthmarie Hicks — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:27:47 +0000

Want to know the latest Westchester Events? There is plenty to do and see so planning your calendar for Westchester County events is challenging because there is such a wealth of things to choose from – Here is a list to get you started.

Friday July 9

Build a Boat/Construya un Bote
2:30pm
Warner Library, 121 N Broadway, Tarrytown

“Living with Art Collecting Contemporary in Metro New York” 12- 5 PM
Contemporary works of art -from six metro-New York private collections. Including work from emerging as well as established artists/
$5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors
Neuberger Museum of Art – Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase NY
914-251-6100

Friday Night Jazz 7:30-10:30 PM
Al DiMarco Quintet
Free
Marianacci’s
24 Sherman ST.
Portchester, NY
914-939-3450

Playland’s Fireworks -9:15 PM
$5 -Playland Parkway
914-813-7010

Saturday July 10:

“Living with Art Collecting Contemporary in Metro New York” 12- 5 PM
Contemporary works of art -from six metro-New York private collections. Including work from emerging as well as established artists/
$5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors
Neuberger Museum of Art – Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase NY
914-251-6100

Peter Pan – 6 PM
Westchester Broadway Theater
$40-$55
1 Broadway Plaza
Elmsford NY
914-592-2222

Midsummer Night Music with the Ridegefield Symphony Orchestra 6-8PM
Features “Broadway with Debbie Gravitte” Park opens up at 5 PM for picnics. You need lawn chairs or blankets. Limited refreshments for sale.
$17 adults; $12 seniors; $7 children 5-12; under 5 free
Net proceeds to conservatory fund.
Ladson Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial
Route 35
Somers, NY 10589
914-864-7268

Westchester Broadway Theater: 6:45 PM
Gallagher – Adult Comedy followed by dancing to music by Jump Street
1 Broadway Plaza
Elmsford NY
914-592-2222

David Janeway Trio – Jazz 8:30 PM
Watercolor Cafe
2094 Boston Post Rd.
Larchmont NY
914-834-2213

Sunday July 11:

Peter Pan – 12 PM
Westchester Broadway Theater
$40-$55
1 Broadway Plaza
Elmsford NY
914-592-2222

Irish Heritage Celebration: 12-7 PM
Ethnic food, Music & dance with entertainment, arts & crafts – $5
Ridge Road Park – Ridge Rd – Hartsdale NY
914-864-PARK

Italian Heritage Celebration 12-7PM
Ethnic food, Music & dance with entertainment, arts & crafts – Free
Kensico Dam Plaza – Bronx River Parkway – Valhalla NY
914-864-PARK

Wed July 14:

Playland’s Fireworks -9:15 PM – $5
Playland Parkway
914-813-7010

Dancing under the stars – 7 -9 PM
Renaissance Square – featuring Salsa
Renaissance Plaza – White Plains NY

Thursday July 15

Noon Day Concert 12-2 PM
FDR – Funk, Dance Rock
Renaissance Plaza WHite Plains NY

Neighborhood Nights – Childrens Theater – 7-8 PM
Gardella Park, White Plains NY
Friday July 16

Playland’s Fireworks -9:15 PM
Playland Parkway – $5
914-813-7010

For a Fabulous 4th of July – Check Out the Following Lower Westchester Events & Stay Local

Ruthmarie Hicks — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:31:43 +0000

Last year I wrote a post about the 4th of July events in Lower Westchester and it was a huge success. I even had people calling me for directions. Although going to the city is great – the Westchester to NYC commute can be painful on a busy holiday. And there really isn’t any need -there is plenty to do right here in Westchester. Soooooo….here’s the list for 2010.

Wednesday June 30:

Fireman’s Parade – Mamaroneck NY – Rain date – July 1

Begins at 7 PM starting near the Mamaroneck Ave. School and includes 30-40 fire departments. www.villageofmamaroneck.ny.us

63rd Annual Fireman’s Carnival – Mamaroneck NY – June 29 – July 5 – 7 PM – Midnight

This can be somewhat pricey but very worthwhile. If you plan to attend for more than one day you might consider buying an armband that covers you for every day.

Thursday July 1:

Fireworks at the White Plains High School: 7- 10 PM (Rain date July 2)

Located near the corner of North St. and Bryant Ave.

Face painting , magic, games and rides for the kids. At 7:30 the West Point Black Knights Sports Parachute Team will make a jump onto the school grounds. The evening will end with traditional fireworks.

Friday July 2:

Fireworks begin at Playland: – Rye Playland off of the Playland Parkway

July 2 @ 9:15
July 4 @ 9:30
July 5 @ 9:30

www.ryeplayland.com

Saturday July 3:

Concert & Fireworks @ Kensico Dam – Vallhalla NY – located at the end of the Bronx River Parkway

6 PM Pre-concert entertainment with the Wanderers performing oldies but goodies.
8 PM performance by Gerard Carelli Orchestra.
Traditional fireworks begin at 9:15

Carpooling suggested – you will need lawn chairs or blankets for seating purposes. GET THERE EARLY – Been there, done that on getting there after 7 PM!

Sunday July 4:

Flint Park – Races & Games – Larchmont NY

Begins at 10 AM – with races and games for the kids long with free hot dogs & drinks.

Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Independence Day 1850 - 10-6 PM

Tour Washington Irving’s historic home near the Hudson River and enjoy the presentations.
Picnics area allowed although you can buy your lunch on-site. http://www.hudsonvalley.org/

Stone Barns Picnic – Sleepy Hollow NY – off route 448

The famous Stone Barns Center will offer a picnic on July 4th. Great place for a walk – enjoy the grounds and walk the farms . Cold drinks will be for sale, bring your own food – no alcohol please.

Harbor Island Fireworks – Mamaroneck NY

Harbor Island Park – you will need chairs or blankets and your own food. http://www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us

Manor Park – Concert & Fireworks: 7:15-9 PM

Patriotic concert by Dixie Dandies. No picnics allowed…A great park for a walk – so eat at one of the restaurants on Chatsworth Ave or Boston Post Rd and walk off your dinner. Then enjoy the music.

Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Fireworks Display – 9 PM

The two villages have combined forces to put on a great display that can be viewed from Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow and Pierson Park in Tarrytown. Enjoy some fine dining in downtown Tarrytown or Sleepy Hollow and enjoy the display.

So there you have it – a new list for 2010…Enjoy

Keep Coffee Labs of Tarrytown NY Pet-Friendly…

Ruthmarie Hicks — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:01:35 +0000

Over the past couple of years, I’ve written several blogs about local businesses. One of my favorite haunts has been Coffee Labs of Tarrytown NY. Coffee Labs was established in 2002 and for seven years has roasted and served wonderful coffee drinks and freshly roasted coffee to brew at home. Coffee Labs was named for the owner’s chocolate Labrador Retrievers. During tht time, Mike and Alicia have established Coffee Labs as a eco-friendly and pet-friendly coffee shop. Since they don’t prepare food on-site, they had an arrangement with the health department that allowed patrons to bring their dogs into the shop. The dogs had to be properly leashed and be well-behaved. I even wrote a blog about how Jade and I often spent mornings at Coffee Labs while I completed correspondence and some work realted activities – including market reports and blog articles.

But it only takes one complaint to ruin something that has worked well for years. Apparently one person complained to the health department and that has put the entire pet-friendly nature of the coffee shop “on hold.” The coffee shop is applying for a variance so that the patrons can bring their pets back. But positive public opinion on this matter can only be helpful. So I ask all pet-owners everywhere to feel free to comment on this blog and add your support by joining the discussion on Facebook. As one dog-owner and patron said to me last evening – “If you don’t like the fact that dogs area allowed – go somewhere else! There are plenty of coffee shops in Westchester if you don’t like dogs.”