For Halloween Events in 2011 – Follow the links BELOW:
Horsman’s Hollow – Philipsburg Manor – Click Here
Jack O’Latern Blaze – 2011 – Click Here
Irving’s Legend & Legend Celebration – 2011 – Click Here
More to come…..
Westchester NY has always been Halloween Central
How could we be anything but? We have Philipsburg Manor and the Headless Horseman Bridge – Sleepy Hollow NY along with Sunnyside – Tarrytown NY – the residence of Washington Irving. Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow NY are at the epicenter of activity at this time of year. And The Historic Hudson Valley makes sure that there are activities galore for young and old to celebrate our unique location and its significance in American History and lore.
Events for October 2010 from Historic Hudson Valley in Westchester begin this weekend.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze - Vancortlandt Manor – Croton-on-Hudson
The Blaze features more than 4000 individually hand carved and illuminated jack o’ lanterns. I attended last year – sadly my camera did not cooperate – but suffice it to say – it was nothing short of amazing. They had giant spider webs made of jack o’ lanterns , pirates, ghosts and dinosaurs – all made out of jack o’ lanterns were on display throughout the ground. Be prepared, because it does take some time to take in all there is to see.
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A lot of my clients and friends have been asking about kayaking on the Hudson River. And who can blame them? The Hudson is an amazing body of water for kayaking – the views – particularly in the early evening are nothing short of spectacular with the sunset views. But it is not for the faint of heart. Proper training is essential because the currents on the Hudson can be quite strong. Beautiful though it may be – it is not user-friendly.
Well, a few days ago, I came across a pamphlet a few days ago in Tarrytown NY about Hudson River Recreation.
They have been in business since 1998 and offer lessons in kayaking including kayaking fundamentals and rescue lessons. They also have supervised kayak rentals and guided tours. They have programs at Croton-on-Hudson, Sleepy Hollow, and Tarrytown among others.
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The Crafts Fair at Lyndhurst – Tarrytown NY – is a classic Westchester event
that occurs twice a year – in the spring and again just after Labor Day. It’s always high on my list of things to do-see in Westchester NY. Top notch artisans from all over come to display their talents in one of the most diverse and unique way. I admit that I was very short on time this year and although I was supposed to go with a friend – work kept me away until the very end of the day. I wandered in and decided that the best that I could was to take a few photos and post just a tiny bit of what was offered. These were not bargain basement offerings – some of the colored blown glass displayed below was priced in the thousands. Suffice it to say – the displays ranged from angel wings for children, to ornate gold jewlery, hand crafted furnishings, paintings, pottery, glass, metal work – you name it. Below are a few photos that I managed to put together so people could get the idea.
The fabulous Blown Glass – was Gabriel Glass – which can probably be found on the web.
The pottery with the imaginative shirts – as wine holders – were by Roxie’s studio in MA 413-625-2253. Roxie was there and told me her inspiration for the shirt & tie motif was a piece of pottery that collapsed and looked like a rumpled shirt. Proof that for the truly artistic – there are no mistakes – just inspiration!
The other artisans – I apoligize for not having your information. Please feel free to post it in comments and I will add it to the text if happen to see this post!
© 2010 Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
Tarrytown NY is known for its shopping and fine dining. Tarrytown NY restaurants are known for their variety and quality and during the summer months tables and umbrellas dot the landscape of Broadway and Main St. while residents and visitor enjoy outdoor dining. Personally, I like Tarrytown. It has all the charm of a turn-of-the-century Westchester village with an artsy edge that gives it personality and just a touch of funk. Although restaurants like Sweetgrass Tarrytown which offers only the best in organic fine dining, there is an informality that is very appealing and not as apparent in some of the villages along the Long Island Sound. Since Tarrytown to Grand Central is only 37 minutes by express train, this is a commuter village with a vibe all its own.
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
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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.
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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.”
© 2010 Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com. All rights reserved.
