Yonkers Waterfront Live- Von NewMann
2024-07-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yonkers Amphitheatre, Water Grant Street, Yonkers, New York, 10701, United States
Join us for the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series! Starting June 14 and running every Friday night through August 16, enjoy free live music from 6:30 PM to 8 PM by the waterfront. Concerts will be held at 71 Water Grant Street, near X20 Restaurant. Don’t miss out on this summer’s musical festivities!
On July 19th, enjoy a Night of Classic R&B and Soul Saluting Otis Redding, Donnie Hathaway, Al Green & Bruno Mars.

NY OPERA CONSERVATORY: FREE July-August 2024 Summer Concert Series – Croton Free Library
2024-08-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Croton Free Librara, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
The Taconic Opera summer program for emerging opera singers, New York Opera Conservatory (NYOC), offers you an opportunity to hear the upcoming generation of professionally trained singers as they gain valuable experience perfecting their craft in a leading role. Established in 2018, the NYOC helps to fill an unmet need among trained singers to gain hands-on experience through actual performance.
Each event in the series listed below – one tragedy and one comedy – will have a different cast, making every performance completely unique from all the others! Each performance includes the complete opera and is semi-staged (costumes, props).
July Opera: Il Trovatore – Verdi
Verdi’s turbulent tragedy is a mainstay of the operatic repertory. The score is both dark and energetic, with infectious tunes that are not easily forgotten. Set in the turbulent Middle Ages, the story is about a count seeking revenge for the murder of his brother by the gypsy girl Azucena, who just happens to have raised the Count’s arch-enemy Manrico. This opera features the playful Anvil Chorus and the rousing tenor aria Di quella pira, a favorite in concert performances by Pavarotti, Domingo, et al. Sung in Italian.
Dates: Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 pm
Friday, July 5, 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 6, 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 7, 3:00 pm

August Opera: Dona Pasquale – Donizetti
The second opera performed as part of the NYOC summer series is Donizetti’s hilarious comedy, Don Pasquale. A bumbling buffoon is taught a life lesson as he is tricked into a fake marriage with a young woman who turns into a demanding shrew. Taconic Opera’s favorite hilarious mainstage buffo, Jorge Ocasio, joins the Conservatory’s young cast to sing the title role. Sung in Italian.
Dates: Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 pm
Friday, August 9, 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 10, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 11, 3:00 pm
Location: Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive
Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Fee: FREE
For information about becoming a student in the NY Opera Conservatory, visit the Conservatory website: https://www.newyorkoperaconservatory.com/
For general information about Taconic Opera and NY Opera Conservatory events, visit the website: https://taconicopera.org/
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Yonkers Waterfront Live - Sammulous
2024-08-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Yonkers Amphitheatre, Water Grant Street, Yonkers, New York, 10701, United States
Join us for the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series! Starting June 14 and running every Friday night through August 16, enjoy free live music from 6:30 PM to 8 PM by the waterfront. Concerts will be held at 71 Water Grant Street, near X20 Restaurant. Don’t miss out on this summer’s musical festivities!

Phoenix Festival: Autumn Serenades with Ellen Mandel & Jessica Crandall
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | First Reformed Church of Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
An evening of music by celebrated composer Ellen Mandel sung by Jessica Crandall.
Each of Mandel’s songs creates its own little world: this one’s a smoldering romance, that one’s all beauty and springtime, the next is dark and dangerous, next a song of flirtatious and witty wordplay, and then one that will break your heart. You’ll hear songs from Ellen’s song cycle inspired by Edward Hopper’s magnificent paintings. You’ll watch the play Waiting for Godot contained in one fun and lively jazz number. You’ll receive the prophetess Cassandra’s warning, in Trojan language, from the ancient Greek tragedy Agamemnon. And to finish, you’ll be treated to Ellen’s hilarious self-help song—a blues, of course—singing along to internalize her therapeutic message.
Crandall has sung with the New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. She is currently at work on an original song cycle with composer and Guggenheim Fellow Carman Moore
The duo has charmed audiences all over New York City and beyond, with their expert musicianship and playful banter. They love performing, and you’ll love being taken on an emotional journey with them.
The extraordinary beauty and acoustics of the First Reformed Church elevate this concert to an event for all senses.
“Mandel’s songs are ardent, spiky and refreshingly organic.” – NY Times
“Songs are sung so exquisitely by the extraordinary Jessica Crandall.” – Inside Press

5th Annual ARToberfest at Bethany Arts Community
2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Join Bethany Arts Community for music, art, crafts, food and family fun at ARToberfest!

BAC’s 5th Annual ARToberfest
October 5, 11AM-4PM (Rain Date: October 6)

Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, and interactive demos and crafts, this festival is a great experience for ALL ages! ARToberfest will illuminate arts spanning a variety of styles and mediums and celebrate the unique culture of the Hudson Valley region. Activities throughout the day include:

Pumpkin Carving and Demos
Live musical performances
Ice Cream from The Blue Pig
BBQ
Crafts (including Fairy House Making, Tie Dye, Splatter Paint, and more!)
Fairy Walks
Community Art Projects
And MORE!!!

Tickets: $15.00 per car (people are free!)
Pumpkin & Carving Kit Pre-Order: $10.00 (Pre-order closes on 9/21! To guarantee your pumpkin(s) and carving kit at a discounted price, pre-order.)
INFO & TICKETS HERE: https://bethanyarts.org/artoberfest-2024/

We are thankful to our ARToberfest 2024 sponsors ArtsWestchester and Blick Art Materials for making this festival possible and accessible!

Jazz on the Bridge - Free Performance
2024-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path: Westchester Landing, 333 South Broadway, Tarrytown, 10591
Come out for a free evening of Jazz on the Bridge at the Westchester Landing of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path in Tarrytown from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 (rain date Oct. 17). Produced by the non-profit organization Historic Hudson River Towns in coordination with the New York State Thruway Authority, the event features Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum All-Stars performing jazz and Brazilian jazz with their quartet. Jazz on the Bridge celebrates Historic Hudson River Towns’ “Find Your Path” program, which encourages residents and visitors to explore the amazing paths, trails and walks of the rivertowns. Enjoy cool jazz and then take a sunset stroll along the 3.6-mile path for stunning Hudson River views.
The bridge will be lit in vibrant colors in honor of the musical evening and Historic Hudson River Towns.
Parking at the path’s Westchester Landing is free. Limited seating is available but visitors may wish to bring portable lawn/beach chairs.
Additional details for visiting the path are available at:
https://mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov/visit-frequently-asked-questions?fbclid=IwY2xjawFiaTVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ6Wzyas3d7BIKzPZnMcdR8bTGL1pVAwPSxX8NAVs3pTMFVnn6Ul0C-F6w_aem_X8ZDU0jxEHFvHZHGC4c9Dg

Irvington Theater Open House
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Irvington Theater, Main Street, Irvington, New York, 10533, United States
Irvington Theater Open House, Saturday, October 26, 2-4 PM
85 Main Street, Irvington NY
After being closed for renovations and HVAC installation, Irvington Theater will open its doors with live music, food, and tours of the newly renovated space celebrating the re-opening.

Taconic Opera’s 27th Season Begins: Bizet’s CARMEN! Matinees Nov. 2 & 3, Tarrytown Music Hall (NEW!)
2024-11-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, 10591
Taconic Opera, celebrating its 27th year, is opening its 2024-2025 season with a production of probably the most popular opera of all times: Georges Bizet’s CARMEN. This not-to-be-missed event will take place in the company’s NEW opera performance venue, the historic, beloved and acoustically fabulous Tarrytown Music Hall.

For the full story on the Taconic Opera/Tarrytown Music Hall collaboration, visit: www.artswestchester.org/category/artsnews/

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 pm
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown, NY.
The theater is handicap-accessible.
Performed in French with English supertitles above the stage to further enhance the entire experience, the production will be fully staged with professional lead singers and orchestra. Maestro Jun Nakabayashi looks forward to providing the downbeat.

Taconic Opera’s production of Carmen will be a retelling of a theme familiar in all generations. Innocent young man (Don José) meets fiery young woman (Carmen). She charms him into leaving an adoring girlfriend, leads him astray into a life of crime, leaves him for someone famous, and refuses his pleas to return to him. His pain and jealousy cloud his judgement and turn his love into anger, leading him to do the unthinkable. Bizet’s music is undeniably exciting, spirited, memorable, and instantly likeable. It includes the famous Habanera and the March of the Toreadors.

Tickets
ONLY available from the Tarrytown Music Hall online, by phone or at the door.
Wide range of prices ($81 – $20) depending on seating; discount for seniors ($7); fixed price for students for all seats ($20).

BEWARE OF SCAM TICKET VENDORS
www.tarrytownmusichall.org
(914) 233-3856

Visit the company website at www.taconicopera.org

Christ Church San Marcos Presents Violalia Duo
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Violalia Duo is a collaboration between violinist/violist Laura Thompson and violist/composer Hannah Selin.
This afternoon concert will feature violin-viola duos by Kaija Saariaho, Béla Bartók, Salvatore Sciarrino, Brendan Faegre, and Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as some Renaissance songs.
As always, our concerts are free but a suggested donation of $20 would be appreciated if you are able.

Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story
2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Shames JCC on the Hudson, South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, 10591, United States
Broadway comes to The Ark in Tarrytown on Nov. 17, as Westchester’s newest performance venue hosts The Golden Ticket Series’ “Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story.”
Broadway Legend Jack Viertel delves into the history and song writing background of acclaimed lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, while a live orchestra and a quartet of professional singers bring his most popular lyrics and music to life. Sondheim, who died in 2021, had an extraordinary career that includes some of the most iconic works of 20th-century musical theater, including West Side Story; Gypsy; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; A Little Night Music; Sweeney Todd; Sunday in the Park with George; and Into the Woods, among others.
The Ark is located within the Shames JCC on the Hudson, at 371 South Broadway in Tarrytown, immediately adjacent to the I-287/Route 9 Tarrytown Exit and is easily accessible by car or train. Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story is scheduled for Sunday, November 17 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Tickets are $50 for JCC Members and $60 for the general public. Tickets are available at: https://www.thearkevents.org/u…

Old Mill Singers Holiday Concert: Holiday Thrills & Chills
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clearview School, Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510, United States
The Old Mill Singers choral group, directed by Nell Macdonald, will celebrate the Holiday Season with “Holiday Thrills & Chills” on Saturday, December 7th at 7 PM and Sunday, December 8th at 3 PM at the Clear View School in Briarcliff Manor.

Old traditional holiday favorites, including some international tunes, and some very current festive selections will delight all. The fabulous “Kids Chorus” will also help deck the halls with their rollicking performances…. Hearing sleigh bells? It’s probably Santa tuning up. He’s surely on his way to join the fun!
Lots of “Thrills & Chills” musical entertainment, laughter and treats will fill your stockings and warm your hearts! Don’t miss this great annual holiday event!! Tickets available at the door or from any Old Mill Singers member.
The Old Mill Singers & Kids Chorus are men, women and children who hail from throughout Westchester County and perform at local nursing homes and community events. New members are always welcome. Auditions are not required. You just need to sing in tune.

52nd Annual Messiah Singalong
2024-12-15 16:00 - 17:30
Join in to sing the great choruses of Handel’s Messiah along with professional soloists from the metro area, accompanied by our spectacular Cassavant organ.

Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca's 30th Annual Christmas Concert
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Assumption, 920 First Street, Peekskill, 10566
Please join us Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7pm for our 30th annual Christmas Concert at the Church of the Assumption in Peekskill, NY. Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Vocal Artist Mary Mancini, World Renowned Accordion Virtuoso Mario Tacca, and the incomparable Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble. They will perform your favorite classic and contemporary Christmas Hymns and Carols, as well as stunning pieces from Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and Mozart.
Tickets are $20 for Adults; $15 for children under 15. Light refreshments will be served after the concert in the Fr. Wilson Hall. Tickets will be on sale in the church vestibule after all the Masses on the weekends of Dec. 7/8 and Dec. 14/15. You can also purchase your tickets at Church Rectory. For more information contact Gioia Productions at 914-737-8872.

Sweet Megg in Concert
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Knights of Columbus, 106 Bergen Avenue, Ridgefield Park, 07660
Mark your calendars music lovers! We are lucky to be welcoming Sweet Megg back to Ridgefield Park for our first free concert of 2025!
Nashville’s own Sweet Megg will be bringing her unique blend of jazz, blues, and vintage sounds to kick off our summer concert series! She is guaranteed to transport you to a bygone era of timeless melodies and soulful tunes.

"FIERAS" live Flamenco Performance by A Palo Seco Flamenco Company
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Irvington Theater, Main Street, Irvington, New York, 10533, United States
Irvington, NY – A Palo Seco Flamenco Company, under the visionary direction of founder and choreographer Rebeca Tomas, is proud to announce the 2025 production of FIERAS, an electrifying new flamenco production debuting Thursday, May 22 at 7pm at the historic Irvington Town Hall Theater.
FIERAS is a visceral and unapologetic exploration of feminine strength, instinct, and resilience. “Fiera,” a Spanish and, more specifically, Flamenco expression, refers to a fierce female energy full of power and force. This energy of rising up and enduring in the face of adversity is infused throughout the work as it examines, with a respectful and delicate eye, the issue of Domestic Violence in our society. Through a contemporary flamenco lens, Tomas and her ensemble delve into the primal and poetic forces that drive the feminine spirit—raw, unfiltered, and unbound. An original production directed by Rebeca Tomas, the production is inspired by stories of survivors of Domestic Violence. Audiences can expect a riveting blend of traditional flamenco music and dance with bold, theatrical elements that challenge expectations and stir the soul.
Cast members include Singers Barbara Martinez, Juan Pedro Gimenez, and Olyda Ola; Violinist Tania Mesa; Guitarist Ricardo Sanchez; Percussionist Jeremy Smith; Dancers Elisabet Torras, Laura Peralta, and Rebeca Tomas.
The creation and production of FIERAS is made possible by support from Arts Westchester vis a vis an Arts Alive Grant (2024) and a Voices for Change Grant (2023), in addition to close work and consultation with members of Hope’s Door.
A Palo Seco is a New York based Flamenco Company that strives to develop a unique voice, employing their Flamenco expertise, while also taking into account the context in which they live. Their work aims to expose people to an innovative way of looking at Flamenco, combining traditional techniques with a modern, metropolitan flare. Founded by artistic director and choreographer, Rebeca Tomas, the company debuted its first production in May 2010 at Theatre 80 St. Marks (New York City). The production was described as “a feast for the eyes and the ears” (Linsday Miller, Theatre On-Line), and reviewed by several press sources, including the New York Times. Jack Anderson, for the New York Theatre Wire, wrote, “Tomas is seeking to develop Flamenco in new ways.” The company has appeared throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Chicago Flamenco Festival, Eastman School of Music’s World Music Series, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out, the Pocantico Center (Rockefeller Brothers Fund), New York City’s SummerStage, Flushing Town Hall in Queens and the New Victory Theater on Broadway.
“A Palo Seco” is a phrase that refers to a bare-bones style of flamenco music, often consisting of singing or percussion alone. This stripped-down aesthetic has become a central theme in artistic director Rebeca Tomas’ choreography, characterizing her biggest departures from tradition, while also rooting her work in the emotional rawness that lies at the heart of the art of Flamenco.

RiverArts Music Tour
2025-06-14 11:00 - 21:00 | 9 Crossbar Road, 9 Crossbar Road, Hastings-On-Hudson, 10706
RiverArts Music Tour is the largest free, family-friendly music event in lower Westchester. All day long, you’ll hear live music in parks, backyards, businesses, community centers, and right along the Hudson River. With a lineup that spans classical, jazz, folk, rock, alternative, urban, and world music, there’s truly something for everyone. End the day at the Dobbs Ferry waterfront with food trucks, a sunset picnic, and performances under the stars.

Hastings on Jazz
2025-06-15 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:30 | VFW Plaza, 7 Maple Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Head to VFW Plaza on Warburton Avenue on Sunday, June 15th, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM for Hastings on Jazz, a weekly outdoor Jazz concert performed by David Janeway Quarter featuring special guests.

Tallman Beach & Pool Club Concert Series
2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Tallman Beach & Pool Club, 2 Tallman Mountain Road, Sparkill NY 10976, 2 Tallman Mountain Road, Sparkill, 10976
Every summer, the party starts at Tallman Beach & Pool Club! 🎉 Join us every Saturday night at 7 PM for live music under the stars—featuring a mix of live bands and high-energy DJs.
6/21 – Stone Flower
6/28 – 8th Grade Science
7/5 – TBD
7/12 – Peach Project
7/19 – Incidental Contact
7/26 – Georgia 5
8/1 – Kickin’ Nash
8/2 – Wig Jam
8/9 – TK Walker & Company
8/16 – Mighty Spectrum
8/23 – 8th Grade Science
8/30 – Stella Blue’s Band
8/31 – Stone Flower

Dobbs Ferry Friday Night RiverJam
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
Free concerts at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park every Friday evening, 7:00pm – 9:00pm June 20 – August 8!
