Historic Hudson River Towns

Black Hands, Gray Lands, Green Spaces: Advocating for Urban Gardens
2022-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
Join Karen Washington for a talk about her work in urban agriculture. As the co-founder of Black Urban Growers (BUGS), an organization of volunteers committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings, Washington has promoted urban farming as a way for all city dwellers to access fresh, locally grown food.
As a community gardener and Board Member of the New York Botanical Garden, Washington worked with Bronx neighborhoods to turn empty lots into community gardens, filled with vegetables, flowers, and chickens. As a member of the La Familia Verde Community Garden Coalition, she helped launch a City Farms Market, bringing garden vegetables to her neighbors. She was voted one of the 100 most influential African Americans in the US by Ebony magazine in 2012, and awarded the James Beard Leadership Award in 2014.
Recommended for ages 11+.
Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – Original Knickerbocker Tour
2022-05-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, you’ll find out why Irving is called the Original Knickerbocker!
It’s a fun way to spend an hour exploring the south end of the cemetery!
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. through August. Fall dates will be posted later in the summer.

Theater Class at Westchester Collaborative Theater in Ossining
2022-05-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water St., Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Evelyn Mertensl Alan Lutwin
E-Mail: info@wctheater.net
Website: http://www.wctheater.org
Tickets/Registration: http://www.wctheater.org
Admission Fee: see info on pricing
Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) Launches Full Program of Spring/Summer Theater Classes in Scene Study, Improv and Playwriting Ossining, NY –Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) is launching a full program of theater classes in Scene Study, Improv and Playwriting for the spring and summer.
Says WCT Executive Director Alan Lutwin, “We are delighted to be able to resume in-person classes featuring a trio of highly talented veteran actors and writers who are planning truly
innovative methods of instruction sure to spark students’ creative impulses.” Each of the classes will culminate in a performance or staged reading open to the public.
For more information go to the WCT website: www.wctheater.org

54th Annual Salute To Seniors in New Rochelle
2022-05-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10805, United States
Admission Fee: Free
We proudly announce the 54th Annual Salute To Seniors with four safe, outdoor tented, regional events in Northern, Central, and Southern Westchester. Please see the dates below; the event will be from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Join us for a series of events that will feature music and information on programs, services, and products targeted to our Senior community.
Salute To Seniors 2022 Event Dates:
Wednesday, May 4th – Southern Westchester, Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Ave, Yonkers, NY 10706
Wednesday, May 11th – Central Westchester, Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Wednesday, May 18th – Northern Westchester, Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Wednesday, May 25th – Southern Westchester, Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Salute to Seniors is a celebration of the seniors in our community and includes something for everyone. Plan an outing to attend the event, spend the day, have complimentary lunch, and enjoy all the attractions. Be sure to bring a friend, family member, or caregiver, and be prepared to enjoy the day.
We welcome businesses and non-profit organizations serving seniors throughout Westchester County to complete an application today. Get more information by visiting the website or downloading the application.
SaluteTOSeniors2022_SAVEtheDate_ADAWeb revised Mar 11 2022 .pdf

Tavern Talk and Tour
2022-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Pierson Park, 238 West Main Street, Tarrytown, 10591, United States
Experience the Bird & Bottle Inn’s 260+ years of history during this Tavern Talk & Tour.
Join the Putnam History Museum at the newly opened and restored Bird & Bottle Inn, 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, NY, on Sunday, May 22nd, from 5 pm – 7 pm. (Rain date, Sunday, June 5th)
PHM Executive Director Cassie Ward will share with guests the history of the Bird & Bottle Inn by exploring historical themes related to the Inn and immediate surrounding area. Historical themes will include the Lenni Lenape use of the land, the American Revolution and the Old Post Road, 19th century transportation advancements, and the early 20th century tourism boom in Putnam County. The program will continue with remarks on the restoration process by Bird & Bottle Inn owners Marjorie Tarter and Brendan McAlpine.

Irradiance featuring the Daisy Jopling Band, Orchestra 914 & Students
2022-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/irradiance-featuring-the-daisy-jopling-band-orchestra-914-and-local-students/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $25, $35, $55 VIP package
Internationally acclaimed, classical/rock star violinist Daisy Jopling is thrilled to collaborate with Orchestra 914 and Hudson Valley students on a full orchestra mentorship show at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater called “Irradiance”. This eclectic show will feature local youth choirs singing music derived from the sacred tones of the Great Pyramids of Egypt, as well as a rock classical fusion and hits from the Daisy Jopling band orchestrated by Dean Fransen.
The show will feature a beautiful lighting design by Ro-z Edelston, and will be conducted by Dean Fransen and Kathleen Feldman. Formed in 1958, Orchestra 914 expands the classical music experience for diverse audiences in the Hudson Valley through creative, educational, and community programming with the highest level of artistic integrity. Daisy Jopling has toured the world, beginning her solo career with a concerto at the Royal Albert Hall in London at age 14. She played twice before 30,000 people at the opening of the Vienna Festival, toured with her band to 53 stunning concert halls in China, created “Illuminance” on Bannerman Island, NY which aired on PBS in 2021, and performed her own “Awakening” Concert at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Daisy has collaborated with super stars such as Bobby McFerrin, Hans Zimmer and Tony-Award winning director Tom Morris, and recorded 9 albums, 2 with BMG RCA Victor.

Family Studio Art Workshop: Dazzling Icons
2022-05-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
Celebrate The World of Frida in a collage portrait workshop created by Teaching Artist-in-Residence David Enriquez. Use printed images of American and Mexican historical figures, including Frida Kahlo, and employ a technique borrowed from artist Mickalene Thomas, whose portrait Clarivel with Black Blouse with White Ribbon is in the HRM’s permanent collection. Recommended for ages 5+.
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Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.

Mayfest Farmers and Makers Market in Lloyd
2022-05-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, 12528, United States
Phone: (845) 454-9649
E-Mail: walkway@walkway.org
Website: http://Walkway.org
Tickets/Registration: https://app.mobilecause.com/e/j_ZSLw
Admission Fee: $25 Tasting Tickets, General Admission is Free
Mayfest Farmers and Makers Market showcases a curated selection of the Hudson Valley’s finest producers at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and West approach to the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Vendors exhibit their wares for tasting or purchase in support of our regional agribusinesses.
Beer, Wine and Spirits tasting tickets are available NOW! For just $25, you gain full access to samples from more than 20 area purveyors. *MUST BE 21+ TO PURCHASE A WRISTBAND* Walkway members, veterans, active-duty military, and senior citizens (65+) receive discounted admission. General admission to Mayfest (excluding the tasting area) is free.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
2022-05-21 20:30 - 21:30, 2022-05-14 20:30 - 21:30 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
Soak up the history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery’s north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll need to visit during the day to see Washington Irving’s grave.

Orchestra 914 Concerto Winners Concert
2022-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Box Office
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/orchestra-914-concerto-winners-concert/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $20-$30
Music Director Russell Ger conducts our final concert of the season featuring the top Winners of our annual Concerto Competition performing with Orchestra 914. The concert will conclude with Dimitry Shostakovich Symphony No 1.
In accordance with new regulations mandated by New York State, starting on December 15th, all adult guests must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours, to enter the theatre and must present digital or physical proof at the door. At home Rapid Tests are acceptable (please bring in a picture of the negative test with your name and date of test clearly written in the picture). Children under 12 will be able to be admitted with a vaccinated guardian. By visiting the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19.

Chisme Con Chocolate (Gossip with Chocolate)
2022-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
This workshop is inspired by Teaching Artist-in-Residence David Enriquez’s weekly visit with his family to catch up over breakfast, consisting of homemade chilaquiles, tamales, and pan dulce from the local Mexican grocery store. It was only after they had savored their first sip of hot chocolate—the most important component of the meal—that they would begin sharing the highlights of their week.
In pre-Columbian times throughout Mesoamerica, the act of preparing this drink became such an important ritual that it was believed the person foaming the chocolate could transmit their affection to the drinker. In the family’s kitchen, it was only Enriquez’s mother who was entrusted with the molenillo, the traditional turned wood whisk, to make sure the chocolate had just the right amount of foam.
Visitors are invited to a tasting and demonstration of how traditional Mexican hot chocolate is made using a molenillo. The chisme (gossip) will be recreated through a lively talk about the practice, storytelling, and conversation. Please note, capacity for the talk may be limited.
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Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.

Yonkers Arts Weekend
2022-05-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
Enjoy free admission to the Museum and family-friendly activities, including art workshops, that celebrate our current exhibitions and the thriving arts in Yonkers. Take part in games and activities in the HRM Courtyard. Visitors are invited to Chisme Con Chocolate (Gossip with Chocolate) a tasting and demonstration with Teaching Artist-in-Residence David Enriquez of how traditional Mexican hot chocolate is made using a molenillo. Thanks to our partners La Pinata Bakery of Yonkers and Tomatillo of Dobbs Ferry for providing refreshments.
12:30pm One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure*
1pm Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour*
1–4pm Family Studio Art Workshop: Dazzling Icons
1–3pm Chisme Con Chocolate (Gossip with Chocolate)
2pm The Sky Tonight*
3pm Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour*
3:30pm We Are Aliens*
*Please note, planetarium shows and tours of Glenview are ticketed.
Sponsored by City of Yonkers.

8th Annual Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW) Festival
2022-05-21 11:00 - 18:00 | Van der Donck Park (across from train station) free shuttle to event locations, 41 Dock Street, Yonkers, 10701
The 8th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW) festival is on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11AM-6PM. The festival is a one-day event, filled with exciting new programs such as pop-up exhibitions, monoprint demo and DIY workshops, children’s workshops, musical performances, portrait artists, and much more!
“Yonkers continues to secure its reputation as an artistic hub in the region and we are so excited to share that with residents and visitors each year during Yonkers Arts Weekend,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “Yonkers’ rich history, coupled with our thriving arts community, transforms the City, especially the historic waterfront district, into a walkable museum. I’m thrilled that we can continue to bring this event to our community.”
Since its inception in 2014, YAW has created a prominent arts district in the City of Yonkers. Several city galleries have opened, along with dozens of local and international renowned muralists and artists contributing to the City’s downtown revival. YAW attracts more than 10,000 visitors a year to city galleries, the Carpet Mills Arts District, Hudson River Museum and Untermyer Gardens.
For the full program schedule, visit: https://yonkersartsweekend.com/

Wood Festival at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining
2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Website: https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/wood-festival-2022/
Tickets/Registration: https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/wood-festival-2022/
Admission Fee: $10.00
A celebration of the beauty of wood and art!
Join us us for music, art, crafts, food and family fun! Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, live and interactive demonstrations, the festival will be a great experience for all ages!
CRAFTS
KIDS ACTIVITIES
LATHE DEMO
PYROGRAPHY DEMO
CHAINSAW CHIX DEMO
SCULPTURE MAKING
MUSIC
ARTISAN VENDORS
ICE CREAM
FOOD
And MORE!!!

THE 2022 FEASTS AT STONE BARNS
2022-05-21 - 2022-05-22 | Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
THE 2022 FEASTS AT STONE BARNS
Spring Feast: May 21-22
Summer Feast: July 9-10
Harvest Feast: October 1-2
Celebrate the breadth and beauty of our food and farm community through these outdoor, multicourse meal experiences by Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
Reservations will be available on a fixed schedule that is built in accordance with the sunlight hours of the season. Experiences last approximately three hours.

Lords of 52nd Street- Legends of The Billy Joel Band
2022-05-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/lords-of-52nd-street-legends-of-the-billy-joel-band/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $37.50, $42.50, $49.50
This legendary group, featuring Billy Joel band members Richie Cannata (saxophone), Liberty DeVitto (drums), and Russell Javors (rhythm guitar), are joined on stage by long time Lords band members Doug Kistner, Malcolm Gold, Dennis DelGaudio and Dan Orlando on vocals singing all of those amazing Billy Joel vocals! From recording Billy Joel’s classic albums including The Stranger, Glass Houses, Turnstiles, and of course, 52nd Street, to touring with Billy, to now performing these classics on stage-their contributions to songs like “Scenes from An Italian Restaurant,” “Moving Out,” and “Only The Good Die Young” are what made these tunes timeless. Get ready for a night of your favorite Billy Joel songs the way you heard them on the album!
An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19. All adult guests must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours, to enter the theatre and must present digital or physical proof at the door. At home Rapid Tests are acceptable (please bring in a picture of the negative test with your name and date of test clearly written in the picture). Children under 12 will be able to be admitted with a vaccinated guardian. (Our policy will remain fluid, so please check back or call or email the box office with any questions)

54th Annual Salute To Seniors in Croton-on-Hudson
2022-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
We proudly announce the 54th Annual Salute To Seniors with four safe, outdoor tented, regional events in Northern, Central, and Southern Westchester. Please see the dates below; the event will be from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Join us for a series of events that will feature music and information on programs, services, and products targeted to our Senior community.
Salute To Seniors 2022 Event Dates:
Wednesday, May 4th – Southern Westchester, Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Ave, Yonkers, NY 10706
Wednesday, May 11th – Central Westchester, Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Wednesday, May 18th – Northern Westchester, Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Wednesday, May 25th – Southern Westchester, Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Salute to Seniors is a celebration of the seniors in our community and includes something for everyone. Plan an outing to attend the event, spend the day, have complimentary lunch, and enjoy all the attractions. Be sure to bring a friend, family member, or caregiver, and be prepared to enjoy the day.
We welcome businesses and non-profit organizations serving seniors throughout Westchester County to complete an application today. Get more information by visiting the website or downloading the application.
SaluteTOSeniors2022_SAVEtheDate_ADAWeb revised Mar 11 2022 .pdf

Nyack’s Famous Street Fair
2022-05-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Nyack, Broadway & Main Street, Nyack, 10960
The Nyack Famous Street Fair will be returning to our historic rivertown from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Don’t miss this great family fun day where you will be sure to find something for everyone. Two hundred and fifty exhibitors with arts, crafts, new retail, home deco and gifts will be participating at this shopping and dining event. All types of festival foods will be available as well as Nyack’s many outdoor cafes and restaurants. Be sure to make a stop at the NY Soda Jerks for one of their old fashion soda or egg creams.
All day music will be played at the gazebo on Main Street and folk music on Broadway. Be sure to mark your calendar for a day spent in picturesque Nyack. The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years.
Free Admission, Held rain or shine. No Pets Please. Follow CDC current guide lines.

Tom Petty Tribute- Damn the Torpedoes at the Paramount
2022-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
Phone: (914) 739-0039
E-Mail: boxoffice@paramounthudsonvalley.com
Website: https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/tom-petty-tribute-damn-the-torpedoes/
Tickets/Registration: https://paramounthudsonvalley.showare.com/ordertickets.asp
Admission Fee: $25, $30, $35
Mesmerizing audiences since 2007, DAMN THE TORPEDOES offer a complete Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience. Whether performing note for note renditions of the studio recordings or engaging the audience with actual live versions of TPATH’s performances, patrons and venues can be assured that DTT delivers the “AWE” factor EVERY TIME.
An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19.
All adult guests must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours, to enter the theatre and must present digital or physical proof at the door. At home Rapid Tests are acceptable (please bring in a picture of the negative test with your name and date of test clearly written in the picture). Children under 12 will be able to be admitted with a vaccinated guardian. (Our policy

"World of Frida" Artist Tour: Adela Antoinette and Maya Vera
2022-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10701
Self-portraits by Adela Antoinette and Maya Vera are on view in The World of Frida; their artworks emulate Kahlo in very different ways. Join the artists in the galleries for a discussion about how Kahlo’s work influenced them.
Frida Kahlo once said, “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.” In recreating the self-portraits of historic artists through her mastery of theatrical make-up and props, Antoinette comes to inhabit them and experience surprising emotional connections. Vera’s performance-based photographs explore her ethnicity and identity as a Mexican-American woman. Her characters exploit viewers’ perceptions of the female body in unexpected and uncomfortable ways.
Image: Maya Vera. Colonial Chic, 2016. Archival inkjet print. Courtesy of the artist.
Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.
