things to do: Westchester County, New York Heritage Festivals - 07/10/08 05:36 PM
Throughout the summer the Department of Parks of Westchester County is sponsoring heritage festivals, celebrating, Irish, Indian, Italian culture.
On Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla and sponsored in conjunction with the Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester is the Heritage of India Festival. Some
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things to do: Caramoor, A Garden of Music in Katonah, New York - 07/03/08 05:33 AM
Caramoor is home to metropolitan New York's largest outdoor music festival. 80 acres of unique gardens that were recently restored are the background for a variety of outdoor musical events. Enjoy afternoon tea, May through October, in the summer dining room. Caramoor is located in Katonah, New York which is
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things to do: Rhythm and Blues at the County Center in Westchester - 07/02/08 06:25 AM
On Saturday July 19th at the County Center is Westchester they are featuring a Rhythm and Blues night. The County Center is centrally located and easily accessed by train as it is a short walk from the White Plains train station, or by car.
There will be a Temptation Revue with
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things to do: Hitchcock Returns! to the Jacob Burns Center in Westchester County, New York - 07/02/08 05:31 AM
In Pleasantville, New York we are all lucky to have the Jacob Burns Film Center. They present the best of world and independent cinema every day. The Jacob Burns just celebrated it's 7th birthday. Starting on July 2nd through the end of the month they are presenting 16 Alfred Hitchcock
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things to do: Recycle and Get Free Rides at Playland in Rye, New York - 06/15/08 06:33 PM
Who would have thought collecting trash could actually be fun?
But fun it will be on Saturday, June 28 when kids who bring 100 or more used plastic bags to Playland will receive free rides as their reward. "Plastic Bag Day at Playland" is Westchester County's way of encouraging youngsters
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things to do: Earth Day, Westchester County, New York - 04/08/08 05:54 AM
Westchester County's Earth Day CelebrationKensico Dam Plaza, ValhallaApril 13, 2008,11am - 3pm Discover practical and easy ways to make your home, the earth and Westchester County a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live - and have some fun at the same time. Admission and parking are free. In addition to Westchester County
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things to do: A Wonderful Bakery in Ardsley, New York - 03/30/08 05:19 PM
In the Westchester Section of the New York Times today is a wonderful article about a wonderful place in Ardsley. I am there at least two - three days a week and consider it to be the best bakery that I am aware of in Westchester County. All of their baked
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things to do: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, New York - 02/28/08 05:53 AM
"Presenting 12 changing exhibitions annually in addition to ongoing exhibitions from the permanent collections, the Neuberger Museum of Art offers visitors insights into the work of 20th century masters, and mid-career and emerging artists, as well as exposure to the county's only permanent exhibition of African art" Miriam Bernstein, CRS, ABR,
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things to do: 9th Annual Westchester County International Film Festival - 02/25/08 04:56 PM
Annual Film Festival March 7, 8 and 9 at the City Center 15: Cinema De Lux in White Plains Come to the 9th annual Westchester County International Film Festival! The event kicks off Friday, Mar. 7 at the City Center 15 in White Plains. Films will run back to back starting
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things to do: Paramount Center in Peekskill, New York - 02/25/08 04:39 PM
The Paramount Center in Peekskill has a history in Westchester County that dates back to the 1930's. Some programs of note are: March 8th, 2008 Savion Glove with McCoy Tyner Trio March 22, 2008 The Four Tops April 26, 2008 Jessye Norman June 21, 2008 Patti LaBelle For Special Events, Programs, to buy tickets and directions please
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things to do: Greenburgh Nature Center - 02/24/08 06:36 AM
Right in the middle of Westchester County, one minute from strip malls on Central Avenue is the Greenburgh Nature Center. "The Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, pond, orchard, maple sugaring site and gardens. Our Manor House contains a live animal museum with over 120 specimens, a "hands on" discovery room, greenhouse,
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things to do: Greenburgh Nature Center and A Model Train Exhibit - 12/10/07 05:58 AM
The Greenburgh Nature Center features a 33-acre woodland preserve, with live animals, a museum, a greenhouse with botanical exhibits, and a hands-on discovery room. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk throughout the year. Located in the Town of Greenburgh in mid-Westchester County, please visit their web site at
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things to do: Free Arts Day in Westchester County, New York - 11/21/07 09:35 AM
On Sunday, December 9th the Westchester Arts Council will hold it's 7th Annual Free Arts Day. This day offers free admissions to museums, arts centers and historical sites all around Westchester County. This day is coordinated by Ronald McDonald House Charities, Bank of America, Con Edison (our local electrical company) and
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things to do: The Westchester Ballet performs The Nutcracker Ballet - 11/19/07 09:56 AM
Founded in 1950 the Westchester Ballet is one of the oldest community ballet companies in the United States. On December 14, 15 and 16 they will perform their 12th Annual Performance of the Nutcracker Ballet. This ballet is performed by 90 professionally trained students from communities throughout Westchester and surrounding counties.
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things to do: The County Center in Westchester County, New York - 11/19/07 09:07 AM
Centrally located in mid-Westchester County is the County Center. This is a beautiful art deco building that opened in May of 1930. Over the years there have performances by James Brown, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, and the Royal Hanneford Circus. In 1988 there was a major renovation of the original building
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