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by ArtsWestchester, a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1965. The largest of its kind in New York State, it serves more than 150 cultural organizations, numerous school districts, hundreds of artists and audiences numbering more than one million. The goal of ArtsWestchester is to ensure the availability, accessibility and diversity of the arts in Westchester.

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Seeding a Generation of Music Lovers

by Janet Langsam ArtsWestchester CEO

Celebrating the Westchester Philharmonic one night, I found myself breaking bread with Jamie Bernstein, daughter of the late and great composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Jamie is a narrator, writer and broadcaster, all of which reflect her lifetime devotion to music and her family legacy. We reminisced about the Young People’s concerts led by Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in the Sixties and Seventies. Jamie attended all of them…even rollicked backstage. I told her how when I was a kid, we took the Long Island Railroad from the Rockaway’s to Penn Station, Leonard Bernstein (photo credit: Allan Warren) then hopped on a subway up to Carnegie Hall … almost an hour and a half trek to get an injection of classical music that my mother had made a part of our cultural regimen. Although we twisted and turned a lot in our seats, we did get a lasting appreciation of music.

Although to his credit Leonard Bernstein made the Young People’s concerts a household name, they officially began as far back as 1914. These were expanded exponentially in 1924 under the baton of Ernest Schelling. It was Bernstein, however, who grew the concerts to an audience of millions by having them televised from Lincoln Center and syndicated to 40 countries.

Bernstein’s love of music, his theatrical style, his skill at translating the music into words, inspired a generation of music lovers. Remembering the Young People’s concerts made me think that the world needs another Bernstein and another generation of music lovers. Perhaps that’s Jamie Bernstein.

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news in brief New Executive Director at The Rye Arts Center

Meg Rodriguez (photo courtesy of The Rye Arts Center)

The Rye Arts Center (RAC) has appointed Meg Rodriguez as its new Executive Director. Rodriguez was most recently Director of Outreach and Custom Marketing Programs at BFFL, Co., but she is not new to RAC – she has served on its board for a decade, including time on its executive and gallery committees and as Chair of its Membership Committee.

As a Rye resident, she is also active in her local community. Rodriguez succeeds Helen Gates, who announced her retirement in February.

Call for Photos Extended: Westchester Through the Decades

Through the Decades photo: Ardsley Middle School students join Pete Seeger and his grandson Tao Rodriguez Seeger at the Clearwater Festival in June 2002 (photo credit: Mark Vergari/ The Journal News)

On its 50th anniversary, ArtsWestchester readies itself for the next half-century by planning to commemorate milestones and memorable moments from the past five decades. Partnering with The Journal News, the organization

will present Through the Decades: Picturing 50 Years in Westchester, an exhibition of photographs that capture Westchester’s most memorable events since 1965.

ArtsWestchester is asking for both professional and hobbyist photographers to submit pictures that record memorable moments to be considered for inclusion in the exhibition. The extended deadline for submissions is July 24. For guidelines, and to submit photos, visit: artsw.org/decades.

New Director Appointed at Hudson Valley Writers Center

Irvington Town Hall Theater Full STEAM Ahead: An Arts and Business Partnership Commissions Second Continues Season of Reading Series The Irvington Town Hall Theater will commission a second season of its “Stage Door” reading series which, this year, will focus on works from Westchester and Rockland County residents. The organization is currently calling for submissions to be considered in the series. This season will include three plays, beginning in October. Interested playwrights are encouraged to submit works with small casts that can be read in 90 minutes on stage. The chosen writers will have the opportunity to cast their works, hear them read aloud in front of an audience and get feedback in a Q&A after the reading. For more info, visit: www.irvingtontheater.com.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is in the business of creative science; ArtsWestchester is in the business of creative arts. Their partnership on the 2014 exhibition STEAM: STEM + Arts explored both the arts and sciences as pathways to creativity and innovation. Continuing to strengthen this partnership, the two have joined forces once again: ArtsWestchester is installing artwork in Regeneron’s newly built Genetic Center, which is inspired by science and technology.

Work by Westchester-area artists will be positioned in key locations in the lobby of the state-of-the-art facility and will remain on exhibit until 2016.

First Niagara Supports ArtsWestchester with $50K Donation

Jewel Kinch-Thomas (photo credit: Richard Conde)

The Hudson Valley Writers Center has announced the appointment of Jewel Kinch-Thomas as its new Executive Director. KinchThomas brings to the Center years of experience as a nonprofit administrator. She structured and operated the Riverside Theatre at the historic Riverside Church in New York City, acted as Interim Executive Director at Harlem Arts Alliance and as an arts consultant and producer for many local Westchester organizations. She says: “I am thrilled to be joining an organization that nurtures writers of all levels and backgrounds, as it brings power and inspiration of the written word to Westchester and beyond.”

Robert Cerminaro, Senior Vice President Market Executive for the Tri-State Region of First Niagara recently helped to celebrate ArtsWestchester’s 50th anniversary with its Board President Froma Benerofe, to whom he presented a $50,000 contribution to support the organization’s cultural programs and services. Cerminaro recently was elected to the ArtsWestchester board.

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highlights Susan Manspeizer at Hammond Museum

Study the Understudy at Lyndhurst

The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden presents a solo exhibition of the work of Pound Ridge artist Susan Manspeizer from July 24 through September 12. The colorful bentwood sculptures in Facets center on the stages of growth and maturation in the lives of women. With childhood, motherhood, aging and loss among the stages of Family by Susan Manspeizer (photo credit: Sal Cordaro) life explored in the show, Manspeizer captures fleeting, sorrowful and joyous moments all in perfect balance with one another. The sculptures, layered, fragile and vibrant, reflect the nuances and transformations that many women experience throughout their lives.

An opening reception takes place on July 11 from 1-3pm. For more info, visit: hammondmuseum.org.

All the world’s a stage this month when the M&M Performing Arts Company, Inc. presents The Understudy in the Carriage House Theatre at Lyndhurst.

The witty comedy

by Theresa Rebeck casts the spotlight on a theater production’s hidden gem: the understudy. The play takes a fictional behindthe-scenes look at the Cast of The Understudy (left to right): Michael Muldoon, Carly Broadway premiere for Jayne Lillo and Peter Lillo (photo courtesy of M&M Performing Arts Company, Inc.) an undiscovered Kafka masterpiece. All the while, egos, personal conflict and money-hungry producers threaten the fate of the show’s success. The Understudy, directed by Larry Schneider, runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 through 26. A special opening night performance will take place on July 10.

For more info, visit: mmpaci.com.

Exploring Lyrics as Poetry

Revisiting Arcadia with ArtsWestchester

This July, Hudson Valley Writers Center explores Lyrics as Poetry by examining the connection between music and the poetic form. In an interactive presentation on July 24, Toni Blackman will discuss the music and culture of hip-hop by challenging stigmas that are often associated with this genre.

As a passionate advocate of improvisation, Blackman has shared the stage with both literary legends like Lucille Clifton and hip-hop artists like Mos Def. On the evening of July 31, award-winning jazz writer and broadcast journalist Greg Thomas looks at “jazz vocalese” as a poetic form.

Toni Blackman (photo credit: Jennifer Davis) Vocalese presents lyrics that are sung with the melody of the jazz composition it accompanies, allowing the music to drive the meaning and movements of the songs. The event features works from NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks. For more info, visit: writerscenter.org.

In its summer exhibition, ArtsWestchester takes a nostalgic look at the enduring artistic tradition of depicting landscapes, which have been celebrated in different forms for centuries. The fifteen exhibiting artists in Revisiting Arcadia: Contemporary Landscapes each allow their viewers to consider his or her personal connection to nature. By immersing themselves Wild Sky by Joy Moser (photo courtesy of the artist) in the beauty and darkness of the natural worlds presented in the works, visitors are encouraged to consider that which they are surrounded by but may not fully appreciate on a daily basis. A wide range of mediums, techniques and styles are explored in the show, from traditional Hudson River School inspirations to conceptual photography and video installations. Revisiting Arcadia is on view from July 16 through August 29. An opening reception will take place on July 15 from 6-9pm. For more info, visit: artsw.org/arcadia.

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ENVY: One Sin, Seven Stories Hudson River Museum takes a look at Envy as part of a cultural collaboration between members of the Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance, in which each organization examines one of the Seven Deadly Sins. In a solo exhibition by multimedia artist Adrien Broom, envy is interpreted in photographs and life-sized scenes from fairy tales, depicting stories of passion, evil and redempMy Heart in Your Hands by Adrien Broom (photo courtion. Three-dimensional tesy of the artist) “stage sets” bring these fairy tale worlds to life; a photographic portrait gallery presents favorite and lesser-known characters; and a “web of envy” engulfs visitors with objects that typically signify beauty, wealth and power, such as pieces of gold and mirrors.

The universal formula of fairy tales introduces a character’s errors followed by an emerging moral lesson. This, like Envy, causes its readers to reflect on themselves as they are and as they should be. Other Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance members are Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Katonah Museum of Art, Neuberger Museum of Art and Wave Hill. Curated by Bartholomew Bland, Envy is on view through September 27. For more info, visit: www.hrm.org.

Shakespeare in the Park Following the success of last year’s performance of Shakespeare in the Park at Turnure Park, the City of White Plains and ArtsWestchester team up to present the White Plains Performing Arts Center production of Much Ado About Nothing on July 15 and 16 at 7pm. This classic family-friendly Shakespearean comedy follows a set of characters whose broken hearts, tumultuous love and propensity for gossip lead to a hilarious mess of mistaken identities and chaos.

“This performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing will continue our tradition of providing new and exciting programming to the residents of our great city,” says White Plains Mayor Tom Roach. The production is free and open to the public. Picnicking on the lawn is encouraged and refreshments will be available for sale. The performances are sponsored by Peckham Industries. For more info, visit: wppac.org.

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A r t s W e s t ch e s t e r ’ s F e s t iv a l of N e w Wo r k

This is it – the final month of ArtsWestchester’s ARTSEE Festival of New Work!

Since March, ARTSEE has spread throughout the county presenting new innovations in dance, film, theatre, exhibitions, music and more. Here’s a look at the final ARTSEE events. Stay tuned for news about next year’s festival!

Farraday Newsome: Unseen Drift Now–July 5 | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREE Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester

Arizona-based artist Farraday Newsome’s solo exhibition features new decorative terracotta and majolica work. clayartcenter.org

Work by Artists in Residence

July 17 | 8pm Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah Caramoor commissioned, and now debuts, a new work by Patrick Harlin who explores soundscape ecology and unusual compositional forms. Tickets: $20–$65 caramoor.org

Gravity: Defined and Defied

Presented by Westchester Community College Center for the Arts Now–July 20 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–11:30am FREE Westchester County Center, 196 Central Ave., White Plains

July 11–August 22 Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREE Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester This duo exhibition features 2014-15 CAC Artist-in-Residence Matthew Smith and Rittenberg Memorial Fellow, Kelley Donahue.

Also on view are works from Valentine & Clark Young Resident Artist Lindsey Francis.

Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence Program Commission

Multimedia artist Jaanika Peerna and ceramic artist Kristen Lyon present works that draw on nature, particularly gravity and light.

Relentless Tide Cloud by Farraday Newsome

Kirsten Lyon and Jaanika Peerna, Gravity: Defined and Defied

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Ed Young: Bird & Diz – Illustrations from Creative Process to Finished Book

Now–August 1 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–6pm Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm Chappaqua Library, 195 South Greeley Ave.

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This exhibition follows award-winning illustrator Ed Young’s process from preliminary sketches through finished drawings for Gary Golio’s children’s book, Bird & Diz, which Young illustrated. chappaqualibrary.org

Illustration by Ed Young in Bird & Diz

Major festival support provided by: Entergy, First Niagara, Westchester Medical Center, New York State Council on the Arts, Westchester County Government, National Endowment for the Arts and Con Edison. Media sponsors: The Journal News, News 12, Pamal Broadcasting’s 100.7 WHUD and 107.1 The Peak, WAG, Westchester County Business Journal and Westchester Magazine.

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A partnership between ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government.

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For a complete list of Music in the Air events, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair 7/2 thursday City of White Plains presents Noon Day Concerts: Beauty & The Grease.

With a mix of familiar covers and original songs, Beauty & The Grease takes audiences back to a time when doowop and old school rock ‘n’ roll reigned supreme. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov

7/3 friday Yonkers Downtown BID presents Liza Colby. Colby’s band produces garage rock sound with echoes of ‘70s soul. 6:30pm at Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. yonkersdowntown.com

7/4 saturday Back to the Garden 1969, Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater, 7/10; Town of Mamaroneck, 7/20 (photo source: backtothegarden1969.com)

7/1 wednesday City of White Plains presents FDR Drive Salutes Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson’s fame and glory return in the form of high-energy pop and rock group FDR Drive. 6pm at White Plains High School. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Animal Embassy. This hands-on educational experience introduces families to exotic animals. 6pm at White Plains High School. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Gizmo Guys. Using everything from their heads to their feet, this upbeat comedic

juggling duo finds wacky ways to push the limits of their world-class juggling skills. 6pm at White Plains High School. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Ms. Liz Variety Acts. Ms. Liz combines circus arts, physical comedy and beautiful costumes during her original stage show. 6pm at White Plains High School. whiteplainsny.gov Jazz Forum Arts presents Gerry Malkin Jazz Collective. Classic jazz mainly from the 1950s and ‘60s periods.

6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org

New Rochelle Public Library presents Independence Day Family Concert by the Homegrown String Band. This family band plays unique instruments including banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele and more to put their own stamp on blues, country and folk. 12pm. nrpl.org Village of Mamaroneck presents St. Thomas Orchestra July 4th concert.

A traditional July 4th concert in the park.

Fireworks to follow. 8pm at Harbor Island Park. village.mamaroneck.ny.us

7/6 monday City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin

to inspire his work. 7pm at Mattison Park. whiteplainsny.gov Town of Mamaroneck presents The 70’s Project. A tribute to the Disco era, this band brings the sights and sounds of the genre back to life. 7pm at Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org

7/7 tuesday City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin to inspire his work. 7pm at George Washington School. whiteplainsny.gov Rye Town Park presents Reddy Valentino Orchestra. This swing orchestra began in 1938 but remains a strong unit with lead alto sax and singer Scott Wenzel now at the helm. 7:30pm at The South Pavilion. townofryeny.com

7/8 wednesday Jazz Forum Arts presents Bill Ware Quartet. This quartet’s rhythmic jazz will captivate jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. 6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Larry Stevens Band. Larry Stevens Band plays feelgood country music with pop and classic rock vibes. 7pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents White Wedding. This ‘80s tribute band plays everything from Prince

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and Madonna to Guns n’ Roses and Motley Crue. 7:30pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org

7/9 thursday City of White Plains presents Noon Day Concerts: The Herve Alexandre Quartet. Saxophonist Herve Alexandre’s quartet performs jazz classics with a soulful spin that includes R&B and Salsa influences. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Jazz Forum Arts presents Nancy Kelly & Her Trio. Singer Nancy Kelly exceeds the boundaries of one-word definition – a dynamo one moment and a singer of love songs the next. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin to inspire his work. 7pm at Gardella Park. whiteplainsny.gov

7/10 friday Jazz Forum Arts presents Terry Silverlight Quintet. Silverlight has been a songwriter, composer, producer, arranger and drummer for projects in almost every facet and style of the music business. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org Hudson River Museum presents Friday Night Music: Slide Brothers. Blues, rock and soul in the Sacred Steel tradition: using steel guitar. 8pm at Hudson River Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org Yonkers Downtown BID presents Salute to Veterans: Back to the Garden 1969. Music of the Woodstock era with the same beloved favorites that rocked its audiences more than 40 years ago. 6:30pm at Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. yonkersdowntown.com

7/11 saturday Hudson River Museum presents Movies in the Amphitheater: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry learns that an escaped criminal wants to kill him. 8pm. hrm.org

7/13 monday City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids ages 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin to inspire his work. 7pm at Gillie Park. whiteplainsny.gov Town of Mamaroneck presents Stax of Soul. This soulful 8-piece show and dance band covers music of STAX Record Label’s artists, such as Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. 7pm at Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org

Outdoor Summer Concert Series

7/14 tuesday City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin to inspire his work. 7pm at Druss Park. whiteplainsny.gov Rye Town Park presents The Urban Coyotes. Blending electric blues with acoustic instruments, the Urban Coyotes deliver their own interpretations of Americana roots bands like REM, Wilco and Ray LaMontagne. 7:30pm at The South Pavilion. townofryeny.com

7/15 wednesday Jazz Forum Arts presents Ricardo Gautreau & The Missing Link. A refreshing blend of rock, latin and jazz.

6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org Katonah Museum of Art presents Caramoor @ KMA: The Swingaroos.

NYC underground jazz band The Swingaroos performs in the Katonah Museum of Art’s outdoor sculpture garden. 6:30pm. caramoor.org City of White Plains & ArtsWestchester present Much Ado About Nothing. The classic Shakespearean comedy, produced by the White Plains Performing Arts Center.

7pm on 7/15 & 7/16 at Turnure Park. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic.

Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin to inspire his work. 7pm at Turnure Park. whiteplainsny.gov

Come to The Green in the center of the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers for free events this summer. Bring your blankets and beach chairs to enjoy family activities and live performances by some of the area’s best bands! Here are the events taking place in July.

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Milagro. Milagro embraces the music of Carlos Santana by authentically performing the complex rhythms and exciting melodies of more than four decades of the Latin superstar’s career. 7pm.

7/8 WEDNESDAY

The Benjamins. This high-energy band covers songs from every genre and era, focusing specifically on current popular songs to get the whole family dancing. 7pm.

7/15 WEDNESDAY

Amish Outlaws. Dressed in full Amish garb, the Amish Outlaws keep audiences guessing with a set that constantly evolves – from Johnny Cash to Jay Z and Elvis Presley to the The Foo Fighters. 7pm.

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The Nerds. A blend of soul, classic rock and TV-themes are all a part of this band’s regular repertoire, but live banter and audience interaction becomes as much a part of the act as the music. 4pm.

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New York City Swing. New York City Swing demonstrates a full range of dance music through all eras with unparalleled versatility and world-class musicians. 7pm.

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Jill Gioia. A former contestant on the CBS reality show Rockstar Supernova, Gioia displays her hard-hitting vocals as she covers rock classics and performs original rock tunes backed by her powerhouse band. 7pm.

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Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. yonkersdowntown.com

7/18 saturday North Castle Public Library presents Arts Flamenco. Arts Flamenco performs traditional and evolving forms of flamenco dance. 8pm at Whippoorwill Hall at North Castle Public Library. northcastlelibrary.org

7/20 monday City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Mattison Park. whiteplainsny.gov

Nancy Kelly, Jazz Forum Arts, 7/9 (photo source: nancykelly.com)

City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents The Barons. The Barons, one of the tri-state area’s hottest “oldies” groups, play tunes that will take you back to the ‘50s and ‘60s. 7:30pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org

7/16 thursday City of White Plains presents Noon Day Concerts: Magic TouchAcapella. This a-cappella group channels the sounds of Doo-Wop and Motown originals. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Jazz Forum Arts presents Gil Parris Quartet. Parris is an American Grammynominated rock, blues, jazz and pop-guitarist. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: Magic by Seth Dale. Dale combines magic and comedy in an energetic show that relies on audience interaction. 7pm at Chatterton Park. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Downtown BID presents BID Music on the Green: Jose Fajardo Jr. y Sus Orquesta. Jose

Fajardo, Jr., son of legendary Cuban orchestra leader “Flute King” Jose Fajardo, has stood the test of time as a musician, bandleader, and now singer.

7pm at New Rochelle Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Westchester Italian Cultural Center presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle – Outdoor Italian Film Festival: Song of Napoli. Set in modern-day Naples, this comedy with an endearing cast will leave audiences whistling its catchy award-winning tunes. 8:30pm at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. wiccny.org

Town of Mamaroneck presents Back to the Garden 1969. Take a trip back to the music of the Woodstock era with the beloved favorites that rocked its audiences more than 40 years ago. 7pm at Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org

7/21 tuesday Rye Town Park presents Billy & The Showmen. This R&B band’s revue features the soulful vocals of some of the best singers in the Northeast with a strong horn section. 7:30pm at The South Pavilion. townofryeny.com City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at George Washington School. whiteplainsny.gov

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Jazz Forum Arts presents Mark Wade Quartet. As a performer for more than 20 years, Mark Wade has been an active bassist in the NYC area. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org

Jazz Forum Arts presents Sue Maskaleris & Trio do Rio. As a singer, pianist, composer and lyricist, Maskaleris is the epitome of a “multitalented musician,” with a passion for Brazilian music. 6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org

Hudson River Museum presents Friday Night Music: Cocomama.

Lively salsa on drums, brass and strings, drawn from the musical traditions of Cuba, Brazil and North and South America. 8pm at Hudson River Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org

City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights: McLean Ave. Band. Hailing from the heart of Ireland, this group combines traditional Irish tunes and ballads with an eclectic mix of rock, pop and R&B. 7pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov

Yonkers Downtown BID presents Mala Waldron. Mala Waldron grew up with two jazz pianist parents who inspired her to become a prolific composer and accomplished pianist and vocalist of her own. 6:30pm at Yonkers

City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights Movie: Big Hero 6. This animated film features an inflatable robot and technological prodigy who join forces to save their city from a notorious villain. Two

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separate showings at Turnure Park and Druss Park, both at 8:15pm. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents The Blues Mothers. Blues, jazz, rock and pop with a sound that swings from jazzy to down-and-dirty blues. 8:15pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org

7/23 thursday City of White Plains presents Bijoux Music Group. This trio uses an electronic setup, accomplishing a big sound without sacrificing sound quality or musical variety. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Jazz Forum Arts presents Duchess ft. Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner & Melissa Stylianou. Vocal trio Duchess boasts tight vocal harmonies that are both technically challenging and easy on the ears. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Gardella Park. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights Movie: Paddington. A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. 8:15pm at Chatterton Park. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Downtown BID presents BID Music on the Green: Twist of Fate. Twist of Fate sweeps audiences away to the Caribbean with a mix of steel drums, guitars, congas, vocals and funky percussion. 7pm at New Rochelle Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com Westchester Italian Cultural Center presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle – Outdoor Italian Film Festival: Marriage Italian Style. Sophia Loren stars as the mistress to influential businessman Domenico, who undertakes a series of tricks to secure his vows.

8:30pm at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. wiccny.org

7/24 friday Jazz Forum Arts presents Mr. Gone ft. Neil Alexander. Mr. Gone is a new ensemble exploring the grooves-based music of early electric jazz (fusion).

6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org Hudson River Museum presents Friday Night Music: No BS Brass Band. This eleven-piece brass band embraces the spirit of New Orleans and East Coast funk. 8pm. hrm.org Yonkers Downtown BID presents Roxy Perry. Classic blues and jazz influence Roxy’s expressive voice and harp playing. 6:30pm at Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. yonkersdowntown.com

7/25 saturday Hudson River Museum presents Frozen Sing-Along. Sing-along to Disney’s animated hit, as Princess Anna tries to save Arendelle and her sister Elsa – with the help of friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf. 8pm at Hudson River Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org

7/27 monday City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Gillie Park. whiteplainsny.gov Town of Mamaroneck presents AliveN-Kickin. Best known for its 1970 Top Ten hit “Tighter and Tighter,” Alive ‘N’ Kickin’ continues to play top-of-the-chart hits from every era and genre. 7pm at Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org

7/28 tuesday City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights Movie: Planes: Fires & Rescue. This animated Disney film features aircraft racer Dusty, who joins forces with a team of veteran firefighters. 8:15pm at George Washington School. whiteplainsny.gov Rye Town Park presents The Derivatives. The six members of the Rye-based Derivatives perform selections of classic rock and soul music from the ‘50s through ‘90s. 7:30pm at The South Pavilion. townofryeny.com

7/29 wednesday Jazz Forum Arts presents Spero Plays Nyro: Laura Nyro Tribute.

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with their own personality. 6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion in Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Captain Jack. This Billy Joel tribute band performs countless hits with the energy and passion of the “Piano Man” himself. 7pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Turnure Park. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Patterson & Sweeney.

Patterson & Sweeney delight audiences with R&B favorites. 7:30pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org

7/30 thursday City of White Plains presents Noon Day Concerts: Carolyn Harding – Tribute to Tina Turner. This pioneering house vocalist got her start in the early ‘80s “Paradise Garage” scene. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Jazz Forum Arts presents Souren Baronian’s TAKSIM – Middle Eastern Jazz. Reedman/percussionist extraordinaire, Baronian is a leader in ArmenianAmerican music. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Larger than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Chatterton Park. whiteplainsny.gov Westchester Italian Cultural Center presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle – Outdoor Italian Film Festival: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.

Screenings of two classic Italian operas.

8:15pm at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. wiccny.org City of White Plains presents Neighborhood Nights Movie: Planes, Fires & Rescue. This animated Disney adventure features aircraft racer Dusty, who joins forces with a team of veteran firefighters. 8:15pm at Gardella Park. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Downtown BID presents BID Music on the Green: Zero 360. Zero 360, a contemporary, multi-ethnic variety show/dance band

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Village of Scarsdale • 9:15pm | Scarsdale Pool Complex.

Rain date: July 2.

Villages of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow • Dusk | General Motors property in Tarrytown.

7/2 THURSDAY Town of Ossining • 9:15pm | Preceded by 7:30pm concert at Louis Engel Waterfront Park.

Cross County Shopping Center • 7pm-10pm | Concert followed by fireworks.

7/3 FRIDAY Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla • 9:15pm | Westchester County Annual Music Fest Show.

City of Rye • Every Friday in July and August at Rye Playland (time TBD).

7/4 SATURDAY Village of Mamaroneck • 8pm | St. Thomas Orchestra concert, followed by fireworks at Harbor Island Park.

rocks-out with a blend of motown, soul, R&B, funk, old school disco, dance and rock. 7pm at New Rochelle Library Green. newrochelledowntown.com

7/31 friday Jazz Forum Arts presents Hiromi Kasuga Quartet. A gifted pianist, Hiromi is also a prolific composer and arranger, drawing from a wide range of influences from the golden era of Be-bop to the present. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org Hudson River Museum presents Friday Night Music: Crystal Monee Hall. Hall’s folk gospel and blues styles,

Village of Port Chester • 7:30pm | Port Chester High School.

Village of Irvington • 9pm | Mathiesson Park, Irvington.

City of New Rochelle • 9pm | Spark the Sound. Viewing locations include Hudson and Five Island Parks and Waterfront restaurant in New Rochelle.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah • 8pm | Pops Patriots and Fireworks.

Town of Harrison • 9:30pm | Preceded by 7:30pm concert at Harrison Shopping Center.

7/19 SUNDAY Town of Greenburg • 9pm | AF Veteran Park.

have always been faithful to her church girl roots. 8pm at Hudson River Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org Yonkers Downtown BID presents Ainslie Street Vibes. Ainslie Street Vibes combines modern-chic style with music rooted in the vintage jazz tradition. 6:30pm at Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. yonkersdowntown.com

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arts Calendar 7/9 thursday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Alexi Kenney & Renana Gutman. Alexi Kenney (violin) and Renana Gutman (piano) perform music by Bach, Westhoff, Poulenc and Enescu. 7pm. caramoor.org

7/10 friday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz & Aoife O’Donovan. Three mainstays of the acoustic, folk and roots music world harmonize together in this one-of-akind band. 8pm. caramoor.org

Wynton Marsalis, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Jazz Festival, 7/18 (photo credit: Rob Waymen)

7/1 wednesday Dance: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk: Israeli Folk Dancing. Learn dances representing different ethnic aspects of Israeli folk dance. 5pm. caramoor.org

7/2 thursday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents PROJECT Trio.

A high-energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/ performers (flute, cello and bass) from Brooklyn. 7pm. caramoor.org

7/4 saturday Family & Kids: Hudson River Museum presents Family Studio: Art Projects. Creative activities on weekends inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, for ages 7+.

7/4–7/26, Sat & Sun: 1-4pm. hrm.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Pops, Patriots and Fireworks. Featuring the Westchester Symphonic Winds and Broadway’s Ryan Silverman, this

star-spangled evening is full of patriotic music, picnics on the lawn and fireworks. 8pm. caramoor.org

Music: The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College presents National Youth Orchestra of the USA. After a two-week residency at Purchase College, these 122 young musicians give their first performance. 8pm. artscenter.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Ariel Quartet / Dover Quartet. Two award-winning alumni quartets of Caramoor’s Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence program. 4:30pm. caramoor.org

Theater: M&M Performing Arts Company presents Opening Night: The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck.

This bitingly witty comedy casts an affectionate glow on one of the most notorious roles in the theater: the understudy. Opening night: 7/10 at 7pm. The show runs 7/11–7/26 on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, all at 7pm. lyndhurst.org

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Dance: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk: Italian Folk Dance. Take a fiery musical journey through the south of Italy. 5pm. caramoor.org

Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Memorial Library presents Summer Reading Kick-Off Adventure Party. Wear your favorite superhero costume to this event of fun activities for all ages. 2pm. ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org

7/5 sunday

Film: Chappaqua Library presents Kiss Me Kate (1953). Cole Porter’s musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org Lectures: Hudson River Museum presents Cain and Abel: Envy in the Old Testament. A discussion about envy in paintings and theological stories with religious leaders from Yonkers. 1:30pm. hrm.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Orchestra of St. Luke’s: Donizetti’s La Favorite. La Favorite continues Caramoor’s track-record of reviving the Parisian grand operas of the Italian masters. 12pm. caramoor.org Music: Chappaqua Library presents Dixie Jazz Band. This original music of the Jazz Age, following WWI, was

most popular during the 1920s. 3pm. chappaqualibrary.org

7/12 sunday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Out of Thin Air. Music from Copland House returns to Caramoor with thereminist Carolina Eyck to perform works by Copland, Martinu, Rózsa and Shostakovich that explore the line between the real and surreal.

4:30pm. caramoor.org

7/14 tuesday Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents Author Talk – Alfred Maurer: At the Vanguard of Modernism. Author and curator Stacey Epstein will discuss her new book about American painter Alfred Maurer. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org

7/16 thursday Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Memorial Library presents Artist Trading Card Day. Make it and then either take it or trade it, with Jen Armbruster. Ages 8+.

2pm. ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents Author Talk: Bitter Tea by Louise Gantress. This story of love, betrayal, hope and disillusionment is a character-driven novel with twists and turns, arriving at a surprising conclusion. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents The Amazing Scarlattis: Bel Canto Young Artists.

Young bel canto voices interpret the legacy of father and son vocalists Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti.

7pm. caramoor.org

7/17 friday ARTSEE Festival: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence.

Caramoor commissioned – and now debuts – a new work by Patrick Harlin, who explores soundscape ecology and

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visit artswestchester.org for more event information 7/23 thursday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Łukasz Kuropaczewski. Kuropaczewski returns for his second Guitar in the Garden appearance with classical guitar favorites and pieces by Polish composers. 7pm. caramoor.org

7/24 friday Music: The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College presents Marcus Roberts Trio. Jazz pianist Marcus Roberts’ group redefines the typical jazz trio, tackling classic jazz standards with fresh style. 7:30pm. artscenter.org

National Ballet of China, Performing Arts Center, 7/18 (photo source: lincolncenterfestival.org)

unusual compositional forms. 8pm. caramoor.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Calidore String Quartet. The Calidore String Quartet has established an international reputation for its informed, polished and captivating performances. 8pm. caramoor.org Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Open Mic Night. An evening of poetry, music, stand-up comedy, dance and more. 7:30pm. writerscenter.org

7/18 saturday Comedy: Hudson River Museum presents Upright Citizens Brigade.

This acclaimed improv troupe performs on-the-spot comedy. 8pm. hrm.org Dance: The Performing Arts Center presents National Ballet of China.

China’s national ballet company fuses classic western ballet with traditional Chinese dance. 8pm. artscenter.org Music: New Westchester Symphony Orchestra presents New WSO at Chappaqua Public Library. Orchestral favorites featuring the Furuya Sisters, who will perform the second movement of Brahms’ Double Concerto for Cello and Violin. 3pm. chappaqualibrary.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Jazz Festival.

Now in its 22nd year, this annual daylong festival is a celebration for jazz enthusiasts of all ages. This year, it is curated and headlined by Jazz at Lincoln Center, with Wynton Marsalis and Cécile McLorin Salvant performing. 12pm. caramoor.org

7/19 sunday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Jennifer Koh, Nicholas McGegan and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads the Orchestra of St. Luke’s for a performance of three masterpieces, joined by high-octane violinist Jennifer Koh. 4:30pm. caramoor.org

7/22 wednesday Dance: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk: Turkish Music and Bellydance.

Carmine and Friends will play songs from the Middle East: the music of Turkey, Egypt and more, featuring bellydance artistry by Kaeshi Chai. 5pm. caramoor.org Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents Author Talk: Between the Tides by Susannah Marren. Marren’s debut novel crackles with the tensions of real life-rivalries, betrayals, shaky marriages and the challenges of mothering. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers’ Center presents Lyrics As Poetry: Hip Hop with Toni Blackman.

Listen, discuss and recite poetic gems from classic and popular rap forms.

7:30pm. writerscenter.org Theater: White Plains Performing Arts Center presents Zombie Prom: Atomic Edition. A girl falls for a zombie in this 1950s rock ‘n’ roll satire musical.

Fri, 7/24 & Sat, 7/25 at 7pm. wppac.com

7/25 saturday Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Memorial Library presents Fly Guy Festival. Make an edible Fly Guy and other fun stuff. Grades 5-8. 2pm. ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org

wine-coupling session with Steve Zwick of Dylan’s Wine Cellar. 3pm. hvcca.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Eroica Trio. A signature program featuring masterpieces of the Western World and custom-arranged pieces. 4:30pm. caramoor.org

7/29 wednesday Dance: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk: Greek Dancing. Explore rebetiko (Greek blues) as well as other regional genres and styles of Greek music. 5pm. caramoor.org Film: Chappaqua Library presents Hadassah Film Festival: How to Re-Establish a Vodka Empire.

This feature documentary charts the journey of film director Dan Edelstyn as he explores his Jewish Ukrainian heritage and attempts to relaunch his great-grandfather’s vodka empire. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org

7/30 thursday Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Gabriel Kahane & Rob Moose. Kahane (piano, guitars, banjo and vocals) and Moose (violin and guitars) perform works by Franz Schubert, Benjamin Britten, Jerome Kern and more. 7pm. caramoor.org

7/31 friday

Music: The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College presents Alexander Korsantia Piano Recital. Korsantia has won great critical acclaim for his versatility, power and the unique sincerity of his playing. 7:30pm. artscenter.org

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers’ Center presents Lyrics As Poetry: Jazz Vocalese with Greg Thomas. This presentation will feature works from NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks. 7:30pm. writerscenter.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dialogues des Carmélites by Francis Poulenc.

Caramoor branches out from its core repertory of bel canto opera to present a 20th-century masterpiece. 8pm. caramoor.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Hélène Grimaud. 2015 Artist-in-Residence Hélène Grimaud brings a powerful program of water-themed favorites to the stage. 8pm. caramoor.org

7/26 sunday Tours: Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art presents Sinful Sunday. A Bacchanalian farewell to HVCCA’s LUST exhibition, featuring open sessions of nude figure drawing and a

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exhibitions turing five artists: James Castle, Thornton Dial, Nellie Mae Rowe, Bill Traylor and Willie Young. On view 7/19-10/11, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

• Emilie Clark: The Delicacy of Decomposition. Clark uses her family’s preserved food waste to explore “gluttony,” both self-indulgence and over-consumption. Artist talk and reception: Sun, 7/19 at 1pm. On view 7/12–9/6, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild mamaroneckartistsguild.org • Color! Color! Color! Group exhibition of works bursting with colorful imagery in a variety of media. On view through 7/11, Tues-Sat: 12-5pm.

Neuberger Museum of Art neuberger.org • Plastic: Art in an Era of Material Innovation. Spanning the dominant art movements of the mid-20th century, Plastic demonstrates the unique versatility and dominance of plastic in art. On view through 8/23, Tues-Sun: 12-5pm.

Upstream Gallery upstreamgallery.com • Paperworks 3. The gallery’s third juried Works on Paper exhibition. On view through 7/26, Thurs-Sun: 12:30-5:30pm.

Dreamland (detail) by Larry Gordon, Color! Color! Color!, Mamaroneck Artists Guild, on view through 7/11

ArtsWestchester artswestchester.org • Revisiting Arcadia: Contemporary Landscapes. Diverse approaches by 15 artists depicting natural settings, from traditional Hudson River School-style painting to photography and video. Opening reception: 7/15, 6-8pm. On view 7/16–8/29, Tues-Fri: 12-5pm, Sat: 12-6pm.

Bullseye Glass Resource Center bullseyeglass.com • In The Nature of Things. Work by Jane Bruce, Susan Cox, and Sandy Gellis, as the culmination of their residency at the Bullseye Glass Center, New York. On view through 11/15, Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm.

Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill sunywcc.edu/peekskill • Off the Beaten Track. Works by Peekskill Arts Alliance members with studios outside of the downtown Peekskill arts district. On view through 7/31, Mon-Thurs: 10am-8:30pm, Fri: 9:30-11:30am.

Clay Art Center clayartcenter.org • 2014-15 Artist-in-Residence Exit Exhibitions. Consecutive solo exhibitions of work

by Matthew Smith and Kelley Donahue made during year-long residencies. Opening Reception: Sat, 7/11, 6-8pm. On view through 7/28, Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm.

• Farraday Newsome: Unseen Drift. Solo exhibition of new decorative terracotta and majolica works. On view through 7/5, Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm.

Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art hvcca.org • The Seven Deadly Sins: LUST. Explores lust with explicit subject matter and a widerange of media. Now on view through 7/26, Fri: 11am-5pm and Sat & Sun: 12-6pm.

Katonah Museum of Art katonahmuseum.org • Inside the Outside. Highlights from the of William Louis-Dreyfus collection, fea-

Westchester Community College Center For The Arts sunywcc.edu/arts • Gravity: Defined and Defied. Multimedia artist Jaanika Peerna and ceramic artist Kristen Lyon present works that draw on nature, particularly gravity and light.

On view through 7/20, Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-11:30am.

Westchester Community College PEEKSKILL EXTENSION CENTER

The Center for the Digital Arts Digital arts education in the 21st Century with five post-production studios, 3D scanning and printing resources, computer graphics imaging, fine arts studio and prosumer video production equipment. 50+ general education courses to help fulfill liberal arts requirements, along with ESL and other non-credit courses for adults and children.

Open Houses July 13 and 23, August 11, 20 and 31, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Register Now! Classes start September 10 914-606-7300 ▪ sunywcc.edu/peekskill Email: peekskill@sunywcc.edu 27 North Division Street Peekskill, NY

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workshops Clay Art Center clayartcenter.org • Clay Cooks Camp (ages 6-9). Students will create unique clay bowls, plates and cups designed with their favorite foods in mind. 7/6–7/10, 9am-12pm.

• Wheel Throwing Boot Camp (ages 10+). Learn the basics of working on the potter’s wheel in a supportive environment. 7/6–7/10, 1-4pm.

• Reinventing the Wheel Camp (ages 10+). Learn the basics of both handbuilding and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create mugs, bowls and sculptures from start to finish. 7/13-7/17, 1-4pm.

• For more Clay Art Center workshops, visit: clayartcenter.org.

Hudson River Museum hrm.org • Crafting Community: Journals. Make fabric-covered journals with Sarah Divi.

Sat, 7/11, 2-4pm. Crafting Community meets again on 8/8 & 9/12.

Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill sunywcc.edu/peekskill • Quick Start to Photoshop Elements. Learn to use the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements with a focus on personal photo imaging. Tues, 7/7 & Thurs, 7/9: 6-9pm.

• Photography Forum: Sharpening Your Photography Skills in 12 Hours.

Aimed at those who not only want to improve their own photography, but wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the medium. Mondays & Wednesdays, 7/13–7/29: 7-9pm

• Traditional Studio Practices for Children. Eco-minded young artists will work with recyclable materials to construct sculptures and mixed-media collages that give those materials second life. 7/6-7/16 & 7/20-7/30: 9:30-11:30am.

• For more Center for the Digital Arts workshops, visit: sunywcc.edu/peekskill.

ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive 2016 Grants

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Learn about the funding opportunities available to Westchester-based artists and cultural organizations at upcoming Arts Alive pre-application workshops.

The first workshop will take place on:

July 16, 5:30pm: ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains

Grants are available in the following categories: • Project Grants support community-based arts and cultural projects.

• Artist Grants support the creation of new work related to the community.

• Arts Education Grants support in-school arts activities developed by artists or cultural organizations in collaboration with educators.

For more workshop dates, visit: artsw.org/artsalive This program is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.

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