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FALL FOR THE ARTS With fall just around the corner, take a look at all the arts opportunities Westchester has to offer. For more, see page 9.
Mother indicted for murder in daughter’s death By JAMES PERO Staff Writer A Mamaroneck mother has been indicted on murder charges in the death of her 2-year-old daughter after a violent incident earlier this year left two police officers injured . In an indictment from a grand jury earlier this month, Cynthia Arce, 29, was charged with second-degree murder and was later arraigned on charges on Tuesday, Sept. 18. In addition to the murder charge relating to her daughter, Gabrielle Boyd, Arce also faces two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer, and two counts of assault in the second degree relating to incidents with police during an initial response. On Saturday, April 28, village
of Mamaroneck police responded to a 911 call where they found Gabrielle Boyd, 2, severely injured and unresponsive. According to police, when officers attempted to help the toddler, Arce, attacked the officers with a knife. Arce was first tased by police and then shot by the responding officers. She was hospitalized after the incident and is currently being held in Westchester County Jail. Gabrielle Boyd was later pronounced dead after being rushed to White Plains Hospital. Four officers received medical treatment for injuries and were subsequently released. The girl’s death also precipitated litigation from her father, Steven Boyd, who is suing Mamaroneck police and Westchester County, claiming law enforcement failed to properly enforce a court order granting him custody of the child.
Cynthia Arce, 29, was indicted by a grand jury this month for allegedly murdering her two-yearold daughter and attacking two police officers in an April incident that took place at her Mamaroneck home. Photo/westchesterda.net
The notice of claim, filed earlier this year, accuses Mamaroneck police officers of negligence in enforcing a court order that would have removed Boyd from the custody of her mother.
Steven Boyd is seeking monetary damages. In particular, the claim focuses on a home visit made by officers and Steven Boyd, the father, the day prior to his daughter’s death in which Arce slammed the door on officers attempting to gain custody. Subsequently, the officers decided to leave the Chestnut Avenue residence without the toddler. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled the death a homicide in August though the official cause of death is still undetermined and an autopsy by the county medical examiner has yet to be made public. Arce’s arraignment is the first of such appearances since her alleged attack on police officers and subsequent hospitalization in April. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
Cuomo clips Nixon in high turnout Dem primary By JAMES PERO Staff Writer In a high profile primary, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Democrat, handily defeated progressive upstart and activist Cynthia Nixon to win the party’s gubernatorial nomination for a run at his third term in office.On Thursday, Sept. 13, Cuomo defeated Nixon, an actress best known for her role on HBO’s “Sex in the City,” winning 65 percent of the total vote cast. According to state Board of Elections results, voter turnout more than doubled a 2014 gubernatorial primary also featuring Cuomo with 1.5 million votes cast compared to just more than 574,000 four years ago.In a passionate concession speech, Nixon declared her campaign a success in setting a more progressive agenda for the state. “My hat is off to each and every one of you and the brilliant insurgent campaigns that you have run,” said Nixon to her supporters and fellow candidates down ticket, some of which were successful in pulling off upsets of establishment incumbents. “Your victories tonight have shown that the blue wave is real and that it is not only coming for Republicans, it is coming for Democrats who act like them.” Cuomo did not attend a celebration in Manhattan with his supporters choosing instead to watch the results roll in with family and friends in Albany. A Tweet sent out from Cuomo’s camp—the only statement Tuesday night following his win—said, “Thank you, New York.” The governor will now prepare to face off against Republican candidate Marc Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, in the general election in November. Cuomo will also face a challenge from former Syracuse mayor and independent candi-
date Stephanie Miner, a Democrat and once Cuomo supporter who is now a vocal critic of the governor’s.Incumbency won across the board with Cuomo’s colleagues and running mates Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul defeating challenger Jumaane Williams, a New York City councilman, in a close race for lieutenant governor and Letitia James winning formidably over the progressive wing’s Zephyr Teachout to become the first black woman to be nominated for Attorney General by the Democratic Party. Though Cuomo sailed to victory over Nixon, the race left a more noticeable dent in the incumbent’s coffers, with his campaign spending more than $8.5 million leading up to the election, including several costly television advertisements; meanwhile, Nixon spent only $450,000. Throughout Cuomo’s tenure as governor, he has worked to align himself as a more progressive member of the Democratic Party, touting initiatives to legalize same-sex marriage in 2011, raising minimum wage and offering free in-state tuition to students across New York. With speculation that Cuomo may look to leapfrog into the national spotlight as a presidential hopeful in 2020, he personally made a pledge to stay on as governor during his lone debate against Nixon in August. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com
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Latimer urges residents to prepare for hurricane season
With hurricane season upon us, Westchester County is urging residents to take the proper precautions. Pictured is damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. File photo
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is urging residents to review their emergency plans and obtain critical supplies in case any severe weather strikes Westchester during hurricane season. “Now is the time to assemble the essential items that you would need at home if a major storm hits and causes flooding or power outages,” Latimer said. “These items can quickly disappear from store shelves when a storm is looming or has just occurred.”According to county emergency responders, residents should have several days’ worth of food, water, medicine and other critical supplies like flashlights and batteries on hand in the event that they are stuck in their homes without power. Residents should also have a “go-bag” ready in case they are asked to evacuate on short notice during an emergency, some cash available in the event that ATM’s and credit card machines are out of service, and they should keep the fuel tank full in their vehicles. “In recent years, severe storms have caused significant property damage and extended power outages in Westchester,” Latimer said. “We don’t know what Mother Nature has in store for us this hurricane season so hope for the best but plan for the worst.” Hurricane season runs through Dec. 1. John Cullen, commissioner of the county Department of Emergency Services, recommended that people create a disaster preparedness kit that includes: one gallon of water per person per day; a three-day supply of canned, packaged or other foods that do not need refrigeration or need to be cooked; a manual can
opener; flashlights; batteries; a first-aid kit; and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. Foods that can be stored include: ready-to-eat canned meats and fish, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal, granola, peanut butter, nuts, crackers and canned fruit juice. Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner of the county Department of Health, said food safety and generator safety are essential during any power outage or emergency. If you lose power, Amler said here’s how to ensure you feed your family safely: Keep your refrigerator closed as much as possible. Do not assume refrigerated foods are safe. If food is still fully frozen, it is safe to use. Foods that have warmed to room temperature for more than two hours or have come into contact with flood waters should be discarded. When in doubt, throw it out. During a prolonged outage, these foods are potentially hazardous if not stored below 45 degrees Fahrenheit and should be discarded. After disposing of spoiled food, disinfect the refrigerator to avoid further contamination. Discard any cans of food that are rusted, dented or opened. If appliances are wet, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. Then, unplug appliances and let them dry out. Have appliances checked by a professional before using them again. Storm clean-up can produce a great deal of garbage, which invites insects and rodents. Store your garbage in watertight, rodent/insect-proof containers with
tight-fitting covers. Residents and business owners with generators are reminded of the following safety tips: Never run a generator in a basement, garage, porch or carport. Generators produce carbon monoxide that can quickly be lethal indoors. Only operate a generator outdoors and away from open windows. Do not exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Overloading your generator can damage it and any appliances connected to it. Fire may result. If your generator has a detachable fuel tank, remove it before refilling. If this is not possible, shut off the generator and let it cool before refilling. • Residents with oil tanks should top off their tanks and tighten the cap to prevent spills. Above-ground tanks should also be strapped to a secure fixture to prevent tipping in case of flooding. If you lose power, call Con Edison or NYS Electric and Gas directly. The phone numbers are: Con Ed power outage or gas and electrical service problems, 1-800-75-CONED; NYSEG electricity power outage, 1-800572-1131; NYSEG gas power outage, 1-800-572-1121. Cullen said families also need to consider what additional preparations may be necessary for people who have special needs or who care for the elderly, infants or pets. Family members also should plan for how they will communicate if local phone service is not available or is overwhelmed by high demand. Practical tips on these and other topics can be found at keepingsafe.westchestergov.com/be-prepared and ready.gov. (Submitted)
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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org.
West Harrison Branch. Wear your pajamas and hang out with Chloe during this evening class, which features songs, music and more. For ages up to 4 years old, siblings welcome. No registration required.
Saturday Stories (& a Craft, too!)
SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring
On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Ease into Saturday at the Library’s Children’s Discovery Center. Manhattanville College student volunteers will informally read favorite picture books and do a craft. Suggested for ages 2 to 4 years old.
On Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. These are just some of the items for which business owners often seek guidance from SCORE advisors: starting a small business in Westchester; writing or updating a business plan; identifying sources of funding and preparing documents for financing; creating a marketing plan; launching an additional location; and adjusting to growth. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.
Sing-Along Sundays with Chloe On Sundays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Celebrate early childhood through music and movement. Children and parents are sure to love the captivating songs, live accordion music, and activities designed with specific cognitive milestones in mind. This class will feature a variety of child-sized instruments and props, and a wealth of both traditional and original songs to add to your sing-along repertoire. Get ready for a fun, creative and engaging experience.
Computer Tutors On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students in grades 10–12 will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 835-0324.
Pajama Party with Chloe On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the
Chloe’s Sign and Play On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Chloe’s Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the award-winning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication.
Conversational English On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program
of conversation and practice of the English language. Join in and make new friends.
Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join popular local yoga instructor Angela Brandt for yoga with reading, crafts and hints woven in. The perfect start to a calm and fun weekend. For ages 6 to 12. Bring a mat, if you can, or use one of the library’s.
Recreation The spring/summer brochure is available at harrison-ny.gov/recreation. Please be aware that parents must have a current Recreation ID card to register a child for all programs. Please be prepared to show proof of residency with a current utility bill and a driver’s license. A school report card or progress report is required for a child ID card. The 2018 Recreation ID cards are currently available. Applications for activities can be found at the recreation centers and the Recreation Department website. For the Leo Mintzer Center in West Harrison, call 949-5265; the Sollazzo Center in downtown Harrison, 670-3179. The Recreation Hotline can be reached at 670-3039. For more information, visit harrison-ny.gov/recreation.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester LEGO City Builder Enjoy building city scenes with LEGO bricks at home? Let your creativity loose with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester’s newest play space: LEGO City Builder. This is an interactive city that
visitors can add their own elements and designs right into the display. The new play area includes skyscrapers, police and fire stations, cafes, suburban streets, beaches, a LEGO Friends section and more. Celebrate the grand opening of this exciting new space with photo opportunities and custom builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddaloni. Admission starts at $16.95; children under age 2 are free. Opening hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St. in Yonkers. For more information, call 844-740-9223 or visit westchester.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County news Golf course openings The six county-owned golf courses are now open, with the last of the snow melting. The courses are: Dunwoodie, 231-3490, and Sprain Lake, 231-3481, both in Yonkers; Maple Moor, 995-9200, in White Plains; Mohansic, 8625283, in Yorktown Heights; Saxon Woods, 231-3461, in Scarsdale; and Hudson Hills, 8643000, in Ossining. For more information, visit golf.westchestergov.com. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.
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Jazz Night! at Hoff-Barthelson Members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s jazz faculty take the stage to kick-off the 20182019 Faculty Concert Series on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 pm with Jazz Night!
An evening of improvisations and jazz standards, listeners will be treated to performances by Ed Palermo, saxophone; Rolf Sturm, jazz guitar; William Komaiko, piano; and Glenn Rhian, per-
cussion. Come hear members of Hoff Barthelson’s amazing jazz faculty in performance. Mix and mingle with them at the post-concert reception, and learn about opportunities to join Hoff Barth-
Ed Palermo and his band will perform at Hoff Barthelson’s jazz night on Sept. 28. Photo courtesy Patrick Cacciola
elson’s jazz ensembles for kids, youth and adults at all levels, study privately, learn Jazz theory and more. Ed Palermo is a New Yorkbased arranger and alto saxophonist. For more than 30 years Palermo and his band (The Ed Palermo Big Band) have been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa, as well as the works of other composers, in monthly performances at the Iridium nightclub in New York City and at bimonthly concerts at The Falcon in Marlboro, New York. Palermo was recently listed as one of the top 40 “intriguing musicians to watch out for” by online magazine The Daily Beast. He has arranged music for many notables including one of James Brown’s final concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Rolf Sturm’s guitar playing has earned the praise of Joe Pass, Jim Hall, John Abercrombie and Bill Frisell. He appears on more than 60 CDs including recordings that feature Tony Trischka, Loudon Wainwright, Anthony Braxton, David Johansen, John Medeski, Billy Martin, Eddy Arnold, Ar-
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chie Shepp and members of the Grateful Dead. Rolf has toured the U.S. and Europe performing at dozens of jazz, jam band/rock, folk and blues festivals including the World Expo in Hanover, Germany, the JVC Jazz Festival, the Boston Folk Festival and the Toronto Jazz Festival. He has performed at Lincoln Center, Town Hall and at the Kennedy Center, and has appeared on soundtracks for both film and television. His solo guitar recording, “Balance,” was awarded four stars in DownBeat magazine William Komaiko, pianist/ composer has a dual background in classical and jazz performance. In this regard his style is cited by The Village Voice for “Beautiful shifting colors—like a Calder mobile,” and compared to “Glenn Gould, Ahmad Jamal and Thelonius Monk,” by John S. Wilson of The New York Times. His music has been presented by conductors and organizations including Pierre Boulez, Christian Badea, Paul Dunkel, the Ravinia Festival, Serious Fun at Lincoln Center, CBS Sony and American Ballet Theater at the Metropolitan
Opera House. He is the recipient of a national commission, appearing as composer/piano soloist/ conductor in contemporary/jazz/ classical music combined, with the National Symphony Orchestra celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Kennedy Center. Glenn Rhian, a graduate of The Juilliard School, is known as a career Broadway musician who has played for “Gypsy,” “Guys and Dolls,” “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Forum,” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” to name a few. His film recordings include “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “In and Out.” His jazz credits include performances with Aretha Franklin, Al Martino and Clay Aiken. He is the percussionist for the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra. Admission to the concert is $20, $15 for seniors (60-plus) and free of charge for students. Tickets can be ordered by calling 914723-1169 or emailing hb@hbms. org and are available for purchase at the door. Program and performers are subject to change. (Submitted)
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It’s rare for a diehard fan like me to throw in the towel just two games into a season, but I— and just about anyone who has watched the Giants play football this year—feel confident in saying it; Big Blue is toast. But while unwatchable football campaigns are nothing new, especially to area fans over the last few years, the inevitable slog of watching the Giants over the next few months doesn’t have a silver lining for me. It’s just the start of an absolute sports drought. Some things are just plain evident; the Giants—with a porous offensive line, an immobile, ineffective quarterback and a head coach who hasn’t yet seemed to master the idea of “in-game adjustments”—are looking at a three-to-four win season. But whereas in past years, I’ve been
able to shift my attentions to the New York Rangers by mid-October, I don’t think watching them is going to be much fun either. After a tremendous run of consecutive playoff appearances (postseason berths in nine of the previous 10 seasons prior to 2018), the Blueshirts finally seem to be in rebuilding mode, having jettisoned most of their aging, high-priced stars by last year’s trade deadline. The forecast for this year? Well, anything is possible, but I wouldn’t hold out much hope for a Stanley Cup. And, the less said about the Rangers’ fellow Madison Square Garden tenants, the better; I’d be surprised if I tune into a Knicks’ game all year. Of course, I do still have my Red Sox to watch, for as long as they’re around, but I’m not as high as you might think on a team seemingly destined to finish the regular season campaign with 108 wins or so. The Sox bullpen has been positively atrocious, always a bad sign in the postsea-
son, so I fully expect them to get swept by the Yankees (the horror!) in the divisional series. So much for meaningful baseball, I guess. So what is a sports fan to do? I can’t remember the last time I’ve suffered through an autumn and winter with absolutely no potential positivity whatsoever. Should I take up a new hobby like wood-working? Learn a foreign language? Finally get around to reading the Harry Potter book series? Maybe that’s just the pessimist in me. It’s possible the Giants turn things around and make a run in the NFC East. Perhaps the young Rangers’ skaters provide the franchise with an unexpected jolt of energy. And what if the Knicks’ first-round pick, Kevin Knox somehow becomes the next “must watch” rookie in the NBA? Right now, it sure doesn’t seem likely. I think I’ll get started on my Italian this week.
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After about 10 years of solid play, the New York Rangers will likely take a step back in the 2018-19 season.
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Through the first two games of the NFL season, the New York Giants look like they’ve could be one of the worst teams in the league. And the horizon doesn’t look too much brighter for the rest of New York’s sports landscape. Photos courtesy Wikipedia.org
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Huskies eye important stretch field hockey
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Game Notes: • Faith Fuerst led all scorers with 2 goals • The Huskies improved to 2-2-1 Harrison will play John Jay on 9/20, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor Under first year head coach Alison Daday, Harrison’s field hockey team is slowly making strides. And never has that been more apparent than in the team’s performance last week. With a win against Brewster and a tie against a tough Somers’ team over the last five days, the Huskies seem to finally be hitting their stride as they look toward the second half of the season. Through the team’s first five games, the Huskies have gotten off to a 2-2-1 start, but Da-
Kaitlyn Fuerst sends a ball into the circle against Somers. Fuerst is one of three senior captains leading the Huskies in 2018.
Faith Fuerst looks to shoot against Somers. The Huskies tied the Tuskers 1-1 in a hotly contested game.
Lila Mogavero scans for an open teammate on Sept. 14. Photos/Mike Smith
day has been impressed with the improvements she has seen as of late. Against Brewster on Sept. 17, the Huskies may have turned in their finest outing of the season, topping the Bears 3-2 behind two goals from Faith Fuerst and another from Christina Giacomo. “As a new coach coming into the program, with the kids not knowing me, I think it took us a little while for me to get to know them,” Daday said. “But we’ve been bonding on and off the field and I definitely think that we are finally on the right path.” With seven seniors on the team—including tri-captains Emily Hassett, Fuerst and Kaitlyn Feurts—Daday has relied heavily on her veterans’ influence in bringing the team’s younger players into the fold. “Because we don’t have a JV team, we have freshmen on the roster along with seniors, girls who could easily go on to play in college,” Daday said. “So I definitely looked to the seniors to see what they were used to, and I didn’t want to change too much right away.” Through the first five games of the season, the coach believes
she is starting to get a sense of what her squad is capable of and says that when the Huskies are playing confidently and aggressively, they are a tough team to beat. “For us, it’s going to be about stepping in front of the ball, improving our communication, and playing to our potential,” she said. “We have a lot of skilled players, but I don’t know if we always realize how skilled we are.” Harrison will face a tough stretch of games in the next week, taking on John Jay Cross River on Sept. 20, after press time, White Plains and divisional rival Rye on Sept. 26. The Garnets, who reached the Class B title game last year, came into the 2018 season as the favorites to win the league, but Rye’s 2-1 loss to Somers on Sept. 15 gives the Huskies cause for optimism in their upcoming matchup. “Right now, that tie with Somers looks really big, but we have a lot to do,” Daday said. “These are going to be big games for us.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com
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Lifestyles of Westchester County/SEPTEMBER 2018 VOL. 1 NO.2
INSIDE WESTCHESTER COUNTY
FALL FOR THE ARTS
Your Neighborhood Arts Center Welcomes You Back Hoff-Barthelson Music School: Enriching lives, creating community Come See What You’ve Been Missing At the WPPAC Westchester Broadway Theatre Is Just Around The Corner
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It’s About Art
The Armonk Outdoor Art Show features 185 juried artists from 28 states, Israel and Canada, including 38 new artists this year. A broad range of art in every medium and price point will be on display, including painting, mixed mediums, printmaking/ drawing/pastels, sculpture, photography/digital art, wearable art and fine crafts. Free personal consultants, trained in fine art and home design, are available to assist visitors in selecting art that
best fits their taste and decor. …And entertainment! Free Family Activities under a big-top tent, sponsored by: The Harvey School—interactive programs, appropriate for children ages 5-12 First Five Learn and Play – playful projects, appropriate for children ages 1-5 And, an Engaging Alliance of Arts Organizations including the Neuberger Museum of Art, Katonah Museum of Art, Clay
The 57th annual art show will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Photo/Sam Morell
Arts Center and Rye Arts Center. There will be hands-on-art activities for all ages directed by artists: Collage Making A collaborative art piece directed by artist Natalya Aikens will be created with several layers of reclaimed and repurposed materials. After the show, Aikens will finish the artwork with her signature stitching technique and it will be exhibited at the North Castle Public Library in Armonk. Pop-Up Photo Studio The Venture Photography popup studio provides a taste of their unique style of family photography that captures magical images. A selection of photos taken at the art show will be made available for free download or to print for a nominal charge. A special discount will be offered to families to come in to the Venture Studio in Greenwich, Connecticut, for a fun family photo shoot. Silk Scarf Dyeing Shibumi Silks will guide participants in a classic water marbling technique to create warm colored images, laced with
The Armonk Outdoor Art Show was ranked the No. 2 Fine Art and Design Show in the country based on sales reported by exhibitors. Photo/Mike Dardano
patterns, lines and swirls. Participants chose from a wide variety of colors and create beautiful, high quality, wearable art for themselves or for a unique gift! Music by Saul Rivers, accomplished singer-songwriter, each day 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Great food, craft beer and wine including Luke’s Lobster, Captain Lawrence Brewing, Fortina and BBQ by Taylored Menus. The art show is sponsored by
Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. Admission price is $12; $10 for seniors or with coupon; children under 18 free. There is ample free parking. Sorry, no dogs allowed. For discount coupon, visit armonkoutdoorartshow.org and check out Facebook /armonkoutdoorartshow; Instagram @ armonkoutdoorartshow and Twitter @armonkoudoorartshow. (Submitted)
57TH ANNUAL
ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 29 & Sept. 30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. 205 Business Park Drive, Armonk; Exit 3 off I-684
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Hoff-Barthelson Music School:
Enriching Lives, Creating Community
Registration is open for the 2018 fall semester at Hoff-Barthelson, Westchester’s premier community music school. Hoff-Barthelson Music School was founded in 1944 by Virginia Hoff and Joyce Barthelson, two gifted musicians who believed that the joy of music and the skills to perform it should be available to everyone. They left a legacy that has touched the lives of many thousands: a warm, friendly music school dedicated to the highest standards of music education, performance and community service for students of all ages. A commitment to creativity, collaboration and community animates Hoff-Barthelson’s holistic approach to music education, which is characterized by: A supportive musical environment. We inspire our students to develop their musical and human
potential as part of a community of peers, teachers and parents. Adults find a musical home at HBMS, too—pursuing their love of music with others who share their passion. A focus on the whole student. Teaching understanding, appreciation and musical skills goes hand in hand with nurturing critical thinking, creative, social and other valuable learning and life skills. Customized learning. We work with all students—whether their interests are casual or pre-professional—to design individual goals and pathways, and connect them with the best possible teachers. Exceptional teaching. Our faculty—drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers—excels at matching the teaching approach to the individual, catalyzing each student’s progress from beginner to
advanced. A multifaceted curriculum. Our comprehensive approach combines individual instruction, musicianship courses, ensembles and frequent performance opportunities offered year-round. Once enrolled for music lessons, all students gain complimentary access to a comprehensive program that includes musicianship classes in theory, ear training and composition; ensemble opportunities for students at all levels, including wind, vocal and jazz ensembles, a multi-tiered orchestra program and chamber music; and myriad performance opportunities throughout the year. Students also benefit from master classes, workshops and coaching with world renowned guest artists and members of the New York Philharmonic, with which the school has partnered for
Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra in performance. Photo/Steven Schnur
more than 20 years. Enrollment for fall is currently underway. Families wanting to place students in one of the
school’s many musicianship classes should try to register before the end of October. For more information on
Hoff-Barthelson, its fall offerings and to enroll, call 914-723-1169, e-mail hb@hbms.org or visit hbms.org. (Submitted)
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Your Neighborhood Arts Center Welcomes You Back Last year was spent celebrating the Performing Art Center’s 40th anniversary. “As is the case after every milestone,” said Seth Soloway, Performing Art Center director, “there is trepidation about what’s to come, but we celebrated well and are very excited to take our next bold steps into the future.” During the 2018-2019 season, The PAC plans to continue on the path begun two years ago, moving toward becoming a true incubator for the arts and a welcoming community hub for an increasingly diverse audience base. Long-time audience members will be happy to see that familiar favorites will still anchor the season, like the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, who opened the season on Sept. 16, joined by the extraordinary pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and a full house of enthusiastic audience members. Other old friends in the line-up include Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, returning for their
fourth season at The PAC, the Westchester Philharmonic and the legendary Rob Mathes, who celebrates his 25th anniversary of holiday concerts at The PAC this December. These classics will be complemented by compelling programing that crosses boundaries and blends genres, providing many opportunities to say “I saw it at The PAC first!” A great example—the American String Quartet’s program on Oct. 13, which will feature narration by novelist Salman Rushdie; the author’s readings and the musical selections will reflect each other’s depth and power, making for a unique and thought-provoking evening. Another fall highlight will take place on Oct. 26 when Black Violin takes the stage backed by The Purchase Symphony Orchestra and a select group of local high school musicians. A unique opportunity for students and audiences alike.
Other key features of the season include expanded cabaret, world music, and family programming, plus on-campus residencies, student involvement and special events like Artist Talks, master classes and open rehearsals to provide alternative ways for patrons to more deeply engage with the artists and with one another. The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College is located on the campus of Purchase College, SUNY. Visit their website artscenter.org to learn more about what’s in store, and follow PurchasePAC on social media for the most up-to-date information. (Submitted)
Black Violin and Purchase Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Performing Arts Center on Oct. 26. Photo courtesy Mara Rupners
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Bruce Museum To Host Arts Festival
More than 85 new and returning artists from across the country will showcase their work on the grounds of the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7, from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating its 37th edition this fall, the Bruce Museum Outdoor Arts Festival is recognized as one of the top fine arts festivals nationally. The juried works include painting on canvas, board and paper, mixed media in 2D and 3D, drawings and graphics, including digital media, sculpture and photography. All works are available for purchase and artists are on hand to discuss their pieces and process. In addition, this family-friendly event features delicious lunch menu offerings and free art activities for children. “This show is truly comprised of the who’s who of contemporary fine artists,” festival director Sue Brown Gordon said. Gordon, the director for the last 25 years, actively scouts for talent year-round. “My travels take me across the country to seek out the very best to bring to Greenwich,” she said. Festival admission is free to Bruce Museum members and children less than 5 years old; entry is $10 for non-members. Festival admission includes access to the Bruce Museum galleries. Festival parking is in all municipal parking areas surrounding the museum. Opening on Sept. 22, the museum’s signature fall exhibition, “ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection,” includes the work of 28 artists, including artists Arman, Richard Estes, Howard Finster, Red Grooms, Jacob Lawrence and Fernand Léger; photographers Berenice Abbott and Walker Evans; as well as pop artists Jim Dine, Claes Oldenburg and James Rosenquist. Featuring more than 40 richly imaginative, quirky and thought-provoking paintings, sculptures, photographs and sketches, “ReTooled” celebrates the prevalence of tools in our lives with art that transforms utilitarian objects into fanciful works that speak of beauty, insight and wit. Other exhibitions on view during the Bruce Museum’s Outdoor Arts Festival weekend include:
Gustavo Castillo of Port St. Lucie, Florida, whose work was a 2017 Best In Show winner. Photos courtesy Scott Smith
“Expressionism in Print: The Early Works of Richard Haas,” “1957-64” showcases the graphic evolution of the famed trompe l’oeil artist, whose career was launched with youthful “style jumping” inspired by German Expressionist printmakers and Abstract Expressionist painters. “A Continuous Thread: Navajo Weaving Traditions” traces the history of the Navajo weaving tradition from the earliest Mexican-inspired Saltillo serapes, c. 1880, to mid-20th century pictorial rugs. On view will be a dozen items from the museum’s Native American ethnographic collection—some of which have never been publicly exhibited— and artifacts from Greenwich heiress Margaret Cranford, who
spent a lifetime traveling the world to collect fine decorative art, jewelry and textiles. “Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman” features exquisite color photographs of native bees in their natural habitats, along with an exploration of their varied lifestyles. Festival visitors will be able to join the Bruce Museum at the entrance to receive instant free admission and many discounts both at the festival—many exhibitors offer discounts for Bruce Museum members—and in the Museum Store. The complete listing of this year’s exhibitors will be featured on brucemuseum.org as the festival weekend nears. For more information, please call 203-869-0376. (Submitted)
The work of Tracey Hambley of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Westchester Broadway Theatre Is Just Around the Corner
The cast of “Anything Goes,” which just wrapped a two-month stay at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
The interior of the Westchester Broadway Theatre where patrons can enjoy a delicious threecourse dinner, featuring your choice from a variety of entrees, a great show and free parking. Photos/John Vecchiolla Westchester Broadway Theatre, WBT, is a wonderful place where song, dance and laughter take center stage. In its 44-year history, WBT has offered theatregoers a complete evening of great dining and live professional musical theatre. This professional theatre is accessible, attainable and affordable. On July 9, 1974, Bill Stutler and Bob Funking opened the doors to what was then known as “An Evening Dinner Theatre.” Stutler Bill and Funking pushed the envelope to develop what has
become the longest running yearround professional Equity theatre in the state of New York. In 1991, Stutler and Funking moved the theatre to a new location not far from the original. With a larger performance space, state-of-theart technology, increased seating capacity and many other features. Westchester Broadway Theatre is the only theatre of its kind in Westchester where Broadway performers, directors and designers gather to create this high level of musical theatre. WBT also presents Monday and Tuesday night special events and concerts such as comedy nights, Doo-Wop, Nights of Magic, tribute bands and big bands. With a wide variety of entertainment events, WBT has something for everyone. With a delicious three-
course dinner, featuring your choice from a variety of entrees, a great show and free parking included in the low ticket price, WBT is the best deal around. With the upcoming season, many top-notch performers will pass through these doors as well as several well-known musical productions. Including Yeston & Kopit’s “Phantom,” Fats Waller’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Disney’s “Newsies,” “Menopause The Musical,” “On Your Feet,” “Mambo Italiano,” and “An American in Paris.” And, the upcoming holiday specials will make your spirits bright. Located at 1 Broadway Plaza in Elmsford, the Box Office can be reached at 914-592-2222 or online at broadwaytheatre.com. (Submitted)
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Come See What You’ve Been Missing At the WPPAC
The 410-seat theater inside the White Plains Performing Arts Center provides a setting for patrons to view professional live entertainment. Photo/wppac.com
White Plains Performing Arts Center is a 410-seat professional regional theater in downtown White Plains celebrating its 15th anniversary this season. Through a combination of self-produced, professional theatrical productions as well as presentation of nationally and internationally known performing artists and companies in the disciplines of theatre, dance, music, stand-up comedy and children’s programming, WPPAC provides residents of White Plains and the surrounding communities an easily accessible, intimate and comfortable setting to see professional live entertainment in the heart of Westchester County. WPPAC is best known for its professionally, “self-produced” mainstage productions featur-
ing union and non-union actors from Broadway, national tours and regional theatres across the country. Created from scratch and staffed with professional directors and designers, these productions feature large live orchestras and boast high-quality sets and costumes. The 2018-19 mainstage season includes the hit Broadway musicals “Fun Home,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and the New York premiere of “The Bodyguard.” The theater also provides a professional space for rentals to local arts and educational
organizations, special interest groups and businesses to present their own performances and host meetings for a reasonable rate with the assistance of a professional staff. In addition, White Plains Performing Arts Center Education is the only educational theatre program in residence at a professional theatre in all of Westchester. White Plains Performing Arts Center Education runs yearround and specializes in theatre education for youth and adults through classes, workshops, events and performances. Notable programs include Stage 2 for college and community members, Summer Theatre Academy for Grades 1-10, in-school residencies and after school classes. (Submitted)