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Bronxville
FILM SHOWING 5:30 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Heimbold Visual Arts Center ‘To Have and to Give,’ a twenty-minute documentary about live organ donation, by filmmaker Dave Esposito which tells the story of donating a part of his liver to his terminally ill brother-in-law, Sungrai Sohn, Sarah Lawrence College music faculty. The film combines interviews with family members and medical experts along with images and footage from the time of the transplant, and follows Sungrai Sohn’s medical crisis in 2001, the transplant, and recovery. The film explores the family’s emotional dynamics during this crisis in a realistic, accessible manner. The film’s portrayal of a real family going through the transplant process, and living healthy, productive lives ten years later may help potential donors decide whether living donation is right for them. For more information, call 914-395-2412.
Tuckahoe
ITALIAN CINEMA 7 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Antologia del Cinema Italiano: The Italian Cinema Comes of Age! The 1950s ushered in a period of relative political stability and material progress for Italy. This time, known as Il Boom or Il Miracolo degli Anni ‘50, catapulted the country and its people towards radical and irreversible changes. The films reflected the times, its themes cleary breaking away from the somber ideas of Neorealismo. During this time, Federico Fellini achieved international success with La Strada (1953), establishing his reputation as Italy’s greatest director. Must register in advance and prepay. Memebrs $10, Non-Members $20. For more information, visit www.wiccny.org or call 914-771-8700.
Friday, April 13 Bronxville
SPRING OPEN CONCERT 7 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Marshall Field Room 1 Musical showcase open to all students and all musical styles. For more information, call 914-395-2412.
Saturday, April 14 Scarsdale
NATURE FRIENDLY GARDENING 10 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road The Bird-Friendly Yard: Plant It and They Will Come — Never seen a Cedar Waxwing or a Carolina Wren in your yard? You will attract these and other gorgeous and interesting birds if you follow the tips that expert garden instructor Kim Eierman will share with you. Fantastic bird-friendly plants will be available for sale, too. Members $20, Non-members $25. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
Dobbs Ferry
GENEALOGY 10 a.m. Aldersgate Methodist Church 600 Broadway The Westchester County Genealogical Society welcomes Marian Wood, who will talk on ‘Genealogy Web Message Boards & Blogs.’ There will be refreshments and genealogical networking starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Philomena Dunn at 914-953-9173.
Tuckahoe
ITALIAN COOKING 2 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Piccoli Cuochi: Panzerotti are typical of Puglia. They are prepared by stuffing bread dough with tomato and mozzarella, ham and cheese, ricotta, or salami and cheese. This delicay is easy and fun for the whole family to prepare. Presented by Cathy Blanco. For children ages 5 to 13. Capacity is limited. Must register in advance and prepay. Children: Members $25, Non-Members $35. Parent and one child: Members $35, Non-Members $45. For more information, visit www.wiccny. org or call 914-771-8700.
Sunday, April 15 Scarsdale
BIRD HOUSE 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Join Senior Naturalist Dean Fausel, in this first of two programs, for the construction and checking of House Wren nest boxes. Not only will you help build nest boxes but you’ll
discover many of the things that make these little birds so wonderful. Second program in May to inspect the boxes. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
White Plains
HANDEL’S THEODORA 3 p.m. White Plains Presbyterian Church 39 North Broadway The Hudson Valley Singers and the New York Metamorphoses Orchestra,conducted by Eugene Sirotkine, will perform Theodora. an oratorio by George Handel. Tickets:$25 in advance/ $30 at the door. For more information, visit www. hudsonvalleysingers.org.
Tuesday, April 17 Bronxville
LECTURE 5:15 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Titsworth Lecture Hall Eliot A. Cohen is the Robert E. Osgood Professor of Strategic Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University and founding director of the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies there. A graduate of Harvard College, he received his Ph.D. in political science at Harvard in 1982. After teaching at Harvard and at the Naval War College (Department of Strategy) he served on the policy planning staff of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, then joined SAIS in 1990. His most recent book is Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime (Free Press, 2002): other books include (with John Gooch) Military Misfortunes: The Anatomy of Failure in War. In 1991-93 he directed the US Air Force’s official multi-volume study of the 1991 Gulf War, the Gulf War Air Power Survey. He has served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve, and as a member of the Defense Policy Advisory Board of the Office of the Secretary of Defense as well as other government advisory bodies. From 2007 to 2009 he was Counselor of the Department of State, serving as Secretary Condoleeza Rice’s senior adviser on strategic issues. For more information, call 914-395-2412.
Bronxville
LECTURE 5:15 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Titsworth Lecture Hall A lecture, “Conquering into Liberty: The Deep Origins of the American Way of War,” will be presented by Dr. Eliot Cohen. The lecture is sponsored by The Adda Bozeman Chair in International Relations. For more information, call 914-395-2219.
Tuckahoe
WINE LECTURE & TASTING 6:30 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Presented by Aries Wine and Spirits in White Plains. Aries Wine and Spirits is dedicated to bringing the highest quality wines to its patrons as well as introducing them to some of the most unique varietals. In this Wine Lecture and Tasting, Tony Russo and Andrea Kish of Aries Wine and Spirits will showcase some of the finest wines from the region of Campania. This program is not to be missed! Must register in advance and prepay. Members $50, Non-Members $60. For more information, call 914-771-8700.
Wednesday, April 18 Mt. Vernon
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS 1 p.m. St. Paul’s Church 897 S. Columbus Avenue Spring Music & History at St. Paul’s. Lunchtime concert and talk features Bronx Opera, playing selections accompanied by organ. For more information, call 914-667-4116.
Bronxville
READING 6:30 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Reisinger Lecture Hall George Saunders will read from his work. Saunders is author of political novella The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil, published by Riverhead Trade Paperbacks in 2005. He is author of Pastoralia and CivilWarLand in Bad Decline, both New York Times Notable Books, and The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip, a New York Times children’s bestseller. In 2000, The New Yorker named him one of the “Best Writers Under 40.” He writes regularly for The New Yorker and Harper’s, as well as Esquire, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine. He won a National Magazine Award for Fiction in 2004 and his work is included in Best American Short Stories 2005. Saunders teaches at Syracuse University. For more information, call 914-395-2412.
The RIVERDALE REVIEW • Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, April 12