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| << | Events For November 01, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | Music
09/26/2009—09/26/2909 | Westchester Jazz Orchestra with Special Guest John Scofield
8 PM, Pre-concert talk with John Scofield, 7:15.
Guitarist John Scofield has been an important force in jazz since playing with Miles Davis during the 1980s. Join the hugely impressive and swinging WJO as they launch their 2009-10 season featuring Mr. Scofields music and his singular guitar playing.
Irvington Town Hall Theater
85 Main Street, Irvington, NY.
Reserved seating $35 adults/$30 seniors/$5 students.
Subscription and group discounts available.
Select your own seats online: www.westjazzorch.org
Theater box office: 914-591-6602
WJO: 914-861-9100
| Fee | Irvington
| | Storyhours & Book Events
10/23/2009—12/11/2009 | Stories N More with Mamaroneck Library
<p>8 Week Session of Stories & Crafts for ages 3-5 years. Fridays 10:30 AM / 1:30 PM Registration required. Call Mamaroneck Library's Children's Room (914) 698-1250 x24. Program meets at the Harbor Pavilion in Blue Room.</p>
| Free | | | Benefits and Fundraisers
10/27/2009—11/01/2009 | Designer Show House of Westchester
Many of the area's top interior designers demonstrate their talents decorating a magnificent Georgian Estate in Purchase, NY. Benefits Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. Admission: $30. Tues, Wed, Frid 10-4. Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. 11 Sarosca Farm Lane. A preview Gala takes place on Oct. 1st. For more information, Joan Colangelo may be contacted at (914)-937-3800 Ext. 215 joan.colangelo@cpwestchester.org .
| Fee | Purchase
| | Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Going Dutch: A Celebration of Dutch Colonial Food
<p>10am-12noon, Katonah Museum of Art (134 Jay Street, Rte. 22, Katonah). www.katonahmuseum.org Reservations for this free event can be made by calling (914) 232-9555 x0. A workshop for children ages 8 to 12 and accompanying adults. Led by noted food historian Peter G. Rose, the program starts with a lecture and discussion about Dutch colonial food as it relates to New York State history. Later, in the cooking class, children will make authentic Dutch treats, including cookies (yes, there will be butter churning!) This event is funded by the New York Council for the Humanities.</p>
| Free | | | Unique Events
11/01/2009 | Farmyard Maze
Kids step into a life-sized 1,200 square foot maze set up in the Barnyard and adults experience some welcome rest while kids go through again and again. 9am-4pm daily. Today through Nov. 15. $11 adults. $9 children ages 3-11. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Conn. 203-394-6565. www.beardsleyzoo.com. CT
| Fee | Bridgeport, CT
| | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Seussical
See Dr. Seuss' tales on stage in Seussical, a musical adventure with Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and the Cat in the Hat. A Theatreworks' production. 1 and 3pm today. 10am Nov. 2 is an ArtsBound Schoolday Series. For children in grades pre-K-4. $15 adults. $12 children. $7 ArtsBound Series. Fairfield University, Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield, Conn. 203-254-4010. www.quickcenter.com. CT
| Fee | Fairfield, CT
| | Museum Events
11/01/2009 | Hands-on Activities and Tour
Families explore current exhibits and learn more about the work and ideas behind current exhibits with self-guided, hands-on projects during "Family Drop-in Hours: Hands-on Activities" in The Education Center. Noon-5pm. Nov. 21-22. Current exhibits include "Bike Rides: The Exhibition," "Pretty Tough, Contemporary Storytelling" and "Edward Tufte, Seeing Around." 2 and 3pm, , artist Edward Tufte leads tours of his sculpture exhibition on view in the 3-acre Sculpture Garden. $7 adults. Free for children ages 10 and under. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 285 Main St., Rigdefield, Conn. 203-438-4519. www.aldrichart.org.
| Fee | Ridgefield, CT
| | Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Hands-on Activities and Tour
Families explore current exhibits and learn more about the work and ideas behind current exhibits with self-guided, hands-on projects during "Family Drop-in Hours: Hands-on Activities" in The Education Center. Noon-5pm. Nov. 21-22. Current exhibits include "Bike Rides: The Exhibition," "Pretty Tough, Contemporary Storytelling" and "Edward Tufte, Seeing Around." 2 and 3pm, Nov 1, artist Edward Tufte leads tours of his sculpture exhibition on view in the 3-acre Sculpture Garden. $7 adults. Free for children ages 10 and under. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 285 Main St., Rigdefield, Conn. 203-438-4519. www.aldrichart.org.
| Fee | Ridgefield, CT
| | Sports
11/01/2009 | Family Skate Sundays
Take the family to the Playland Ice Casino during Family Skate. 3-5pm. Today and Nov. 8. Visit Web site for expanded holiday hours. $40, 2-4 skater package with pizza or $9 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Discounts for County Park Pass holders. Playland Ice Casino, Playland Park, Playland Pkwy., Rye. 813-7059. www.ryeplayland.org.
| Fee | Rye
| | Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Spooky Animals
Naturalist educator Jennifer Sloan introduces kids to some spooky animals and explains some of their fascinating features at "Creatures that go Bump in the Night." 2pm. For children ages 4 and up. $6. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 723-3470. www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
| Fee | Scarsdale
| | Exhibits
11/01/2009 | Touch-a-Truck
Everyone gets a chance to get up-close and personal with some larger than life vehicles including ambulances, fire trucks, hybrid vehicles, earthmovers and more. Afterwards visit the otter pond and Heckscher Farm. 11am-3pm. All ages. Free with admission. $8 adults. $4 children ages 4-17. Free for children ages 3 and under. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, Conn. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org. CT
| Fee | Stamford, CT
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