June 2019 by ArtsWestchester

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from the County Executive Summer is almost upon us, and there are dozens of inspired opportunities to explore the arts in every corner of Westchester County. With ArtsWestchester serving as our partner, the possibilities for creativity and culture are endless, with a vast array of arts organizations showcasing a multitude of disciplines and talents. ArtsNews is your guide to the arts and culture throughout Westchester. From dance and theater, to visual art and music, there is truly something for everyone. I invite you to keep track of upcoming arts and cultural programs in your neighborhood by browsing the articles and calendars on these pages, such as:

• an artist-designed basketball court in New Rochelle (see page A3) • a music festival at the refreshed Caramoor in Katonah (see page A10) • events for Father's Day throughout our community (see page A21)

There are so many new exhibits, performances and workshops to enjoy this summer. As you travel our beautiful County, I certainly hope you will take some time to enjoy the arts. Thank you, George Latimer Westchester County Executive

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CELEBRATE PRIDE

CARAMOOR REFRESH

PHILIPSBURG MANOR ADDRESSES PAST

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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EVENT PICS

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CALENDAR

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EXHIBITIONS & WORKSHOPS

County events mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall The Rosen House renovation in detail With a new interactive documentary, the site addresses its history — and northern slavery Must-sees for June

Creative powerhouses at play Your ultimate guide to art openings across the County Ongoing shows you won't want to miss and classes to nurture promising Picassos (cover photo credit: lazyllama/Shutterstock.com)

The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester County Government. George Latimer

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FROM THE CEO By Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO

HISTORY REVISITED

Inset: Historic Hudson Valley President & CEO Waddell Stillman (photo credit Tom Nycz); Philipsburg Manor (photo credit: Rob Yasinsac)

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Almost everything is special about the mission and work of Project Blackboard, the non-profit begun by former Iona College basketball player Dan Peterson that revives public basketball courts through dynamic murals by an impressive roster of artists. However, the New Rochelle initiative unveiled in October is particularly meaningful for its founder. "The Lincoln Park project is special to me because it represents my roots both as an athlete and as the founder of Project Backboard,” Peterson tells ArtsNews. “I used to play on that court while I was in college and my family is still in the New Rochelle.”

Thanks to Mayor Noam Bramson, through a partnership with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and the New Rochelle Basketball Association, with support from the NBA Players Association and New York State, Project Backboard commissioned Brooklyn-based artist Scott Albrecht to bring his signature geometric style to the colorful facelift. “Albrecht is one of the first artists I identified as a dream collaborator in the early days of Project Backboard,” Peterson says. “The Lincoln Park renovation was the culmination of almost three years of work and it is something I hope will be enjoyed for a long time." Through Albrecht’s art, regulars and newcomers both have the opportunity to discover this beloved space with fresh eyes. It will be hard to know who is drawing those ohhs and ahhs at this summer’s Lincoln Park Summer Classic – the teams or their backdrop.

“History got under my skin.” That’s the way Waddell Stillman explains his 27-year stint at Historic Hudson Valley (HHV), first as CFO and now as President and CEO. It’s what led him and his team to develop a groundbreaking education program about slavery in the Colonial North. People Not Property is an interactive website and documentary now available online. It stiches together videos, interviews, reenactments and hundreds of artifacts and documents into a sobering narrative of slavery at Philipsburg Manor, the historic site in Tarrytown under the aegis of HHV. The location has been well known as a thriving milling and trading complex in 1750 and now incorporates the stories of the 23 slaves who worked there. With a successful career in

finance, it’s improbable that Stillman set out to rewrite history. He came to HHV to tackle budgetary matters. Yet, perhaps there was the soul of a historian in his DNA. His father was a published historian and a great believer in primary sources. Those (by the way) are documents that go right to the heart of a matter. His mother was a Southern gal from North Carolina. Race relations, he says, seemed to be a frequent topic at the dinner table. It’s never been clear to me whether we get to choose our life’s work, or a life’s work chooses us. But thanks to Waddell Stillman’s, HHV will be a potent voice in our national conversations about race.

Don’t miss Janet’s weekly blog posts at: thisandthatbyjl.com

The basketball courts at Lincoln Park, New Rochelle (photo courtesy of Project Backboard)

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spotlight

PRIDE

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STONEWALL UPRISINGS CELEBRATES COURAGE, COMMUNITY & COMMITMENT

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There had been instances of powerful pushback and protests regarding gay rights prior to the events that unfolded over the course of several days at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in June 1969. Yet, the episode at the welcoming spot for New York City's underground gay community did more to galvanize the LGBTQ collective call for equal civil rights and protection than any action that had preceded it. As we mark the 50th anniversary of the uprising this June, we recall the impact of that watershed moment. Police raids on gay bars were commonplace in the late ‘60s and included identification checks as well as sex verification. However, what happened at the Stonewall Inn in response to an early morning detention on Saturday, June 28 was unexpected. Patrons refused to show ID or submit to go with officers to undress, which had long been the practice. Tension between patrons and police rose as the standoff ensued,

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with participants reporting assaults by patrolmen. People placed under arrest waited for wagons to pick them up – homosexuality was a crime. Customers not under arrest were released but, instead of exiting quickly and quietly as expected, they gathered outside and attracted a crowd, which grew exponentially in little time. Gay, lesbian and transgender men and women fought back in a series of demonstrations and riots that would continue for several days. Stonewall made people, long hiding in the shadows, visible and a public community formed. Stonewall inspired members of that community to stand up to police during subsequent raids until they stopped. Stonewall brought gay rights to mainstream America. Stonewall marked the start of affirming human sexuality as healthy and natural. And from the pain of Stonewall emerged 50 years of Pride.

WHAT: TRANSMILITARY FILM SCREENING The documentary chronicles four transgender members of the U.S. military. WHERE: Ossining Public Library WHEN: June 1, 6:30 pm WHAT: STREET THEATER BY DORIC WILSON The play centers on a panorama of people who turned the events of Stonewall on June 28, 1969 into a decisive moment in gay history. WHERE: Hudson River Museum, Yonkers WHEN: June 1, 6-9pm WHAT: WESTCHESTER PRIDE FESTIVAL An official WorldPride Event, the White Plains day of activities celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. WHERE: Downtown White Plains WHEN: June 2, 12-5pm WHAT: RUNWAY WALKING WORKSHOP WITH TWIGGY PUCCI GARCON A conversation about the history of runway in the New York ball scene precedes this workshop led by FX Pose choreographer, LGBTQ youth rights advocate and runway icon Twiggy Pucci Garcon. WHERE: ArtsWestchester, White Plains WHEN: June 2, 1-2:45pm

WHAT: THE RAINBOW CONNECTION: THE COLORS OF PRIDE ART EXHIBITION Curated by Angelique Piwinski and Luis Perelman, this multi-medium show seeks to illustrate all expressions of the LGBTQ experience. WHERE: Blue Door Art Center, Yonkers WHEN: June 7-July 8, Thurs & Fri: 3-6pm; Sat:1-5pm

Opposite: Twiggy Pucci Garcon (photo courtesy of the artist) Above: The Stonewall Inn (photo credit: Osugi / Shutterstock.com)

WHAT: YONKERS PRIDE FESTIVAL The outdoor event showcases celebrity entertainment, food, merchandise, activities and numerous community organizations. WHERE: Main Street, Yonkers WHEN: June 7 and 8, 2-8pm WHAT: PEEKSKILL PRIDE NIGHT OUT Comic Julia Scotti headlines this party, which includes food, drinks, dancing and more. WHERE: Dramatic Hall, Peekskill WHEN: June 14, 7:30pm WHAT: CASA VALENTINA BY HARVEY FIERSTEIN This staged reading tells the story of men who dressed as women in the summer of 1962 in the Catskills. WHERE: Veterans’ Memorial Building, Harrison WHEN: June 14 and 15, 8pm WHAT: NEW ROCHELLE PRIDE SUNSET CRUISE This evening boat ride promises food, drink, entertainment and great views of Manhattan. WHERE: Departs Neptune Park, New Rochelle WHEN: June 22, 6:30pm For more information on all these and more Pride events, visit ArtsW.org

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rosen house refresh

MUSIC to your ears A REFRESHED CARAMOOR PROMISES YEAR-ROUND CONCERTS It wasn’t just the sold-out performance by Leyla McCalla at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in April that drew audience cheers. The Katonah cultural powerhouse unveiled the monthslong makeover of its flagship building, the Rosen House, and set a standard for the art of spring cleaning. After sandblasting, the 16thcentury Italian gates, which were rusting and flaking, were returned to their former glory. They now stand proud as the clean, deep gray welcoming entrance to the Rosen House. Once inside the updates continue. A new HVAC system and a floor refurbishing were just the start in the Music Room. Cleaning the

stucco walls and ceiling proved to be painstaking work. Conservators peeled away years of dirt, dust and smoke. The red damask and velvet valances were mended and cleaned, as well as the Caldwell Gate. Historian and decorator Thomas Jayne rearranged the art and furniture collection. The formal dining room received much-needed repairs to cracks in the mantel, a new HVAC system and UV shades to preserve the wallpaper. Fresh coats of paint and new carpets freshen up the relocated Visitors Services Center and the Box Office. While tackling La Loggia bedroom, conservators discovered a moss green section, which they believe to be the original color of the walls

Left: CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon and Rosen House Director Roanne Wilcox (photo credit: Gabe Palacio)

when the Rosens were in residence. Returning the walls to that shade was an easy decision. You can see it now, as well as a small, unfinished patch that illustrates the layers of history, much like the Grand Central Station ceiling swath recalls it’s prerenovation appearance. "Our goals for the work we completed last winter were to restore the room to its original luster and to expand our programming capabilities for the future. We are very excited that we were able to install air conditioning so that we can now comfortably use the room from May through September," says Caramoor CEO Jeff Haydon. "Of course, undertaking restoration work in a historic space can yield its own

challenges. While we were cutting the holes in the two-foot concrete slab floors for vents, we encountered more than a dozen old electrical pipes that were unmarked on any old plans. Each one had to be carefully inspected and re-routed. " You can take a sneak peek during the ever-popular series of summer concerts, which opens June 20 with Timor Andres on piano in the Spanish Courtyard. For more info, visit caramoor.org

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Janine Lambers, an artist who specializes in gilding and restoration, restores the papier-mache bas-relief sculpture on the overmantel in the Formal Dining Room of the Rosen House. (photo courtesy of Caramoor)

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history revisited

POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES HISTORY OF NORTHERN SLAVERY

History is a powerful thing. It is undeniable. However, sometimes it may be hidden for a while or just overlooked, or even ignored as if it didn’t exist. Take for example the history of Philipsburg Manor in Tarrytown. It is recorded in the archives of the New York Public Library in bold 18th Century script that the Philips family were slave owners. The primary source for this conclusion is a seemingly innocuous document called an Inventory, dated 1750, listing the possessions of arguably the richest merchant in New York State. Pages one and two lists the 23 individuals who were possessions of the Philips family: they were slaves. Caesar was one of them. He was a seasoned miller whose indenture along with the other laborers made the Philips family enormously wealthy. These people were recorded not because of their significant deeds but simply because they were an item on a list of one man’s possessions. Philipsburg Manor was acquired in 1951 by Sleepy Hollow Restorations, now Historic Hudson Valley (HHV). Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. funded the restoration and it was opened to the public as a historic tourist destination. Its narrative was the story of a wealthy colonial entrepreneur who surrounded himself with the finest of Dutch and English furniture and antiquities. All of these possessions were meticulously researched, recreated and authentically presented in the manor as they are described in the list of possessions articulated on pages three and four of the Inventory.

Now, if truth be told, there were slaves who tended the farm, milled the flour and prepared the goods for an active triangular trade business between the Colonies, West Indies and England and it has been rewritten by HHV as a means of educating the public, especially children about slavery in our nation. Under the leadership of President and CEO Waddell Stillman, and the board of HHV, a new narrative has been written and unveiled with the help of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH). The truth is that the life at Philipsburg Manor, long extolled as a model of congenial colonial history, is now a potent primer on slavery in the United States. People Not Property sheds light on a practice in this country that denied freedom to thousands.

PEOPLE NOT PROPERTY: STORIES OF SLAVERY IN THE COLONIAL NORTH The groundbreaking interactive documentary website launched in May reveals the history of slavery in the colonial North. A mix of original videos, interviews, reenactments and infographics, as well as photos, illustrations, and hundreds of artifacts and documents tell the wrenching stories of America’s history of slavery in the northern colonies. Experience it at a Discovery Station at Philipsburg Manor or at peoplenotproperty.hudsonvalley.org

Top: A page from Caesar's Story interactive video (photo credit: C&G for Historic Hudson Valley) Bottom: Mother and baby silhouette (courtesy of HHV)

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event highlights FRANK'S PICK: Monthly Web Feature “Frank’s Picks” is a monthly music column in which music journalist, author and radio producer Frank Matheis guides readers through the many concerts and performances that take place in Westchester County. Read more of Frank's Picks at artsw.org/frankspicks.

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS SAT., JUNE 22 ALL DAY This will be an amazing music event. The Milk Carton Kids and Amythyst Kiah are the evening acts. The daytime shows, beginning at noon, will feature Deva Mahal, Bumper Jacksons, Rainbow Girls, Youth In A Roman Field, Oliver the Crow, Damn Tall Buildings, Porch Stomp Revue, Our Band, Bethlehem and Sad Patrick, Square Dance! and With Porch Stomp Revue — too many to describe in a short concert preview. The roots duo Milk Carton Kids is by now famous, with singers and acoustic guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan engaging in wonderful instrumental interplay

and harmonies. At times, they remind us of the Everly Brothers, with Appalachian inspired acoustic guitar instrumentation (a la David Rawlings of the Gillian Welch duo) and yet other times hints of Simon & Garfunkel. Amythyst Kiah, multiinstrumentalist and singer, is one of the powerful women rising. She recently joined Rhiannon Giddens and Leyla McCalla in the super group Our Native Daughters. Eyes and ears are upon her as one of the new generation of young women who are reviving African American roots music traditions. The daytime performers promise to showcase

Bumper Jacksons (photo credit: Michael O. Snyder)

amazing talent of up-and-coming roots musicians whose styles range from bluegrass to folk. Check out their YouTube clips because there will be eye opening surprises. Look for Oliver the Crow and Damn Tall Buildings to make a big statement. My unabashed favorite is the Rainbow Girls, a fun, eclectic trio

comprised of three unique musical talents from the golden countryside just north of California's Bay Area — Vanessa May, Erin Chapin, and Caitlin Gowdey. Another artist who promises to be sensational is soul/R&B chanteuse Deva Mahal. This will be a great day and evening for musical discovery and adventure.

Pete Seeger Celebration at Clearwater

The Rainbow stage at Clearwater (photo credit: Econsmith Photography)

The Clearwater Festival, one of the country’s largest annual music and environmental celebrations, returns to Croton Point Park this Father’s Day weekend, June 15 and 16. Founded in 1966 by the late folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, the Clearwater Festival was inspired by his mission to clean up the Hudson River. It raises money for the Hudson River Clearwater sloop and organization, which provides environmental research, education and advocacy to help preserve and protect the river and its tributaries. This year, the Clearwater Festival, also known as the Great Hudson River Revival, marks Seeger’s centennial birthday and the 50th anniversary of the flagship with diverse music, dance, educational and family-friendly programs. Gospel singer Mavis Staples and

folk singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco headline on Saturday, followed by Railroad Earth and legendary reggae band The Wailers on Sunday. The Mammals, Tom Paxton and the DonJuans, Joel Rafael, Tom Chapin and numerous others join the eclectic lineup of more than 70 performers. Festival guests can also explore the vendor and exhibitor areas, including a juried Handcrafters’ Village, showcasing more than 50 crafters and the Working Waterfront offering small boat exhibits and rides. There will be hands-on environmental educational activities at the Green Living Expo and Discovery and Tideline Tents. An artisanal food and farmer's market rounds out this two-day event with everything sourced from the Hudson Valley. For more info, visit clearwaterfestival.org

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MARSHA ON THE MOVE Monthly Web Feature When Business Council of Westchester President, Marsha Gordon, is not advocating for businesses in the County, she can be found at the cinema or theater. Read Marsha's reviews on ArtsWestchester's "As a Matter of Art " blog: artsw.org/artsblog.

WILD ROSE There is so much to feel about this wonderful and multidimensional film. Certainly for those who love country music, the singing is soulful and gorgeous and shows that the "country" in country can be many places. For those who feel torn between a sometimes harsh reality of real life and the goal of living your dream, Wild Rose will certainly touch you emotionally. For mothers who have struggles with daughters, want them to be all they can be on every level, and yet also search for personal meaning amidst life’s disappointments, there is a tug on the heartstrings. And for “grannies “ whose love for grandchildren overrides so much ... not much more to say here. The best part is that there is triumph in this film and rewards and hope. So, whatever level this movie strikes your heart (and it will), you will leave with a wonderful (country) song in it. Opens June 21 at the Jacob Burns Film Center

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Dance for Joy Ballet Hispánico, the premier Latino dance organization in the United States, performs three works at the Emelin Theatre on June 8. Sombrerísimo, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, is inspired by the surrealist world of Belgian painter René Magritte. In Con Brazos Abiertos, choreographer Michelle Manzanales explores iconic Mexican symbols she was reluctant to embrace as an immigrant growing up in Texas. In Danzón, choreographer Eduardo Vilaro takes the traditional Cuban titular dance form and reinvents it with contemporary language in a joyous celebration. For more info, visit emelin.org (photo courtesy of Ballet Hispánico)

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Music: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Norm Lewis. Lewis is among the most reliably impressive voices on Broadway and one of its most sought-after leading men. 8-10pm. emelin.org Spoken Word: New Rochelle Public Library presents New Rochelle Open Mic, a monthly platform for local musicians, dancers, spoken word artists and singers to share their talents. 3-4:30pm. nrpl.org Festivals: OCA Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter presents the 22nd Annual Asian American Heritage Festival, featuring traditional Asian dance, and song and martial arts masters. 12-6pm at Kensico Dam Plaza. oca-whv.org Open Studios: Peekskill Arts Alliance presents the 22nd Annual Open Studios. This weekend of extensive arts activities throughout the City of Peekskill includes open artists’ studios, group exhibitions, pop-up exhibitions and collaborative events. Also 6/2. 12-5pm. peekskillartsalliance.org Music: Riverarts presents 2019 RiverArts Music Tour. This multi-village tour will showcase the talents of the local music community in one full day of performances at numerous venues throughout Westchester’s rivertowns: Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown. TBD at multiple locations in the Rivertowns. riverarts.org Music: Taconic Opera presents Annual Chamber Concert. This program features works by three of the greatest “fathers” of composing: Beethoven, Bach and Haydn. 3-4:30pm at Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco. taconicopera.org

Music: The Old Mill Singers presents Aspects of Love. The program includes works by composers Stephen Sondheim, Paul Simon, Carol King, Andrew Lloyd Weber and more. 8-9:30pm at Clear View School. Music: Westchester Collaborative Theater presents Jazz Masters Series: Enrique Haneine. Haneine is a Grammy nominated pianist, drummer and educator. 7:30-10pm. wctheater.org Film: Ossining Public Library presents TransMilitary. The documentary chronicles four transgender members of the U.S. military. 6:30pm. ossininglibrary.org Theater: Hudson River Museum presents Street Theater by Doric Wilson. The play centers on a panorama of people who turned the events of Stonewall on June 28, 1969 into a decisive moment in gay rights history. 5-8pm. hrm.org

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Film: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Aces & Knaves. The film mixes vintage stills and old movie footage with dramatic coverage of international tournaments. 7-9pm. emelin.org Family & Kids: New Rochelle Public Library presents BID Family Market Day - Grand Market Opening Day. Zev Haber kicks off the season with his music show that children and grown-ups enjoy. 9am-2pm. nrpl.org Theater: The Play Group Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher. This play tells the age-old tale of how a young orphan becomes Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. Also 6/16. 2 & 7pm. playgroup.org

Summer Sounds Concert Series, New Rochelle Council on the Arts, 6/26 (photo courtesy of NRCA.org)

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Ballet Hispanico, Emelin Theatre, 6/8 (photo courtesy of the Emelin Theatre)

Reception: Teatown Lake Reservation presents The Northern Westchester Camera Club. This opening reception celebrates the Club’s first-ever exhibition, Capturing The Beauty of The Natural World Through The Camera Lens. 3-5pm. teatown.org Festivals: ArtsWestchester presents The Art of Runway Walking with Twiggy Pucci Garçon. Participants learn runway walking techniques at ArtsWestchester's gallery from 1-2:45pm and demonstrate their new skills on the outdoor Pride Festival stage at 4pm. artsw.org Festivals: The LOFT presents Westchester Pride Festival. An official

WorldPride Event, the White Plains day of activities celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. 12-5pm at Downtown White Plains. loftgaycenter.org

from Barcelona, Spain draws on many musical influences, including Klezmer music, Jazz Manouche and Roma music. 8pm. emelin.org

story of the legendary jazz label founded by German Jewish refugees. Part of “Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Notes.” 7:30-9:30pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/4 TUESDAY

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents An Evening with Hollywood Producer Irwin Winkler. There will be a screening of Winkler’s film Guilty by Suspicion followed by a discussion. 7-9pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents She’s Got Jazz. The film takes viewers inside the New York jazz scene with electrifying live performance footage and comments about the artists by major jazz names such as Chris Botti and Catherine Russell. Part of “Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Notes.” 7:15-9:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The Royal Ballet: Flight Pattern. A screening of Crystal Pite’s ballet, which explores the refugee crisis. Part of “World Stage on Screen.” 2-5:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

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6/6 THURSDAY

Music: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra. This internationally acclaimed group

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents It Must Schwing! The Blue Note Story. The new documentary tells the

6/7 FRIDAY

Spoken Word: Antonia Arts presents First Friday Open Mic. Guests share their talents in front of an audience. 7:30-10pm at studio 4 life. 914-393-2382

Comedy: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Laughing Out Loud: A Night of Stand Up Comedy. This annual night of comedy features some of the best comedians from Westchester. 8-10pm. emelin.org

6/8 SATURDAY

Family & Kids: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Early Childhood Open House. Children ages 6 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join in a music and movement class, followed by a brief Q&A with faculty and a reception. 10-11:30am. hbms.org

Music: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Hoff-Barthelson’s Festival Orchestra Season Finale Concert. Music Director Jun Nakabayashi leads the orchestra in performances of works by Beethoven, Strauss and Mendelssohn. 7-8:30pm at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. hbms.org

Music: Jazz Forum presents Christian Sands Trio. Sands takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. Also 6/8. 7 & 9:30pm. jazzforumarts.org Festivals: The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Downtown BID presents The 2nd Yonkers Pride Festival. The outdoor event showcases celebrity entertainment, food, merchandise, activities and numerous community organizations. 2-8pm at Main Street, Yonkers. Also 6/8. yonkersdowntown.com

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Dance: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Ballet Hispánico. The premier Latino dance organization in the United States performs three new works. 8-10pm. emelin.org

Family & Kids: New Rochelle Public Library presents BID Family Market Day. Children’s performer and singer Graham Clarke provides a performance filled with music, silly jokes and loads of fun. 9am-2pm. nrpl.org Music: New Rochelle Public Library presents Sing Your Heart Out! Concert. A choral group of adults aged 55+ will perform a program of popular, folk and

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classical selections to celebrate the library’s 125th anniversary. 3-4pm. nrpl.org

6/9 SUNDAY

Music: Copland House presents Cultivate 2019. The concert features the world premieres of six new works by this year’s rising-star Composer Fellows. 3-5pm. coplandhouse.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Shoot the Piano Player, a

1960 French New Wave crime drama film directed by François Truffaut. Part of “Jonathan Demme’s Rarely Seen Cinema.” 5pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/11 TUESDAY

Reception: Ossining Arts Council presents The OAC 2019 Annual Members Show. This opening reception celebrates the recent works of the Council members. 6:30pm at Ossining Public Library. ossiningartscouncil.org

6/12 WEDNESDAY

Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith. Between 1957 and 1965, former LIFE Magazine photojournalist W. Eugene Smith photographed and taped the goings-on at the dilapidated Sixth Avenue loft he called home. Part of “Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Note.” 7:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Lectures: Ossining Public Library presents An Evening with Douglas Brinkley. The acclaimed author and noted historian discusses his most recent book American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race. 7-9pm. ossininglibrary.org

6/13 THURSDAY

Film: Alliance Française de Westchester presents Le Ciné-Club de l’Alliance Française, a screening of the French film 9 Mois Ferme by Albert Dupontel. 7-8:45pm. afwestchesterny.org Annual Asian American Heritage Festival, Kensico Dam Plaza, 6/1 (photo courtesy of OCA Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter)

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(photo courtesty of the Rose family) 11-year-old Olivia Rose from New City, New York was one of the many artists inspired to propose a unique work of art for the landings of the shared-use path of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The New York State Thruway Authority and ArtsWestchester invited the youngest entrant to the state-wide request for applications to White Plains to receive an honorary certificate and to meet Jamey Barbas, Project Director for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Puiatti’s landscapes and abstract oil paintings, which are inspired by the natural world. 5pm. oakandoil.com Theater: Arc Stages presents The Next Stage Cabaret presents Jane Bruce. Bruce’s experience as an actor informs the stories she tells as a contemporary folk singer: confessionals about love, loss and self-reflection. 8-10pm. arcstages.org Music: Jazz Forum presents David Sanborn Acoustic Band. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. Also 6/15. 7 & 9:30pm. jazzforumarts.org Theater: The Harrison Players, Inc. presents Casa Valentina, a staged reading of this play by Harvey Fierstein tells the story of men who spend weekends at a resort in the Catskill mountains, dressed as women. Also 6/15. 8-10pm at The Veterans’ Memorial Building. harrisonplayers.org

Christian Sands Trio, Jazz Forum, 6/7 (photo credit: Anna Webber)

Music: Westchester Collaborative Theater presents Canary in Combat Boots. Jazz vocalist Alexis Cole performs songs from the rich musical legacy of WWII. Also 6/15. 7:30-10pm. wctheater.org

Comedy: Peekskill Pride Inc. presents Peekskill Pride Night Out. Comic Julia Scotti headlines this party, which includes food, drinks, dancing and more. 7:30pm at Dramatic Hall, Peekskill. showpass.com/peekskillpride2019

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Comedy: Bedford Playhouse presents Fabulously Funny Females. Comedians Carmen Lynch, Jane Condon and Karen Bergreen perform live. 8-9:30pm. bedfordplayhouse.org

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Lectures: Teatown Lake Reservation presents Hope on the Hudson II. Jon Bowermaster, noted oceans expert, artist, author, filmmaker and adventurer, discusses how he uses cinematography to promote conservation of nature. 6-7pm. teatown.org Theater: The Schoolhouse Theater presents Gladstone Hollow The Farm Play. This play tells the story of three generations of women who gather in the Catskills over President’s Day Weekend to decide the fate of their family farm. Through 6/30. Times vary. schoolhousetheater.org

ArtsWestchester, in collaboration with Westchester County and the Westchester Parks Foundation, announces a unique opportunity for artists to create a temporary site-specific installation that will activate a former vendor booth on the boardwalk of Rye Beach at Playland Park. Installations can take any form (mural, sculptural, new media etc) and can be interactive. This is a fast moving project, so apply now! For full site and application details, please visit artsw.org/artonthebeach

6/14 FRIDAY

Reception: Oak and Oil Gallery presents Linda Puiatti: Recent Works. There is an opening reception for Detail of watercolor painting by Michael Mendel, Harrison Public Library, through 6/28

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6/15 SATURDAY

Festival: Clearwater presents the Clearwater Festival. This music and environmental event features performances, family programs, exhibitions and more. 9am-11pm at Croton Point Park. Also 6/16. clearwaterfestival.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Weilerstein performs Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with the Orchestra. 8:30-10pm. caramoor.org Music: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents John Sebastian. Audiences celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with Sebastian. 8-10pm. emelin.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The Muppets Take Manhattan. Jim Henson’s Muppets find themselves in Manhattan yearning to get a musical on Broadway in this film. Part of JBFC Kids. 1pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

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6/19 WEDNESDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Dancing at Dusk. Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga blend traditional Celtic fiddle tunes with American folk and world music influences. 5-7pm. caramoor.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents The Jazz Ambassadors. The Cold War and civil rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Part of “Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Note.” 7:15-9:15pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

6/20 THURSDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Timo Andres, piano. Andres will weave selections from Janáček’s On the Overgrown Path with compositions by his fellow contemporary composers. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org

Family & Kids: New Rochelle Public Library presents BID Family Market Day. Children’s entertainer Louie Miranda performs at the Farmer’s Market. 9am-2pm. nrpl.org

6/16 SUNDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Hot Jazz Age Frolic. Vince Giordano and Bria Skonberg will perform classic swingin’ jazz of the 1920s and ‘30s. 2:30-9pm. caramoor.org

6/17 MONDAY

Community: ArtsWestchester presents ArtsWestchester’s 2019 Golf Outing. Guests tee it up for the arts at one of the most challenging courses in the county. 10am-9pm at Wykagyl Country Club. artsw.org

6/18 TUESDAY

Music: Westchester Choral Society presents Summer Sings. a performance of notable musical theater pieces and works from the Great American Song Still from The Royal Ballet: Flight Pattern, Jacob Burn Film Center, 6/6 (photo credit: Tristram Kenton)

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Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Grit. This documentary chronicles a community’s response to one of the biggest man-made environmental disasters in the world – a mud volcano in Indonesia. Part of the “Global Watch” series. 7-8:45pm. burnsfilmcenter.org Music: New Rochelle Opera presents La Traviata, an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Also 6/22. 8-10:30pm at The Ursuline School - Auriana Theater. nropera.org

6/21 FRIDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Tribu Baharú. This performance will recreate the joyous, impromptu spirit of the verbena dance and champeta music that is popular in Colombian neighborhoods during festivals. 8-9:30pm. caramoor.org Comedy: Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Tom Papa.

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Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country. 8-10pm. emelin.org Theater: Hudson Stage presents Hollow Bones, a staged reading of a new play by Brad McKnight Wilson, which explores the depth of connection between a teenage girl and a bird who can truly speak her language. 7:30-9:30pm at Whipppoorwill Hall Theatre. hudsonstage.com Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Open Mic, an opportunity to share words, music or comedy with an audience. 7:30-9:30pm. writerscenter.org Theater: Westchester Collaborative Theater presents Comedy Sketches. Levi Joseph Green performs an innovative group of sketches, followed by audience feedback. 8-10pm. wctheater.org

6/22 SATURDAY

Family & Kids: ArtsWestchester presents the ArtsMobile at Mount Vernon Fireworks Show. The ArtsMobile

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offers community members of all ages the opportunity to participate in arts activities throughout the county from April through October. 4-10pm at Mount Vernon FIreworks Show. artsw.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents American Roots Music Festival. This full day of American music features acclaimed folk duo The Milk Carton Kids and multi-instrumentalist Amythyst Kiah. 11am-10:30pm. caramoor.org Family & Kids: New Rochelle Public Library presents Summer Reading Kickoff Event with programs and prizes to help children discover all that reading and the library has to offer. 11am-1pm. nrpl.org

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Film: New Rochelle Public Library presents Intentional Cinema Film Series: The Pursuit of Happyness. This 2006 film is based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner’s nearly one-year struggle being homeless and stars Will Smith. 2-4:30pm. nrpl.org Festivals: New Rochelle Pride presents Sunset Pride Cruise. This evening boat ride promises food, drink, entertainment and great views of Manhattan. 6:30pm. Departs from Neptune Park, New Rochelle. newrochellelgbtq.com

6/23 SUNDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Versailles: Portrait of a Royal Domain. This drama is brought

to life by the all-star BEMF Vocal and Chamber Ensembles in a production featuring costumes, Baroque dance and sumptuous staging. 4-6pm. caramoor.org Dance: The Emelin Theatre presents Ballet des Amériques. The dancers perform the season’s favorites from the company’s ever-evolving repertoire as well as new choreography by Carole Alexis. 2:30 & 5pm. emelin.org

6/26 WEDNESDAY

Music: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park. The concert series enters its 12th season with an eclectic lineup of bands and food trucks. Select dates through 8/28. 7:30-9pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org

6/27 THURSDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents The Omer Quartet. Caramoor’s 2018-19 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence returns for its final performance capping its yearlong residency. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents Mother of George. This 2013 Nigerian drama tells the story of a newly married Nigerian couple in Brooklyn who own and manage a small restaurant while struggling with fertility issues. Part of the “Remix” series. 7:30-9:20pm. burnsfilmcenter.org

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SKIP THE CLICHÉD GIFTS THIS FATHER’S DAY AND BRING HIM TO ONE OF THESE HAPPENINGS INSTEAD.

performance includes elements of Latin American folk music, jazz, African and other musical heritages. Also 6/29. 7 & 9:30pm. jazzforumarts.org

6/29 SATURDAY

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Family & Kids: ArtsWestchester presents the ArtsMobile at White Plains Farmers’ Market. The ArtsMobile offers community members of all ages the opportunity to participate in arts activities throughout the county from April through October. 8:30am-12pm at White Plains Farmers Market. artsw.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Decoda. This group of young classical musicians brings an interactive performance based on the music from a lost ballet about the highs and lows of the circus. 1-1:45pm. caramoor.org

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FOR THE OUT-OF-THE-WORLD FELLOWCentury of Lunar Photography and Beyond at Hudson River Museum (through 12/15) FOR THE MUSIC-LOVING MAN David Sanborn Acoustic Band at Jazz Forum (6/14) FOR THE POP WITH PRESCHOOLERS in tow Muppets Take Manhattan at Jacob Burns Film Center (6/15)

Film: New Rochelle Public Library presents Intentional Cinema Film Series: Kramer vs Kramer. A groundbreaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. 6-8:30pm. nrpl.org

6/28 FRIDAY

Film: Alliance Française de Westchester presents Le Ciné-Club de L’Alliance Française Enfants, a screening of the animated French classic

FOR THE FARM FOODIE FATHER Family Market Day at New Rochelle Public Library (6/15)

FOR THE SPORTY SWINGER ArtsWestchester’s Golf Outing at Wykagyl Country Club (6/17)

FOR THE GOTTA-LAUGH GUY Tom Papa at the Emelin Theatre (6/21)

Le Roi et L’Oiseau by Paul Grimault. 6:30-8:15pm. afwestchesterny.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Roomful of Teeth. This Grammy Award-winning experimental vocal project explores the possibilities of the human voice by studying with masters of singing technique around the world. 8-9:30pm. caramoor.org Music: Jazz Forum presents Kurt Elling-Danilo Pérez Duo. The

Music: Westchester Chordsmen Chorus presents A Singing Salute to New York City. The concert features well-known songs about NYC and original compositions by composer Steve Delehanty. 7-9:30pm at Archbishop Stepinac High School. chordsmen.org Theater: Westchester Collaborative Theater presents A Taste of WCT. The Theatre performs some of its most successful recent plays. 2-3:30pm at Ossining Public Library. wctheater.org

6/30 SUNDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents New York Baroque Incorporated with American

(photo courtesy of Cleary) ArtsWestchester “50 for 50” awardee poet Suzanne Cleary’s fourth poetry book, Crude Angel (BkMk Press 2018) has been recognized as a Finalist for the 2019 Paterson Poetry Prize and the 2019 Binghamton University Milt Kessler Poetry Award. Cleary teaches as core faculty in the low-residency MFA in Creative Writing Program of Converse College.

mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux. Genaux performs with the dynamic, conductorless period-instrument orchestra. 4-6pm. caramoor.org

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exhibitions Atelier 811 Gallery •

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The Collection of Milt J. Ellenbogen. Ellenbogen displays pieces by Picasso, photography by Kertesz, oils by Theo Fried and other works he has accumulated over 25 years. Through 6/30, Tues-Fri: 11:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 12-3:30pm.

Bethany Arts Community •

So Far. This exhibition represents the fusion of Mary Ellis’ creative process and the merger of her graphic and fine art skills into one expression. 6/8-30. 6-9pm.

Blue Door Art Gallery •

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bluedoorartcenter.org

The Rainbow Connection: The Colors of Pride. Curated by Angelique Piwinski and Luis Perelman, this multi-medium show seeks to illustrate all expressions of the LGBTQ experience. 6/6-7/8. Thurs-Fri: 3-6pm, Sat: 1-5pm.

Hammond Museum

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Abundance. Susan Wortman’s ceramics are influenced by classical Greek and Roman sculptures in addition to nature and the human form. Through 6/15, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm.

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Mingle. Artist Tom Smith’s installation chronicles the infinite chaos of nature, particularly the minutiae of sticks. Through 6/15, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm.

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Country & Eastern: The Contemporary Watercolors of Michael Mendel. Mendel’s New York City and Hudson River art has adorned the walls of museums and galleries throughout the United States. 6/3-28. Times vary.

Hudson River Museum •

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A Century of Lunar Photography and Beyond. A selection of lunar photographs are on view from NASA, the Hastings Historical Society, the Lick Observatory Archive and private collections. Through 12/15, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm.

Hudson Valley MOCA

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Death is Irrelevant: Sculptures from the Marc and Livia Straus Family Collection. Works created over a forty-year period (1975–2018) examine humans’ inclination to recreate themselves. Through 8/2. Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm.

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Anne Samat: Greatest Love. Samat builds elaborate totems evoking her familial lineage using intricately-woven textiles and found objects. Through 9/8, Fri: 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 12-6pm

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LandEscape. This show reveals how a diverse range of artists broke from the established landscape painting traditions of their predecessors and changed the way landscape was perceived. Through 6/16. Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

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Much Madness is Divinest Sense. Lilla LoCurto and Bill Outcault explore issues relating to the human body, its physical and psychological vulnerability and cultural identity, using advanced technologies. Through 6/30, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm.

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Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush. This ten-year survey of Abney’s work includes 30 paintings, watercolors and collages that touch on politics, homophobia, celebrity and other pressing topics. Through 6/30, Wed-Sun: 12-5pm.

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The Eye of the Beholder. This exhibition features the whimsical works of Ruchama Schecter and Joel Trieger. Through 7/9. 10am-4:30pm at NRCA Rotunda Gallery at City Hall. |

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New Rochelle Art Association Annual Jules Bauer Award Show. The 36th Annual Jules Bauer Award Show is open to all NRAA members. 6/2-20. Times vary.

Oak & Oil Gallery

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Renewal. Artist Liron Sissman shares her landscape paintings inspired by the Hudson Valley. Through 6/2, Mon-Sat: 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 11am-3pm.

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Linda Puiatti: Recent Works. Puiatti’s landscapes and abstract oil paintings are inspired by the natural world and the play of natural light as it shapes the environment. 6/14-7/31. Mon-Sat: 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun: 11am-3pm.

Ossining Arts Council •

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The OAC 2019 Annual Members Show. This exhibit is open to all professional, amateur or student visual artists. 6/4-26. 10am-5pm at Ossining Public Library.

Pelham Art Center

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2019 Alexander Rutsch Award Exhibition. Sarah McKenzie, winner of the 10th Alexander Rutsch Award in Painting, displays her artwork, which explores the architecture of exhibition space. Through 6/22, Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-4pm.

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Wiechquaes Keck. A new sculpture installation in Wolfs Lane Park by Anthony Heinz May. Through 6/28, times vary at Wolfs Lane Park.

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Honor and Dignity. The exhibition explores the four decade-long career of documentary photographer Jamel Shabazz in nearly 60 lesser-known images. Through 7/12. Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm, Sat: 10am-3pm. |

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Pepper No. 30 Revisited. The exhibition features interpretations of Edward Weston’s iconic image, Pepper No. 30, by members of The Ground Glass. Through 6/7. Times vary at North Castle Public Library.

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Totem Waves. David Gonville’s abstract paintings explore the coastal whispers of long summer days from a surfer’s perspective. Through 6/30, Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm.

The Ground Glass

Sarah McKenzie, winner of the Alexander Rutsch Award Exhibition, Pelham Art Center, through 6/22 (photo courtesy of Pelham Art Center)

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Urban Choreography. The colorful works of artist Marion Block Schneider are observations of the patterns or “choreography” created by the movement of people in the city. 6/4-22. 12-5pm.

Neuberger Museum of Art

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Steady As She Goes. The solo exhibition of recent paintings by abstract artist Eugene Healy will include 18 recent works. Through 6/29, Tues-Sat: 10am-5:30pm.

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RAC Student and Instructor Showcase. This show features the works of the talented instructors and students at the Center. Through 6/22. Mon & Sat: 9am-3pm, Tues-Fri: 9am-7pm.

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Four Week Introduction to Journalism Class. This is a beginner’s course in how to be a reporter, concentrating on confidential sources, as well as issues of fairness, objectivity and ethics. 6/1-22. 10:30am-12:30pm.

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Monday Night Poetry with Amy Holman. This class is designed to inspire and support poets who want to return to writing, try new ideas and refine their voices. Through 6/10, 6:30-9pm.

For more Hudson Valley Writers Center workshops, visit writerscenter.org.

Katonah Museum of Art •

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Plein Air Workshop. A professional artist and a naturalist from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation guides participants on how to paint the environment in a picturesque setting. 6/2, 12-4pm.

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Teen Tuesdays: Miniature Chairs. Teaching Artist Miguel Cossio demostrates how to use air dry clay to create small scale “chair” sculptures. 6/4, 4:30-6pm.

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Runway Walking. This workshop in the art of runway walking and vogue is led by FX Pose choreographer, LGBTQ youth rights advocate and runway icon Twiggy Pucci Garçon, along with ballroom artists Milan and Mermaid Garçon. 6/2, 1-2:45pm.

For more ArtsWestchester workshops, visit artsw.org.

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Writers’ Workshop. Aspiring writers are invited to share their work during this workshop, led by journalist and published writer Maryanne D’Amato. 6/5, 11am-12:30pm.

The Rye Arts Center

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Ceramic Arts with Terry Taylor. Students learn how to create ceramic pieces using a variety of hand building techiniques. 6/3/2019, 1-3pm.

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Robotics and Coding for Pre-K. Four-year-olds build robots with modular parts by using motors and electronics. 6/13, 1-2pm. For more Rye Arts Center workshops, visit ryeartscenter.org.

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Cladies Night: Sip & Spin Wheel Class. Adults learn to use the potter’s wheel during this one-time class led by award-winning clay artists. Fridays, 7-9pm.

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Drop-In Clay. Professional ceramic artists guide families through themed weekly hand-building projects. Saturdays through 6/22. 1-3pm.

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

Hammond Museum

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Japanese Tea Class. Tea Master Yasuko Hara demonstrates the basic principles of Japanese tea and etiquette. 6/22, 1-3pm.

Hudson Valley MOCA •

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Free Children’s Art Workshops. Artists lead children’s workshops feature different projects each week. Saturdays, 10am-12pm.

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Fashion Pattern Making 1-4. In this beginner’s workshop, students are exposed to pattern-making, including how to measure and create a basic skirt. Saturdays from 6/1-22. 3-5pm at ArtsWestchester.

Ruth Keeler Memorial Library

So Far, Bethany Arts Community, through 6/30 (photo courtesy of Bethany Arts Community)

writerscenter.org

hudsonvalleymoca.org

Life Drawing. Participants work from a life model during this open drawing session monitored by the Museum staff. 6/27, 7-9pm. Horizon 18 by Linda Puiatti, Oak & Oil Gallery, through 7/31 (photo courtesy of Oak & Oil Gallery)

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