In partnership with Bedford Books., join us at The Parlor for a special evening celebrating the launch of The Art of the Clash: A Manifesto Against Mundane Design by interior designer Sophie von Oertzen Williamson.

Known for her fearless use of color and beautifully layered interiors, Sophie will share the inspiration behind her debut coffee table book and her philosophy on creating homes that feel expressive, personal, and full of life.

Guests will enjoy cocktails, light bites, and an intimate conversation in celebration of design, creativity, and the art of living beautifully.

Tickets: $45 per guest

Each ticket includes a copy of The Art of the Clash, available for signing during the event.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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The Carriage Barn Arts Center is launching Art In The Windows, presented by Merrill Lynch in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. The annual exhibition begins on Friday, June 5 with over 100 works of art on display and for sale through June 27 in 70 downtown store and business windows.  Shoppers can buy artwork directly through the QR codes on display with each piece.

New this year is the "Community Choice Awards," allowing shoppers to vote for their favorite pieces for a chance to win prizes from New Canaan merchants, and the winning artist will receive a $250 Framebridge gift package. More details and an online gallery can be found at carriagebarn.orgor on the Carriage Barn Instagram.  

Several local businesses are supporting this year’s exhibit including Merrill Lynch as presenting sponsor, and lead sponsors, Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists, New Canaan Board of Realtors, and New Canaan Playhouse. For more information contact the Carriage Barn Arts Center at 203-594-3638 or visit carriagebarn.org/art-in-the-windows-2026/

Come and help celebrate New Canaan and our fantastic creative community through this annual showcase of art downtown!

The Carriage Barn Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization dedicated to enriching the community with educational opportunities, cultural events and exhibitions such as Art in the Windows. Show your support by becoming a member of donating today!  
https://carriagebarn.org/art-in-the-windows-2026/

Join us for the exciting debut of the Rock n’ Rescue film at the Bedford Playhouse! Come celebrate the premiere of this special film highlighting rescue animals, the incredible stories behind them, and the new therapy center. RnR will be showcasing how the rescue works, some heartwarming stories and the impact of Rock n’ Rescue. After the screening will be a special discussion of the new therapy programs at the RnR Wellness Center. It will be followed by a Q&A session with the members of the team. Get a behind-the-scenes look and ask your questions about the mission, the rescue process, and more. A post-program reception will follow. Don’t miss this inspiring evening celebrating rescue animals, community, and the power of people coming together!

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Join Toney, Toni and the Gang for a Ro’s Garden Trunk Show

Thursday, June 11th
70 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge

Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
70 Pondfield Road, Bronxville

Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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This 2-hour workshop will explore figure drawing as an opportunity for artistic expression.

Through bold line, simplification, and exaggeration, you will learn about a style that moves beyond traditional academic drawing.

Designed for those who want to return to drawing—or rediscover it with renewed confidence and freedom. Bring pencils (4B-6B), a drawing pad (11x14”) and a curious spirit. The model will be clothed and poses will range from 5 to 20 minutes.

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Art in Bloom is a juried exhibition featuring artists from the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association (KMAA) and local floral designers. The selected artworks will serve as the conceptual and visual point of departure for a floral design to be created in response to the artwork. Each pairing exists in dialogue, highlighting contrast, reinterpretation, and the dynamic relationship between permanence and impermanence as the floral works bloom and change over the course of the exhibition. Rather than treating the floral arrangements as decorative accompaniments, Art in Bloom positions them as interpretive responses that exist in active dialogue with the corresponding artwork on view. Juried by the Katonah Museum of Art’s Associate Curator Elizabeth Monti, the exhibition explores how ideas, materials, symbolism, and emotional tone translate between visual art and living, ephemeral forms.

Thursday, June 11, from 5:30-7:30 PM  Cocktail Party and Opening Reception  

Join us for a vibrant opening celebration of Art in Bloom, where inspiring works by KMAA artists come to life through stunning floral interpretations by acclaimed local designers. Enjoy an evening of wine, signature cocktails, light bites, and a captivating Flower Flash by Nichole Wilder of WildFig Floral as we toast the beauty of art and nature in full bloom.  

Evening Includes wine, signature cocktails designed by Jill Bianco, light bites. We’re kicking off our Silent Auction with donations from celebrated local vendors, including Graze, LMNOP, oHHo, and more. Opportunities to bid on these exciting offerings continue through the exhibition. 

$75

 Friday, June 12, from 12:00-2:00 PM  Luncheon and Keynote Panel 

Savor a garden-inspired al fresco luncheon by Happiness Is…Catering and cast your vote for the floral design that captures your imagination.  

As part of the program, delight in a lively roundtable discussion, where floral luminaries Jill Brooke, writer, and Loren Eiferman, artist, guided by moderator Christopher Brescia, cultivate a rich conversation rooted in the beauty and artistry of the natural world. 

Awards for Best Interpretation, Best Use of Color, and Best in Show, will be awarded by celebrated potter, gardener, and Art in Bloom judge Frances Palmer. 

https://www.katonahmuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibition/art-in-bloom

This whimsically edgy comedy follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne), whose suburban existence, filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a ‘rehabilitation’ camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty), to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul Charles). Megan dutifully follows the program — until she develops feelings for another camper in this timeless, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love, costarring Michelle Williams, Clea DuVall, and Julie Delpy. Introduced by Programming Associate, Eliana Choi.

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Step outside into the Plaza to roll up your sleeves and explore the question, “What do you want to see in the world?” Work together to build a structure by shaping, cutting, and connecting recycled cardboard and natural materials gathered from Grace Farms.

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This community event will feature stand‑up comedy, live music, raffles, food, drinks, and performances from local artists, benefiting the production of The Couch, an award‑winning SAG‑AFTRA short comedy film shooting this August. The film centers on themes of family, connection, and appreciating the people around us. Through humor and storytelling, it shares a simple message: life gets better off the couch.

Four of the comedians performing at the event are also cast members in the film, creating a unique crossover between the live show and the upcoming production. The evening will be headlined by Dennis and the Dropouts, a classic‑rock band with a great local following.

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Join guest educators from Wave Hill to create your own tiny garden using soil, seeds, decorative flowers, and critters. Kids will learn how to grow plants and keep soil heathy. In the Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture Garden, families can work with KMA staff to try plein air painting with watercolors while exploring techniques that capture light, movement, and forms.

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Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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Rooted in the spirit of abstract expressionism, this refreshed workshop invites artists to break familiar patterns and explore unexpected directions in their work. Emphasizing risk-taking and discovery, participants will engage with unconventional prompts, mixed materials, and intuitive decision-making.

Designed to spark new energy and perspective, this session encourages artists to move beyond their usual approach and uncover surprising possibilities within their creative process.

All levels welcome! A judgement-free environment to explore your creativity. Limited to 8 participants.

$125 Members / $140 Non-members, register below

All materials included, please BYO lunch
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Take a guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape to experience the beauty of summer in full bloom. Immersive and laid-back, this walk invites you to notice the shifting signs of the season and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way, explore the purpose and interconnectedness of surrounding ecosystems, and consider our role in sustaining and enriching them.

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Buzzworthy Garden, 12:30-2:30 PM: Join Wave Hill’s Director of Horticulture Cathy Deutsch, and Ruth Rea Howell Horticultural Interpreter Jess Brey, to assemble your own living arrangement choosing from a dynamic combination of native plants.

Flower Focus: Drawing in the Galleries, 2:30-3:30 and 3:30-4:30 PM: Look closely at the floral designs on view with KMAA artist Monique Ford, followed by guided drawing to explore techniques for creating volume and symmetry and using color creatively.

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NEW Weekend series! Celebrate summer together at Harvest Moon’s Summer Saturdays! Happening every Saturday from May through August, enjoy great food, live music, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for all ages.

Events this summer:
May 2nd- Cinco de Mayo
May 9th- 90s Throwback
May 16th- Farm Night Out
May 23rd- Un dia en el Campo
May 30th- Dueling Pianos
June 6th- Rodeo Night
June 13th- Live Band Karaoke with CenterStage
June 20th- Cider & Smoke
June 27th- Jazz & Jive
August 8th- Caribbean Night
Sept. 5th & 6th- Bluegrass, BBQ & Beer
& MORE

We have many more to come, but these are official titles and dates that are set. Please reach out again when we have all our events out!

Celebrating Stars, Stripes & Spirit at the Roger Sherman. Live Music with Bad Dog Bunny, Festive food and cocktails, book signing with Mylinh Shattan-local author.
Sign up on evenbrite $20
 https://www.rogershermaninn.com/

Join us for a family program featuring a read-aloud of A Rescue Feast, followed by hands-on activities that introduce children to food recovery and composting. Through storytelling and guided exploration, participants will consider how food can be used thoughtfully rather than wasted. After the reading, children will plant green onion roots to take home, sort foods to determine what can be reused or composted, and sample applesauce to connect these ideas to everyday experience. Presented in partnership with Second Chance Foods, a Hudson Valley nonprofit that rescues surplus food and transforms it into nutritious meals for those in need. A portion of the proceeds from this program will directly support the work of Second Chance Foods. Books will be available for sale and signing.

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Enter the magical world of Matilda the Musical in this immersive theatrical adventure designed especially for children ages 3–6 and their parents.
Families will explore Matilda’s story through imaginative play, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities that spark creativity and wonder. Children can visit Mrs. Phelps’ library for story time, enjoy a tea party with Miss Honey, create magic, solve playful word games with Matilda’s friends, illustrate their own stories, and even share chocolate cake with Bruce!
The experience concludes with a special 15-minute performance featuring songs and choreography from Matilda featuring members of the ensemble.
Perfect for young children experiencing live theater for the first time, this joyful event invites families to play, create, and step inside the world of Matilda together. Come dressed ready to play and imagine!

Activities include:
– A tea party with Miss Honey
– Letter and wordplay games
– Creating your own story with Matilda
– Magic creations
– Chocolate Cake with Bruce
– SHOWTIME: A 15 minute performance of songs and scenes from Matilda the Musical performed by members of the cast.
And More!

Details:
Sunday, June 14; 11:30AM & 1:30PM
Crafts and games designed for ages 3-6 and their caregivers; (Older siblings welcome)
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Fox Lane Fashion Design Fashion Show is an evening dedicated to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the artistic growth of Fox Lane’s student designers. Held on Monday, June 15 at Fox Lane High School, doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM. The runway presentation will feature original collections designed and constructed by students in the Fashion Design program, highlighting months of planning, innovation, and hard work. Guests will experience a showcase of each designer’s unique vision, personal style, and technical skill. More than just a fashion show, the event reflects the supportive and inspiring community built within the Fox Lane Fashion Design program, where students are encouraged to express themselves, collaborate, and grow as artists.

Presented in partnership with YAI. Two years after a devastating zombie outbreak forced the evacuation of Tarrytown Day Hab, the once-familiar halls have been left to decay—overrun by the undead and haunted by memories of the lives that were abruptly torn apart. Now, against all odds, Chris and a small group of survivors make the bold decision to return. Driven by hope, loyalty, and unfinished business, they embark on a dangerous journey back to the place they once called home. Along the way, they encounter new allies, face unexpected threats, and reunite with survivors they thought were lost forever. But as the group pushes deeper into the heart of the Day Hab ,they realize reclaiming their home won’t just mean fighting zombies—it will mean confronting their past, their fears, and the cost of survival. In a world where nothing is safe and no one is the same, one question remains: can they take back what was lost… or will they succumb to the Empress of Undying and her Zombie Minions.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Emily Lynn Paulson to Bedford Books! She’ll be in conversation with our dear friend and author Katie Sise about her new thriller, The Revenge Party.

Books will be available for purchase and signing, and light refreshments will be served. Your ticket includes a $20 shopping credit to use at the event.

About the Book:

"Do you have what it takes to bring down the bad guy?" When a husband’s lies are no longer a secret and manipulation passes for love, a wife must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the man she married—and what justice truly means—in this dark, modern marriage thriller."

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A Conversation with Hillary McGrail
What financial concerns keep you up at night? What does financial security mean to you? Join Hillary McGrail at the Lapham Center for a friendly Q&A session designed to help you tackle your financial questions and align your planning with your personal goals and values by taking an active, confident role in shaping your financial future.
Hillary has over two decades of experience in the financial industry and is a Senior Relationship Manager at King Financial Network where she plays a pivotal role in guiding prospective clients through a comprehensive wealth management experience. Breakfast treats and coffee will be served. For New Canaan residents only.

This event is free.
To register, please call (203) 594-3620.

Elva: Art of Redemption tells the story of Lancaster County, PA Artist Elva Hurst's journey from the Old Order Mennonite Church. The movie introduces two local spiritual leaders, Pastor Timothy Wagner and Deacon William Bowen, who have small roles in the production and are spearheading the restoration work on the Cross River 1791 Meeting House. Wagner and Bowen presided at the funeral of the last member of the Cross River Meeting House this past July and received the keys to the historic property. Given the historic nature of the Meeting House dating to 1791 (William Jay signed the original articles of incorporation) it was felt that the property should be preserved. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the effort to save the Cross River 1791 Meeting House.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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The experience of drinking tea varies vastly from culture to culture. For some, preparing and drinking tea is part of a ritual rooted in ancient tradition. For others, it’s a nourishing beverage perfect for sipping while on-the-go.

Join Tea Expert Frank Kwei for a deep dive into the differences between Eastern and Western tea culture and practice. As you taste a range of tea varietals from across the globe, learn about the tea itself, the distinct wares in which it’s served, how it’s presented, and more.

Journey Into the World of Tea offers a tranquil, in-depth exploration of tea traditions through guided tastings, demonstrations, and engaging conversation. This six-part series is led by Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei, who brings decades of knowledge to each session.

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This soaring music documentary traces Gregg Allman’s journey from a childhood scarred by his father’s murder to the heights of Southern rock and late-life sobriety, exploring grief, addiction, love, and the racially charged American South through his transcendent music. Tender and unsparing, featuring electrifying performances and archival recordings, the film reveals how Gregg’s unforgettable blend of rock, country and blues mirrored the music and struggles of his soul.

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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ind Hearts Coalition is transforming Katonah Avenue into a living, moving celebration of love, creativity, and community.

A free, strolling movement experience on Katonah Avenue to encounter expressive dance performances in storefront windows, sidewalks, and shared public spaces.

An inclusive arts initiative celebrating our Spring 2026 project and supporting awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community and The Trevor Project while helping create a vibrant, welcoming experience in the heart of Katonah.

A powerful shared experience for residents and visitors alike. Performances will be low-impact, family-friendly, and coordinated with a schedule and map of the avenue.

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n this 2 hour workshop, artist and designer Lauren Clayton shares tangible strategies, creative exercises, and fresh marketing approaches to help artists promote themselves and their work in ways that feel authentic, and sustainable.

Designed for creatives of all disciplines and career stages, this interactive session explores how to develop a marketing modality that aligns with your personality and strengths. Participants are invited to set outside of the one-size-fits-all promotional mindset to explore unique ways to create curiosity around their work, strengthen visibility, and build deeper connections with audiences and opportunities.

Drawing from her experience in art, branding, and creative entrepreneurship, Lauren will share lessons and insights that have shaped her approach to self-promotion. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and a clearer framework for marketing themselves


Workshop Highlights

Learn tangible marketing strategies for creatives of all disciplines and career stages

Develop a personalized promotional approach rooted in your authentic voice and strengths

Explore tools and techniques that simplify marketing and uncover new opportunities

Shape your creative story and turn ideas into actionable next steps for visibility and growth


“Taking this class was a total game-changer for me as an artist. What I loved most was how it helped me tap into my personal story in a way that felt authentic and powerful. I walked away feeling more focused, more confident, and ready to take action.”
– Heather Jones, Artist

Please register: $40 members / $60 non-members

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LAUREN CLAYTON: Artist, Muralist and Graphic Designer is the founder of Studio 162.

She studied graphic design, photography, printmaking, and painting at The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. She received a grant from the Miller Brewing Company’s Business Grant Series for her compelling pitch to launch a creative agency. An exhibiting artist, Lauren’s work has been shown in group exhibitions across Connecticut, Washington D.C., and during Miami Art Basel week. Her passion for art and design converges in her mural work, which can be seen throughout downtown Stamford, Norwalk, and the Seaport in New York. Collaborating with organizations that align with her values has been central to her mission. Clients include Melissa & Doug, GE Appliances, Playtex, and local nonprofits such as Abilis, Liberation Programs, and Pacific House. Lauren’s murals and creative projects have been featured in publications including Stamford Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, The Stamford Advocate, and The Norwalk Hour. She remains active in her community, mentoring emerging artists and partnering with nonprofits. She is a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar alum, Carriage Barn Arts Center Board Member and a 2024–2025 Norwalk Art Space Fellow.

Author and grief coach Kate Doerge knows this too well. Over six years, she lost her father to heart failure and her mother in a car accident five days before Christmas. She also faced the hardest challenge for any parent, losing her sixteen-year-old daughter, Penny, to complications from a rare genetic condition. After Penny's death, Kate knew she had a choice, she could lose herself to a grief so powerful she might not come back from it—or she could find another way through. Reimagining Grief is the result of that search. Drawing from her own experience, the latest research, and conversations with others who have faced devastating loss, Kate offers five actions that can help ground you when you feel out of control, lift you when you're depleted, and help you process the pain of loss. Moderated by Nancy Steiner.
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Step into the spirit of the American Revolution with a lively staging of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at Historical Hall. This classic brings to life the debates, drama, and determination behind the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

With performances across multiple June evenings and matinees, the production offers an engaging experience—blending humor, history, and memorable music in this intimate, local setting.

Presented in partnership with the Town of Bedford, John Jay Homestead, Bedford Historical Society, and Katonah Classic Stage as part of the Rev250 initiative, this production is a perfect way to celebrate Bedford’s deep history and the founding story that shaped the nation.

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Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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Discover the delicious world of tomatoes — from heirlooms to hybrids — and learn which varieties will thrive best in your garden. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin will share his favorite picks and provide expert growing tips including all you need to know about planting, pruning, and harvesting at peak flavor.

Cap off the experience with a small seasonal treat of a caprese skewer, then take home your choice of a tomato or basil plant to jump-start your summer garden.

This program takes place rain or shine; please dress comfortably for time spent both indoors and outdoors.indoors and outdoors.

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What better way to kick off summer than a pop-up marketplace?

On Saturday, June 20 from 11am to 4pm, Yellow Studio & Beehive are throwing open the doors for a curated Summer Market, taking over The Gallery, The Co-Op, and Beehive at Yellow Studio. Join us for good vibes, great finds, and good company.

We’re bringing together an exciting lineup of woman-owned businesses, so keep checking back as we reveal our vendor list. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

Vendor lineup:

Bedford Books, Fahari Bazaar, Jane D’Arensbourg, Salt Point Farm, Tracey Tanner, and more!

While you shop, take a moment to experience our two exhibitions on view: Fiber Forward in The Gallery and Hold in The Co-Op, and yes, all artwork is available for purchase.

Everyone is welcome. Come browse, discover something you love, and soak up the first weekend of summer with us.

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On Saturday, June 20 from 11am to 4pm, Yellow Studio & Beehive are throwing open the doors for a curated Summer Market, taking over The Gallery, The Co-Op, and Beehive at Yellow Studio. Join us for good vibes, great finds, and good company.

We’re bringing together an exciting lineup of woman-owned businesses, so keep checking back as we reveal our vendor list. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

While you shop, take a moment to experience our two exhibitions on view: Fiber Forward in The Gallery and Hold in The Co-Op, and yes, all artwork is available for purchase.

Everyone is welcome. Come browse, discover something you love, and soak up the first weekend of summer with us.

One of Broadway’s most beloved voices, Tony Award-winner and Emmy and Grammy nominee Kelli O’Hara returns to Caramoor to kick off our 81st Season. Experience the magic of this artist who continues to define the beauty and heart of the Broadway stage, with a program of American Songbook gems, Broadway favorites, and timeless pop standards. 

https://caramoor.org/event/opening-night-kelli-ohara-26

Marc Maron is a critically acclaimed film and television actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host. Maron has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career. His most recent, “MARC MARON: PANICKED” premiered on HBO in August 2025. Maron has a peerless reputation in the podcasting world through his landmark podcast “WTF with Marc Maron.” Launched in 2009, this interview-style podcast receives over 50 million listens every year and has become a phenomenon in the podcasting space. Maron starred in the Netflix series “GLOW," for which he received a Critic’s Choice Award Nomination and SAG Award nomination, as well as the scripted series "MARON," which aired for four seasons on IFC.

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As the author of four novels—most recently the instant New York Times bestseller, It’s a Love Story—Annabel Monaghan has solidified her status as one of the biggest names in summer romance. She has received well-earned comparisons to Nora Ephron and Elin Hildebrand and consistently topped beach-reading roundups from outlets like PEOPLE, The Boston Globe, Town & Country, the Skimm, and more.

Moderated by Erin Somers.

Books will be available for sale and signing.

Monaghan makes her highly anticipated fifth outing this May with Dolly All The Time, another swoon-worthy, bingeable love story for readers of Carley Fortune and Emily Henry. Set in a fictional seaside town in Rhode Island, this charming, big-hearted novel centers around Dolly Brick, a hardworking single mom who returns to her hometown for the summer and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion. Monaghan’s knack for balancing pitch-perfect wit with high emotional stakes shine here once again, in an irresistible love story about the importance of caretaking, putting yourself first, and opening yourself up to love. With its picturesque coastal backdrop and endearing, lived-in characters you can’t help but root for, Dolly All The Time has all the makings of an instant summer classic and one of the biggest books of the season.

www.bedfordplayhouse.org

Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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The Ridgefield Historical Society and the Ridgefield Guild of Artists present Cocktails and the Collector, an art auction and exhibit featuring mid-20th Century works on auction as well as the "Mad for Modern" exhibit by the Guild of Artists.

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Step outside into the Plaza to roll up your sleeves and explore the question, “What do you want to see in the world?” Work together to build a structure by shaping, cutting, and connecting recycled cardboard and natural materials gathered from Grace Farms.

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Entertainment and Fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi lights up Caramoor for a special Pride Month performance! Accompanied by his jazz band, Mizrahi will serenade you with iconic tunes from Madonna to Sondheim and everything in between, all interspersed with his signature, unfiltered storytelling. Expect a hilarious, sophisticated, and undeniably fabulous evening!  

Note: This performance may include mature themes and is not recommended for children. 

https://caramoor.org/event/isaac-mizrahi-celebrating-pride-2026

How does photography dissolve the boundaries between building and landscape?
Join Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence and renowned photographer James Florio for an immersive four-hour photography intensive that deepens your ability to see — and capture — the relationship between land, light, and architecture.

This extended session includes lunch in the glass-enclosed Commons, offering time to reflect, connect, and continue learning in community.

Through a combination of guided instruction, on-site exploration, and thoughtful conversation, investigate how form, shadow, and natural surroundings intersect across the River building and landscape. At the conclusion of the workshop, print and review your photography with Florio.

Please bring your own camera.
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Let imagination take the lead in this hands-on design adventure! Inspired by Dancing Trees, our new seating in the plaza, and our theme We All Build, children will explore how ideas become real by using fun architectural drawing tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs.

Children will sketch, experiment, and bring big ideas to life using chalk on blue paper — just like creating a real blueprint from the past. It’s a playful way to learn how architects imagine, plan, and build the world around us.

Open Arts Studio is a site-specific creative exploration for younger audiences to engage in open-ended inquiry and reflect on the building, its shapes and designs, and its ideas. This ongoing series, offered weekly, is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.

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Join Budd Veverka for an off-trail hike in a large “Management Unit”, part of the Preserve that is open to the public via guided tour only. This 85-acre parcel features tributaries to the Mianus River, rocky outcrops, steep slopes, and lovely mountain laurel groves. Learn about how Mianus River Gorge monitors the ecological threats to the land it conserves.

RSVP to info@mianus.org

Join award-winning photographer Butch Quick for a special Street Photography Workshop in New York City on June 27th. Butch is known for his ability to take extraordinary candid and close-up images of ordinary people moving through the streets, as well as dramatic shots of urban landscapes that capture a specific moment in time. Butch will share his insights about shooting “faces & places” with the urban backdrop of New York City, including earning the trust of his subjects and using unique perspectives and natural light to photograph architecture and cityscapes. Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to get together again for an in-person group critique session at the Carriage Barn at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 30th.

This small group workshop is open to all levels of photographers but won’t cover photography basics, so please be comfortable using your own camera (or phone). The group will meet at Grand Central Terminal at 10:30am and travel together downtown to lower Manhattan, where you will explore the people and places of the city. We will provide additional details close to the date.

Requirements: Your camera (or iPhone), battery packs, memory cards, comfortable shoes, and open eyes!

Members $75 | Non-members $95

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Join Pete Malinverni as he celebrates great American music, including spirituals, and the works of songwriters like Gershwin, Ellington, Rodgers/Hart etc., and how their wildly diverse origins and places of birth allowed each of them to offer a uniquely faceted addition to what we know as American music.
http://poundridgelibrary.org

NEW Weekend series! Celebrate summer together at Harvest Moon’s Summer Saturdays! Happening every Saturday from May through August, enjoy great food, live music, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for all ages.

Events this summer:
May 2nd- Cinco de Mayo
May 9th- 90s Throwback
May 16th- Farm Night Out
May 23rd- Un dia en el Campo
May 30th- Dueling Pianos
June 6th- Rodeo Night
June 13th- Live Band Karaoke with CenterStage
June 20th- Cider & Smoke
June 27th- Jazz & Jive
August 8th- Caribbean Night
Sept. 5th & 6th- Bluegrass, BBQ & Beer
& MORE

We have many more to come, but these are official titles and dates that are set. Please reach out again when we have all our events out!

Ceara Jane O’Sullivan, an Emmy Award-winning television writer who is in her fourth year at Saturday Night Live, will host this long-form improv show with cast and writers from SNL. In her words, “We might read rejected sketches, we’ll definitely do improv, some of us will do stand-up, and at least half of us will be drinking on stage.” Featuring: Jimmy Fowlie, Chloe Troast, Carl Tart, Ben Marshall, Asha Ward, + Special Guests! (All guests subject to change)

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Vibrant orange sunflowers. Rippling yellow grain. Trees bursting with white bloom. "The pictures come to me as in a dream," Vincent Van Gogh said. A dream that too often turned to life-shattering nightmare. Winner of Golden Globe and New York Film Critics Best Actor Awards, Kirk Douglas gives a fierce portrayal as the artist torn between the joyous inspiration of his genius and the dark desperation of his tormented mind. The obsessed Van Gogh painted the way other men breathe, driving away family and friends, including artist Paul Gauguin (1956 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award winner Anthony Quinn). Directed by Vincente Minnelli and saturated with the hues of Van Gogh's sea, field and sky, Lust for Life captures the ecstasy of art. And the agony of one man's life.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/lust-for-life/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United States’ diplomatic presence abroad from the Cold War to today. It draws from FAPE’s Site-Specific, Print, and Photography collections and includes maquettes of sculptures commissioned for major embassies, as well as works by leading American artists including Carmen Herrera, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Roy Lichtenstein, Julie Mehretu, Martin Puryear, Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Joel Shapiro, Frank Stella, Carrie Mae Weems and many others. A replica of the 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence—gifted from David M. Rubenstein to FAPE in 2013, one for each US embassy—will also be on view. A parallel section focuses on the evolution of US embassy architecture, featuring buildings designed by leading mid-century architects such as Edward Durell Stone and Walter Gropius, alongside more recent contributions by firms including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and KieranTimberlake, among others.

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New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Kick off the nation’s 250th Independence celebration at Star Spangled Soirée, a lively summer evening at the Lounsbury House featuring lite bites, beer and wine, and the winning Ridgefield RCA250 signature cocktail as the featured drink of the night. Selected in a friendly competition among local restaurants from Memorial Day through June 30, the cocktail showcases the creativity and community spirit behind this milestone celebration.

Enjoy live music, a DJ, and a vibrant atmosphere as we gather to celebrate summer, community, and the spirit of independence. Tickets can be purchased in the link

The music Louis Armstrong created in the 1920s with his small group, the Hot Five, remains among the most influential, timeless, and joyous in the history of American music. Under the auspices of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, and on the eve of what Armstrong always claimed to be his birthday (the Fourth of July), trumpeter Alphonso Horne will lead an all-star ensemble of today’s finest jazz musicians in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this groundbreaking group. Hosted by two-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Riccardi, the evening honors the recordings that transformed jazz from a collective style into a soloist’s art form—forever changing the course of popular music. While Armstrong is celebrated worldwide as the beloved entertainer behind classics like “What a Wonderful World” and “Hello, Dolly,” it was these revolutionary recordings from a century ago that reshaped the sound and future of jazz. 

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Join the Darien Community Association and Barrett Bookstore for a summer evening of cocktails and conversation with the  New York Time's bestselling author Beatriz Williams as she discusses her captivating new novel, When You Loved Me — the perfect summer read filled with romance, mystery, family secrets, and a legendary pirate treasure hidden along the New England coast. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30pm, followed by a Q&A with Beatriz at 7:00pm. Your ticket includes wine, light refreshments and a signed hardcover copy of the book. Additional copies of When You Loved Meand other titles by Beatriz Williams will be available for purchase at the event.

About Beatriz Williams

Beatriz Williams is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous beloved historical fiction novels, including Husbands & Lovers and Under the Stars. A graduate of Stanford University and Columbia University, her novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the Connecticut shore with her husband and four children.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Tickets

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca channel the rich currents of the Afro-Cuban global diaspora, blending Congolese soukous music, salsa horn blasts and Angolan cadence into one irresistible groove. The group’s joyous, multilingual songs invite every dancer in the house to join in, making them a perfect addition to Caramoor’s festive Summer Season. 

This summer, step into the wildly imaginative world of Matilda The Musical — a magical musical adventure for the whole family. Filled with humor, magic, and circus spectacle, Matilda celebrates courage, creativity, and the power of believing in yourself. Tickets starting at $29!

JULY 10-26th!

https://stonc.org/matilda/

Cross Purpose is a four-piece rock and blues band formed in 2005, blending original music with styles ranging from straight-ahead rock and high-energy ballads to classic 12-bar blues. Known for strong vocals, standout lead guitar, and a solid rhythmic foundation, the band has released multiple albums of original material—including their latest, More To Do (2023). Featuring Bob Stanhope (vocals/rhythm guitar), Roy Ellingsen (vocals/lead guitar), Doug Bolin (vocals/bass), and Jeremy Brown (drums).

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The Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at Parkway Field in Pleasantville. This must-attend summer event for the whole family features a host of delicious food and drink offerings, activities for kids, a warm, positive, community vibe, and of course, great music on three stages.  

Winter Pre-Sale Tickets are now on sale through the festival website: www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com or in person at the Festival Box Office located in the Village’s Rec Center at 48 Marble Avenue in Pleasantville (next to Parkway Field). The Box Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. This year, again, discounted tickets are being made available to Pleasantville residents with valid proof of residency at the Box Office only. Discounts will be available during the Winter Pre-Sale only. Once the line-up is announced in the Spring, all discounted pricing will end.

For information about the event, including ticketing details, line-up announcements, upcoming instructions about how artists can submit to play the Festival, Tent City sales, volunteer opportunities, other ways to support the Festival, and more, visit www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com, or follow the Festival on Facebook or Instagram @pvillemusicfest.

Music at the Mansion is an exciting arts and cultural collaboration between Lounsbury House and the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, with the intent of offering diverse chamber music of the highest artistic quality, while sharing the history and beauty of one of Ridgefield’s most treasured landmarks. Complimentary wine and cheese before each performance.

Thank you to our generous sponsors The Chefs’ Warehouse, Cross Private Client Insurance.

4:00pm Wine & Cheese | 4:30pm Concert

For performance details or to purchase tickets, visit RidgefieldSymphony.org.

CALLING ALL GOLFERS! Please join us for one of the most magical, unforgettable golfing experiences you are ever likely to have -- and help Copland House at the same time! Cloaked in myth, magic, and mystery, Morefar is an ultra-private golf club -- one of the most exclusive in the world -- situated on 500 acres of rolling land straddling the New York- Connecticut border. Just over one hour north of Manhattan, and known for its challenging layout, stunning natural surroundings and whimsical sculptures, this exceptional course is directly adjacent to Copland House's vast new satellite venue at Bluestone Farm in Brewster, NY.

Unique and immaculately maintained, with a par 72 measuring over 6700 yards, Morefar is tree-lined, with rolling terrain and numerous elevation changes and exquisite natural features. (The tee box for the 13th hole, a 150-yard par 3, sits just offshore in Boggs Pond, and plays back over water to the mainland.)

Together, Copland House is teaming up with Morefar for our first golf outing -- which will benefit our award-winning, all-important educational, artistic, and community engagement programs.

Schedule

10:30am .... Registration
11:00am .... Lunch at Clubhouse
12:00pm .... Shotgun / Best Ball
4:30pm .... Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Clubhouse, awards and presentations, and a performance by the Copland House Ensemble

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Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating blend of rock, funk, soul, jazz, blues, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Tickets

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

This summer, step into the wildly imaginative world of Matilda The Musical — a magical musical adventure for the whole family. Filled with humor, magic, and circus spectacle, Matilda celebrates courage, creativity, and the power of believing in yourself. Tickets starting at $29!

JULY 10-26th!

https://stonc.org/matilda/

Christine Chanel is a Westchester-based indie-soul artist known for her powerful yet intimate vocals and emotionally rich songwriting. Blending soul and indie influences, her music is rooted in authenticity—creating performances that feel personal, resonant, and memorable. A longtime presence in the New York tri-state music scene, Christine has performed at the Pleasantville Music Festival, Sleepy Hollow Music Festival, and venues including The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, Tarrytown Music Hall, and more.

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Following the magical performance of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at Caramoor in 2024, pioneering conductor and harpsichordist William Christie returns to present the work that gave his renowned Baroque ensemble its name: Les Arts Florissants. In this double bill, two miniature operatic gems by Marc-Antoine Charpentier shimmer with expressive choruses, eloquent declamation, courtly airs, and vibrant instrumental colors, revealing the French composer’s dramatic genius. The performance features soloists from Le Jardin des Voix, the ensemble’s international academy for young singers.  

6:00pm / Pre-concert lecture with Julia I. Doe, Associate Professor of Music at Columbia University.

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Mugwort, Mile-a-Minute, Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, Ailanthus, Bishops Weed, Winged Euonymus, Japanese Barberry, Oriental Bittersweet, Knotweed, Japanese Stiltgrass … learn to identify what’s invasive and what’s not. Which species pose a threat and which may just become naturalized over time? Join Preserve Steward Jean-Luc Plante on a walk to identify invasives and get tips on how to tackle them
in your own backyard.

Meet at the Gorge parking area, across the road from 167 Mianus River Rd, Bedford, NY
RSVP to info@mianus.org

Grab a bowl and your favorite berry-pickers for some ripe fun on the BRLA trails! Registrants will receive details and location before the event. Date is subject to change per ripening berries! Please check our website and or Instagram for updates!

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New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Please join us for an evening of cocktails, bites, trails, friends and travel along the BRLA. This traveling cocktail party begins at one home and moves along the trails to two more throughout the evening. Unfortunately dogs, horses, strollers and toddlers are not invited to this one. Adorable infants in on-body carriers are welcome. Location is Bedford, NY - addresses will be provided to ticket-holders several days before the event. Thank you ... and happy trails!

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This summer, step into the wildly imaginative world of Matilda The Musical — a magical musical adventure for the whole family. Filled with humor, magic, and circus spectacle, Matilda celebrates courage, creativity, and the power of believing in yourself. Tickets starting at $29!

JULY 10-26th!

https://stonc.org/matilda/

Fingerpicking guitarist David Wolff, found his passion for music after hearing Hot Tuna, eventually teaching alongside Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen at Fur Peace Ranch. Wolff has played with legends like Oteil Burbridge (The Allman Brothers, Dead & Co.) and David Bromberg. Don't miss this intimate performance! Show begins at 6:30pm. Admission is free, no reservation required.

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Summerfest Is Heating Up!

One of our biggest community celebrations of the year is coming together, and excitement is already building for Summerfest. This is the event everyone looks forward to, bringing together families, local businesses, and the entire community for a full day of energy, connection, and fun.

The Pound Ridge Library and the Pound Ridge Historical Society collaborate in presenting a special event in celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary. Rendezvous With Treason: The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy is a dramatic portrayal that shares the history of two of the most intriguing characters in the American Revolution—Major John André and General Benedict Arnold and their fateful meeting in Haverstraw, New York in 1780. The events following their collusion played out across Putnam, Westchester and Rockland Counties. The production allows these infamous men an opportunity to tell their side of the story and their motivation behind the plot that could have ended the cause of Independence.
The production is presented by Drama From the Past, founded by Sean Grady and Gary Petagine.
http://poundridgelibrary.org

The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra returns to the Venetian Theater for a semi-staged production of Handel’s masterpiece, Tolomeo, re d'Egitto. Led by their newly appointed Music Director, Peter Whelan, and directed by James Darrah Black, the ensemble has previously brought memorable Handel productions of Atalanta and Acis and Galatea to Caramoor. With an elite cast of Baroque specialists, this is a must-see for Baroque opera fans.

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Peter Whelan, Music Director and Conductor 
James Darrah Black, Director 
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Tolomeo 
Lauren Snouffer, Seleuce 
Nicole Heaston, Elisa
Kangmin Justin Kim, Alessandro 
Dashon Burton, Araspe

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Music at the Mansion is an exciting arts and cultural collaboration between Lounsbury House and the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, with the intent of offering diverse chamber music of the highest artistic quality, while sharing the history and beauty of one of Ridgefield’s most treasured landmarks. Complimentary wine and cheese before each performance.

Thank you to our generous sponsors The Chefs’ Warehouse & Cross Private Client Insurance.

4:00pm Wine & Cheese | 4:30pm Concert

For performance details or to purchase tickets, visit RidgefieldSymphony.org.

"Directed by Orson Welles, Touch of Evil is a film noir masterpiece whose Hollywood backstory is as unforgettable as the movie itself. Starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Orson Welles, this dark portrait of corruption and morally compromised obsessions tells the story of a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Touch of Evil is “a stylistic masterpiece!” (Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide) that stands the test of time.

Part of our Classic Tuesday series—introduced by Artistic Director, Dan Friedman."

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Tickets

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Dust of your boots and join us for Boots & Beats Barn Fundraiser to benefit Friends of Karen ~ a summer night celebrating the
strength of the families we serve, the community that lifts
them up, and the moments of joy that carry them through.

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August 3-7
Golden Camp: Celebrating Kpop Demon Hunters, Ages 6-10
Monday - Friday 10am-1pm

This fun and engaging camp led by experienced music educators teaches acting skills, movement, how to bring characters to life and develop stage presence while building confidence. Students will learn and perform songs, scenes and dances in small break out groups and one large group altogether to create a show.

Themed daily art projects will include prop decorating and designing poster boards, followed by movement activities & fun games. This session ends with a performance for family & friends at 12:30pm on Friday!

$345 per child

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Tickets

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Louis Cato’s journey to becoming bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began at age two on the drums, evolving through gospel roots in North Carolina to Berklee College of Music and, ultimately, New York City. Now a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter, Cato has collaborated with artists like Bobby McFerrin, James Taylor, Q-Tip, Jon Batiste, and St. Vincent. After years supporting other artists, he stepped into the spotlight with his solo work, including Starting Now (2017), Reflections (2023), and Cato Covers, Vol. 1 (2024), followed by new singles in 2025.
Alongside his nightly role on The Late Show, he continues to tour and perform nationwide. Don’t miss this intimate, one-night-only event with Louis Cato and his trio.

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Louis Cato’s journey to becoming bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began at age two on the drums, evolving through gospel roots in North Carolina to Berklee College of Music and, ultimately, New York City.

Now a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter, Cato has collaborated with artists like Bobby McFerrin, James Taylor, Q-Tip, Jon Batiste, and St. Vincent. After years supporting other artists, he stepped into the spotlight with his solo work, including Starting Now (2017), Reflections (2023), and Cato Covers, Vol. 1 (2024), followed by new singles in 2025.

Alongside his nightly role on The Late Show, he continues to tour and perform nationwide.

Don’t miss this intimate, one-night-only event with Louis Cato and his trio!

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Step outside into the Plaza to roll up your sleeves and explore the question, “What do you want to see in the world?” Work together to build a structure by shaping, cutting, and connecting recycled cardboard and natural materials gathered from Grace Farms.

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A versatile songwriter and guitarist known for blending blues, Americana, and roots rock into a style that’s entirely his own. His Duke Robillard–produced album The Levee was named one of the Top 100 Blues Albums of 2012 by The Roots Report, reaching #3 on their Blues chart and #1 overall. He’s continued to release original music, including his self-produced EP 2020 Blues and the Americana-inspired Death Weather. Show begins at 6:30pm. Free admission, no reservation required.

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NEW Weekend series! Celebrate summer together at Harvest Moon’s Summer Saturdays! Happening every Saturday from May through August, enjoy great food, live music, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for all ages.

Events this summer:
May 2nd- Cinco de Mayo
May 9th- 90s Throwback
May 16th- Farm Night Out
May 23rd- Un dia en el Campo
May 30th- Dueling Pianos
June 6th- Rodeo Night
June 13th- Live Band Karaoke with CenterStage
June 20th- Cider & Smoke
June 27th- Jazz & Jive
August 8th- Caribbean Night
Sept. 5th & 6th- Bluegrass, BBQ & Beer
& MORE

We have many more to come, but these are official titles and dates that are set. Please reach out again when we have all our events out!

Spend a full week at the KMA building in miniature! Kids will visit the galleries before hours, get crafty in our Learning Center, and enjoy the shade of our Sculpture Garden. Join us to create small-scale constructions and learn about architecture and interior design in clay, wood, wire, and more.

August 10-14, 9:30-3:00 PM
Early drop off available

Ages 5-12.
Space is limited. Sign up now!
  
$500, $450 for Members

Not a Member? Join now to enjoy Member perks!  

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Tickets

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Hong Kong, 1962: Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung Man-yuk) move into neighboring apartments on the same day. Their encounters are formal and polite—until a discovery about their spouses creates an intimate bond between them. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar-Wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. With its aching musical soundtrack and exquisitely abstract cinematography by Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin, this film has been a major stylistic influence on the past 25 years of cinema. Includes the bonus short "In the Mood for Love 2001" after the film. Part of our Cult Classic series—introduced by Programming Associate, Eliana Choi.

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Discover the cool insects, bats, and other creatures that come alive as the sun goes down. We’ll keep an eye out for skunks, watch for bats overhead, and listen for owls. We will set up night lights to attract iridescent beetles, the fierce-looking Praying Mantis, and an array of moths. Remember to bring a flashlight!

Park on the southeast side, across from 5 Mianus River Rd, Bedford, NY
RSVP to info@mianus.org

Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. Quite simply, Dice is a Rock and Roll comedy legend. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.”

Despite media backlash, Dice’s rise to fame was nothing less than meteoric, creating “Dicemania.” He’s sold-out hundreds of arenas all across the country and was the only performer ever “Banned for Life from MTV” (a ban which has since been lifted).

Dice has released numerous gold and platinum-selling albums including the Rick Rubin-produced The Day The Laughter Died (among the five releases Rubin produced for Dice); best-selling DVDs (Dice Rules!); and also starred in several one-hour HBO, pay per view, and Showtime stand-up specials including No Apologies, The Diceman Cometh, and Indestructible.

Dice’s career has experienced a resurgence including his recurring role on the final season of Entourage (2011). He starred to great critical acclaim alongside Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine (2013); in Martin Scorsese’s Vinyl (2016); in the award winning, blockbuster hit, A Star Is Born (2018) alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga; and most recently in Hulu’s Pam & Tommy. His other notable TV credits include two seasons (2016-2017) of his Showtime series, called Dice, very loosely based on his own life.

In 2014, Simon & Schuster published Dice’s brutally honest, unapologetic, and uncensored autobiography The Filthy Truth, in which Dice chronicles his remarkable rise, fall, and triumphant return. 

Currently, Dice’s “on the street” videos on Instagram and TikTok have resulted in him being hailed as a contemporary cultural phenomenon tackling the modern zeitgeist. He is now in discussions with production companies to take these videos to television.

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ari Hest has built a remarkable career—first gaining a devoted following through college touring, then releasing major-label albums, and later pioneering fan-driven projects like 52 and The Treehouse Project on Patreon. Over two decades, he’s performed with artists such as The Indigo Girls, Martin Sexton, Judy Collins, and Suzanne Vega, with his songs featured in The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill. His ongoing Treehouse Project delivers a new song every two weeks, with fans voting on favorites for annual album releases—now approaching 100 original songs in its fourth year.

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Allen Stone, a soul/R&B luminary, has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies, embodying the essence of classic soul legends. His genre-defying style, blending funk, gospel, folk-rock, and soul, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following. 

Stone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah, Washington, where his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick, swiftly gaining acclaim for his dynamic live shows, often playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, and Gary Clark Jr. Notably, Stone recently hit the road with Chris Stapleton, further solidifying his status as a tour de force in the music industry. 

Alongside his prolific touring schedule, Stone has graced national television screens and mentored on ABC’s American Idol, underscoring his esteemed position in the music realm. Stone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work, Mystery, featuring the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music. 

Before the show, enjoy a tasting with Nod Hill Brewery in our lobby! 

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New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Join Filling in the Blanks on August 23, 2026, at the Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K. The race will take place at Mill River Park located in Stamford, CT.

In Fairfield County, more than 33,000 children are not sure where their next meal will come from. Most will get breakfast and lunch from school every weekday, but many will go from Friday lunch until Monday at breakfast without a decent meal. Founded in 2013, Filling in the Blanks is an organization that fills in those weekend gaps by providing each child in its program with a bag filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food for the weekend. When the obstacle of food insecurity is removed, children experience increased academic achievement in school and greater opportunities for success in their lives. FITB continuously serves 10,000+ kids at over 200 sites throughout Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties. FITB has also established four in-school pantries and in 2023 launched the Fresh Food On The Move mobile pantry that provides families with fresh produce, veggies, proteins and other staples, as well as health and wellness services.

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Nathanael West’s novel about Hollywood decadence in the late ’30s is a brilliant piece of filmmaking. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar nominations went to Burgess Meredith and cinematographer Conrad Hall. Part of our Classic Tuesday series—introduced by Artistic Director, Dan Friedman.

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Families are invited to play, build, deconstruct, reimagine, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team.

Inspired by the building materials in our exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass, families can explore the unique properties of these materials and imagine new ways to use them. Wednesdays throughout the summer.

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New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

Step outside into the Plaza to roll up your sleeves and explore the question, “What do you want to see in the world?” Work together to build a structure by shaping, cutting, and connecting recycled cardboard and natural materials gathered from Grace Farms.

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Music at the Mansion is an exciting arts and cultural collaboration between Lounsbury House and the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, with the intent of offering diverse chamber music of the highest artistic quality, while sharing the history and beauty of one of Ridgefield’s most treasured landmarks. Complimentary wine and cheese before each performance.

Thank you to our generous sponsors The Chefs’ Warehouse and Cross Private Client Insurance.

4:00pm Wine & Cheese | 4:30pm Concert

For performance details or to purchase tickets, visit RidgefieldSymphony.org.

New Canaan Recreation Presents Waveny Summer Concerts
Free Admission Bring a Chair or Blanket and Enjoy the Music!

The Bedford Music Festival at Caramoor brings a full day of live music and local energy to Westchester’s most beautiful grounds. Grab food and drinks from local vendors while your kids stay busy with activities designed just for them. Pack your lawn chairs and gather with your neighbors for a celebration that’s as much about the community as it is about the music. It’s your Saturday to settle in, soak up the atmosphere, and experience a very special day of music, right here in your backyard.

In addition to the great music, attendees will get to enjoy exploring Caramoor’s grounds and its collection of sound art, Sonic Innovations. The weekend closes out the summer long Focus Tour of Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe in the Rosen House. Attendees can get a final peek at some of the pieces in the free Open House of the Music Room, or book a tour to see the full collection. Kids and families can discover Caramoor’s treasures together with the help of scavenger hunts of the grounds and I Spy clues in the House as well as create musical crafts, play lawn games, and more!

Featuring performances by:

The Motet
Jamie McLean Band
Summer Fling
Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift

Confirmed festival vendors include:

Second Mouse Cheese Shop
Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream,
It Must Have Been the Bake
Taiguey Company
...plus many more to be announced!

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 Internationally acclaimed artist Teresita Fernández joins us in the Sanctuary for a conversation with Grace Farms Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher to discuss her studio practice, research, materials, and site-specific work, Double Glass River (2015), which has become an integral part of Grace Farms.

Created in relationship with the River building and nature in 2015 during the period of the building’s construction, Double Glass River, resembles an undulating galaxy of 10,000 mirrored glass cubes and expands horizontally across the curved wall at the end of the Commons. Depending on where the viewer stands, the shining reflection constantly alters, and engages the viewer in many places along the grounds. The work urges the audience to reflect upon themselves and their relationship to a changing landscape.

Fernández and Thatcher’s conversation will be preceded by a short solo viola recital by award-winning Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak to open the season’s music program, with a focus on the contemplative and active dynamics of peace.

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Join us September 19, 6-9 PM at the Country Club of Darien for seasonal cuisine, meaningful conversation, and an evening that matters. It’s our community gathering around the table to ensure displaced children have access to education, healing, and hope.

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Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT- THIS IS THE REAL THING.  Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band (Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick).

All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson, Lake & Palmer show.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson’s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).

• VIP INFO / DISCOUNTS / PROMOTIONS

  A VIP Q&A with Carl Palmer, Paul Bielatowicz & Simon Fitzpatrick

  VIP Ticket Holders receive: 

  •Q&A WITH CARL & HIS BAND

  • ONE ON ONE PHOTO WITH CARL & HIS BAND

  • EARLY ACCESS TO PURCHASE AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE

  • ATTENDEES MUST ALSO BE TICKETED FOR THE ELP SHOW

  • LIMIT 50 FANS ONLY.

  *Sorry, Carl will not be able to sign any autographs at this event.*

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Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening of music that is soulful, sophisticated, and deeply moving.

This captivating concert features selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favorites, and beloved musical theater classics — including special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony Award for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr.

With his signature charm, stunning vocals, and heartfelt storytelling, Leslie Odom, Jr. creates a live experience that is intimate, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Join us for a night of timeless music, powerful emotion, and the unmatched artistry of one of today’s most celebrated performers.

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Join owl expert and enthusiast, Chris Nagy on an evening walk in the Gorge.
We’ll look for the Eastern Screech Owl, Great Horned Owl and Barred Owl,
three year-round residents of the Preserve. You’ll learn the mnemonic devices
to remember their calls to know who’s who. We may spot bats, flying squirrels,
and other nocturnal creatures, too. Bring a flashlight!

Meet at the Gorge parking area, across the road from 167 Mianus River Rd, Bedford, NY
RSVP to info@mianus.org

Step back in time for an epic, large-scale reenactment of the Battle of White Plains, set against the stunning backdrop of Ward Pound Ridge

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Thousands of people from the tri-state region are expected to attend REV FEST 250, which will tell the story of the American Revolution from multiple perspectives – patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between. Part of Westchester's official Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration of the American Revolution, this two-day, free event will immerse attendees in a Westchester that was filled with patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between.

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REV FEST 250 is designed with both education and enjoyment in mind, making it accessible and engaging for all ages, allowing visitors to absorb history in different ways through listening, watching, and doing. The over 4,000 acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation will be transformed back to a time when a rebellion was underway in the lower Hudson Valley through:

500 reenactors participating in a reenactment of the Battle of White Plains Dramatic and musical stage performances Period costume, craft, cooking and manufacturing demonstrations including interactive sessions Exhibitors from across the region

For Visitors:

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets  Food Trucks on Site

Transportation and Parking: There is free parking at Ward Pound Ridge

There will be a shuttle bus from Katonah Metro-North Station. The two closest train stations to the event are Katonah and Goldens Bridge. 

Ride-share Services: ParaTransit is a shared ride public service for people with disabilities that operates within Westchester County. Eligible riders are required to make an advance reservation at least one (1) to seven (7) days in advance. Next day reservations must be made by calling (914) 995-7272 between the hours of 9:00am to 4:55pm. Advanced reservations can be made online or on the app.

Visitors who make a weekend of it are encouraged to use the REV FEST 250 website at visitwestchesterny.com/250 to find local accommodations, restaurants, and attractions, all of which will create a ripple effect of economic activity throughout the county.

Katonah's annual Peppermint Parade is happening on Saturday, December 5th.

Bring the kids out, because Santa's coming to town!

Get ready for some horse-ridin', gun-totin', whiskey-drinkin' fun in Lawrence Kasdan's SILVERADO! The spirited Western stars Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover as four unwitting heroes who cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are. Thanks to its authentic look and spectacular cast, which also includes Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Brian Dennehy, Jeff Goldblum, and Oscar-winner Linda Hunt (1983 Best Supporting Actress, The Year of Living Dangerously), this exciting Old West adventure created a whole new generation of Western fans and earned its "modern classic" status.
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