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Celebrating the Westchester ArtsWestchester | 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains | 914.428.4220 Philharmonic one night, I found ArtsNews (artsw.org/artsnews), your guide to arts myself breaking bread with and culture in Westchester County, NY, is published Jamie Bernstein, daughter of by ArtsWestchester, a private, not-for-profit the late and great composer and organization established in 1965. The largest of its kind conductor Leonard Bernstein. in State, it serves more than 150 cultural Jamie is a narrator, writer and organizations, numerous school districts, hundreds of broadcaster, all of which reflect artists and audiences numbering more than one million. The goal of ArtsWestchester her lifetime devotion to music and her family legacy. We remi- is to ensure the availability, accessibility and diversity of the arts in Westchester. nisced about the Young People’s Froma Benerofe, Board President concerts led by Bernstein and John R. Peckham, Board Chairman the in Janet Langsam, Chief Executive Officer the Sixties and Seventies. Jamie Debbie Scates, Director, Marketing and Communications attended all of them…even Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor and Communications Manager rollicked backstage. I told her Alison Kattleman, Designer and Calendar Editor how when I was a kid, we took the Long Island Railroad from The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester the Rockaway’s to Penn Station, Leonard Bernstein (photo credit: Allan Warren) County Government. then hopped on a subway up to Robert P. Astorino, County Executive Carnegie Hall … almost an hour and a half trek to get an injection of classi- Michael Kaplowitz, Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators cal music that my mother had made a part of our cultural regimen. Although we twisted and turned a lot in our seats, we did get a lasting appreciation of Westchester Board of Legislators music. Catherine Borgia Kenneth W. Jenkins MaryJane Shimsky Benjamin Boykin James Maisano Michael J. Smith Although to his credit Leonard Bernstein made the Young People’s concerts Gordon A. Burrows Sheila Marcotte Bernice Spreckman a household name, they officially began as far back as 1914. These were David B. Gelfarb Catherine Parker John G. Testa expanded exponentially in 1924 under the baton of Ernest Schelling. It was Peter Harckham Virginia Perez Alfreda A. Williams Bernstein, however, who grew the concerts to an audience of millions by Lyndon Williams having them televised from Lincoln Center and syndicated to 40 countries. Bernstein’s love of music, his theatrical style, his skill at translating the Thanks to our generous supporters: music into words, inspired a generation of music lovers. Remembering Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Aetna Foundation, Anchin Block & Anchin, Benerofe the Young People’s concerts made me think that the world needs another Properties, The Bristal, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, CBRE, Clarfeld Financial Bernstein and another generation of music lovers. Perhaps that’s Jamie Advisors, Con Edison, Curtis Instruments, Empire City Casino, Entergy, Ethan Allen Interiors, The Examiner, First Niagara Foundation, Inspiria Media, Jacob Burns Foundation, JMC Consulting, Bernstein. P.C., The Journal News, The Liman Foundation, Macerich Co. Cross County Shopping Center, Macy's, MAXX Properties, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Peckham Industries, Inc., Pernod Ricard USA, Reckson, A Division of SL Green Realty, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Smart Family Foundation, VENU Magazine, Wells Fargo Foundation, Westchester Family, Westchester Magazine, Westchester Medical Center, Westfair Communications, White Plains Hospital, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman and Dicker, LLP, and WTP Advisors.

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New Executive Director at will present Through the Decades: Irvington Town Hall Theater Full STEAM Ahead: An Arts The Rye Arts Center Picturing 50 Years in Westchester, Commissions Second and Business Partnership an exhibition of photographs that capture Westchester’s most Season of Reading Series Continues memorable events since 1965. The Irvington Town Hall Theater will Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is in ArtsWestchester is asking for commission a second season of its the business of creative science; both professional and hobbyist “Stage Door” reading series which, ArtsWestchester is in the business photographers to submit pictures this year, will focus on works from of creative arts. Their partnership on that record memorable moments to Westchester and Rockland County the 2014 exhibition STEAM: STEM + be considered for inclusion in the residents. The organization is cur- Arts explored both the arts and sci- exhibition. The extended deadline rently calling for submissions to be ences as pathways to creativity and for submissions is July 24. For considered in the series. This season innovation. Continuing to strengthen guidelines, and to submit photos, will include three plays, beginning in this partnership, the two have joined visit: artsw.org/decades. October. Interested playwrights are forces once again: ArtsWestchester Meg Rodriguez (photo courtesy of The Rye Arts encouraged to submit works with is installing artwork in Regeneron’s Center) small casts that can be read in 90 newly built Genetic Center, which is The Rye Arts Center (RAC) has New Director Appointed minutes on stage. The chosen writers inspired by science and technology. appointed Meg Rodriguez as its new at Hudson Valley Writers will have the opportunity to cast their Work by Westchester-area artists Executive Director. Rodriguez was Center works, hear them read aloud in front will be positioned in key locations most recently Director of Outreach of an audience and get feedback in a in the lobby of the state-of-the-art and Custom Marketing Programs at Q&A after the reading. For more info, facility and will remain on exhibit BFFL, Co., but she is not new to RAC visit: www.irvingtontheater.com. until 2016. – she has served on its board for a decade, including time on its execu- tive and gallery committees and as First Niagara Supports Chair of its Membership Committee. ArtsWestchester with As a Rye resident, she is also active in her local community. Rodriguez $50K Donation Robert Cerminaro, Senior Vice succeeds Helen Gates, who an- President Market Executive nounced her retirement in February. for the Tri-State Region of First Niagara recently helped to Call for Photos Extended: celebrate ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Through the 50th anniversary with its Board President Froma Benerofe, to Decades Jewel Kinch-Thomas (photo credit: Richard Conde) whom he presented a $50,000 The Hudson Valley Writers Center contribution to support the has announced the appointment organization’s cultural programs of Jewel Kinch-Thomas as its and services. Cerminaro new Executive Director. Kinch- recently was elected to the Thomas brings to the Center ArtsWestchester board. years of experience as a nonprofit administrator. She structured and operated the Riverside Theatre at the historic Riverside Church in New Through the Decades photo: Ardsley Middle York City, acted as Interim Executive School students join Pete Seeger and his Director at Harlem Arts Alliance and grandson Tao Rodriguez Seeger at the Clear- as an arts consultant and producer CLAY FUN IN THE SUN water Festival in June 2002 (photo credit: Mark Vergari/ The Journal News) for many local Westchester Half-day and full-day clay camps organizations. She says: “I am On its 50th anniversary, for ages 6-14 thrilled to be joining an organization ArtsWestchester readies itself for that nurtures writers of all levels and Sculpture, pottery and mixed the next half-century by planning backgrounds, as it brings power and to commemorate milestones and media camps inspiration of the written word to memorable moments from the past Westchester and beyond.” Drop-In family classes five decades. Partnering with The Journal News, the organization A4 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews july 2015 highlights

Susan Manspeizer at Hammond Museum Study the Understudy at Lyndhurst

The Hammond Museum All the world’s a stage and Japanese Stroll this month when the Garden presents a solo M&M Performing Arts exhibition of the work of Company, Inc. pres- Pound Ridge artist Susan ents The Understudy Manspeizer from July in the Carriage House 24 through September Theatre at Lyndhurst. 12. The colorful bent- The witty comedy wood sculptures in by Theresa Rebeck Facets center on the casts the spotlight on stages of growth and a theater production’s maturation in the lives of hidden gem: the under- women. With childhood, study. The play takes motherhood, aging and a fictional behind- loss among the stages of the-scenes look at the Cast of The Understudy (left to right): Michael Muldoon, Carly life explored in the show, Family by Susan Manspeizer (photo credit: Sal Cordaro) Broadway premiere for Jayne Lillo and Peter Lillo (photo courtesy of M&M Performing Manspeizer captures an undiscovered Kafka Arts Company, Inc.) fleeting, sorrowful and joyous moments all in perfect balance with one masterpiece. All the while, egos, personal conflict and money-hungry pro- another. The sculptures, layered, fragile and vibrant, reflect the nuances ducers threaten the fate of the show’s success. The Understudy, directed by and transformations that many women experience throughout their lives. Larry Schneider, runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 An opening reception takes place on July 11 from 1-3pm. For more info, through 26. A special opening night performance will take place on July 10. visit: hammondmuseum.org. For more info, visit: mmpaci.com.

Exploring Lyrics as Poetry Revisiting Arcadia with ArtsWestchester

This July, Hudson Valley In its summer exhibi- Writers Center explores Lyrics tion, ArtsWestchester as Poetry by examining the takes a nostalgic look connection between music at the enduring artistic and the poetic form. In an tradition of depicting interactive presentation on landscapes, which July 24, Toni Blackman will have been celebrated discuss the music and culture in different forms for of hip-hop by challenging centuries. The fifteen stigmas that are often exhibiting artists in Re- associated with this genre. visiting Arcadia: Con- As a passionate advocate of temporary Landscapes improvisation, Blackman has each allow their shared the stage with both viewers to consider his literary legends like Lucille or her personal con- Clifton and hip-hop artists like nection to nature. By Mos Def. On the evening of immersing themselves Wild Sky by Joy Moser (photo courtesy of the artist) July 31, award-winning jazz in the beauty and dark- writer and broadcast journalist ness of the natural worlds presented in the works, visitors are encouraged to Greg Thomas looks at “jazz consider that which they are surrounded by but may not fully appreciate on vocalese” as a poetic form. Toni Blackman (photo credit: Jennifer Davis) a daily basis. A wide range of mediums, techniques and styles are explored Vocalese presents lyrics that in the show, from traditional Hudson River School inspirations to conceptual are sung with the melody of the jazz composition it accompanies, allowing photography and video installations. Revisiting Arcadia is on view from July the music to drive the meaning and movements of the songs. The event 16 through August 29. An opening reception will take place on July 15 from features works from NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks. For more info, visit: 6-9pm. For more info, visit: artsw.org/arcadia. writerscenter.org. july 2015 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews A5

ENVY: One Sin, Seven Stories Shakespeare in the Park

Hudson River Museum Following the success takes a look at Envy as part of last year’s perfor- of a cultural collaboration between members of the mance of Shakespeare Fairfield Westchester Muse- in the Park at Turnure um Alliance, in which each Park, the City of White organization examines one of Plains and ArtsWest- the Seven Deadly Sins. In a chester team up to solo exhibition by multimedia present the White artist Adrien Broom, envy is Plains Performing Arts interpreted in photographs Center production and life-sized scenes from of Much Ado About fairy tales, depicting stories Nothing on July 15 and of passion, evil and redemp- 16 at 7pm. This classic My Heart in Your Hands by Adrien Broom (photo cour- tion. Three-dimensional tesy of the artist) family-friendly Shake- “stage sets” bring these fairy spearean comedy tale worlds to life; a photographic portrait gallery presents favorite and less- follows a set of characters whose broken hearts, tumultuous love and pro- er-known characters; and a “web of envy” engulfs visitors with objects that pensity for gossip lead to a hilarious mess of mistaken identities and chaos. typically signify beauty, wealth and power, such as pieces of gold and mirrors. “This performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing will continue The universal formula of fairy tales introduces a character’s errors followed our tradition of providing new and exciting programming to the residents by an emerging moral lesson. This, like Envy, causes its readers to reflect on of our great city,” says White Plains Mayor Tom Roach. The production themselves as they are and as they should be. Other Fairfield Westchester Mu- is free and open to the public. Picnicking on the lawn is encouraged and seum Alliance members are Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Hudson Valley refreshments will be available for sale. The performances are sponsored by Center for Contemporary Art, Katonah Museum of Art, Neuberger Museum of Peckham Industries. For more info, visit: wppac.org. Art and Wave Hill. Curated by Bartholomew Bland, Envy is on view through September 27. For more info, visit: www.hrm.org.

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1. Vicky Scimeca and JoAnn Rossano of Signature Bank; *2. Anthony Epps and Daymon Yizar, New York AREA, with ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam; 3. The golfers head onto the course at Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle; 4. David Price, Jerry Feldman and George Gip of Clarfeld Advisors; *5. Karl Ackermann, Kevin Sharkey, Lee Lasberg and John Sullivan, Sullivan Architecture; *6. ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam and golf co-chair Frank Schettino, Anchin Block; 7. David Wroclawaki, Putnam County Savings and Barry Shenkman, Jacob Burns Foundation; 8. Co-Chair Thomas Manisero, Wilson Elser and John Zanzarella, Clear Channel 7 *9. Joseph Oates, Con Edison; *10. ArtsWestchester 50th 5 Anniversary golf mugs on display; 11. John Fugazy and Peter Scherrer, Westchester Airport; *12. Patrick Dwyer, Jeff Previdi and Brendan Naughton, Mastercard; *13. M. Ross Armstrong, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank; *14. Bruce Surrey and Bill Cuddy, CBRE ; *15. Marc Etre, John Starace and Steve Mgrditichian, ELQ Industries; 6 16. Craig Samson, Bob Roth, Chris Carthy and Steve Rieger, JMC Consulting; 17. Brian Carcaterra, CBRE; Clark Briffel, Reckson; John Barnes, Reckson; *18. Michael J. Cappelli, Bank of America and ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam; *19. ArtsWestchester Board President Froma Benerofe and husband Andrew Benerofe; *20. Co-Chair Thomas Manisero with winning foursome Bill Stopera, Pete Stopera, Tim Dunlea and Steven Fendrich, Insuregy/ Pro 8 9 Marketing *Photos by Leslye Smith 10 11

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This is it – the final month of ArtsWestchester’sART SEE Festival of New Work! Since March, ARTSEE has spread throughout the county presenting new innovations in dance, film, theatre, exhibitions, music and more. Here’s a look ArtsWestchester’s at the finalART SEE events. Stay tuned for news about next year’s festival! Festival of New Work

Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence Program Commission Farraday Newsome: Unseen Drift July 17 | 8pm Now–July 5 | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREE Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester Caramoor commissioned, and now debuts, a new work by Patrick Harlin who Arizona-based artist Farraday Newsome’s solo exhibition explores soundscape ecology and unusual compositional forms. Tickets: $20–$65 features new decorative terracotta and majolica work. caramoor.org clayartcenter.org

Work by Artists in Residence Gravity: Defined and Defied July 11–August 22 Presented by Westchester Community Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREE College Center for the Arts Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Now–July 20 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri Port Chester 9am–11:30am FREE Westchester County Center, 196 This duo exhibition features Central Ave., White Plains 2014-15 CAC Artist-in-Residence Kirsten Lyon and Jaanika Peerna, Gravity: Defined and Defied Matthew Smith and Rittenberg Multimedia artist Jaanika Peerna and ceramic Memorial Fellow, Kelley Donahue. artist Kristen Lyon present works that draw on Also on view are works from nature, particularly gravity and light. Valentine & Clark Young Resident sunywcc.edu/arts Artist Lindsey Francis. Relentless Tide Cloud by Farraday Newsome clayartcenter.org

Ed Young: Bird & Diz – Illustrations from Creative Process to Finished Book Now–August 1 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–6pm Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm FREE Chappaqua Library, 195 South Greeley Ave. This exhibition follows award-winning illustrator Ed Young’s process from preliminary sketches through finished drawings for Gary Golio’s children’s book, Bird & Diz, which Young illustrated.

chappaqualibrary.org Illustration by Ed Young in Bird & Diz

Major festival support provided by: Entergy, First Niagara, Westchester Medical Center, New York State Council on the Arts, Westchester County Government, National Endowment for the Arts and Con Edison. Media sponsors: The Journal News, News 12, Pamal Broadcasting’s 100.7 WHUD and 107.1 The Peak, WAG, Westchester County Business Journal and Westchester Magazine. A8 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews july 2015

ArtsWestchester Presents IN THE

MUSIC Thank you to our Asponsors: IR A partnership between ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government.

For a complete list of Music in the Air events, visit: artsw.org/musicintheair

7/2 thursday to inspire his work. 7pm at Mattison Park. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Noon Day Concerts: Beauty & The Grease. Town of Mamaroneck presents The With a mix of familiar covers and orig- 70’s Project. A tribute to the Disco era, inal songs, Beauty & The Grease takes this band brings the sights and sounds of audiences back to a time when doo- the genre back to life. 7pm at Memorial wop and old school rock ‘n’ roll reigned Park. townofmamaroneck.org supreme. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. 7/7 tuesday whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents 7/3 friday Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. Yonkers Downtown BID presents Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws Liza Colby. Colby’s band produces on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin garage rock sound with echoes to inspire his work. 7pm at George of ‘70s soul. 6:30pm at Yonkers Washington School. whiteplainsny.gov Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. Rye Town Park presents Reddy yonkersdowntown.com Valentino Orchestra. This swing 7/4 saturday orchestra began in 1938 but remains a strong unit with lead alto sax and singer Back to the Garden 1969, Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater, 7/10; Town of Mama- New Rochelle Public Library presents Scott Wenzel now at the helm. 7:30pm roneck, 7/20 (photo source: backtothegarden1969.com) Independence Day Family Concert at The South Pavilion. townofryeny.com 7/1 wednesday juggling duo finds wacky ways to push by the Homegrown String Band. This the limits of their world-class juggling family band plays unique instruments 7/8 wednesday City of White Plains presents FDR skills. 6pm at White Plains High School. including banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele Drive Salutes Michael Jackson. Jazz Forum Arts presents Bill Ware whiteplainsny.gov and more to put their own stamp on Quartet. This quartet’s rhythmic jazz Michael Jackson’s fame and glory return , country and folk. 12pm. nrpl.org in the form of high-energy pop and rock City of White Plains presents Ms. Liz will captivate jazz aficionados and new- group FDR Drive. 6pm at White Plains Variety Acts. Ms. Liz combines circus Village of Mamaroneck presents St. comers alike. 6:30pm at Estherwood High School. whiteplainsny.gov arts, physical comedy and beautiful Thomas Orchestra July 4th concert. Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org costumes during her original stage A traditional July 4th concert in the park. City of White Plains presents Animal City of White Plains presents show. 6pm at White Plains High School. Fireworks to follow. 8pm at Harbor Island Embassy. This hands-on educational Neighborhood Nights: Larry Stevens whiteplainsny.gov Park. village.mamaroneck.ny.us experience introduces families to exot- Band. Larry Stevens Band plays feel- ic animals. 6pm at White Plains High Jazz Forum Arts presents Gerry 7/6 monday good country music with pop and classic rock vibes. 7pm at Renaissance Plaza. School. whiteplainsny.gov Malkin Jazz Collective. Classic jazz City of White Plains presents mainly from the 1950s and ‘60s periods. whiteplainsny.gov City of White Plains presents Gizmo Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. 6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Guys. Using everything from their Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws New Rochelle Council on the Arts Ferry. jazzforumarts.org heads to their feet, this upbeat comedic on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin presents White Wedding. This ‘80s tribute band plays everything from Prince july 2015 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews A9

and Madonna to Guns n’ Roses and 7/13 monday Motley Crue. 7:30pm at Hudson Park City of White Plains presents Bandshell. nrca.org Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. 7/9 thursday Geared to kids ages 3-10, Mario draws City of White Plains presents Noon on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin Day Concerts: The Herve Alexandre to inspire his work. 7pm at Gillie Park. Quartet. Saxophonist Herve Alexandre’s whiteplainsny.gov quartet performs jazz classics with a Town of Mamaroneck presents Stax soulful spin that includes R&B and Salsa of Soul. This soulful 8-piece show and influences. 12pm at Renaissance Plaza. dance band covers music of STAX Record Outdoor Summer whiteplainsny.gov Label’s artists, such as Otis Redding and Jazz Forum Arts presents Nancy Wilson Pickett. 7pm at Memorial Park. Concert Series Kelly & Her Trio. Singer Nancy Kelly townofmamaroneck.org exceeds the boundaries of one-word 7/14 tuesday definition – a dynamo one moment and a City of White Plains presents singer of love songs the next. 6:30pm at Come to The Green in the center of the Cross County Shopping Center Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org in Yonkers for free events this summer. Bring your blankets and beach Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws chairs to enjoy family activities and live performances by some of the City of White Plains presents on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin area’s best bands! Here are the events taking place in July. Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. to inspire his work. 7pm at Druss Park. Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws whiteplainsny.gov on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin 7/2 THURSDAY Rye Town Park presents The Urban to inspire his work. 7pm at Gardella M ilagro. Milagro embraces the music of Carlos Santana by authentically Coyotes. Blending electric blues with Park. whiteplainsny.gov performing the complex rhythms and exciting melodies of more than four acoustic instruments, the Urban Coyotes decades of the Latin superstar’s career. 7pm. 7/10 friday deliver their own interpretations of 7/8 WEDNESDAY Jazz Forum Arts presents Terry Americana roots bands like REM, Wilco The Benjamins. This high-energy band covers songs from every genre and Silverlight Quintet. Silverlight has and Ray LaMontagne. 7:30pm at The era, focusing specifically on current popular songs to get the whole family been a songwriter, composer, produc- South Pavilion. townofryeny.com dancing. 7pm. er, arranger and drummer for projects 7/15 wednesday in almost every facet and style of the 7/15 WEDNESDAY Jazz Forum Arts presents Ricardo music business. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Amish Outlaws. Dressed in full Amish garb, the Amish Outlaws keep Gautreau & The Missing Link. A Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org audiences guessing with a set that constantly evolves – from Johnny Cash to refreshing blend of rock, latin and jazz. Jay Z and Elvis Presley to the The Foo Fighters. 7pm. Hudson River Museum presents Friday 6:30pm at Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Night Music: Slide Brothers. Blues, Ferry. jazzforumarts.org 7/18 SATURDAY rock and soul in the Sacred Steel tradi- The Nerds. A blend of soul, classic rock and TV-themes are all a part of this Katonah Museum of Art presents tion: using steel . 8pm at Hudson band’s regular repertoire, but live banter and audience interaction becomes Caramoor @ KMA: The Swingaroos. River Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org NYC underground jazz band The as much a part of the act as the music. 4pm. Yonkers Downtown BID presents Swingaroos performs in the Katonah 7/22 WEDNESDAY Salute to Veterans: Back to the Museum of Art’s outdoor sculpture Swing. New York City Swing demonstrates a full range of Garden 1969. Music of the Woodstock garden. 6:30pm. caramoor.org dance music through all eras with unparalleled versatility and world-class era with the same beloved favorites City of White Plains & musicians. 7pm. that rocked its audiences more than ArtsWestchester present Much 40 years ago. 6:30pm at Yonkers 7/29 WEDNESDAY Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. Ado About Nothing. The classic Jill Gioia. A former contestant on the CBS reality show Rockstar Supernova, yonkersdowntown.com Shakespearean comedy, produced by Gioia displays her hard-hitting vocals as she covers rock classics and the White Plains Performing Arts Center. performs original rock tunes backed by her powerhouse band. 7pm. 7/11 saturday 7pm on 7/15 & 7/16 at Turnure Park. Hudson River Museum presents whiteplainsny.gov Movies in the Amphitheater: Harry City of White Plains presents Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Neighborhood Nights: Mario Magic. For a full list of concerts, visit: In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Geared to kids aged 3-10, Mario draws crosscountycentersummerfest.com learns that an escaped criminal wants to on classic influences like Charlie Chaplin kill him. 8pm. hrm.org to inspire his work. 7pm at Turnure Park. whiteplainsny.gov A10 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews july 2015

Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. separate showings at Turnure Park yonkersdowntown.com and Druss Park, both at 8:15pm. 7/18 saturday whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts pres- North Castle Public Library presents ents The Blues Mothers. Blues, jazz, rock Arts Flamenco. Arts Flamenco performs and pop with a sound that swings from traditional and evolving forms of flamenco jazzy to down-and-dirty blues. 8:15pm at dance. 8pm at Whippoorwill Hall at North Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org Castle Public Library. northcastlelibrary.org 7/23 thursday 7/20 monday City of White Plains presents Bijoux City of White Plains presents Larger Music Group. This trio uses an elec- than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from tronic setup, accomplishing a big sound The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet without sacrificing sound quality or Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at musical variety. 12pm at Renaissance Mattison Park. whiteplainsny.gov Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Town of Mamaroneck presents Back Jazz Forum Arts presents Duchess to the Garden 1969. Take a trip back to ft. Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner & the music of the Woodstock era with the Melissa Stylianou. Vocal trio Duchess beloved favorites that rocked its audi- boasts tight vocal harmonies that are ences more than 40 years ago. 7pm at both technically challenging and easy Nancy Kelly, Jazz Forum Arts, 7/9 (photo source: nancykelly.com) Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org on the ears. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, 7/21 tuesday Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org City of White Plains presents Larger Fajardo, Jr., son of legendary Cuban than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from orchestra leader “Flute King” Jose Rye Town Park presents Billy & The City of White Plains presents Larger The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Fajardo, has stood the test of time as a Showmen. This R&B band’s revue than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at musician, bandleader, and now singer. features the soulful vocals of some of The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov 7pm at New Rochelle Library Green. the best singers in the Northeast with a Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at strong horn section. 7:30pm at The South Gardella Park. whiteplainsny.gov New Rochelle Council on the Arts newrochelledowntown.com Pavilion. townofryeny.com presents The Barons. The Barons, one Westchester Italian Cultural Center City of White Plains presents of the tri-state area’s hottest “oldies” presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle – City of White Plains presents Larger Neighborhood Nights Movie: groups, play tunes that will take you Outdoor Italian Film Festival: Song than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from Paddington. A young Peruvian back to the ‘50s and ‘60s. 7:30pm at of Napoli. Set in modern-day Naples, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and bear travels to London in search of Hudson Park Bandshell. nrca.org this comedy with an endearing cast will more. 7pm at George Washington School. a home. 8:15pm at Chatterton Park. whiteplainsny.gov whiteplainsny.gov 7/16 thursday leave audiences whistling its catchy award-winning tunes. 8:30pm at Depot 7/22 wednesday New Rochelle Downtown BID pres- City of White Plains presents Noon Square, Tuckahoe. wiccny.org ents BID Music on the Green: Twist Jazz Forum Arts presents Sue Day Concerts: Magic Touch- of Fate. Twist of Fate sweeps audiences 7/17 friday Maskaleris & Trio do Rio. As a Acapella. This a-cappella group away to the Caribbean with a mix of steel singer, pianist, composer and lyricist, channels the sounds of Doo-Wop and Jazz Forum Arts presents Mark Wade drums, , congas, vocals and funky Maskaleris is the epitome of a “multi- Motown originals. 12pm at Renaissance Quartet. As a performer for more than percussion. 7pm at New Rochelle Library talented musician,” with a passion for Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov 20 years, Mark Wade has been an active Green. newrochelledowntown.com Brazilian music. 6:30pm at Estherwood Jazz Forum Arts presents Gil Parris bassist in the NYC area. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org Mansion, Dobbs Ferry. jazzforumarts.org Westchester Italian Cultural Center Quartet. Parris is an American Grammy- presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle City of White Plains presents nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop-gui- Hudson River Museum presents – Outdoor Italian Film Festival: Neighborhood Nights: McLean Ave. tarist. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Tarrytown. Friday Night Music: Cocomama. Marriage Italian Style. Sophia Loren Band. Hailing from the heart of Ireland, jazzforumarts.org Lively salsa on drums, brass and strings, stars as the mistress to influential busi- this group combines traditional Irish City of White Plains presents drawn from the musical traditions nessman Domenico, who undertakes tunes and ballads with an eclectic mix of Neighborhood Nights: Magic by Seth of Cuba, Brazil and North and South a series of tricks to secure his vows. rock, pop and R&B. 7pm at Renaissance Dale. Dale combines magic and comedy America. 8pm at Hudson River Museum 8:30pm at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov in an energetic show that relies on audi- Amphitheater. hrm.org wiccny.org City of White Plains presents ence interaction. 7pm at Chatterton Park. Yonkers Downtown BID presents 7/24 friday whiteplainsny.gov Mala Waldron. Mala Waldron grew Neighborhood Nights Movie: Big Hero 6. This animated film features Jazz Forum Arts presents Mr. Gone New Rochelle Downtown BID pres- up with two jazz pianist parents who an inflatable robot and technological ft. Neil Alexander. Mr. Gone is a new ents BID Music on the Green: Jose inspired her to become a prolific com- prodigy who join forces to save their ensemble exploring the grooves-based Fajardo Jr. y Sus Orquesta. Jose poser and accomplished pianist and vocalist of her own. 6:30pm at Yonkers city from a notorious villain. Two music of early electric jazz (fusion). july 2015 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews A11

6:30pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. with their own personality. 6:30pm at jazzforumarts.org Estherwood Mansion in Dobbs Ferry. Hudson River Museum presents jazzforumarts.org Friday Night Music: No BS Brass City of White Plains presents Captain Band. This eleven-piece brass band Jack. This Billy Joel tribute band performs embraces the spirit of New Orleans and countless hits with the energy and pas- FIREWORKS East Coast funk. 8pm. hrm.org sion of the “Piano Man” himself. 7pm at Yonkers Downtown BID presents Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Roxy Perry. Classic blues and jazz City of White Plains presents Larger influence Roxy’s expressive voice than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from 7/1 WEDNESDAY 7/4 SATURDAY and harp playing. 6:30pm at Yonkers The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet Village of Scarsdale Villages of Tarrytown & Sleepy Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Turnure • 9:15pm | Scarsdale Pool Complex. Hollow yonkersdowntown.com Park. whiteplainsny.gov Rain date: July 2. • Dusk | General Motors property 7/25 saturday New Rochelle Council on the Arts in Tarrytown. presents Patterson & Sweeney. 7/2 THURSDAY Hudson River Museum presents Village of Port Chester Patterson & Sweeney delight audiences Frozen Sing-Along. Sing-along to Town of Ossining • 7:30pm | Port Chester High with R&B favorites. 7:30pm at Hudson Disney’s animated hit, as Princess Anna • 9:15pm | Preceded by 7:30pm School. Park Bandshell. nrca.org tries to save Arendelle and her sister concert at Louis Engel Waterfront Village of Irvington Elsa – with the help of friends Kristoff, 7/30 thursday Park. • 9pm | Mathiesson Park, Irvington. Sven and Olaf. 8pm at Hudson River City of White Plains presents Noon Cross County Shopping Center City of New Rochelle Museum Amphitheater. hrm.org Day Concerts: Carolyn Harding – • 7pm-10pm | Concert followed by • 9pm | Spark the Sound. Viewing Tribute to Tina Turner. This pioneering fireworks. 7/27 monday locations include Hudson and house vocalist got her start in the early City of White Plains presents Larger ‘80s “Paradise Garage” scene. 12pm at 7/3 FRIDAY Five Island Parks and Waterfront than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from Renaissance Plaza. whiteplainsny.gov Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla restaurant in New Rochelle. The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet • 9:15pm | Westchester County Caramoor Center for Music and Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at Gillie Jazz Forum Arts presents Souren the Arts, Katonah Park. whiteplainsny.gov Baronian’s TAKSIM – Middle Eastern Annual Music Fest Show. Jazz. Reedman/percussionist extraordi- • 8pm | Pops Patriots and Town of Mamaroneck presents Alive- City of Rye naire, Baronian is a leader in Armenian- Fireworks. N-Kickin. Best known for its 1970 Top • Every Friday in July and August at American music. 6:30pm at Lyndhurst, Ten hit “Tighter and Tighter,” Alive ‘N’ Rye Playland (time TBD). Town of Harrison Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org • 9:30pm | Preceded by 7:30pm con- Kickin’ continues to play top-of-the-chart 7/4 SATURDAY hits from every era and genre. 7pm at City of White Plains presents Larger cert at Harrison Shopping Center. Memorial Park. townofmamaroneck.org than Life: Boy Band Tribute. Hits from Village of Mamaroneck 7/19 SUNDAY The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Backstreet • 8pm | St. Thomas Orchestra Town of Greenburg 7/28 tuesday Boys, ‘NSYNC and more. 7pm at concert, followed by fireworks at • 9pm | AF Veteran Park. City of White Plains presents Chatterton Park. whiteplainsny.gov Harbor Island Park. Neighborhood Nights Movie: Planes: Westchester Italian Cultural Center Fires & Rescue. This animated Disney presents Cinema Sotto le Stelle film features aircraft racer Dusty, who – Outdoor Italian Film Festival: rocks-out with a blend of motown, soul, have always been faithful to her church joins forces with a team of veteran fire- Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. R&B, funk, old school disco, dance girl roots. 8pm at Hudson River Museum fighters. 8:15pm at George Washington Screenings of two classic Italian operas. and rock. 7pm at New Rochelle Library Amphitheater. hrm.org School. whiteplainsny.gov 8:15pm at Depot Square, Tuckahoe. Green. newrochelledowntown.com Yonkers Downtown BID presents Rye Town Park presents The wiccny.org Ainslie Street Vibes. Ainslie Street Derivatives. The six members of the 7/31 friday City of White Plains presents Vibes combines modern-chic style Rye-based Derivatives perform selec- Jazz Forum Arts presents Hiromi Neighborhood Nights Movie: Planes, with music rooted in the vintage tions of classic rock and soul music from Kasuga Quartet. A gifted pianist, Fires & Rescue. This animated Disney jazz tradition. 6:30pm at Yonkers the ‘50s through ‘90s. 7:30pm at The Hiromi is also a prolific composer and adventure features aircraft racer Dusty, Downtown Waterfront Amphitheater. South Pavilion. townofryeny.com arranger, drawing from a wide range of who joins forces with a team of veteran yonkersdowntown.com influences from the golden era of Be-bop 7/29 wednesday firefighters. 8:15pm at Gardella Park. whiteplainsny.gov to the present. 6:30pm at Pierson Park, Jazz Forum Arts presents Spero Tarrytown. jazzforumarts.org Plays Nyro: Laura Nyro Tribute. New Rochelle Downtown BID Hudson River Museum presents The Christine Spero Group maintans presents BID Music on the Green: Friday Night Music: Crystal Monee the integrity of Laura Nyro’s mix of Zero 360. Zero 360, a contemporary, Hall. Hall’s folk gospel and blues styles, folk, rock and jazz while infusing it multi-ethnic variety show/dance band A12 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews july 2015 arts Calendar

7/9 thursday most popular during the 1920s. 3pm. chappaqualibrary.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Alexi Kenney & 7/12 sunday Renana Gutman. Alexi Kenney (violin) Music: Caramoor Center for Music and Renana Gutman (piano) perform and the Arts presents Out of Thin Air. music by Bach, Westhoff, Poulenc and Music from Copland House returns to Enescu. 7pm. caramoor.org Caramoor with thereminist Carolina Eyck 7/10 friday to perform works by Copland, Martinu, Rózsa and Shostakovich that explore Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the line between the real and surreal. the Arts presents Sara Watkins, Sarah 4:30pm. caramoor.org Jarosz & Aoife O’Donovan. Three main- stays of the acoustic, folk and roots music 7/14 tuesday world harmonize together in this one-of-a- Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents kind band. 8pm. caramoor.org Author Talk – Alfred Maurer: At the Music: The Performing Arts Center at Vanguard of Modernism. Author and Purchase College presents National curator Stacey Epstein will discuss her Youth Orchestra of the USA. After a new book about American painter Alfred two-week residency at Purchase College, Wynton Marsalis, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Jazz Festival, 7/18 (photo credit: Rob Waymen) Maurer. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org these 122 young musicians give their first performance. 8pm. artscenter.org 7/16 thursday 7/1 wednesday star-spangled evening is full of patriotic music, picnics on the lawn and fire- Theater: M&M Performing Arts Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Memorial Dance: Caramoor Center for Music works. 8pm. caramoor.org Company presents Opening Night: Library presents Artist Trading Card and the Arts presents Dancing at The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck. Day. Make it and then either take it or Dusk: Israeli Folk Dancing. Learn 7/5 sunday This bitingly witty comedy casts an trade it, with Jen Armbruster. Ages 8+. dances representing different ethnic Music: Caramoor Center for Music affectionate glow on one of the most 2pm. ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org aspects of Israeli folk dance. 5pm. and the Arts presents Ariel Quartet notorious roles in the theater: the under- Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents caramoor.org / Dover Quartet. Two award-winning study. Opening night: 7/10 at 7pm. The Author Talk: Bitter Tea by Louise 7/2 thursday alumni quartets of Caramoor’s Ernst show runs 7/11–7/26 on Saturdays, Gantress. This story of love, betrayal, Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence pro- Sundays and Wednesdays, all at 7pm. hope and disillusionment is a charac- Music: Caramoor Center for Music gram. 4:30pm. caramoor.org lyndhurst.org ter-driven novel with twists and turns, and the Arts presents PROJECT Trio. 7/11 saturday arriving at a surprising conclusion. 7pm. A high-energy chamber music ensemble 7/8 wednesday chappaqualibrary.org comprised of three virtuosic composer/ Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Memorial Dance: Caramoor Center for Music Music: Caramoor Center for Music performers (flute, cello and bass) from Library presents Summer Reading and the Arts presents Dancing at and the Arts presents The Amazing Brooklyn. 7pm. caramoor.org Kick-Off Adventure Party. Wear your Dusk: Italian Folk Dance. Take a fiery Scarlattis: Bel Canto Young Artists. favorite superhero costume to this event 7/4 saturday musical journey through the south of Young bel canto voices interpret the of fun activities for all ages. 2pm. ruth- Italy. 5pm. caramoor.org legacy of father and son vocalists Family & Kids: Hudson River keelermemoriallibrary.org Museum presents Family Studio: Film: Chappaqua Library presents Kiss Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti. Art Projects. Creative activities on Me Kate (1953). Cole Porter’s musical Music: Caramoor Center for Music 7pm. caramoor.org and the Arts presents Orchestra of weekends inspired by the Museum’s version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of 7/17 friday collections and exhibitions, for ages 7+. the Shrew. 7pm. chappaqualibrary.org St. Luke’s: Donizetti’s La Favorite. La Favorite continues Caramoor’s track-re- 7/4–7/26, Sat & Sun: 1-4pm. hrm.org Lectures: Hudson River Museum ARTSEE Festival: Caramoor Center cord of reviving the Parisian grand operas for Music and the Arts presents Ernst Music: Caramoor Center for presents Cain and Abel: Envy in the of the Italian masters. 12pm. caramoor.org Old Testament. A discussion about envy Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence. Music and the Arts presents Pops, Caramoor commissioned – and now Patriots and Fireworks. Featuring in paintings and theological stories with Music: Chappaqua Library presents religious leaders from Yonkers. 1:30pm. Dixie Jazz Band. This original music debuts – a new work by Patrick Harlin, the Westchester Symphonic Winds who explores soundscape ecology and and Broadway’s Ryan Silverman, this hrm.org of the Jazz Age, following WWI, was july 2015 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews A13 visit artswestchester.org for more event information

7/23 thursday wine-coupling session with Steve Zwick of Dylan’s Wine Cellar. 3pm. hvcca.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Łukasz Music: Caramoor Center for Music Kuropaczewski. Kuropaczewski and the Arts presents Eroica Trio. A returns for his second Guitar in the signature program featuring masterpiec- Garden appearance with classical es of the Western World and custom-ar- guitar favorites and pieces by Polish ranged pieces. 4:30pm. caramoor.org composers. 7pm. caramoor.org 7/29 wednesday 7/24 friday Dance: Caramoor Center for Music Music: The Performing Arts Center and the Arts presents Dancing at at Purchase College presents Marcus Dusk: Greek Dancing. Explore rebetiko Roberts Trio. Jazz pianist Marcus (Greek blues) as well as other regional Roberts’ group redefines the typical jazz genres and styles of Greek music. 5pm. trio, tackling classic jazz standards with caramoor.org fresh style. 7:30pm. artscenter.org Film: Chappaqua Library presents Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Hadassah Film Festival: How to Writers’ Center presents Lyrics As Re-Establish a Vodka Empire. Poetry: Hip Hop with Toni Blackman. This feature documentary charts the National Ballet of China, Performing Arts Center, 7/18 (photo source: lincolncenterfestival.org) Listen, discuss and recite poetic gems journey of film director Dan Edelstyn from classic and popular rap forms. as he explores his Jewish Ukrainian heritage and attempts to relaunch his unusual compositional forms. 8pm. cara- Now in its 22nd year, this annual day- 7:30pm. writerscenter.org great-grandfather’s vodka empire. 7pm. moor.org long festival is a celebration for jazz Theater: White Plains Performing chappaqualibrary.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music enthusiasts of all ages. This year, it is Arts Center presents Zombie Prom: and the Arts presents Calidore String curated and headlined by Jazz at Lincoln Atomic Edition. A girl falls for a zombie 7/30 thursday Center, with Wynton Marsalis and Cécile in this 1950s rock ‘n’ roll satire musical. Quartet. The Calidore String Quartet has Music: Caramoor Center for Music established an international reputation McLorin Salvant performing. 12pm. Fri, 7/24 & Sat, 7/25 at 7pm. wppac.com caramoor.org and the Arts presents for its informed, polished and captivating 7/25 saturday & Rob Moose. Kahane (piano, guitars, performances. 8pm. caramoor.org banjo and vocals) and Moose (violin 7/19 sunday Family & Kids: Ruth Keeler Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers and guitars) perform works by Franz Music: Caramoor Center for Music Memorial Library presents Fly Guy Center presents Open Mic Night. An Schubert, Benjamin Britten, Jerome Kern and the Arts presents Jennifer Koh, Festival. Make an edible Fly Guy evening of poetry, music, stand-up come- and more. 7pm. caramoor.org Nicholas McGegan and Orchestra of and other fun stuff. Grades 5-8. 2pm. dy, dance and more. 7:30pm. St. Luke’s. Conductor Nicholas McGegan writerscenter.org ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org 7/31 friday leads the Orchestra of St. Luke’s for Music: The Performing Arts Center at a performance of three masterpieces, Spoken Word: Hudson Valley 7/18 saturday Purchase College presents Alexander joined by high-octane violinist Jennifer Writers’ Center presents Lyrics As Comedy: Hudson River Museum Korsantia Piano Recital. Korsantia has Koh. 4:30pm. caramoor.org Poetry: Jazz Vocalese with Greg presents Upright Citizens Brigade. won great critical acclaim for his versa- Thomas. This presentation will fea- This acclaimed improv troupe performs 7/22 wednesday tility, power and the unique sincerity of ture works from NEA Jazz Master Jon on-the-spot comedy. 8pm. hrm.org his playing. 7:30pm. artscenter.org Hendricks. 7:30pm. writerscenter.org Dance: Caramoor Center for Music Dance: The Performing Arts Center and the Arts presents Dancing at Music: Caramoor Center for Music Music: Caramoor Center for Music presents National Ballet of China. Dusk: Turkish Music and Bellydance. and the Arts presents Dialogues and the Arts presents Hélène China’s national ballet company fuses Carmine and Friends will play songs from des Carmélites by Francis Poulenc. Grimaud. 2015 Artist-in-Residence classic western ballet with traditional the Middle East: the music of Turkey, Caramoor branches out from its core Hélène Grimaud brings a powerful pro- Chinese dance. 8pm. artscenter.org Egypt and more, featuring bellydance art- repertory of bel canto opera to present gram of water-themed favorites to the a 20th-century masterpiece. 8pm. Music: New Westchester Symphony istry by Kaeshi Chai. 5pm. caramoor.org stage. 8pm. caramoor.org caramoor.org Orchestra presents New WSO at Chappaqua Public Library. Orchestral Lectures: Chappaqua Library presents 7/26 sunday favorites featuring the Furuya Sisters, Author Talk: Between the Tides by who will perform the second movement Susannah Marren. Marren’s debut Tours: Hudson Valley Center for of Brahms’ Double Concerto for Cello novel crackles with the tensions of real Contemporary Art presents Sinful and Violin. 3pm. chappaqualibrary.org life-rivalries, betrayals, shaky marriages Sunday. A Bacchanalian farewell to and the challenges of mothering. 7pm. HVCCA’s LUST exhibition, featuring open Music: Caramoor Center for Music chappaqualibrary.org sessions of nude figure drawing and a and the Arts presents Jazz Festival. A14 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews july 2015 exhibitions

turing five artists: James Castle, Thornton Dial, Nellie Mae Rowe, Bill Traylor and Willie Young. On view 7/19-10/11, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm. • Emilie Clark: The Delicacy of Decomposition. Clark uses her family’s preserved food waste to explore “gluttony,” both self-indulgence and over-consumption. Artist talk and reception: Sun, 7/19 at 1pm. On view 7/12–9/6, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

Mamaroneck Artists Guild mamaroneckartistsguild.org • Color! Color! Color! Group exhibition of works bursting with colorful imagery in a variety of media. On view through 7/11, Tues-Sat: 12-5pm.

Neuberger Museum of Art neuberger.org • Plastic: Art in an Era of Material Innovation. Spanning the dominant art move- ments of the mid-20th century, Plastic demonstrates the unique versatility and dominance of plastic in art. On view through 8/23, Tues-Sun: 12-5pm.

Upstream Gallery upstreamgallery.com • Paperworks 3. The gallery’s third juried Works on Paper exhibition. On view through 7/26, Thurs-Sun: 12:30-5:30pm.

Dreamland (detail) by Larry Gordon, Color! Color! Color!, Mamaroneck Artists Guild, on view through 7/11 Westchester Community College Center For The Arts sunywcc.edu/arts ArtsWestchester • Gravity: Defined and Defied. Multimedia artist Jaanika Peerna and ceramic art- artswestchester.org ist Kristen Lyon present works that draw on nature, particularly gravity and light. • Revisiting Arcadia: Contemporary Landscapes. Diverse approaches by 15 artists On view through 7/20, Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-11:30am. depicting natural settings, from traditional Hudson River School-style painting to pho- tography and video. Opening reception: 7/15, 6-8pm. On view 7/16–8/29, Tues-Fri: 12-5pm, Sat: 12-6pm.

Bullseye Glass Resource Center bullseyeglass.com • In The Nature of Things. Work by Jane Bruce, Susan Cox, and Sandy Gellis, as the culmination of their residency at the Bullseye Glass Center, New York. On view through 11/15, Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm. Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill sunywcc.edu/peekskill PEEKSKILL EXTENSION CENTER • Off the Beaten Track. Works by Peekskill Arts Alliance members with studios outside of the downtown Peekskill arts district. On view through 7/31, Mon-Thurs: 10am-8:30pm, Fri: 9:30-11:30am. The Center for the Digital Arts Clay Art Center Digital arts education in the 21st Century with five post-production clayartcenter.org studios, 3D scanning and printing resources, computer graphics imaging, fine arts studio and prosumer video production equipment. 50+ general • 2014-15 Artist-in-Residence Exit Exhibitions. Consecutive solo exhibitions of work education courses to help fulfill liberal arts requirements, along with ESL by Matthew Smith and Kelley Donahue made during year-long residencies. Opening and other non-credit courses for adults and children. Reception: Sat, 7/11, 6-8pm. On view through 7/28, Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm. Open Houses • Farraday Newsome: Unseen Drift. Solo exhibition of new decorative terracotta July 13 and 23, August 11, 20 and 31, 5:30 – 7:30 PM and majolica works. On view through 7/5, Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm. Register Now! Classes start September 10 Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art hvcca.org 914-606-7300 ▪ sunywcc.edu/peekskill • The Seven Deadly Sins: LUST. Explores lust with explicit subject matter and a wide- Email: [email protected] range of media. Now on view through 7/26, Fri: 11am-5pm and Sat & Sun: 12-6pm. 27 North Division Street Peekskill, NY Katonah Museum of Art katonahmuseum.org • Inside the Outside. Highlights from the of William Louis-Dreyfus collection, fea- july 2015 Westchester County Business Journal • artsnews A15 workshops

Clay Art Center • Traditional Studio Practices for Children. Eco-minded young artists will work clayartcenter.org with recyclable materials to construct sculptures and mixed-media collages that • Clay Cooks Camp (ages 6-9). Students will create unique clay bowls, plates and give those materials second life. 7/6-7/16 & 7/20-7/30: 9:30-11:30am. cups designed with their favorite foods in mind. 7/6–7/10, 9am-12pm. • For more Center for the Digital Arts workshops, visit: • Wheel Throwing Boot Camp (ages 10+). Learn the basics of working on the sunywcc.edu/peekskill. potter’s wheel in a supportive environment. 7/6–7/10, 1-4pm. • Reinventing the Wheel Camp (ages 10+). Learn the basics of both handbuilding and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create mugs, bowls and sculptures from start ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive 2016 Grants to finish. 7/13-7/17, 1-4pm. Learn about the funding opportunities • For more Clay Art Center workshops, visit: clayartcenter.org. ARTS available to Westchester-based artists and cultural organizations at upcoming Hudson River Museum Arts Alive pre-application workshops. hrm.org ALIVE The first workshop will take place on: • Crafting Community: Journals. Make fabric-covered journals with Sarah Divi. July 16, 5:30pm: ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains Sat, 7/11, 2-4pm. Crafting Community meets again on 8/8 & 9/12. Grants are available in the following categories: Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill sunywcc.edu/peekskill • Project Grants support community-based arts and cultural projects. • Artist Grants support the creation of new work related to the community. • Quick Start to Photoshop Elements. Learn to use the latest version of Adobe • Arts Education Grants support in-school arts activities developed by Photoshop Elements with a focus on personal photo imaging. Tues, 7/7 & Thurs, artists or cultural organizations in collaboration with educators. 7/9: 6-9pm. • Photography Forum: Sharpening Your Photography Skills in 12 Hours. For more workshop dates, visit: artsw.org/artsalive Aimed at those who not only want to improve their own photography, but wish This program is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the medium. Mondays & program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesdays, 7/13–7/29: 7-9pm and the NYS Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester. July 13 July 27 August 10 ★Paddington Big★ Hero 6 Maleficent★

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