English Country Dance basics are easily learned and we welcome beginners at all Thursday dances. Come with or without a partner (your first class is on us). One of our teachers is always available at 7:15 PM to orient new dancers. Wear comfortable, informal clothing and low-heeled, soft soled shoes. All dances are taught and accompanied by live music. We dance most Thursdays from September to May. Some experience is highly desirable for our dance parties and special events where teaching is more limited. Thursday Night Dances 7:30-10 PM CDW members $8 Others $12 (we will not be meeting on the following Thursdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 & 29, Dec. 20 & 27, Jan.3, 17 & 31, Mar. 28, Apr. 11 & 18, May 2 & 23) Saturday Night Parties 8-11 PM Members $15 Students $10 Others $20 Sunday Afternoon Parties 2-5 PM Special Events See individual flyers All dances (except our Celebration of Spring Ball) take place at The Church in the Highlands, 35 Bryant Avenue, White Plains 10605 (corner of Grandview).
Grateful-BRO at Garcia’s, by Don Grossinger (www.dongrossinger.com)... I have had the honor to talk with Marc Jacoby (guitar), Cliff Mays (guitar) and Jim Weingast (drums) about what the Grateful-Blue Roadhouse Orchestra brings to the music of the Grateful Dead. Although they will be playing exclusively Grateful Dead tunes, they do not want to be seen exclusively as a “cover band”. Marc commented: “I have always played Grateful Dead music, as long as I have been playing guitar. I just like the sound of the music”. “We all like to share the music”. Cliff adds:” The Grateful Dead songbook was very unusual. The songs had a richness not found in other bands”. “We all had different eras in which we were introduced to the band”. The band is close in “feel” to the Grateful Dead without being note for note copies. There is no “Jerry” or “Bobby” in the group. It just comes out Grateful Dead. Jim added: “It’s all about listening and responding to one another as opposed to playing a preconceived notion of what the Dead were playing”. It is as it should be then, because the Dead never played note for note copies of their songs night to night. This is a band that captures the spirit of the Grateful Dead. They investigate and explore the chemistry of the Dead. Garcia’s Bar is decorated as an homage to Jerry Garcia. The vibe is great. The scene is fun. Come down to Garcia’s and experience it for yourself! Doors open at 6:30PM. Location: 149 Westchester Avenue / Port Chester, NY “Come down...
Ronald Reggae is five-piece improv-based rock and funk unit from upstate NY. Ryan Datino, Jack Ahearn, Anthony Trabucco, Simon O’Keefe, and Scott Pires formed RR in 2015 after graduating college. Since then, they’ve been touring the northeast building a reputation as a high-energy jam band with a penchant for goofiness. Currently, they’re working on an EP which will be available in late 2017. For more information visit ronaldreggae.com
Not yet 30, Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in Jazz. Wynton Marsalis named him a “Jazz star of the future,” and he’s enjoyed a position in Christian McBride’s trio for the last several years. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of Jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. See the Christian Sands Trio feat. Christian Sands, piano, Noah Jackson, bass and Ryan Sands, drums at the Jazz Forum!
With 12 years of relentless touring behind them, Vermont-based rock band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues including Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, and Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club. And with the second half of the band’s third studio album, PLUMP, on the horizon, the band’s career continues to catapult forward. Buoyed by the generous support of 359 Kickstarter donors, the 27-song album does more than showcase the group’s beautiful music, but also tells an important story, comprised in PLUMP Chapters 1 & 2. Recorded during a two-year span with legendary producer Ron St. Germain, PLUMP serves as a reflection of four brothers’ triumphs and struggles, both individual and as a whole. On Chapter 1, songs like “Lost in the Cold” and “Every Soul” detail what it’s like to hit rock bottom and how to rise back up. “So many fans have shared how these songs carried them through very difficult times, and that alone makes this all worth it,” said Brook Jordan, Twiddle’s percussionist and vocalist. Comparatively, Chapter 2 contains genre-bending instrumentals, as well as mystifying epics like “Nicodemus Portulay” and “Orlando’s.” More than ten years later, these songs mirror the earliest Twiddle arrangements of 2004-2005 when Mihali Savoulidis and Ryan Dempsey were collaborating in their freshmen dorms at Castleton State College. The completion of PLUMP is timely, coming at a moment when the band’s fervent...
Takeshi Asai, pianist, composer and producer, will be performing live jazz music. This free program is open to the public. Registration recommended. (Photo Credit: DTC Visual Lab)
2nd Annual Irish Heritage Day Fundraiser presented by the Firefighters Emerald Society of Westchester hosted by the Westchester County Center, featuring Celtic Cross, Cousins Moran, and Shilelagh Law, with special musical guests, the Yonkers Fire Pipes and Drums. Irish Step Dancers will also perform Saturday November 24th, 2018 from 4 - 11 PM Westchester County Center 198 Central Park Avenue White Plains, NY 10606 Tickets are $30 in advance, $45 at the door. 17 and under admitted for free with an parent or guardian. Food and Cocktails will be available for purchase.
Ronald Reggae is five-piece improv-based rock and funk unit from upstate NY. Ryan Datino, Jack Ahearn, Anthony Trabucco, Simon O’Keefe, and Scott Pires formed RR in 2015 after graduating college. Since then, they’ve been touring the northeast building a reputation as a high-energy jam band with a penchant for goofiness. Currently, they’re working on an EP which will be available in late 2017. For more information visit ronaldreggae.com
Produced by Pleasantville Music Theatre, Inc. Westchester Idol — Westchester’s most popular singing competition — is back! 20 talented teens and “tweens” will be singing live on stage, before celebrity judges, for the honor of being named Westchester Idol. Tickets sell fast so don’t miss out! Check out our premium seating!
Produced by Pleasantville Music Theatre, Inc. Westchester Idol — Westchester’s most popular singing competition — is back! 20 talented teens and “tweens” will be singing live on stage, before celebrity judges, for the honor of being named Westchester Idol. Tickets sell fast so don’t miss out! Check out our premium seating!
With 12 years of relentless touring behind them, Vermont-based rock band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues including Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, and Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club. And with the second half of the band’s third studio album, PLUMP, on the horizon, the band’s career continues to catapult forward. Buoyed by the generous support of 359 Kickstarter donors, the 27-song album does more than showcase the group’s beautiful music, but also tells an important story, comprised in PLUMP Chapters 1 & 2. Recorded during a two-year span with legendary producer Ron St. Germain, PLUMP serves as a reflection of four brothers’ triumphs and struggles, both individual and as a whole. On Chapter 1, songs like “Lost in the Cold” and “Every Soul” detail what it’s like to hit rock bottom and how to rise back up. “So many fans have shared how these songs carried them through very difficult times, and that alone makes this all worth it,” said Brook Jordan, Twiddle’s percussionist and vocalist. Comparatively, Chapter 2 contains genre-bending instrumentals, as well as mystifying epics like “Nicodemus Portulay” and “Orlando’s.” More than ten years later, these songs mirror the earliest Twiddle arrangements of 2004-2005 when Mihali Savoulidis and Ryan Dempsey were collaborating in their freshmen dorms at Castleton State College. The completion of PLUMP is timely, coming at a moment when the band’s fervent...
Westchester Collaborative Theater presents OF ALIENS AND AVOCADOS, A Festival of One-Act Play Readings. Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 18, 2018 at WCT's Black Box Performance Space (23 Water Street, Ossining) and Sunday, November 25th at Bethany Arts Community (40 Somerstown Road, Ossining) Give A Dog A Bone - Written & Directed by Linda Bidwell Delaney Dark Friday Markdowns - Written by C.J. Ehrlich, Directed by Bob Rogerson Still Life - Written by Albi Gorn, Directed by Bob Rogerson The Importance of Avocados - Written by Shelley Lerea, Directed by Susan Ward At the Water's Edge - Written by Carol Mark, Directed by Bob Rogerson Plattsburgh - Written by Evelyn Mertens, Directed by Susan Ward Z.eta-O.mega-E.psilon - Written by Pat O'Neill, Directed by Levi Joseph Green
Judy Handler & Mark Levesque return to our stage for an extraordinary program of passionate and lyrical music from Latin America and Spain for guitar and mandolin. The Connecticut-based husband and wife duo have been performing together for over 20 years. Audiences are enthralled by their exquisite sound, amusing anecdotes, and the joyful spirit of their music. The rich program includes a Venezuelan vals, a danza from Paraguay, choros from Brazil, tangos from Argentina, Puerto Rican popular music, Peruvian & Mexican love songs as well as flamenco and Sephardic music from Spain. Ossie Davis Theater. Free.
On Monday, November 26, at 1:00 PM, the Hudson Valley Music Club will present Tara O’Connor, flute, and June Han, harp, in a concert featuring works by Bach, Debussy and others. Tara Helen O’Connor is a charismatic performer noted for her artistic depth, brilliant technique and colorful tone spanning every musical era. Recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a two-time Grammy nominee, she was the first wind player chosen to participate in The Bowers Program (formerly CMS Two) and is now a Season Artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. A Wm. S. Haynes flute artist, Tara is a regular participant in the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, [email protected], Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, Spoleto Festival USA, Chamber Music Northwest, Mainly Mozart Festival, Music from Angel Fire, Rockport Music, Bay Chamber Concerts, Manchester Music Festival, the Banff Centre, the Great Mountains Music Festival, Chesapeake Music Festival and the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. Born in Seoul, Korea, June Han’s influences span the globe. She worked closely with famed French pedagogue Marie-Claire Jamet at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique de Paris, where she won first prize in harp. Han also counts Nancy Allen, who she studied with at Juilliard, as a prime motivational influence. Now a member of the faculty at Juilliard’s pre-college program, Han also teaches at Yale University, Columbia University, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival. A...
Toddler Music provides a rich musical environment where your toddler’s need for both independence and assurance is honored. In this class, your child will explore fundamental musical concepts such as steady beat, high/low, fast/slow, and loud/quiet through a wide range of engaging activities. Together, we’ll sing songs, play simple percussion instruments, practice rhythmic and tonal patterning, imitate sounds, and dance, all while encouraging each child to respond in his or her own unique way. With joyful participation as its foundation, Toddler Music cultivates your child’s natural musical instincts and begins the process of learning to think musically. For walkers ages 18 months to 3 years. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out starting at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 WQXR Comes to Grace: A joyful sextet of all-star virtuosos, Ensemble Mélange shakes up the concert experience, forges a personal connection with the audience, and mixes tried-and-true repertoire with a smorgasbord of jewels from distant genres. The concert is reformatted as a musician’s party game; after each piece, members of the audience are chosen to pick the next piece from an extensive menu organized by style, nationality, and time period. Celebrated radio personality Bob Sherman leads a conversation with the players following the concert. A Downtown Music debut. This concert is made possible, in part, with the generous support of Nanette H. Bourne and John R. Delfs.
Directed by harpsichordist and Conservatory of Music professor Bradley Brookshire, the Camerata will perform Baroque and early classical music on modern orchestral instruments. No registration required.
Join musician Art Bennett in the cafe for an evening of jazz. Bring your instrument and any tunes you want to work on, or just bring your ears to relax and listen. All musical skill levels are welcome. Art likes to run a workshop-style event, where you get a chance to see how musicians who have never played before work together to create! An electric piano and a PA will be available.
Enjoy hand picked favorite wines paired with chef Ian Vest's cuisine!