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PERFORMING ARTS
ArtsWestchester
31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; 914-428-4220
Vibrant cultural destination in downtown White Plains featuring a gallery and multi-use arts facility
for artists, cultural organizations and the community. ArtsWestchester provides programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. Art exhibitions, live music and dance performances, folk arts programs and more are presented to the public throughout the year in organization’s historic building. Helps fund concerts, exhibitions and
plays through grants; brings artists into schools and community centers; advocates for the arts; and builds audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. www.artswestchester.org
Axial Theatre
8 Sunnyside Rd., Pleasantville; 914-286-7680
Producing and presenting new works for the stage. Also offers an acting program. www.axialtheatre.org; www.hmacting.org
Bendheim Performing Arts Center
999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale; 914-472-3300
A 200+-seat theater offering musical and theatrical performances, films, comedy acts, children’s programs and lively discourse with leading intellectuals, followed by intimate receptions with celebrities. www.jccmw.org
The Capitol Theatre
149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester; 914-937-4126
The “Original Rock Palace,” brought back to life!
www.capitoltheatre.com
Emelin Theatre
153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck; 914-698-0098
Featuring the very best in theater, family programming, film and music, including folk, bluegrass, indie rock, country, pop, Latin, etc. www.emelin.org
Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; 914-232-1252 (box office), 914-232-5035 x221 (tours)
Explore lush grounds, tour the historic Rosen House, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover beautiful music in settings named among CNN’s “amazing outdoor music venues.” www.caramoor.org
Hudson Stage Company
Whippoorwill Hall Theatre at the
North Castle Public Library
19 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk; 914-271-2811 Westchester’s premiere professional Actors’ Equity non-profit theatre, producing new plays. A 186-seat intimate beautiful theatre with access to the village. Two main stage productions per year and several staged readings of new plays throughout the year. www.hudsonstage.com
Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; 914-747-5555
State-of-the-art, five-screen theater presenting independent, documentary and foreign films. Film discussions with actors, filmmakers, screenwriters, critics and others.
www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Music Conservatory of Westchester
236 Central Ave., White Plains; 914-761-3900
High-quality music, musical theater and music therapy for 80 years. A not-for-profit community school of arts for all ages and abilities, offering group classes and individual lessons. www.musicconservatory.org
Paramount Hudson Valley
1008 Brown St., Peekskill; 914-739-2333
Restored 1,000-seat palace of the 1930s offers arts and entertainment from classical to pop, comedy to drama, art exhibitions, independent films, programs for youth and more. Theater facade features original 2,000-bulb marquee. www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
Pelham Picture House
175 Wolfs Ln., Pelham; 914-738-3161
Restored 1921 Picture House offers a community- based, nonprofit alternative to commercial movie theaters, showing the best in new independent and classic cinema.
www.thepicturehouse.org
The School House Theater
3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls; 914-277-8477
Professional regional theater offering three productions each season, children’s performances, readings and special events. www.schoolhousetheater.org
Tarrytown Music Hall
13 Main St., Tarrytown; 914-631-3390
Built in 1885, it is the oldest operating theater in Westchester. Architecturally and acoustically magnificent, 843-seat venue. Home to topnotch jazz, folk, blues and classical concerts, plays, musicals, operas, comedy, dance performances, recordings and films. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Westchester Broadway Theatre
1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford; 914-592-2222
Classic Broadway-caliber musical revivals and other special performances at the longest-running, year- round Actor’s Equity theater in New York State. Ticket price includes meal served at your table. Group sales: 914-592-2225, Luxury boxes: 914-592-8730. www.broadwaytheatre.com
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla; 914-606-6262
A variety of musical, dance and theatrical events. Friday evening film series.
www.sunywcc.edu
Westchester Philharmonic
123 Main St., White Plains; 914-682-3707
The only fully professional symphony orchestra serving Westchester, with innovative performances and the finest new artists.
www.westchesterphil.org
White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Pl., White Plains; 914-328-1600
The 410-seat theater hosts local, national
and international performing artists, eclectic entertainment and classic Broadway musicals. www.WPPAC.com
ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The Hammond Museum
and Japanese Stroll Garden
28 Deaveau Rd., North Salem; 914-699-5033 Eastern and Western exhibits, a 3.5-acre Japanese garden, gift shop. School and group tours Apr.-Nov. Wed.-Sat. 12-4pm.
www.hammondmuseum.org
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
1701 Main St., Peekskill; 914-788-0100
Long-term installations, rotating exhibitions, gallery talks and public education programs showcase works from the global art community. Open Fri. 11am-5pm Sat.-Sun. 12-6pm and by appt.
www.hvcca.org
Maryknoll Sisters Heritage Exhibit
10 Pine Bridge Rd., Maryknoll; 914-941-7575
Art and artifacts document the first group of American religious women, devoted to service in foreign countries since 1912. Daily 10am-4pm. Guided tours by appt.
www.maryknollsisters.org
Pelham Art Center
155 Fifth Ave., Peekskill; 914-738-2625
High-caliber art exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists in a variety of media; exciting arts workshops and classes for all ages; free workshops, performances, demonstrations, folk art celebrations, art and literary talks. www.pelhamartcenter.org
The Studio
2 Maryland Ave., Armonk; 914-273-1452
Contemporary art gallery offering year-round exhibitions. Outdoor sculpture garden open daily. Gallery hours: Sat.-Sun. 1-5pm. www.thestudiony-alternative.org
BY APPOINTMENT
Aaron Copland House
PO Box 2177, Cortlandt Manor; 914-788-4659
Rock Hill was home to the famous composer, 1960- 1990. Now a creative center for American music. www.coplandhouse.org
Bush Homestead
47 King St., Port Chester; 914-939-2354 Farmhouse built in 1740s, inhabited by several generations of Bush family. General Israel Putnam’s Revolutionary War headquarters.
The Drive By Gallery at Lift Trucks Project
3 E. Cross St., Croton Falls
A project space and artist studio featuring up to four long-term exhibitions per year at the “The Drive By Gallery.” Lift Trucks features a permanent “Arts and Industry” exhibit with industrial artifacts and folk art items.
www.Ltproject.com
Ever Rest
49 Washington Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson; 914-478-1372
Former home and studio of Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey built in 1835. www.newingtoncropsey.com
Flat Iron Artists, Open Studios
105 S. Division St., Peekskill; 914-734-1894
Guided tours of area artists represented by the Flat Iron Gallery, and seven art studios at the Flat Iron Building. Open Fri.-Sun. 12-6pm and by appt. www.flatiron.qpg.com
Jacob Purdy House
60 Park Ave., White Plains; 914-328-1776
The oldest historic structure in White Plains, this 1720 Colonial farmhouse twice served as George Washington’s headquarters. www.whiteplainshistory.org
Mahlstedt Gallery
415 Huguenot St., New Rochelle; 914-246-0526
More than 10,000 square feet of floor space for display- ing contemporary artwork. Located in a newly restored, Neo-Classical, two-story building built in 1920. www.jam415.com
The Marble School/
Eastchester Historical Society
388 California Rd., Eastchester; 914-793-1900 Restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1835. www.eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org/
marble-school-house.html
Newington Cropsey Foundation
Gallery of Art
25 Cropsey Ln., Hastings-on-Hudson; 914-478-7990 Among world’s largest Jasper Cropsey collection. www.newingtoncropsey.com
Stepping Stones
62 Garth Rd., Katonah; 914-232-4822
Historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson, respective co-founders of AA and Al-Anon Family groups. National Historic Site. Guided tours by appt. www.steppingstones.org
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ARTS & CULTURE