Kids love to move their bodies to all sorts of music, whether they do the shimmy or shake, a twirl or pirouette. A youngster’s infectious enthusiasm for dance is captured in a new book, “Dance for Joy,” by local author
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Harold Pinter is one of Trent Dawson’s favorite playwrights, so it’s not surprising that as the artistic director of Katonah Classic Stage, he would bring three of the Tony Award winner’s plays to local audiences. Over the next four weeks
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The Armonk Outdoor Art Show has always been about high-quality art throughout its history. That remains true today, but organizers have been hard at work to make sure that the nationally acclaimed show appeals to hardcore connoisseurs looking to bolster
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The fanciful world of children’s literature comes alive at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF) on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Chappaqua Train Station. In its 10th year, the festival is highly anticipated by children, parents, teachers and librarians throughout
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This summer’s 17th annual Pleasantville Music Festival was, for most attendees, a success despite stifling humidity and rain delays. Many stayed to hear the final notes reverberating from the stage at Parkway Field. Bruce Figler, the festival’s executive director, noted
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By Michael Gold “Fleas, they were biting my knees, I saw some dolphins eating cheese…” “Ice cream once ruled the world, it was very, very cold…” “I ran out of juice, and I started to cry, then I forgot that
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It might be surprising to learn that even in the entertainment industry there is still a sizeable gender gap. Filmmaker Gabrielle Fox has sought to narrow the lack of opportunities for women by presenting a forum to highlight their talent
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Westchester County has become a haven for jazz, at least in some of its communities, and you can count Peekskill on that list. Now, local musician Kristina Koller is introducing through her new production company, High Top Productions, LLC, a
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By Ary Hammerman Since the late 1980s, saxophonist Mike Phillips has played music in Westchester, his home county. He grew up surrounded by jazz at Mount Vernon High School and went on to perform with Prince, Stevie Wonder and Micheal
Read MoreCelebrate the rich legacy and history of Judaism at the 47th Annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. “Our cultural festivals help to enlighten County residents
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