Caramoor Opens for Season, School's Out for Summer

1. Caramoor Center for the Arts Opens for the Season

The International Music Festival will open its 2011 season, its 66th, with a production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore on Saturday, June 25, at 8:30. The concert celebrates the 15th season of Bel Canto at Caramoor. Starring soprano Georgia Jarman, tenor Robert McPherson, mezzo-sopranos Vanessa Cariddi and Robin Flynn, baritones Scott Bearden, Jorell Williams and Jason Plourde, and basses Nicholas Masters and Jeffrey Beruan, the production will be accompanied by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. For more information, email: events@caramoor.org or call 914-232-1492 or visit their events page.

2. Grand opening of Copia Home and Garden

Saturday from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. is the grand opening of a new home and garden shop at 475 Smith Ridge Road/Route 123 in Vista. There will be food and educational workshops on gardening with kids, composting and container gardening. Check out this newly redone shop; call 533-7242 for more information.

3. School's Out for the Summer!

Today is the last day of school in Bedford Central and Katonah Lewisboro schools. Let the relaxing begin. Here's hoping the "I'm booorrreeed" refrains won't begin yet! Look for a story next week on how to keep kids engaged over the summer.

4. But it's not too early to think about next year...

For parents of incoming kindergarteners, enrichment programs are signing up students now. For a list of some local programs and contact information, .

5. Weekend plans

And don't forget to consult our for lots of great things to do in and around town!