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Peekskill-Cortlandt Weekend Planner: Music, Comedy and Dancing on Tap
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline for more information of each event that's listed alphabetically by town.
Mohegan Lake: Cortlandt Cowboys Youth Football & Cheer Registration 2013
Where: Mia Pizzeria, 3121 E Main St. in Mohegan Lake
When: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Cost: Go here for registration fees.
Description: Registration for the Cortlandt Cowboys’ 2013-2014 season is now open. Visit their Web site here for registration forms, which can be mailed in or submitted at our Friday’s live registration at Mia Pizzeria in the Cortlandt Town Square, next to the movie theater, from 6-8 pm. The Cortlandt Cowboys Youth Football & Cheer Association is the newest member of the Westchester Youth Football League. WYFBL is officially recognized as part of the Big East Conference of American Youth Football & Cheer, the world's largest youth football and youth cheer program.
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Peekskill: Myles Mancuso Band at The BeanRunner Cafe
Where: The BeanRunner Cafe, 201 S Division St. in Peekskill
When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Description: Noted by True Fire as one of the Top 10 Guitar Prodigies in the World, Myles Mancuso has been performing professionally for audiences since the age of 10. In 2012 he was awarded for his outstanding musicianship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston Ma. He has performed at BB Kings, The Cutting Room, Tera Blues, The Iridium Jazz Club, The Bitter End, Kenny's Castaways and others. His band has opened for Levon Helm, Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks and his band has performed at festivals such as Mountain Jam, the Sarasota Blues Fest and NY State Blues Fest and Gathering of the Vibes in 2012.
Cortlandt: Cortlandt Earth Day Event
Where: Hudson Highlands Gateway Park, located across the softball fields on Sprout Brook Road.
When: Saturday, April 13. The Family Hike is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Adult Hike is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Come celebrate Earth Day with an environmental hike and a trail clean up at thhe Hudson Highlands Gateway Park. Community service hours available for educaton credit. Call Judi Peterson at (914) 734-1002 to sign up in advance. Advance signups are suggested, but not required.
Buchanan: Indoor Tag Sale Trinity-Boscobel United Methodist Church
Where: Trinity-Boscobel United Methodist Church, 275 Church St. in Buchanan
When:Saturday at 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Bargains galore. Lunch served. Rain or shine.
Cortlandt Manor: Open House at Little Learners of Westchester
Where: Little Learners of Westchester, 3565 Crompond Rd. in Cortlandt Manor
When:Saturday at 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: For children ages 2-5. Crafts, stories and games. Surprise characters will visit throughout the day. Refreshments served and gifts for all who attend. Tour the new school and hear about the cutting-edge pre-school and summer camp programs, while your children are entertained. Call (914)402-1149 for more info or to RSVP.
Putnam Valley: Once Upon A Time Preschool Open House
Where: Once Upon a Time Preschool, 47 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley.
When:Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Join Once Upon a Time Preschool for an open House and see how your child will be enriched and cared for. In order to thank some community members, Once Upon a Time is running the following promo - a 10 percent discount for educators and emergency service workers.
Peekskill: Poetry Open Mic for Teens at The Field Library
Where: Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave. in Peekskill.
When:Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A showcase of local teen poets & spoken word artists based on Field Library’s WORDPLAY: Teen Poetry Workshop Series. Come to listen to blooming artists or share your own work!
Peekskill: Dance Improv Workshop at EMBARK
Where: EMBARK Peekskill, 925 South St. in Peekskill.
When:Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Youth ages 10 through 18 are invited to participate in a series of jazz dance improvisation workshops with Dance Theater of Harlem teaching artist Andrea Elam. This is a great opportunity to learn some dance moves, and then create some of your own! All workshops are free, and a you can come for just one, or as many as you like. Participants will be invited to dance in a final performance on June 8 at 7:30pm with Andrea Elam and master jazz musican Ray Blue!
Peekskill: Drinks and a Bite at The Quiet Man Pub
Where: Peekskill Elks Lodge, 1038 Brown St.
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: $40
Description: Join the Peekskill Education Foundation for a night of dancing, food and fun — and help raise funds for education of students in Peekskill school district.
Peekskill: Mad Men & Women Spring Fling
Where: Peekskill Elks Lodge, 1038 Brown St.
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: $40
Description: Join the Peekskill Education Foundation for a night of dancing, food and fun — and help raise funds for education of students in Peekskill school district.
Peekskill: Embark Hosts "Spring into Laughter" Comedy Show
Where: Energy Movement Center, 925 South St. in Peekskill
When: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: Embark's Second Saturday Series is hosting The Original Brothers Production of "Spring into Laughter Comedy Show," featuring Mike Troy, aka 'Brooklyn Mike'; Phil Selman; and Hamburger Alonzo Jones. The show is hosted by Freddie Ricks. There will be two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 pm & 9 pm. Admission is $20, which includes a buffet. Limited seating available. For Mature Audiences Only. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call Jimmy Mack at 914-382-6266 or Glenn at 914-469-6345.
Peekskill: Meta-Four at The BeanRunner Cafe
Where: The BeanRunner Cafe, 201 S Division St. in Peekskill
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Description:Saxophonist Eric Person is setting a new standard in sound and his band Meta-Four is nothing short of dynamic. For over twenty years, Eric has been committed to composing, recording and performing contemporary American music. He plays the alto and soprano sax and the flute and is featured as a leader and sideman on more than 30 recordings. His broad range of experience with Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, Ronald Shannon Jackson, the World Saxophone Quartet, and John Hicks, have all contributed greatly to his mature alto and soprano sound and his skills as an arranger and composer. His newest CD, "Thoughts On God" has received rave reviews and John Murphy, of Downbeat Magazine, gives it 4 ½ stars.
Cortlandt Manor: "Year of Faith Film Festival"
Where: St. Columbanus Church, 122 Oregon Rd. in Cortlandt Manor.
When: Sunday, 1:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The St. Columbanus Council 14991 Knights of Columbus presents
the acclaimed "Catholicism Series", 10 programs about Catholic faith and tradition, each Sunday afternoon inside St. Columbanus Church Dillon Hall, from 1:15-2:15 p.m.The Festival extends through April 28 .
Peekskill:
Where: Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, 1701 Main St. in Peekskill.
When: Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: $5
Description: The monthly series of PEEKSKILL PROJECT video works continues when the presentation these three multi-media artists in our Video Room: Irina Arnaut’s “W is for,” Sean Carroll’s“How To Get To: Peekskill,” and Nadja Marcin’s “Fall and Rise of a Fish.”
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ELSEWHERE IN WESTCHESTER:
Bedford: The Pound Ridge Theatre Company Presents 'Doubt: A Parable'
Where: Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave in Pound Ridge
When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Cost: $24
Description: Organizers describe this production as a "powerful and disturbing tale of a conflict of wills" between a Catholic school priest who supports progressive thought and the principal, who suspects the former has been abusing a student. Attendees are encouraged to bring food and drink to enjoy before the show begins.
Croton: Croton Teen Theatre Inc. announces the return of Broadway on Hudson!
Where: St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Rd N. in Croton on Hudson
When: Friday at 7 p.m.
Cost: $50
Description: April 12, 2013 will mark the return of Broadway on Hudson, an evening of music and merriment featuring Broadway professionals as well as alumni and current members of Croton Teen Theatre, Inc. The Broadway on Hudson fundraiser will be held at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church on Friday, April 12th at 7pm and followed by a wine & cheese reception. Tickets are available via a link on the Croton Teen Theatre website (www.crotonteentheatre.org).
Mount Kisco: Northern Westchester Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic
Where: Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E Main Street in Mount Kisco
When: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
Description: This event is a great opportunity to introduce youngsters to doctors and the hospital, and create a happy memory in case they ever have to visit during an emergency. Little ones—who are encouraged to bring along a stuffed friend to play the patient role—will learn about medical treatments and healthy practices.
Ossining: Rent-School Edition
Where: Ossining High School
When: 7 p.m. April 12 & 13
Cost: Free. Donations encouraged!
Description: As MTI said, "Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT SCHOOL EDITION is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages."
Pleasantville: Bhangra (Indian Folk/Bollywood) Dance
Where: World Heritage Cultural Organization
When: Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: World Cultural Organization is offering a free Bhangra Dance class.
Somers: Meet the Author Jo Pitkin
Where: Somers Public Library, 80 Primrose St, Somers
When: Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Award winning poet and Somers native Jo Pitkin will read from and discuss her new book “Cradle of the American Circus: Poems from Somers, New York.” Register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
Southeast: VFW Breakfast Fundraiser
Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 672, Peaceable Hill Road in Southeast
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday
Cost: $10 (young adults are $5, and kids younger than 12 are free)
Description: Folks can show their support for the veterans while enjoying tons of breakfast items, from sausage to eggs to waffles and more. The food will be plentiful and the company more than pleasant!
Tarrytown: Help Save a Life – a Tag Sale Fundraiser
Where: Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, 42 N Broadway, Tarrytown
When: Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Tarrytown’s EFIA international language students have gathered in support of a Russian child with leukemia whose parents cannot afford the surgery that might save his life. This special fundraiser will feature international food, music and items up for sale including clothing, books, accessories and more. The students are also accepting donated items leading up to the sale, which can be dropped off on the second floor of the church within their business hours.
Yorktown: 'Spamalot' Comes to Town
Where: Yorktown Stage, at 1974 Commerce Street in Yorktown Heights
When: Saturday evenings, April 13 and April 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday afternoons April 14 and April 21 at 2 p.m.; and Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Children (under 12) us $19; seniors (over 62) and students (12-22) $21; adults $26
Description: Monty Python’s 'Spamalot' is a musical that was "lovingly ripped off" from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Spamalot is a highly irreverent parody the story of King Arthur and his knights’ quest for the Holy Grail.
Yorktown: Beer Brewing 101
Where: Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
When: Saturday, April 13 at 12 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: The workshop is taught by the Westchester Homebrewers Organization. Learn how to brew batches of your favorite beer in the comfort of your own kitchen. This course will include a demonstration of the basic principles of beer brewing, an exploration of the differences between ale and lager production, and will include a tasting of various beer styles. Discounted starter equipment kits will also be available for purchase. The class is limited to 20 students, and registration is required; $20 per person. Call (914) 962-2368 or register online.at www.HilltopHanoverFarm.org/events.
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