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Songs, Shows and Signs of Spring: Your Weekend Things
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.
Way of the Cross at Depew Park
When: March 29, 1 p.m.
Description: A costumed cast of 50-75 parishioners of the Church of the Assumption, Peekskill to include their Parochial Vicar, Father Vincent Druding as Jesus, will gather at Depew Park in Peekskill on Friday, March 29, 1:00 pmto depict the Stations of the Cross. Also, known as the Way of the Cross, this ancient devotion is practiced especially during Lent as a means of recreating the last hours of Jesus’ walk to Calvary and His crucifixion. This is the 11th year parishioners have gathered for this devotion which has grown steadily every year. Last year, Father Vincent Druding marked the first year a priest portrayed the role of Jesus and, he will join the cast again this year as Jesus.
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Cost: Free
Peekskill and Cortlandt: Holy Week Services and Activities
Where: Check here for listings.
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When: March 28-31
Description: Here are some special events at our local churches and links to their calendars.
Cost: free
Renee Redesigns Showroom Grand Opening
Where: Renee Redesigns, 1006 Brown St. in Peekskill
When: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description:Renee Redesigns Showroom is having its grand opening Saturday. Ccme shop Renee Redesigns collection on March 30th, 2013, 2-7pm to find your statement piece. Also enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers!
Celebrating Women in Jazz with SAGE!
Where: The BeanRunner Cafe
When: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 7:30 pm
Cost: $10
Description: SAGE, the all-women jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble, has a sound that transcends time and generation. Part contemporary, part sassy, part nostalgic, these ladies deliver what every music audience is looking for, the best in the art. SAGE features Bernice Brooks on drums, Kersten Stevens on violin, Miriam Sullivan on bass, Ragan Whiteside on flute & vocals and Miki Hayama on piano. The group has appeared with Ray Charles, Denzel Washington, Regina Carter, the Duke Ellington Show Choir and many others. SAGE also headlined at the 2009 Inaugural Ball.
ELSEWHERE IN WESTCHESTER:
Bedford: 'Beyond the Bed' Quilt Exhibition
Where: Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah
When: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 10:00 am
Cost: $10
Description: The exhibit traces the dynamic evolution of the North American quilt – in form, fashion, and function – from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. Over thirty quilt masterpieces are installed according to their originally intended function as bed coverings, articles of clothing, furniture accessories, wall decoration, and three-dimensional sculpture.
Croton: Easter Egg Hunts
Where: Hilltop Farms, 2028 Albany Post Rd
When: March 30, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Rain date March 31.
Cost: Free
Description: Bring a basket or buy one there and hunt for all the hidden eggs.
Pleasantville: Mommy & Me World Music Class
Where: Arc Stages
When: Saturday, March 30 from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Cost:
Description: Arc Stages in Pleasantville is offering a free trial of its Worldly Wee Ones class that features worldly music for kids ages six months to five years. RSVP by emailing WorldlyWeeOnes@gmail.com.
Tarrytown: Mandy Patinkin: Dress Casual
Where: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown
When: Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.
Cost: $48-$95
Description: Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin: Dress Casual presents the acclaimed actor/singer/ storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of popular song. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget.
Yorktown: Laughs for Wildlife
Where: Sinapi's Ceola Manor, 489 E Main St, Jefferson Valley
When: Saturday, March 30, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $60
Description: An evening full of comedy and dinner that will benefit wildlife rehabilitation. The night will include a 4-course sit down dinner with your choice of entrée. Great entertainment will be provided from three NYC top notch comedians to benefit a non-profit organization.
About this column: A guide to weekend events in central and northern Westchester County for you and your family.
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