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Get Out: Mandy Patinkin Dresses Casual
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.
Tarrytown: Mandy Patinkin: Dress Casual
Where: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown
When: Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.
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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.
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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.
Chappaqua: Easter Egg Hunts
Where: Chappaqua Crossing (by intersection of Roaring Brook Road and Route 117) and the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua
When: Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. for Chappaqua Crossing hunt and 11:30 a.m. for the hunt at the church.
Cost: Free
Description: The Chappaqua Fire Department is putting on the egg hunt at Chappaqua Crossing (the former Reader's Digest campus), while the other hunt is being held at the church.
Ossining: Animal Adventures: Frog Frolic
Where: Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road
When: 1 p.m. March 30
Cost: Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers
Description: Meet a few of Teatown’s ambassador animals in this program featuring frogs. Please note this program is for families with children ages 4 and over. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Peekskill: 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.
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.
Southeast: Read with a Furry Friend
Where: Brewster Public Library
When: Saturday morning (appointments required)
Cost: Free
Description: A 15-minute reading session with one of the canines from the Good Dog Foundation, a non-profit specializing in different forms of animal-assisted therapy, is sure to boost your youngster's confidence. The program is available for kids ages 6 to 12. Appointments are required, so call 845-279-6421 for more information.
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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