Mostly Free, Mostly Outdoor Local Movies & Music

admin Posted OnJuly 5, 2016

1.0K Views

Mostly Free, Mostly Outdoor Local Movies & Music: Here’s a list of mostly free, mostly local and mostly outdoor movies, music and theatre in & around town for summer.

Free! Local! Outdoor! Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts: The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Breezemont Day Camp, presents four summer concerts on Wednesday nights at 7pm at The Gazebo on Recreation Field. Here’s the line-up: The Risko Band (U2, Lorde, Lady Gaga): Wed, 7/6: 7pm; Tramps Like Us (Springsteen Tribute) Wed, 7/13: 7pm; Don Dupont Big Band(Swing, Jive, Latin Ballroom): Wed, 7/20: 7pm. Chappaqua Orchestra (Classical): Wed, 7/27: 7pm: (Recreation Field, Chappaqua: 200 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Free! Local! Summer with Shakespeare – Chappaqua Public Library: As You Like it: Kenneth Branagh’s 2006 adaptation for the screen starring Kevin Kline. Wed, 7/6: The Taming of the Shrew: Franco Zeffirelli’s 1967 classic with Elizabeth Taylor as the hot-tempered Katherina and Richard Burton as Petruchio. Wed, 8/3: 7pm. The Twelfth Night: Trevor Nunn’s 1996 screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves. Starring Helena Bonham Carter. Wed, 8/31: 7pm. (Chappaqua Public Library)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Armonk’s First Thursdays: The Armonk Chamber of Commerce presents art, music, in-store promotions, dining, wine tastings and more in downtown Armonk the first Thursday in June, July, August and September. You’ll find music in Armonk Square and special offers at Amore, Mariachi Mexico, Fortina and other restaurants. Plus special activities, events and raffles at Houlihan Lawrence, LOL Kids, LaGravinese Jewelers, Framings, Hickory & Tweed, DeCiccos and more. Check online for a full list of promotions. Thurs, 7/7, 8/4 & 9/1: 5-9pm. www.armonkchamberofcommerce.com)

Free! Outdoor! Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst: These picnic friendly concerts are held outdoors at the Lyndhurst bowling alley hill on Thursdays at 6:30pm from 7/7-8/26. Pat Bianchi Organ Quartet – Grammy nominated: 7/7; Freddie Hendrix Quartet: trumpet, 7/14. Itaiguara Quintet: Samba jazz, 7/21; Django Festival All Stars: music of the great Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, 7/28; Ray Blue Quartet: straight ahead saxophone jazz and African groove, 8/4; Nelson Riveros Quartet: contemporary Latin-guitar jazz, 8/11; Stephanie Chou Project: saxophonist and singer combines Chinese influences with jazz and pop harmonies, 8/18; Zoila Pianista Latin Jazz Group: Latin jazz singer, 8/28 (Lyndhurst Mansion, 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Summer Concerts – Katonah Memorial Park: The Trashcan Poets: Take a dip in the pool and then check out this local tribute band serving up alternative rock you can dance to at the Katonah Park field. Fri, 7/8: 6:30-8:30-m. Island Soul: Reggae, Calypso, Soca and American Funk & Rock. Fri, 8/5: 6:30-8:30pm. (The top of North St., Katonah; Bedford Recreation)

Local! Outdoor! Music in the Park – Lasdon Park: Gates open for picnicking at 6pm and the music starts a half-hour later. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or grab a table around the patio for: Westchester Philharmonic Brass Quartet: Fri, 7/8: 6:30pm-9pm. Patty Larkin: folk/urban pop singer/songwriter. Fri, 7/15: 6:30-9pm. Chamomile & Whiskey: Southern folk/rock. Fri, 7/22: 6:30-9pm. Back to the Garden, 1969: Woodstock tribute band. Fri, 7/29: 6:30-9pm. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd., Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents: The Swingaroos, NYC’s swing group performs 30s/40s inspired originals and goodies from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw. Sat, 7/9: 8pm. Charlie Lagond: Co-founder of the Lagond Music School Charlie has performed with Chet Baker, Chuck Mangione and Kid Creole & The Coconuts. Sat, 7/23: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk;www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Local! Outdoor! Pleasantville Music Festival: “New York’s backyard jam” returns with top folk and Americana festival acts including: headliner Guster; KT Tunstall (Grammy-nominated for “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”); The Revivalists (Rolling Stone’s 2015 Bands You Need to Know); The Smithereens (“A Girl Like You”, “Only A Memory”) Aztec Two Step (the legendary No Hit Wonders); Annie Minogue, Morning Joe Music, Wild Adriatic, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Side Saddle, Don Dilego and Drew Bordeaux. With food, crafts, and a kid’s area with face painting, games and food. Photo by Marina Piedade. Free parking and round-trip bus service from Pace University: 11:30am-10pm. Sat, 7/9: (Parkway Field, Village Ln. Pleasantville; www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)

Free! Local! Sunday Music at NCPL: A Touch of Sinatra is a musical show, performed by Donnie Ferraro, about the life and music of the Chairman of the Board from his childhood in Hoboken, New Jersey to his death in 1998. Sun, 7/10: 3pm. While You Were Away: Love Songs of WWII: This one woman concert/lecture from Diane Cypkin tugs the heartstrings WWII style with songs such as “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me)”, “Besame Mucho”, and “Boogie Woogie Bugle boy of Company B”. Sun, 7/17: 3pm. (North Castle Public Library, Armonk)

Free! Local: Hadassah Film Festival at Chappaqua Public Library: The Angriest Man in Brooklyn: Robin Williams sets out to reconcile with his family and friends in the last 90 minutes of his life. Tues, 7/12: 7pm. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work: A documentary romp through the life and times of the great Jewish standup comedian. Tues, 7/19: 7pm. Have Nagila: The Movie: Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis and Leonard Nimoy are among those featured in filmmaker Roberta Grossman’s history of the song “Hava Nagila,” from its Russian origins to its prevalence in Jewish culture.Tues, 8/9: 7pm. (Chappaqua Public Library)

Free! Local! Outdoor! John Jay Homestead – Outdoor Summer Movie: Pack a picnic for this new family classic movie series on the front lawn of John Jay Homestead. The schedule features: The Muppet Movie: Fri. 7/15: 8:30pm; and one more screening TBD: Fri, 8/12: 8:30pm. (400 Jay St./Rt. 22, Katonah; www.friendsofjohnjay.org)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Movie Night at the Bedford Memorial Park – Minions: The Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club’s annual free movie night is a family event suitable for picnicking. Grab a blanket or soccer chair and enjoy the FREE show: Minions. Fri, 7/15: 8:30pm. (Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Rd., Bedford; Bedford recreation)

Free! Outdoor! Shakespeare on the Green – As You Like It: Stamford’s professional theatre company, Curtain Call’s annual free Shakespeare productions are performed on a scaled-down version of the Globe Theatre stage nestled among the pine trees of the Sterling Farms Complex in Stamford. The park opens 90 minutes before the performance for picnicking. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy set in France, As You Like It – famous for the “All the world’s a stage” speech. Thurs-Sun, 7/7-17: 7:30pm. (Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford; www.curtaincallinc.com)

Local! Outdoor! Caramoor@KMA: Bring a picnic and sample Caramoor curated acts on Wednesday nights in the Katonah Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Jake Hertzog Band: Acclaimed by Guitar Player Magazine as “one of the finest jazz guitarists on the scene, Jake won the Grand Prize at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. Wed, 7/20: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah;www.katonahmuseum.org)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Summer Concert– Bedford Hills Memorial Park: Blonde Ambition plays well-known pop, rock and Motown at Sammarco Soccer Field. Fri, 7/22: 7-8:30pm. (60 Haines Rd., Bedford Hills;www.bedfordny.gov)Free!

Free! Local! Remains of the Day – Menus in the Movies – Chappaqua Library: In James Ivory’s 1993 film, Anthony Hopkins plays a butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer. With Emma Thompson, commentary and dessert following the screening by food author and film buff, Carol Durst. Fri, 7/22: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave.,www.chappaqualibary.com)

Local! Outdoor! The Wizard of Oz – Theatre in the Sanctuary at Westmoreland Sanctuary: Director Denise Simon presents a magical interactive production of The Wizard Of Oz that takes audiences on the yellow brick road in the Sanctuary’s woods as they meet Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, the Munchkins and more. Fri-Sun, 7/22-24 & 7/29-31: 6:30pm, 2onm on Sunday. (Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsanctuary.org)

Free Local! Bob Arthurs’ Jazz Trio – Chappaqua Library: Bob Arthurs is a jazz trumpet player who has been playing professionally for over four decades. He has played in clubs and at festivals in the New York area and abroad. New York venues include Birdland, Iridium, Cornelia Street Cafe, Cleopatra’s Needle, Somethin’ Jazz Club, Alice Tully Hall and Town Hall. Abroad he has performed in Belgium, The Netherlands, Russia and Japan. Fri, 7/29: 7pm. (Chappaqua Public Library)

Local! Outdoor! Caramoor@KMA: Bring a picnic and sample Caramoor curated acts on Wednesday nights in the Katonah Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Ethos Percussion Group: America’s premier percussion quartet performs a potpourri of musical genres from Western chamber music, including the works of John Cage, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, to the rhythms of Guinea and Calcutta. Wed, 8/3: 6:30pm. (Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Rt. 22, Katonah;www.katonahmuseum.org)

Free! Local! Waitress – Menus in the Movies – Chappaqua Library: This quirky 2007 comedy from Adrienne Shelly follows Jenna, a pregnant and unhappy waitress at Joe’s Pie Diner in the deep south wh learns to love her baby and make creative pies on her way to happiness. The film debuted at Sundance and earned a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With commentary and dessert following the screening by food author and film buff, Carol Durst. Fri, 8/5: 7pm. (Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave.,www.chappaqualibary.com)

Local! Outdoor! Norm Hathaway Swing Band – Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden: Norm Hathaway plays it like it was at this annual dancing and music event at the Hammond Museum. His twelve-piece band plays all the favorite tunes from the 30s and 40s. Brush up on your waltz, lindy and rhumba. Dinner catered by celebrity chef Nisa Lee. Fri, 8/5: 8-11pm. (Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem: www.hammondmuseum.org)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Summer Concerts at Wampus Brook Park: The Small Town Theatre Company presents: New Rochelle Opera: Opera classics. Sat, 8/6: 8pm. Broadway Classics: Broadway and Off-Broadway singers perform fave show tunes. Sat, 8/20: 8pm. (28 Maple Ave., Armonk;www.smalltowntheatre.com)

Free! Local! Outdoor! Chappaqua Chamber of Commerce Movies in Millwood Park: The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, with major support by Drug Mart, present movies in the park on Mostly Free, Mostly Outdoor Local Movies & Music three Friday nights in August. Finding Nemo: Fri, 8/5: 8:30pm; Finding Nemo: Fri, 8/12: 8:30pm & Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Fri, 8/19: 8:30pm. (Millwood Park, 235 Saw Mill River Rd., (Rt. 100) Millwood; chappaqua-millwoodchamber)

Local! Farmland – Muscoot Movies: “Farming is hard work. But it’s cool again” – CNBC Visit the farm after hours for Academy Award-winning Director James Moll’s movie about “the next generation of farmers.” Fri, 8/12: 7:30-9:30pm. (Route 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

More What To Do: In & Around Town

Post Views: 1,003