Best Local Events May 2018

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Best Local May Events 2018: Here’s 30 for May from daffodils to Gentleman’s Poker, road races to antique road shows, talking mimes, Broadway stars and plants ales, sidewalk sales, tag sales, barn sales and mansion sales.

May

Shop for a Cure for Lime Disease with Siggy Flicker, Brae Burn Country Club Purchase – Wed, 5/2: 9:30a,-12:30pm: The Global Lyme Alliance’s Shop for a Cure breakfast features women’s, children’s and home furnishings vendors, a breakfast panel discussion with Dr. Kenneth Bock, Dr. Tania Dempsey and Dr. Richard Horowitz and a guest appearance from Siggy Flicker from The Real Housewives of New Jersey. (39 Brae Burn Dr., Purchase; GLA.org/ShopForACure)

It’s Back!!! Gentleman’s Poker Night in Bedford, Bedford’s Historical Hall – Thurs, 5/3: 6:30pm: You can go down in history by playing poker to benefit the Bedford Historical Society. Bedford Braggin’ Rights are at stake! Join the guys for a night of poker, prizes, dinner and drinks to benefit BHS’s Education Fund. Professional dealers will start off the night with a Texas Hold’em refresher. Get your seat at the table for $135 here – discounted “Add In” when you buy early! (Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

Kykuit Tours, Thurs-Sun, Opens 5/3: Tkts go on sale 4/3 for the 2018 season for this hilltop paradise that was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Read our review of the guided tours of the six-story stone house; the terraced gardens with Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller’s collection of 20th-century sculptures; the underground art galleries featuring a collection of Picasso tapestries; and the Coach Barn’s classic automobiles and horse-drawn carriages. (381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow: www.hudsonvalley.org)

Hope’s Door Spring Gala, Brae Burn Country Club – Fri, 5/4: 6:30pm: An evening of dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction. This year’s event will honor children’s book writer and Board Member of the Westchester Land Trust, Lee Manning-Vogelstein. The shelter provides services and shelter to victims of domestic violence. (39 Brae Burn Dr., Purchase; www.hopesdoorny.org)

First Congregational Church of Chappaqua Barn Sale – Fri-Sun, 5/4-6: Check times: The Church’s annual barn sale fundraiser offers quality consignment items from Chappaqua households and new merchandise from local merchants including clothes and furniture. The Church accepts donations for the Barn Sale beginning April 22. Consignment items are accepted the week of the event. (210 Orchard Ridge Rd., Chappaqua; http://www.fcc-chappaqua.org)

Crafts at Lyndhurst, Fri-Sun, 5/4-6: 10am-5pm: Over 275 modern American makers, artists, designers and craftspeople from across the country selling their contemporary creations at this celebration of all things handmade. A full day art and shopping experience with interactive kids activities, delicious gourmet foods and concessions, hands-on demonstrations and more. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Local! Katonah Spring Clean Up Day & Plant Sale – Katonah Village Library – Sat, 5/5: 8 am-2pm: Meet in front of the Katonah library for the Katonah Village Improvement Society’s community clean up at Katonah Memorial Park. Disposable gloves, garbage bags, vests, route maps, refreshments and prizes for the kids are provided. (26 Bedford Rd., Katonah; www.katonahvis.com)

Broadway! Emily Skinner , Caramoor Benefit Concert – Sat, 5/5: 8:30pm: Tony-nominated Emily Skinner, (Side Show, Jeckyl & Hyde, The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight) opens up the American Songbook in this cabaret benefit concert for Caramoor. A champagne and dessert reception with Ms. Skinner follows the performance. (149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, Sun, 5/6-20 & 6/3-24: 10am-2pm: Bicycle Sundays return on May 6. The Westchester Parks Foundation closes off a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot and bike to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com

Beethoven, Bedford Chamber concerts – Wed, 5/9: 8pm: Dr. Anthony Newman and his Bedford Chamber ensemble perform Beethoven’s “Eroic” Symphony No. 3 and “Kreutzer” Sonata for Violin and Piano. (St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 382 Cantitoe Rd., Bedford; www.bedfordchamberconcerets.org)

Tap! Tap! Tap! Leonardo Saldoval, ChappPac, Fri, 5/11: 8pm: Brazilian tap dancer Leonardo Sandoval, described by the Chicago Sun-Times as” strong yet fine-boned, capable of authority and nuance”, and praised by the New York Times for his rousing choreography, has established a reputation in the tap world and beyond for his musicality and for adding his own Brazilian flavor to the American art of tap dancing. (480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua; 914.458-5143) TKTS

Postponed! Bill Bowers in All Over the Map, Schoolhouse Theatre – TBA: Bill Bowers is a mime that speaks. His new multi-media show, hailed by The Huffington Post, is 70 minutes of dramatized recollections and quirky observations of 30 years of traveling all over the world. Bowers performed on Broadway in The Lion King and The Scarlet Pimpernel and has performed at Madison Square Garden, The Kennedy Center, The White House and Off-Broadway in his own plays including Under a Montana Moon and It Goes Without Saying. (3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls; www.schoolhousetheatre.org)

Giant Tag Sale in Pleasantville – Fri-Sat 5/11-12: 9am-4pm: This is NOT your typical neighborhood tag sale of used toys and children’s clothing. We receive both used and new donated items in a wide variety of categories: used and antique furniture, collectibles, jewelry, appliances, housewares, CD’s, DVD’s, toys, sports equipment, tools, gardening supplies, good used clothing and accessories, bed & bath, decorative art, etc. Benefits the Hudson Chorale. (107 Bedford Road, Pleasantville)

Local! John Jay Homestead Farm Market Open 5/12: 9am-1pm: JJHFM expands it’s season schedule opening on Sat, 5/12 (a full month earlier) and runs each Saturday through 10/27: See our Farmers Market Guide for more information. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Central Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise, Maritime Aquarium Norwalk – Sat, 5/12: 10am: Board the Maritime Aquarium’s catamaran Spirit of the Sound for this five hour tour of five central LI Sound lighthouses from Norwalk’s Sheffield Island to Penfield Reef in Fairfield, CT. Board this cruise from the Aquarium Dock. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

Teatown Plant Fest, Teatown Lake Reservation – Sat, 5/12: 9am-2pm: PlantFest brings it all together: abundant plant varieties (natives, perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables), expert helpers and over a dozen complementary vendors offering everything from jewelry and ceramics to handmade wooden bowls and kayaks, farm-to-table produce and artisanal breads, herbal vinegars and bee creams – even knife and tool-sharpening. (1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining; www.teatown.org)

Pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Lyndhurst Mansion – Sat, 5/12: 10am-2pm: The Garden Club of Irvington, The Hudson Valley Rock Garden Society, Care of Trees and Homegrown Nurseries and Farms presents Lyndhurst’s annual pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale. You will find unique plants for your gardens and containers, deer-resistant plants, expert gardening advice as well as a raffle for a specimen tree. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Local! Scenes from Motherhood, Magdalena Baczewska, South Salem Presbyterian Church – Sun, 5/13: 4pm: Pianist and harpsichordist Magdalena Baczewska [ba-CHEV-ska], Director of the Music Performance Program and Lecturer at Columbia University, has been acclaimed as a “world-class” musician (The American Record Guide), and lauded as “eloquent & technically flawless” (The Washington Post). She presents a special program for Mother’s Day with works by Schumann, Chopin, Ravel and more plus a Champagne Toast to mothers. (111 Spring Rd., S. Salem; www.theseminaryseries.org)

Mother’s Day Brunch with Nisa Lee, Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem – Sun, 5/13: 11:30am & 2pm: Chef Nisa Lee provides the three course meal (plus Kids menu) and the Stroll Garden provides the ambience of spring. Lee, whose cuisine taps into the flavors of Thailand, Morocco and the Caribbean, has been featured in The New York Times and People magazine. She has catered for Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber and Chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns. (28 Deveau Rd., N. Salem; www.hammondmuseum.org)

Armonk Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Golf Outing & Dinner – Tues, 5/15: 11:30am: The Armonk Chamber of Commerce honors Judy Willsey, owner of Framings and former President of the Armonk Chamber of Commerce. This event will also honor the Armonk Independent Fire Department. The day includes lunch and golf from 11:30am-5pm and cocktails and dinner from 6-9pm. (Whippoorwill Club, 150 Whippoorwill Rd., Armonk; www.armonckchamberofcommerce.com)

Castles of New Castle, New Castle Historical Society House Tour – Thurs, 5/17: 9:30am- 2:30pm: The NCHS’s Castles of New Castle house tour showcases five homes in different architectural styles. All proceeds from the House Tour will benefit the New Castle Historical Society. Tickets for the vent will got on sale in mid-April. Check back here or at the NCHS website for more info. (100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Armonk’s Third Thursday Celebration (Sidewalk Chalk Competition) & Town Wide Sidewalk Sale, Thurs – Sun, 5/17-20: At this Armonk Chamber of Commerce event, Armonk Square comes alive with music, restaurant specials and the second annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition on Thursday evening from 5-8:30pm Thursday through Sunday local merchants offer special promotions outside and in store during business hours. Including Framings, Hickory & Tweed and Rocks By Jolie B. Ray. www.armonkchamberofcommerce.com

ArtsWestchester Birthday ArtsBash & Open Studios, White Plains – Thurs, 5/17: 6-9pm: ArtsWestchester celebrates 20 years in it’s historic location with an evening of cocktails, tastings from over 20 local restaurants including Chappaqua’s Crabtree’s Kittle House and Mt. Kisco’s Cafe of Love and birthday cake. On view for the party, their new exhibit Triennial, a showcase of contemporary Hudson Valley artists. (31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; www.artswestchester.org)

5th Annual Stayin’ Alive 5K & Fun Run and Walk, Armonk – Sat. 5/19: 8am: The run starts at The Windmill Club and continues through Windmill’s woodsy community. Stayin’ Alive raised almost $30,000 for needed equipment for first responder’s in North Castle (Armonk, Banksville & N. White Plains) and surrounding towns last year. Fun Run at 10am. (The Windmill Club, 10 Maple Way, Armonk; www.stayinalive.org)

27th Annual Friends of Lasdon Park Plant Sale & Garden Show – Sat, 5/19: 9am-4pm & Sun, 5/20: 9am- 3:30pm: Lasdon Park’s Plant Sale offers a selection of unique annuals, shrubs, vegetables and perennials in a 2-day celebration that includes music and refreshments and local crafts and gourmet food vendors. Check out the exhibit at the new 2500 square foot glass conservatory while you are there. (2610 Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

Northwell Health Walk at Westchester, FDR Park, Yorktown Heights – Sun, 5/20: Registration 8:30am: Walk to benefit the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program for Northwell Health’s Northern Westchester Hospital. This event features health & wellness exhibits, a kid’s zone, music, food & beverages, photo booth and pre-walk warmups. (2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights; www.northwellhealthwalk.com)

Concerto Winners Concert, Chappaqua Orchestra, ChappPac – Sun, 5/20: 3pm: TCO’s final concert of the season features the winners of Chappaqua 2018 International Concerto Competition. Come hear the future of classical music performing with the TCO conducted by Music Director Michael Shapiro. Concert concludes with New York composer Robert Paterson’sDark Mountains about the beauties of Vermont and Franz Liszt’s epic Les Preludes. (480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua; www.chappaquaorchestra.org)

REBEL Barqoue, Bedford Presbyterian Church – Sun, 5/20: 4pm: REBEL Baroque, one of the most aired period instrument ensembles in the US performa a program of Mozart, Haydn, and their contemporaries. Featuring Matthias Maute, traverso & Dongsok Shin, fortepiano. Works by Mozart, Haydn, J.C. Bach & Gyrowetz. (Village Green, Bedford; www.rebelbaroque.com)

New Castle 5k & 10K Road Race & Fun Run – Sun, 5/20: This challenging course takes you from Town Hall through some of the most scenic landscapes in Chappaqua. Runners get a police escort, water stations and a sag wagon. There are awards in 8 age categories. Check in begins at 7am. Or pre-register with New Castle Recreation. (Town Hall, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle.org)

Cool! Pirelli World Challenge & Royals Car Show, Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener – Fri-Mon, 5/25-28: The Pirelli World Challenge series serves up races from all 7 car classes from the Bid Dogs (Cadillacs, Bentley’s, Lomborghinis & Porches) to the TC class of Mustangs and BMW 228is, and the smallest class of Chevy Sonics and Mazda 2s. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 prime vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Jessica Lynn, ChappPac – Sat, 5/26: 8pm: “Country Music’s Newest Star”, Jessica Lynn who has been called “Shania’s Successor” is coming to ChappPac. A Lakeland HS and Pace University grad, she has recorded two live specials for PBS, was featured on CBS News and has shared the stage with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., The Band Perry, Sammy Kershaw, Clint Black, Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina and the “Queen of Country Music” herself, Loretta Lynn. (480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua; 914.458-5143; TKTS

Bedford Memorial Day Picnic, Katonah – Mon, 5/28: 11am-2pm: The local American Legion Post 1575 will host a Memorial Day picnic at American Legion Hall next to the Katonah Museum of Art. All town residents are invited. (American Legion Hall, 136 Jay St. Katonah; www.bedfordny.gov)

Bedford Riding Lanes Association Memorial Day Country Pace & BBQ, Mon, 5/28. 7am-2pm: Admission to the grounds is free for BRLA’s Spring pace that starts and ends at John Jay Homestead. For information on the luncheon call (914) 234-BRLA. BRLA maintains and develops the historic system of trails and dirt roads which extend and connect more than 100 linear miles of horse trails in the Bedford and Pound Ridge areas. (www.bedfordridinglanes.com)

June

Humanitarian Awards Dinner, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Birdstone Farm, Cross River – Fri, 6/1: TBA: BGCNW’s annual awards dinner to Board Member, volunteer and club writing seminar instructor Carolyn Quinn. The John Beach Award will be presented to award-winning choreographer, Peter Pucci, who has actively worked with local public schools and community college’s throughout his career. (20 Boutonville Rd., Cross River; www.bgcnwestchester.org)

Next to Normal, The Armonk Players, Whippoorwill Hall, NCPL – FRi-Sun, 6/1-3 & Thurs-Sat, 6/7-9: Next to Normal is an award-winning (see below) rock musical centering on a mother struggling with bipoloar disorder and the effects her illness has on her family. It has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2009, it won three (Best Original Score, Best Orchestration and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical) as well as the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, becoming only the eighth musical in history to receive the honor. (19 Whippoorwill Rd., E., Armonk; www.armonkplayers.org)

Rose Day, Lyndhurst Mansion – Sun, 6/3: 12-3pm: Presented by the Garden Club of Irvington, the rose garden will be in full bloom to host demonstrations and advice from rose experts. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

NWH Golf Classic, Hudson National, Croton on Hudson – Mon, 6/4: 12-6pm: Tee up for a cause at the Northern Westchester Hospital annual Golf Classic. (40 Arrowcrest Dr., Croton on Hudson; www.nwh.net)

Becoming Tiffany: From Hudson Valley Painter to Gilded Age Tastemaker, Lyndhurst Mansion – Thurs-Mon, 6/7-9/24: This special exhibit of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany explores his origins as a painter in Irvington, his focus on important cultural movements, and his influence as a premiere tastemaker of the Gilded Age.The exhibition features pieces from the Lyndhurst collection and works on loan from major museums and rarely seen objects from private collections. (635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; www.lyndhurst.org)

Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk & Festival, Purchase – Sun, 6/10: 4pm: Run or walk to find a cure for digestive diseases. The Take Steps walk and 5K run is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest event of the year. This run/walk festival offers IBD friendly food, a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting and local entertainment. The festival is at SUNY Purchase College starts at 4pm and the walk/run start is at 5pm. For more info call Andi Cosby at 914.812.8988 x3 or email lschwerdt@crohnscolitisfoundation.org. (SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd.; www.cctakesteps.org/fairwest2018)

The Dog in the Dressing Room, Schoolhouse Theatre – Thurs – Sun, 6/14-7/1: For it’s final 2017-18 Main Stage production, The Schoolhouse Theatre presents a new play from the multi-award winning playwright Deborah Savadge. The Dog in the Dressing Room is a comedy about a backstage romance – the best kind!