Westchester Table Tennis Open February 25-26 ~Pleasantville~
SOURCE: http://www.westchestertabletennis.com
Entry Deadline: February 20
All players must be USATT members. (Competitors may join the USATT at the tournament.) Players may enter all events for which they are eligible. All events begin with a round robin, in which each member of the group plays every other member of the group. At the end of play, the player with the best record advances to a single-elimination playoff. All matches are best of 5 games to 11 points.
Westchester Tennis Center is located at 175 Tompkins Avenue in Pleasantville. For complete details visit http://www.westchestertabletennis.com.
Meet Author Mara Van Fleet at Little Joe’s Books February 5 ~Katonah~
SOURCE: http://littlejoesbooks.com
Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Author of “Little Color Fairies”, “Three Little Mermaids” & “The Very Mixed-Up
Princess”. Mara will be reading from her newest book and leading us in a craft
guaranteed to involve lots of glitter!
Little Joe’s Books is located at 25 Katonah Avenue in Katonah. For complete details visit http://littlejoesbooks.com.
Ricky Nelson Remembered Performed by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson Paramount Center for the Arts February 4 ~Peekskill~
SOURCE: http://www.paramountcenter.org
Admission: $35.00-$55.00
“RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED” is a unique multi media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar and includes never before seen big screen video footage of the NELSON family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson.
Paramount Center for the Arts is located at 1008 Brown Street in Peekskill. For tickets http://www.paramountcenter.org.
Meet Young Adult Author Yvonne Wood at the Voracious Reader January 27 ~Larchmont~
SOURCE: http://www.thevoraciousreader.com
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Meet Yvonne Woon author of “Dead Beautiful” series. She will be on hand to talk about her latest novel “Life Eternal.” Paranormal fans will love this romantic tale of death-defying scholars.
The Voracious Reader is located at 1997 Palmer Avenue in Larchmont. For complete details visit http://www.thevoraciousreader.com.
Hudson Valley Writer’s Center’s Annual New Play Reading Competition Deadline February 1
The series will consist of three new works presented at the Center. The works will be selected through a nation-wide blind search process.
The submission period for this contest runs from December 1, 2011 – February 1, 2012.
Producers, theatre companies and writers are invited to submit new works. We are looking for a diversity of work, commercial as well as experimental or “non-traditional.” There will be a $25 application/readers’ fee for each submission. Final scripts will be read and the willing selections made by Jane Dubin (Tony Awardwinning producer), Howard Meyer (founding Artistic Director of Axial Theatre), and Josh Hecht (Drama Desk Award-winning director).
For complete submission details visit http://www.writerscenter.org.
“The Loving Story” Jacob Burns Film Center January 31 ~Pleasantville~
SOURCE: http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Tickets: $11.00
“I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.” These are the words of Mildred Loving, who just wanted to live in peace with her husband Richard in 1960s Virginia. But it wasn’t so simple for the interracial couple, whose eventual landmark Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, changed history. A racially charged criminal trial and a heartrending love story converge in this inspiring documentary.
Q&A Nancy Buirski, who directed and produced the film, is the founder of the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. She will be interviewed by Programming Director Brian Ackerman.
Jacob Burns Film Center is located at 364 Manville Road in Pleasantville. For tickets and more information visit http://www.burnsfilmcenter.org.
Stella & Dot Ladies Luncheon Trunk Show at Chocolations January 29 ~Mamaroneck~
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy great foods, treats and purchase elegant jewelry.
RSVP required.
Chocolations is located at 607 East Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck. For complete details and to RSVP visit http://www.mommyposh.com.
Snowshoe “STOMP” at FDR State Park January 28 ~Yorktown Heights~
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to use snow shoes and take a guided “stomp” through the park.
FDR is located at 2957 Crompound Road in Yorktown Heights. For complete details visit http://fofdr.wordpress.com.
Westchester Jazz Orchestra Presents Bossa! Tango! Flamenco! January 28 Irvington Town Hall Theater
SOURCE: http://www.irvingtontheater.com
Tickets: $10.00 to $35.00
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Revisiting one of their most rousing concerts, the extraordinary Westchester Jazz Orchestra will explore the engaging rhythms and melodies of Brazil, Argentina and Spain.
PLUS a 7:15 p.m.- Open Mike: Interactive chat hosted by Artistic Director Mike Holober!
Irvington Town Hall is located at 85 Main Street in Irvington. For tickets and more information visit http://www.irvingtontheater.com.
Whole Foods White Plains Gluten Free Storewide Tasting January 27
SOURCE: http://wholefoodsmarket.com
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a Gluten Free Storewide Tasting. This is your chance to try before you buy. Free take home samples.
Whole Foods White Plains is located at 110 Bloomingdale Road. Visit http://wholefoodsmarket.com for RSVP information.
