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Category Archives: White Plains
The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of CLUE (1985)
Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30 p.m. Starring Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry & Eileen Brennan It’s Not Just A Game Anymore. In this spoof of McCarthy-era paranoia and 1950s wholesomeness, the characters and plot are drawn from the popular Parker Brothers … Continue reading
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Sowe Food & Wine Festival, September 19 – 21, 2014. Pamper your palate and quench your thirst!
SOWE (Southern Westchester) Food & Wine Festival announces expanded 2014 schedule, featuring a September weekend of outdoor culinary events throughout lower Westchester. Due to the unprecedented success in 2013, organizers of the SOWE Food & Wine Festival announced their 2014 … Continue reading
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Toddler Meet & Greet at WeeZee – The Science of Play
WHAT: WeeZee-The Science of Play will be hosting an Open House for its new Sprouts program for young children ages pre-2 and 2-3. This new “sensory and social discovery program†will feature a collection of classes, activities, and programs l … Continue reading
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Legends of Rock Live – ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
More than 80 renowned children’s book authors and illustrators will be participating in the second annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF), recently voted “Best Bookworm Event†by Westchester Magazine. The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at … Continue reading
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October Weekday Classes for Young Children – GNC
NATURE SERIES PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (6-week class – 2 sessions available) Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Dress for outdoor activity. Except in extreme weather conditions, a portion of each class is spent … Continue reading
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Evening Lecture Series: Tree-Top Highways
Explore monkey movement and behavior with this month’s guest lecturer Kevin McLean. Get the rush hour report from Panama – it’s a jungle out there! $5 suggested donation. Refreshments will be served. This lecture, taking place in the Hanson Exploration … Continue reading
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Back-to-School Launch of After School Classes at WeeZee – The Science of Play
From gooey, sticky science experiments to yoga and fun fitness workouts, and even private piano lessons — WeeZee – The Science of Play, Westchester County’s only sensory gym, an 18,000 square foot play, fitness and learning facility for children ages … Continue reading
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Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What?
The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What? THE INDIAN RUNNER (1991), September 10 SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION (1970), September 24 Family Dysfunction: RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988), October 8 ON GOLDEN … Continue reading
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NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE – Hosted by music archivist Bill Shelley
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE Hosted by music archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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