Here's a selection of area events, activities and programs of interest beginning March 7.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Celebrate the refurbishment of the Children’s Room and the grand opening of the Sensory Room. A special storytime featuring guest readers Dawn Bowman and Sensory Storytime facilitator Evelyn Carmichael.
Messy Church. Pound Ridge Community Church, 3 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; poundridgecommunitychurch.org. Everyone is invited into a welcoming space to experience faith; 4:30 p.m.
Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. Flowers will be provided. Check website for supply list. From 1 to 3 p.m.
First Fridays: Parker’s Tangent. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. The band based out of New Haven, Conn., will be playing original rock music based on blues and roots sources; 6:30 p.m.
“Stardust.” Chroma Fine Art Gallery, 194 Katonah Ave., Katonah; chromafineartgallery.com. Mixed-media artist Frankie Vinci and his pop/graffiti art. Through March 9. From 3 to 7 p.m.
“The Sound of Music.” Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights; yorktownstage.org. The story of the von Trapp family. Through March 9.
“Fiddler on the Roof.” A.C.T. of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT; actofct.org. Adaptation of the Broadway musical about life among the Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village. Through March 9.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
Bilingual Storytime. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Introduce your child to Spanish by learning new songs, old favorites and playing instruments in this fun music program; 10:30 a.m.
“How Food has Shaped New York’s History.” Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org. The Pound Ridge Historical Society presents a
lecture by Maureen Costura, who will discuss how food and food production shaped the history of New York. From 4 to 6 p.m.
“An Evening of One Acts.” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org. The annual production by RTB showcasing original, unpublished works; 8 p.m.
Marziana: Jazz, Latin Folk & Americana. Jazz on Main, 37 South Moger, Mount Kisco; jazzmain.com. Active in New York City’s azz and World Music scene, Marziani’s performances are a journey through melody, improvisation and cultural traditions; 7 and 9 p.m.
Hector Rodriguez Art Show. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Opening reception for the exhibition “From Confinement to Creation: The Art of Resilience and Renewal.” Through March 30.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
Katonah Poetry Series. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. An in-person event with the eminent Chinese poet, essayist and translator Wang Jiaxin. From 4 to 6 p.m.
“Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Documentary of Piet Oudolf’s pioneering approach to landscape design, including New York’s High Line. From 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Community Meetup. Mount Pleasant Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville; pvillequeeraliance@gmail.com. Queer resources and alliance family-friendly meeting. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Maple Sugaring. Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. Learn the history and science of maple syrup, and tap a tree!
From 1 to 2:30 p.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 10
New Baby Network. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Stop in to meet other adults with newborns. Socialize and visit in a relaxed setting. Coffee and tea will be provided. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“Small Things Like These.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Based on the 2021 novel by Claire Keegan, this historical drama begins in 1985, when coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) uncovers secrets in a small Irish town. From 1 to 3 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
“The Rising Generation: Gradual Abolition, Black Legal Culture, and the Making of National Freedom.” The Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Live author talk with Sarah Gronningsater; 6:30 p.m.
AARP Tax Aide. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Tax preparation by AARP volunteers by appointment only. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Navigating College Admissions. Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. Families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen are invited to learn more about navigating the college admissions process. From 7 to 8 p.m., via Zoom.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Bedford’s seniors will enjoy music and traditional food. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
Trivia Night. Horse & Hound, 94 Spring St., South. Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Support the Lewisboro Library with your trivia knowledge; 7 p.m. Also on April 10 and May 15.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Traditional dinner served by the town of Bedford’s Recreation and Parks staff. From 4 to 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Vine Cutting. Westchester Land Trust’s Guard Hill Preserve; westchesterlandtrust.org. Join Preserve Manager Ben and Conservation Technician Stella to cut invasive vines to help some trees in need. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COMING SOON
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Westchester Oratorio Society. Saint Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; westchesteroratorio.org. “An Afternoon of Music” featuring soprano Heidi Engstrom. From noon to 3 p.m.
Pound Ridge Repair Café. Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Road, Pound Ridge; repaircafehv.org. Don’t toss it, mend it. A team of volunteers will repair your belongings. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Fox Lane High School, 632 South Bedford Road, Bedford; A student-led production of the off-Broadway musical; 7 p.m. and March 16 at 1 p.m.
Preservation Hall Band. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The band embodies the rich heritage of traditional New Orleans jazz; 7:30 p.m.
Cold Reads & Coffee Queer Play Reading Circle. Arc Stages, 147 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville; arcstages.com. We’ll be reading “Stop Kiss” by Diana Son; 11 a.m.
Virginia Zimmerman Art Opening. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Virginia Zimmermann is an artist working in various media ranging from drawing, painting and printmaking, to mixed media/collage. From 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Town of Bedford Mobile Shredder. 343 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. A mobile shredding truck will securely destroy documents. The company can shred paper, paper clips, rubber bands, staples, and black clips. No three-ring binders. CDs, tapes, DVDs, hard drives, etc.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Schwab Vocal Rising Stars. Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah; caramoor.org.
Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program, Beginner’s Luck, features a playlist from German Lieder to Bob Dylan; 3 p.m.
“A Year with Frog and Toad.” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org. A whimsical show that follows two best friends through four seasons as they celebrate the differences that make them unique and special; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Author Talk: Michael Garber. Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. In honor of Women’s History Month, local author Michael Garber is doing a presentation based on his new book “Songs She Wrote: Forty Hits by Pioneering Women of Popular Music.” From 3 to 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
AARP Tax Aide. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org. Tax preparation by AARP volunteers by appointment only. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
Bedford Chamber Concerts. St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; stmatthewsbedford.org. Piano recital featuring Albert Cano Smit. Program will include excerpts from Bach, Mozart and Schubert; 8 p.m.
Trivia Night. The Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford; bedfordplayhouse.org. Play solo or as a team and test your knowledge on a wide range of topics; 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
March Madness Fundraiser. Captain Lawrence Barrel House, 369 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco; secure.qgiv.com/for/marchmadnessticketsales/. A benefit for the Foundation For Bedford Central Schools. Game viewing, food and beverages and raffles. From 7 to 10 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
“Beyond Therapy.” Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem; lewisborolibrary.org. Katonah Classic Stage presents the story of two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity, with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Hard Headed Comedy. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordny.gov. Comedy show with various ticket and time options.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Vine Cutting at Danner Family Preserve. westchesterlandtrust.org. Westchester Land Trust staff will be hosting an event at Danner Family Preserve to cut vines in an effort to break their clutch on the trees at this preserve. From 1 to 4 p.m.
LIBRARIES
Bedford Free Library. 32 Village Green, Bedford; bedfordfreelibrary.org.
Bedford Hills Free Library. 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org.
Katonah Village Library. 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; katonahlibrary.org.
Pound Ridge Library. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; poundridgelibrary.org.
MUSEUMS
Bruce. 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn.; brucemuseum.org. The Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually.
Dia Beacon. 3 Beekman St., Beacon; diaart.org. Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, presenting a collection of art from the 1960s to the present.
Hudson River Museum. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers; hrm.org. The largest cultural institution in Westchester County with galleries, planetarium, amphitheater and educational spaces.
Katonah Museum of Art. 134 Jay St., Katonah; katonahmuseum.org. “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.” The exhibition commemorates 40 years of the artist’s vision, spanning Becker’s formative period in Paris as a protégé of Brassaï through his career working with the most iconic figures across contemporary culture, this exhibition provides intimate access to one of the leading figures in contemporary photography.
Lyndhurst Mansion. 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown; lyndhurst.org. Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a gothic revival house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River.
Neuberger Museum of Art. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase; neuberger.org. Ongoing exhibits.
Westchester Children’s Museum. 100 Playland Ave., Rye, discoverwcm.org. Interactive, with places to build, create, explore and discover. STEAM-based exhibits offer opportunities for playful learning for children of every age group and learning style.
FARM MARKETS
Gossett Brothers Nursery. 1202 Route 35, South Salem; gossettbrothers.com. Vendors offer farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, butter, baked goods, local honey, and prepared food, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors rain or shine.
Pleasantville Farmers Market. 10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville; pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. The Market hosts 60 vendors selling a variety of fresh greens, meats, dairy items, root crops, apples, prepared foods and more. Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
PARKS
Croton Gorge Park. 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 97-acre park at the base of the New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Croton Point Park. 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; parks.westchestergov.com. The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
John Jay Homestead. 400 Jay St., Katonah; johnjayhomestead.org. Visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Teatown Lake Reservation. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining; teatown.org. The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. 6 Reservation Road, Cross River; friendsoftrailside.org. The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Westmoreland Sanctuary. 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco; westmorelandsanctuary.org. A 640-acre nature preserve with 7.5 miles of hiking trails. The preserve and Nature Center are free and open to the public seven days a week. The Nature Center has live animals, educational exhibits, with a variety of outdoor environmental
education programs for all ages.