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💗 Loving Westchester Thaws Out: Seeing Stars on the Ice & in the Sky
Local athletes shine on the Olympic stage & the local events calendar heats up in time for school break
Hello, Westchester!
Thank you to everyone who responded to our Valentine's call to share some love for the people who make life in Westchester better! We heard all about the employees, founders, and communities who help make this county what it is and shared those responses on our Instagram page, so if you haven't seen them yet, head over and feel the warmth!
Speaking of sharing the love, our local Westchester Olympians continue to make us proud over in Italy:
Danny Casper has captained the US Men’s Curling team to a 4-2 record in the round robin stage, including a statement win over 2022 gold medalists, Sweden. The team takes on China and host Italy today (Tuesday) as they push to qualify for the medal round.
Aerin Frankel continues to dominate in net for the US Women’s Ice Hockey Team, shutting out Sweden (5-0) in the semi-finals. The win was Aerin’s 3rd shutout of the games, becoming the first goalie to reach that mark in Olympic women’s ice hockey history. The US team have advanced to the gold medal game (this Thursday at 1:10p) and will play the winner of Canada / Switzerland.
Closer to home, it finally looks like we're getting a consistent break from Westchester’s deep freeze. The forecast shows temperatures climbing into the 40s a few times this week, which should help melt away the snow and ice we've been living with for nearly a month. And along with the thermometer, the events calendar across Westchester is certainly heating up…
President's Week is here, which means kids are off school and the county is ready with activities to keep them entertained. There are art workshops at Katonah Museum of Art, planetarium shows at Hudson River Museum, maple sugaring adventures in Cross River, and plenty more. For the adults, Colin Quinn brings his SNL Weekend Update wit to Tarrytown, there's chocolate tempering with wine pairing in White Plains, and classic rockers Kansas take The Cap stage in Port Chester.
Keep reading for all the details, and enjoy your week!
Bec+Wes
In today’s edition:
Featured events… fill the school break with crafting in Katonah & Blippi comes to town in March.
Family fun… seeing stars in Yonkers & some sweet, sticky fun in Cross River.
Grown ups & date nights… SNL Weekend Update alum takes the stage in Tarrytown.
Live music beat… 15 countywide gigs to groove through the holiday week.
Worth a drive… The Sleeping Beauty graces Stamford.
Where the heart is… a 2,300 square foot Larchmont Tudor steps from Chatsworth and the train.
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💓 The Pulse
Loving Westchester’s Featured Events!
Tue., Feb. 17-Fri., Feb. 20 | Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah | Workshops at 10a, 11:30a, 1p | Check the link above for ticket details
KMA teaching artists lead hands-on workshops bringing exhibitions to life with Lunar New Year-themed projects each day. Create Zodiac Animal Sculptures with air-dry clay on Tuesday, Year of the Horse Prints on Wednesday, Make It Red abstract collages on Thursday, and Chinese Zodiac Comic Books on Friday. Ages 3-8 with adult; ages 9+ can be dropped off.
🎸 Kansas
Thu., Feb. 19 | The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 8p (Doors 6:30p) | $49.50+
Classic rock legends Kansas bring their powerful live performance featuring iconic hits from their catalogue of sixteen studio albums. The band's timeless anthems Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind remain among the top-played classic rock songs.
👀 Looking Ahead
Fri., Mar. 6 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | $37.75+
Blippi and Meekah come to life on stage in this high-energy interactive show featuring fan-favorites like The Excavator Song, Monster Truck, Dino Dance, and Curious Like Me. The 80-minute show with intermission invites families to put on their orange glasses and unlock the spark of curiosity.
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📆 What’s Happening?
Family Fun!
Tue., Feb. 17-Fri., Feb. 20 | Hudson River Museum, Yonkers | 11a-5p
Students and families enjoy all HRM has to offer during winter break with exhibitions, interactive art and science workshops, planetarium shows under the dome, and Glenview historic home tours. Daily programming includes Little Skywatchers, Tycho Goes to Mars, The Sky Tonight, plus family art and science workshops.
🐴 Lunar New Year - Celebrate the Year of the Horse
Tue., Feb. 17 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-4p | Free with museum admission
Celebrate Lunar New Year traditions from China, Korea, and Vietnam with pop-up storytimes throughout the day and hands-on Makerspace activities. Families create festive paper lanterns, dragon puppets, and origami animals from 10:30a-12:30p and 2-4p.
🎨 Midwinter Break Pre-K Crafty Kids - Sticker Dot Art
Thu., Feb. 19 | Rye Free Reading Room, Rye | 4-4:30p | Free, registration required
Get out of the cold with a Sticker Dot Art project at Rye Free Reading Room designed for children ages 3-4. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Fri., Feb. 20 | Trailside Nature Museum, Cross River | 10a-12p | Free, register at the link above
Explore maple sugaring at this inclusive program developed with KLSEPTO and open to all families. Learn how to tap a tree and the process of making syrup while tasting fresh maple syrup with naturalists from Trailside Museum. Explore trails around the museum and bring a sled for Pell Hill if snow is still around!
Fri., Feb. 20 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 1:30p | $14
Tarrytown Music Hall Academy students in grades 2+ present this Winter Break Camp performance directed and choreographed by Broadway's Lauryn Ciardullo. The musical adaptation brings the story to life in an afternoon showcase perfect for families and friends.
📖 Black History Month Storytime & Unity Bracelets
Fri., Feb. 20 | New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle | 2-3p | Free
Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime and art activity hosted by the New Rochelle Youth Bureau. Kids ages 4-12 hear inspiring stories centered around Black heritage and create Unity bracelets to wear and share.
🎸 The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Tom Petty + More for Kids
Sat., Feb. 21 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester | 12p (Doors 11:30a) | $17.50+
The Rock and Roll Playhouse brings Tom Petty's music to life for kids in this all-ages interactive show at Garcia's. Young music fans and their families enjoy a high-energy performance celebrating the legendary rocker's greatest hits in a family-friendly format.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
📚 Tony Stark, Odysseus and the Myths Behind Marvel with Peter Meineck
Tue., Feb. 17 | Bedford Playhouse, Bedford | 7p | $20
Professor Peter Meineck explores how Marvel's blockbusters connect to ancient mythology in his new book discussion. Discover parallels between Iron Man and Hephaestus, Captain America and Achilles, Black Panther and Hercules, revealing how modern superheroes embody struggles of sacrifice, redemption, and identity.
🍺 In Good Spirits: Exploring Dessert Stouts
Wed., Feb. 18 | Goodhouse Social Club, Mount Kisco | 7-8:30p | $25
The Katonah Beer Man John Bart guides this tasting exploring how brewers layer flavors inspired by chocolate, coffee, vanilla, nuts, fruit, and warm baking spices into roasted stout backbones. Perfect for that lingering Valentine’s Day sweet tooth.
Thu., Feb. 19 | ArtsWestchester Gallery, White Plains | 7-9p | $45+
Learn chocolate tempering and ganache-making with Chef Matt Leonen of Williams Sonoma in this hands-on workshop with wine pairing. Guests dip strawberries and roll 6-8 ganache truffles with unique flavors like matcha, cocoa, sea salt, and chili pepper.
Fri., Feb. 20 | Captain Lawrence Barrel House, Mount Kisco | 7-9p | $28.52
Hard Headed Comedy brings wit and bold perspectives to Captain Lawrence with a lineup featuring Liz Barrett, Dara Jemmott, Sonya Vai, and Michael Brigante. The seasoned comics deliver laughs paired with award-winning beer in an intimate brewery setting perfect for comedy lovers.
Fri., Feb. 20 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $43+
Former SNL Weekend Update anchor and Tough Crowd host Colin Quinn brings his comedic voice to Tarrytown with sharp political and cultural commentary. Following his recent book Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the Fifty States, Quinn continues his reputation as a barstool philosopher examining American politics and culture.
🍺 Brewery Fun
Check out these fun events across Westchester breweries this week:
Action Movie Trivia! | Thu., Feb. 19 | Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, White Plains | 7:30p
Raclette Night… presented by Second Mouse Cheese Shop & Soul Brewing | Fri., Feb. 20 | Soul Brewing Co., Pleasantville | 7-8:45p | $55+
The Comedy Ward… feat. Just Charlie, Phani Chidella & Luis Lopez | Fri., Feb. 20 | 18th Ward Brewing, New Rochelle | 8:30p
The Beat
Westchester’s Live Music Scene
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🚗 Worth a Drive
There are some great things going on outside of Westchester this week
🩰 The Sleeping Beauty
Tue., Feb. 17 | Stamford Palace Theatre, Stamford CT | 7p | $40+
Experience the fairytale through Petipa choreography, Tchaikovsky's score, and classic stage design featuring hand-painted sets and over 200 exclusive costumes. An international cast of world-renowned ballet artists from fifteen countries presents Princess Aurora's journey from curse to awakening.
Thu., Feb. 19 | Dogwood Books & Gifts, Greenwich CT | 6:30-7:30p | $49.87
Join Today Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager and co-author Debra Curtis for an in-person conversation about their new book Laws of Love & Logic. The hour-long talk offers insights into the book's themes and lessons.
Fri., Feb. 20-Sat., Feb. 21 | Levity Live, West Nyack | Multiple showtimes, check link above for tickets
Irish comedy star and native New Yorker Des Bishop brings his acclaimed stand-up to Levity Live with shows on Friday at 7p and Saturday at 6:30p and 9p. Known for his TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience and Joy In The Hood, Bishop's recent adventures include learning Mandarin in Beijing for his hit show Breaking China.
🏡 Where the Heart Is
Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Here’s one that caught our eye…
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence
4 Lafayette Road is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,345 square foot English Tudor from 1937 in Larchmont's Murray Avenue School District. The home has classic character and a great layout. The entry leads to a sunny living room with fireplace and French doors to a glass-enclosed porch that's perfect for three-season use. There's a formal dining room, kitchen with backyard door, and a first-floor bedroom with full bath that works well for guests or a home office. Upstairs is a spacious primary bedroom with en-suite bath and good closets, two more bedrooms, and a hall bath. One bedroom has an adjoining room that's ideal for an office, dressing room, nursery, or playroom. The backyard has a stone patio for hanging out. The full basement includes a room with fireplace, storage, laundry with yard access, and utilities.
Walking distance to Larchmont Metro-North (about 40 minutes to Grand Central), downtown, shops, and Murray Avenue School. Close to Chat 19, Billy & Pete's Social, and Stan'z Cafe. Great schools nearby.
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