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šø We've Got Two Tickets to Jack White's Sold Out Show at The Cap
A new pizza spot lands in Ardsley, a former Ranger's Harrison home hits the market & Pleasantville Music Festival takes the stage tomorrow
Hello, Westchester!
Another Friday, another killer giveaway with Ardsley Car Wash and this is the big one weāve been teasing for a couple of monthsā¦
If you keep your finger on the pulse of the Westchester music scene, you already know that 12-time Grammy winner Jack White is coming to The Capitol Theatre on July 19th. If you know that, you probably also know those tickets sold out in under five minutes. What you might not know is that we got our hands on two tickets and weāre giving them away!
The excitement is going down on our Instagram. Check it out here and good luck!
Elsewhere in the county, Playland Park is getting a do-over on its 4th of July fireworks show and will be setting them off tonight at 9p. Itāll start a run of Friday night fireworks in Rye thatāll last until early September. If youāre not visiting Playland that day, Rye Town Park is a great viewing spot. Grab some dinner from nearby Piazza Pizza, Antonioās, or Milton Point Provisions and youāve got a great start to your weekend.
Let's get to it!
š Around Our County
We've been making the drive up to Montrose for Baci Pizzeria for a while now. It's the kind of place that makes the trip feel worth itā¦ expertly fermented dough, flavorful sauce, and a level of care that shows up in every slice.
So when we heard owner Chris Weisman was opening a second location in Ardsley, we couldn't get there fast enough. If you follow Chris on Instagram, you know why Baci has such a loyal following. His no-nonsense social media persona clearly resonates with a legion of #bacimafia followers who know better than to ask for slices at the Montrose location. Itās all backed up, however, with a ton of skill and attention to detail that comes through in his food and landed him third in the 2025 International Pizza Expoās Northeast Region ranks.
The best news of all? Asking for a slice in Ardsley wonāt get you thrown out! So if, like us, youāve selectively made your way through the Baci menu at the Montrose location, now you can knock out a few tastes in one visit. Thatās exactly what we did on Day 1ā¦
Original NY Styleā¦ your classic cheese slice, we always want to grab one to get a baseline and this baseline is way up there. After tasting a few others and revisiting this one, the sauce and the garlic coming through it was incredible.
Buffalo Chickenā¦ we love a good buffalo slice and this one had huge chunks of chicken everywhere, crust was excellent.
Thin Grandma w/ Sausage & Peppersā¦ the sleeper hit of the visit. Tons of flavor, highly recommended if itās in the window.
Sicilianā¦ again, nothing wrong with a classic when itās done so well. Dough was nice and light, not too dense. Another hit, especially with the kids.
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No slice made it out of our parking space intact. And as you might have guessed from those reviews, weāre fans of what Chris is doing, his approach to pizza and his overall approach to life. A few things to know before you go: 1. Keep an eye on the Baci Instagram page. Chris is juggling the existing Montrose shop, the Ardsley launch, and, from what we hear, a bakery. Instagram is the best place to know which location is open on a given day. 2. Ardsley was cash only when we went. Systems are still getting set up, make sure youāre prepared! 3. No sign outside yet. Look for the shop opposite the deli in the square and itās the one with a ton of great pizza in it.
You'll find Baci in the Square at 471 Ashford Avenue, Ardsley. Enjoy!
In todayās edition:
Featured eventsā¦ classic summer at Harbor Island Parkās 9th annual Tiki Party and World Cup fever returns to downtown White Plains at Soccer Fest
Family funā¦ firefly magic at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (we did this last year and loved it!)
Grown ups & date nightsā¦ The Peak hosts Pete Yorn as part of their free concert series
Live music beatā¦ the 20th Pleasantville Music Festival brings three stages of live music this Saturday
Worth a drive from Ardsley Car Washā¦ vintage finds and live music in New Paltz
Community spotlightā¦ Hops on the Hudson hits the river this September with seven local breweries
Where the heart isā¦ gold medalist and heart of the New York Rangers lists his Sterling Ridge home
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Now letās get to it!
š The Pulse
Loving Westchesterās Featured Events!
šŗ 9th Annual Tiki Party at Harbor Island Park
Fri., Jul. 10 | Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck | 6p-10p | Free
Yacht rock from New Yacht City, a fire dancer, a foam party, family mini golf, Lilo & Stitch on the big outdoor screen, and food trucks including Cousins Maine Lobster, Taqueria Del Valle, and Walter's on the waterfront. Free parking after 6p.
Kids get Lilo & Stitch on the big screen. Parents get yacht rock and Cousins Maine Lobster. Everyone wins ā
ā½ White Plains Soccer Fest: July 11 Block Party
Sat., Jul. 11 | Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains | 4p-11p | Free
Two FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on the jumbo screen, soccer darts, human foosball, a kick speed challenge, and outdoor dining from a full block of restaurants. The World Cup quarterfinal stage only comes around every four years, and White Plains is putting it on right in the middle of downtown.
World Cup action on the jumbo screen, soccer darts, human foosball, and a full block of Mamaroneck Avenue closed for the party ā
š¾ Paw Patrol Visits the Farm at Outhouse Orchards
Sat., Jul. 11 | Outhouse Orchards, North Salem | Gates 5p, Event 6p-9p | $10 (under 2 free)
Meet Paw Patrol characters and take photos, then explore the Barnyard Fun Space, hop on a hayride, and visit the mini-highlander animals. The local volunteer fire department will also be on site with fire trucks for kids to explore.
Farm fun for the whole family in North Salem ā
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š Whatās Happening?
Family Fun!
š Firefly Festival at Trailside Nature Museum
Fri., Jul. 10 | Trailside Nature Museum, Cross River | 6p-9:30p | $15 (under 2 free)
Catch and release fireflies in the meadow with a live owl photo opp, face painting, music, and a talk by a UConn professor who studies firefly communication. Food from Captain Lawrence Brewery, American Swirl, and Stonefire Pizza on site.
š¬ Movie Night in the Park: The SpongeBob Movie
Fri., Jul. 10 | Pine Ridge Park, 17 Mohegan Lane, Rye Brook | 8:15p-10p | Free
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants on the outdoor screen at Pine Ridge Park. Refreshments sold on site.
š Fireworks at Playland Park
Fri., Jul. 10 | Playland Park, Rye | Fireworks 9p | Admission and parking fees apply
Missed out on fireworks on the 4th? Playland will fire off their postponed Independence Day show this Friday at 9p. The park will be open from 12p-10p, check playlandpark.org for ride and park details.
āļø Summerfest at WCM
Sat., Jul. 11 | Westchester Children's Museum, Rye | 10:30a-4p | Included with admission
Sunprint paper creations, shadow tracing experiments, water play, and outdoor activities tied to the summer solstice, plus a special storytime and a music and movement session with bubbles. Activities run 10:30a-12:30p and 2p-4p.
šļø Red, White and Bedford: Revolutionary Hunt for History
Sun., Jul. 12 | Bedford Historical Society, 612 Old Post Road, Bedford | 12p-3p | $10+
A clue-based walking trek through Bedford Village uncovering local history at buildings and landmarks on the Green. Activities at multiple stops throughout the historic district. Great for all ages.
šļø Biggest Pop-Up: Vintage, Games, Comics and Toys at Charles Point
Sun., Jul. 12 | River Outpost Brewing, Peekskill | 1p-5p | Free admission
Vintage clothing, retro video games, PokƩmon cards, comics, toys, anime merch, vinyl, and handmade goods along the Hudson waterfront at River Outpost Brewing. Craft beer and food on site.
šø Blues and BBQ for Bedford
Sun., Jul. 12 | Bedford Village Memorial Park, 65 Greenwich Road, Bedford | 4p-7p | Ticket prices vary
Outdoor BBQ buffet with blues music, presented by the Bedford Village Lions and Bedford-Armonk Rotary. Proceeds benefit the Community Center of Northern Westchester and The Pantry of Mt. Kisco.
Grown Ups & Date Nights
š Hamilton and Broadway Favorites with Ashley LaLonde
Fri., Jul. 10 | Hudson River Museum Amphitheater, Yonkers | Doors 7:30p, Show 8p | Free
Ashley LaLonde, who performed in the Broadway national tour of Hamilton, brings the show's songs to the HRM amphitheater for a live performance and singalong alongside other Broadway, pop, and folk favorites.
šµ Green Tea: Leaf to Cup Workshop
Sat., Jul. 11 | Hemato Institute, 50 Orchard Hill Road, Katonah | 11a | $40
Hands-on green tea workshop covering brewing, matcha whisking, and whole-leaf preparation. Includes a tea tasting with a small dessert pairing and a black matcha latte tasting.
š Flea Near Me: White Plains $50 and Under Thrift Market
Sat., Jul. 11 | 107 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains | Early bird 11a-2p ($5) / Free 2p-4p | $5
Indoor thrift and vintage market with 40-plus vendors selling streetwear, Y2K, designer pieces, accessories, and art, all priced at $50 or under.
šļø Wickers Creek Market at Lyndhurst Mansion
Sun., Jul. 12 | Lyndhurst Grounds, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown | 9a-2p | $5 (under 6 free)
A seasonal outdoor vintage market making its debut on the Lyndhurst estate grounds this year. Vendors sell ephemera, furniture, clothing, vinyl, and enamelware.
šļø Pete Yorn at ArtsWestchester
Tue., Jul. 14 | ArtsWestchester, White Plains | 7p | Free
A free evening concert from indie rock singer-songwriter Pete Yorn, presented by 107.1 The Peak.
The Beatā¦ Westchesterās Live Music Scene
šµ 20th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival
Sat., Jul. 11 | Parkway Field, Pleasantville | Gates 11:30a, Music from 12:30p | $50+, children under 12 free with a ticket-carrying adult
The Pleasantville Music Festival is back for its 20th year. Fourteen acts on three stages, including OK Go, Old 97's, The Fixx, Yola, and more, plus food, drinks and fun activities to keep the kids happy. It's New York's Backyard Jam in the heart of Westchester County!
OK Go, Old 97's, The Fixx, Yola, and 10 more acts across three stages. New York's Backyard Jam turns 20 this Saturday ā
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šļø Vintage in the Hudson Valley Festival
Sat.-Sun., Jul. 11-12 | Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz | Sat. 10a-6p, Sun. 10a-4p | $10 day / $18 weekend (kids 12 and under free)
Over 250 vendors selling vintage clothing, furniture, vinyl, jewelry, toys, and handmade goods, with live cover bands all weekend including a Lilith Fair tribute, a U2 tribute, and a Fleetwood Mac tribute. Food trucks and a kids market on site.
š Third-Annual Tanabata Star Festival at Dassai Blue
Sat., Jul. 11 | Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, Hyde Park | 11a-5p | Free
A Japanese Star Festival with wishing trees, tanzaku wish cards, live taiko drumming, fresh tuna-cutting and sashimi, Japanese food vendors, local and Japanese artisans, and kids' crafts.
š¬ Movies Under the Walkway: Lilo and Stitch
Sat., Jul. 11 | Upper Landing Park, Poughkeepsie | Doors 7:30p, Film at sundown (~8:30p) | Free
The 2025 live action Lilo and Stitch on a big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson. Bring blankets and chairs. Free parking at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Sunshine only.
š¦ Community Spotlight
Local events, announcements, and opportunities submitted by your Westchester neighbors
A-Sides Beach Ball brings two nights of live music to Yonkers Brewing Company on August 1 and 2. Saturday features Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe; Sunday brings Labiahead, an all-female Radiohead tribute fronted by Lena Hall and Charlene Kaye. Weekend passes from $35. www.yonkersbrewing.com/event-details-registration/a-sides-beach-ball-two-day-festival
Hops on the Hudson's Brews and Cruise II sets sail on September 12 from Peekskill's Charles Point Pier for a three-hour Hudson River cruise with unlimited samplings from 20-plus taps across seven NY craft breweries, food, and live music from Sundad. 21+. www.hopsonthehudson.com/event-details/brews-cruise-ii
š” Where the Heart Is
Incredible homes are listed in Westchester every week. Hereās one that caught our eye
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The Key Details: 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 6,452 square feet on 0.99 acres ($588 / square foot)
What We Love About It: If youāre a local sports fan, this day was unfortunately bound to happen at some point. Hitting the market, sadly, is the Sterling Ridge home of former New York Rangers alternate captain, Vincent Trocheck, who was traded to the Utah Mammoth last week. At 127 Rye Ridge Road, youāre getting a home fit for a US Olympic gold medalist in Harrisonās solid school district and minutes from downtown Rye. Itās a beautiful and exclusive neighborhood that comes with Harrison Meadows Club access. Weāll be sorry to see Vinny go and wish him luck in Utah. For any readers interested in the home, hopefully you can replace his faceoff win percentage.
Not every Westchester resident that leaves the area takes to social media to bid farewell. Vincent Trocheck via Instagram: To our Harrison people. We came into town not having a clue what to expect. We got so lucky landing where we did. The community made my family feel like they were home right away. The friends my kids made, the friendships my wife and I made, will never be lost. Iām so proud to say I lived in Harrison NY.
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