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The Miss Westchester Pageant, Heritage of India Festival and Jack Reacher at the White Plains Library
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline for more information of each event that's listed alphabetically by town.
White Plains: Pizza and Movie Saturdays - Jack Reacher
Where: White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
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Cost: Free
Description: Teens are invited to watch Jack Reacher in an air conditioned room at the White Plains Library. Pizza &refreshments will be served.
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White Plains: 2014 Miss Westchester & Miss Hudson Valley Pageants
Where: White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., White Plains, NY
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets, which range in price from $35 to $50, can be purchased here.
Description: Young women ages 14-26 from Westchester County and the Hudson Valley Region will compete for the chance to become Miss Westchester, Miss Westchester Teen, Miss Hudson Valley and Miss Hudson Valley Teen. Contestants will compete in the categories of Swimsuit, Evening Gown, Judges Interview and On-Stage Question. The winners will go on to represent Westchester and Hudson Valley at the Miss New York USA and Miss New York Teen USA competitions at Purchase College Performing Arts Center in January.
Valhalla: 14th Annual Heritage of India Festival
Where: Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla
When: Sunday, Aug. 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission and parking are free.
Description: The festival will feature the delicious foods of India, live music, folk dancing and cultural performances. There will also be a fashion show showcasing colorful native clothing. Festival-goers can create their own cultural fashion by decorating themselves with Mehndi, the henna bridal make-up that dates back to ancient India. Visitors can also browse a merchandise bazaar where a variety of vendors will be selling Indian clothing, jewelry, CDs, DVDs and delicious Indian cuisine. Traditional Rangoli art and other craft exhibitions will be on display as well.
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Katonah: Mixing it Up! Celebrate a Saturday Summer Evening at the Katonah Museum of Art
Where: Katonah Museum of Art
When: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 6:30 PM
Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members
Description: Celebrate collage with cocktails. The free-wheeling music of Milton backs up a cocktail mixology demonstration and tasting by Paul Torrens, Global Bar Consultant for Diageo, the world’s largest spirits company.
Mamaroneck: Mamaroneck Marine Educational Center will be Open Saturday
Where: I Love You're Perfect, Now Change
When: Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.. Saturday, Aug. 3, noon to 10 a.m.
Cost: General admission is $28, $24 for seniors and students.
Description: I Love You're Perfect, Now Change is the musical being presented at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Westchester Sandbox Theatre 931C East Boston Post Rd. in Mamaroneck. Tickets are $28 or $24 for seniors and students.
New Rochelle: CNR Drama at The College of New Rochelle will present You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Where: The College of New Rochelle, Romita Auditorium, 29 Castle Pl., New Rochelle
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4.
Cost: Ticket price is $10 general admission.
Description:The play, which is based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4 on the main campus of The College of New Rochelle. The performances will be at 2 p.m. each day in the Romita Auditorium, 29 Castle Pl. Ticket price is $10 general admission.
Ossining: Eight-Legged Wonders and Magical Stories
Where: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 1 p.m. (spiders); Sunday, August 4 at 10 a.m. (stories)
When: Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining
Cost: Free for members; $5 per person for nonmembers
Description: Did you ever wonder how a spider manages to coordinate all of its legs? Or how it spins a web? We’ll go outside and investigate spider haunts for webs, and their inhabitants. Then on Sunday Join Mary Barrett as she spins some yarns about the animals that inhabit Teatown’s woods. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Port Chester: God Street Wine at the Cap
Where: Capital Theater, 149 Westchester Avenue / Port Chester, NY 10573-4549
When: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $35-$45.
Description: God Street Wine John K Band featuring John Kadlecik of Furthur and Dark Star Orchestra will play the Cap on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-$45.
Somers: Clam Bake
Where: Somerfields Restaurant, Somers Town Center at Route 100 & 202
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m.
Description: Celebrate summer with a clam bake, which will include steamed lobster, shrimp, mussels, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, steamed potatoes. Call Somerfields for reservations at 914-276-3071.Tarrytown: Martha's Vineyard Photo Exhibit
Where: W@tercooler, 21 North Broadway, Tarrytown
When: Friday, August 2, 2013, 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Description: Please join us on Friday, August 2nd from 7-9 pm for an Artist Reception for area photographer Michael Witkowski. Also enjoy live music by Jim Keys and the culinary delights of Chef Michael Shanker of the Flavor Vault.
Thornwood: Fiddler on the Roof
Where: Westlake High School (825 Westlake Dr., Thornwood)
When: Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.
Description: A number of locals from around Westchester County will be taking part in the Mount Pleasant Community Theater production of Fiddler on the Roof this weekend and next. Purchase tickets in advance here.
Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors/students
Valhalla: 14th Annual Heritage of India Festival
Where: Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla
When: Sunday, Aug. 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Admission and parking are free.
Description: The festival will feature the delicious foods of India, live music, folk dancing and cultural performances. There will also be a fashion show showcasing colorful native clothing. Festival-goers can create their own cultural fashion by decorating themselves with Mehndi, the henna bridal make-up that dates back to ancient India. Visitors can also browse a merchandise bazaar where a variety of vendors will be selling Indian clothing, jewelry, CDs, DVDs and delicious Indian cuisine. Traditional Rangoli art and other craft exhibitions will be on display as well.
White Plains: 2014 Miss Westchester & Miss Hudson Valley Pageants
Where: White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., White Plains, NY
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets, which range in price from $35 to $50, can be purchased here.
Description: Young women ages 14-26 from Westchester County and the Hudson Valley Region will compete for the chance to become Miss Westchester, Miss Westchester Teen, Miss Hudson Valley and Miss Hudson Valley Teen. Contestants will compete in the categories of Swimsuit, Evening Gown, Judges Interview and On-Stage Question. The winners will go on to represent Westchester and Hudson Valley at the Miss New York USA and Miss New York Teen USA competitions at Purchase College Performing Arts Center in January.
Yorktown: Mohansic Grill & Lounge at the Mohansic Golf Course
Where: 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights
When: Sunday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 for adults ($15 for kids under 10) includes tax and gratuity
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