Exciting Things to do in Westchester New York
Arts Events in Westchester July 5 – 18, 2024
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Through July 14: Solo Exhibition in Katonah
Chroma Fine Art Gallery presents It’s Time, a solo exhibition by V.L. Cox tat featuring her thought-provoking mixed-media sculptures that address social justice issues such as racism, homophobia, misogyny, and religious opportunism. Running from June 18 through July 14, the exhibition includes works from Cox’s renowned End Hate Project, with an opening reception on June 22 during the Katonah Art Walk. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11-5pm.
July 5 Through August 11: An Opera for All Moods
The Taconic Opera presents a series of performances throughout the summer – one tragedy and one comedy. July’s opera is Verdi’s Il Trovatore, a tragedy set in the Middle Ages that follows a count seeking revenge for his brother’s murder. August’s opera Donizetti’s Dona Pasquale is a comedy that follows a man who is tricked into marriage with a woman who turns out to be a demanding shrew. Dates and times vary. At the Croton Free Library in Croton-on-Hudson.
July 5: Salsa-Dancing the Night Away
During its free first Friday, guests get free admission to Hudson River Museum from 5-8pm, but this is no sleepy museum. On July 5, a night of salsa and Latin music will fill the museum’s courtyard (weather permitting) with a performance by DJ J. Antonio. In addition, guests can create their own work of art inspired by the works on view in the galleries in a bilingual art workshop led by artist Carolina Amarillo. From 5-8pm.
July 9: Discover Greek-American Traditions in New Rochelle
New Rochelle Public Library presents the latest event in its International Music and Dance Festival 2024 with a performance by the Greek American Folklore Society. The festival will feature traditional folkloric dances from across various regions of Greece. Guests will have the opportunity to learn some of the steps that have been passed down over generations. At 7-8pm.
July 11-14: Hamlet at Arc Stages
Arc Stages presents “Enter Hamlet.”, a musical adaptation of Hamlet. This version of the classic story takes inspiration from “The Twilight Zone” and features a group of theatergoers who end up stuck in a production of the play. Various times.
July 18: Custom Candle Workshop in White Plains
ArtsWestchester presents Wick ‘n’ Pour, a custom candle workshop paired with complimentary light bites, and a glass of wine or soft drink. Guests will have the opportunity to custom make their candle and be able to bring it home at the end of the event. From 7-9pm.
You May Also Enjoy: A Weekend of Music & History
Classical/Rock Violinist Daisy Jopling will be performing “The Northgate Story”, a musical celebration taking place at The Stern/Cornish Estate Ruins at Northgate in Cold Spring, NY. The show uses narration and performance to recount the history of the estate and its previous owners. Part of the event will also feature local music students. Fri., July 12 at 5pm, Sat., July 13 at 5pm & Sun. July 14 at 4pm.
Photos (top to bottom): V.L. Cox: “Shine” (courtesy of Chroma Fine Art Gallery); Performance Graphic (courtesy of Taconic Opera); Party crowd (courtesy of Hudson River Museum); International Music and Dance Festival (courtesy of New Rochelle Public Library); Tramps Like Us (courtesy of Emelin Theatre); The Northgate Story (courtesy of the organization); Elemental (courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures); Copland House (courtesy of the Organization).
