Friday, January 4, 2008

Weekend Events

Looking for ways to stay warm this chilly weekend?

Family First Saturdays Discover art through gallery talks for parents and children. Try a hands-on art workshop and listen to live music performed by Purchase College Conservatory of Music students. Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00. Nueberger Museum of Art

Winter Ways of the Lanape "When icy winds howl down the Hudson River and frost etches the trees, gather around for an afternoon of Native American crafts and games with anthropologist Susan Dublin." Saturday, 1:00. For information: (914) 862-5297. Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park

Winter Wolves Learn about the mythology, biology, and ecology of wolves in North America--and meet some real-life wolves (above). Saturday, 1:00. Registration requested. (914) 763-2373. Wolf Conservation Center

Watercolor Painting This workshop for high-school students and adults is led by artist and illustrator Jamie Ross. Saturday, 11:00 to 12:30. To register, call (914) 271-6612. Croton Free Library

Naturalist's Choice Hike One of the museum's naturalists will lead a winter hike through some of the park's trails. Saturday, 1:00. Trailside Nature Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

The Muppet Movie Everybody's favorite monsters--on the big screen. Saturday, 12:00. Jacob Burns Film Center

Family Art Adventures Enjoy an afternoon of contemporary art, games, and activities. The Education Center is open all day for hands-on activities based on the exhibitions. Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Story Sundays Get cozy in the Children’s Patch and read a story, learn about nature, play a game, or create a craft. For children ages 4 to 7. Sunday, 11:00. Registration required. Teatown Lake Reservation

Westchester Jazz Workshop "Vento Trio: Post Modern Works in Progress" includes works that draw on rock, traditional, Latin American, and neo-romantic styles of jazz. Sunday, 2:00. Mt. Pleasant Library

Indoor Farmers' Market Fresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams, meats, wines, dairy products–even guest chefs and entertainment. Sunday, 10:00 to 3:00. Westchester County Center