Friday, November 14, 2008

Weekend Events

Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:

The Tortoise and the Hare
In this puppet theater version of the classic tale, while the tortoise gets to know the farmers in his neighborhood, the hare travels around the world and discovers how far away his food comes from. Saturday, 1:00. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

The Adventures of Mark Twain This one-of-a-kind clay animation puts Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher on Twain's magical flying machine on a journey to Halley`s Comet. Saturday and Sunday, multiple showings. Jacob Burns Film Center

Tell Me Tree Even with branches bare of leaves there are ways to identify trees. Learn how to use a simple dichotomous key to unlock the identity of many woodland trees. Saturday, 1:00. Teatown Lake Reservation

Ceramics in America: 1620-1820 A Historic Hudson Valley curator will lecture on early American ceramics and give a tour of the Manor's collection of porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. Saturday. Van Cortlandt Manor

Science Fun A research chemist will guide children through an exploration of surface tension with hands-on activities. Saturday, 10:30-11:15. Yorktown Library

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theater and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. Saturday, 8:00. Paramount Center For The Arts

Calexico A collective of musicians, Calexico explores Southwestern culture, fusing Portuguese fado, Afro-Peruvian music, jazz, country, and surf music. Saturday, 9:00. Tarrytown Music Hall

The Mojomatics Catch the authentic Chicago-style Blues of The Mojomatics as they perform an explosive array of originals and covers. Saturday, 9:00. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

History Hike Enjoy a leisurely walk around the farm and learn its history. Sunday, 1:00 to 3:00. Muscoot Farm.

Indoor Farmer's Market Stay warm and get some New York State produce, meat, poultry, cheese, wine, and entertainment. Sunday, 10:00 to 3:00. Westchester County Center

Afternoon Concert Series Enjoy a performance of eclectic jazz by the Cary Brown Trio. The trio's music reflects their diverse musical heritage, from reggae to classical. Sunday, 3:00. First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown

Harold McGee
The New York Times' “Curious Cook” Harold McGee talks about his ongoing research and experiments from garden to kitchen to plate. Sunday, 4:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Bach and Strausses Works of German masters are performed at the First Presbyterian Church of Ossining. Sunday, 8:00. Collegium Westchester

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