This Week's Picks

A few must-do events this week in northern Westchester:

Picture This! Explore the expressive power of line, shape, color, space, and composition with Rosemary Agoglia, Director of Education at The Eric Carle Museum. Monday, 3:00 to 7:00. Katonah Museum of Art

Brandi Carlile Named one of the top ten "Artists To Watch" by Rolling Stone magazine, Brandi Carlile performs her stark, emotive vocals and finely detailed songs. Tuesday, 8:00. Tarrytown Music Hall

The Magic Lantern An evening with Marcy B. Freedman and Mark Sadan, as they share examples of their videos at the Photographers of Northern Westchester exhibit. Wednesday, 7:30. The Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Meeting House

Turtles in Trouble Join a discussion with wildlife biologist Kathy Michell about the reasons for locally declining turtle populations, what research and conservation efforts are currently being undertaken, and what we can each do to make a difference. Thursday, 7:30. Teatown Lake Reservation

David Sedaris NPR Humorist and best-selling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, David Sedaris shares his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Thursday, 7:30. Paramount Center for the Arts

An Evening with Cartoonist Matt Davies Get a glimpse inside the fascinating mind of a Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Matt Davies. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum