Friday, May 28, 2010

Holiday Weekend Picks

A few choice picks for the holiday weekend in Northern Westchester

Steve Frieder Quintet These young jazz musicians (right) entertain with a mix of standards and improv. Friday, 7:30 pm. Bean Runner Cafe

Rock Hike Enjoy the maiden voyage along the newly-formed "Six Rock" trail. This is a rigorous hike that will take most of the day. Saturday, 10:00 am. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Animals and Acrobats A Memorial Day weekend tradition, this festival brings celebrations from an earlier time to life. Storytellers, acrobats, jugglers, musicians, dancers, and many more will entertain and enthrall. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Van Cortlandt Manor


Shane Kirsch Enjoy the jazz-infused funk of Shane Kirsch and the The Fuzzy Flow. Saturday, 9:30 pm. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

Meet the Baby Animals It's spring and the farm animals are having their babies. Tour the farm and meet the new arrivals. Sunday, 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Muscoot Farm

Lasdon Antiques Fair The 25th annual antiques fair is full of fabulous finds. Monday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Lasdon Park Arboretum