Things to do

March 25, 2015

Temple Tour Triumphs with Tibetan Costume Exhibit

I was quite excited when I found out about the Tibetan costume exhibit at the Tsechen Kunchab Ling temple. Tsechen Kunchab Ling, and the Tibetan and Himalayan Cultural Center, is located in Walden, New York in Orange County, about 10 miles East of Newburgh, and 70 miles from New York City …

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March 24, 2015

The Parsons Estate Ruins at the Rye Nature Center

parsons-estate-rye-nature-center-6 Ruins of the Parsons Estate at the Rye Nature Center. Photo credit: Stephanie Lombardo

Yesterday we wrote about all the fun activities at the Rye Nature Center. I just couldn't help but to add an additional post about the interesting grounds at the Rye Nature Center.

When driving up …

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March 23, 2015

Welcome Spring at the Rye Nature Center!

Are you in lower Westchester and want to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors? Don't miss the Rye Nature Center, a fun place to visit for families and individuals.

The center is open each day from dawn to dusk if you simply want to take your kids for a …

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March 19, 2015

Turn the Pages with Your Children at the Voracious Reader in Larchmont

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Step in to the Voracious Reader bookstore in Larchmont and one thing is for certain – you are among people who love children’s books! This children’s bookstore attracts families from all over Westchester County to enjoy its books and fun events. Whether you have a reluctant reader who hesitates over …

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March 18, 2015

Immersive Music Experience at the Taconic Opera

Taconic Opera brings immersive music straight to their audiences with their sing-along production of La Traviata.

Conducted by Musical Director Jun Nakabayashi, the orchestra and lead singers of Taconic Opera will perform a semi-staged production of La Traviata, and the chorus will be among the audience, who can, if they so …

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March 17, 2015

Winter Views from Plum Point, New Windsor

new-windsor-plum-point3 View of the Hudson River, with the Hudson Highlands to the left, and Storm King Mountains to the right.

Last week, when we started our big melt, I found myself at New Windsor in Orange County. Along the Hudson River water front, there are tons of prime photography locations in …

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March 16, 2015

Rambler's Rest Hosts Music and Family Game Nights

 

Rambler’s Rest is a family friendly restaurant with a strong focus of holding fun events practically every day. And of course, they are having St. Patrick's Day celebrations all week:

In addition to the special St. Patrick's Day events, here is an organized list of upcoming events …

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March 12, 2015

Catch a Westchester Knicks Games at White Plains

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Looking for something to do in Westchester? Love basketball and don't want to go all the way to the Madison Square Garden? The Westchester Knicks, an NBA Development League, plays at the Westchester County Center of White Plains,, which can hold nearly 5,000 fans. Tickets range from $136 on the …

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March 5, 2015

Meet the Opossum at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

 

We all know there is so much nature offered here in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, located in Cornwall, Orange County, offers many educational programs, and is a great place for adults and young people to get involved.

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum consists of two …

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March 4, 2015

The Picture House Film Center in Pelham

The Picture House in Pelham.
The Picture House in Pelham. Photo from website.

If this winter weather has you down, enjoy getting out of the house by checking out some films being shown at the Westchester County’s The Picture House film center in Pelham.

The Picture House in Pelham has been in existence since 1921 …

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