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Blue Christmas? Mamaroneck Church Holds Service For Folks Feeling Down Blue Christmas? Mamaroneck Church Holds Service For Folks Feeling Down
Blue Christmas? Mamaroneck Church Holds Service For Folks Feeling Down MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Acknowledging that the holidays aren’t always happy for everyone, a church in Mamaroneck is extending a hand to folks who may be feeling lonely or sad. St. Thomas Episcopal Church will be holding “Blue Christmas” services at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.11. There will be sacred music, readings from the Bible, prayers and a homily. Those attending will be invited to share their loss, sorrow or grief by writing messages on index cards and placing them in a basket at the back of the church. The messages will be read during the service and candles will be lit for each prayer inte…

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by Carol Reif
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Holiday Cheer Wows Thousands Of WFUV Radio Fans, Blues Enthusiasts Holiday Cheer Wows Thousands Of WFUV Radio Fans, Blues Enthusiasts
Holiday Cheer Wows Thousands Of Wfuv Radio Fans, Blues Enthusiasts WFUV's 12th annual fundraising concert not only put thousands of loyal listeners into the holiday mood, but it raised money for the popular non-profit radio station at Fordham University. Since its inception in 2005, "Holiday Cheer for FUV" has doubled as a celebration of music and an annual fête thanking the station's enthusiastic fans, according to concert organizers. The sold-out throng at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre on Nov. 30 was headlined by Amos Lee and Friends, but was spiced up with a variety of surprise singing guests The Holiday Cheer concert will be replayed the week b…

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by Jon Craig
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Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse YONKERS, N.Y. -- In order to sit through a 14-hour seven movie marathon of the Rocky movies, you'd need the eye of the tiger. Almost 200 people were willing to go the distance at Alamo Drafthouse's celebration of 40 years of "Rocky" Saturday.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down on his luck fighter in Philadelphia, who unexpectedly gets a chance to face Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title. A longshot, Rocky has one goal: to go the distance. The film won Best Picture in 1976. The rest of the films follow Rocky on his Cinderella journey from the bott…

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by Sam Barron
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Catch Bluegrass Great Flatt Lonesome At Mamaroneck's Emelin Theatre Catch Bluegrass Great Flatt Lonesome At Mamaroneck's Emelin Theatre
Catch Bluegrass Great Flatt Lonesome At Mamaroneck's Emelin Theatre An award-winning progressive bluegrass band takes the stage Friday night at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck. Flatt Lonesome dominated the 27th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards in September, winning Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year for their record "Runaway Train," and Song of the Year for "You're the One." Formed in 2011, the band evolved from the Robertson family’s Florida bluegrass gospel band, Sandy Creek Revival. The Robertson kids branched out on their own with some of their friends, keeping true to their gospel, bluegrass roots. Flatt Lonesom…

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by Cindy Capitani
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Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon YONKERS, N.Y. -- To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm. There will be food specials, giveaways and other surprises. The first 100 audience members in the door will get an exclusive screen printed poster made just for the event.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)…

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by Sam Barron
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'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' 'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol'
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' Star power is coming to find the next great Westchester singer, as PMT Productions announced former "American Idol" contestant and Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis as its final judge for the 10th "Westchester Teen Idol" contest. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26  at The Irvington Town Hall Theater. Maroulis joins Broadway's Angela Decicco, known for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "Evita" along with Dan Montez, the artistic director of Taconic Opera. Maroulis recently released the singles, "Here I Come…

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by Josh Mansour
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'Trash Talk' Lecture About Public Sculpture Comes To Rye Arts Center 'Trash Talk' Lecture About Public Sculpture Comes To Rye Arts Center
'Trash Talk' Lecture About Public Sculpture Comes To Rye Arts Center RYE, N.Y. -- Suprina, the artist who sculpted "The DNA Totem" on the Rye Arts Center's front lawn, will present "Trash Talk" at the center on Saturday. If you've wondered about the newest sculpture in front of the center or are curious about trends in public sculpture, the artist will discuss her work, the art of assemblage, "up-cycling" and more. "This artist's talk is sponsored in conjunction with our ongoing programs of temporary public art installations in Rye," organizers note. "If you have suggestions for future loaned works, please let our…

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by Rachel Martin
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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Screens Film, Leads Forum On Sexual Assault SCARSDALE, N.Y. --  Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-88, is co-hosting a forum on the topic of sexual assault and its destructive aftermath in Scarsdale. Paulin, along with the Scarsdale High School PTA, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services and the Scarsdale Coalition on Family Violence, will sponsor a free screening and discussion of the documentary “Audrie & Daisy” on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Scarsdale High School’s Little Theater. The film, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, is a stark and provoking examination of the aftermath of sexual assault on family…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains
Häagen-Dazs Will Unveil New Store In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Häagen-Dazs, which is opening its newest store in Westchester this Saturday in White Plains, may be a made-up word, but the ice cream brand has churned up a real following, not only in the United States, but across the globe. In keeping with the richness of its frozen dairy product, Häagen-Dazs’s new shop is located in The Westchester, an upscale mall in the heart of the county seat. It is celebrating the shop’s grand opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. by giving away a free scoop of ice cream to the first 500 customers. Patrons also will have the chance to win fr…

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by Carol Reif
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Rye Honors African-American Vets In Veterans Day Ceremony Rye Honors African-American Vets In Veterans Day Ceremony
Rye Honors African-American Vets In Veterans Day Ceremony RYE, N.Y. — Rye citizens took time to honor and remember black military veterans on Saturday, Nov. 12, with a Veterans Day ceremony at the African-American Cemetery in Rye.  Korean War veteran and Hartsdale resident Art Taylor spoke about the non-profit organization Honor Flight Network, whose mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of fellow veterans. The trips are free of charge for veterans and after taking the trip in 2015, Taylor said he has made it his mission to let as many veterans know about…

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by Josh Mansour
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Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes
Hudson Valley Celebrates Halloween With Killer Costumes It was quite the spooky day in the Hudson Valley Monday as Halloween saw the streets filled with ghosts, vampires, monsters and demons. Helping to keep the peace in Elmsford was Batman, who showed up at the school's Halloween Parade looking suspiciously like Superintendent Joseph Ricca. The superintendent promised students from  Alice E. Grady Elementary School and the Carl L. Dixson Primary School that he would march in costume if they managed to collect 200 cans of food for the local pantry, part of the district’s “Scare Away Hunger” campaign. The idea for the initiative came from parent…

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by Sam Barron
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Rye Youth Council Fundraising Concert Features Acclaimed Guitarist Rye Youth Council Fundraising Concert Features Acclaimed Guitarist
Rye Youth Council Fundraising Concert Features Acclaimed Guitarist RYE, N.Y. --  Robert Randolph and The Family Band will be providing the soul and funk vibe at a charity event in Port Chester this month. New Jersey native Randolph, named by “Rolling Stone” magazine as one of the “100 greatest guitarists of all time,” is the headliner of a fundraiser to benefit the Rye Youth Council. The concert is set for Friday, Nov. 18, at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. The pre-concert party starts at 7 p.m. There will be an open bar, food and a silent auction. Other band members include: Marcus Randolph on drums, Lenesha Randolph (vocals), Ray Ray Randolph (bas…

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by Carol Reif