Now You See It
Jan 4
Head to Sleepy Hollow’s Hudson Valley Writers Center this month to catch an impressive magic show live onstage. Platform Magic with Noah Levine features the eponymous illusionist known for popular NYC performances Magic After Hours and Speakeasy Magick will present a night of interactive sleight-of-hand, interspersed with amusing stories.
Off the Wall
Jan 9-May 11
Chinese artist Wen Liu presents her first solo museum exhibit on the East Coast at Ridgefield, Connecticut’s Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Tame Tangle features a series of Liu’s boundary-pushing wall sculptures that explore concepts of belonging and loss with their intertwining compositions molded from wet paper and inspired by calligraphy.

All That Jazz
Jan 11
Head to Mount Kisco’s hopping Jazz on Main to soak yourself in the smoky sounds of the genre when The Oz Noy Trio makes its way to the stage. Blending funk, R&B, jazz, blues, and rock, this group has recorded seven albums and has performed alongside Cyndi Lauper, Toni Braxton, and Gavin DeGraw.

Worth Waiting For
Jan 15
Perhaps one of the quirkiest films to ever grace the silver screen, Christopher Guest’s Waiting for Guffman will be playing this month at Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center. Telling the story of a community theatre troupe from Missouri staging one last show to wow a critic who may or may not be coming, the result is a laugh-out-loud romp showcasing the talents of actors like Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara.

Glass House
Jan 18
NPR sensation Ira Glass is making his way to Westchester to wax wise on the Tarrytown Music Hall stage. The host, producer, and creator of the popular radio program This American Life, Glass will employ video, music, and audio clips to deliver a heartfelt and funny talk sharing lessons from his life and career in storytelling.

Playtime
Jan 19
Little ones are invited to get in on the fun this month too as The Ridgefield Playhouse holds two family friendly performances of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical. This adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s popular book series tells the sidesplitting story of Molly Pollywog and Cat Kid, who start a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to create their own comics—and learn a lot about teamwork in the process.
Rocking On
Jan 25
Grab your CD player and take a trip back to the ’90s when alternative greats Guster take the stage at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre. Known for approachable hits like “Fa, Fa, Fa,” “Amsterdam,” and “Satellite,” the band is continuing its long-running career with the 2024 release of its ninth studio album, Ooh La La.

Cabaret Queen
Jan 31
Set the stage for a great night when three-time Tony Award-winning legend Patti Lupone, known for her decades on Broadway as well as appearances in films like Beau is Afraid and Last Christmas, comes to the Tarrytown Music Hall. She will present an evening of songs and stories, regaling audiences with gems from a career that spans TV shows from Fraser and Girls to American Horror Story.

A Lifeline for Teen Mental Health
In response to growing mental health concerns affecting nearly 20% of young people across the nation, a new initiative is underway in Westchester. Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital has launched a comprehensive, four-phase pediatric behavioral health program and center designed to expand access to mental health services, raise awareness, and offer a psychiatric outpatient practice, patient navigation, and intensive outpatient services. – Jessica Jafet

Top Notch
Handbags are a major accessory for spring. Last fall’s runway shows featured an assortment of silhouettes—from chic envelope clutches to roomy backpacks and slouchy shoulder bags—and many were embellished with sequins, fringe, charms, and fanciful prints. In fact, the major fashion houses showcased such a variety of trends that you can’t go wrong with any style you choose. But we are partial to the ladylike top handle that’s roomy enough for day and elegant enough for evening, like this one from The Row. For more affordable versions, check out Coach, Veronica Beard, Staud, and Madewell.

Product of the Month
Looking to keep your kiddos off screens and busy for more than five minutes? The sensory kits from Young + Wild and Friedman will do all that and more. The full-size kits ($39) come with three types of dough plus a myriad of accessories and ideas for educational play in a variety of themes, including space, archeology, mermaids, baking, and many more. They are neatly packaged in a box with compartments to keep everything tidy and separated for repeated play. I have purchased these for my own children and have given them as gifts to kids ages 3 to 6+; everyone loves them. – Jenn Andrlik

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