Music
String King
Apr 1
Grammy-winning rocker Peter Frampton is touching down at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre this month for an evening of his iconic tunes. Famous for his 1976 record Frampton Comes Alive!, which has sold an astounding 17 million copies to date, the British American musician will be performing many of his memorable hits, like “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Shine On.”
True Lovett
Apr 26
With 14 albums and four Grammy Awards under his belt, Lyle Lovett is a composer, singer, and actor who has earned his stripes. This month he’ll be performing at the Tarrytown Music Hall alongside his acoustic group for an evening of his unique blend of country, blues, swing, jazz, folk, and gospel.
Head of the Classical
Apr 27
Lovers of classical music have ample reason to get out of the house this month when the acclaimed Brentano String Quartet brings its entrancing melodies to the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. The group will be performing selected works from Joseph Haydn, Johannes Brahms, and the Chinese American composer Lei Liang.
Stage
Dream On
Apr 11-May 4
Head to the White Plains Performing Arts Center to catch the toe-tapping, six-time Tony Award-winning musical Dreamgirls onstage this spring. The Broadway hit offers an enjoyable journey through the pop music of the mid-twentieth century as it tells the tale of a Motown girl group’s rise to fame.
Livin’ on a Prairie
Apr 16
Settle in for an evening of storytelling, standup, song, and poetry courtesy of longtime NPR mainstay Garrison Keillor. Taking the stage this month at the Ridgefield Playhouse, the former host of A Prairie Home Companion will perform sonnets and humorous musical numbers as well as share crowd-favorite segments from his radio days, including The News from Lake Wobegon.
The Cat’s Meow
Apr 5
Enjoy a stage show tailor-made for youngsters, when the Emelin Theatre presents a live performance of Pete the Cat. Based on the popular series of books by Kimberly Dean and James Dean, this 60-minute play aimed at kids aged four to eight tells the tale of a cool, blue cat who meets a second grader in desperate need of inspiration and sets out on a journey to help the boy ace his art class.
Film
Reel Masterpiece
Apr 10
Considered one of director Stanley Kubrick’s crowning achievements, this 35mm screening of the 1975 film Barry Lyndon is a rare treat for area cinephiles. Screening twice in one day at Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center, this historical comedy/drama based on William Makepeace Thackeray’s 1844 novel follows the exploits of a rapacious young man whose life begins to fall apart after marrying a rich widow.
Art
Objectivity
Apr 26-May 31
Through the end of May, art fans can view a unique solo exhibition featuring both ceramic and mixed media works at Port Chester’s Clay Art Center. Drawing inspiration from Dadaism and Surrealism, Matt Wilt: Object Lessons presents an arresting collection of immersive sculptures that incorporate sound, motion, and mechanical elements.
Our First Lady
Apr 26
On April 26 the country will celebrate National First Ladies Day. So it’s only fitting for us to remember Barbara Bush, the only first lady who was raised in Westchester.
Barbara Bush grew up on Onondaga Street in Rye. She attended Milton School from 1931-1937 and Rye Country Day School until 1940. The following year she attended a Christmas dance at the Round Hill Country Club where she would meet her future husband, George H.W. Bush. A few years later, in 1945, the couple married at Rye Presbyterian Church and held a reception at the Apawamis Club.
Known for her literacy advocacy as first lady, Barbara created the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, an organization that has increased accessibility to learning and funding for reading programs nationwide. During her time in the White House, she also advocated for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ communities, and AIDS victims.
Rye has honored Barbara Bush with the Barbara Pierce Bush Memorial Mini Library at Milton School. Her name is also displayed in the Rye Free Reading Room on the Mayor’s Award for Contributions to the Literary Arts. – Bianca Bevevino
Get in Line
Stripes have always been a warm-weather staple. So it’s no wonder the spring and summer 2025 runway shows featured a wide variety of lined looks. Though the trend extends to trousers, shoes, handbags, and even jewelry, we love the classic chic of a blue-and-white striped top like this Paris Sweater Jacket in cotton cashmere from Alex Mill. – Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
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