Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend.
Yorktown: Java Jive, Summer Concerts at Gazebo
When: Sunday, July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Park Gazebo, Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights
Cost: Free
Description: The concert is presented free of charge and open to the public. Yorktown Lions and Leos Clubs will be selling hot dogs, burgers, soft drinks, and more. Just bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy. Concerts go on rain or shine. If inclement weather, the concerts move inside to the Yorktown Stage Theater on a first come/first seated basis.
Java Jive began in the early 1980's when Tom Madden, the band leader, asked Chuck Garrett to return to Boston from Hawaii where they were performing as two of the three male leads in the musical review, Lullaby of Swing. In that show, Maddenacted as not only the production manager, auditioning and training all of the men and women of the show, but also as the arranger, a singer, trombonist, dancer, and keyboard player. Garrett was also featured as a vocalist, trumpet player, and dancer in the production. Upon returning to Boston to create Java Jive, the third member of the group was hired. After performing for six years with two talented musicians that chose another direction, the group eventually enlisted Don Richard to be the full time lead trumpet player.
Some of the highlights for the group over the years have been singing the National Anthem for the Boston Celtics for fourteen years, being the opening act for the group Chicago in front of eight thousand people, and playing for all of the major Boston sports teams at both fund raising events and private parties celebrating their seasons. The group has continuously entertained at Stonehill College's annual reunions and holiday parties for over 18 years.
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Ossining: Movies Under the Stars
When: Friday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. music, 9 p.m. movie
Where: Under the Guard Tower at Playground Area, Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Westerly Road, Ossining
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Cost: Free
Description: The Village of Ossining’s Bicentennial Celebration continues with a showing of the 1932 classic “20,000 Years at Sing Sing” on Ossining’s beautiful waterfront adjacent to where it was originally filmed, Sing Sing Prison. Starring Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, and Arthur Byron. Pre-movie concert featuring urban folk-jazz artist KJ Denhert begins at 7:30 p.m. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or comfortable low-back chair. Picnics welcome; alcohol not permitted. 914-941-3554. www.celebrateossining.com.
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Tuckahoe: Summertime Fireworks
Where: Tuckahoe Parkway Oval (Lake Avenue and Bronx Street)
When: July 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Entertainment begins at 7pm and features music by the Showtime Dance Band. Be sure to come hungry, there will be various food vendors selling traditional street fare food.
White Plains: St. Bernard’s Church Carnival
Where: 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY
When: July 3-6, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Entry is free; prices vary for rides, games and food.
Description: There will be rides, entertainment, a casino and the “Taste of White Plains.” Call (914)949-2111 for more information.
White Plains: My Flag, My Heart
Where: White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
When: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 2 PM
Cost: Free
Description: A bilingual celebration of Peruvian culture for children age 3-7. Program includes arts & crafts, music and games. In collaboration with the Asociación Peruana-Americana de Westchester y Nueva York (APAWNY).
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