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The BID has partnered with Purchase College to bring eye catching and thought provoking artwork to a select number of vacant downtown storefronts. The Art in Vacant Spaces installations will be on display until the individual stores are rented.
For an audio tour, download the free app, Otocast:
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The City of White Plains Business Resource Guide is intended to provide basic information to business and commercial property owners and to be used as a guide in the Building and Public Works permit application process.
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The BID wants to hear the news
about your business.
The White Plains BID is here to help spread the word about your business.
Let us know about your Grand Openings, concerts, fundraisers, sales, etc.
Contact Alison with questions or call
(914) 328-5166.
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Dear Friends and Members,
See you downtown,
White Plains BID Staff
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SANTA'S MAILBOX
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Santa's Mailbox has arrived at the front steps of City Hall. White Plains resident children may drop their letters in the mailbox any time between now and Friday, December 17. Children should remember to include their return address so they can receive a personalized reply.
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EVENTS
Great times for all.
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31 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-4220
Now - Saturday, January 27
Give Us The Vote
ArtsWestchester's "Give Us The Vote" is inspired by the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in New York State. This contemporary art exhibition in downtown White Plains examines the state of voting rights in America today.
Learn more.
Gallery hours:
Tuesdays - Fridays from Noon - 5 pm
Saturdays from Noon - 6 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 4 pm - 5:30 pm
 Teen Tuesdays
For students ages 12-16. With a variety of media, students will work with professional artist Lana Yu and explore what is important to them. Discussion and art-making will be a shared experience as teens will work together to create a joint work of art. Enrollment is limited.
Learn more and register.
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230 Main Street, (914) 397-2420
FOR CHILDREN:
Saturday, December 16 at 11 am
River Rose and the Magical Christmas Storytime
It's Christmas Eve and River Rose wants to stay up all night to hand-deliver a note to Santa, but she and her dog fall asleep only to find they've been swept off on another magical adventure. Activities to follow.
FOR ADULTS
Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
Talk, Q&A and Book Signing With Alan Abrams and Sunil Weeramantry
Great Moves: Learning Chess Through History traces the development of chess from its origins in ancient India and takes the student on a far-ranging journey through the palaces of medieval and Renaissance Europe, to the cafés of the Enlightenment and the dawn of the Industrial Age, with a focus on the leading personalities of the royal game and on their contributions to the understanding of it.
Monday, December 18 at 3 pm
Book Signing: Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte
Join Barnes & Noble for a book signing with WWE's Charlotte Flair author of
Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte. Charlotte grew up in the shadow of her famous father, "the dirtiest player in the game," but now she is poised to take the Flair name to new heights.
Special Instructions: Book purchase is required to enter the signing. Show a receipt from Barnes & Noble or BN.com for
Second Nature to receive a wristband, which will be available at 10 am, December 18. Line up begins at 2 pm, first-come, first-served. No memorabilia.
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175 East Post Road, (914) 644-8191
From now through the holidays, Bead Everything will have a staff creations sale and trunk box in store. They are also selling items for donations to the Cure JM Foundation - a non profit devoted to finding a cure for kids with Juvenile Myositis.
 Wednesday, December 13 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Late Night
Bead, chat, snack and shop with friends. Late Night is free to attend, just call ahead to let them know you'll be going.
Bead Everything Classes
Bead Everything offers classes for every skill level. Call (914) 644-8191 to register and pre-pay. Learn more and view the full schedule.
Wednesday, December 13 at 11 am: Cube Herringbone Bracelet Friday, December 15 at 11 am: Macrame With Links Saturday, December 16 at 11 am: Double Sided Star Pendant Saturday, December 16 at 2 pm: Free Stretchy Demo Class Sunday, December 17 at 11 am: Intro Class: Wire Wrapping Monday, December 18 at 11 am: Chan Luu Single Wrap Bracelet |
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 19 Mamaroneck Avenue
Saturdays, December 16 and December 23 from 3 pm - 6 pm
City Center Holiday Concerts
Enjoy the sounds of holiday music as it fills the air with Eganam K. Segbefia.
Learn more.
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| FROM GRACE CHURCH |
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33 Church Street, (914) 949-0384
Wednesdays at 12:10 pm
Noonday Concerts at Grace Church
30 minute concerts every Wednesday. Free admission, donations are greatly appreciated.
December 13: Element Songs - six world premieres on earth, water, and air - A rare opportunity to hear, for the first time, six new works by six of today's most exciting and engaging composers. Soprano Gilda Lyons, mezzo soprano Re'ut Ben-Ze'ev and baritone Jorell Williams are accompanied by pianist Mila Henry in music of Kathryn Alexander, Gabriel Bolaños Chamorro, Kyong Mee Choi, Daron Hagen, Libby Larsen, and Paula af Malmborg Ward.
A Downtown Music debut.
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| FROM KOI CREATIVE SPACE |
169 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-3195
Tuesday, December 12 from 6 pm - 7 pm
One More Customer with Fran Tarkenton
 Do potential customers recognize you as an authority in your field? The simple keys of authority marketing that helps you build credibility and trust while making your business a magnet for new customers. In this webcast we will cover the foundational pillars of branding, referral marketingm, and lead generation.
Learn more and register.
Thursday, December 14 from 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
 Startupalooza
Join KOI for a pitch event like no other. The format includes a workshop, as well as a complete pitch session with critiquing from investors and in-industry professionals - all geared towards bringing your pitch to the next level.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
Saturday, December 16 from 10 am - 11 am
 Yoga For The Cause
Kick your weekend off the yoga way - Join Instructor Diana Cusumano as she leads you through a sunny, relaxed hour of open level vinyasa (yoga 101 for those that don't speak the lingo) at KOI. During the month of December, donations will be collected for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.
Learn more and register.
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| FROM TOYS "R" US AND BABIES "R" US |
7 City Place, (914) 686-8071
Saturday, December 9 from 11 am - 12 pm
Baby's First Birthday Event
Drop by to celebrate this wonderful milestone with free activities, giveaways and great ideas for planning your little one's big day. You can meet local parents-and their babies, too.
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| FROM THE PLAY GROUP THEATRE |
1 North Broadway, (914) 946-4433
 Saturday, December 16 at 8 pm
Sunday, December 17 at 2 pm
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant peice of fruit. Based on the beloved book, this charming new musical is great for the entire family.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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| FROM THE WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400
Faces of Burke
Faces of Burke is a traveling photography exhibit conceived to showcase the individuality of the patients treated at Burke every day. Patients with physical and cognitive impairments resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease and orthopedic issues come to Burke to regain their mobility and independence. The compelling photographs in this exhibit will illustrate their experience.
Learn more.
Wednesday, December 13 from 11 am - 12 pm
Social Media 101
Want to learn more about the world of social media? This session, intended for beginners, will provide an overview of current social media resources, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and more. No registration or equipment is necessary.
Lunchtime Meditation
A weekly Meditation program at the library. No registration or equipment necessary. Starts promptly at 12:15 pm with the first few minutes devoted to beginning instruction.
Monday, December 18 from 6 pm - 7 pm
Virtual Reality
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30 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 993-6358
 Now - December 24
The Melting Pot is a proud supporter of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign. Donate $10 to St. Jude and receive a Donate and Dine card valid for $20 off a future purchase of $50 or more.
Learn more.
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84 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 506-5900
 Tuesday, December 12 at 7 pm
Create two wine glasses per painter. They can be used for drinking and/or toasting yourself.
Learn more and sign up.
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| WINTERFEST |
Wednesday, December 20 - Sunday, December 24
Now in its third year, WinterFest Holiday Market is a special shopping and entertainment experience that brings the community together with festive music, food and shopping. Located on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue.
Learn more.
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| NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR |
Sunday, December 30 from 10 pm - 12:30 am
Starting 10 pm, there will be an exciting live band and DJ on Main Street and Court Street. We will ring in the new year with a ball drop, confetti and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
Learn more.
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