LATEST HAPPENINGS IN WHITE PLAINS
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Dear Friends and Members,
This week is your last chance to see the "Brick by Brick" exhibit at ArtsWestchester. You can also see
Mamma Mia! at The Play Group Theatre and visit the MLK Freedom Library Bookfair at Barnes & Noble on Monday.
See you downtown,
White Plains BID Staff
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Featured Discount of the Week
222 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 761-1121
- New patient consultation, exam and X-Rays (as needed) $45.00 (valued up to $220)
- 50 minute massage with licensed massage therapist for $45 (Initial visit only, regular price $90)
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230 Main Street, (914) 397-2420
FOR CHILDREN:
Saturday, January 19 at 11 am
Storytime and Activities Featuring
The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue-to-Royalty Puppy Love Story
When he was a pup, Guy was just like any dog in the shelter dreaming of a forever home, but all that changed when Meghan adopted him. Inspired by the true story of Meghan Markle and her rescue dog, Guy. Plus, get a coupon from the Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20
January Educator Appreciation Shopping Weekends
Pre-K through grade 12 educators, join Barnes & Noble in store every Saturday and Sunday in January and enjoy 25% off most books, toys, games, movies, music, and more.
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175 East Post Road, (914) 644-8191
Bead Everything Classes
- Friday, January 18 at 11 am: Poinsettia Bracelet
- Saturday, January 19 at 11 am: Intro Class: Wire Wrapping
- Sunday, January 20 at Noon: Stitch of the Month: Odd and Even Count Peyote
- Monday, January 21 at 11 am: Macramé with Links
- Tuesday, January 22 at 11 am: Grape Cluster Wine Charm/Pendant
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33 Church Street, (914) 949-0384
Wednesdays at 12:10 pm
Concerts at Grace Church
30 minute concerts every Wednesday through May 29. Free admission, donations are greatly appreciated. Learn more.
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January 16: Chamber Music with the musicians of the Westchester Philharmonic - Will DeVos, horn, Nicole Sharlow-Diaz, violin, and Mariko Furukawa, piano, perform the
Brahms Horn Trio.
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1 North Broadway, (914) 946-4433
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Saturday, January 19 at 8 pm, Sunday, January 20 at 2 pm, and Monday, January 21 at 2 pm
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! tells an enchanting tale of love, laughter, family, and a young woman's search for her dad.
Featuring the music of international superstar group ABBA ("Dancing Queen", "Super Trouper", "The Winner Takes It All", "Voulez-Vous"), this jukebox musical will have you laughing, crying, and dancing out of your seats.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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19 Mamaroneck Avenue
Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 20 at 1 pm
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a man who - despite his sub-normal IQ - led an extraordinary life, with a ringside seat to many of the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400
FOR TEENS:
Sunday, January 20 from 2 pm - 4 pm
Sunday Funday: "Open Media Lab for Teens"
Teens are welcome to use various tech equipment in the Edge Media Lab.
FOR ADULTS:
Wednesday, January 16 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellness Wednesdays: Ditch the Diet New Year's Resolution
Jodi Baretz, psychotherapist and holistic health coach, will share mindful tips and techniques to change your mindset, combat stress, and foster self-acceptance so you can live a happier and healthier life.
Baretz, LCSW, CHHC, is the best-selling Amazon author of
Mindful Is the New Skinny: 10 Transformational Steps to a Lighter You Inside and Out.
Register here.
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Thursday, January 17 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Common Ground: Race & American Society
Are you interested in sharing your thoughts about some of the toughest issues facing our country - as well as listening to the opinions of your neighbors and friends? Then join White Plains Public Library and the League of Women Voters of White Plains for a series of community conversations, Common Ground.
People of all viewpoints are welcome to participate, and the hosts are committed to creating an atmosphere that is safe for everyone who attends. It will be a place to share experiences, opinions, and solutions to understand how people in our area are actually affected by the policies, issues, and events that we hear about in the news and media. Participants will be split up into small groups and paired with a table captain, who will help keep the discussion on track. Groups will be mixed up a few times during each event, to maximize the number of people who interact with each other. There will be time for both dialogue and reflection.
Friday, January 18 from, 10 am - 4:30 pm
GoodTemps
Are you seeking short-term or long-term employment? Come and meet staff from GoodTemps to discuss your career goals. GoodTemps provides flexible work opportunities in the 5 boroughs of New York City, Northern New Jersey, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact GoodTemps directly at (646) 810-9665. Registration is by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted. Please bring your resume to the appointment.
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165 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 997-2000
Thursdays at 7 pm to 11 pm
Ladies Night
Join Hudson Grille every Thursday for $5 drinks and wine for ladies.
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181 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 358-5811
Wednesday, January 9 from 9 pm - 12:30 am
The Wednesday Night Jam
Hosted by Gil Parris and Curtis Winchester. Kitchen open late. No cover charge. Jam is open to all. Sign up and play or just hang and listen.
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303 Quarropas Street, 422-8200
IT Support Specialist Tech Bootcamp
The White Plains Education & Training Center, Westchester Community College and Per Scholas, the experts in technology bootcamp training, are pleased to announce the next in-demand course to equip adults to successfully enter, or advance in, the field of technology: IT Support Specialist.
This is training for an entry level position in a growing field where starting salaries range from $55,000 to $75,000 and advancement opportunities are plentiful and accessible. The course will be held March 25 through June 7 at the WPETC. A full time commitment is required. This course and the certification exam is offered at no cost. The application and screening process is competitive, so apply today. The first step is to complete a pre-application, which will be accepted until Wednesday, January 30.
Learn more.
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31 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-4220
Now - Saturday, January 19
"Brick by Brick"
The Erie Canal & the Building Boom
A contemporary art exhibition inspired by the shared story of the Erie Canal and the Hudson Valley brickyards. Powerful, large-scale installations and photographs commissioned especially for the exhibition are presented alongside historical artifacts, archival photographs and personal narratives related to the region's once vital brick industry.
Learn more.
Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Friday from Noon - 5 pm
Saturday from Noon - 6 pm
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169 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-3195
Wednesdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 10 am
Weekly Yoga
Join Instructor Diana Cusumano as she leads you through a sunny, relaxed hour of open level vinyasa (yoga 101). What you can expect- a fun flow with music, laughs, and to leave feeling more centered and ready to take on the rest of your week. There is a limited supply of extra mats, so please bring your own if you have one.
Learn more and register.
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on Wednesdays:
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(10 minutes minimum,
25 minutes maximum)
Client Intake forms must be completed prior to receiving services.
151 East Post Road
Suite 122
(914) 573-4832
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