LATEST HAPPENINGS IN WHITE PLAINS
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Issue: 539
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February 25, 2020
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Dear Friends and Members,
This week is packed with food and drink specials, musical performances, and fun activities!
On Thursday, stop by Hastings Tea & Coffee for their Wine & Beer Launch event and enjoy 50% off wine and beer. On Friday and Saturday, see The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour at White Plains Comedy Club. All weekend at Bead Everything, guest teacher Kieu Pham Gray will be signing copies of her new book.
See you downtown,
White Plains BID Staff
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245 Main Street, (914) 682-4200
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Good reviews, Indian food and an American success story
Peter Katz,
Westchester Business Journal, February 16, 2020
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When Mahammad Alam came to the U.S. in 1995 he had no idea that he’d become an entrepreneur and, with others, wind up running a miniconglomerate of three Indian restaurants in Westchester.
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In 2018, Alam opened Ambadi Kebab & Grill at 141 E. Post Road in White Plains. It had previously been operated by the owner of the Bengal Tiger, which was located across the street and was destroyed in a fire. Alam’s wife is managing that location. The name comes from Ambadi leaves, used in various Indian dishes. It also has a lunch buffet, which is aimed at attracting White Plains office workers. Alam expects business to continue growing especially when a new apartment project, now being built just down the street at Mamaroneck Avenue and East Post Road, opens.
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Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 pm - 9 pm
White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade Installation Ceremony
This year's St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall is James J. Houlihan. The Installation Ceremony will take place at Vintage Lounge & Restaurant, 171 Main Street. Cocktails from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm and program from 7:30 pm - 9 pm. Entertainment from Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 21 Pipes & Drums, Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance, and Padraig Allen & The McLean Avenue Band. Suggested donation is $30 per person.
Learn more.
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31 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-4220
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Saturday, February 29 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm
An Evening of Performing Families
An Evening of music, dance, and conversation. In celebration of Black History Month, join ArtsWestchester for an unforgettable evening with four family ensembles as they perform and discuss the meaning of kinship, tradition and the arts. The event features the award-winning Prestige Step Team (New Rochelle), the Ptah-Shabazz Wisdrum Orchestra (White Plains), Bronx Jazz Legend Bertha Hope with daughter Monica Meaux Hope (NYC), and old school hip-hop crew the Money Makin Mob (Mount Vernon). Performing Families is part of ArtsWestchester’s Folk Arts Program, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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Monday, March 2 from 5 pm - 7 pm
Legal Issues in Visual Art, Photography and Sculpture
When can an artist use someone’s likeness in an artwork? What is a “model release” and when is it needed? What is “appropriation art” and how does it relate to copyright? When may an artist incorporate another’s work into their art? Does the law place any restrictions on editions of prints or sculptures?
If you are interested in learning the answers to these and related questions, join ArtsWestchester for an informative discussion of legal issues that visual artists encounter in their practice, including copyright, privacy issues and model releases, and regulations of multiples, editions and prints. The panel also will comment on some recent, high-profile fair use and appropriation art decisions. After the discussion, you’ll want to join the panelist for a Q&A and a wine and cheese networking reception. The event is geared to an audience of working artists, but all are welcome.
Learn more.
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230 Main Street, (914) 397-2420
FOR CHILDREN:
Saturday, February 29 at 11 am
Storytime and Activities Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Join Barnes & Noble for a very Seussical Storytime with fun activities.
Saturday, February 29 at 2 pm
Get a Clue! Event
Introducing the
InvestiGators, a new graphic novel series about super spies who uncover clues and crack cases - perfect for fans of
Dog Man and
Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Join Barnes & Noble for activities, a mystery game, and giveaways.
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175 East Post Road, (914) 644-8191
Bead Everything Classes
- Thursday, February 27 at 11 am: Introductory Class: Stringing
- Friday, February 28 at 6 pm: Intro to Fusing Dichroic Glass with Kieu Pham Gray
- Saturday, February 29 at 9 am: Kaleidoscope: Torched Fired Enamel with Kieu Pham Gray
- Saturday, February 29 at 1 pm: Wave Link: Intro to Basic Soldering with Kieu Pham Gray
- Saturday, February 29 at 6 pm: Twinkle Twist Bracelet with Kieu Pham Gray
- Sunday, March 1 at 9 am: Short Stack: Rings with Kieu Pham Gray
- Sunday, March 1 at 2:30 pm: Nestling Silver with Kieu Pham Gray
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33 Church Street, (914) 949-0384
Wednesdays at 12:10 pm
Downtown Music at Grace Church
30 minute concerts, every Wednesday at 12:10 pm from now until June. Free admission, donations are greatly appreciated.
February 26: No concert,
March 4: Westchester Philharmonic
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Sunday, March 1 at 4:30 pm
Jomion and the Uklos
Featuring the traditional West African rhythms of Benin, Caribbean styles, and jazz, Jomion and the Uklos make festive, colorful music. These three brothers from the coastal city of Cotonou amaze audiences with their furious rhythms and mystical harmonies. They joyfully flirt with reggae, salsa and jazz, while drawing on their vast knowledge of traditional music and culture. At once complex and simple, their profound songs connect to the depths of human experience while lightening the heart with joy.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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235 Main Street, (914) 428-1000
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169 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-3195
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19 Mamaroneck Avenue, (800) 315-4000
Saturday, February 29 at 12:55 pm
Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Season:
Agrippina
Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera present a broadcast of Handel's
Agrippina, live in select cinemas nationwide. As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel's tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar's wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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189 East Post Road, (914) 200-4812
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Thursday, February 27 8 pm
Ahmed Ahmed
Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is one of the most diverse, multi-faceted talents in the entertainment industry today. In 2014, he starred as “Ahmed” on TBS’ hit comedy series
Sullivan & Son. Ahmed is currently the only Arab-American actor playing a non-stereotypical role on a comedy sitcom, today. Born in Helwan, Egypt and raised in Riverside, California Ahmed immigrated to the US when he was one month old with his family. When he was 19 years old he made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His first big break was in the suspense, action film
Executive Decision alongside Kurt Russell, Steven Segal, and Halle Berry in 1996. Ahmed went on to appear in a handful of blockbuster and cult hit features including
Swingers,
Iron Man, and
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan. On the television front, Ahmed has appeared on top series such as
Tracy Takes On,
Weeds, and
Roseanne to name a few.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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Friday, February 28 at 7:30 pm
John Campanelli
New York bred and Los Angeles based John Campanelli is one of the nation’s hottest up and coming comedians. His debut comedy album “Nervous”, recorded at NYC’s The Stand Comedy Club, was highly regarded and lead
LAFT Magazine to review John as, “A comedian for the people.” John recently released his second comedy album, “New Phone, Who Is This?” which was recorded at New York Comedy Club. His second album was also well recognized ranking as #1 for New Comedy Releases during its opening weekend. Both albums are currently available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby. John can be found Wednesday nights on
@Comedy Trend w/ John Campanelli at The Laugh Factory. In addition, the comedian headlines “Live with John Campanelli” twice a month at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and has made notable appearances on
TVGuide Network,
Playboy Radio,
BiteSizeTV and
Reelz Channel.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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Friday, February 28 at 10 pm
Saturday, February 29 at 7:30 pm
The Daily Show
Writers Comedy Tour
The longest-running program on Comedy Central, this hysterically funny late night talk and news satire program has won 24 Primetime Emmy Awards since its inception and is popular with young, well-educated audiences. In the first quarter of 2019, in fact, the show recorded historic ratings growth with men 18-34. With 700 million cross-platform video views, 8.5 million Facebook fans, 5.13 million YouTube subscribers and 3.5 million Instagram followers,
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah continues its digital and social tear as the most engaging social series across all of late night TV. “The Daily Show is more culturally relevant than ever,” said Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land. “Led by Trevor’s brilliance, wit and his ability to pierce through the cultural conversation, the entire
Daily Show team is making the show a true multi-platform success and a destination for a new generation of
Daily Show fans.”
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400
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FOR ADULTS:
Wednesday, February 26 from 2 pm - 4 pm
SCORE Workshop: How to Build Your Business
Join the library for this round table discussion, led by Drew George, Business Entrepreneur & SCORE Mentor. Learn from others to find ways to grow a profitable business at this small business networking event.
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161 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 607-2476
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250 Main Street, (914) 948-3209
Saturday, February 29 from Noon - 2 pm
Paint Nite
At Paint Nite, a talented local artist will take you through all the steps from blank canvas to finished painting, all while you drink, laugh (and maybe even dance to some tunes). It's a party and a class all at once. No experience necessary, just bring your friends and your fun and we'll do the rest. This event is only for people of legal drinking age.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
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30 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 993-6358
Saturday, February 29 from Noon - 4 pm
Leap Day
Celebrate Leap Day with a promotion that only comes around once every four years. On February 29, The Melting Pot will be offering a four-course dinner for $29.
Learn more.
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161 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 607-2476
Thursdays at 8 pm -
Live Music
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181 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 358-5811
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Wednesdays from 9 pm - 12:30 am
Always a fine house band; full back-line for players, kitchen open late, no cover charge. Jam is open to all, sign up and play or just hang and listen.
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154 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 761-0272
Thursdays at 8:15 pm -
DJ Trivia
Free to play. You can have as many team members as you want to get a good mix of expertise. Sign up starts at 8:15 pm and game starts at 8:30 pm.
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169 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 428-3195
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Saturdays at 10 am
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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WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400
Wednesdays from 12:15 pm - 1 pm
Lunchtime Meditation
Put down your digital devices, sit, and breathe...
The White Plains Public Library hosts a weekly Meditation program starting promptly at 12:15 pm with the first few minutes devoted to beginning instruction. No registration or experience necessary.
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280 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 301
(914) 949-8101
New patient exam and x-rays $75 off; customary value of $250
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151 East Post Road, Suite 120
(914) 573-4832
Wednesday Chair Massages
$2 per minute
(10 minutes minimum,
25 minutes maximum)
Client Intake forms must be completed prior to receiving services.
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www.
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