Holiday Happenings

So many wonderful holiday events on the calendar for the coming month. Keep these in mind:

James and the Giant Peach at the Playgroup Theater

This zany mesmerizing tale comes dramatically to life on The Play Group Theatre stage. Chock full of laughs and delightful songs, this stage adaptation of the beloved book will captivate your imagination and capture your heart. Travel with James and friends from sky to sea in the most unusual form of transportation imaginable.

With a dazzling score by Pasek and Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen) and plenty of humor, heart, and spectacle, James and the Giant Peach is a feel-good musical for audiences of all ages. Packed with catchy songs, whimsical storytelling, and colorful characters, it’s a reminder that even the smallest person can do something big!
Climb on board the epic adventure of James and the Giant Peach at PGT.

Saturday, Dec. 6 @ 8pm
Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 2pm
Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 8pm
Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 2pm**
**Sensory Friendly

The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
https://www.playgroup.org/shows/

New Choral Society

The New Choral Society will present the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah, Part I. Hear the familiar and uplifting choruses and solos from the Messiah. The concert concludes with the famous "Hallelujah Chorus." This concert is always a festive way to begin the holiday season with family and friends. Concerts on Friday, December 5 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 PM at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale. Click here for tickets:

Holiday Boutique at Westchester Reform Temple

Discover one-of-a-kind holiday treasures at the WRT/WRJ Holiday Boutique. Celebrating its 21st year as a beloved spot for seasonal shopping. This festive, one day event transforms Westchester Reform Temple into a curated marketplace filled with unique, high quality gifts. With 27 exceptional vendors, shoppers will find everything from luxury bags and artisan jewelry to men’s and women’s apparel, home goods, novelty items and speciality merchandise, perfect for everyone on your holiday list.

Beyond discovering beautiful finds, every purchase has purpose: a portion of all sales supports the meaningful programs and charitable initiatives of Women of Reform Judaism at Westchester Reform Temple, helping strengthen the broader community.

Join this wonderful shopping event on Monday, December 8th from 11am to 4pm at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale. Admission is free!

Messiah at IHM

Celebrate the Christmas season with a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Friday December 12 at 7:30 pm at Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mar, 8 Carman Road, Scarsdale. Join them for an unforgettable evening of music at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Experience the beauty and power of Handel's Messiah Part I performed by the all professional New York City based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) and The Modus Singers. Get ready to be moved by the heavenly sounds filling the sacred space of the church. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of live music! Purchase tickets here:

Charis Holiday Concerts 

Charis Chamber Voices celebrates the season with Rejoice!, its annual Holiday Concert: Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY, and Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT. Charis’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Wiggins, conducts, accompanied by the organist Terrence Flanagan.

Benjamin Britten’s Festival Te Deum offers a striking, multi-layered treatment of this historic text, while his mystical Rejoice in the Lamb showcases his imaginative use of poetry and sound. Antonio Vivaldi’s radiant Gloria crowns the program with music as glorious and uplifting as the season itself, and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, a fantasy on familiar carols, carries on the holiday spirit. Charis’s famous wine and cheese reception will follow each concert. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable celebration with you!

Tickets are $25 ($20 for seniors and $15 for students). They may be purchased in advance through the Charis website, www.charisvocals.com, or at the door.

Charis is an auditioned chorus of about 30 men and women from Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. Founded in 1994, the group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voices and captivating performances.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker will be performed by Central Park Dance at the Capitol Theater on Sunday December 7 and Sunday December 14. A winter tradition for families, Central Park Dance will return to the Capitol Theater with three performances this holiday season with its 10th annual production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Join Clara on her wild journey through a blizzard of ballerinas into a land of sweets filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magic. Featuring Tanner Schwartz formerly with Boston Ballet & Maisee Anderson formerly with The National Ballet of Canada. December 7th 5:00PM and December 14th 12:30PM & 5:00PM. Click here for ticket info:

Westchester Band Concerts

The Westchester Band will perform two concerts at Scarsdale Library, featuring Sounds of the Season. Concerts on December 11 and December 18 at 7 pm.