Pianist Benita Meshulam to Perform at Hoff Barthelson
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The Hoff-Barthelson Music School is pleased to announce that it will feature the internationally recognized pianist, Benita Meshulam, in recital on Thursday, October 7 at 8 pm, at the Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, New York. Ms. Meshulam will be joined on her recital, entitled 2 to Tango: A program of Argentinean dances and tangos, by guest pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti.
The program for the evening includes Pablo Ziegler’s El Empedrado, Asfalto, and Elegante Canyenguito; Tres Romances Argentinas, op. 2 by Carlos Guastavino; and four pieces by Astor Piazzolla that have been rescored for two pianos by Pablo Ziegler: Fuga y misterio, Milonga del angel, La Muerte del angel, and Libertango.
Benita Meshulam has appeared in concerts and recitals throughout the United States and Europe. A specialist in Spanish repertoire, she has had three recordings that have gained recognition. Her first CD of Iberia was put of the recommended listening list of The New York Times Magazine in 1990 and her recording of Goyescas was singled out by Classic CD Magazine in Great Britain for a five-star mega-review. It was also on the Grammy nomination list in 1997. Her last recording of the piano music of Xaview Montsalvatge received rave reviews from Classic CD, American Record Guide, BBC Magazine, and Spain’s Scherzo Magazine. She was a recent soloist in the Montsalvatge Concerto Breve and Falla’s Noches en last Jardines de Espana.
Admission to the recital is $15 general; $14 seniors; and free to students under 18. Call 914-723-1169 for reservations and information.
Spooky Events on the Hudson
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Historic Hudson Valley, creator of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, is expanding its portfolio of Halloween inspired experiences to include a professionally produced haunted attraction: Horseman’s Hollow. It joins another new experience, Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend,’ and two returning classics: Blaze and Legend Celebration, to round out a full complement of classic fall events in Sleepy Hollow Country.
Washington Irving’s macabre tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow inspires the brand new Horseman’s Hollow, an interactive haunted attraction at Philipsburg Manor recommended for ages 14 and up. Stocked with professional actors and state-of-the-art special effects, Horseman’s Hollow has a very high fear factor and is not for the faint of heart.
Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend’ brings the master storyteller into the historic, candlelit interior of the circa-1685 Old Dutch Church, where he will offer a dramatic re-telling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow accompanied by live organ music.
By popular demand, the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, the tri-state area’s biggest Halloween extravaganza, is expanding to 20 evenings, including the first weekend in November. An Egyptian scene with mummies and giant pyramid, shrunken heads, and a pumpkin “cornfield” with crows are some of the new jack o’lantern installations included in this massive display of Halloween-inspired creativity. A team of artists come together to carve more than 4,000 jacks, many of them fused together in enormous and elaborate constructions, all lit up throughout the wooded walkways, orchards, and gardens of historic Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Also returning is Legend Celebration at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, a daytime event perennially popular with young children, where visitors are encouraged to come in costume.
All events are held rain or shine. All proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based non-profit educational organization which owns and operates the historic sites that host these events.
Ticket and date information:
For Blaze, Horseman’s Hollow, and Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend,’ all admissions are by timed ticket, which must be purchased in advance.
Blaze dates are Oct. 2-3, 8-11, 15-17, 21-24, 28-31, and Nov. 5-7. The first reservation is 7 p.m. on Oct. 2-3 and 8-11, and 6:30 p.m. for the other dates. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for children 5-17, free for children under 5.
Horseman’s Hollow dates are Oct. 15-16, 22-24, and 28-30, with the first reservation at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend’ dates are Oct. 15-16 and 29-30. Seating is limited, and there are four performances each evening on the hour, beginning at 6pm. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for children under 18.
Legend Celebration dates are Oct. 23-24 and 30-31, from 10-4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-17, and free for those under 5.
Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-631-8200 ($2 per ticket surcharge for phone orders).
The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged
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One Take Summer Theater is a brand new, not-for-profit student run theater organization. It was developed by college students looking to gain more experience in the theater world. This summer, One Take will be performing The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged. The performance will take place on Friday August 13th at 7PM at the Scarsdale Congregational Church. This play is perfect for Shakespeare lovers and perfect for Shakespeare haters as well. Come and enjoy a night of whimsical rhymes and improvisational humor as One Take Summer Theater presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged!
One Take Summer Theater Presents:
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Scarsdale Congregational Church
Friday August 13th at 7 PM
Produced by Kaitlin Tyler
Directed by Daniel Carlisto
Art Director Genevieve Tyler
Cast Members in Alphabetical Order
Dana Arkontaky
Isabella Belizzi
Raylla Chan
Jason Dunat
David Himmel
Paul Lazo
Rio Ruess
Genevieve Tyler
Cassie Valencia
Youth Tennis Tournament This Week
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The Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League will be hosting several youth tennis tournaments during the week of Monday, August 9th through Thursday, August 12th. Matches will be played at the Middle School Tennis Courts between 6 PM and 8 PM, and boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 18 of all skill levels, including beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced are invited to play. Players should register and play at 6 PM at the Middle School Tennis Courts.
Each participant will receive a participation trophy, a Scarsdale NYJTL T-shirt, and are welcome to attend a pizza and ice cream party on Thursday, August 12th. There will be tournament trophies for the winners.
The New York Junior Tennis League-Scarsdale and the Scarsdale Recreation Department are delighted to maintain the registration fee at $ 35 for each player. A valid 2010 junior tennis permit is required. The proram is now inits 26th season and the program fee has been the same for over 20 years.
Youth and parents interested in participating in the tournaments and the Summer Youth Tennis League should contact Bob Harrison, volunteer director for 26 years, at 914 725-0962 or 914 646-4054 (cell) or by e-mail at [email protected].
Applications are available at the Scarsdale Recreation Department.
A Unique Way to Say Mazel Tov
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Here’s an original idea for a meaningful wedding gift that is steeped in Jewish tradition yet has a contemporary spin. Talented glass blowers offer a colorful hand-blown "mazel tov" glass that can be crushed beneath the chuppah on the couple's wedding day. And, instead of leaving a broken glass, after the ceremony the shards are used to create a hand-blown vessel that the bride and groom can treasure forever.
Mazel Tov Glass creates the wedding glasses and hand-blown pieces in their Brooklyn Studio. The company was founded by three long-time friends and talented glass blowers who had tired of giving the same wedding gifts off the same old registries. They put their hands and heads together to create a truly unique wedding present.
The trio met in 2000 when Andrea Osnow and Susan Schulman were in search of an instructor for their study of glassblowing. They were introduced to Kanik Chung, an accomplished glass blower who had already established himself as an independent glass artist and designer. The three hit it off and began to create glass art and the concept of Mazel Tov Glass evolved. In 2007 they formed their company and now work at Urban Glass studios in Brooklyn.
The process is quite simple: First they hand blow a Mazel Tov wedding glass in your color choice and then they ship it to you in a velvet bag imported from Israel. After the wedding ceremony, when the glass has been crushed, the glass shards are shipped back to Mazel Tov Glass in the shipping container provided. Next, the team suspends the shards in clear molten glass and hand blows a glass vessel shape chosen by the bride and groom. The entire process takes approximately six weeks.
The team at Mazel Tov Glass offers seven standard colors for the glass which include-blue, ivory, amethyst, green, yellow, orange, and turquoise. They will customize the color of your choice to your wedding colors, or to a paint chip color.
The wedding couple can also select the shape of the final product from several standard options. These shapes include a bouquet vase, a ginger jar vase, a v-bowl and a round bowl. The team has many great ideas and will happily create a custom shape. They have designed wine glasses, flowers, specially shaped vases, a ruffle bowl and a platter. For an additional fee, engraving is available and the finished piece can be inscribed with the name of the bride and groom and the date of their special day.
There are a variety of Mazel Tov Glass packages to choose from and prices range from $360 for a Something Special package to $1800 for an Everything Special Package where you choose the custom color and custom shape and engraving is included. Every package includes a choice of color for the glass, an imported, embroidered velvet bag from Israel and a custom heirloom piece. An instruction and traditions card is included in the package as well.
For more information about their products and services go to MazelTovGlass.com, email [email protected] or call 212-219-2092. When you inquire, please mention that you learned about the company on Scarsdale10583.com
