Downtown Events:
WESTCHESTER ARTS COUNCIL
ARTS EXCHANGE
31 Mamaroneck Avenue
Grand Banking Room
428-4220
ADVANCE: $15 General Admission; $10 Children/Students/Members/Seniors
DAY OF SHOW: $20 General Admission; $15 Children/Students/Members/Seniors
Box office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. and two hours prior to show time. Please note: Orders received within 10 days of an event will be held at our box office.

* 20% OFF dinner with your ticket for: LEGAL SEA FOODS, ASIAN TEMPTATION and VINTAGE
* Group rates and discounts available.

APRIL:
4/10 at 7:30 pm
NEW VOICES: Kelly Flint, Kevin Briody, Terry Kitchen and Arlon Bennett
Presented with Mainstage Coffeehouse.

4/13 at 3 pm
MUSIC OF THE DANCE – The Legacy Duo: Emily Mitchell, Harp; Margaret Swichoski, Flute
A virtuosic and passionate performance for all ages of Celtic music,Ravel, Shankar, Piazzola and others, accompanied by a professional dancer.

4/19 at 7 pm
ARE YOU NOW, OR HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED - A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix: Wali Ali & The Tambourine Band
A psychedelic new show from the soulful guitarist and his stellar band.

4/26 at 7 pm
RAY VEGA AND GERRY MALKIN LATIN SEXTET
A memorable evening of compositions by Paquito D'Rivera, Mario Bauza and others.

MAY:
5/2 at 7 pm
THE SOUL OF MEXICO – a Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Mariachi Citlali and Ballet Espirtu de Mexico
A preview of the annual Alma de Mexico (“Soul of Mexico”) festival in Yonkers.

5/7 at 5:30 pm
HAPPY HOURS: All That Jazz
Experts to novices are invited to swing, enjoy some jazz demos and performances.

5/10 at 7 pm
GREAT WOMEN IN JAZZ: The Music of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dakota Staton – Annette St. John Trio w/Houston Person
Annette St. John carries on the work of legends celebrated in this special evening. Houston Person’s appearances as a sideman are legendary.

5/15 at 7:30 pm
NEW VOICES: Edie Carey, Milton, Montgomery Delaney, and Greg Greenaway
Presented with Mainstage Coffeehouse.

5/22 at 7:30 pm
LIBERTY READINGS - Revolutionaries – Campbell Scott, plus tba
Campbell Scott is a frequently seen film, television and stage actor with a wry love of history. See Liberty Readings description above

5/24 at 7 pm
CARLOS JIMENEZ'S MAMBO/SALSA BAND w/Live Dance Instruction
The music of Tito Puente, Cachao, and many others. Dance the cha cha cha, mambos and more!

JUNE:
6/12 at 7:30 pm
WORK O' THE WEAVERS – w/Traditional Folk Open Mike
A rousing and relevant celebration of America’s pioneering folk music quartet Admission is FREE for players.

6/14 at 7 pm
PERSIA à l'AMERICAINE– Monika Jalili Ensemble
Pre-revolution Iranian folk favorites and popular love songs in Persian, English, and French.

6/19 at 7:30 pm
JUKE JOINT JUMP BLUES JAM with Chris Paccione and the Turnstyle Jumpers
A raucous party band who play modern roots music tinged with Blues, R&B, Swing, New Orleans Funk and Zydeco. Admission is FREE for players.

BARNES & NOBLE
Wednesdays, June - November
City Center, 230 Main Street
397-2420

BARNES & NOBLE,JR.:
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am
STORYTIME WITH MISS RHEA
Toe-tapping, knee-slapping session of music, singing, stories and fun for children of all ages.

Every Thursday at 10:30 am
STORYTIME WITH BEN
Stories, singing and crafts that children and parents just love.

Saturday, April 12 at 2 pm
YOUNG READERS
Go, Speed Racer, Go!
High speed adventure with Speed, Trixie and the Mach5! Decode secret messages, solve the motor-powered maze, and design your own race car at this fun event!

Sunday, April 13 from 2 - 4 pm
SPECIAL GUEST
Clifford the Big Red Dog

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 pm
LET'S BE FRIENDS STORYTIME
B & N partners with Autism Speaks. Read Since We're Friends, and do activities that encourage children to befriend those with autism, through an understanding of what makes them special and unique.

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, May 4
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION WEEK
B & N shows their appreciation to educators by offering those teaching PreK-12th grades a special 25% discount on all book purchases and a 10% discount on any music or DVD they make this week. Please present your Educator Discount Card at the time of purchase.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7 PM
WORKSHOP
How To Teach Literacy Like a Dream
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Susan Bosak, author of Dream, winner of 11 national book awards, shares information on how to use Dream as a cross-curricular literacy tool.

REOCCURING EVENTS:
THE KNIT READERS - Meeting Again on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 pm
Join the Knit Readers for on the first Tuesday of each month for an evening of knitting in our café while discussing the current month's book.

MANGA! GRAPHIC NOVELS - Starting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 pm
At last, a Manga Book Group for graphic novel enthusiasts (for readers 15+). We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Bring your favorite Manga!

TEEN INTRIGUE - Monday, May 5 at 7 pm
Are you a teen who likes to read compelling, edgy contemporary fiction? Join this great book group and discuss your impressions of adult fiction among people your own age. Meeting on the first Monday of each month.

THE BOOK OR THE MOVIE? - Thursday, May 8 at 7 pm
Come join this creative group facilitated by Film & English Literature degreed student Michelle King to discuss the contrasting merits of the film & the book on which it was based. Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

TEEN FANTASY - Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm
What better to read than a good fantasy? Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Come help decide what books you'll get to read and discuss in a positive, engaging environment.

BANNED BOOKS! -Starting on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm
Celebrate your freedom by reading books that have been banned by schools, libraries, religious and political institutions around the world. Starting in May and meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

STORYTIME WITH MISS RHEA - Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Join Miss Rhea for an energetic toe tapping, knee slapping session of music, singing, stories and fun for children of all ages.

STORYTIME WITH BEN - Thursdays at 10:30 am
Join Ben, the delightful storyteller, for stories, singing and crafts that children and parents just love.

SLAM POETRY - Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 pm
Eric Zork Alanz,/b> hosts as audience members share their poetry with us at our Open Mic. Open Mic sign up begins at 6:30 pm. Material must be appropriate for all ages. Meeting the third Thursday of each month.

INTERNATIONAL OPEN AIR MARKET
Wednesdays, June - November
City Hall Court Yard, 255 Main Street
Prices are set by individual vendors

PARADE
JUNETEENTH
Saturday, June 14
Mamaroneck Avenue to City Hall
FREE
A celebration of African American heritage and freedom. The parade will host bands, dancers and entertainment. The celebration continues with an music and street festival after the parade.

OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL
May 31 - June 1, 10 am - 5 pm
Tibbits Park, No. Broadway
FREE
Bring the whole family to see a juried show which includes arts and crafts fromn over 80 artists, as well as children's art workshop, student art exhibition, emerging artist display and performing artists. Food available for purchase, ample parking nearby. Net proceeds support art scholarships for WPHS seniors.

RESTAURANT ENTERTAINMENT

JAMES JOYCE PUBLIC HOUSE
166b Mamaroneck Ave., 397-1077
www.thejournalnews.com/bo/jj

Great DJ's Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Sport fans enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket, Hockey and College Game Plans on plasma and projector screens.

VINTAGE
171 Main Street, 328-5803,
Fax: 328-8948
www.vintagebar.net

FRIDAYS CORPORATE HAPPY HOUR:
Followed By Live Entertainment
Karaoke Thursday Night.
APRIL:
Friday, April 11 - Unforgettable Fire
Saturday, April 12 - Rattle & Hum
Friday, April 18 - Billy & The Bar Fights
Saturday, April 19 - Fallout
Friday, April 25 - Duffjam 2008:
The opening act is Devin Doherty
The main act is The Samples
Saturday, April 26 -Saint Excess

MAY:
Friday, May 2 - Keal
Saturday, May 3 - Natter Jack Toad
Friday, May 2 - Holla Back
Saturday, May 10 - The Hit Squad
Friday, May 16 - Cray & Dempsey
Saturday, May 17 - Not Dead Yet
Friday, May 23 - Bosco & The Storm
Saturday, May 24 - Someday Radio
Friday, May 30 - Saint Excess
Saturday, May 31 - Private Pary

The LOFT
180 E. Post Rd., lower level
948-2932, Fax: 948-2987
948-4922(HELPLINE) e-mail: info@loftgaycenter.org or http://loftgaycenter.org

Gaymes Night! meets the first Saturday of each month.

Women's Discussion Group and Social, meets every Friday night, 7:30PM

Men's Discussion Group and Social, meets every Tuesday night, 7PM

20-Somethings
Second Wednesday of each month at 7PM
E-mail: romasa@aol.com for info.

Silver Connections: The Loft's Senior Outreach Program!
Creating Community for LGBT people 55 and over. The LOFT hosts Senior Open Houses and Field Trips every month. For more information and to join the database, call 948-7173, ext. 12, or email scott@loftgaycemter.org.

GROW Gentle-Men of Rockland, Orange & Westchester (GROW) meets the first and third Saturday of every month at 4PM. GROW is a spirituality/sensuality discussion and activity group for gay, bisexual and questioning men. For more information please contact Octavian at gentlemenrow@emailaccount.com

Reading Group meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7PM.

12-Step Recovery Community Al-Anon: every Monday night at 8PM.
Alcoholics Anonymous: every Saturday at 8PM

WHITE PLAINS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
11 City Place, 328-1600 (in the City Center complex)

Apr. 24 - May 11, 2008
HOW TO SUCCESS IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Sponsored by Westchester County Business Journal
1960’s New York City. J. Pierpont Finch owes his advancement from window washer to Chairman of the Board of the Wicker Wide Wicket Company not to hard work but his ability to make others work hard for him. Join us as we follow Finch’s step by step way up the corporate ladder.

INTERNATIONAL SERIES:
Apr. 12, 2008
MacTALLA MOR
(Celtic Music for the Masses)
From Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas to Grandfather Mountain, NC to Central Park, NY, MacTalla Mor is taking America by storm. MacTalla Mor, Gaelic for Great Echo, features The Great Highland bagpipes, piano, vocals and bodhran in a dynamic mix of traditional Celtic roots, rock, jazz, hip-hop, calypso and fusion. MacTalla Mor’s ancient and modern instruments along with their Gaelic and original songs, brings the past to life creating a joyous, poignant and powerful experience for audiences of all ages.

WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 Martine Avenue, 422-1480

SCULPTURE ON THE PLAZA
Info: The Sculptures Guild 212-431,5669 or
The City of White Plains, 422-1345
16 magnificent works shown

Free SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30PM
Thursdays 1:00-3:00PM
Meet with an experienced counselor from SCORE in partnership with US Small Business Administration. Walk in or call the SCORE office to make an appointment 948-3907.