SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - The community can enjoy the South Salem Fire Department carnival, musical performances, and art exhibits!
South Salem Fire Department Carnival
Come enjoy a tradition our community looks forward to and support your local fire department as the SSFD presents two more nights of rides, games, food, music, and family fun! The carnival will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 (6 to 10 p.m.), and Saturday, Aug. 8 (5 to 10 p.m.). To be held at 1190 Route 35 in South Salem.
Eli Lev at Lasdon Public Gardens
Singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev will bring his blend of indie folk and Americana to an intimate outdoor performance on the back patio of Lasdon Public Gardens main house at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Known for his warm, earthy performances that invite reflection and collective singing, Eli creates live experiences that feel both intimate and communal. Admission is free. Please bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the music.
Lewisboro Library
Summer Movie Night
Join in for movie nights on the library lawn! Over the summer, the Lewisboro Library will be offering a series of movies on the front lawn for families to enjoy and celebrate their Summer Reading theme "Unearth a Story." On Saturday, Aug. 8, catch the 2006 comedy Night at the Museum! The film follows a night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History who discovers that the exhibits come to life at night.
Seating begins at 7:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, bug spray, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks! Dinner will be available for purchase, catered by Lily’s Deli and Market. No registration required – just drop by!
Afternoon Film
At 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, everyone will be watching the 2024 romantic drama, We Live in Time. Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, the film follows a couple who learn to cherish their unconventional love story as they embark on a relationship challenged by the limits of time.
Destination College
Via Zoom, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. Teens and parents won’t want to miss this 12-part series led by Anjanie Narine, author of Destination College: A Four-Year Plan for High School Students. Attend all 12 sessions, or as many as you are able. Each session will deal with a different topic. “Pathways Beyond College” will cover trade schools, gap years and entrepreneurship, exploring nontraditional and hands-on paths to success.
The series is intended to help high school teens establish a personalized roadmap to guide them in the college process. You’ll learn how to make the most of your four years in high school, setting yourself up for success in college and beyond. Explore the importance of striking a balance between academics and extracurricular activities, discover effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety, and uncover the secrets of securing internships, volunteer opportunities, and apprenticeships. Prepare yourself for standardized tests, conduct thorough research on colleges and universities, and gain the confidence to ace your interviews and make informed decisions.
The Gallery at Yellow Studio
Member Art Show
The gallery presents the Yellow Studio Member Art Show, on view through Aug. 9. Curated by Tina Villaveces, this annual exhibition brings together 29 of Yellow Studio's Artist Members working across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more. The exhibition is a portrait of a sustained creative community, rooted in the towns and landscapes of Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and Southwestern Connecticut.
The Domestic Lives of the Founding Families
Through Oct. 4 at the Katonah Museum of Art. This exhibition explores the private worlds of America’s founders through furniture, fine art, decorative, and personal objects from their homes—revealing how domestic spaces shaped political life and diplomacy. With special focus on New York figures such as John Jay and Alexander Hamilton among others, Diplomacy at Home: The Domestic Lives of the Founding Families also foregrounds the essential roles of women including Martha Washington and Sarah Jay, who were instrumental to the development of the political and diplomatic culture of the newly formed United States. The exhibition highlights the value of material culture in defining the Founding Families’ central role as the architects who framed the foundation for our collective national history and explores the meaning of “home” across lives defined by public service.
The Ground Glass
Photography Exhibit
Featuring the work of Mitch Achiron (NYC 1970s Street Life), Eric Graig (Recent Abstractions), Martin Kienzle (Botanicals), and Marcus Peters (Thresholds). To be held in the Schaffner Gallery at Pound Ridge Library through Sept. 12. The event is free and open to the public.
Westchester Bluegrass Club
Cole Quest and The City Pickers
Performing on Thursday, Aug. 6 Rooted in tradition yet driven by a restless New York energy, Cole Quest and The City Pickers carry American folk music forward with wit, warmth and originality. Led by Dobro player, songwriter and vocalist Cole Quest - grandson of folk Icon Woody Guthrie - the band has carved out a singular place in today's roots music landscape. blending the storytelling spirit of folk with the drive and Precision of bluegrass music.
This is a family-friendly event, kids are free! Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and feel free to BYOB. Gates open at 5 p.m., showtime at 6 p.m. $30 suggested donation.
Daryl Mosley
Appearing on Saturday, Aug. 15. Daryl Mosley is one of Bluegrass music's most respected modern storytellers, known for turning everyday life into sings that feel both timeless and deeply personal. Gates open at 5 p.m., showtime at 6 p.m. $30 suggested donation.
Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
Learn Social Dancing
On Friday, Aug. 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. learn to dance the swing step, fox trot, and rumba with instructor Lloyd “Silqui” Davis. Partners are not required. Great for teens and adults!
The Nuts and Bolts of the Art Market
At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. The current exhibition ENOUGH argues against the art market’s impact and influence on contemporary artistic production. This panel examines what the current art market actually is and how it functions from the vantages of an art dealer, an auction house specialist, a collector, an appraiser, and artists. Free with museum admission.
Indian Classical Music Demonstration
To be held on Saturday, Aug. 8. This lecture and demonstration from 2 to 4 p.m. will offer insight into the distinguishing features of Indian classical music and the musician’s experiences will be conducted by renowned Sitar maestro Pandit Sugato Nag, followed by at student performance with vocals, violin, and Mridangam at 4:30 p.m. From 6 to 8 p.m. there will be a concert with PT Sugato Nag on Sitar, Amit Kavthekar on Tabla, and Kunal Gunjal on Santoor.
Exhibition Openings
On Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m. the new exhibitions of contemporary artworks by Tomoko Abe and Matthew Weber will open. Free with museum admission.
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