Things to do in North Salem Oct. 17-24

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The community can enjoy art exhibitions and fun events at Ruth Keeler Library.

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

www.hammondmuseum.org

Exhibiting Artists at Home

The Hammond revives the 19th century “at home” practice of informally welcoming guests during set times for personal conversations and interactions. From 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 18, current exhibiting artists Meg Hitchcock, Soli Pierce, Tomoko Abe, and Kurt Steger will be “at home” at the Hammond to welcome visitors who would like to ask questions about and discuss their current exhibitions. No reservations required, tea will be served. Free with museum admission.

Ruth Keeler Memorial Library

ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org

Dungeons & Dragons

From 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 19 and 26, Join in for an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure! New and experienced players are welcome. No previous experience is needed. Come ready to create characters, solve problems, and see where the story takes you. Registration is required.

Learn Chess

From 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and 28. Learn the basics of chess in a fun and welcoming club for beginners! Covering how the pieces move, the rules of the game, and simple strategies while giving everyone plenty of time to play. For ages 6–12.

INTENT - A Revolutionary Theater Event

Paramount Hudson Valley Arts (PHVA) will host its annual Fall Benefit on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the historic Paramount Theater in Peekskill. The afternoon will bring together music, theater and Hudson Valley history while supporting PHVA's year-round arts education and community programming.

The event begins at 1 p.m. with Music & Cider and a special guest appearance by Daisy Jopling's Rays of Liberty, performing Revolutionary tunes.

At 2 p.m., a cast of seven actors will present a full reading of INTENT, a new historical fiction play by Mona Z. Smith inspired by one of the most famous espionage plots of the American Revolution.

INTENT interweaves the true story of British spy Major John André with the fictional story of Katje, a widowed tavern worker whose son has joined the rebellion and is missing in action. Set at a time when the emerging nation was divided by a deadly clash of convictions, the play explores how the politics and battles of war collide with the very personal grief of the families left behind.

Seven actors portray more than 20 characters, including André, Benedict Arnold, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, General Nathanael Greene, Benjamin Tallmadge and the Marquis de Lafayette. For more information and tickets, visit paramounthudsonvalley.com.

North Salem Farmers Market

Held every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Back Street in Croton Falls. Featuring more than 25 vendors, kids activities, and live music! Learn more at northsalemfarmersmarket.org

Luke Bellas: Immersive Worlds of Imagination

The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery at SUNY Westchester Peekskill is thrilled to present Luke Bellas, a dynamic and visually captivating exhibition on view through Dec. 4.

This vibrant exhibition spotlights the work of emerging local artist Luke Bellas, whose bold paintings bring to life wildly imaginative characters inspired by the rich visual language of video games. Drawing from a lifelong passion for gaming, Bellas creates energetic, zany worlds filled with fantastical creatures and larger-than-life personalities that leap off the canvas with color, movement, and intensity.