Holiday Music Festival and Gift Boutique at Hoff-Barthelson

The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson Music School will host their annual Holiday Music Festival at the Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5 from 10 am – 4 pm. And back by popular demand – the Preview Night, Friday, December 3 at 7:30 pm, which this year will feature the Music School’s outstanding jazz ensembles in a performance evening, accompanied by dessert treats and the opportunity for advance shopping at a dozen holiday boutiques and bidding on the Silent Auction and Raffle.

Holiday shopping is made simple at the Festival, as vendors offer gift items ranging from vintage items to contemporary jewelry. Suzanne Saltzman proffers stunning scarves and one-of-a-kind evening bags; Beth Warren's Jewelry Bar has a dazzling array of jewels and accessories; 3 Sisters has fabulous and funky gifts for the young and young-at-heart; Meadowlark Toys and Crafts will be back with their beautiful toys, dolls, handmade treasures, gifts and seasonal decorations; perennial local jewelry favorite Lillian Ruth presents her sparkling array of custom-designed gold, sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewelry; Jean Forte Gifts provides vintage and new accessories for home and table; Boxwood Linens will be back with their stunning items for the home; and Lazlo Accessories will delight the young fashionista in everyone’s life! The HB Boutique, an array of items for the well-appointed HB family, will once again be assembled by the dedicated Friends members who host the Holiday Music Festival.

As always, the Silent Auction, with items ranging from sought-after tickets for sporting events and concerts; Nights on the Town; dinner with Executive Director Joan Behrens Bergman and a mystery music guest, will be open for bidding throughout the Festival. The Fun and Fantasy Raffle is always a magnet for the younger set, with CDs, DVDs, books and toys among the alluring merchandise. And parents who are thinking ahead to summer 2011 can take a raffle chance for a spot in the fabulous HBMS Summer Arts Program

The international foods party room on Saturday and Sunday will provide tables laden with luscious homemade desserts and Indian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese delicacies, as well as potato latkes, all prepared by Music School parents who assist with the fundraising efforts of the Friends.

Music will be provided by the Hoff-Barthelson Flute Clubs, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Festival Chorus, Symphonette, Wind Ensemble, Suzuki Strings and Jazz and Chamber Ensembles.

The Festival, open to the public at no charge, kicks off the annual holiday season with three days of international foods, music and holiday shopping; fun for the entire family! Information: 914-723-1169.