Metamorphoses at the Playgroup Theater

Saturday, December 7 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 15 @ 2pm

From acclaimed playwright Mary Zimmerman comes this dazzling adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths. An onstage pool conjures a magical world where Gods and mortals co-exist and universal tales of fate, lost love, greed and death are shared. Tony Award-nominated for Best Play, Metamorphoses overflows with gorgeous imagery and visionary theatricality. This is storytelling at its finest.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic and enchantment of Metamorphoses at PGT. Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-4433, Fax: (914) 946-1336, www.playgroup.org

Join Hitchcock for our annual Community Carol Sing along where we gather to light our outdoor tree and sing festive carols. Our annual Christmas Party follows with great food, drinks, snacks, music and mirth! At the party there are also children’s crafts and there might even be a special visit from Santa…
Sunday, December 15, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hitchcock Presbyterian Church
6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-3311
www.hitchcockpresby.org

The Scarsdale Historical Society will premiere its newest documentary, Women Rising: The Scarsdale Suffragists, in partnership with the Scarsdale Public Library on Monday, December 16th at 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM in the Scott Room of the library. This half-hour film tells the little-known story of the courageous women behind the suffrage movement in Scarsdale and how their work shaped the community.

Women Rising features trailblazers like Florence Bethell who lectured, wrote, marched and lobbied for womens’ right to vote - at a village, state and national level. In the face of apathetic and sometimes hostile attitudes toward woman suffrage, the women used creative approaches to educate Scarsdale women on suffrage - from porch parties to suffrage dances.

Their cause was closely tied to service projects that left a lasting legacy on this village. Not only did they publish the Scarsdale Inquirer newspaper, but the women initiated many of Scarsdale’s most important civic and arts programs. Among the organizations the suffragists and committees of the Woman's Club sparked or expanded are the Scarsdale League of Women's Voters, the Visiting Nurse Services, the Scarsdale Foundation, the Scarsdale Ambulance Corp, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services, the Girl Scouts, the Wayside Players, the Scarsdale Women's Exchange and the Scarsdale Art Association.

Women Rising is narrated by trustee and Associate Scarsdale Village Historian historian Leslie Chang and includes interviews with Barbara Davis, Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, Linda Leavitt, former Editor of the Scarsdale Inquirer, Scarsdale Public Library Local History Librarian, Daniel Glauber, and Nancy Horrigan, Archivist for the Scarsdale Woman’s Club. The film is written and directed by Lesley Topping and produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society.

Prior to making this film, very little was known about Bethell and her circle of like-minded friends, except for newspaper articles. “The Village archives had very few records and photos of the women, so Leslie Chang tracked down the women’s descendants all over the country; from California, to Mississippi to Martha’s Vineyard,” stated filmmaker Lesley Topping. “Thanks to the women’s descendants, Dan Glauber, and all of the film’s participants, the film unearths and preserves many untold stories and unseen photos.”

“Women Rising captures the spirit, bravery and resilience of the Scarsdale Suffragists,” stated Randy Guggenheimer, President of the Scarsdale Historical Society. “Their crusade was a pivotal step in the continued battle for equal women’s rights and suffrage.”

Following the screening there will be a Q&A with the film’s participants. Admission to the film is free. The event is co-sponsored by the Scarsdale Historical Society and the Scarsdale Public Library. The entire collection of the organization’s films can be viewed here.

The public can register for the premiere here. 

About the Scarsdale Historical Society
The Scarsdale Historical Society exists to discover, preserve and disseminate historical information, as well as inspire others to learn about and contribute to the history of Scarsdale and the Central Mid-Westchester Region. The Scarsdale Historical Society accepts grant applications for projects that meet its mission, particularly those that will inspire others to learn about the history of Scarsdale and the surrounding communities. Learn more at www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org.

About the Library
The mission of the Scarsdale Public Library is to encourage the joy of reading, the exploration of ideas, and the pursuit of lifelong learning for the children and adults of our community. To learn more about the Library and the latest program and services available, visit scarsdalelibrary.org.

Scarsdale Congregational Church Christmas Eve Family Service, Christmas Story and Pageant:
All children are welcome to participate in the re-enactment of the Christmas Story with our Pageant. Costumes provided.
Tuesday, December 24, 5:00PM
1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale 10583
914-723-2111
www.scc-ucc.org

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service:
Join Hitchcock for our traditional Christmas Eve Service which features an extended prelude, the festival of lights, Christmas Carols, and Christmas anthems performed by our Chancel Choir.
Tuesday, December 24, 8:30 PM

Hitchcock Presbyterian Church
6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-3311
www.hitchcockpresby.org

This is a tough moment for Jewish writers and some in the publishing industry are uneasy about Jewish-themed books and articles. This climate is troubling not just for writers but for readers as well.

On Thursday January 16 at 10 am, join novelist Barbara Josselsohn, author and publisher Fredric Price, and a panel of Jewish writers for a thoughtful discussion about what is happening and where things go from here at Scarsdale Library. A Q&A will follow the talk.

Fredric Price – who grew up and still lives in Westchester -- is the founder, publisher, and editor of Fig Tree Books LLC, which is dedicated to publishing the best literature of the American Jewish experience. He is also the award-winning novelist of My Mother’s Son and Jacobo’s Rainbow, writing under the pseudonym David Hirshberg.

Barbara Josselsohn is the best-selling author of eight novels, including the recently published The Forgotten Italian Restaurant, a sweeping, multi-generational story of the Resistance in northern Italy during World War 2. She teaches fiction writing at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence and Westport Writers Workshop, and also leads the Writers Center at Scarsdale Library.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
10:00am - 11:15am
Scarsdale Library

Click here to register

Matilda the Musical

Saturday, January 18 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 19 @ 2pm
Monday, January 20 @ 2pm
Saturday, January 25 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 26 @ 2pm * * Sensory Friendly!

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with Matilda the Musical, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the magic of childhood and the power of imagination.

PGT’s production of Matilda will awaken the childlike wonder in everyone! Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

Matilda the Musical

Saturday, January 18 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 19 @ 2pm
Monday, January 20 @ 2pm
Saturday, January 25 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 26 @ 2pm * * Sensory Friendly!

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with Matilda the Musical, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the magic of childhood and the power of imagination.

PGT’s production of Matilda will awaken the childlike wonder in everyone! Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

The show must go on! Take a trip through the nostalgic history of classic Broadway show tunes and inspiring operas with the talented quartet Four for a Song. Together, they'll summon up the glory of past golden ages of theater with songs and music sure to please all generations. With highlights from shows such as Carousel, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, and many more, this will be an event to remember.

Register here:

https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/broadway-hits-91870