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Astronomy for Kids: From Asteroids to Artemis
Young space enthusiasts can enjoy a weekly planetarium escape into space science. Each session includes a brief tour of the current night sky, time for questions, and ideas for activities to try later. Buying tickets in advance is recommended. Featured programs rotate. Magic Tree House Space Mission follows Jack and Annie as they pursue clues from a mysterious note signed M, meet an astronomer and an astronaut, and travel from a treehouse to an observatory and out into space, with a surprise along the way, and it includes an appearance by series author Mary Pope Osborne. This show is suggested for ages 4 to 8 and runs about 25 minutes followed by a question and answer segment. Our Colorful World explores color, light, perception, and what lies beyond the visible spectrum, and it includes an animated short from the Towson University Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. It is recommended for ages 4 to 10 and lasts around 30 minutes. Asteroid: Mission Extreme looks at how asteroids can be both a hazard and a springboard for exploration, considering how ambitious missions could help protect life on Earth while opening routes to other worlds. This program is recommended for ages 4 to 10 and is about 25 minutes with time for questions.
Best of Westchester Party
This festive celebration of Westchester highlights top talent from across the county, spanning great food, live entertainment, stylish boutiques, and innovative local businesses. The evening offers a glamorous, high energy atmosphere from start to finish. Attendees can vote for their favorite local spots to help determine the winners, adding a fun, community minded twist to the celebration.
Glen Island Harbour ClubMen of Soul Summer Fest Concert
This concert on The Green at the center of Cross County Center is part of the annual summer series and features Men of Soul performing a mix of R&B, soul, and more. Attendees may bring chairs and blankets for comfortable lawn seating.
Grateful BRO at the Hudson Park Bandshell New Rochelle NY Free Outdoor All Age Show from 700 to 9 PM
Grateful BRO brings a free, all ages outdoor concert to the Hudson Park Bandshell in New Rochelle, delivering deep grooves and soulful jams shaped by the setting and the energy of the crowd. The set centers on the Grateful Dead and branches into favorites from the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, The Band, The Who, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan, along with Motown, classic rock, psychedelia, and original material. Attendees can settle in with a lawn chair and a picnic or pick up something from the food trucks. A longtime presence on the East Coast jam scene, Grateful BRO, also known as Blue Roadhouse Orchestra, has played dozens of shows at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, including notable openings for Jaimoe and Post Robert Hunter, and its members have shared jams with Trey Anastasio, John Fishman, Oteil Burbridge, Vernon Reid, Jimmy Vivino, and Max Creek. The scheduled lineup features Cliff Mays on guitar and vocals, Mike Corn on keys and backing vocals, Jim Weingast on drums and backing vocals, Andy LaDue on drums, Jeff Reich on bass, and Mike Ernst on guitar. The show is weather dependent and is sponsored by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts.
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