No Boredom Allowed: Music and More in the Area this Weekend

In this region of the state there is no excuse to be bored. How about some melody for a summer evening? Or a nice afternoon at an art show?

Here are some suggestions in the area in the next few days.

• The 'Music in the Park' Fundraiser Series at Lasdon Park in Somers will present Chamomile & Whiskey on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group performs folk-rock and Americana. The gates open at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person for all ages. All sales will be at the door; no pre-sales. Food and beverages, including beer, wine, pretzels, and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. The proceeds benefit Lasdon’s glass house conservatory project. The event will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial is located on Route 35 in Somers. More information is here.
• The Dwayne Eubanks Quintet will perform at the Edward Hopper House in Nyack. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be available. In case of rain, the concert will be at Grace Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY. There is more about the Edward Hopper House and the concert here.
• A group of artists has brought a successful exhibit, “Breaking Surface,” to Peekskill from New York City. The show consists of photographs and moving image artworks which explore the border between water and air. “Breaking Surface” is at Gallery @ The Flatz, 1008 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The show runs through August 30. The gallery is open Friday through Sunday, and other days by appointment.
• Read the full article here.
• CHIRP Concerts will present Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Ballard Park in Ridgefield. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to The Ridgefield Playhouse. Ballard Park is at 316 Main Street in Ridgefield. Check out CHIRP (Concert happenings in Ridgefield Parks) for a complete lineup of performers and cancellation information in the event of rain or contact CHIRP at Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT 06877.
• Arts on the Lake will hold an outdoor concert by the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra on Friday on the north lawn at the Arts Center. The orchestra is an 11-piece band that plays dynamic dura arrangements of indie rock tunes featuring TV on the Radio, Arcade Fire, Spoon, LCD Soundsystem and some of the best young players on the scene. Bring a chair or a blanket and food and beverages. Refreshments and some picnic food will be available for purchase. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Center. The concerts for the Summer Series are all "pay-what-you-wish" events. Arts on the Lake is at 640 Route 52 in Lake Carmel. For further information, click here.

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