Lots of Music Around this Weekend in the Mid Hudson Area

There are a lot of musical performances on tap around the area this weekend in a wide range of genres. Why not check out some of your options for live music?

Here are some of what is going on around the region:

String Quartet in Poughkeepsie: Vassar College will present the Escher String Quartet on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Skinner Hall of Music. The program will feature Mendelssohn’s Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1; Bartok’s Quartet No. 2, Op. 17; and Dvorak’s Piano Quintet featuring Vassar music faculty member Todd Crow. This concert is free and open to the public. Vassar is located at 24 Raymond Ave. in Poughkeepsie.

“Die Fledermaus” in Stony Point: Hudson Lyric Opera will present the Strauss opera, “Die Fledermaus,” at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Stony Point on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The production will be spoken and sung in English and fully staged with an orchestra, sets and costumes. Joining the opera company are Rebecca Balbach and members of the Balbach School of Dance. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. The church is at 47 E Main St. in Stony Point. For more information call (845)709-2273 or email info@hudsonlyricopera.org or visit www.hudsonlyricopera.org.
Alfred Hitchcock Plays in Nyack: Two plays based on never before seen episodes of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be performed on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Village Theater. The two macabre murder mysteries are directed by Richard Quinn. General Admission is $17 on line or $19 (cash only) at the door Student/senior admission is $15 on line or $17 (cash only) at the door. Tickets may be purchased here. The theater is at 94 Main St in Nyack.

Free Rabies Vaccine for Putnam: Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, from 2-4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Putnam County Department of Health, the clinic is being held at Brook Farm Veterinary Center, 2371 Route 22, Patterson, and is open to all Putnam County residents. Pet owners must bring photo ID as proof of Putnam County residency, as well as proof of prior rabies vaccination. Tags are not acceptable. If you do not have proof of prior rabies vaccination, your pet will receive a one-year rabies vaccine. All dogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets must be in carriers. For more information and directions, please call the Putnam County Department of Health at (845) 808-1390 ext. 43127.

Comedy at Temple Beth Elohim: Temple Beth Elohim is presenting a night of comedy with Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling as headliner, with catering by Aversano's Restaurant. BYOB. The temple is at 31 Mt. Ebo Road North, Off Doansburg Road in North Brewster. Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations available at 845-278-5110.

Chili Cook-Off in South Salem: The South Salem Presbyterian Church will host its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturdayfrom 6-10 p.m. Chili tasters will again be invited to sample the chili offerings and vote for their favorite. Tickets for chili tasters can be purchased the day of the event for $10 or $5 for children 12 and under. Registration forms for chili cookers and event details are available by visiting www.southsalempc.org or calling (914) 763-9282. The Horse & Hound will also be onsite offering alternative food choices including. The church is located at 111 Spring Street. For further information, click here.

Music in South Salem: Choirgirl Music will present a concert of sacred music at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 82 Spring Street South Salem. The event is a fundraiser for God's Love We Deliver, an organization improving the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition (www.glwd.org). The concert will feature Psalms in hymns and anthems, as well as an original composition. Featured soloists are Deborah Jones-Norberto of Yorktown, Robert Puleo of New Rochelle, PJ MacAlpine of Staten Island, and Linda Bottos of Hopewell Junction. Free will donations (Suggested $20 per person) will be accepted at the door. For further information, click here.

Young Artist Instrumental Competition: The Taconic Opera will host its first virtuosi competition on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco. The company is offering an opportunity to pre-screened young instrumentalists to compete for the prize of performing a full concerto with full orchestra at the company’s April 2017 Chamber Concert. The competition will be opened to the public. The competition is at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco at 605 Millwood Road (Route 133). Tickets are $20 in advance or $27 at the door. Seniors $20, Students $15. Purchase on-line at www.taconicopera.org, or by calling Taconic Opera’s toll-free number (855) 886-7372. For further information, click here.

Chancel Choir Concert: Antioch Baptist Church will Present the Chancel Choir in its 46th Annual concert, “An Evening of Worship Through Song,” on Saturday at 6 p.m. Please join us for the 46th Annual Chancel Choir Concert at Antioch Baptist Church. It begins at 6:00pm on Saturday, November 5th, seating is limited so early arrival is recommended. There is no admission cost, a free will offering will be collected. The church is at 3 Church Street at Strother Crossing in Bedford Hills. For more information, click here.

“Maybe Never Fell” in Pleasantville: The Axial Theatre in Pleasantville is presenting the world premiere of the play Maybe Never Fell, written by Howard Meyer. The play addresses familial disruption, self-identity, and other scars of genocide and will run weekends Nov. 4 through Nov. 20, 2016. The Opening Night reception on Saturday, Nov. 5, will include wine, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets can be purchased online at AxialTheatre.org. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. The theater is at 8 Sunnyside Ave. Tickets are $27.50; $22.50 for students and seniors.

Harvest Moon Ball: Hastings High School in Hastings on Hudson will host its annual Harvest Moon Ball on Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Cochran Gym and will feature the school’s Jazz Band and the Madrigals singing group, who will perform Jazz, Latin, Swing, Big Band, and Funk music for dancing. Light refreshments will be served. From 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., salsa and mambo dance lessons will be available. There will also be raffle tickets available for some great prizes. Tickets for the ball will be available at the door and are $10 for students and seniors, $15 for adults and $20 for adults with a raffle ticket. For further information, click here.

Laugh at the Election in Hastings: Laughing Liberally, the political comedy show, will present the best progressive political comedians at 8 p.m. at Purpl. The goal is saving democracy one laugh at a time with topical and political comedians, who will use their wit and wisdom to try to make sense of this crazy election. The host will be Scott Blakeman, who was the resident comedian on MSNBC's live coverage of the 2016 White House Correspondents Dinner. Purpl is located at 52 Main St. in Hastings-on-Hudson. For further information, click here.

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