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Soak up the beauty of this 174-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849. You'll …
When The Jazz Forum acquired its new Hammond B-3 organ last year, there was only one group they could ask to debut it – Mike LeDonne’s Groovers. For over 20 years, keyboard great Mike LeDonne has been at the B-3 to lead The Groover Quartet in a wildly popular weekly “grits and gravy” jazz gig …
In his latest attempt at humor, Colin Quinn breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: Personality. Mr. Quinn has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people for his whole life and now he can teach you how to stop sucking the energy out of the room. COLIN QUINN …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
When The Jazz Forum acquired its new Hammond B-3 organ last year, there was only one group they could ask to debut it – Mike LeDonne’s Groovers. For over 20 years, keyboard great Mike LeDonne has been at the B-3 to lead The Groover Quartet in a wildly popular weekly “grits and gravy” jazz gig …
Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there is fresh local produce, seafood and meats, cheese, pickles, prepared foods and baked goods. The market is just a short distance from Washington Irving’s home Sunnyside. Look …
Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions, overlooks the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY. The estate was shaped for more than a century by three families and their staff: The Pauldings, The Merritts, and the Goulds. Their influence is evident in the expansion of the main house from a country villa to a Gothic mansion, …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape during the most delightful time of the year! The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to the property, the carefully restored Lord and Burnham greenhouse, the wonderfully romantic foxglove garden, (shaped in the exact size and footprint of the …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Soak up the beauty of this 174-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849. You'll …
Leonieke Scheuble Organ Quartet featuring Bill Crow! Leonieke Scheuble is proof that the future of jazz is now. Introduced to the Hammond B-3 organ by Joey DeFrancesco and gifted her own Hammond B-3 by Dr. Lonnie Smith, the 20-year-old Leonieke displayed a rare talent for jazz improvisation and blues long before turning 10. She recorded …
Leonieke Scheuble Organ Quartet featuring Bill Crow! Leonieke Scheuble is proof that the future of jazz is now. Introduced to the Hammond B-3 organ by Joey DeFrancesco and gifted her own Hammond B-3 by Dr. Lonnie Smith, the 20-year-old Leonieke displayed a rare talent for jazz improvisation and blues long before turning 10. She recorded …
Rockefeller State Park Preserve together with adjoining private lands is one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land in Westchester County. With its mix of woodlands, fields, wetlands and a lake, the Preserve supports a diversity of species, especially birds. Come find out why the National Audubon Society has designated this an Important Bird Area. A hint: nearly …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape during the most delightful time of the year! The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to the property, the carefully restored Lord and Burnham greenhouse, the wonderfully romantic foxglove garden, (shaped in the exact size and footprint of the …
Monarcas is the latest production from Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Based on real-life stories of Mexican American immigrants, who inspire us with tenacity and perseverance, the stories of Monarcas are told primarily through folkloric dance along with dance theater, contemporary movement, original music, and rich costuming. The work features original stories created by Calpulli's co-founders, …
Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, explores ideas of intergenerational influence and innovation among visual artists working in a range of practices. Comprised of 43 artworks, the exhibition pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape during the most delightful time of the year! The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to the property, the carefully restored Lord and Burnham greenhouse, the wonderfully romantic foxglove garden, (shaped in the exact size and footprint of the …
Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, explores ideas of intergenerational influence and innovation among visual artists working in a range of practices. Comprised of 43 artworks, the exhibition pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar …
Tarrytown Outdoor Summer Concert Series returns with ten free evenings of live music at Pierson Park. Enjoy local bands while watching the sun set over the Hudson River! Pack a picnic dinner, chairs or a blanket. Local favorite food trucks are usually on hand to serve up delicious fare, and there are lots of dinner-to-go …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape during the most delightful time of the year! The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to the property, the carefully restored Lord and Burnham greenhouse, the wonderfully romantic foxglove garden, (shaped in the exact size and footprint of the …
Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, explores ideas of intergenerational influence and innovation among visual artists working in a range of practices. Comprised of 43 artworks, the exhibition pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar …
Join botanist Patty Butter for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of wildflowers in Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase the knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the …
A Jazz Forum favorite, Grammy-nominated piano master Christian Sands has earned raves for two decades! At only 34, sophisticated musician/composer Christian Sands is among the leading jazz pianists of his generation. A former child prodigy (beginning lessons at four, gigging at seven), mentored by Dr. Billy Taylor and Dave Brubeck, he’s more than lived up …
A Jazz Forum favorite, Grammy-nominated piano master Christian Sands has earned raves for two decades! At only 34, sophisticated musician/composer Christian Sands is among the leading jazz pianists of his generation. A former child prodigy (beginning lessons at four, gigging at seven), mentored by Dr. Billy Taylor and Dave Brubeck, he’s more than lived up …
There's something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.