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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 …
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, …
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 …
Mark Sherman Quartet featuring Mark Sherman, piano; Sam Dillon, saxophone; Ugonna Okegwo, bass & Bernd Reiter, drums! For decades Mark Sherman was a top percussionist, working with composers like Leonard Bernstein; then he became a world-class vibraphonist, playing with the likes of Wynton Marsalis. Now focused on the piano, he’s earned raves from masters like …
Mark Sherman Quartet featuring Mark Sherman, piano; Sam Dillon, saxophone; Ugonna Okegwo, bass & Bernd Reiter, drums! For decades Mark Sherman was a top percussionist, working with composers like Leonard Bernstein; then he became a world-class vibraphonist, playing with the likes of Wynton Marsalis. Now focused on the piano, he’s earned raves from masters like …
Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown joined together for this year’s Independence Day fireworks display. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the Hudson River on the border between the two Villages (offshore from Horan’s Landing). Great viewing locations are available at Pierson Park in Tarrytown, and in Sleepy Hollow at Horan’s Landing, lower Beekman Avenue …
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 …
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 …
Photo courtesy of Heidi Fuhrman. While Sleepy Hollow is well known for its headless horseman, there are quite a few lesser-known legends that take place on this land. The names of some of our most iconic locations such as Spook Rock, Ravens Rock, Witch’s Spring come from stories that have been told by locals dating …
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 …
Enjoy eight free Thursday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown's Lyndhurst mansion while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. Picnicking is encouraged! Lyndhurst has also partnered with local caterer Geordane's for preordered food and to-snacks during each show. Wine will be available to purchase ahead of time from MySherry &more Inc ONLY alongside the purchase …
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. You'll hear tales of noteworthy owners and renters who have inhabited this eight-sided home, including its current owner and his decades-long journey in restoring the house to its former Victorian grandeur. The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to …
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 …
Enjoy eight free Friday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown's waterfront Pierson Park. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy local food truck fare while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. 2023 Schedule: Fridays, July 7th through August 25th. July 7: Kim Clarke & Friends July 14 – Anaïs Reno Quartet July 21 – Folklore …
Maucha Adnet • “Bossa Always Nova” features Helio Alves, Gili Lopes, Duduka Da Fonseca and special guest Harry Allen. This wonderful tribute to Bossa Nova is led by the brilliant singer Maucha Adnet, vocalist with legendary composer Antonio Carlos Jobim’s group Banda Nova for 10 years. Moving from Brazil to New York in the mid-1990s, …
Maucha Adnet • “Bossa Always Nova” features Helio Alves, Gili Lopes, Duduka Da Fonseca and special guest Harry Allen. This wonderful tribute to Bossa Nova is led by the brilliant singer Maucha Adnet, vocalist with legendary composer Antonio Carlos Jobim’s group Banda Nova for 10 years. Moving from Brazil to New York in the mid-1990s, …
Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances, children’s events as well as ongoing educational activities and programs. Don’t miss the weekly free samplings! Well behaved dogs are welcome, provided your pooch is …
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. You'll hear tales of noteworthy owners and renters who have inhabited this eight-sided home, including its current owner and his decades-long journey in restoring the house to its former Victorian grandeur. The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to …
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, …
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 …
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.