Rally Against Gun Violence
2024-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Chappaqua PAC, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY, 10514, United States
June 2024 Gun Violence Awareness Month
Sponsored by the Town of New Castle and Moms Demand Action

Town Board of New Castle Work Session & Meeting
2024-06-25 18:00 - 22:00
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been a CHANGE OF LOCATION AND TIME for the Town Board Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:30pm, which will be preceded by a Work Session at 6:00pm, and followed by an Executive Session at 9:00pm, or as soon as possible thereafter, in-person at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 N Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY, and via videoconference and teleconference. Information concerning in-person meeting attendance and applicable COVID-19 regulations will be available on the Town website at www.mynewcastle.org.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public can attend the Town Board Meeting or watch the live meeting on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/nccmc , or through the Zoom App. Comments can be 1) made in-person during the meeting, 2) made live via Zoom, or 3) sent in advance of the meeting or during the meeting to publiccomment@mynewcastle.org. To the extent one does not have access to the internet and is unable to attend the meeting in-person, comments can also be made by no later than 4:00pm of the day of the meeting to the Town Clerk at (914) 238-4772.
INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS MEETING VIRTUALLY: If you have a computer, tablet or smartphone, you can register, log in and see the video and hear the audio of the live session. Zoom’s chat facility will be available during the public comment portions of the meeting. We’ll provide brief instructions on using chat during the meeting.
We will also have a dial-in number for you to call if you don’t have a computer, or have problems with your computer’s audio:
Access by phone: +1 646 518 9805
Enter Webinar ID: 847 9388 4973 Followed by #
Make sure to register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mOesYsNOSnOAXer-AsO4WA#/registration
1. You will need to provide your name and email address when registering so we can send a confirmation email to you containing the web address and phone number for joining the webinar.
2. On Tuesday evening, log in with your computer and if needed, your telephone. You’ll be placed on hold until the meeting starts.
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Colleyville Film Premiere
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00
A screening of Colleyville followed by a moderated discussion with the film’s director Dani Menkin.
Join AJC Westchester/Fairfield and Westchester Jewish Community Services for the premiere of Colleyville, followed by an exclusive moderated conversation with Colleyville’s Director Dani Menkin.
Colleyville, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, has a history of being ranked the safest city in Texas. It is so peaceful and so safe that (almost) no one has ever heard of it until January 15, 2022 when a terrorist seized Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville.
The synagogue live-streamed its services via Facebook, and the streaming continued throughout the hostage situation. More than 200 local, state, and federal law enforcement officials, including a SWAT team and 70 FBI hostage negotiators and rescue operatives were called in. For the first time, all of the hostages and their families tell their stories on camera.
Purchase Tickets HERE

POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are 7 Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
2024-09-13 19:00 - 22:00
State of Play Productions in partnership with the League of Women Voters of New Castle presents
POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, a comedy by Salina Fillinger
This event will spotlight what was an original work written by a 28 year old, that made it all the way to Broadway!
Thats right, we’re bringing POTUS to Westchester ….. wait, isn’t he already here?
We’re excited to showcase this work, demonstrating what development companies such as State of Play Productions, can do for writers.
So join us on Friday, Sept 13th for good laughs, support of our mission, and perhaps some special surprises.
All proceeds go toward State of Play Productions 2025 Season
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Kuchipudi in New York
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00
Delve into the roots of Kuchipudi through performances and presentations by talented youth. Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful performances, music, and dance. It is a great way to support the arts and encourage the next generation of Kuchipudi dancers. The event will also feature a captivating performance by Guru Aswathi Arun.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights into the rich heritage and artistry of Kuchipudi. Following the show, light refreshments will be served, and there will be an opportunity to meet and greet the performers.

Purchase Tickets HERE

FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
ASWATHI ARUN
(202) 540-0030
aswathi@gmail.com
www.aswathiarun.com

October 7th Memorial Program
2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:00
Listen to Nova Survivor Maya Izoutcheev & hear a message of remembrance from community member Alicia Sands, friend of the Goldberg-Polin family
Sponsored by:
The Town of New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee and the ENOUGH Club
In Partnership with:
Antioch Baptist Church, Bet Torah Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Yisrael, Church of St. Mary the Virgin, First Congregational Church in Chappaqua, UCC, Temple Beth El, Temple Shaaray Tefila
This event is not endorsed by CCSD in accordance with BOE Policy 275.
We have had an overwhelming response to the October 7th Memorial Program on Monday, October 7th at 7:30pm at the ChapPAC. The event is now at capacity. If you have not yet registered, please register HERE and your name will be put on the waiting list. We will notify you 48 hours before the event if a seat opens up.

Broadway Fright Night
2024-10-17 20:00 - 22:00
Friends of ChappPAC and the Town of New Castle Present BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT is a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes. Created and hosted by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, five of Broadway’s finest vocalists will pay homage to Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most original, intriguing and terrifying characters in this all-new concert event.
Scheduled performers are:
Richard Todd Adams (The Phantom of the Opera; Les Miserables; Jekyll & Hyde; The Woman in White; The Pirate Queen; Cats)
MiG Ayesa(Rock of Ages; We Will Rock You; “Rockstar: INXS”)
Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera; Wicked; Cats; How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; A Little Night Music; Finian’s Rainbow)
Charissa Hogeland (Frozen; Heathers The Musical)
Jenny Lee Stern (Forbidden Broadway! Merrily We Stole a Song; Jersey Boys; Rocky!)

Musical Director/Accompanist will be Eugene Gwozdz.

The evening will include musical selections from Wicked; The Phantom of the Opera; Jekyll and Hyde; Little Shop of Horrors; The Rocky Horror Show; Sweeney Todd; Young Frankenstein; Frozen; Back to the Future; Dance of the Vampires; The Addams Family; Ghost the Musical; Bat Out of Hell; Dracula the Musical and much more! Join us for a “spook-tacular” evening certain to give audience members of all ages thrills and chills.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain time.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Comedy Night with Judy Gold & Friends
2024-11-02 20:00 - 22:00
Presented by Friends of ChappPAC and Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Sisterhood
With Headliner
Judy Gold

also with
Regina DiCicco and Olga Namer

Purchase Tickets HERE

Join Headliner Comedian Judy Gold as she brings her comic genius to ChappPAC for a much needed laughfest just when we need it. Thank you to co-sponsors Temple Shaaray Tefila and their Sisterhood along with Friends of ChappPAC to bring this fabulous evening to Northern Westchester.
Judy has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO, and appeared on Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. The solo show, Yes I Can Say That! directed by BD Wong and starring Judy premiered in March 2023 at 59E59 Theaters and received rave reviews. Judy is also featured prominently in Trevor Noah’s recent documentary XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture. She hosts the weekly hit podcast, It’s Judy’s Show with Judy Gold.

Judy is featured in the new Netflix documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, which explores the history of LGBTQ+ standup comedy. Judy’s recent acting credits include feature films She Came To Me (Susan Shaw), Tripped Up (Chef Missy) and Love Reconsidered (Susie). Recent TV credits: Showtime’s City On A Hill (Cassndra Kassell), FX’s Better Things (Chaya). Showtime’s The First Lady (Elizabeth Read), Apple TV+ Extrapolations (Sophie). Other guest stars include Hulu’s Life and Beth, Girls 5 Eva and recurring roles on Comedy Central’s Awkwafina, Netflix’s Friends from College and TBS’ Search Party.

Judy is one of the main subjects in the Hulu documentary Hysterical. She has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. From 1999-2010, Judy was the host of HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold. Judy also won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She was also the story editor on the final season of FX’s Better Things.Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton! The Musical, and Disaster! The Musical.

Judy has made numerous appearances on The View, The Today Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and on MSNBC, CNN and NewsNation as a free-speech advocate. She often pops up on The Food Network, but she tries to forget competing on Chopped All Stars and Rachel vs. Guy.

Judy’s three albums, Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby are available wherever you get your music. You can also check out her website, JudyGold.com or follow her on Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok – @jewdygold

Doors open 30 minutes prior to event start time. Seating is General Admission

Purchase Tickets HERE

Swingin' into the Holidays
2024-11-24 17:00 - 19:00
Frank Shiner Music presents a benefit concert for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh
An evening of big band and jazz with Frank Shiner & his 30-piece orchestra led by Maestro Justin Fischer
100% of you r ticket purchase directly benefits San Miguel Academy
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Human Rights Day Program 2024
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
On Human Rights Day, join us to learn how ANNA KAPLAN went from refugee to New York State Senator and hear an inspirational story from New Castle Resident JOYCE MASRY-SCHAUL, who immigrated to New York from Iraq.
Program is free but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

This event is co-sponsored by the Town of New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee and the ENOUGH Club (Educate Now On Understanding Genocide and Hate).

This event is not endorsed by CCSD in accordance with BOE Policy 275

The Nutcracker
2024-12-08 14:00 - 16:00
Free Performance presented by The Town of New Castle Recreation Department & Stars in Motion
Doors Open at 1:50 pm

Interactive Elf
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join Friends of ChappPAC for our very popular interactive showing of the film, Elf, led by our Elfin actors.
Each child receives a bag of goodies to be a part of the movie. Love a snowball fight? You will have one indoors. Think hot chocolate is awesome. Your kids can have some of that too. It’s a great way to spend the Sunday before vacation with friends enjoying this iconic movie.
Children and adults with sensory issues are encouraged to attend.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Songs from the Heart with Joanna Mongiardo
2025-01-26 15:00 - 16:30
Internationally acclaimed operatic soprano and Chappaqua resident Joanna Mongiardo, presents a concert entitled, Songs From the Heart. This is a family-friendly concert which will include world famous operatic arias, art songs and some of her favorite Broadway standards. Joanna will be accompanied by the incredible pianist, Craig Ketter.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to event
Running time approximately 90 minutes (includes one short intermission)
Program suitable for all ages but may be best enjoyed for children over the age of 5

Presented by Friends of Chapp PAC & the Town of New Castle

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-01 15:30 - 17:30
Registration for this event is now full. We will have a standby line at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center beginning at 3:00 on Saturday, February 1. Ticket holders who do not arrive by 3:30 for the performance will forfeit their tickets.
Welcome the Year of the Snake at our annual Lunar New Year Celebration!
Join us at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center for a wonderful afternoon including lion dancers, dragon dance, karate demonstration, Chinese dances, tea ceremony, spring couplets, crafts, games and more.
Cosponsored by the Chappaqua Library and the Town of New Castle

Celebrating the King
2025-02-02 15:30 - 19:00
Celebrating community through stories, art, and advocacy in honor of Dr. King
Join us for a screening of the documentary, Following Harry, and a panel discussion with Susanne Rostock, director, and Sean Pica, executive director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, and members of our community.
Also includes the soulful vocals of the Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene Choir and live artistry by Paulie Nassar.
About the Film
Following Harry is the powerful story of Harry Belafonte, the 96-year-old civil rights pioneer, in this intimate documentary about an inspiring agent of change. A close ally of Martin Luther King Jr., Belafonte was pivotal in the civil rights movement, championing equality and justice.
Chappaqua Library in partnership with the Town of New Castle Committee on Inclusion & Belonging.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
Featuring Holocaust Survivor Tova Freidman
This year commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Join us to hear from one of the youngest Auschwitz survivors, Tova Friedman. Only six years old when Auschwitz was liberated, Tova survived a string of near-death experiences while never giving up hope.
Program is free but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED HERE
This event is co-sponsored by the Town of New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee and the ENOUGH and ENOUGH Jr Club (Educate Now On Understanding Genocide and Hate).

David Pogue, In Conversation
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00
David is the go-to-expert on disruptive tech and science in a fast-changing world. He is a New York Times bestselling author, beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, NOVA host on PBS and New York Times contributor (for 13 years he wrote the weekly tech column). As a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed, his highly entertaining keynotes prove that science and technology blend brilliantly with storytelling, humor and, frequently music and song. He provides invaluable insights on how technology impacts our work, business, health, society and connections with each other.
Cosponsors: Chappaqua Library & The Town of New Castle
Doors open: 1:30 PM

Frankenstein : The Movie with Live Orchestra
2025-03-22 20:00 - 22:00
Grammy-nominated composer Michael Shapiro’s FRANKENSTEIN: THE MOVIE SCORE with live 15-piece orchestra, will be performed at ChappPAC on Saturday, March 22nd at 8:00PM, with doors opening at 7:30PM.

This classic film, starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff (in his breakout role as the Monster), was directed by James Whale. When the film was originally produced, a full film score was not added although that was not typical of films produced at that time.

In 2002, Michael Shapiro composed an orchestral film score for the classic film Frankenstein. It premiered in Westchester and has not been seen here since then. It has been performed worldwide over 65 times from St. Petersburg, Russia, Milan, Italy, Bergen, Norway, Trier, Germany, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester, UK, to performances around the U.S. and Canada.

This Chappaqua performance, under the direction of composer Michael Shapiro, will be the first time the score has been played in Westchester in over 10 years. There will be a 15-piece orchestra at this performance to play the film’s score LIVE.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Just Desserts... A Musical Bake-Off
2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-30 15:00 - 17:00
It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s five strangers putting their hearts, reputations, and baking skills on the line to become the crème de la crème of bakers at a county fair.
A determined young woman dreaming of opening her own bakery. A twice-divorced nail technician who wants to fit in with her boyfriend’s circle of friends. A shy school nurse who is torn between family obligations and a desire to participate. A mysterious man from Brooklyn whose presence arouses suspicion. And the reigning champion who disguises her ruthless drive to win with smiles and pleasantries.
Two will resort to sabotage in their attempt to win. Others will discover hidden strengths that help them deal with the pressure. They’ll all have to make tough choices about who they are and what they truly want. And they’ll all get their just desserts – including the pompous meteorologist acting as emcee. But it’s the personal journey each contestant takes that will remain with audience members long after the winner is announced. It’s all happening at the Jefferson County Bake-Off where the competition may be fierce, but the results are always satisfying!
Book and Lyrics by Barbara Campbell
Music by Brad Ross
Directed by Tom Wallace
100% of your ticket purchase will benefit Friends of ChappPAC
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Westchester Ballet: Peter and the Wolf & Other Excerpts
2025-04-04 10:30 - 12:00
Special Matinee for Schools and Senior Groups
Peter and the Wolf and Other Excerpts is a delightful one-hour program, well-suited for school-aged children, seniors, and young families. In addition to the beloved symphonic classic, Peter and the Wolf, the program includes other classical excerpts and new choreography, all highlighting the talent and versatility of Westchester Ballet Company’s youth dancers.
Tickets: from $10
Link to request tickets:
https://form.jotform.com/250056267457157
Or contact Karen Zanzarella at Zanzarella Marketing: jazmc@aol.com;
call (914) 945-0480.

Westchester Ballet: Peter and the Wolf & Other Excerpts
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00
Peter and the Wolf and Other Excerpts is a delightful one-hour program, well-suited for school-aged children, seniors, and young families. In addition to the beloved symphonic classic, Peter and the Wolf, the program includes other classical excerpts and new choreography, all highlighting the talent and versatility of Westchester Ballet Company’s youth dancers.
Link to purchase tickets: From $24
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peter-and-the-wolf-other-excerpts-tickets-1232395872229?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn more at https://www.westchesterballet.org/
Questions? Contact info@westchesterballet.org or call (914) 941-4532.

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony
2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Keynote speaker is Holocaust Survivor Faye “Tzippy” Holand. Tzippy is the mother of long-time Chappaqua resident Dr. Adina Keller and grandmother of Greeley graduates Justin Keller HG-17 and Tyler Keller HG’19.
Free Admission with Registration HERE

Screening & Conversation - The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
2025-05-08 18:30 - 22:00
Chappaqua Premiere Screening and Conversation
Come join Femme vie Health at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center for a special screening of The M Factor documentary! The documentary follows the personal journeys of women across the United States, capturing intimate moments in their doctors’ offices, workplaces, and homes. It exposes the multifaceted challenges they encounter, including racial biases, gender-insensitive medical care, systemic inequities, and the glaring lack of comprehensive research on menopause. These women share their stories of enduring debilitating symptoms while often facing dismissal, ridicule, or shame, leading to inadequate or absent treatment.
Special Panelists: Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, Dr. Corinne Menn, Dr. Basma Faris
Moderator: Kamili Wilson – Menopause Made Modern
Hosted by: Femme vie Health – A concierge gynecology practice. Dr. Lodhi provides a focus on sexual and menopausal health as well as intimacy coaching for a full scope gynecology practice.
VIP Tickets are $75 and standard tickets are $40
VIP Ticket includes: meet and greet with panelists
A portion of the proceeds will go to “Let’s Talk Menopause” – a menopause awareness and advocacy group!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Mehfil-e-ghazal 2025: An Evening of Soul-Stirring Ghazals
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00
Join Westchester Music of India Group for the 10th BIRTHDAY Celebratory Performance Mehfil-e-Ghazal
An unforgettable evening featuring soul-stirring ghazals by legends like Jagjit Singh, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Ghalib, Zafar, Faraz, and more. This is more than just a concert — it’s a celebration of timeless music, emotion, and community.
Tickets $30 and Up
Purchase Tickets HERE​

Film - Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred
2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Join Bet Torah for a special screening of Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred.
ABOUT THE FILM
The October 7 pogrom in Israel was the worst massacre of Jews since the days of the Holocaust, yet rather than rally to the victim’s side with empathy and compassion, the international community has, confoundingly, exploded with Jew-hatred.
Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred is therefore a profound and timely documentary that delves deeply into the roots of antisemitism and provides sobering revelations about the world’s oldest hatred. Where does such unbridled hatred come from, and can it be harnessed into a force for good? Tragic Awakening answers these and so many other questions with unvarnished candor.

Through Others Eyes
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00
Come see the exhibit and hear from two Arab and two Jewish Israeli teens, who participated in TOE, a program created by Givat Haviva, an organization doing ground-breaking work in building bridges between Arab and Jewish citizens In Israel.
Through Others’ Eyes (TOE) is a dialogue and community-building project that brings Arab and Jewish teenagers together. The teenagers learn photography skills as they explore questions of identity, nationality, religion, and community. TOE addresses the growing need for open channels of communication between Israeli Arab and Jewish youth who rarely, if ever, actually meet one another. The program uses photography to bring about better cultural understanding and respect through lessons, dialogue sessions, study tours, overnight seminars, and the production of a group photography exhibit. TOE intends to fundamentally change the way the participants relate to the conflict, to each other, and to their own ability to make a difference. The project allows participants to learn about each other and achieve a greater degree of understanding and openness.
Tickets are required to attend.
RESERVE FREE TICKET HERE

Broadway Family Favorites
2025-09-20 17:00 - 19:00
BROADWAY FAMILY FAVORITES includes tunes from classic and contemporary musicals based on classic children’s stories and animated films.
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of musical theater with something for audiences of all ages – from toe-tapping tunes, clever lyrics or charismatic characters. Musical selections will include songs from: The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Frozen, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, Tarzan, Anastasia, The King and I, Mary Poppins and Annie.
Some of Broadway’s finest vocalists will join us for this special performance. Scheduled performers include Major Attaway (longest running Genie in Aladdin), Emily Bautista (Kim in Miss Saigon), Kissy Simmons (longest running Nala in The Lion King), Todd Buonpane (Chicago), Ali Ewoldt (Christine in Phantom of the Opera). Created by NY Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis. Musical Director/Accompanist will be Jon Balcourt.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

October 7 Memorial Program
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30
Please join the New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee and HGHS ENOUGH Club to bear witness to the story of Nova Music Festival Survivor Din Tesler.
On October 7, Din was working as part of the security team at the Nova Music Festival. When the terrorist attack began Din ran for his life, ultimately hiding in a cactus bush for over nine hours. Unbeknownst to him, his best friend Bar Kupershtein was taken hostage. Bar is still being held in Gaza to this day.
Din speaks not from a place of division, but from deep humanity. Din’s father is Jewish, his maternal grandmother is Christian, and his paternal grandfather is Muslim. His is a story of survival and resilience.
There is no charge to attend but registration is required.
Please click HERE to register.
