BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riverjournalonline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062327-1777680000-1777766399@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260429T200505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200505Z UID:10062739-1777712400-1777737600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Friends of the Ossining Library Community Tag & Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Ossining Public Library for a massive community-wide sale featuring everything from books and scrap wood to mid-century modern office chairs and craft supplies. This extensive sale offers unique finds like metal shelving\, tools\, artworks and more\, with payments accepted via cash\, check\, or Zelle. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/friends-of-the-ossining-library-community-tag-book-sale/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Ossining Public Library\, 53 Croton Avenue\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Flyer-e1777493013922.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Ossining Public Library":MAILTO:friendsofopl2019@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260407T201316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T201316Z UID:10062282-1777719600-1777737600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:4th Annual WoodFest at Bethany Arts Community DESCRIPTION:4th Annual WoodFest\nSaturday May 2\, 11AM-4PM (rain date May 3)\n$15 per car (advance tickets available. walk-ins welcome) \nDiscover the magic of Bethany Arts Community’s fourth annual WoodFest! Come experience the joy and wonder of the natural world\, brought to life through the skillful hands of artisans. WoodFest has something for everyone\, from handcrafted creations\, to wood sculpture demonstrations\, to wood-crafting activities for all. Enjoy a day of arbor and wood celebration with live music\, arts activities\, woodcut printmaking\, food\, and games for the whole family. \nCRAFTS\nDEMOS\nVENDORS\nFOOD\n& MORE \nWoodfest 2025 sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/4th-annual-woodfest-at-bethany-arts-community/ LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining NY\, NY\, 10562\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts and Gift Market,Culture,Food,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WoodFest-2026-Graphic-e1775592606159.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Arts Community":MAILTO:info@bethanyarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260128T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182158Z UID:10059633-1777723200-1777741200@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection DESCRIPTION:An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10\, 2026. This exhibition\, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program\, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015\, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/hudson-river-museum-presents-modern-women-modern-vision-photographs-from-the-bank-of-america-collection/2026-05-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hrm-e1769624513646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260420T184144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T184144Z UID:10062698-1777730400-1777737600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:First Saturdays at the Museum: The Boys from Westchester & Putnam - the 6th NY Artillery DESCRIPTION:The Boys from Westchester & Putnam\nThe Sixth New York Heavy Artillery – The Anthony Wayne Guard\n in the Civil War \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 at 2:00 pm\nwith Historian & Author Daniel R. Weinfeld \nThe Big Six was not just any old regiment of Civil War soldiers. These were the boys from back home in Westchester\, Putnam\, and Rockland Counties. Their nation\, and their President\, had called upon them to save the Union of States\, and they answered that call. Some of them never made it home. Their service and sacrifices have never been forgotten! \nJoin the Lincoln Depot Museum for this unique presentation about a sometimes-overlooked regiment\, one which saw action in Grant’s Overland campaign\, including the Battle of The Wilderness\, Spotsylvania\, Cold Harbor\, the Siege of Petersburg and Cedar Creek. In addition to the battles\, hear the story of a Peekskill and Putnam Valley resident\, Lt. George D. Hyatt. Find out where he served\, and what he left behind… URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/first-saturdays-at-the-museum-the-boys-from-westchester-putnam-the-6th-ny-artillery/ LOCATION:Lincoln Depot Museum\, 10 South Water Street\, Peekskill\, 10566 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/050226-The-Big-Six-Weinfeld-e1776624417411.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Depot Museum":MAILTO:lincolndepotfdn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260415T131258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T131258Z UID:10062323-1777750200-1777757400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)’s Music in the Box Series Presents the Willie Martinez Latin Jazz Quartet on Saturday\, May 2 DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2 Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)\ncontinues its Music in the Box series with the Willie Martinez Latin Jazz Quartet. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/westchester-collaborative-theater-wcts-music-in-the-box-series-presents-the-willie-martinez-latin-jazz-quartet-on-saturday-may-2/ LOCATION:Westchester Collaborative Theater\, 23 Water Street\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26-Willi-sq--e1776258772917.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Westchester Collaborative Theater":MAILTO:wctscheduling@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260124T200933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T200933Z UID:10059189-1777750200-1777759200@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Catch Me If You Can DESCRIPTION:Based on the hit film and the incredible true story…\nCatch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards\, including Best Musical\, Catch Me If You Can was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team\,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty\, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray). \nSeeking fame and fortune\, Frank Abagnale\, Jr.\, runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm\, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks\, Frank successfully poses as a pilot\, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent\, Carl Hanratty\, he pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes. \nRecommend for ages 10+ URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/catch-me-if-you-can/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:White Plains Performing Arts Center\, 11 City Place\, White Plains\, NY\, 10601\, United States CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CMIYC-Showpage-min-e1769285364959.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062328-1777766400-1777852799@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260317T185055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T185055Z UID:10061490-1777807800-1777811400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Artists of Northern Westchester 55th Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) 55th Art Exhibit. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, the 55th ANW (Artists of Northern Westchester) Exhibit is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly. \nThe Exhibit runs from April 12 through May 9 with an Opening Reception on Sunday\, April 12 \, 2-4 pm and a Closing Reception on Saturday\, May 9\, 4- 5pm. The Gallery will be open to the public on the following Sundays: 4/19\, 4/26 and May 3 from 11:30- 12:30 PM. \nSponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley\, this is the longest-running juried art exhibit in Westchester County. The ANW Exhibit was instituted by the late\, nationally acclaimed Hudson River painter\, George Kelly. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/artists-of-northern-westchester-55th-art-exhibit/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congragation of the Hudson Valley\, 2021 Albany Post Road\, Croton on Hudson\, 10520 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AnneMarie_Palagano_RaffleArtwork-scaled-e1773773416590.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260430T102404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T102404Z UID:10062744-1777811400-1777818600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Submission Sunday (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Submission Sundays is a free service to members of HVWC or $10 for nonmembers. Space is limited so please reserve your spot. \nThis group will meet online via Zoom. The host will email the Zoom link the day of the event. \nOne Sunday a month\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Join host Anne Graue for two hours of insider information on where and how to send your best work to literary journals. Members can reserve a seat at the table of like-minded writers with a room of journals\, advice on where to submit\, moral and technical support\, and everything you need to successfully send your work to target publisher(s). Any genre welcome. \nAnne Graue is a poet\, reviewer\, and editor whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies\, online and in print. She is the author of Full and Plum-Colored Velvet\, (Woodley Press\, 2020)\, and Fig Tree in Winter (Dancing Girl Press\, 2017). Her poetry has appeared in Sundress Publications Best Dressed Blog\, Verse Daily\, Poet Lore\, SWWIM Every Day\, Spoon River Poetry Review\, Gargoyle\, Unbroken Journal\, River Heron Review\, FERAL: A Journal of Poetry and Art\, Leon Literary Review\, and Action\, Spectacle\, among others. Her work has been included in several print anthologies\, including Blood and Roses: An Anthology In Honor of Aphrodite and Coffee Poems. A former staff reviewer at Glass: A Journal of Poetry\, her reviews of poetry collections have also been published in The Kenyon Review\, The Rupture\, Whale Road Review\, Green Mountains Review\, and The Rumpus. She is one of the poetry editors for The Westchester Review. \nSubmission Sunday is a free service to HVWC members . If you are a member you should have received a coupon code you can apply at checkout so this event cost will deduct to zero. Don’t have a membership? Sign up online today! Otherwise\, tickets are $10 for this group meeting. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/submission-sunday-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Books and Authors,Classes,Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Submission-Sunday-e1777544605638.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260429T200539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200539Z UID:10062730-1777813200-1777824000@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Mini Sun Print Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at KinoSaito on Sundays in May for our Mini Sun Print Workshop! Participants are invited to try out alternative photography methods and create their own cyanotype prints inspired by the work of Alison Knowles on display. \nAll materials provided. Kids and families of all abilities are welcome. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/mini-sun-print-workshop/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:KinoSaito Art Center\, 115 7th St\, Verplanck\, 10596 CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Educational,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kinokids-cyanotype-e1777493055242.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KinoSaito Art Center%2C Verplanck%2C NY":MAILTO:info@kinosaito.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260327T153203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T153203Z UID:10062173-1777824000-1777829400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Spring Chamber Music Concert: String Quintets DESCRIPTION:RiverArts’ Spring Chamber Music Concert returns on Sunday\, May 3\, at Andrus on Hudson with a program of extraordinary string quintets. \nThe program includes: \n🎻 Mozart’s Quintet No. 5 in D Major\, widely considered his final chamber music masterpiece\n🎼 Mendelssohn’s Quintet in B♭ Major\, often called the “Spring” quintet; perfect for our Spring concert\n✨ AND a world premiere quintet commissioned for this performance from Manhattan School of Music composer and Ossining resident David Macdonald! \nJoin us for an afternoon of beautiful chamber music along the Hudson! Bring a friend and celebrate spring with live music in the Rivertowns as the season blooms around us! URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/spring-chamber-music-concert-string-quintets/ LOCATION:Andrus on Hudson\, 185 Old Broadway\, Hastings-On-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-27-at-9.28.43-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="RiverArts":MAILTO:dance@riverarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260430T102404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T102404Z UID:10062743-1777824000-1777829400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:A Nonfiction Reading with Deborah Baker\, Jill Bialosky\, and Rebecca van Laer (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Please join us on May 3 for an afternoon of compelling nonfiction from Deborah Baker\, Jill Bialosky\, and Rebecca van Laer! (In-Person at HVWC). \nDeborah Baker is the author of A Blue Hand and The Last Englishmen. Her biography In Extremis was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and her book The Convert was a finalist for the National Book Award. Charlottesville is her sixth work of narrative non-fiction. She has been the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship and a Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant\, and she is a former Fellow at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She lives in Brooklyn and Charlottesville. \nJill Bialosky’s newest work of prose is The End is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Her most recent volume of poetry Asylum: A Personal\, Historical\, Natural Inquiry in 103 Lyric Sections\, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. She is the author of five acclaimed collections of poetry\, four critically acclaimed novels\, most recently\, The Deceptions\, a finalist for the Gotham Book Award\, and two memoirs\, Poetry Will Save Your Life and New York Times bestselling memoir History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life. Her poems and essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic Monthly\, Harper’s\, O Magazine\, The Kenyon Review\, Harvard Review\, Paris Review and Best American Poetry among others. She co-edited with Helen Schulman the anthology\, Wanting a Child. She is an Executive Editor and Vice President at W. W. Norton & Company. In 2014 she was honored by the Poetry Society of America for her distinguished contribution to poetry. \nRebecca van Laer is the author of a novella\, How to Adjust to the Dark (Long Day Press\, 2022) and a memoir\, Cat (Object Lessons/Bloomsbury\, 2025). Her fiction and essays appear in the New England Review\, Joyland\, Electric Literature\, and elsewhere. She holds a PhD from Brown University\, where she studied queer and feminist autobiography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/a-nonfiction-reading-with-deborah-baker-jill-bialosky-and-rebecca-van-laer-in-person/ CATEGORIES:Books and Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-3rd-Reading-e1777544615423.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Valley Writers Center":MAILTO:admin@writerscenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062329-1777852800-1777939199@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260414T210443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T210443Z UID:10062322-1777892400-1777996800@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Home Fashion Sample Sale DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 4 & 5th from 11 am – 4pm for a sample sale! \nBedding comforters\, duvet covers\, throws\, blankets\, window curtains\, decorative pillows\, towels\, shower curtains\, bath accessories\, and more! \n1 Bridge St Suite #130 Irvington\, NY\n(enter through the courtyard) \nCash only. Please bring your own bags! \nCHF Industries URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/home-fashion-sample-sale/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sample-Sale-1-1-e1776200606145.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260315T174043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T174046Z UID:10061463-1777914000-1777924800@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Extended Hours at Irvington Library DESCRIPTION:The Library will have extended hours\, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm during AP Exam weeks in May – Mondays May 4 and 6\, and Wednesdays May 11 and 13. Refreshments will be provided to keep you going. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/extended-hours-at-irvington-library/ LOCATION:Irvington Public Library\, 12 South Astor Street\, Irvington\, NY\, NY\, 10533\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-11-162557-e1773327555321.png ORGANIZER;CN="Irvington Public Library":MAILTO:irvref@wlsmail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260409T151455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T151455Z UID:10062308-1777921200-1777932000@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Bat Out Of Hell DESCRIPTION:BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL\, the award winning musical\, is a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! \nInspired by the spectacular arena tour of Australia and New Zealand\, this reimagined show features a dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage and the epic cast will bring their powerhouse vocals to Meat Loaf’s anthems including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)\, Dead Ringer For Love\, and of course Bat Out of Hell. \nGet ready to witness BAT OUT OF HELL: The Musical as it explodes onto the stage at The Capitol Theatre\, in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/bat-out-of-hell/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 149 Westchester Ave\, Port Chester\, 10573 CATEGORIES:Music,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-10.37.55-e1775747689488.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062330-1777939200-1778025599@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260128T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182158Z UID:10059634-1777982400-1778000400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection DESCRIPTION:An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10\, 2026. This exhibition\, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program\, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015\, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/hudson-river-museum-presents-modern-women-modern-vision-photographs-from-the-bank-of-america-collection/2026-05-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hrm-e1769624513646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260407T201310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T201310Z UID:10062263-1778002200-1778007600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Friends of Kensico Cemetery Free Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Please register for your preferred tour and date via the website.\nHistorical Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:\nMusic\, Mystery\, and Mausoleum Stories: Guided by Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian\, Westchester County Historical Society \n❖ The Lake View Tour (1 mile) Tue\, May 5 & Thu\, May 7\, 2026\nHighlights include artists\, architects\, swindlers\, and muckrakers.\n❖ The Ossipee Loop Tour (0.6 miles) Tue\, May 19 & Thu\, May 21\, 2026\nA World’s Fair mystery\, a Broadway angel\, and one good witch. \nTree Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:\nIdentification\, Adaptations\, and Ecology: Guided by Michael Cook\, Superintendent of Grounds\, Kensico Cemetery\, and David Prosser\, Land Steward\, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy \n❖ Tree & Landscape Tour (1 mile) Tue\, May 26 (Mike Cook) & Thu\, May 28\, 2026 (David Prosser)\nDiverse tree collection and landscapes through Kensico’s Level II Arboretum.\n❖ Invasive Species Walk (1 mile) Thu\, June 11\, 2026 with David Prosser\nHow invasive plants and insects affect local flora and fauna. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/friends-of-kensico-cemetery-free-walking-tours/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, 10595\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion,Educational,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_1363-scaled-e1775592692750.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Kensico Cemetery":MAILTO:friends@kensico.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062331-1778025600-1778111999@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260128T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182158Z UID:10059635-1778068800-1778086800@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection DESCRIPTION:An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10\, 2026. This exhibition\, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program\, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015\, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/hudson-river-museum-presents-modern-women-modern-vision-photographs-from-the-bank-of-america-collection/2026-05-06/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hrm-e1769624513646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062332-1778112000-1778198399@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260128T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182158Z UID:10059636-1778155200-1778173200@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection DESCRIPTION:An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10\, 2026. This exhibition\, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program\, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015\, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/hudson-river-museum-presents-modern-women-modern-vision-photographs-from-the-bank-of-america-collection/2026-05-07/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hrm-e1769624513646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260407T201310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T201310Z UID:10062264-1778175000-1778180400@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Friends of Kensico Cemetery Free Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Please register for your preferred tour and date via the website.\nHistorical Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:\nMusic\, Mystery\, and Mausoleum Stories: Guided by Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian\, Westchester County Historical Society \n❖ The Lake View Tour (1 mile) Tue\, May 5 & Thu\, May 7\, 2026\nHighlights include artists\, architects\, swindlers\, and muckrakers.\n❖ The Ossipee Loop Tour (0.6 miles) Tue\, May 19 & Thu\, May 21\, 2026\nA World’s Fair mystery\, a Broadway angel\, and one good witch. \nTree Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:\nIdentification\, Adaptations\, and Ecology: Guided by Michael Cook\, Superintendent of Grounds\, Kensico Cemetery\, and David Prosser\, Land Steward\, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy \n❖ Tree & Landscape Tour (1 mile) Tue\, May 26 (Mike Cook) & Thu\, May 28\, 2026 (David Prosser)\nDiverse tree collection and landscapes through Kensico’s Level II Arboretum.\n❖ Invasive Species Walk (1 mile) Thu\, June 11\, 2026 with David Prosser\nHow invasive plants and insects affect local flora and fauna. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/friends-of-kensico-cemetery-free-walking-tours/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, 10595\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion,Educational,Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_1363-scaled-e1775592692750.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Kensico Cemetery":MAILTO:friends@kensico.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260430T102406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T102406Z UID:10062746-1778180400-1778185800@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Draft n' Drink (In-person) DESCRIPTION:Join The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) and Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH) for Draft n’ Drink! Meet us for an evening of writing prompts and exercises\, a beverage\, and a fun and casual environment where we can write creatively in community. Participation in the guided writing exercises is voluntary\, and participants can share their work in small and large groups towards the end of the session. \nDetails and Dates: \nDoors open at 6:30 pm for event starting at 7:00 pm. Register online through this ticket link to secure your slot and to give our facilitators a number of participants. Pre-registration and ticket purchase is required. \nAdmission is $20.00 and includes a complimentary beverage. \nMay 7: Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) \nFacilitator: Dominika Wrozynski\, HVWC Program Director (bio below) \nJune 11: Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) \nFacilitator: Kenny Finkle (bio below) \nJuly 9: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH) \nFacilitator: TBA \nIf you have questions\, please email Dominika Wrozynski at dominika@writerscenter.org. \nFacilitators: \nDominika Wrozynski is the Program Director of the Hudson Valley Writers Center and author of American Accent\, winner of the Sinclair Poetry Prize from Evening Street Press. She is also the author of Dear Charis:\, a chapbook co-authored with Sarah Grieve (forthcoming in August 2026). For 22 years\, she has taught creative writing and literature. Her poems have appeared in journals such as Crab Orchard Review\, The Spoon River Poetry Review\, Rattle\, Five Points\, Nimrod\, Birmingham Poetry Review\, New Madrid\, and many others. \nKenny Finkle’s (playwright) theatre work spans both traditional and non-traditional forms and has been produced and developed nationally at such places as The American Repertory Theatre (URSTAR)\, Ars Nova\, the Orchard Project\, the DR2 (Indoor/Outdoor)\, Keen Company\, Trinity Repertory\, Dallas Theatre Center\, The Old Globe (Alive and Well)\, The Hangar Theatre as well as in people’s apartments. His plays are published by Broadway Play Publishing\, Concord Theatricals and Smith and Krauss. His most recent play Touch received the 2024 Project Advancement Award from Solo Flights/Theatre Aspen and was produced in March 2026 at the East Village Basement starring Anthony Rapp. In addition\, he has received a NYFA grant and NEA grant (through the Keen Company) for his eight-part audio epic 1993 (also directed by Silverstein) produced as part of the Keen Company’s Hear/Now season. You can listen to Kenny talk obsessively with culture expert Mark Snyder on their very popular podcast All I Want to Do is Talk About Madonna (available on all platforms). Kenny is Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College where he coordinates the Writing for the Stage concentration. For more information\, snoop around finklefactory.org. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/draft-n-drink-in-person/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-7-Draft-Drink-e1777544584518.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Valley Writers Center":MAILTO:admin@writerscenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260501T141139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141139Z UID:10062748-1778182200-1778187600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club's Comedy Loft @ Locals 10538 DESCRIPTION:The Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club’s ‘Comedy Loft’ & Speakeasy\, at Locals 10538 is where you go in Westchester County to hear top comics from TV and NYC’s major clubs performing long sets on an intimate stage\, while eating and drinking the finest foods and cocktails prepared by chef Peter Sherman. Past performers include comedians from HBO\, Netlfix\, Colbert\, SNL\, the Daily Show\, Letterman\, the Tonight Show\, Comedy Central\, and more. Every month\, Ben Asher and the Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club presents comedy that reaches up into your brain with the force of a fist through the nose. Ben’s show was named “Best Comedy Show in Westchester” by Westchester Magazine. \nEvery month you can hear some of the most talented comics perform long sets\, that other shows don’t give them the time to perform. The Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club’s ‘Comedy Loft’ & Speakeasy\, at Locals 10538 is your chance to get to really watch comedians flex their muscles and hit their stride on stage\, at Locals 10538. \nLocally-grown comedian Ben Asher presents a tasting of what the area’s best stand-up comics are cooking up\, at Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club’s ‘Comedy Loft’ & Speakeasy\, at Locals 10538 every 1st Thursday of the month. \nTickets available at https://WestchesterComedyLoft.eventbrite.com \nShow at 7:00 PM. Seating at 6:30 PM (There is a required $20 minimum purchase of food/drink. Food orders must be placed by 7:00 PM. Orders will not be taken after 7:00 PM and you will be charged the $20. Please make sure you arrive on time so the show can start. You are welcome to arrive prior to 6:30 PM and dine at Locals 10538 and have that applied as your required minimum purchase. Make sure to tell your server you have tickets.) \nAdmission is $25 in advance. \nUpdates to line-ups may be posted the week of the show here or you can follow @the_ben_asher on Instagram (line-ups are subject to change\, but rarely\, and will always be amazing!) \nThe May 7th lineup features:\nLIZ BARRETT – (FOX; Sirius XM; AXs.tv’s Gotham Comedy Live) – https://www.lizbarrettcomedy.com \nLiz Barrett is a New-York based stand-up comedian and writer. Raised in a military family and having moved all around the world\, Liz is deadpan\, dry\, engaging\, and offers shrewd observations about life and womanhood. You’ll remember her one-liners long after you see her. \nLiz has appeared on AXS TV Gotham Comedy Live\, Laughs on FOX\, Lifetime\, Funny or Die and New York Post Videos. You can also hear her on Raw Dog Comedy on SiriusXM. She’s a regular at Carolines\, Gotham Comedy Club\, New York Comedy Club\, Catch a Rising Star and The Brokerage. She was a finalist at Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and The She-Devil Comedy Festival and a semi-finalist at Boston Comedy Festival.She has appeared at numerous comedy festivals including\, Limestone Comedy Festival\, Women in Comedy Festival\, Red Clay Comedy Festival\, Rogue Island Comedy Festival\, and Ladies of Laughter. For 5 years\, Liz produced her own monthly show Grin and Barrett which was described as “puntastically named” and “one of the best shows in the city produced by a female comedian.” \nCALVIN CATO – (Netlfix; SiriusXM; Oxygen) – https://www.calvincato.com \nCalvin Cato was named one of Time Out New York’s LGBTQ Comics of Color to Watch Out For and has dazzled audiences around the world. His on-air and radio appearances include Oxygen\, Netflix\, Sirius XM\, RISK!\, WIRED Magazine\, and an unaired pilot for Vice Media called Emergency Black Meeting. His comedy has been featured in numerous festivals and events including San Francisco Sketchfest\, Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, Gotham Storytelling Festival\, Brooklyn Pride\, and FlameCon. In early 2021\, Calvin was published in Kweendom\, an anthology of essays by queer comedians and entertainers. In 2022\, Calvin concluded a 3 month run hosting a daily talk show on RushTix.com. \nRon Nobles (NY Comedy Festival) – https://www.ronnoblescomedy.com \nRon Nobles is a New York City–based stand-up comedian known for his sharp storytelling and clean-cut\, everyman charm. A staple of the NYC comedy scene\, Ron performs regularly at clubs\, colleges\, and theaters across the country. He has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival and has toured across Europe\, bringing his unique brand of humor to international audiences. Ron’s debut album\, Trailer in the Sky\, hit #1 on Spotify’s comedy charts and is now available on all major platforms. \nProduced/Hosted by BEN ASHER (New York Comedy Festival; StandUp NBC; Iceland Comedy Festival headliner; Caroline’s; Catch A Rising Star; DoublePlusGood Comedy) – http://www.benasher.net \nBen Asher\, a writer and comedian from New York\, is known for his “brave\,” confrontational material\, and his skills as a “brilliant joke writer” among fellow comedians. He performs regularly at comedy venues and colleges throughout the metropolitan area\, East Coast\, and Europe. Audiences are always quick to share their appreciation of Ben’s style of sardonic irreverence and absurd\, satiric wit in which he doesn’t just dissect language and taboos – he explodes them. “What Ben Asher says makes me laugh\, even though I feel like I shouldn’t.” \nIn 2022 Ben recorded a half-hour special “An Intimate Evening of Provocative and Deranged Humor” at The Nest rock club\, in Brooklyn\, NY. In 2024\, Ben recently opened for Greg Fitzsimmons and Nick Griffin. Also\, in 2023 and 2022\, Ben’s show Arthur Avenue Comedy was featured in the NY Comedy Festival as one of only two comedy shows in Bronx. In 2014\, Ben traveled to Iceland to headline in the Iceland Comedy Festival. Ben Asher is a sought after Jewish comedian who frequently performs for Synagogues and on Jewish comedy shows and he recently headlined a Jewish comedy show for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and Temple Israel in Albany\, NY. He has appeared in the Chosen Comedy Festival\, Borscht Belt Comedy Festival and Ben was also the finalist in the 2014 Funniest Jewish Comedian Competition. In 2013 Ben was first in the New York Comedy Festival. Ben has been a guest on Sherrod Small’s ‘Races Wars’ podcast. \nBen currently produces and hosts the weekly Arthur Avenue Comedy show in NYC’s Bronx borough\, the monthly Comedy From Scratch at The Idea Kitchen\, which was named “Best Comedy Show” by Westchester Magazine\, and Slide-In at Slate-Nightclub in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood\, and has produced and hosts a monthly comedy show in Park Slope\, Brooklyn and New York’s East Village\, DoublePlusGood Comedy\, (formerly Nasal Vice! Stand-Up\,) where\, since 2013\, rising comics perform long\, 20+ minutes sets\, every month. He also co-produces/hosts The Homebrewed Mic\, giving New Yorkers a sample of homebrewed beers and comedy. \nFrom TimeOut NY: For comedy connoisseurs tired of seeing their favorite comics squeeze their sets into five minutes\, Ben Asher’s showcase provides full-length sets and a chill atmosphere for diverse acts to thrive in. \nPress: In addition to being a TimeOut New York ‘Critics Pick’\, TimeOut NY has frequently called Ben’s show the “best cheap things to do\,” of the week and one of the “most amazing things to do” of the month\, and the New York Times has listed it show as an editor’s choice multiple times. \nPresented by The Stand-up Westchester Comedy Club – https://StandupWestchester.com \nQUESTIONS:\nIs This Venue Handicapped Accessible?\nYES. And please let us know how we can help you if you need any assistance. \nWhat Age is Appropriate For This Comedy Show? Should I Bring My Children?\nThe material comedians discuss may be what you consider ‘Adult’ material. Anyone under 16 years of age should be accopanied by a parent or guardian. We would discourage you from bringing any child under 12 years old. If you child is age 12-15\, and loves dark stand-up comedy (think George Carlin or Sarah Silverman) and you do\, too\, then we don’t have any problem with them coming. However\, if you child’s only exposure to comedy is watching Seinfeld\, Friends\, or any situation comedy from TV\, please do not assume you will be comfortable with material being discussed. Comedians on the show may discuss ANY aspect of human existence\, or non-existence\, in the darkest\, most absurd way possible \nMore show info available at: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/the_ben_asher \no r \nhttps://www.facebook.com/BenAsherComedy \nor \nhttp://www.benasher.net \nYou can always find out about upcoming “Best of Westchester” wining shows on The Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club website by going to StandUpWestchester.com . \nWhat can you seriously expect? Just look which comics are frequently on my shows. This show is no BS. \nPast performers on Ben Asher’s shows include comedians and writers from Saturday Night Live\, the Tonight Show\, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, the Daily Show\, HBO\, Netflix\, including: \nOphira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another)\, \nMark Normand (Comedy Central 1-Hour Special)\, \nPhoebe Robinson (HBO\, 2 Dope Queens)\, \nMyq Kaplan (Netflix Special\, Comedy Central Presents\, Conan\, Tonight Show)\, \nMike Lawrence (Comedy Central Half-Hour\, Roast Wars champ)\, \nEmmy Blotnick (writer Colbert\, Comedy Central The President Show)\, \nSam Morril (Comedy Central 1-Hour Special\, Colbert\, special ‘Up On The Roof’)\, \nLiz Miele (Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”; Caroline’s)\, \nErik Bergstrom (Comedy Central Half-Hour\, Colbert)\, \nMatteo Lane (Netflix\, Late Nite w/ Seth Meyers\, Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nMike Recine (Conan; Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nJena Friedman (The Daily Show\, Conan\, Adult Swim)\, \nJacqueline Novak (‘Get On Your Knees’ off-Broadway hit produced by Mike Birbiglia\, Comedy Central Half-Hour\, The Late Late Show)\, \nBen Kronberg (Last Comic Standing\, Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nVlad Caamano (Jimmy Kimmel Live\, HBO\, Comedy Central)\, \nNick Vatterott (HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher\, Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nLangston Kerman (Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nJosh Gondelman (Desus & Mero on Showtime; Jon Oliver HBO)\, \nMehran Khaghani (TruTV\, MTV\, Comedy Central)\, \nHarrison Greenbaum (Conan\, AGT\, Comedy Cellar)\, \nSeaton Smith (Conan\, Comedy Central\, The John Mulaney Show on FOX)\, \nTony Deyo (Conan\, Letterman)\, \nJon Fisch (Colbert\, Letterman\, The Tonight Show)\, \nMike Vecchione (Comedy Central Presents half-hour special\, the Tonight Show)\, \nJordan Carlos (HBO\, writer Colbert Report; The Gods Honest Truth)\, \nBeth Stelling (Netflix\, Conan\, Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nAparna Nacherla (Netflix ‘Master of None’\, HBO\, Comedy Central Half-Hour)\, \nJamie Lee (Ted Lasso\, HBO’s Crashing\, Conan)\, \nMatt Koff (The Daily Show)\, \nAlingon Mitra (Conan; Last Comic Standing)\, \nKhalid Rahmaan (Conan; Comedy Central)\, \nCharles McBee (head writer The Gods Honest Truth Comedy Central\, MTV)\, \nChelsea Davison (The Tonight Show\, writer on Comedy Central’s The Opposition @Midnight)\, \nYannis Pappas (Comedy Central Half-Hour\, History Hyenas Podcast)\, \nJ-L Cauvin (The Late Late Show\, The Howard Stern Show)\, \nRae Sanni (The Good Place on NBC\, Comedy Central’s “The President Show”)\, \nRyan Beck (Comedy Central Every Day; MTV; The Daily Show)\, \nChloe Radcliffe (The Tonight Show\, TBS\, EPIX Unprotected Sets)\, \nLiza Treyger (Netflix)\, \nKate Willett (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Netflix\, Jim Jeffries Show)\, \nSarah Tollemache (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; NBC’s Last Comic Standing; Comedy Central’s Adam Devine House Party)\, \nKunal C Arora (Colbert\, FOX’s Laughs\, TruTV’s Late Night Snack)\, \nPedro Gonzalez (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)\, \nKerry Coddett (Flatbush Misdemeanors\, Ramy on Hulu\, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show\, Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas)\, \nRosebud Baker (Comedy Central\, HBO)\, \nStone and Stone (Twins Adam and Todd Stone)(Last Comic Standing; Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler’s “Penelope Princess of Pets”; Friars Club Roast of George Takai)\, \nJustin Williams (Fraudsters podcast\, FOX’s LAUGHS\, Comedy Central)\, \nBrian Parise (writer Last Week Tonight with John Oliver\, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj)\, \nAbby Feldman (Netflix’s ‘The Fix with Jimmy Carr’)\, \nSam Morrison (lolGBTQ Fest; Travel Channel\, one-man show Hello\, Daddy!)\, \nGianmarco Soresi (TBS’s The Last O.G.\, Comedy Central) URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/stand-up-westchester-comedy-clubs-comedy-loft-locals-10538/ LOCATION:Stand-Up Westchester Comedy Club’s Comedy Loft @ Locals 10538\, 2128 Boston Post Road\, Larchmont\, 10538 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food,Night Out,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Comedy-Loft-flyer-EB-v3-e1777644650446.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Asher Comedian":MAILTO:nasalfisting@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260416T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171338Z UID:10062333-1778198400-1778284799@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines\, Jr. May 1-3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Fri. May 1\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2\, 2026\, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3\, 2026\, 3:00 pm \nTICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets\nAdult: $25.00\nChildren/Students & Seniors: $20.00\nTickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final. \nWHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY 10533 \nRUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes\, no intermission \nBetween The Lines Jr. \nLive the story you want\, if it’s not the story you’re in. \nBased on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer \nBetween the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school\, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book\, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways\, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story. \n“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1 \n“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania \nRated PG – A charming and life-affirming show\, perfect for the entire family! \nBroadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 34 years\, nestled in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater group is delighted to bring Between the Lines\, Jr. to the Irvington Theater this May! Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult\, Between the Lines reminds audiences about the importance of connection through an empowering and enchanting story. The show will feature the school’s prestigious Junior Ensemble Program\, which is directed by BTC’s Artistic Directors of over 20 years\, Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos. \nArts Editors and Reporters: Please call 914-478-7065 to arrange for press passes or an interview with one of the artistic directors. Additional photos and videos are available on request. \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCES\nBroadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines\, Jr.\nBook by Timothy Allen McDonald\nMusic & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson\nBased on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer\nDirected by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos\nPerformed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program\nRated PG \nStep into a world where stories come alive in Between the Lines\, Jr.\, a heartfelt and imaginative musical that celebrates the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to claim your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer\, the show follows Delilah\, a teenager who feels unseen in her everyday life and finds solace inside the pages of her favorite fairy tale. As Delilah begins to interact with the characters in the book\, the boundary between reality and fiction blurs\, inviting her to question where she truly belongs. With warmth\, humor\, and emotional honesty\, Between the Lines\, Jr. explores themes of identity\, belonging\, first love\, and the bravery required to step out of the margins and into the center of your own story. It’s a magical\, empowering tale for anyone who has ever felt changed by a book. \nBetween the Lines premiered at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2022\, where it was praised for its fresh concept\, emotionally resonant storytelling\, and contemporary pop-infused score. Audiences and critics alike celebrated the show’s unique blend of fantasy and realism\, as well as its message about self-discovery and agency. Since its premiere\, Between the Lines has quickly found a devoted following\, resonating with readers\, theater lovers\, and dreamers of all ages. This enchanting musical reminds us that sometimes the story that changes us most is the one we choose to write ourselves. \n“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”\n—New York Stage Review \nABOUT BROADWAY TRAINING CENTER: Based in Hastings-on-Hudson\, NY\, Broadway Training Center of Westchester is a premier performing arts school that provides year-long training programs in acting\, voice\, dance\, and performance ensembles for grades K-12 and adults. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year\, BTC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about its Youth\, Teen\, and Adult Enrichment programs\, please visit www.BroadwayTraining.com or call 914-478-7065. Media Contact: Heather LoSchiavo\, Managing Director: development@BroadwayTraining.com URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/broadway-training-center-of-westchesters-production-of-between-the-lines-jr-may-1-3/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, 10533 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Small_Between-The-Lines-Logo-with-tagline-e1776359611961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Training Center":MAILTO:publicity@broadwaytraining.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260128T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182158Z UID:10059637-1778241600-1778259600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection DESCRIPTION:An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10\, 2026. This exhibition\, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program\, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015\, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/hudson-river-museum-presents-modern-women-modern-vision-photographs-from-the-bank-of-america-collection/2026-05-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hrm-e1769624513646.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T052028 CREATED:20260124T200933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T200933Z UID:10059190-1778268600-1778277600@riverjournalonline.com SUMMARY:Catch Me If You Can DESCRIPTION:Based on the hit film and the incredible true story…\nCatch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards\, including Best Musical\, Catch Me If You Can was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team\,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty\, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray). \nSeeking fame and fortune\, Frank Abagnale\, Jr.\, runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm\, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks\, Frank successfully poses as a pilot\, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent\, Carl Hanratty\, he pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes. \nRecommend for ages 10+ URL:https://riverjournalonline.com/event/catch-me-if-you-can/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:White Plains Performing Arts Center\, 11 City Place\, White Plains\, NY\, 10601\, United States CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CMIYC-Showpage-min-e1769285364959.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR