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Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Between the Lines, Jr. May 1-3
2026-05-06, 2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-10 | Irvington Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, 10533
WHEN: Fri. May 1, 2026, 7:00 pm; Sat. May 2, 2026, 7:00 pm; Sun. March 3, 2026, 3:00 pm
TICKETS: www.BroadwayTraining.com/Tickets
Adult: $25.00
Children/Students & Seniors: $20.00
Tickets are $3 more at the door. All sales are final.
WHERE: Irvington Theater; 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes, no intermission
Between The Lines Jr.
Live the story you want, if it’s not the story you’re in.
Based on the novel by International Bestseller Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
Between 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.
“Between the Lines is a show about connection – it’s what we need right now!” –New York 1
“Between the Lines is for the Young Audiences Who Fall Between the Cracks” –Theatermania
Rated PG – A charming and life-affirming show, perfect for the entire family!
Broadway 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.
Arts 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.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCES
Broadway Training Center of Westchester presents Between the Lines, Jr.
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer
Directed by Jason Brantman and Fiona Santos
Performed by the BTC Junior Ensemble Program
Rated PG
Step 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.
Between 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.
“The pop-lite score and witty book riffing on fairy tale conventions offer plenty of charm.”
—New York Stage Review
ABOUT 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

Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
2026-05-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Friends of Kensico Cemetery Free Walking Tours
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Kensico Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, 10595, United States
Please register for your preferred tour and date via the website.
Historical Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:
Music, Mystery, and Mausoleum Stories: Guided by Patrick Raftery, Associate Director/Librarian, Westchester County Historical Society
❖ The Lake View Tour (1 mile) Tue, May 5 & Thu, May 7, 2026
Highlights include artists, architects, swindlers, and muckrakers.
❖ The Ossipee Loop Tour (0.6 miles) Tue, May 19 & Thu, May 21, 2026
A World’s Fair mystery, a Broadway angel, and one good witch.
Tree Tours 5:30-7:00 PM:
Identification, Adaptations, and Ecology: Guided by Michael Cook, Superintendent of Grounds, Kensico Cemetery, and David Prosser, Land Steward, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
❖ Tree & Landscape Tour (1 mile) Tue, May 26 (Mike Cook) & Thu, May 28, 2026 (David Prosser)
Diverse tree collection and landscapes through Kensico’s Level II Arboretum.
❖ Invasive Species Walk (1 mile) Thu, June 11, 2026 with David Prosser
How invasive plants and insects affect local flora and fauna.

Draft n' Drink (In-person)
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30
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.
Details and Dates:
Doors 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.
Admission is $20.00 and includes a complimentary beverage.
May 7: Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC)
Facilitator: Dominika Wrozynski, HVWC Program Director (bio below)
June 11: Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC)
Facilitator: Kenny Finkle (bio below)
July 9: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH)
Facilitator: TBA
If you have questions, please email Dominika Wrozynski at dominika@writerscenter.org.
Facilitators:
Dominika 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.
Kenny 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.

Catch Me If You Can
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-09 19:30 - 22:00 | White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story…
Catch 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).
Seeking 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.
Recommend for ages 10+

BluePath 10th Annual Walkathon
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:30 | FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Rd, Lot 4, Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598, United States
Join BluePath at its 10th Annual Walkathon on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm at FDR State Park – Lot 5 in Yorktown Heights, New York. This family – and dog – friendly event raises funds in support of BluePath’s mission to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence – free of charge!
Enjoy a day that will include a walk, bouncy houses, Bubble Bus, lawn games, DJ John Hannah, On The Spot Photos, lunch options, and the “BluePath Breakroom” – a sensory-friendly area with comfortable seating, books, and fidget toys designed to provide a break from the hubbub of the event.
Participate in this year’s Walkathon and ensure that BluePath can continue to better the world for children with autism and their families by visiting https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/walkathon-2026 to register or donate.

Mother's Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Windrose on Hudson, 1 Shady Lane Farm Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Join us at Windrose on Hudson for our first annual spring arts-and-crafts festival! Browse pieces by local artists and makers, check out our group exhibition, paint Mother’s Day cards with your kids, and more! *Attendance and parking are free.* A deluxe brunch will also be offered on May 10th ($79/adult, $40/child).
If you’re interested in purchasing a table or booth to showcase your work (starting at $35, or $25 for students), or have more questions about attendance, visit our website at HudsonRiverFestival.org.
Brought to you by the Croton Council on the Arts and Windrose on Hudson.

Hudson River Spring Festival at Windrose on Hudson
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Windrose on Hudson, 1 Shady Lane Farm Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
The Hudson River Spring Festival comes to Windrose on Hudson in Ossining on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9–10, 2026. More than 60 artists and makers will be showing work across four buildings on the beautiful Windrose campus. Free admission, free parking, and entirely indoors. A Mother’s Day card-making table for kids will be available both days. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM.

Mother's YAY! Market - Peekskill
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Peekskill Station Square, 300 Railroad Avenue, Peekskill, 10566
May 9th | 12–5 PM | Station Square: 300 Railroad Ave., Peekskill, NY 10566
Vendor-made market, putting vendors first — with a mission to uplift our local community. Shop 50+ local makers, enjoy live music, soak in the community vibes, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts! An outdoor market just steps from the Peekskill Metro-North station. Free admission and family-friendly.
yaymarkets.com | instagram @yaymarkets

Watercolor Values Workshop
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | KinoSaito Art Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, 10596
A beginner watercolor class using still-life to explore the ways that watercolor can be used to create values. Participants will experiment by creating different values using more/less water, as well as experimenting using monochromatic and complementary colors to create values. This workshop is being taught by KinoSaito’s Education Coordinator Lilly Gummerson.
All materials provided.
This class is suitable for all ages and abilities.
RSVP Required

Washington Irving: Folk Historian of the Hudson Valley
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church San Marcos, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, 10591
Join Christ Church San Marcos and The Historical Society serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, on Saturday, May 9th at 2 pm, for a fascinating presentation by Dr. Elisabeth Paling Funk.
Discover how Washington Irving was influenced by Dutch popular culture and the historic folklore of the Hudson Valley.
Pre-registration is recommended:
https://www.thehistoricalsociety.net/washington-irving…/
(Please note that the Historical Society will be holding a very brief annual meeting lasting about 10 minutes, prior to this event).

Artist Talk in the Garden
2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | KinoSaito Art Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, 10596
Enjoy an exclusive in-person walkthrough with the artist Kurt Steger, where you can explore his work currently on-view in our garden and engage in a private Q&A.
Join us for a deep dive into the world of Irina Lotarevich, as curator Megan Meadowlark discusses Lotarevich’s wall-mounted sculptures that explore her subjective experience within large bureaucratic systems.
Kurt Sterger: No Words and Irina Lotarevich: Indicators are now on-view until 14 Jun. 2026.

Hidden in Plein Sight: Garrison Art Center Announces 2026 Auction
2026-05-09 15:00 - 18:00 | garrison art center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY, 10524, United States
Garrison Art Center invites the community to Hidden in Plein Sight, its Annual Live Art Auction on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Garrison’s Landing along the Hudson River. Featuring 40 works by regional artists, the event highlights the Hudson Valley as a lasting source of inspiration. GAC’s largest fundraiser, the afternoon supports its mission to keep the arts accessible and vibrant. Guests can preview artwork during a 3 pm reception before the 4 pm live auction, led by Nicholas Lowry of Antiques Roadshow. Tickets are $25 and include admission, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Raffle prizes and special experiences will also be available.

Maison Brondeau First Anniversary Party! - Free Tasting
2026-05-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Maison Brondeau, 50 Main Street, Suite 165, White Plains, NY, 10606
Celebrate with us in White Plains! Join us for a customer appreciation event featuring a free walk around tasting with top distributors and drink experts. Enjoy exclusive discounts on every bottle in the store and discover new favorites while you sip and shop!

Artists of Northern Westchester 55th Art Exhibit
2026-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congragation of the Hudson Valley, 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton on Hudson, 10520
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.
The 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.
Sponsored 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.

Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)’s New Opening Night Series Presents Girl In Blue Armchair- A Staged Reading on the Life of Mary Cassatt
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, 23 Water Street, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
On Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 pm, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will
present the second in a new series of WCT Opening Night programs, Girl In Blue Armchair,
written by and starring Susan Courtney of Valhalla and directed by Lori M. Myers of Nanuet.

Open Write (In person & Zoom)
2026-05-09 19:30 - 2026-09-05 21:30
Please join us for our warm and welcoming Open Write Nights, recurring monthly on the Second Saturday of each month.
This group will take place in HYBRID FORM, meaning that there will participants in person at HVWC as well as joining on the big screen via Zoom.
Your hosts Cassie Cartaginese and Cassie Valencia will facilitate an evening of generative writing, story swapping and community building.
Open Write is $10 or FREE to 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

The Symphony of Westchester: All Romantic Music Program
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium, Murphy Science Building, Iona University, 715 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY, 10801, United States
The Symphony of Westchester closes its season with an All Romantic Music Program featuring violin soloist Masha Lakisova. Conducted by Barry Charles Hoffman, the concert includes Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, and Dvorak’s Violin Concerto, Op. 53 in A minor.
Admission:
$60 general admission
$45 seniors over 65
$20 students with valid ID

Mother's Day Brunch at Windrose
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:00 | 1 Shady Lane Farm Road, 1 Shady Lane Farm Road, Ossining, 10562
Join us for our inaugural Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a seasonal menu curated by our talented culinary team and a complimentary rose and glass of champagne for mom. Also featuring an Arts Festival with 50 plus local fine art vendors.

Mini Sun Print Workshop
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | KinoSaito Art Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck, 10596
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.
All materials provided. Kids and families of all abilities are welcome.
