Events

Gourd Art is the fascinating process of carving, burning, painting and weaving on nature’s pottery: hard shelled gourds. Local gourd artist Beth Kane takes students through the process of turning a simple, hard shelled gourd into a stunning vase. Participants will use wood-burning techniques and alcohol inks to create a unique and useful piece of […]

Take the mystery out of watercolor painting! Young adults and young at heart (ages 16 to 99), and all experience levels welcome. Class focuses on each student’s personal needs and goals, and includes demonstration, painting, and critique. Supply list provided upon registration. Please register by July 26 Fee: JCC Member $35 per session; Non-member $45 […]

Dear Babe follows the journey of a young Jewish American soldier who fought in World War 2 and was among the first soldiers to liberate a concentration camp. Rosanne Ehrlich will talk about the process of turning letters sent home and archival footage into an award-winning documentary that was shown on PBS and in film […]

Enjoy a 1955 musical film written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II.  Starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, the film won two Academy Awards. Doors open at 9:30 AM

Cyd Charisse was an American dancer and actress who entered films in the 1940s. Often paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, her films include Singin' in the Rain, The Band Wagon, Brigadoon, and Silk Stockings.  Today’s program will be enhanced with film clips.  Presenter Edith Glass is an Adjunct Professor at Westchester Community College […]