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rhythms. Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT (203-222-7070; westportartscenter.org).
Special Events
Westchester
FREE! January 8 and January 9: ART SHOW: BEDFORD. St. Matthew’s Art Show features talented local artists displaying their work. A Champagne preview party takes place on January 7. Fellowship Hall, St. Matthew’s Church, Bedford (914-234-9636; stmatthews bedford.org).
January 28: IRVINGTON SPELLING BEE. The com- munity-wide spelling bee features local residents competing for top prize, along with live mu- sic and raffles, to benefit the Irvington Library. Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington (914-591- 6602; irvingtontheater.com).
Readings & Lectures
Westchester
January 17: AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS & READERS LITERARY TEA. Authors Yvonne Thornton, Dolan Perkins-Valdez, and Tanya Wright lead a celebration of African American literature and culture for the Westchester Library System. Abigail Kirsch’s Tappan Hill, Tarrytown (914-231-3226; westchesterlibaries.org).
January 23: CONVERSATIONS @ 7. The WPPAC hosts luminaries of the theatrical world to discuss their careers and lives in show business. White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains (914- 328-1600; wppac.com).
January 30: SCHUBERT AND SCHUMANN. Hudson Valley Singers conductor Eugene Sirotkine gives an overview of the relationship between the two composers as part of the “Sunday Enlightenments at the Hereford” series. Hereford Hall, Bronxville (914-395-3588; hudsonvalleysingers.org).
Nearby
January 30: MICHAEL KIMMELMAN. The author and chief art critic for the New York Times dis- cusses “The Critical Art Eye” as part of the Open Visions Forum. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT (203-254-4010; quickcenter.com).
Food & Wine
Westchester
January 1: SINGLE GOURMET NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH. Start the new year by mingling with other singles, then enjoy a sit-down lunch. Lexington Square Café, Mount Kisco (914-600- 4267; singlegourmet-metrony.com).
January 22: SINGLE GOURMET DINNER. Mingle with other singles and enjoy a four-course din- ner at the Alba’s. Alba’s, Port Chester (914-600- 4267; singlegourmet-metrony.com).
Galas & Benefits
Westchester
January: KRISHNA DAS’ KIRTAN. The evening of kirtan chanting and devotion benefits the Tibetan Home of Hope. Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington (914-591-6602; irvington theater.com).

Hillside Food Outreach
9th Annual Dinner & Auction
Join New York Yankee Legend
BERNIE WILLIAMS
and his Special Guest
JORGE POSADA
Saturday, January 29, 2011 Greentree Country Club 538 Davenport Avenue New Rochelle, New York
For tickets please call 914-747-0095 or visit www.hillsidefoodoutreach.org
Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at our
2011 Indoor Golf Classic
Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 7-11PM Radisson Hotel New Rochelle
Featuring a challenging 18-hole indoor miniature golf tournament throughout the Radisson Hotel, contests, mulligans, cocktail reception,
dinner, an exciting auction and raffle.
$135 per person, tickets are available for purchase at www.wch.golf.llsevent.org. For more information contact Jillian Egenberg at
(914) 821-8270 or email Jillian.Egenberg@lls.org
Have little ones who want to join in the fight for a cure? Join us at our
2nd Annual Putt for the Cause Jr.,
a Children’s Miniature Indoor Golf Classic
Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 2-4PM Radisson Hotel New Rochelle
Recommended for children ages 5-13. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For reservations and information visit our website www.wch.golf.llsevent.org
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