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Calendar of Holiday Events
TENET VOCAL ARTISTS HOLIDAY CONCERT
half a mile, bask in the glow of over half a million lights creating wondrous holiday installations and displays. harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com/festival-of-lights
RETAIL CENTERS
Santa Photos
Cross County Center, Yonkers
Through Dec 24
The Santa House is the location for pics with Saint Nick; also this year
are special sessions for pet photos (Dec 4 and 11th) and sensory photo sessions (Dec 3, 10, 17). Reservations strongly recommended through the website. On December 11 at 6 p.m., Chabad of Yonkers and Cross County team up for a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting in celebration of the festival of lights. Guests can enjoy live music, cultural dancing, and delicious treats. crosscountycenter.com
Where is Santa?
The Westchester, White Plains
Various Times and Dates
Santa has arrived from the North Pole and you can reserve an appointment for photos with him most days until Christmas. The Westchester is also hosting special Santa events including a Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Celebration on December 8 at 6 p.m., Pet Photos with Santa on December 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and a Caring Santa session, specifically for children with special needs, on December 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. whereissanta.com/mall/0988
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Bedford Chamber Concerts: Bach Holiday Concert St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, Bedford
Dec 6, 8 p.m.
Join St. Matthew’s in a wonderful rendition of Bach’s Brandenberg Concerti, which includes an intermission with light refreshments. Tickets are $50.
bedfordchamberconcerts.org/events
The Nutcracker, Westchester Ballet Company
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bronx
Dec 16, 17, varying showtimes
The spectacular, world-renowned ballet The Nutcracker comes to the Lehman Center, full of the exquisite choreography, delightful costumes, and special effects. The show runs for two hours with a 20-minute intermission. Tickets range from $15-$55.
westchesterballet.org/nutcracker-tickets
TENET Vocal Artists Holiday Concert
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah
Dec 10, 3 p.m.
Tickets to the Holiday Tea at the Caramoor Center’s beautiful Rosen House sold out? Instead enjoy the holiday cheer there with TENET, an early music vocal ensemble that fills the decked halls with carols. The program will feature classic carols plus rare pieces. A complimentary reception follows. Tickets range from $22.50–$75. caramoor.org/event/tenet-vocal-artists-fall-2023
Musiquita Nutcracker Tap Dance Special Family Concert Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah
Dec 3, 3 p.m.
If the kids are too young to enjoy the marvel of The Nutcracker, ease them into it with this rendition of the ballet through tap dance. Listen to the tunes of Musiquita — a musical genre created specifically to bridge the beauty of Spanish and English music. Adults: $30; Children: $15. caramoor.org/event/musiquita-nutcracker-fall-2023
Christmas With Chris Ruggiero
Yorktown Stage, Yorktown Heights
Dec 10, 3 p.m.
PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero comes to the Yorktown Stage for one night in a dazzling holiday performance. Ruggiero has traveled the country performing his Christmas hits from his Christmas album and previous four albums. If you want a groovy, rock and roll twist on Christmas, don’t miss this exciting show. Tickets are $35 regular, $45 premium. yorktownstage.org/christmas-with-chris-ruggiero
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Events are subject to change, so check with the venue directly for the most up-to-date information.
SANTA PHOTOS
PHOTOS: (LEFT) COURTESY OF CROSS COUNTY CENTER; (RIGHT) BY GABE
PALACIO, COURTESY OF CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS