Walk this way - New Rochelle Walks

Let's go for a Walk! New Ro Walks! Residents of all ages and all abilities are invited to participate in this free stroll through the city's Historic District on Sunday, September 9 at 9AM. In order to accommodate the different levels of physical activity, two walk lengths will be offered - 1.5 and 2.5 miles. Registration for the walk begins at 8AM.

Representatives from Westchester Yoga Arts, Robeks, ShopRite, Sound Shore Medical Center and Walgreens will be on site to offer nutritional information.  Participants can register on line @ www.newrochelleny.com/newrowalks. The first 300 pre-registrants attending will receive free pedometers courtesy of Walgreens.

Baby got PAC- PAC House Theater

311 Huguenot Street (Near Division)

The New Rochelle Arts Fest rolls into town September 22nd & 23rd. Leading up to the festival, NRN will feature the festival participants and keep you in the know on all of the fun you can expect when the trolley comes to Main Street.

The PAC House Theater is the perfect location to live out your Midsummer Nights Dream.

The PAC House Theater, an intimate performance space featuring music, comedy, cabaret, children’s productions, plays and other great entertainment events. Located at 311 Huguenot Street just off Division Street, in the historic Parish House adjacent to Trinity St. Paul’s Church, the PAC House Theater is convenient to parking and downtown’s many great restaurants; park your car once and enjoy a full evening of great entertainment and dining. PAC House Staff Eric Woodlin and Michael Hull The PAC House Theatre is the latest venue creation by New Rochelle resident Eric Woodlin and his Incoming Tide Entertainment LLC.  Reflecting on his decision to create a performance venue downtown, the PAC House Theater, Eric Woodlin stated, "New Rochelle is the perfect storm, combining new flavorful eateries, an eclectic arts scene and cultural diversity. It’s only a matter of time until our City becomes a very hip place to be

Circle the PAC House Theater is a  150 year old historical landmark.
New Rochelle’s PAC House Theater residing in the 150 year old historic landmark of Trinity St. Paul’s Parish House, presents its February performance schedule. Located at 311 Huguenot Street, the theater seats 100+

The beat goes on ... Andrea & James Rohlehr

James and Andrea Rohlehr

Tonight at the Hudson Park Bandshell, drop in for a groovy tune or two with Andrea and James.

Andrea and James Rohlehr, (pronounced Rolair), the husband and wife songwriter performing duo out of New York – collectively known by their first initials as äj, (pronounced Ahhsh) – have dedicated their musical lives to expanding the love they’ve shared in their personal relationship into a collective universal and spiritual mindset.

The soulful duo of äj are talented singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and educators. They blend their talents in a flawless arrangement of thoroughly fresh and unique weaving of threads that allows you to enjoy great music again. Andrea who writes, sings lead vocals, plays the flute and piano.   James, a multi-instrumentalist whose main focus is guitar, also sings, writes, and produces echoes, “We wanted to make music whose consciousness reflects what we’re living as individuals, as a married couple and as parents of two young children.

Married 21 years, James and Andrea’s musical partnership extends into many exciting and diverse areas in the realms of performance, education, songwriting, and producing. Collectively or individually, they have been involved in the field of music education for more than twenty years. Their  sound is fresh but familiar.   äj superbly enriches the tradition of American Music.More recently they have been calling themselves Andrea and James and the AndJam Band.

Virgil Scott- Man with the Band

Virgil Scott

Keeping my fingers crossed that the forecast is rain free this evening for Virgil Scott's big band performance at the Hudson Park Bandshell.   A mainstay in nightclubs, corporate shows, and festivals throughout Canada.  This 6 piece band is as good as it gets, delivering strong R&B with lots of soul.

 

Virgil  has enjoyed an impressive theatrical career, appearing in such productions as Bye Bye Birdie, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and the Toronto production of Hair. You may recognize his voice from various jingles throughout the years, such as Hostess Chips, Diamond Cheese, Molson, Labatt's, The Bay, and Sears.  In addition to his musical endeavors, Virgil is also a member of the Child Find organization, and has recently received official recognition as the authorized musical spokesperson for Child Find Ontario.  

Fratelli Ristorante - Have you prawn?

237 Main Street New Rochelle

 

 A Family owned tradition since 1958, Fratelli Ristorante is offering a special AMAZON Daily Deal

For an outing filled with fun, family, and flavorful food, head to Fratelli Restaurant in New Rochelle, where $25 gets you $50 to spend on classic Italian fare.
Whether you stop by for lunch or dinner, you're in for delicious dishes that have been in the Fratelli family for generations. Start your meal with grilled lemon shrimp, baked clams, or the mixed green salad with red onions and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. The entrees at Fratelli's are equally enticing and include a variety of traditional and vegetarian options. Chose from assorted pasta dishes, seafood, chicken, veal, and more. For a family-owned restaurant that'll delight your clan with a terrific dining experience, score today's deal from Fratelli's.

 

 

Straight Drive Bluegrass- Hudson Park Sounds (Video)

The New Rochelle Summer Sounds continue tomorrow night with Straight Drive- A bluegrass band with a heck of a lot of blues at the Hudson Park Bandshell tonight.

 Straight Drive was founded  in 2001and gets their name from the type of music they play–straight bluegrass with plenty of drive. The band has kept its identity firmly grounded in the grit and intensity of the classic, first generation performers of bluegrass music. As bluegrass great Ron Thomason has said, "Straight Drive plays bluegrass the way Bill Monroe or Carter Stanley conceived of it." A fan once described Straight Drive's sound as "bluegrass with no apologies."

Transform Gallery - Keeping up with the Jones

20 Jones Street New Rochelle, NY

Transform Gallery has a spectacularly spellbinding exhibit running from August 8- October 20th. 
Housed in a former industrial factory more than six decades old, the transFORM Gallery boasts high ceilings, original windows that drink the natural light, and a spacious lofty quality. Exhibitions organized by transFORM have encompassed all the visual arts: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and, of course, the decorative arts. In addition to producing its own exhibitions, the gallery also collaborates with classes from area schools to inspire creativity and to showcase some of the student works.

The two founders of transFORM, Stuart Reisch and Andreas Messis, dedicate themselves to art and craft. The two, have parlayed their respective design backgrounds – Messis comes from the world of theater and set design, while Reisch was a builder – into the creation of transFORM.

Arts and Crafts Festival - Simply Sculptacular

44 Wildcliff Road  New Rochelle

 Start planning your weekend Now! This Saturday, August 11th is the Wildcliff Arts & Crafts Festival.

Join Eric Woodlin and Incoming Tide Entertainment for an afternoon of fun!. There will be New exhibitors in ornaments, candles, jewelry, ceramics, weaving, pottery, wood work, painting, metal work and wearable art.
Bring your family and enjoy the afternoon filled with live music, sculpture garden tours, yoga & zumba class, Mosaic workshops, Burger Bash BBQ.

Free admission. Free on-site parking. Waterfront views.

Rain date: Sunday, August 12th (11am-5:30pm)

Basketball Classic - Ballin Never Goes Out of Style

Lincoln Park 94 Davis Avenue, New Rochelle

 If you can't afford to purchase a ticket to the Summer Olympics to watch team USA's powerhouses Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James; then head over to Lincoln park tonight from 6-10pm for the New Roc Summer basketball tournament. The first jump ball goes airborne at 6pm. 

6pm: Team SWE vs New Ro Machines 

6pm: House of Sports vs. Hooperstown

7:15: Bronx Panthers vs. Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club 

7:15: Team 914 vs. Peekskill

8:30 Stepinac vs. Mount Vernon 

The Event is expected to draw over 1,00 spectators and the first 500 kids receive FREE pizza. The DJ will keep mixing swishable sounds and the super-duper swag giveaways line you pockets. 

Open Mic Night - Gnarly Vine Vocalists

501 Main Street New Rochelle, NY

 Get Gnarly tonight at the Gnarly Vine. If  the line for American Idol is too long to endure, take yourself down to the Gnarly Vine for open mic night. The room is dimly lit and the sound system is primo. Order a libation from the daily updated wine menu and rock out like Tina Turner. If you came with a date, perhaps turn it into the Ike and Tina revue. Whatever the case, the microphones will be cued up and ready promptly @ 8pm and they will be rockin into the night.  

 

While you are waiting for your turn on the mic, order the cheese plate. It is hands down the best around. As the room fills up, and it does quickly, you might mistake the room for the former hip haven CBGB. The Gnarly Vine, a grape escape!

Bluzey Mommas - Wildclif Blues Concert

44 Wildcliff Road New Rochelle, NY 10805

Continuing the Incoming Tide Concert series @ Wildcliff; this Saturday August 4th  @ 7pm experience the sounds of the Blues Mothers. Founded in the friendship of a few women, the Blues Mothers have expanded to create a sound all their own. Featuring a strong lead trio of vocals, harmonica and flute, this arrangement of blues, jazz, rock and folky pop will keep you zinging and swinging.

 

Ladies Night - Get Funki and Fancy

37 Division Street New Rochelle, NY 914.738.3822

Celebrate You...

  Introduce Art to your Wardrobe ! 

Saturday August 4th from 5-8

 Join Rhonda Hamilton, Jewelry Designer and Owner of Just Funki for Wine and Appetizers, as she shares how to update your wardrobe with a few pieces of Beautiful Unique Jewelry.  

You will also have a chance to: Win a Pair of Handcrafted Earrings!!

 

Arts Festival - A Trolley comes to Main Street

September 22nd & 23rd & a special preview night on September 20th

The New Rochelle ArtsFest is back and better than ever! The ArtsFest highlights a variety of arts and art venues in New Rochelle & Pelham, with exhibits, programs and activities for visitors and residents alike. This weekend-long celebration will include art installations, tours of artist studios, live music, great food, exciting performances and eclectic shopping. You can access all of the venues by taking one of the FREE "Culture Trolley's" providing "hop on- hop off" transportation to the activities taking place in public and private cultural institutions throughout New Rochelle and Pelham.

Participants of the ArtsFest include Empty Hand Zen Center, Castle Gallery, Knickerbocker Lofts, Iona College, Media Loft, Paine Cottage, Backstreet Gallery, Westchester Yoga Center, The College of New Rochelle, Pelham Art Center, Museum Editions Ltd., Transform Showroom & Gallery, Bethesda Baptist Family Center, Museum of Arts and Culture and much, much more!

Schedule:
Thursday September 20th 6pm-9pm Gallery Preview
Saturday, September 22nd 12:30-7pm
Sunday, September 23rd 12:30-5pm

A whole lotta banging going on- Steel Drummers

Huguenot St. and Lawton St., New Rochelle, NY, 10802

 Tonight at 7pm, the Library Green goes a clanging. The BID Music on the Green presents: The Pantonic Steel drum band. The 16-piece steel-band orchestra, five time champion of the prestigious Panorama competition, performs an astounding array of musical selections – from Caribbean to jazz, R&B, popular and rap on steel drums. The Brooklyn-based group of young people have a special combination of musical excellence and dynamic drive, together with the pianist's direct musical and blood lineage as children and grandchildren of the legendary members of Steel Orchestras such as Desperadoes, All Stars and Renegades  bring a legitimacy and fiery edge to their performances.

Don Coqui - Casa for Salsa & Salsa

115 Cedar Street New Rochelle 917.637.3737

Are you looking for a shortcut to Puerto Rico? Then take a left on Cedar Street and make a right at Don Coqui. This Latin restaurant/discotheque is owned by Jaleen and Jewelle Rodriguez, daughters of New York's own Jimmy Rodriguez- the creator of the  Puerto Rican dining & entertainment experience and the NY favorite Jimmy's Bronx Cafe.

 

 There is something for your to do every day at Don Coqui. From Karaoke Tuesdays, Latin Jazz Wednesdays, Salsa Thursdays and  Fridays & Saturdays feature a live DJ with No cover! Your choices do not end there; if you love the food as much as I do, you can take a personal or group cooking class to create your own taste of San Juan. Don Coqui, the place where salsa meets sophistication.