Music Conservatory Raises Funds for Japan Relief
The Music Conservatory of Westchester raised $6,000 from ticket sales and donations for its recent benefit jazz concert supporting the relief efforts in Japan. All monies are being sent to the American Red Cross – Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Victims. The special concert was organized by acclaimed faculty pianist and Osaka native Hiroshi Yamazaki, who told a near sold-out audience at the Conservatory he felt compelled to “do something” following the tragic events in his native Japan. Within two short weeks, Yamazaki produced the event by recruiting friends and celebrated musicians Bill Crow (bass), Sean Smith (bass), Jan Leder (flute), Takeshi Ogura (guitar), Andrew Beals (alto sax), Tony Jefferson (drums), Bob Arthurs (trumpet), Jeff Siegel (drums), Ted Rosenthal (piano), Nadav Snir Zelniker (drums), Noriko Ueda (bass) and John Cutrone (drums). The Music Conservatory of Westchester is located at 216 Central Ave., White Plains. 761-3900. www.musicconservatory.org
125th Anniversary of Tarrytown Music Hall
A cocktail party and gala performance by Boz Scaggs helped celebrate the 125th year anniversary of Tarrytown Music Hall. The Music Hall has received a $150,000 “Save American’s Treasures” matching grant through the support of Congresswoman Nita Lowey for building renovations. Proceeds from the gala went towards this match and programming. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 631-3390. www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
March of Dimes – March for Babies!
Thousands of people gathered at Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains to take part in the six-mile March for Babies, an event that raises funds for the March of Dimes. The event also featured the Westchester County Be Fit Mobile, WHUD Family Fun zone, music and more. March of Dimes is a champion for all babies, those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. Parents can rely on March of Dimes for everything they need to know about having a healthy baby before, during and after pregnancy. March of Dimes, 580 White Plains Road, Tarrytown. 407-5000. www.marchofdimes.com.
Westchester Children’s Museum Announces Progress
The Westchester Children’s Museum (WCM) Cheers! benefit held at The Ritz-Carlton Westchester in White Plains celebrated the nonprofit’s Museum Without Walls educational program and was attended by numerous public officials in support of the museum. Launched in March 2010, Museum Without Walls has already conducted more than 150 programs in local community centers, reaching nearly 3,000 children. For information about Westchester Children’s Museum visit www.discoverWCM.org.
