History Highlights
Dublin and West Rye: 150 years of Immigration Walking Tour
On March 15, Rye Historical Society board member Joie Cooney will lead an in-depth exploration of the Dublin neighborhood, a vibrant community full of men and women who helped to build Rye. As one of the first neighborhoods in Rye, Dublin was named for the Irish immigrants who lived there for over 50 years. They were then joined by Italian immigrants, creating a blend of culture that is still visible today. This Rye story tells a larger American story. Tours meet outside Rye Roadhouse and begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants per tour. To register, visit ryehistory.org.
Cost: $25/person (ages 12+); Children under 12 are free
Outdoor Education
Volunteer: Invasive Vine Removal
Volunteers are invited to support Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary by helping to clear trees and shrubs of these problematic climbers. This volunteer session is great for community service hours for high school students. Participants should bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. This session meets at the Visitor Center on March 15, 1-2:30 p.m.
Seed Starting
On March 22, 9:15-10:15 a.m., the Rye Nature Center invites families to participate in a program of hands-on gardening education. Families will decorate pots and plant their own seeds, then learn about the importance of local pollinators.
Cost: $5/person
Celebrate the Arts
Framing the Unseen Photography Exhibit
From March 1-28, Steven Cao’s photography will be exhibited at the Rye Free Reading Room. Cao is a high school student and an avid photographer, and this is his first solo exhibition. His work features urban architecture with a focus on line, shape, and composition.
Cost: Free
Mamaroneck Artists Guild: The Big Show
From Feb. 26-March 22, the Mamaroneck Artists Guild’s Big Show will be on exhibit in the Main Gallery at Rye Arts Center. The captivating large-scale works are all created by Mamaroneck Artists Guild members.
Cost: Free
Read in Rye: “Counting Backwards” with Author Jackie Friedland
On March 12, 7 p.m., best-selling author Jackie Friedland comes to the Rye Free Reading Room to discuss her just-released novel about an immigration case with a shocking legacy. The quest for justice reveals an astounding past in a riveting novel inspired by true events. Jackie Friedland will be in conversation with Brook Lea Foster for a riveting and timely discussion of reproductive rights, government institutions, and immigration. Copies of “Counting Backwards” will be available for purchase.
Cost: Free
WellSpring Series: Author David Grann
The Osborn will present David Grann, author of “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,” on March 12, 7-9 p.m. Grann’s latest book is a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. This event will be held in The Osborn’s auditorium at 101 Theall Road. For more information, visit theosborn.org/events. Please RSVP at 914.925.8372 or by email to RSVP@theosborn.org.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Read in Rye: “Mothers and Other Fictional Characters” Author Nicole Graev Lipson
On March 14, 1 p.m. at the Rye Free Reading Room, author Nicole Graev Lipson will discuss her riveting memoir, “Mothers and Other Fictional Characters,” a collection of intimate essays that break through the ready-made stories of womanhood. Nicole Graev Lipson is an essayist and book critic whose writing has appeared in The Sun, Virginia Quarterly Review, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Millions, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and Marie Claire. Her work has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, shortlisted for a National Magazine Award, and selected for The Best American Essays anthology. Copies of “Mothers and Other Fictional Characters” will be available for purchase.
Cost: Free
Fabric Stamping Tea Towels
The Rye Arts Center is hosting its next BYOB night on March 20, 6:30-9 p.m. Participants will learn a new art technique — fabric stamping using real fruit. Each person will make a beautiful tea towel using the ancient technique of stamping. No painting experience needed and all art materials are included. This event is BYOB and for ages 21+.
Cost: $65
Tony “C” Natra
On March 22, 7:30 p.m., the Wainwright House is hosting the popular Frank Sinatra impersonator Tony “C” Natra for an evening of fun and favorite songs. Tony emulates the style, voice, and persona of the legendary American singer. He brings the charm and confidence of Sinatra to his two-hour act. Visit wainwright.org to buy tickets.
Cost: $25/members, $30/non-members
Community Events
Qi Gong
Qi Gong (pronounced CHEE Gung) is an ancient Chinese method of gentle exercise and mindfulness open to everyone, and classes are offered each week online through Wainwright House. Classes are led by Dana McAvity, who has been practicing and studying QiGong for 14 years. Qi Gong is a playful practice that includes movement, breath work, static poses, visualization and sounds that focus on optimal health, fitness and well-being, and change seasonally to reflect the body’s needs during different seasons. The Spring practice through the Wainwright House is underway. Classes meet via Zoom on Mondays at 5:45-7 p.m. and on Fridays at 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reserve a spot at www.wainwright.org/register.
Cost: $10/session
First Family Fridays
Every month, the YMCA hosts families on the first Friday of the month for an evening of themed crafts, activities, snacks, and fun. The theme for March 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., is nature. First Family Fridays take place at the main YMCA building on Locust Avenue, and registration is required.
Cost: Free/family memberships; $17/youth memberships; $32/non-members
