“Electric Paris,” the new exhibit at the Bruce Museum, gives new meaning to “City of Light.” 

The Rye Arts Center may not have begun with a Big Bang 56 years ago but every year it produces a veritable explosion of art and music programs, classes, exhibits, and special events.

The Bird Homestead and Meeting House have been designated as an official Bird-Friendly Advanced Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. 

Bright Stars

The recipients of the annual Rye Youth Council Awards possess everything the Tin Man, the Lion, and the Scarecrow went looking for at the beginning of “The Wizard of Oz” — heart, courage, and brains.

Dances are a rite of passage that all teens enjoy.

On May 20 from 1-5, join Nest Inspired Home as they host Seattle-based artist Jeanne McKay Hartmann for a special one-day appearance. 

A Lot to Live Up To

It’s happened. I’ve officially turned into my mother. Not in the “back in my day” sort of way, but more of an embodiment of my actual mother.

Engraved on the façade of the James Farley Post Office across from Manhattan’s Penn Station is the mail carrier’s creed: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Well, this past Wednesday, it rained and sleeted and got dark at 4 in the afternoon — all at once.

“You’re from Rye, New York? Wow, I used to go there to drink when I was young.”