HARRISON, N.Y. A variety of concerts at SUNY Purchase, Manhattanville College and a local Open Mic Night downtown highlight this weekends events in Harrison
Friday
Composers Concert: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Manhattanville College will host a concert of music pieces composed by music students. The concert will be in Pius X Hall. For more information, call 914-353-5260.
Dance Concert: 8-10 p.m. The SUNY Purchase Dance Company, performing company of the Conservatory of Dance, presents a diverse program of works ranging from reconstructions to contemporary modern dance and classical ballet repertory to pieces created especially for it. This spring's production will feature work by acclaimed choreographer Stephen Petronio. For ticket information, call 914-251-6200 or visitwww.artscenter.org. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Rock N Roll: 8-10 p.m. SUNY Purchase presents a play written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Sarah Grace Wilson. A Cambridge grad returns home to Czechoslovakia as Soviet tanks roll into Prague. During the next 20 years, he discovers the true meaning of freedom, even as his mentor back in England uses political connections to keep him out of prison. For tickets, visit www.artscenter.org, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Symphony Orchestra Performance: 8-11:30 p.m. The SUNY Purchase Symphony Orchestra will have a concert at the Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Saturday
Manhattanvilles Got Talent: All day. Manhattanville College hosts a Quad Jam, where various performances will take place throughout the day, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase
Paint Pottery For Mothers Day: Noon to 4 p.m. The Leo Mintzer Center will host Polka Dot Penguin Pottery, which will set up a studio in the building for children to create unique gifts mom will cherish for years to come. For more information, call Steven and Yumi at (914) 925-6793 or go to www.polkadopenguinpotter.com, 251 Underhill Ave., West Harrison
Financial Commentator Lecture: 2 p.m. Investor and financial commentator Peter Schiff will give his latest investment perspective and market insights at SUNY Purchase. Schiff was one of the few economists to correctly predict the 2008 economic downturn years before it occurred. Though media commentators insist we are in a recovery, Schiff strongly disagrees and has developed strategies with the aim of helping you safeguard your wealth from mounting risks. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit www.artscenter.org, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
Open Mic Night: 7:3010 p.m. The Harrison Players will host an Open Mic Night at the Veterans Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., Harrison
Rock N Roll: 8-10 p.m. SUNY Purchase presents a play written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Sarah Grace Wilson. A Cambridge grad returns home to Czechoslovakia as Soviet tanks roll into Prague. During the next 20 years, he discovers the true meaning of freedom, even as his mentor back in England uses political connections to keep him out of prison. For tickets, visit www.artscenter.org, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Dance Concert: 8-10 p.m. The SUNY Purchase Dance Company, performing company of the Conservatory of Dance, presents a diverse program of works ranging from reconstructions to contemporary modern dance and classical ballet repertory to pieces created especially for it. This spring's production will feature work by acclaimed choreographer Stephen Petronio. For ticket information, call 914-251-6200 or visitwww.artscenter.org. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Sunday
National Dance Week: 2 p.m. The Harrison Public Library will host an event for National Dance Week, 2 Bruce Ave., Harrison
Spring Concert: 46 p.m., The Manhattanville College Chorus will perform its annual spring concert under conductor John Cuk at the Berman Students Center. For more information, call (914) 323-5260, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase
Rock N Roll: 8-10 p.m. SUNY Purchase presents a play written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Sarah Grace Wilson. A Cambridge grad returns home to Czechoslovakia as Soviet tanks roll into Prague. During the next 20 years, he discovers the true meaning of freedom, even as his mentor back in England uses political connections to keep him out of prison. For tickets, visit www.artscenter.org, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Dance Concert: 8-10 p.m. The SUNY Purchase Dance Company, performing company of the Conservatory of Dance, presents a diverse program of works ranging from reconstructions to contemporary modern dance and classical ballet repertory to pieces created especially for it. This spring's production will feature work by acclaimed choreographer Stephen Petronio. For ticket information, call 914-251-6200 or visitwww.artscenter.org. 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
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