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The Pleasantville Music Festival Announces Exciting July 13, 2024 Line-Up!

April 22, 2024 by The Inside Press

The Allman Betts band plays the Main Stage at the 2023 PMF.
PHOTO BY JONATHAN CUNNINGHAM

Residents of Westchester and the surrounding area should put on their dancing shoes and get ready for the return of one of the region’s most popular summer events: The Pleasantville Music Festival, slated for Saturday July 13th. Now in its 18th year, New York’s Backyard Jam, sponsored by Northwell Health, brings together 18 musical acts and curates them on three stages for a day and evening of great tuneage at the Village’s Parkway Field.

Of the Festival’s three stages, the largest is the Main Stage. It is set in the middle of Parkway Field, and it’s where the national acts generally play. This year’s just-announced musical line-up includes Brooklyn indie rocker Margaret Glaspy; reggae royalty, The Wailers; West Coast ‘roots rockers’, The Record Company; and 90’s mega hit-makers, Better Than Ezra.

Not far from the Main Stage are both the Chill Tent Stage and the Party Stage. Each becomes active between acts on the Main Stage. The Chill Tent is where the music and temperature both tend to be a bit cooler. It’s here that you’ll find more acoustic and softer music, tucked away from both the elements and the hustle and bustle of the main field. This year, Chill Tent stage artists include endearing singer/songwriter, Jesse Terry and the stage’s headliner, witty and engaging folk-rocker, Jill Sobule. The Party Stage is where you’ll find vibrant, younger acts working to get the crowd pumped up and dancing. This year it will be headlined by The Collection, an alt-pop band out of North Carolina. The line-up on these stages will be supplemented by a host of local and regional artists, all adding up to a full day of great music for all.

According to Festival Director Bruce Figler, having variety is key. “Musically, we really try to have a little something for everyone. We know that we attract many different age brackets, along with a wide range of music tastes, so we try to check off as many boxes as we can.”

Sophie B. Hawkins plays the Chill Tent at 2023 PMF.
PHOTO BY JONATHAN CUNNINGHAM

Even though it’s called a Music Festival, it is much more than that. There’s the Captain Lawrence Beer & Wine Garden with an array of adult beverages for those 21 and over. Hungry? A Food Court features delicious selections for all tastes and palates (Outside food is permitted to be brought in, but outside alcohol is not permitted). You can take a break and browse the Festival’s Vendor Village featuring crafts and other unique shopping opportunities. And since children under 12 get in free, there are plenty of kids’ activities to keep them busy, such as the Kid’s Zone with rides, games, and face painting. There will also be a noon time music performance for kids in the Chill Tent. With all this going on, you might be surprised to learn that the Festival is run mostly by volunteers.

Getting to Parkway Field is easy. Those who live nearby, can walk or ride their bikes there. Those who come from away, can arrive by Metro North, Beeline bus, or by car. Parking is free at nearby Pace University with a quick and easy, free shuttle to get attendees to the field.

According to Figler, “It’s kind of a pop-up backyard party, complete with lawn chairs, blankets and friends. And even though we bring in some big-name acts, the Festival retains its small town charm. It’s a very manageable event. I like to think of it as the music festival for people who like the idea of music festivals much more so than the realities of many of the festivals out there.”

Unless attendees have reservations in the Festival’s popular Tent City area, tents and umbrellas are not permitted on the field as they block the sightlines of people seated behind them. Those that wish for a respite from the elements can find refuge within the Chill Tent or under the large Shade Tent towards the back of the main field.

Gates open on July 13th at 11 a.m. with the first act starting at noon. The music usually finishes by 9:30 p.m. The Pleasantvile Music Festival is a rain or shine event. For tickets or more info, go to PleasantvilleMusicFestival.com.

Filed Under: Gotta Have Arts Tagged With: Battle of the Bands, Chill Tent Stage, Kid's Zone, Line Up, Party Stage, pleasantville music festival

Full Line-Up of April 2021 Virtual Programming at Northern Westchester Hospital: Save the Dates!

April 1, 2021 by Inside Press

Reducing risk of heart disease, chair yoga, smoking cessation, classes for new and future moms, and Wellness Wednesday among virtual events this April offered by Northern Westchester Hospital and the Center for Healthy Living

An expert panel on reducing the risk of heart disease is April’s featured program at Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living. April’s virtual classes for new and future moms include breastfeeding, newborn care, a Mom Squad interactive get together, delivering your baby during a pandemic, and an infant/child safety class.  Other free, virtual classes to help people feel better, get healthier, and have more fun include chair yoga, smoking cessation, a Spring Break Cooking Club, and Wellness Wednesday.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living supports health and wellness through education, health resources, diverse programing and referrals. For a full list of upcoming Free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com. All programs are currently offered virtually.

FEATURED EVENT:

Let’s Have a Heart-to-Heart – Reducing your Risk for Heart Disease

Monday, April 19, 5-6 pm live on Zoom

Cost: Free

Join experts from the Seema Boesky Heart Center at NWH for a down-to-earth conversation about reducing your risk for heart disease at any age and the latest advancements in cardiac care including treatment available at NWH’s Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs. The panel will be moderated by Melissa Hernandez, DScPAS, PA-C, advanced clinical provider, NWH Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs. She is joined by Carl Reimers, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Northern Westchester Hospital, and Northwell Cardiology Service Line Director for Westchester County; and Subbarao Choudry, MD, Director, Northern Westchester Hospital Electrophysiology Lab.

Register at: Let’s Have a Heart-to-Heart

Virtual Breastfeeding Class
Monday, April 5, 6:00 – 8:00pm, live over Microsoft Teams
Cost: $30/couple

This comprehensive class is taught exclusively by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for women who are considering or have decided to breastfeed. The class will cover advantages of breastfeeding; building and maintaining your milk supply; strategies for success; breastfeeding techniques; diet considerations; nipple care; and tips for partner feeding. Plenty of time is allotted for Q&As, and couples are encouraged to come together. For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840

Register at: Virtual Breastfeeding

Chair Yoga:

Mondays, April 5, 12, and 19, 11 am to Noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

One of the gentlest forms of yoga, chair yoga adapts yoga positions and poses using a chair for support during standing and balancing poses, allowing for greater stability. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace.  Chair yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical condition; beginners welcome. Toni Russo, MS, RN AHN-BC, RYT-220, a leader in NWH’s Integrative Medicine Team will lead the workshop.

Register at:  chair yoga

Smoking Cessation:

Wednesday, April 7, Tuesday, April 13, and Wednesday, April 21, 6 to 7 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Smoking cigarettes is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. A NWH respiratory therapist will facilitate this online video support group. For information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at: Smoking Cessation

Virtual Newborn Care Class
Thursday, April 8, 6:00 – 8:00pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30/couple
Topics include newborn care, feeding patterns, common parental concerns, and the role of pediatricians during your baby’s stay at the hospital. Upon availability, a pediatrician will join at the end of class for a Q&A session.  Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered their baby.
For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu

Mom Squad
Monday, April 12, Noon to 2 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free
Please note, this support group–facilitated by a registered nurse–is for mothers who have already delivered their baby.
Join with your baby for an interactive social get together to meet other moms and share information about caring for your newborn and yourself.  For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu.

 

Delivering Your Baby at NWH During a Pandemic:

Tuesday, April 13, 2-3 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

During this monthly session exclusively for patients who are registered to deliver at NWH, we will provide you with facts about COVID-19 and your labor and delivery experience. These monthly updates include a Q&A with our Mother-Baby Leadership.

Register at:  Delivering Your Baby at NWH

 

Virtual Infant/Child Safety Class:

Monday, April 19, 6-8 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $50/couple

This class is recommended for anyone living with or caring for an infant. Learn how to respond to a choking baby and other safety concerns, including car seats, poison control and home safety. Advance registration required.

Register at: Infant/Child Safety Class

 

Wellness Wednesdays – A Phone Conference Series

Last Wednesday of every month, by phone. Wednesday, April 28, 11:00-11:30am.

Cost: Free

Topic of the Month: COVID-19 vaccine information with Debra A. Spicehandler, MD, co-chief of Medicine – Infectious Diseases at NWH. Grab a snack & a cup of tea, and join us for a monthly phone conference series all about health. Dial in every month to hear the latest information from clinicians & health experts.

Register at: https://nwhwellnesswednesdays.eventbrite.com

or dial 1-929-436-2866 to join the program: when prompted enter the Webinar ID: 942 77713429 followed by the # sign. You will hear music until the program starts at 11 am.

 

About Northern Westchester Hospital

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, provides quality, patient-centered care that is close to home through a unique combination of medical expertise, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. Over 650 highly-skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure that you and your family receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment. NWH has established extensive internal quality measurements that surpass the standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) National Hospital Quality Measures. Our high-quality standards help to ensure that the treatment you receive at NWH is among the best in the nation. For more information, please visit www.nwh.northwell.edu and connect with us on Facebook.

 

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Filed Under: Health and Wellness with our Sponsors Tagged With: breastfeeding, cardiac care, Center for Healthy Living, Chair Yoga, Child Safety, Delivering your Baby, health, Infant, Line Up, Newborn Care, Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell, Programming, smoking cessation, Wellness Wednesdays

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