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Enjoying ‘India Day’ at Chappaqua’s First Congregational Church

October 24, 2018 by The Inside Press

PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT

The Indian community in Chappaqua came together in October at the First Congregational Church on Orchard Ridge Road to celebrate Diwali–the festival of lights.

One of the most popular festivals of India, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.” The attendees were welcomed by men, women and kids dressed in gorgeous traditional outfits.

Talented kids and adults came together for an hour long cultural event that showcased the diverse and colorful Indian culture followed by craft activities such as henna application and decorating traditional lamps. It was a lovely and lively event in which to celebrate diversity in Chappaqua! – Swati Bhargava

Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: Diwali, Festival of lights, first congregational church, Holiday, India, India Day, special event

Special Event Saturday Night – New Castle Historical Society

April 6, 2016 by The Inside Press

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Chappaqua Station is excited to present an evening with DJ Michael Cumella. Prepare to be impressed as Mr. Cumella’s DJ setup includes turntables from the early 20th century, as well as nonelectric antique phonographs. Mr. Cumella’s expansive collection of dance tunes from a variety of 1920’s jazz bands will pair perfectly with Chappaqua Station’s speakeasy vibe.

From the New York Times :

“I’m spreading the gospel of the gramophone,” said Mr. Cumella, 52, a record-spinner of a different sort than your average scratch-and-cut beatmaster or festival-rocking hipster fresh from Berlin.

Those types may rock the party, but Mr. Cumella rocks the parlor, with a fleet of nonelectric antique phonographs that spin 78 r.p.m. records and Edison-era cylinder recordings.

This Jazz Age D.J. has built a reputation among like-minded music lovers in New York City. This particular evening was his regular monthly gig at the Campbell Apartment, a nightspot located in Grand Central Terminal.

Using two turntables — a 1906 Victor and a 1905 Columbia — and a microphone and a modest P.A. system, he spun dance tunes from 1920s jazz bands.  “I want to replicate the listening experience from 100 years ago without filtering or equalizing the sound,” he said. “It’s a completely different sonic experience to stand in front of it and feel it. It’s a physical experience.”

Proceeds from the sale of tickets goes to support the New Castle Historical Society.  The New Castle Historical Society is an historical and educational non-profit organization that focuses on the preservation and interpretation of local history through educational activities and programming. The Society strives to discover, collect, preserve, and share the history of the Town of New Castle in the context of local, regional, and national historical narratives. The Society also maintains the Horace Greeley House Museum in downtown Chappaqua. Established in 1966, the New Castle Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016.

If you have any questions please email info@chappaquastation.com or call 914.861.8001

Filed Under: Sponsor News! Tagged With: historical society, phonograph, special event

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