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American Wolf is the extraordinary, true story of author Audrey Birnbaum’s father, Jack Wolf Schwersenz, his family’s nail-biting escape from Germany, and his subsequent adventure-filled efforts to embrace his adopted home. Brimming with last-minute rescues and life-and death struggles that defy the impossible, this gripping narrative is not just a tale of survival, but a profound coming of age story, delving into the complexities of family dynamics and the search for national identity.

Join us for a discussion and Q&A with three renowned animators for a discussion on creativity, art, and why hand-drawn animation still matters. Bill Plympton is considered the King of Indie Animation, and is the first person to hand draw an entire animated feature film. Joining Bill on the panel are Chris Wedge, co-founder of Blue Sky Studios and director of Ice Age, Robots, Epic and Monster Trucks; and animator Matt Osborne. Moderated by Vanessa Smith. A wine and cheese reception precedes the program.

Art Lillard’s On Time Quartet plays jazz, swing, blues, Latin, and standards from the American Songbook. Performances by this swinging combo feature great ensemble playing along with inspired soloing. The On Time Band has performed at many venues in the greater New York area and produced a recording, It’s Time, on the Summit Records label. Art Lillard has been playing for over thirty-five years on New York’s swing and blues circuit. He is known for his ability to “read” an audience and its changing moods. Art keeps the room hopping from the first downbeat to the very last note. Show begins at 6:30pm.

Fentanyl has changed the game when it comes to navigating adolescence and parenting. It has caused a record number of overdoses and left parents feeling helpless about what to do. New dangerous substances are appearing on the streets. Join us for this informative, interactive session to learn critical information about fentanyl as well as useful strategies for preventing tragic consequences. With special guests Tammi Jacobs Schulman and Donna Volpitta.

Ann Leary is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels, THE FOUNDLING, THE CHILDREN, THE GOOD HOUSE, OUTTAKES FROM A MARRIAGE, and the memoir, AN INNOCENT, A BROAD. She has written for numerous publications including Ploughshares, NPR, Real Simple and the New York Times. Her novel, THE GOOD HOUSE was adapted as a motion picture starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline. Her new essay collection, I’VE TRIED BEING NICE (Simon Element/MarysueRucci) will be published on June 4, 2024. Ann and her husband Denis Leary live in Katonah. Denis Leary is a five-time loser at the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes. He has also never won an Oscar, a Tony or an argument with his wife.

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A movement is blossoming across the US– the creation, stewardship and netweaving of nearby nature spaces to help us heal – something we need today more than ever. Alden Stoner, CEO of Nature Sacred, will share where the science meets the soul through these community-led greenspaces, or Sacred Places. Her talk will dive into the process and outcomes of these spaces, and will highlight the book BenchTalk: Wisdoms Inspired in Nature, a collection of journal entries from visitors over the last 25 years. This will be followed by a moderated conversation with Ruby Olisemeka from the Westchester Land Trust and a Q&A session.