Out of Here – Calendar of Events Outside Rye 

– Compiled by April Miller and Robin Jovanovich –

JUNE 13
Vive La France!
 
 The New-York Historical Society offers free Friday night admission from 6-8 p.m. and the opportunity to see great French films, courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, in celebration of the society's ongoing exhibition “French Founding Father: Lafayette's Return to Washington's America”.
“Le Couperet” (2005), a drama written and directed by Costa-Gavras will be screened June 13. “Les Soeurs Fâchées” (2004), a comedy written and directed by Alexandra Leclère, will be shown June 20.
For more information about the exhibition or the films, visit www.nyhistory.org.
 
JUNE 13-14
Epic Opera
 
The Greenwich Music Festival presents Claudio Monteverdi’s opera “The Return of Ulysses”, in full staging with baroque orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. at the Theater of St. Catherine’s in Riverside. On June 13, Yale professor Ellen Rosund, author of “Monteverdi’s Last Opera: A Venetian Trilogy”, will give a lecture at 6:30 p.m. 
“Ulysses” is one of three surviving operas from Monteverdi, who is often cited as the father of modern opera. The opera follows Ulysses’ arduous journey home to his beloved wife Penelope after 20 years’ absence.
Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors and students. Call 203-637-0536.
 
JUNE 14
How the Birds Do It
 
Take a peek at birds nesting at Audubon Greenwich, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and find out where they nest, how they build their nests, and how they raise their families.
The program is suitable for all ages. All ages. Call 203-869-5272, ext. 221, to sign up.
 
JUNE 14
Beyond Borders
 
An opening reception for "Erasing Borders", a mixed media exhibit at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Paintings, photography and sculpture by 40 artists of Indian origin will be on display. The pieces touch on religion and culture and East-West melding and clashing.
The reception will feature music, dance and a children's program. "Erasing Borders" will be at the Hammond through September 6.
The museum is located at 28 Deveau Road in North Salem. Call 669-5033 for further information
 
 
JUNE 17
Music Man
 
The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville will show a screening of the documentary "Sid Bernstein Presents…" at 7:15 p.m., followed by a Q & A with the man himself and New York Times critic Janet Maslin.
Bernstein is best known for helping to launch the British Invasion in the '60s by bringing bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Animals to America. He also managed musicians ranging from The Rascals to Tony Bennett.
The documentary explores the legacy of the music and the impresario behind it. Tickets are $9 for members, $13 for non-members. Call 747-5555.
 
JUNE 18
Futuristic Furniture
 
"Multiplicity: The Art of the Furniture Prototype," a juried show co-sponsored by the Furniture Society and the Neuberger Museum opens today at The School of Art Design at Purchase College.
Last winter, studio furniture makers, artists, architects and industrial designers were invited to submit a prototype — any type of furniture in any material. The resulting works will be on view through August 10. Call 251-6100.
 
JUNE 22
Mamaroneck Street Fair
 
Take a stroll through history at the 5th Annual Historic Harbor Street Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Originally started to celebrate the renovation of the Mamaroneck Avenue streetscape, the fair now features art and antique vendors, tall ship tours, samplings of global cuisine, musicians and performers and children's activities.
For more information, visit www.mamaroneckstreetfair.org.
 
JUNE 22
Bluegrass at Caramoor
 
Opening weekend of the 63rd annual Caramoor International Music Festival continues at 4:30 p.m. in the Venetian Theater with the Caramoor debut of a quintessentially American bluegrass group, Chatham County Line.
 Hailing from North Carolina, Chatham County Line fuses old-time, gather-‘round-the-microphone bluegrass with a love for the progressive sounds of American-made music. The quartet continues the Festival’s tradition of presenting the best in American Roots.
 This performance is one of four designated Caramoor Al Fresco events, offering audience members the opportunity to enjoy the concert from the picnic grounds for only $9 per ticket. Regular tickets are $17.50 and up. Call 232-1252 or visit www.caramoor.org.
 
JUNE 24
Summerpiano at Purchase
 
Discover the music of summer, improvisation and romance at Summerpiano 2008, a musical series presented by the Purchase College School of the Arts, Conservatory of Music. The series showcases the talent of pianists and percussionists associated with the Conservatory. The June 24 concert features “The Spirit of Improvisation”; “The Romantic Impulse” will be explored July 8.
Students, faculty and recent alumni will perform in the Tuesday concerts in the Recital Hall of the Music Building at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $20, $10 for students and seniors. Cash and check only. For more information, call 251-5925.
 
JUNE 25
New Members, New Show
 
The Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild’s presents “Diversity”, its New Members Show, from June 25 to July 12. The show will feature work in a variety of media. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Gallery hours are 12 - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. The Guild is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. For more information, call 834-1117 or visit www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org.