Juliana Vila, Julia, Johnny and Johnny Zevallos
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’Round Town

By: White Plains Times

Published: August 07, 2008

Castles Made Of Sand
July 26 was Sand Castle Saturday at Gardella Park. Fantasy architects of all ages grabbed pails and shovels and took to the sand.

Caitlyn Scott

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George and Terrance Scott

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Dancing Under The Stars
Katelyn Brennan, age 4, enjoyed dancing to music at Renaissance Plaza July 30.
The German dance theme was one in a series of “Dancing Under the Stars” events sponsored by the city showcasing international dances. Musicians and dancers in traditional costumes made the night a celebration of German heritage.

Katelyn Brennan

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Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Round Town

By: White Plains Times

Published: July 24, 2008

They Call Them The Wanderers
The Wanderers warmed up their repertoire of oldies at George Washington School before their July 13 appearance at Kensico Dam. Ken Cullen shouted his request—it wasn’t “Freebird.”

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The International Market
On Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from May until November, shoppers flock to the International Market in the City Hall Courtyard. Based on the prototypical French market, Bensidoun USA has fashioned a diverse, open-air shopping experience in 11 American cities (White Plains is the only one on the east coast). White Plains hosts cheese, cured meat, pickle and international goods vendors, farmers and bakers, and the occasional musician in the lot adjacent to Main Street. Clockwise from upper left are: Michelle Sikorski buying bread; Minerva Martinez selecting parsley; Amelia Luliano checking her produce.

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Now That’s Italian
Our Lady of Mount Carmel hosted a Festa Italiana in celebration of Italian heritage, food and culture on the evenings of July 10 to 13. With banners aloft and foods sizzling, attendees chose among pony rides for children, carnival games, music and dance, and a downstairs casino. Clockwise from upper left are: Joanna Leone, Joann Stobel, Barbara Magnotta, Scott Slatin and Jeanne Turschmann; Rocky Russo trying the clams; Ann Trapasso and Anne Ciaramella at the Vegas booth; Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Inset: George Weisselum at the Italian café.

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

'Round Town

By: White Plains Times

Published: July 24, 2008

Ooo La La, Washboard Abs
With Cajun and Zydeco music, by River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs, Alliance Française of Westchester celebrated Bastille Day at The Arts Exchange with some hot sauce. The theme was Acadian French by way of Louisiana, with Mount Vernon’s Bayou restaurant providing jambalya and alligator to pair with French wine. Gerardine Van Den Bossche danced with Antonio Manganiello, who had studied French with her.

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River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs

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Gerardine Van Den Bossche and Antonio Manganiello

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Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Point of View at the Library
“Point of View,” the colorful and energetic new WPPL Museum Gallery exhibit, curated by Kathy Masterson, opened on July 9. Featured are Israeli artist Tova Snyder, now dividing her time between Italy and Westchester, and Raazia Chandoo, formerly of Pakistan. In addition to paintings, Chandoo’s sculptural jewelry is displayed. Works are available for purchase and can be seen, free of charge, through Sept. 23.

Raazia Chandoo

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Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin

Tova Snyder

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Kathy Masterson and Arne Abramowitz

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Adventures in Wonderland
“Adventures in Wonderland” debuted at Gillie Park on July 7, as part of Neighborhood Nights, sponsored by White Plains Recreation and Parks. The play was written and directed by Eli Moore for the Fort Hill Players, who staged the show.

Arielle Hawkins

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Ed Herman and Monica Bueno as the King and Queen of Hearts

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Shmuel and Raphael Crisafi enjoying the show

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