'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.  Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin
River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs
Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin
Gerardine Van Den Bossche and Antonio Manganiello
Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin
 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
Photo credit: Paula Markowitz Wittlin
 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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