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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Westchester Oratorio Society appoints new conductor

David Štech is the newly-appointed artistic director and conductor of the Westchester Oratorio Society.

The Westchester Oratorio Society board of directors announced that David Štech has been hired to lead the choir, serving as artistic director and conductor, starting in September.

Štech has extensive experience leading professional and volunteer choral groups, according to WOS. Over the course of his career, he has led more than 14 choirs, 12 professional orchestras and has been involved in over 60 productions with 15 opera companies.


He is already deeply familiar with WOS, the board said in its announcement. He is married

to WOS accompanist, Mun-Tzung Wong, and a close associate of WOS former conductor, Ben Niemczyk.


“I share a passion for inspiring musicians at all levels and am eager to bring this enthusiasm to WOS,” Štech said. 


WOS is an amateur choir. It holds rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Garden

Room of the Katonah Village Library, located at 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, a short walk from the Metro- North station. New singers are welcome and no auditions are required.


This fall WOS will present the oratorio, “King David,” composed by Arthur Honegger, to be

sung in English. Rehearsals begin Sept. 10 and will continue through the fall performance at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on Nov. 23.


For more information, visit westchesteroratorio.org.

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