The Jewish Music and Arts Festival Wraps up Cultural Celebrations at Kensico

8/16 The Jewish Music and Arts Festival Wraps up Cultural Celebrations at Kensico 12 PM

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

WHITE PLAINS, NY –Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino invites residents to celebrate and enjoy Jewish music traditions during the 41st Annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival of Westchester, Sunday, August 16, from noon to 6 p.m., at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festival wraps up Westchester County’s series of cultural heritage celebrations for 2015.           

Musical entertainment includes headliner Bobby Doowah, Welt from the Jewish Community of France, Westchester Klezmer, Cantor Randy Herman with members of Kol Hazzanim and Nafshenu Orchestra; featuring Israeli dancing by Camp Zeke, family entertainment including face painting and balloon artistry by Maria and children’s activities with PJ Library. Kosher food will be available for purchase and vendor exhibition will consist of Jewish art and Judaica.

Admission and parking are free. The event will be held rain or shine. Bring blankets or chairs for seating on the lawn.

The Jewish Music and Arts Festival of Westchester is presented by the Westchester Jewish Council, the Westchester Klezmer Program, Kol Hazzanim and the Cantors of Westchester in cooperation with Westchester County Parks.