October ended with us all doing the Time Warp, again. I hope you all enjoyed The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Now it’s November and we’ve turned our clocks back, but don’t let the dark evenings and cooler weather stop you from getting out there and experiencing the arts. And if you are really not up to leaving the house, many of these events can be enjoyed from the comfort of your cozy couch!
PBS presents Samara Joy on Austin City Limits
On demand on the PBS website and YouTube
The 2025 NAACP Image Award winner and five-time Grammy-winning Purchase alum makes her debut on Austin City Limits on PBS stations nationwide on Saturday, November 1, at 8pm. Following the initial broadcast of Joy’s Austin City Limits debut, the full episode will be available to stream online.
Listen to Samara Joy – You Stepped Out Of A Dream live from Austin City Limits on YouTube
PBS Great Performances presents Twelfth Night
Premiering Friday, November 14 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings)
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity tells the romantic misadventures of twins Sebastian and Viola after they survive a shipwreck, including revenge plots and tricks of love. Recorded this summer at the newly renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park, the production is directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali. The ensemble includes Purchase alum Precious Omigie.
Watch “Great Performances: Twelfth Night” on PBS.org
The Purchase PAC presents the Branford Marsalis Quartet
Friday, November 14, at 7:30pm
One of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music for over four decades, three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and fan favorite Branford Marsalis returns to The Purchase PAC this month with the Branford Marsalis Quartet. Check out these videos and then score your seats today!
Branford Marsalis talks Blue Note, Keith Jarrett, and jazz musicians of today with Jane Cornwell
Branford Marsalis scores Rustin
Get tickets to see the Branford Marsalis Quartet at The Purchase PAC
The Rye Storytellers Guild presents Tellabration! 2025
Saturday, November 15, from 1-3pm
Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY
Tellabration began in 1988 as an event dedicated to storytelling and story-listening. It takes place around the world during the month of November. The Rye Storytellers Guild has participated since its inception. Attendees will have the chance to help create a new story as well as to listen to seasoned tellers present diverse tales. Refreshments will be served at this free event.
Visit the Rye Library website for more information
Regina Spektor: A Benefit Concert for ArtsWestchester
Friday, November 21, at 8pm at The Purchase PAC
Purchase College alum Regina Spektor returns to campus as the headliner for ArtsWestchester’s Raise Your Voice for the Arts Benefit Concert. In anticipation, here is some of our favorite content featuring the renowned indie singer-songwriter. Enjoy!
Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert
Regina Spektor – What’s In My Bag? Tag along as singer/songwriter Regina Spektor goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.
“Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton – Ben Folds & Regina Spektor with the NSO recorded live at The Kennedy Center on November 2, 2018
Loveology – Regina Spektor with the National Symphony Orchestra, recorded live at The Kennedy Center on November 2, 2018
Regina Spektor – “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – Official Video (From Kubo And The Two Strings)
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Culture Picks celebrates the performing arts. In each post, PAC staff member Coni Guhl shines the spotlight on work by artists that you know and love from their appearances at The Purchase PAC, and offers recommendations about other performing arts events that you really should not miss. Experience them all!
All times are EDT unless otherwise noted.
Pictured: The Branford Marsalis Quartet. Photo (c) Eric Ryan Anderson.
