Opera, Latin Beats to Rock Mamaroneck in August

The summer in Mamaroneck will be filled with exciting weekends thanks in part to Sunday in the Park with the Arts, brought to you by the Village of Mamaroneck Council for the Arts.

For four weeks in August, families will be able to sing, dance and be dazzled by very talented local artists, all for free. Each concert runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the great lawn stage at Harbor Island, rain or shine.

In order to expose as many people as possible to the arts, most council supported events are free and geared toward the entire family.

Take a look at what the council has planned for August:

August 8

Marking their 25^th anniversary in Westchester County, The New Rochelle Opera Company will open the series to the delight of young and old alike. This talented company will perform various arias that will make you want to spread your arms and participate. If residents would like to experience this fabulous troupe's talent in full swing, head on over to one of their June performances of Puccini's Turandot. For tickets and information, call 914-576-1617.

August 15

Get ready for a festive evening when Edgar & Friends bring a Latin spark to Harbor Island Park. Along with special guest Benecio and his harp, Edgar Riquelme and his band will fill the evening with music from his native Paraguay, Colombia and other Latin American countries.

August 22

Get ready to move your feet when the band Reunion and the Mamaroneck Fred Astaire Dance Studio team up to bring you "Dancing Under the Stars." Returning to the harbor, Reunion will provide the lively musical background for Meg, from Fred Astaire, when she teaches the community to swing dance!

August 29

Bring the kids for a picnic and a movie. This film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" will play to the delight of children and adults alike. Nine year old Max runs away from home and into the mystical world of his imagination. In this forest, he rules the ferocious furry monsters, but being their leader may not be as fun and carefree as he had hoped. Directed by Spike Jonze, starring Max Records, this movie runs 101 minutes. Rain date is September 5^th.

Stay tuned for more upcoming events, including a holiday concert at the Emelin Theater, a repeat performance of "Animal Wisdom," whose 2009 show was sold out, and the 10^th anniversary of Poetry Live!

Editor's note: The author is a member of the Village of Mamaroneck Council for the Arts.