As we head into the holiday season, there’s lots to see and do around the area.

Cooking Classes at Grande Folly in South Salem -  Tuesday, November 17th

Famed celebrity chef, Nisa Lee, will be hosting a cooking class in the magnificent kitchen of this hisoric Queen Anne Victorian. Cost is $50. Register at www.NisaLee.com or contact Anita Zander of Houlihan Lawrence Katonah brokerage for more information.

The Emelin Theater in Mamaroneck presents Donna the Buffalo – Friday, November 20th

An engaging combination of reggae, rock, country, zydeco and Cajun. At 8PM, contact www.emelin.org for more information.

Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill presents Linda Eder – Friday, November 20th

Broadway great Linda Eder in “All of Me” an evening of Broadway classics and vocal standards. Visit www.paramountcenter.org for more information.

Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown presents Marc Cohn – Sunday, November 22nd

Renowned singer/songwriter Marc Cohn returns to the historic Music Hall on 11/22 at 7PM. Connect to www.tarrytownmusichall.org for more information.

Visit more than 300 animals and birds at Green Chimneys Farm in Brewster- Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21st and 22nd

Green Chimneys  is a worldwide leader in animal-assisted therapy and acitivities and maintains a fascinating farm and wildlife rehabilitation center. Visits to the Center are free and open to public from 10AM to 3PM on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.greenchimneys.org for more information.