March 9: Scholars Lecture – New York and the US Constitution. Presented by Akhil Reed Amar. The story of NY’s contributions to the Federal Constitution is dramatic, through all the eras of the original Constitution: the one as amended, the unwritten one, and “the one we deserve.” Amar is a Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. Registration/refreshments at 6:15 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Limited freeseating is available for students. • John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Iselin Wing, 400 Jay St., Katonah. 914.232.5651; www.johnjayhomestead.org
March 27: Poetry at the Church. Poetry open mic night hosted by Ted Gill. Come out for an enjoyable evening of poetry; share some of your own. Held the last Monday of each month, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. • Goshen United Methodist Church, 115 Main St., Goshen. 845.294.5010; www.goshenumcny.org
March 1–May 24: PI: Photography. A digital photography immersion program for 14- to 18-year-olds. Within the 11-week program the teens will use digital photography as their artistic vehicle for expression. We will focus on how to produce, manipulate and curate images through history and modern techniques. Sun. 1-5 p.m., Wed. 6-8 p.m. Free, but must register. • The Conservatory at Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel. 866.781.2922; www.bethelwoodscenter.org
