As 2014 Draws to a Close, So Does the Restoration Program at the Tarrytown Music Hall

With exterior work on the Tarrytown Music Hall well on the way to conclusion, the focus will soon shift to the hall’s interior.

“The main part of the project will be finished before Xmas, barring any surprises,” said Björn Olsson, Executive Director. “We want to do a reception/ceremony in early spring but no date for it has been set.”

The next phase looms ahead.

“We have a lot more work to do but this is a huge step in securing at least another century for this landmark building,” said Olsson.

“We certainly plan to restore and upgrade the interior as well, and are planning accordingly,” added Olsson. “We need HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) upgrades, sound and lighting upgrades, and we also hope to expand and improve our rest rooms.” No dates have been as yet for work to commence on these new projects, he said.

The exterior restoration program has addressed:

• New foundations and foundation walls.
• New exit doors
• Storm drainage
• New roof, snow guards and gutters for the auditorium building
• Restored roof, dormers and windows for the front building
• Grading and paving of the tour bus parking lot
• Plastering, painting, etc.

The schedule for the Tarrytown Music Hall from now through the end of February, 2015 includes holiday shows, performances of the musical ‘Thirteen” by Random Farms Kids’ Theater, Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s thirteenth annual dance showcase, and numerous appearances by bands and comedians. Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash, will appear with her band on Feb. 12.

The attractions coming to the Tarrytown Music Hall follow:

December, 2014
Dec. 18. Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20. Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas, 8 p.m.
Dec. 21. White Christmas (1954 movie), 6 p.m.
Dec. 30. Tower of Power band, 8 p.m.

January, 2015
Jan. 9. The Madeleine Peyroux Trio, 8 p.m.
Jan.16. Dave Mason’s “Traffic Jam,” 8 p.m.
Jan. 17. The Psychedelic Furs band, 8 p.m.
Jan. 24. Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s “Rhythms of the Night,” 7 p.m
Jan. 25, 2015. Westchester Symphonic Winds, 3 p.m.

February, 2015
Feb. 3-7. Random Farms Kids’ Theater’s “Thirteen,” 7 p.m.
Feb. 8. Random Farms Kids’ Theater’s “Thirteen,” 2 p.m.
Feb. 8. Random Farms Kids’ Theater’s “Thirteen,” 7 p.m.Feb. 9. Michael Franti: Acoustic One Heart One Soul Tour, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 12. Rosanne Cash and her band, 8 p.m.
Feb, 13. TheatreWorksUSA School Shows, 10 a.m.
Feb. 13. Jim Breuer, comedian, 8 p.m.
Feb. 15. Leon Russell, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer, 7 p.m.
Feb. 20. Bobby Collins, comedian, 8 p.m.
Feb. 21. Vic DiBitetto, comedian, 8 p.m.
Feb. 25. The Musical Box. Genesis. “Selling England by the Pound,” 8 p.m.
Feb. 27. Keb’ Mo’ band, 8 p.m.
Feb. 28. British Invasion. 50th anniversary tour, 8 p.m.

The Tarrytown Music Hall is located at 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, 914-631-3390.

Photo: Restored north wall of the Tarrytown Music Hall