Susan Deshkensky is a fiber and fabric artist. Her designs and quilts have been published in thirty magazines. Susan is an award winning quilter on both a national and regional level. Susan is a Certified instructor for Quiltworx and an Alumni Ambassador for Lumin Fabrics/Island Batik. She loves to make t-shirt and memory quilts for customers. Susan's new found passion is long arm quilting. It is a joy to design, create and longarm your individual works without outside assistance. Art For Purchase This fall, The Rye Arts Center once again transforms Purchase Street in Downtown Rye into an open-air art experience. This year's edition runs longer than ever before, stretching from September 17th through October 29th, with a special opening reception planned for the evening of the 17th. Residents and visitors alike are invited to experience art woven seamlessly into the fabric of everyday life, all autumn long. This year’s event is thoughtfully timed to coincide with beloved local happenings—such as the annual October window painting— creating exceptionally vibrant opportunities to celebrate local creativity while amplifying visibility for both artists and local merchants. Art for Purchase is a public art project that reimagines storefronts as intimate stages for local and regional artists, cultivating a rich dialogue between creativity, commerce, and community. As you browse shop windows or linger along the sidewalk, you'll discover unexpected moments of inspiration—artworks that spark reflection and delight amid the hum of daily routines. These works don't just beautify; they invite conversation, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the role art, and local artists, play in shaping cultural identity and supporting local vitality. By showcasing original art in the heart of Rye's commercial district, the initiative brings together artists, business owners, and the broader community in a shared celebration of creativity and local enterprise.
FREEMon, Aug 31 · 10:30 AM
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
Tales for Tots with Miss Debbie! An inclusive story time for children and their caregivers featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and more! Practice early concepts like counting, ABCs and rhyming words in a fun community setting.
guitarFREETue, Sep 1 · 10:00 AM
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
Join Robert the Guitar Guy LIVE and in-person every Thursday morning for a fun, high-energy music and movement program. Robert Markowitz is a children's singer, guitarist, songwriter, educator, and recording artist. Robert has developed a method of musical play with kindergarten and pre-school children incorporating music, rhythm, movement, humor, role-playing, storytelling and props which makes his performances fun for children and adults alike. This program is appropriate for young children of all ages, but especially 18 months and up.
FREEWed, Sep 2 · 9:30 AM
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
Join Dawny Dew for a fun music and movement class! Sing, dance, and be silly with Dawn and all of her puppet friends. This program is for babies through pre-school! Three sessions are offered: 9:30, 10:15, or 11. Please only choose ONE session to attend. Registration is NOT required.
FREEWed, Sep 2 · 10:15 AM
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
Join Dawny Dew for a fun music and movement class! Sing, dance, and be silly with Dawn and all of her puppet friends. This program is for babies through pre-school! Three sessions are offered: 9:30, 10:15 or 11. Please only choose ONE session to attend. Registration is NOT required.
outdoorFrom $375Mon, Aug 31 · 2:45 PM
Rye Reads · Rye
A multi-session outdoor camp for children aged 3/4 to 5/6, held at Rye Reads. The program costs $375 per class and is designed as a registered series.
outdoorFrom $375Tue, Sep 1 · 2:45 PM
Rye Reads · Rye
A multi-session outdoor camp for children aged 3/4 to 5/6, held at Rye Reads. The program costs $375 per class and is designed as a registered series.
outdoorFrom $375Wed, Sep 2 · 2:45 PM
Rye Reads · Rye
A multi-session outdoor camp for children aged 3/4 to 5/6, held at Rye Reads. The program costs $375 per class and is designed as a registered series.
outdoorFrom $375Thu, Sep 3 · 2:45 PM
Rye Reads · Rye
A multi-session outdoor camp for children aged 3/4 to 5/6, held at Rye Reads. The program costs $375 per class and is designed as a registered series.