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Also, don't miss "Oktoberfest" Fall Celebration! at Christ Church Greenwich on the Port Chester Patch calendar

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What's up Port Chester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Port Chester throw the Capitol Theatre's 100th birthday bash?
  • See which Westchester landmarks join Port Chester's Capitol at 100.
  • How a Port Chester bar birthed Janis Joplin's "Mercedes Benz."

Also on today's calendar: "Oktoberfest" Fall Celebration! at Christ Church Greenwich and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BERTHA and Pink Talking Fish Throw the Capitol Theatre a 100th Birthday Party (gratefulweb.com) — Port Chester's Capitol Theatre just marked its 100th birthday with an official "Capitol Theatre Day" proclamation on the sidewalk and an all-night musical blowout inside. Drag Dead tribute band BERTHA and Pink Talking Fish led a star-studded, guest-packed celebration that honored the venue's rock history and modern legacy as Westchester's premier live music room.
   

• These Westchester Businesses Are Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries (westchestermagazine.com) — Westchester is celebrating a host of milestone anniversaries, including the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester turning 100 as a beloved, go-to concert destination. From local libraries and ballet companies to historic mansions and music halls, the roundup spotlights cultural institutions that shape daily life and weekend plans across the county.
   

• The classic song recorded by Janis Joplin just three days before she died (newsbreak.com) — Janis Joplin's iconic "Mercedes Benz" was improvised in a Port Chester bar, then performed that same night at the Capitol Theatre just weeks before her death. This deep-dive retraces that evening in the village, the song's spontaneous creation, and how a bootlegged Port Chester show helped cement one of rock's most memorable a cappella recordings.
   

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Ok Port Chester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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