Nyack Famous Street Fair
2023-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Nyack, Main Street & Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Don’t miss the last of the Nyack Famous Street Fair’s for this year held in historic Nyack located on the Hudson River. This family fun day is packed with “Something for Everyone”. Over three hundred exhibitors with arts, crafts, new retail items, home decor & gifts will be lining downtown. All kinds of festival foods and Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be joining in. Nyack’s many shops & boutiques will be open. Music will be played at the gazebo on Main Street and at the corner of Broadway & Main. Come early and plan to stay late shopping and dining because there is so much to see. This is a big one.
The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years & promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. It is held rain or shine, free admission. No pets please by order of the town. For more information go to www.pjspromotions.com.

SUP Witches
2023-10-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Horan’s Landing Park, 57 River Street, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
SUP WITCHES FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 15th 12 noon-6pm (rain date October 22nd)
Searching for a wicked sight? Come to Horan’s Landing for the 4th annual SUP Witches Paddle where the witches gather and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is told. Join the witches and warlocks on the water or party at the park along the Hudson River. Vendors, live music, food, brews and spooky views! A memorable event for all. Photo by Tim Grajek. All those who wish to paddle must register to participate at https://rivertownssupyoga.com/

Etsy Holiday Market
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry
The Northeast Etsy Artists Collective presents a holiday market at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. Find and shop for beautiful handcrafted gifts from local makers and artisans, including unique jewelry, ceramics, knitwear, crochet wear, watercolor art, mixed media art and ornaments, photography, artisan soaps, candles, bookmarks, journals and much more! Admission is free. Please note that this event is not sponsored nor affiliated with the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. Contact Robin Larido, event organizer for more information.

Nyack Farmer's Market
2023-11-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Parking Lot, 119 Main Street, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Nyack Farmers Market – A Four Season Outdoor Farmers Market
The Market offers a cornucopia of the best local produce, grass-fed meat, fresh seafood, beautiful baked goods, perfectly prepared foods, and handcrafted goods ready to fill your tables and gift baskets.

HOURS:
Thursdays from 8am to 2pm, outdoors year-round in the Main Street parking lot year-round.

PARKING:
Parking in the Artopee Lot is free during Market hours, and street parking is free before 10am. Meters throughout the Village are in effect Monday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm. Farmers Market vendors and patrons: please do not park in the M&T Bank parking lot.

9th Annual Beethoven Festival - Yonkers Philharmonic
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Saunders Trades and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers, 10701
The Yonkers Philharmonic’s 9th Beethoven Festival has a little something for everyone. In honor of Woman’s History month, Music Director Ari Rudiakov starts with Overture No. 3 from 19th century Romantic German composer Emelie Mayer. Of course there’s Beethoven, his Fidelio Overture and his Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano with soloists Carmit Zori, Gjilberta Lucaj-Cohen and Robert Feritta. In between you’ll be dancing in your seats along with Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 1 and 5. These lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, are among Brahms’s most popular works. Tucked in the middle is the WORLD PREMIERE of LvB: Variations, Extensions and Collisions written by living composer Thomas Caprino at the request of our music director. All are welcome to this free celebration. Come for the first half to experience the past and future of classical music and stay for the second half to hear Beethoven’s only concerto ever completed for more than one solo instrument.

This concert was made possible by the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Trust.

Open Streets Tarrytown: Mother's Day
2024-05-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Main Street, Tarrytown, Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
The Second Annual Open Streets Tarrytown Mother’s Day Event taking place on May 12th from 11am-3pm!
Enjoy Live Music with Jessica Star and Kendra Valentine, a Mother-Daughter Fashion Show sponsored by Colleen Goudie of ShayLula, a children’s Story Time Sponsored by Transom Books, and lots of Shop Specials and Delicious Brunch and Lunch options at our restaurants.
AND…Kids can make a keychain for mom – you can take a selfie in front of the Tarrytown Mural… and join a Knitting Circle in front of FLying Fingers Yarn Shop!
PLUS>>> Grab a free sapling from the Tarrytown Tree Commission and shop the many Mommy-owned (and mom-supportive) Tables in the street!
This event is put on by the Village of Tarrytown with the support of Tarrytown Recreation.
We will See You In The Street!

NYACK'S FAMOUS STREET FAIR
2024-05-19 | Main Street & Broadway, Nyack NY, Nyack, New York, 10960, United States
Join us at Nyack’s Famous Street Fair – Sunday, May 19th from 10AM to 5PM in the picturesque riverfront village of Nyack. Rain or Shine! Featuring 340 vendors from five states! Arts & Crafts, retail items, collectibles, home decor, food, live music and MORE! Visit www.pjspromotions.com for more information.

NYACK'S 14th ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL
2024-06-01 | Memorial Park, Nyack,4 Depew Avenue Nyack
Join us for Nyack’s 14th Annual African-American Day Parade & Festival. Saturday, June 1, 2024 12-6PM. Memorial Park, Nyack. Rain Date: June 8th.Featuring entertainment, food, vendors, music, face painting and more! Fun for the whole family! Visit www.nyacknaacp.org.

Saturday Tours : Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, 1 Water Street Rd, Hudson, NY 12534-4641, New York, 12015
Thank you to our sponsor, Athens Community Foundation, for providing these tours for the community!
Tours will run to and from the Athens shore from 10AM until 12NN. First Come, first serve!
For more information, kindly visit halps.org

ROCKLAND PRIDE SUNDAY - CELEBRATING ITS 25th YEAR!
2024-06-09 | Downtown Nyack, Main Street & Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
ROCKLAND PRIDE SUNDAY! Sunday, June 9, 2024. 11AM-4PM. Celebrating its 25th Year! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event featuring music, local drag artists, outdoor dining, shopping, and vendors! Kids’ activities including bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts and more! Visit www.rocklandpridecenter.org. Parade starts at 11:30AM.

9th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
2024-06-15 15:00 - 22:00 | Haverstraw African American Memorial Park, Clinton Street, Haverstraw, New York, 10927, United States
Don’t miss the 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 15, 2025 3PM at the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park. Join us for this year’s main event – the unveiling of the Beacon of Hope Statue!
Event also features music, vendors, food, kids’ activities and more! Visit www.thehaac.com.

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: SUMMER SALON 2024
2024-06-21 12:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00 | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
PRESENTING THE SUMMER SALON 2024, A GROUP SHOW FEATURING 23 ROCKLAND COUNTY AREA ARTISTS. ON VIEW JUNE 21-AUGUST 4, 2024; RECEPTION JUNE 22, 2-5 PM.

(Nyack, NY – May 10, 2024) Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present our Summer Salon featuring 23 artists from the Rockland County area. While the artists highlighted in this exhibition work in diverse mediums and techniques, they are united in capturing broader themes of identity, memory, and emotion through abstract, stylistic or expressive language. Whether through rigorous precision, intuitive mark making, gestural brushwork, or poignant photography, the artists infuse their work with personal narratives and reflections of the world around them.
Exhibiting artists: Nina Berlingeri, Ken Carbone, Diane Churchill, Brett De Palma, José M. Fontaiña, Suzanna Frosch, Joe Fusaro, Arthur Gunther, Joan Harmon, Brian Hart, Monroe Hodder, Joanne Howard, Yoko Iwanaga, Gretchen Kane, Stanford Kay, Polly King, Valerie Kleiner, Alice Mizrachi, Laurie Peek, Catherine Schmitt, Nate Singer, Justin Smith, and Mark Weiss.

This exhibition coincides with our participation in the fifth edition of Upstate Art Weekend, July 18-21, 2024! Over 140 cultural organizations will participate in this year’s edition, celebrating art and culture in ten counties in the Catskill Mountain and Hudson Valley region. More information and regular programming updates can be found at upstateartweekend.org.
Title: SUMMER SALON 2024
On view: June 21 – August 4, 2024
Reception: Sat., June 22, 2-5 PM
Location: 90 N. Broadway, Nyack NY 10960
Hours: Fri-Sun., 12-5 PM and by appt.
Founded in 2023, Perry Lawson Fine Art is a contemporary art gallery and consultancy based in a historic house in downtown Nyack, NY, about 20 miles north of New York City. We showcase works by artists at all stages of their careers, spanning various styles and mediums. In addition to a vibrant exhibition program, we offer a range of services aimed at assisting clients in acquiring and caring for their artwork.

Stories For Freedom
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Stories for Freedom has gathered ten storytellers, who have been cultivating practices of liberation within their work and lives, to join a TMI Project true storytelling workshop to craft their stories of love, resistance, and growth; stories that can be used to further their work and serve as a blueprint for radical generations to come.
By crafting radically true stories, Stories for Freedom amplifies the voices of artists, activists, and artivists to inspire identification and belonging in audience members, and challenge all of us to take bold action in the disruption of systemic oppression.
The cohort includes people selected from an international call, hailing from our hometown of Kingston, as well as across the US, and as far off as South Africa.
Stories for Freedom pays specific homage to the practices of liberation that have emerged from Black and Indigenous communities. For centuries, Black and Indigenous communities have created templates for other marginalized groups to take action to resist oppression. This program aims to acknowledge and celebrate these roots.

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: LAYERS IN MOTION
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Presenting LAYERS IN MOTION: Alyce Gottesman, Lotte Petricone, Mary Ann Strandell, opening FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024, 6-8 PM.

(Nyack, NY – July 1, 2024) Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Layers in Motion, on view at 90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY, from August 9 through September 29, 2024. The exhibition features artwork by Alyce Gottesman, Lotte Petricone, and Mary Ann Strandell, all of whom employ layering techniques in their work to different effects.
Alyce Gottesman’s paintings are rooted in nature, inspired by her upbringing beside a lake in rural New Jersey. There she developed a deep connection to the rhythms of seasons and the vitality of nature. Later, living in California, she was captivated by the unique quality of light. She now spends several months each year there to immerse herself in its beauty and inspiration. Music also plays a significant role in Gottesman’s creative process, influencing the rhythms, colors, and patterns in her paintings. She describes her approach as both experiential and experimental, embracing spontaneity and improvisation. Working on multiple pieces simultaneously, she engages in a dynamic interplay of drawing, dripping, and brushing paint until each canvas captures a moment of action and unpredictability.
Gottesman holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the Northeast, including The Painting Center and Cheryl Hazan Gallery in New York City, as well as at venues in New Jersey, such as Drawing Rooms and Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Her artworks are held in esteemed private and public collections, including the Brooklyn Art Library and the College of NJ.
Lotte Petricone’s artistic process for her recent paintings begins with drawing from print images and progresses with deliberate painting and meticulous attention to detail. The interplay of color, value, and texture creates a sense of space and movement throughout the image, while the coexistence of the drawn shapes and the negative space around and between them, occupied by patterns and textures in translucent layers, contributes to the visual balance. The result is a visual image that unifies seemingly disconnected elements into a cohesive whole, inviting the viewer to enter and respond to the constructed world.
Petricone grew up in New York City and earned a BFA from The Cooper Union School of Art, an MA in Art Education from Manhattanville College and a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Leadership from SUNY New Paltz. Her work has been exhibited in the tri-state area, including the Painting Center NYC, the 2018 ArtsWestchester Triennial, Rockland Center for the Arts and the Edward Hopper House Museum. Lotte lives and works in Nyack, NY.
Mary Ann Strandell’s work explores the intersection of nature and technology in our society. By combining various places and objects as visual symbols, she considers the convergence of historic space between the baroque, modernism, and the post-modern. Her imagery stems from canyon sites in the Southwest, urban construction sites, architecture, nature, and historic museum objects. Strandell uses drawing, painting, and 3D lenticular media to explore these subjects. The works begin as paintings and evolve into multi-layered lenticular montages through the use of sophisticated computer software.
Born in Watertown, SD, Strandell holds a BFA in Fine Arts and Art History from the University of South Dakota, an MA in Studio Art and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She is the recipient of prestigious awards, including an individual National Endowment for Arts in Painting Arts Midwest, an Arts and Humanities Grant, and a Geraldine R. Dodge Fellowship Grant. Her residencies include the Institute Electronic Arts, Alfred University, NY, Art Omi International, The Bemis Center For Contemporary Art, Byrdcliffe Woodstock, and The Menaul School (Albuquerque, NM). Strandell has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad. Her work is held in important public collections, including the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, the DiRosa Foundation, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. In 2020-21, she was commissioned by UBER Corporation and Children’s Mercy Hospital for site-specific artworks. Major publications that have featured Strandell’s work include The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Village Voice. She lives and works in the New York City area.

Title: LAYERS IN MOTION
On view: August 9 – September 29, 2024
Reception: Friday, August 9, 6-8 PM
Coffee & Conversation (artist talk): Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11 AM
Location: 90 N. Broadway, Nyack NY 10960
Hours: Fri-Sun., 12-5 PM and by appt.
Founded in 2023, Perry Lawson Fine Art is a contemporary art gallery and consultancy based in a historic house in downtown Nyack, NY, about 20 miles north of New York City. We showcase works by artists at all stages of their careers, spanning various styles and mediums. In addition to a vibrant exhibition program, we offer a range of services aimed at assisting clients in acquiring and caring for their artwork.

Revolution on the Hudson!
2024-11-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
Revolution on the Hudson! Brings History to Life
Free Event Features More than 100 Historic Reenactors, Craftspeople, Musicians, Soldiers on Horseback, Oxen Demonstrations and More
On Saturday, November 9, from 11:00am – 4:00pm, the sounds of cannon fire and thundering hoofbeats from soldiers on horseback will bring history to life at Croton Point Park as “Revolution on the Hudson!” takes center stage. The free event, produced by Revolutionary Westchester 250, is designed to reignite interest in Westchester’s Revolutionary War history as the 250th Anniversary of American Independence approaches in 2026.
Visitors of all ages will thrill to meet generals and spies, soldiers and camp followers, as they walk through British & Continental Army encampments. Famous figures including General George Washington, Ben Franklin, Benedict Arnold and Major André will be on hand. Visitors will witness saber drills from soldiers on horseback, musket drills, fife & drum performances, and cannon demonstrations. The techniques of 18th Century medics will be on display, along with cooking, craft and blacksmithing demonstrations, oxen demonstrations, and more. Children will enjoy spy games and even a petting zoo area of farm animals.
Croton Point Park is located adjacent to the Croton Harmon train station on Metro-North’s Hudson Line. Visitors arriving by train will enjoy free shuttle service from the station to Revolution on the Hudson! at Croton Point Park. There is also free parking at Croton Point Park for visitors arriving by car. On-site, food trucks will offer a 21st century respite for hungry visitors, who can picnic along the waterfront and take in the fall views of the Hudson Valley.
Revolution on the Hudson! is supported by Westchester County, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, the Croton Historical Society, the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and donations to Revolutionary Westchester 250. Revolution on the Hudson! is a free event and advance tickets are not required. More information is available at www.rw250.org.

Fall Book & Bake Sale
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520
The next Croton Free Library Book & Bake Sale will take place Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th from 10am-3pm (early bird admission will be from 8am-10am on Saturday for $10).
On Sunday, fill a Library Tote bag for just $20 (including the tote and all you can fit inside)! As in years past, the event will take place in the library’s Ottinger room.
We know this is a fun weekend for so many of our neighbors and friends, and we look forward to seeing everyone discover great book, music, and DVD deals. Our sale is fit for all ages, and items are listed at prices that cannot be beat!
We will also have delicious homemade baked goods on sale (all safely wrapped) for you to enjoy after a successful shopping experience.

Lights Across the Hudson
2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Walkway Over the Hudson, 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, 12528, United States
Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation invites the community to join us for Lights Across the Hudson, a luminary event celebrating those we have lost.
Join us for this spectacular tribute on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7-9:30PM at The Walkway Over the Hudson, which will shine brightly as thousands of glowing luminaries light the way in memory of loved ones. This event will feature luminaries, each representing a life remembered, inspirational readings, moments of community connection, music, food trucks, and more!
This event is FREE and open to all who wish to join us! Whether you’re honoring a loved one or simply looking to be a part of this community remembrance, everyone is welcome to attend and share in the spirit of togetherness.
Come celebrate life, remember those we’ve lost, and be a part of something truly meaningful!

NY OPERA CONSERVATORY: FREE July-August 2025 Summer Concert Series – Croton Free Library
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520
The Taconic Opera summer program for emerging opera singers, New York Opera Conservatory (NYOC), offers you an opportunity to hear the upcoming generation of professionally trained singers as they gain valuable experience perfecting their craft in a leading role. Established in 2018, the NYOC helps to fill an unmet need among trained singers to gain hands-on experience through actual performance.

Each event in the series listed below – one tragedy and one comedy – will have a different cast, making every performance completely unique from all the others! Each performance includes the complete opera and is semi-staged (costumes, props).

July Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) – Verdi
What can happen when a king falls in love with the wife of one of his advisers? What does he do when a fortune teller reveals that she loves him too? Based on an actual event in Sweden, come and watch his unraveling in a dramatic yet gently comedic way. Since it’s Verdi, expect some outstanding arias and ensembles.

Dates: Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 pm
Friday, July 11, 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 13, 3:00 pm

August Opera: La Cenerentola (Cinderella) – Rossini
In this dramatic variation of the fairy tale, the Wicked Stepmother is replaced by a stepfather, the Fairy Godmother is replaced by a philosopher and tutor to Prince Charming, and Cinderella is identified not by a glass slipper but by a silver ring. It’s not the Disney story: the supernatural elements that traditionally characterize the Cinderella story were removed from Rossini’s libretto because they couldn’t be staged in his day. However, Taconic Opera will make it just as entertaining and endearing to watch!

Dates: Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 pm
Friday, August 15, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 17, 3:00 pm

Location: Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive
Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Fee: FREE

For information about becoming a student in the NY Opera Conservatory, visit the Conservatory website: https://www.newyorkoperaconservatory.com/

For general information about Taconic Opera and NY Opera Conservatory events, visit the website: https://taconicopera.org/

MorDance Presents "Fats Waller's Rhythm": A Free Performance of Dance and Live Music
2025-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
Join MorDance for a joyous evening of live music and dance under the summer sky on Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. Fats Waller’s Rhythm is a vibrant, jazz-infused ballet set to the swinging sounds of legendary composer and pianist Fats Waller. Blending classical ballet with the infectious energy of Harlem stride and swing, this original work celebrates Waller’s enduring legacy while bringing community, music, and movement together in perfect harmony.

Music Across the Hudson
2025-09-06 15:00 - 18:30
On Saturday, September 6, Historic Hudson River Towns will present “Music Across the Hudson” – a full day of free music at six locations highlighting scenic riverwalks, river crossings, ferry connections and more in Westchester and Rockland counties. The event rain date is Sunday, Sept. 7.
MUSIC ACROSS THE HUDSON SCHEDULE
Ossining at Louis Engel Waterfront Park:
3:00pm –4:30pm The Barn Vultures
4:30pm -6:00pm Funk & Disorderly

Haverstraw at Emeline Park:
3:00pm – 5:00pm – El Fuego Band
Stay for a free performance from the Flotsam River Circus 6:00pm -7:30pm

Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path
Rockland Landing: 3:00pm – 4:30pm – The Pocket Royals
Westchester Landing: 4:30pm – 6:00pm – Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum All-Stars
Half Moon Overlook: 6:00pm- 7:00pm – Guitarist Paul Speziale

Peekskill at Fleischmann Pier:
3:00pm – 4:30pm – Voodoo Jelly
5:00pm – 6:30pm – Dos Belos
Exclusive Sponsor: Ginsberg Development Companies
Event Partners: NYS Thruway Authority, Village of Haverstraw, Village of Ossining, Town of Ossining, City of Peekskill, River Towns Music Group

The Up The River Blues Festival
2025-09-13 12:00 - 20:00 | Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining, NY, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, NY, 10562, United States
The 2025 Up The River Blues Festival is a free to attend 8-hour live concert featuring Local, National and International Blues artists
Scheduled to appear: King Solomon Hicks, Willa & Company, The Traveling Riverside Blues Band, BlueFireSoul and Backbone featuring Rae Simone. Blues legends Big Frank Mirra and Mike Smith Juke Joint Duo will be performing during band switches.
Held riverside in Ossining, NY, at Louis Engel Waterfront Park, the Festival runs Noon to 8PM.
Food Trucks/Vendors – Beer/Wine Garden – Craft Vendors
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the day!
