Historic Hudson River Towns

Two New Exhibitions: ANDREA BARUFFI: PLAYFUL and SUZANNE AUER: COLORSCAPES
2023-05-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Union Arts Center 2 Union Street Sparkill, NY 10976
Roost Restaurant and Union Arts Center are pleased to present two new exhibitions featuring the work of Andrea Baruffi and Suzanne Auer.
In Gallery 1, Andrea Baruffi showcases a collection of prints made from his original acrylic paintings. Baruffi’s artistic style is characterized by whimsy and humor. Many of the original acrylic paintings, from which the “Playful” series of art prints are made, range in size from 60″ x 80″ to 80″ x 80″. They are available for purchase directly from the artist’s studio, located two hours north of Florence. His work is widely exhibited throughout Italy.
Baruffi, a former illustrator and longtime resident of Piermont, returned to Italy after his retirement, having worked in New York for major advertising agencies and children’s book publishers. He received classical training in art at the prestigious Liceo Artistico in Bologna and holds a degree in architecture from the University of Florence. He cites Edward Hopper and Caravaggio among his favorite artists. To learn more about Baruffi and his work, visit Instagram page @andrea_baruffi_paintings. For inquiries about sales or further information, please contact Kathy at (845) 652-0737 (Piermont) or kathleenbaruffi@gmail.com.
In Gallery 2, Suzanne Auer presents a series of paintings that highlight her love of color. The paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia and a feeling of revisiting favorite places and things. Auer showcases her process of planning a painting around a specific color and creating a visual path through it.
Auer received her BFA in Jewelry and Silversmithing from SUNY New Paltz and started her own business painting children’s clothes and murals. This led to creating The Art
Studio, a business teaching drawing and painting to children and adults for over 20 years in Highland Mills, NY. She is now retired and painting every free moment she
gets. For more information, visit www.suzanneauerpaintings.com.
OPENING RECEPTiON FOR SUZANNE AUER: Sunday, May 21, 12- 2 PM
Gallery Hours:
4 PM – 5:30 PM (except Tuesdays)
Or call 845-359-0258 for an appointment
Roost Restaurant and Bar is an American brasserie where co-owner Chef Kevin Reilly serves elevated fare, utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients for a variety of exquisite meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. In 2020, Roost moved around the corner from its initial Sparkill location to its present home inside the iconic Union Arts Center. The century-old firehouse was meticulously renovated in 2010 by Simon Basner and repurposed as a venue for multi- disciplinary artistic expression. When Roost leased and subsequently purchased the building, co-owner Maria Santini created a space which patrons often describe as having a cool, unique vibe and much more than just a place to dine – it’s an experience that is not soon forgotten.
Restaurant Reservations are highly recommended. For Private Event Inquiries visit Roost at roostinsparkill.com. For Reservations: 845-359-6700

Restaurant Hours:
MON, WED., THURS., SUNDAY: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CLOSED TUESDAY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM For Exhibition and Performance Inquiries, please visit Union Arts Center at uacny.com.

"ALL ABOARD! Next Stop Piermont" - Piermont Historical Society's 2023 Annual Dinner Dance
2023-05-04 18:30 - 22:30 | The View, 101 Shad Row, Piermont, 10968
All Aboard: Next Stop Piermont
Thursday, May 4th at the View, Piermont
Piermont Historical Society Dinner Dance
Get tickets today! bit.ly/nextstoppiermont

Join us for a Celebration of the Renovation of the Station!
Dance to the swingin’ sounds of Albert Ahlf and the Ahlfabet Swing Group featuring Kimberly Hawkey and the Harrow sisters.
Auction items include a week in Umbria, dinner for 12 at Lord’s Castle, works by local artists, and original artifacts from the Historic Train Station.
Tickets: bit.ly/nextstoppiermont
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Honoring the individuals who helped to save the train station
Richard Ellis, Bill and Gayle Elson, Ted Jessup*, Laird Kelly, Karl Knoecklein, Grace Mitchell, Audie Moran, Dale Nelson, Bill Plumb*, Edward and Deborah Traynor, Sylvia Welch
*in memoriam

An Evening with Cowboy Junkies
2023-05-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s.
The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 26 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.”
Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael.

Encore Encounter: Recycled Art of Poramit Thantapalit
2023-05-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, 10994
Encore Encounter in Gallery Two
Recycled Works by Poramit Thantapalit
April 15 – June 10, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 15, 2pm – 5pm
Free to the Public
Please join Rockland Center for the Arts for the opening Encore Encounter: Recycled works by Poramit Thantapalit in Gallery Two.
Encore Encounter features the works of Poramit Thantapalit. Poramit’s work is inspired by the relationship and connection between humans, nature and the surroundings such as trees, flowers, the ocean, people and animals. The artist focuses on using both recycled and non-recycled materials to create his artwork. Discarded shopping bags, cereal boxes, and plastic bottles that were once considered “trash” are altered into unexpected visions of beauty such as coral clouds hanging from the ceiling and bluetanica gardens growing on the wall . Poramit’s artwork is created from small parts and are uniquely assembled like puzzles. Each piece can stand alone as an individual object or together to create a large installation. Cyanotype prints are often made of the recycled objects of art. Beautifully created sculptures, installations, mixed media and drawings exemplify just how much waste we generate. It also His work inspires viewers to protect our environment.
A native of Thailand, Poramit Thantapalit has a degree in journalism and a master’s in computer graphics from New York Institute of Technology. He has over 15 years experience as a graphic designer, artist and photographer with global marketing organizations. His installations and artworks have been exhibited at the Arcadia Earth Museum, National Academy Museum, the James Rose Center, IPCNY Print Fest at Robert Miller Gallery, the Jersey City Theater, and the Sodertalje Arts Gallery in Sweden. His installation “Masked Arts” that he created during the pandemic was featured in the New York Times Sunday edition in May 2021. Poramit now lives in New Jersey.
Please also join Rockland Center for the exhibit opening with an artist reception on Saturday, April 15th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. The exhibit will be on view through June 10th, open Mondays – Saturdays 11am – 4pm, (closed Sundays). Free to the Public. For more information call (845) 358-0877 or visit www.rocklandartcenter.org.
RoCA gratefully acknowledges support for its programs from The Rea Charitable Trust, ArtsWestchester, Sarah and Stephen Thomas, The Richard Pousette-Dart Foundation, M&T Bank, The M&T Charitable Foundation, The Dorothy Gillespie Foundation, Walter Cain & Paulo Ribeiro, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman P.C., QuietEvents, the Estate of Joan Konner, Lighting Services Inc.,, the Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation, Zaklin Family Charitable Fund, The County of Rockland, Art Services Group, RoCA members, donors and business members.
RoCA’s programs are made possible, in part, with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Funding is also made possible by the County of Rockland.

Lisa Quin
2023-05-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Valley Cottage Library,110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989, USA
April 29 – May 30
Lisa Quinn
Art Reception – Saturday, May 6 – 1:00-3:00pm
My name is Lisa Quinn. I am a self-taught wood artist. In 2018 I was looking for art for my home, and when I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I decided to create it myself. After that first piece, the artful creations just kept coming.
The colors I use come from my surroundings, whether they be from nature or otherwise. Each piece is meant to evoke emotion and inspire imagination. I enjoy working with clients to create custom commissions inspired by their own experiences and decor. Each piece is cut, sanded and painted by hand.

Friday Matinee Series
2023-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library – Main Library,10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY 10923, USA
Great Movies of the 21st Century
Watch the movie on our big screen! Snacks will be served.
May 5: Ocean’s Eleven (2001) (PG-13,116 min.)
May 12: No Country for Old Men (2007) (R, 122 min.)
May 19: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) (R, 110 min.)
May 26: The Departed (2013) (R, 151 min.)

Unique Crystal Fine Art Paintings
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Arts Alive Art Gallery,85 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Do you love crystals? Experience the power of crystals
in a new collection of 20+ original fine art crystal paintings.
Each painting combines the power of a specific Color, Image, and Crystal to
produce positive energy for peace, joy, success, and/or wealth. Crystals in the paintings include: Citrine, Amethyst,
Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Peridot, Moonstone, and others.
You will feel the power of these unique crystal paintings when you visit.
Paintings come with info about the crystal, color, and image used
and are affordably priced from $60 to $195.
This is a must-see, brand-new, unique fine-art genre.
Arts Alive Art Gallery, 85 South Broadway, Nyack, NY
Saturdays & Sundays 1 – 4 pm.

“Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys"
2023-05-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 2023-07-30 17:00, 2023-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Garner Arts Center,55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, NY 10923, USA, 2 W Railroad Ave, United States
MAIN GALLERY
STEVE GERBERICH
Best of “Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys”
May 6 – July 30, 2023
Gallery Hours:
Fridays, 2-5PM
Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5PM

KATE ALBOREO: LIMINAL BEASTS
2023-05-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 | 85 South Broadway Lofts (next to Piermont Creamery),85 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Pop Up exhibition hosted by Carole Perry Fine Arts at featuring paintings and prints by KATE ALBOREO https://www.katealboreo.com/ .
Alboreo creates vibrant abstracted paintings that pulsate with ambiguous figures and organic forms.
Open Saturdays and Sunday, 1-5 PM and by appointment
Artist Reception: Saturday, May 6, 2-4 PM

Polly King
2023-05-06 14:00 - 2023-07-30 14:00 | Garner Arts Center,55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, NY 10923

May Poetry Slam at X House in Nyack, NY
2023-05-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Nyack, NY, USA
We have a monthly poetry slam the first Saturday of each month at X House in Nyack.
What’s a poetry slam? It’s a performance poetry competition judged by the audience. We use anonymous whole-room voting, so everybody in the audience gets to decide how the slam goes.
If you want to complete in the slam, bring at least 3 original poems, each of duration 5 minutes or less. If you want to read in the open mic, bring up to 5 minutes of whatever you feel like sharing.
We are currently requiring masks to show our immune compromised or otherwise high risk friends that we care about them and we want them to included. N95 and KN95 masks will be freely available at the door, with both ear loop and head strap options.
Workshop (6:30 – 7:28)
Bryan, one of our organizers, is leading a free editing workshop before the slam. If you have a piece you want feedback on, bring it.
Sign-ups (7:30 – 8:03)
Sign-ups for both the open mic and the slam will be open from 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Admission is $10 general; $5 for students, seniors, and anyone who can’t afford $10 right now.
Open Mic and Slam (8:03 – 10:00)
The event starts with a short open mic. Any number of people can sign up for the open mic; we will randomly select 4 of them to share five minutes of whatever they feel like sharing.
After the open mic is our poetry slam. Any number of people can sign up for the slam; we will randomly select 8 of them to compete in it. The slam is 3 rounds. Poets will perform 1 original poem, 5 minutes or shorter, each round.
The whole audience will anonymously vote at the end of each round. Poets with the fewest votes will be eliminated. Poets with the most votes will advance to the next round.
The poet that has the most votes after the third round wins the slam and $75. Second place wins $50. Third place wins $25.
CART captioning is available with sufficient advance notice.
You can contact us with any questions at rocklandpoets@gmail.com
Slam format/rules at https://www.rocklandpoets.org/slam-format-rules

Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line is It Anyway?) presents "Hyprov"
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
From the brilliant minds of Improv and Comedy Legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show! Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, sceptics and everyone in between for decades worldwide – come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience — HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis.
Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis (the process of which is a show in its own right), their inhibitions evaporated and their minds no longer their own. The four or five best are left on stage when one of the world’s leading improvisers enters! Colin Mochrie (co-creator) will initiate and manipulate those under hypnosis himself and turn the show into an improv extravaganza!
In the hands of two masters, and solely crafted from the audience’s uninhibited subconscious, this will be an entirely original and completely unforgettable show, for who knows where the unconscious mind will go. What can possibly go wrong? Come and see for yourself!

Garcia & Hart
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Lagstein Gallery,85 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Paintings by Brian Hart and Ceramics by Damien Garcia on view May 7 – June 4.
Gallery Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 1-4 and by appt.

Brian Hart and Damien Garcia @ Lagstein Gallery
2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Lagstein Gallery,85 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
I will be showing a selection of my acrylic paintings along with vessels by
ceramicist, Damien Garcia, in a show at Lagstein Gallery. The show will be
up May 7th – June 4th with an opening reception Sunday, May 7th from 2pm –
4pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
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Dancing in the Streets
2023-05-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 North Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
“DANCING IN THE STREETS”
NYACK’S FIRST ANNUAL
GRATEFUL DEAD FEST!
Sunday, May 7, 2023 | 2 PM – 7 PM
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
2 North Broadway, Nyack
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT!
3 BANDS!
FOOD TRUCKS!
BEER TENT!
FAMILY FRIENDLY!

Maureen's Jazz Cellar's 1st Annual Dancing in the Streets Block Party
2023-05-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 North Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Dead Night at Maureen’s is bringing the party to the STREETS for
Nyack’s First Annual “DANCING IN THE STREETS” Block Party!
SUNDAY , MAY7th ~ 2pm-7pm
Food, Drinks, Vendors & 5 hours of Music & Dancing
Join us for this FREE- Family Friendly day!

Sparkill Concert Series Presents Leo Gevisser, piano
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Union Arts Center,2 Union Street, Sparkill, NY 10976, USA
This extraordinary young talent returns to Union Arts Center to once again
perform a solo recital
PROGRAM
E. Grieg – Selections from Slåtter Op. 72
No. 8: Bridal March (after “The Miller”)
No. 7: Halling from Halling Valley
No. 14: Bridal Procession of the Goblins
No. 15: Skuldal’s Bride. Walking Dance
W. A. Mozart – Adagio in B Minor K. 540
C. Franck – Prelude, Aria et Final FWV. 23
Intermission
F. Mompou – Musica Callada Book IV
XXII. Molto lento e tranquilo
XXIII. Calme, avec clarté
XXIV. Moderato
XXV. —
XXVI. Lento
XXVII. Lento molto
XXVIII. Lento
H. Villa-Lobos – Rudepoema W. 184
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Watch a clip of Leo performing at Union arts Center in 2022:
Please Note:
– Capacity will be limited so purchase tickets now!
– Concerts take place on the second floor of the Arts Center, a fully
renovated 100-yr old building without ADA access.
– Reserve your table for dinner downstairs at Roost after the concert** –
Call 845-359-6700
**Union Arts Center is now the home of the highly acclaimed Roost
Restaurant, a casual American bistro providing elevated fare and an
inventive cocktail list.
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Bio
Based in New York City, Leo Gevisser is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in
piano performance under Jerome Lowenthal at The Juilliard School and was
recently awarded the First Prize 2022 Miesczysław Munz Scholarship
Competition. He was also invited to give a solo recital performance as part
of the Sparkill Recital Series in Sparkill New York during Spring 2022.
Leo was raised in Cape Town and at 14 moved to Cleveland, Ohio to further
his music studies with the Cleveland Institute of Music’s (CIM) prestigious
Young Artist’s Program under the tutelage of Kathryn Brown and Daniel
Shapiro. Here, he was awarded First Prize in the 2017 CIM Preparatory
Concerto Competition and the Suburban Symphony Orchestra’s Competition. He
also received the Grand Prize at the 2019 Baltimore International Piano
Festival Competition, which included a recital invitation at Weill Recital
Hall NY in Summer 2020.
Additionally, in 2019, his then chamber music group Arcus Trio was awarded
the Grand Prize and Junior Division Prize at the 6th Coltman Chamber Music
Competition, which included an invitation to perform at the 37th Annual
Young Musicians Concert at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre, NY in Spring
2020. They were also awarded 2nd Prize in the Junior Division in the WDAV
Young Chamber Music Competition and were semi-finalists at the 46th
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
He gave his concerto debut at the age of 11. Subsequently, he then went on
to perform on multiple occasions with national, regional and community
orchestras in South Africa until he departed for the USA in 2017. He has
also been a first prize winner at several prestigious national music
competitions in South Africa – including the SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy and
Atterbury national piano competitions.
From the start of his musical career, he has continuously been involved
with The Masidlale Strings Project: an outreach programme teaching violin
to underprivileged children in the townships of South Africa. He has
donated a portion of his performance fees to Masidlale since he was 13
years old.
When not at the piano, he enjoys composing, spending time in nature, and
films.

Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, Young Artists Concerto Competition Concert
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Saunders Trades and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers, 10701
Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra presents a gala concert featuring the winners of its 44th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition. These outstanding young musicians join the orchestra in an exciting and varied program led by guest conductor Stephen Huang. Repertoire extends from the Baroque to the Modern era, with concertos by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg and Arutiunian, along with Bizet’s brilliantly virtuosic Carmen Fantasy, arranged for flute. The competition is open to students residing or studying in Westchester County and offers monetary prizes along with the chance to perform with the orchestra, playing a significant role in the development of these young performers careers. Many of the past recipients have gone on to enjoy careers in music.
First Place:
Melody Shen – Flute
Carmen Fantasy / Bizet-Borne

Second Place:
Fjord Deda – Trumpet
Concerto for Trumpet / Alexander Arutiunian

Third Place:
Aniketh Arvind – Piano
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Mvts. 1 & 2 / Ludwig van Beethoven

Fourth Place:
Ariana Thomas – Piano
Piano Concerto in A minor, Mvts. 2 & 3 / Edvard Grieg

Fifth Place:
Michael Stoica – Flute
Flute Concerto in D minor / CPE Bach
