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Carrie Mae Weems Receives Edward Hopper Citation of Merit; Exhibition at Edward Hopper House Winter 2017/18
The New York State Council on the Arts announced Carrie Mae Weems is the recipient of the inaugural Edward Hopper Citation of Merit for Visual Artists. The Edward Hopper House Art Center will mount an exhibition of her work from November 10, 2017 - February 25, 2018. Presented by Governor Andrew [...]
Spring is Here, Time to Come Back Outdoors
Spring is here and it's time to come out of winter hibernation. The Nyack Farmers' Market moves back outdoors on Thursday, April 6 and SpringFest, the first Nyack street fair of the season is Sunday, April 9. Nyack Farmers' Market Fresh produce...breads, pies, cookies...cheese... grass-fed beef, seafood…honey...eggs…the list of delights goes on [...]
Nyack People & Places: Janet Fenton, Award Winning Costumer
by Mike Hays Janet Fenton says she's retired, but you wouldn't know it based on the busy schedule she keeps. She's a part-time One-to-One program teacher, a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Gardener and a costume designer for Elmwood Playhouse and Nanuet High School. Nyack People & Places features photos and profiles of citizens and scenes near Nyack, NY. Sponsored by Weld Realty.
Songs of Protest Benefit Concert, April 15
Music lovers won't want to miss the Songs of Protest: Music that Changed the World Concert with an amazing slate of musicians to benefit the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and ArtsRock on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30PM.. Please note the NEW location at the Rittenhausen Theater at Boces, 131 North [...]
Nyack People & Places: Nyack Beach Powerhouse
by Mike Hays We take for granted the large, attractive stone building fronting the parking lot and the Hudson River at Nyack Beach Park. Once known as the power house, it was rechristened as a bath house before swimming in the river was discouraged. It's a beautiful building with a long history of varied uses.
Nyack Walking Tour Schedule 2017
The Historical Society of the Nyacks has announced the 2017 Nyack walking tour schedule. Guided walking tours will be held on the following Sundays. All tours commence at 2:00pm sharp; meet-up locations vary by tour, see below. Suggested donation: $5. Oak Hill Cemetery April 30 October 15 meet at Cemetery [...]