What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, December 25th – Wednesday, December 31st

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

 

Orangetown

ORANGEBURG: Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives, Orangetown & The Bicentennial 1776 -1976! From Democracy to Disco

January 3rd

Don’t miss the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archive’s ongoing exhibition, Orangetown & The Bicentennial 1776 to 1976! From Democracy to Disco. FREE admission.  In 1976 America was set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – and Orangetown was ready.  As we prepare for the nation’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, looking back From Democracy to Disco can serve as a blueprint for the future.

This event will take place January 3rd from  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn more at https://www.orangetownmuseum.com/ or call 845-398-1302 for more information. Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives, 196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

NYACK: Nyack Beach State Park, First Day Hike & Festival 2026

January 1st

Join the Palisades Park Conservatory at the First Day Hike & Festival on January 1, 2026.  Celebrate the new year by enjoying a winter hike along one of three recommended routes.  After your hike, come inside the Old Hook Mountain Bathhouse to warm up with complimentary refreshments including coffee, cocoa and delicious treats from La Promenade.  Enjoy live jazz music by Peter Einhorn & Pablo Lanouguere. 

This event will take place January 1st from  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn more at https://www.palisadesparks.org/first-day-hike or call (845) 268-3020 for more information. Nyack Beach State Park, 698 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

 

NYACK: The Angel Nyack, The Dreaming Place

January 5th

Don’t miss The Dreaming Place. January 5, 2026. 8PM at The Angel Nyack. Join acclaimed vibraphonist Chris Dingman, whose work was described by The New York Times as “hypnotizing,” for a dream-like sound journey in the Sanctuary. Enhanced by stunning projected visuals, Chris attunes his immersive music to the people present to create a transformative experience that will renew and inspire. Tickets on sale!

This event will take place

January 5th from 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Learn more at https://theangelnyack. com/event/the-dreaming-place-2/ or call (845) 608-4353 for more information. The Angel Nyack, 18 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 United States

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Rhino Comedy Club, Rhino Room Stand Up

January 3rd

Incredible night out featuring a hilarious line up of the best comedians anywhere. Table seating with 2 Item Minimum per person. Doors open at 7:30. Hosted by Mark Henley (Edinburgh Fringe, Comedy Fight Club) Featuring Gina Ginsberg (The Ladies Room Comedy Festival, VICE, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear ), Darin Patterson (SNL Nerds Podcast),  and Headliner Frank Favia (Sirius XM) Table seating with 2 item minimum per person. Doors open at 7:30. If purchasing separately please indicate the number in your party by writing to RhinoComedy@gmail..

Tickets are $20 are required to attend. This event will take place January 3rd  at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at rhinosimprov.com or call (845) 533-4616 for assistance. Rhino Comedy –  22 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901

 

Haverstraw

GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Hawkins Mill: Stranger Things Finale Watch Party

January 3rd

Step into The Upside Down as Hudson’s Mill transforms into Hawkins Mill for the epic Stranger Things finale watch party! Relive the nostalgia, grab your Eggos, and join fellow fans for an afternoon packed with 80’s vibes, themed drinks, and all the eerie excitement from Hawkins. 80’s Soundtrack by DJ Mr. 845 He’ll be spinning iconic throwbacks to keep the energy high before and after the screening. Dress as your favorite character—or creature—from the Stranger Things universe for a chance to win fun prizes.  Stranger Things Trivia Put your Hawkins knowledge to the test. Think you can beat the demogorgons? Tickets Include: 1 brunch entrée, Access to all themed activities,  Specialty themed cocktails & mocktails available for purchase. Grab your walkie-talkie, assemble your party, and get ready for a totally tubular finale. Hawkins Mill awaits… don’t get stuck in the Upside Down!

Registration is required to attend. This event will take place January 3rd from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at hudsonsmillny.com or call 845-429-5700 for assistance. 55 W Railroad Ave Bldg 19, Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

WEST NYACK: Palisades Center, Levity Live, Love & Laughter with Jeff Allen

January 8th

Jeff Allen may (or may not) want to admit it, but he’s getting old. At 69, Jeff is staring down his 70th year and decided it might be time to think about slowing down. The result? My First Final Farewell Tour kicks off March 1, 2026. Yes, you read that right—“First” and “Final” in the same sentence—because Jeff’s not totally sure he’s done. (After all, Cher had 20 farewell tours, and Elton John is still out there.) What he is sure of: he’s bringing a mix of fan favorites and fresh new material to the stage. 

Tickets can be purchased online at levitylive.com This event will take place at  January 8th. Call 845-729-0448 for assistance. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Stony Point

TOMPKINS COVE: Bear Mountain, New Year’s Brunch at Restaurant 1915

Jan 1st

Start the new year off with New Year’s Day Brunch at Restaurant 1915 at Bear Mountain Inn.  January 1, 2026. 10AM-2PM. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or simply treating yourself to a special meal, our New Year’s Day Brunch offers the perfect setting to savor the flavors of the season and reflect on the year ahead.  Reservations required.

This event will take place on January 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn more at visitbearmountain.com or call 845-786-2731 for more information. 99 Service Rd Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

 

Library Section

Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Winter Scavenger Hunt

January 2nd

Look for winter-themed pictures hidden around the 1st floor of the library all month.  Find them all and get a prize!

Registration is required. This event will take place January 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983

NYACK: Nyack Library, Movie Matinee: The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

January 7th

Join us for a movie matinee! Popcorn will be served. Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Directed by Wes Anderson Rated PG 13 Runtime 101 minutes

Registration is required. This event will take place January 7th from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Learn more at nyacklibray.org or call 845-358-3370  for more information. 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library,

Little Yogis (ages 2-5)

January 7th

Come for a morning of mindful exercise for your little ones (with an adult to assist).  Please register your child. Off site location: Pearl River Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave.

Registration is required. This event will take place on January 7th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. Learn more at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 75 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965

ORANGEBURG: Orangeburg Library, Book Discussion Cafe

January 5th

Join Barbara Chen at the library for a discussion on the selected book of the month. Bring your lunch if you’d like. Light refreshments will be served. January Book Selection: None of This is True by Lisa Jewell.  A successful podcaster, Alix, who meets Josie, a woman celebrating her 45th birthday (same as Alix), who wants Alix to make a podcast about her seemingly ordinary but complicated life, leading to dark secrets, dangerous obsession, and a blurring of truth and lies as Josie infiltrates Alix’s home and life before mysteriously disappearing.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place January 5th from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Learn more at orangeburglibrary.org or call (845) 359-2244 for more information. 20 S Greenbush Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo

SUFFERN: Suffern Free Library, Walk in Crafts

January 2nd

This program runs from 9:30 AM until a half hour prior to closing. Come into the library and make a craft using your imagination and our leftover projects.

Registration is not required. This event will take place December January 2nd all day. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.libcal.com or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901

SPRING VALLEY: Finklestein Memorial Library, Mindful Eating: A Holistic Approach to Meals

January 6th

Learn how to make meals more joyful, intentional, and nourishing through practical steps and creative inspiration. We will explore ways to make better food choices, encourage digestion, improve meal planning, and apply mindfulness to heal and enhance our relationship with food.

Registration is not required. This virtual event will take place January 6th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Learn more at villagespringvalley.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut St, Spring Valley, NY 1097

 

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Dick Clark’s American Bandstand – Philadelphia 1957-1964

January 6th

American Bandstand began in 1957 as a weekday afternoon show featuring teenagers dancing to the Top 40 records introduced by Dick Clark. It became a cultural phenomenon. Take a trip down memory lane with presenter Rick Feingold as he talks about this amazing show that helped to shape a generation.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 6th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn more at attend.finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Rd., Garnerville, NY 10923

Clarkstown

NANUET: Nanuet Public Library, Teen Diamond Art Axolotl Magnets

January 7th

Create a diamond art magnet! Open to grades 7-12.

Registration is required. Walk-ins will be welcome in programs if space allows. This event will take place from  January 7th from 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Learn more  at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street Nanuet, NY 10954

 

Stony Point

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library,

Learn to Sketch

January 5th

Still Life Drawing – Learn how to sketch using line, texture & shading to create dimensionality in your drawing. Each session will focus on different subjects to help you sketch what you see!  Learn about Composition, Value, Perspective/Angles, Proportion, & Shapes.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 5th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi..com or call 845-786-2100 for more information. Garnerville Arts Center55 W Raolroad Ave, Garnerville , NY 10923

 

Festive Fun with the RCTeam!

STAC’s Winter Wonderland Family Festival

A member of Supervisor Kenny’s staff presented certificates to Professor Angela McDonnell’s Hospitality Class in recognition of the wonderful job they did hosting their 5th annual Winter Wonderland Family Festival. Students enrolled in the college’s Hospitality Management Program learn event planning by working alongside Professor McDonnell to prepare, set up, and execute this large-scale community event.

 

Best Wishes Councilman Mark Licker

Menorah Lighting

 

Winter Wonderland!

 

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

Misery

Written by William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King

Antrim Playhouse

Running  February 6th- 22nd

Experience the gripping intensity of Misery, the thrilling stage play adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel. Follow the chilling tale of renowned author Paul Sheldon, who finds himself trapped and at the mercy of his obsessive fan Annie Wilkes after a tragic car accident. As the tension mounts and secrets unravel, witness a battle of wills like no other, culminating in a riveting showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Go to antrimplayhouse.com or call (845) 533-5616 for more information.

32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 10983

Perfect Arrangement

written by Topher Payne

directed by Paul Russo

Elmwood Playhouse

Running  January 16th –  February 7th

Set in the 1950s, this comedic play follows two gay couples, Bob and Jim, and their respective “wives,” Millie and Norma, who work in the U.S. State Department. To avoid persecution during the Lavender Scare, they maintain a carefully constructed façade of heterosexual marriage. Their charade unravels when they are assigned to identify “sexual deviants” within their ranks, forcing them to confront their identities and the fragility of their so-called perfect arrangement.

Go to elmwoodhouse.com or call  (845) 353-1313 for more information.

10 Park Street Nyack NY 10960

 

Imber’s Left Hand: Documentary Film

 

2nd Annual Fill A Truck Holiday Toy Drive

3 great causes to give in Christopher Moore’s memory.

The donation bin is located at Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave, New City 2nd floor lobby until December 23rd.

The first goes to Hudson Valley SPCA, seeking pet food, toys, treats.

Secondly to Westchester Medical Center. Please donate children’s toys and crafts

The final collection is for the Disaster Relief – ABCCM Christmas Angels, Asheville, NC, which benefits families who are still in need after Hurricane Helene. Please bring household and personal essentials, shelter support items and toys.

 

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar!

FROSTY TUESDAYS OPEN MIC – JAN 13

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

DOORS & SIGN-UP @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $5 (People seated must order food or drink- $10 minimum)

 

DEAD NIGHT WITH NICK DUNBAR AND SAD COWBOY – JAN 15

Featuring Nick Dunbar, Sean Ronan, Eric Cohen, Dave Lockhart & Cory Metrick

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIME @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

CD RELEASE PARTY – JAN 16​

Featuring Vinnie Cutro, Erick Storckman, Andrew Beals, Brad Hubbard, Neil ”Nail” Alexander, Charlie Dougherty, Nadav Snir-Zelniker, & Joel Newton

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $30.00

 

PETER FURLAN CD RELEASE PARTY – JAN 17​

Featuring Vinnie Cutro, Erick Storckman, Andrew Beals, Brad Hubbard, Neil ”Nail” Alexander, Charlie Dougherty, Nadav Snir-Zelniker, & Joel Newton

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $30.00

 

LATE NIGHT PIANO BAR WITH THE BUDMAN – JAN 17

DOORS @9:45

SHOWTIMES @10:00

NO COVER CHARGE

 

FROSTY TUESDAYS OPEN MIC – JAN 20​

DOORS & SIGN-UP @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $5 (People seated must order food or drink- $10 minimum)

 

On the Big Screen

Champion – Comdey/ Drama

In pre-independence Secunderabad, Michael – a gifted footballer chasing his London dream – gets entangled in an unexpected turn that changes the course of his life

The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants – Family/ Adventure

Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean.

Zootopia 2 – Family/ Comedy

Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

David – Family/ Animation

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward.

 

Town Meetings

Orangetown – January 20th, 2026   @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Ramapo – January 7th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

Stony Point – January 13th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

Clarkstown – January 6th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

*date subject to change*

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

Haverstraw –  January 13th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Mystery/ Crime

on Netflix

A baffling death inside a quiet church draws Benoit Blanc into a tense investigation where faith secrets and suspicion blur as a close community turns against itself.

Ripple – Drama

on Netflix

In New York City, four strangers navigate life’s challenges while their separate paths unexpectedly intertwine in ways that change them forever.

Pluribus – Drama

on Apple TV

The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.

The Pitt – Medical Drama

on HBO Max

A realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Black Rabbit – Drama

on Netflix

A rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York’s criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.

 

Upcoming Events at Big Red Books

Big Red Books is a general interest bookstore. We aim to be at the center of the Nyack community in an enriching social and artistic environment, engaging in the lives of our local patrons and organizations by sharing our appreciation for books, art, learning and personal growth. Big Red Books provides a supportive space for local authors and artists to celebrate and promote their work. We host author readings, gallery openings, live music, poetry nights, book clubs, writing workshops, children’s story time, school visits and book fairs. Find a full list of events at bigredbooks.net. 120 Main Street Nyack, NY 10960

Wednesday Jan 7th, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Mystery Book Club

Join for our very first meeting of the Mystery Book Club, which will be facilitated by author Mary Anna Evans.

To participate in our meeting, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books, and you will receive a 15% discount. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage.

Thursday Jan 8th, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Literary Fiction Book Club

Join us at the shop for a discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. To participate in our meeting, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books, and you will receive a 15% discount. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage. RSVP at bigredbooksny@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.

Friday Jan 9th, 2026

4:30 pm

Writing Playshop for Children (Ages 8-12)

Start the new year with a winter collaborative playwriting class for Middle-graders (3rd-6th). Teacher Victoria Oltarsh, sci-fi author of the award-winning book, The Boy and the Secret of the Stars, published lyricist, and lifelong playwriting and theater teacher will guide the young writers in how to write a 10-minute play. At session’s end, there will be a table read of the students’ plays in a showcase for family and friends.

Class schedule: January 9, 16, 23 and 30. Register by phone, 845-875-7707, or stop by the store.

Wednesday Jan 14th, 2026 at 6:30 pm

An Evening of Poetry with Iain Haley Pollock & Carey Salerno

Iain Haley Pollock is the author of three poetry collections, Spit Back a Boy (2011), Ghost, Like a Place, and the forthcoming All the Possible Bodies (Alice James, September 2025). He serves as Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY.

Carey Salerno serves as the executive director & publisher of Alice James Books where she has been dedicated to broadening the spectrum of the American poetic voice since 2008. Salerno is a frequent guest of writing programs, conferences, and festivals, where she conducts consultations and delivers talks on publishing arts, editing, poetry, manuscript compilation, and other topics. You may find her essays, poems–and articles and interviews regarding her literary and publishing work–in print and online, including in NPR, Poets & Writers, and American Poetry Review.

 

Upcoming Events at Sparkle Bookstore

The Sparkle Bookstore, a new independent bookshop at 642 Main St., Sparkill, NY, 10976, will be hosting several community events in the next few weeks of the fall. This release highlights upcoming November events. See the  full schedule at https://sparklebooks.store/events.

Wednesday Jan 7th, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Mystery Book Club

Join for our very first meeting of the Mystery Book Club, which will be facilitated by author Mary Anna Evans.

To participate in our meeting, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books, and you will receive a 15% discount.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not.

Feel free to bring a snack or beverage.

Thursday Jan 8th, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Literary Fiction Book Club

Join us at the shop for a discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. To participate in our meeting, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books, and you will receive a 15% discount. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage. RSVP at bigredbooksny@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be there.

Writing Playshop for Children (Ages 8-12)

Friday Jan 9th, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Start the new year with a winter collaborative playwriting class for Middle-graders (3rd-6th). Teacher Victoria Oltarsh, sci-fi author of the award-winning book, The Boy and the Secret of the Stars, published lyricist, and lifelong playwriting and theater teacher will guide the young writers in how to write a 10-minute play. At session’s end, there will be a table read of the students’ plays in a showcase for family and friends. Class schedule: January 9, 16, 23 and 30 Time: 4:30-5:30pm

A Reading & Book Signing with Children’s Author Nancy Castaldo

Friday Jan 9th, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Award-winning nonfiction author Nancy Castaldo has been writing books about our planet for decades from her home in the Hudson Valley for children and adults. Her work has received numerous honors, including the Green Earth Book Award, National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book designation, Eureka Honors, Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing honors, and multiple Junior Library Guild Gold selections.

Nancy believes deeply in the power of individuals to make a difference—a message that resonates throughout all her books. Her research has taken her across the globe, from the Galápagos Islands to Russia, and she loves sharing these adventures with her readers. Her 2025 releases, WHALES IN THE CITY and RIVERKEEPER, however, focus closer to home.

 

Laurie Peek, Chris Randolph, and Lynn Stein Present New Exhibits

GARNER Arts Center is proud to present three unique one-person exhibitions in our Building 35 gallery featuring the work of Laurie Peek, Chris Randolph, and Lynn Stein, curated by Brett DePalma. These mid-career artists bring a wealth of experience to their work, each developing a unique visual language that speaks to their lives and, in many cases, is familiar to all of us.

Laurie Peek: GINKGO!

These images, which all feature ginkgo leaves and plants from Laurie Peek’s garden, are part of an ongoing series of photographs dedicated to her son and all those who’ve lost a loved one. By naming each image for a departed individual, she honors them and keeps their memory alive with a tangible tribute.

As part of her process, she composites lens-based photos of plants; she incorporates various alternative processes, including cyanotypes, anthotypes, and lumens. After printing the images on semi-translucent vellum, Peek then gilds the backs with silver- or gold-toned metallic leaf and varnishes both sides, giving the prints a metallic sheen reminiscent of sacred art.

With this memorializing project, she brings together her long-time fascination with layers, abstraction, ambiguity, and the natural world. In preparation for this show, Peek shared, “Long revered in East Asian culture as a symbol of resilience, longevity, and wisdom, the Ginkgo tree’s ability to persist and survive extremely adverse conditions, including the bombing of Hiroshima, inspires me to believe in self-renewal even in the face of personal tragedy.”

Christine Randolph: RUIN-NATION

Christine Randolph is a New York-based artist and licensed art therapist whose work investigates the unconscious through intuitive drawing. Her process is rooted in spontaneity; she often begins with scribbles or doodles, drawing with closed eyes or her non-dominant hand to bypass conscious control. Inspired by psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott’s “squiggle” technique, her drawings give form to internal characters and dreamlike narratives that reflect both personal and collective struggle.

Politics and social upheaval, intertwined with personal dramas, fuel the imagination and drive creativity. The art process is a source of calm and soothing as well as catharsis in the release of outrage and grief. Creative excavation of darkness illuminates and informs. It is a compelling antidote to dissociation, despair, and apathy. Formidable as it is, darkness yields hope and love.

Lynn Stein: The People You Think You Know

The first thing one notices about Lynn Stein’s work is how she goes beyond the surface and imbues her figures with history and dreamlike qualities. The figures depicted are very much friends she has created for herself, sourced from images of found photographs.

In The People You Think You Know, Stein works in series and creates her art with a passion for exploring what makes us unique. She paints what she wants, what she needs, and who and what she wants to be. As a painter and vocalist, Stein’s art forms overlap. The canvas and stage serve as a grounding for the conversation. Both contain drama, dynamics, tempo, and shared experience.

This exhibition will run: from January 17 – March 1, 2026. Opening Reception is Saturday, January 17, 5-7pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 2-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1-5pm. These exhibitions will take place at GARNER Historic District, 55 West Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, NY 10923

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