What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, January 15th – Wednesday, January 21st

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

 

Orangetown

NYACK: Elmwood Playhouse, Perfect Arrangement

January 23rd

Elmwood Playhouse presents, Perfect Arrangement.  The show will be performed from January 16 – February 7, 2026.  Written by Topher Payne and directed by Paul Russo.  The façade of two couples comedically unravel amid government scrutiny.  Tickets on sale!

This event will take place January 23rd from 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Learn more elmwoodplayhouse.com/show/perfect-arrangement/ or call (845) 353-1313 for more information. Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park Street, Nyack, NY 10960 United States

NYACK: Perry Lawson Fine Art, Bending the Arc

January 24th

Perry Lawson Fine Art presents, “Bending the Arc,” a new exhibition on view January 24- March 22, 2026.  OPENING RECEPTION – Saturday, January 24. 3-5PM. This national juried exhibition features artwork that explores the complexities of human values, such as respect, empathy, integrity, and moral courage. The title is drawn from an idea referenced by Martin Luther King, Jr., that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  The exhibition features 25 artists who span a wide range of practices, working in sculpture, digital media, painting, and printmaking.  Gallery Hours:  Friday-Sunday, 12PM-5 PM.

This event will open January 24th from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more at https://www.perrylawsonfineart.com/bending-the-arc or call 347-450-2190 for more information. Perry Lawson Fine Art, 90 North Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 United States

 

Ramapo

SUFFERN:Rhino Comedy Club, Comedy Contest

January 30th

Come watch comics compete in our monthly comedy showdown! Three rounds of short stand – up sets among the contestants – Voted on by YOU the audience! The winner will be awarded a paid performance spot on a Saturday Rhino Room Stand Up show! Come cheer on your favorites and enjoy a cold beverage and delicious meal from the Hardware Bar Men. $12 ticket and two item min.*Performers enter free

This event will take place January 30th at 8:00 p.m. Learn more athttps://www.rhinoimprov.com/tickets/p/fri-jan-30th-comedy-contest-8pm or call (845) 533-4616 for assistance. 22 Lafayette Ave 2nd Floor, Suffern, NY 10901

 

Haverstraw

GARNERVILLE: Hudson’s Mill, Denim & Diamonds: A Fundraiser for Camp Addisone Boyce

January 30th

Join us for an unforgettable night of sparkle, style, and community at Denim & Diamonds, a special fund raiser benefiting Camp Addisone Boyce. Slip into your best denim, add a little shine, and enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, great food, and meaningful giving — all in support of an incredible cause. DJ & dancing, buffet dinner, themed cocktails available for purchase, tricky Tray & Silent Auction, and door prize raffles!

Dress denim. Bring the diamonds. Support a great cause.

Registration is required to attend. Call 845-429-5700 or visit https://www.hudsonsmillny.com/events/denim-and-diamonds-a-fundraiser-for-camp-addisone-boyce for ticket options. This event will begin on January 30th at 9:00 p.m. Learn more at hudsonsmillny.com or call 845-429-5700 for assistance. 55 W Railroad Ave Bldg 19, Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Clarkstown

VALLEY COTTAGE: Rockland Lake State Park, The Knickerbocker Ice Festival Returns!

January 24-25th

The Knickerbocker Ice Festival returns to Rockland Lake State Park!  January 24-25, 2026.  After more than ten years “on ice,” the beloved Knickerbocker Ice Festival is back! Rockland Lake State Park will host thousands of visitors for a high-impact celebration of art, history, wellness, and community, rooted in Rockland Lake’s legendary ice-harvesting industry. Be amazed as huge ice sculptures celebrating our local and national heritage are being made by some of the finest ice sculptors in the nation.  Watch as igloos are made from snow made right on site.  Warm yourself at one of our warm campfires, and enjoy a variety of food trucks and hot beverages.  Fun for the whole family! FREE admission. Parking $10.

Registration is not required. This event will take place on January 24th-25th from 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Visit resources/knickerbocker-ice-festival/ for more informaiton or call (845) 268-3020. Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Road Valley Cottage, NY 10989 United States

WEST NACK: Palisades Center, Levity Live, Chris D’Elia

January 23rd-24th

Chris D’Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy. His highly successful podcast CONGRATULATIONS WITH CHRIS D’ELIA has been a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy podcast charts since its debut in February 2017. He is also a co-star on The Golden Hour with Brendan Schuab.

Tickets can be purchased online at levitylive.com This event will take place at  January 23rd – 24th. Call 845-729-0448 for assistance. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Stony Point

TOMPKINS COVE: Bear Mountain, Bear Mountain Ice Rink

January 21st

The Bear Mountain Ice Rink is open for the 2025-26 season!  Nov. 21, 2025-March 1, 2026.  As the holiday season approaches, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission welcomes all to the rink voted “Best of the Hudson Valley 2020-2024!”  The beautiful outdoor rink is nestled against Bear Mountain with views of the Hudson River and the picturesque Bear Mountain Bridge, and welcomes thousands of visitors each year.  Open Friday-Sunday.  Featuring public skating, private lessons, skate rentals and more!   

This event will take place till March 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 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, Community Energy Efficiency Workshop

January 21st

Join us to learn how to make your home more energy efficient with: Heat Pumps & Insulation; Federal tax credits, utility rebates, and state incentives; HEAP & EmPower+ programs; community solar options; and more!

Registration is required. This event will take place January 21st from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main St., Tappan, NY 10983

NYACK: Nyack Library, Nature, Broadway Week: Scene Study for Adults (with a Cabaret/Kit Kat Club actor, Colin Cunliffe, through Broadway Weekends)

January 26th

Learn the fundamentals of breaking down any scene by investigating the given circumstances in the play and asking the essential questions. This workshop will explore tools to personalize the text, ground the piece in truthfulness & honesty, and empower participants to bring the words to life. The Broadway Week teacher will share their techniques while helping participants discover and hone theirs, utilizing material from the recent Broadway revival of Cabaret.

** We will gather in the Community Room to Zoom live with the actor. **

This week, we’re celebrating Broadway and local theater by bringing together passionate, talented individuals to showcase their skills. We have exciting adult programs lined up, along with one special program for kids. It’s a fantastic opportunity for actors and performers of all kinds to shine and discover the vibrant world of theater.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 26th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 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,

Teen Cuisine: Handmade Dumplings

January 22nd

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dumpling! Join us for another culinary journey with guest chef Christina Palmquist as we learn how to craft delicious, handmade Korean dumplings. We’ll shape, stuff, sizzle, and—best part—devour our creations together. All skill levels welcome—come hungry and curious!

Registration is required. This event will take place on January 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 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, Chair Tai Chi with Phil Cross (Virtual)

January 26th

Orangeburg Library and Palisades Free Library bring Virtual Chair Tai Chi with Phil Cross from the comfort of your home. Phil instructs in the gentle movements of the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. He teaches for both mind and body to enhance energy, increase strength, sustain the immune system and reduce the effects of stress. Good for both beginners and experienced.

Registration is required for this event. This virtual event will take place January 26th from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 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,  How to Read a Painting

January 26th

Have you ever looked at a painting and wished to understand it more? This lecture serves as a guide to basic visual analysis. We will review some of the more common symbols and tropes seen in Western painting. This lecture provides examples and practice in visual and contextual analysis while examining a variety of artworks. Join us in unpacking these paintings, improving our visual literacy, and increasing our appreciation of art! Presented by Mallory Mortillaro via Zoom. Register online.

Registration is not required. This event will take place January 26th from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  . Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.libcal.com or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901

Haverstraw

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Library, Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

January 22nd

Follow along with The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. One glass of wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage served. 90 minutes. Registration will open for Haverstraw cardholders 30 days prior to each session and for everyone else one week later, space permitting.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 22nd from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 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,

Apprentice Engineers Workshop Series (Grades 4-6)

January 27th

Robotics4U is back with a more indepth look at coding and robots using EV3 Mindstorm robotics kits.

Registration is required. Walk-ins will be welcome in programs if space allows. This event will take place from  January 27th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 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,

Shrinky Dink 3D Flowers

January 21st

Let’s make Shrinky Dinks! We will draw our own design (or copy from some templates), color them and then shrink! Feel free to bring your own design. Fun & Social!

Registration is required online. If you require assistance registering, call 845-786-2100, ext. 11.  If you cannot make it, please cancel at your earliest convenience. This event will take place January 21st from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 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

 

Bridge Club Seeking Members!

New Bridgers Club seeking members! They gather every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Reform Temple of Rockland, 330 North Highland Avenue in Upper Nyack. If interested, please reach out Ann Singer by phone at 845-323-8820 or email at gplcady326@gmail.com. If you do not have a partner Ann will find one for you.

 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

2026 Rockland County Executive’s Historic Preservation Merit Awards

2026 Rockland County Executive’s Historic Preservation Merit Awards, presented since 1991 in recognition of outstanding historic preservation in Rockland County.

The HSRC welcomes nominations for or from individuals, organizations, businesses or municipal representatives for achievements that have contributed to the continued preservation of Rockland County’s significant historical and cultural heritage. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Nomination forms can be obtained online at the HSRC website, www.RocklandHistory.org, or by calling the HSRC at (845) 634-9629; sending an email request to info@rocklandhistory.org; or coming to the History Center during business hours (Wed.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, 12-4 pm).

Activities, projects or phases of projects that have been completed in the past ten (10) years will be considered eligible. Categories of nominations include:

-Preservation/Restoration

-Adaptive Use

-Continuing Use

-Rehabilitation

-Rescue

-Preservation Leadership Artisan.

Nominations for the 2026 awards must be postmarked by March 2, 2026, for consideration.

Look online at www.rocklandhistory.org for informaiton about submission guidelines.

 

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar!

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)

 

DEAD NIGHT WITH BAKED ALASKA – JAN 22​

Featuring Mike Manuele, Jerry Squillante , Mike Jaskewicz , Dave Kopec, James Kiernan

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIME @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

SINGER’S SPOTLIGHT FEATURING JUDY NIEMACK & TAMUZ NISSIM – JAN 23​

With David Budway, Cameron Brown & Tim Horner

DOORS- @6:00

SHOWTIME- @7:00

COVER CHARGE- $25.00

 

LATE NIGHT WITH ‘PART OF A THEORY’ –  JAN 23

Friday, January 23, 2026

Arthur Toufayan, Gregg Terlizzi & Ken Harten of Particle Theory

DOORS @9:15

SHOWTIMES @9:30

NO COVER CHARGE

 

SCOTT REEVES–COMPOSER’S QUINTET – JAN 24

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Featuring Rich Perry, Jim Ridl, Noriko Ueda, & Tim Horner

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

 

On the Big Screen

Primate – Horror

Lucy’s tropical island homecoming turns deadly when her family’s clever chimpanzee, Ben, becomes rabid. With her father away and no help coming, paradise becomes a prison as Lucy and her friends fight for survival against a pet they once trusted.

 

Dead Man’s Wire – Crime/ Thriller

On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a “dead man’s wire” from the trigger to Tony’s own neck.

 

The Choral – Music

As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that’s lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.

 

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2026 Event) – Fantasy/ Adventure

Frodo, accompanied by a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, two men and three loyal hobbit friends, must become the greatest hero the world has ever known to save the land and the people he loves. This special one-night-only event will feature the remastered extended edition.

 

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 21st, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

 

Stony Point – January 27th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

 

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

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

 

Haverstraw –  January 27th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

People We Meet on Vacation – Romance/ Comedy

on Netflix

Poppy wants to explore the world and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book, but somehow they are the best of friends. They live far apart, but for a decade they have spent one week of summer vacation together.

 

The Housemaid –  Thriller/ Mystery

on YouTube

Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets.

 

I Love LA – Comedy

on HBO Max

A tight-knit friend group gathers after years apart, navigating the complexities of ambition, relationships, and how time has changed them.

 

Landman – Drama

on Paramount Plus

Deep in the heart of West Texas, roughnecks and wildcat billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil business as oil rigs begin to dominate the state. Crisis executive Tommy Norris tries to bring his company to the top during a fuelling boom.

 

Pluribus – Drama

on Apple TV

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

 

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 21st, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Jewish Voices Series: Sam Sussman In Conversation with Ross Benjamin

Sam Sussman grew up in the Hudson Valley. He graduated with a BA from Swarthmore College and an MPhil from the University of Oxford and has lived in Berlin and Jerusalem. His writing has been recognized by BAFTA and published in Harper’s Magazine. Sam has taught writing seminars in India, Chile, and England and participated in the PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature. He lives in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan and his native Hudson Valley.

Ross Benjamin is a translator of German-language literature. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship for his translation of Franz Kafka’s Diaries, and he was awarded the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize for his rendering of Michael Maar’s Speak, Nabokov. His translation of Daniel Kehlmann’s Tyll was shortlisted for the 2020 International Booker Prize. His other translations include Friedrich Hölderlin’s Hyperion, Joseph Roth’s Job, and Daniel Kehlmann’s You Should Have Left and The Director.

Friday Jan 23rd, 2026

at 5:30 pm

A Reading & Book Signing with Children’s Author Janae Marks

Janae Marks is the New York Times bestselling author of the Zoe Washington series, A Soft Place to Land, and A Split Second. Her work can also be found in the middle grade anthologies Hope Wins, edited by Rose Brock, and Black Girl Power, edited by Leah Johnson. Her novels have been named Best Book of the Year by Parents Magazine, Chicago Public Library, the Boston Globe, the Bank Street College of Education, and others.

Janae grew up in the New York City suburbs, where she loved to read and write. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Tufts University and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children from The New School. She lives in Connecticut with her family.

Wednesday Jan 28th, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Open Mic Featuring Poet Joan Larkin

Joan Larkin’s sixth collection of poems, Old Stranger, was published by Alice

James Books in 2024. Her previous work includes Cold River, Blue Hanuman, and My Body: New and Selected Poems, recipient of the Publishing  Triangle’s Audre Lorde Award. Joan co-founded Out & Out Books during the 1970s surge in feminist publishing and co-edited the groundbreaking anthologies Amazon Poetry and Gay and Lesbian Poetry in Our Time, among others. A lifelong teacher, she lives in Northern New Jersey.

 

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.

Saturday January 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Reading with Michael Swanwick

Mischling the thief races through time to defeat three trolls before the sun rises for the first time and turns the inhabitants of her city into stone . . . A scientist is on the run from assassins because her research in merging human intelligence with sentient AI is too dangerous . . . An aging veteran obtains a military weapon from his past: a VR robotic leopard, through which he rediscovers the consequences of the hunt . . . In the biggest heist in the history of the universe, a loser Trickster (and the girlfriend who is better than he deserves) sets out to violate every trope and expectation of action possible.

Discover the vast worlds and pocket universes of Michael Swanwick, the only author to win science fiction’s most prestigious award, the Hugo, five times in six years.

Michael Swanwick is one of the most acclaimed science fiction and fantasy short-story writers of his generation. In addition to the serial Hugos, he has won the British Science Fiction and World Fantasy Awards. Swanwick’s stories have appeared in original collections (Gravity’s Angels, Tales of Old Earth, and “Not So Much,” Said the Cat) and in anthologies and magazines including OMNI, Penthouse, Amazing, Asimov’s Science Fiction, and New Dimensions. His work has also been translated into more than ten languages. He lives in Pennsylvania.

Purchase books in advance here or in-store on the day of the event.

Sunday January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Interactive Reading with Author Victoria Oltarsh

Join award-winning children’s book author Victoria Oltarsh for a reading from her middle-grade fantasy novel The Boy and the Secret of the Stars! In an interactive reading, children are invited to participate in the story with props and costumes that the author will provide — or to just sit and listen, let the stars be in your eyes! Victoria has been affectionately called the “fairy godmother of storytelling” for the magical experience she brings to her readings.

Recommended for readers and lovers of stories and the stars aged 5 to 12.

Victoria is a professional drama and playwriting teacher and theatrical director. The Boy and the Secret of the Stars won the award for Children’s Sci-Fi Fiction in the BookFest Book Awards 2025.

Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Children’s “Playshop” with Victoria Oltarsh CLASS

A writing workshop for 3rd-6th graders, taught by award-winning author Victoria Oltarsh. Victoria will guide children in how to create their own original stories and begin a first draft of their book. We will explore settings, book categories, plot points, character development, how to write dialogue, and story arcs.

This is a 4-class series that includes a showcase presentation of the children’s work with a table read.

Purchase of Victoria’s book The Boy and the Secret of the Stars is optional with registration. But why not reserve one? Pick up at The Sparkle.

Class meets 4-5pm on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18

NO CLASS on Wednesday Feb. 25

Wednesday March 4 Class will be followed by a showcase and table read

 

Rockland Lake’s Icy Past and Future

with Timothy Englert

Timothy Englert, founder of Rockland County’s Knickerbocker Ice Festival, will share stories about Rockland Lakes illustrious past as the ice box of New York City and how it became world famous a century before it became a state park.

With the festival returning in 2026 on the weekend of January 24-25, he will share how he and the late Robert Patalano created the ice festival that thrilled thousands from 2007 to 2013 with huge ice sculptures along the banks of the Rockland Lake.

Timothy Englert is the creator of the Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland Lake, as well as The Knickerbocker Bench, a modern interpretation of the venerable log bench, which can be found along trails and in parks throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. He was a development executive for the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) and a documentary filmmaker with a career spanning two decades. His favorite films are the many shorts he made about the PIPC’s illustrious history.

This event will take place January 11 at 1 pm sharp at Lower-level Community Room, HSRC History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956.

 

Giving Back in Rockland

Food Bins

The County of Rockland, and the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo and Stony Point also launched a countywide food drive. Please only donate nonperishable, unopened, and non expired items. Donation bins are available at the following locations:

 

Robert L. Yeager Health Center Building A Lobby

50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona

 

Allison-Parris County Office Building

11 New Hempstead Rd., New City

 

Clarkstown Town Hall

10 Maple Ave, New City, 2nd Floor Lobby

 

Haverstraw Town Hall

1 Rosman Road, Garnerville

 

Orangetown Town Hall

26 W. Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg

 

Ramapo Town Hall

237 Route 59, Suffern/Airmont

 

Stony Point Town Hall

74 East Main Street, Stony Point

 

Rockland Community Against Hunger (RCAH)

Louis Kurtz Civic Center, 9 N. Main Street, Spring Valley

17 West Board Street, West Haverstraw

 

Nyack Food Cupboard

16 Jefferson St, Nyack

 

Catholic Charities Community

Services of Rockland

78 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw

 

Clover Stadium

1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona

Clothes Bins

Going through your closet? As the weather gets colder, donate your old coats and jackets to those who are in need. Let’s give back to our neighbors as the holiday season nears.

 

Helping Hands for the Homeless of Rockland

Darden Center, Spring Valley, NY 10977

 

Nanuet Donation Box

Nanuet Mall S, Nanuet

 

People to People

121 W Nyack Rd STE 1, Nanuet

To make a monetary donation:

https://uwrc.org/food/

 

Sign up to volunteer:

https://www.rocklandhunger.org/get-involved/rocklandhunger.org/get-involved/

 

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 DePal- ma. 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 uncon- scious 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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