What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, January 22nd – Wednesday, January 28th

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

Orangetown

NYACK: Elmwood Playhouse, Perfect Arrangement

January 30th

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 30th 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

ORANGEBURG: Dominican University, Pocketbook Penguin Plunge Bingo!

January 30th

Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, with the chance to win fabulous designer handbags! All proceeds go directly to seriously ill children and their families in Rockland County. $50 donation per ticket. Reserve your spot online or contact Katie Noyes directly at (703) 424-5341. Includes 10 rounds of bingo, a tricky tray raffle with fantastic prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy (Coffee, tea, and dessert will be served).

Tickets are required to attend this event. This event will take place at Rosary Hall on January 30th.  Doors open at 6 PM. Game starts at 7 PM. Please, no children under 12. Inclement weather date: February 6th, 2026. Please register and arrange for payment no later than January 28th. For more information, call Katie Noyes (703) 424-5341. Dominican University, Rosary Hall, Lawrence Room, 470 Western Highway, Orangetown, NY 10962

PALISADES: Children Shakespeare Theatre, Our Town January 30th

Thornton Wilder’s classic paean to the beauties and sorrows of being human comes to the stage of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre starting January 30, 2026. CST’s cast of sixteen children between the ages of eight and fourteen are excited to tell the story of life in the small town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire in the early 1900s where 25 cents was a big allowance, and the milkman still delivered milk each day to his customers.

Tickets for all performances are $25 for adults, $20 for children under 18. This event will take place on January 30th at 7:00 p.m. Group rates are also available. Teachers can see Our Town for free. Tickets and more information about Children’s Shakespeare Theatre can be found on our website www.childrensshakespeare.org Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Spring Rd, Palisades, NY 10964

 

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, Mom’s Night Out!

February 5th

Because moms deserve a night that’s all about them. Slip into your heels, grab your girls, and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, magic, and memories. This is your excuse to leave the dishes behind, sip something fabulous, dance it out, and treat yourself to a little sparkle and self-care—all in one night. Expect a high-energy vibe with a DJ and dancing, drink specials flowing, and pop-up experiences designed to make you feel pampered, confident, and celebrated. Grab your girls, raise a glass, and let’s make it a night to remember.

Registration is required to attend. Call 845-429-5700 or visit https://www.hudsonsmillny.com/events/moms-night-out for ticket options. This event will take place on February 5th  at 6:00 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 NACK: Rockland Center for the Arts, High School Art Exhibit January 31 – February 21, 2026

Our Story, Our Future highlights the exceptional creativity of students from local high schools across Rockland County, providing them with a rare opportunity to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting. This dynamic exhibit involves the teen artists curating the artwork of their peers.

The exhibit features an impressive range of works, including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, reflecting the diverse perspectives and artistic approaches of Rockland County’s young creatives.

Tickets are not required to attend this event. Gallery hours are Mon. – Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm (closed Sundays). Call 845-358-0877 or visit www.rocklandartcenter.org for more information. 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994

WEST NACK: Palisades Center, Levity Live, Big Jay Oakerson

January 30 – 31st

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. This year, Jay released his newest hour, “Dog Belly” on YouTube. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man.

Tickets can be purchased online at levitylive.com This event will take place at  January 30th – 31st. Call 845-729-0448 for assistance. 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

 

Library Section

Orangetown

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Valentine Scavenger Hunt

February 1st

Look for Valentine’s Day-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 February 1st 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, Broadway Week: Theatre Primer with Phoenix Theatre

January 29th

Join us for a fun filled theatre primer – why do we make theatre? why do audiences attend? Try your hand at a little acting and directing. Led by theatre veterans Elise Stone and Craig Smith.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 29th 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,

Girls Who Code Grades 3–5

January 29th

Join a sisterhood of changemakers using computer science to make a difference! Build projects that tackle real-world challenges through code—whether it’s an animation, a game, an app, or a robot. All skill levels welcome, and boys can join too or you can also register for Tinkering Lab!

Registration is required. This event will take place on January 29th from 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 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

February 2nd

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.

February Book Selection:

Small Great Things is a 2016 novel by Jodi Picoult that explores racism, privilege, and justice through the story of Ruth Jefferson, an experienced African-American labor and delivery nurse. When white supremacist parents refuse to let her touch their newborn, she hesitates to perform CPR, leading to a high-profile trial where she is charged with a serious crime, forcing her and her public defender to confront their own biases. Told from three perspectives (Ruth, the public defender, and the white supremacist father), the book examines systemic racism and challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about prejudice.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place February 2nd 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, Our Universe: A Complex Story Simplified in 55 Minutes

January 31st

Join John Johansen for a talk about the wonders of our universe – how it began and where it is going. John will talk about the big bang theory, the formation of the stars and planets, the sun, moon and other inhabitants of our solar system, galaxies, how our universe is uniquely suited for human life, and more.  Presented in a non-technical way, join us for this “storybook” of the cosmos.  All are welcome. Register online.  *Appropriate for adults and teens ages 16 and up.

Registration is required. This event will take place January 31st  from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 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, Fictional Time Machine Book Group

February 2nd

Join Adult Services librarian Eileen for a trip in our fictional time machine by reading modern books about the fictional past and dystopian future! Themed refreshments based on the book selection will be provided. Held on the first Monday of every month, for adults of all ages.

Email edennis.hav@rcls.org to join!

Registration is required. This event will take place February 2nd from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, Apprentice Engineers Workshop Series (Grades 4-6)

February 3rd

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 February 3rd 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,

Sell Your Home Seminar

January 28th

This interactive session will cover:

-Understanding today’s housing market and buyer mindset

-Steps to prepare a home for sale

-Downsizing strategies and resources

-Best places to live for different life stages

We’ll also have a short Q&A with local experts, including a home inspector, attorney, and professional stager, so attendees leave with valuable, actionable information.

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 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi..com or call 845-786-2100 for more information. Garnerville Arts Center, 55 W Railroad Ave Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Snowy Views in Rockland

 

Furry Friend of the Week: Demarest!

Meet Demarest, a gentle, affectionate boy who’s just under two years old and full of love to give! Demarest loves chin scratches, playtime with a toy, or a cozy lap to curl up on, he’s happiest when he’s near his people.

He would thrive in a loving home where he can soak up affection and share his calm, cheerful energy every day. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will melt your heart, Demarest might just be the perfect match!  Contact Four Legs Good at 845-414-9700 or apply on line: https://www.fourlegsgoodnynj.org/adoption-application.html

 

Wedding Ceremonies with Clarkstown Town Clerk

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you would like to schedule a wedding for the Friday before Valentine’s Day, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (845) 639-2010.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl has completed her first term as Clarkstown Town Clerk, marked by a strong focus on efficiency, accessibility, and public service. During her tenure, she has officiated more than 350 wedding ceremonies, generating over $35,000 in new revenue for the Town of Clarkstown. In an effort to better serve residents, she expanded access to her office by staying open late on Town Board Tuesdays and implemented complimentary notary services, further enhancing convenience and responsiveness for the community.

Wohl’s tradition  is to give each Valentine’s bride a rose.

Seeking Volunteers at Elmwood Playhouse!

Elmwood Playhouse is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our Hospitality Team — helping to sell coffee, tea, and light refreshments before performances and during intermissions of our upcoming production of Perfect Arrangement.

It’s a simple, enjoyable way to be part of the excitement, meet fellow theatre lovers, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our patrons. No special experience is needed — just a smile and a helping hand!

Here is a list of slots we currently have available:

Friday, January 23 (7:00 PM report time)

Saturday, January 24 (7:00 PM report time)

Sunday, January 25 (1:00 PM report time)

Friday, January 30 (7:00 PM report time)

Saturday, January 31 (7:00 PM report time)

Sunday, February 1 (1:00 PM report time)

Thursday, February 5 (7:00 PM report time)

Friday, February 6 (7:00 PM report time)

Saturday, February 7 (7:00 PM report time)

If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, please reach out to Nancy Logan, Hospitality Chairperson, at hospitality@elmwoodplayhouse.com.

 

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar!

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

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

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

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $25.00

SCOTT REEVES–COMPOSER’S QUINTET – JAN 24

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

DOORS- @7:00

SHOWTIME- @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $25.00

LATE NIGHT PIANO BAR WITH THE BUDMAN – JAN 24

DOORS @9:45

SHOWTIMES @10:00

NO COVER CHARGE

FROSTY TUESDAYS OPEN MIC – JAN 27

DOORS & SIGN-UP @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

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

ALL THAT DRAG! – JAN 28

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIMES @8:00

COVER CHARGE $20.00

*This show is 18+

DEAD NIGHT WITH DEAD TO THE CORE – JAN 29

Featuring Jeff Pearlman, Steve Bernstein, Brendan Connolly, Clay Cassell & Ronnie Penque

DOORS @7:00

SHOWTIME @8:00

COVER CHARGE- $15.00

 

On the Big Screen

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – Horror

Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can’t escape.

 

The Testament of Ann Lee – Musical/ Drama

Revered by her followers, Ann Lee preaches gender and social equality as the founder of the devotional sect the Shakers.

 

Mercy – Sci-fi/ Thriller

In the near future, an advanced AI judge tells a captive detective that he’s on trial for the murder of his wife. If he fails to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, he’ll be executed on the spot.

 

Clika – Music

A small-town musician seeks success in the Mexican-American music scene after his performance video goes viral. He strives to establish his unique place.

 

Town Meetings

Orangetown – February 10th, 2026   @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Ramapo – February 11th, 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 – February 10th, 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

Ponies- Spy Fiction

on Peacock

In 1977, two secretaries working at the American embassy in Moscow become CIA operatives after their husbands die under mysterious circumstances.

 

People We Meet on Vacation –  Romance

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.

 

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.

 

The Last Thing He Told Me – Thriller

on Apple TV

Hannah must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey, to find the truth behind why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.

 

Tell Me Lies – Drama

on Apple TV

Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter their lives and the lives of everyone around them; a tumultuous and intoxicating relationship unfolds over eight years.

 

Upcoming Events at Big Red Books

Big Red Books is a general interest bookstore at the center of the Nyack community, providing an enriching social and artistic environment. 

Big Red Books provides a supportive space for local authors and artists to celebrate and promote their work. The bookstore is known for hosting 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 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.

Wednesday Feb 4th, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Sound Meditation With Johnny Scifo

Johnny is an E-RYT-500 advanced certified yoga and meditation teacher and has been a devoted yogi for nearly two decades. Trained in diverse healing modalities, his energy practices and multi-instrumental sound healing invoke powerful experiences for his students. A mixture of modern science, ancient wisdom, and raw love, Johnny is a living example of the internal power we each possess for positive change and the ability to fulfill one’s dreams and dharma. He has led thousands of students through yoga festivals, retreats, and sharing his take on meditation, music, and neuroscience with educators in both academia and spiritual circles, including Lululemon, Kripalu, the Rubin Museum, Ramapo College, and SUNY New Paltz. He is an active contributor to Insight Timer, inspiring over one million meditations worldwide with his healing music and wholistic approach to modern living.

Sunday Feb 8th, 2026

at 4:00 pm

SciFi/Fantasy Book Club

To participate in our discussion of How to Defeat a Demon King by Andrew Rowe, you must purchase the novel at Big Red Books where 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 to the meeting.

 

Upcoming Events at Sparkle Bookstore

The Sparkle Bookstore, a new independent bookshop at 642 Main St., Sparkill, NY, 10976, hosting several community events supporting local artists and authors. Sparkle Bookstore is  a family-owned and operated independent bookstore dedicated to being a welcoming, inclusive space, with a sparkle of community flair. They bring readers the best and most beloved of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, along with their own celebration of diverse books and stories centering wellness. Come on over and explore! See the  full schedule at https://sparklebooks.store/events.

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.

 

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town

Performed by Children Shakespeare Theatre

Thornton Wilder’s classic paean to the beauties and sorrows of being human comes to the stage of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre starting January 30, 2026. CST’s cast of sixteen children between the ages of eight and fourteen are excited to tell the story of life in the small town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire in the early 1900s where 25 cents was a big allowance, and the milkman still delivered milk each day to his customers.

In the context of life in the early 1900s, Emily Webb (Nora Maloney) and George Gibbs (Aaron Benjamin) become high school sweethearts and marry before Emily dies in childbirth. The play ends with the citizens who’ve passed away commenting on how those who still live deal with their lives. It has been a great journey for the children in the cast who are excited to bring the story to an audience.

As a Shakespeare Company, CST takes pride in its rare non-Shakespearean offerings. Our Town was described by playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” and no less than Britain’s Guardian called it “America’s answer to Shakespeare,” premiering on Broadway in 1938. It has since become one of the most produced plays in the modern global repertoire, “not for its American-ness” says the Guardian, but because it’s “…about mortality, about the brevity of human life and Wilder’s charge to the audience to appreciate what they have while they have it.”

CST Managing Director Grey Johnson directs a cast which also includes Owen Oh as the Stage Manager, Declan Amendolia as Doc Gibbs, Alexander Josuweit as Mr. Webb, Ruth Benjamin as Mrs. Webb, and Stella Mattii as Mrs. Gibbs, as well as Eva Barak, Adelia Brasor, Colette Dickey, Gala Giuliani, Levon Goldberg, Zoe Lenchner, Sofia Panzera, Ezra Vaughan, and Elliot Zimbler. It is Assistant Directed by Lily Monday and Emilia Falkner, with costumes by Maggie Young.

The cast and company of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre come from New York and New Jersey and include homeschooled students, along with students from Nyack Middle School, South Orangetown Middle School, Lewis F. Cole Middle School, Elisabeth Morrow School, Upper Nyack Elementary School, Cottage Lane Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Valley Cottage Elementary, Primoris Academy, Green Meadow Waldorf School and Windward School. 

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre receives support from the Jerome Robbins Foundation and our many individual donors. Our Town is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Tickets for all performances are $25 for adults, $20 for children under 18. Group rates are also available. Teachers can see Our Town for free. Tickets and more information about Children’s Shakespeare Theatre can be found on our website www.childrensshakespeare.org         

Performances: Fridays, January 30, February 6 at 7pm,

Saturday, January 31 at 7pm & Special Matinee: Saturday, February 7 at 2pm.

All performances at the Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Springs Rd., Palisades, NY

 

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/

 

Craft Cantina Expands in New City

Previously known as Craft Taqueria, this local favorite underwent renovations expanding into the space next door for its 6th anniversary and now features a full dining room in addition to a brand-new bar. Supervisor George Hoehmann presided over the ribbon cutting, accompanied by Councilmembers Jon Valentino and Bob Axelrod. Along with them were Annmarie Jameson from the New City Chamber of Commerce and Rockland County Director of Economic Development and Tourism Jenna Nazario. Let’s all join Craft Cantina in celebrating this very special occasion!

Take a peak at the new additions at 170 S Main St, New City, NY 10956

 

Borscht Belt Architecture: Designs of the Jewish Alps at the West Nyack Library

Transitioning from his introductory “Borscht Belt Artifacts” program, this part two program highlights the legacy of interior and exterior architecture that defined the Borscht Belt Catskills. Following the “Silver Age” hotels of Victorian style that defined the late 19th century, new Jewish hotels, bungalow colonies, and growing resorts added their own influences to existing structures. Several movements in architecture, such as Sullivan County Mission Style and Sullivan County Tudor Style designs, gained a popular reputation in the Borscht Belt. Then, in the 1950s, the wave of Mid-Century Modern influences within this region of New York set the tone for hotel designs on a national scale. Using postcards, photographs, images from antique brochures, and modern-day scenes, Alex Prizgintas reveals how this architecture helped to define elements of the quintessential Borscht Belt experience from room design to recreational activities, entertainment, outdoor landscape, and what architecture features can still be seen today.

Join Alex Prizgintas on Wednesday, January 28th at 6:30 PM with the West Nyack Library to view “Borscht Belt Architecture, Designs of the Jewish Alps.” Since Prizgintas began collecting items from the Borscht Belt ten years ago, awareness for this crucial aspect of our local past has rapidly expanded with the opening of the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, the ongoing Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project, and a number of both films as well as books that have been published. “Seeing this history finally receiving the recognition it deserves is incredibly rewarding, and I am honored to be a part of this new chapter for the memories of the Borscht Belt.”

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