BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA Between 1979 and 1985, director George Miller gave us in the “Mad Max” series an inventive vision of a world that had descended deep into anarchy. The films told the story of a police officer, played by Mel Gibson, doing what he can to combat the dangers that crossed his path. Now, 30 years later, Miller returns […]
BY NICK THOMAS Generally regarded as one of the classic beauties to grace the big screen throughout the ‘40s and ‘50s, Arlene Dahl’s career extended beyond the reach of the camera. “I’ve had many different careers,” said Ms. Dahl from her Victorian home in Sparkill, Rockland County. “I was a writer for 20 years with […]
As the 2015 season rapidly approaches, the Rockland Boulders are set to begin their defense of the 2014 Can-Am League Championship with an exhibition game on May 16 against the NYPD’s Finest, preceded by the third annual Craft Beer Festival. Partnering with Dana Distributors, the Craft Beer Festival will take place at Provident Bank Park prior to […]
The Palisades Fair returns for three consecutive weekends at the Palisades Center, located at 1000 Palisades Center Drive in West Nyack, N.Y., from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, July 5. All new this year is the Fearless Flores Circus and Thrill Show, semi-finalists on the blockbuster television show, “America’s Got Talent.” The family will perform […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The Ramapo Summer Concert Series at Provident Ball Park in Pomona will include Rodney Atkins and Easton Corbin on July 7, Chris Young and Sara Evans on July 19, Imagination Movers on August 9 and the Beach Boys and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone on August 11. For tickets call 845-364-0009 or […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE On June 7 at the Nanuet Public Library at 149 Church Street, from 1 — 4 p.m., The Borderline Music Club will give the audience the inside story and superb songs of the humorous, self-effacing and prodigiously talented Steve Katz. Katz won three Grammies and three major Downbeat Awards with “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” “The […]