The Legacy of Black Visual Culture

Finklestein Memorial Library,24 Chestnut St, Spring Valley, NY 10977, USA

John Rosis: Intro to Abstraction

RoCA AFFORDABLE ART & POTTERY BAZAAR

RoCAâs Annual Affordable Art & Pottery BazaarCelebrate Local Talent and Support the Arts This Holiday Season!December 6âDecember 20, 2025Sale Hours: 10:00amâ5:00pm, MonâFri, 11:00amâ4:00pm, Sat. (closed Sundays)Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) is thrilled to announce......More

RoCAâs Annual Affordable Art & Pottery BazaarCelebrate Local Talent and Support the Arts This Holiday Season!December 6âDecember 20, 2025Sale Hours: 10:00amâ5:00pm, MonâFri, 11:00amâ4:00pm, Sat. (closed Sundays)Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar," a showcase and sale of locally handcrafted artwork by professional artists! The sale will take place from December 6 till December 20 in RoCAâs three distinct gallery spaces. Filled with pieces by RoCAâs faculty, students, and local artists, the Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar is a great place to find a gift for yourself or others, while supporting the local and vibrant art scene. Be the first in line on December 6 for an opening reception to secure your favorite pieces, meet the artists, and enjoy free refreshments!This highly anticipated annual sale invites art enthusiasts, holiday shoppers, and local artists to discover handmade pieces while supporting local talent. Featuring an array of stunning works by regional artists, the bazaar offers a diverse selection of paintings, drawings, small sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, woodcrafts, fiber art, ornaments, vases, cards, pillows, and more. Prices are tailored for every budget, ensuring that everyone will be able to find something for themselves or others during the holiday season.The Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar is free to attend and open to the public. Whether you're an art collector or simply seeking a thoughtful gift, this event promises something for everyone. Sale Hours: 10:00amâ5:00pm, MonâFri, 11:00amâ4:00pm, Sat. (closed Sundays)Proceeds from the event will benefit both the participating artists and Rockland Center for the Arts, helping to sustain RoCA's mission of enriching the community through arts education, exhibitions, and programming.For more information about the bazaar or other RoCA events and programs, please visit http://rocklandartcenter.org or call 845.358.0877.About Rockland Center for the Arts:The mission of Rockland Center for the Arts is to inspire, educate and enrich the community through creating, teaching and presenting the arts, and to provide opportunities for all people to experience and participate in the cultural life of our region. RoCA is committed to the process of experiencing, responding to, creating, and presenting art. By providing a range of relevant, thought-provoking programs, RoCA engages the individual and the community through quality art experiences, while cultivating new audiences in personally meaningful ways.RoCA gratefully acknowledges support for its programs from the Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation, The Rea Charitable Trust, Sarah and Stephen Thomas, The Richard Pousette-Dart Foundation, M&T Bank, The M&T Charitable Foundation, The Dorothy Gillespie Foundation, Walter Cain & Paulo Ribeiro, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman P.C., QuietEvents, the Estate of Joan Konner, Lighting Services Inc., the Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation, Zaklin Family Charitable Fund, The County of Rockland, Art Services Group, RoCA members, donors and business members.RoCA's programs are made possible, in part, with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Funding is also made possible by the County of Rockland.

27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA

Holiday Pottery Show & Sale

The Holiday Pottery Show & Sale begins on December 5 with our exclusive Member Preview from 1â5 PM - members receive a 10% discount during the preview - followed by an Opening Reception from 5â7 PM thatâs open to everyone! Not a member yet? Join via the link in our bio ......More

The Holiday Pottery Show & Sale begins on December 5 with our exclusive Member Preview from 1â5 PM - members receive a 10% discount during the preview - followed by an Opening Reception from 5â7 PM thatâs open to everyone! Not a member yet? Join via the link in our bio or click here: www.garrisonartcenter.org/holidaypotterysale https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/holidaypotterysaleThe sale continues December 6â14, 11 AM - 6 PM (closed Dec. 8) and is the perfect chance to support local artists while browsing an incredible selection of handcrafted plates, platters, mugs, ornaments, vases, and more. Youâll also find unique jewelry and other handmade treasuresâperfect for holiday gifting. We look forward to seeing you!This year also marks the eventâs third annual food drive, inviting guests to bring non-perishables (juice, cereal, pasta, canned protein, etc.), to benefit the Philipstown Food Pantry.We canât wait to see you!

23 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY 10524, USA

Holiday Card Creation Station

Drop in at the Reference Desk to create holiday cards for your friends and family! For Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years, or any other holiday you celebrate!

Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library,10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY 10923, USA

Palisades Holiday Gift & Craft Bazaar Dec 12 &13

Palisades Holiday Gift & Craft Bazaar Dec 12 & 13Palisades Community Center 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, NYFriday, December 12 5-8pm Enjoy sipping and nibbling while you shopSaturday, December 13 10am-3pmCome enjoy the holiday spirit in our historic schoolhouse house......More

Palisades Holiday Gift & Craft Bazaar Dec 12 & 13Palisades Community Center 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, NYFriday, December 12 5-8pm Enjoy sipping and nibbling while you shopSaturday, December 13 10am-3pmCome enjoy the holiday spirit in our historic schoolhouse house all decked out for the holidays. Shop inside and out for hand-crafted items and a wide range of Vintage offerings. Jewelry, pottery, soaps, knitwear, vintage carpetbags, origami jewelry, hand-loomed table linens, table top mobiles, Waldorf felted toys, jewelry and household items,and much more!Also on Saturday 10am-3pmKIDS CRAFTS Girl Scout Traveling Troop - CrotonSPECIALTY FOOD VENDORS Balthazar Bakery, Dulces La Pellija, Haute Chocolates, Speakeasy American Whiskey, Sweet-to-the-core, Tree Song Tonics, Wellington Pot Pies12:00-12:30 SPARKILL/PALISADES FIRE DEPARTMENT Come by and see the Fire Engine and Meet a SPECIAL GUEST!

Palisades Community Center,675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades, NY 10964, USA

Excellence Club

Holiday Sip & Shop

Join us for a festive (and affordable!) holiday art pop-up featuring original creations in every price range. Sip a cheerful seasonal beverage while you hunt for that perfect one-of-a-kind gift - and support local artists along the way!Saturday, Dec. 1312-5pm*Pictured: ......More

Join us for a festive (and affordable!) holiday art pop-up featuring original creations in every price range. Sip a cheerful seasonal beverage while you hunt for that perfect one-of-a-kind gift - and support local artists along the way!Saturday, Dec. 1312-5pm*Pictured: images by Brian Hart, Jill Hoy & Lynn Stein (detail)

Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA

Happy Holiday Card Making

Happy Holiday Card MakingSECOND SUNDAY FAMILY FREE ARTMAKING PROGRAMSaturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00-3:00pEdward Hopper made his own holiday cards and gift tags. We invite you to make your own too. Register today and reserve your spot.Stay all afternoon or come by for ......More

Happy Holiday Card MakingSECOND SUNDAY FAMILY FREE ARTMAKING PROGRAMSaturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00-3:00pEdward Hopper made his own holiday cards and gift tags. We invite you to make your own too. Register today and reserve your spot.Stay all afternoon or come by for a bit. (This is not a child drop-off event.) Held at Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack. FREE, RSVP recommended,

Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack

Winter Writing Workshop: Rebecca Watkins-Sloofman

Time and Location: Saturday, Dec. 13 1:30-3:00 pm at Main Street Coworking $44, limited space so register to save your spot.https://www.eventbrite.com/.../writing-into-surrender... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-into-surrender-winter-as-our-muse-for-deeper-creativ......More

Time and Location: Saturday, Dec. 13 1:30-3:00 pm at Main Street Coworking $44, limited space so register to save your spot.https://www.eventbrite.com/.../writing-into-surrender... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-into-surrender-winter-as-our-muse-for-deeper-creativity-tickets-1971440431400?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbElPOXN6MVFHUTBhTDJXM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR53VvLKOQOPKlXmzytPgM-eaQcdy_DA3zEOpHE1JgGCVWOdw4XAxRD8n2C2fA_aem_MxcEyBAVUNJYilUGgXqzDQJoin us for a transformative workshop where we will look to Winter as Our Muse for surrendering and going deeper into our creativity. Through writing exercises and meditation designed to help you thaw into the flow of self-expression, you will write in a supportive and nurturing environment. You will leave our time together with a draft of prose, a poem, or a journal entry, and new-found peace and inspiration.

Main Street Coworking,1 Piermont Avenue Nyack

Musical Theater Dance

WHEN: Saturdays CUĂNDO: SĂĄbados KI LĂ: SamdiWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NYAGES/TIME: All Ages @ 2:00pm EDADES/HORA: Todas Las Edades @ 2:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Tout Laj @ 2:00pmMusical theater dance with Mr. Shawn Rawls.D......More

WHEN: Saturdays CUĂNDO: SĂĄbados KI LĂ: SamdiWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NYAGES/TIME: All Ages @ 2:00pm EDADES/HORA: Todas Las Edades @ 2:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Tout Laj @ 2:00pmMusical theater dance with Mr. Shawn Rawls.Danza teatro musical con el Sr. Shawn Rawls.Dans teyat mizik ak mesye Shawn Rawls

Amahl and the Night Visitors

The Hudson Lyric Opera presents Gian Carlo Menottiâs Christmas story Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday December 13 at 2PM. The performance will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 112 North Main Street, Pearl River, NY. Members of Ballet Rockland will be......More

The Hudson Lyric Opera presents Gian Carlo Menottiâs Christmas story Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday December 13 at 2PM. The performance will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 112 North Main Street, Pearl River, NY. Members of Ballet Rockland will be dancing. This one act opera tells the Christmas story of Amahl, a lame boy, who meets the three wise men. This magical family-friendly opera will be performed in English.Tickets are $20 for Adults, $15 for Students/Seniors. For Information call (845)709-2273 or email us at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] or visit our website: http://www.hudsonlyricopera.org.

Good Shepard Lutheran Church,112 North Main Street, Pearl River, NY 10965, USA

John Bundy Marionettes

Weâre thrilled to present a FREE family concert as part of our Community Concert Series:John Bundy Marionettes â Saturday, December 13th at 3PM.Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and music at RCM!Grab your free tickets now: rcmny.org/upcoming-events-tickets/ http://rcmny.......More

Weâre thrilled to present a FREE family concert as part of our Community Concert Series:John Bundy Marionettes â Saturday, December 13th at 3PM.Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and music at RCM!Grab your free tickets now: rcmny.org/upcoming-events-tickets/ http://rcmny.org/upcoming-events-tickets/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbUlnRkZMSWVsZGE3SENtbHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AB_mLO6oUjMmNdToEU6ay5E8m86nRjfDwEO4BdTXMybQ0qIt6pnyXLDIaFA_aem_Meo-DnVfh02FqbkjL_O8Vg**Rockland Conservatory of Music is grateful to the Rockland County Legislature for helping underwrite this concert series through a generous grant.**#RCMMusic https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rcmmusic?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #MusicEducation https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/musiceducation?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #MusicEvents https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/musicevents?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #RocklandCountyEvents https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rocklandcountyevents?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #MusicLessons https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/musiclessons?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #RocklandCountyNY https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rocklandcountyny?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R #BergenCounty https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bergencounty?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV7Il8wD0MzfADaknCcj2_NH6yRQyhR2P30nu7Rr1n03n8ABz2IukngvNb0ZWgHXPE1rXsYo3demGaQZJpXQIgVjbjHT_88oRe5ZubFeIcm6JDBLeiL7Diiapp8WBppY2qD7pACxJGl5-85fW3T2Y32gQy1jy926K2uaJQxf7wkLuDh2DDOhTU90JbPpUhHKBHh-f6BscIzZeuNuJiRsrRD&__tn__=*NK-y-R

Rockland Conservatory of Music,45 S Main St, Pearl River, NY 10965, USA

Winter Wonderland (Nanuet Town Center)

Step into a sparkling Winter Wonderland filled with magic and fun for all ages. Enjoy carolers in festive attire, a breathtaking ice sculpture, and join in a friendly snowball fight with safe, playful snowballs. Meet the Ice Angels and a Snowflake stilt walker for incre......More

Step into a sparkling Winter Wonderland filled with magic and fun for all ages. Enjoy carolers in festive attire, a breathtaking ice sculpture, and join in a friendly snowball fight with safe, playful snowballs. Meet the Ice Angels and a Snowflake stilt walker for incredible photo ops, and stop by our craft station for a hands-on holiday activity kids will love.

Nanuet Town Center,5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet, NY 10954

Fun House - Jonny Detiger Closing Party @ IO Arts Centerâ Saturday, Dec 13, 4â6 PM

Fun House @ IO Arts CenterClosing Party â Saturday, Dec 13, 4â6 PMJoin us for the Fun House closing party at IO Arts Centerâa playful, multisensory walk-through by Jonny Detiger. Celebrate the finale with music, light, color, and interactive sculptures. IO Arts Center, ......More

Fun House @ IO Arts CenterClosing Party â Saturday, Dec 13, 4â6 PMJoin us for the Fun House closing party at IO Arts Centerâa playful, multisensory walk-through by Jonny Detiger. Celebrate the finale with music, light, color, and interactive sculptures. IO Arts Center, 1 Closter Rd, Palisades, NY. Gallery hours WedâSun 11â7. More: http://ioart.org

IO Arts Center,1 Closter Rd, Palisades, NY

Rockland County Choral Society Winter Concert (Arts Rock)

Celebrate "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" at the Rockland County Choral Society Winter Concert featuring songs of the seasons....Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, The Snow, Winter Wonderland and Lucas Richman"s "The Hanukkah Story" with guest narrator Elliott Forrest ......More

Celebrate "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" at the Rockland County Choral Society Winter Concert featuring songs of the seasons....Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, The Snow, Winter Wonderland and Lucas Richman"s "The Hanukkah Story" with guest narrator Elliott Forrest (WQXR broadcaster, producer and artistic director of ArtsRock) in the beautiful Dominican Convent in Sparkill, NY. Conductor: Dr. Russell Wagoner, Accompanist: Tracy Dobelle along with strings, cello and percussion.Hope to see you Sunday, December 14, 2026 at 2pm.Admission : $20/General, $15/Senior, Student, Children under 12 Free.Tickets available online ( http://www.rocklandchoral.org/ ) or at the door. For more information, please contact [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .

Dominican Convent,175 New York 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, USA

Winter Renaissance Reimagined (Jody Redhage Ferber)

https://lw7f2w.fn05.fdske.com/e/c/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192regbq006/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192rjbzqv3pJoin us for our first concert of the season, just in time for the holidays!December 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm | Old Stone Meeting House | 347 North Broadway, Nyack. 10960Winter Renaissance......More

https://lw7f2w.fn05.fdske.com/e/c/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192regbq006/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192rjbzqv3pJoin us for our first concert of the season, just in time for the holidays!December 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm | Old Stone Meeting House | 347 North Broadway, Nyack. 10960Winter Renaissance ReimaginedJoin us for our first concert of the season, just in time for the holidays!In this concert, we breathe new life into centuries-old music, creating an intimate dialogue between the Baroque and Renaissance repertoire with contemporary expression, improvisation, and vibrancy.Experience the perfection that composers wrote 400 years ago with a musical language that lives in the momentâfeaturing Sara Caswell, https://saracaswell.com/ violin, Jody Redhage Ferber, https://www.jodyredhageferber.com/ cello, and Ilana Davidson, https://www.ilanadavidson.com/ soprano.Doors open at 3:30 pm https://lw7f2w.fn05.fdske.com/e/c/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192regbq006/01k9whcgwzyt4t1192rjbzqv3p

Old Stone Meeting House,347 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA

Messiah Sing!

Come have some fun at our 53rd annual Messiah Sing, where you get to join in singing Handel's rousing choruses while professional soloists sing the arias. Scores provided or bring your own.Adults $15.00 Children under 12 FREE

Grace Episcopal Church,130 1st Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960, USA

Djembe Drumming Online with Mr. Yahaya (Chiku Awali)

Online Event Location: https://www.chikuawali.org/registration/registerhere/Learning to drum online is fun. Mr. Yahaya will help you learn how to play some of the dances Chiku Awali does using the djembe drum.It's fun and exciting. Join us on Mondays so you too can base......More

Online Event Location: https://www.chikuawali.org/registration/registerhere/Learning to drum online is fun. Mr. Yahaya will help you learn how to play some of the dances Chiku Awali does using the djembe drum.It's fun and exciting. Join us on Mondays so you too can base, tone, and slap.ADMISSION: $5 per month with Chiku Awali Membership

Tap Dance: Omar Edwards

Louis Kurtz Center,9 N Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977, USA

Figure Drawing

Starting January 9, 2024, the Nyack Art Collective will sponsor weekly Figure Drawing on Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm at X House Nyack, 48 S. Franklin St., Nyack, @xhousenyack https://www.instagram.com/xhousenyack/These sessions are open to the public. Artists must provide th......More

Starting January 9, 2024, the Nyack Art Collective will sponsor weekly Figure Drawing on Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm at X House Nyack, 48 S. Franklin St., Nyack, @xhousenyack https://www.instagram.com/xhousenyack/These sessions are open to the public. Artists must provide their own materials and may bring an easel if desired. Session is $15 per person, $13 for Nyack Art Collective members.

X House,48 S. Franklin St., Nyack

Artist Toolbox: Financial Literacy and Professional Presentation of your Work

The Artist Toolbox series offers practical, down-to-earth talks on the real skills every artist and maker needs. Each workshop provides clear, usable guidance to support your professional creative practice. Register and start building your toolkit.Register for these wor......More

The Artist Toolbox series offers practical, down-to-earth talks on the real skills every artist and maker needs. Each workshop provides clear, usable guidance to support your professional creative practice. Register and start building your toolkit.Register for these workshops via the link in our bio or click here - https://garrison-art-center.coursestorm.com/.../artist... https://garrison-art-center.coursestorm.com/category/artist-toolbox-series?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbFEzNkh4R0Z4T2VqakdTVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7kfDQPX_jOpa9jwxVvwtFeisKwLBct4t-QKpURDvWVm7IOhnSNfOnHZ9c9fQ_aem_jNBZ24f1_cic7Ovh3Ku3SwUse the promo code TOOLBOX when signing up for both December talks and get 10% off!FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ARTISTSDecember 17, 2025Wednesday, 4 - 5:15 PMLed by a representative of M&T Bank, this talk introduces key ideas to help professional artists navigate the practical side of their careers. Weâll explore general approaches to organizing your finances, managing your resources, and planning for long-term stability.PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF YOUR WORKDecember 17, 2025Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:45 PMLearn how to confidently share your artwork with the world in this practical workshop led by arts professional Karlyn Benson, a creative consultant, artist, and former Interim Curator and Exhibitions Manager at The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz.Register for these workshops via the link in our bio or click here - https://garrison-art-center.coursestorm.com/.../artist... 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Rock City

Announcing a NEW weekly Rock City class now offered Wednesdays at 4pm with Ms. Sam!Early childhood music lessons offer a wide range of benefits for preschoolers. In Rock City, children can build lifelong skills for music, math, reading, and more!Sign up today!845-215-95......More

Announcing a NEW weekly Rock City class now offered Wednesdays at 4pm with Ms. Sam!Early childhood music lessons offer a wide range of benefits for preschoolers. In Rock City, children can build lifelong skills for music, math, reading, and more!Sign up [email protected] mailto:[email protected]

Hip Hop Academy (Chiku Awali)

WHEN: Wednesdays CUĂNDO: MiĂŠrcoles KI LĂ: MèkrediWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NY AGES/TIME: Ages 8 to 80 @ 6:00pm EDADES/HORA: Edades de 8 a 80 @ 6:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Laj 8 a 80 @ 6:00pmLearn Dances of the Hip Hop Gen......More

WHEN: Wednesdays CUĂNDO: MiĂŠrcoles KI LĂ: MèkrediWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NY AGES/TIME: Ages 8 to 80 @ 6:00pm EDADES/HORA: Edades de 8 a 80 @ 6:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Laj 8 a 80 @ 6:00pmLearn Dances of the Hip Hop Generation Like Afrobeats & AfroFusion with Ms. Marie Schmide MondesirAprenda bailes de la generaciĂłn Hip Hop como Afrobeats y AfroFusion con la Sra. Marie Schmide MondesirAprann Dans jenerasyon Hip Hop tankou Afrobeats & AfroFusion ak Madam Marie Schmide Mondesir

Louis Kurtz Civic Center,9 N Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977, USA

Circle Up

Our weekly poets circle, Circle Up, is happening every Thursday night from 6 PM to 7 PM at X House in Nyack. This week, I'm thinking on doing a performance/delivery workshop, but usually we do either writing or editing. If you want weekly emails or texts about that, let......More

Our weekly poets circle, Circle Up, is happening every Thursday night from 6 PM to 7 PM at X House in Nyack. This week, I'm thinking on doing a performance/delivery workshop, but usually we do either writing or editing. If you want weekly emails or texts about that, let me know and I can add you to the proper list. If you can swing it, cost is $5, paid directly to the venue.

X House,48 South Franklin Street Suite 100 Nyack, NY 10960

All Ways Writing Circle

The All Ways Writing Circle offers time, space, community, and inspiration to get some writing done. This is for anyone who wants to writeâin any genreâand would benefit from dedicated time. Facilitated by Lily Greenberg, participants will be offered a prompt, approxima......More

The All Ways Writing Circle offers time, space, community, and inspiration to get some writing done. This is for anyone who wants to writeâin any genreâand would benefit from dedicated time. Facilitated by Lily Greenberg, participants will be offered a prompt, approximately 45 minutes to write, then a chance to share their work in a warm and supportive group setting. No experience needed, all genres welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Admission is $12.Participants are encouraged to register on Eventbrite. Walk-ins are also welcome, and can pay at the door by cash, check, or Venmo.Starting July 11, 2024, our venue is Creative Arts Workshop https://www.arts-workshop.com/ , 171 Main Street Nyack, NY.For more info and FAQ, visit our website https://allwayswriting.org/writing-circles/ .This program is offered by All Ways Writing Collective https://allwayswriting.org/ , a group which organizes writing circles, workshops, salons, and author readings in the lower Hudson Valley of New York (Rockland County). Our community members range from aspiring to established writers, and we strive to make our events accessible and engaging for all. Learn more about our community on our Instagram @allwayswriting and our website allwayswriting.org https://allwayswriting.org/ .***LILY GREENBERG is a poet from Nashville, Tennessee and the author of In the Shape of a Woman (Broadstone Books 2022). Her work has appeared in New England Review, Ecotone, On the Seawall, Cortland Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among others. She holds an MFA from the University of New Hampshire and lives in Nyack, New York. More about her at lily-greenberg.com https://lily-greenberg.com/ .

Creative Arts Workshop,171 Main Street, Nyack, NY 10960, USA

Rockland Ukulele Orchestra

Excellence Club

Musical Theater Dance

WHEN: Saturdays CUĂNDO: SĂĄbados KI LĂ: SamdiWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NYAGES/TIME: All Ages @ 2:00pm EDADES/HORA: Todas Las Edades @ 2:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Tout Laj @ 2:00pmMusical theater dance with Mr. Shawn Rawls.D......More

WHEN: Saturdays CUĂNDO: SĂĄbados KI LĂ: SamdiWHERE: (DĂNDE) (Ki kote): Louis Kurtz Civic Center 9 North Main St., Spring Valley, NYAGES/TIME: All Ages @ 2:00pm EDADES/HORA: Todas Las Edades @ 2:00 pm LAJ/TAN: Tout Laj @ 2:00pmMusical theater dance with Mr. Shawn Rawls.Danza teatro musical con el Sr. Shawn Rawls.Dans teyat mizik ak mesye Shawn Rawls

Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walks at UUCR

Winter Solstice 2025 Labyrinth WalksUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland4 timed EntriesSat, Dec 20, 4:00 PMSun, Dec 21, 9:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PMFree (donations appreciated on site) - Must Register for time slot, number of walkers limited to 12 per slot. Use......More

Winter Solstice 2025 Labyrinth WalksUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland4 timed EntriesSat, Dec 20, 4:00 PMSun, Dec 21, 9:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PMFree (donations appreciated on site) - Must Register for time slot, number of walkers limited to 12 per slot. Use [email protected] mailto:[email protected] to register with preferred time and your name.Put âUUCRâ in the subject line of your email. Confirmation sent to your email.Event is located in the sanctuary at 130 Concklin Rd, Pomona, NY. At exit 12 off the PIP.

UUCR Sanctuary,130 Concklin Road, Pomona, NY 10970, USA

Music for Life Winter Holiday Band Festival

Meet the Iron Love Team: Kenyatta Jones-Arietta and Tiera Rice

Self-publication now involves a broad spectrum of possibilities. How does an indie author navigate the choices? Join Kenyatta Jones-Arietta and Tiera Rice, the team that produced Kenyatta's book Iron Love, for a discussion of the journey.Respond on Eventbrite here. http......More

Self-publication now involves a broad spectrum of possibilities. How does an indie author navigate the choices? Join Kenyatta Jones-Arietta and Tiera Rice, the team that produced Kenyatta's book Iron Love, for a discussion of the journey.Respond on Eventbrite here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-iron-love-team-kenyatta-jones-arietta-and-tiera-rice-tickets-1968575818265Kenyatta lives in New York with her husband of 25 years, Rudy, their two sons, their Great Dane Bruce, and a family that inspires every chapter.Tiera Rice-Royo is an indie author, coach, and mentor based in Rockland County, NY. A proud wife and mama of three, she fills her days with writing, painting, and crafting intention-based candles. A U.S. Army veteran and cancer survivor, Tiera's journey has been shaped by resilience and a deep love for storytelling. Through her books, art, and coaching, she empowers others to reconnect with their voice, embrace their truth, and live with authenticity.

642 Main Street, Sparkill, NY 10976, USA

Djembe Drumming Online with Mr. Yahaya (Chiku Awali)

Online Event Location: https://www.chikuawali.org/registration/registerhere/Learning to drum online is fun. Mr. Yahaya will help you learn how to play some of the dances Chiku Awali does using the djembe drum.It's fun and exciting. Join us on Mondays so you too can base......More

Online Event Location: https://www.chikuawali.org/registration/registerhere/Learning to drum online is fun. Mr. Yahaya will help you learn how to play some of the dances Chiku Awali does using the djembe drum.It's fun and exciting. Join us on Mondays so you too can base, tone, and slap.ADMISSION: $5 per month with Chiku Awali Membership

Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

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.

Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library,10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY 10923, USA

Tap Dance: Omar Edwards

Louis Kurtz Center,9 N Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977, USA

Figure Drawing

Starting January 9, 2024, the Nyack Art Collective will sponsor weekly Figure Drawing on Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm at X House Nyack, 48 S. Franklin St., Nyack, @xhousenyack https://www.instagram.com/xhousenyack/These sessions are open to the public. Artists must provide th......More

Starting January 9, 2024, the Nyack Art Collective will sponsor weekly Figure Drawing on Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm at X House Nyack, 48 S. Franklin St., Nyack, @xhousenyack https://www.instagram.com/xhousenyack/These sessions are open to the public. Artists must provide their own materials and may bring an easel if desired. Session is $15 per person, $13 for Nyack Art Collective members.

X House,48 S. Franklin St., Nyack