Perfect Arrangement, a play by Topher Payne
Friday, January 16— Saturday, February 7, Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park St, Nyack
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.
Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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MLK Day at St. Charles AME Zion Church
Monday, January 19, 10:00am, St. Charles AME Zion Church, 432 Valentine Ave, Sparkill
Celebrate America’s national holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
featuring a keynote address from Pastor Cedric McKoy First Baptist Church, Spring Valley, hosted by Pastor Rev. Dr. Brandon McLaughlin
Nyack NAACP 42nd Interfaith Commemorative Service in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2:00pm, Pilgrim Baptist Church, 80 N Franklin St, Nyack
Jewish Voices Series: Sam Sussman in Conversation with Ross Benjamin
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm, Big Red Books, 120 Main St, Nyack
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.
Knickerbocker Ice Festival
Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, Rockland Lake, 299 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage
The Knickerbocker Ice Festival will be triumphantly returning to Rockland Lake, January 24 and 25, in celebration of our country’s 250th birthday and of the Lake’s history as the epicenter of a global ice trade.
Come watch as huge ice sculptures depicting our American heritage are created by some of the best sculptors in the country. Lean how to make igloos from blocks of ice and snow. Take a brisk walk around the lake, or warm yourself with something hot from one of the many food trucks, while you sit near one of the warming fires. Watch as the ice chimney creates an unforgettable bonfire at dusk.
The Ice Festival promises to be an exciting, educational and fun event for the whole family. You don’t want to miss it. Admission is free. Parking is $10 per car. Learn more at knickerbockerice.org.
Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: Bending the Arc
Saturday, January 24, 3:00 – 5:00pm, 90 N Broadway, Nyack
Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Bending the Arc, a national juried exhibition featuring 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 twenty-five artists in this exhibition span a wide range of practices, working in sculpture, digital media, painting, and printmaking. Each engages with the theme in their own way: some present abstract works that convey tension or transformation; others take a narrative approach to illustrate hope or destructive forces; still others use metaphor or symbolism to express their reckoning with the world.
These works were selected through an open call by juror Claire Koelling, an arts professional based in New York City who currently serves as Senior Exhibitions Manager at Gagosian Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24, 3:00 – 5:00pm
ArtsRock Candlelight Concerts featuring Sean Lee, violin and Rohan De Silva, piano
Saturday, January 24, 7:00pm, The Angel Nyack, 18 S Broadway, Nyack
American violinist Sean Lee is a recipient of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Career Grant, and has captured the attention of audiences worldwide, with performances described by The New York Times as “breathtakingly beautiful”.
A long-time violinist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Lee has also collaborated in performances with Itzhak Perlman, Sir James Galway, Deborah Voigt, and members of the Emerson and Guarneri String Quartets.
Lee was born in Los Angeles then moved to New York City at age 17, where he studied at the Juilliard School with Mr. Perlman earning both a Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees, and received the William Schuman Prize upon graduation.
As a special bonus, Itzhak Perlman’s longtime collaborating pianist, Rohan De Silva, born in Sri Lanka, will join us in Nyack for this concert. Mr. De Silva has also accompanied Midori, Joshua Bell, Gil Shaham, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg.
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AI for Small Business, a workshop presented by Greg Rosner
Wednesday, January 28, 7:00pm, Peas Playcare, 69 Lydecker St, Nyack
AI isn’t for techies any more than electricity is only for electricians. It’s for business owners who need to do more with less.
In this hands-on (untheoretical) 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn how to turn AI from a confusing gimmick into your most creative teammate…one that helps you think bigger, move faster, and create content that actually sounds like you.
Here’s the truth: business owners stuck in the old way of doing things won’t just struggle to keep up… they’ll miss out on implementing ideas and capturing opportunities they’ve never even considered.
Use this workshop to get ideas, brainstorm with other business owners about your challenges and goals, and discover exactly how to give AI a seat at your table to get amazing things done.
Workshop Format:
* 45-minute interactive talk and discussion
* A Day in the Life of a Small Business Owner Using AI
* 15-minute breakout sessions
* 30-minute group idea share
You’ll walk away with:
* 5 AI Shifts Smart Business Owners Are Making to Grow Sales and Create Great Customer Experiences
* Understanding how other business owners are using AI
* Practical ideas to use right away…virtually for free
* Clarity, confidence, and a fresh new way to collaborate with AI
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Wright Bros. Real Estate where Experience meets Excellence at Nyack’s Longest Operating Brokerage.
