The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre Presents As You Like It
Friday, May 16, 7:00pm and Saturday, May 17, 2:00pm, Palisades Presbyterian Church, 117 Washington Springs Rd, Palisades
There will be dancing (the Charleston, waltz, and more) singing, and the wit and wisdom of some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters as the children (ages eight through thirteen) of Children’s Shakespeare Theatre bring As You Like It set in the 1920s to life.
Shakespeare’s play, first performed in 1599 is a perennial favorite. This production takes a world that has taken a break from the headlong pace of business in the angry, greedy court of Duke Frederick,’s court to the contemplation and quiet of the Forest of Arden to pursue personal fancies and dialogues that aren’t constrained by the exigencies of everyday life in the fast-paced court.
The twenty-two person cast (ages 8 – 13), is led by Iris King as Rosalind, Penelope Duval as Orlando, Grace Amoonclark as Celia, and Myla Zimbler as Touchstone, the court jester. Levon Goldberg plays the robber baron Duke Frederick who banishes his brother Duke Senior, played by Amada Oh, who takes all his friends and courtiers to live in the Forest of Arden and experience a different world. “Sweet are the uses of adversity,” he says, and with him are wise counsellors and courtiers such as Jaques (“All the world’s a stage”) played by Richard Reimann Valdes, who find the time to ruminate on life and the world.
The cast also includes Aaron Benjamin and Maxine Wedelich, as well as Court Lord business partners played by (Erica Winfree, Stella Mattii, Caspian Dawson-Hollis, and Alexander Josuweit); Forest Lords, Foresters, and Shepherds played by (Charles Reimann Valdes, Ruthie Benjamin, Gabe Charles, Avery Chase, Colette Dickey, Kyla Li, Declan Amendolia and Nora Maloney)., and there is also an unmatched wrestling match featuring August Lockett as Charles the Wrestler and choreographed by Giselle Chatelain. Costumes are by Giverny Petitmermet, sets by Heather Aveson, choreography by Megan Kip-Holden, and the production is directed by Grey Johnson with Elinor Greenway assisting. Technical support provided by CST Company members Emilia Falkner & Jack Bieger.
The tickets go towards the 501C3 charity The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, which is trying to start doing programs in the Nyack Center and opening up this kind of theater to kids who might not be able to travel out of the district after school to rehearse.
Click here to get tickets.
The Garden Club of Nyack’s Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am – 2:00pm, Depew House, Corner of Hudson and Piermont Aves, Nyack
Perennials, shrubs and trees from members’ gardens, annuals and perennials. No parking in the Library lot.
STORYTIME Saturdays, Learn to Knit, Start to Finish
Saturday, May 17, anytime between 1:00 – 4:0pm, Homebody Books, 6 Park Street, Nyack
Mixed ages. Please sign up by the night before—just text the shop at 845-598-8053. Led by Nyack Library Knitting Circle head Ellen Schwartz. Yarn and needles free but bring your own project you’ve started if you prefer.
Ages 8+ suggested.
Volunteer Planting Day
Saturday, May 17, 10:00am – 12:00pm, next to the Splash Pad in Memorial Park, Nyack
The Nyack Pollinator Path is wrapping up their spring season with their biggest planting yet—a vibrant new garden bed by the Splash Pad in Memorial Park— and all hands are needed on deck to make it bloom!
They’ll be filling the space with gorgeous, pollinator-friendly native perennials and shrubs. Some tools will be on hand, but bring your own gardening gloves and shovels if you’ve got ‘em.
Come for a bit or stay the whole time—everyone’s welcome, all ages and abilities!
There could be a little rain on Saturday, but unless it’s pouring cats and dogs, planting day is still on!
If the weather forces us to make any changes, we’ll post updates here.
Garner Arts Festival
Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 12:00 – 6:00pm, Garner Arts Center, 55 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville
GARNER Arts Center is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Garner Arts Festival. The family-friendly festival will be held at the heart of the landmark 14-acre GARNER Historic District and will be held rain or shine.
There will be a thoughtfully curated “Retro/Vintage/Artisan Market” offering a fine selection of retro/vintage clothing, jewelry, and ephemera. Visitors can also look forward to tastings of locally-sourced food and beverages. In addition, there will be open studios, live music, world-class art exhibitions, large-scale installations, site-specific performances, a regional student art show, and hands-on creative workshops for children and adults.
Click here for tickets and more information.
Many Faces of Nyack, Portraits by Allen Steinman
Saturdays through June, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Nyack Historical Society, Hudson and Piermont Aves, Nyack
Nyack Street Fair
Sunday, May 18, 10:00am – 5:00pm, Main St, Broadway, and Cedar St, Nyack
Don’t miss the ultimate shopping and dining event with over three hundred exhibitors, from five states, with an excellent selection of arts and crafts, plus new retail items, unique gifts, home décor and festival foods. Shoppers will be able to browse a diverse array of handmade items including pottery, art, hand crafted jewelry, clothing, soaps, candles, photography, fiber to woodworkers, mixed media and more will be on display. Also, great retail booths featuring apparel, jewelry, children’s, garden items, toys, signs, home décor and desserts offer an abundance of unique shopping experiences.
For the foodies, all kinds of delicious food and drinks will be available including Cousins Lobster and Baked macaroni trucks, empanadas, Italian, Greek, Jamaican, Latin, Thai, Mexican foods, zeppoles and more. Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be offering specials. Be sure to visit the many interesting boutique shops lining downtown. Music will be playing in the gazebo.
The fair has been sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years. Held rain or shine. No Pets Please.
Tom Chapin’s 80th: A Musical Celebration with Friends
Sunday, May 18, 7:00pm, Old Nyack High School, 131 N Midland Ave, Nyack
Rockland’s own Tom Chapin turns 80 and his family and friends turn out to celebrate, in concert presented by ArtsRock! Featured performers include: The Chapin Sisters, Steve Chapin, The Harry Chapin Band, The Jen Chapin Trio, John Forster, Michael Mark, Jon Colbert, Christine Lavin, Joe D’Urso, Jeffrey Friedberg, Livingston Taylor, and other surprises.
This concert is in support of Soup Angels. Please bring items to donate. Click here for tickets.
No Kings Day
Saturday, June 14, noon, Route 59 and N Middletown Rd, Nanuet
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption .
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