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Valentine’s Day is upon us and you are invited to take advantage of all that Nyack has to offer residents and visitors alike for “Love Week.” Celebrate love the Nyack way – with amazing food, shopping, outdoor adventures, and nightlife. Get inspired below!

 

Customers can stop by Metal & Stone Jewelers now through February 14th for the store’s “Wishlist Event” where they choose items for hopeful fulfillment.

 

Long Path Outfitters x West Mountain Guide Co. will be hosting a Valentine’s sunset hike to the top of Hook Mountain on February 16th. Sign-up now and the store will send you all the info you need. Cost includes expert guiding from West Mountain Guide Co and a camp meal from Good-to-Go at the top! Group will meet at 4pm. Headlamps for the hike down required, micro spikes strongly encouraged (and might be required depending on the weather!). Everyone who signs up gets a discount card to be used at the shop! You can find all the pertinent information here.

 

Tell someone you love them with a Valentine’s Day box of “I LOVE YOU” donuts from Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar. Order must be placed by February 11th for pickup on February 13th or 14th. You can find more information here.

 

Planning a visit to the area and looking to keep your visit simple? Hotel Nyack‘s own FARM Restaurant has a special Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (3-courses, $75 per person) so that you can pair your stay with an easy meal before you hit the hay.

 

Photo Credit: Scott & Joe

Unsure what to get your special someone? You can never go wrong with food…or more specifically, a food tour by Joey G.’s Nyack Food Tours! You can view more details about the two tours happening during Love Week below – a Beers & Cheers Tasting Tour on Friday, February 9th and a Winter Comfort Foods Luncheon Tour on Saturday, February 10th. You can read more about the two tours here and gift cards are also available for purchase.

 

More into cheesy gifts? Scott & Joe only serves up the best kind of cheesiness and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This year, the shop is offering a special Valentine’s Day Collection featuring artisanal crackers with edible flowers, woody rosemary, fresh dill and chive, sour cherry pomegranate conserve, maritime lavender honey, hand-dipped dark chocolate figs, cremeux des citeaux triple cream brie, and a tiny fresh posy – all packaged in a beautiful pink box. Available while supplies last with some substitutions available. Pick-up is in-store on Wednesday, February 14th only.

 

Still in the mood to celebrate a little beyond February 14th? Check out the Dancin’ Machine 70s Disco Tribute Event at the West Gate Lounge on Friday, February 16th. Doors open at 8pm, admission is $20 – a perfect way to close out Love Week in town!

 

 

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Nyack’s The Rock Shop hits all the Right Notes with Local Families https://visitnyack.org/nyacks-the-rock-shop-hits-all-the-right-notes-with-local-families/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:54:59 +0000 https://visitnyack.org/?p=110134 Photo Courtesy of the Rock Shop For The Rock Shop owner, Dylan Kelehan, music is all about making connections. He got the idea for the shop during the pandemic when the Pink Floyd tribute band he was touring with, The Machine, had to cancel all of its shows.   “It was bleak,” Kelehan [...]

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For The Rock Shop owner, Dylan Kelehan, music is all about making connections. He got the idea for the shop during the pandemic when the Pink Floyd tribute band he was touring with, The Machine, had to cancel all of its shows.

 

“It was bleak,” Kelehan said. “I was sitting around watching all of my savings dissipate, and an idea struck me like lightning. The government was starting to allow non-essential businesses to open up and I figured that a music store would help people connect with other people and music while they were mostly stuck at home. I had been working in music stores since my early 20s and knew that if I were to be successful, I’d need business partners. After an extensive search, I found Caroline and Jeff Spindel. With them joining what turned out to be a perfect team, along with the help of our family and friends, we were able to launch The Rock Shop.”

 

Photo Courtesy of the Rock Shop

The Rock Shop opened at its original Main Street location in December 2020 when many businesses were being forced to shutter. After a little over two years in town, the business grew and the shop moved in March 2023 to its current home at 98 Main Street featuring 2,500 square feet and eight different rock band themed lesson rooms. The store offers music lessons, instrument rentals, instrument and accessory sales, as well as  instrument, amplifier, speaker, and turntable repair. They also feature rooms both large and small for individuals or larger ensembles to rent for rehearsing.

 

When asked about his background, the first thing Kelehan says is that he is a full-time father and husband. Thus, it should come as no surprise that The Rock Shop is all about helping families – adults and kids alike – add meaning to their lives through music.

 

Photo Courtesy of the Rock Shop

“I’m a firm believer that music lessons help with cognitive development and maintenance,” Kelehan says. “I truly think everyone should have music in their lives. Myself and my business partners are reasonable and respectful people. We love our customers and offer compassionate and knowledgeable customer service experiences. No cookie cutter lesson plans. Everyone is different. Everyone learns in different ways. We do our best to cater our lesson plans to the individual.”

 

Kelehan’s business partner, Jeff Spindel, has an extensive career in working with special needs people is a passionate supporter of individualized lesson plans.

 

“When the student doesn’t learn in the way we teach then we must teach in a way that the student will learn.” Spindel says. “Dylan is a visionary, and together with his passion, my obsession with caution, and Caroline’s business savvy and loving nature with our clients The Rock Shop has and will continue to be a growing success story.”

 

Photo Courtesy of the Rock Shop

The Rock Shop also expressed gratitude for their talented teaching staff, stating that “they comprise the core of our success and are friends who we have known for years and are working musicians. We also welcome new teachers to join our family as we continue to grow.”

 

So why Nyack? For Kelehan, the answer is obvious.

 

“Nyack is a hub for the arts,” he says. “We had a few music studios but nothing that was community-friendly. At The Rock Shop, we’re trying to build community and relationships through music and the arts.”

 

Looking forward, The owners  of The Rock Shop see all kinds of creative endeavors on the horizon. We hope to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. We hope to establish a fundraiser in the future so the store can have scholarships for families who may not be able to afford lessons.

 


 

To learn more about upcoming events and promotions, you can follow The Rock Shop on its social media outlets – @therockshopnyack (Instagram) and The Rock Shop (Facebook)

 

The Rock Shop’s recitals will take place on December 3rd.

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FALL in love with Nyack https://visitnyack.org/fallinnyack/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:48:44 +0000 https://visitnyack.org/?p=110250 ...if you weren't already!   Good things come in small packages, so the saying goes…but good things also come in fall packages! So, if you want a small, fall package, look no further than Nyack. Our village packs over a hundred businesses and a rich array of recreational, entertainment and cultural opportunities into just over [...]

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…if you weren’t already!

 

Good things come in small packages, so the saying goes…but good things also come in fall packages! So, if you want a small, fall package, look no further than Nyack. Our village packs over a hundred businesses and a rich array of recreational, entertainment and cultural opportunities into just over one walkable square mile. For autumn in particular, Nyack has a full calendar of events and family-friendly activities to help you celebrate the season to the fullest.

 

“Nyack is the perfect place to enjoy the Hudson Valley’s autumn glow,” said Thomas Schneck, President of the Visit Nyack Board. “We encourage everyone to combine Nyack events with our special blend of memorable experiences. Nyack offers it all – in a beautiful, memorable riverside community.”

 

Whether you are a fall enthusiast or go into hibernation mode as soon as the temperatures begin to drop, Nyack has a little something for everyone. Read more below for a sampling of our autumnal offerings!

 

Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack

Phoenix Deer in background

Live theatre and wildlife coexisted on Nyack’s stage for the Phoenix Festival. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Theatre Ensemble)

In 2022, Nyack joined the roster of world-class arts events with  Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack, an annual celebration of classical theater, music, local culture, and the creative spirit of community. Over its five inaugural weekends in September and October 2022, the Festival presented both live and outdoor performances against the majestic vistas of the Hudson River and the lively, jazzy riverside village of Nyack. In 2023, the critically-acclaimed Festival expanded its programming to include four indoor and outdoor productions, partnerships with Children’s Shakespeare Company and Emotions Physical Theatre, and special events all over downtown Nyack. The Festival also offers a spotlight for local Nyack nonprofits, along with opportunities for students and volunteers to get up-close and hands-on with live performance. Stay tuned for more information on Phoenix Festival 2024!

 

The Festival is hosted and produced by the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, an internationally recognized leader in creative contemporary theater and winner of multiple prestigious awards for excellence in theater arts. Founded in New York City in 2004, the Ensemble is proud to make Rockland County its second artistic home. PTE Artistic Director Elise Stone and PTE Executive Director Craig Smith serve as the Festival’s leadership, engaging local, county and New York State institutions, educational organizations, businesses and non-profits in support of the Festival.

 

 

Nyack’s Famous Street Fairs

Anyone who knows Nyack knows the street fairs – five each year in spring, summer, and fall – a Nyack tradition for well over three decades. Maybe even the most seasoned veterans of the village have lost track of the years, but the basic premise has remained the same: Crafts, jewelry, food, live music, clothing, gifts, art, antiques, specialty items — offered by hundreds of vendors and local merchants. Thousands of people come. Many come back – and stay.

 

 

Nyack Halloween Parade

Every year, the Village of Nyack and the Chamber of Commerce proudly present the most hair-raising Halloween celebration this side of the Hudson — ranked by Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Halloween parades nationwide. Dancing ghouls, marching bands, wild costumes, fantastic floats, live entertainment, and more. Great prizes for the best floats and costumes.

 

Rockland Fashion Week (Photo Courtesy of Hope Wade)

Rockland Fashion Week

Produced by Nyack’s Hope Wade Designs, Rockland Fashion Week (RFW) tfocuses on Rockland as a growing hub for fashion design and manufacture, and includes local pop-up shops, as well as educational sessions on the “business of fashion” at local middle and high schools around the county. A mini fashion show (including one for dogs) leads up to the main event. RFW culminates in a gala runway event at Palisades Center in West Nyack featuring local fashion designers.

 

Nyack’s Weekly Farmers Market: Thursdays,  8am-2pm

Families love the Farmers Market, every Thursday year-round featuring live music, fresh goods from local farms and artisans, and plenty of kid-friendly activities.

 

 

 

 


 

In addition to the aforementioned events, Nyack makes it easy to combine events with shopping, dining, or recreation in a day trip or whatever a weekend itinerary might require. One draw for shoppers who like to marry a good deal with a good meal is the tempting array of casual eateries and fine dining establishments that put Nyack on the map as a haven for food enthusiasts.

 

“Nyack is a top destination for dining in the Hudson Valley,” said Mark Davidoff, Visit Nyack Board member, and director, Rockland Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center. “Our village is a hub for both culinary arts education, and for the final product – the best food on the plate for the discerning diner.”

 

Local hotels offer package stays with discounts and specials at restaurants, shops and personal service establishments.  The river is Nyack’s jewel in the crown – majestic Hudson vistas from the shore, hikes at the river’s edge or Hook Mountain ridge, or fun on the river itself – sailing, kayaking and water sports as summer stretches into fall.

 

Here’s a quick drone’s-eye view:

 

Photo Courtesy of RCC Culinary Institute

Dining and food: Nyack offers 50+ restaurant options from pubs to world-class gourmet menus for those who like choice; themed food tours for those who like to explore; award-winning cooking classes at the Culinary Arts Institute for those who like to make their own; and a year-round Farmers Market every Thursday for those who want to connect with food, farms, friends and fun.

 

Shopping: Nyack is a hub for the unique, one-of-a kind, hard-to-find-anywhere-else purchase. Also, a place for buyers who are interested in sustainably sourced goods, original fashion, handmade items (which customers may help create) and, overall, a personal shopping experience – often delivered with a sense of humor, always with plenty of time to browse, discuss and decide.

 

Entertainment and the arts: Nyack’s bustling night-and-day life offers theater and music of all genres, classic plays, musicals, jazz, rock, blues, drumming, karaoke, open mic nights, salsa music and dancing, classical concerts and a cluster a music-related businesses offering music lessons, instruments, and recording capabilities. Nyack is also home to a thriving art community, hosting contemporary art shows, workshops, curated film screenings, poetry reading, art classes and camps for kids, pop-up art events and more.

 

Biking Nyack Beach State Park (Photo Credit: Caroline Scimone)

Recreation: Opportunities for hiking, biking, and river sports in Nyack are among the best in the Hudson Valley. Access to the Governor Mario M. Cuomo bridge path is within minutes of the village — with sweeping views of the river to the north and south. For those who want to get their toes wet, launch your kayak from Nyack Beach State Park or board sailing charters from Nyack marina. Hiking-wise, you can “find your long path” through guided hikes organized by Long Path Outfitters in collaboration with West Mountain Guide Co. and take in stunning river views and unlimited leaf-peeping opportunities. For those who want to ‘catch some air,’ there’s always the option for a quick spin at the riverside skateboarding park, recognized by ‘skaters’ as one of the best in the region.

 

Culture and history: Home to civil rights leaders, artists, writers, Nobel Prize winners, movie stars, and many far-from-ordinary hard-working people, Nyack has a deep multicultural history with fascinating stories to tell. Those stories are well told by the Historical Society, Nyack Library, Hopper House Museum and other organizations, offering tours, exhibitions and special programs – all accessible in town, online, or via phone.

 

Relaxation and personal services: With all the activity going on in Nyack, it’s still possible to relax in one of the village’s top-flight salons, spas or barber shops offering premium personal care services. See visitnyack.org for information.

 

Enjoy life. Enjoy Nyack.

 

 

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Step into Spring – Get Outside in Nyack! https://visitnyack.org/step-into-spring-get-outside-in-nyack/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:48:51 +0000 https://visitnyack.org/?p=106760 For those seeking a healthy dose of feel-good outdoor fun, Nyack is just the place.   Located 24 miles north of New York City on the banks of the Hudson in beautiful Rockland County, Nyack offers great opportunities to share time and enjoy life with family and friends – hundreds of experiences and events [...]

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For those seeking a healthy dose of feel-good outdoor fun, Nyack is just the place.

 

Located 24 miles north of New York City on the banks of the Hudson in beautiful Rockland County, Nyack offers great opportunities to share time and enjoy life with family and friends – hundreds of experiences and events all season long that make for great day trips, weekend get-aways and longer stays.

 

“Rockland is the gateway to the Hudson Valley,” said Lucy Redzeposki, Rockland’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “The county is rich in history, culture and natural beauty, with much to offer visitors from local communities and from around the world. Nyack is a great introduction.”

 

Views of the river – from nearly every angle – are spectacular. It’s also easy to experience the river itself. Boat charters and water sports launch from Nyack’s marina at the east end of Main Street.

 

Photo Courtesy of Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center

A visit to Nyack would be incomplete without a meal in one of Nyack’s top-flight restaurants, casual eateries or cozy pubs, paired with shopping in the village’s one-of-a-kind boutiques. For those interested in the arts, a visit to the Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center or a show at the Elmwood Playhouse are within steps of the village center. For those with kids, Memorial Park boasts a shaded playground and a splash pad open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The weekly Farmers Market is itself an event, with live music, activities for the kids and fresh goods from local farms and artisans.

 

“Nyack is a treasure trove packed into an area of just over one walkable square mile,” added Nyack Mayor Don Hammond. “Your list of activities in and around Nyack might include hiking Hook Mountain, walking or biking across the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge, or a leisurely riverside stroll in Nyack Beach State Park on an easy, level path right at the edge of the Hudson.”

 

For visitors looking for evening entertainment, live music and comedy shows abound in the center of town while Nyack’s hotels offer comfortable accommodations for weekday and weekend overnight stays.

 

Photo Credit: Chris Carroll

“Nyack is all about enjoying life,” said Nyack Chamber President Roger Cohen. “And now is the time to get out and celebrate the season.”

 

 

 

 

 

 


Next up on the Nyack agenda:

 

June 19 – Juneteenth Celebration

June 27 – Music on the Hudson (Tuesday series launch)

July 4 – Fourth of July Fireworks

July 6 – Jazz in the Garden (Thursday series launch)

July 7-8 – Basketball Tournament

July 8 – Rockland Masters Rowing Regatta

July 9 – Street Fair

July 10 – Classic Car Night

A complete list of events and dates can be found here.

 

Nyack events are supported by Visit Nyack, the Nyack Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Nyack, Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, I LOVE NY, and by local businesses.

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Nyack Feasts 2023 is Happening Now! https://visitnyack.org/nyack-feasts-2023-is-happening-now/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:39:36 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=99879 Photo Courtesy of Thomas Schneck Nyack Feasts 2023 is happening now! Foodies, friends, and families hankering for good food will find great eats and great values in Nyack during the village's third annual Nyack Feasts! restaurant event. During this nine-day culinary celebration, diners can choose formats and flavors from 30 participating restaurants offering a [...]

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Nyack Feasts 2023 is happening now! Foodies, friends, and families hankering for good food will find great eats and great values in Nyack during the village’s third annual Nyack Feasts! restaurant event.

During this nine-day culinary celebration, diners can choose formats and flavors from 30 participating restaurants offering a variety of options – special menus at special prices, discounts of up to 20% for on-premises dining, pick-ups and special items, plus free giveaways to accompany orders.

A Feasts sampler might include a stack of fluffy pancakes for the kids at the Breakfast & Burger Club, or a cheese/charcuterie tasting at Scott & Joe, a pint or two of artisanal beer made onsite at Marlowe’s brew pub on Main Street, or mezze and dinner at The Greek-ish, or tacos at Casa del Sol, or rich, authentic Indian curries at Mumbai Dreams, or home-made soups, fresh salads and hot-out-of-the oven muffins at Hartell’s Jukebox Deli — to name just a few options for exploring the 9-day event.

Photo Courtesy of Black Parakeetz

“Nyack is not a one-size-fits-all community,” said event organizer Mark Davidoff. “Our restaurants are all about creativity and multi-cultural cuisines. In addition to avoiding the standard one-offer restaurant week approach, we’re including any local purveyors of good food who want to participate. Each participating establishment crafts its own offer and special brand of culinary magic. That’s what Nyack is all about.”

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Station Nyack

For cookie monsters and their care-givers, a pop-up cookie shop will be held on March 3 at the RCC Hospitality & Culinary Center located at Main and Broadway. The Center is also offering a family-style take-out dinner for four on March 9.

In addition to amazing food deals, visitors are invited to “pair your fare” with specials offered by 20 participating retail shops and personal services businesses.

“Nyack is a treasure trove for the curious and adventurous,” said Roger Cohen, President, Nyack Chamber of Commerce. “Browsing our one-of-a-kind shops and service businesses is a great way to combine lunch or dinner with a unique Nyack ‘discovery’ experience.”

A full listing of participating restaurants, shops and service businesses – with details on specific offerings –  is available on the Visit Nyack website at Nyack Feasts 2023.

“Nyack Feasts is a community event, and an expression of what our community is about,” said Don Hammond, Mayor, Village of Nyack. “Great food, of course, but much more.”


Special thanks to our main event sponsor Audi of Nyack, and our community sponsors Nyack Chamber of CommerceHoward Hanna Rand RealtyRand CommercialMunn & Associates – Ameriprise Financial Services and Joe Rand of We Love Nyack.

We aIso thank our individual sponsors: Jason Horowitz of Triforce Real Estate, Mike Metzger of Bangkok Station Nyack, and Brianne Higgins of Maureen’s Jazz Cellar.

Nyack Feasts is supported by the Village of Nyack; the Art, Crafts and Antiques Dealers Association (ACADA)Nyack Merchants UnitedVisit Nyack, Inc., Nyack Eats 2022 Facebook Group.

 

 

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Music on the Hudson Outdoor Concert Series 2022 Lineup https://visitnyack.org/music-on-the-hudson-2022/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:16:05 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=82148 Photo courtesy of Nyack Parks Conservancy The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer. Concerts are Tuesdays at 7-9pm. Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River All concerts are free to the public [...]

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The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer.

Concerts are Tuesdays at 7-9pm.

Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River

All concerts are free to the public and are for all ages. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy live music under the stars. Concessions and food will be available for purchase!

 

2022 Summer Concert Lineup:

July 5th – Sign of the 4

July 12th Bulletproof Heart

July 19th The Very Bad Ideas

July 26th Fat Boi’s Brass Band

August 2nd – Dead Meat

August 9th – The Peek ‘80s New Wave Dance Party

Additional information about concerts, including weather updates, is available on the Park Conservancy’s Facebook page.


Music on the Hudson is a production of the Nyack Park Conservancy. Visit them online at nyackparks.org for more information and to support their important fundraising efforts.

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Nyack’s Maskarade Celebrates Creativity with Great Prizes! https://visitnyack.org/maskarade/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:05:30 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=40647 Got a great mask? Want to show it off -- and enter a contest to win great prizes? That's the latest shout-out from Nyack merchants to any and all who want to have some real fun in a not-so-fun pandemic. They're calling it "Maskarade." "We all have to wear masks," said Maria Luisa Whittingham, Nyack [...]

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Got a great mask? Want to show it off — and enter a contest to win great prizes? That’s the latest shout-out from Nyack merchants to any and all who want to have some real fun in a not-so-fun pandemic. They’re calling it “Maskarade.”

“We all have to wear masks,” said Maria Luisa Whittingham, Nyack boutique owner and leader of Nyack Merchants United. “But it doesn’t have to be boring. By now, lots of people have moved on from papery surgicals to creative, custom designs that deliver a message or make a fashion statement.”

The proposition from Nyack merchants: Share your coolest mask designs. We will reward the best.

Maskarade kicks off “under the stars” this Friday, September 4, as part of Nyack’s safe haven event series. Safe havens are held on alternating Fridays, closing Main and Broadway from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm to allow the public to enjoy pedestrian-friendly outdoor dining and shopping. The events also feature fine art exhibitions, live jazz, and acoustic folk and rock music performances.

Maskarade brings in yet another new element of safe fun. “Why not make lemonade from lemons?” asked Mayor Don Hammond. “We’re reopening our village, taking slow and deliberate steps to stay safe. But why not also have some fun?”

To show off their best masks and enter to win, contestants should look for stars displayed at participating Nyack establishments, designated as Maskarade selfie spots. Once ‘under a star,’ competing maskers should take a selfie, post it to their social media, and tag  #NyackMaskarade and the participating Nyack business.

Adding to the ‘star’ opportunity, professional photographers will be snapping photos at selfie stations around the village.

Selfies will be welcome and compiled throughout September and October, culminating in a Red Carpet finale, to be held on Friday, October 30. The finale will include prizes for popular vote winners in categories for adults and children. Prizes will include free parking passes, great coupons from Nyack merchants and restaurants, and more.

In addition to the popular vote, special judges will be on hand for a live (safely distanced) Maskarade parade to select the top Red Carpet winners.

“Nyack proudly supports our unique shops, restaurants and arts organizations as we navigate the pandemic,” said Roger Cohen, President of the Nyack Chamber of Commerce. “Our safe haven events allow our businesses to expand their customer service footprint — safely,” Cohen added. “But Nyack is also a special place for creativity and just plain fun. That’s what Maskarade is all about. ”

Full Maskarade contest details are available on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/954915874993251.

 

Parking is free in the evening, after 7pm, throughout Nyack — for shopping, dining, take-out pick-ups and Maskaraders — for the Safe Haven events. The next Save Haven Friday, and continuation of the Maskarade competition, will be September 18 (rain date September 25).

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Music on the Hudson 2019 Summer Concert Series in Nyack’s Memorial Park https://visitnyack.org/music-on-the-hudsons-2019/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:18:30 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=34938 Photo by Nyack Parks Conservancy The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer. Concerts are Tuesdays at 7-9pm. Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River All concerts are free to the public and [...]

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The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer.

Concerts are Tuesdays at 7-9pm.

Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River

All concerts are free to the public and are for all ages. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy live music under the stars. Concessions and food will be available for purchase!

The series kicked off on July 2 with Dead Meat, where a huge crowd jammed out to the tunes of the Grateful Dead.

The rest of this year’s lineup includes:

 

July 2: Dead Meat

July 9: The UpSouth Twisters

July 16: I Anbassa

July 23: Mr. Breakdown

July 30: PreFab 4

Additional information about concerts, including weather updates, is available on the Park Conservancy’s Facebook page.


Music on the Hudson is a production of the Nyack Park Conservancy. Visit them online at nyackparks.org for more information and to support their important fundraising efforts.

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Nyack Sparkles with Holiday Fun! https://visitnyack.org/holiday-fun-in-nyack-2018/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:45:30 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=33049 From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Nyack shimmers with the sights and sounds of the holiday season, with glittering lights and festive shop windows, plus eclectic stores and restaurants, and the best nightlife in Rockland County. Nyack's gift to you: FREE PARKING village-wide every weekend from Thanksgiving through December 29th! (Saturday 12:00am to Sunday 11:59pm) [...]

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From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Nyack shimmers with the sights and sounds of the holiday season, with glittering lights and festive shop windows, plus eclectic stores and restaurants, and the best nightlife in Rockland County.

Nyack’s gift to you: FREE PARKING village-wide every weekend from Thanksgiving through December 29th! (Saturday 12:00am to Sunday 11:59pm)

Nyack is the perfect place to shop for distinctive gifts for everyone on your list. It all kicks off on November 24 with Small Business Saturday and the annual Made by Hand Arts and Crafts Fair. Parking will be FREE throughout the village during Thanksgiving weekend (November 22-25), courtesy of Village Hall.

View our directory of retail shops here. Make sure your visit includes a meal at one of our delicious restaurants!

For more unique shopping opportunities, be sure to check out the Indoor Street Fair & Gift Gallery on December 2, and Rockland Center for the ArtsAffordable Art & Pottery Bazaar from December 9-23. And remember to fill your holiday table with treats from the Nyack Farmer’s Market, which remains outdoors every Thursday through the end of December, before moving to the Nyack Center in January. Throughout the month of December, many of Nyack’s shops will be open extended hours, with holiday specials and in-store events.

Add some sparkle to your season at our annual tree lighting celebration, Holiday Lights of Nyack, on December 1. Then surround yourself with the sounds of the season with Grace Music’s 49th Annual Messiah Sing and the Nyack Center’s Music & Readings in a Holiday Spirit on December 9, Sing We Enchanted Holiday Concert on December 14, Rockland Choral Society’s Gazing at the Stars on December 15, and The Bossy Frog Winter Holiday Extravaganza on December 28.

Make Nyack your destination for festive holiday celebration all season long, and see for yourself why Nyack is Art & Soul on the Hudson. Pick up your Nyack Map & Guide at shops and restaurants throughout the village.

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Celebrate Summer with Music on the Hudson 2018 in Nyack’s Memorial Park https://visitnyack.org/music-on-hudson-2018/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:22:08 +0000 https://meterpool.com/visitnyack/?p=29021 The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer. Concerts are Tuesdays at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River Rain location: Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave. All concerts are free to [...]

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The Nyack Parks Conservancy is again bringing swinging sounds to the banks of the Hudson River with their Music on the Hudson Concert Series this summer.

Concerts are Tuesdays at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.
Location: Memorial Park, lower level, on the Hudson River
Rain location: Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave.

All concerts are free to the public and are for all ages. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy live music under the stars. Concessions and food will be available for purchase!

 

The series kicks off on June 19 with the Bobby Deitch Band playing their uplifting original Soul music that takes its cues from Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Billy Joel & Michael Jackson. This 7 piece powerhouse from Nyack, NY takes these beautifully crafted songs and explores new ground at each show.

The rest of this year’s lineup includes:

June 26: The Steev Richter Trio with Franklin Shlomo

July 3: Dead Meat with special guest Shwizz

July 10: Country Fresh

July 17: Old No 7 Band

July 26 (Nyack Jazz Week): The Jazz Passengers

July 31: CRUSH

Additional information about concerts, including weather updates, is available on the Park Conservancy’s Facebook page.


Music on the Hudson is a production of the Nyack Park Conservancy. Visit them online at nyackparks.org for more information and to support their important fundraising efforts.

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