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Metal & Stone Jewelers, 12 S. Broadway

Metal & Stone Jewelers
12 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
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Beverly and Seth Gopin own Metal & Stone Jewelers at 12 South Broadway. Combined, they have over 40 years of experience in the jewelry industry. From their vantage point in the heart of Nyack’s business district they’ve seen businesses come and go, watched community kids grow, and helped customers find the perfect graduation gifts, wedding ring, anniversary present, and “just for me” gift.

Beverly and Seth love Nyack. With their weekly “Pick of the Week” email blasts they share the Visit Nyack message and a link to our events calendar; and they use social media to promote Nyack events as well as their own in-store events.

Beverly created and runs the annual Nyack Indoor Street Fair each December, an event she produces with the Nyack Chamber of Commerce. Local shops and independent artists and craftspeople come together to kick off the holiday shopping season in style.

Casa del Sol, 104 Main St.

Casa del Sol
104 Main Street
Nyack, NY 10960
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Tom Lynch worked for owners Gina and Jorge Cambre when Casa del Sol first opened in 1997. In September 2015, Tom and his wife, Kathy, purchased the restaurant from the Cambres and have proceeded to put their own stamp on the restaurant – new menu, new chef, and new attitude.

“Casa” is a vital part of Nyack’s transformation, attracting visitors to the village while also supporting the community. Tom has even joined the Nyack Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, lending his experienced voice to the dialogue about Nyack’s present and future.

Nyack Hospital

Nyack Hospital
160 N. Midland Ave.
Nyack, NY 10960
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Nyack Hospital is a community hospital in every sense of the phrase. They are there for us when we are sick or injured, providing quality, caring attention in our times of need. The Hospital also reaches out to the community to remind of to take care of ourselves, with health screening services, breast cancer awareness efforts, and more.

Nyack Hospital was an early supporter of Visit Nyack and they have continued to support the campaign. They also use their digital presence to share our events and accolades, recognizing that a thriving and vital village is good business for the hospital.

Nyack Ambassadors, photographed on March1, 2016. From left to right: Richard Kohlhausen, Chair, Nyack Hospital Board of Trustees; Dr. Mark Geller, President and CEO, Nyack Hospital; Tom Lynch, Owner, Casa del Sol; Beverly Gopin and Seth Gopin, co-owners, Metal & Stone Jewelers.

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This weekend, the live music line-up includes funk from Mr. Breakdown, African music from ForestDance, anime covers from Moshi Moshi and more! Local theatre doesn’t disappoint when Elmwood Playhouse, Antrim Playhouse and Nyack Village Theatre bring memorable stories to the stage with Harvey, Unnecessary Farce and Alfred Hitchcock. Here’s your rundown of what to do and where to do it.

Friday

• The 30th Annual Tri-State International Auto Show features 200 new vehicles from 25 manufacturers. Fri from 3-9p, Sat from 10a-8p & Sun from 10a-6p. At Rockland Community College, 145 College Rd, Suffern.

• Enjoy some classic whodunits withAlfred Hitchcock Presents 2 One Actswhere macabre murder mysteries are performed live on stage, directed by Richard Quinn. Fri & Sat at 8-10p at the Nyack Village Theatre, 94 Main St, Nyack.

• Elmwood Playhouse presents Harvey, a classic comedy about a kind hearted, middle-aged eccentric whose best friend is an invisible mythological creature resembling a six-foot tall rabbit. Fri & Sat at 8p, Sun at 2p. Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park St, Nyack.

• The Historical Society of Rockland invites the public to Lasting Legacies 1915: The 40th Holiday Exhibition. Part I, Happy 100th Birthday, Raggedy Ann, celebrates the beloved character while part II, A 1915 Congers Christmas, re-creates a parlor setting decorated for the holidays circa 1915. Wed-Fri 12- 4p, Sun 12-4p at HSRC, 20 Zukor Rd, New City.

• Bear Mountain Ice Rink is open for the winter! Adults $5, children (ages 4-22) $4. Checkwebsite for holiday hours. Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Parkway.

• Last weekend to check out the Nyack Window Project which pairs visual artists with local landlords to create original installations in downtown storefront windows, a project conceived by award-winning set designer and Nyack resident Joanne Howard. Exhibits on Main St and Broadway in Nyack.

Saturday

• Viva Espana! a cocktail party to benefit the Rockland Center for the Arts. Spanish Guitar! Goya & Granados! Tango! Tapas swirl about while authentic Sangria and Spanish wines flow. Performances by Ansel Bobrow, a prodigy on classical Spanish guitar,Rebecca Tomas, the principal dancer and founder of A Palo Seco Flamenco Dance Company and Yasher Yaslowitz, a classical pianist who will perform compositions from Spanish composers. Don’t miss the auction of six collectible Spanish wines. $80 per person in advance ($90 at the door). 6-9p at Rockland Center For the Arts, 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack.

• Visit Torne Valley Vineyards for all-day wine tasting or choose from a selection of craft beers. Enjoy music by Steve D. & Friends and Alice Leon. $7 for wine tasting. Sat & Sun from 11a-5:30p at Torne Valley Vineyards, Torne Valley Rd, Hillburn.

• Don’t miss Overtures for Kidsfeaturing ForestDance. Audiences of all ages enjoy traditional African music using instruments such as bala, mbira, djembe and shekere. 3-4p at Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 S Main St, Pearl River.

• Come on out for the Mr. Breakdown Birthday Bash in celebration of Dave, Mike & Joey Mamma! 9p atCasa del Sol, 104 Main St, Nyack.

• Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. Unnecessary Farce is an award-winning stage comedy by Paul Slade Smith that combines all the elements of classic farce with a contemporary American plot. Sat at 8p at Antrim Playhouse, 15 Spook Rock Rd, Suffern.

• Edward Hopper House Annual Members Exhibition features William Rauschenbergwho was an Artist Member of the Month. His recent series, In Shadow, an exploration of Edward Hopper’s themes, is on display. 5-7p at Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 N Broadway.

Sunday

• Check out Moshi Moshi, a Japanese anime and video game cover band. A great program for otaku and weeaboos, yet accessible for casual fans and all music lovers. 3p at Church of the Savior, 643 Forest Ave Paramus, NJ.
• DJ JT returns to Karma with some dance music and Doo Wop. 4p at Karma, 100 Main St, Nyack.
• See the exhibit of Nyack artist William Bruckner. On display each Sun from 1-4p through Feb. Historical Society of the Nyacks, 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack.

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Wednesday

Reception and talk featuring Peculiar Flora: The Sugar and Porcelain Sculptures of Susan Graham. Exhibit runs from Jan 25 through Feb 14. 4:30-6:30p at Azarian McCullough Art Gallery, 125 New York 340, Orangeburg.

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Friday

• The Rockland County Jazz & Blues Society presents the world premier ofEvolution Suite for Jazz Quintet, String Quartet, and Electronics by theRichard Sussman Ensemble. Visitrcjbs.org for tickets. 8p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union St, Sparkill.
• You’re invited to the Antrim Playhouserendition of It’s A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play. A beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Fri & Sat at 8p, Sun at 2p at Antrim Playhouse, 15 Spook Rock Rd, Suffern.
• Downtown Nyack will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during the months of December and January by the Nyack Window Project, which pairs visual artists with local landlords to create original installations in downtown storefront windows, a project conceived by award-winning set designer and Nyack resident Joanne Howard.On display through Jan 31.

Saturday

• Have a Berry Merry Holiday at Bear Mountain. Come to the bear den at the Trailside Museum & Zoo to make tasty snacks for the black bears and watch them unwrap their gift boxes. Rain date: Sun, Dec 20. 10:30a-12p at Bear Mountain.
• Skate with Santa at Bear Mountain Ice Rink. Adults $5, children (ages 4-22) $4. 2-3:30p on Sat. General skating: Fri from 8-9:30p, Sat & Sun from 10a-8p, weather permitting. Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Parkway.
• Attend the Vox Lumina Musical Medicine Showfor an evening of sacred sound baths, kirtans, and songs of remembering and healing. 7p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union Ave, Sparkill.
• Don’t miss Finn and the Sharks Annual Holiday Feeding Frenzy.8p at Turning Point, 468 Piermont Ave.

Sunday

• Donate a blanket, get rock n’ roll. The Blankfest benefit concert collects blankets to be distributed directly to NYC’s homeless beginning Christmas Eve. Enjoy the talents of: The Undead, featuring Bobby Steele; Patti Rothberg; The Rewd Onez, Featuring Rew Starr;Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan; The Tim O’Donohue Band; Johnny & The Alimonies;Kama Linden; Count of Nine; The Midnight Blackouts; Wadada; and the River Acoustic Band. Hosted by The Baghdaddios and Lower East Side Bilingual Poet, Yvonne Sotomayor. Noon – Midnight, Hudson House, 134 Main St, Nyack.
• Soprano Anna Veleva joins pianist Yashar Yaslowitz to tell the story of Chopin’s Dream Of Love. Post-concert reception with wine and delicacies. 3p at Union Arts Center, 2 Union St, Sparkill.
• Embrace the spirit of the season and enjoy the Rockland County Concert Band Holiday Concert. 3-4p at Pearl River Public Library, 80 Franklin Ave, Pearl River.
• Spend an enchanted evening at theCandlelight Tours of The Jacob Blauvelt House. Experience Dutch American holiday traditions of the 1830s with nineteenth century music and song and seasonal refreshments. Prepaid reservations required. Tours start at 5 and 6:30p at the Jacob Blauvelt House, 20 Zukor Rd, New City.

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Thursday

The Nyack Homeless Project hosts its annualWinter Donation Sorting Party. Join the fun and sort donations received from generous donors. 9:30a – 1p at Auditorium For the Performing Arts, Nyack College, 13A Dickinson Ave, Nyack.

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Friday

• It’s the First Friday of December and Nyack’s monthly one-night downtown arts festival includes a group show titled The Blues, plus live music at 8p atProhibition River, 82 Main St. Head to the after-party for percussive world music and dance at 9p at Casa del Sol, 104 Main St. An artist reception for Joyce Byrnes starts at 6p and a screening of Cadmium Yellow starts at 7p at Edward Hopper House, 82 N. Broadway. Presented by the Nyack Art Collective at various venues throughout downtown from 6-8p.
• The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble presents a full-length narrated ballet of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Fri & Sat at 7p, Sun at 1p, North Rockland High School, 106 Hammond Rd, Thiells.
• Elmwood Playhouse presents Good People, an insightful comedy of class and culture by David Lindsay-Abaire. Fri & Sat at 8p, Sun at 2 & 8p at Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park St, Nyack.

Saturday

• Take time to find the perfect, hand-crafted gift for your loved ones at the Holiday Craft Boutique. 10a-4p at Valley Cottage Library, 110 Route 303.
• Cynthia Shaw holds an open studio and holiday sale featuring unique assemblages, mixed media paintings and handmade jewelry! Noon-5p at 42 Main St., Nyack.
• Get into the spirit of the holidays at the Rockland County Concert Band Holiday Concert from 2-3p at Central Presbyterian Church, 89 Hudson Ave, Haverstraw.
• Holiday Lights of Nyack brings the community together to greet the season with songs, refreshment, a visit from Santa and fun for all ages. 4-6p at the Main Street Gazebo, Nyack.

Sunday

• Enjoy Cookies with Santa – all are welcome! 10-11a at East Court, Level 1, Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack.
• Don’t miss an afternoon with theNew York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet – a group who enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation for incredible music. 2-3:30p at The Reform Temple of Rockland 330 N Highland Ave, Nyack.
• GraceMusic presents their annual Messiah Sing with professional soloists. Scores to borrow provided, listeners and singers welcome. 4p at Grace Church, 130 First Ave.
• Directors Dr. Glenn Koponen and Ms. Jennifer Scott are excited to share the annual Carol and Candlelight Concert which includes performances by Nyack College’s Handbell Choir, Women’s Chorale, and Brass Ensemble. 8p Pardington Hall, Nyack College, 45 South Boulevard, Nyack.

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Wednesday

Take a look back into history of some of the people who made lasting contributions to Nyack’s history at an Armchair Walking Tour. 7-8:30p at Nyack Library,

Thursday

The Nyack Farmers’ Market has gone undercover! From Thanksgiving until the end of March, you can still shop for fresh produce and meats, fish, honey, a variety of farm products inside The Nyack Center each Thurs from 8a-2p. There are arts and crafts on sale too, all while enjoying live music from local musicians.  The Nyack Center is located at 58 Depew and S Broadway.

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Free parking is available during Market hours in the Cedar/Artopee lot and, as a reminder, street parking is always free in Nyack every morning until 11am.

The indoor Market picks up where the outdoor Farmers’ Market left off the day before Thanksgiving, and will continue every Thursday from 8:00am to 2:00pm during the winter months through March 24, 2016. (The Market will be open Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015; the Market will be closed on New Years’ Eve, December 31.) The outdoor Market reopens on March 31, 2016.

Jeff Doctorow and Friends will provide musical accompaniment for opening day. An impressive line-up of local performers — offering a wide range of musical styles from Irish fiddling to classic rock — will regale Market patrons every week through the winter months, adding a festive note to the shopping experience.

The Nyack Market specializes in local, seasonal produce, baked goods and artisan wares, and offers great opportunities for holiday gift-shopping — offering unique items such as the now-famous Nyack note cards, canvas market bags and book of sketches and essays by artist-in-residence Bill Batson — plus hand-made clothing and toys for children, natural skin care treatments, soaps and lotions, and much more.

Building on the success enjoyed by Nyack’s outdoor Farmers’ Market, the indoor Winter Market is a partnership between the Nyack Chamber of Commerce and the Nyack Center. Sponsorship is generously provided by Rivertown Magazine, Nyack News & Views, Natural Awakenings, Solar Maximum, and Green Mountain Energy. The Market also acknowledges the hard work of the market manager, vendors and a team of dedicated volunteers.

“We’re excited to continue to offer this valuable resource to the Nyack community,” said Scott Baird, President of the Nyack Chamber. “The Nyack Winter Farmer’s Market Indoors at the Nyack Center is a focal point for families who value healthy lifestyles, and a bright spot in the Village during the cold winter months.”

The Market allows shoppers to use a credit card or SNAP benefits card to get tokens that can be spent with many of the market vendors, making it easier for those on public assistance to have access to fresh, locally grown food. Interested shoppers can get assistance from the market manager and take advantage of this convenient way to buy goods at the market.

The vendor line-up for this winter promises both “tried and true” vendors — and some new twists. New vendors include Blooming Hill Farm (offering a broad range of produce used by some of the finest restaurants in Manhattan) Catskill Fungi (mushrooms and health tinctures), Petropoulos Family Groves (locally bottled olives and olive oil) and Wild Sea Salt (nutritious seasonings). New craft vendors include Kid Essence, Katartic and Sally Ann Designs. Click here for a fun list of vendors.

“We’re building a new tradition in Nyack with the Winter Farmers’ Market, and we expect it will enjoy a long and fruitful life in the heart of our special Village,” added Baird. “We are looking forward to seeing our Nyack Farmer’s Market regulars along with new friends and neighbors from nearby towns who love good food, fresh local products and the special home-made delicacies you can’t find in any supermarket.”

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From Thanksgiving through New Years Day, Nyack is filled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season, with glittering lights and artist-decorated shop windows, plus eclectic stores and restaurants, and the best nightlife in Rockland County.

Special shopping events include Small Business Saturday on November 28, and Nyack’s 2^nd annual Indoor Street Fair on November 29. The annual tree lighting celebration, Holiday Lights of Nyack, takes place on December 5. Throughout the month of December, many of Nyack’s shops will be open extended hours, with holiday specials and in-store events.

The artists of the Nyack Art Collective have made the streets come alive with window installations in select shops, including Sanctuary (South Broadway) and Riverwaves (North Broadway). Spend an afternoon at the Edward Hopper House Art Center; and lift your spirits with the sounds of the New York Philharmonic Brass Principal Quartet or join GraceMusic’s annual Messiah Sing. A complete list of events is available at visitnyack.org/nyack-calendar/

Parking will be FREE every weekend (including the day after Thanksgiving) in Nyack’s municipal parking lots from Thanksgiving through December 20. Street parking meters will still be in effect. Signs throughout the village will direct visitors to parking lots.

Make Nyack your destination for festive holiday celebration, all season long, and see for yourself why Nyack is Art & Soul on the Hudson.

Nyack’s Calendar of Holiday Happenings 2015

Visit our complete online calendar for a full listing of events. 

Nyack Gift Shopping Guide 2015

Pick up your Nyack Map & Guide at shops and restaurants throughout the village.

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To make the shopping experience all the more pleasurable, free parking will start the day after Thanksgiving and continue every weekend through December 20 in the Village’s municipal lots. Signs throughout the Village will direct visitors to the free parking areas. (Street parking meters will still be in effect.)

The Shop Small weekend kicks off on Saturday, November 28 with special deals in local shops, as well as “Small Business Saturday” rebates for American Express cardholders in participating stores. Cardholders who want to take advantage of the American Express program should register at www.shopsmall.com.

For a list of Nyack merchants participating in Small Business Saturday, as well as those offering special holiday discounts, go to the Chamber website at nyackchamber.org.

Indoor Street Fair/Gift Gallery

The shopping fun kicks up a notch at Nyack’s second annual Indoor Street Fair/Gift Gallery on Sunday November 29 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Nyack Center. This special holiday event brings Nyack’s favorite merchants together under one roof with previews of their unique and most popular gift-giving ideas ― all hand-selected for the Fair and offered with special holiday discounts.

The Nyack Center is located at 58 Depew Avenue (corner of Depew and South Broadway.) Admission is free.

Nyack’s Chamber of Commerce and Art, Craft & Antique Dealers Association (ACADA) are happy to support this one-of-a-kind event. Holiday shoppers will delight in the distinctive selection of fine jewelry, home decor, art, clothing, chocolates, sweets and hand-crafted gifts curated specially for the Fair by more than 30 merchants. Shoppers will also enjoy a warm, welcoming shopping experience filled with extra surprises, including live music throughout the day.

While finding the perfect gift for everyone on their holiday lists, shoppers will enjoy the sounds of the season offered by the widely recognized Nyack High School Chamber Orchestra. These award-winning teen musicians have routinely placed among the top schools in the country in national competitions and festivals. The event organizers are delighted to once again bring the orchestra’s beautiful music to this unique shopping experience.

To ensure that everyone leaves the day with a smile, street-fair favorite Jamie’s Faces will be on-site creating magical free face painting for the kids.

“Nyack has so much to offer as the holiday shopping season gets under way — one-of-a-kind gifts, Small Business Saturday rebates and special prices for the season, live entertainment, great food, and places to relax and enjoy holiday cheer,” said Scott Baird, President of the Nyack Chamber.

“What’s more, the Indoor Street Fair is quickly becoming the next great holiday tradition in Nyack, offering a glimpse through the windows of some of Nyack’s favorite shops,” said Baird. “Choose the perfect gift, enjoy the music and spirit of the season, then come back to shop the full line in the beautiful and eclectic shops of Nyack.”

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