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In the art song and opera aria appreciation class we will be breaking down a few components of what makes the art form so delicate, grandiose and beautiful. We will touch briefly on the historical context, the musical context and the emotional psychological and human aspect of the music. In addition, I will be performing each of the songs that are talked about in the PowerPoint as well as additional music. So this will be a more immersive way of understanding, opera arias, and art songs through presentation and performance. Presented by Matthew Marano, tenor from the Taconic Opera.

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MARRIED TO THE MOB
Directed by Jonathan Demme
With Michelle Pfeiffer, Dean Stockwell, Matthew Modine
1988, USA, 106 minutes, rated R

After her husband is killed, Angela sees a way out of the Mafia. However, her husband’s boss has other ideas – he wants her for himself. Undercover FBI agent Mike Downey finds himself falling in love with her too.

Matthew Modine and production designer Kristi Zea will discuss Married to the Mob after the screening.

“Demme isn’t aghast at kitsch, or even superior to it; actually, he’s its purely loving archivist and he matches Kristi Zea’s zestful production designs, setup for setup, with song after song (the contribution of Gary Goetzman and Sharon Boyle), from an original score by longtime collaborator David Byrne.” Sheia Benson, Los Angeles Times

Getting close to the edge lately? Bumping into misfits, weirdos, the occasional psychopath? If so, you may be a character in a Jonathan Demme fantasy. But if you’re watching Demme’s pictures from a safe distance — and now it’s the delicious Mafia sendup “Married to the Mob” — you’ll thoroughly enjoy the out-of-kilter existence. After establishing an appealing sense of anarchy in his 1986 “Something Wild,” Demme has kept the oddballs rolling. As an almost-mad housewife in Mafia Heights, Long Island, Michelle Pfeiffer is delicately riotous. Dean Stockwell, as the dangerous, lusty Tony “The Tiger” Russo, pumps his character-acting for all it’s worth. And the avian-featured Matthew Modine puts an endearing twitch into Mike Downey, the FBI agent who’s eavesdropping on Tony and associates.  – Desson Howe, Washington Post

Funded in part by a grant from Nyack Tourism.

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Gather, chat, and then spend about an hour silently reading your book of choice in the company of others who love to read. It’s a great way to be in the company of others when your social battery is low.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

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Join us for a family friendly Sound Bath adventure with the Sound Healing Dad, Zakiem Collier.

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Join BridgeMusik artists and special guest pianist David Budway for a heart-warming holiday concert featuring flute, string quartet, percussion and piano. The program journeys from the magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to the charm of Charlie Brown and beloved seasonal classics including The Christmas Song, Sleigh Ride, and White Christmas. A festive blend of classical elegance and joyful tradition for audiences of all ages.

Space is limited, register today!

Friday, December 12, 2025
4:00 PM
Nyack Library
 Free Admission with Eventbrite registration

Support the Series
Funding for this new series is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Froning Family Foundation and individual donations. Help us keep these programs free and accessible by making a contribution on Eventbrite or at www.bridgemusik.com. Every gift makes a difference!

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Meet four Indie Authors.

Support them by purchasing their books. They’ll even sign them for you.

12:00 – 2:00 pm

Donald Capone & Don Capria

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Mark Hillingrise & Elf Ahearn

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