Rockland Events
The Nyack Art Collective hosts an artist reception at The Gallery at The Burger Loft, 3 North Broadway, Nyack on the First Friday of each month, 7-9 pm. This is a free, public event featuring artwork by members of the Nyack Art Collective and light refreshments.
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In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have, including building a positive credit history, reducing your credit utilization and dealing with delinquent debts.
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Join BridgeMusik for Old World, New World — American Echoes, a free Chamber Hour concert presented as part of the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026: We the Music — Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices.
This engaging one-hour performance explores how immigrant artists and diverse musical traditions helped shape the sound of America. The program features Aaron Copland’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, William Bolcom’s Little Suite of Four Dances, and selections from Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) Trio Suite.
Presented at Nyack Library, the concert highlights the creative exchange between Old World influences and distinctly American voices, illustrating how composers from different backgrounds contributed to the nation’s evolving musical identity.
Inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, this year’s BridgeMusik Summer Festival explores the rich tapestry of American musical life through the works of American composers, jazz innovators, and immigrant artists who helped shape the nation’s cultural identity.
Festival highlights include Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale at the Nyack Center on August 1–2, the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, a newly commissioned work by The Dolphins Quartet, free Chamber Hour library concerts, student performances, and collaborations between emerging musicians and professional artists.
Following opening weekend, the festival continues throughout Rockland County with free concerts, community performances, student recitals, and special events celebrating American musical voices across generations.
Register for this event:
Explore the complete BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 Eventbrite Collection for additional concerts and events taking place August 1–16, including tickets for Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale and free registration for Library Week performances and student concerts:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/bridgemusik-summer-festival-2026-we-the-music-4845363
BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, the Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism Grant, and individual donors.
BridgeMusik’s Chamber Hour concerts are presented free of charge. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at https://www.bridgemusik.com/support. Every gift helps sustain community performances, library programs, educational initiatives, and artistic opportunities for students throughout the year.
Admission is free. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.
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Bring your mats and blocks for a relaxing time with our resident yogini!
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A soldier. A violin. A deal with the Devil.
BridgeMusik opens its 2026 Summer Festival — We the Music: Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices — with a bold, fully staged production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, paired with the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss.
Blending music, theater, and dance, this visually compelling theatrical production reimagines Stravinsky’s iconic work for contemporary audiences. The Soldier’s Tale tells the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the Devil in exchange for wealth, exploring timeless themes of temptation, fate, and the true cost of ambition.
Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer, the production features the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble together with an outstanding cast of New York theater and dance artists:
Danny Bryck — The Soldier Alok Tewari — The Devil Mary Neufeld — Narrator JoVonna Parks — The Princess / Dancer
The program also includes the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by acclaimed composer Thomas Cabaniss, written especially for the festival.
Nyack Center — Nyack, NY
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Seating is limited at Nyack Center — reserve your seats early.
This special theatrical production opens the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 and sets the tone for a festival celebrating creativity, collaboration, and musical voices across generations.
Stravinsky — The Soldier’s Tale (L’Histoire du Soldat) is presented under license from G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Chester Music Ltd., copyright owners.
This presentation is made possible in part with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Nyack Tourism, and individual donors. Ticket purchases help sustain BridgeMusik’s free community concerts and educational programs. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support — every gift makes a difference.
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Cellist Alex Prizgintas leads an historical overview and noted selections from many of America’s great Jazz artists, such as Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington. The term “Jazz Ambassadors” refers to the state-funded 1950s program where American musicians were sent on tours behind the iron curtain.
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