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Starting January 9, 2024, the Nyack Art Collective will sponsor weekly Figure Drawing on Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm at X House Nyack, 48 S. Franklin St., Nyack, @xhousenyack https://www.instagram.com/xhousenyack/
These sessions are open to the public. Artists must provide their own materials and may bring an easel if desired. Session is $15 per person, $13 for Nyack Art Collective members.
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Donald Capone’s new novel Piper Van Winkle, A Sleepy Hollow Novel was published on May 3, 2025. His novel, Just Follow Me, was published by Pen-L Publishing in 2014 and republished by the author in 2018. His short stories have been published in the anthologies Sudden Flash Youth; The Westchester Review (2013, 2014 & 2020 editions); Short on Sugar, High On Honey: Micro Love Stories (2018); See You Next Tuesday; and The Ampersand volume 4; as well as Weekly Reader’s READ magazine, Word Riot, River and South Review, Onyx Publications online journal (and podcast), and Prime Number Magazine.
Don Capria is a filmmaker and author best known for Colombo: The Unsolved Murder, the acclaimed biography of mob icon Joe Colombo. He wrote and directed the award- winning shorts Eulogy (2014) and Anecdota (2021), filmed the pilot for his scripted series Abaddon (2019) starring Erika Alexander, and has also directed music videos and short-form content. His latest project, the horror slasher, Director’s Cut, hit theaters Halloween 2024 and is set to hit streaming Halloween 2025.
Mark Hillringhouse’s Talking All Night: The New York Poets Interviews, Photographs, Letters features interviews with prominent poets of the New York School, along with unique photographic portraits and personal letters. Interview subjects include John Ashbery, Amiri Baraka, Ted Berrigan, Barbara Guest, Kenneth Koch, Bernadette Mayer, James Schuyler, Anne Waldman, and others—16 in total. The book provides firsthand insight into the poets’ creative processes, influences, and the environment in which they developed their poetic craft.
In addition to writing historical novels, Elf Ahearn tutors students and slavishly tends to every whim and fancy of her cats, Puck and Jilly. Prior to the arrival of these demanding felines, she spent 13 years as a reporter for the award-winning Litchfield County Times, edited an award-winning corporate newsletter, and composed back cover copy for Penguin Random House. She is happily married to a cat-loving knight in shining armor. They live in New York.
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Open, hosted discussions allowing men to journey to their spiritual side, sharing and learning together, and creating a Circle of Support for one another.
Frequent guests offer a range of different interests and topics, from sound therapy to astrology to Tai Chi, with non-guest nights focused on spirituality, mythology, archetypes, current events and group discussions.
Free event but please RSVP and join us in person (or on zoom!) and meet some like-minded souls. RSVP here.
Hosted by Eric David, a certified mediation teacher, trained in transpersonal psychology, with an education in mythology and occultism.
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Get ready, the Nyack Famous Street Fair is set to hit the town Sunday, October 12th. This is a do-not-miss event on Main Street and Broadway. There will be over 300 Exhibitors with an exciting selection of arts and crafts, new retail items, home decor, and unique gifts. Expect all kinds of delicious festival food from vendors and local restaurants. The fun lasts all day from 10am-5pm, rain or shine.
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A ” Do Not Miss” family fun day at the Nyack Famous Street Fair on Sunday, October 12, downtown on Main, Broadway and Cedar Streets from 10 to 5. A perfect way to spend a fall day in historic Nyack located on the Hudson River. This promises to be the ultimate shopping opportunity to start on your holiday shopping list or for that special item for you. The fair highlights over three hundred exhibitors, from four states, with a diverse array of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor & unique gifts lining downtown. In addition to the exciting items on display attendees can indulge in a variety of all kinds of food & drinks ranging from Cousins Lobster truck, Thai, BBQ, empanadas, sausage & peppers, fried fish, Jamaican & Island foods. Also French, American and the popular NY Soda Jerks truck with old fashion egg creams & more will be there. Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be offering fair specials. Music will be playing at the Gazebo. Do not forget to stop by Nyack’s great shops and interesting boutiques.
This is an exciting shopping, family fun and dining event you don’t want to miss. The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years. Held rain or shine. No Pets Please. The fair is organized by P.J.’s Promotions and for more information go to www.pjspromotions.com
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A ” Don’t Miss” family fun day at the Nyack Famous Street Fair, Sunday, October 12, downtown from 10 to 5. A perfect way to spend a fall day in historic Nyack located on the Hudson River. This promises to be a great opportunity to start on your holiday shopping list. The fair highlights over 300 exhibitors, from 4 states, with a diverse array of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor & unique gifts lining downtown. In addition to the exciting items on display attendees can indulge in a variety of all kinds of food & drinks ranging from Cousins Lobster truck, Thai, BBQ, empanadas, sausage & peppers, fried fish, Jamaican & Island foods. Also French, American and the popular NY Soda Jerks truck with old fashion egg creams & more can be seen. Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be offering fair specials. Music will be played at the Gazebo. Don’t forget to stop by Nyack’s many shops and interesting boutiques.
This is a great shopping, family fun and dining event you don’t want to miss. The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years. Held rain or shine. No Pets Please. The fair is organized by P.J.’s Promotions and for more information go to www.pjspromotions.com
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