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Lit by the River: A Nyack Celebration of Literature! Join novelist Bushra Rehman for a writing workshop.

Writing from life can be a tricky business.  There are people to protect, faulty memories of events, and the pitfalls of self-censorship and self-aggrandizement. This workshop recognizes that our lives are too rich not to write about, and our imaginations are too strong to ignore.  We will use creative techniques to help us overcome silences when writing about truths and lies of our lives.

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We’ve set aside Sunday, September 21 for the children. Celebrate Children’s Books with these five fabulous authors. We have something for all young readers!

Dr. Val: 11:30 – 12:30 (Ages 4 – 8)

Tad Hills: 12:30 – 1:30 (Ages toddler – 5)

Gale Galligan: 1:30 – 2:30 (Ages 8 – 12)

Sayantani DasGupta: 2:30-3:30 (Ages 8 – 12)

Joshua Furst: 3:30 – 4:30 (Ages toddler – 5)

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 Sunset on SoBro: An Outdoor Salsa Event 
Join us on Saturday, September 20th from 6–10pm for a lively night of music, dance, and community in the heart of Nyack! Kick off the evening with a free salsa class from 6–7pm, then enjoy open dancing in the streets as our Salsa DJ and guest musician bring the rhythm to SoBro. Maura’s Kitchen will be serving up tropical vibes with our outdoor tiki bar, plus SoBro Merchants and vendors, limited outdoor seating, and delicious food to keep you fueled for the night. Fun, family-friendly, and full of energy—come dance, sip, and celebrate under the sunset!

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The Piermont Present Moment Kirtan Band combines singing, instruments, chanting and mediation into one beautiful experience.

Doug Puder leads the band with his bass voice. Those attending can listen quietly or sing with Jodi Piester (soprano), Carol Napier and MaryAnn Sawka (alto), and Roy Sokoloski (bass) as they sing response. Instruments include harmonium, guitar, and drum. We feel we a new genre is emerging which combines modern songs and melodies with ancient mantras. The music often has a spiritual effect but is not religious. Our modern kirtan makes meditative call and response singing or chanting more accessible for many of us.

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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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Join us in the Community Room and throughout the exhibit galleries to view and discuss the work of exhibiting artist Edward Ubiera and his exhibition Electric Rainbow.

A series of vibrant oil and acrylic works on canvas, paper and wood panels. Electric Rainbow is a bold celebration of color, energy, and emotion. Each piece pulses with layered texture and saturated hues, capturing the chaotic joy and quiet depth found at the intersection of abstraction and memory.

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