Events

Political and Media Manipulation x 4 at Rivertown Film

August 2025 – On Wednesday, September 24th, Rivertown Film will present clips from four films written and directed by Nyack resident Greg Mitchell. The films – produced in 2022 – 2025 – are all different but all deal with various forms of manipulation. Both the media and the government are adept at controlling the messages they want to get out, as these films show us. They are:

“Atomic Cover-Up” – Long suppressed footage of the human suffering caused by the US nuclear bombing of two Japanese cities in August of 1945 is uncovered.

“The First Attack Ads” – When author and socialist Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California in August 1934- MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordered the creation of the first “attack ads” to appear on a screen.

“Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried” – On Memorial Day in 1937, striking workers at Republic Steel in Chicago gathered for a picnic. When some marched towards the plant police killed ten of them, but newsreel film of the massacre disappeared.

“The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero – and Nuclear Peril Today” – A few months after the second atomic bomb blast, over Nagasaki, the U.S. military staged an all-star football game on a killing field, amid lingering radiation levels. Why? And why does this provide so many lessons and warnings for us today?

Greg Mitchell is the former editor of Editor & Publisher, Nuclear Times, and Crawdaddy, and has written for dozens of leading publications. He is the author of thirteen books. ArtsRock director and WQXR host Elliott Forrest will lead a post-screening discussion. Community Partners are ArtsRock and Big Red Books.

The film begins at 8pm and doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $13/General

Admission, $11/Students &  Seniors, and $9/Rivertown Film Members More information can be found at rivertownfilm.org.

Rivertown Film is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2001. Their mission is

devoted to celebrating, exploring and promoting the art of the motion picture through film

screenings and educational programs. The organization is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts and with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and our corporate sponsor is Elena Schloss, Happy Dwellings with Elena/Julia B. Fee, Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Come and meet bestselling author Lon Ballinger as he takes you on an inside look at the Golden Era of New York City Nightlife! A leader and innovator in the nightclub industry for more than 40 years, Ballinger opened and operated Webster Hall, Ballinger’s, Heartbreak Hotel, and the Boom Boom Room.

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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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Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Directed by Justin Kurzel

Rated R

Runtime: 1h 53m

Geoff will host movies, pausing along the way to appreciate and discuss the audacity of cinema when it fires on all cylinders (engaging story-world, irony, metaphor, ideas and craft).

* Popcorn will be served, this event is free.

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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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 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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