Tag: Nyack

  • SeptemberFest Street Fair in Nyack Returns

    SeptemberFest in Nyack is returning this year on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., inviting families, friends, and visitors to celebrate Fall in the heart of the village on Main Street and Broadway. 

    SeptemberFest

    SeptemberFest features a rich array of jewelry, clothing, accessories, art, crafts, gifts, and great food offered by 200+ vendors and scores of local businesses. “We’re pleased to once again host our SeptemberFest fair,” said Roger Cohen, President, of Nyack Chamber. “The fair is in many ways an introduction to our village. We welcome everyone to enjoy a special experience, come back for more, and stay – for a weekend…or even a lifetime.”

    At the Gazebo on Main Street, people can enjoy music from The Scoop at 1 p.m., the Rockland-based “fun” band, playing a huge catalog of iconic rockers including The Beatles, Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Pretenders, Elton John, and more, with originals too. Also performing is the Nyack-based grunge rock group Bulletproof Heart at 4 p.m. They will pound out hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, with modern interpretations of classics from bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, and Weezer. 

    Photo by Nina Skow.

    In addition to enjoying the music and sampling wares from hundreds of fair vendors, Fest-goers can enjoy the many boutiques and restaurants open year-round in the village. Nyack’s one-of-a-kind retailers offer unique merchandise across a broad spectrum of hard-to-find treasures, from antiques, custom jewelry, and original art, to hand-made clothing, crystals, vintage vinyl, specialty eyewear, and other products. People can also enjoy a vast array of food, one of the best in the Hudson Valley.

    “SeptemberFest is a not-to-be-missed event, but it’s also an invitation to visitors and residents to sample the village’s special blend of memorable experiences,” said Cohen. “We encourage people to come back after our events to enjoy shopping, dining, music, art, theater, hiking, biking, and river recreation. Nyack offers it all – in a beautiful, walkable riverside community.”

    For more information about SeptemberFest, visit here.

    Upcoming Nyack Events

    Sept. 11: Hometown Heroes (9/11 event) 

    Sept. 28 – Oct. 21: Phoenix Festival Live Arts in Nyack (live theater, dance, music)

    Sept. 30: OctoberFest / LagerFest

    Oct. 6: Spirit of Nyack (Halloween kickoff) 

    Oct. 8: Nyack’s Famous Street Fair (50th anniversary!)

    Oct. 28: Halloween parade and festivities 

    Nov. 4: Rockland County Fashion Week

    Nov. 11: Candlelight Concert Series (Bridget Kibbey)

    Nov. 18: Jonathan Demme Close Up

  • The Phoenix Festival Returns For A Second Year Of Programming

    The Phoenix Theatre Ensemble revealed its lineup for its second annual Phoenix Festival, set to run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 21. The event will feature an engaging mixture of live theater, dance, music, and arts. Phoenix Festival includes 30 performances and will take place on multiple indoor and outdoor stages in Nyack, New York. 

    Founded in 2004, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit theatre ensemble producing in New York City and Nyack. Phoenix Festival is aimed at celebrating classical theater, music, local culture, and the creative spirit of the Nyack community. 

    Festival venues include the tented outdoor meadow stage at Marydell Faith and Life Center, the garden at Hopper House, the Nyack Center, the ‘little theater’ at Nyack’s RCC Culinary Arts Center, Maureen’s Jazz Cellar and Nyack’s classic restaurant the Hudson House. The festival boasts a diverse set of programming with something for all ages and interests. 

    We’re excited about the 2023 program, and proud to present world class live performances at affordable prices rarely available in ‘big city’ locations.

    Craig Smith, executive director, Phoenix Festival

    This year’s performances range from classic theatrical shows like Crime and Punishment and Now I am Alone, to stand-up poetry, and even an augmented reality tour. One of Phoenix Festival’s most innovative and creative performances is Pan and The Lost Boys. The show combines theater and dance to examine Black masculinity through hip-hop. Stemming from the killings of Tamir Rice, George Floyd, etc; Pan looks at the impacts of these events on the health, wellness, and growth of young black men in America.

    The Phoenix Festival gets underway on Sept. 28 with Crime and Punishment, directed by Karen Case Cook. A full list of performances can be found below. For tickets and details about the festival click here. 

    Festival Schedule 

    September 28- Crime & Punishment- Nyack Center

    September 29- Crime & Punishment- Nyack Center

    September 30- Remembering Good Harbor Beach- The Garden at Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center

    September 30- Crime & Punishment- Nyack Center

    October 1- Crime & Punishment- Nyack Center

    October 4- Scandalton- Maureen’s Jazz Cellar

    October 5- Pan and the Lost Boys- Nyack Center

    October 6- Wind and the Willows- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 6- Pan and the Lost Boys- Nyack Center

    October 7- Wind in the Willows- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 7- Honduras- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 7- Pan and the Lost Boys (sold out)- Nyack Center

    October 8- Children’s Shakespeare Theatre- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 8- Wind in the Willows- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 9- Children’s Shakespeare Theatre- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 9- Wind in the Willows- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 11- Drinks with Dead Poets- Hudson House Upstairs Bar

    October 12- Drinks with Dead Poets- Hudson House Upstairs Bar

    October 13- Drinks with Dead Poets- Hudson House Upstairs Bar

    October 14- ArtsRock Concert- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 14- Drinks with Dead Poets- Hudson House Upstairs Bar

    October 15- Now I Am Alone starring Geoffrey Owens- Marydell Faith and Life Center

    October 19- Reflections from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool- The Little Theater at RCC Culinary Arts Center

    October 20- Reflections from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool- The Little Theater at RCC Culinary Arts Center

    October 21- Reflections from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool- The Little Theater at RCC Culinary Arts Center

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