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There's Plenty To Do This Winter In Nyack, And Surrounding Area

NYACK, N.Y. – We may be heading into the winter doldrums now that the hustle-bustle of the holidays is over, but there is still plenty to do in Nyack and other places in Rockland County.

Skaters glide at the ice rink at the Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, N.Y.

Skaters glide at the ice rink at the Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain, N.Y.

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The Jeff Rubin Band will play at Casa del Sol in Nyack on Friday, Jan. 8.

The Jeff Rubin Band will play at Casa del Sol in Nyack on Friday, Jan. 8.

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Carol Reif

Here is a partial list:

  • Jon Burr Jazz Quintet: Celebrates the launch of its new “hard-bop” album, “Very Good Year,” with a performance at the Union Center for the Arts. Friday, Jan. 8. 8-10 p.m. 2 Union Ave., Sparkill. (845) 359-0258. www.uacny.com.
  • The Historical Society of Rockland: Holiday exhibition celebrates the 100th birthday of the beloved children’s character, Raggedy Ann, and recreates a parlor (circa 1915) decorated for the holidays. 12 noon - 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and Sundays through Jan. 17. 20 Zukor Road, New City. (845) 634-9629.
  • Bear Mountain Ice Rink: Adults, $5; children (ages 4-22), $4. Click here for hours. http://www.bearmountainicerink.com/. Bear Mountain State Park. Tomkins Cove. (845) 786-2701.
  • The Jeff Rubin Band will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Casa del Sol in Nyack Friday, Jan. 8. 104 Main St, Nyack. (845) 353-8846.
  • The Nyack Window Project: Now through Jan. 31. Artists have created original installations in downtown storefront windows, a project conceived by award-winning set designer and Nyack resident Joanne Howard. Exhibits on Main Street and Broadway.
  • Hip hop Shakespeare: The Children’s Shakespeare Theater’s Winter Festival. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Nyack Center. 58 Depew Ave., Nyack. (845) 258-2600.
  • The Old No. 7 Band plays the blues, bluegrass, R & B and rock. Friday, Jan. 8. 9 p.m. Pier 701, 701 Piermont Ave., Piermont. (845) 848-2550.
  • PBS stars Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo will play 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 S Main St, Pearl River. (845) 356-1522.
  • Nyack artist William Bruckner: Exhibit runs from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. each Sunday through February. Historical Society of the Nyacks, 50 Piermont Ave, Nyack. (845) 358-0552.
  • Winter is for the Birds: Hedy Albert, naturalist and educator will lead a family nature program. Learn about birds and make a bird feeder. 1 - 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10. Sterling Forest Visitor Center, Tuxedo Park. (845) 351-5907.
  • Children’s art classes: Starting Monday, Jan. 19 at the Rockland Center for the Arts. For the full schedule, click here. rocklandartcenter.com. RoCA , 27 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack. (834) 358-0877.

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