September, 2012 - The Nyack Villager

September events
Art & Entertainment
Armchair Walking Tours
Presented by The Historical Society of The Nyacks and the
Friends of The Nyacks, this popular program, now in its 17th
year, features slide presentations on local history, architecture
and related cultural subjects. The Armchair Walking
Tours are dedicated to the memory of Rockland County’s
great historian, John Scott. The programs are produced by
Brian Jennings, local history librarian at the Nyack Library.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF MARSHALL AND HENRY EMERY,
the opening program in September, will be presented by architect
and historian, Winston C. Perry, Jr., President of the
Historical Society of the Nyacks.
The Emery brothers defined the architectural character of the
Nyack community. Examples of their work include Nyack Library,
YMCA, St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Reformed and
Methodist Churches, the gate at Oak Hill Cemetery, numerous
stores, three grand South Broadway homes and many modest
homes.
At Nyack Library, 59 S. Broadway, at 7pm Wed evening,
Sept 12 AND at Valley Cottage Library the following afternoon,
Thurs Sept 13 at 2pm. Seating is limited at Nyack
Library; attendees must call the library in advance to register
at 845.358.3370 Ext 214 or register online.
Photographs and drawings of the Emery Brothers’ projects
will be on exhibit in the Historical Society museum at 50
Piermont Ave on Saturdays from 1 to 4pm through Sept.
Art Students League Vytlacil Campus
The Art Students League Vytlacil Campus, 241 Kings Highway, Sparkill,
NY. Info 845.359.1263 Vytlacil@artstudentsleague.org
www.artstudentsleague.org (“contact” tab for directions) Sullivan
Gallery Hours: M-Tu closed. Th, F, Sat-10 am to 5pm, W-10am to 8pm
Calendar for September 2012
• MARK SAFAN: PAINTINGS
The abstract paintings of Mark Safan, League Instructor and
Vytlacil Critique artist, will be on exhibit in the Elizabeth V.
Sullivan gallery.
Sept. 15 through Nov. 10; opening Sat, Sept. 15, from 2
to 5pm
• OPEN CRITIQUES
Get feedback on your artwork from League instructors. 2nd &
3rd Wednesdays of the month: Sept 12 & 19. 10am to 4pm.
Fee: $12. Optional lunch at 1pm: $10. Call ahead to notify.
• OPEN STUDIO & RECEPTION
Visit their studios on a monthly basis and meet our resident
artists who come from around the world.
Thursday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7pm
• FORGING & METAL FABRICATING WORKSHOP
with sculptor James Garvey. Discover your creativity as you
work mainly with steel to learn the basics of forging.
Saturdays 10am to 1pm (excluding Sept. 1) Fee: $130
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In September at RoCA
At Rockland Center For the Arts, 27 S. Greenbush Rd. West Nyack (off
Thruway Exit 12). Gallery hours 9-5 M-F; 9-4 Sat, 1-4 Sun
• ANNUAL FACULTY EXHIBITION & OPEN HOUSE
On view in the Emerson Gallery though Oct 3—RoCA’s talented
faculty exhibits their most recent artwork and projects
including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, jewelry
and more. Chat with the faculty, tour our studios and see
demonstrations. A great opportunity to get to know RoCA!
Opening reception, Sun, Sept 9, from 2 to 5pm
• THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PETER CHENEY
On view in Gallery ONE through Oct 3—self taught artist
and Nyack resident Peter Cheney’s paintings, sometimes on
found objects, reflect the simplicity and directness of country
road signs, while his animal characters tell anecdotes of his
time in Rockland County and in his day-to-day life.
Opening reception, Sun, Sept 9, from 2 to 5pm
• CALLUM COOPER
On view in Media Project Spaces 1 & 2 through Oct 3. With
ingenious homemade camera riggings, Australian artist and
experimental filmmaker, Callum Cooper, creates films that
flip and spin, placing the viewer inside the action, much like
being on a ride in an amusement park. Created at the Vytlacil
Campus of the Arts Student League of New York, 2011.
Opening reception, Sun, Sept. 9, from 2 to 5pm
• FALL CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
include ceramics, painting & drawing, lampworked glass
beads, jewelry, figure drawing, abstract painting, cartooning,
creative writing, handmade books, beading, family workshops
and more. RoCA’s brand new website is easy and fun to use.
Classes begin Mon, Sept 10. For more info about RoCA’s
current & upcoming programs, classes and exhibitions,
visit www.rocklandartcenter.org or call 845.358. 0877.
Looking Back at Tappan Zee Bridge
The Historical Society of the Nyacks’ new exhibit, "Looking
Back at Tappan Zee Bridge" in the Carnegie Room, will be on
view at Nyack Library during regular library hours thru Oct 31.
The goal is to inform and educate residents about the past
and what they might anticipate in the near future with the
new bridge.
Starting Sept 8 The Historical Society’s exbibit hours will expand
to every Saturday from 1 to 4pm. The Society needs
volunteers to staff the exhibits. To volunteer, please contact
Leontine Temsky at leetemsky@nyackhistory.org or call
845.418.4430.
Friends Of the Nyacks Walking Tours
Tours begin at 2pm. Fee is $5 per person. No reservations required.
• EDWARD HOPPER’S NYACK Sept 16
See Nyack through the eyes of artist Edward Hopper as your
guide highlights the influence of light, water & architecture.
Tour begins at the Hopper House, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack
at 2pm, Sept 16.
• DOWNTOWN NYACK Sept 30
Trace the growth of Nyack from a small river village to a
major commercial and manufacturing center during the
gilded age; see many of the same buildings that were present
at the turn of the century.
Tour begins at the foot of Main St, Nyack by the River at
2pm, Sept 30.
• SAVE THE DATE Oct 14
2nd ANNUAL APPLE FEST—Apple Pie baking contest,
William Tell game, apple head crafts, music, games, food
and everything APPLE ... and a special treat—Meet The
Sheriff’s Horses. For more info contact Friends of the Nyacks:
info@friendsofthenyacks.org or call 845.358.4973.
Book Sale & Russian Tea Room
Russian Orthodox Church : Holy Virgin Potection Church, 51 Prospect St,
Nyack NY , 845.353.1155.
Come browse our Books Sale and sample Tasty Russian
desserts, tea and coffee at the Russian Tea Room Café. Large
selection of used books, CDs, VHS, LPs, cassettes, board
games and puzzles.
Sun, Sept 9, from 12 to 4pm.
‘Ladies Night’ at Maris Luisa’s
"Ladies' Night: The Maria Luisa Way" gatherings resume at
the shop Sept 13 with Cindy Joseph, the creator of "Boom!"
cosmetics. Details: marialuisaboutique.blogspot.com/
Nyack College Gala Faculty Concert
A highlight of the fall season, this concert features music
performed by the faculty of Nyack College in solo and ensemble
selections—a program not to be missed.
Tues, Sept 25 at 7pm at Pardington Hall, Nyack College
School of Music, 1 South Boulevard, Nyack, NY. Info:
845.675.4686. No charge for admission.
First Friday Film at Piermont Library
Dennis P. McHugh Library, 25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont NY. Phone
845.359.2163.
First Friday Film at the Piermont Library will present Jacques
Tati’s “M. Hulot’s Holiday” (1953), with a special opening
short, Buster Keaton’s “Seven Chances” (1925).
This is Jacques Tati’s first film as his clueless, bumbling alter
ego M. Hulot—a sublime, subtle, mostly silent comedy,
evoking a France now long gone. “The greatest collection of
sight gags ever committed to celluloid,” said Roger Ebert.
And since the Tati film is as slender as it is delicious, we’ll
preface it with a hilarious two-reeler the great Buster
Keaton. “Seven Chances,” a charming comedy, that culminates
with what is perhaps the most hysterical (not to mention,
extended) chase scene ever made.
Fri, Sept 7 at 7:30pm at Piermont Library. There is no
admission charge.