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66 HOOK MAGAZINE | 2024 E V E N T S Culture, Art & Community Live Music at Chirp Cafe, 7 - 9 pm, each Fri- day and/or Saturday Nights in July, August, September, including AM Rain & Friends, Sat- urday, August 24, and others in this music se- ries. Artist of the Month on display each month — Lisette Rotman opening Thursday, August 1, 6 pm through Saturday, August 31, 7 pm. Multi-artist exhibit "Belonging" in Sep- tember (painting above). Artwork presented in this collective exhibit explores the theme of "belonging" and includes colored pencil, ink, watercolor, oil, acrylic, mosaic, and three di- mensional art. Check www.artcafenyack.com for schedule and any changes or details. 65 South Broadway – Nyack's Go-To Place. Rockefeller State Park Preserve — Among the many events and activities here are a listing of few highlights. In JULY: Monarch Habitat Hike, Sunday, July 28. Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch's life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. The parking lot is on Kendal Way off route 117. For location visit www.nyn- jtc.org. In AUGUST: The Nature of Wood- working, Sunday, August 4 from 10 am – 1 pm. Rain date: August 11. Learn how trees are transformed into everyday tools and functional art in this workshop with artist and wood- worker, Mark Andreas. We will begin by explor- ing the forest to better understand the qualities and uses of individual tree species. Mark will then demonstrate how to work with hand tools such as a chisel, gouge, hand saw, and hatchet as he fashions a wooden spoon from raw material collected at the Preserve. Firefly Walk, Friday, August 9 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. The fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year. We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. The hike will be about 2 miles, leashed dogs are wel- come. In SEPTEMBER: Equinox Cele- bration: Forest Bathing & Sound Healing, Saturday, September 21 from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Celebrate the autumnal equinox during this special event co- hosted by certified forest therapist, Cindy Olsen, and sound healer, Dayna Gralla. Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect with nature through sensory ex- ploration. This journey will lead you to the Glacial Erratic for a restorative sound healing experience where crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a variety of soothing instruments will guide your meditation. Finish with herbal tea under the trees as you take a moment to reflect. The walk is about 1 mile round trip. Sunset Yoga at Rockwood throughout September on Tuesdays from 6–7 pm. Relieve stress and explore the connection between breath and movement with instructor, Shivani Singh, as the sun sets over the Hudson with views of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Appropriate for all levels of experi- ence, ages 18+. Visit Rockefeller- StateParkPreserve.org/events to see details, make reservations, and to view the many other upcoming summer events at the Preserve. Core Theatre Group — Hudson Val- ley's premiere professional theatre com- pany, presents their first year anniversary fundraising celebration, HAIR: in concert, at Warwick's historic Mountain Lake Park outdoor pavilion theatre on Satur- day, July 27th. This groundbreaking mu- Summer Happenings ART CAFE sical tapestry has brought some of the most defining musical hits to the American stage - "Aquarius", "Good Morning Starshine" and "Let the Sun Shine In". Set against a backdrop of the vibrant and volatile 60s, HAIR re- mains as relevant as ever. A celebra- tion of community, identity, politics and peace: it is now and forever will be the original tribal love-rock musi- cal. Turn back the clock and turn up the volume with a festival-style event featuring local vendors. "CTG is proud to make our home in Warwick and is excited to bring creative col- laborations of industry professionals and local talents to our area and what better celebration of that combi- nation than the timeless rock-musical HAIR?" For more information and tickets please visit: www.coretheatre- group.com The Bulldog Walking Gallery has returned to downtown Irvington, NY this summer. June— September, 26th, fantastically decorated bulldogs representing Irvington's beloved mascot will be displayed on the town's Main Street. The bulldogs were painted by artists in the Lower Hudson Valley and were inspired by everything from architecture to board games and locally produced food. These statues can be seen on foot or by car and provide a great oppor- tunity to explore Irvington's fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, and other attractions. The town offers free parking.

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