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Join ecSTaTic dance nYack for a transforma3ve evening of movement, connec3on, and community. Their dances feature a gentle warm-up, a freeform DJ set for self-expression, and a closing sound bath for grounding and reflec3on. Upcoming dates are Satur- days: January 25th, February 22nd, and March 29th. All are welcome to explore and experience the joy of dance. Details visit h4ps://linktr.ee/ecsta3cdancenyack rockeFeLLer STaTe Park PreServe — February 14, 5–7 pm. Valen3ne's Day. Walk with the Light of Your Life. Celebrate love with the light of your life, whether that's your partner, friend, child, or pet, all are welcome. Take an evening stroll around Swan Lake on carriage roads lit by lanterns. Hot chocolate will be served in the courtyard. This is not a group hike; you are wel- come to begin at any 3me and walk at your own pace. FREE. mineral iden*fica*on Workshop, January 26 from 1–2:30 pm. Minerals are the fundamental build- ing blocks of our planet. Learn all about minerals and how to iden3fy them with geologist, Kim Fendrich. Dis- cover some of the ways we use minerals in our daily lives and hone your observa3onal skills in this interac- 3ve program as you perform tests on a variety of min- erals to figure out what they are. Stay tuned for part 2 (rock iden3fica3on) in February. Ages 8+. $4. registra- 3on is recommended for these programs so that they can communicate any changes due to weather. For de- tails visit RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events. C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S Winter art classes begin on Monday, Jan. 13 at the rockLand cenTer For The arTS. Whether you're just star3ng out or looking to refine your skills, we offer a range of classes in pain3ng, drawing, sculpture, and more. Join us on Sat., Feb. 1 at 7 pm as we kick-off our 2025 concert series: Music Sessions @ RoCA with ma+ Pond Pa with anya marina and Bathtub cig (pictured above) opening. Known for his honest and reflec3ve songwri3ng, Ma4 Pond's music explores themes of love, loss, and finding beauty in life's struggles. Joined by long3me collabo- rators Chris Hansen and cellist Hilary James, Ma4 Pond brings songs that are both hear2elt and memorable. Tkts $25, std & srs $20. Next Music Sessions @ RoCA features riverrun on Sat., March 22 at 7:30 pm. Founding mem- ber of Spyro Gyra, pianist/Grammy nominated composer Jeremy Wall and flu3st John Ragusa perform a dynamic blend of jazz, La3n, and classical styles. The magic of their sound consists of mul3-faceted composi3ons of Jeremy Wall and selec3ons from Pat Metheny, Keith Jarre4, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Eric Sa3e, and lesser known gems by Brazilian composers. The dy- namic range of their shows are high- lighted by the virtuosity John Ragusa displays on a variety of flutes. Tkts: $25/stds & srs/$20. In March, Music Sessions @ RoCA features cocomama: nocturno Project on Sat, March 15 at 7:30 pm. Led by acclaimed pianist and composer Nicki Denner, Nocturno Proj- ect reimagines the beauty of 19th and early 20th-century classical music by infusing it with the energy of jazz, Afro- Cuban, and Brazilian tradi3ons. The group features a powerhouse lineup, including Anton Denner on saxophones and flutes, known for his work with Ray Charles and at fes3vals worldwide; Mayra Casales on percussion, who has performed with Celia Cruz and Dizzy Gillespie; and Jennifer Vincent on bass and cello, a long3me member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Together, they transform classical melodies into lively musical conversa3ons, connect- ing intricate harmonies with rhythms rooted in African and La3n tradi3ons. Tkts $25/stds & srs /$20. Info 845.358.0877 or rocklandartcenter.org 66 HOOK

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