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66 HOOK Experience the 2025 GARNeR Arts Fes-val on May 17–18, 12–6 pm, held at the heart of the iconic GARNER Historic District. Discover open studios, art exhibi3ons, crea3ve workshops, live music, and a Retro/Vintage Market. Enjoy ar3sanal samples and local food and beverage offerings. Tickets: $12 (adults), free for kids under 11, group dis- counts available. Rain or shine. Visit garnerartscenter.org for advance 3ckets and info. (pictured under) RoCA kicks off its Art Classes May 5. Summer Arts Camp Open House includes a free drop-in art workshop and on-site tours on Sat. May 16, 2-5pm. New exhibits: Lunar Heights: Ink Draw- ings by Dan White and Abstract Reasoning: Pain-ngs by Peter Cheney on April 5–29. Art in the Open: in The Catherine Kon- ner Sculpture Park on Sat, May 31, 12:30-3:30pm (rd 6/1,) Free. The Ramapough Indigenous Art & Cras Fair in RoCA's sculpture park: Sat., June 7, (rain date: 6/8) sponsored by Ramapough Mountain Indians Inc. Free. Arts Camp at RoCA — June 30 with four (4) 2-week sessions running through August 22. Informa3on or to register visit www.rocklandartcenter.org, 845.358.0877. The Nyack Art Collec-ve (above) is an organiza3on with over 80 talented visual ar3sts from the Nyack area, has a members' art exhibit and monthly First Friday event at The Burger Lo#, 3 N Broadway (corner of Main St.), Nyack NY, 7-9 pm. Upcoming Fridays in Spring are May 2, June 6 and July 4th, 8/1 and 9/5. www.nyackartcollec3ve.com. PeONy CeLeBRATION on May 8, 6-9 pm — Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve presents an evening of cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a buffet of light fare in the courtyard surrounded by the beau3ful tree peonies. Featur- ing Flights of Fancy, a gallery exhibit curated by Lisa D'Amico and silent auc3on of ar2ully floral centerpieces by the local garden club. Tkts at friendsrock.org. All proceeds benefit programs, stewardship, and trail & land rehabilita3on ini- 3a3ves at the Preserve. The Art Gallery at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve showcases the Timeless Blooms exhibit, a collec3on of ar3s3c interpreta3ons that beau3fully capture the colors, florals, and energy of spring. On display May—June, recep3on on Sunday, May 10, 1-3 pm (rd May 11). Info: curator at rockefellergallery@gmail.com. Sensory Hike: Rise and Shine. Awaken your senses as you slow down and tune in to nature in this embodied experience with Linda Parker on April 25, 9-10:30 am. Arbor Day Tree Plan-ng on April 27 from 10-1 pm. To celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25), come get your hands dirty and give back to your local forest by plan3ng some trees. Join Preserve staff in partnership with Trout Unlimited and help us restore the banks of the Pocan3co River and fill gaps in the canopy. Registra3on required, visit RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events. RSPP, 125 Phelps Way, Pleas- antville, NY. Pain3ng under by Barbara Chen and photograph by Ann Zahller. EVENTS EARTH DAY Tuesday, April 22 ARBOR DAY Friday, April 25 LightClub's 3rd Annual BeLTANICA Fes-val at Lewis Park at Main Street in Warwick on Saturday, May 10, 11am-5pm. Get ready for a day of magic, con- nec3on, and where the spirit of Beltane comes alive. Embrace the vibrant en- ergies of spring, connect with kindred spirits, and the fer3lity of nature through rituals, crea3vity, and community. Join them for a day of celebra3on looking forward to the onset of summer and sunny days ahead. There will be metaphysical cra# vendors, psychic readers, celebra3ons, workshops, music, food, and fun, $5. VIP (includes Maypole dance) $20. 66 HOOK

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