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66 HOOK EVENTS RoCA is buzzing with ac3vity with exhibi3ons, concerts, events, and studio classes for all ages and skill levels. Jan 31 to Feb 21. Ances- tral Whispers, an exhibi3on of Alice Mizrachi in Gallery One. Closing recep3on, Sat., Feb. 21, 1-4 pm. Also on view, Carl Opalek: Paint- ings – A Rare Retrospec,ve in Gallery Two. Jan 24 to Feb 21, experience Our Story, Our Future, an exhibit of high school ar3sts throughout Rockland County. In conjunc3on with this event, musically talented teens are invited to perform at RoCA's Teen Open Mic, Sat, Feb 7, 7 pm. Free. Solidifying Our Legacy: Poems, Short Stories & Essays of the Most Influen,al Black Writers of the Last 100 Years on Sat., February 21, 7-9 pm. Free. An evening of readings by local community lead- ers. Visit RoCA's Students & Members Exhibi- ,on on March 7 (recep3on, 1-4 pm) through March 28. Featuring art created over the last year by ar3sts. This mul3media exhibit is open Mon. - Sat., 11 am-4 pm. On Sat., March 7, 2-5 pm, outdoor Summer Art Camp Open House. Free art workshop and tour. On Sat., March 14, 7:30 pm — Music Sessions @ RoCA: Hiroya Tsukamoto. A Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who is not only a dizzy- ingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and tran- scendent performer.Tkts $25/Std & Srs $20 845.358-0877, www.rocklandartcenter.org. At Rockefeller State Park Preserve — Saturday, February 14th, 5-7 pm: Walk with the Light of Your Life. Enjoy Rockefeller Pre- serve's Swan Lake illuminated by lanterns on a walk with your love, be it a partner, family member, friend, or pet. Chocolate treats await on this special roman3c event for Valen3ne's Day. For details/registra3on visit Rockefeller- StateParkPreserve.org/events. 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY. Swan Lake photo, right by Gordon Quimby At the Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve — Feb 28 to April 11: Seasonal Shis brings together eight ar3sts, each offering a dis3nct interpreta3on of the evolving annual rhythms that shape our natural and emo3onal landscapes. Through their individual approaches, the works invite viewers to experience the seasons not just as cycles of nature, but as reflec- 3ons of memory, place, and 3me. Recep3on March 15, 1- 3 pm: Meet the ar3sts. On February 1 to 21: Through Their Eyes (Online Exhibit). Lisa D'Amico, curator presents a collec3on of pho- tographs that Preserve staff have taken throughout the park. Exhibit's sales will be donated to the Preserve. 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY. Gallery Hrs: 9 am – 4:30 pm, Mon - Sun. rocke- fellergallery.com. Pictured: Seasonal Dream by Tim Eaton; Interconnected by Dara Kanel. The Fence Road Farm Brewery Live music weekend events 2-5 pm Sat- urdays and Sundays like the De Lear Brothers Irish Music, the Bendy Broth- ers, Friday night line dancing fun, game nights, and more. The Brewery hosts themed events, workshops, and beer/mead tas3ngs. The Oasis Disc Golf Course is open 365 days per year, and offers free weekend instruc3onal clincs. On Saturday February 7th, 12-6 PM, Light up the Darkness — A Mys3c & Ho- lis3c Winter Gathering Vendors, Work- shops, Music, Prac33oners, Performances, Wellness Resources. On Wednesday, February 25th, 6-9 PM, "Knit 'N Sip" hosted by Finger Knit'N Good. Finger Knit'n Good provides a re- laxed, social evening where guests learn how to hand knit a cozy chunky blan- ket—no needles or prior experience re- quired. It's a fun, hands-on ac3vity that pairs perfectly with sipping wine or mocktails. For events/daily updates es- pecially Valen3nes and St. Patrick 's cel- ebra3ons visit Facebook: Fence Road Farm Brewery. 11 Fence Road, Warwick, NY 845.324.7070 info@fenceroad.com h4p://www.fenceroad.com

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