With the Nyack Village Board committed to the redevelopment of downtown, the future of Riverspace is very promising...but we need financial support TODAY to help carry us forward. To maintain
the option to buy the building from our current landlords, we need to pay the rent! Please show your support-and have a blast- at our first off -site benefit and auction Thursday, May 14.
Help keep the possibility alive!
Programming Highlights
On May 17th at 5pm you will have the unique opportunity to hear two stories by Alethea Black, the 2008 Arts and Letter Prize Winner. These funny and moving short stories about love and
marriage will be read by stellar actors, including MATTHEW ARKIN, star of Broadway, TV and Films.
Splendor in the Brass! On May 26th Riverspace is proud to present, for the first time in Rockland, the PRINCIPAL BRASS of the New York Philharmonic, featuring Nyack's own Joe Alessi on
trombone, in a fun program for the whole family. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit NYACK SOUP ANGELS.
Whether you are celebrating the first day of summer, Father's Day, or just a good time, come to Riverspace on June 21st to see the iconic mentalist, The Amazing
Kreskin.
Congrats to Nyack's Bill Irwin for a Great NY Times Review
"Vladimir the hobo (played by Bill Irwin) is more inspirational than a dozen Susan Boyles belting beat-the-odds renditions of dream-dreaming anthems."
Want to read more?
Click here! Want to see it and attend a Q & A
with Bill Irwin? Come see it with Riverspace on June 12th, 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $185 and are available only through the Riverspace box office at (845) 348-1880. Call us now to get your
ticket!
Citizen's Committee to Advise Village Board on Downtown Redevelopment
A Citizen’s Committee has been appointed by Nyack Mayor John Shields to advise the Village Board on implementing their resolution to redevelop Riverspace’s home block. The Committee has
60 days to 1) examine the Village’s Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP); 2) consult with officials from other communities, and 3) establish development parameters for Nyack’s downtown redevelopment.
Members of the Committee include Patti Aagaard, Joseph Adams, Ruth Case, Dan Gottfried, Triny Hertzberg, Marilyn Kaskel, Orial Redd, Willian Swinkin, and Gerri Viant. We will keep you posted
as the work of the Committee progresses.
Upcoming Events
FILM
Wednesday Night at the Movies
Waltz with Bashir
Wed., May 6, 1PM & 8PM
THEATER
Musical Theater
Helen Hayes Youth Theater presents
High School Musical 2
Fri., May 8, 7PM
Sat., May 9, 2PM & 7PM
Sun., May 10, 2PM & 5PM
FILM
Rockland Student Film Festival
Wed., May 13, 6PM & 8:30PM
JAZZ HIGHLIGHTS
Houston Person
Wed., May 15, 8PM & 9:30PM
MILK & COOKIES
Danna Banana
Sat., May 16, 10:30AM
STAGED READINGS
Marriage & Other Odd Occurances
Sun., May 17, 5PM
Riverspace at Nyack Head Start
Julian Palmer and Triny Hertzberg made a presentation at the Nyack Head Start staff meeting. During the Q&A that followed, they learned from long-time residents about the history of the
“Superblock” area before urban renewal. Thank you to Ellen Sykora and the Head Start staff for their warm reception and for sharing their thought and questions.
Thanks for Signing the Petition to Support Riverspace's Future
Thank you to everyone who has signed our statement supporting our plans to revitalize downtown Nyack and secure Riverspace’s future through a green economic redevelopment project. The public
response in Nyack and throughout Rockland County has been overwhelmingly positive. Continued strong public support for this powerful idea is essential to moving the project forward. Please
help spread the word and encourage your friends to Sign the Petition.
Phone Bankers Needed
Help the Riverspace Spring Fundraising Drive. Riverspace needs volunteers to make calls as part of our Spring Fundraising Drive. Contact Julian Palmer
(jpalmer@riverspace.org or 845-821-5657) or Stephanie Hausner (shausner@riverspace.org or
845-348-0741) if you are interested in helping out.
