You didn't really have to be a mind reader to know what a great weekend we had planned at Riverspace. Saturday featured the return of multiple Grammy Award Winning violinist and composer Mark O'Connor. The concert opened with the debut of THE HUDSON VOICES, a subsidiary of The Rockland County Chorale Society. Mr. O'Connor and friends then followed with a variety of works including Mark's String Quartet No. 3, commissioned by the Hudson River Quadricentennial Music Project. This work was played in front of a back drop of a painting created by Nyack's own John Beerman, who was in attendance at the concert. The whole evening was moving and beautiful. Special thanks to the Comfort Inn-Regency Conference Center and Ballroom for sponsoring.

Then, on Sunday, The Amazing Kreskin blew everyone away! At 74, this showman was full life, stories and surprises. He seemingly, among other amazements, read people's minds and correctly guessed what playing cards people had in their pockets. His signature closer was to have the audience hide his paycheck. Unfortunately for Riverspace's fundraising efforts, after some false starts, he found the check. Darn! But a great time was had by all. Thanks to Tandem Graphics for sponsoring the event!