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BridgeMusik Unveils 2025 Summer Festival: Two Weeks of Free Jazz & Classical Concerts Across Rockland County

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BridgeMusik proudly announces its 8th Annual Summer Music Festival, running August 3–17, 2025, offering a vibrant lineup of free concerts and events across Rockland County, NY. Celebrated for its collaborative spirit and artistic excellence, the festival features world-class performers alongside talented student musicians in both jazz and classical traditions.

Performances will be held at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) Auditorium in Tappan — an air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible venue — as well as local libraries and community centers.

🎷 Jazz Week: August 3–10

Highlights include:

  • Opening Concert – Suite Sounds of Gershwin and Bolling
    Sunday, Aug 3, 4PM | OLSH Auditorium
    Pianist David Budway and BridgeMusik faculty blend jazz and classical.

  • Community Jazz Concert
    Tuesday, Aug 5, 11AM | Blauvelt Free Library

  • Library Jazz Performance
    Saturday, Aug 9, 2PM | Nyack Library

  • Student Jazz Recital
    Saturday, Aug 9, 7PM | OLSH Auditorium

  • Jazz Masters in Concert
    Sunday, Aug 10, 4PM | OLSH Auditorium
    Faculty perform a powerful evening of jazz.

🎻 Classical Week: August 11–17

Highlights include:

  • Chamber Music Library Concert
    Tuesday, Aug 12, 11AM | Blauvelt Free Library

  • J.S. Bach: A Sound Sanctuary
    Thursday, Aug 14, 7:30PM | Little Chapel at OLSH
    A meditative program with faculty and advanced students.

  • Chamber Music Library Concert
    Saturday, Aug 16, 2PM | Valley Cottage Library
    (Reserve via the library website.)

  • Classical Student Recitals
    Saturday, Aug 16, 6:30PM & 8PM | OLSH Auditorium

  • Festival Finale: Beethoven to Sousa
    Sunday, Aug 17, 4PM | OLSH Auditorium
    A joyful orchestral showcase featuring over 50 musicians.

About BridgeMusik
BridgeMusik is a nonprofit arts organization in Rockland County, NY, committed to fostering high-level music education and public performance. Now in its 8th year, the Summer Festival continues to bring together professional artists and promising young musicians from across the Tri-State area and beyond.

🎟️ All concerts are free, but registration is required:
Eventbrite Registration

📅 Full schedule and details: www.bridgemusik.com

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Spring Fest at Paw Pals & Bark ‘n Brews to Feature Vendors, Live Music and Dog-Friendly Fun May 16

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Looking for something fun to do on May 16? Spring Fest at Paw Pals & Bark ‘n Brews will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering an afternoon of shopping, music, food, and dog-friendly fun.

Guests can browse local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab food and drinks while spending time with their pups. The event is free to attend and open to everyone — whether you’re bringing a dog or just looking for a fun spring outing.

Organizers say Spring Fest is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere supporting local businesses and vendors.

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Pearl River Food Truck Festival Postponed to May 23: Rockland County’s Must-Visit Food Event

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PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The Spring 2026 Pearl River Food Truck Festival has been rescheduled for May 23rd, bringing a wide variety of food, drinks, and community activity to Central Avenue Field.

The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to draw visitors from across Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

Organizers have launched a new website for the festival, where attendees can preview vendors and plan their visit: www.pearlriverftf.com

This year’s lineup features a mix of returning favorites and new vendors offering everything from seafood and barbecue to desserts and specialty drinks. Among those scheduled to appear are Red Barn Cidery, Cousins Maine Lobster, Grumpy Dumpling Co., That Cheese Lady, and Three Little Pigs BBQ.

Additional participants include Sweet D’s, Maillard Food Truck, Liquid Fables, Nelson Gourmet House, New York Soda Jerks, Crave NY Wings, Prince Popover, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn, Manor Sangria, EmpaBake Empanadas, Doc Pickle LLC, Irie Delights Bakery, Crannog Apiary, Chef J’s Latin Dragon, Lara’s Kitchen, Pretzel Boy, and Stony Point Brewing Co.

The festival has grown into one of the more popular seasonal events in the area, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on local businesses and regional food vendors.

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