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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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Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point to Host 55th Annual Pow Wow on July 11-12th

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June 2, 2026

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STONY POINT, N.Y. — Long before the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Stony Point, or the arrival of Dutch and English settlers, the lands along the Hudson River in present-day Stony Point were home to Native American communities who lived, hunted, fished, and traded throughout the region.

While some local stories and family traditions reference “Chippewa” ancestry, historians note that the Indigenous peoples who primarily inhabited the lower Hudson Valley, including present-day Rockland County, were Algonquian-speaking tribes, particularly the Munsee Lenape, a branch of the larger Lenape (Delaware) Nation. Early colonial records indicate that European settlers acquired land in the area from local Indigenous groups centuries before the establishment of the Town of Stony Point.

The Hudson River served as a vital transportation route and source of food for Native communities for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence throughout the lower Hudson Valley has revealed Native American settlements, campsites, and trade networks that predate European contact by centuries.

Today, Stony Point is perhaps best known for its Revolutionary War history, including the 1779 Battle of Stony Point and the strategic King’s Ferry crossing, but Indigenous history remains an important part of the area’s story.

It is important to note that the well-known Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is a distinct Ojibwe (Chippewa) First Nation community located in Ontario, Canada, near Lake Huron. Despite sharing the name “Stony Point,” that community is not connected to the Town of Stony Point in Rockland County, New York. The Canadian First Nation traces its history to the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes region and has its own unique cultural heritage and history.

As interest in local history continues to grow, historians encourage residents to recognize the Indigenous peoples who first called the Hudson Valley home and to learn more about the Native cultures that helped shape the region long before the founding of modern-day Rockland County.

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Nanuet Street Fair Draws Thousands for a Day of Family Fun, Food, and Shopping June 7th

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NANUET, N.Y. — Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather in downtown Nanuet as the annual Nanuet Street Fair returns to Main Street, bringing together local businesses, artisans, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities for one of Rockland County’s most popular community events.

Presented by the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, the street fair has become a signature event that draws visitors from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. Organizers say the fair regularly features more than 170 vendors and attracts crowds of approximately 18,000 attendees, creating a vibrant atmosphere for shopping, dining, and community engagement.

Visitors can browse a wide selection of arts and crafts, handmade goods, jewelry, collectibles, specialty products, and local business exhibits while enjoying food vendors, live music, children’s activities, and entertainment throughout the day.

The event has grown into one of the largest street fairs in Rockland County, offering opportunities for local entrepreneurs and organizations to connect with the community while showcasing the unique character of Nanuet and the surrounding area. Organizers say there is something for every age group, making it a destination event for families.

The fair also serves as an important economic boost for local businesses and vendors, drawing thousands of shoppers to Main Street and highlighting the community spirit that has helped the event thrive year after year.

According to organizers, the annual street fair continues to sell out vendor space and remains one of the most anticipated community gatherings in Rockland County.

For information about future events and participation opportunities, residents can contact the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce.

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