This Weekend in Rockland...
Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR)
Committed to advancing and supporting the arts in Rockland County 
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A Christmas Carol at Antrim Playhouse

Thursday, December 11 - Sunday, December 14 (through Dec. 23)
Antrim Playhouse, 15 Spook Rock Road, Wesley Hills

The Antrim Players and the Helen Hayes Youth Theatre present A Christmas Carol - the Musical! Bring the whole family and recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic.


 

Tickets: adults $25; seniors (62 & over) $23; students (22 & under) $20


 

For more information, performance dates/times or to purchase tickets, call 845.664.0689 or visit www.antrimplayhouse.com 


 

 


 

Mark Viera at Levity Live

Thursday, December 11 - Saturday, December 13
Levity Live Comedy Club, Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 

With the success of his showtime special "Tales of Nuyorican" and a sold-out tour with singer Marc Anthony, the Bronx native has done shows for "Make a Wish Foundation" as well as several command performances for our U.S. military overseas. Mark made his television debut on NBC's "30 Rock" and performs regularly at Caroline's on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club. He was hand-picked to perform on the "Leatherneck" tour for the U.S. Marine Corps.  

 

Tickets: $17. Ages 18 and older.

 

For tickets and showtimes, call 845.353.5400 or visit www.levitylive.com

34th Annual Production of the Nutcracker at Rockland Community College

Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14
Rockland Community College, Cultural Arts Theater, 145 College Road, Suffern

The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble presents the 34th annual production of The Nutcracker under artistic direction of Diane Frankel of Coupe Theatre Studio.  

 

Tickets: $20


 

Showtimes: Fri. 12/12: 7 pm; Sat. 12/13: 1 pm & 4 pm; Sun. 12/14: 1 pm & 4 pm


 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845.625.7933 or visit www.rocklandyouthdanceensemble.org    

  
Lafayette Theater Christmas Spectacular

Saturday, December 13, 10:45 am
Lafayette Theater, 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern

The Town of Ramapo presents the 12th Annual Lafayette Theater Christmas Spectacular. This year's program will feature the holiday movie "It's a Wonderful Life" and live performances  by the Cherry Lane Elementary School Bell Choir and the Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship Choir. Santa Claus will also make a guest appearance. 

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845.547.2120, visit www.lafayettetheatersuffern.com, or at the Lafayette Theater Box Office.  

  
Breakfast with Santa at Platzl Brauhaus

Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 9 am - 12 pm
(also Dec. 20 & 21)
Platzl Brauhaus, 127 Cal Hollow Road, Pomona

Families are invited for a breakfast buffet with Santa! Holiday festivities include a model train village, live Christmas music and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

 

Tickets: $18 adults; $12 children 2-12. Reservations required.

 

For more information or to make a reservation, call 845.354.2111 or visit www.platzlbrauhaus.com   

 

JAMCCAR Ekklipse Steelband Concert

Saturday, December 13, 6 pm
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack

JAMCCAR (Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland) presents its Ekklipse Steelband Christmas Concert. 

 

Admission: $30 (includes dinner); $25 students and seniors. 

 

For more information or for group rates, call 914.707.9049 or 914.216.3921 

 

Celebrate the Holidays with Victorian Tea at the Bricktown Inn

Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14 
(also Dec. 20)
Bricktown Inn Bed & Breakfast, 112 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw 

Celebrate the holidays at the historic Bricktown Inn Bed & Breakfast! Enjoy Victorian Tea in the beautiful home decorated artfully for the holidays.

 

Seatings at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

 

Cost: $25 per person

 

For more information or to make a reservation, call 845.429.8447 or visit www.bricktowninnbnb.com 

Swingtime Big Band Home for the Holidays

Saturday, December 13, 8 pm
Temple Beth Torah, 330 N Highland Avenue, Nyack

ArtsRock and Temple Beth Torah present Swingtime Big Band Home for the Holidays! The 20-piece Swing Era jazz ensemble will feature the thrilling Christmas carols by Stan Kenton, along with some swingin' Chanukah tunes to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Bring your dancing shoes! 

 

Tickets: $22 temple members; $28 general

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 855.278.7762 or visit www.artsrock.org  

Holiday Candlelight Tours of the
Jacob Blauvelt House

Sunday, December 14 (also Dec. 21, 28 & January 11)
Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, New City

Spend an enchanted evening at the historic 1832 Jacob Blauvelt farmhouse, illuminated with candlelight and lanterns, fragrant with traditional sweets and decorated with festive greenery. Experience Dutch American holiday traditions of the 1830s with nineteenth century music and song and seasonal refreshments. 

  

Tours start promptly at 5 pm and 6:30 pm.


 

Tickets: $10 adults; $8 seniors and members; $5 children. Price includes admission to the HSRC's 39th Annual Holiday Exhibition.

                       

* Pre-paid reservations are required, space is limited.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845.634.9629 or visit www.rocklandhistory.org

 

 

Nyack's First-Ever Indoor Street Fair

Sunday, December 14, 10 am - 4 pm
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack
 

Finish up your holiday shopping at Nyack's first-ever indoor street fair for hand-crafted gifts including jewelry, art, clothing, home decor, chocolate and sweets. 


For more information, call 845.353.2221 or visit www.nyackchamber.org 

 
Chanukah Concert with the Macaroons

Sunday, December 14, 11 am - 1 pm
JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
 

JCC Rockland hosts this annual Koenig Family Chanukah Concert and Celebration. Children will dance to Jewish-themed tunes performed by the Macaroons! 

 
Tickets: $12 children in advance; $15 children at door; adults free 
 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845.362.4400 or visit www.jccrockland.org 

 
Christmas Extravaganza at Levity Live

Sunday, December 14, 7 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Levity Live Comedy Club, Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
 

Join stand-up comedians Rob Bartlett and Tony Powell at their Christmas Spectacular Show!

 
Tickets: $35. Ages 18 and older. 
 

For tickets and showtimes, call 845.353.5400 or visit www.levitylive.com 

 
Rivertown Film Presents 
Last Days in Vietnam 

Wednesday, December 17, 8 pm
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack
 

Rivertown Film presents the film Last Days in Vietnam directed by Rory Kennedy. The Washington Post calls it "...a wartime thriller with heroes engaging in jaw-dropping feats of ingenuity and derring do." 

 

Tickets: $11 general; $9 members, students & seniors; $8 senior members. 

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845.353.2568 or visit www.rivertownfilm.org 

 
Jazz at The '76 House

Wednesday, December 17, 8 pm - 11:30 pm
The '76 House, 110 Main Street, Tappan
 

The Rockland County Jazz & Blues Society presents Jazz Wednesdays at The '76 House. Sit back and watch jazz bassist Mark Hagan perform with a jazz quintet then host a jam session starting the 2nd set until closing. 

  

For more information call 845.359.5476 or visit www.76house.com

 
COMING SOON!
Berry Merry Holiday at Bear Mountain Zoo

Saturday, December 20, 10:30 am
Bear Mountain Zoo, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Bear Mountain

Families are invited to the Bear Den to make tasty snacks for the black bears, then watch as the bears unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats!

  

* Rain date: Sunday, December 21


$8 per vehicle for parking; $1 per person suggested donation at trailside zoo.

                        

For more information, call 845.786.2701 or visit www.trailsidezoo.org  

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