Go Listen To Some Feel Good Blues!

Sometimes the best things come along when you least expect it. On Friday night my husband & I decided to grab a bite to eat at a pub in Valley Cottage called the Smokin’ Bull. We were delighted to hear from our waitress that a live band was scheduled to play that night. With a mechanical bull, stage coach booths and cowboy boots as far as the eye could see we were expecting a country band. My husband, an avid country music fan, was thrilled! When the band arrived and started setting up it was obvious by their smooth black clothes and beret’s instead of Stetson’s that it wasn’t country we were gonna hear but blues. Hey, all great music has it’s roots in blues so while my husband was a little disappointed he quickly got over it. Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz were pure blues & pure magic (www.johnnyfeds.com). A fantastic multi-talented five man band including drums, bass, keyboard, sax/harmonica/vocals, guitar/vocals. With the bull as a backdrop they began to jam and they sounded sooooo good. The acoustics were amazing, the sound clear and not too loud, vocals were great and best of all the band played well together and were having a genuinely good time! The songs were well known tunes such as Crossroads, Pride and Joy and Hoochie Coochie Man. My husband said the song was an old Allman Brothers Band song and I said it was from Eric Clapton. Turns out Hoochie Coochie Man was written by Willie Dixon in 1954 and was first performed by Muddy Waters. The song has since been covered by no less than 25 artists including the Brothers and Clapton. Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz gave the song its due and played a kick ass version of it.  The coolest thing about this band is that they play “Chicago Style” which they explained means that anyone from the audience could join in. If you can play the guitar, sax, sing or whatever. An amazing woman joined in on the harmonica and played along with the band. Jeez that woman can play! Unbelievable!. So if you play the spoons or possess any other musical talent stop on in at a Johnny Feds set and play along. They’d love to jam with you!

ELEANOR GRACE MILLER

Opening Reception:

Sun., March 7th, 2-5pm

Catering by Mimi’s Plate

 Wines by Piermont Fines Wines  

 

The OUTSIDE IN will exhibit works from the series of Black and Still Life oil-on-board paintings by Eleanor Grace Miller this spring.  There will be an opening reception on March 7, 2010 from 2-5PM.  Both Miller’s Black and Still Life works have strong color, design, and assembly elements that were influenced by early Aboriginal, African, and Mid-Eastern cultures, incorporating graphic elements reminiscent of Albertus Seba’s Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, and Kurosawa. 

The works are dominated by brilliant reds and gold within the architecture of a flattened black.  So dark and rich are Miller’s colors, that there is an almost surreal sense of depth that infuses each carefully arranged scene.  Although realistic and fully representational, it is not about rendering reality here but rather deliberate construction.  The still life subjects are extravagant fabrics that weave complex landscapes of saturated undulating colors.  Their abundant folds are mitigated by the sharp lines and abrupt edges of ornate pottery, fruit, or fields of black.  The painter often appears to be suspended above the scene.  Actually, in Eleanor Grace Miller’s still life paintings both our position and subjects are fabrications that do not exist in ordinary life – they were created by the painter.  Her still life is not a collection of cultural fossils interpreted by the artist, but instead an original, crisp and insightful vision generated by the artist herself.     Miller engages the still life with a “constant internal discourse on balance, complexity, rhythm, mood, nuance, pattern, flow, inflection, and color…the sound.”  The Black and Still Life works are composed of stunning images abounding in a strangely beautiful world; compressed, symbolic, the vestigial remains of a civilization. The end result is brilliant – a golden view of her apparently simple world. 

Eleanor Grace Miller resides in the lower Hudson Valley region and has been a painter for over 40 years.  Initially a figurative painter, she advanced toward still life, both traditional and non-traditional, after she realized she predominately attended to color, shape, and reflection when approaching the subject.  Ms. Miller is the recipient of numerous awards, among them, “Best in Show” from the Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield, MA, and the “Anna Hyatt Huntington Medal” from the National Arts Club in New York.  She has exhibited nationally and extensively throughout the Metropolitan area.  Her paintings are in public, foundation and private collections.  She teaches painting at the Pelham Art Center, Rockland Center for the Arts and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

7th Annual Career Expo!

The Career expo is designed to broaden students knowledge base about the world of work and expose them to a variety of career paths and options. There will be stations with hands-on interavtive materials and/or visuals to represent the types of work performed in companies. There will be approximately 400 students visiting the stations in hopes to learn about different career areas. There are plenty of openings for volunteers in the area! Please call or email Rosalie Sauter if you wish to share the joy of your career with the children of BOCES.

Where?              

Rockland BOCES

65 Parrott Road

West Nyack, NY 10994

When? 

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

9:30am – 2:00pm

(Participant set-up beginning at 8:30)

 

Lunch will be served at the end of the day (1:00pm)

 

Contact:           

Rosalie Sauter

Email: Rosalie@baer-mcintosh.com

Phone: 845-627-4784

The GLINT Experience!

“The GLINT experience is indeed different. A musical art piece, unleashed. The venue, it’s frame. The event, memorable, in fact the visual image lingers, while the concert continues in my mind, long after”. The band is headlining at the new and soon to be, the most incredible venue in New York, the Brooklyn Bowl www.brooklynbowl.com. on Wednesday, December 8, 2009. The only scheduled local (their home to some) Rockland County show takes place in Piermont, on December 18th, at the Turning Point. After that, follow them, their journey will interestingly surprise you regardless of age and tantalize your musical buds, regardless of taste. This is a special group, that will clearly have a place in musical history, you’ll see…..

www.relyrecords.com/glintwatch.pdf

www.glintonline.com

HBR, M. Review

New Years Eve 2010 in NYC and Rockland

As the new year approaches, New York City gets ready for its annual NYE Times Square celebration. The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Times Square to experience this free and memorable event! If you are planning to join the festivities, get there early and be prepared – you’ll be corralled into barricaded areas where you’ll have to stay for the duration. After the ball drop in Times Square, celebrate some more at one of the hot, popular New Year’s Eve parties in NYC!

 

Not In the mood to go out in the cold to watch the ball drop? There are plenty more ways to celebrate the New Year in Rockland County! Whether you want to dance and go out or cuddle at home by the fire with a bottle of champagne, Rockland has a range of things to do from Nightclubs to television shows to watch.

 

If you’re in the mood to go out but don’t want to stand in the cold to bring in 2010, Liquid Ice Night Club in Nanuet is celebrating in style by bringing Miami Beach to NY. Liquid Ice is the tri-states #1 New Years Eve Party Hosted by DJ Select of the World Famous Club Deep South Beach Spinning the hottest Party Classics, Dance, Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Rock and Latin. Many Special Celebrity Invites. VIP Tables Include Bottle Service.  $55 per ticket includes a hot/cold buffet, souvenir t-shirts, light up glasses, and bottle of champagne!

 

Not in the mood to go out? Classically called “Dick Clarking it” is one of the best ways to bring in the new year. Sitting with loved one’s watching the ball drop with a bottle of champagne and a blanket near the fire is always my favorite way to celebrate. The ball will be dropping on numerous channels so tune in and watch!

We Need A Little X-Mas Now!!

Peter Kelly, executive chef owner of the Xaviar’s Restaurant Group Proudly presents once again his highly acclaimed Christmas Cabaret Show at X2O!!

Starring:  Brothers Ned Kelly, Paul Kelly and Mary Lou Shriber

Musical Director and Pianist:  Paul Trueblood

Director/Choreographer:  Angelique Ilo  (Associate Broker- Baer & McIntosh Real Estate)

Please read on for details and make your reservations NOW!!

These famous lyrics from the Jerry Herman Broadway musical Mame! are our inspiration for celebrating this holiday season.
For more than 20 years we have shared a tradition of celebrating the holidays together with splendid fare, joyful song and hearty laughter. The tradition will continue this year and whether you’re joining us for the 1st time or its your 20th year with us, there is no better spot to celebrate the holiday season than at our beautiful
X2O Xaviars on the Hudson.

The evenings will begin at 7:00pm with passed hors d’oeuvres, eggnog and cocktails followed by a four course sit down dinner. After dinner, guests will be entertained by Ned Kelly who will present a Holiday Cabaret performance “We Need a Little Christmas… Now!” The evening’s entertainment will be completed with the traditional, spirited, and rousing 12 Days of Christmas performed by all the guests. Once again, Ned will be joined by Mary Lou Shriber and his brother Paul Kelly, and at the piano, Paul Trueblood.

The evening’s dinner with entertainment, four course menu, wines with dinner and open bar is one hundred and fifty dollars per person. A special Sunday Matinee with dinner served at 1:00 is priced at one hundred dollars per person.

Friday December 11th & Friday December 18th at 7:00 pm
Saturday December 12th & Saturday 19th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 13th and Sunday 20th at 7:00 pm
Sunday December 13th & 20th Matinee at 1:00

For reservations please call X2O Xaviars on the Hudson
at 914 965-1111.

THE STYLE NETWORK’S CLEAN HOUSE SHOW IS LOOKING FOR CLUTTERED HOUSES!!

Do you need help ridding your home of clutter? Are you having a hard time letting go of stuff you don’t need but just can’t seem to part with? Is your house in dire need of a makeover? If AT LEAST 3 ROOMS IN YOUR HOUSE ARE MESSY, then you need CLEAN HOUSE!!! 

If you OWN a SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE (sorry, no apartments, condos, or townhouses) and at least 2 adults live in your home, then please email the following info to us and we’ll be in touch with more details:

1. Names & relationships of EVERYONE living in the house. (You must OWN the house)

2. Address & phone number.

3. Photos or video of all your cluttered rooms.

4. Tell us about yourself and why you and your family need CLEAN HOUSE!!!

5. Do you own or rent your house?

For prompt attention, please answer ALL of the above questions!!

Email us at Cleanhouse@StyleNetwork.com

OR visit our website to apply: MyStyle.com

We look forward to hosting your yard sale!!

Santa Photo and Holiday Bazaar!

Come visit with Santa at The Little Gym in Spring Valley, NY on Sunday, December 6^th from 1pm-5pm.  Have your photo taken with Santa, create a holiday craft and start your holiday shopping while your children enjoy the facilities at the The Little Gym.  A $15 fee includes 1 photo (electronic copy), 1 holiday craft and a hot chocolate.  Additional crafts are $3 each.  Additional photos are $5 each.   All proceeds will help fund ongoing family support programming at the Rockland Parent-Child Center (RPCC) in Nyack.   

The Little Gym is located at 5 Perlman Drive in Spring Valley near the Spring Valley Marketplace.  One of more than 300 locations in 21 countries; The Little Gym is always focused on helping children achieve a lifetime of success.  For over 30 years, parents have relied on The Little Gym to help their kids build the skills and confidence that will enhance every aspect of their lives. Children are encouraged to try their best, not to be the best.

The Rockland Parent-Child Center (RPCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the richest possible relationship between parents and their children.  Their play and support groups, parent education workshops, community speaker events and program for incarcerated parents address the unique circumstances and needs of parents with young, school age and adolescent children facing specific challenges in their lives. The center, located in a cozy Victorian house (137 First Avenue) in Nyack has been providing a warm and inviting neighborhood gathering place for families from all walks of life for over 20 years.    Call 845-358-2702 or visit www.rocklandparentchild.org  for more information.

Santa Photo and Holiday Bazaar Event, a benefit for the Rockland Parent-Child Center, will be held at The Little Gym, 5 Perlman Drive in Spring Valley, on Sunday, December 6^th from 1pm-5pm.           The  $15 fee includes 1 photo (electronic copy), 1 holiday craft and a hot chocolate.  Additional crafts are $3 each.  Additional photos are $5 each.  Call 845-358-2702 for more information. 

The Little Gym is located at 5 Perlman Drive in Spring Valley near the Spring Valley Marketplace.  One of more than 300 locations in 21 countries; The Little Gym is always focused on helping children achieve a lifetime of success.  For over 30 years, parents have relied on The Little Gym to help their kids build the skills and confidence that will enhance every aspect of their lives. Children are encouraged to try their best, not to be the best.                                                                         

The Rockland Parent-Child Center (RPCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the richest possible relationship between parents and their children.  Their play and support groups, parent education workshops, community speaker events and program for incarcerated parents address the unique circumstances and needs of parents with young, school age and adolescent children facing specific challenges in their lives. The center, located in a cozy Victorian house (137 First Avenue) in Nyack has been providing a warm and inviting neighborhood gathering place for families from all walks of life for over 20 years.    Call 845-358-2702 or visit www.rocklandparentchild.org  for more information.   

Santa Photo and Holiday Bazaar Event, a benefit for the Rockland Parent-Child Center, will be held at The Little Gym, 5 Perlman Drive in Spring Valley, on Sunday, December 6^th from 1pm-5pm.  The  $15 fee includes 1 photo (electronic copy), 1 holiday craft and a hot chocolate.  Additional crafts are $3 each.  Additional photos are $5 each.  Call 845-358-2702 for more information.

Horseback Ride in the Winter At Ramapo Equestrian Center!

Ramapo Equestrian Center is located in Suffern, NY. The riding center is one of the most versatile in the country. It offers hunter/jumper training, dressage training, western lessons, and pony rides – just to name a few. It also has an Olympic-sized indoor arena, top-level training in every discipline, and horses to suit all types of riders. 

Whether you are looking to compete and win at West Palm Beach, hope to take your beginner riding skills to the next level, or just want to treat your child to a fun pony ride, the center is a great place to begin your journey!

One of the main attractions is the Winter Camp will be offered Dec 21st to Dec 23rd and Dec 27th or Dec 31st. A full week will cost $500 and a half week will cost $300. So if you are looking for a budget friendly lesson, Ramapo Equestrian Center is definitely the place to go!

For More Information:

Ramapo Equestrian Center 1152 Haverstraw Rd (Route 202) Suffern, NY 10901 Phone: 845.354.7669 E-Mail: ramapo.equestrian@me.com

Hot Yoga Of Nyack

“Hot Yoga of Nyack in Nyack NY. is a unique place where we embrace the healing power of breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and integrity through yoga postures. Our inspiration comes from teachers such as Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Dharma Mittra, Duncan Wong, and Ana Forrest who have influenced our teaching. Most importantly, our inspiration comes from deep within ourselves as we strive to find our “inner voice”. We realize that different people need different things. It is for that reason also teach Hot Power Vinyasa for a more energetic session, Hot 26 (Bikram style) for those who enjoy a structured flowing approach to their yoga practice and last, but certainly not least, the gently relaxing Hatha Yin Yoga.”

At Hot Yoga Of Nyack we offer two types of HOT YOGA. Bikram-style (Hot 26) is a challenging series of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises practiced in a heated room, slightly warmer than your body temperature. The heat allows your body to stretch more deeply and safely, increases circulation to facilitate the body’s natural ability to heal, boosts your metabolism and detoxifies the body. The series is designed so that each posture stretches and strengthens specific muscles, ligaments and joints needed for the posture. This systematically stimulates the organs, glands, and nervous system moving freshly oxygenated blood to 100% of the body.

Secondly, we also offer Hot Power Vinyasa classes, energetic and freesyle Vinyasa made popular in part by Baron Baptiste. These vigorous and flowing classes heal, detoxify and electrify the body and mind to their deepest levels. Both the Bikram and Vinyasa series builds stamina, strength and balance working your entire body inside out from your bones to skin and your skin to your bones.

Practicing Hot Yoga will regenerate your skills of concentration, patience and determination leading to self-control and increased physical stength and mental clarity-reducing your day to day stress and bringing you closer to your true self.

HOT YOGA is preventative health care. Being “in shape” doesn’t only mean having toned muscles and being able to run a few miles; being “in shape” means that every system, gland, organ, joint, tendon, ligament and cell of the body are optimized. In one HOT YOGA class, you will sweat, smile, focus, de-stress, detoxify and do more for your mind, body, health, spirit and self image than with any other form of exercise.”

Visit them on facebook: Hot Yoga of Nyack!

Tara Korn:  Teaches hot yoga classes in Nyack. Visit her website for her yoga class schedule and much more at http://www.tarakorn.com/

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