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MUSIC & READINGS IN A HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Join us for Nyack Center’s 30th Annual Music & Readings in a Holiday Spirit—a beloved tradition of joy, generosity, and togetherness.
Hosted & Produced by the incomparable Bobby Belfry, with co-host Elliott Forrest, this multicultural evening features an extraordinary lineup of local and national vocalists and actors—neighbors performing for neighbors, lifting spirits and raising hope.
This year's line-up includes-
music from:
Beth Leavel-Tony Award Winning Actress
Liz Byrne-Broadway Actress
Shirley Crabbe-Jazz Vocalist
Anika Larsen-Drama Desk Award Winner
Sean Fleming-Celtic Rock Artist
Rockland Pride & Ukulele Chorus
David Budway-Musical Director/Pianist
Readings from:
Adam Goldberg-Actor/Filmmaker
Juan Pablo Mobili-Rockland Poet Laureate
Ben Tostado-Actor
Kim Cross-ED Nyack Center
All proceeds benefit Nyack Center’s children and families, ensuring every voice is heard and every child has a place to shine.
Come for the music and holiday spirit. Stay for the magic.
Leave knowing you made a difference.
HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS AT NYACK CENTER
Many in our community are affected by suspended SNAP benefits. You can help by donating funds, eggs, cooking oil, butter & shelf stable milk to Nyack Center.
Get Involved: Support Your Community
-Strawberry Place-Donate a Thanksgiving turkey for Nyack Center at Strawberry Place and they will give you a $20 gift card.
-Donate $ and items at People to People-they directly support children at Nyack Center. peopletopeopleinc.org
-Donate $ to Soup Angels-they directly support our families and community.
Thank you! Nyack Center thrives thanks to the generosity of volunteers, partners, and donors like you.
Our community mourns the loss of Terry Hekker. She was a visionary and devoted champion of the Nyack Center from its very beginning, and her impact will be felt for generations. We are grateful to Terry and her family for welcoming donations to continue her legacy, in lieu of food or flowers.
Please visit www.TerryHekker.com to read her obituary and experience her wisdom and humor.
SAVE THE DATES
DECEMBER 7, 2025 MUSIC & READINGS IN A HOLIDAY SPIRIT
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
MARCH 14, 2026 WOMEN OF LEADERSHIP & VISION BRUNCH
HEALTH & WELLNESS MATCH:
A highlight of our Women of Leadership & Vision brunch was the announcement by Peter Lang that he and Rebecca Lang would be donating $40,000 to Nyack Center's Health & Wellness program and offered a dollar-for-dollar match of an additional $10,000 for any donations to the program.
To make your match or learn more go to-
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