Join Rockland’s Jeffrey Friedberg for a “ribbiting” performance as he leads The Bossy Frog Band at 11 a.m. Thursday. 

This ArtsRock extravaganza features a banjo, a hula-hooping fiddler and a big green frog. There will be dancing in the aisles and, of course, milk ’n’ cookies for the children. $12 advance, $15 day of show. 
Lafayette Theatre, 97 Lafayette Ave. 866-811-4111.

www.artsrock.org.

Suzanne Vega Performs at Rockland Community College 2/3/2012

Tuesday, December 6, 2011; Posted: 12:12 PM - by BWW News Desk 

ArtsRock presents this musical powerhouse who will perform on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Rockland Community College’s Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, NY. Widely recognized as one of the greatest singer/songwriters of her generation, Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. She will be accompanied on stage by guitarist Gerry Leonard.


Since her debut 25 years ago she has sold over 7 million albums and has been nominated for 7 Grammy awards. Her song “Luka” about child abuse was a surprise hit and won MTV’s Best Female Video. She was the first artist on the main stage at the very first Lilith Fair and her voice and song “Tom’s Diner” was used in the refinement of the MP3, earning her the nickname “The Mother of the MP3”.

The intimate evening will include everything from Vega classics such as “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” to her latest songs. Vega’s ability to tell a story through song shines through in her performances so get your tickets early for a memorable, musical event that makes a great early holiday gift.

Date: Friday, February 3, 2012

Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Rockland Community College, Cultural Arts Theatre, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901

Price: $45 Premium Seating/$35 General Admission

The mission of ArtsRock is to provide increased access to professional arts and multi-cultural programs for an underserved, diverse audience, in and around Rockland County. ArtsRock is an affiliate of Friends of the Nyacks, Inc., a 501 (C)(3) New York Not-For-Profit Corporation. For Tickets: www.artsrock.org or call 866-811-4111.

Read more: http://centralnewyork.broadwayworld.com/article/Suzanne-Vega-Performs-at-Rockland-Community-College-232012-20111206#ixzz1fnGkB4Qf

ArtsRock Milk ‘n Cookies Presents The Annual Bossy Frog Band Holiday Show

Monday, December 5, 2011; Posted: 01:12 PM - by BWW News Desk 

Join Rockland’s own Jeffrey Friedberg as he leads The Bossy Frog Band for a fun filled morning on Thursday, December 29 at 11 a.m. at the Lafayette Theatre, 97 Lafayette Avenue in Suffern. This annual musical extravaganza features a banjo, a hula hooping fiddler and a big green frog and is sure to delight the entire family. And there will be ‘extra special surprises’, dancing in the aisles and of course, milk ‘n cookies for all the children!

For more information visit http://bossyfrog.com.

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011

Time: 11:00 am
Location: The Lafayette Theater, 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY

Price: Advance $12; Day of Show $15

The mission of ArtsRock is to provide increased access to professional arts and multi-cultural programs for an underserved, diverse audience, in and around Rockland County.

ArtsRock is an affiliate of Friends of the Nyacks, Inc., a 501 (C)(3) New York Not-For-Profit Corporation.

For Tickets: www.artsrock.org or call 866-811-4111.
For information: info@artsrock.org or call 845-418-ARTS

Read more: http://centralnewyork.broadwayworld.com/article/ArtsRock-Milk-n-Cookies-Presents-The-Annual-Bossy-Frog-Band-Holiday-Show-20111205#ixzz1fhETV0rY

NY Philharmonic Brass To Play Nyack Friday Night
The quintet contains Nyack-resident Joe Alessi, principal trombone player for the New York Philharmonic

By Adam Littman

About 13 years ago, Elliott Forrest was walking with his daughter in Nyack Middle School when something coming out of the cafeteria caught his ears. 

“We were right around the corner and coming from the cafeteria was the most beautiful trombone playing I had ever heard in my life,” said Forrest, director of ArtsRock. 

He walked over with his daughter to see what was going on, and once he turned the corner he saw Joe Alessi playing in the cafeteria for a group of third-grade students. Alessi, of Nyack, is the principal trombone player for the New York Philharmonic. 

“I turn the corner and there’s the first chair trombone player for the New York Philharmonic,” Forrest said. “So I think, ‘Well that’s why I’m hearing this beautiful trombone playing.’”

On Friday, Forrest and ArtsRock are hosting Alessi and the rest of the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet for their Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. at The First Reformed Church on South Broadway in Nyack. Along with Alessi, the quintet is made up of Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, Associate Principal Trumpet Matthew Muckey, Principal Horn Philip Myers and Principal Tuba Alan Baer. 

“These are arguably the best five brass players in the entire world, and they’ll be here in Nyack performing,” Forrest said. “This is what makes Nyack great. We have these outstanding artists coming here to play.”

Tickets are $30 the day of the show, and $20 for students. 

“They have a very popular holiday concert,” Forrest said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. They’re going to play a lot of holiday favorites.”