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RoCA Fundraises with Barn Dance, Concert

Arts organization plans two fetes for June

Rockland residents can support local arts come June by heading to a barn dance, bourbon tasting or bluegrass concert.

(RoCA) is holding a handful of fundraisers to bring in money for their programs and exhibits.

On June 2, the arts organization is hosting a barn dance in Valley Cottage featuring The Old No. 7 Band, barbecue ribs and chicken, and a bourbon tasting.

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One week later, RoCA will have another fete, this time focusing on bluegrass tunes. A fiddle, guitar and banjo trio will play RoCA's first-ever outdoor festival.

"They'll be jamming from 2 p.m. onward," said Marla Silverstein, the education program coordinator for RoCA. "And they're well-known in the bluegrass scene."

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Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged at the concert; True Food of Nyack will be providing eats.

"It's all for the good of the community," Silverstein added.

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The details

Barn dance

When: June 2, 5 p.m.

Where: 285 Old Mill Road, Valley Cottage

Cost: $80/person

RSVP: By May 25; Marla Silverstein, marla@rocklandartcenter.org , (845)358-0877 or Amy Alinkofski, amyrca@aol.com

 

Bluegrass concert

When: June 10, 2 p.m.

Where: 27 So. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack

Cost: $25/$15 members

RSVP: Lynn Stein, Lynnstein1@gmail.com, (845) 358-0877


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