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Creators’ Retreat with Naomi Vladeck
$0.00Out of stockCreators’ Retreat with Naomi Vladeck
Space is limited!
Sunday, January 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free of charge. Registration RequiredFor women ready to activate their confidence, make bold choices and clarify their commitment to create the life and work they love in 2025.
Kick off 2025 with a deep-dive retreat with life and artist coach, Naomi Vladeck.
Naomi works with women artists and creators to develop their awareness skills, declare their commitments and take action to create the life and work they love. Naomi is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. If you feel stuck or afraid to take steps that feels risky, this retreat will create the movement you’ve been waiting for!
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a wrap or small blanket, a journal and your favorite pen!
Creators of any kind: Welcome!
Space is limited to 20 participants.
About Naomi Vladeck
Naomi Vladeck is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. She is a certified creativity & life coach with a Masters in Performance Studies from NYU. Naomi has been working with and around independent artists for thirty years. As a performing artist, fundraising executive, event planner and non-profit founder and coach, Naomi has helped hundreds of artists create something new from an empty stage, blank page and canvas in their work and lives.
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Matt Pond PA , Anya Marina, Bathtub Cig
$25.00Out of stockMatt Pond PA
Anya Marina
Bathtub Cig
Saturday, February 1,
at 7:00pm: Anya Marina
Bathtub Cig8:30pm: Matt Pond PA
Tickets: $25 (seniors/students $25)
Matt Pond
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From the band’s beginnings in Philadelphia, to their current home in the heart of the Hudson Valley, through 13 albums (among them Emblems, Several Arrows Later, The Dark Leaves, The State of Gold, and, most recently, the luminous The Natural Lines), Matt Pond PA has always been a living, breathing organism—one that’s constantly changing. Two notable mainstays are Pond’s longtime right-hand man, Chris Hansen, and cellist Hilary James.
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Anya Marina
A murderous girl with a spine of steel. An asteroid hurtling toward a ruminating woman. Shards of glass leading to a dark, friendly place.
Welcome to the provocative vision of singer-songwriter Anya Marina’s stunning new album Asteroid, her most assured work yet. Almost two decades into a distinctive career encompassing songs featured in Twilight: New Moon, Gossip Girl, and Grey’s Anatomy, an award-winning web series (Anya Marina: Indie-pendent Woman), seven albums, three EPs, and extensive touring with artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Spoon to superstar standup Nikki Glaser, the riveting performer / creative powerhouse is looking back, taking stock in song. Marina calls Asteroid “a coming-of-age story about a late bloomer. This record is about growing up, becoming fully who I am, and celebrating it.”
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Bathtub Cig
Bathtub Cig is the intimate depression pop project of Hilary James. Born in a Minneapolis bedroom, it is an honest attempt at coping with her long struggle with mental health. The new EP, coming out September 2024 is entitled "Good Mourning, I love you" and is about love, loss, and moments of joy during a time of intense mourning- the death of Hilary's mom. . . .
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An Evening in Celebration of National Poetry Month
$0.00Out of stockAn Evening in Celebration of National Poetry MonthSaturday, April 5, 2025 @ 7pmFree of ChargeHonoring the Wonder and Beauty of the Spoken Word through a Diverse Group of Poets in Recognition of National Poetry Month.
Leah Kogen-Elimeliah originally from Moscow, is a poet & writer based in New York. An Adjunct Assistant Professor at The City College of New York & John Jay College, Leah is also the founder & director of WordShedNYC Reading Series & an Editorial Associate for Fiction literary magazine. She has collaborated on various poetry/visual/dance projects with independent artists, experimenting with cross genres, multimedia and poetry, and has performed her work on The Red Stage organized by Creative Time, The NYC Poetry Festival, The Higher Ground Arts Festival, and was selected as a Public Humanities/Arts Graduate Fellow for the Zip Code Memory Project supported by Columbia, CCNY, NYU, Yale and the Social Science & Humanities Research Council. Currently, Leah is crafting her debut poetry collection, working on an art project "Notes from Daughters" & a film, "Good Girl." Her writing focuses on identity, language, immigration, intergenerational trauma, sexuality and culture. Leah lives in Nyack, NY with her husband and their children.
Bryan Roessel is a poet/event organizer/science teacher in New York's Lower Hudson Valley. Bryan is one of the founders and organizers of Rockland Poets, which has held poetry open mics, slams, and workshops in and around Rockland County NY since March 2011. Bryan's been featured at a variety of poetry events, including at the Utah Arts Festival. Bryan also has exactly one poem on Button Poetry. Their poetry is mostly about science, mental health, relationships, existentialism, and gender.
Ari Mack is an actor, dance/fight choreographer, and writer. He served as the choreographer for the Ramapo High School Players in Spring Valley, NY, from 2014 to 2021, having been affiliated with the group for 16 years. He was also the choreographer for the Cultural Arts Theatre at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY, and for the Rockland Shakespeare Company (2016–2024). In addition to his choreography work, Ari is an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. He devotes himself to various forms of writing, including poetry, playwriting, and podcasting. YouTube: @AriumX, @TheAriHour. IG and TikTok: @ari_mack027
Judith Rose remains curious. She writes, she teaches, she creates, she choreographs, she dances, she listens, she learns. She is the director of Vital Movement™, the wellness practice she founded, which is based in Nyack, NY. She collaborates regularly with artists in various media to create new works addressing crucial themes in contemporary life. Her belief in the healing power of the arts and the beauty of shared study salons, continue to inspire her work, as does her ever-deepening reverence for the mystery of life. www.judithroseVM.com
Litany Burns is a world-renowned medium, clairvoyant, lecturer, screenwriter, poet and author of Develop Your Psychic Abilities, The Sixth Sense of Children, and her new novel Goddess.Com all available on Amazon, iBooks, Google Play and featured in The 100 Top Psychics & Astrologers In America. Her poetry has been in the International Women’s Year Poetry Anthology and read at: New York University, Amnesty International Fundraiser, Hopper House Prison Art Program, Lehman College, The Nuyorican Poets Café. Having worked on the infamous ‘Son of Sam’ case she has also been featured on national and international TV, in Goop.com, New Yorker Radio Hour, popular magazines/social media and lectured nationally and internationally. Having sold a TV story to NBC and a feature film HK/LA she has several books, film/ TV projects in development. www.litanyburns.com
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Music Sessions @ RoCA with Kate Taylor
$20.00Music Sessions @ RoCA with Kate TaylorSaturday, June 7 at 7:30pmTickets: $25/$20 students and seniorsLearn MoreKate Taylor, of the renowned Martha’s Vineyard via North Carolina musical clan that includes brothers James, Livingston, Alex and Hugh, arrived at Red House Records in 2021 with a new studio album entitled: WHY WAIT! which reunites her with many of the key players, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, and Leland Skar, who backed her on her 1971 debut, SISTER KATE. Produced by music veteran Peter Asher, who produced SISTER KATE, WHY WAIT! marks with its release the 50th anniversary of their original collaboration. WHY WAIT! was released on Red House Records in the late summer of 2021.
As on SISTER KATE, she covers some of her favorite songwriters and songs, including a version of her brother James’ “I Will Follow,” The Beatles’ “Good Day Sunshine” and Taj Mahal’s “He Caught the Katy,”. Kate, who loves singing R&B, contributes two self-penned songs: the upbeat title track, “Why Wait!” and the evocative “I Got a Message.”
She also does a version of Little Feat’s “Long Distance Love” and the 1963 girl group hit by The Exciters, “Tell Him.” She does versions of Tommy James’s “Crystal Blue Persuasion” and Nancy Wilson’s “How Glad I Am”.
The spark for this album was ignited at Kate’s birthday party when her agent (who also manages Asher), brought up the fact that the key players who appeared on Sister Kate are still around and very active (most recently as members of The Immediate Family). Asher loved the idea of recording with Kate again on their 50th anniversary, and Kate was instantly on board, writing the title track. Peter and Kate assembled a group of songs complemented by her bluesy voice.
James Taylor told Rolling Stone: “For Kate to be doing this with Peter, and that both of them have this life experience that brings them back together, it’s really a moving thing. I think it’s so great that Kate will have this next iteration, you know, this next chance for people to hear her and pick up on her.”
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Resonant Minds — A Live Musical Conversation
$0.00Resonant Minds: A Live Musical Conversation:Friday, June 20 at 7:00pmFree of Charge; Registration is required for this event!We think of music as speaking to our emotions and of books as speaking to our minds.Now imagine an event that brings these together—stirring music performed by an acclaimed pianist and Broadway musicians with information about how music can help us deal with stress and the tensions of our times and be fun at the same time!RoCA is honored to bring this unique event to Rockland County free of charge—an event unlike any other for you and your family, where you will be replenished by learning how to turn music into a tool you can use to improve your well-being!This event stars Sara Leila Sherman, an acclaimed musician who is performing to sell-out crowds in the tri-state area as the founder of Mozart for Munchkins; and acclaimed educator, Mort Sherman, Ph.D, the retired Senior Associate Executive Director of AASA, the School Superintendents Organization.After the concert and talk, join co-authors father/daughter writing team, Sara Leila Sherman and Mort Sherman, for an exclusive book signing session where you can delve deeper into the inspiring ideas behind the book and take an opportunity to purchase your own copy.Don’t miss this celebration of music’s power to deepen emotional connections, spark lasting memories, and enhance overall well-being.This event is made possible through a generous gift from The Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation.Learn More -
Album Release Party: "Sold For Parts" by Used Karmas
$0.00Album Release Party:
Sold For Parts by Used Karmas
Saturday, June 21 at 7:00pm
Tickets: $20 suggested tax-deductible donation
Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) will be hosting an album release party for the Rockland-based indie band, USED KARMAS, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 7:00pm.
The event will be a fundraiser for RoCA and a $20 donation is suggested to help RoCA continue its 75-year-old mission to be an essential arts destination in Rockland County.
USED KARMAS is a collaboration between James Farkas (guitars and vocals), Jeffrey Yager (drums and vocals), Steve Weissberg (guitars and vocals), and Gary Graifman (bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals) who record and perform original songs driven by an eclectic mix of influences, from rock, blues, and alt-pop, but with a distinctive sound. USED KARMAS’ new album, SOLD FOR PARTS, is now out on CD and streamers. This is USED KARMAS' second album.
RoCA hopes to see all local music fans at the release party. Aside from great music and a worthy cause to support a snack and drink will be included with your $20 donation. So, come and meet us there!
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YAMS: An Evening of Story, Soul & Movement in North New York
$20.00YAMS: An Evening of Story, Soul & Movement in North New YorkTwo Performances: Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15Preshow: 6:00pmPerformance: 7:00pmTickets: $25/students & seniors $20Learn MoreYAMS is more than just a show—it’s a celebration of Black excellence, live narrative, and communal creativity. Join us for two unforgettable nights of music, dance, visual art, and food that will feed both body and soul.
Headlining the night is the genre-bending artist Gumpy, whose voice and storytelling defy convention, alongside powerhouse vocalist Brianna Forbes, known for her emotionally raw and radiant performances. Together, they set the stage for a bold, live music experience.
Their work is interwoven with the dynamic movement of Emotions Physical Theatre, a contemporary dance company celebrated for fusing choreography with deep personal storytelling. The result? A performance that doesn’t just entertain—it moves you.
Before the concert, arrive early to experience a pre-show visual art gallery, featuring the work of an acclaimed guest artist. Original art will be for sale, with stories behind the pieces available to explore.
And because no summer gathering is complete without food, we’ll also be serving up a backyard-style barbecue before the show, bringing community together over conversation, creativity, and shared joy.
Brianna Del-Marie Forbes is a music artist, singer/songwriter, curator, producer, dancer, and poet. Born in New York and raised in Dallas, Georgia, Del-Marie Forbes draws inspiration from her late mother playing 90s RNB while cleaning, growing up in a southern church choir , her Jamaican heritage, 70s soul that she discovered at 18, and more. She has placed in multiple monthly poetry slams and considers poetry her “therapy before her therapy”. She finds herself performing at open mics in NYC and Rockland County, including Studio 101. She now hosts wellness events for artists of every medium. She’s had her first feature show in Brooklyn at One Love One Mic September 2023, performed at Piano’s, Pink Frog Cafe, and performed at the Delancey with her fellow bandmates called WAVE by WAVE. She is now an honors student at Rockland Community College. She is also a former mentee for the Arts Council Of Rockland Mentorship Program. Del-Marie hopes to continue to network and become well known in the industry: whether it’s through music, songwriting, poetry, or dance.
Gumpy is a hip-hop artist with influences spanning the genre's finest. Gumpy creates a sonic journey like no other with his storytelling prowess, the innovative sounds, introspective depth, and lyrical gift. Born and raised in Maryland, Gumpy developed an early passion for music from his family and other artists, using the art of poetry to convey personal experiences and societal commentary through music. Gumpy stands to leave a mark on the world of hip-hop, continuing the legacy of his musical influences such as Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, and Mos Def; while forging a path of his own.Instagram: @gumpy301
Twitter: @gumpy301
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Calling All Talented Teen Musicians! 2-3 songs or 10 minutes per performance. Free to the General Public.
$0.00Teen Open Mic Night
Saturday, February 7 - 7:00pm
Calling All Talented Teen Musicians!
2-3 songs or 10 minutes per performance.
Free to the General Public.
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OWN YOUR ARTISTRY
$0.00OWN YOUR ARTISTRYSaturday, January 24, 11:00am–12:30pmFree of charge, reservations are required.How to turn creative fuel into empowered choices toward sustainable growthLearn MoreIn this 90-minute interactive masterclass, Naomi introduces the first module of her OWN. MAKE. TAKE. framework — a process designed to help artists embody the confidence they need to elevate their visibility, generate aligned opportunities and ask for what you're worth.
Through a series of reflective prompts, you’ll:
- Identify inner obstacles that keep you from making choices that you long to make.
- Reconnect with the aliveness that fuels your desire to take your work to the next level.
- Empower yourself with language that reflects what you value and why it matters that you stand for what matters most to you now.
You’ll leave with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence to brave next steps toward a sustainable creative life.
This masterclass is for artists who are craving more visibility, bigger opportunities, and greater confidence in putting your work into the world at another level.
Naomi Vladeck is a speaker, life and creativity coach and award-winning author.
She has 25+ years of experience as an artist champion, non-profit founder and executive, and solopreneur, specializing in delivering practices and strategies to artists that ignite their courage to make choices that feel alive.Her award-winning book Braving Creativity offers a framework for navigating change as a creative pathway to discover exciting new ideas and possibilities.
Naomi delivers keynotes, workshops, and summits that spark courage, clarity, and connection.
She shows audiences how to experience fear as an invitation to make choices that feel alive.
You can learn more about Naomi at www.creativitymatterscoaching.com
Speaker | Author | Transformational Coach for Women Creators
Join my Author Community ( https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/bookrelease )
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Follow me on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/creativitymatterscoaching/ )Registration is required.
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Solidifying Our Legacy: A Community Poetry Reading
$0.00Solidifying Our Legacy:
A Community Poetry Reading
February 21st 7:30-9:00pm
(By Suggested Donation)In Celebration of African-American History Month, 2026, Rockland Center for the Arts, The Gordon Center for Black Culture and Arts, and Shades Repertory Theater will bring together some of Rockland County’s most distinguished community leaders and actors to read poems and prose by our most historically notable Black literary artists of the past century. Included in the evening will be poems by the first published Black Poet Phyllis Wheatley (1773) to Amanda Gorman (2017). With literary works by WEB DuBois, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Bennett, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker among others.
Learn MoreCommunity Readers include:
Veronica Agard Barbara Cepeda Reverend
Everett NewtonBarbara Williams Sekou Carradine L’Tanya Watkins Freeman Liscomb Michelle Fuller Willie Trotman
