Arts Angels is a non-profit parent and community organization supporting the arts in Nyack Public Schools. Arts Angels is the liaison between ArtWorks, DramaWorks, and MusicWorks. Our mission includes raising funds for students in the arts. [read more...]
Friday, Jan 27th 7:30pm at Nyack Seaport
We enjoyed the fine tunes of Matt Haviland & Swing It performing live, beautiful views overlooking the Hudson River, and a fine 4-course dinner all as part of the MusicWorks annual fundraiser.
The proceeds from this event go directly to supporting students in their musical activities and help pay for: travel to competitions and festivals, instruments and instrument repairs, scholarships, lessons, workshops and master classes.
Thank you to the sponsors: ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley and OBS-GYN of Rockland at Nyack Hospital.
Arts Angels & Rivertown Film are teaming up to present ABBIE: The Story of Abbie Hoffman, a one-man multi-media live performance based on the counter-culture writings of Abbie Hoffman. The performance will be on Jan 20th, 8:00pm.
The Chamber Orchestra competed at the 2011 National Orchestra Festival in Kansas City on March 18th. This prestigious event is by invitation only; it is the third year that the Nyack High School Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Christine Gero, has been invited to the festival.
The annual string festival was held on Sunday, May 22nd. This spectacular concert honors Ms. Claudette Jimerson, who founded the strings program over 30 years ago. It brings together the 4th-12th grade students for an afternoon of music.
Students in the Drama Club at Nyack High School kicked off the 2010-2011 season with an unforgettably moving and inspiring production of The Laramie Project in the fall.
Spring productions included thoroughly enjoyable performances of The Drowsy Chaperone and The Festival of One Acts.
“What Inspires Us”
Creative members of our community came together in late April to share their artistic inspirations. All of the artists (actors, musicians, & fine artists) gave a 2-3 minute talk accompanied with a visual slideshow of their greatest influences. The evening included live music by Andy & The Rattlesnakes.
The annual Arts Angels fundraiser featured an interview of Alec Baldwin focusing on his career and interests. 
Benefit Concert Performed by the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus in June, the concert showcased young singers under the direction of NMS chorus teacher Jared Rosenblum.
Article in Nyack News & Views:
http://www.nyacknewsandviews.com/2011/06/lower-hudson-valley-youth-chorus-benefit-performance
For the 2nd year in a row, Arts Angels was featured as one of the choice charitable organizations on Nyack News & Views: A 2011 Worthy Cause List
