Shades Repertory Theater, where Harps is the artistic Director, resides in the lower level of the Central Presbyterian Church on the corner of New Main Street and Hudson Avenue in the Village of Haverstraw, New York. With Tiffany stained glass windows and American Chestnut (now nearly extinct) ceilings, the church itself is a proud and substantial entity as you enter the village.
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A Bright Future for Local Theater
Posted: February 23, 2012 by whatcomesnaturally in Downtown, Events, Local ArtisansTags: actor, actress, American Chestnut ceiling, architectural heritage, Cafe, Central Presbyterian Church, Community Theater, haverstraw village, Haverstraw Youth Theater, historic church, Hudson Avenue, Hudson River, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, Samuel Harps, Shades Repertory Theatre, Theater, theatrical, Tiffany Stained Glass Windows, village of haverstraw
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Illuminating Images at the Central Presbyterian Church
Posted: February 10, 2012 by whatcomesnaturally in Downtown, Events, Local ArtisansThe Piermont Photography Meetup Group is presenting “ILLUMINATING IMAGES” this Saturday, February 11, at the Central Presbyterian Church (Haverstraw Youth Theater) with a wine and appetizer reception from 4:00pm-6:30pm. 64 New Main Street, Village of Haverstraw. On display are wonderful works by Wayne Bizzinger, Paul Brizzi, Ely Dennis, Peter Giraudin, Barb Levitt, Stefanie Livanos, Diedre Marangi, [...]
A Quirky Art Opening at the Haverstraw Arts Alliance: March 2, 2012
Posted: February 9, 2012 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, Events, Local ArtisansTags: art, art auction, art gallery, art opening, art scene, artisans, auction, cat sculpture, creativity, dog sculpture, Downtown, gallery opening, Great Painted Paw Brigade, haverstraw new york, haverstraw village, Hi-Tor Animal Care Center, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, north rockland rowing club, paint, Painted Paw Brigade, painted sculptures, Rockland County, the arts, village of haverstraw, wine and cheese
Come to the gallery opening of the Great Painted Paw Brigade, a public art project that is to begin on Friday March 2, 2012.
Haverstraw Village Local Currency Plan
Posted: October 14, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, Events, History, SustainabilityThe Concept: Haverstraw Notes Local currency is a powerful, local economic development engine. The problem with national currency like the U.S. Dollar is that value is quite often removed from a local economy, as that value is transferred to national retailers (chains) or is spent elsewhere, in other communities. By creating a local currency system [...]
Pet/Owner Look Alike Contest @ the International Street Fair!
Posted: September 8, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Downtown, EventsTags: Cat, Contest, Dog, Festival, fundraiser, Haverstraw, haverstraw new york, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, International Street Fair, Look Alike Contest, New York, Owner, Pets, Photography, photos, Street Fair, Streetfair, village of haverstraw
July in the Streets
Posted: July 22, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, EventsTags: Big Fat Haverstraw Wedding, block party, Broadway Main Street, Celebration, Dancing, Dancing under the stars, ethnic food, Events, Food Walk, Friday night, fun events, haverstraw village, Haverstraw Village Hall, Haverstraw Wedding, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, International Food Walk, Main Street, outdoor dancing, restaurants, sample foods, transvestite wedding, union restaurant, village of haverstraw
Haverstraw’s throwing a celebration on the double yellow line! The event is called ‘Dancing Under the Stars’ and will feature live Latin music by Brisa Tropical. The popular Dancing Under the Stars series draws the Village’s well-knowns and also visitors from across the Hudson Valley. It’s bound to be a fun evening! What: Dancing Under [...]
Short Film: Haverstraw’s Harvest Farmers Market
Posted: June 11, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, Events, Local Artisans, SustainabilityTags: Catherine LoBuono, Celebration, community, Conservation, Downtown, Events, Farm Market, Farm to Table, farmers market, Harvest, Haverstraw, haverstraw ferry, Haverstraw's Harvest Farmers Market, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, local food, Main Street, Maple Avenue, new urbanism, NY Waterway, organic, Short Films, Sojourner Productions, sustainability, union restaurant haverstraw, Urban Planning, village of haverstraw
Filmed and edited by Catherine LoBuono of Sojourner Productions, Inc. Catherine is a resident of the Village of Haverstraw and a proud supporter of Haverstraw’s Harvest Farmers Market. http://sojournerproductions.com/
For Immediate Release
Posted: June 6, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Cafes & Restaurants, Downtown, Events, SustainabilityCONTACT: MICHELLE NATALE at 845-429-8447 or MIA MARSH at 917-547-0682 Market@HaverstrawChamber.org Farm Fresh from our table to yours! Haverstraw’s Harvest Farmers Market is growing. Join us on June 12 for our Opening Celebration! Haverstraw, N.Y. – Last year the Market was in dire straights due to a lack of funding when The Greater Haverstraw [...]
Learn to Row Day 2011 is on June 4, 2011
Posted: May 22, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Downtown, Events, WaterfrontJune 4, 2011 – 9:00AM until 4:00PM . . . rain date: June 5 National Learn to Row Day at the Haverstraw Ferry Landing at Dr. Girling Drive, Haverstraw, NY. Each year, the North Rockland Rowing Club hosts Learn to Row Day to expose more New Yorkers and Rocklanders to the sport of rowing or [...]
HAVERSTRAW’S HARVEST FARMERS MARKET
Posted: May 22, 2011 by miamarsh in Activities, Cafes & Restaurants, Downtown, Events, Local ArtisansTags: activities, art, artisan, artist, August, Celebration, community, Crafts, Downtown, Events, fall, family, farmers market, fun, Haverstraw, haverstraw new york, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Farmer's Market, July, June, local, market, Markets, Markets Hudson Valley, May, New York State Farmers, November, October, Open Air Markets New York, opening, Rockland County Farmer's Markets, Rockland Farm Alliance, September, spring, summer, Sunday, The Picturesque Hudson, Village, village of haverstraw, weekend, winter
HAVERSTRAW’S HARVEST FARMERS MARKET now open!
• Every Sunday from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. on Maple Ave. at New Main St. in Haverstraw Village, rain or shine, from June 27th to November 21st, 2010.
• Eat Fresh Eat Local Eat Well. Come out for a fun-filled Sunday! New vendors, exciting demos and events, including a Market to Table program, cooking demos by gourmet restaurants, events by Cornell Cooperative Extension, and fun activities for both children and adults. Booths available. Sponsored by the Greater Haverstraw Chamber of Commerce
Come to the Annual “Brickyard” Sprints: Saturday April 9, 2011
Posted: March 18, 2011 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, Events, Ferry Service, WaterfrontTags: admiral's cove, brickyard sprints, cove, crew races, crew rowing race, ginsburg, haverstraw marina, haverstraw village, Hudson River, marina haverstraw, North Rockland, north rockland rowing club, races, river racing, rowing, spectator, sprints
This year, the Bricktown Sprints will take place on Saturday April 9, 2011 at the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing in the Village of Haverstraw (adjacent to the Harbors at Haverstraw on Dr. Girling Drive). The races will last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Civile’s Chef Demonstration
Posted: October 18, 2010 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Cafes & Restaurants, Downtown, Events, WaterfrontTags: Civile, Civile's Restaurant, Cooking Demonstration, farmers market, Haverstraw, Italian Fare
The Head Chef of Civile’s Restaurant in Emeline Park set up shop at the weekly Haverstraw Farmer’s Market to whip together unworldly combination of oysters, rack of lamb, and broccoli rabe.
Haverstraw Gear!
Posted: October 4, 2010 by HaverstrawLife.com in Downtown, Events, History, Local Artisans, UncategorizedTags: $15, $5, brick, built on brick, Haverstraw, New York, represent, shirt, sustainability, t, t shirt, tote bage, tshirt, Village, village of haverstraw
Haverstraw, N.Y. Built on Brick T-shirts for sale for $15. Canvas tote bags are $5. Order one today!
Rowing Club “Learn-to-Row” Day is a Hit!
Posted: June 6, 2010 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Downtown, Events, WaterfrontTags: crew, Haverstraw, haverstraw village, Hudson River, learn to row, rowing
The “Learn-to-Row” Day held by the North Rockland Rowing Club, sponsored by U.S. Rowing, was held down at the Haverstraw Ferry Landing on Saturday, June 5th. At least 50 new rowers showed up this year, and they were all able to try the rowing machines and go out on the water in the crew shells. [...]
Rowing Club is Welcomed to the Village
Posted: May 19, 2010 by HaverstrawLife.com in Activities, Events, WaterfrontThe North Rockland Rowing Club, Inc., a non-profit group (501c-3) that fosters rowing on the Hudson River, has made a commitment to Haverstraw. The Club, formerly of Stony Point, will operate out of the Elks’ Club/Admiral’s Cove Marina, also known as the “gap” by Haverstraw natives. A 60 foot, low profile dock and ramp has [...]
