What’s Happening 12/12/13

BY GEORGE J. DACRE

– Tuesday weather postponed the Props and SP FX Tech Class at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack until January 21, 2014 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m And Elmwood says that they have an anonymous donor who will match any donations made by December 31, 2013. Contact Elmwood at 845-353-1313 or elmwoodplayhouse.com.

– “The Miracle Of Christmas” production at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a spectacular presentation of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The 2015 seat Theatre was filled for last Tuesdays show attended by 51 people from Thiells United Methodist Church who endured a three hour bus drive (each way) in foggy weather to witness the show. Using a three stage setting, strobe lights and great music and singing, “Miracle” was well accepted by the 2,000 people attending. Visit sight-sound.com or call 800-377-1277.

– Levity Live in the Palisades Mall, West Nyack features Comedy Jam, Thursday, December 12 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Comics Stanley Dubious, Drew Fraiser, Corey Fernadez, and Smokey Diaz will be on hand. The event is hosted by New York City king of comedy Rip Michaels with Rockand’s own Emporer Chi. Tickets at LEVITYLIVE.COM or 845-353-5400. Music by DJ A-One.

– “White Christmas” on at Westchester Broadway Theatre through January 12. WBT now booking for New Years Eve parties at broadwaytheatre.com or 914-592-2222. Doo Wop Christmas with the Drifters and the Manhattan Skyline group December 17.

– Tickets now on sale at the Newton, New Jersey Theatre for guitarist Robben Ford’s appearance there May 4. Call 973-383-3700.

– Arts Rock Puppet Festival January 18 at the Nyack Center at 2 p.m. Tickets at 855-278-7762.

– Bossy Frog Band winter concert “Have A Hoppy New Year” Saturday, December 28, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Nyack Center. Information at bossyfrog.com.

– Annual fundraiser for the Haverstraw Youth Theatre at Shades Repertory Theatre in the Central Presbyterian Church, Haverstraw Saturday December 14 with a buffet dinner 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

– “Awake and Sing” scheduled at Elmwood Playhouse, Nyack July 18 to August 9. Information at 845-353-1313 or elmwoodplayhouse.com.

– “Streetcar Named Deisre” coming to Antrim Playhouse in January. Information at antrimplayhouse.com.

– Winter term starts at Rockland Center for the Arts Monday, January 13. New classes include Releasing the Artist Within,Poetry Workshop and many more. Information at 845-358-0877 or rocklandcenter.org.

– The Rockland County Catholic Choir performs Christmas songs Sunday, December 15 at the Don Bosco Marian Shrine. Conductor is Vincent Green and artistic director is pianist George Bryant. Free will offering for the Marian Shrine. Infomation at 845-268-7021.