Utica Public Library

Deirdre Sinnott, author of "The Third Mrs. Galway," will discuss the real history behind her new historical novel, "The Loyalist's Wife." She will read, answer questions as well as sell and sign books. It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, recovering from the death of a newborn son, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase “the pursuit of happiness&nbsp;

Local Event: Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott

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Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott

Deirdre Sinnott, author of "The Third Mrs. Galway," will discuss the real history behind her new historical novel, "The...

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Nyack Center

🎻 A soldier. A violin. A deal with the Devil.
BridgeMusik opens its 2026 Summer Festival — We the Music: Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices — with a bold, fully staged production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, paired with the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss.
Blending music, theater, and dance, this visually compelling theatrical production reimagines Stravinsky’s iconic work for contemporary audiences. The Soldier’s Tale tells the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the Devil in exchange for wealth, exploring timeless themes of temptation, fate, and the true cost of ambition.
Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer, the production features the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble together with an outstanding cast of New York theater and dance artists:
🎭 Danny Bryck — The Soldier 
🎭 Alok Tewari — The Devil 
🎭 Mary Neufeld — Narrator 
🎭 JoVonna Parks — The Princess / Dancer
The program also includes the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by acclaimed composer Thomas Cabaniss, written especially for the festival.
📍 Nyack Center — Nyack, NY 
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM 
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stravinskys-soldiers-tale-bridgemusik-production-nyack-center-aug-12-tickets-1985768109872?keep_tld=true#location" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">🎟 Seating is limited at Nyack Center — reserve your seats early.</a>
This special theatrical production opens the <a href="https://www.bridgemusik.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026</a> and sets the tone for a festival celebrating creativity, collaboration, and musical voices across generations.
Stravinsky — The Soldier’s Tale (L’Histoire du Soldat) is presented under license from G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Chester Music Ltd., copyright owners.
This presentation is made possible in part with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Nyack Tourism, and individual donors. Ticket purchases help sustain BridgeMusik’s free community concerts and educational programs. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support — every gift makes a difference.

Local Event: Stravinsky Soldier’s Tale — BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 in Nyack

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Stravinsky Soldier’s Tale — BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 in Nyack

Ron Blacks Beer Hall

Not too loud, not too long, not too late, and NOT karaoke! It's an '80s sing-along party for GenX-ers, Boomers and beyond!
If you love the hits of the ’80s, you will definitely love an all-80s sing-along! That might sound like karaoke, but think of it as the opposite of karaoke: no one is handed a mic to sing all alone—we display the lyrics to the entire room and everyone sings together!
And, unlike karaoke, we don’t use canned knockoff accompaniment—we play the best-known, most beloved recordings, and our guests sing along with the original artists!

Come early to enjoy a great meal before the event!

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Not too loud, not too long, not too late, and NOT karaoke! It's an '80s sing-along party for GenX-ers, Boomers and beyond!
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Gotta Sing: '80s-A Sing-along Party for GenXers, Baby Boomers and Beyond!

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Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY

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