SUMMERTIME TUNES

 You know we love our music at Maria Luisa, from what we choose to play in our shops to the special events we host that often have a musical element.

And during the summer months, the musical offerings in Nyack kick into high gear – and we love to catch a live performance in town.

Through our Community Calendar, a feature of marialuisaboutique.com, we share news of happenings in and around Nyack that we think you might like, as well.

Here’s just a bit about what’s planned:

• If you’ve not been yet, the Nyack Parks Conservancy is again offering its Music on the Hudson Concert Series, with free shows at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Memorial Park, on the river at the foot of Depew Avenue. Those attending should bring a blanket, chairs and even a picnic (concession foods are also sold). In case of rain, the shows are moved indoors to the Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave. Upcoming shows include Dead Meat with special guest Shwizz (July 3); Country Fresh (July 10); Old No. 7 Band (July 17); The Jazz Passengers, as part of Nyack Jazz Week (July 24); and CRUSH (July 31). For the latest, you can check the Park Conservancy’s Facebook page.

• The Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center at 82 N. Broadway is also again offering summertime music with its “Jazz/Music in the Garden” series, held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Again, bring a lawn chair or blanket, with refreshments available for purchase before the shows and during intermission. A $5 donation supports the preservation of the Hopper House and gardens. In case of rain, the shows are held at Grace Church at 130 1^st Ave. This year’s lineup includes: Burr Johnson Trio (July 12); Peter Furlan Quintet with Neil Alexander (July 19); Mark Patterson Quintet (July 26); Next Generation Jazz Weekend (July 28-29); Steven Bernstein R&B Jazz Band (Aug. 2); Jeremy Wall and John Ragusa Quintet (Aug. 9); and Richard Sussman Group (Aug. 16). For more, visit edwardhopperhouse.org.

We hope you’ll stop by and say hello – and see what’s new in our shops – on the way to the shows. And who knows? We might see you at the concerts, as well.

And one final (non-musical) note, please be aware that Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa are taking a short break. Our shops, normally closed on Mondays, will also be closed July 3 and 4. We’ll resume regular hours Thursday, July 5.

Happy 4^th of July!!

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