FEATURED EVENTS

The Summer Sounds Concert Series returns to beautiful Hudson Park June 24th with TWO nights of live bands (every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 pm) and a curated selection of food trucks. The calendar features an eclectic lineup of musicians performing everything from Top 40 favorites to country, Motown, Latin, funk and soul -- even Klezmer jazz and swing. For the complete calendar visit www.newrochellearts.org. Free admission; parking is free with Park Pass, $5 without pass.

We’re springing into our next Season of Fun with The Big Bloom! Beginning Thursday, March 5, the museum bursts into rosy hues for a sensory spring celebration featuring 40,000 cherry blossoms to play in and gather by the basketful. Soak in the sights, sounds and colors of spring as you twirl beneath bubbly “rain” showers, flutter into whimsical dress-up with ladybug, bird and butterfly wings and discover even more springtime magic along the way. It’s almost time to bloom!

A CAPITOL FOURTH: 250TH WEEKEND CELEBRATION kicks off America’s Semiquincentennial - and we’re going all out! Broadcasting live on July 3rd from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A Capitol Fourth: 250 Weekend Celebration will feature the national television debut of country music icon Trace Adkins’ new song “American Made”, along with spectacular fireworks live from George Washington's Mount Vernon. Tune in July 3rd at 8 pm/7c on public television stations nationwide (check local listings), and for American Forces Network for service members around the world. Mark your calendar to join us!