Peekskill’s Business Improvement District and the Peekskill Arts Alliance join forces that will fill the downtown with events bringing people and the community together with holiday cheer.
Peekskill Holiday Tree Lighting
For as long as I can remember, the City of Peekskill has had an annual tradition of welcoming in the holiday season with a spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting in the center of the City. This year is no different. The Peekskill BID, City of Peekskill and the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to join together as a community at the corner of Park and Division Street next to the gazebo for the Peekskill Makes Me Merry 2024 annual Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting extravaganza.
The Holiday Tree lighting will take place this Saturday, December 7, 2024, beginning at 4:00 p.m. There will be plenty of singing, caroling and holiday cheer at this spirited holiday spectacular. Kacey Morabito-Grean, founder of Let It Shine, the Shine On podcast (also found on Apple podcast), Executive Director of Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center, will host the annual event. Performances will include The Dance Conservatory (who will also perform at Jessica Lynn’s A Very Merry Classic Christmas at the Paramount Hudson Valley on December 14th &15th), Just The Place Dancers, the Kiley Center S.T.A.R.S. Dance Troupe, and Antonia Arts Wiz Kids. Songs will be performed by singer, actor and recording artist Doug Ferony, the Peekskill High School Peekskill City Singers who opened for Naturally 7 at the Paramount Hudson Valley this past February, singer Jenny Roxas, and the Westchester Women’s Chorus. Special guest appearances will include Santa Claus. Don’t forget to check out the ornaments on the tree created by the Arts10566 students.
In addition there will be free hot chocolate and cookies, Peekskill Makes Me Merry buttons and Santa will give away free holiday gifts to children under 12 while supplies last.
Peekskill Arts Alliance Holiday Boutique & BIG Art Show
For the first time in many years, the doors to the old Ford Piano building will open up and host the Peekskill Arts Alliance Holiday Boutique and BIG Art Show. The doors will be open on December 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by prior to the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and buy some handmade unique and beautiful gifts from local artists or stop by immediately after the tree lighting and enjoy the opening reception starting at 5 p.m. The Holiday Boutique will also be open the following day on Sunday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the PAA Holiday Boutique shoppers will find fine crafts by local artists, including jewelry, wearable art, pottery, photos, prints, cards, and more. The artists in the Holiday Boutique this year include: Curt Belshe (Saturday only), Michelle Blundell, John Gutierrez, Judith Heineman, Robin Kline, Jennifer Larrabee, Paula Lewis, David Moskowitz, Karen Nelson, Liz Peterson and Margaret Steele (Sunday only).
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Karen Nelson with unique trivets and kitchen items
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Robin Kline pottery
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Liz Peterson paper art
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Jennifer Larrabee handmade quilts, totes and accessories
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Michelle Blundell jewlery
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Michelle Blundell jewlery
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David Moskowitz jewlery
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whadafunk shirts, hats and more
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In addition to the annual Holiday Boutique, the Peekskill Arts Alliance will display large-scale works by its members in the Ford Piano Building. The Big Art Show opens Saturday, December 7 and 8 coinciding with the Peekskill Art Alliance Boutique Show. The Big Art Show will then be open every Friday through Sunday during the month of December. To see the large works of art visit the Big art show on Fridays from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturdays from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Robin Arzt’s painting, Skip a Beat, will be one of many large scale paintings in the Big Art Show
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The Holiday Boutique and Big Art Show are cosponsored by Peekskill Business Improvement District, Discover Peekskill and Lanza Family Foundation.
Don’t hesitate to open a door and step inside and shop around at many of Peekskill’s small businesses and/ or enjoy a meal at any of the numerous downtown restaurants. There are plenty of places to see, visit and shop as this Small Business Saturday article highlights. Walk around and Re-Discover Peekskill.
Don’t forget to tell everyone at the Holiday Tree Lighting, the Holiday Boutique and the Big Art Show know you read about it in the Peekskill Herald.
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