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Thursday, March 15th - 9:00 p.m. at Olive’s 116 Main Street Nyack, NY and broadcast live at rocklandworldradio.com in this issue... Exiled on Main Street 3 A change for the creative community of Rockland a word from the editor, Richard Quinn Rockland Works for Peace 4 On the street - truly supporting our troops by Nancy Tsou Practical Chaos 5 The Work/Life Minute™ - fi nding a center by Judy Martin Nyack Social Scene 6 An evening’s crawl through Nyack by Johnny Silver Cottage Views 7 Reviews of the new Bob Seger, and a fi ne wine by Michael Cimino Real Homes 8 How to “warm up” your home this winter by Lenore Congemi Koncert Kitchen 9 Safe, healthy and conscious cooking - AND eating by Johnny Ciao New Eye 11 The exquisite journey of our featured artist Mark Marshall - an interview by Judy Martin Go Where Film Is 13 Where to fi nd and see great fi lms in Rockland by Deb Shufelt Welcome to a New World 14 There’s local radio available to you on your PC. details on some great local internet radio shows Nightspots 16 OK, so you have your favorite haunts... but did you know about these? London Calling 17 Sights and sounds from across the pond by Laura Kanaplue Opinions 18 Locals speak out Advertisers & 19 supporters guide

At MMZ, we not only care about your opinion - we want you to contribute. Send your submissions to [email protected]. All submissions will be considered, but we reserve the editorial right to include what we will. So take a chance, and participate. 2 Exiled on Main Street Richard Quinn The word on the street is, “it’s time for a change - perhaps it’s time we have a new game.” The rules haven’t changed since the dawn of time, but the tools and the toys never cease to evolve into sophisticated hybrids, thus creating new games and new ways to play. So, if it’s time for a new game, let’s play. Greetings, and welcome to our fi rst issue of MMZ, a Modern Metro Zine with the intent to play the space in-between. To go above, beyond and below if necessary... fi lling the void with arts, culture and opinion. Out- of-the-ordinary stories featuring out-of-the-ordinary people, events and happenings from near and far. For too long the artistic community has been snubbed and slandered, as if it corrupts society...as it creates anti-commercial statements with rebellious sentiments, while fully understanding the ultimate inevitability of it someday being used for commercial purposes. The revolutionary sounds and visions of the anti-establishment counter culture sixties and seventies have come back, now re-mixed to sell us cars, investment mutual funds or laundry detergent. It’s just business as usual. It’s not us against them, it’s us against us. We do this to ourselves, confusing the point of where we come from, where we want to go, and how to get there. We’re all in this together, sharing experiences... not to accept the status quo, but to move forward, toward something better...not just for ourselves, but for the well being of all. We need art, culture and opinion of the people to help us keep this balancing act up. The artist needs to be seen and heard, and we need to see and hear artistic expression. Together with RocklandWorldRadio.com, which has been broadcasting from Nyack to a worldwide audience, you’ll now be able to read AND hear about new music and art that’s being created - about local and global issues - as well as all sorts of information from a wide range of forward thinking people, right here on these pages, AND over the internet airwaves. According to Arbitron, 56 million people nationally are now listening to internet radio, half of which, while listening, research and purchase products on line. For those of you not yet online, or who just like to hold what you’re reading in your hands, we offer you MMZ. The more things change the more they stay the same, but some things will never be the same - and some things will never change. We move forward, slowly, very slowly at times, until suddenly something new appears... it looks different, feels different, and makes you realize that somehow, you’ve stepped into the future. From that moment on, you’re conscious of the ever changing, and maybe see what you might not have noticed before. We have defi nitely moved onto a new way of thinking and being. There is something happening here but you don’t know what it is, do you Mr. Jones? This will not be business as usual. Exiled on Main Street? No, I don’t think so. Not anymore. RQ P.S. There was a lot of effort from one and all and I’d like to thank everyone for their time and energy to help get this 1st issue of MMZ off the ground. In more ways than one this would not exist otherwise. M E D I A S E R V I C E S web • multimedia • print • audio recording and production • video branding a specialty, and we work within your budget. www.maximuminteractive.com/mmz 845-942-8665 845-826-2639 “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the Heart.” - Helen Keller 3 Rockland Works for Peace Nancy Tsou For more than four years, the Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice has been holding peace vigils in Nanuet, every Saturday from 1-3 p.m., in opposition to the war and occupation of Iraq. We hold our homemade signs and banners to reach out to our fellow Rocklanders about the facts that Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction, had no connection to Al Qaeda, and did not attack the U.S. on 9/11/2001. Every week, we prepare a timely new fl y er and hand it out to motorists to alert them about the lies, the suffering, the illegality, and the cost of the war. We believe truth will prevail. Two-thirds of the American people now say the U.S. made a mistake in going to war in Iraq. Last November, they voted out pro-war candidates, and wanted troops to come home. This past January, two bus-loads of Rocklanders went to Washington, D.C. to join half-a-million people marching to the Congress and demanding an end to the war. We are sickened by the killings. More than 3,150 U.S. service members have died, and 23,680 seriously wounded (www.icasualties.org). Over 600,000 Iraqi people have died (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health). Paying for the war has led us to skyrocketing debt. So far $370 billion has been spent on the war, at the rate of $11 million per hour. On average, every household in Rockland has paid $7,800! We have mortgaged the future of our grandchildren to pay for the war debt. The reality is that the majority of our troops in Iraq want to come home now. A year ago, a Zogby Poll (2/28/06) showed that 72% of the U.S. troops in Iraq said end the war in 2006. Stand with us at our Saturday peace vigil in Nanuet (at the corner of Rte. 59 & N. Middletown Rd.) to support our troops’ wishes to come home now! For details, visit: www.rocklandaction.org. Nancy Tsou is Coordinator of the Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice

4 The Work/Life Minute™ Judy Martin PRACTICAL CHAOS: Are You Work-Life Balanced? Truth be told, in our chaotic, sensory overloaded climate, “balance” seems to be a far fetched vault when speaking of working and living in a balanced state of being. Yet, this seemingly elusive goal topped the New Year’s resolution wish-list of people around the world, according to research marketing group ACNielsen. It surveyed consumers in 46 countries, and found that more than half want work to play less of a role in their 2007 lives. So how about here in Rockland? In an unoffi cial survey of people in this region, it became clear that entrepreneurs, small businesses, and those who work for a single boss are all facing the same challenges. The global marketplace has picked up to a pace we can’t even track, and the internet has sped up our lives. With those challenges added to the daily chaos we are exposed to in the media, we might very well be stressed out before we even walk out the door to go to work. But a closer look at the way we work and live reveals an age-old lesson. It’s not so much that we are slaves to our jobs, but rather it’s the way we react to the chaos, or daily grind, that rattles us off course. So how do we respond from a place of wisdom, instead of reacting from a place of fear? That’s the underlying issue that many of us face – whether at home or in the workplace – and by far the topic that I’m most often asked to speak about when I teach workshops on cultivating work/life resilience. After spending two decades in the newsroom in both radio and tv, I’ve grown to appreciate the impact that chaos has on our lives. I’ve witnessed the incredible resilience of the human spirit when faced with chaos. Chaos impacts us emotionally, and can effect our ability to be mentally clear. How do we fi nd the calm in the storm? The inner stillness in the chaos? I would suggest that the most pro-active approach is to use that chaos as fuel for transformation. Facing the chaos, and embracing it head-on, might just be the catalyst to transcend it. We are human computers – and the more data we receive, the more stuff we have to integrate emotionally and spiritually into our daily experience. The question is – is there a practical approach to chaos? I believe there is. Again, it’s not the ability to change what is outside of us, but rather what is inside. Often we are so busy looking outside of ourselves for the magic bullet that will calm the soul, when the deepest profound antidote might be found within. Contacting the “inner furnace” if you will, we can burn what we don’t need, and generate the fuel necessary for transformation. The following steps are what I call the Four Gates of Transformation. Journeying through these Gates provides a different way of looking at chaos. The formula is designed to help people consciously respond to crisis, instead of harshly reacting to it. Practicing these four principles on a daily basis, especially at work, will help nurture the silence within. You can draw upon this warehouse of accumulated stillness in times of chaos. The Breath The power of the Breath. We’ve all been told to take a breath in a moment of disaster. But a lot travels through the mind when we’re pummeled with a chaotic experience. Simply being aware of the breath can devour the mind in confl ict. - continued on page 18 Judy Martin is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist who reports on social concerns, business, and work/life integration. She writes the monthly newsletter, WorkLifeMonitor.com and blogs at TheChaosMonitor.com. Judy has contributed to NPR News, Marketplace Report, World Vision Report, News 12 and HD-News. She’s written for CNBC.Com, Motto Magazine, Women’s E-News, and Arts & Understanding Magazine. Judy can be reached at info@ judymartinspeaks.com. “Life is a great big canvas, and you should 5 throw all the paint on it you can. “ - Danny Kaye Nyack Social Scene Johnny Silver In this issue I would like to give you a basic rundown of Nyack’s entertainment scene, starting at OD’s on Main St. When you walk into this favorite establishment you walk into a bar like no other. If you could quote that Cheers saying, “where everybody knows your name” this would be the closest we have in Nyack. Walk in on a Saturday night and you’ll see live music, be it the Slippery Chickens or Nyack’s own Marco playing terrifi c 80’s music. This place rocks. Continue up Main Street and you will pass the new Black Bear Saloon. Being a Saturday there will probably be a line to get in for a live DJ and dancing. I don’t do lines, so despite the great food, I continue up the street and I am hearing the sounds of more live music coming from Casa Del Sol. The bar is packed and Frankie D is crooning to the girls dancing all around him. Come any weekend and the music and dancing is sure to be here. Don’t forget to try one of their margaritas and check out the new menu. Leaving there and continuing west on Main street you will pass O’Malley’s Bar and Restaurant. If you like Irish music, ask them what their schedule is ‘cause I sure don’t know. However, they do offer karaoke on Thursday nights and a DJ performs every Friday and Saturday night. Next door to O’Malley’s is Wasabi. If you come on a Monday (I thought the live jazz was on Tuesdays but maybe they changed it?)you can hear live jazz as you dine on Sushi. Across the street are two more Irish bars, the Olde Village Inne and Vertigo. The Olde Village Inne, or OVI as the locals call it, is a Nyack staple offering a juke box seven nights a week, and is a great place to stop for a bite to eat any time since they serve food all night. Vertigo has entertainment usually every weekend, from Live DJs and dancing to well known bands. As I head up across Park Street I pass Olives. I lived above it for a year so I know all the great music that comes out of this place. This is Rockland’s only real Rock n’ Roll bar and restaurant with a steady stream of bands playing here, but this place is not just about music on the weekends. The weekdays are special too as Frankie D hosts an open mic on Wednesdays. Further up the block, past Tarantellas Pizzeria (that stays up very late in the summer), you will arrive at Bourbon Street. Get past the bouncer, and you will fi nd a dance fl oor inside and live music on some weekends. If it’s Saturday, then Rich is bartending at Hudson House. He kind of acts as DJ, and you can hear any thing from Zeppelin to a Jazz infused techno as he gets the late night atmosphere going with the candle scene. If you catch a good night, there might even be a music event upstairs. The space is really nice. Check the bulletin board inside for any special events happening and a schedule of their Jazz nights. Crossing over Franklin, I come to one of the last places I will visit tonight, Change. Change is a new arrival in Nyack, but one not to be missed. I love to stop in to enjoy a nice glass of -continued on page 10 Some of you know Johnny Silver as DJ Johnny Silver of the Nyack Pirate Radio Station on 102.5fm, but he also runs the Nyack Social Scene group on Yahoo.com. As MMZ grows, he will continue to contribute by updating you on what’s happening in the Nyack Social Scene. Breakfast and Lunch (and awesome homemade soup.) homemade muffins • gourmet coffees • hot and cold lunch platters salads, wraps and sandwiches catering at your place or ours Sit long open seven days Talk much 14 Main Street • Haverstraw Laugh often 845-942-4010 6 Cottage Views Michael Cimino In this issue, Michael reviews the latest Bob Seger, and a nice bottle of vino to go with it. Bob Seger – Face The Promise (Capitol) Two strong songs kick off the new disc from Michigan’s favorite American heartland rocker Bob Seger. The fi rst, a souped up slicer with driving guitars, the second a melodic mid-tempo tune that picks up where Against the Wind left off in 1980. Seger hasn’t lost his trademark sound, and his well-worn vocals are right on the money. This is good stuff – very good stuff. But what would you expect from a multi-platinum selling superstar who hasn’t made a new record in 12 years? After all of this time I would expect some quality – so the jury is still out… until Seger delivers the verdict with track 3 (the title track), Face the Promise. With no less then four other guitarists backing him up, Seger leaps into action like he was 21 years old again and hungry for acceptance. Face the Promise is packed full of big guitars, crystalline sound, and truly gritty American Rock ‘n’ Roll. Although none of his previous band members (The Silver Bullet Band) appear on the disc, there is no lack of quality musicianship and guest appearances by old friends Billy Payne and Shaun Murphy of Little Feat fame take the record up a notch. Even Kid Rock earns his due here, lending his white-trash yelp to the Hank Williams tribute Real Mean Bottle. Seger has always excelled at fusing Detroit Soul with Hard Rock. His alchemy is unique and courageous, and it has been missed. Face The Promise is a very worthy addition to his catalog. Glad to have him back. Mick’s Picks - Exceptional Wines for Everyday Foppiano Vineyards, 2003 Petite Sirah Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end… As time marches on, and tastes and trends change, the marketplace follows suite, for I recall in the not so distant past I had been searching for that “ten dollar bottle that drank like a $100 wine.” Back in the early 90’s I can remember a few that stood out (Coppola’s original bottling of Claret coming to mind immediately), but by the later part of the decade I was forced to seek out value wines in the $10 - $12 price range, fi nding P. Jaboulet Aine’s Saint- Joseph from France, Vega Sindoa’s Cabernet/Tempranillo blend from Spain, and Babich’s Winemakers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand all more than acceptable. Today, with the ever-changing climatic conditions constantly challenging the harvests (some say it’s due to global warming), a slew of talented upstart wineries and home-winemakers entering the competition, (not to mention the soaring costs of grape-growing properties), those with discerning palates, like myself, have had to up the ante by spending a little more to get a substantial bang for our buck. I’m not saying I’m spoiled, but, um… ah… well… some of us are! And for those of us willing to admit it, we still want that “fi fteen dollar bottle that drinks like a $100 wine!” One wine that I have monitored for close to 15 years now, and surely falls into this category, is Foppiano’s estate bottled Petite Sirah from Sonoma County, CA. While there has been quite some controversy over the years as to what exactly Petite Sirah is, we have recent evidence from UC Davis plant geneticist Dr. Carole Meredith that the grape in question is in -continued on page 18 Owner/Instructor of Cottage Views School of Wine, Michael A. Cimino is a Wine Captain with the Sommelier Society of America and a professional restaurant consultant. To his friends he is a “certifi able Rock Musicologist.” He continues to contribute to Rock Society and hosts an Cottage Views Classic Rock Music Hour on www.RocklandWorldRadio. com. His current writing projects include The Wait Person’s Guide to Understanding Fine Wine and Badfi nger and Beyond - The Authorized Biography of Joey Molland. For more information please contact Mr. Cimino at [email protected]. 7 “Life is what happens when you are making other plans. “-John Lennon Real Homes Lenore Congemi As spring brings warmer temperatures to the lower Hudson Valley, interior decorator Lenore Congemi, owner of Decor & You, offers these smart yet simple solutions to freshen up your home. Q: We just moved into a house and noticed that our windows were drafty during the winter. I would like to solve this problem and also conserve my air conditioning energy during the summer months. Is there an attractive solution to my problem? A: Installing honeycomb-cellular shades is a great fi x. They are available in single, double and triple layers and the more layers there are, the greater the energy effi ciency. A cellular shade is designed to trap air, which prevents the warm air from leaking out and the cold air from seeping in. By choosing this type of window treatment, you get the added benefi t of sound absorption. Cellular shades today come in a wide array of fabric, texture and color choices, ensuring that you can fi nd just the right look to suit the style of your home’s interior. Q: I have a large living room that is 18’ x 24’ and I would like it to feel more inviting. How can I make my spacious living area feel cozy? A: One simple way to create a cozier feeling in any large space is to group your furniture differently by bringing it closer together. If you have a fi replace, use it as a focal point and position your furniture around it. Or divide the room into different zones, such as a sitting area and reading area. Fill up empty spaces with greenery. If your cocktail table is made of metal, glass or wood, change it out with a large upholstered ottoman, which can do double-duty as a table by placing a large tray on it. Implementing these tips will give you the welcoming feeling you desire. Q: What are some simple decorative touches that I can integrate into my home to add a cool fresh feel and lighten up a dark room? A: It’s remarkable how small hints of cool color can dramatically lighten up a room. Accent colors such as blues, greens and yellows or a watery color palette can be introduced by adding toss pillows, accessories and changing out artwork. This will help to transform a dark room into one that has a feeling of being light and airy. Lenore Congemi understands how to preserve the value of your real estate and help keep balance in your life. An accountant who followed her passion for decorating, Lenore is in an ideal position to solve your decorating challenges, on a budget you can afford. Email your questions to Lenore Congemi at [email protected] or call 845.613.0063.Lenore Congemi hosts Real Homes and can be heard live on Sunday nights at 6:30 on RocklandWorldRadio.com.

8 Koncert Kitchen Johnny Ciao Welcome to a new year of amazement, hope and prosperity for all who need it. It seems as though everyone in today’s world is a chef, cook, baker, or some kind of master-baker. You know - the ‘culinary artist wannabe’. Television chefs have popped up by the dozens, maybe even hundreds. Travel shows, and even soap operas, feature food in many of their segments. So why has food become so popular in the New Millennium? Probably because people are fi nally realizing that eating out is not as safe a bet as it was years ago. Most restauranteurs are into saving money and don’t give a shroom’ about using high quality products, hiring a conscious and helpful staff, and most of all purchasing and preparing foods with a clean conscience. I have been to some of the so-called ‘celebrity chef’ restaurants around the US, and found the food to be loaded down with a buttery taste, and pre-prepared well in advance of the customer arriving at the restaurant, not to mention some funky ass conditions within the eatery. We won’t mention names because that’s not what we’re all about. Foods are not being properly handled at 90% of the nation’s eating establishments. No washing of veggies, proper scrubbing of chickens, and employees who don’t pay attention to signs like “Wash Your Hands After You Touch It”. Going out to restaurants is like playing Russian roulette with your stomach and your health. I have been blessed, having had the opportunity to grow up always eating well and balanced, under extremely sanitary conditions. Johnny Ciao and his Junior Chefs Over the next several issues, I’ll attempt to lay down a at the Yearly Akron Reading solid foundation on how you can better manage what goes festival in 2006 into your body. A foolproof guide on how to eat well at home for as little as possible, and still have the time to do whatever it is you feel necessary you must do each and every day. Let’s face it; many of us waste hours performing foolish tasks throughout our day, when we could be focused on making sure that what goes into our bodies is safe and righteous. The whole process of shopping for food, creating new dishes while at the store, then preparing and cooking them should be fun. Coming home and spending time in the kitchen with your son or daughter or pet should be something you want to do. Give yourself a break from cell phones, computers, offi ces, etc. Clear your Mind and Cook. And unless you’re a gourmet freak, stop telling your kids not to eat asparagus because you don’t eat it. Educate them to eat the right foods. The biggest mistake made among young parents who grew up in the Fast Food Lane is that they are passing their bad habits on to another generation. Let’s try to make a difference. On to more serious thoughts. For a soothing and immediate response to a sore throat and fl u symptoms try something I have been recommending for years, Ginger Tea. Take a large piece of Ginger Root---Peel—Cut in one inch chunks—Boil in water till water turns yellowish in color—Add Honey and Lemon—Drink several times a day---Feel the Results-Better than Over the Counter Results for Minor Illnesses. Salmon Basilico Heat Olive Oil in a Large Skillet over Medium Heat. Add chopped garlic, minced capers, and black gaeta or kalamata olives. Saute for 1 minute. Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or can), Johnny Ciao’s Opera Mix (available at www. -continued on page 18

Culinary Rocker’ Johnny Ciao has been creating food and entertaining his showbiz friends throughout his 25 plus years in the entertainment industry. You can fi nd him at his website www.johnnyciao.com 9 When you enter Bricktown, it’s like coming to a second home. Welcome. Located in the heart of historic Haverstraw, and under new management since 2006, the Bricktown Brewery features fi ne fare in a casual atmosphere. Family-friendly, all dishes on our menu are expertly prepared, and served by folks who actually remember your name. Whether you’re at our antique bar, enjoying a table in the main dining room, seated by our warm, welcoming fi replace, or outside by the tree in our peaceful brick-enclosed courtyard, you’ll be treated to an eclectic mix of fi ne food and drink, including some fi ne local microbrews. Our specialties include steaks, chops, seafood and pasta...but our daily specials are where we really shine. There’s a kids menu too! The families who have come to know us bring their kids back again and again. We are only too pleased to host parties, or do on-or-off-site catering. And we feature weekly entertainment as well. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, the Bricktown Brewery is a friendly, inviting place for a quick lunch, a family dinner or a business get-together. Stop in and see us - you’ll be glad you did. The Bricktown Brewery 4 Main Street - Haverstraw, NY 845.429.0111 nyack social scene - continued from page 6 wine, as they pride themselves on keeping a very nice selection. But the enjoyment doesn’t stop there. The menu is full of fresh new items, my favorite being the lamb chops. They usually have jazz here on Fridays and a nice music selection into the weekend. Stop by and say hi to the owners, Larry and Sarah. Across the street is Bruxelles where I can stop to shoot a game of pool or throw some darts, but I don’t think I will make it that far tonight. The night has stretched on and it’s getting late, but not too late for one last stop. It’s never too late to stop by the Luna Lounge. Look for a good late night scene on the weekends with a DJ getting people dancing. I haven’t been there in a while , but the Luna I remember was a place you could get a little wild, might even end up on the bar dancing or getting free shots from the bartenders. Remember - Nyack changes with the seasons, and there are new acts appearing every week. If you know of a special place or event and want to let everyone know about it, or just want to keep informed of what’s happening, then get on the Nyack Social Scene. Just send an email to [email protected], I hope you enjoyed your walk up Main Street with me. Until next time, see you around Nyack. Rockland World Radio Celebrates Earth Day! Sunday, April 22nd - all day Visit us LIVE on the WEB Be a part of the biggest Earth Day celebration online & Rockland County. Be active, be aware and be informed on this 38th Anniversary of Earth Day. With Rockland World Radio, Earth Day is a fun and educational event that offers an opportunity to learn about the many environmental issues that face our community, and our world, while enjoying great entertainment. www.rocklandworldradio.com 10 MMZ Featured Artist of the Month - Mark Marshall Our featured artist of the month Mark Marshall has been pounding on various instruments since he was a toddler. Now, this lifelong singer, musician, composer and media producer has released his debut album, New Eye. Over two years in the making, and composed, performed and recorded by Mark alone, the CD harkens back to the days of the concept album - telling what is sometimes an intensely personal story. Judy Martin sat down with Mark to interview him for MMZ - he’s a charming soul with a lot to share…he shared his thoughts about writing music, life transitions, and the exquisite journey which has brought him to a new creative place in his life. I’m looking at the cover of your album, and there’s a fl ame coming out of your eye. What is this about… what is New Eye? Very painful picture to take – between the lighter fl uid and… (laughter) I guess the album represents a change - a life change…and the picture is representative of that. New Eye refers to…looking at things through a new eye. In terms of the writing, it didn’t start out to be that… It started out as this hodgepodge of songs, and eventually turned into something chronological that documents that. I’d like to ask you about the album - by rock and roll standards... (old man voice) “I’m an old guy!” (laughs) I am a late bloomer...man, it’s been a trip...but I have to say that I’ve been doing this for a very long time...I’ve been doing it for others...playing on other people’s albums, doing other people’s videos...but never really did it for myself. But I’ve always been writing and recording. and various things happened - from getting divorced, to the birth of my son, to my father’s suicide, to questioning a spiritual connection to the universe and the planet and getting very clear answers back about that connection. All of those things, as a whole, built up to now. This album wasn’t supposed to happen until now. And I don’t feel 45 – especially over the past three weeks - I feel 17! Do you prefer creating in the studio or performing live? I’m an album kid. Working in the studio is what I love more than anything. I love performing live, but studio really works for me. Tell me a bit about where you came from. My father was a voice-over guy in New York. Voice-overs, character voices, singer, whistler - a vocal jack-of-all-trades. My mom played music in the house all the time. So I grew up in a family that loved music. Everyone had an inherent love of music… What did you play and sing? What was it like being the “baby” Mark…? My fi rst record was See you in September by The Happenings when I was four years old, and I had a plastic drum set and I used to sit on the living room fl oor, and play it over and over and over again, and play drums to it. After that, it was piano... I took piano lessons when I was about 5, but only for about a year and a half. Other than that, no formal training - It’s all by ear. So you somehow just got the creative juices fl owing so that you could master this... I mean – I’ve seen your studio, and it looks like a typical recording studio… 11 Right…well…it took a long time to get there. For years and years I banged around with a two- track tape recorder, where I would record an instrument on the right hand side and send it over to the left hand side and add another… ‘cause I was a kid, and didn’t have equipment… But what it taught me…That’s the other thing I should say, here - I grew up listening to WABC radio in the late 60’s. You could turn on something like WABC, and you could hear Led Zeppelin, Diana Ross and the Carpenters in the same hour. It was a very eclectic mix, but it was the best of the best of hit records. So I got that sensibility very early on…Now having multi-track and MIDI instruments… it’s given me the opportunity to be able to compose in the studio more…So I’ll…come up with a keyboard riff, or a bass riff, or a guitar riff or a drum riff – whatever it happens to be, and I’ll start building on that…into something that feels like a verse section, then I’ll come up with something that counters that for a chorus…now I have no words yet – or no melody…but it’s a way of coming up with a structure in which a song ends up fi tting. So is that your creative process - how you work, as a rule? (laughs) There’s no rule. …From a percentage perspective, yeah, most of the time….but there are times where - like the song for Sky on the album – where I literally sat down with a guitar and wrote it. But I don’t do that as often as I do the other studio thing. Sometimes there is a melody and words in my head, but most of the time there isn’t a “song” in my head – and that instrumental can sit for a year – two years – before I come up with a melody and lyrics for it. Lyrics are the tough part for me. But sometimes it’s a simple as that – just coming up with a riff. There are other times where it’s something deeply felt… Yes - some of these songs and the discussion within them – I mean, there’s a lot of pain… Well, sure…but despite what could be construed as pain...Yes - painful experiences, sure… But I have to say that …while there’s stuff on this album - heartfelt expression of having gone through pain - I mean, songs like Something to Believe In. That song starts out angry… unsure and uncertain about the world…but by the same standpoint, in the end, it comes to a very redeeming place… and this is exactly what I mean…I don’t wanna say it’s a gospel tune, but there’s an aspect of it that feels like that for me…. If you were to put New Eye into a genre…it’s kind of all over the place - I mean, I’ve listened to the songs, and there’s the soft melodic, the hard rock and roll… Yep - there’s that horrible indie artist word, “eclectic” – (announcer voice) “It’s an eclectic mix”…(laughs) But it has been a real challenge trying to make it something coherent. Honestly, even six months ago, this album was a real grind… nearly every song represents a period in my life, but it was this hodgepodge of songs… and one track, This Town, which is a song that I wrote 25 years ago – I had forgotten it. I wrote it at a pretty jaded time in my life – and I was making a list of…work that needed to be done for the album, and this song, it just came into my head…and all of a sudden the entire album was chronological – it just threw the whole album into order. There are some artists that say “I’m going to do a fi fties style album.” I don’t do that. I write songs, and they just fi t together the way they fi t together. And in this age of albums that are SO packaged and SO targeted and mass market driven that people get so accustomed to a “product” in a CD case – that’s not what I do. Do you have a favorite song on the album? There are songs that I love for different reasons – Angelina is kind of close to me, because that song happened as a result of a…waking dream - I had this very intense dream, and woke up, wanting to get back into the dream…and spent the rest of the night trying to get back to where I was in the dream...and couldn’t get back…And I woke with the most profound sense of loss I had ever had…and wept for almost an entire day – with this pad, writing these words down…which started the making of this album. It’s funny too, because this also goes back to what I was saying before about 1960’s radio – to me, it’s a 60’s pop song through a Mark fi lter. Let’s talk about some of the other songs on the album – Crossing? Yeah – six years ago, my father committed suicide by jumping off the Tappan Zee Bridge in broad daylight – to horrifi ed onlookers. We knew he was dealing with his own challenges, but it was not expected. When he did it, they brought his car over to Tarrytown…I went there two days later, and I got into his car and drove it back across the bridge. There I was in his car, in his seat, on the bridge - it was completely surreal. That song represents one particular viewpoint I’ve had about it since it happened – because your viewpoint changes as you heal, -continued on page 20 12 Go Where Film Is... Deb Shufelt Welcome. With this fi rst issue, we begin a column devoted to profi ling independent fi l m in Rockland County, New York, paying special attention to fi lms with a local connection, and fi lmmakers who live here and are making a signifi cant contribution to the art and craft or are just having plain fun making movies. We are going to start with places to fi nd fi lms. Surely, we all know about the famous residents (actors, directors and musicians) of Rockland County. We have talked about who lives here, what their beliefs are, who is nice and who isn’t, and who all the media hype is about these days. We have even passed their houses on our walks/runs to the Hook Mountain, and have even bumped into them on the street, the coffee line, and at the Turning Point. Wouldn’t it be nice to talk about something else besides our fascination with celebrities? How about the interesting and ongoing relationship Rockland County has to fi lms? Did you know the founder of Paramount Pictures lived in New City and his nephew wrote the screenplay “Rebel Without a Cause”? Did you know that there is a wealth of Academy Award winning professional fi lmmakers living in Rockland County, as well as a strong and promising underground fi lm scene? Your chance to really see what is going on behind the scenes and to be part of something really exciting is to go where the fi lm is. … (the list below highlights Rockland County’s fi lm gems.) 1. Place to Rent Ric’s Piermont Pictures - 535 Piermont Ave., Piermont, New York, 845-359-4774 Ric Pantale does it right at his video emporium, which was once named one of the top ten video stores in the United States. Even as Netfl ix is tempting to customers of movies these days, the real fi lm lover knows Piermont Pictures is the ultimate experience and industry people are still fl ocking. With rare fi lms to boot. 2. Grand Cinema Experience The historic Lafayette Theatre - 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York, 845-369-8234 Skip the mall movie theatre,and go watch any fi lm in this vintage 1924 movie palace and you will not be disappointed. This theatre was named one of America’s “10 Great Places to Revel in Cinematic Grandeur” by USA Today newspaper. Its Spring 2007 season starts this March. For more info, http://www.bigscreenclassics.com/indexlafayette.htm 3. The Oldest Film Festival in Rockland County 28th Annual International Film Festival - Presented by Finkelstein Memorial Library Held at Rockland Community College’s Cultural Arts Theater, 145 College Rd., Suffern, New York Screening schedule will be announced this February. You can catch fi lms every Tuesday at 7pm between April 17th and May 15th with a lively discussion afterwards. For more info, contact the library at (845) 352-5700 4. Best Film Series Rivertown Films - Nyack, New York, www.rivertownfi lm.org, 845-353-2568 The Rivertown Film Society has changed its name to Rivertown Film, moved over to a new space from the Nyack Center to the new Riverspace Arts in Nyack, the old Helen Hayes theatre, and has begun a new program they hope will catch on with a new audience. One thing is for sure, for the past fi ve years, they have always had a great selection of fi lms to view and interesting guests. Check out a new mix of classic and independent movie screenings every Wednesday evening from now until June and meet the people who make the movies. -continued on page 20

Deb Shufelt is an independent fi lm producer, manager and journalist from Piermont, New York. To contact the reporter, email her at fi [email protected]. “Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy. “ -Albert Einstein 13 Welcome to a New World Larry Nugent

Did you know that there’s a local station available to you 24 hours a day, and that you don’t need a radio to hear it? That’s the case with Rockland World Radio - available at www.rocklandworldradio.com. The revolution of internet radio is alive and thriving in Rockland County, coming to you live from Modern Metro Studios, which is located in Nyack, NY. The independent broadcast station known as Rockland World Radio has quickly become Rockland’s premiere internet radio destination for music, art, business and culture. Launched in the spring of 2003, the station has had a wide variety of programs in the last 4 years ranging from talk shows, interviews and live performances featuring classical arts, comedy, TV & movie reviews, a pet show, teen & college music & talk, a Latin music show delivered in Spanish, politics, community news and once there was even a collision/ auto body program. It’s very eclectic and you never know what you are going to hear. As station owner Richard Quinn states “There is an overwhelming amount of great music being made right now by indie artists, and that’s what we play. You can tune in at any time and hear new folk style music go into an electronic piece and then into some poetry, like the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas reciting “Do not go gentle into that good night” or an audio play of George Orwell’s 1984, followed by a few rock songs, then back into something funky with movie quotes thrown in between. It’s the kind of stuff you don’t hear anywhere else. We are in direct contact with the artists and indie labels and pay special attention to updating our playlist to keep it fresh.” The scheduled programs are kept interesting, informative and entertaining by an extremely creative group of show hosts who are leaders in their own specifi c fi eld of expertise. There is a lot of support given to the Arts organizations with our Rockland Arts Hour as well as other non-profi t organizations during our community programs. Two major annual events promoted heavily by Rockland World Radio are Hungerthon and Earth Day which is highlighted by their dedicated 24 hour broadcast marathons for each year. Judging by the steady growth of listenership and visitors to the site, this is an idea whose time has come - and the formula is working. The term “independent broadcasting” means programs that are independently produced, just as music produced by independent artists. Rockland World Radio is not controlled by a big commercial corporation, or the almighty dollar - dictating what you hear, like so many other major stations. Because of this, they are able to actually bring you cutting edge material and entertainment from our local area and around the world. The station receives music daily from artists and has listeners from as far away as Moscow. Video of live performances or programs can also be seen from time to time and along with the audio archives can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week from the program pages. Best of all, it’s free, and very exciting to boot. You’ve really got to check it out for yourselves. It’s not just radio, it’s Rockland World Radio.com Here are just some of the exciting new programs we offer you for your listening pleasure. CURTAIN CALL Curtain Call with Claudia Stefany & Andrew Barrett is Rockland County’s fi rst radio show dedicated to Community Theatre in Rockland, Bergen, (and soon) Westchester and Orange Counties. Each week, the show will highlight different Community Theatres. Claudia & Andrew will explore each week’s featured theatre company’s history, current season, auditions, and upcoming events. The premiere show featured Rockland County’s oldest Community Theatre, The Antrim Playhouse, currently celebrating it’s 70th consecutive season. Our hosts speak with Antrim’s Board President Bill Conroy and Antrim Historian Tom France. The second show will highlight Nyack’s own Elmwood Playhouse, currently in their 60th consecutive season. That week’s guests will include Elmwood Board President Alan Demovsky and Board Member Margaret Young. Future shows will include reviews of the highlighted theatre’s productions as well as a Who’s Who of Children’s Theatre in Rockland. Future guests willl include Stage Left Children’s Theater Producer Francesca Lopez and Artistic Director Ayn Lauren. It’s lively, friendly, and informative! This new exciting addition to Rockland World Radio’s lineup airs Sundays at 7:30 p.m. So catch CURTAIN CALL and see what’s on the boards at your local Community Theatre! Contact information: [email protected] NEW PERSPECTIVES A diverse group of holistic healers has kicked off an informative, entertaining, and genuinely -continued on page 15 14 welcome to a new world - continued from page 5 enlightening internet radio show called “New Perspectives”, on Thursdays every week at 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Offering lively discussion from a different angle on a variety of everyday topics in the news, the show sparks conversation and encourages call-ins. Co-hosts alternate in teams of two to four each week. Co-hosts include Judi Thomases (Astrologer/writer, channeler, Tarot consultant, aura healer), Dorothy Whitton (holistic RN, hypnotist, health and life counselor, energy healer, Reiki Master, and Healing Touch Practitioner), Anton Bluman (certifi ed NeuroBiofeedback practitioner), Rory Pinto (spiritual healer, teacher, interfaith minister), Dr. Eric Goldman (chiropractor, Natural Force healer), Isis Maria Cohen (energy healer, Option Process & Prosperity coach), and Paul Lamb (Chi Gong practitioner). Topics covered have ranged from “How To Stay Light in Dark Times” and “Raising Consciousness/Taking Charge of Your Life” to “The Art of Manifestation” and many, many others. The agenda is loose – almost any topic in today’s news might be tackled from the spiritual/holistic viewpoint on any given show. Listeners have already sounded in from as far away as England and Australia, and they love the show! The show welcomes call-ins (845-290-9493) and accepts emails. Log on and join the light. THE LAB Everyone is saying Hip-Hop is dead. This is true if you are listening to Hot 97.1 and other mainstream stations, where rapping zombies follow the same mindless formula: money, drugs and bitches. A new radio show “The Lab”, hosted by myself and the gifted lyricist Versatile, is dedicated to real artists, who speak from the heart, about real life, not the senseless pop that other stations have adapted to. “The Lab”, on every Saturday night at 9 p.m. eastern time, features new music from independent, underground artists, with special guests and live performances every week. Don’t miss it - Hip-Hop is not dead yet. Keep it alive by showing your support to those of us who still keep it real. Peace. Mista Chorus THE BUSINESS BEAT The Business Beat is a unique blend of business know-how, experience in business/ executive coaching and a touch of humor. Every Tuesday morning the dynamic duo, Lizanne Fiorentino and Liz Benuscak, interview established business experts on a variety of topics, providing in-depth information, advice and resources with everything from business development to marketing to networking. The Business Beat combines interviews, anecdotes, tips and on-line business resources to provide listeners with information that can be immediately incorporated into business practices to achieve and drive profi tability and productivity for businesses at all levels. Join us live, or check us out on the archives to learn a little, laugh a little and pick up some tips that will empower you and your business to achieve success! The Hosts - Lizanne Fiorentino is the founder and owner of Ignite, a Personal and Career Development Coaching Practice, specializing in providing support to entrepreneurs, business owners and individuals to clarify and achieve long and short term goals. Liz Benuscak, a Certifi ed Professional Resume Writer & Job and Career Transition Coach is the Executive Director of Bi-Coastal, a career marketing fi rm specializing in working with Senior Level Executives in Career Transition. The weekly show schedule for rocklandworldradio.com is on page 19

15 Nightspots US We all have our favorite nightspots - but there are others you might not even know about. In each issue, we highlight several spots throughout the area that you might want to look into. Here you go: Kelly’s Pub - 79 Old Tappan Road - Tappan 845.398.0753 NO secret to area musicians and those who love them, Kelly’s has no less than TWO open jams per week... with great house bands, and some truly amazing players to boot - and other music throughout the week! Their outdoor courtyard, with cozy, lit alcoves, tables and chairs is a great place to hang and talk away from the music. Westgate Lounge - 26 Route 59 - Nyack - 845.358.8100 Do You Like Salsa? Not with food, not with chips, not with spaghetti either. We’re talking about the Latin- Afro-Caribbean-Tropical music that for many decades has made New York City the center of this music phenomenon. For years, the only places to enjoy a good salsa group was NYC, but a well-kept salsa secret is the Westgate Lounge in Nyack. Under the direction of Club Manager James Parseghian, Westgate has been dedicated to bringing the best Salsa groups to Rockland, from legends like Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco to the most unique sound like Grupo Latin Vibe & Orchestra Broadway - for more than 10 years. Wicky Lounge - 26 Lafayette Ave - Suffern - 845.357.8078 When you walk into the Wicky Lounge, you step in off the streets of Suffern into a Manhattan atmosphere. Not only do they have great drinks and food, but there’s live music throughout the week. There is music to fi t everyone’s taste. During the week Wicky showcases local up and coming bands. Fridays feature one of their house DJs or a live band. Wicky’s bands play Blues, Southern Blues, Classic Rock n Roll and Alternative. Every Saturday there is live music as well. Hennessy Tavern - 191 Paris Avenue - Northvale, NJ - 201.768.7707 Known for their fi ne food and drink, and their great staff, Hennessy Tavern is not only a great place for lunch and dinner, but just to meet and party. They’ve got an Open Mic night on Mondays, and live bands play on some weekends. Have a nightspot you’d like to recommend? Let us know!

16 London Calling Laura Kanaplue

Studying abroad is an opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to hone your craft and your skills in another country, to meet new people, to learn something about yourself, and, of course, to drink legally. But I’m getting ahead of myself. My experience began on the airplane. We fl ew on Virgin Airlines, which has one of the most technologically advanced media systems right at your fi ngertips. That just blew my mind! Every movie, song, TV show, and video game right in front of you for the entire trip. I didn’t want to get off the plane! We landed safely and soundly at Heathrow - met by the gray skies of London town. My journey really started when I explored the city with the new friends I had made. We have the subway system and London has the tube. Now imagine that the NYC subways had comfortable cushion-y seats, a clean fl oor, and a fast, effi cient railway system. That is what the London-ers refer to as the tube or the underground. We all know and love Times Square. The London version would have to be Piccadilly Circus - full of neon lights, buses, and sounds that reminded me of my dear New York City. Then there’s Camden Market, which I would compare to St. Mark’s Place in Manhattan, full of diversity, punk style, and cheap vintage clothing. The music scene was what really caught my eye in London. In almost every tube station there was an advertisement for the Arctic Monkeys album. I know that the band got a lot of exposure last year performing on SNL and they had a huge statewide tour. But it’s funny that I never really heard them get any radio play out here in the states. The big difference about the states and the U.K. is that everything there is pop music. There are no indie/emo/rock-pop insane sub-genres. It seems that there is simply a general label for musical categories. Pop can be anything. It can be Lady Sovereign’s newest single or it can be Jamie Cullum’s next big hit. The most amazing piece of rock history I saw in London was Abbey Road. I walked across it a couple of times. It’s diffi cult to snap that famous Beatles photograph with cars whizzing by, but it was pretty incredible to see that intersection right before my very eyes. Every college student’s dream is studying abroad and having the temporary freedom from family, the US drinking age (21) and parental oversight. In that vein, I will tell you one of the most amazing things about London - it is called Snakebite. No, I don’t mean the piercing. I mean a delicious pub drink I discovered while living there for 2 weeks. Not only was it cheap, it was delicious. It consisted of beer, cider, and black currant juice. Black currant juice is really big out there. It’s the equivalent to grape juice, but a lot sweeter and tastier. It was nice to sit around with a bunch of friends and feel like the only Americans in every pub or club we went to. I have to say it was a great experience to be within the legal drinking age. Some of the highlights of my trip were the Tate Modern which is like the Modern Museum of Art in NYC, but in my opinion a little bit better. The artwork was extraordinary with artists like Jackson Pollack and Andy Warhol. My eyes were just drawn to this museum full of beautiful modern art. Another highlight was the After School Club in Holborn; it played music to likes of The Clash, Elvis Costello, Bright Eyes, Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, and The Cure. This club has some of the most stylish and gorgeous faces in all of London! Which is another highlight of visiting the mother country; London guys and gals are so incredibly stylish. Skinny jeans everywhere, converse, punk, indie, and scenesters all alike. The hair, the attitude it was all very posh and punk rock at the same time. For cheap shopping, the U.S. has H&M. In London, check out TOPSHOP, exactly like H&M, but 100000 times better! So if you’re looking to shop, eat, drink, see fabulous art, dance your ass off, or for some new British pop to listen to - get to London right now! Remember the foggy days in London Town are ever present, so don’t forget your raincoat and umbrella. Grab a travel book and start exploring London like it was your one way ticket into a fabulous world of pop culture and media. Laura Kanaplue hosted Ourspace on Rockland World Radio in 2006. Her NEW program, Independent Pop, airs on RWR Thursdays at 3 p.m.

“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 17 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.“ -Muhammad Ali cottage views - continued from page 7 fact a hybrid grape known as Durif - a cross pollination of the ancient Mediterranean Syrah and the lesser known Peloursin grape that was successfully cultivated by Dr. Francois Durif in the 1880’s. The controversy more than likely stemmed from the fact that California winemakers were growing a grape called Petite Sirah prior to Dr. Durif’s experiments, leading historians to remark that Petite Sirah actually existed in California in the earlier part of the century. The grapes that were grown in California at the time were more than likely Syrah, imported from France’s Rhone Valley, but there remains no solid evidence, as all of those original vines were destroyed by phylloxera – provoking Dr. Durif to launch his quest. In the post-phylloxera re-planting of California’s vineyards, Giovanni Foppiano, a native of Genoa, Italy, founded his winery in Healdsburg in 1896. Under the tutelage of Giovanni’s son, Louis A., the Foppiano winery became one of Sonoma County’s most prosperous wineries, providing hearty and rich wines based on the Petite Sirah grape. During prohibition Louis A. kept the family business going by farming apples, pears, and prunes, amongst his grapes until his death in 1924. In 1926, his heir, Louis J., took the heat of federal agents when it was discovered that he held approximately 100,000 gallons of wine when only 200 gallons was allowed by the Volstead Act. The agents forced the Foppiano’s to open their cellars and literally property – causing as commotion of Fantasia-like proportions, as people from all over the area came to drink and splash in the “creek run red.” Undaunted, Louis J. re-established the winery at the end of prohibition and began marketing to the far reaches of New York. By the early 1940’s six railroad cars full of Foppiano’s fi nest was being shipped to the east coast every week. Today, Louis J.’s son, Louis M., oversees Foppiano Vineyards where they continue to produce their fl agship Petite Sirah, as well as reasonably priced Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Sangiovese. The 2003 release of Foppiano Petite Sirah, from the Russian River Valley Estate, was aged for 2 years in air-dried American oak barrels giving the wine a heady bramble and vanilla aromatic. According to winemaker Bill Regan, its’ huge structure is characterized by “complex aromas of spices and black pepper, and concentrated fl avors of ripe berries and chocolate.” The wine is deep, rich, almost black/purple in color, and will be enhanced by cellar aging for up to 20 years. In my personal collection I possess a few guarded bottles of every vintage of Foppiano Petite Sirah since 1993, and I wish I had had the good sense to save a few of those earlier vintages when I fi rst discovered the intoxicating allure of Foppiano’s silky smooth quaff. Over the years I have served their Petite Sirah with a variety of dishes, fi nding it to be a perfect match for breaded pork chops with winter vegetables, braised short ribs, pungent hearty cheeses, and the most satisfying glass of vino I have had the opportunity to enjoy after a hard days work. I continue to salute winemaker Bill Regan and the Foppiano family’s commitment to craft, as they themselves say, “this wine really rocks.” work/life minute™ - continued from page 5 Hesitation Hesitating from a place of wisdom. In a moment of crisis, instead of instantly reacting to the situation, try to be a witness to the event. Don’t get caught up in negative patterns and drama. To bring clarity to confl ict, try hesitating – and disengage before you react. Perception Changing your perception. Our immediate perception of chaos might put us in a place of judgment. Try suspending judgment of the situation or people involved. Compassion and forgiveness can go a long way. Changing your perception of crisis is a choice. Action Consuming Chaos. Meditation, prayer and service are probably the most common elixirs to counteract painful experiences. We often turn to our faith or spirituality to relieve tension, but ultimately we are responsible for the way we respond in crisis. koncert kitchen - continued johnnyciao.com) and 8 oz. sliced mushrooms (portabellos or white). Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Lower Heat and place Salmon in pan, skin down. Cover and cook for approx: 5 minutes, then turn over with spatula, peel skin off, then turn, add fresh chopped basil, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Break up Salmon into chunks and pour sauce over pasta or rice. 18 Here’s the schedule of Rockland World Radio shows for the week - but the station is broadcasting music, archives and other interesting audio & video tidbits 24-7: Monday 11:00 - 11:30AM - Mondays with the Mayor - Discussions and information from the Mayors desk. Hosts: Nyack Mayor John Shields 5:00 - 5:30PM - WMTZ Teenage Talk Show with Prizes, Awesome Topics and OF COURSE the best Music! Hosts: The WMTZ Team Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00AM - The Business Beat - About Business, Networking, Sales, Marketing and more with two of Rockland’s Leading Business Coaches. Hosts: Lizanne Fiorentino & Liz Benuscak 6:00 - 7:00PM - Cottage Views - Classic Rock Music, News, and Interviews. Host: Michael Cimino 7:00 - 8:00PM - Big E Sports - An out of the box sports show from a rock n’ roll perspective. Special guests from the world of sports and music. Hosts: Erik Fenton & Dave LaGreca 8:00 - 8:30PM - Film Rocks - A program devoted to independent fi lm with a focus on fi l mmakers who are making contributions to the art and craft. Host: Deb Shufelt Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00PM - Waspafarian - Spinning Reggae, Ska, Punk & other obscure cuts on vinyl. Host: Mars Frog Thursday 4:30 - 5:30PM - Gospel & The Arts Radio - Good news, reviews, in depth interviews and great gospel. Host: Vinnie Holmes 6:00 - 7:00PM - New Perspectives - To spark lively discussion about a variety of everyday topics tackled from the viewpoint of spirituality and metaphysics Saturday 8:00 - 9:00PM - Darnell’s Talkin’- Comedy talk show featuring the trials and tribulations of comedian Darnell Davis. Hosts: Darnell Davis 9:00 - 10:00PM - The Lab - Raw underground independent hip-hop, special guests and live performances every week Host: Mr. Chourus Mistichous & Versatile Sunday 5:00 - 6:00PM - Cafe Latino - Latin music, news and information from near and far delivered in Spanish Host: Manuel Mayz 6:30 - 7:00PM - Real Homes - The real home decorating show. Host: Lenore Congemi 7:30 - 8:00PM - Curtain Call - Community theatre, history, events and information Hosts: Claudia Stefany & Andrew Barrett The Vault The vault is the 500-pound gorilla at RWR. There are literally YEARS of interesting conversations, live music and event broadcasts, and MUCH more. Here’s just a sampling: The Rockland Arts Hour, Modern Metro Music, The Electric Cheez Show, Johnny Ciao’s Koncert Kitchen, The Vampyre Lounge, Your Environment Today and more - and those are just SOME of the the SHOWS. The live and music broadcasts alone will keep you busy for a month.

19 new eye - continued from page 10 and as you grow and learn more and accept more – but it not only describes driving the car back over the bridge, but also being left with questions…that will never be answered. I Wanna Be There For You? I wrote that for my son, Sky. He just turned ten. Sky is bright, beautiful and artistic. He’s wonderful. The idea of the song was dualfold - I wanted to write something that if Sky heard it in 20 years that would have a helpful meaningful for him, regardless of where he was in his life. The other thing was – the song is 2 minutes 17 seconds long - when I wrote it, he was 9, and you don’t sit a nine-year old down for a 5-minute song. (laughs) That’s the other important thing about the songs on this album… from both an emotional standpoint, and a songwriting standpoint, they are snapshots in time. How I’ve grown and how I’ve changed… This was very much a spiritual awakening. I had gone through so much in my life, with the culmination being what happened with my dad. And I had gotten to the point where I was surrounded by some very spiritual people, who I knew and I trusted…who talked to me about connections to the universe… connections to the planet. I understood it - but I didn’t feel it. And was actually pretty angry about it… and that’s actually what Something to Believe In is about. And I told them – “I want more. I want more.” Did you get more? I TOTALLY got more. I got a connection. It started with that waking dream…And here’s the thing - It was a dumb romantic dream. But the next day, with that sense of loss– I knew it was bigger than the dream. So I started asking questions and I started getting answers…for myself. OK, Mark’s gonna preach now. (laughs) If you look around your life, you will fi nd a million things you are blessed with – people and places and things and experiences - and if you focus on them, it makes a tremendous difference. Being thankful for everything, and being opposed to nothing. But it’s even more about awareness. Just being aware. What’s next for you? Well - I loved making the video for Angelina… and I’m in the process of scripting some more videos for the album - and I’d love to do some music for fi lm. I also have a whole bunch of long form instrumentals that people have been telling me I should release on an album for years now. But I don’t know…I’m not married to anything…it’s about being open to whatever comes next. I fi rmly believe that everything happens for a reason. It’s process, man. So it’s about the journey? It’s totally about the journey! An hour-long audio version of this interview, complete with music, is available in the MMZ archive at rocklandworldradio.com. The New Eye album is available from www.markmarshall. com. Judy Martin’s Work/Life Minute™ column appears on page 5.

fi l m rocks - continued from page 10 5. Newer Special Interest Film Festivals 4th Annual Jewish Film Festival - March 15 - 28, 2007 - New City, New York Presented by JCC-Y of Rockland - For more info, go to http://www.jccyofrockland.org 3rd Annual Student Video Contest - June 2007 Presented by Rockland Independent Film Network, and co-sponsored by Rivertown Film A showcase of the best Rockland County student fi lms, featuring middle school, high school and college students who studied in Rockland County For more info, email fi l [email protected].

“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” -George Bernard Shaw 20 opinions you don’t believe the hype marsfrog PT Barnum would be proud of our current administration and their ability to bamboozle the nation. I believe that it was he who coined the phrase: “there’s a sucker born every minute.” It appears to me that the Administration’s base of support is predicated upon what is said by the the junior Bush, rather than what is carried out. Slogans carry the day. Slick packaging and doublespeak insulate us from the realities. Dubya Bushman says we are spreading a culture of life and democracy to the rest of the world. Dubya Bushman says we are owed a debt of gratitude from the Iraqi’s for our liberating them and making their lives so much better. The citizens of Baghdad must be fi lled with pride as they gaze upon the Green Zone, a 4 square mile area of opulence and comfort, where nothing is lacking. The regular citizens of the city can only look on it, since they are denied access. Now we have brought them choice; there are several militias to choose from, with open enrollments and different goals. The insulting and arrogant ways in which these people have been treated could fi ll volumes. We have destroyed entire cities, and brought terror to millions - all in the name of Life, Democracy and Freedom. I thought it was the War on Terror, not the War of Terror. No matter what comes out of our President’s mouth, I guarantee that the opposite will be done. I am afraid we shall be in Iraq for decades to come, and will happily install another dictator who allows our bases there to continue to exist. If we continue to be suckers, the world will suffer. There is hope. It’s our government and if we force it, it will respond. Question authority, and don’t believe the hype! Peace. just say no matthew broderick Yes, we should all learn to just say no...to drugs especially; but also to those people who stop us as we walk through the malls with their little side stands. People who try to force their products on us. Products we will most likely never use. Products that range anything from “must have” furniture polish to liquid soap made from the Dead Sea. These people work on commission and the more they push their product, the more money they make. I hate to see people not making much money, but then again, I hate to think I could be forced to buying “must have” furniture polish. I am not Oscar Madison sloppy, but then again, I am not Felix Unger clean. Chances are, that furniture polish would remain unopened for a long time. We must learn to just say no. Not disrespectfully, but nevertheless...simply say NO! I have trouble saying no though... I always have. I don’t like to hurt people’s feelings, but if I ever get the courage to say no (which, by the way, is my civil right), please just allow me to walk away without giving me a look, or talking about me under your breath. I felt bad recently while I was at the mall, so I allowed this woman to wash my hands with this “must have” liquid soap from the Dead Sea.”Oh, that is disgusting!” the woman said to me as she cleaned my hands. “Look at all the dead skin that came from your hands. How could you walk around with that? Don’t you see how well this product works? Well, it is $39.99 per container. So, how would you like to pay for this, she asked?” I need some time to think about this. I will let you know when I am fi n- ished shopping, I told her. “How do I know that was actually dead skin that she was pointing to in the sink? All that I saw were suds! Also, no one has ever gotten sick or died from having to much dead skin, have they? I had to take a stand, I had to say no, so I did what I had to do, and that’s why I left the mall from a different entrance then I entered through - avoiding her little side stand so I wouldn’t have to confront her. That is about as mature as I get! Oh, and P.S. $39.99 for liquid soap...now that’s disgusting! Advertise in the next issue of MMZ! Advertising space is available for the next issue, and we offer package discounts for placement in both MMZ and on RocklandWorldRadio.com! Contact us for more info: MMZ c/o Rockland World Radio 1 South Franklin Street - Suite #2 Nyack, NY 10960 [email protected] 21 Advertisers & Supporters Guide

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