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The new, permanent stage at Matthiessen Park will debut this Saturday, June 6, with a concert by local Americana and roots rock band The Barn Vultures. The performance is the first of 16 scheduled through August for the stage, which was completed earlier this year. Programming includes free concerts by rock bands, jazz groups, and more, including a former mayor.
Located in the northern end of the park, beyond the playground and pathway loop, the stage cost roughly $1.6 million, including a roof and electrical and sound systems. Beyond concerts, it’s envisioned to accommodate theatrical performances, graduations, and community events.
Plans for the stage began in 2022, but were halted by the Village when the estimated price tag ballooned by hundreds of thousands of dollars. In November 2023, Irvington received a $500,000 Parks, Preservation and Heritage Grant from New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund, and restarted the planning soon after.
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