On Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 pm, Neil Alexander & NAIL will celebrate the Winter Solstice with a music offering, at Safe Harbors’ intimate performing arts space The Lobby at the Ritz Theater. With reverence for the seasonal traditions of giving, concert attendees are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Tickets are $15, and guests donating a minimum of 3 separate food items will receive a $5 discount.The Winter Solstice ws perhaps the most important date on many ancient calendars. Prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge and Newgrange (in Ireland) indicate the day with remarkable precision. The December solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere, is a time when we welcome the return of longer daylight, look forward to the renewal of spring, and celebrate family and neighbors with sharing and coming together. Neil Alexander and his group NAIL plan an evening of original music and jazz masterpieces within his Newburgh neighborhood, exploring deep grooves and majestic soundscapes, and infusing it all with a spiritually themed positive message. NAIL features outstanding musicians Todd Isler (drums & percussion), Brian Mooney (bass) and Premik Russel Tubbs (saxophones), along with special guests (TBA). Come celebrate, help chase away the darkness, welcome back the sun, and enjoy an evening of great live music full of reflection & passion while helping the Hudson Valley community.