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Events
See Special Concert Information
Besides a series of free summer Concerts, which has it own page, the RCTA stages a variety of events, including tournaments, picnics, tennis parties, and social gatherings. This year's are listed below as soon as the date is firm. In addition, we run a series of Speed Tennis events, run by RCTA member Dorlene Kaplan:
Speed Tennis: Dorlene Kaplan's Speed Tennis is a two-hour round-robin doubles event that allows you to play with several partners and against several opponents. It's a great way to meet a lot of tennis players in a short time and find new playing partners. This year's schedule is as follows:
| Saturday, May 15, 1-3pm |
Cost: $25.00 |
| Intermediate (3.5) & below |
| Saturday, May 22, 1-3pm |
Cost: $25.00 |
| Intermediate to Advanced (3.5 & above) |
You must be an RCTA member to participate in these events. Click HERE to register
For more information about Speed Tennis visit and to see SpeedTennis events at other facilities visit www.SpeedTennis.com.
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OTHER EVENTS
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RCTA Musical Evening |
April 10: 7 pm |
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A fundraiser for the RCTA reserve fund, this evening on April 10 at the volunteer house, will feature a talented trio of Julliard musicians on flute, violin and cello. Suggest donation: $75. Wine & Cheese reception following. Hors d'oeuvres donated by Garden of Eden www.edengourmet.com For more information, directions or to reserve a space, please email info@rcta.info |
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Mixed Doubles B |
June 12-27 |
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Mixed Doubles Open |
June 12-27 |
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Gotham Winds |
June 12: 7 pm |
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Join us for an evening of an evening Richard Strauss, Dvorak, and other classical music performed by the renowned Gotham Winds Ensemble.
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Musica Bella Orchestra |
June 19: 7 pm |
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Start the summer with the classical music of Musica Bella Orchestra of New York. "It won't rain"—August K. LePique, Weather Information |
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Annual Picnic & Raffle |
June 26: 12 Noon |
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RCTA's annual potluck picnic and raffle, with over 35 prizes, to raise money for the public clay courts. |
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Ron McClure & Friends |
June 26: 7 pm |
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Join us for an evening of jazz featuring world-renowned bassist Ron McClure and his ensemble.
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Pe de Bois |
July 3rd: 7 pm |
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Pe de Boi, the samba band headed by Brazilian-born Marcio Sapel, opened for Rod Stewart at the Meadowlands and performs in such local clubs as S.O.B.'s, Jazz Forum, the Blue Note, and the Village Gate. Sapel hemself has performed with Paul Winters, Billy Joel, Keith Richards, Oscar Castro Neves, and Walter Wanderley.
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The Atwaters/Ed Baker |
July 10: 7 pm |
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The Atwaters/Ed Baker (RCTA members Ed Baker & Ron McClure along with Mark B. Lonergan and Mark Brotter) bring their unique brand of blues, rock and roots music to the RCTA lawns. Together and separately they have performed and recorded with artists as diverse as Dr. John, Bobby Radcliffe, Band Of Susans, Ernie K-Doe, and others too numerous to mention. |
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Women's Open Doubles |
July 10-24 |
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Women's B Doubles |
July 10-24 |
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Men's B Doubles |
July 10-24 |
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Men's Open Doubles |
July 10-24 |
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Efendi |
July 17: 7 pm |
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Efendi, headed by Scott Wilson playing his unique "Baglama Hydra"—a combination oud, saz, and bouzouki—perform music from Turkey, Armenia, Israel, and Greece. |
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Men's Open Singles |
July 24-Aug. 8 |
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Queer Urban Orchestra |
July 24: 7pm |
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Classical music performed by one of the city's newest and most exciting orchestras! |
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Women's Open Singles |
July 31-Aug. 8 |
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Dave Glasser |
July 31: 7 pm |
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Dave Glasser, saxophonist, has performed extensively with the Clark Terry Quintet and the Count Basie Orchestra. His quartet will perform straight ahead jazz originals and interpretations of American standards from the 1930's - 40's. |
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Men's B Singles |
Aug. 7-22 |
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Women's B Singles |
Aug. 7-15 |
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The Gilad Blooom Band |
August 7: 7pm |
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Electric blues, folk & rock, with a little Israeli-Reggae thrown in. Featuring tennis legend Gilad Bloom. |
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Men's 60+ Singles |
Aug. 14-29 |
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Women's 60+ Singles |
Aug. 14-22 |
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Steve Tarshis and his Instrumental Trio |
August 14, 2010: 7pm |
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Steve Tarshis and his Instrumental Trio, with special guests. Jazz, folk, blues & rock, with special guest vocalists. www.stevetarshis.com. |
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Men's 45+ Singles |
Aug. 21-Sep 5 |
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Los Hermanos Cintron |
August 21, 2010: 7pm |
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Flamenco music from the spanish guitars of Rafael & Cristobal Cintron. www.thecintronbrothers.com |
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Women's 45+ Singles |
Aug. 21-29 |
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Men's 45+ Doubles |
Sept. 11-25 |
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Women's 45+ Doubles |
Sept. 11-25 |
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Men's 60+ Doubles |
Sept. 18-26 |
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Women's 60+ Doubles |
Sept. 18-26 |
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Fall Picnic |
October 2nd: 12 Noon |
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RCTA's annual fall potluck picnic, pro exhibition match and annual meeting |
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