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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Festival Director’s welcome
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Clearwater Membership
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Clearwater’S VOLUNTEER TRADITION
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Environmental Education
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Environmental ACTION
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RECYCLING & COMPOSTING
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Children’s Area
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ACTIVIST AREA
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Green Living Expo
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Working Waterfront
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FIELD & river ACTIVITIES
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Sloop Clubs
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JURIED CRAFTS
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MARKETPLACE
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food court
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SITE MAP
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STAGE SCHEDULE
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Performer Bios
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Patron Fish
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ABOUT CLEARWATER
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Thanks & Credits
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Dear Clearwater Community,
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elcome to Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival for 2010! It was just over a year ago that my wife and I attended Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday Celebration at Madison Square Garden, enjoying all of the music, stories, and history. Little did I know that six months later I would be asked to be the director of Clearwater’s annual festival.
It is a privilege to lead this great festival that Pete and Toshi Seeger started over 40 years ago. It’s also an honor to work with Will Solomon, assistant director, Jeff Rumpf, executive director of Clearwater, and the rest of the Clearwater staff who have been tremendously helpful through this year’s planning. As you may know, our festival is largely dependent on 900 volunteers and 60-plus members of the Revival Planning Committee (RPC), who work tirelessly to present all that you’ll see and hear over the weekend. I have tremendous respect for the individuals in the RPC, some of whom have been here since the beginning of the festival. Their passion, hard work and dedication to the festival and Clearwater is inspiring. I often ask members why they come back to volunteer, year after year, decade after decade, and one response that sticks with me is, “Because everything that I cared about, everything that I stood for—Pete Seeger was always the first one there.” I know that this feeling resonates with many of you as well. There’s so much in store for you over the course of the weekend. We have seven stages featuring great musical artists on the Rainbow and Hudson stages; a newly renamed and expanded World Dance Stage featuring dance music styles from around the globe; the Family Stage with programming for all ages; Story Grove with master storytellers; Circle Of Song, a long-standing Clearwater tradition for audience participatory singing and a new stage called The Sloop Stage which returns to the Clearwater tradition of grassroots-based programming and engaging workshops. There’s also a Juried Crafts Fair, the Green Living Expo tent, Marketplace, Activist Area and a Working Waterfront where you can sail on the sloop Clearwater or Mystic Whaler plus take trips on smaller boats including canoes and kayaks. There will be lots of surprises throughout the weekend as well. Thank you for supporting Clearwater and the Revival. I hope you have a wonderful and memorable weekend! Steve Lurie, Festival Director
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JOIN HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER! WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH OVER THE PAST FOUR DECADES BUT WE COULD NEVER HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS. THE RIVER ITSELF IS CLEANER, BUT MANY CHALLENGES STILL REMAIN AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. Your membership:
Not a Member? Get Involved Now!
• Makes it possible for thousands of school children to discover and come to love the Hudson River each year! • Keeps our Environmental Action Department working on issues ranging from PCB cleanup and nuclear safety, to watershed protection and environmental justice, to name just a few activities your membership makes possible. • Keeps the sloop Clearwater sailing up and down the Hudson River and out into Long Island Sound, delivering the message that environmental education, social activism, and environmental justice are still needed today, perhaps more than ever before!
The Member Action Tent is the best place to join. While you’re there take a look at the many different ways your gift can help.
Already a Clearwater Member? Stop by the Member Action Tent to renew your membership or to make an additional gift to increase your impact.
Clearwater Membership Benefits:
By leading the way at many key junctures of the environmental movement, Clearwater continually advocates for the health and welfare of the river, its watershed, and the people who call it home, through its mission to protect and restore the Hudson River. Some of the river’s most pressing environmental needs are just now gaining ground. Clearwater’s members continue to influence decisions affecting the health of the environment in our communities and to inspire, educate, and activate the next generation of environmental leaders.
• A subscription to the Clearwater Navigator—our biannual newsletter containing the top stories, bulletins, and calendar information about the Hudson River, Clearwater, and related waterway activities • An opportunity to be a volunteer educator aboard the sloop Clearwater or our sister ship, the schooner Mystic Whaler • 10% discount on Clearwater merchandise • Discount admission and an opportunity to volunteer at Clearwater’s annual music and environmental festival, the Great Hudson River Revival • Discount admission to community outreach sails throughout the year • A vote in the election of Clearwater’s Board of Directors
Member Information
❑ $5,000 Benefactor
❑ $100 Contributor
❑ $1,000 Sailing Master
❑ $55
Family
❑ $500
Mariner
❑ $40
Individual
❑ $200
Sponsor
❑ $20
Other
Making a Difference:
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Payment Please include a check payable to Clearwater, or charge by (check one): ❑ MC ❑ Visa ❑ Disc ❑ Amex CC# _______________________________ Exp. ________________ Signature ________________________________________________
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CLEARWATER’S VOLUNTEER TRADITION Y ear after year,
Clearwater’s growing family of volunteers
bring hard work, new ideas,
positive energy and boundless enthusiasm to the Clearwater legacy. In the 1960s, volunteers “passed the hat” and raised money to build the sloop Clearwater at Hudson Valley Folk Picnics. Four decades later, the folk picnic has evolved into a tradition of active, ongoing volunteer participation.
The sloop Clearwater in all her glory is one part of Clearwater’s legacy. Thousands of volunteers helped raise the money to build the boat and thousands more contribute time, energy, resources, and skills to keep her on the water every year. Each returning volunteer and every new member of our community is welcome to lend a hand! One of the images you will see this weekend is over 900 volunteers working side-by-side on our annual music and environmental festival. In addition to volunteering at our festival, Clearwater presents the following opportunities to become involved throughout the year:
• Office Volunteers • Construction and Renovations • Tabling and Outreach • Grassroots Marketing Team • Cause Musicians • Garden Volunteers • Fundraising and Hosting a House Party • Onboard Volunteers for the sloop Clearwater and the schooner Mystic Whaler
Clearwater’s mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River and its communities, and to inspire, educate, and activate the next generation of environmental leaders. We are a grassroots organization built by individuals donating their time, energy, and skills. Volunteers are the life-blood of this effort. To those who continue volunteering with Clearwater over the years, thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your time means so much to us. If you have not yet joined our volunteer team, please come join us and volunteer this year with Clearwater!
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CLEARWATER EDUCATION
his year, Clearwater has installed water quality monitoring equipment on the sloop that will make us part of the Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS), a river-wide network of sensors that record data on the river in real time. Students who sail with us will be able to track Clearwater after they leave the boat and monitor the river as Clearwater sends back data that will be useful for scientists and educators. HRECOS is a partnership between the Stevens Institute, the Hudson River Foundation, the Cary Institute, the NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program, the USGS, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, and NOAA. Go to www.hrecos.org to find real-time data as well as lesson plans and HRECOS stories that bring the data to life. Find out more at the Tideline Tent!
CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS Clearwater has always believed that in order for people to want to protect the Hudson, they have to experience it directly. Experiential learning is at the heart of what we do. The Classroom of the Waves boat programs on the sloop Clearwater and schooner Mystic Whaler combine the thrill of sailing a tall ship with first-hand study of the river’s ecology. The Tideline Program brings kids to the Hudson’s shore, while our classroom programs bring the river to the school. Our Youth Empowerment Programs (which include Young Men and Young Women at the Helm) provide kids with powerful multi-day experiences on the sloop, where they develop self-confidence while learning about environmental science and developing
maritime skills. Camp Clearwater offers two-week intensives on kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and rock climbing. Our Power of Song program gets kids to express themselves through music and connects them to past generations of cause musicians who have made a difference in the world. All of this is designed to engage kids using the Hudson as a learning tool. We don’t just talk about the river, we make students part of the experience. While there is great pressure on schools to reduce costs and cut back on Clearwater programs like field trips on the boat or to the river’s shore, these experiences dramatically enhance kids desire to learn. Clearwater gives kids multiple opportunities to get involved, as students,
volunteers, apprentices and interns. In this way, we help set the stage for them to become the next wave of environmental leaders. At the festival, we have two Clearwater tents devoted to education. One is called the Discovery Tent. There you will find Hudson River fish tanks, macroinvertebrates, and interactive displays. Near the Working Waterfront, is our Tideline Tent, where you can get information about current Hudson River research activities, including HRECOS (see sidebar), and learn about our shore based programs like Camp Clearwater and the Tideline Program. You can go seining for fish or even take a turn paddling our giant fur trader canoe. See you there! 2010 clearwater festival 5
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION C
learwater’s Environmental Action Team Celebrates A Year of Victories and Faces New Challenges
New York State Requires Indian Point to Switch to Closed-Cycle Cooling—Fish Decline Triggers Water Permit Denial Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant uses 2.5 billion gallons a day of Hudson River water for its once-through cooling system, which kills billions of fish, larvae and other organisms a year—an important cause of the steady decline of 10 of the 13 signature Hudson River fish. Clearwater applauds NY State Department of Environmental Conservation’s decision to enforce the Clean Water Act by withholding Indian Point’s Water Quality Certification (WQC) until Entergy, the facility owner and operator, installs a large closed-cycle cooling system which will reduce the plant’s water usage by 6 clearwater festival 2010
about 90%. The WQC is a requirement for the proposed 20-year relicensing of this aging nuclear power complex. For more information see: www.dec.ny.gov/permits/63150.html. Clearwater also supports the request by Congressmen John Hall (NY), John Adler (NJ), and Edward Markey (MA) that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducts an investigation into the integrity and safety of buried piping at our nation’s nuclear power plants. More than 25% of all operating electric power reactors in the US have had radioactive leaks. In some cases, buried pipes carry water which would cool the reactor core in the event of an unexpected plant shut-down. Indian Point has leaked massive amounts of radioactive isotopes into the groundwater under the plant, which then finds its way into the Hudson River. Recently, Oyster Creek in NJ leaked tritiated water into an aquifer that supplies drinking water to local residents. Public health and safety requires better oversight. Please stop by Clearwater’s Environmental Action Tent to
sign the Petition in Support of Closed-Cycle Cooling at Indian Point and Urging a GAO Investigation of buried piping at all nuclear generation plants.
First year of PCB Clean Up Presents Many Challenges: On May 15, 2009—the year of Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday, Clearwater’s 40th and the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in the New World—the long-awaited clean-up of over 1.3 million pounds of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) discharged by General Electric (GE) into the Hudson River began. Using sealed clam-shell dredges, GE’s contractors worked 24-hours a day, 6 days a week from May through November to remediate the first phase of contaminated sediments from the upper Hudson River. Some of the challenges encountered during this phase were: a greater than average water volume, water flow disturbances, and the force of the river. In addition, large amounts of debris masked the true depth of contamination (DoC). During
2009 GE’s contractors removed almost twice as much PCB-containing sediment and debris from 10 of the proposed 18 sites (“certification units” or CUs) as was expected. Nonetheless, PCB removal from the 8 remaining Phase 1 sites had to be postponed to Phase 2, which includes another 35 miles of dredging. This winter and spring GE and EPA submitted various reports on Phase 1 dredging to an independent Peer Review Panel. EPA is urging that the Engineering Performance Standards for sediment resuspension, residuals and productivity be maintained, while GE wants Phase 2 to be “streamlined,” which would allow more PCBs to be left in the Hudson River, capped rather than removed. Clearwater strongly supports EPA recommendations for Phase 2. We emphasize that resuspension can be minimized by obtaining a better understanding of DoC; by undertaking a more careful dredging; by extending the wharf and related equipment to assure more efficient scow unloading; by an earlier and more widespread use of control measures, i.e., sheet piling, silt curtains, absorbent booms, less decanting, better access, and improved near-field monitoring of PCBs. Clearwater also recommends using more effective control measures to prevent the volatilization of PCBs into the air, and acknowledges that, due to the higher-than-expected extent of PCB contamination, it is possible that another year will be needed to complete the remediation project and to assure a world-class clean up, extending Phase 2 from 5 to 6 years resuming in 2011.
Advancing Environmental Justice in the Hudson Valley In addition to our expanded mission of inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders, Clearwater is deeply committed to promoting environmental justice (EJ) in the Hudson Valley region by minimizing environmental harm to communities of color and low income and by assuring that environmental benefits are distributed fairly. Through a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental
Justice, Clearwater has partnered with the Citizens for Equal Environmental Protection (CEEP) to perform a comprehensive environmental justice inventory (CEJI) in Peekskill, along with a revised Angler Survey and a Youth Empowerment project coordinated by the well-known hip-hop artist Decora Lloyd Sandiford of the ReadNex Poetry Squad—a favorite in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Clearwater is proud to announce that it was recently awarded an EPA Environmental Justice Small Grant to promote Climate Justice in four Hudson River cities to help reduce their carbon emissions and assure that communities of color and/or economically disadvantaged are not disproportionately impacted by climate change and are adequately prepared to manage its potential consequences.
Watershed Protection and Green Infrastructure Planning in Hudson River Cities Clearwater has partnered with the Hudson Valley Regional Council and the Hudson River Watershed Alliance to implement a Green Infrastructure (GI) planning project in the Hudson Valley region. At least 10 community-based plans for implementing GI techniques will be developed in each of the participating communities. Victor-Pierre Melendez, who has been coordinating watershed planning in the lower, non-tidal Rondout Creek Watershed, will extend his work to Kingston in the tidal Rondout for this project. Our new Environmental Justice Associate, Karla Raimundi, will work in Beacon and the Fishkill Watershed, and Jen Rubbo will continue community outreach, organizing and educational efforts in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park in the Fallkill Watershed. Other participating communities include Yonkers, Pawling, Newburgh, Warwick and Greenwood Lake. This project, which is designed to support green jobs and local economic revitalization, will expedite development of projects that can be finalized and implemented as future resources become available. It is being funded by the American Recovery Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) through the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation. Green infrastructure is a set of approaches and technologies that infiltrate, evaporate, capture or reuse stormwater to maintain or restore natural watershed benefits in our communities. Most green infrastructure techniques use soils and vegetation to infiltrate, evaporate, and/or recycle stormwater runoff. Green roofs, vegetated swales, rain gardens, cisterns and rain barrels, permeable pavement, and street trees with enhanced tree boxes are some common examples. Green infrastructure projects often involve retrofitting existing “grey” infrastructure—roads, parking lots, buildings, and stormwater systems—to improve the capacity to hold and absorb stormwater. Other GI practices improve a landscape’s capacity to absorb stormwater by restoring natural features like forests, fields, floodplains, or wetlands. In addition to effectively managing rainfall and runoff, green infrastructure can help improve air quality, reduce energy demands, mitigate urban heat island impacts, and sequester carbon while also providing communities with aesthetic and natural resource benefits. (For more information please visit www.epa.gov/greeningepa/stormwater/ best_practices.htm)
STOP BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TENT TO LEARN MORE, SIGN OUR PETITIONS AND VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEARWATER PROTECT THE ECOLOGY OF THE HUDSON RIVER AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN ITS WATERSHED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: MANNA JO GREENE, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR AT (845) 265-8080 X7113 OR MANNAJO@CLEARWATER.ORG. 2010 clearwater festival 7
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RECYCLING & COMPOSTING Revival is a festival that serves many thousands of people, including audience, volunteers, staff and artists. From the very beginning over forty years ago, our festival has taken responsibility for the waste that we generate. We continue this tradition and raise awareness of the waste stream by providing sorting stations located around the site. These stations include three bins:
Compost / Recycling / Trash
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT GOES IN EACH BIN? Compost – All utensils provided by our food vendors are made of plant polymers that are biodegradable and compostable. This means they can be thrown in the compost bins at each
sorting station. What else can be thrown in these bins? All paper plates and paper scraps (napkins), all of your food waste (including meat and dairy), chopsticks, and even your straws! This material is collected, processed, mixed with other carbon source material (ie leaves, wood chips) and in 1-2 years breaks down into a rich soil amendment. Recycling – Most other waste at the festival is recyclable or redeemable. This includes bottles, cans and other plastics. The deposits from these containers are redeemed by Clearwater and help offset our operating costs for the festival and other Clearwater programs. Trash – Are you certain it needs to be thrown away? Please double check where the product came from on the festival grounds. If it’s from the food court or any food vendor it is compostable or recyclable. The trash bin is the last resort.
ZERO WASTE Over the past three years, our festival has been moving toward zero waste. This means that every year we have increased the percentage of the waste stream that is recovered through composting and recycling, thus reducing the amount of trash that ends up at the county incinerator. We rely on everyone at the festival to chip in by taking an extra moment every time you throw something away. Together we can make this work.
QUESTIONS? Our festival Recycling/Litter picking committee has trained volunteers to help you decide where your waste can be deposited. Please ask them to help you sort compostables and recyclables. They are present in the food court at each sorting station and at various locations around the festival grounds.
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CHILDREN’S AREA SOME OF THE ACTIVITES YOU’LL DISCOVER:
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he Festival Children’s Area is a distinctively creative and inspired activity area for kids and parents alike. Explore a unique non-competitive play area that teaches, engages and challenges. The Children’s Area provides a wonderful outlet for young creative energy to be released.
FACE PAINTING
FINGER PAINTING
Turn your face into a decorative and fun piece of art.
Come and express your creative side with lots of colorful paint.
RECYCLED PLANT POTS
TOUCH & FEEL STATION
Plant a seed in a recycled plant pot that you get to make and take home!
Let your five senses run wild at our touch and feel station.
HAIR WRAPS
AND MORE!
Show off your style with a bright and colorful hair wrap.
MIND MAZE Find your way through our rope maze while blindfolded.
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WHILE THE CHILDREN’S AREA IS FULLY STAFFED DURING THE FESTIVAL, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CHILDCARE. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
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Americans for Campaign Reform
Empire State Passengers Association
A non-partisan, national organization that mobilizes support for a new approach to financing political campaigns that replaces special interest money with small donations from citizens and matching public funds. www.youstreet.org
Advocates for public transportation, including regional rail, intercity rail, bus and urban mass transportation. www.esparail.org
Amnesty International People from across the world that stand up for humanity and human rights. Purpose is to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Investigates and exposes abuse, educates and mobilizes the public, and helps transform societies to create a safer, more just world. www.amnestyusa.org
Catskill Mountainkeeper Protects the Catskills by addressing issues of water quality and the defense of vast woodlands that encompass the Catskill Forest Preserve. Promotes smart development that balances the economic needs and concerns of the region. www.catskillmountainkeeper.org
Dutchess Outreach To meet the temporary basic needs of individuals and families in crisis situations when no other resources are readily available. To act as advocate finding appropriate resources to meet client’s basic long term needs. To act as advocate by promoting community awareness of social problems. www.dutchessoutreach.org 12 clearwater festival 2010
Fellowship of Reconciliation Oldest international peace organization (1914) providing programs and educational projects concerned with domestic and international peace and justice, non-violent alternatives to conflict and the rights of conscience. www.forusa.org
Friends & Family of Daniel McGowan Supporting Daniel, an environmental and social justice activist who was arrested in 2005. Also supports other activists who have been similarly targeted by the Green Scare and who are now in prison. www.supportdaniel.org
Heal the Harbor
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ACTIVIST AREA Hudson Valley Materials Exchange With a vision of the world consuming less and wasting nothing, HVME is a community resource for educating the public about reducing consumption and redirecting material that usually enters the waste stream. www.hvme.com
Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition A coalition of environmental, health and public policy organizations to address the vulnerability of nuclear reactors at Indian Point. www.closeindianpoint.org
The Indypendent A leading independent newspaper in NYC, providing in-depth, hard-hitting reporting and analysis on local, national and international news and offers political, social and cultural commentary. www.indypendent.org
Works to reduce pollution effluent from Hen Island and keep the shores clean from trash and floating debris. Ensures that Hen Island Board of Directors and cottage owners take responsibility for creating an environmentally safe atmosphere. www.healtheharbor.com
The Loft
Hudson Valley Birth Network
An organization opposed to the war in Iraq and Afghanistan whose relatives or loved ones are currently or have been in the military since the war began in the fall of 2002. www.mfso.org
Promotes awareness and the availability of childbirth options trough information, support and advocacy. www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.com
Works to further the cause for inclusion, diversity and pride through education, advocacy and celebration. www.loftgaycenter.org
Military Families Speak Out
NY-NJ Trail Conference Dedicated to connecting people with nature. Partners with governmental and private landowners to create, protect and maintain a network of over 1,700 miles of hiking trails in NY and NJ. www. nynjtc.org
NYC Leonard Peltier Support Group
Veterans for Peace
Veterans for Peace is an official NGO represented at the U.N. and is a national organization of veterans working to raise awareness of the true costs and consequences of militarism and war and seeking peaceful, effective alternatives. www.veteransforpeaceny.org
War Resisters League
Works to support Leonard Peltier by keeping his name and case in the public spotlight calling attention to the injustice perpetuated by his continuing imprisonment. www.whoisleonardpeltier.info
Resists all wars, educates about why war is not the answer, supports war resisters, and strives nonviolently for the removal of all causes of war. www.warresisters.org
Peaceworks
Provides outreach and community to individuals, groups, civic and religious organizations in Westchester who find themselves without a voice in connection with peace and justice issues. www.wespac.org
Dedicated to violence prevention. Raises funds for programs for youth at risk while exploring the underlying causes of violence. Supports families who have lost children to murder.
Planned Parenthood To empower individuals to determine their own sexual health and reproductive futures. www.pphp.org
RiverKeeper Protects the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries and safeguards the drinking water supply of New York City and the lower Hudson Valley. www.riverkeeper.org
RiverWorks Discovery RiverWorks is a hands-on, river-based curriculum that is designed to familiarize children & families with all aspects of their watershed. www.riverworksdiscovery.org
Single Payer New York Committed to achieving a single payer health care system in the US. Education and advocacy efforts support this goal. www.singlepayernewyork.org
Sullivan Area Citizens for Responsible Energy Development Works to protect the environment and health of NY and Pennsylvania citizens from the risk of natural gas drilling. Educates politicians and the general public and advocates to permit safe drilling practices. www.damascuscitizens.org
Wespac
Westchester Citizens Awareness Network The Westchester Chapter of the Citizens Awareness Network dedicated to a nuclear free North East. www.nukebusters.org
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Rescues and rehabilitates abused, abandoned and neglected farm animals. www.woodstocksanctuary.org
Woodstock Museum Gathers, displays, disseminates, and develops the concept and reality of “Woodstock”, encompassing the culture and history of a living colony of the arts. www.woodstockmuseum.org
World Peace Diet Group Promotes peace for all beings by showing the connection between our food choices and the effect those choices have on our culture, our health, our environment, and the cruelty that is inflicted on our fellow creatures. www.worldpeacediet.org
Youth in Action Fox Lane High School social action organization that raises awareness in the community and provides fundraising for organizations such as Oxfam and Books for the Barrios. www.facebook.com/ group.php?gid=71549860144
POLITICAL ACTIVISM This year’s Activist Area would like to pay tribute to Doris “Granny D” Haddock, who passed away in March, at the age of 100. She is an example of what true grassroots activism is all about. She began her activist activity in 1960 when she and her husband successfully campaigned against planned hydrogen bomb nuclear testing in Alaska. Their actions helped save an Inuit fishing village at Point Hope. In April of 2000, Granny D was arrested for reading the Declaration of Independence in the Capitol Building. At her hearing, she said to the judge, “Some of us do not have much power, except to put our bodies in the way of an injustice, to walk, to picket or to just stand in the way. It will not change the world overnight but it is all we can do.” In 1999, when she was 90, she gained national recognition when she walked 3,200 miles across our country to call attention to the issue of campaign finance reform. She is widely credited with galvanizing the public support that helped pass the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Bill in 2004. Granny D has been an ongoing symbol of strength, integrity and perseverance. She embodied the same spiritual consciousness that has been at the root of Pete Seeger’s ongoing journey in addressing the social, environmental and political injustices that negatively impact all our lives. We greatly appreciate the commitment and dedication that Granny D exhibited and are thankful for the role model that she was for us. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” Those in our activist community, just like Granny D, work tirelessly at protesting many evils. They are truly a part of the solution. The political activists at this festival are among the numberless grassroots organizers that advocate for a better world. They speak out in response when others speak from ignorance, fear, and selfishness. Clearwater is proud to host these courageous members of our society. by Roy Volpe and Sue Gamache Activist Area Coordinators
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This year’s Green Living Expo brings consumers together with sustainable businesses to make a real difference while helping to preserve the quality of life in the Hudson Valley.
BRIGHTHOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS
2K SOLAR, INC.
CLEAN ENERGY TRAINING ACADEMY (CETA) OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
www.2KSolar.com Designers and installers of solar PV/ electric, solar thermal and geothermal systems. Chris DiBernardo chris@2ksolar.com (845)673-5463 492 Bart Bull Road Middletown, NY 10941
ALTERIS RENEWABLES www.alterisinc.com Alteris is one of the largest solar electric system designers and installers in the Northeast. Julia Vonder Reith; Mike Stangl jvreith@alterisinc.com (518) 512-5154; fax (518) 512-1175 120 Broadway Menands, NY 12204
BATH FITTER www.bathfitter.com Acrylic bath, shower and one piece wall systems that last a lifetime. Erin Zoellner Erin_Zoellner@instantbath.com (888) 277-2617; ph/fax: (518) 862-9907 P.O. Box 13446 Albany, NY 12212
www.brighthome.com BrightHome lowers energy bills and increases the comfort of your home. Feel better and pay less with a Bright Home. (914) 909-5300; fax (914) 909-5299 5 Westchester Plaza Elmsford, NY 10523
www.ulsterboces.org CETA is a partnership of area BOCES (Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Southern Westchester, and Putnam/ Northern Westchester) who provide green jobs, solar and other renewable energy training programs. Virginia Carrig vcarrig@ulsterboces.org (845) 331 5050 x2220; fax (845) 339-8797 P.O. 601 Port Ewen, NY 12466
COMMUNITY ENERGY
www.newwindenergy.com Committed to increasing domestic supply of clean, fuel-free energy by delivering real solutions to climate change in the form of new wind power generation and carbon offsets. Mark Garrett (203) 823-7150 Mark.garrett@newwindenergy.com (203) 783-1321 P.O. Box 9710 New Haven, CT 06536
ETM SOLAR WORKS
www.etmsolar.com Pioneers in solar industry for 20 years. Photovoltaic design and installation, solar electric and hot water.
Karen Lawry Karen@etmsolar.com (607)785-6499; fax (607)786-3388 300 North St. Endicott, NY 13760
GEAR TO GO OUTFITTERS www.geartogooutfitters.com Outdoor outfitter offering sales and rentals of backpacking, hiking and camping gear; also offer guided hiking trips and backpacking trips. Kevin J. Rosenberg KRosenberg@geartogooutfitters.com (917) 301-8238 P.O. Box 150051 Brooklyn, NY 11215
GREEN LIVING—DISCOUNT— BOOKS www.greenlivingbooks.net & www. BookBookMole.org New books at used prices! Truly amazing bargains on new books on sustainable living, gardening, spirituality, health, psychological issues, and titles for creative professionals. Marshall Glickman sales@greenlivingbooks.net (802) 257-6900; fax (866) 994-1880 22 Browne Court - Unit 103 Brattleboro, VT 05301
HOME ENERGY CONSULTANTS, INC. www.HomeEnergyConsultants.us BPI-accredited and NYSERDA home performance contractor specializing in shrinking homeowner out-of-pocket energy costs and carbon footprints. HEC@SaveEnergyNY.com (845) 635-8302; fax (845) 635-8304 278 Freedom Rd. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 2010 clearwater festival 15
HUDSON VALLEY SOLAR CO-OP
www.hudsonvalleysolarcoop.com Provides education and awareness that makes it easy to go solar. Offering Group Purchase Power. Join our website today. Jennifer Kluska jenn@hudsonvalleysolarcoop.com (845) 943-4314 Kingston, NY 12401
JOHN FINNAN, WOODWORKER
Durable, hand-made garden furniture made of recycled old growth redwood wine kegs and native NY, sustainable yield white cedar. Also, fair trade Zapotec rugs from Oaxaca, Mexico. finnanjb@msn.com (585) 554-6595 30 Gilbert St. Rushville, NY 14554-0587
JUST EXTERIORS PLUS
www.justexteriors.com A trusted name in green home improvement, offering fiberglass siding and windows, featuring green alternatives to vinyl. Bruce Peter justext@aol.com (845) 227-7488; fax (845) 227-3143 376 Business Park, 3 Nancy Ct. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
MERCURY SOLAR SYSTEMS
www.MercurySolarSystems.com A leading East Coast solar integrator, with decades of experience in solar engineering, design, installation and finance serving commercial, residential and non-profit sector. Lori Brandon lbrandon@mercurysolarsystems.com (914) 637 9700; fax (914) 637 9713 36 Midland Ave. Port Chester, NY 10573
MOODNA CREEK SOLUTIONS
www.mcreeksolutions.com Rain barrels, composters and natural wood products made from recycled and reclaimed materials Terrence & Leah Byrons moodnawoodworks@yahoo.com Phone & fax: (845) 496-1278 13 Hudson Rd. Washingtonville, NY 10992
NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) www.GetEnergySmart.org NYSERDA educates people in the community on how to make their home and/or business more energy efficient,
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comfortable and safe, reduce their utility costs and help save the environment. 1-866-NYSERDA 17 Columbia Circle Albany, New York 12203
ON EARTH PLANT CARE SPECIALISTS, INC.
www.onearthplantcare.com Nature, science and art of tree care, landscaping and gardening done by certified, educated and experienced arborists. Steven A. Knapp saknapp@bestweb.net (845) 621-2227; fax (845) 621-2279 56 Ridge Ave. Putnam Valley, NY 10579
PUR2O WATER SYSTEMS
www.pur2o.com PUR2o Systems produce the highest quality drinking and cooking water for homes, eliminating the use of endless plastic bottles of water. Mizar Turdiu mizar@pur2o.com (973) 794-3175; ph/fax (888) 393-1828 48 Glen Road Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
SANITALL HUDSON VALLEY GREEN CLEANERS/VESTA VAPORE www.greencleaning.net Sue McGlothin friends@vestavapore.net 845-657-7283 Mold, allergy and indoor air quality (IAQ) specialists providing steam vapor disinfecting systems and sanitizing services for both residential and commercial facilities; uses third party lab to test IAQ. 345 Upper Samsonville Rd. Olivebridge, NY 12461
SECURITY SUPPLY CORP.
Freewatt Micro Combined Heat and Power www.secsupply.com Tim Hilt tim.hilt@secsupply.com (518) 368-4027; fax (518) 393-2192 1721 State St. Schenectady, NY 12304
SOLAR ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC.
www.solarenergymanagement.net Installs solar thermal, PV, geothermal and high efficiency heating systems. Carl Floor, Sr. carl@solarenergymanagement.net (845) 549-5370 75 Rustic Hills Rd. Westbrookville, NY 12785
SUNRISE SOLAR SOLUTIONS
www.sunrisesolarllc.com A full service residential and commercial supplier and installer of solar energy products and solar systems in NY & NJ, featuring high energy output and webbased monitoring. Eric Messer and Doug Hertz Main Office (914) 762-7622; NJ (201) 564-0732 510 North State Rd. Briarcliff Manor NY 10510
SUNY CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING (CETT) CONSORTIUM
www.sunyulster.edu SUNY CETT is a collaboration among Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Rockland community colleges focused on clean energy training, especially photovoltaics, solar thermal, geothermal and wind. BRC, One Development Court Kingston, NY 12401 Barbara Reer reerb@sunyulster.edu (845) 339-2025; fax (845) 339-0780
V.O. TECH, LLC
www.votechusa.com Manufacturer of high-performance diesel-hybrid conversion systems, which allow diesel engines to operate on pure vegetable oil. Jonathan Bernz votech@votechusa.com (914) 525-1015 10 South Moger Avenue Mount Kisco, NY 10549
WE ADD UP
www.weaddup.com Organic cotton t-shirt project that counts you in for your green commitments. Each shirt personalized with your number. Jill Palmero Jill@weaddup.com (800) 401-9195; fax (440) 946-7083 PO Box 255 Willoughby, OH 44096
ZERODRAFT www.getzerodraft.com Home and building energy specialists. Insulation, windows/doors, heating & cooling. Residential and commercial services. Ryan Moore rmoore@getzerodraft.com (518) 456-9376 Walker Way Albany, NY 12205
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GROUPS WITH BIG AND SMALL BOATS AT THE WORKING WATERFRONT: American Canoe Association— Sailing John Allen; Putnam Valley, NY Decked sailing canoes.
WORKING WATERFRONT EXPERIENCE BOATING! COME ON DOWN TO THE WATER’S EDGE AND RIDE IN A SMALL BOAT, A KAYAK, OR SAIL ON A TALL SHIP!
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mall boats and tall ships are a major part of Clearwater’s roots. At the festival’s Working Waterfront, you can take a boat out for a row, sail, or paddle on the river. All individuals are welcome, and with proper instruction under safe conditions, everyone can experience the pleasure of boating on the Hudson River. Being on the water is the perfect way for you to connect with Clearwater’s roots and mission.
HERE IS NOTHING— “ TABSOLUTELY
NOTHING—HALF SO MUCH WORTH DOING AS SIMPLY MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS. —Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows
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SAIL THE HUDSON RIVER ON HISTORIC TALL SHIPS! The sloop Clearwater and Mystic Whaler are offering sails during the festival. Yes, during the festival you can go for a two-hour sail on the Hudson River on the sloop Clearwater, a replica of a 19th-century river sloop, or the schooner Mystic Whaler.
SAIL TIMES Saturday Sloop Clearwater 10:45am | 4pm | 6:15pm Schooner Mystic Whaler 11am | 4:15pm | 6:30pm Sunday Sloop Clearwater 11:45am | 5pm Schooner Mystic Whaler 11am
COST $30–Adults, $15–Children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Clearwater Member Action Tent. Ferry sloop Woody Guthrie sail information can be obtained at the Clearwater Sloop Clubs tent.
Beacon Sloop Club Jim Birmingham; Washingtonville, NY Ferry Sloop Woody Guthrie Building Bridges, Building Boats David Hardy; Cold Spring, NY Opportunity to row in builders’ 25-foot Whitehall boats. Hudson River Watertrails Association Peggy Nevarre; Shrub Oak, NY Prepared guidebook giving Hudson River access locations for rowing and sailing boats. New York Harbor School Roy Arezzo; Brooklyn, NY Small NYC high school with boatbuilding and maritime activity program. Rocking The Boat Adam Green; Bronx, NY Youth group builders of two-oar 16-foot Whitehall (NYC) Gig. Row with the builders. Society for Education of American Sailors Diane Kolins; Hawthorne, NJ Learn to sail with SEAS; information on courses. Van Cortlandt Manor Boatbuilding Michael Natiello; Croton on Hudson, NY Replicas of 17th century Croton River boats; works in process. Village Community Boathouse Rebecca Olinger; Pier 40, New York, NY Central organization for youth group builders of four-oar 25-foot Whitehall (NYC) Gig. Opportunity to row with builder(s). Yonkers Rowing & Paddling Club Gerry Blackstone; Ft. Lauderdale, FL Umbrella organization of manual-power boat owners along the Hudson. Display and boat use for public. Some YPRC members may paddle to the festival from Yonkers.
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SAIL SCHEDULE: Saturday Sloop Clearwater: 10:45am; 4:00pm; 6:15pm Schooner Mystic Whaler 11:00am; 4:15pm; 6:30pm Sunday Sloop Clearwater: 11:45am; 5:00pm Schooner Mystic Whaler: 11:00am
JUGGLERS, CLOWNS & VAUDEVILLIAN PLAYERS
FIELD & RIVER ACTIVITIES DISCOVER FUN WITH A PURPOSE
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learwater’s Great Hudson River Revival presents a virtual world’s fair of environmental education, water and land-based activities, activism, and inspiration.
AT THE RIVER’S EDGE
Get your feet wet with net seining in the river When? Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am & 1:00 pm Where? By the Working Waterfront, on the river’s edge Who? With Clearwater’s Tideline Director Eli Schloss and Croton Point Park Nature Center staff WORKING WATERFRONT. A fleet of small boats, canoes and kayaks to ride, sail, & tour.
SLOOP AND SCHOONER SAILS
Sail on the sloop Clearwater and schooner Mystic Whaler. Take a deck tour of these replica tall ships and go for a two-hour sail on the Hudson River. Enjoy the festival from the deck of a tall ship. Purchase sail tickets at the Member Action Tent. Visit the boats on the North Field by the Working Waterfront. 20 clearwater festival 2010
To amaze, entertain, and teach the art of juggling—at the Juggling Area on the North field. Location: North Field by the Sloop Stage Bring on the clowns, Roger the Jester, Paul Richmond, Ezzell Floranina, Nettie Lane, Melissa K. Knowles, Tony Duncan, and others goofing around the festival. Watch out! Location: Throughout the festival grounds
WALKABOUT CLEARWATER CHORUS Supporting the Clearwater mission with their voices, this community of friends and neighbors come together to sing the songs of people for the people. TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Saturday Hudson Stage: 10:30AM-10:50AM Circle of Song: 3:30PM-4:15PM Sunday Rainbow Gate: 10:45AM Story Grove: 4:00PM-4:30PM
ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER A contemporary mask and puppet theater company will perform a large-scale production by the river’s edge. For over 20 years, Arm-of-the-Sea Theater has been fusing visual poetry with original music and a unique form of indigenous drama. TIMES: Saturday 1:30PM-2:30PM Sunday 12:00PM-12:55PM Location: Main Field by the River’s Edge, near the World Dance Stage
GREEN LIVING EXPO Learn about products, services, concepts and technologies that can inform your lifestyle and business choices. Location: South Field by World Dance Stage
WORLD DANCE STAGE
Strut your stuff at the expanded World Dance Stage with music from all over the globe. Location: South Field
STORY GROVE Sit under the cool shade trees listening to America’s best-loved storytellers. Location: Next to the Food Court
CIRCLE OF SONG
Sing, clap, stomp and shout. Bring an instrument, learn harmonies, sing about peace, justice and freedom. Location: North Field, next to Working Waterfront by the River’s edge
FAMILY STAGE
Children and family oriented programming to make you smile, laugh, and sing along. Location: Across from Clearwater’s Discovery Tent.
JURIED CRAFTS SHOW
Crafts(wo)men and folk artists with quality handmade items, demonstrations and workshops. Location: South Field by the Water
ACTIVIST AREA
Over 50 groups (nonprofits, activist organizations, and community groups) bring a broad range of grassroots issues to audiences in a comfortable, accessible way. Location: South Field behind the World Dance Stage
CLEARWATER’S DISCOVERY AND TIDELINE TENTS
Interactive educational exhibits and displays, including Hudson River fish and macro-invertebrates. Location: Across from the Family Stage and on the North Field by the Working Waterfront
BIKE-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL
Bike parking with secure racks, maps, and water provided at the festival by TIME’S UP! A 20-year-old non-profit grassroots environmental organization working to make New York City—and the world— healthier and more sustainable. TIME’S UP! events and campaigns are free and open to the public, including educational and fun bike rides, bike repair workshops, and bike and public space advocacy. Location: Outside the Main Gate
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SLOOP CLUBS
BEACON SLOOP CLUB (Mid-Hudson Valley) Clubhouse located at 2 Red Flynn Drive on the Hudson River adjacent to the Beacon train station. Meetings first Friday of each month. Free sails on the Ferry Sloop Woody Guthrie each weeknight, May-October, reservations 845-297-7697. Six educational and fundraising festivals each year at the Beacon waterfront or park. Spring sailing classes for the public. Cooperative harbor moorings and docks. Public boat ramp adjacent to clubhouse. Partner with City of Beacon, Long Dock Beacon, and Scenic Hudson to responsibly develop waterfront. Rosemary Thomas, President e-mail: rmthomas99@yahoo.com Tel: 845.463.4660 Monthly newsletter: Broadside www.beaconsloopclub.org
BROOKLYN SLOOP CLUB
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loop Clubs support knowledge and love of the river through concerts, festivals, lectures, publications, potluck dinners, picnics, and sailing programs. As affiliates of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. they are dedicated to carrying out the organization’s purposes in their own locations through education, advocacy and celebration. Each club has its own character and emphasis—raising public awareness of the river as a natural and recreational resource; promoting sound ecological practices; educating about watershed ecology, responsible and irresponsible uses of natural resources, and methods of remediation for existing problems. Contact a Sloop Club near you for more information about specific activities and meetings. 22 clearwater festival 2010
Offers rowing-sailing instruction with Whitehalls. Has held conferences on the Asian Longhorn Beetle and on Green Jobs. Presents awards at the New York City Science and Engineering Fair. Marcia Kaplan-Mann Tel: 718.941.9835
FERRY SLOOPS Members are dedicated to introducing people of all ages to the Hudson River to sail its water, learn its lore and enjoy the beauty of its shores. Through this exposure it is hoped people will become advocates for the river and help preserve our natural heritage. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 346, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Boat: Whimbrel www.ferrysloops.org
NEW JERSEY FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER (All NJ counties) New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (NJFC), formerly Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater, educates the public about and advocates for the estuaries of the Raritan, Hudson, Delaware, and other NJ rivers, the
Jersey Shore coastline and its inland waterways. General membership meetings are on the first Sunday of the month in Eatontown New Jersey. Events include river, creek and open space cleanups and an environmental and music festival at Asbury Park in August. Partners with many local, state, and national coalitions. Events are listed in the newsletter, web site, and Meetup and Facebook pages. Edward Dlugosz, President e-mail: edlugosz@verizon.net or info@ mcclearwater.org Tel: 732.872.9644 Mailing Address: PO Box 303, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Bimonthly newsletter: NJFC newsletter Boat: Adam Hyler www.mcclearwater.org
NEW YORK CITY FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER, INC. (Greater NYC Metro area) A NYC Clearwater community centered around environmental education, holds monthly meetings with potluck dinners and informative speakers. Advocates for the environment, and holds a “Walk for the River” fundraiser each spring. Celebrates with music at festivals and benefit concerts, and sails together on the sloop Clearwater each summer Steven Gradman, President Tel: 212.978.7300 Talbot Katz, Secretary e-mail: topkatz@msn.com Tel: 917.374.9729 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20381, Park West Station, New York, NY 10025 Bimonthly newsletter: Enviroblurb www.nycfriendsofclearwater.org
NORTH RIVER FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER A small club, dedicated to water quality related flora & fauna protection through educational outreach in the upper Hudson watershed. “The river doesn’t start in Albany; it’s 315 miles of beauty & fun. Come sail, paddle & row with us.” Dan Kelsey, President E-mail: shadowknife@yahoo.com Tel: 518-712-5063
www.westchestergov.com/Parks
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RIVERLOVERS
(Northern Westchester & Putnam County) Located in the Croton Point Nature Center, monthly potluck dinner meetings feature presentations on environmental education and awareness. Participate in the Hudson River EagleFest and the Croton Point Park Cleanup Day. Warren Lindholm e-mail: info@riverlovers.org Tel: 914.319.3379 Newsletter: Riverlovers Currents www.riverlovers.org
ROCKLAND FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER
Focuses on Rockland County shores, streams and environment. Promotes clean water efforts, land preservation, responsible use of the Hudson River, and a spirit of environmental stewardship for these precious resources. Lyn Borek E-mail: bodhi730@aol.com Tel: 845.425.2339
ULSTER COUNTY FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER
UCFS is currently not meeting on a regular basis, but still gathers for occasional activities, like sailing on the little sloop the Roundabout, getting together for a Camporee one weekend in August, and helping with winter maintenance and supporting the Clearwater winter crew. If you would like more information about this group or would like to help organize events or activities, please visit the sloop club tent and ask Gerhard Randers-Pehrson. Susan Murphy e-mail: sjmurphy@hvc.rr.com Tel: 845.246.0697 Newsletter: Tributaries Boat: the Rondabout
WALKABOUT CLEARWATER CHORUS
Celebrating it’s 25th year, Walkabout Clearwater takes Clearwater’s message where the boat cannot go with song and a 7-foot scale model of the Clearwater. The Walkabout Clearwater Chorus performs nationally and internationally, including Revival and a recent trip to Germany. The Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents fine contemporary musicians from autumn through spring in White Plains. Tel: 914.242.0374 Newsletter: Talkabout Walkabout www.walkaboutclearwater.org 24 clearwater festival 2010
SLOOP CLEARWATER THE RIVER SHE SAILS, FROM NEW YORK SHE HAILS On a cold January night in 1966, Pete Seeger typed out a wild idea to his friend Vic Schwartz, an idea that would provide a symbol for the emerging Hudson River environmental movement: “Why don’t we get a few hundred families together and build a life-size Hudson River sloop?” The Hudson at that time had become little more than a waste canal. Industries and communities had been dumping anything and everything into the river since the days when sloops, those glorious vessels with enormous sails, were common on the river, carrying passengers and cargo between New York City and Albany. On May 17th, 1969, Clearwater slid down the ways of Harvey Gamage’s Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine. It had been over a century since a vessel of its kind had been launched. In the 41 years since that day, over 10,000 schoolchildren per year have been introduced to the beauty that runs through their lives by participating in Clearwater’s experiential sloop-based education programs; and people of all ages have been brought down to a river that had been inaccessible to them, reconnecting them to the waterway that they now care for as their own. After 41 years of sailing and over 500,000 people who have moved across Clearwater’s decks, time, wear and tear have taken their toll. To date, her deck has been completely replaced, along with the standing rigging, sails, and the auxiliary generator, and we have progressed to massive renovations of the hull framing and planking. As part of an ambitious and proactive 5-year restoration plan, the 2009-2010 winter maintenance season saw Clearwater’s bow completely exposed to the stem for the first time since her launch. Clearwater’s dedicated winter crew, led by Captain Nicholas Rogers, worked alongside master shipwright Jim Kricker and the skilled team from Rondout Woodworking to replace frames and planks in the vessel’s bow, rebuilding a most crucial part of our hull to ensure the structural integrity of this hard-working sloop. The large timbers at her stern and surrounding her centerboard will follow in the upcoming years, in addition to much of the planking below the waterline—resulting in a strong new hull, ready to take on the next forty years and the next generation of environmental leaders. Far from being an historical remnant, Clearwater remains a dynamic and vital part of the river and its people. Almost every day during our sailing season, we welcome new students aboard and turn the Hudson River into their classroom, using the tides and currents, the fish and plankton, and the deck of our ship to get them excited about ecology, stewardship, chemistry, physics, and even math. These students, many of whom have never been on a boat before, help us cast our net and retrieve it, work together to raise our 3,000 lb. mainsail, test the water for characteristics like salinity and pH, and, of course, get to grasp the tiller and steer the boat. As these students grow, they are provided with many more opportunities to deepen their relationship with the river and its rich maritime history: From participating in our multi-day Youth Empowerment program, to volunteering onboard for a week, to becoming a member of the crew for 1 to 3 months as a sailing apprentice, Clearwater provides a tangible way for the youth of the Hudson River to participate in the legacy of their own history.
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andmade and more… Here you will find unique artwork made by the vendor, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages
Barry Gebhart
jewelry Tarnish resistant argentium tm sterling silver, and 14K gold handmade natural gemstone jewelry. Barry Gebhart 2189 Rovaldi Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.bgjewelry.com
Bittersweet Herb Farm
farm products and snacks All natural award-winning natural foods. Dave Wallace 635 Mohawk Trail, Shelbourne, MA 01370 www.bittersweetherbfarm.com
Blossoms Be Jeweled
jewelry Real flowers preserved in jewelry. Kimberly Siegfried 214 1/2 Lawrence St. #1, Penn Yan, NY 14527 www.blossomsbejeweled.com
Bounty Farms at Thunderbird Acres mixed media Native crafts, salves, medicines and treats. Margo Thunderbird 543 Bellinger Road, Little Falls, NY 13365 bountyfarms@msn.com 26 clearwater festival 2010
Carly Wright
Country Turned Wood
jewelry Champleve enamel and sterling earrings, pins and pendants. Berne, NY 12023 www.carlywright.com
wood Lathe turned wood bowls, boxes, lazy susans and other assorted vessels using various woods for practical and decorative use. Chris Weslowski, 37 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY 10990
Cherry Schacher Quilts fiber Highly colorful clothing, quilts, accessories and bags. Cherry Schacher 87 Maple Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 www.cherryschacherquilts.com
Clothes for the Soul fiber Unique, handmade patchwork clothing and accessories, large hoola hoops. Denise Therrien General Delivery, Wolf Creek, WV 24993 cftsoul@peoplepc.com
Clothworks fiber Hemp and organic cotton hats, bags and clothing sewn and designed by Sarah and Mark. Sarah Winter 315 Pleasant St, PO Box 1259, Willamantic, CT 06226 www.sarahwinterclothworks.com
Earwrap/Word of Mouth jewelry One-of-a-kind pieces of art that wrap around the ear. Lousie Devry, 5131 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA, 18045 www.earwrap.com
Fairie Kin and Twin Star Design mixed media Handcrafted magical faerie figures of wood, wool and fiber. Hand-dyed recycled natural fiber button down shirts, jackets, pants in “shades of earth.” Esyule Gamache, 311 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, AK 72701 esyule@yahoo.com
Fromm Designs wearable, recycled clothes Unique clothes handmade from recycled fabrics and fibers. Christine Fromm-Thaleman, 112 Swartekill Road, Highland, NY 12528 www.frommdesigns.com
Augusto Menezes
JURIED CRAFTS
Falcon Feather
jewelry Bohemian, handmade jewelry made of silver, semi-precious stones, leather and soft cords. Bilyana Tosic-Petino, 85 Brighton Ct., Brighton, NY 11235 www.tosicjewelry.com
Gilbert’s Gourmet Goodies
gluten-free snacks You will be delighted at the taste and texture of these delicious cookies and snacks! Products with no gluten, peanuts, milk, corn, soy, or transfats. Liz Gilbert, 41 Horseshoe Ridge Rd., Sandy Hook, CT 06482 www.gilbertsgourmetgoodies.com
Green Mtn. Enamel Works
metal Enameling on copper, handcrafted dishes, jewelry, boxes, candlestick holders. Mike Entriken PO Box 82, W. Danville, VT 05873 carolmike@kingkom.com
Hands For Peace
mixed media Hands for peace, a universal symbol of good luck. Original and unique chamsa shirts, wall hangings, and mezuzot. Roni Gevins 6 Cottonwood Lane, Suffern, NY 10901 www.handsforpeace.com
Henna Body Art by Michelle
face and body Henna is a natural dye that stains the skin for up to three weeks. I hand make the paste and then hand paint each design. Michelle Dawson, 1405 Tanager Rd., Monroe, NY 10950 www.bodyartbymichelle.com
Hudson Beach Glass
glass Handblown and handcast glass. Janet Griffin, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 www.hudsonbeachglass.com
Isabelle Glass
jewelry Kiln Formed glass and fine silver jewelry. Isabelle Davidowitz, 221 West South St., Frederick, MD 21701 www.isabelleglass.com
Just Jo fiber recycled Bags and lunchbags for men women and children. “Repurposed with a purpose.” Joann Boniello, Peekskill, NY 10566 www.savedfromthelandfill.com
Magokoro
Nature Crafts
mixed media See how our rainsticks are made. The Mahpuki use rainsticks to bring rain to their parched lands. Ken Geringer, 182 Adams Rd., Rock Hill, NY 12775 www.kidsncrafts.com
paper, mixed media Japanese traditional paper yuzen washi made into accessories using origami technique. Polymer coated. Yoshimi Arai, 7 Elm St., Croton-onHudson, NY 10520 www.magokorony.com
New England Shea Butter
Marie Davis Designs
Nixistix
jewelry Polymer clay jewelry inspired by patterns in nature. PO Box 1251, Burlington, VT 05402 greenbus@sover.net
Migrant Winds Prints fine art Hand painted silkscreen prints on paper and fabric. Connie Barbour, PO Box 486, Jamaica Plains, MA 02130 www.migrantwinds.com
Mindy Lind-Terk/Lumina Design jewelry Fabricated sterling silver, 18k gold vermeil, hand pulled latticino and lampwork glass. Mindy Lind-Terk, 4348 Callista Lane., Sarasota, FL 34243 luminadesign@vzw.blackberry.net
Mythos Clothing and Textiles fiber Quality cotton and rayon clothing. “We tye and dye each piece by hand.” Unique ”krinkle-dye.” David Cook, 5575 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, PA 15522 www.mythosmade.com
Natural Choice fiber Handmade clothing, tapestries, scarves and accessories. Amit Gupta, 70 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 naturalchoice_ny@yahoo.com www.ashkosh.com
face and body Scented and unscented raw shea butter, raw soap, massage oil, natural insect repellent. William Colson, PO Box 994, Bristol, CT 06010 www.nesheabutter.com
toys Juggling toys with a twist! Interactive fun. Free demonstrations and lessons. Lance Hatcher, 411 Decker Dr., Magnolia, TX 77355 lancetravel@yahoo.com
North Star Designs Clothing
fiber Original hand-cut blockprints on natural fiber clothing. Elizabeth Mehrtens 411 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831 norstar@nycap.rr.com www.etsy/northstardesign
North Star Designs Jewelry
jewelry Hand wrought sterling silver jewelry with natural gemstones. Andrew Jewett, 411 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831 norstar@nycap.rr.com
On The Road to Marrakech
leather Handmade lampshades using wrought iron and goatskin. many colored and handpainted leathers, lampshades and bags. Hamid Naciri, 771 West End Ave. #4B, New York, NY 10025 moroccan.hamid@gmail.com
Oricraft paper Origami jewelry, stationary, ornaments, artworks and more. Ayako Brodek, PO Box 193, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 ayako@oricraft.com www.oricraft.com 2010 clearwater festival 27
Augusto Menezes
Linda Barbadoro PO Box 671, Stockbridge, MA 01262 www.serenitybambooflutes.com
Shine On.....
jewelry Jewelry and chimes from silverplated silverware. Kitchenesk antiques turned into clocks. Peter Gorham, 386 W. Main St., Plainfield, MA 01070 pcg9@verizon.net
Sound Earth
cleaning products All natural cruelty-free cleaning products, essential oils, scented sprays and accessories. Ann LaGoy PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 www.soundearth.com
Pamela Iobst Designs
jewelry Handcrafted lamp work, fused glass and silver jewelry. 929 Overlook Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052 pamiobst@hotmail.com
Paul Baines Fine Woodworking
wood Canthance River stools. Paul Baines, 2 Main St., Bowdoinham, ME 04008 www.paulbainesfinewoodworking.com
Peace Soap
face and body Vegetable oil based soap made with the cold press method, incorporating herbs, seeds, fruits, flowers & oats. Diane Bard, 321 Sea Cliff Ave. Apt# 2, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 www.knowpeacesoap.com
Planet Love
fiber Hand printed clothing with positive vision. Tanya Zabinski, 357 Old Glenwood Rd., West Falls, NY 14170 www.planetlovedesigns.com
Pnina’s Designs
glass Recycled glass made into windchimes, ornaments and jewelry. P’nina Kaplan 18 Field Ln., Brownsfield, ME 04010 www.pninasdesigns.com 28 clearwater festival 2010
Primitive Technologies
mixed media Wood fired pottery and masks, gourd and bark work, flint knapped items. Also jewelry made from stone, bone, shell and antique trade beads. Jeffrey Kalin, 34 Judson Ln., Bethlehem, CT 06751 www.primitivetechnologies.com
Spinnin’ Threads—Magnolia Skies fiber Handmade patchwork, hemp and organic cotton clothing. One of a kind wearable art for the entire family. Andrea Barbis, 3121 Buckingham Road, Endwell, NY 13760 www.spinninthreads.com
Rainstick Demonstration and Jam
Splash Creations
musical instuments See how rainsticks are made and play in a jam session. Ken Geringer, PO Box 764, Rock Hill, NY 12775 hipway@gmail.com
fiber Hand tie-dyed clothing in a contemporary style for the whole family. Steven Holmberg, 1060 Chatham Church Rd., Moncure, NC 27559 www.tiedyedclothing.com
RE- Glass
The Good Shepherd
glass Recycled glass, found beads and stained glass combined with peace signs, om and ying-yang for fun wearable art. Alissa Geringer, PO Box 764, Rock Hill, NY 12775 alissakat@yahoo.com
Rugamarole
fiber Rugs, potholders, blankets, wreaths, snakes-handcrafted from recycled textiles. Sue Taylor, 90 Brown’s Ln., Fairfield, CT 06824 www.rugamarole.com
Serenity Bamboo Flutes
musical instruments Handmade bamboo and walking stick flutes. Environmentally friendly bamboo.
fiber Spinning with wool from our Vermont farm. Try your hand at a hand spindle. Carolyn Partridge, Windham, VT 05359 www.thegoodshepherd.com
Wildflower Beads
jewelry Beautiful handmade beadwork jewelry. Sue Lecuyer 14 Orchard St., Cohoes, NY 12047 susielecuyer@hotmail.com
Word of Mouth
jewelry Louise Devery’s earwrap earrings are oneof-a-kind pieces of art that wrap around the ear. www.earwrap.com
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MARKETPLACE A Touch for Everyone Robert Coley Licensed music t-shirts.
African Traders Market Abdoulaye Diatta www.africacraftsonline.com Traditional West African instruments, fabric, clothing, crafts & jewelry, market baskets.
Andean Creations
Culture Shock/Airchair
Joseph Sick www.airchair.net Airchairs and hand woven sea grass hats.
Dancing Hands
Dean Wolfson tani@lwcverizon.net Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, Celtic and/or natural pearl, necklace & earring sets.
Jaime Cachiguango andeancreations@gmail.com Instruments, jewelry, hats, hammocks, shirts, chess sets, bags, and tapestries.
Eagle Ray Traders
Animals Healing
Equal Exchange
Ann Merz www.eagleraytraders.com Hand batiked clothing from Bali.
Mystic Rhythms
John Wells www.mystic-rhythms.com Hand crafted musical instruments, hand crafted fairy wings and apparel.
Not Fade Away Artworks
Martin Leffer notfadeart@msn.com Hoodies, tapestries, blankets, men and women’s clothing, t-shirts.
Out of the Norm
Norman Meltzer Balihigh@warwick.net Hand carved wood, Celtic and tree root figures, bowls, home décor.
Gerry Kass www.animalshealing.com Holistic health products for pets.
Ruthie Oland www.equalexchange.coop/fundraiser Organic and fair-trade coffees, teas, cocoas, chocolates and healthy snacks.
Silver Twist
Black Sheep Heap
Happy Life Productions
Sprigs
Jennifer Harris www.blacksheepheap.com Hand printed organic apparel & recycled totes.
Blue Gecko Mark & Napalai Onthego777@yahoo.com Original design women’s clothing made from silk, cotton and rayon. Also bags and tapestries.
Clasp Jim Veeder jimveeder@yahoo.com Handcrafted accessories, hats & clothing made by Mayan Indians in Guatemala.
Crystal Garden Laura Lebherz Jane1777@aol.com Unique Austrian crystal and hand-blown sun catchers and jewelry, gemstones. 30 clearwater festival 2010
Mike Dubois and Kelly Sinclair www.happylifeproductions.com Hand dyed and silk-screened clothing, all designs original artwork.
Jecari Nuts and Fruits
jecari1@aol.com Domestic & imported nuts & dried fruits.
Katy Keen LLC
Katy Keen www.katykeen.com Funky beach towels and organic cotton onesies.
Kechua Crafts
Fabian Muenala kechuaworld@aol.com Native American Crafts, bamboo, ceramic & silver jewelry, instruments & clothing.
Leslie Gray & Michael Jordan
leslieandmichael2004@yahoo.com Clothing & bags made from recycled fabrics, ethnic jewelry.
Anni Crofut www.silvertwistdesign.com Silver jewelry from Bali. Val Ciptak www.sprigsville.com Outdoor accessories for the active and eco-minded person, reversible wrist wallets.
Sweet Spring Hammocks
Barry Shisler sshammocks@yahoo.com 100% Hand-woven hammocks and handmade hats.
Syracuse Cultural Workers www.syracuseculturalworkers.com T-shirts, posters, calendars, greeting cards, postcards, totebags, books buttons, stickers and yard signs.
Vision of Tibet
Kathryn Soman Zoksang www.visionoftibet.com Handmade crafts from the Himalayas, clothing, jewelry, scarves, home décor and ritual and meditation items.
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Get involved! Join Pete Seeger’s...
Walkabout Clearwater Chorus Visit Walkabout’s Festival Tent! - Get a close look at our detailed model of the the sloop Clearwater, plus games and singing. - View an original mixedmedia painting of Pete Seeger by acclaimed artist Ted Berkowitz and buy raffle tickets
for a chance to own it.
www.walkaboutclearwater.org Join the Walkabout Chorus! Come to a Rehearsal Most rehearsals take place on the first Thursday of every month 6:30-9:00 p.m. at: South Presbyterian Church 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY (check for updates on our website!) For information about joining the Chorus, see our website or just come to any rehearsal www.walkaboutclearwater.org See our upcoming performances To book the Chorus to perform at your venue or event, email us at: caroleejlp@aol.com
Become a Coffeehouse Volunteer! 23rd Season — 2010-2011 Schedule 10/9/10 11/13/10 12/11/10
Cheryl Wheeler The Kennedys Phil Ochs Night (with Magpie, John Flynn,
1/8/11 2/12/11 3/12/11 4/9/11
Guy Davis Tom Chapin Seamus Kennedy
5/14/11
John McCutcheon
Joe Jencks, Nancy Tucker, Pat Wictor)
Priscilla Herdman & Max Cohen, guitar / Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a Sing-Along with the Chorus. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at: Memorial United Methodist Church 250 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY To purchase tickets: Credit card: www.walkaboutclearwater.org or call: (800) 838-3006 Check/cash: email: billchestnut@hotmail.com or call: (914) 603-3383
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FOOD COURT INTERNATIONAL AND NATURAL FOODS
JANE’S ICE CREAM
ASIAN GRILLE
NYOTA’S TING
Chicken Teriyaki, Pad Thai, Veggie Rice, Thai Special Roll, Chicken on a Stick.
Tofu Curry, Vegan w Brown Rice, Veggie Chopped BBQ, Vegetarian Curry goat, Black Bean & Corn Salad, Basket and Wraps.
CRESCENT FOODS Burritos, Cajun Red Beans and Rice, Spinach Quesadilla, Portobello Wrap, Szechuan Noodles, Vegetarian Salad Platter.
FANTASY FOODS Twisted Fries, Specialty Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Lemonade, Brewed Organic Teas.
FRESH FRUIT CUP Fruit Cup, Fruit Smoothies.
FRUITFUL ENDEAVORS Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Skewer, Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake, Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana, and 100% Fruit Sorbet.
Homemade Hard Ice Cream, Scooped Cups and Cones.
REAL FALAFEL Falafel with Hummus, Feta Cheese; Beef, Chicken & Lamb Gyros, Tabouli, Greek Salad, Grape Leaves, Olives, Hummus, Baba Ganoush.
REGGAE BOY CAFÉ Jerked Chicken, Oxtail, Rice and Bean Salad, Stewed Chicken, Beef, Curry Chicken, Goat, Beef ribs, Mac and Cheese, Beef Patty.
Chocolate Bars & Desserts, Chocolate Crème Brulee, Chocolate Pudding Cake.
VEGETARIAN OASIS Black Bean Toastie, Thai Coconut Curry, Indian Curry, Seitan Wrap, Macro Bowl, All Veggie, Mostly Vegan.
FOOD VENDORS ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS AWK BAVARIAN ROASTED NUTS Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Pecans, Peanuts, Cashews.
THAI JASMINE
BAYSIDE WEST CATERING
Chicken Satay, Tofu Vegetables, Thai Spring Roll, Chicken and Veggie rolls.
Corn on the Cob, Loaded Baked Potato.
THE SHISH-KE-BOB LADY Shish-ke-bob: Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb; Sausage and Peppers, Sweet Potato Fries.
GRECIAN DELIGHTS
TRAVELER’S KITCHEN
Pita Sandwiches, Gyros-Chicken, Pork, Kebobs, Platters with Meat and Greek salad, Arepas, Veggies, Rice.
Potato Pancakes, Spinach-Feta Quesadillas, Tempeh Reubens, Portobello-Lime Wraps.
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GIGGLES KETTLECORN Kettle Corn.
SUGAR SHAKERS Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Soft Pretzels.
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HUDSON RIVER HUDSON STAGE RAINBOW STAGE JURIED CRAFTS AREA
ARM-OFTHE-SEA THEATER
SOUTH FIELD
REVIVAL T-SHIRTS MEMBER ACTION
GREEN LIVING EXPO
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE TICKETS / BOX OFFICE SLOOP CLUBS
WORLD DANCE TENT
ACTIVIST AREA
CLEARWATER STORE / PERFORMER MUSIC
DISCOVERY TENT
FAMILY STAGE
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CHILDREN’S AREA
FOOD COURT
STORY GROVE
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MARKE PLACE
Access protocol and services Marked areas close to the fronts of stages are reserved for people with disabilities in wheelchairs and hard of hearing to better see sign language interpreters on stage. Braille, largeprint programs, and wheelchairs for short-term use are available at the Access Hospitality Tent. CROTON POINT NATURE CENTER
Information Message board, Lost & Found (objects and people), and information on area service (gas, ATMs, markets, restaurants, train schedules) can be found in the information booths adjacent to the Hudson Stage.
CANOES KAYAKS
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SMALL BOATS PLAY AREA
NORTH FIELD JUGGLING AREA
MARKETPLACE VENDORS
WORKING WATERFRONT
TIDELINE TENT
SCHOONER MYSTIC WHALER CIRCLE OF SONG
TALL SHIPS DOCK
SLOOP STAGE
DRINK CLEARWATER The festival will provide 2 options: • TAP WATER Fill your own containers. Clearwater is selling reusable bottles, which you can fill at the Tap Water Station, located by the marketplace. • BOTTLED ICED WATER Sold at stands around the site.
Recycle Use containers placed throughout the festival for glass and plastic bottles and cans. SLOOP CLEARWATER
Poison Ivy SLOOP WOODY G.
Croton Point Park is home to many wonderful plant species, and some, like poison ivy, which can be harmful to humans. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Remember: “Leaflets three, let them be.”
SHUTTLE BUS STOP BIKE PARKING INFORMATION ICE first aid access asl PARK BATH HOUSE
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STAGE SCHEDULE SATURDAY
RAINBOW STAGE
HUDSON STAGE 10:30–10:50 WALKABOUT CLEARWATER CHORUS
11 am
12 pm
11:00–11:45 PETE SEEGER & THE POWER OF SONG
11:00–11:45 SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION
12:00–1:10 TOSHI REAGON AND BIGlovely
12:00–1:00 SARA WATKINS
WORLD DANCE STAGE 11:00–12:05 KAKANDE West African Balafon Troupe
12:25–1:30 SLAVIC SOUL PARTY Eastern European Brass Band
1 pm
1:30–2:40 THE FELICE BROTHERS
1:15–2:15 DAVID AMRAM
2 pm
1:30–2:30 ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER “Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River That Discovered Him” (Set off-stage by the river’s edge)
3 pm
3:00–4:30 KELLER WILLIAMS
4 pm
5 pm
2:40–3:45 TAO SEEGER BAND
4:00–5:15 MIKE DOUGHTY
4:50–6:20 RAILROAD EARTH
6 pm
6:45–8:15 STEVE EARLE
8 pm
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3:50–4:05 THE BLESSING OF THE RIVER Pete Seeger, David Amram, Roland Mousaa (Set off-stage by the river’s edge) 4:05–5:20 JAY & MOLLY’S PURA VIDA QUARTET W. RICK MOHR CALLING Contra Dance
5:30–6:45 STEVE FORBERT
7 pm
2:30–3:45 LE VENT DU NORD Traditional Music of Quebec
7:00–8:00 MILTON
5:40–7:10 BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO Zydeco Legend
7:30–8:30 BROTHER JOSCEPHUS & THE LOVE REVIVAL REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA New Orleans Funk Soul
SLOOP STAGE
FAMILY STAGE 11:10–11:50 AMY B. For Kids of all Ages
12:00–12:40 Roland Mousaa & Native Guests “A Prayer for Clearwater”
12:00–12:40 JAY MANKITA “Eat like a Rainbow”
12:50–1:30 Thomasina Winslow
12:50–1:30 NANCY TUCKER “Escape of the Slinkys”
1:40–2:20 Kakande African Xylophone Workshop
1:40–2:20 UNCLE ROCK “The Big Picture”
2:30–3:10 Rude Mechanical Orchestra “How to start your own activist street band”
2:30–3:10 SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION “Go Waggaloo”
3:20–4:00 Folksoul Band Tribute to Granny D
3:20–4:00 LINDA RICHARDS “The Human Condition”
STORY GROVE
11:30–1:00 Basey, Callinan & Shapiro, Corsbie, Payne, Reiser, Storycrafters, Wolkstein Opening Olio
5:05–5:45 Tao Seeger, Travis Jeffrey Banjo Workshop 5:55–6:35 “Wait, Wait! Just Tell Me!” The Sign Language Interpreting Game Show
4:10–4:50 KIM & REGGIE HARRIS One Family/One Planet
5:00–5:40 DAVID AMRAM “At home around the world”
5:50–6:40 DOG ON FLEAS “More fleas, please!”
11:00–11:45 Eric Russell Maritime Music Song Swap
11:45–12:30 Bob Killian, Stout, Terry Sullivan “Songs from the Old Sod”
11 am
12 pm
12:30–1:15 Reggie Harris Freedom Songs 1:00–1:30 Bobaloo Basey “Tunes & Tales with Bobaloo” 1:30–2:30 Diane Wolkstein & Jeff Greene Journey to the West: Monkey King Creates Havoc in Heaven” 2:30–3:15 Ken Corsbie “Myths, Music, Mysteries” 3:15–4:00 Callinan & Shapiro, Nancy Marie Payne “Pieces of Earth, Peace on Earth” 4:00–4:30
4:15–4:55 Steve Earle, Toshi Reagon, David Amram, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion “Remembering Odetta”
CIRCLE OF SONG
Tom Callinan & Ann Shapiro
“Tandemonium” 4:30 –5:00 Nancy Marie Payne “How I Came to Dowagiac: An Orphan Train Story” 5:00–5:30 The Storycrafters “Tales to Whet Your Appetite”
6:00–7:00 Basey, Callinan & Shapiro, Corsbie, Payne, Reiser, Storycrafters Closing Olio
1 pm 1:15–2:30 Hootenany Song Circle Open Round Robin 2 pm
2:30–3:30 Marva P. Clark Gospel Sing
3:30–4:15 Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
3 pm
4 pm
4:15–5:00 Dirty Stay Out Skifflers Jug Band Jam 5:00–5:45 Stout “Songs of the Seas”
5:45–6:30 Dan Einbender “Hudson River Songs”
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
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STAGE SCHEDULE SUNDAY
RAINBOW STAGE
HUDSON STAGE
WORLD DANCE STAGE
11:00–12:00 THE LEE BOYS
11:00–12:00 DALA
11:00–12:00 BONGA & THE VODOU DRUMS OF HAITI Afro-Haitian roots music
11 am
12 pm
12:20–1:30 HAZMAT MODINE
12:20–1:30 ANGEL BAND
12:00–12:55 ARM-OF-THE-SEA THEATER “Mutual Strangers: Henry Hudson & the River That Discovered Him” (Set off-stage by the river’s edge)
1 pm
2 pm
12:55–2:10 C.J. CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND Zydeco explosion! 1:50–3:05 DONNA THE BUFFALO
1:45–3:00 DAN BERN
2:30–3:40 EILEEN IVERS Fiddle player of Riverdance
3 pm
3:25–4:45 JOAN OSBORNE
3:15–4:30 LUCY KAPLANSKY
4 pm
4:00–5:15 THE SUBDUDES Cajun-blues, gospel-funk
5 pm 5:05–6:25 SHAWN COLVIN
4:45–6:00 JONATHA BROOKE
5:35–6:50 NIGHTINGALE Contra dance
6 pm 6:15–7:30 RHETT MILLER
7 pm
6:45–8:15 THE DAVID BROMBERG QUARTET
8 pm
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7:10–8:20 FOLKLORE URBANO Colombian folkloric dance
SLOOP STAGE
11:50–12:30 David Amram “From Cairo to Croton: World Dance Rhythms” 12:40–1:20 Tom Winslow
1:30–2:10 Haitian Drum Workshop Bonga 2:20–2:50 Robert DeMayo Visual Theatre Workshop 3:00–3:40 Samite and percussionist Jeff Haynes “Journey to the Soul of Africa” 3:50–4:30 NYC Metro Raging Grannies and Their Daughters 4:30–5:10 Jacob Bernz, Haden Minifie, Joe Kryzyzewski, Walker Rumpf Teen Songwriter Showcase
FAMILY STAGE
STORY GROVE
CIRCLE OF SONG
11:00–11:40 DAN EINBENDER “Songs from the river”
11:00–12:00 Corsbie, DeMayo, Reiser, Storycrafters, Wolkstein Opening Olio
11:00–11:45 Mel & Vinnie “Good Morning Estuary”
11:50–12:30 JAY MANKITA “Eat like a rainbow”
12:45–1:30 GRENADILLA Music from the front verandah
12:00–1:00 Diane Wolkstein & Jeff Greene “Journey to the West: Monkey King and the Monk— Their Adventures” 1:00–1:30 Robert DeMayo “Do You See The Monster Under My Bed?”
11:45–12:30 Evy Mayer, Rick Nestler, Linda Richards “Humor Us” 12:30–1:15 Hootenany Song Circle Open Round Robin
1:30–2:00 Roger the Jester
1:15–2:00 Clearwater Educators Betty Boomer, Rick Nestler, Linda Richards, Steve Stanne “That’s Edutainment”
2:00–2:45 Bob Reiser “The Story Tree”
2:00–2:45 Kim Harris Sunday Spirituals
2:45–3:15 Dave Conover “River of Time”
2:45–3:15 Matt Turk “American Preservation”
3:15–3:55 ROGER THE JESTER Everyone’s favorite fool
3:15–4:00 Corsbie, Reiser, Storycrafters “Rib Ticklers: Stories to Make You Chuckle & Smile”
3:15–4:00 the Edukated Fleas, Evy Mayer, Donna Nestler “Ukelele Madness”
4:00–4:40 PETE SEEGER & TOMORROW’S CHILDREN Three generations sing Clearwater songs
4:00–4:30 Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
4:00–4:45 Hope Machine “Songs of Hope”
1:40–2:20 ELIZABETH MITCHELL & YOU ARE MY FLOWER Roots & branches for kids 2:30–3:10 NANCY TUCKER “Escape of the slinkys!”
4:50–5:30 KIM & REGGIE HARRIS One Family/One Planet 5:40–6:30 DOG ON FLEAS “More fleas, please!”
4:30–5:45 Conover, Corsbie, DeMayo, Reiser, Storycrafters Closing Olio
11 am
4:45–5:30 Captain Killian & Crew “Songs of the Aquarian Quest” 5:30–6:30 Hudson River Sloop Singer Reunion
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Bobaloo Basey Bobaloo is a native New Yorker who has performed all over Europe as a “busker,” though now he takes his one-man show into classrooms across the city and inspires audiences with traditional and original folk tales and song.
Amy B. Amy has performed her songs for kids of all ages at the Bronx Zoo. A proud and grateful native of the Hudson Valley, Amy works at the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Amy B.
Angel Band
Ann Shapiro and Tom Callinan
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
Betty Boomer
Bob Reiser
Angel Band Angel Band blends gospel, soul, bluegrass, Cajun, folk and pop into a high energy American music gumbo. Featuring three part harmonies of bandleader/ chief songwriter Nancy Josephson and singers Aly Paige & Kathleen Weber, the band includes Marc Moss (mandolin/drums/guitar), Bob Taylor (bass), Christie Lenee (guitar), and Nate Grower (fiddle). Ann Shapiro and Tom Callinan Connecticut-based husband and wife duo Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro have worked together since 1982. Tandem storytelling, interspersed with participatory folk music, and an array of string, wind, and percussion instruments bring audiences of all ages into their performances. Arm-of-the-Sea Theater Arm-of-the-Sea combines live music with mask & puppet theatre. Based on the ship’s log and the oral traditions of Lenape and Mohican peoples, “Mutual Strangers” tells the story of Henry Hudson’s world-changing voyage up the Hudson River from many points of view. Betty Boomer Long ago Betty fell off Clearwater and into love with the natural world. “The Bug Lady” is the namesake of the Hudson Valley quartet Betty and the Baby Boomers. Her goal is to spot a sturgeon while windsurfing on the Hudson. Bob Reiser Author and storyteller, Bob Reiser’s books include Everybody Says Freedom, written with Pete Seeger. In 2009, Bob told at the Jonesborough Festival’s Exchange Place, and in 2010 he will be Teller in Residence at the International Storytelling Center in Tennessee.
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Bobaloo Basey
Bonga & the Vodou Drums Bonga & the Vodou Drums of Haiti present mesmerizing AfroHaitian rhythms, dances and songs, led by Bonga, one of Haiti’s drumming masters. With traditional percussion and unique instrumentation, this family-based ensemble uplifts the spirit with powerful roots music of Haiti.
Bonga & the Vodou Drums
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 12-piece ensemble that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Al Green, jam-band Roots Rock, with a splash of upbeat Gospel (what the band refers to as “secular gospel”).
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco Contemporary zydeco’s most popular performer, Buckwheat Zydeco’s urbanized sound marries traditional and contemporary zydeco with uncommon flair. “Buckwheat leads one of the best party bands in America; he can pump out zydeco two-beats or shift into rolling 12-bar blues, steaming all the way.” (The New York Times) Captain Killian & Crew Captain Bob Killian appeared on the first Hudson River Sloop Singer album released in 1969. Fifi Killian performed with Doctor Zoom and the Sonic Boom with Bruce Springsteen. Zak Longo attended the Berklee School of Music.
Captain Killian & Crew
C J Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
C J Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band The son of late zydeco music pioneer Clifton Chenier, C J Chenier has been dubbed “the crown prince of zydeco.” Since inheriting leadership of his father’s group, the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Chenier has continued to pay tribute to his father’s sound and to expand the zydeco tradition.
Dala
Dan Bern
Dan Einbender
Dave Conover
David Amram
David Bromberg
Dala Canadian Pop singer/songwriters Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther have it all–talent, charisma, looks, charm, and heavenly, harmonious singing voices. Combined, their vocal range spans from the darkest depths of the scale to startling and rarely explored heights. Dan Bern Dan Bern is a prolific songwriter and electric live persona who has released a dozen albums and performed everywhere from coffee shops to Carnegie Hall. Since his first release in 1997, Dan Bern has amassed a strong underground following, built on endless touring and his prodigious output of songs of all shapes and sizes. Dan Einbender Dan began his career with Clearwater as the sloop’s cook 31 years ago and has been an educator and Sloop Singer. He’s been working with Pete Seeger, Dave Bernz, and kids from Beacon to produce a new recording, “Tomorrow’s Children.” Dave Conover Currently Clearwater’s education director, Dave lives in Ulster County and has used storytelling as a teaching tool for over twenty years. Whether it’s stories about the Hudson River, pirates, or ghosts from the distant past, Dave brings his characters to life to tell their own tales. David Amram David Amram is a pioneer of World Music, a symphonic composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, and author. His lifetime of performing ranges from playing with Dizzy Gillespie in 1951 to appearing at Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday at Madison Square Garden in 2009. David Bromberg Westchester native David Bromberg is often referred to as a musician’s musician. Throughout his career he has spent almost as much time being a sideman to people like Bob Dylan and Jerry Jeff Walker as he has fronting his own quartet, big band, or playing solo.
Diane Wolkstein Whether recounting epics or fairy tales, Diane speaks from the heart. She is the author of 23 books, including Inanna and The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales (now on CD). Her latest DVD is A Storyteller’s Story.
Diane Wolkstein
Dog on Fleas Dog on Fleas has been performing and recording intelligent, gutsy music for kids and adults since 1999. They revel in diverse sounds and styles of music, keeping it both loose and tight so you can dance with a grin on. Dog on Fleas
Donna Nestler Donna is a multi-instrumentalist (flute, guitar, hammered dulcimer, bassoon, harmonica, concertina) who is in love with the banjolele. This enthusiasm is contagious. You may find yourself joining the ranks of ukelele players. Musical varieties and smiles are guaranteed!
Donna Nestler
Donna the Buffalo Rootsy folk-rock sextet Donna the Buffalo formed in 1987 in Ithaca, NY. The group is a regular attraction at festivals like Merlefest and Telluride, and has also shared the stage with like-minded artists such as 10,000 Maniacs, Los Lobos, and Rusted Root.
Donna the Buffalo
Eileen Ivers Best known as a cast member of “Riverdance,” Eileen Ivers has transformed the Irish fiddling tradition from a folk music staple into an internationally acclaimed art. A former member of Cherish the Ladies and the Hall & Oates Band, Ivers continues to expand the traditions on her own.
Eileen Ivers
Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower
Eric Russell
Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower Elizabeth Mitchell, a Smithsonian Folkways Recording artist, has been making music for children since 1998. Elizabeth records and performs with her husband Daniel Littleton and daughter Storey. They live in the Catskills. Eric Russell Eric has been performing publicly since he became a Hudson River Sloop Singer in 1973. He plays concertina, writes his own material, and is a well-known chantey singer.
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Evy Mayer Evy Mayer plays ukulele, dumbek and other percussion instruments, and sings popular songs from the early 1900s, humorous songs, roots music, and rounds. She performs with Double Trouble, Triboro, and The Rounds Galore & More Singers and has produced seven albums. Evy Mayer
Ezzell Floraniña
The Felice Brothers
Folklore Urbano
Grenadilla
Hope Machine Hope Machine was born at a Guthrie Family Hootenanny and named at the 2004 Clearwater Festival. Steve Kirkman, Fred Gillen Jr., and percussionist Eric Puente are excited to sing songs of hope and freedom for the Clearwater Community. Hope Machine
Ezzell Floraniña Ezzell Floraniña is a clown, stiltdancer, and theater artist who recently toured with Project Troubador at schools for the deaf in the Dominican Republic. Her stilt characters are ASL signing divas! Watch for Clearwater’s newest and “littlest” Mermaid, only eight feet tall! The Felice Brothers From the Catskill Mountains, The Felice Brothers and long time friends/band mates Greg Farley and Christmas Clapton have a homegrown sound that has worked its way through the bloodlines for generations. Their rambling journey has led them from busking in New York City subway stations to international tours. Folklore Urbano Modern Colombian music is redefined every time Pablo MayorFolklore Urbano hits the stage. This powerhouse 12 member orchestra fuses the swing of traditional Colombian rhythms with lush subtleties of contemporary jazz harmonies. The ensemble is driven by a rhythm section deeply grounded in traditional Colombian music. Grenadilla Layered voices and rhythms flavored with kwela, textured with Cape Town jive, and subtle hints of the blues. This music smiles back at you! Grenadilla is can’t sit still music–music from the spirit, music from the front verandah.
Jay & Molly’s Pura Vida Quartet
Jay Mankita
Joan Osborne
Jonatha Brooke
Hazmat Modine Hazmat Modine draws from the rich soil of American music of the ‘20s and ‘30s through to the ‘50s and early ‘60s, blending elements of early Blues, Hokum Jugband, Swing, Klezmer, New Orleans R & B, and Jamaican Rocksteady. Hazmat Modine
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Kakande
Jay & Molly’s Pura Vida Quartet Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and their musical friends Peter Davis, Harry Aceto with Rick Mohr calling, have been a driving force in traditional dance music for decades. They returned from Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Dance Camp this year recharged and ready for Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival. Jay Mankita Jay has recently released Eat Like A Rainbow, a Parents’ Choice award winner, about healthy eating. He’s also featured on Putumayo’s Picnic Playground. Jay tours on recycled veggie oil and is a longtime activist for social and environmental justice. Joan Osborne Singer Joan Osborne’s initial release Relish with the track “One of Us” became a massive MTV and radio smash. Since then she’s released six more critically acclaimed studio albums and has played along side artists such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Sarah McLachlan, Taj Mahal, and many others. Jonatha Brooke Jonatha Brooke has been a leading singer-songwriter in the folk rock field since she first began recording. Billboard magazine called her “one of the most gifted and unique artists of the decade.” Who better to co-write an album of songs with than the quintessential father of all American singersongwriters, Woody Guthrie. Kakande Not many musicians can claim an 800-year musical legacy as balafon (xylophone) master Famoro Dioubate can. From one of the most prestigious families of griots (musician/storytellers) in Guinea, Dioubate is a guardian of traditions dating back to the 13th century in the ancient Mandé Empire. Named for his small ancestral village, Dioubate’s ensemble Kakande is an extension of the musical lineage that he knew back home.
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The 11th Annual Ramble Guide 2010, will attract thousands of visitors to three, fun-packed, September weekends of exploration in the Hudson River National Heritage Area and Hudson River Sanctuary. Spanning the entire region north of Manhattan to the Capital Region, the event features over 200 self-guided tours, including hiking, walking, paddling, and biking for every level. Rambles are organized by region and theme, including: • Revolutionary War Trail • Hudson River School Artists • Great Escapes • Greenway Trails • Hudson River Estuary • Upper-, Mid-, & Lower-Hudson Valley regions
Publication specs: • 20,000 copies inserted in the entire print-run of the August 2010 issue of Chronogram magazine. • 30,000 copies distributed to over 500 local and visitor destinations throughout the region. • 8,000 opt-in readers will receive copies by directmail. • Ramble Guide available for download on hightraffic website.
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Keller Williams
Ken Corsbie
Kim & Reggie Harris
Keller Williams Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Keller Williams is literally a one-man jam band. For this special set he performs “Loopless Acoustic.” Endlessly creative, innovative, and fun, Keller has a wacky take on the world, coupled with amazing and eccentric guitar talents. Ken Corsbie Caribbean Voices says Ken is a full-blooded West Indian stereotype–half Chinese, Scottish, African, Amerindian. He brings the sounds and sights of the Caribbean–the stories, legends, poems, songs of the islands and his native home, Guyana. Kim & Reggie Harris Consummate songwriters, storytellers and cultural ambassadors, Kim and Reggie Harris are longtime friends and collaborators in the Clearwater family. They sing the songs of peace, freedom, and justice with passion and joy. Always inspiring! They’ll make you wanna sing! Le Vent du Nord Le Vent du Nord has exploded onto the folk music scene with a traditional and original repertoire that has crowds dancing to the sound of fiddle and hurdy-gurdy. Singing in their native French, their music is both fresh and bound to tradition.
Le Vent du Nord
Mel & Vinnie Kind of old timey, kind of blue, kind of topical and mostly true, Mel and Vinnie sing songs of social angst and personal dilemmas that make you dance and sing along. Mel & Vinnie
Melissa K. Knowles
Mike Doughty
Milton
Linda Richards Folksinger/teacher by weekday, rock and roll singer on weekends– Linda leads Clearwater’s “Power of Song” program. The inspiration of a song, the possibilities in learning, and the magic of humor drive Linda and her performances! Linda Richards
Lucy Kaplansky
Matt Turk
Lucy Kaplansky Barely out of high school, Lucy Kaplansky left for New York City where she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers– Suzanne Vega, John Gorka, Bill Morrissey, Cliff Eberhardt, and others–where she fit right in. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Lucy was everyone’s favorite singing partner. Matt Turk A veteran and touring performer, Matt’s new recording American Preservation presents traditional standards and well-loved classics. Matt also serves as resident musician at Congregation B’nai Jeshrun in New York City and Westhab’s Coachmen Family Center.
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Nancy Marie Payne
Nancy Tucker
Nettie Lane
Melissa K. Knowles Melissa K. Knowles is an energetic juggler, hula hooper, acro-balancer, stilter, musician, social artist, and creative educator. She is a founding member of FutureNow! Productions and the Bellingham Circus Guild. Mike Doughty Before emerging as a solo artist, Mike Doughty was best known as the frontman of the avant-garde group Soul Coughing. He admits that his upcoming album, Sad Man Happy Man, is a reaction to his fans’ reaction and that he’s giving the people what they want. Milton Milton, a modern-day troubadour with a distinctive voice, is the leader of a rootsy collective with a grassroots following known for the warmth and spontaneity of his live shows. With a playlist that includes traditional folk, blues, and country songs with old time harmonies. Nancy Marie Payne With 36 years of experience as a teacher and 17 years as a professional storyteller, Nancy Marie Payne tells stories from the 18th and 19th century and other traditional tales. Her specialties are historical pieces and women’s tales. Nancy Tucker Nancy Tucker’s songs are filled with fun, frolic, and life affirming messages. No matter what the venue, she captures each audience’s imagination and heart with gentle invitation and contagious lunacy. Nettie Lane Nettie has performed as storyteller, aerialist, bearded lady, and clown. After studying with Italian Clown Master, Giovanni Fusetti, her clown Annabelle was born. You may see her running around in a pink shower cap leaving a wave of ruckus behind.
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Nightingale
Paul Richmond
Nightingale Formed in 1993 by Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), Keith Murphy (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion), and Becky Tracy (fiddle), Nightingale draws inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec. Paul Richmond “We are all jugglers one way or another.” Paul’s entertaining show requires audience participation. He uses storytelling and comedy both onstage and roving the festival. His “day job” brings the arts into schools. An audience favorite is his “dancing sticks.” Pete Seeger Folk legend, master storyteller, and Clearwater co-founder. Join Pete with Power of Song apprentices at the Rainbow Stage (Saturday) and with Tomorrow’s Children at the Family Stage (Sunday).
Pete Seeger
Raging Grannies
Railroad Earth
Raging Grannies The Metro New York Raging Grannies and Their Daughters are women singing satirical parodies to promote peace, justice, and the environment. “Gaggles” exist worldwide. The New York City Metro Raging Grannies and Their Daughters have been singing at gatherings all over the NY metropolitan area since 2001. Railroad Earth Railroad Earth emerged from the breakup of one of New Jersey’s most popular bands, From Good Homes, in early 2001. Since then the band has transcended the realm of traditional bluegrass to incorporate folk, Celtic, jazz, and rock music. Rhett Miller Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his seven records with the 97’s, he’s released two highly regarded solo albums, The Instigator and The Believer.
Rhett Miller
Rick Nestler
Robert DeMayo
Rick Nestler “Whiskey tenor” Rick, a longtime Clearwater Sloop Singer, actor, on-board educator, chantey singer, skiffle player, licensed captain, songwriter, and Circle of Song coordinator, is master of many trades. Rick’s best known Hudson River song is “The River that Flows Both Ways.”
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Roger the Jester
Robert DeMayo Philadelphia resident Robert DeMayo has a varied career of acting, directing, and teaching. He conducts workshops and trainings for American Sign Language interpreters and consults and acts for independent film productions, including the movies Universal Signs and the current release See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary. Roger the Jester As magician, physical clown, and musician, Roger the Jester is willing to be your fool and lets us all have a well needed laugh in today’s society. Roger recently performed at displacement tent camps in Haiti for victims of the 2010 earthquake. Rude Mechanical Orchestra Brooklyn-based Rude Mechanical Orchestra (RMO) is a 30-odd-piece radical marching band and dance troupe that plays protests, benefits, and events for good causes. A consensus-based democratic collective, RMO is on their way to the United States Social Forum in Detroit.
Rude Mechanical Orchestra
Samite Born and raised in Uganda, Samite celebrates that which makes us human: love, loss, endurance, and hope. Samite’s music conveys optimism through stories and song, replete with swirling melodies, infectious rhythms, and soulful vocals. Samite
Sara Watkins
Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion
Sara Watkins 27-year-old Sara Watkins is a singer-songwriter and fiddle player who spent all of her teenage and young adult life as one-third of Nickel Creek, the Grammy-winning acoustic trio. Her self-titled solo disc was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion The musical richness and psychological depth of Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion’s collaborations are evident in the writing and recordings of the granddaughter of Woody/daughter of Arlo and the prodigious South Carolinian, who together quite naturally bring out the best in each other.
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Shawn Colvin
Slavic Soul Party
Steve Earle
Steve Forbet
Storycrafters
Shawn Colvin Shawn Colvin is a leading light of the “new folk movement” from the late 1980s to the 1990s. Colvin’s debut record won a Grammy for “Best Contemporary Folk Album” in 1991, but it was her 1997 single, “Sunny Came Home,” that firmly catapulted her into the mainstream. Slavic Soul Party Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City–melding Gypsy, East European, Mexican, and Asian immigrant backgrounds with American jazz and soul–and “developed a reputation for delivering a great time.” (New York Times) Steve Earle Longtime protégé of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle is a master songwriter in his own right with songs recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, The Pretenders, Joan Baez and countless others. Steve Forbet Like Bruce Springsteen and John Prine before him, “the next Dylan,” Steve Forbert never put too much stock in the comparison and has forged his own path. The honesty and dignity of Forbert’s songs continue to have a magical effect on his loyal coterie of fans. Storycrafters Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall are The Storycrafters. Their natural, energetic style has been featured in festivals, schools, and libraries internationally. Multi-award winning performers and recording artists, they specialize in original re-tellings and modern renditions of world folklore.
Tao Seeger
Terry Sullivan Terry Sullivan sings traditional music, usually a cappella in Zulu, Irish, Yiddish, and Spanish. He’s sung with Tommy Makem, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and many times with Pete Seeger. Terry Sullivan
The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers
The Edukated Fleas
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The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers The Skifflers (Dan Berger on harmonica, Rick Nestler on guitar and vocals, and Donna Nestler on banjolele and vocals) will have you tapping your toes, singing along and smiling with their country, oldtimey and folk tunes. The Edukated Fleas “We’re 78 rpm in an MP3 world!” With a repertoire that includes swing tunes, standards and cowboy tunes from the 1920s through 1950s, the Fleas–Greg Doyle and Wendy Matthews–are itching to play their ukuleles for you. The Folksoul Band The Folksoul Band, from the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire, is dedicated to “keeping the folk in Soul and the soul in Folk.” In 2004, the more mobile members became Doris “Granny D” Haddock’s own personal marching band.
The Lee Boys
The Lee Boys The Lee Boys’ sacred steel style is rooted in gospel, but is infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country, and world music in a powerfully jamming mix. Audiences instantly recognize that this is not “sitting and listening” music–dancing, shouting out, and having fun are essential parts of their show.
The Subdudes
The Subdudes Led by singer/guitarist John Magnie, the Subdudes draw inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans, blending blues, gospel, funk, and R&B with harmony vocals; their sound is also notable for the band’s substitution of a tambourine player for a drummer.
The Folksoul Band
Stout Stout is represented this year by Bob Conroy (banjo, guitar, vocals), Frank Hendricks (guitar, vocals), and Bill Grau (vocals). They play a mix of traditional American songs and sea shanties with a skill acquired through many years of performing. Stout
Tao Seeger Music is in his blood. Fusing the folk styles of his family heritage with contemporary rock-n-roll, Tao Seeger’s music breaks all barriers of traditional folk bringing a unique and distinctive sound to the table.
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FESTIVAL PERFORMERS Thomasina Winslow
Thomasina Winslow Born and raised in the Hudson Valley in a musical family, Thomasina first recorded at age four. She earned her BA in Classical Guitar, and has taught classroom music for fifteen years. Thomasina performs Country Blues in venues across North American and Europe.
Vern Coffey Vern began his descent into circus freakdom as a child when he taught himself to juggle at the age of 12. Vern has performed with various west coast circuses and has taught circus arts and workshops with kids and adults. Vern Coffey
Tom Winslow Born in North Carolina, Winslow has picked and sang folk, blues, and gospel in the Hudson Valley and 30 other states. He met Pete Seeger in the late sixties, joined the Sloop Singers, and penned “Hey Looka Yonder (it’s the Clearwater)”. Tom Winslow
Tony Duncan
Victorio “Roland” Mousaa
Tony Duncan Tony Duncan is renowned for his contact, blind, and ball-onhead juggling. Using all original material, with absurd characters and humorous execution, his show is a full production of juggling combined with rope-walking, balancing, ping pong balls, and hula-hoops. Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely In some ways, singer Toshi Reagon is a throwback to classic R&B artists like Stevie Wonder or Prince, or old school rock like Led Zeppelin; she can take any style, update it, and make it her own with incredible ease.
Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely
Travis Jeffrey
Uncle Rock
Travis Jeffrey Musician, artist, ship’s captain, carpenter, activist, and author, Travis Jeffrey is a twenty-first century renaissance man. As volunteer, educator, and captain on the sloop Clearwater for 12 years, he knows the ropes. Jeffrey has played banjo throughout the Hudson Valley for decades, getting us all to sing together. Uncle Rock Uncle Rock is singer-songwriter, author, actor and teacher Robert Burke Warren. His “Rock Of All Ages” songs draw inspiration from Maurice Sendak, Woody Guthrie, and Shel Silverstein with a bit of classic rock thrown in.
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Victorio “Roland” Mousaa Victorio “Roland” Mousaa, a Native American Indian from New Mexico, was raised in homes for children, has worked on farms in Colorado, hitchhiked to New York City, dodged the Vietnam draft, is still active in American Indian Movement, and has worked with Clearwater since 1969. Walkabout Clearwater Chorus Founded by Pete Seeger in 1984, Walkabout hosts a monthly coffeehouse in White Plains and perform regularly throughout the tristate area and beyond at festivals, coffeehouses, and special events.
Walkabout Clearwater Chorus
GOSPEL SING Come and sing along and harmonize with Marva P. Clark (Saturday) and Kim Harris (Sunday) as they perform spirituals at the Circle of Song.
BOAT MUSICIANS In addition to our stage and field performers, the following musical groups will play during sails aboard the sloop Clearwater and Mystic Whaler throughout the festival weekend: Uncle Wade/Tiki Daddy (roots string band), Lawson (traditional Irish), Breakneck Annie, Rich Hines & the Hillbilly Drifters (roots string band).
A SINCERE WORD OF THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED ASL INTERPRETERS who provide access by interpreting for performers on the stages: Mona Cosentino Lisa Dennett Luane Davis-Haggerty Stephanie Feyne Linda Fusco Jody Gill: Co-coordinator Nancy Kaplan: Co-coordinator Mary MacLean Dave McCloskey
Pamela Mitchell Barbara Pfingst Jenny Psaki Gerald Small Kathleen Taylor Joan Wattman Lisa Weems Molly Wilson
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THANK YOU 2010 PATRON FISH T
he following patrons have helped make Revival 2010 a successful fundraiser with their tax-deductible contributions. This support helps Clearwater to fulfill its mission and complete its work for the river. A huge thank you to our generous donors.
STURGEON Anonymous The EASTER Foundation Andrea Johnson John and Susi Manley Allan and Julie Shope Paungger & Poppe LLC
STRIPED BASS Christina Hetsco Barbara R. Neas & David Miller Monte Silberger Alexandra and Charles van Horne Fish
SHAD Barbara Anderson In Honor of Pete & Toshi - From Elaine & Len Bard Valerie Bline Thomas D. Boyd In Memory of Alex and Lillian Cohen Karl Coplan & Robin Bell Lynda Shenkman Curtis, Jacob Burns Foundation Ecosystems Strategies, Inc. L.S. Gerber & C. Bromley DPMPC Cecilia Abshner and David, Andrew and Charlie Katz Heidi Kitlas and Jeffrey Simms Noel and Judy Kropf & Family Susanna Kwitny Carol Leven & Murray Rosenblith Bill and Mary Lunt Eric Marshall, Jan Ginsberg and Family In Honor of Janice Mathews & 911truth.org Edward Mertz Josh and Riva Mittleman & Family 58 clearwater festival 2010
Rotena D. & Victor M. Nippert Sr. Gerhard and Hale Randers-Pehrson John and Florence Rollino Larry Rothbart, Laura Finkelstein, Isaac, Michah, Rachel & Melissa Mary Rower The Rumpf Family Lisa Sarajian Richard and Joan Scheuer Fred Schminke Seeger Family Susan Kip Spear Ann Sprayregen Marjorie and Bernard Sunshine Mark Tanenbaum Alan & Rosemary Thomas Toby and Annette Tyler
PERCH Scott & Tracy Berwick Peter and Michalina Bickford Allen Broadman David and Barbara Chess Drs. William & Sandra Flank Marjorie and Gurnee Hart John Hoffee
Susan Kruger and Family Ruth Macklin The Pashley Family Kevin McEvoy & Barbara Epstein Mr. & Mrs. Jason McManus Bonnie Mogulescu Alan Stuart Williams
KILLIFISH Anonymous Jim and Judy Barba Chuck Blair Dan Brady John A Burghardt Peter and Karyl Cafiero Charlene Cerridwen Evie Chanler Elizabeth Coulter Philly Dake James and Diana Davies
Cathy and Michael Flanagan Steve Fuhrman Milton and Shirley Glaser Jeffrey Heisler Neal Holtzer Ronni and Philip Levine Patricia Miller Rev. Richard S. Parker Daniel and Carol Parrish People’s Music Network—
Revival Planning Committee James & Joanna Richardson Bruce Riede Karen Riedeburg Steven Rissman Peter Safirstein Dr. Ruby Senie Barbara Tally Trtee Turtle Island Sloop Club—
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FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER Anonymous Walter E. Britt Sue Ellen Bromberg John and Nydia Carlson Barbara Clark Tom Comiskey Susan M. Cremin Sheila C. Ewall Marjorie Geiger Elaine R. Goldman Alfred Goldstrom Leon Gortler Anonymous Jeannine Hanibal Anton Hok Nancy Horch Janet A. Johnston Flora Jones Sandra Kaplan James F. Kennedy Helen and Bernard Kovitz Martha Kransdorf Adrienne McCalley Ellen K. McCormick Robert and Kallie McLoughlin Carolyn McShane Alan Miller Emma Sailors James H. Scheuer, Jr. John Seakwood Janet R. Strock Denise S. Tennen Mr. & Mrs. Trabocchi Michael and Evelyn Viscomi Shelley Volk Sally Weller Trudy Williams Joseph Yarina
HOGCHOKER Joan Allfrey Anonymous Robert and Barbara Bielenberg Gioia Blix Beatrice J. Boyajian Jacqueline Bruskin Wendy Jo Cohen, Joe Braun, Tycho, and Laika Lawrence Cohen Doris L. Crisson Christine Dakin & Steve Mauer Gray Dales Kim and Sherry Darrow Gail David Stan Dickstein in Memory of Natalie Ellen C. Eagan Anne and Sidney Emerman & Amy Emerman & Family June Fait & Herbert Coles Family Barber Shop—Nashville, TN Bob Fleigh Foundation, Inc. Brian Forist & Warren Ziegler Nancy and David Gilbert & Jen and Matt Golbert Isabel Goldstein
Carlton Gordon George Grimm Laura Haight & Andrew Labruzzo Helen & Chris Haller Helen Hamada Paul Hanreeder Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hecht Pam and Joe Heukerott Bonnie Hirschhorn Harriet Swift Holdsworth Philip J. Hopp Kitama & Jeannine CahillSeeger-Jackson Judy and Stretch Jacobs John & Emily Johl Martin Judd In Memory of Michael G Mann Rich Kato Arthur and Lois Katz Annik La Farge Karin Limburg & Dennis Swaney Ms. Kelly Maloney Elizabeth McDonough The McNaughton Family Prudence L. Miller John Mizerak
A. Patricia Moore Helen R. Moore Steven Nissen Robert P. Olson Anne Pell Osborn Raymond P. and Margaret Polvka Roz Rakoff Jacki Riley Ellen and Dale Saltzman Colden, Clay & Marin Sapir Edward D. Schmidt Masha Schmitt Kenneth Shane Dr. Mike Sheker & Dr. Claudine Craig Thomas Shoesmith & Donna Mendell Donald Snell Edward Streeter Francis Uhlir The Science Barge The Three Arts Bookshop Tze Koong Wang Toshi’s Litterpickers Forever Peter and Barbara Westergaard Nancy Zoebelein
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udson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit, member- supported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River. In 1966, Pete Seeger was deeply concerned over the pollution of the Hudson River and announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” At the time, the Hudson was rank with raw sewage, toxic chemicals and oil pollution, and fish populations were disappearing at an alarming rate. Seeger envisioned a majestic replica of the Dutch sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries, thinking that such a boat would bring people down to the river to enjoy its beauty and sublime qualities, simultaneously feeling inspired to preserve it. Inspired by that vision, the 106-feet-long sloop Clearwater was built and launched in 1969. The sloop was among the first vessels in the U.S. to conduct science-based environmental education aboard a sailing ship, virtually creating the template by which such programs are conducted around the world today. Since the launch of the Clearwater, more than half a million young people and hundreds of thousands of adults have experienced their first real look at an estuary’s ecosystem— fish, invertebrates, water chemistry and ecological principals—aboard the sloop. Clearwater’s environmental education programs now serve more than 15,000 students annually, and the organization also educates over 200 teachers each year through SUNY New Paltz, Pace University and other institutions. Clearwater’s members have helped advocate for the Clean Water Act, the Hudson River Park Act and removal of PCB’s from the Hudson. The Clearwater, America’s Environmental Flagship, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its role in the environmental movement. Each summer, Clearwater re-connects Hudson Valley residents with their cultural heritage and traditions by bringing them down to the river for the Great Hudson River Revival, the country’s oldest music and environmental festival. The organization and its local sloop clubs also sponsor smaller local riverfront festivals throughout the year. Clearwater’s unique approach to public outreach has made the Clearwater a symbol of grassroots action through hands-on learning, music and celebration.
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SPRING 2010 CREW ON THE SLOOP CLEARWATER
CLEARWATER’S GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Steve Lurie, Festival Director Will Solomon, Assistant Festival Director Jeff Rumpf, Executive Director Heidi Kitlas, Development Director Amy Bonder, Office Manager Roger D’Aquino, Finance Director Andra Maguran, Communications Director Dave Conover, Education Director Manna Jo Greene, Environmental Director Samantha Heyman, Captain Nick Rogers, Captain Angel Martinez, Camp Director Victor-Pierre Melendez, Environmental Associate; RCWC Coordinator Karla Raimundi, Environmental Justice Associate Ann Mellor, Development Associate Eileen Newman, Development Associate Maija Niemisto, Onboard Educator Nina Sander, Onboard Educator Jennifer Rubbo, Fall Kill Creek Coordinator Linda Richards, Outreach Educator Adrienne Pettit, Office Administrator Eli Schloss, Tideline Director Jonathan Wright, Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Stankowski, Sail Coordinator
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hese hard-working individuals ensure the success of Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival by volunteering their time and energy in the management and coordination of the festival. FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Steve Lurie ASSISTANT FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Will Solomon ACCESS Roberta Goldberg, Steve Weinstock ACTIVISTS Roy Volpe, Sue Gamache ADMINISTRATION Amy Bonder, Roger D’Aquino, Betsy Garthwaite, Joan Carter ARTIST HOSPITALITY Jill McGrath, Q Diamond ARTIST TRANSPORTATION Stephen Kaminsky ASL INTERPRETERS Jodi Gill, Nancy Kaplan AUDIENCE CAMPING Deb Kavanah BEFORE AND AFTER Chuck Blair BOOKING AND PROGRAMMING Steve Lurie, Will Solomon, Barry Marshall, Rick Nestler, Paul Richmond BOX OFFICE Scott Berwick CHILDREN’S AREA Deana Grimaldi CIRCLE OF SONG Rick Nestler COMMUNICATIONS Susan Berliner, Josh Gordon CRAFTS VENDORS Tinya Seeger, Sheila Curran CW STORE Adrienne Pettit, Beth Partridge DISCOVERY AND TIDELINE TENTS Dave Conover DRINKING WATER Ajax (Alex) Stavis ELECTRIC CREW Ed Liona, Daniel Moon
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