D & H CANVAS December 2010

Your complimentary monthly guide to Arts & Entertainment- Covering Orange and Sullivan Counties and the neighboring towns of Beacon, Marlboro, Walker Valley, Ellenville and Milford.

December 2010

art • cinema • dance • festivals • holistic living • music • opera • poetry • theatre

Publlish herr’s Collumn

Than nks to our Adverttisers

CANVAS would like to dedicate this issue to our advertsiers who support arts, entertainment and holistic living through Orange County Success Stories by Barry Plaxen their participation as part of our wider path of the rover,” community. They help to keep this I was in attendance the CD also received newspaper free. at one of the area’s nominations for Best most innovative and Please frequent them as much as possible.

Traditional Western entertaining Trees Move to Goshen Album by an enterprise’s last Murray Avenue, Goshen Individual, and for performance of the tree known as a Witch’s Best Original Song 2010 season: Air Broom.

Pirates Radio Theater. It was a thrill to see (Thirteen Voices) A Witch’s Broom is a With music by Ken DeAngelis of that producer, co-writer and director, Paul deformity where the Ellis, has steered this superb company of Middletown, and lyrics by DeAngelis and natural structure of the plant is deformed. live actors from its modest beginnings in a Amy Ober (Flanders’ wife), Thirteen small restaurant in Monroe, circa 2007, to Voices was inspired by the Thirteen The Executive Suite Gallery in the last month’s full house in the Pavilion at International Indigenous Grandmothers, Orange County Government Center in whose mission is to bring people across the Goshen is now hosting the Orange County Lycian Centre.

Kudos to the entire company. We look planet into harmony with nature.

Citizens Foundation’s 2010 Cultural Flanders’ previous album, Yondering was Exhibit Trees of Orange County, after its foward to the 2011 season which will begin nominated Album of the Year in 2008 by showings at the Foundation in Sugar Loaf in late March.

Ride Away, an album of western songs by The Academy of Western Artists and won and at OCCC in Middletown. vocalist Rich Flanders of Thompson The Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Best On display through January 6, it includes Ridge, has just been nominated Album of Song, Blue Prairie. a beautiful and interesting array of work by To order a CD or for more information, notable local artists and photographers the Year by The Western Music Association.

“Celebrating the beauty of the West and the www.richflanders.com. along with informational pieces that

Unique Performers at OCCC Jazz Festival

accompanied by a most I was also in expressive and attendance at the attentive drummer, OCCC Jazz Festival, Dave Silliman. a tribute to Marvin They were Feman, and witnessed outstanding and maybe an unique performer, OCCC Cultural Affairs Edmar Castenada, a director, Dorothy jazz harpist.

This world class intrumentalist was Szefc, will being them back for a duo concert in the future.

represent regional trees and their uses.

“The Citizen’s Foundation has a track record of creating outstanding annual exhibits that effectively combine the work of some our County’s most talented artists with elements of education, inspiration and awareness. I encourage everyone to see it,” said Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana.

The exhibit is located on the third floor, 255 Main Street, and is open to the public Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm.

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On the Cover Choreographer Dee Wright & Dancers

“Cracked-U Up Nutcracker” New Rose Theater, Walden, Dec 16-119

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Live from the Met in HD

by Derek Leet The concepts of an inquisition and inquisitorial procedure lie deep in the roots of world history. Inquisitions were used during the decline of the Roman Empire until the Spanish Inquisition's decline in the early 1800s. An inquisition can be run by both civil and church authorities in order to root out “non-believers” from a nation or for political purposes.

The Spanish Inquisition, 1478-1834, was one of the most deadly inquisitions in history. Around the 1540s the Spanish Inquisition turned its fire on the Protestants in Spain in an attempt to further “unify” the nation. Set against this backdrop, Verdi’s Don Carlos is a dramatic opera based on the play by Friedrich Schiller.

The story is based on conflicts in the life of Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545-1568) after his betrothed Elisabeth of Valois was married instead to his father Philip II of Spain as part of the peace treaty ending Spain’s war with Italy. It depicts how the Inquisition was used for political purposes, rather than religious, in this instance.

Some opera enthusiasts, mostly those who prefer male voices I suspect, claim Don Carlos is Verdi’s greatest “grand” opera, as opposed to Aida, Trovatore, Forza, et al.

Go see it and decide for yourself.

Don Carlos Live from the Met in HD is at Sullivan County Community College, December 11 at 12:30pm, starring some the finest male singingactors in the world today, including Roberto Alagna in the title role, Simon Keenlyside, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and Eric Halvarson. The distaff side includes Maria Poplavskaya and Anna Smirnova.

For tickets: 845-434-5750, ext. 4472.

Florida Pottery Reception Dec. 3 The Amity Arts Pottery Workshop Annual Holiday Sale will takes place on December 3rd and 4th.

A cooperative effort of ten clay artists who have either studied with owner Judy Duboff or work out of the studio, they will display one of a kind, practical, whimsical and exquisite examples of their work in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and textures to dazzle the eye. With affordable prices within reach of the most careful shopper, it will be difficult not to find something to delight someone on your gift list with something unusual or unique.

They will host an artist reception where visitors to the sale can meet all ten artists and ask questions about their work. There will be refreshments available and music playing for a truly festive atmosphere.

The Meet the Artist Reception is Friday, December 3 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and the sale continues on Saturday Dec. 4th from 10:00pm to 4:00pm, with a snow day of Sunday December 5.

Amity Arts Pottery is located at 480 Rt. 17A in Florida. For more information about the sale, workshops or classes, call 845651-1170.

Forestburgh 2011 season NOW! Forestburgh Playhouse, Sullivan County’s gem of a summer theatre, is now offering gift certificates for the 2011 season.

See page 16 for the wonderful line-up of next summer’s comedies and musicals. www.fbplayhouse.com.

845-794-1194.

CSA FARM DIRECTORY

Christmas in Monroe Museum Village invites the community to come and share in the music and festivities on Saturday, December 4 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm and on Sunday December 5 from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

Listen to the singers and dancers in the playhouse and enjoy the carolers on the green outside. Make sure to stop at the School House and write a letter to Santa.

Then visit Santa in the Gift Shop and be sure to tell him what you want. You can visit the Candle Shop and make a candle. Enjoy a tour of the Village and keep warm with some good hot cocoa or hot cider.

Tours will be at 3:00pm & 5:00pm on Saturday and at 12:30pm & 2:30pm on Sunday. The entire family will have an opportunity to enjoy the village and share in the history and charm of the 19th century.

Museum Village is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of eclectic 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. Using these original and reproduction artifacts, the Museum provides hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America.

The Musem wants this knowledge to provoke thought and discussion about history.

Phone: 845-782-8247.

Abundant Life Farm Biodynamically grown organic vegetables Walker Valley. 1-866-993-8932 x13 Willow Wisp Organic Farm Summer and Winter shares 25 Stone House Road, Damascus PA 570-224-8013

CANVAS FRIENDS DIRECTORY PERFORMANCE VENUES Air Pirates Radio Theater Exclusive Live Radio Theater Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf 845-469-7563 www.airpiratesradiotheater.com Downing Film Center Independent, Classic & Foreign Films 19 Front Street, Newburgh 845-561-3686 www.downingfilmcenter.com Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra Dr. Woomyung Choe, conductor Seasonal Subscriptions P.O. Boc 7215, Newburgh, NY 12550 Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts Music-Theatre-Cinema-Art Exhibits King's Highway, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287 www.lyciancentre.com Opera Company of the Highlands Staged and Concert Performances MUSE early music concert, Dec. 12, 3pm Calvary Presbyterian Church, Newburgh 845-496-9626

HAPPY NEW YEAR Poetry Poet, authur and educator, William Seaton, is the force behing the Poetry on the Loose series. Seaton also heads the College of Poetry, classes for poets of all levels, from beginners to those published.

On December 4, at 4:00pm Florence Lenhard reads her work. Then the area’s first event for a HAPPY NEW YEAR: poet Tanya Tyler-Barber will read on January 1, 4:00pm. All events are held at 7 West Street in Warwick.

Open mic follows guest readers.

Admission is free. Donations requested.

MUSIC - blues / COUNTRY / FOLK / pop/ rock /etc.

PV

= Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills

Fractured Souls ............................................................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Dec 3, 7:30pm Al Westphal............................................................................................................PV Dec 3, 7pm Bruce Perone ........................................................................................................PV Dec 4, 7pm Steve Wells ........................................................................................................PV Dec 5, 2:30pm Robert Schiff........................................................................................................PV Dec 10, 7pm Groovy Tuesday ..................................................................................................PV Dec 11. 7pm JADE ..............................................................................................................PV Dec 12, 2:30pm Gregg Van Gelder................................................................................................PV Dec 17, 7pm Tom Freund & Friends all genres, Origin Blue all genres ................The Falcon, Dec 18, 7pm Henderson & Osinski..........................................................................................PV Dec 18, 7pm Erol Ogut ........................................................................................................PV Dec 19, 2:30pm Adam Falcon soul, Casey Erdmann folk ..........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 23, 7pm Joey Frazita ....................................................................................................PV Dec 26, 2:30pm Steve Wells ..........................................................................................................PV Dec 30, 7pm New Year’s Eve................................................................................................PV Dec 31, til 6pm Alexis P. Suter Band & Guests blues-soul..........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 31, 7pm open mic Open Mic w/ Eric Callari ....................................Logan’s Well, Florida, Wednesdays, 9pm Open Mic Musicians Gathering ........................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Thursdays, 8pm Open Mic Acoustic Jam ........................................The Dancing Cat, Bethel, Sundays, 3pm Open Mic ......................................................................................PV Dec 2 & Dec 23, 7pm Open Mic - Audition Night ..........................................................................PV Dec 9, 7pm Open Mic Coffee House w/Ken & Julie, et al, Hudson Valley Folk Guild ..........................

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, Dec 11, 7:30pm Heritage Coffee House ....Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Thompson Ridge, Dec 18, 7pm

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Destination......

Throwing Pot in Montgomery!

Snuggled into a hand-crafted bowl containing a multitude of tempting reasons to visit the historic village of Montgomery is one claiming the existence of a pot shop.

Nancy Michaels' Pottery, located at 70 Union St., has drawn the attention and admiration of many visitors to this charming village. Her creative designs in the production of utilitarian pieces result in an inspired product, reflecting visual satisfaction and practicality Her pottery is a ceramic formed by inorganic materials that are subjected to high temperatures in a process known as kiln firing. Clay is a common material subjected to manual manipulation providing a functional and/or decorative

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vessel or object. Generally, various ceramics are produced in potteries and are sold in "pot shops." As an interesting aside, "pot shop," as in this article, is a phrase frequently used as an attention gathering device.

Nancy refers to her labor as "throwing pots," a catchy term that refers to the manual manipulation of clay on a spinning surface. The work of a potter, if not the oldest profession, is certainly one to be considered as possibly the oldest art form.

Nancy received her training at the Bostree Studio and Gallery in Sugar Loaf.

A worthy note is a portion of her work replicates designs and purposes prevalent in 19th century American pottery, which complements Nancy's antique shop, Olde Towne Antiques, that shares the premises on which the pottery is located.

Nancy's creations will be for sale and exhibit at the Di Bello Gallery, 3 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery through the month of December. Di Bello Gallery is adjacent to the Montgomery Village Museum, the Orange County Firefighters' Museum and Historic Ward's Bridge Inn. Additional information is available at 845-457-2773.

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Wallkill Rver School Bazaar & Gift Certificates The Wallkill River School’s (WRS) “Handmade for the Holidays” is a gift bazaar of handmade goods from local artisans. Don’t miss it.

Bazaar hours are from Noon-7:00pm, on December 4th.

Not sure what to give Grandma, Uncle Sal, little Patty or Joey? Well, Why not a Wallkill River Gift Certificate. Give the gift of art. Awaken a new passion or an old one

for your friends and family members. The gift of art is one present that keeps on giving long after other gifts have disappeared. You are giving an experience of creating, learning new skills, knowledge, laughter with kindred spirits, allowing someone to explore their limits in a safe and nurturing environment and so much more.The WRS and Gallery is located at 232 Ward St (Route 17K).

Phone: 845-457-2787.

..........Montgomery..........

DINING OUT: When the Moon Hits Your Eye

by J A. Di Bello Whether singing the lyrics or humming the melody, the image, taste, smell and feel of the iconic Pizza can cause one to smile, drool or even fall in love. Folk lore and the cinema reflect the dubious notion that the notorious crooner Dean Martin was primarily responsible for the popularity of what has become an American staple.

Turn right, turn left, go straight ahead.

Every town, city and village in America has those special culinary wizards whose inspired labor is to make the ultimate, irresistible Pizza Pie. Some roll them; some caress them. Others throw them spinning through the air with the skill and timing of a trained high-wire artist.

The Village of Montgomery, known to many as the "Culinary Capital of Orange County" is an active participant in this phenomenon. Located equidistant between Middletown and Newburgh, Montgomery Village boasts of three establishments, each noted, respected and admired for its Pizza.

But what kind of pizza is it? There's New York Pizza, Chicago Pizza, California Pizza, Mexican Pizza, Sicilian Pizza, Grilled Pizza, Deep-Fried Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza and to preserve what's remains of ethnic origins: Focaccia!

"Wikipedia" claims there's an

organization and geographic area dedicated to the "true, unadulterated, original MiddleEastern, Mediterranian Pizza." L' Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), founded in 1984 recognizes only the Marinara and Margherita pizzas and has set specific rules that must be followed for an authentic Neapolitan pizza. Although not the subject here, a Margherita Pizza boasts the colors of the Italian flag: green, white and red. Each represented respectively by fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. The Marinara Pizza is traditional pizza shell, flat bread tastefully camouflaged with tomato, oregano, garlic and lots of extra virgin olive oil.

Montgomery Village pizza shops are strategically located to insure that no one passes without being seduced by signage claiming with justifiable pride the glories of the ultimate, irresistible Pizza Pie. Entering the village from the south on Union St., one finds Mike's Deli, specializing in take-outs and located adjacent to Montgomery Elementary School. Accommodating and gregarious owners Neil Diana and MaryAnn Sabatino-Kline are members of a family long associated with fine Italian restaurants. Neil reports that the Buffalo Chicken Pizza is their most popular takeout. Interestingly, neither was acquainted

with the preservation society mentioned above.

In the center of the village, corner of Clinton and Union, is a recent and friendly arrival to the village restaurant scene: Gino's Pizzeria and Family Restaurant, offering take-outs and an appealing, extensive eat-in menu. Owner Tom Endrizzi has included the traditional Margherita Pizza on his menu. The most requested eat-in pizza at Gino's is the Chicken-Bacon-Ranch combination, while the ever appealing, traditional Neapolitan pizza with cheese and tomato sauce remains a popular take-out. As with the other establishments, the Neapolitan Pizza Association was an unfamiliar term.

Entering the village from the east requires your presence in the neighborhood of Tarantella's Pizza Alley. Although not exactly in an alley, this comfortable restaurant has a neighborhood atmosphere that welcomes those seeking the ultimate pizza treat. Owners Richard and Jared Kurisko, are personable and offer a variety of specialties. Neither Richard nor brother Jared was familiar with the True Neapolitan Pizza Association, but in a small on-thepremises library, wisely designed to keep children occupied, there was a short story book describing the contest and origin of the Margherita Pizza (green, white and red).

The most popular take-out pizza at Tarantella's: The Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Most popular eat-in: Cheeseburger-FrenchFry-Deep-Dish Pizza. Wow!!

No matter how you slice it - pun intended - Montgomery's culinary notoriety is legitimate and features a variety of experiences designed to delight the most discriminating of palates. .... that's l'amore.

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..Destination Montgomery J.A. Di Bello The Farmer's Child is a free verse narrative composed by Robert H. Score.

It stands on its own merits as a prologue in a greater work, Ghost Whistle, a lament recalling the events of the Great War and its influence on an Orange County family, specifically a family residing in Montgomery.

As with numerous Montgomery families, the Scores were touched by the ravages of war and The Ghost Whistle recognizes the tragedies as well as the heroics of soldiers and civilians during the most trying of times.

The author will present his work orally at

the Di Bello Gallery on December 5 at 4:30pm. Further, it remains the belief of Score and the Gallery that poetry and prose should provide stimuli to the mind as well as the soul. Thus, an oral interpretation opens another path to that end.

Score is a native son of Montgomery, well versed in the agriculture that was the life blood of his community. He has been able to record much of those days with nostalgic pen and ink drawings and his work embellishes many prestigious homes in and around Orange County. His art work, celebrating the village's bicentennial is currently on display at the Di Bello Gallery, 3 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery.

Montgomery Railyard circa 1918 by R. Score

THE FARMER’S CHILD by Robert H. Score Prologue The Farmer's Child I was, Years and years ago, A farmer's child.

I lived on a farm On a one lane dirt road In the middle of nowhere With my Mom and Dad, My two older brothers, and my grandparents, Ma and Harry........

Yea... that's right My best friend Harry!!

They said I was too light for heavy work And too heavy for light work So.........

I stuck close to Harry And listened to all his tales............. of years and years ago.

Sometimes he had to go and do The work I was either too light or too heavy to do.

And That's when I drifted off.

Off To my magical world: A land of rolling hills,

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Fermenting swamps, Lush pastures, Frog infested ponds, And, of course, a woodlot, A life -giving woodlot.

This enchanted land of mine, Was defined by Wandering wagon roads Now lined by stonewall fences.

I was king!

King of it all!

A kingdom of cornfields!

Pastures and hayfields!

My castle: The barn, As grand as the Taj !

Where I sat on a throne of golden bales, My kingdom, you must know, Stretched from dawn to places far...

Far into a darkened night.

For I had before me hay bales, hounds, And crazy little kittens.

I flew recklessly through fields of grain And sailed ships on streams and ponds, And I wished upon a Harvest Moon To forever be A farmer's child.

Old Fashioned Holiday, December 11, in Montgomery Dec. 11 Old Fashioned Holiday 11am-8pm - Discounts available at participating village businesses.

11am-7pm - Crafts for the Children under tent located at Municipal Parking Lot. 11am-7pm - Strolling Minstrels & Bell Ringers through downtown.

12pm-4pm - Wreath Decorating at the Montgomery Montessori School. A $250 voucher offer towards registration fee.

1pm-3pm Santa Claus Coming To Town (Village Hall)

3pm-7pm - Horse & Buggy Rides leaving from The Municipal Parking Lot, adjacent to Village Hall 7:30pm - Christmas Caroling with Santa & Tree Lighting A complete listing is found at the MBA website: shophistoricmontgomery.com Dec.12 Pancake Breakfast Montgomery Fire House, Route 17K

Montgomery Calendar CALENDAR SPONSORED BY MONTGOMERY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Pendulum Dowsing Demo Dr. Bill & Sue ....Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 16, 6:30pm

museum exhibits

(Museum hours vary. Call first. Some museums have FREE admission)

Meet the Animals ............................................................HHNM Saturdays & Sundays 2:30pm The Sturgeon Swims through Time..............................................................HHNM Noon-4pm Grey Towers House Tours ......................................................Weekends, Grey Towers, Milford Preservation of 19th Century Life, Village Tours ............................Museum Village, Monroe Montgomery Bicentennial Exhibit ............................................Montgomery Village Museum “Summer Camps of the early 1900’s in Pike County” ..........The Columns, Milford, ongoing Sculpture Exhibits Imi Knoebel, Walter De Maria ..................................Dia:Beacon, ongoing Sullivan County Museum Historical Museum & Archives......................................Hurleyville 24th Annual Theme Tree Exhibit..............Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, Dec 5-Jan 2 Slavery ............................................................................................................KMM thru Dec 31

MUSIC - blues / COUNTRY / FOLK / pop/ rock /etc. see page 3

Music - Broadway - classic pop - Holiday - Opera Art Bazaar Handmade for the Holidays Wallkill River School, Dec 4, Noon-7pm

Art Exhibits Mike Jaroszko Luminist James Douglas Gallery - ongoing Members Holiday Show Wallkill River School thru Dec 31 Robert Score “Bicentennial” pen & ink Marilyn Richter acrylics Catherine Hagerty oils Di Bello Gallery thru Dec 31 Mikey Teutul paintings Wolf Gang Gallery, ongoing

Museums Village of Montgomery Museum Firefighters Museum Saturdays 1pm-4pm, thru Dec 11 Prose Presentation “Ghost Whistle” by Robert Score Di Bello Gallery, Dec 5, 4:30pm

Recreation - Holiday Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend Dec 11, stores 10am-8pm “Under The Tent” Events 11am-8pm Silent Art Auction, Children’s Crafts, Strolling Minstrels, Bell Ringers Santa Village Hall, 1pm-3pm Horse & Carriage Rides: Vllg Hll, 3pm-7pm Tree Lighting & Caroling 7:30pm

Melody Alesi & Anna Tonna vocal, Audrey Saint-Gil piano ....................................................

Church of the Good Shepherd, Milford, Dec 11, 7:30pm Broadway Concerts Direct “Sue & Edd’s Fabulous Christmas” ..............................................

Wurtsboro Community Church, Dec 11, 8pm “After Hours” Female Barbershop Quartet ....................................NFL Dec 12, 3pm, FREE

music - classical & Holiday Potluck Concerts Beethoven Violin Sonatas Cycle, Part I, Emily Faxon, Ruthanne Schemf..

Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Dec 3, 7:30pm Musicfest ........................................................St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Shohola, Dec 5, 3pm Christmas Carol Sing-Along ............Bellvale Community, Chester, Dec 11 & Dec 18, 6:30pm Pike County Choral Society Christmas Concert Schubert, Rutter, Repp, etc. ........................

United Methodist Church, Milford, Dec 11, 7pm “O Lovely Peace” Muse Early Music Chamber Ensemble, Jonathan Dobin, cond. ................

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Dec 12, 3pm Procrastination Night w/vendors............................................................PV Dec 15, 6pm-til ???

Holiday Music ................................................................................................PV Dec 24, til 6pm

music - holiday

CATEGORY CALENDAR HHNM HHNM-O KMM LC LMAC NFL PEEC PV RITZ SCCC TL WAA WVS

= Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall-on-Hudson = Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall = Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh = Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287 = Liberty Museum & Arts Center = Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street 845-563-3619 = Pocono Environmental Education Ctr, Dingmans Ferry = Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills = Ritz Theater Lobby, Newburgh = Sullivan County Community College - Seelig Theatre, Loch Sheldrake = Thrall Library, Middletown = Wurtsboro Art Alliance = Walker Valley Schoolhouse

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ART TOURS / walks Second Saturday in Beacon Trolley Service ..................................................Dec 11, all day Art After Dark Milford Galleries ..............................................................Dec 11, 6pm-9pm

CINEMA Reel Eclectic Film Series, “1981” ..............................................................TL Dec 2, 7pm FREE “Last Play at Shea” Alec Baldwin, Tony Bennett ......Downing Film Ctr, Newburgh, Dec 10-12 “New School: A Hudson Valley Artists Profile” ........................Beacon Art Salon, Dec 11, 2pm Afternoon Movies for Grown-Ups............................................................TL Dec 15, 2pm FREE “Its A Wonderful Life” James Stewart et al, dir. F. Capra ......Downing Film Center, Dec 18-20 “The Little Princess” Shirley Temple ..........Downing Film Center, Newburgh, Dec 28, 1:30pm

DANCE “Nutcracker” American Youth Dance Academy ........................................ LC Dec 20, 7pm “Petroleum Wing”Workwith Dancers Co. ....................................Beacon Studios, Dec 9-12 “Cracked up Nutcracker”........................................New Rose Theatre, Walden, Dec 16-19

festivalS & HOliday Events Festival of Lights Country Christmas ................Main Street, Pine Bush, Dec 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm Holiday Trains on Main model trains, music, food, historic photos & maps ..............................

Main Street, Livingsotn Manor, Dec 4 Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend ..........................Downtown Montgomery, Dec 11, 11am-8pm Holiday Festival ......................................................................Downtown Sugar Loaf, Noon-3pm Candlelight Tour..............................Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 12, Noon-5pm

Holistic living Meditation Circle w/Tim ................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Sundays, 11am FREE UFO Universe Circle Dr. Bill ....................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 2, 6:30pm Drumming Energy Circle........................................Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, Dec 10, 6:30pm Group - Past Life Regression Session Dr. Bill & Sue ..............Crystals Center, Dec 11, 5:30pm Guided Light Metaphysical Society Shamainc Journey ..................WVS Dec 13, 6:30pm

lectureS, DEmos & SymposiumS / Forums

The Jimmy Sturr Holiday Spectacular 2010 ....Paramount Theater, Middletown, Dec 4, 3pm Hudson Valley Holiday Concert West Point Band and guests ............EHT Dec 5, 3pm FREE “Heaven and Nature Sing” Middletown Concert Chorale ........................................................

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Middletown, Dec 12, 3pm FREE Holy Name of Jesus Church, Otisville, Dec 18, 7:30pm FREE St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Walden, Dec 19, 3pm FREE “Comfort & Joy” Classic Choral Society, Janiece Kohler, cond. ..............................................

United Church of Christ, Blooming Grove, Dec 12, 4pm FREE First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Dec 18, 7pm FREE “The Sound of Christmas” w/Elisabeth von Trapp & Empire Brass..............LC Dec 19, 3pm

music - jazz (plus...)

John Simon et al ..................................................Aroma Thyme Bistro, Thursdays, 8pm-11pm Marvin “Bu-ga-lu” Smith, (Dylan Emmet Band pop-soul-etc.) ........The Falcon, Dec 2, 7pm Bruce Katz, (Hart Costa blues-folk)....................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 3, 7pm Together, (Akie Bermiss jazz-blues-hiphop)........................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 4, 7pm Niels Lan Doky & Larry Grenadier, (Dante DeFelice & Good Night Borther folk)..............

The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 9, 7pm Ed Palermo Big Band jazz & blues ....................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 10, 7pm Kathleen Grace, (Lucky Peterson blues) ..........................The Falcon, Marlboro Dec 11, 7pm Eric Reed ............................................................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 16, 7pm Al Foster, (Jason Liebman folk) ........................................The Falcon, Marlboro, Dec 17, 7pm Todd Williams Quintet & Mariel Larsen vocal ................The Dautaj, Warwick, Dec 17, 8pm

OPera - cinema “Don Carlo” Verdi - Live from the Met in HD ....................................SCCC Dec 11, 12:30pm

POETRY & PROSE READING (Open mic session usually included) Hudson River Poets ................................................................................NFL Dec 2, 7pm FREE First Fridays Contemporary Writers Neil Shepard, Susan B. Anthony Somer-Willet............ poetry & prose Narrowsburg Lib., Dec 3, 7:30pm Florence Lenhard Poetry on the Loose........................7 West St., Warwick, Dec 4, 4pm FREE Poetry in the Gallery ..........................................................Wurtsboro Art Alliance, Dec 5, 8pm Tanya Tyler-Barber Poetry on the Loose......................7 West St., Warwick, Jan 1, 4pm FREE

recreation & Holiday adults & children “Bells on Broadway” Arts & Crfats, Chikldren’s Festival ..........RITZ Dec 4, 10am-4pm Holiday Celebration ......................................................................................LMAC Dec 4, 6pm Warm Up With The Washingtons ..............................................................................................

Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 12, Noon-5pm Christmas Bird Count adults ................................................................PEEC Dec 18, 8am Winter Welcome Week ....Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh, Dec 27-30, 10am-3pm 15th Annual Liberty Bell Drop ........................................................LMAC Dec 31, 10pm

storyelling Black Dirt Storytelling Guild “It’s All Greek To Me” ......Florida Lib., Dec 9, 7:30pm FREE

theatre - musical “Scrooge”..............................................................................................................LC Dec 3, 8pm

Glassblowing Demos ....................................Gillander Glass, Port Jervis, Dec 4, 10am-3pm Drawing & Calligraphy demos ................Brian Shapiro Studio, Pine Bush, Dec 5, 1:30pm

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= Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point = Grand Montgomery Chamber Music & Theater Series Senior Center, 36 Bridge Street, Montgomery 845-457-9867

MONDAY

29 Music-Holiday Pine Bush Community Band GMMT 3pm

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HVC LC LMAC

Open Mic Logans Well, Florida 9pm

= Hudson Valley Conservatory - New Rose Theatre, Walden 845-778-2478 = Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287 = Liberty Museum & Arts Center

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Music - Jazz etc.“Bu-ga-lu” Smith, D. Emmett Band ....Falcon, 7pm Music - Classical.......Potluck Concerts ....

Holistic Living.....UFO Circle ......Crystals Center, Wurtsboro, 6:30pm Music.................Fractured Souls ..........Th Music - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm Theatre - Musical ....................“Scrooge”

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20 Cinema “It’s A Wonderful Life” Downing Film Center, Newburgh, 2pm & 7:15pm Dance “Nutcracker” American Youth Dance Academy LC 7pm

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Music - Jazz..John Simon & Friends ..Aroma Thyme, Ellenville 8pm Music ......................................Robert Schif

Dance..................“Petroleum Wing” ................Beacon Studios, 8pm Dance..................“Petroleum Wing” ........

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Festival...............Christmas in the Village ......Museum Village, Monroe, Noon-4pm Music ....................................Bruce Perone ..................................................PV 7pm Music - Jazz, Blues ......Together, Akie Bermiss ............The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm Music - Holiday .........Jimmy Sturr Holiday Spectacular..........................PT 7:30pm Poetry Reading ..................Florence Lenhard ....................7 West St., Warwick, 4pm Holiday...................Festival of Lights ..............Main St., Pine Bush, 5:30pm-7:30pm Recreation........................Holiday Celebration ........................................LMAC 6pm

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Festival....Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend ..............................................Downtown Montgomery, 11am-8pm

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Film Center, Newburgh, 5:30pm

Cinema...............“Last Play at Shea” ................................................Downing Film Center, Newburgh, 1:30pm

Music............................................JADE ..................................PV 2:30p[m

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Cinema..........................“New School: Hudson Valley Artists Profile” ........................Beacon Art Salon, 2pm Music - Holiday........Middletown Concert Chorale....St. John’s Luthern Ch., Middletown, 3pm

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Art Walk ..................................................Art After Dark ............................................Milford Galleries, 6pm-9pm

Open Mic...................Acoustic Jam ................Dancing Cat, Bethel, 3pm

Music ....................................................Groovy Tuesday ........................................................................PV 7pm

Music - Classical..”O Lovely Peace” ....Calvary Presy. Ch., Nwbgh, 3pm

Music - Jazz ............................Lucky Peterson, Kathleen Grace ............................The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm Music - Classical-Holiday. ..........Pike County Choral Society ..........................United Meth. Ch., Milford, 7pm Music - Opera - B’way - Holiday...Melody Alesi & Anna Tonna......Church of Good Shepherd, Milford, 7:30pm

Music - Barbershp ..........“After Hours” Quartet ........................NFL 3pm Music - Holiday..Classic Choral SocietyUnited Ch.of Christ, Blooming Grove, 4pm

Open Mic.....Hudson Valley Folk Guild w/Ken & Julie ......Unitarian Universalist Cong., Rock Tavern, 7:30pm

Dance ..........................“Cracked Up Nutcracker” ....................HVC 7pm

Music - Broadway-Holiday ............Broadway Concerts Direct ..................Wurtsboro Community Church, 8pm

Cinema....“Last Play at Shea” ..Downing Film Center, Newburgh, 7:15pm

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man..The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm Open Mic....Heritage Coffee House....Hopewell Presby. Ch., Thompson Ridge, 7pm

.............The Dautaj, Warwick, 8pm Music ..............................Henderson & Osinski ............................................PV 7pm Music ..................Tom Freund & Friends, Origin Blue ..The Falcon, Marlboro, 7pm

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Bell Drop ............LMAC 10pm Poetry Reading ................Tanya Tyler-Barber ..................7 West St., Warwick, 4pm

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art EXHIBITS CAG ..........................................................Catskill Artists Gallery 38 S. Main St., Liberty 845-292-0310 CAS ................................................................................................Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor CCA ....................................................................................Cedarwood Center, 4 Fowler St., Port Jervis DVAC ......................................................................................Delaware Valley Arts Center, Narrowsburg KMM ........................................................................................Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Newburgh LMAC ........................................................................................................Liberty Museum & Arts Center, MAC ..................................................................................Mountaindale Art Center & Sculpture Garden SUNYO SUNY Orange (Orange Cty. Community College) Orange Hall Gallery & Loft 845-341-4891 WAA..........................................................................................................................Wurtsboro Art Alliance WRS ........................................................................................................Wallkill River School, Montgomery

art EXHIBITS Metal Works Sculpture Garden ..............................................................................MAC ongoing Paul Kean paintings & fun signs ..............................................Kean Artworks, Wurtsboro, ongoing Goshen Art League ....................................................Bare Fitness, 31 John St., Goshen, ongoing Imi Knoebel 24 Colors-for Blinky, 1977 ....................................................Dia: Beacon, ongoing Carolyn Duke pottery..........................................Duke Pottery, Tennanah Lake, Roscoe, ongoing Anita Ray photography & Miesje Jolley woodcut prints ........The ARTery, Milford, thru Dec 7 “Embark - Wm Noonan & Students” ............................New Windsor Art Gallery, thru Dec 15 John Gould “Working Artist: A Retrospective” ........................................SUNYO thru Dec 15 Paul Gould “Celebrating 50 Years as an Artist”........................................SUNYO thru Dec 15 “Cut It Up” Contemporary Papercutters....................Ann St. Gallery, Newburgh, thru Dec 18 Members Holiday Show ....................................................................................WAA thru Dec 20 Holiday Show....................................................................................................DVAC thru Dec 20 “Art in Sixes” mixed media small works ........................................................DVAC thru Dec 22 CAS MembersShow and Holiday Fair ......Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor, thru Dec 22 “Glitter and Glass” members & friends show ..................................................CAG thru Dec 31 Robert Score Bicentennial Series, pen & ink ..........Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31 Marilyn Richter acrylics, Caroline Hagerty oils ....Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31 “Buone Feste” Holiday Group Show ..........................RiverWinds Gallery, Beacon, thru Dec 31 Holiday Show..................................................................................The Forge, Milford, thru Jan 2 “Art Is A Gift” 28 artists ................................................Red Eft Gallery, Wurtsboro, thru winter “Trees of Orange County” art & photography, Citizens Foundation exhibit..............................

Executive Suite, Gov’t Center, Goshen, thru Jan 6

NEW art EXHIBITS

Winter Art Exhibition Hemlock Farms Artists........Chant Realtors, Lords Valley, Dec 1-Jan 29 “Come Paint With Me” Artists Group Show ....................Grey Towers, Milford, Dec 1-Jan 31 Dona McPhillips Couch “Portraits in American History” ..........................KMM Dec 2-Mar 31 Pottery Exhibit & Sale ................................................................Amity Arts, Florida, Dec 3 & 4 Members Exhibit 100 artists..................................................................................WRS Dec 1-31 Brian Shapiro & L.K. Levine paintings, drawings, calligraphy, silkscreen................................

Brian Shapiro Studio, Pine Bush, Dec 5, 11am-4pm Arts & Crafts Show River Valley Artists Guild......................................CCA Dec 12, 11am-5pm Christmas Show at BrookHouse..................................Brook House Gallery, Barryville, Dec 18

Books & Clubs A Lillian Jackson Braun Book Club ......................................Jeffersonville Library, Dec 8, 6pm Audubon Society First Sunday Field Trip ..........................845-744-6047 Goshen, 8am or 9am Book Discussion ....................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Dec 16, TBA Walden Chess Club all ages, all level ..............Walden Library, Saturdays 10am, Mondays 6pm Friday Night Chess ................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Fridays 6pm Knit and Stitch ....................................................................Narrowsburg Library, Mondays, 6pm Knimble Knitters ..................................................................Ellenville Library, Saturdays, 10am Laurel & Hardy Sons of the Desert Int’l Org...................Last Sundays, ray@themtharhills.org The Music Lovers Guild ........................3rd Thurs, 7:30pm FREE, Montgomery 845-457-9867 Listen to recorded classical music, open informal discussion follows.

Photography Club ................................................................Walden Library, 2nd Mondays. 7pm Photography Club Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop............................2nd Monday, 7:30pm St. Paul’s Epsicopal Church, Chester Scrabble Players ........................................................................Walden Library, Thursdays, 6pm Scrabble Players ......................................................................Ellenville Library, Tuesdays, 6pm Science Cafe “The Story of Remicade” ..............................Diana’s, New Windsor, Dec 15, 7pm Trivia Night ........................................................2 Alices, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Thursdays, 8pm

School & Conservatory Community Chamber Music Concert Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster ............................ and Ulster County Community College orchestra SCCC Dec 7, 7pm Scenes from “P.H. *reaks on stage” ..............................................................SCCC Dec 9, 5pm Greater New York Wind Symphony Pine Bush HS & Central Valley HS students & pros......

Pine Bush HS, Dec 11, 3pm Community Chamber Music Concert Music Institute of Sullivan & Ulster and Ulster ........

County Community College orchestra St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellenville, Dec 16, 7pm

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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Education Center, Cornwall-on-Hudson Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall Interactive Museum, 23 Center St., Middletown Pocono Environmental Education Ctr, Dingmans Ferry

books The Big Read books crafts, films etc., related to Edgar Allan Poe - kids & teens ......................

Orange County Libraries, thru Nov 3 Storytime 2-5 yrs ................................................................Jeffersonville Lib., Dec 21, 28, Noon Storytime 2-5 yrs ..................................................................Narrowsburg Lib., Dec 22, 29, 2pm Storytime 2-5 yrs ....................................................................Callicoon Lib., Dec 23, 30, Noon

Museum Meet Live Animals ..............................HHNM Cornwall, Tues & Weds, Nov 9-Dec 15, 3:45pm Hands on Exhibits ....................................................................................IM Sundays, 2pm-4pm

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS FOV....................................................................................................................Fovea Exhibitions, Beacon HPG ..............................................................................................Highlands Photographic Guild, Milford LC......................................................Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts, Sugar Loaf 845-469-2287 SUNYO SUNY Orange (Orange Cty. Community College) Orange Hall Gallery & Loft 845-341-4891

“Early to Rise: Working Farms in Orange County” ....................................................ongoing Cornell Cooperative Extension, Middletown Historic Montgomery ....................................................Montgomery Village Museum, ongoing James Douglas Hiller, Donna Dolan Jacke, et al Nick Zungoli “Trifecta” ................................................Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, ongoing David Ruskin “Coloring My World: Hand Colored Photographs” ....................HPG thru Dec 5 William Gould “Photographs of the Hudson Valley & Beyond”................SUNYO thru Dec 15 Local Montgomery Artists & Photographers ........Di Bello Gallery, Montgomery, thru Dec 31 Dave Anderson “One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds” ............FOV thru Jan 2 Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop ..................................................Galleries at LC, thru Jan 7 Jeff Bleckman, Dana Duke, Charlie Maraia, “Black & White” ................................................

Flour Power Bakery, Livingston Manor, thru Jan 9

NEW photography EXHIBITs “Celebrating the Season” members show......................................................HPG Dec 10-Feb 6 Open House Day Nick Zungoli ......................Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf, Dec 11, 5pm-7pm

Art & Photography receptions Pottery Exhibit & Sale ..............................................................Amity Arts, Florida, Dec 3, 7pm-9pm Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop................................................Galleries at LC, Dec 4, 2pm-4pm Holiday Trains on Main model trains, music, Santa ........................................CAS Dec 4, 3pm-5pm Members Exhibit 100 artists ................................................................................WRS Dec, 5pm-8pm John Gould “Working Artist: A Retrospective” ........................................SUNYO Dec 5, 1pm-4pm William & Paul Gould “Photographs of the Hudson Valley & Beyond” “Celebrating 50 Years as an Artist”..SUNYO Dec 5, 1pm-4pm “Celebrating the Season” members show ......................................................HPG Dec 11, 6pm-9pm Arts & Crafts Show River Valley Artists Guild......................................CCA Dec 12, 11am-5pm Holiday Show closing reception ....................................................................WAA Dec 20, Noon-4pm

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Holiday Show children perform, read, entertain ......Livingston Manor Library, Dec 9, 6:30pm

Pianist Jenny Lin at Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Concert, November 21 Sketch by Mary Mugele Sealfon

Destination: Wurtsboro Red Eft Gallery

New Paltz artist Kevin Cook is just one familiar local scenes, they serve merely as a of over 25 artists featured in framework or vehicle for the Red Eft Gallery Art is A expressing the spiritual Gift exhibit. truths I seek. The works are “I believe landscape largely unpopulated, quiet, painting to be a vital and still, emphasizing an inner integral expression in the The Far Shore by K Cook peace or the spirit of each contemporary art scene. It is inspired by the place. Aspects of the work indicate past, yet defined by present environmental inspiration, eternal life, the passage of time, realities,” Cook writes. and the process of nature. I am inspired by “Essentially a realist, I incorporate strong nineteenth century views on romanticism undercurrents of romanticism into my work. and communion with nature, and by the In the romantic tradition, I seek to give my work of John Constable, Frederic Church landscapes deep emotional meaning, and Martin Johnson Heade.” manipulating them into emotional dream The Red Eft Gallery is open Friday 3pm worlds through subdued brushwork and to 7pm, Saturday Noon to 6pm, Sunday diffused light. from Noon to 5pm or by appointment “Although my subjects are largely Phone: 845-888-2519.

Drum Circles Medicine Wheel Drum Circle Prayer Ceremony Practiced by various groups, the medicine wheel drum circle prayer ceremony recognizes the four directions—east, south, west, north—as spiritual powers that can help balance and heal. The ceremony has four rounds, with drumming by all participants at the instruction of the leader allowing the energy of each direction in each round to come into the circle to facilitate prayers and healing. It has been described as "like a sweat lodge without the sweat" Shamanic Drum Circle Check out the Drumming Circle at The This type of circle tends to center around Crystals Center on December 10 at Native American Cultural Drums and rattles 6:30pm. but primarily focuses on the spiritual rather than the musical aspects of the culture.

Broadway Concerts Direct Shamanic drumming is generally simple Holiday Show and repetitive, often considered as a form of prayer or method of trance induction, rather Broadway Concerts Direct (BCD) is than as music or entertainment. During a bringing two of New York City’s award shamanic trance or shamanic journey, the winning singers to Wurtsboro for a seasonal shaman uses the steady beat of the drum as concert. a "lifeline" to find the way back to the world Sarah Rice, the usual hostess and coof ordinary consciousness. producer for the Wurtsboro Calendar area’s finest monthly cabaret Art & Photography Exhibits series is taking Members Holiday Show thru Dec 20 somewhat of a back Wurtsboro Art Alliance seat this time, being billed as a “special “Art Is A Gift” thru winter season guest” for Sue & Red Eft Gallery Edd’s Fabulous Christmas, starring NY Cabaret artists Edd Clark and Sue Holistic Living Meditation Circle Sundays, 11am Matsuki.

UFO Universe Circle Dec 2, 6:30pm P a u l Drumming Energy Circle Dec 10, 6:30pm Stephan is Past Life Regression Session Dec 11, 5:30pm the pianist Pendulum Dowsing Demo Dec 16, 6:30pm for the Crystals Center December 11 concert, Music-Broadway-Opera-Operetta and.like all Broadway Concerts Direct the other “Sue and Edd’s Fabulous Christmas” Edd Clark, Sue Matsuki, special guest: B C D Sarah Rice, Paul Stephan, piano concerts, will be held at the Wurtsboro Wurtsboro Community Church Dec 11, 8pm Community Church on Sullivan Street.

The church elders always offer the extra Poetry Reading treat of delicious home baked goodies Poetry in the Gallery Wurtsboro Art Alliance - Dec 5, Jan 2, 8pm during intermission.

Call 845-888-2798 for reservations.

CANVAS DIRECTORY DINING Hudson Street Cafe 237 Hudson Street Cornwall-on-Hudson 845-534-2450 www.hudsonstreetcafe.com

LIBRARIES Newburgh Free Library Information & Inspiration 124 Grand St., Newburgh 845-563-3600 www.newburghlibrary.org

Wurtsboro Art Alliance The Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery December 20 at 73 Sullivan Street. features local professional, amateur and www.waagallery.org. emerging artists in a supportive, creative coalition participtaing in community activites in Sullivan County.

Members’ exhibit and sale of photographs, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, ceramics, sculpture and more, the Holiday Show, can be seen weekends, thru “Wallkill River” sumi ink and watercolor on rice paper

by Roberta Rosenthal, WAA member.

CANVAS FRIENDS DIRECTORY ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS Di Bello Gallery Art, Photos, Crafts, Montgomery Memorabilia 3 Wallkill Avenue, Montgomery 845-457-2773

ARTISTS Mary Mugele Sealfon Portaits, Lanscapes, Still Life Commissions 845-774-7658 mary.sealfon@gmail.com Jonathan Talbot Painter, Printmaker, Instructor Collage Artist 7 Amity Rd. Warwick, NY 10990 www.talbot1.com HEALTH & HOLISTIC SERVICES Helena Moore, Ph.D. Holistic Talk Therapy "Catering To Your Artistic Side” Wildwood Way, Forestburgh 845-796-1810 Patricia Quinn Art Therapy, Hypnosis & Healing 62 No. Main Street, Florida, NY 10921 845-649-0953 ORGANIZATIONS Orange County Citizens Foundation Citizens Building a Better Community 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf 845-469-9459 www.occitizensfoundation.org MUSEUMS Museum Village A Living Museum of 19th Century Life 1010 Route 17M, Monroe 845-782-8247 www.museumvillage.org

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Orange County Arts Council Art Leaves its Mark 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf 845-469-9168 www.ocartscouncil.org

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Holiday at the Museum

Holiday at the Library

You can celebrate the season with barbershop-style holiday music on Sunday, December 12 at 3:00pm. at the Newburgh Free Library. The free concert features "After Hours", a women’s acapella quartet singing four-part harmony.

Based in Poughkeepsie, quartet members are part of the Evergreen Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International. Refreshments will be supplied by the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library. The event is part of the City of Newburgh’s annual Candlelight Tour.

For information, call the Newburgh Free Library, 845-563-3600 or 563-3619.

In the history of the United States, no issue has been more contentious, politically, economically, or morally, than that of slavery, the outright ownership of human beings. It was a controversial institution in the nation from the 1770s to the 1860s and one of the principal issues leading to the American Civil War. The Karpeles Manuscript Museum will display original documents, illustrations, and memorabilia relating to the slave trade, the efforts at its suppression, and its historical consequences, from before the American Revolution to modern times, through the month of December.

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2010 Candlelight Tour

The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands is holding this year’s Candlelight Tour on December 12.

Many exquisite private homes will be open for the tour, and other public venues are participating. Some are rarely open to the public.

Contact the Society at the Crawford House, 189 Montgomery Street, where the tour begin.

Email: historicalsocietynb@yahoo.com or phone 845-561-2585.

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Sponsored by Kiki Hayden, Roseann Cozzupoli and John J. Lease Realtors Art & Photography Exhibits “Cut It Up” Contemporary Papercutters thru Dec 18 Ann St. Gallery Dona McPhillips Couch: "Portraits in American History" Dec 2-Mar 31 Karpeles Manuscript Museum Festival : Candlelight Tour Events Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands Candlelight Tour December 12, Noon-5pm Hasbrouck House Tours

Holiday at Downing

Washington’s Headquarters Dec 12, Noon-5pm

“O Lovely Peace” MUSE-early music chamber ensemble Benefit for Opera Co. of the Highlands Calvary Presbyterian Church, Dec 12, 3pm Tony Bennett, Donna Reed, James Stewart and Shirley Temple can all be seen during special weekend showings at Downing Film Center.

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Ten majestic group portraits by Dona McPhillips Couch covering numerous aspects of American history are on display thru December at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 94 Broadway.

Thu.-Sat., 10am. to 4pm, Sunday, 12 to 4pm.

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Cinema Specials “Last Play at Shea” Dec 10-12 “It’s A Wonderful Life” Dec 18-20 “The Little Princess” Dec 28, 1:30pm

Museum Exhibit “Slavery” Documents & Writings Karpeles Manuscript Museum Music - Female Barbershop “After Hours “ Sweet Adelines Newburgh Free Library, Dec 12, 3pm Music - Classical “O Lovely Peace” MUSE-early music chamber ensemble Benefit for Opera Co. of the Highlands Calvary Presbyterian Church, Dec 12, 3pm Poetry Reading Hudson River Poets, Dec 2, Jan 6, 7pm Newburgh Free Library Recreation “Bells on Broadway” Arts & Crafts Show Children’s Holiday Festival Ritz Theater Lobby, Dec 4, 10am-4pm

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CANVAS FRIENDS DIRECTORY BUSINESS SERVICES Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd General Practice Law 555 Hudson Valley Ave., New Windsor 845-561-0550

Opera News sponsored by New Windsor law office of Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd MUSE Brings Handel Home To Benefit Opera Company of the Highlands

Hudson Valley Planning and Preservation Municipal & Private Monroe. 845-893-0134 www.HudsonValleyPlanning.com

by Vicki Botta Many have heard Handel's Messiah and even those who haven't are at least familiar with its “Hallelujah Chorus”. What most people don't know is that Handel made several different versions to accommodate the ability of those who sang it.

In fact, two of the eight selections to be performed by the MUSE - early music chamber ensemble - are versions performed in 1742 in Dublin in a special performance.

According to Jonathan Dobin, Director of MUSE and an aficionado of Handel, Handel was invited by the Charitable Music Society of Dublin to help raise money for flood and famine victims after an arctic freeze the previous year caused floods in the spring that ruined crops.

For the Dublin performance, the arias, "But Who May Abide" and "Rejoice Greatly" were in different forms than those we are familiar with today. Some of the actual Dublin versions were eliminated and replaced by other songs and choruses.

According to Dobin, the basic structure of the work remained as in the 1741 version but a lot of arias were changed or transposed or completely rewritten.

For example, later on in London, Handel discarded the original version of "But Who May Abide" (as sung in the concert) and created the version, which became more famous and is standard today, for a castrato named Guadagni. The first version was written for bass and didn't have a real prestissimo section. It was also less theatrical.

Dobin says that Handel finished writing Messiah, his most famous oratorio, after being inspired by his good friend Charles Jennen's libretto. Handel was at Jennen's home in 1741 retreating from depression that he suffered after a personal financial crisis.

MUSE was founded by Dobin in 1982 for the purpose of performing music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Early American Periods (through early 19th century) with vocal solos and ensembles, instrumental music and live period dance performances.

It concertized extensively throughout NYC and the tri-state area for nearly 10 years, garnering grants for pioneering reconstructions of early American music and dance.

The group halted performances in 1992 after Jonathan Dobin recovered from a near fatal accident. After moving to Newburgh his "new hometown" in 2006, Jonathan was encouraged to start MUSE again. He has assembled an ensemble of some of the Hudson Valley's finest singers, instrumentalists and dancers for MUSE's first concert in nearly 20 years.

This is MUSE's first concert as a 501(c)(3) organization and second fundraiser of the fall season for the Opera Company of the Highlands, Claudia Cummings director, which will receive all

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of the money generated by ticket sales.

In the MUSE performance Jeremy Moore is the baritone who will sing "But Who May Abide" while soprano soloist Suzanne Clune will sing "Rejoice Greatly" in its original jig-like style. Other performers include: Jennifer Ponzoni, David Mason, Michelle Jacobsen, Ingrid Narken, Anthony Cinelli and Dobin.

The MUSE chamber ensemble is comprised of well-known area musicians, Lynn Cunningham, Donna Kushner, Piotr Kargul, Nancy Wegrzyn, Gordon Shacklett and Andrew Benson, with Dobin at the harpsichord. Also performing are dance solists Dorothy Olsson, Barbara Kidney, and Andrew Dalton.

Additionally, this concert is being performed in conjunction with The Historical Society of Greater Newburgh and the Highlands' annual "Candlelight Tour" as well as its host church, one of Newburgh's oldest architectural gems, Calvary Presbyterian Church, Pastor Steven Reulke, MUSE has plans for the upcoming seasons to perform John Blow's opera Venus and Adonis, Heinrich Schutz's "Christmas Story" as well as "The Nest of Love" (music of love from the Renaissance, Baroque and Colonial Periods) as well as other unique programs. Contributions to MUSE are tax deductible and will be listed accordingly in all future programs. Those wishing to donate, request an ad in the concert program or with other questions can call Jonathan at 845-392-0492 or write MuseEarlyMusic@aol.com.

The concert will take place on Dec. 12th at 3:00pm at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Newburgh, 120 South Street, corner Grand Street.

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Suzanne Clune and Jeremy Moore are two of the eight MUSE soloists.

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Nancy Wegryzn and Gordon Shacklett are two of the eight MUSE musicians.

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Paper Cutting on Ann St. Paper cutting as an art form is practiced around the world and presently is enjoying a renaissance as organizations, blogs, and books on the subject turn up everywhere.

Historically, papercutting designs evolved worldwide in a plethora of uniquely different cultural styles.

In CUT IT UP!, 11 divergent artists come

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together to reveal how paper cutting is igniting the imaginations of today's contemporary artists. These artists explore a spectrum of techniques from the most basic cutting, folding, tearing, and collage, which expose the infinite possibilities of the medium that makes for the creation of innovative art.

The exhibition is on view at the Ann Street Gallery (behind the Ritz Theater), weekends through Saturday, December 18.

Funded by Orange County Executive, Ed Diana, the “Banner Project” was a Newburgh School System contest for which elementary school kids created artworks for the Hudson River Quadricenntenial.

Some of the winning art can now be seen on lamposts along Colden Street at the foot of Broadway near the Newburgh Campus of Orange County Community College.

More of the students’ artworks will be added later. People can donate to this worthy cause to help with the transferring of the drawings and paintings for permanent installation.

For information, email info@trestle.org..

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More CANVAS TIDBITS Model Trains & Art in Livingston Manor The Catskill Art Society (CAS) is presenting its annual winter Members Show & Holiday Fair running thru December 22.

In addition to the usual hours (Thursday – Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 11am-3pm) the Arts Center will also be open on Monday-Wednesday, December 20-22.

And don’t miss their Holiday Bazaar on December 4, 5, 11 and 12.

And don’t miss the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce’s kick off of Holiday Trains on Main Street, a nostalgic trip back in time with handmade model trains on view in many Main Street windows. The public is invited to the childfriendly festivities including a visit with Santa and local band, the Mountain Tones, hosted by the CAS Arts Center on Saturday, December 4 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

CAS Arts Center is located at 48 Main Street in Livingston Manor and is wheelchair accessible.

Holiday Tours in New Windsor For two Christmases, John and Catherine Ellison shared their home with the officers and soldiers of the Continental Army. From 6:00pm to 8:00pm on December 18th tour the elegantly appointed 1754 Ellison house decorated for Christmas and staffed by Revolutionary War era costumed interpreters.

On December 27, 28 and 29, the Ellison mansion is open for tours at 10:00am, 11:00 am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm each day. Tour the

NYC Ballet Stars to Perform Nutcracker with

elegant 1754 historic house decorated for Salisbury Mills Dance Academy at Lycian Centre the season in 18th century fashion.

Bar's, who received numerous awards in Knox’s Headquarters is located at 289

by Fawn Morosky competition is now a principle dancer in the Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate, at the corner Pennsylvania Ballet. of Route 94 and Forge Hill Road.

"It is the hopes of the American Youth In 2008 Bar received the prestigious For more information please call 845- Dance Academy to help our students Outstanding Teacher Award at the Youth 561-1765 ext. 22. become successful in life by preparing them America Grand Prix (YAGP), which attracts to see the world inside and outside of their dancers from the across the nation to Countenances, Classes, Cleaning, dance studio" said Natasha Bar, founder compete. The award was given to her for Crafts and director of the American Youth Dance "developing an unprecedented dance There are many ways to give gifts. Here Academy (AYDA) in Salisbury Mills. program that produced an unusual number are suggestions culled from some of our The Dance Academy opened it doors of talented dancers." supporters’ advertisments. Artist and earlier this year and has been offering Brianna Bloomer, a long time student of educator Mary Mugele Sealfon accepts classes in creative movement and ballet.

Bar's, recently placed 3rd at the 2010 YAGP commissions for portraits. See page 15.

The Academy offers dancers an opportunity competitions. At just 15, Bloomer competed William Noonan, whose exhibit Embark: to compete in regional, statewide and in the senior division of the competition Wm Noonan & Students will be at the New international dance competitions. It also against dancers ranging from 15- 20 years Windsor Art Gallery on Route 32 thru provides ongoing dance instruction for old. This was Bloomer's first time December 15, offers studio art classes. See those who are beginners or interested in competing in this division and her page 2. continuing their training. Classes at the performance impressed the judges.

Got a lazy or sloppy or busy friend or Academy are ongoing and open to students The Dance Academy maintains a close loved one? Orange County entrepreneur ages 4- 18. relationship with the NYC Ballet, with Jennifer Mellin will clean and organize any Bar has been a professional dancer for professional dancers offering classes to home or office. See ad below. over thirty years. She studied dance in the students at the Academy this past summer.

Yes, there are art classes everywhere, but USSR and brings her love, passion and These classes are an amazing opportunity don’t forget the art of crafting and the gift professional experience to the Academy. for young dancers in the area to learn from of beading classes or beaded artwork at Her students have gone on to become part professional performers who are part of a Miskris Beads and Needlepoint Gallery. of world renown dancing companies such as world-renowned dance company.

See pages 15 and 10, the New York City Ballet and the "We have an ongoing relationship with Pennsylvania Ballet Company. Amanda the New York City Ballet," said Bar whose Sensual Silk in Otisville, December 5 Hill from Cornwall, a former student of daughter Ellen Bar is a soloist with the We don’t get many listings for events in company. Ellen Bar is also the co creator of Otisville, but on December 5 from Noon to a film for the PBS program Great 5:00pm Catmaid Wearable Art is hosting Performances: Dance in America titled New an open house for its magnificent, sensual York Export: Opus Jazz. The show aired in silk “wearable art”. Preview on March 2010 and featured Natasha Bar. www.Catmaid.net. Phone: 845-386-8431.

The AYDA will be performing the Nutcracker at the Lycian Centre for Performing Arts on Monday, December 20 at 7:00pm. Amar Ramasar, principal dancer for the NYC Ballet, and Rebecca Krohn, NYC Ballet soloist, will join students of the Dance Academy for this performance.

Reservations are recommended.

For more information: 845- 496-9995 or visit Natasha Bar’s website at: http://www.youthbarre.com/Home.aspx.

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More Holiday Music - Milford, Blooming Grove, Goshen, Sugar Loaf, Warwick, Middletown, Otisville, Walden Pike County Choral Sociey Schubert's Mass in G will be the centerpiece of the Christmas concert by the Pike County Choral Society December 11 at 7:00pm at the United Methodist Church,, 206 E. Ann St., in Milford.

As directed by longtime accompanist Henry Repp, choristers also will blend their voices in music by John Rutter along with seasonal songs. Audience members will be invited to join in the singing of holiday favorites to conclude the annual concert.

Tickets can be reserved by calling Choral Society President Debbie Garelli at 570775-0963. Tickets also can be purchased at the door.

Kindred Spirits Concert Two internationally acclaimed singers, Melody Alesi and Anna Tona will join with pianist Audrey Saint-Gil to perform Christmas, opera, and Broadway music on December 11 at 7:30pm, at the Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist, Fifth Avenue and Catharine Street in Milford.

A native of New York City, Alesi is an award-winning soprano and a regular at the Mozart Festival Opera and Caramoor.

Mezzo-soprano Tonna has sung principal roles in everything from The Barber of Seville to Madame Butterfly. Concert pianist Saint-Gil is a vocal coach who has worked with major opera companies.

The non-Christmas part of the program will run the gamut from The Barber of Seville to Funny Girl. The seasonal tunes will span a range of centuries and styles.

This event is a production of Kindred Spirits Arts Programs, a nonprofit organization that offers concerts and music education programs in northeastern Pennsylvania.

For further information and to purchase tickets in advance visit www.kindredspiritsprograms.org/. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Classic Choral Society Orange County’s Classic Choral Society’s annual (51st year!) Holiday “Comfort & Joy” Concerts are different this year. Instead of the usual major choral work being performed, this year they are going for the ‘warm & fuzzy’ feeling for holiday music. In fact, the audience will be invited to join the singers at the end of the program to sing favorite carols with the chorus and huge pipe organ.

Janiece Kohler “This year, the singers and I have the distinct pleasure of working for the first time with Peter Hommel, who is the brand new music director at the United States Military Academy, West Point Post Chapel”, announced Artisitic Director Janiece Kohler. “This is a treat for everybody involved...especially me.”

Classic Choral Society concerts have been free and open to the public since 1959!

Donations, through a free-will offering

received at all the concerts, are what keep the Choral Society going.

There will be two performances: Sunday, December 12 at 4:00pm at the United Church of Christ on Route 94 and Old Dominion Road in Blooming Grove, and Saturday, December 18 at 7:00pm in the First Prebysterian Church, 33 Park Place (at village square) in Goshen.

For more information: 845-783-6030.

Hear them ring out holiday favorites at Lycian Centre in Sugar Loaf on December 19 at 3:00pm.

Phone 845-469-2287 for tickets.

Holiday Jazz in Warwick The Todd Williams Quintet, featuring Williams on sax, Warwick Valley Jazz Festival producer Steve Rubin on drums, Joe Vincent Tranchina, piano; Bill McCrossen on bass; Chris Persad on trumpet and Mariel Larsen as guest Empire Brass at Lycian Centre Elizabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of vocalist, will peform their Holiday Jazz the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, Show on Friday December 17 at 8:00pm at has joined with The Dautaj, 36 Oakland Ave in Warwick.

Empire Brass for Middletown Concert Chorale their 2010 Holiday See the ad on this page for this year’s Concerts.

With their best- Middletown Concert Chorale locations. selling recordings Happily, and this is a rarity - there will also on the Telarc label be great music in Otisville! they have introduced an even larger audience worldwide to the excitement of brass music that ranges from Bach and Handel to jazz and Broadway. They are equally at home in the majestic works that Gabrieli composed for St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice and the exuberantly show stopping tunes that Richard Rodgers and Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote for Broadway.

The ensemble has also performed with major symphony orchestras and summer festivals, and opened the Carnegie Hall Centennial Gala joining forces with members of the New York Philharmonic in the world premiere of Hudson Valley composer Joan Tower's specially commissioned Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman.

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Nutty Nutcracker One of the area’s favorite Nutcracker performances is the Hudson Valley Conservatory’s (HVC) “cracked up” version, an hilarious, brilliantly conceived, nutty interpretation of the seasonal classic.

Cracked up and nuttier than the traditional tale, Clara and her Prince journey from under the Christmas tree to under the big top in a whimsical world where they encounter winter-white school kids, popcorn angels, candycane acrobats, and many more hilarious big top characters.

“Come and share in the magic of this classic tale seen in a whole new light, creating holidays memories that will last a lifetime.” At the New Rose Theater in Walden, December 16-19. See ad on this page for times.

For reservations, 845-778-2478.

Photos Celebrate Winter

M.E. Whitehill Supports Symphony with Raffle Fresh from the Orange County Citizens Foundation 2010 Awards Ceremony where she was the third recipient of the well-earned Lifetime Achievement Award (previous winners were Claudia Cummings and Chris Farlekas), Mary Evelyn Whitehill has donated her Hudson Highlands painting (see ad on right) to the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) for a fund-raising raffle.

To help support the GNSO and own this beautiful watercolor by one of the Hudson Valley’s most respected artists, you can either call the phone number in the ad, or buy a raffle at any of the GNSO concerts on January 15, March 12 or May 14.

Editor’s note: Newspaper print color cannot do justice to any painting, so be creative - enhance the colors pictured here with your own imagination.

Whitehill’s gallery at Overlook Farm Market on Route 9W in Middlehope, just 4 miles north of I-84, is open on weekends for holiday purchases until December 24.

Then from Jan. 4, see her work at Picture it Framed, Rte. 52 & Meadow Street, 5 days a week. www.mewhitehill.com

Potluck DON’Ts and DOs Sunrise in Snow by Norma Bernstock

The Highlands Photographic Guild, a group of fine art photographers in historic Milford, are Celebrating the Season, with an exhibit running from December 10 thru February 6 at 224 Broad Street in Milford.

The opening reception is from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on December 10.

Phone: 570-296-2440.

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You don’t have to take Potluck when it comes to food if you dine at the Hudson Street Cafe in Cornwall-on-Hudson. But we do recommend taking Potluck when it comes to music offered only two blocks from the restaurant at the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street: the top-notch Potluck Concerts.

A Beethoven Violin/Piano sonata series begins on December 3 at 7:30pm.

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