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10 Deeper Into Movies: FilmColumbia Celebrates its 15th Year by Expanding to Hudson by Brian PJ Cronin

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12 Hudson: Local Author Explores Storied City in Two New Books by Rebekah Aronson

14 On View: Gallery Exhibits in & around Hudson 17 Hudson’s Happening: Goings-on in & around the City mid-October through December Calendar begins

20 Food for All: With Talbott & Arding, Hudson’s Edible Evolution Continues by Jen Kiaba

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FilmColumbia celebrates its 15th year by expanding to Hudson

by Brian PJ Cronin There is a peculiar sort of agony that comes with being a fan of independent and international cinema here in the Hudson Valley. While we are blessed with an ever-increasing number of local film festivals that introduce us to up-and-coming filmmakers looking for their first big break, it’s much harder to see new movies by the mavericks and icons who made us fall in love with indie films in the first place. The joy of finding out that a new Godard film is coming out is immediately tempered with the realization that it will be between six and eight months for it to reach any of the Valley’s precious few art house movie theaters...if it reaches them at all. Most of us are resigned to simply put a “Check Netflix next year” post-it note on the side of our televisions, and you can only put so many post-it notes on your television before the entire screen is obscured. This is the dilemma that FilmColumbia has been solving for the past 15 years.

Co-programmed by Peter Biskind... and Laurence Kardish...FilmColumbia shows you the films you already know you want to see. The festival features the biggest and best films from Sundance, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes, Venice, and many other top-tier film festivals. Co-programmed by Peter Biskind (author of the critically acclaimed books Easy Riders and Raging Bulls and Down and Dirty Pictures) and Laurence Kardish (Senior Curator at the Museum of Modern Art’s Department of Film), FilmColumbia shows you the ﬁlms you already know you want to see. The festival features

Still from ﬁlm ‘Winter Sleep’ winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, is the festival’s opening ﬁlm.

What started out as a simple two-day festival has blossomed into a five-daylong embarrassment of riches. the biggest and best films from Sundance, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes, Venice, and many other top-tier film festivals. This gives Hudson Valley moviegoers a chance to see notable films just after they’ve been glowingly written up in The New York Times and other publications, but before the films have had any sort of commercial release. “Peter and Laurence are pretty well connected,” said festival director Calliope Nichols. “They’ve got access to top films that nobody else can get and may not ever be seen on a big screen in the Hudson Valley outside of our Festival. I mean, Winter Sleep, the film that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, is our opening film!” What started as a simple two-day festival has blossomed into a five-day-long embarrassment of riches. Last year more than 7,000 tickets were sold, and many of the films were sold out long before their screening times. This year the festival runs from October 22 through October 26, and is expanding even further. For the first time ever, the festival is supplementing its three main screening locations in Chatham with a fourth location at the Hudson Lodge in Hudson. “We needed to expand,” explained Nichols, “And we know that Hudson is ready because it’s full of discerning, intelligent moviegoers.” And so fans of New Wave Cinema will indeed be able to see Jean-Luc Godard’s Goodbye To Language - his 39th film - in the Hudson Valley after all. Refusing to be slowed down by age (the director is currently 83 years old), or the limits of reality (his new film is in 3D), Goodbye To Language was a co-winner of the Grand

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Top L to R: ‘Goodbye to Language’; ‘Wild’; ‘Soul of a Banquet’; bottom L to R: ‘The Imitation Game’; ‘Stripped’; ‘Foxcatcher’.

Jury prize at Cannes this year and continues Godard’s remarkable late-period renaissance. But if non-linear, narrative-eschewing cinema is not your thing, there’s also plenty of chances to be the first to see some more conventional films that are already receiving significant Oscar buzz. Benedict Cumberbatch, beloved star of BBC’s Sherlock and possessor of the Most British Name Ever, portrays the brilliant mathematician Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. The biopic follows Turing as he helps break Germany’s Enigma Code during World War II, but is subsequently punished by the British government for being a homosexual; which was considered a crime in 1940’s England. Reese Witherspoon plays author Cheryl Strayed in Wild, the film adaption of Strayed’s best selling memoir about hiking the 1,100 mile Pacific Coast Trail. And Foxcatcher continues Steve Carrell’s remarkable evolution from a bit player on The Daily Show to a bona-fide A-List actor. Helmed by Capote and Moneyball director Bennett Miller, the film tells the real-life tale of John du Pont, who murdered an Olympic champion wrestler at his estate in 1996. Or perhaps you’re one of those “All fiction is lies and I only watch documentaries” kind of moviegoer. That’s fine. You’re going to have a busy week as well. Stripped, a documentary about contemporary comic strip creators, has drawn a considerable amount of attention due to the fact that it contains the first, and still only, recorded interview with the reclusive Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson (Watterson drew the film’s publicity poster as well). In The Throwaways, filmmaker Ira McKinley documents his own difficulties trying to find a job after being released from an Albany prison, as well as an unflinching look at the struggles that inner-city African-Americans face. And in Soul of a Banquet, director Wayne Wang chronicles the life and career of Cecilia Chiang, the Chinese immigrant whose legendary San Francisco restaurant The Mandarin introduced

“Peter and Laurence are pretty well connected...They’ve got access to top films that nobody else can get and may not ever be seen on a big screen in the Hudson Valley outside of our Festival...” ~ Calliope Nichols America to the wonders of authentic Northern Chinese cuisine in the 1960’s. Author and former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl, who appears in the film, will appear at the Festival with Wang to present the film. Local auteurs will be highlighted in the Festival’s “Local Filmmakers Program” in Hudson on October 26th. The 75minute “Animation for Grownups” program showcases a wide variety work by international animators - some of whom will be on hand to discuss their work. Straight from Cannes, the 2014 Next Generation Short Tiger Films introduces the world to the work of the finest student filmmakers in Germany. And several panels will be presented throughout the weekend, about such topics as screenwriting and obstacles that local filmmakers face. All of it adds up to a very full week of films in Columbia County, so it might be a good idea to clear out your calendar and catch up on your sleep now. “People are going to have to really pick and choose,” said Nichols. “Either they’re going to have to make some tough choices or they’re just going to have to try and see every single film. Which, believe it or not, some people try to do.”

Brian PJ Cronin is a freelance writer in Beacon, NY. You can ﬁnd him online at brianpjcronin.com and on Twitter as @brianpjcronin.

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HUDSON LOCAL AUTHOR EXPLORES STORIED CITY IN TWO NEW BOOKS by Rebekah Aronson Visiting Hudson it is inevitable to be struck how this small city has a distinctive relationship to history. Walking past the well-lit antique stores, galleries and shops that line Warren Street, through the clouds of dust billowing from buildings under various stages of renovation, it is clear that the people who live and work there have a knack for turning something old, new again. So it felt appropriate to meet with author and award-winning illustrator Lisa LaMonica in the refurbished parlor room of a popular coffee shop to talk about her books Haunted Catskills, and the soon to be released Images of America: Hudson. Sitting on a velvet settee in a corner, while other patrons tapped away on their devices, we were in just the right spot to talk about Hudson’s storied past and 21st century ghosts. Unlike Washington Iriving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, many of the tales collected in Haunted Catskills, published last year by Haunted America, a Division of The History Press, were lost over the generations. Even the stuff of legends, such as “The Catskill Witch” and “Hank, the One-Armed Brakeman of Tannersville” were beginning to fade from memory. Fortunately, LaMonica is a thorough researcher and was able to gather these stories together in one volume. Generously using period newspaper articles, letters, official reports and photos (she even includes a few of her own illustrations), she puts these stories into their historical context. LaMonica takes the opportunity to honor the history of the Mohicans and other Native Americans who first inhabited the region by incorporating their folklore into collection as well. As a result, readers are not only treated to some spine-tingling entertainment, they are transported back through 400 plus years of New York history. The book also contains accounts of more recent hauntings, including LaMonica’s own experience.

Walking past the well-lit antique stores, galleries and shops that line Warren Street, through the clouds of dust billowing from buildings under various stages of renovation, it is clear that the people who live and work there have a knack for turning something old, new again. A native of New York State, LaMonica has made Columbia County her home for the past several years. Not long after her boyfriend had passed away, she moved into one of the three adjoining houses that were built on Columbia Street for the daughters of wellknown 19th century landscape painter Sanford R. Gifford. One afternoon LaMonica stepped outside for a few minutes. When she came back in she felt that something was amiss—a Chapstick and a pumpkin had been moved. Once in separate rooms, these two items, significant to LaMonica’s relationship with her boyfriend, were now placed on the floor next to each other. “The experience gave me chills, but also made me smile,” she says. Another time, while living in that same house, LaMonica heard children running around an empty apartment above her. A year later, after she moved, she ran into the new tenant who told her that she often heard someone walking around at night.

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LaMonica was also hearing about other unusual experiences from business people who were living and working in Hudson people, she stresses, who did not want to be experiencing what they were experiencing and had nothing to gain by talking about it. Once skeptical, LaMonica now wonders “about the residual energy that gets left behind, that gets imprinted in an environment.” Interested, she explored diﬀerent theories about these ghosts. In her book she states that, “A spirit or ghost is believed to be the soul and consciousness of a person who has passed away. For many reasons...a spirit is condensed energy that is left behind.” LaMonica also considers the theory that time and space may not be linear and “possibly fold over onto one another, so that past events may be experienced today.” Given the Hudson Valley’s rich and often turbulent history it does not surprise LaMonica that energy could be stuck here. She also says that it’s hard to ignore so many anecdotal stories about ghosts that span history and the globe. “You can’t say all of these people are hallucinating.” Regardless of what you ultimately think, it cannot be denied that ghost stories are a compelling way to step into the past. In her new book Images of America: Hudson, which is a part of the acclaimed series that celebrates the history of communities across the country, LaMonica uses images to tell the story of Hudson. With photos from the Library Congress, local libraries, historical societies, and private collections, many of the images in the book are being published for the ﬁrst time. In a region famous for its architecture and its role in early American history, Hudson was also known for its once prosperous whaling industry and its textiles and mills. It also fell on hard times,

on more than one occasion. For instance, until a crackdown in 1950, it had reputation for gangsters and prostitutes. One of the more captivating stories LaMonica uncovered was that of Titantic survivor Gretchen Fiske Longley. At one time orphaned, Longley was a young woman at the time of the Titanic’s voyage and was traveling as a ﬁrst class passenger with her aunts. Longley’s vivid descriptions of what it was like to be on the ship were “like what we all have seen in the movies.” But what really struck LaMonica was the fact that she died of old age on a ship. LaMonica marvels, “You would think that somebody who survived that would never get on a boat again!” Even more surprising was that Longley actually traveled many times by boat throughout her life. To LaMonica, “that was just an amazing fearless accomplishment.” In some ways Hudson and the creative entrepreneurs it attracts today are not unlike the fearless Gretchen Fiske Longley and the plucky ghosts who want to stick around. It has seen its share of rises and falls. And some say that in the 1980’s it didn’t look like it could ever recover. But it has. Now featured on the pages of Vogue and the New York Times, Hudson has clearly picked itself back up and keeps doing what it loves. Images of America: Hudson will be available in bookstores and online December 15. Lisa LaMonica will be presenting at the Greenport Historical Society October 16, and at the Hudson Library on January 10. Rebekah Aronson has lived with her husband in the Hudson Valley for more than 11 years. A former television producer in NYC, she is now a freelance writer and mom.

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ARTspace 71 Palatine Park Rd., No. 7, Germantown, NY 12526 Through November 2: “Woodwork,” the art of Stephen Walling. Walling expresses the power of design and color in his unique, painted wood constructions. Nov. 29-Dec. 13: “Holiday Gift Fair,” oﬀering a wide selection of handcrafted and original gift ideas. Reception: Sat., November 29, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.3 p.m. Information: artspace@gtel.net; http://germantownartspace.com

Caldwell Gallery Hudson 355 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 27: “Panorama: 250 Years of American Art,” a travelling exhibition featuring works by Charles Courtney Curran, Guy Wiggins, Isabel Bishop, John Grillo, Andrew Wyeth and many others. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., by chance or appt., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.1 p.m. Information: 518.828.7087; http://www.caldwellgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery 622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: “Fall Exhibit,” featuring mixed constructions and drawings by Linda Cross, paintings by William Clutz, encaustic works by Allyson Levy & Joshua Brehse. Nov. 5-Dec. 14: “Landscapes and Bodyscapes,” featuring work by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Bruce Sargeant and Dan Rupe. Reception: Sat., Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. December 15-January 25: “Photography,” group show featuring the work of: Anne Arden McDonald, Andrew Buck, Birgit Blyth, Newbold Bohemia, Robert Hite, Kahn & Selesnick, Elliot Kaufman ,Michael Sibilia and Anna Collette. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Chamber of Commerce Gallery 1 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Nov. 15-Jan. 10: “True North: An Exhibition,” abstract expressionist collage by Lynne Perrella. Reception: Sat., Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: http://www.LKPerrella.com

‘Studies for Sunsets’ painting by Jean-Baptiste Bernadet

Retrospective 727 & 711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 @711 Warren St., through November 9: “Studies for Sunsets,” paintings by Jean-Baptiste Bernadet. The series originated in Bernadet’s idea to paint from the example of Our Banner in the Sky (1861), a work by Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church, who lived three miles from Hudson, NY. Sensing the success of this experiment, Bernadet decided to put the idea through its paces with a series of canvases that, together, suggest an extended meditation on the time-honored art historical motif of the sunset, each rendered through the compositional lens of the American ﬂag. @727 Warren St., through November 9: Work by Haley Mellin Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.205.8387; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Chatham Bookstore 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through October: “Landscapes,” oil paintings by Sally Bauer Block. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-3 p.m. Information: http://chathambookstore.com

Coachman’s House Gallery Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: Preserving Creative Spaces: Photographs from The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program, a documentary installation shining light on the Historic Artists’ Home and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Info: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 7: “Columbia County in all Seasons,” work in all mediums on the theme of seasonal landscapes of Columbia County. Curated by H.M. Saffer. Participating artists include: Debra Bilow, Arlene Boehm, Ken Bovat, C. Michael Bufi, Denise B. Chandler, Gerald Cooley, Jim Flosdorf, Laura Garramone, J. Pierre Gontier, Robin Guthridge, Fran Heaney, Valerie Hoffmann, Karen Hummel, Maria Kolodziej-Zincio, Meryl Learnihan, Jeannie LoVullo, Terry O’Callaghan, Michael O’Shea, Daniel Region, Judy Reynolds, Trudi Roth, Lori Rothstein, Susan Sabino,

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William Shaughnasey, Cecelia Sinclair, Carol Swierzowski, Richard Talcott, John Townes, Glenn Tunstull, Steve Wildermuth, Audrey Wyman, Kenneth Young. Through January 10: “Small Gems Show,” small (no bigger than 7” x 7” and priced at $50) works by CCCA artists in all mediums. Funds raised beneﬁt CCCA community-based programs. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Betsy Jacaruso Gallery The Courtyard, 43 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 October 19-November 30: “Harvest of Light,” watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso and Cross River Artists. Third Saturday Arts Walk, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appt. or chance Information: 845.516.4435; www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

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‘Quintessence’ watercolor by Betsy Jacaruso.

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery through Oct. 29: Work by Regine Petrosky and Friends Blue Hill Gallery, through Oct. 29: Art show by Kathryn Kosto. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Concepto 741 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: “Soliloquy,” featuring the work of Melanie Fischer, Fred Fleisher, Kiyoshi Ike, Guy Romagna, Annette Rusin, Manju Shandler, and Jeremiah Teipen. Nov. 8-Dec. 7: “Vantage Point,” with work by Carl Ferrero, Yoichiro Yoda, Rachel Phillips, Charlotte Evans, Malin Abrhamsson. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Info: http://www.conceptohudson.com

Creative Crossroads The Stanford Grange, 6043 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY Fri.-Sun., Oct. 17-19 and 24-26 : “All Strings Attached” by painter and sculptor Emery Cloud, and “Still Movement” by photographer Helen Hamada. A reading by Pine Plains resident and playwright, Darrah Cloud, will take place on Sat., Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Info: 845.868.7054

Davis Orton Gallery 114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 9: Two solo exhibition: “Working the Land,” photographs by Craig J. Barber; “Surruralism,” photographs by Steve Anderson. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Equis Art Gallery 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Ongoing: Gallery representing some of the ﬁnest contemporary equine artists in the world, including paintings, sculpture, works in graphite and ﬁne art photography. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon4 p.m. Info: 845.758.2667; http://equisart.com

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Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: All the Raj: Frederic Church and Lockwood de Forest, Painting, Decorating and Collecting at Olana, an exhibition featuring oil sketches and decorative arts by landscape painter and 19th century tastemaker Lockwood de Forest. Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932) studied painting with his greatuncle the eminent landscape artist Frederic Church in the 1870s.Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/ students Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

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GCCA Catskill Gallery 398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through Nov. 15: “Rock, Paper, Scissor,” collage and assemblage artwork by GCCA members. Through Nov. 15: “Myth & Milagros:The Art of Leah Rhodes,” solo show featuring a collection of Rhodes’ collages and assemblages. Nov. 22-Jan. 3: “Salon 2014 & Handmade Holidays:,” annual members’ fine art & crafts exhibit and sale. Reception: Sat., Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Info: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Hudson Area Library 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 25: “Back Roads of Columbia County,” an open exhibition featuring the work of 26 area photographers who are also members of the Columbia County Photo Club. Hours: Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 19: Exhibition featuring the work of internationally published photographer Zach Gross. October 25-December 14: “Harvest,” an exhibition of work by Patricia Larsen. Reception: Saturday, October 25, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

127 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through Oct. 18: “Martin McMurray: The Case for Dream Insurance,” an exhibition of new faux books. Also on view: paintings and drawings by Erik Schoonebeek. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.828.6680; http://baileygallery.com

John Davis Gallery 362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: Main Galleries, “White Paintings,” the work of Judy Glantzman; Sculpture Garden, Bruce Gagnier; Carriage House, Ground Flr., “Lost and Found,” mixed media works by Paul Harbutt; Carriage House, Second Flr., Elisa Soliven, “Recent Work”; Carriage House, Second Flr., paintings by Andrew Roy; Carriage House, Third Flr., abstract paintings by Fran Shalom; Fourth Flr., sculpture by Yi Zhang. Nov.6-30: “Theodore Roszak: Lithographs,” a solo exhibition from the artist’s estate. continued on page 16 g

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Reception: Sat., Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.5 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery Hunter Village Square, 7950 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY 12442 Through November 9: “Peak Colors,” an exhibition of the vivid paintings of New York City and Catskill Mountain painter Jack Laroux. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 518.263.2063; http://www.laroux.com

Limner Gallery 123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Oct. 23-Nov. 22: “A Show of Heads.” Info: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

Montgomery Row 6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Level, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through November 23: “Integrating Shapes & Shadows,” photographs in black & white by Yoram Gelman. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com/art

NOBO Gallery 558 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through Nov. 9: “Unframed,” exhibition featuring eight award-winning photographers: Craig J. Barber, Karen Davis, Richard Edelman, Kay Kenny, Jeﬀ Jacobson, Ellen Mayes, Carla Shapiro and Ruth Wetzel. Closing Reception: Saturday, Nov. 8 Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.7 p.m. Information: 518.671.6777; http://www.nobogallery.com

Omi International Arts Center Fields Sculpture Park & Architecture Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Year’ round: Outdoor sculpture park on more than 120 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas. The Park presents the work of internationally-recognized contemporary and modern artists, oﬀering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Fall Exhibition: New works by Alexandre Arrechea, Jackie Ferrara, Guy Goldstein, Harrison Atelier, Paula Hayes, Catherine Lee, and Joan Linder. Park Hours: Visitors Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through November 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2-March; Fields Sculpture Park and Architecture Omi, dawn to dusk 7 days a week Info: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

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Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through October 26: “PHOTOgraphy 2014,” juried exhibition of photography in all its forms. The show features work from Hudson Valley photographers and those who have some connection to the area. Juror is Susan Spiritus, owner of the Susan Spiritus Gallery in California. She has been a leader in the field of fine art photography for 38 years. Through November 21: “SE2014,” sculpture EXPO in the Village of Red Hook. Visitors to Red Hook can see 14 sculptures by eight artists, working with granite, steel, iron, wood and marble dust. Designed as a self-guided walking tour, sculptures are placed in front of businesses, the Village Hall, Red Hook Public Library, the Elmendorph Inn and Veteran’s Memorial Park. November 21-December 29: “Home for the Holidays,” holiday gifting show featuring fine art and crafts, cards and prints...all under $100! Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Info: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

Rhinebeck Town Hall 80 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October: Watercolor works by Barbara Bergin, Nathan Milgrim and Judy Pedatella. Info: http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

Spencertown Academy Arts Center Gallery 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through October 26: “Regional Art Show,” juried works of 27 artists in various media. Juried by Peter Jung and Marie-Claude Giroux & Bill Thompson. Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Thomas Cole Historic Site 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through November 2: “Master, Mentor, Master: Thomas Cole & Frederick Church,” the first exhibition to explore one of the most influential teacher-student relationships in the history of American art – that between the founder of the Hudson River School of painting, Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and his most celebrated student and successor, Frederic Church (1826-1900). Church was first introduced to the Hudson Valley as an 18–year-old when he came to live and study with Cole at the property known as Cedar Grove in Catskill, New York, from 1844 to 1846. Curated by John Wilmerding, Sarofim Professor of American Art, Emeritus, at

Princeton University and former Senior Curator and Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the exhibition presents Church’s early works from this formative two-year period, as well as later works that speak to a deep and lifelong connection between two painters who deﬁned American art. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Thompson Giroux Gallery 57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through November 16: “Search Portrait,” exhibition featuring the work of Dan Devine, Margot Curran, John Hampshire, Mark LaRiviere and Jack Shear. Hours: Thurs.Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

Tivoli Artists Gallery 60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Oct. 17-Nov. 16: “Motion...Movement...Flow,” a members’ group show featuring a range of unique works, including installations, abstract paintings, montages and collage. Reception: Saturday, October 18, 6-8 p.m. Arts Mid Hudson representatives will be on hand with information about grants for artists. Nov. 21-Dec. 21: “Annual Holiday Show,” featuring everything from ﬁne art to one-ofa-kind handmade crafts by member and guest artists. Reception: Sat., Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsgallery.com

TK Home & Garden 441 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December: The fine art photographs of Valerie Shaff, renowned for her portraiture, which reflects her deep appreciation for the authentic beauty of her subjects, animal and human alike. The show features some of her iconic animal prints as well as some of her rarely seen nature shots. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0909; http://www.tkhomeandgarden.com

Valley Variety 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October: Paintings by Amy Casey celebrating her fascination with the resilience of life and her love of the urban landscape. Information: 518.828.0033; http://valleyvariety.com

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Crowded Warren Street during annual Winter Walk, this year taking place Saturday, December 6 . Photo by Peter Blandori.

ONGOING KeepSafe Project Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 18: Visual artists from the Hudson Valley and beyond have created and donated boxes with themes of wildlife conservation. The ‘keep safe’ boxes, fashioned out of repurposed cigar boxes, are exhibited for public viewing throughout the region, and then auctioned oﬀ at Millbrook School on October 18, to beneﬁt Keep Safe Project to help raise awareness of the crisis facing endangered animals, The elaborately decorated boxes are on view in the Village of Rhinebeck at local businesses, including Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, Hammertown, Evoke Style, Winter Sun & Summer Moon in the weeks leading up to the auction. Info: http://www.keepsafeproject.com

Bindlestiff’s Cirkus After School Hudson Youth Center, 18 North 3rd St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mondays, October-December: Students will learn circus arts like juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and partner acrobatics; clowning and physical comedy; wire walking, rolla bolla and rolling globe. (Side eﬀects may include: better communication skills, growing self-esteem, increased ﬁtness and coordination, longer

periods of focused activity) Students will put all these skills together in Winter Cirkus, a free performance on Monday, December 22 at the Hudson Youth Center. Fee: Free for Hudson City School District students ages 8-18, thanks to funding and support from the City of Hudson Department of Youth, The Galvan Foundation, and the Rhinestrom Hill Foundation. Registration required. Information: 518.828.0017

Athens Presque Ballet: Follies with Bobby Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Mondays, 6 p.m. & Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.: A class dedicated to the principal that everyone has inner grace. The goal of the class is to improve balance and ﬂexibility and transform your body awareness. The class uses techniques from ballet, modern dance, jazz, soft shoe, and 4th grade Phys Ed. class. All techniques are consistent with the instructor’s age. Attire is required. Loose ﬁtting clothes, ballet slippers or sneakers, are recommended. Instructor Bobby LuPone is a Julliard trained dancer and actor. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

STEAM Into Imagination Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.: Fun, educational programming for youth ages 5-11 and 1216. STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Techology, Engineering, Art, Math,” and the programs will spark children’s curiosities about the emerging intersections of these disciplines. Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

Adult Spanish Classes Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Express yourself in real situations. Be able to communicate for work, travel or just for fun. Space is limited, registration required. Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

Sitting Meditation Won Dharma Center, 361 Rte. 23, ClaverackRed Mills, NY 12513 Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.: This class oﬀers you an opportunity to practice sitting meditation to calm and empower your mind and awaken your spirit. The class will provide various

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meditation instruction in sitting, walking or lying meditation. Resident teachers will guide practitioners in reﬂection and discussion of spiritual practice with time for Q & A sessions. The program is open to the public and beginners are welcome. Free. Information: http://wondharmacenter.org

Columbia County Photography Club Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.: Photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. Share tips and techniques and support one another in photographic endeavors. Information: 518.828.5887; http://hudsonarealibrary.org; abit@mhcable.com

Music & Creative Movement Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, through Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m.: Join local singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Abby Lappen for weekly fun exploring creative arts through music and movement. Parent participation is encouraged. 18 months and up. Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Family Fun Night Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesdays, 5 p.m.: Diﬀerent family-oriented activity or craft each week. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Papercrafts: Icons Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, through Nov. 6, 3-4:30 p.m.: Master papermaker and pulp artist Ken Polinskie works with students as they create children’s icons as sculpture and drawn images, with storytelling. Free! Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Athens Youth Chorus Athens Cultural Ctr, 24 Second St., Athens, NY Thursdays, through Dec. 11, 5-6:15 p.m.: Community youth choir for students in grades 3-8. Weekly classes that include instruction on reading music and vocal technique, and an introduction to a wide range of choral music literature with a focus on a cappella folk music. Director, Shelly Ley, is a NYS certiﬁed music teacher. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.shellyley.com

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Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market Roeliff Jansen Park, 9140 Rt. 22, Copake, NY 12516 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through October 25: Opening day for this new market. Located in the park’s Harvest Barn, the market offers vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, yogurt, milk, herbs, spices, prepared foods, bread and baked goods, fish, poultry, meats, plants and flowers, soaps, wine, wood products and more. Info: http://www.facebook.com/ copakehillsdalefarmersmarket

Dharma & Meditation Service Won Dharma Center, 361 Rte. 23, Claverack, NY 12513 Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.: Open to the public and oﬀered every week, this service format consists of sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk, and conversation. The topic of each dharma talk diﬀers according to the speaker. Teachings usually address a variety of subjects including meditation techniques, the central tenets of Buddhism, mindful living, and the path to spiritual awakening. Information: http://wondharmacenter.org

Downtown Abbey Tour Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Saturdays in October, 1-2:30 p.m.: Visitors on these special tours will encounter and speak with characters from the estate’s past throughout the mansion as they hear Staatsburgh’s story. The autumn country home of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills, Staatsburgh represents the American side of the Downton Abbey story, and the contents of the house present a time-capsule of the life of one of America’s wealthiest families, and the lives of those who served them and made the mansion operate like a ﬁnely-tuned luxury palace. This special touring experience will last about 90 minutes and reservations are required. Tickets: $15; $13 students & seniors Information: http://nysparks.com/historicsites/25/details.aspx

Hudson Farmers’ Market 6th St. & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, through November 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: High quality locally grown, farm fresh produce sold directly by local farmers. This year’s vendors include: Blue Star Farm, Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Bonﬁglio & Bread, Cedar Flower Farm, Don Baker Farm, Good Fight Herb Co., Hawthorne Valley, Hudson-Chatham Winery, Northern Star Farm, Pigasso Farm, Running Creek Farm Greenhouses, Samascott, Scarecrow Farm, Sparrowbush Farm, and many others. Plus, musical guests and book signings. Info: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Red Hook Village Farmers’ Market Village Municipal Lot, Prince St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturdays, through October 25, 10 a.m.2 p.m.: Local producers and farmers oﬀer their goods for sale, including: Starling Yards, Kerley Homestead Farms, Bread & Bottle, Tom’s Heritage Baked Goods & Jams, Northwind Farms, Kondysar, Spacey Tracey and more. Info: http://redhookvillagefarmersmarket.com

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Village of Rhinebeck Municipal Lot, East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays, through Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.2 p.m..: This award-winning market is celebrating 20 years. Shop a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh, seasonal products that showcase the best of the Hudson Valley. For a complete list of vendors and products visit website. Info: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Selfie as House: Make Your Own Self Portrait in 3-D Olana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays in October, 1-4 p.m.: Join Director of Education Amy Hufnagel on site after seeing the exhibit Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios in the Coach House at Olana. This exhibit teaches about historic Artist houses nationwide, that are open to the public. This exhibit explores how the artists represented themselves - in the largest sense of the term. Experiment with paper, cardboard and wood to build your own Olana. Take a Selﬁe of you and your structure in 3D and post it to our Facebook page! This event is free although there are components that you can take away with you for $5 each. Drop-in anytime between 1-4 p.m. every Saturday in October. Appropriate for adults and children alike. Info: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

OCTOBER Wed.-Sun., Oct. 15-19 Woodstock Film Festival Woodstock & Rhinebeck, NY Wednesday-Sunday, October 15-19: This year celebrating its 15th Anniversary, the fiercely independent Woodstock Film Festival will continue its tradition of showcasing independent films, and offering premieres, panel discussions, special events and parties. Tickets: prices vary, visit website for details Info: http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com

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Scenes from ArtsWalk 2013 by Dan Region. L to R: Pocketbook Factory reception; Plein Air Paint-Out & Festival at Olana; Play Reading at Hudson Opera House.

20th Annual ArtsWalk City of Hudson, Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 19, see website for schedule: The Columbia County Council on the Arts (CCCA) annual festival of visual and performing arts programs and events showcases area artists throughout the City of Hudson and beyond. “Windows on Warren” (through Oct. 19) features CCCA member- artists’ works on display in the storefront windows of Hudson’s galleries, shops and restaurants. See all your favorite artists in one place at The CCCA Members’ Show at the Pocketbook Factory through October 19. The CCCA Gallery at 209 Warren Street features their annual fundraiser, “The Small Gems Show,” featuring the small original artworks of CCCA member artists. At the same time, view the exhibition featuring area artists’ visions of Columbia County in all Seasons, curated by distinguished artist, HM Saﬀer. From Thurs.-Sat., the “Creating Landscapes within the Landscape Plein Air Paint-Out and Festival” takes place at Olana (see details below). The Performance Arts Festival takes the stage at the Hudson Opera House on Sunday, October 19, with readings of plays from this year’s Student Playwriting Contest winners. Area students who have submitted their one-act plays and will have them read by actors in front of a live audience. There will also be special performances, musical entertainment and special guests! The festival at the Opera House on Sunday, October 19 begins at 1 p.m. The special ArtsWalk Closing reception takes place immediately afterwards at the Hudson Opera House. For a full schedule of events, visit the website. Information: 518.671.6213; http://cccaartswalk.webs.com

Through October 26 Fallen Angels Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Best friends, Julia and Jane, have shared many of life’s pleasures...even a former French lover! Their champagne-loosened tongues ignite a hilarious explosion of lustful longings, forgotten jealousies, and hidden rivalries. Tickets: $20; $10 student Information: http://www.ghentplayhouse.org

Thursday, October 16 Author Talk: Joseph Luzzi Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 6 p.m.: Joseph Luzzi discusses his book “My Two Italies,” which NPR calls, “an elegant and thoughtful exploration of life” and “amazingly aﬀecting.” The narrative focuses on the often dual nature of Italian heritage both in Italy and here among Italian-Americans. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 16-18 Creating Landscapes within the Landscape: Third Annual Plein Air Paint-out and Festival Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 See website for times: Third annual plein air festival which includes paint-out, “meet the artists” reception, exhibition, award ceremony and live auction. Participating artists, selected through jury, will paint on location throughout the 250-acre artist-designed landscape during this event. The festival culminates on Saturday, October 18, with an afternoon cocktail reception and exhibition at 4 p.m., and live auction. Held in conjunction with ArtsWalk. Tickets: $10 for the reception, includes refreshments, exhibition viewing and auction paddle Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.olana.org

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 17 & 18 Legends by Candlelight Spook Tours Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 6-9 p.m.: Candlelight tours of the museum

and grounds featuring ghosts and spooks of the museum’s history. Tours every half hour; reservations required. Tickets: $10; $5 children Information: http://friendsofclermont.org

Fri.-Sun., Oct. 17-19 Grand Opening American Gifts Gallery & Showroom 62 E. Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Ribbon Cutting & Celebration, Fri., 5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m.: New shop featuring ﬁne art, art objects, handmade furniture, handcrafted gifts and more - all made by local artists and artisans. Free raﬄe all weekend for a chance to win great prizes. Free samples of natural bath and body care products, plus paper cutting demonstration by designer Yvonne Laube on Saturday. Info: 845.758.1653; http://www.americangiftshv.com

Erick Hawkins Dance Company Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Under the direction of Katherine Duke, Hawkins brings repertory work, as well as new choreography to the audience. Tickets: $24; $22 Information: 845.876.3080

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FOOD for ALL

With Talbott & Arding, Hudson’s Edible Evolution Continues

by Jen Kiaba

Hudson, NY is quickly becoming a food destination within the Hudson Valley region, and with the fall opening of Talbott & Arding Cheese and Provisions the proﬁle of the area is set to rise. Mona Talbott, the entrepreneurial driving force behind Talbott & Arding, and Kate Arding, an internationally recognized authority on cheese, are the eponymous owners behind the joint venture. Together the two will be bringing their expertise and commitment to local and sustainably-sourced foods to Warren Street. Their respective careers have taken them all over the world. Talbott began her culinary journey as a camp cook in a remote logging camp in her native Canada, and then formalized her training at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. After graduating with highest honors, Talbott’s career took her into the kitchens at Alice Waters’ acclaimed Chez Panisse café and restaurant in Berkeley, CA.Working at Chez Panisse gave Talbott a deep appreciation for Water’s philosophy on food, where ingredients are produced sustainably and locally. Upon leaving Chez Panisse, Talbot launched Mona Talbott Catering and began cooking for private clients and catering events in the ﬁne arts, media and entertainment industries in both the United States and Europe. Even after leaving the restaurant, her collaborations with Waters have been ongoing; from 2006-2011, Talbott was the founding Executive Chef at Waters’ Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome. During her time as a cook at Chez Panisse, Talbott met her future partner in Arding, who had been recruited by Cowgirl Creamery and

Kate Arding (L) and Mona Talbott (R) . Photo by Annie Schlechter.

I was just itching to get out of the city...I realized that I wanted to be closer to the source. ~Mona Talbott Tomales Bay Foods of Petaluma, CA, after beginning her career at Neal’s Yard Dairy, London, UK. In her seven years at Cowgirl Creamery, Arding took the company from a start-up to one of the leading cheese businesses in the United States. In the years since, Arding helped cofound the print and online cheese magazine Culture: The Word on Cheese, and acts as a consultant for cheese producers and retailers worldwide. Though the two have been friends for years, (after their initial meeting in Berkeley) Talbott and Arding joined forces professionally a few years ago and decided to open a shop to feature their impressive combined experience. They were introduced to the area during a visit with a friend, and though they initially dismissed Hudson as “too New-Brooklyn,” Talbott had what she described as an epiphany upon her return from Rome to New York City. “I was just itching to get out of the city,” she said. “I saw a sign on a taxi that said ‘Why settle for the Apple when you can have the whole orchard.’ I realized that I wanted to be closer to the source.” After having traveled extensively for her 20-year career, Talbott also realized that she wanted to be in one place. “I love the Hudson Valley, not only for the incredible farms, but artists and writers also make up a large

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We’re interested in not only being part of the business commuity, but also in being stake-holders in the larger community... ~Mona Talbott

Kate Arding with a selection of cheeses. Photo by Annie Schlechter.

part of the community in the area. Farmers, artists and writers – those are my favorite people to cook for.” The changing economic face of Hudson was also of interest to Talbott, who has a firm commitment to food that is democratic and available to everyone, no matter their income level. “The city is having a revival, but we also understand that the city is diverse economically.” That diversity, along with the urban and rural confluence of the area, won Talbott over. “Six months ago I realized that I could move here, start a business here, and that we could establish ourselves and really make a go of it,” said Talbott. “We’ve had a wonderful warm welcome so far.” Choosing Hudson was about committing to both the Hudson Valley and the city itself. Once open, Talbott & Arding will draw on Arding’s expertise by offering a world-class cheese counter with cutto-order and charcuterie, as well as a curated selection of dry goods. Lunches will be available for delivery city wide, and dinners will be available for pickup. In the tradition of her ongoing relationship with Alice Waters, Talbott said that the shop will feature provisions mostly made inhouse, from local and seasonal ingredients. “The philosophy is to cook locally and seasonally, and to draw from my experience with French, Italian, American and English cooking,” said Talbott. “So the menu will be constantly updated.” Talbott & Arding will also have full service catering when it opens, and has already given Hudson a taste of their wares in the boxed lunches they prepared for TEDxHudson’s inaugural event hosted by the

Hudson Opera House on September 27th, at which Alice Waters was Guest of Honor. They also partnered with local farms from Columbia and nearby Dutchess County for the Etsy Family Dinner following the TEDx event, and were able to feature the fares of the Hudson Valley in unique ways that showcased what each local farm had to offer. In their commitment to the local community and encouraging a democratization of food, Talbott and Arding are interested in starting an edible school yard in the future in Hudson. “We’re interested in not only being part of the business community, but also in being stake-holders in the larger community,” said Talbott. “We believe in education; and living in Hudson, we understand that this city is diverse economically.” Therefore, she said, they want to have food that is available to everyone in the city and provide opportunities for people within the city to learn about food in the farm to table philosophy that shaped Talbott’s cooking education. Once they’ve been in business for six months, Talbott said that they also hope to apply to become a B-corporation, which is a corporate form available in many states for for-profit companies that wish to pursue a social or environmental mission. New York State’s B-corporation legislation was signed into law in 2011, allowing a framework for for-profit companies to consider a mission beyond maximizing profit for shareholders. Because of this relatively new law, an entire landscape has opened to businesses like Talbot & Arding to flourish and positively impact their communities. “Personally and professionally this is the right place for me,” said Talbott. “I believe that the Hudson Valley is becoming a destination for food and agriculture experience. The more I learn, the more I realize it’s the right fit for us and what we’re trying to do.” For more information on Talbott & Arding and their projected open date, visit http://www.talbottandarding.com, or call (518) 8283558. To see updates on the progress of their buildout on Warren Street, follow them on Facebook.

Jen Kiaba is a photographer and writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Her photography has been published internationally in magazines and on book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://www.jenkiabaphotography.com

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Into the Woods Taconic Hills Central School, 73 Route 11A, Craryville, NY 12521 Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: A full orchestra production of the Broadway hit. Tickets: $18; $14 & $12 Information: 518.758.1648; http://www.thetwoofusproductions.org

Saturday, October 18 Used Book Sale Germantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Annual Fall Used Book Sale offers gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and paperbacks as well as movies and audiobooks. Plus home baked good, doughnuts, cider and coffee. Chldren’s activities available. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

2nd Annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus Pet Parade & Festival Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Beneﬁts the United Way of Greene & Columbia Counties. Parade line up at 10 a.m. at 7th and Warren St. Festivities follow parade. Info: http://www.uwcg.org

Introductory Acting & Improv Workshop Spencertown Academy Arts Ctr, 790 Rte 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Free introductory acting and improvisation workshop with the Blue Horse Repertory Company. Open to anyone ages 17 or older, no previous acting experience necessary. Information: 845.721.2493; http://spencertownacademy.org

Hudson Valley Distillers’ 1st Annual Apple Pressing Party 1727 Route 9, Clermont, NY 12546 Noon-6 p.m.: Family-friendly event where guests will get to make their own fresh cider using our hand press and the same locally grown apples we use in our spirits. Kids will have the chance to taste the cider they make fresh from the press, while adults can sample Hudson Valley Distillers’ full line of spirits! Info: http://www.hudsonvalleydistillers.com

Montgomery Place Orchards 10th Annual Apple Pie Contest Montgomery Place Farmstand, Route 9G, Red Hook, NY 12571 Noon: Whether you’re showing oﬀ your baking

Author Talk: Andra Watkins, To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis Magpie Bookshop, 392 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, October 18, 2 p.m.: To launch her book, Watkins is the only living person to walk the 444-mile Natchez Trace, a 10,000-year-old road from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee. Andra finished her trek in 34 days. In her book, explorer Meriwether Lewis has been stuck in Nowhere since his mysterious death nearly two centuries ago. His last hope for redemption is helping nine-year-old Emmaline Cagney flee her madame mother in New Orleans and find her father in Nashville. To get there, Merry must cross his own grave along the Natchez Trace. Watkins will show pictures from her epic walk. She will talk about how it ties to her novel, and will explain how it changed her. Wine and snacks will be provided. Info: 518.303.6035; http://www.magpiebookshop.com skills, or you just really enjoy tasting apple pie, stop by! Pies must be in by noon, judging begins at 1 p.m. Info: http://mporchards.com

Fall Foliage Tea Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1 p.m.: Enjoy a festive afternoon with ﬁne tea and an assortment of homemade delectables. Also included is a tour of the Wilderstein mansion & 2014 special exhibition, and the opportunity to stroll the estate while the fall foliage is at its peak Tickets: $30; $20 per child. Tour of the mansion included. Information: 845.876.4818; http://wilderstein.org

John Waters Book Signing Finch, 613 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 2 p.m.: Prior to his performance at Basilica at 8 p.m., Waters will appear to sign copies of his book, “Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.” Info: http://basilicahudson.com

NaNoWriMo Young Writers’ Workshop Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 2-4 p.m.: A series of free writing workshops for middle schoolers with author and educator, Thomm Quackenbush. Plan your plot, develop your characters, and think about themes! Then, go back in November and join the hundreds of thousands of participants all over the world who work on the goal of writing an entire novel in a month. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. This program is for kids in 6th-8th grade. Registration requested. Meets again 10/25; and every Saturday in November @ noon. Info: 845.757.3771; http://ywp.nanowrimo.org

Scrooge Theater Workshops Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 2 p.m.: Teens and adults are welcome to be part of the creation of a theater piece based on Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol”. The workshops, lead by master puppeteer Chantal Van-Wierts, will take place on Saturdays starting on October 18, and running weekly through the grand presentation at the Annual Athens Victorian Stroll on Dec. 13. Info: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

8th Annual Pumpkin Walk Columbia-Greene Community College, Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 4 p.m.: Join the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc., for their 8th annual Pumpkin Walk. Family entertainment including Roger the Jester, Tots the Clown, face painting, Radar Speed Gun station, rock climbing, bouncy house, and more, begins at 4 p.m.; pumpkin walk at 6 p.m. Tickets: $5 advance; $6 day of event Information: 518.828.4619 x 302

Writers Omi Reading & Barbeque Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Rte. 22, Ghent, NY 12075 5 p.m.: A distinguished group of 10 writers currently in residence will read and share their works with a public audience at Omi’s Visitors Center. The reading is free and open to the public and afterwards, guests are invited to an informal barbeque, for which donations are encouraged. This is one of only two (the other is in NYC) public readings by the Fall 2014 session of Writers Omi, showcasing this spectrum of talents. Hailing from all over the world, the work of these residents spans

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A Position of Relative Importance First Reformed Church, 52 Green St., Hudson, NY 12534 7:30 p.m.: Hudson River Showcase Theatre presents a staged reading of an original play by Hal Borden, selected from over 100 submissions. Reception and talk back with the playwright, actors, and director follows performance. Tickets: $15 Info: http://www.hrc-showcasetheatre.com

Jazz Masters on the Mountaintop: Aaron Diehl Trio with Special Guest Star Vibraphone Master Steve Nelson Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY 12442 8 p.m.: After a year of touring throughout the world, the Catskill Jazz Factory’s inaugural artistic director Aaron Diehl returns to the Catskills for an extraordinary evening of acoustic music. Joining Aaron and his trio is the veteran vibraphone master Steve Nelson. Tickets: $25 advance; $20 seniors; $7 students; door, $30|$25|$7 Info: 518.263,2063; http://catskillmtn.org

John Waters’ One-Man Show: This Filthy World, Vol, 2 Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 8 p.m., doors 7 p.m.: Visionary ﬁlmmaker and one-of-a-kind personality John Waters (Cry Baby, Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Female Trouble, and Hairspray) will make his exclusive and only performance in the region at Basilica Hudson. Waters takes on taboo topics as only he can do in his hilarious and completely uncensored oneman show “This Filthy World, Volume 2.” Part confession, part Vaudeville act, he’ll share with a live theater audience in Hudson his origins in the trash genre and his subsequent adventures navigating everything from fashion to true crime. Tickets: $125-$175; $50 students with valid ID, beneﬁts Basilica Arts and The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. Info: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 18 & 19 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual family-oriented festival featuring ﬂeece-bearing livestock: sheep, llamas, angora rabbits, alpaca; sheep dog herding; cooking

BalletNext Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, October 18, 7:30 p.m.: BalletNext returns to Kaatsbaan with two new choreographic premiers. Under the artistic direction of Michele Wiles (former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2011), has been in residence at Kaatsbaan for three weeks working on their newest program. Anticipation surrounds a collaboration with Michele Wiles, Canadian electro-acoustic cellist/composer Chris Lancaster and “Flex is Kings” dancer, Jay Donn. Also receiving a premier performance on the evening’s program will be a new ensemble work by Canadian choreographer, Peter Quantz, who has choreographed for dance companies, opera and theatre, and has created ballets for some of the world’s leading ballet companies. Tickets: $30; $10 children and student rush Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org photo by Nisian Hughes

demos & seminars; canine frisbee demos; Two by Two Petting Zoo; classes for kids, including “Upcycled Sweather Stitching: Stuﬃes & Pillow”; “Wet Felting: Beaded Necklaces & Bracelets”; “Yarn ‘Painting’ Embroidery” and more. Plus storytelling, book signings, wool fashion show, llama parade, leaping llama contest, hundreds of vendors and more! Tickets: $12; $3 discount if purchased in advance. Information: http://www.sheepandwool.com

Live in HD: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: Met Music Director James Levine conducts a spirited new production of Mozart’s masterpiece, directed by Richard Eyre, who sets the action of this classic domestic comedy in a 19th-century manor house in Seville, but during the gilded age of the late 1920s. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Sunday, October 19 9th Annual Raymond Beecher Lecture: Arcadia on the Hudson Temple Israel - next door to Thomas Cole Historic Site, Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 2 p.m.: Join Dr. Aaron Sachs, Associate Professor of History and American studies, and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Cornell University, as he holds up for comparison the 21st century’s—and his own—tendency toward denial of environmental limits. Dr. Sachs will also sign copies of his new book, Arcadian America: The Death and Life of an Environmental Tradition (2013) after the talk. Tickets: $9 Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

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Looking Out: The Power of Nature and Music Hillsdale Methodist Church, 441 Craryville Rd., Hillsdale, NY 12529 3 p.m.: Concert featuring trio: soprano, Amanda Boyd, pianist Michael Clement, and Joseph Rutkowski on clarinet. They will present the music of Robert Schuman, Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Gerald Finzi, Franz Liszt, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Alan Hovhaness. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.325.5620

Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society: Julia Bullock Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 3 p.m.: Listed in “Forty Under Forty: The Next Generation of Opera Singers,” Soprano Julia Bullock has been acclaimed for singing “with a vivid presence, total dramatic involvement, a full beautiful voice and real charisma.” ~ New York Arts Tickets: $25; $5 students; children under 13, free; subscriptions available Information: http://rhinebeckmusic.org

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Halloween Special Event: R.L. Stine “Party Games” Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 4 p.m.: Special event featuring author R.L. Stine’s hugely successful YA horror series “Fear Street.” Stine is back with the ﬁrst new book in almost 20 years! With “Party Games,” Stine revives the best selling young adult series of all time. RSVP required. Info: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Tuesday, October 21 Green Drinks Hosted by CLC Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 5:30 p.m.: This monthly event is a great opportunity to meet and network with conservation-minded people in Columba County. Held on the third Tuesday of each month, with a diﬀerent guest speaker every time. Information: 518.672.7994; http://clctrust.org/events

Movie & Discussion: Before Midnight Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 6:30 p.m.: Do men and women use the same

language to communicate? The movie Before Midnight is a prime example of how men are from Mars and women from Venus. Join a discussion and gain insight with Ceil Berlin, LCSW and psychotherapist. Join us whether you’ve seen the movie or not. It’s engrossing enough for a second viewing and discussion. Information: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Wed.-Sun., Oct. 22-26 15th Annual FilmColumbia Festival Crandall Theatre, Tracy Memorial Village Hall, and Morris Memorial, Chatham, NY & Hudson Lodge, Hudson, NY See website for times. Story on pages 10 & 11: FilmColumbia offers film buffs an exciting long weekend of film screenings and meetthe-filmmaker events. Some festival highlights include a panel discussion with FilmColumbia’s Executive Director, Peter Biskind and his prestigious panel of experts on Saturday, October 25; a sneak preview of a major film by a world-class director on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., followed by a Post Sneak Gathering at the Blue Plate Restaurant; a Screenwriting Panel on Saturday in Hudson and Sunday in Chatham, featuring actor Scott Cohen (Kissing Jessica Stein, The Other Woman, Necessary Roughness, and

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upcoming NBC’s Allegiance, along with NYC and local authors who will read 5-10 pages of attendees scripts, and then critique them; film screenings galore and more! Visit the website for complete program. Tickets: $12, day films; $15, evening films; $15 panel discussions; full festival passes also available Info: http://www.filmcolumbia.org

Wednesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 19 ACTing Up! Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 10:30-11:30 a.m.: A new free program for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their grown ups! Enjoy a fun and interactive class that will help boost your child’s conﬁdence and creativity. Kids will explore their individuality through story-time, song, dance and movement. This one hour class will help enhance communication skills and provide the opportunity for your child to learn to interact with other children; all while ACTing Up! Information: 518.945.2136; http://athensculturalcenter.org

Thursday, October 23 NT Live UK’s National Theater Skylight Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 7 p.m.: On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Carey Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Bill Nighy), a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to ﬁnd themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. Tickets: $22; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 24 & 25 Starr Library Book Sale Starr Library Lower Level, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hardcover adult ﬁction starts at 50 cents with newer releases going for $3; paperback books are 50 cents, with trade paperbacks going for $2. Children’s books start at 4/$1.00. Info: 845.876.4030; http://starrlibrary.org

Legends by Candlelight Spook Tours Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526

Columbia-Greene Media Book Signing and Cooking Demo: Spices & Seasons Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 25, 2-4 p.m.: Food writer and chef Rinku Bhattacharya introduces her book, “Spices & Seasons: Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors.” In her new cookbook, Bhattacharya combines her two great loves: Indian cooking and sustainable living to give readers a simple, accessible way to cook seasonally, locally, and flavorfully. Inspired by the bounty of local produce, mostly from her own backyard, she set out to create recipes for busy, time-strapped home cooks who want to blend Indian flavors into nutritious family meals. Readers are encouraged to explore the bounty of their local farms and markets, and embrace the rich flavors of India to cook food that is nutritious, healthy, seasonal and most importantly, delicious. Tickets: tba Info: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com 6-9 p.m.: See Oct. 17 & 18 listing for details. Tickets: $10; $5 children Information: http://friendsofclermont.org

American Symphony Orchestra: Concert I Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandaleon-Hudson, NY 12504 8 p.m.: Program features works by Chopin (Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11) and Shubert (Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “Great”). Conducted by Leon Botstein. Preconcert talk, 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40 Info: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Fri.-Sun., Oct. 24-Nov. 9 Peter Pan Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 p.m.: Based on J.M. Barrie’s immortal tale of a boy who wouldn’t grow up. A CENTERstage production. (No matinee 10/25) Tickets: $26; $24; $20 matinee Information: 845.876.3080; http://www.centerforperformingarts.org

Saturday, October 25 Book It! Giant Book Sale Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Giant used book sale hosted by Red Hook Rotary Club and Red Hook Public Library to beneﬁt the library’s early literacy program in support of the Rotary’s campaign to improve literacy. Books of all kinds will b on sale at bargain prices. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.org

Grace the Pirate by Kit’s Interactive Theater Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 11 a.m.: Join the crew of Irish pirate Grace O’Malley. Experience the high sea adventure with Irish jigs, folk tales and sea chanteys. Interactive theater show, where audience members are deftly incorporated into the plot! Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; http://www.centerforperformingarts.org

Howl’oween Festivities & Costumed Dog Parade Pause Dog Boutique, 6423 Montgomery St., Suite 8, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The cost to participate in this beneﬁt event is $5 per dog. A portion of the proceeds donated to Perfect Pets Rescue. Fee includes a bag of treats, a Howl’oween themed photo and the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Costume Parade. Info: http://www.pausedogboutique.com

Artist’s Reception and Demonstration: Patricia Powers Equis Art Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 noon-4 p.m.: Gallery represented-painter and Hudson resident, Patricia Powers, long known for her powerful oil paintings of horses, will be at the gallery to meet the public, and give a demonstration. Powers’ work features equines in many disciplines, including dressage, polo and hunter/jumpers. Info: 845.758.2667; http://www.equisart.com

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Hudson Valley Distillers’ Paint Your Own Pumpkin Party 1727 Route 9, Clermont, NY 12546 Noon-6 p.m.: An afternoon of family-friendly fun in the spirit of Halloween! Kid-friendly activities including a jack-o-lantern painting. Adults can sample Hudson Valley Distillers’ line of spirits and tour the working distillery! Info: http://www.hudsonvalleydistillers.com

Live in HD: Verdi’s Macbeth Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: Anna Netrebko moves boldly into Verdi with her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of Željko Lučić’s doomed Macbeth. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

A Great Sorrow Bronck Museum, Coxsackie, NY 12051 4 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: An early American funeral. Sessions every 45 minutes. Tickets: $7; $3.50 members and children Information: http://www.gchistory.org

Let’s Learn About Bats and Build a Bathouse Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 4 p.m.: Just in time for Halloween, wildlife biologist Casey Tompkins will educate participants about the life of bats - their amazing adaptations and great beneﬁt to our ecosystems, the threats they face, and how we can encourage them around our homes. Walk in the woods followed by class in bat box making. Info: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

Spooky Theatrics: Folktales from the 1880s in Action Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 6-11 p.m., tours @ 6, 8 & 10: Spooky Mary, also known as Bloody Mary, lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage and sold herbal remedies for a living. Folks living in the town said she was a witch. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their cows would go dry, their food-stores rot away before winter, their children take sick of fever, or any number of terrible things. After walking to ﬁnd Spooky Mary, participants will then meet Maggie and Kate Fox, two young sisters in a village in western New York State, who began to hear noises supposedly caused by spirit visitors in the spring of 1848. Within a few years the girls were nationally known and “spiritualism” was sweeping the nation. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 night of the tour; $30 family of 5 Information: http://www.olana.org

Trick or Treat in The Fields Omi International Arts Center, Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Rte 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, October 25, 1-3 p.m.: A free afternoon of Halloween fun! Omi will provide artmaking opportunities, hay rides, and a candy hunt amongst the sculptures in The Fields! Come in your favorite costume, craft your own bag, and enjoy cider and popcorn in the park. Free. Info: 518.392.4747; http://www.artomi.org

Sculpture from Fall exhibition, ‘Helmsley’ by Alexandre Arrechea

Gray Green Canals Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 7 p.m.: Concrete Temple Theatre’s latest work. Women and water are the subjects: each as a metaphor for the other, ﬂowing, connecting, giving life.This multimedia theatrical event contemplates the tension between conservation and regeneration, both in the management of vital resources and in human relationships. Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: Celebrating Sanford Allen St. James Catholic Church, Rte. 66 & 203, Chatham, NY 12037 7:30 p.m.: Allen has been Leaf Peeper’s Music Director since 1996. Sanford Allen on violin, Daniel Panner on viola, and Fred Zlotkin on cello. Tickets: $25; $80 series pass Information: 518.329.5613; http://www.leafpeeperconcerts.org

Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 7:30 p.m.: An entertaining event will unfold around you as professional actors enact a fully scripted “whodunit” aboard Spirit of the

Hudson. The guest who ﬁgures out “whodunit” leaves with a Murder Mystery prize of the evening! Tickets: $48 Information: http://www.hudsoncruises.com

Project 44 Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 7:30 p.m.: An all male dance group that serves as the artistic platform for choreographer Gierre Godley. The works of the company aim to showcase the beauty, versatility, and athleticism of male performers. Tickets: $30; $10 children and student rush Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

Sunday, October 26 Ghostly Gallop 5K Race Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 9 a.m.: Register online or at the library to run or walk in this year’s Ghostly Gallop! Participants may choose either the 5K Road Race, or 5K Community Walk at 9 a.m.; or 1-Mile Kids’ Race at 9:45 a.m. Register by October 11 and receive a commemorative longsleeved t-shirt. Tickets: $20; kids 12 and under, free Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

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Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: The Legend of Love Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: Arif Malikov, an Azerbaijani and Soviet composer, shot to fame in 1961 when his ﬁrst major composition “Legend of Love” was staged at the Kirov State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Leningrad (present day St Petersburg) and received nationwide acclaim. The ballet has been staged in several countries in Europe and is regarded as one of the ﬁnest works emerging from the former Soviet Union. Based upon the legend of “Farhad and Shirin”, a story of unrequited love that was immortalized by Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Hudson Pride Foundation Speaker Series: Perry N. Halkitis Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 1 p.m.: Halkitis will present, “33 Years of HIV in the Lives of Gay Men: Stories from the AIDS Generation,” in which he will examine the intersections among the HIV epidemic, drug abuse, and mental health challenges, primarily in LGBT populations. His latest book, The AIDS Generation: Stories of Survival and Resilience is the ﬁrst book to document the life experience of long-term HIV survivors. Info: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Wednesday, October 29 Family Fun Night: Halloween Bags Red Hook Public Library, North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 5 p.m.: Trick-or-treating requires a stylish bag for stashing your loot! Make your own with the library folks - all materials provided. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Writers’ Workshop with Tommy Zurhellen Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 5:30 p.m.: Local author and Marist College creative writing professor Tommy Zurhellen will be facilitating this informal, friendly writer’s workshop. A supportive, creative environment for writers of all abilities and experience! Free and open to the public. Coﬀee and dessert type snacks will be provided. Info: 845.757.3771; tivoliprograms@gmail.com; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Broadway Cinemacast: Of Mice and Men Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.: Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, ﬁlmed on stage by National Theatre Live. Encore performance, Sat., Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Tickets: $22; children under 12, $15 Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Chris O’Dowd & James Franco, Photo by Richard Phibbs

Thursday, October 30 Book Signing: Hudson River Steamboat Catastrophes Vedder Research Library, Coxsackie, NY 12051 7 p.m.: Author Thomas Allison book signing. Information: http://www.gchistory.org

Friday, October 31 Halloween Celebration Gazebo in the Village of Chatham, NY 12037 5-7 p.m.: Bring the kids in costume for a little trick-or-treating. Info: http://chathambusinessalliance.org

Halloween Celebration Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, 330 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 5:30-7:30 p.m.: A favorite festival created for families with young children. Bring the kids in costume for an evening of magic and mystery. Families are invited to follow the Jack-O-Lantern path to visit Baba Yaga, answer the riddles of the Forest Wizard, roast a marshmallow by the bonﬁre, visit Mother Earth’s fairy garden, and enjoy a puppet show! This year enjoy a performance of the Grimm’s story of Jorinda and Joringel – a tale of faithful

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Halloween Party & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 midnight: Enjoy Center Players’ frightening production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and then stay to play games, win prizes and dance! Ages 16 and over only please. Tickets: $10 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 1, 7-9 p.m.: Join Bill Robinson from Wildlife Lectures and Audubon NY Education Coordinator Larry Federman for an owl walk. Listen to a brief talk and see a live owl, then head out on the carriage drives of Olana to hear and try to spot an owl in the wilderness. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring ﬂashlights. Preregistration required. Tickets: $10/person; $25/carload Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Red Hook & The Chocolate Festival Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: A day for chocolate lovers featuring cooking with chocolate demo, chocolate decorating competition with pastry chefs and kids, live music, ‘Chocolate Bomb’ skateboarding race, and much more! Info: 845.758.0824; http://redhookchamber.org

Live in HD: Bizet’s Carmen Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: Richard Eyre’s mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama returns with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Reading & Book Signing: The History of the Hudson Valley from Wilderness to the Civil War Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 6-9 p.m.: Book reading with author & historian Vernon Benjamin, hosted in partnership with the Friends of Clermont & the Germantown Library. A former editor of the New Saugerties Times, Benjamin has written extensively on the Hudson Valley for various publications and has appeared on C-SPAN. Call to reserve your seat. Info: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

PIanist John Bloomfield Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 7 p.m.: Award-winning solo and chamber pianist John Bloomﬁeld comes gives a rare performance of work by Domenico Scarlatti, Joseph Haydn, Frédéric Chopin, and Johannes Brahms.Tickets: $25 Info: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sun Ock Lee Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 7:30 p.m.: For her extraordinary dance performances and therapy programs, based on mastery of Zen philosophy and Zen Dance technique, Sun Ock Lee has been recognized and awarded internationally over a span of 30 years. Tickets: $30; $10 children and student rush Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 1 & 2 Taconic Hills 17th Annual Craft Fair 73 County Route 11A, Craryville, NY 12521 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Great food, silent auction, supervised children’s activities, pictures with Santa, huge bake sale - and craft booths galore - just in time for your holiday shopping! Info: 518.672.5181

Sunday, November 2 NT Live UK’s National Theater Skylight Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 1 p.m.: See Oct. 23 listing for details. Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Maya Dance Theatre Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 2:30 p.m.: Maya Dance Theatre is a young dance company dedicated to collaborations, openness and experimentations. Its dance vocabulary draws inspiration from Asian traditions and aesthetics. Tickets: $30; $10 Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

Tuesday, November 4 Victorian Stroll Chorus Rehearsal Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 7 p.m.: Male and female singers are invited to

participate in rehearsals for the Athens Victorian Stroll Chorus, which will take place weekly. The Chorus will perform in costume throughout the Stroll on Sat., Dec. 13. Info: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 6-9 NEWvember New Plays Festival Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Times tba: Annual festival of new plays and bold voices, all in one weekend. Presented by Tangent Theatre Company and AboutFACE Ireland. Information: http://tangent-arts.org

Saturday, November 8 The Write Stuff: A One-Day Writers’ Festival Roe Jan Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 8:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.: Keynote address, What Kind of Book Should You Be Writing? How to choose the right form for your truth and your art - and make money too! Presented by local author Ellen E.M. Roberts. Plus workshops on Creating a Short Story, Creative Writing for New Writers, Memoir in Miniature, Narrative Voice in Fiction, The Six Rules for Writing NonFiction that Sells, and The Creative Process. Panel discussion on getting published, including self publishing - and more! Registration required. Tickets: $50 Info: http://www.roejanlibrary.org/the-writestuﬀ-registration-form

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Live in HD: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro

Red Hook Fire Hall, Red Hook, NY 12571 Fri., Nov. 14, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 15, 2 p.m.: This year’s event, “Harvest Shorts,” builds on the festival’s original concept of ‘our collective experience through film,’ adding another evening for screenings and an afternoon event specifically for children, called ‘Kidfest.’ The festival features shortform, independently-produced films by established and evolving directors. Hosted by the community, the festival features specially-catered intermissions with locallyharvested food, drink and gourmet popcorn. Conversations with the directors follow the screenings, and discussions are moderated by local expert and film teacher. Visit the website for a listing of films to be screened. Tickets: $12; $10 students & seniors; $6 Kidfest seats. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Red Hook CAN. Info: http://www.redhookfilmfestival.com

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: See Oct. 18 listing for details.Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Superhero Day! Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 1 p.m.: The library is having its own Comic-Con and this afternoon is all about superheroes! Crafts and activities all about your favorite, or your original, superheroes. Suitable for all ages. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Children’s Author Appearance: The Mitten String Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 2-4 p.m.: Author Jennifer Rosner reads from her new book, “The Mitten String,” an original Jewish folk tale for children. As part of the event, the bookstore and The Warm Ewe invite knitters to knit mittens and bring them to the store for distribution to area children. Information: 518.392.3005; http://chathambookstore.com

Book Reading and Signing Now and Yesterday: New York Gay Life in a Memoir and a Novel Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 5 p.m.: Authors Felice Picano and Stephen Greco take a fond look – sometimes sharp, often humorous – at New York’s gay life today and in the 1970’s. Picano is the author of the memoir Nights at Rizzoli, and Greco is the author of the novel Now and Yesterday. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sinterklaas! Star Party Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Get ready for special guests and spectacular unveilings! Last year’s ‘Keepers of the Light’ will bass the Celestial Flame. Be there for the ﬁrst appearance of the Honored Animal and the Illuminated Star. Tickets: tba Info: http://SinterklaasHudsonValley.com

Sunday, November 9 Love it or Swap it: Clothes Swap to Benefit Sinterklaas Lindy’s, 21 Platt Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1-4 p.m.: Participants may swap the same number of items they bring, including: women’s

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clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags and shoes. Plus, small re-gift items: candles, soap, perfume (unopened), etc. Everything should be in very good condition. Complimentary makeovers from Face Stockholm. Tickets: $20 donation Info: http://SinterklaasHudsonValley.com

and accessories from many local merchants modeled by Marist College’s fashion club members. Attendees can also enjoy an auction of themed gift baskets and buy raﬄe tickets to win a handbag from a couture designer collection. Tickets: $60 Information: 845.871.1711

Book Launch Event: Francesco Mastalia’s Organic

Saturday, November 15

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 4 p.m.: Photographer Francesco Mastalia will talk about the genesis of the book, “Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley,”and his journey in creating the body of work and learning about the organic movement from the roots up. Q&A and book signing follows. Info: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Wednesday, November 12 Drawing Comics Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 5 p.m.: Special Family Fun Night: Bard College student artists who will guide participants through the process of beginning to draw your own comics. All materials provided. Info: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Fashion Fundraiser Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers’ Club Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 6:30 p.m.: Event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a runway show featuring clothing

Cheese Making and Home Dairy Margaret Roach’s Guest House, Copake Falls, NY 12517 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Join Alana Chernila and Margaret Roach for a day of cheesemaking, plus an overall introduction to home dairy. Learn how to make creamy ricotta, quick mozzarella, feta, yogurt, creme fraiche, and cream cheese. Price includes a full day of “classroom” learning, as well as breakfast and lunch. Fee: visit website for info Information: http://awaytogarden.com

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the secrets to buttery & ﬂaky scones. Tickets: tba Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Book Signing, Demo and Tasting Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 1-2 p.m.: Bakers Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga from Ovenly in Brooklyn share their new book, “Ovenly: Sweet and Salty Recipes from New York’s Most Creative Bakery.” Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Starburst of Dance Gala Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 5:30 p.m.: Gala event with stellar cast of internationally acclaimed dancers. Also featuring songstress Anna Bergman with guest pianist Lee Musiker. The evening beneﬁts Kaatsbaan’s residency programs, and includes a champagne reception, Gala performance, diner and dessert. Silent auction and raﬄe. Tickets: $200 Information: 845.757.5106 x 2; pgrkaats@bestweb.net

Author Event: Sarah Jane Freymann Your Life is a Book Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 7 p.m.: New York City literary agent Sarah Jane Freymann has shepherded books onto bestseller lists, mentored ﬂedgling writers, and helped authors transform their lives through her memoir seminars. At this event she will share her own stories of writing her ﬁrst book and share some of the secrets the book has in store! Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Skyscape Series: What’s in Tonight’s Sky Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 7-9 p.m.: Frederic E. Church painted Aurora Borealis (1865; Smithsonian American Art Museum) following his voyage and artic exploration of the north Atlantic, between Labrador and Greenland to sketch icebergs in 1859. Join Dr. Willie Yee, president and Joe Macagne, vice president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a 21st Century exploration of the night sky at Olana. The evening will begin with a presentation of the wonders of the night sky that are presently observable. We will then move out to the viewing ﬁeld where you will be oriented to the major features of the night sky. Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be present with various size telescopes to view the

In Concert: ETHEL Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 22, 7 p.m.: ETHEL, the “string quartet that sometimes thinks it’s a rock band,” makes its first appearance in Hudson with a program entitled Grace, honoring the 20th anniversary of the release of Jeff Buckley’s glorious and, tragically, only completed album. The centerpiece of the program is ETHEL’s adaptation of Ennio Morricone’s moving score to the 1986 film, The Mission. Known for its focus on contemporary music, ETHEL rounds out this redemptive evening of music with works by Mary Ellen Chiles (USA), Marcelo Zarvos (Brazil), and Carlo Mombelli (South Africa), along with original music composed by members of the quartet. Tickets: $25 Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org ETHEL photo by Stephanie Berger

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the great cuisines of the world. Robin Cherry’s Garlic is an “edible biography” of one of the foundational ingredients of world cooking. Info: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

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Bronck Museum, Coxsackie, NY 12051 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.: Cold season tour with costumed guide. Tickets: $8; $4 members & children Information: http://www.gchistory.org

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sky. Please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Sunday, November 16 Robin Cherry, Author: Garlic, An Edible Biography Rhinebeck Farmers Market, Municipal Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Called everything from “rustic cure-all” to “Russian penicillin,” “Bronx vanilla,” and “Italian perfume,” garlic has been loved, worshiped, and despised throughout history. While this book does not claim that garlic saved civilization (though it might cure whatever ails you), it does take us on a grand tour of garlic’s fascinating role in history, medicine, literature, and art...and its indispensable contribution to

Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhincliff, NY 12574 7 p.m.: The first and only book that visually tells the intimate story of Peter, Paul, and Mary and their music, through their own words and with iconic images that follow their passionate, 50-year journey to the center of America’s heart. The book contains many rare, never before published, photographs, taken over five decades by some of the world’s top photographers.Peter Yarrow will perform, entertain questions from the audience and sign books. Tickets: $10, can be applied toward the purchase of a book at the event Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

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Tuesdays, Nov. 18-Jan. 27 Shakespeare’s Clowns with Seano Fagan & Circus Theatricks Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 3-4:30 p.m.: Seano Fagan is a former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus clown and has worked with the Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon JR. Television, and Scholastic’s Magic School Bus Live. Shakespeare’s Clowns is a Renaissance-themed program designed to introduce young people to Shakespeare in a fun, hands-on approach. The workshop is part poetry, pageantry, parade and play as students present scenes from Shakespeare’s work, learn skills of the court jester (juggling, tumbling, stilt-walking), and develop better language proﬁciency skills and socialization techniques. Program ends with a performance by the students at the Hudson Opera House. (No sessions Dec. 2, 23, & 30) Tickets: Free, registration required Info: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Thursdays, Nov. 20-Jan. 29 Word Art Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 3-4:30 p.m.: A visual arts and language workshop for kids 6 and up taught by artist and poet Audrey Gilbert. Children will explore the intersection of language and art as they create paintings, poems, collages, performances, and more while exploring various media and techniques that incorporate letters and words, seeking answers to the question: what is the relationship between a word and a picture? Tickets: Free, registration required Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Saturday, November 22 Tablescapes for Thanksgiving Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 10 a.m.-noon: Join Marlene Marshall, artist and author of the book Woodland Style Projects to create a delightful rustic centerpiece that will wow your dinner guests and is sure to be a conversation piece during your Thanksgiving holiday. Pre-register Tickets: $15 Info: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Live in HD: Rossini’s Il Babiere di Siviglia Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: The Met’s eﬀervescent production

Sinterklaas Festival Day Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: A day-long, colorful celebration of dance, theatre and music all over the village. The spectacular Children’s Starlight Parade at 6:30 p.m., featuring two-story tall, animated puppets carried by hundreds of volunteers, closes the day at twilight. A non-denominational event, Sinterklaas joins residents and visitors alike, people of all ages and backgrounds, in a memorable celebration of children, art and the light of the winter season. Info: http://SinterklaasRhinebeck.com Sinterklaas Star Parade 2013. Photo by Douglas Baz.

of Rossini’s classic comedy - featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera - stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring ﬂame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber himself. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Bard Comic Club Meeting Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 1 p.m.: Bard’s Comic Club meets once a month to share their favorite comic books and graphic novels. This month they’re meeting at the library and all are invited to join in to share their favorites, sit, chat and nosh. Info: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23 Group Holiday Sale Delamater Conference Center of the Beekman Arms, 6387 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: 37th annual gallery presentation of work by 18 area craftspeople working in glass, metal, stoneware, and porcelain, textiles, paper, wood and mixed media. Give beautiful handcrafted items from around the Hudson Valley for the holidays. Information: 845.430.3130

Sunday, November 23 Craft Fair Sinterklaas Benefit Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Handmade local crafts and art plus live music. Holiday shopping: jewelry makers, weavers, knitters, painters, photographers, basket weavers, potters, woodworkers and more! Info: http://SinterklaasHudsonValley.com

Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: Pharaoh’s Daughter Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: The story takes us to Egypt where an English tourist and his servant take shelter from a storm within a pyramid containing the tomb of Aspicia, the Pharaoh’s daughter. Lord Wilson smokes opium and falls asleep. In his imagination the beautiful Aspicia leaves her sarcophagus and transforms him into an Egyptian from a bygone era. There he has to undergo a wild adventure with the Pharaoh’s daughter in order to obtain the hand of his beloved. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

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Fri.-Sun., Nov. 28-30 Basilica Farm & Flea Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Hours tba: An annual market bringing a collection of quality products presented by a diverse group of regional makers, farmers, and vintage collectors held Thanksgiving weekend. In collaboration with Hudson River Exhange. Info: http://basilicafarmandﬂea.com

Holiday House Tours Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1-4 p.m.: Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Also Sat. & Sun. in December. Tickets: $10; $9 students/ seniors; free, children under 12. Info: 845.876.4818; http://wilderstein.org

Saturday, November 29 Story Hour with McKenzie Willis Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 10 a.m.: McKenzie Willis, author of the children’s book, “Tales of the Rainbow Forest” will lead an engaging interactive hour of story and song. The book and CD will be available for purchase following the presentation. Tickets: Free Info: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Sinterklaas Arrival Day in the Kingston Rondout Rondout, Kingston, NY 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Sinterklaas Arrival Day in the historic Kingston Waterfront — A day of open houses, musical performances, workshops creating beautiful crowns and branches, a march down Broadway, a parade of stars, and puppets galore. Kingston sends oﬀ Sinterklaas and his white horse on a tugboat across the river to his destination there. After his send oﬀ, there will a Sinterklaas Soiree, Tree Lighting Ceremony and plenty of specials at all of the local restaurants. Info: http://SinterklaasRhinebeck.com

Live in HD: Rossini’s Il Babiere di Siviglia Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: See Nov. 22 listing for details. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

A Gilded Age Christmas Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Fri., Nov. 28-Wed., Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m.: Visit the lavishly decorated mansion to experience Christmas, Gilded Age style! The house will be open for tours Thursday - Sunday Nov. 28- Dec. 28, as well as from Mon., Dec. 29 - Wed., Dec. 31. And on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m., spend a festive evening in the lavishly-decorated mansion, with costumed guides, music, and gift shopping. Information: http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/details.aspx Dining room at Mills Mansion decorated for the holidays. photo submitted

Reading & Book Signing: Carlo DeVito The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 7 p.m.: Enjoy a reading and book signing with Carlo DeVito, author of “Inventing Scrooge.” Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

DECEMBER Wednesday, December 3 Wreath Making at Olana Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 6-8 p.m.: Mary Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will teach the art of creating wreaths in this hands-on workshop. Exquisite natural materials, will be provided to create your own wreath. Bring your own pair of pruning shears. Space is limited, please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Thursday, December 4 Legendary Locals of Greene County Vedder Research Library, Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051 7 p.m.: Authors David and Wanda Dorpfeld book signing. Information: http://www.gchistory.org

Friday, December 5 Bard College Art and Craft Fair Bertlesmann Campus Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, December 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Buy local, artisan-made gifts for the holidays! Everything is homemade by local or student crafters. About 60 vendors participate each year. Information: http://bardcraftfair.blogspot.com

Fri.-Sun., Dec. 5-7 Annual Gallery of Wreaths Vanderpoel House of History, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 noon-4 p.m.: Donated artificial and fresh wreaths decorated by individuals, organizations and businesses will be on display and auctioned off to benefit the Columbia County Historical Society. Information: http://cchsny.org

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Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5 & 7; 13 & 14; 20 & 21; 27 & 28 Holiday House Tours Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1-4 p.m.: Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Tickets: $10; $9 students/seniors; free, children under 12. Info: 845.876.4818; http://wilderstein.org

Saturday, December 6 Cheese Making and Home Dairy Margaret Roach’s Guest House, Copake Falls, NY 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Join Alana Chernila and Margaret Roach for a day of cheesemaking, plus an overall introduction to home dairy. See Nov. 15 listing for more details. Fee: visit website for info Information: http://awaytogarden.com

Yuletide Fair Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, 330 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The school assembly hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland with dozens of original gingerbread creations on display. Children and adults are invited to enter this year’s Gingerbread Contest, a perennial favorite of the fair. Friends, families, and neighbors will have an opportunity to bid on their favorite entries at the Gingerbread Auction. Dozens of artisan vendors will ﬁll the school’s classrooms with beautiful handcrafted items. Get your tickets early for this year’s Magical Puppet Tree performance. Tickets for each show are just $4. Enjoy activities for children, visit the Community Craft Room for handcrafted items and the Hand to Hand Room for gently worn wool clothing and wooden toys, and stop for a tasty treat in the holiday café. Info: http://hawthornevalleyschool.org

Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6 & 7 A Child’s Christmas Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 10 a.m.-noon: Drop in for stories read under the Christmas tree & treats for children ages 3-10. Tickets: $4/person Info: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

Winter Walk City of Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 6, 5-8 p.m.: Once again, Hudson’s mile-long Warren Street will be transformed into a festive boulevard with twinkling lights, brightly decorated shops, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, live reindeer, horse-drawn wagons, carolers, and a legion of characters and performers. At 5 p.m., the bells of the First Presbyterian Church will ring in the Santa Parade and usher Mr. & Mrs. Claus from the Hudson Opera House to City Hall (520 Warren Street). At City Hall, free books will be distributed to children all evening.The holiday festivities continue throughout the evening, with activities and performances both inside shops and on the street. From jazz to classical, African drums to banjo, music will be everywhere. Plus, face painting, stilt walkers, animal balloons by Tots the Clown, and Roger the Jester. At 8:15 p.m., ﬁreworks launched from Promenade Hill at the foot of Warren Street will light up the winter sky marking the conclusion of the festivities, but many businesses—especially restaurants–stay open long after the event. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org photo by Peter Blandori.

Sunday, December 7 St. Nicholas Holiday Fair Astor Services for Children and Families, 6339 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Holiday gifts, specialty handcrafted items, baked goods, raﬄe items, specialized baskets and more. Snow date 12/14 Info: 845.471.1171; http://www.astorservices.org

Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: Bayadère Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: La Bayadère is a key work in the classical repertoire and this is a magniﬁcent production. The story of impossible love between Nikiya and Solor is set against the backdrop of a lush, mysterious India. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Boxwood Trees Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 1-3 p.m.: Mary Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will guide participants to create their own unique table top tree constructed out of fresh boxwood cuttings. All materials are provided with the class, including ribbons, bulbs, decorative fruit and pine cones. Space is limited for this class. Participants must pre-register. Tickets: $30 Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Holiday Whodunit Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 1-4 p.m.: Children become detectives to solve a history mystery. Costumed interpreters throughout the house provide clues to help kids ﬁnd the solution. Event will be oﬀered on Sundays in December: 7, 14, 21, 28. Info: http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/ details.aspx continued on page 38g

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Olde Dutch Christmas Open House Elmendorph Inn, Corner Broadway & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 1-4 p.m.: Holiday music and singing, mulled cider and cookies, fresh-baked bread from the Bee Hive Oven - free and open to all. Info: http://historicredhook.org

Friday, December 12 A Gilded Age Christmas: Special Evening Hours Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 6-8 p.m.: Spend a festive evening in the lavishly-decorated mansion, with costumed guides, music, and gift shopping. Information: http://nysparks.com/historicsites/25/details.aspx

A Christmas Carol Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 7-9 p.m.: Jonathan Kruk, a master storyteller, selected “Best in the Hudson Valley” turns Charles Dickens classic into a theatrical one person performance. Kruk gives over 30 characters in “A Christmas Carol” voice and form. Add the musical ambiance provided by Jim Keyes on a portal pipe organ, with bells, harp, violin, and chains, and you’ve got a unique dramatic version of old Scrooge’s story. Running just under one hour, Kruk abridges Dickens 27,000 word opus to a family friendly show. Performing in colorful 1840s garb, Kruk uses only a few props. Pre-register by preceding Wednesday. Tickets: $25; $10 children Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Saturday, December 13 Winterfest in Chatham Village Chatham, NY 12037 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Activities, food, and shopping. Snow date: Sat., December 20. Info: http://chathambusinessalliance.org

Live in HD: Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: James Levine returns to one of his signature Wagner works conducting this epic comedy-back at the Met for the ﬁrst time in eight years-about a group of Renaissance “master singers” whose song contest unites a city. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

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Jingle Jangle: A Winter Celebration Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 1-5 p.m.: The Farm Complex will be bustling with a range of 19th century activities with a 21st century twist so you can come and spend the afternoon, or stop in amidst your other errands. Wander the Wagon House area and discover a sleigh for posing for family holiday pictures (you bring your own camera), or ﬁnd a sculptor carving ice; you will also hear bell ringers and holiday carolers. Celebrate the season with a landscape-based craft for adults and children (and great if handmade appeals for your gift giving!). Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Hiking and skating if the weather allows. The afternoon will end with a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required but walk-ins are welcome. Tickets: $25/carload; $10/person (advance); $30|$15 door Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Friends of Clermont Holiday Party at the Mansion Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 5-7 p.m.: Annual festive holiday party. Tickets: $10; free for members Information: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 7:30 p.m.: “Exuberant, serendipitous, gutsy and soaring,” and, “magicians in motion,” are just some of the expressions used to describe Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company dancers who delight audiences of all ages with movement that celebrates rhythm, energy and musicality. Tickets: $30; $10 children and student rush Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

NT Live - UK’s National Theater JOHN Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 8 p.m.: JOHN contains adult themes, strong language and nudity. Suitable for 16yrs+. Internationally renowned DV8 Physical Theatre bring their powerful new production to the National Theatre. The company’s new production, JOHN, authentically depicts reallife stories, combining movement and spoken word to create an intense and moving theatrical experience. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love and sex. One of those men was John. What emerged

was a story that is both extraordinary and touching. Tickets: $22; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Sunday, December 14 Candlelight Tours of Clermont Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 3-6 p.m.: Tableaux Vivant of Christmas traditions through the ages, glittering decorations, and wassail with traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen. Tickets: $10; free for children under 12 Info: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

Breath, Song Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 4 p.m.: A cross-cultural collaboration between Turkish vocalist Nihan Devecioglu and Jeffrey Lependorf, a certified master of the shakuhachi (ancient Japanese bamboo flute), whose compositions have been called “a fascinating compromise between tradition and innovation” by Alex Ross. Through composed works and improvisations they will explore and illuminate the beauty and intimacy of breath becoming song, performed through the combination of voice, electronics, and Japanese bamboo flute, resulting in a haunting and mesmerizing evening of new music. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Saturday, December 20 Christmas at Clermont Open House Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: A great day for families – free for all! Information: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

Live in HD: Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: See Dec. 13 listing for details. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Kwanzaa Festival: Umoja Community Celebration 2014 Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 3-5 p.m.: Hudson Opera House and Operation Unite team up to present this event, beginning with crafts for children, a candle-

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lighting ceremony, and the sharing of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa, by community members. The West African drummer Mangue Sylla joins the celebration as a special guest artist. Performances also include participants from Hip Hop Dance with Anthony Molina, and Kuumba Dance & Drum. After the celebration, participants will be invited to stay for a light “Karamu” supper by Hazel’s Kitchen, followed by the giving of Zawadi (gifts for children). Tickets: Free! Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Messiah Sing First Presbyterian Church, 369 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 4 p.m.: Continuing the tradition, Gwen Gould conducts George Frideric Handel’s magniﬁcent oratorio and invites the audience to be the chorus. Supported by a string ensemble and vocal soloists, participants seat themselves in the Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass sections to sing along to the Christmas portion of Handel’s 1741 masterpiece. Scores and refreshments will be provided. Tickets: $15; free students 18 and under Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sunday, December 21 Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: The Nutcracker Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 12:55 p.m.: On Christmas Eve, Marie’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her a strange toy: a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. At midnight, when the celebrations are over, all the toys magically come to life. The nutcracker grows to human size and takes charge of the tin soldiers, ﬂying to the rescue of Marie, who is threatened by the Mouse King and his mouse army. Based on E. T. A. Hoﬀmann’s story, The Nutcracker is one of the greatest classics in the world. With iconic music by Tchaikovsky, and enchanting sets and costumes, this beautiful tale explores the universal themes of love, power and evil.Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Saturday, December 27 Holiday Craft Workshop for Kids: Make a Mouse House Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 2-3:30 p.m.: Mistletoe Mouse has inhabited the mansion at Christmastime for many years. Children enjoy searching for mouse houses in

Athens Victorian Stroll Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Saturday, December 13, starting at 1 p.m.: Athens Victorian Stroll 2014 Features ACC Members Small Works Holiday Show & Sale, the premiere of Scrooge, music and dance performances, and much more! The Village of Athens will come with visions of holidays past and more than a glimpse of its thriving contemporary arts scene. There will be performances galore interspersed with nods to its Victorian past. Roving carolers dressed in Victorian garb, a resplendent Victorian Santa and horse drawn trolleys will harken back to the village’s 19th century roots. Contemporary performances are planned throughout the day at the Athens Cultural Center, Athens Municipal Building, First Reformed Church and the Rivertown Senior Center. The Athens Cultural Center will be exhibiting a Members Small Works Holiday Show and Sale featuring works in watercolor, oils, acrylics and photography. Storefront windows painted with seasonal scenes by local children and teens from Robert Lahm’s drawing and painting workshops will add to the magic of Athen’s Victorian Stroll. The premiere of “Scrooge”, a theater piece based on the Charles Dickens novella “A Christmas Carol”, will take place at the Municipal Building. A dedicated group of artists of all ages has worked along side master puppeteer Chantal Van-Wierts to bring the Victorian tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to life. For the past two plus years, the Presque Ballet, under the direction of Bobby LuPone, has been presenting dance works for the Athens community to enjoy. This year the troupe will be performing excerpts from all of their dances, as well as a new work, created especially for this year’s stroll. Hudson River Bells, a group of handbell ringers from the First Reformed Church, will delight audiences with their beautiful melodies. They will be performing at the Rivertown Senior Center. A perennial favorite, the Coxsackie-Athens Community Band, performs their annual Holiday Concert at the First Reformed Church of Athens from 2-3PM. The Athens Community Chorus will be performing holiday classics at the Athens Cultural Center at 1:15PM. This is a group of dedicated singers who meet monthly to share their talents and sing a rich and diverse selection of vocal works. The Athens Youth Chorus, under the direction of Shelly Ley, will be performing folk and traditional music at the Athens Cultural Center. Information: 518.945.2136; www.athensculturalcenter.org

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the historic rooms while on tour in the holiday season. For these workshops, kids ages 6-10 can tour the house brieﬂy to see the mouse houses on display, and then use craft materials to build their own mouse house to take home. An adult must accompany child. Reservations required, so please call to make a reservation and inquire about admission fee. Repeats Tues., Dec. 30 Info: http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/ details.aspx

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day Walk Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, 480 Rock City Rd., Chatham, NY 10 a.m.: The rolling ﬁelds and beautiful winter views will be your opportunity to take a break from the holiday rush, or work up an appetite, or simply take in the quiet winter landscape. Information: http://clctrust.org

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