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PUBLISHER, GENERAL MANAGER Mark Vinciguerra

Fair Weather Friends by Brian PJ Cronin

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Jim Gibbons

Art Studio Views

Take the Kids Calendar begins

CO-FOUNDER, EDITOR & DESIGNER Heather Gibbons

Live! On Stage Calendar begins

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Theresa Hyland

Dutchess County Fair photo essay by Juliet Harrison

BUSINESS MANAGER Tammi Ullrich

Columbia County Fair photo essay by Ann Rafalko

In Concert Calendar begins

AD DESIGN/COMPOSITION Steve LaRowe | Erica Izer

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar

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On the Cover: Shot on a wonderful day with family at the Dutchess County Fair in 2012, by photographer Juliet R. Harrison. Juliet has an MFA in Photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art and is most known for her Fine Art images of horses shot in Black & White and on film. Her work can be found at her Equis Art Gallery in the Red Hook CAN / Artists Collective gallery in the Village of Red Hook or online at julietrharrisonphotography.com.

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‘Pig at the Fair,” photo by Juliet Harrison.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 Through August 31: In its 28th year, the critically-acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to producing the plays of Shakespeare with an economy of style. The festival takes place entirely outdoors on the grounds of the Hudson River estate, Boscobel, under a specially-designed tent theater. This year’s productions include Othello, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and The Liar. Tickets: $29$79, depending on day and seat location; discount packages and subscriptions available. Information: 845.265.9575; http://hvshakespeare.org

weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, film, and cabaret. The centerpiece of these offerings is the 25th annual Bard Music Festival, this year examining the life, work, and cultural milieu of the 19th-century Austrian composer Franz Schubert. The festival will explore Schubert’s tragically short but remarkably influential career, presenting his symphonic, chamber, and religious music along with many works by his contemporaries. Other highlights of the season include Carl Maria von Weber’s Euryanthe, a darkly gothic opera based on a medieval romance; an outstanding film series; and the return of cabaret at the Spiegeltent. Full schedule and ticket information available at the website. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

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358 George Carter Rd., Becket, MA 01223 Through August 23: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival is “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times). Jacob’s Pillow hosts more than 50 dance companies from around the world as well as more than 350 free and ticketed performances, talks, exhibits, ﬁlms, classes, tours, and community events. This year’s dance featured dance companies include Trey McIntyre Project, UnReal Hip Hop, Hubbard Street Dance Studio, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Mark Morris Dance Group, Circa, Paciﬁc Northwest Ballet, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Hapless Bizarre, Leesaar The Company, and others. Tickets: starting at $22, see website for details; packages and subscriptions available; free outdoor “Inside/Out” performances every Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 6:15-7 p.m. Information: 413.243.0745; http://jacobspillow.org/festival

Bard SummerScape 25th Anniversary Season

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through August 17: Bard SummerScape 2014 presents seven inspired

Belleayre Mountain Resort, Route 28, Highmount, NY 12441 Through August 30: The 23rd season of the Belleayre Music Festival continues. On 7/26, Belleayre Festival Opera performs Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Other highlights include Broadway’s Leading Man Norbert Leo Butz on 8/16; and the comedy of Saturday Night Live alumnus Colin Quinn on 8/23. See the website for a complete schedule of events. Tickets: prices vary Information: 800.942.6904; http://belleayremusic.org

Hyde Park Food Truck Festival

4390 Albany Post Rd. (across from Town Hall), Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sundays through October, noon-7 p.m.: The Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce hosts this monthly festival held the ﬁrst Sunday of the month. Information: http://www.hydeparkchamber.org

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Scenes from the Wassaic Project at The Maxon Mills in Wassaic (background): top, festival dancers; middle, exhibition inside the Maxon Mills building; bottom, outdoor ﬁlm screening; bottom left, Cosmo Design Factory x Webetuck HS masks at Luther Barn; all photos submitted. continued from page 9 i

Blueberry Festival

Old Austerlitz Village, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: This annual event, now in its 15th year, features early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many vendors and foods, with blueberries galore! A blueberry pancake breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Tickets: $6; kids under 12, free; $7 for pancake breakfast; kids under 12, $3 Information: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires. Main Stage concerts, dancing, craft village, international food court, workshops, song swaps, comedy, spoken word, Family Stage, Activities 4 Kids Tent, more than 40 acts on four stages and so much more. Tickets: single day tickets, $40-$50; multiple day passes, with and without camping also available. Info: 866.325.2744; http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Wassaic Project Summer Festival

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Tues., July 29-Sun., Aug. 3: Exhibits galore and a wide variety of demonstrations, petting zoo, horse show, agricultural exhibits, draft horse pull, racing pigs, fireworks and more! Headliner acts: Mister Kick, Neal McCoy, Chris Cagle, The Lost Trailers, Katie Armiger and Josh Thompson.Tickets: $15, includes midway rides Information: 845.225.1380; http://ulstercountyfair.com

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Fri.-Sun., Aug. 1-3: FREE, annual, multi-disciplinary celebration of art, music, dance, and community featuring more than 70 artists, 15 bands, ﬁlm screenings, dance performances, and much more! A weekend-long opportunity for artists and performers of all mediums to come together, exchange ideas, learn new things, and engage in a thriving community. Programming is cutting-edge yet family friendly. The beautiful Hamlet of Wassaic is remarkably accessible from NYC and a short walk from the Wassaic MetroNorth train station. Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice

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Main St., Phoenicia, NY 12464 July 30-August 3: From opera to gospel, world music to Broadway, the Festival celebrates the human voice in all its multi-faceted glory. Enjoy performances, workshops, kid-friendly concerts, masterclasses, lectures, story telling, plays and more.Tickets: $25-$280 (festival pass) Information: http://phoeniciavoicefest.com

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Dodds Farm, 44 CR 7D, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Fri.-Sun., Aug. 1-3, check website for times: A three-day community of

Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Monday, August 4, 5-8 p.m.: Celebrated area chefs will be paired with expert farmers to showcase a wide range of food grown and prepared in the Hudson Valley. More than 20 restaurant chefs will prepare dishes alongside tasting tables featuring local winemakers and brewers. Participants will feature ample “tastes” of more than 30 recipes including everything from appetizers and salads to main courses and desserts. Information: http://hudsonvalleybounty.com

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Hudson Music Fest

City of Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., August 8-10: New York State’s largest free three-day music festival. Enjoy all genres of music daytime and nighttime, in the nightclubs, restaurants and bars, galleries, and tents up and down Warren Street, at the Riverfront and in the parks. Information: http://www.hudsonmusicfest.com

Copake Falls Day

Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Taconic State Park, Iron Works Museum and other locations, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Saturday, August 16, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.: The 7th Annual Copake Falls Day kicks oﬀ with a 5K and 10K cross country Run in the Wilderness. Activities throughout the day, including a slide show lecture by Larry Weaner on “Natural Landscapes” followed by a “Making Meadows” workshop. Kids’ nature craft activities, Farmers and Artisan Craft Market, Art show. Visit hidden gardens, including Margaret Roach’s well-known oasis. Blacksmithing demos at the Iron Works, live music, beef barbeque and more! Info: http://www.copakefallsday.org

Dutchess County Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 August 19-24: The second largest county fair in New York State on more than 144 acres in the heart of Rhinebeck. Featuring big name talent, carnival, free shows and attractions, thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays, and every kind of food imaginable. This year’s Grandstand line-up includes Cody Simpson with Coco Jones, Randy Houser with Eric Paisley, the Felice Brothers, Danielle Bradbery, The Swon Brothers, from Season 4 of The Voice. Check the website for a complete schedule. Tickets: $15; children under 12, free; seniors and military, $10; ride tickets 10 for $20 (must be purchased by August 18) Information: http://dutchessfair.com

Columbia County Fair

Columbia County Fairgrounds, 142 Hudson Ave. (Rte 66), Chatham, NY 12037 Wed., August 27- Mon., September 1: The 174th Columbia County Fair features plenty of fun for the whole family with nightly grandstand entertainment, midway ﬁlled with rides and games, agricultural activities and displays, talent competitions, demolition derby, many vendors and more. This year’s headliner is The Oak Ridge Boys on their Boys’ Night Out Tour (8/31, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.) Tickets: $10; free, kids 12 & under Info: http://www.columbiafair.com

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: In its 13th year, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest features wine and beer tasting from some of the best wineries and craft breweries from across NY State. Plus, a vast variety of gourmet specialty foods with samples from regional restaurants, food trucks, cooking demos from celebrity chefs and so much more. Tickets: One-day tasting ticket, $35; Weekend tasting ticket, $65; non-tasting tickets also available, $17/one day; $32/weekend; kids 12 and under, free Info: http://www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com

Basilica SoundScape 2014

Basilica Industria, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri. & Sat., September 12 & 13, see website for times: A carefully curated two-day program featuring a wide range of music, visual art, and literature that aims for speciﬁc connections and overlaps instead of “festival” style overload. Some of the scheduled performers include: New York psych band Endless Boogie; Balinese ensemble Gamelan

Dharma Swara; multi-instrumentalist of Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry; experimental rock band Swans and Deafheaven; Vancouverbased punk group White Lung; dream-pop artist Emily Reo and others. The weekend also includes visual arts, performance art, readings, farm to table food and more. Tickets: $35 advance/night; $60/weekend Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Vassar Street Brew Fest

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 & 12 Vassar St. (Vassart St./Lafayette Place parking lot), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 13, 1-5 p.m.: A celebration of historic Vassar Street and the Arts Center’s connection to the Vassar hertiage, including the fact that one of their ﬁrst breweries was on the site of what is now the theater building. Five local craft brewers, and a hard cider maker from Ulster County will be on hand. Music provided by the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. Attendees will receive a commemorative pilsner glass and all the tastings. Tickets: $35, proceeds beneﬁt the buildings’ restoration fund. Information: http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Hudson Valley Apple Festival

Palatine Park, Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, September 20, 7 p.m.: Craft fair, hay rides, live music, food vendors, cider, apple crate derby, kids’ corner, and lots of apples! Information: http://www.germantownny.org

Rhinebeck Arts Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: A celebration of artistic expression in its many forms with a main focus on craft and visual art. Shopping at more than 200 artists’ booths, plus live musi, interactive experiences, book signings, craft and art demonstrations, children’s activities, gourmet food and more. Tickets: $10; $9 seniors; kids, 6-16, $4; under 6, free Information: http://www.artrider.com

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY 12477 Sat. & Sun., September 27 & 28: An annual celebration of the beloved “stinking rose” featuring the garlic marketplace with hundreds of vendors, musicians and performers, chefs’ lectures, children’s activities and more. Check the website for a complete schedule of events and list of vendors. Tickets: Advance, $7; $5 seniors; Gate, $10; kids under 12, free. Information: http://hvgf.org

Annual Tivoli Street Painting Festival

Village of Tivoli, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: In its 11th year, the festival oﬀers artists of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to ‘paint’ using pastel chalks, a 8’ x 8’ square along Broadway. Live music and food vendors. Tickets: Free to participate and attend. Pre-register. Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tivoli-Street-Painting-Festival

NYS Sheep & Wool Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual festival featuring all kinds of ﬁber-producing livestock. Hundreds of vendors, competitions, workshops, children’s activities, specialty foods, petting zoo, art contest, sheep herding demonstrations, canine frisbee demonstrations, cooking demos, story telling and so much more. Tickets: $12; $10.50, advance; $18.50, two day pass, advance Information: http://www.sheepandwool.com

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FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS by Brian PJ Cronin

There is a certain strange kind of magic that happens when people come together for a crowded festival or street fair. You never know who you’ll bump into who transform your life in an instant. Take Michael Hilbig. As a young social worker from Germany, Hilbig set out to travel across Europe and Asia at the tender age of 22. He soon ran out of money and found himself stranded somewhere in Asia. That’s when he noticed a street performer juggling. Fascinated, Hilbig asked if he would teach him how to juggle. “From the moment I started doing it I knew this was something I really wanted to throw myself into, to really explore further,” he recalled. “So I just started to juggle in the street and suddenly people were giving me money for it.” Michael Hilbig was no more. Hilby The Skinny German Juggling Boy was born. Hilby continued to travel around Asia, learning new tricks and perfecting his technique. He even went so far as to spend six months at a Buddhist monastery in Japan. One would imagine the focus and concentration that the monks taught him came in handy as he began developing an act that involved juggling things like power tools and ﬂaming stuﬀed animals.

“From the moment I started doing it, I knew this was something I really wanted to throw myself into...So I just started to juggle in the street and suddenly people were giving me money for it.” Eventually his wanderings took him to America, where he worked for three years as a performer at Busch Gardens. But the call of the open road once again beckoned, and Hilby struck out on his own to perform at festivals all over the world. As they have for the past several years, Hilby’s travels will take him and his death-defying acrobatics to Rhinebeck and the Dutchess County Fair in August, where he has built a cult following. And not just with fairgoers. “Oh, Hilby! We love Hilby!” says Jack Prather. Like Hilby, Prather has criss-crossed the country dozens of times, to countless state and county fairs, festivals, and trade shows.

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“People always want to know where the best funnel cakes are, so Oscar has to go around and check out all the funnel cake vendors, even though he really prefers the cooking oil instead.” Chances are, if you’ve been to the Dutchess County Fair, you’ve seen his handiwork too. But you’ve probably never seen Prather himself. He’s not the draw. The draw is Oscar the Robot, who Prather first built and programmed back in the 1980’s. Oscar went to his first ever festival in Rochester in 1989. He has been entertaining and learning at fairs ever since. If the idea of a robot learning how to do things at a fair seems odd, it’s all part of Oscar’s job. Visitors tend to assume that, because he’s a robot, Oscar will know everything there is to know about the fair. This keeps both Prather and Oscar very busy. “We’re programming him with new information all the time about the specifics of every fair, what the schedule is, and who the performers are that year. But there’s other stuff that Oscar has to learn. People always want to know where the best funnel cakes are, so Oscar has to go around and check out all the funnel cake vendors, even though he really prefers the cooking oil instead.” Oscar’s hunger for knowledge isn’t confined to the culinary arts. As most fairs have an agricultural component (especially the Dutchess County Fair), Oscar always makes a point to go to the barn areas and talk to the kids, learning about their cows and chickens and horses. “What Oscar really loves to do is find the funny stuff about animals that most people don’t know,” said Prather. “For example, every chicken is born with one tooth! You know the phrase ‘Where are a hen’s teeth?’ Well, every chicken and every reptile start out with what is called an ‘egg tooth’ to help them break out of their egg. Little fun stuff like that is what Oscar picks up on, that he can then use to educate other boys and girls at the fair, and lead them over to the barn areas where they can get even more curious.” Curiosity is certainly something that Oscar seems to foster in people, although many times that curiosity is focused on Oscar himself. Prather prefers not to discuss the specifics of Oscar’s programming. “I’m sure everyone wants to know how Hilby does all of his tricks too,” he says. “But you want to keep them curious. And what Oscar tries to do is direct that curiosity into something positive. Because that curious kid might grow up to make the next generation of robots. I’ve worked with kids in robotic programs at their schools, I’ve helped them build their own robots for workshops and science fairs. Those endless questions kids have about how things work, those questions can really work to everyone’s benefit.” Prather continues to program and fine-tune Oscar so that he can be even more entertaining and educational every year, but there’s still one very important task that Oscar hasn’t mastered.

Oscar the Robot at the Dutchess County Fair, photo © Ingrid Kulick.

“Oscar performs about 150 days a year,” Prather says. “And while we’re blessed that we get to run all over the country and do shows all over, the problem is that I have to be his chauﬀeur as well since he still hasn’t learned how to drive. We’re working on it, though.” Interestingly enough both Prather and Hilby, men who have worked at hundreds of fairs all across the country, gave the exact same answers when asked what makes the Dutchess County Fair so unique. Both men said that the food at the Dutchess County Fair was the best of any festival they’ve been to, and that the grounds themselves are more beautiful than any other fair they’ve played. “I don’t know how much money they make,” Hilby says. “But you can tell that whatever it is, they put it all right back into the fair itself.” Of course, Hilby has other reasons for being sentimental about the Dutchess County Fair. “I met my wife there eight years ago on a blind date” he says, proving once again that you never know who you’ll meet at a fair who will change your life forever.

 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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At ARTspace in Germantown through September 7, “Syria: Then and Now,” photographs by Peter Aaron.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art

Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market St., 3rd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through August 31: “Don Perley: New Paintings,” and “Annual Summer Salon,” landscapes, photography, works on paper and sculpture. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appointment or chance; 5-8 p.m. every third Saturday for ArtWalk. Information: 845.876.7578; http://www.shahinianﬁneart.com

Beacon Artist Union (bau)

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Main Gallery, through August: “bau 115: Men Built the World,” works by Tom Holmes. Beacon Room, through August: “Ruin,” a series created by Jessica Poser for the project space at Beacon Artist’s Union. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 5: “Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster.” Foster explores waters from the powerful, dramatic fjords of Norway to the urban, industrialized Hudson River, to discover the complex interaction of color, light and energy intrinsic to earth’s most essential element. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat.,

11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 7: “Essence of the Valley,” show featuring dramatic new watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso and the members of Cross River Fine Art that reﬂect the beauty and spirit of the Hudson River Valley. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt. or chance. Third Saturday Arts Walk Open House 5-7 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

CCS Bard Galleries

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through September 21: “Anne Collier,” the photographer’s ﬁrst major exhibition traces her career from 2002 to the present. Encompassing around 40 works, the exhibition presents several themes that have dominated Collier’s (American, b. 1970) practice during the past decade, including pop psychology, the clichés and conventions of commercial photography, autobiography, and the act of looking or seeing. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions

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The Cooper-Finn Gallery

24 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through September 7: Retrospective Exhibition for Judy Malstrom featuring her bold and vibrant paintings which uniquely capture the beauty of the landscape, architecture, people and animals of Dutchess County, NY. Information: 845.416.8342

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Through March 2, 2015: “Carl Andre: Sculpture as Place, 1958-2010,” the ﬁrst North American retrospective of the work of Carl Andre (American, b. 1935) who is credited with redeﬁning the parameters of abstract sculpture. The exhibition will mark the most comprehensive presentation of Andre’s work in the United States since 1970 and will be accompanied by a new exhibition at the Dan Flavin Art Institute, in Bridgehampton, New York, as well as a major publication. Admission: $12; $10 seniors; $8 students; children under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon.,11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Equis Art Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Ongoing: Owned by Equine Fine Art Photographer and Director of the Ex Arte Equinus art competition, Juliet R. Harrison, the gallery showcases the best in contemporary, non-traditional international equine art. 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., noon-4 p.m. Information: 845.758.2667; info@equisart.com

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through August 31: “Faces and Figures in Self-Taught Art.” The work of self-taught artists has achieved unique status in the art world for its compelling expression of emotion and unselfconscious style. Included in this exhibition are paintings, drawings, and sculptures by artists who operate without academic training and outside traditional artistic discourse, often using unconventional materials to create works that vary remarkably in style. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

Hessel Museum of Art

Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through September 21: “Amy Sillman: One Lump or Two,” the artist’s first museum survey follows her development as a artist from the mid1990’s to the present, as her work moved from drawing to painting to moving images, and from figuration to abstraction. Featured are more than 90 works, including drawings, paintings, ‘zines, and the artist’s recent forays into animated film. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 3: “Fire, Clay, Paint,” group show featuring Roger Baumann, Joel Brown, Deborah Heid, Scott Bartolomei Edmonds and

Arturo Guerrero. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery

57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through September 20: “Finding Home,” paintings by Hudson Valley artist Maureen Drury, a ﬁne art oil painter and teacher specializing in portraits and ﬁgurative work, plein air and studio landscapes. Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Mid Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through September: “Vive La Guelaguetza: An Encounter with Oaxaca,” an exhibition commemorating La Guelaguetza, a vibrant cultural celebration from Oaxaca, Mexico rich in its sounds, colors and ﬂavors, which for the last ﬁve years has been celebrated at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Level, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through July 28: “Byways,” a solo show of Annette Jaret’s photographs. August 8-September 28: “Local Color,” an exhibition of paintings by Rhinebeck artists Sally Lyon and Rosemary Hanson. Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5-7 p.m. 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

The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12571 Through July: “Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley,” the photographs of Francesco Mastalia. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.francescomastalia.com

Palmer Gallery

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through September 4: “18 Ways of Looking at a Tree,” a LongReach Arts exhibit. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: http://arts.vassar.edu/2013-2014/140626-18-ways.html

Paper Trail

6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 August 2-29: “Sandra Constantine - Works on Paper,” abstract collages featuring torn and cut paper derived from the artist’s watercolor paintings, photographs and monoprints. Information: 845.876.8050; http://papertrailrhinebeck.com

Passiﬂora Home

2638 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Through August 15: “It’s Always Better When We’re Together,” work by Burnell Shively. Burnell studied art in New York then began her career as a textile designer in Como, Italy, which she continued for 20 years working freelance for clients in fashion and decoration around the globe. Information: 518.325.6559; http://passiﬂorahome.com

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

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Through November 21: Sculpture EXPO 2014 in the Village of Red Hook. Visitors to Red Hook will be able to see 14 sculptures by eight artists, working with granite, steel, iron, wood and marble dust. The Expo is designed as a self-guided walking tour. August 1-24: “Water Works,” an art exhibit exploring the use of water imagery. Reception: Saturday, August 2, 5-7 p.m. August 29-September 21: “Farm to Table,” small works exhibit featuring all media on the subject of farms, crops, eating, food, ﬂowers and more. Potluck Reception: Saturday, August 30, 3-5 p.m. during Art Studio Views tour. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

Rhinebeck Bank Exhibition Space

1476 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Through August 17: BeaconArts @ The Bank presents work by Heather Whiteside. Information: 845.831.0300; http://www.rhinebeckbank.com

Rhinebeck Town Hall

80 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through August: Watercolor paintings by Claudia Engel, Deborah DeWan and Ed Travis. Information: 845.516.4435

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through August 2: “Celebrating Summer and RiverWinds’ 11th Anniversary,” juried show of paintings and mixed media. August 9-Sept. 7: “Celebrating Summer and RiverWinds’ 11th Anniversary,” continues with a juried show of photographs. Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 17: “Cape Dorset and Points South,” featuring work by Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitaloosie Saila, Mialia Jaw, Ningeokuluk Teevee, Meelia Kelly, Jen Bradford, Antonella Piemontese, Josephy Ayers, Ilse Schreiber-Noll, and Judy Sigunick. Hours: Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.. and by appointment Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Gallery

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 July 25-Aug. 17: “Small Works Member Show.” Opening Reception: Saturday, July 26, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. & by appt.; extended summer hours, 7/4-8/10, Fri.-Sun., 1-9 p.m. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsgallery.com

Wassaic Project Summer Exhibition

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Through September 1: Seeing the Sky, the Wassaic Project’s seventh annual summer exhibition, speaks about how artists explore, examine, and work within their environments. Considering the wonders that are most familiar to all of us, this year’s show asks viewers to pause and evaluate the overlooked and fascinating in their own lives. Climb the seven stories of the Maxon Mills grain elevator, and experience the work of over 70 emerging artists, half of whom are Wassaic Artist Residency alumni. Seeing the Sky features the natural world and themes of habitation through the eyes of the artist. Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

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71 Palatine Park Rd., No. 7, Germantown, NY 12526 Aug. 16-Sept. 7: In 2009, just before revolution broke out, architectural photographer Peter Aaron traveled through Syria, recording the extraordinary architecture, both ancient and recent, and the people. “Syria: Then and Now” comprises a selection of these images, juxtaposed with more recent photographs of the destruction that has occurred since his visit. Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: artspace@gtel.net; http://germantownartspace.com

Basilica Hudson

110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 August 2-18: “Ambulance Blues,” an exhibition curated by Erin Falls featuring the work of Rey Akdogan, Polly Apfelbaum, Uri Aran, Donald Baechler, Milano Chow, Peter Coﬃn, Ann Craven, Sam Falls, Deborah Falls, Jack Goldstein, Elias Hansen, Marc Hundley, Mirabelle Marden, Nancy Shaver, Matt Sheridan Smith, Jordan Wolfson, and Joe Zorrilla with performances by Mick Barr and Skint. Presented by Retrospective and Basilica Hudson. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2, 7-9 p.m., followed by after party live show from 9 p.m. on Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appointment Information: 518.828.2288; info@retrospectivegallery.com; http://basilicahudson.com

BCB Art

116 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Aug. 9-Sept. 7: “You Game? I’m Game,” new paintings, drawings and works on paper by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Reception: Saturday, August 9, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appt. Information: 518.828-4539; http://bcbart.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 24: “A Nod to the Past,” paintings by Mark Beard, Bruce Murphy, and James O’Shea, and photographs by David Halliday. August 21-September 21: “Playful,” work by Stephen Walling, Fernando Orellana and Phyllis Palmer. Reception: Saturday, August 23, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.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. This exhibition features information about the consortium and documentary photographs and personal artists’ quotes from its nearly 40 member sites, including an image of Frederic Church and his son on a camel in Beirut (1868), the trip which inspired the Persian-style house and studio the painter would later build at Olana. Other photographs range from the paint-splattered barn used by Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner in East Hampton, Long Island, to the carriage house in which Grant Wood painted American Gothic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and others. Hours: Daily Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

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Sculpture by Stephanie Revennaugh who will be making an appearance at Equis Art Gallery in Red Hook on Thursday, July 31.

The four RiverWinds Gallery co-owners (l to r): Virginia Donovan, Galina Krasskova, Mary Ann Glass and Linda T. Hubbard. The gallery celebrates its 11th Anniversary with two group shows.

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

1 North Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 31: “Artists’ Palette: Where Death Valley Meets New York,” featuring the work of local artist Lynne Bolwell. Artist Reception: Saturday, August 9, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.828.4417; http://www.artscolumbia.org

photographs by Andrea Camuto. Portfolio showcase artists tba. Theme is “The Documentary Project: Work of Personal, Local, National, International Concerns.” Reception: Saturday, August 9, 6-8 p.m. during DINE/ART BeLo3rd. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 19: “A Body of Work,” a juried exhibit glorifying the human ﬁgure. Works of 28 local and regional artists that express the human form in all media. Juried by Maj Kalfus. Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia-Greene Community College Galleries

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery through Aug. 30: “The Health Club - Invitation to Columbia County Trail Photography Show.” Blue Hill Gallery, through July 30: “Black and White” by Regine Petrosky. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Concepto Hudson

741 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 17: “Expanding Mode,” a group sculpture show. Marcel Duchamp is credited with radically changing the idea of what is or qualiﬁes as sculpture. Today, Duchamp’s idea that “anything can be art” is still strongly practiced and even pushed much farther. In this show, the selected artists epitomize the idea that there is no limitation in terms of use for their sculptural material or medium. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-7 p.m. Information: 518.697.5130; http://conceptohudson.com

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 August 1-31: “Inshallah” (God willing in Arabic), photographs by Dima Gavrysh; “Terrain of Loss: Afghan Exiles in Their Own Land,”

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 (18501932) studied painting with his great-uncle the eminent landscape artist Frederic Church in the 1870s; the exhibition will begin by highlighting sketches showing that the two artists worked side by side at Olana. At that time, Church was busy designing and building the main house, and the young de Forest watched Church draw inspiration from books on Persian and other exotic architecture. In the 1880s de Forest traveled to India to start a decorating business providing beautiful Indian and Kashmiri decorative objects to an American audience. De Forest provided Church with carved teak for ﬁreplace mantels, exquisite painted furniture from Kashmir, expertly engraved brass trays, and a variety of other lavish Indian objects. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students with I.D. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 7: “whathaslighttodowithdarkness,” Erika deVries’ wondrous exploration of the artist’s sense of presence and absence in multiple mediums. Her signature works in neon express a personal narrative of girlhood, womanhood, and subsequent motherhood. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org continued on page 25 g

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participating artists 2014 TIVOLI Dana Matthews, photographer/painter Kevin Palfreyman, painter Linda Palfreyman, painter

RED HOOK Dan Goldman, photographer Red Hook Community Arts Network (RHCAN) (Headquarters location) Sean Bowen, painter Kathy Cassens, photographer Equis Art Gallery, Juliet Harrison, director Kari Feuer, painter Jessica Wyant-Pendlton, mixed media

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Melissa Katzman Braggins, printmaker Ted Braggins, printmaker Richard Chianella, photographer Maureen Gates, photographer Patti Gibbons, painter Vera Lambert Kaplan, painter John Lavin, ceramic artist Sally Lyon, painter Jeﬀ Romano, painter Bianca Terranova, jeweler Lucas Terranova, painter Dean Vallas, painter Betsy Jacaruso Gallery (Headquarters location) Betsy Jacaruso, painter Cross River Fine Artists, painters

HYDE PARK Tarryl Gabel, painter Carl Grieco, sculptor Tatiana Rhinevault, painter Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park (Headquarters location) Maryam Ali - Ceramics Barbara Bergin - Watercolors Carl Grieco – Sculpture Marilyn Grieco - Textile/ Mixed Media Sandra Hicks - Stained Glass Diane-Ellen McCarron - Watercolors Dwight Reed - Photographer Elizabeth St. Leger - Painter Barbara Todd - Photographer Top, ‘Millbrook Cows,’ painting by Sally G. Lyon; bottom L, ‘Cooper Lake,’ photograph by Dan Goldman; bottom R,‘Hudson Transcendental,’ painting by Vera Lambert Kaplan

The 2014 Art Studio Views event, expected to draw hundreds of visitors to Northern Dutchess County for private studio tours on Labor Day weekend, has announced this year’s list of participating artists. Event organizers have noted that three couples, Kevin and Linda Palfreyman, Ted and Melissa Braggins, and Carl and Marilyn Grieco, as well as a mother-son duo, Bianca and Lucas Terranova, are among the participants this year. “Artists rely heavily on the support of their families throughout the creative process,” stated Joanna Hess, director of Art Studio Views 2014. “The number of married couples we have on the tour this year, as well as our mother-son team Bianca and Lucas Terranova, showcase the beauty of building family bonds through art.” “This year’s Art Studio Views Tour yet again features exceptional talent,” says Rosemary Bertelle, Vice President of Marketing for Rhinebeck Bank, presenting sponsor of the event. “We always view this

event as an unique opportunity to experience the artist’s personal work space. We have enjoyed watching the event grow throughout the years, and look forward to another successful event.” The studios of the artists will be open to the public at no cost on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Artists will be available at each location to answer questions and discuss work on display. Tours are self-guided, and visitors can pick up maps at one of the three Art Studio Views headquarter locations: Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, 43-2 East Market Street, Rhinebeck; Red Hook Community Arts Network, 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook; or the Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park, 4338 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. In addition to the presenting sponsor Rhinebeck Bank, other sponsors include The Gardens at Rhinebeck, Vicki L. Haak, CFP, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Cale Communications.

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Germantown Garden Club Flower Show

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John Davis Gallery

The School

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 10: Main Galleries, Brenda Goodman, Paintings; Sculpture Garden, Maud Bryt; Carriage House, Ground Floor, Bruce Gagnier, paintings; Carriage House, second floor, “Suspect Terrain: Paintings of the Southern California Desert and Mountains,” by Jane Culp; Carriage House, third floor, paintings by Susanna Heller; Carriage House, fourth floor, “Town and Country,” by Dave Hardy. August 14-September 7: Main Galleries, Matthew Blackwell, Paintings; Sculpture Garden, Maud Bryt; Carriage House, Ground Floor, Judith Simonian, paintings; Carriage House, second floor, Angela Dufresne; Carriage House, third floor, Ruth Lauer Manenti, “Blue Bottles & Isabelle”; Carriage House, fourth floor, Kathy Osborn. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

25 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Through mid-August: Exhibition of Nick Cave’s latest works. The exhibition is a preview to Cave’s September solo exhibition at Jack Shainman’s Gallery’s two Chelsea locations, which opens September 4, 2014, and in which he will debut a new direction of sculptural work. Hours: by appointment. Information: http://www.jackshainman.com/school

Limner Gallery

705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 7: “Odds & Ends, Take One,” a group exhibition featuring works of four Upstate NY artists - Peter Acheson, Susan Meyer, Jill Shoﬃett and Jeﬀ Starr. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 28: “Marty Carey: Spirit Birds and Radiant Flowers,” mixed media paintings, ink drawings, Zen Gardens and other works. August 1-31: “Slowinski: Paintings and Drawings.” Information: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

Omi International Arts Center

Fields Sculpture Park & Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center Gallery, 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 presentes the work of internationally-recognized contemporary and modern artists, oﬀering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of largescale works in a singular outdoor environment. The 2014 Summer Exhibition features works by 10 artists and architects, including Afruz Amighi, Kim Beck, Denise Hoﬀman Brandt, Rob Fischer, Haresh Lalvani, Harrison Atelier, Celeste Roberge, Alison Saar, Alex Schweder, and Stephen Westfall. Park Hours: During daylight hours Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

Retrospective

727 & 711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 727 Warren St., through August 24: “Removable Feast,” new works by Nick Darmstaedter. 711 Warren St., though August 24: “Lights Out 2014 Interiors Germany/Italy/UK,” works by Wyatt Niehaus. In this recent series of c-prints, Niehaus modiﬁes renderings of luxury car interiors, dimmed and glowing red. 711 Warren St., August 2-18: “Surface Support (It’s All Black and White),” an exhibition of works by Dean Levin. This exhibition expands on Levin’s interest in standard systems of measurement, blueprints; and the issues inherent to computational structures. Surface Support questions our reliance on systems of measurement and codiﬁcation innate to the digital world. Reception: Saturday, August 2, 7-9 p.m. with musical performances beginning at 9 p.m. at Basilica Hudson. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.205.8387; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Spencertown Academy: The Gallery

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through August 10: “New Paintings by Kris Galli.” Krist Galli paints women - balancing watermelons on their fingertips, holding onto pigtails in a dream-like trance. There are also landscapes and abstracts, all with that same slightly off-beat feel to her figures. Hours: weekends, 1-5 p.m. Info: http://spencertownacademy.org

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through August 10: “Still Life with Sculpture,” a group show. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

Valley Variety

Greene Athens Cultural Center

24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Through August 9: “Road Kill,” a group exhibition of work by artists who live in the Hudson Valley exploring the metaphor - the reality of life and our limited journey. Road Kill performances will take place during the opening and during a closing celebration on August 9. Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through September 1: “Ad Inﬁnitum,” a site-speciﬁc installation that is a collaboration between select artists who made a conceptual, maze-like web of sculptures, photograms, and collages to walk through in the Catskill Gallery. Artists include Jordan Baker, Matt Bua, Dana Gentile, Jared Handelsman, Sam Horowitz, Sono Kuwayama, Paula Lalala, Anne-Marie McIntyre, Sara Pruiksma, and Draga Susanj. Through September 1: “Connected Vision,” Tasha Depp solo show featuring her paintings and drawings that are contemplations on everyday views of nature. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

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Thomas Cole Historic Site

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Stanley Maltzman. All made between 2013 and the present, Maltzman’s watercolors, pastels, and drawings pay homage to the towering, 200year-old Honey Locust tree that stands across from Thomas Cole’s front door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Thomas Cole site. Reception & Birthday Cake: Saturday, July 26, 4:30-6 p.m. 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). Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Al b an y Albany Center Gallery

39 Columbia St., Albany, NY 12207 Through August 22: “The Black & White Show,” an exhibition featuring eight regional artists who explore form and content using a neutral palette, immersing the audience in the multifaceted potential of art in monochrome. Media will include ink, watercolor, video, acrylics, photography and ﬁber. Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon.-5 p.m. Information: 518.462.4775; http://albanycentergallery.org

Albany Institute of History & Art

125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210 Through September 7: “Summer Exposure: Photographic Works by Martin Benjamin, Carolyn Blackwood, Tom Fels, Dana Hoey, and William Jaeger,” offers five uniquely different ventures into photographic vision, media, and artistic conception. Each photographer was given the freedom to select the content for his or her own exhibition. For Hoey and Fels that meant focusing on a single series, and for Blackwood, the single theme “elements of place.” Through September 28: “Small and Seductive: Contemporary Art from the Institute’s Collection.” This exhibition features artwork of smaller proportions by the Upper Hudson Valley’s most ingenious and talented artists, paintings and sculpture that captivate within limited dimensions. More than 30 works will be on exhibition in the recently renovated third floor Lansing Gallery. Ongoing: “The Hudson River School and the Nineteenth-Century Landscape,” includes paintings by Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, James and William Hart, Alfred Thompson Bricher, and others. Ongoing: “Robert Hewson Pruyn: An Albanian in Japan, 1862-1865.” Ongoing: “A Gather of Glass: Selections from the Museum’s Collection.” Ongoing: “19th-Century American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer and his Proteges Launt Thompson, Charles Calverley, and Richard Park.” Ongoing: “Traders and Culture: Colonial Albany and the Formation of American Identity.” Tickets: $10; $8 seniors & students: $6 kids 6-12; under 6, free Information: 518.463.4478; http://www.albanyinstitute.org

New York State Museum

222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Through August 31, West Gallery: “Best of SUNY 2014,” student art exhibition presenting artwork selected by a panel of jurors from the fall 2013 and the spring 2014 student art exhibitions. Through January 4, 2015, Photography Gallery: “Focus on Nature XIII,” features 91 natural and cultural history illustrations, representing the work of 71 illustrators from 15 diﬀerent countries.

Ongoing, New York Metropolis Hall: “Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware from the Weitsman Collection,” featuring 40 uniquely decorated stoneware vessels, including jugs, crocks, pitchers, jars and water coolers. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.474.5877; http://nysm.nysed.gov

Workshops & Special Events Cat-n-Around Catskill

Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Through September 24: This annual summer-long art event culminates with the Cat’s Meow Auction & Gala in September. Visit the artistdesigned cats in the Village of Catskill and Leeds throughout the summer. Events include a wine tasting event, cat raﬄe, and the grand ﬁnale brunch and live auction in September at the Historic Catskill Point. Information: 518.943.0989; http://www.facebook.com/catnaroundcatskill/info

Beacon 3D: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

City of Beacon, Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 15: The work of 12 sculptors are exhibited in this year’s public outdoor sculpture event in Beacon. Featured artists include: Emil Alzamora; Ed Benavente; John BonSignore; Geoﬀ Feder; Sarah Haviland; Tom Holmes; Insun Kim; Lori Merhige; Peter Schlemowitz; Judy Sigunick; Jennifer Smith and Naomi Teppich. Works are placed at locations along Main Street. Information: 917.318.2239; https://beaconarts.org/events/beacon-3d

Life Drawing with Model

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, through August 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Drop-in. Instruction not provided. Fee: $15/session Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Francesco Mastalia: On Process

The Moviehouse Gallery, 48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12571 Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m.: Lecture and reception presented in conjunction with the closing of Mastalia’s exhibition, “Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley.” Mastalia will talk about the antique wet plate collodion process used to create the images in his portfolio “ORGANIC” and other topics related to process and the nature of creating a body of work. The lecture will be followed by a reception. Tickets: $10, includes lecture and reception Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.francescomastalia.com

Reception for Sculptor Stephanie Revennaugh

Equis Art Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, July 31, 5-8 p.m.: Gallery-represented sculptor, Stephanie Revennaugh will be at the gallery to discuss her work in person. Revennaugh’s award-winning bronze sculptures embody the essence of the power, grace and emotional connection that draws us to horses. Information: 845.758.2667; http://www.equisart.com

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Reception for Preserving Creative Spaces

Coachman’s House Gallery, Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 3, 3-5 p.m.: Remarks and a reception for Preserving Creative Spaces on view in the Coachman’s House Gallery. Event open to The Olana Partnership members and the public. Free (vehicle use fee applies) Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Introduction to Portrait Drawing Intensive with Instruction

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Learn techniques for creating realistic portraits from a model using charcoal and color pencil on toned paper. Taught by Tatiana Klasmann. Second session held 8/16. Tickets: $75 for both sessions Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Artists’ Marketplace

7th Street Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The CCCA is teaming up with the Hudson Music Fest to make beautiful music and art! The Artists’ Marketplace will set up near the 7th Street Park performance stage and will feature the work of local artists who have set up booths. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 9, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

2nd Saturday Stroll

Main Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, August 9, noon-9 p.m.: Celebrate all that the Village has to oﬀer: open studios, gallery receptions, special sales, live music and performances and more. Information: http://www.facebook.com/Catskill2ndSaturdayStrolls

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m.: Aaron Peck on Carl Andre. Aaron Peck is the author of one novel, The Bewilderments of Bernard Willis, and an art book, Letters to the Paciﬁc, produced in collaboration with artists Adam Harrison and Dominic Osterried. He currently teaches at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. He lives in Vancouver. Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Windows on Main Street

Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 August 9-September 13: In its 10th year, Windows on Main Street 2014 promises to be the best yet. Artists are challenged to create a unique piece of art inspired by and installed in a business along Beacon’s Main Street. This year, in celebration of it’s ten year anniversary, there will be juried prizes and awards, encouraging more thoughtful and thorough projects than ever before. Information: http://beaconwindows.org

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Guided Hike on the Art Trail: Kaaterskill Falls and Catskill Mt House

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. arrival: Guided hike on the Hudson River School Art Trail. Experience the magniﬁcent landscapes that inspired Thomas Cole and other luminaries of 19th century landscape painting. This hike Kaaterskill Falls and the Catskill Mountain House is considered moderate and you should expect to be on the trail for at least four hours. Tickets: $17/person, includes a copy of the “Hudson River School Art Trail Guidebook,” and a guided tour of the Thomas Cole Historic Site at the end of your hike. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Riders Mills Schoolhouse Art Show

Riders Mills Schoolhouse, Drowne & Riders Mills Rd., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual open air fence show featuring the work of more than 40 local artists. Live music and food. Info: http://www.ridersmillsschoolhouse.org

Artist Soap Box Derby

Lower Broadway, Historic Rondout, Kingston, NY 12401 Sunday, August 24, 1 p.m.: Founded in 1995, the Kingston Artist Soap Box Derby has attracted hundreds of artists and families to create crazy and inventive kinetic sculptures that roll down Lower Broadway in Kingston. The Derby encourages participation in the arts and generates commercial activity. In addition to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in both adult and youth divisions, the popular People’s Choice Award and other trophies and prizes are awarded at a wacky, entertaining awards ceremony following the main event. Information: http://www.kingstonartistsoapboxderby.com

Gallery Talk: Hudson River School Paintings

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Friday, August 29, noon: Patricia Phagan, curator of prints and drawings at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, takes visitors into the world of American landscapes by artists from the 19th-century Hudson River School of painters. Many of the works on view were donated to the college by its founder, Matthew Vassar, in the 1860s. Information: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

2014 KeepSafe Box Project Rhinebeck Reception

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 30, 3-5 p.m.: Reception featuring upcycled cigar boxes that have been turned into stunning artwork-with-a-purpose by amazing local artists. The boxes will help promote and raise awareness and support for the KeepSafe Project, an organization devoted to protecting and caring for endangered species. This year’s main subjects are cheetahs and lemurs and their habitats. The boxes will be on display and for sale throughout Rhinebeck Village at various locations, including the Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, Paper Trail, Winter Sun & Summer Moon, and Hammertown Barn. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

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Take the kids to a sun tour at Olana on August 16, with the Mid Hudson Astromonical Association. PHoto, NASA Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres - NASA Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres, http://rsd.gsfc.nasa.gov/rsd/images/yohkoh.htm

Art NEST

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Through September 2, Saturdays & Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.: Get creative in the Wassaic Project’s new dropin studio space. For kids of all ages. Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

Music & Creative Movement

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, 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

Kinder Spiegel with Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sat., July 26, 11 a.m.; Sun., July 27, 3 p.m.: The Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus presents a weekend of fun for young audiences at Kinder Spiegel. Tickets: $15; $12 seniors & students; $10 children Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Ferdinand and Friends: A Musical Menagerie!

Mountain Top Arboretum, County Rte 23C, Tannersville, NY 12485 Sunday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join Ferdinand and his raucous coterie of furry and feathered friends in this enchanting journey through classic tales. Colorful creatures will be brought to life with a violin, ﬂute, double bass and narrator. Music by Saint-Saens, Honegger,

Ridout, Prokoﬁev and more. Featuring Eugenia Zukerman on ﬂute, Helena Baillie on violin and viola, Ryan Kamm on double bass and Joseph Luzzi as narrator. Info: 518.628.4424; http://www.23arts.org

Hudson Valley Science Outreach Camp

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Mon.-Fri., July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: This intensive and exciting week-long program will focus on the application and experimentation of scientiﬁc methods. Students will investigate, solve problems, and design experiments to test and prove conclusions. The week will culminate with presentations of their projects. Presented in collaboration with Bard College’s Center for Civic Engagement. For grades 3-5. Registration required. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Animal Embassy: Rainforest Lullaby

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Tuesday, July 29, 6-7 p.m.: Animal Embassy will bring the night-time story of the rainforest to life with living examples of its many jungle characters! Meet a red-foot tortoise, a pink-toed tarantula, a Boa constrictor, a sugar glider and more! ]Information: 845.757.3771; http://tivolilibrary.org

Rhonda’s Reptiles

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Thursday, July 31, 4:30 p.m.: Rhonda Leavitt of Rhonda’s Reptiles will present a special, scaly animal education program using live reptiles--

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loads of them! This program is open to kids (and adults) of all ages. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Free Kids Paint-Out

Thomas Cole Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, August 2, 1-4 p.m.: Kids of all ages are invited to paint the landscapes that inspired Thomas Cole. Participants will be given a free tour of Cole’s studio at 1:15 p.m., and then will be provided with a complimentary canvas and paints to create a small masterpiece. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is requested. Information: rcarr@thomascole.org; http://www.thomascole.org

One World, Many Rhythms: Bagpipes!

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, August 2, 4 p.m.: Bagpiper Richmond Johnson will whisk us away to the Scottish highlands with an afternoon of bagpiping. Richmond is a competition piper and piping instructor, with hundreds of performances to his credit and over 25 years of experiences. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Just for Fun: Word Dances

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, August 8, 1 p.m.: The Storycrafters tell traditional stories about dance. The Storycrafters have received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award and Parents Choice Awards for their storytelling recordings and awards from the NYS Broadcasters’ Association for their family radio show, “Just Imagine.” Tickets: Free Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Story Hour with Author McKenzie Willis

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 9, 10-11 a.m.: Watch literature come to life with McKenzie Willis, author of the children’s book, “Tales of the Rainbow Forest.” Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

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Jamal Jackson West African Dance Performance

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, August 15, 1 p.m.: A high energy performance of West African dance & drumming by the participants in this summer’s Jamal Jackson intensive dance and drumming workshops. The young performers will also display their West African inspired textile art created as part of the workshops. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Uncle Rock

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.: Uncle Rock’s multi-generational “rock for all ages” draws inspiration from all-time favorites like the Beatles, the Ramones and Woodie Guthrie to literary sources such as Roald Dahl and Shel Silverstein. Tickets: $10; $8 members; $6 kids Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Sun Tour with the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association

Wagon House Education Ctr., Olana, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 16, 2-4 p.m.: Dr. Willie Yee, president of the MidHudson Astronomical Association, will conduct a few exercises to demonstrate some aspect of our Sun, including the role of magnetism, and the features of the sun that can be seen with diﬀerent kinds of equipment. This will be followed by an opportunity to safely view the sun through a variety of specialized telescopes. Please pre-register by Friday, August 15. Cloud/rain date, Sunday, August 17, 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $5/person Info: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Hudson Valley YA Society: Novl Days

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, August 17, 4 p.m.: At this month’s HVYAS, ﬁve women writers visit the store to discuss their latest work: Jennifer E. Smith, Jen Calonita, Alecia Whitaker, Kami Garcia, and Megan McCaﬀerty. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Tales and Myths with a Science Twist

Merritt Books, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Monday, August 11, 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Come spend a summer morning dancing like your favorite animals! This fun and educational class includes a warm-up, stretches, movement stories, basic ballet terms, and of course animal dances. Pre-registration is required by August 1. Information: 845.677.5857; http://merrittbooks.com

Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tues.-Fri., Aug. 19-22, noon-3 p.m.: Learn how people of the past viewed the mysteries of the natural world through folktales and myths from the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia during this mini camp with Hudson Area Library Youth Services Coordinator Jaclyn Bruntﬁeld. All ages! Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

Bicycle Safety & Maintenance Talk

Ukulele Camp

Livingston Town Hall, 119 County Route 19, Livingston, NY 12523 Tuesday, August 12, 7p.m.: Bob Keller from Kingston Cyclery in Red Hook will bring both mountain and road bikes to show which type may be more appropriate for one’s use. Topics covered will be simple maintenance, such as how to change a tire; items to bring with you while biking; rules of the road and safety. Presented by Livingston Free Library. Information: 518.851.2270

Time and Space, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mon.-Fri., Aug. 25-29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Youth program for 11-15 year olds. Learn the basics and the history of the ukulele. Three chords and a million songs. Participants are asked to bring a tenor ukulele if they have one (a limited number of loaners will be available). Guest artists will demonstrate amazing ukulele skills. Led by Shelly Ley, singer and music educator. Free Information: http://timeandspace.org/youth

Hudson River Journey for Teens

Song Writing Camp

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m.-noon: Learn how to read the river and to use a few navigation tools to do things like measure the depth of the water, and discover what creatures make the river their home. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Time and Space, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mon.-Fri., Aug. 25-29, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Youth program for 11-15 year olds. Singers and writers explore the structure of the songs, listen to some of the greatest songs of all time, and sing a few as well. The group will compose songs together, and students will write their own songs using a variety of techniques. Led by Shelly Ley, singer and music educator. Free. Information: http://timeandspace.org/youth

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Les Miserables

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through August 17, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Winner of 13 Tony Awards and numerous international awards, Les Miserables is an epic story of shattered dreams, passion and redemption, set against the backdrop of a nation in the throes of revolution. Tickets: $27; $25 seniors & children Info: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Euryanthe

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sun., July 27, 2 p.m.; Wed., July 30, 2 p.m.; Fri. Aug. 1, 7 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 3, 2 p.m.: A redheaded ghost haunts a dreamlike landscape where supernatural forces collide with everyday hopes of comfort and security. SummerScape Opera featuring American Symphony Orchestra, Bard’s chorus, and an exciting cast of singers. Tickets: $25-$95 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Cheech & Chong

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Friday, August 1, 8 p.m.: Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong deﬁned an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Tickets: $60-$100 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Meow Meow

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 1, 8:30 p.m.: Purr-fect post-postmodern diva Meow Meow’s unique brand of kamikaze cabaret kitsch and performance art exotica has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences worldwide. Tickets: $25-$40 Info: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Old Love

St. John in the Wilderness Church, 261 Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 7 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m.: Taconic Stage presents the season’s second show, “Old Love,” which examines the theme of growing older. It is an insightful, often sweet look at two people who fall for each other in the twilight of their years. Tickets: $20; students and seniors, pay what you can Information: http://www.taconicstage.com

Cabaret Comedy Double Bill: Erin Markey and Jeﬀery Self & Cole Escola

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, August 9, 8:30 p.m.: This sidesplitting double bill brings together rising stars of New York City’s cabaret comedy scene. TV comedy duo and Internet sensations Jeffery Self and Cole Escola (Jeffery & Cole Casserole) reunite for a rare special appearance to tear into gay marriage, Jessica Lange, and everything in between. Tickets: $25-$40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Jamal Jackson Dance Company: Bask in the Shade

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 15 & 16, 8 p.m.: Bask in the Shade asks us to consider the role that race plays in our own self-perception, as well as the perceptions society places on us based on skin color,” said Jackson. “I want the audience to sit inside these concepts and see how their own identity has been deﬁned or manipulated. I want them to bask in it.” Tickets: $30; $25 members; $18 students Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Justin Vivian Bond: The Drift

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, August 16, 8:30 p.m.: The Spiegeltent season closes in style with Justin Vivian Bond’s fresh new collage of spoken word and song, loosely inspired by Tennessee Williams’s The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone. Tickets: $25-$40 Info: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Dorothy Parker

St. John in the Wilderness Church, 261 Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 22 & 23, 7 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 24, 3 p.m.: Taconic Stage presents this one-woman show reﬂecting with droll humor on the famous writer’s life. Tickets: $20; students and seniors, pay what you can Information: 518.325.1234; http://www.taconicstage.com

Take Dance Company

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., August 22 & 23, 8 p.m.: TAKE Dance performs Somewhere Familiar Melodies, a memory piece by Takehiro Ueyama, and other works including the world premiere of a piece which will be developed at PS21 in June. Take and co-director Jill Echo will work with Chatham area residents to collect memories and verbal images of what this landscape and place means to them. Take will then choreograph a piece set to these recorded Chatham voices. Tickets: $30; $25 member; $18 students Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Dance Omi Showing in The Fields

The Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, August 23, 2-4 p.m.: Omi’s Dance Residents show their ﬁnished pieces, created in collaboration with each other while in residence at Omi. Dancers from all over the world come to share ideas with one another and create unique pieces in Omi’s International Residency Program. Free and open to the public. Information: http://artomi.org/dance

Parsons Dance

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., August 29 & 30, 8 p.m.: New works including Introduction as well as Bachiana, Caught and other work. Parsons Dance, an internationally-renowned contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of dancer/choreographer David Parsons, maintains a repertory of more than 80 works choreographed by David Parsons. Tickets: $30; $25 member; $18 students Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

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Dutchess County Fair

photographs by Juliet Harrison

With more than a half million yearly visitors, the Dutchess County Fair on August 19-24 remains the second largest agricultural fair in the state. 169 years ago, the fair was established for the sole purpose of the preservation and promotion of agriculture and related arts. That goal continues today with more than 1,400 farm animals on display and competing for ribbons on Livestock Hill. Plus there are horse shows, vegetable and grain competitions and the largest horticultural show in the Northeast. Additionally, knitting, sewing, cooking and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crafts and more are displayed all week. All this and non-stop family entertainment, a thrilling midway and fabulous, creative food choices are on hand. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandstand lineup includes: Cody Simpson & Koko Jones; Eric Paslay & Randy Houser, Danielle Bradbury and the Swon Brothers and The Felice Brothers with Simone Felice. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, for more information visit www.dutchessfair.com

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columbia County Fair

photographs by Ann Rafalko

The 174th Columbia County Fair runs Wednesday, August 27, through Monday, September 1, at the fairgrounds in Chatham. Judged agricultural exhibits and shows include dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, wool products, fruit and vegetables, poultry, horses, flowers, Grange, and 4-H. Competitions include a pie baking contest offering $2,100 in prizes, the return of the “Columbia County’s Got Talent” show, antique tractor pull, watermelon and ice cream eating contests, two nights of demolition derby, and the annual Schoolgirl Queen pageant. Headline entertainment for this year’s fair is The Oak Ridge Boys who will take to the main stage on Sunday, August 31, for two shows - at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Friday, August 29, at 8 p.m., Beach Boys tribute band Still Surfin’ performs. Live entertainment can be found throughout the fairgrounds on three stages, and the midway runs all day. For more information, visit www.columbiafair.com or call the Fair office at 518.392.2121.

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Marc Cohen in Concert

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, July 27, 8 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning folk-rock singer songwriter Marc Cohn, best known for the hit song, “Walking in Memphis,” will perform an intimate gig. Tickets: $35 & $45 reserved Information: 518.828.4800; http://helsinkihudson.com

Music in the Parks Free Lawn Concerts 2014

Mills Mansion, Staatsburg, NY & Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Wed., July 30, 7 p.m., Vanderbilt Mansion: The James Osborn Band Wed., August 6, 6:30 p.m., Mills Mansion: Bearcats Jazz Band Wed., August 13, 6:30 p.m., Vanderbilt Mansion: U.S. Military Academy Band, show tunes & popluar music Information: 845.229.8086; http://www.hydeparkny.us/Recreation/ MusicInTheParksSchedule.pdf

Gaia Roots World Music Ensemble

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 2, 7 p.m.: Inspired by roots music from West Africa, the Caribbean and around the world, Gaia Roots blends drumming, dance, vocal harmonies, and storytelling to bring us a high energy show of folkloric music. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Gleb Ivanov, Pianist

Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, August 2, 8 p.m.: A sought-after concerto soloist, who performs a wide range of concerto repertoire, from Mozart to Rachmaninoﬀ and has appeared with orchestras all over the world. Tickets: $30-$39 Information: 800.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Boz Scaggs: The Memphis Tour

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Tuesday, August 5, 8 p.m.: Boz Scaggs performs songs from his new album, Memphis – featuring the blend of blues, R&B, rock, and jazz, that has marked a career spanning over 20 albums and several Top 20 hits.Tickets: $65-$100 Info: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Harlem on the Hudson Experience

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Wednesday, August 6, 8 p.m.: Catskill Jazz Factory, in celebration of its Joy of Jazz Week, will kick off its third annual artist residency at the Bard Spiegeltent with Harlem on Hudson, a curated jam session featuring 20 of today’s best Jazz musicians and offering a program that recalls the classic jam sessions of the 1940s at now-legendary venues like Minton’s Playhouse. Tickets: $25 Information: 845.758.6822; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Jazz to the Joy of Three

Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Ctr., 6050 Main St., Village of Tannersville, NY 12485 Friday, August 8, 7:30-10:30 p.m.: Featuring performances by Walking

Distance, the Benny Benack III Quartet and the Charenee Wade/Chris Pattishall Quartet. Tickets: Advance, $25; $20 seniors; $7 students; Door, $30|$25|$7 Info: 518.263.2000; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Bard Music Festival: Weekend I, The Making of a Romantic Legend

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday-Sunday, August 8-10, see website for individual events & times: The Bard Music Festival will explore Schubert both as he was known in his own time and as he came to be understood by posterity. Weekend I explores how Schubert’s early life and career are juxtaposed with the music of his contemporaries, trends in Vienna, the development of the art song, the legacy of Beethoven, and the new post-1815 rage for Italian opera and the virtuoso performer. The weekend concludes with a double bill of rarities: one of Schubert’s stage works and Franz von Suppé’s hit musical from 1864 based on Schubert’s music. Tickets: start at $25 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/bmf/

The Hot Sardines

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 8, 8:30 p.m.: “The most foot-stomping, raucous jazz band in the world” (Music Playground) trots back into the Spiegeltent following last summer’s sold-out debut. Tickets: $25-$40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Hudson Music Fest

City of Hudson, NY 12534 Friday-Sunday, August 8-10, check website for complete schedule: New York State’s largest free three-day music festival. Enjoy all genres of music daytime and nighttime, in the nightclubs, restaurants and bars, galleries, and tents up and down Warren Street, at the Riverfront and in the parks. Information: http://www.hudsonmusicfest.com

The Spirit of Louis

Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Ctr., 6050 Main St., Village of Tannersville, NY 12485 Saturday, August 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.: The Joy of Jazz Week culminates with Marcus Roberts & the Modern Jazz Generation, a 12-piece multigenerational ensemble, performing in “The Spirit of Louis” concert featuring Jazz master Marcus Roberts and his ensemble, plus the vocal talents of 2012 Catskill Jazz Factory Alumni Charenee Wade. Tickets: Advance, $25; $20 seniors; $7 students; Door, $30|$25|$7 Info: 518.263.2000; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Jazz at the Hudson Opera House

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 10, 3:30 p.m.: Featuring Armen Donelian, Marc Mommaas, with special guest Reggie Workman, the legendary jazz double bassist, along with the participants of the Hudson Jazz Workshop. There will also be a free “Meet the Artists” talk before the performance (@ 3 p.m.). Tickets: $10; free students Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

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Jackson Browne

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Thursday, August 14, 8 p.m.: Singer-Songwriter Jackson Browne announces a solo acoustic tour this summer including a stop at Albany’s Palace Theatre. Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work. Tickets: $40-$100 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Music From the High Peaks to Olana’s Orchard

Olana’s Orchards/Barn Complex, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, August 15, 6 p.m.: Renowned faculty and international rising young artists perform in Olana’s orchard in an exuberant display of virtuosity and talent. Various chamber music combinations include cello chorus, solo and duo piano, quartets, sextets, and the High Peaks Festival Orchestra in Vivaldi’s Double Violin Concerto, Gershwin, and more. This rare opportunity to see a grand piano performance in the orchards at Olana is something that you do not want to miss! Wine and cheese reception near the orchard at Olana will follow the performance. Advance registration requested. Tickets: $30/person Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

David Munnelly & Mick Conneely

37 South Main St., Voorheesville, NY 12186 Friday, August 15, 8 p.m.: The best in traditional Irish music with ﬁddle, bouzouki and melodeon. Tickets: $23; $5 kids 12 and under Information: 518.765.2815; http://oldsongs.org

Amanda Palmer

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 15, 8:30 p.m.: Amanda Palmer, genius singersongwriter, blogger, entrepreneur, and one of the music industry’s true mavericks, returns to Bard fresh from a world tour with her critically acclaimed album, Theatre Is Evil, “one of the year’s best rock records” (Rolling Stone). This intimate cabaret concert brings you face-to-face with one of today’s most talked-about music makers. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a first-time admirer, find out why in Amanda’s presence “we swoon” (The Guardian). Tickets: Only VIP tickets left Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Bard Music Festival: Weekend II, A New Aesthetics of Music

Richard B. Fisher Ctr. for Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-onHudson, NY 12504 Friday-Sunday, August 15-17, see website for individual events & times: Starting with a focus on the last two years of the composer’s life, this weekend considers the nature of Schubert’s originality, his exploration of form, harmony, and the connection of words and music. Schubert’s legacy and inﬂuence are considered through music for men’s choir, works written for and by Schubert’s closest friends, Schubert’s late piano sonatas, his sacred music, and a performance of the opera Fierrabras. Tickets: start at $25 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/bmf/

Simone Dinnerstein Solo Recital

Windham Civic Center Concert Hall, 5379 SR 23, Windham, NY 12496 Saturday, August 16, 8 p.m.: Dinnerstein is an American classical pianist who became celebrated for her recording of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations, released in 2007, and performed in Windham. Simone’s new album, Inventions and Sinfonias, is now available on Sony Classical. Tickets: $22; $5 students Info: http://www.windhammusic.com

Souvenir de Florence

Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Ctr., 6050 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Sunday, August 17, 2-4 p.m.: Presented by the Catskill High Peaks Festival and supported by FOTO, the centerpiece of this program is Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, written for a St. Petersburg chamber music society as a musical souvenir of his visit to Italy. This afternoon Italian showcase will feature the Festival Chamber Orchestra as well as Elmar Oliveira and Axel Strauss on violin, Michael Chertock on piano, Amadi Azikiwe on viola, and Yehuda Hanani and Thomas Landschoot on cello. Tickets: $25 adv.; $20 seniors; $7 students; door, $30|$25|$7 Information: http://www.catskillhighpeaksmusic.org

Trio Virado: Flute, Viola, Guitar

Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, August 23, 8 p.m.: Trio Virado is a fresh new collaboration of three of the most distinguished artists on their instruments of ﬂute, viola, and guitar. Amy Porter, Juan-Miguel Hernandez and Joao Luiz are artists widely sought after for their musical performances on recordings and the concert stage. Tickets: $30-$39 Information: 800.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Fanna-Fi-Allah: Divine Sound Series

The Abode, 5 Abode Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Thursday, August 28, 7-9 p.m.: Fanna-Fi-Allah brings the magic of Pakistani Qawwali to the west in its traditional form. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.794.8095; http://www.theabode.net

Jazz Weekend

Center for Performing Arts, 661 Rte. 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Aug. 29-31; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Fri. & Sat., John Esposito Sextet; Sun., David Temple. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; http://www.centerforperformingarts.org

Bolly Cobham: Spectrum 40

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, August 30, 8 p.m.: In 1973, critically acclaimed jazz drummer Billy Cobham, fresh off his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra released his first solo album Spectrum. The album featured a unique blend of jazz, funk, and rock and would go on to be regarded as one of the most influential and essential albums within in the Jazz Fusion genre alongside works by Miles Davis, Return to Forever and Weather Report. Now Billy is hitting the road with an all star ensemble featuring Gary Husband (keyboards), Dean Brown (guitar), & Ric Fierabracci (bass) to breathe new life into this landmark recording. Tickets: $29.50 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Pete Wagula

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 31, 2 p.m.: Solo acoustic guitarist Pete Wagula oﬀers an afternoon guitar concert that combines live instrumental guitar with his use of live looping. He covers blues, jazz, bottleneck and original pieces from his 2009 “Seventeen” CD and his “The Other Side” CD inspired songs from the Hudson Valley. Tickets: free Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

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readings, signings & screenings Author Talk: Hidden History of Columbia County

The Spotty Dog, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, July 27, 4 p.m.: Columbia County is part of the famously picturesque Hudson Valley region. But look beyond the rolling hills to discover the County’s secrets. Join local author Allison Guertin Marchese as she explores these little-known stories of people and places, deeply woven into the history of Columbia County, Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

Basilica Screenings: Los Angeles Plays Itself

Basilica Industria, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, July 31, 8 p.m.: Film series that presents an array of works from new and repertory narrative features, documentaries, experimental films, to video and media art, often with filmmakers and special guests in attendance for a discussion following the screenings. Programmed by Basilica Hudson’s film curator Aily Nash, and creative directors Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone. July’s last film is Los Angeles Plays Itself with an introduction by writer Colin Beckett. Tickets: $5-$10 Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Movie Night: The Internet Cat Video Film Festival

Spiegeltent at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 1, 10 p.m.: It’s not about watching cat videos, it’s about watching cat videos together in this celebrated celebration of Internet Cat Video Culture. Information: 845.758.6822; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Celebrate 100 Years of Charlie Chaplin’s “Tramp”

Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, August 3, time tba: In celebration of the character’s 100th anniversary, a selection of newly restored Tramp shorts will be screened, with live accompaniment provided by David Arner. Selected titles forthcoming. Information: 845.876.2515; http://upstateﬁlms.org

Monty Python Live (Mostly) from London’s O2 Arena

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m.: For the ﬁrst time in more than three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will perform live on stage together this year. Broadcast from London’s O2 Arena, Monty Python Live (mostly) will play in cinemas around the globe. They’re practicing their silly walks, expecting the Spanish Inquisition and always looking on the bright side of life. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

A Rare Evening with Michael Lindsay Hogg: Screening, Reading & Talking

Basilica Industria, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, August 8, 8 p.m.: A rare amd special evening with acclaimed ﬁlm and television director, artist, and author Michael Lindsay-Hogg (The Normal Heart, The Beatles’ Let It Be, Brideshead Revisited, etc.). There will be a screening of Lindsay-Hogg’s ﬁlm, The Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus. A reading a book signing will follow featuring Lindsay-Hogg’s memoir, “Luck and Circumstance.” An exhibition of his art work, “You Game? I’m Game,” will be concurrently on exhibit at BCB Art (116 Warren St.) through September 7. A reception for the

artist will be held at the gallery on Saturday, August 9, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Basilica Screenings: A Spell to Ward Off The Darkness Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri. & Sat., August 15 & 16, 8 p.m.: The Colony of Light is a provisionally utopian collective of artists and filmmakers which first convened and collaborated in July 2013 at MoMA PS1, NYC. They reunite for a week residency at Basilica Hudson this August, where they will be collaborating on new work, and will present two public programs of films, videos, and performances. Each night will be an entirely different program of recent work by the Colony members: Basma Alsharif, Peter Burr, Bonnie Jones, Ted Kennedy, Jodie Mack, Xander Marro, Ben Russell, Jonathan Schwartz, Fern Silva, Ruth Somalo, and others, all of whom will be in attendance for discussion. Tickets: $5-$10 sliding scale Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Author Talk: Getting a Life With Asperger’s

Merritt Books, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, August 10, 4 p.m.: Best selling author Jesse A. Saperstein is also a speaker and autism advocate who knows a lot about living with Asperger’s. Diagnosed at the age of 14, Jesse has struggled, triumphed, ﬂubbed, soared, educated, and inspired. In his new, honest and engaging book, Getting a Life with Asperger’s: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy Road to Adulthood, Saperstein oﬀers a guided tour of what he’s learned about getting along with others, managing emotions, succeeding in school and work, building relationships, and more. Information: 845.677.5857; http://merrittbooks.com

Film Screening: Bill T. Jones: A Good Man

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesday, August 12, 8 p.m.: The ﬁlm follows acclaimed director/ choreographer Bill T. Jones for two tumultuous years, as he tackles the most ambitious work of his career, an original dance-theater piece in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s Bicentennial. Screening followed by discussion with choreographer Jamal Jackson. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Film Screening: Frances Ha

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesday, August 19, 8 p.m.: Shot in glorious monochrome and packed with gentle, subtle comedy, Frances Ha is a sweet, could-be-real tale, powered by an excellent Greta Gerwig leading performance. Richard Burns. Directed by Noah Baumbach. The screening will be followed by a discussion with choreographer Take Ueyama. Free Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Book Signing and Cooking Demonstration

Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 30, 2-4 p.m.: “Tomatoes,” vibrant recipes to inspire the home cook with chef and food writer Miriam Rubin. Tickets: tba single class fee Information: 518.828.0033; http://valleyvariety.com

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Natural History Outing

KEEP Conservation Preserve, County Route 8 @ Orr Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m.: Naturalist Claudia Vispo leads an impromptu joint exploration of the plants and animals found in the meadows and forests of this beautiful preserve. Free, but number of participants is limited. Information: 518.672.7994

It’s a Stream’s Life

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m.: Join Cary Institute scientist Dave Strayer for a walk along the Wappinger Creek Trail and see what is happening in a small trout stream during the summer. Participants will collect and observe stream insects, streamside vegetation, and whatever else they encounter. Wear comfortable walking shoes, be prepared for ticks and mosquitoes, and bring rain gear if the forecast calls for it. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Wednesday Wanderings

Round Ball Mountain Conservation Area, 503 Carson Rd., Ancram, NY 12502 Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m.: Enjoy the magniﬁcent views of Round Ball Mountain on this leisurely hike. Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

Great Hudson Estuary Fish Count 2014

Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m.-noon: Scenic Hudson needs volunteers to help seine, count and identify ﬁsh, gathering valuable information about the Hudson River’s biological diversity. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; aconeski@scenichudson.org

Culinary Uses of Summer Herbs: A Collaboration with The Sylvia Center

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 2, 1 p.m.: Join Julie Cerny, farm education director and garden manager for The Sylvia Center in Kinderhook, NY to learn the culinary uses of herbs and the common and uncommon beneﬁts. The workshop will include instruction on how to grow herbs, and how they work together to prepare meals that the whole family will enjoy. A sampling of the herbs and recipes will be provided. Tickets: $10; kids under 12, free Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

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Setting a Process in Motion: The Self-Proliferating Landscape

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, August 8, 7 p.m.: In this lecture, well-known landscape architect Larry Weaner will discuss principles and protocols for creating dynamic, ecologically rich landscapes where nature does much of the “planting.” The presentation will include detailed case studies that demonstrate how practical, concrete plant proliferation strategies can be applied at diverse scales, from the intimate garden to large multiacre landscapes. Weaner’s ﬁrm Larry Weaner Landscape Associates has a national reputation for combining ecological restoration with the traditions of ﬁne garden design. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Full Sturgeon Moon Walk

Greenport Conservation Area, Joslen Blvd., Greenport, NY 12534 Sunday, August 10, 7:30 p.m.: An ancient ﬁsh, native to the Hudson but today rare and protected, lends the name to this month’s full moon because Native tribes caught sturgeon in abundance in August. Greenport’s trails lead hikers through meadows, deciduous forests, and by an estuarine wetland. Info: 518.392.5252; http://www.clctrust.org

Celebration 90: The Garden Club of Kinderhook Flower Show

Historic James VanderPoel House, Route 9, Kinderhook, NY Sat., Aug. 16, 1-4 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 17, noon-4 p.m.: The Garden Club of Kinderhook is celebrating 90 years with a Standard Flower Show. The theme will be the nine decades interpreted with ﬂoral creations. Free admission. Information: 518.758.7789

Farm 2 Table Dinner

Meadowland Farm, 689 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners, NY 12514 Saturday, August 16, 6-9 p.m.: A complete farm-to-table meal expertly prepared by Sara Lukasiewicz, a chef at Dutch’s Spirit of Pine Plains. The dinner will feature locally-grown produce, grass-fed lam and roast pork. Plus, meet the farmers who gorw the food and raise the animals, and enjoy live music. Tickets: $125 donation beneﬁts The Clinton Historical Society Information: info@meadowlandfarmny.com

Northern Chef Alliance Benefit Dinner

Fish & Game Farm, 623 Fish and Game Rd., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 17, check website for time: The Northern Chefs Alliance play with fire in the fields at Zak Palacio’s farm - roasting, grilling and smoking some of the Hudson Valley’s finest food from family farms. All proceeds benefit FarmOn! Foundation. Information: http://friendsofthefarmer.com

Third Thursdayat CEIE: Film, Once Upon a Tide and Other Stories

CEIE, 199 Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, August 21, 7-9 p.m.: An evening of short ﬁlms for young and old designed to uplift and inspire our connection to water, a visual tour of the world’s pristine places and hidden wonders that kindle the human spirit. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

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The Hudson Music Festival is being supported by grants from the Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation, Hudson River Bank & Trust Co. Foundation, The Galvan Foundation,City of Hudson, Columbia County Tourism and community businesses and individuals who realize the importance of a strong creative economy. The Hudson Music Festival is a sponsored project of Artspire, a Program of NYFA, a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization. Contributions on behalf of the Hudson Music Festival must be made payable to Artspire, a Program of NYFA, and are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Hudson Music Festival • P.O. Box 770 • Hudson, NY 12534

THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE LOOKS BRIGHT IN RHINEBECK

Exciting changes are taking place as we work to bring you even more state-of-the-art healthcare. ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE We’re rebuilding operating rooms so we can perform new advanced surgical procedures, eliminating your need to travel for this care. MODERN, PRIVATE ROOMS We’re replacing patient rooms to provide privacy and enhanced patient care. ONE PLACE TO GO We’re adding medical offices so you can visit your doctor here on campus. NEW JOBS We’re adding jobs — both temporary construction and long-term physician and staff positions. LOCAL BEAUTY We’re upgrading while maintaining the natural beauty of our campus. Join us in moving healthcare forward. For the latest news, beginning with free valet parking, go to www.NDHMovingHealthcareForward.com.