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contents Frightful Fun Calendar begins

PUBLISHER, GENERAL MANAGER Mark Vinciguerra

Getting Your Ghoul On by Conrad Hanson

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Jim Gibbons

At Montgomery Place Orchards Love Grows on Trees by Brian PJ Cronin

On Stage Calendar

CO-FOUNDER, EDITOR & DESIGNER Heather Gibbons

In Concert Calendar begins

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Theresa Hyland

This Fall, Go Into the Woods by Jen Kiaba

BUSINESS MANAGER Tammi Ullrich

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

AD DESIGN/COMPOSITION Steve LaRowe | Erica Izer

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Tara Buﬀa Ashley Drewes Meghan Espel Bob Belby

DIRECTOR, CREATIVE SERVICES Phil Finkle

SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

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Nancy Whelan DISTRICT MANAGER

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Brian PJ Cronin Conrad Hanson Jen Kiaba

CONTRIBUTORS

On the Cover: Pathway at Montgomery Place in Annandale-on-Hudson. Photo by Jen Kiaba. Jen Kiaba is a photographer and writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Her photography has been published internationally in magazines and on book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://www.jenkiabaphotography.com

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Frightful Fun Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion

Bowdoin Park, 38 Sheafe Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sept. 26-Nov. 1, Fri. & Sat., 7-11 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-9:30 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 30, 7-9:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 31, 7-11 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 1, 7-11 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 12 & Mon., Oct. 13, Kids Days, noon-3 p.m.: Three haunted attractions at one site: The Haunted Mansion, Fright Trail and London After Midnight. On designated Kids’ Days, there will be special shows for younger kids, including pumpkin painting, trick or treating with friendly monsters and more. Tickets: $25; Kids Day, $12 adults, $10 kids; Sunday night Family Price, $22 adults, kids under 12, $12 Information: http://www.thehauntedmansion.com

Lantern Tour of Lindenwald

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat., Sept. 27, Sat., Oct. 4 & 11, 7 p.m.: In the evening twilight visitors will pick up a lantern and cast their minds back to the mid-1800s. From among the shadows they will have a glimpse of Lindenwald, President Martin Van Buren’s mansion, in the dimming twilight. Reservations required. Tickets: Call for information. Information: 518.758.9689; http://www.nps.gov/mava

Headless Horsemen Hayrides and Haunted House

776 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY 12487 Sat., Sept. 27; Fri. & Sat., Oct. 3 & 4; Fri.-Sun., Oct. 10-12, 17-19; Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 23-26 & Oct. 30-Nov. 2; Childrens’ Days, Oct. 11 & 25: Dare to discover a dark and supernatural world of the Coven of Witches that exist in Crow’s Hollow as you travel a one mile theatrical hayride journey. Expose their secrets and hidden desire to achieve the power to control the Horseman. The haunted attractions also include: The Lunar Motel, Glutton’s Diner & Slaughter House, Slither’s Pet Shop, Dark Harvest Corn Maze, Night Shade Nursery & Greenhouse, Dr. Dark’s Black Spider Sideshow, The Feeding, Dahlia Blood’s Manor, and a magic/illusion side show. In addition, there are four food concessions, and Fear Gear, Magic Moon, Scare Ware and Witchy Women gift shops. Tickets: $40-$46; children, $11-$13 Information: 845.339.2666; http://www.headlesshorseman.com

Grims Mortuary

Pitcher Lane at Greig Farm, Red Hook, NY 12571 Fri.-Sun. in October: Haunted attraction in Greig farm’s ﬁelds. Tickets: Call for information. Information: 845.464.3628; http://www.grimsmortuary.com

Zombie Ziplining

Big Bear Ziplines, 817 Violet Ave., Route 9G, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturdays in October: Special attraction: zip lining at night with zombies! The course turns into a haunted forest & Zombie Zip Pilots guide you thru in the night...but they aren’t the only ones out there. Each participant is ﬁtted with a helmet headlamp to see where you’re going. Tickets: Call for information. Information: 888.947.2294; http://www.bigbearziplines.com

Hitchcock’s “Marnie” with Film Historian John Epperson

Time & Space, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 4, 7 p.m.: Hitchcock fans will get a special look at the “Master of Suspense” when TSL presents the unique and knowledgeable ﬁlm historian John Epperson and his take on Hitchcock’s “Marnie.”

Epperson illustrates via amusing lecture and projected images how the virtuoso ﬁlmmaker used visual literacy, mise en scene, and submerged themes to tell his stories of intrigue and psychological thrills. Pre-show wine & hors d’oeuvres and post-screening lecture, presentation & discussion with sweet treats. Tickets: $25 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Pumpkin Festival

Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Pumpkin-themed activities throughout the community. Information: http://www.hillsdaleny.com

St. James’ Historic Graveyard Tours

St. James Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m.: Guest are led by lantern light though the celebrated churchyard as actors play the parts of the residents, providing entertainment, education, and insights into the life—and death—of the Hudson Valley’s past. This year, six new characters will entertain and enlighten you: one of St. James’ early priests, who found his true calling in later missionary work; a noted psychologist of the early 20th century who was interested in what drove criminal behavior; one of St. James’ early organists who, with her priest-professor husband, emigrated to the wilds of Wisconsin; a “clubman” (a rich man who hangs out at his club) who married the daughter of Hetty Green, the “Witch of Wall Street”; the 13year old granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, who shares her love of life, sports and her grandmother; and a wealthy couple who have a dispute with the land-hungry railroad. Come hear all of their stories! Tickets: $15, children under 12 free Information: 845.229.2820; http://www.stjameshistoricgraveyardtours.com

Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival

2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, October 12, noon-5 p.m.: Fun, food & sails on the sloop Woody Guthrie. Vendors & displays about environmental issues, on the Hudson River shore at Beacon Riverfront Park. Free. Information: http://www.beaconsloop.org

Legends of Candlelight Spook Tours

Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., (oﬀ Route 9G) Germantown, NY 12526 Fri. & Sat., Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 6-9 p.m.: Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds featuring ghosts and spooks of the museum’s history. Tours every half hour; reservations required. Tickets: $10; $5 children Information: http://friendsofclermont.org

8th Annual Pumpkin Walk

Columbia-Greene Community College, Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 18, 4 p.m.: Join the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc., for their 8th annual Pumpkin Walk. Family entertainment including Roger the Jester, Tots the Clown, face painting, Radar Speed Gun station, rock climbing, bouncy house, and more, begins at 4 p.m.; pumpkin walk at 6 p.m. Tickets: $5 advance; $6 day of event Information: 518.828.4619 x 302

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Halloween Special Event: R.L. Stine “Party Games”

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, October 19, 4 p.m.: A League of Extraordinary Readers and Hudson Valley YA Society special joint event featuring author R.L. Stine’s hugely successful YA horror series “Fear Street.” Stine is back with the ﬁrst new book in almost 20 years! With “Party Games,” Stine revives the best selling young adult series of all time. RSVP required. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

The Great Halloween Spooktacular

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, October 24, 6-7:30 p.m.: Come dressed to impress as the museum celebrates Halloween! Touch creepy crawlies from the land and sea, create a spooky craft, and dance around a glowing cauldron in the moonlight! Tickets: $12 Information: 845.471.0589; http://mhcm.org

Nosferatu with Organ

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Friday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.: Nosferatu is a German Expressionist vampire horror film, directed by F.W. Murnau, starring Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok. The film was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, with names and other details changed because the studio could not obtain the rights to the novel. Stoker’s heirs sued over the adaptation, and a court ruling ordered that all copies of the film be destroyed. However, one print of Nosferatu survived, and the film came to be regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema. Plus, UPAC’s Classic Firm Series’ first live-organ accompaniment! Tickets: $6 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

Halloween Thriller Dance

Southern Dutchess Country Club, Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, October 24, 11 p.m.: Halloween-themed dinner dance with door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets: $35 Information: 845.765.0444; http://www.beaconchamber.org/october-halloween-events

Pumpkins in the Park Jack-o-Lantern Event

Scenic Hudson’s River Center at Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, October 24, 6-8 p.m.: Show oﬀ your pumpkin-carving artistry and see Long Dock Park ablaze with jack-o’-lanterns—including yours. Pumpkins will be available for carving Tuesday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Oct. 24 from 3-6 p.m. Friday night they’ll be lit and displayed throughout the park. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; aconeski@scenichudson.org

Howl’oween Festivities & Costumed Dog Parade

Pause Dog Boutique & Montgomery Row, 6423 Montgomery St., Suite 8, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The cost to participate in this beneﬁt event is $5 per dog. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Perfect Pets Rescue. This fee includes a bag of treats, a Howl’oween themed photo and the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Costume Parade. Information: http://www.pausedogboutique.com

Spooky Theatrics: Folktales from the 1880s in Action

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 25, 6-11 p.m.: Spooky Mary, also known as Bloody Mary, lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage and sold herbal remedies for a living. Folks living in the town said she was a witch. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their cows would go dry, their food-stores rot away before winter, their children take sick of fever, or any number of terrible things that an angry witch could do to her neighbors. After walking to ﬁnd Spooky Mary, participants will then meet Maggie and Kate Fox, two young sisters in a village in western New York State, who began to hear noises

supposedly caused by spirit visitors in the spring of 1848. Within a few years the girls were nationally known and “spiritualism” was sweeping the nation. Tours at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 night of the tour; $30 family of 5 Information: http://www.olana.org

Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.: An entertaining event will unfold around you as professional actors enact a fully scripted “whodunit” aboard Spirit of the Hudson. Hudson Cruises along with “2 of Us Productions” have thrilled tourists and locals with this fun and suspense ﬁlled entertaining event. Guests are encouraged to uncover clues and compare notes with other guests. The guest who ﬁgures out “whodunit” leaves with a Murder Mystery prize of the evening! This is the perfect evening of murder and mayhem and fun for all! Tickets: $48 Information: http://www.hudsoncruises.com

Movie Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Neil Vaughn’s Auction House, 432 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 25, 10 p.m.: The most famous Halloween movie that has become a cult favorite with people dressing up in costume and speaking the lines of the characters in the movie. Tickets: tba Information: http://www.beaconchamber.org/october-halloween-events

Hocus Pocus Costume Parade

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, October 26, 1 p.m.: Parade starts at the West end of Main Street. Bring the kids to show oﬀ their costumes and get some treats along the way. Information: http://www.beaconchamber.org/october-halloween-events

Trick or Treat in The Fields

Omi International Arts Center, Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, October 25, 1-3 p.m.: A free afternoon of Halloween fun! Omi will provide art-making opportunities, hayrides, and a candy hunt amongst the sculptures in The Fields! Come in your favorite costume, craft your own bag, and enjoy cider and popcorn in the park. Free and open to the public. Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.artomi.org

Ghostly Gallop 5K Race

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

Family Fun Night: Halloween Bags

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

Halloween Party & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, October 31, midnight: Center Players’ frightening production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and then stay to play games, win prizes and dance! Prizes for best costume; team hide-and-seek; free snacks and full cash bar. Ages 16 and over only please. Tickets: $10 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Getting Your Ghoul on

story and photos by Conrad Hanson

Each year at a certain house on Main Street in Germantown, a Carnival of Terror sets up on the front lawn for Halloween.

For those who enjoy a good scare, communing with spirits, or getting in touch with the netherworld, the Hudson Valley is ripe with opportunities in October. While many head to popular, well-known annual attractions such as the Headless Horseman Hayrides in Ulster Park, or the Barn of Terror in Saugerties, there are also plenty of opportunities to celebrate the haunted season right in one’s own backyard. Here a few of my favorites in and around Germantown. By far, the easiest and most convenient way to get your ghoul on is a good, old-fashioned graveyard visit. Luckily for us, the area abounds with the ﬁnal resting places of three centuries of area residents. From small roadside family burial plots to larger, parklike cemeteries in Hudson, there is bound to be one close by. One of my hands down favorites is right down the road in Tivoli, at St Paul’s Church. Though not large, the setting and stories associated with various residents below or within the monuments help merit this place a special stop during the haunting season. It is entered through a pair of handsome gates on Woods Road, adjacent to the dark stone gothic revival church. The whole atmosphere can range from elegant and charming to brooding, depending on the time of day, light conditions, and one’s mood. The names carved in stone are dominated by multiple generations of interrelated Livingstons, Clarksons and de Peysters. Although bound by blood and marriage, this extended clan of local gentry was known for their sometimes less than harmonious relations in life. Particularly intriguing is a row of crypts set into the slope behind the church. Evenly spaced with family names carved over each door, they present the uniform façade of a row of sober

As the evening air turns crisp, leaves start to fall, and Halloween approaches, a macabre band of ghouls, goblins and killer clowns begin to congregate on the porch, swarm along the privet hedge and emerge from the front lawn. brownstones. Until you notice the doorways that is. While some crypts have heavily oxidized but still handsome metal doors with knobs, inviting one to grab the handle, and try entering with a good push, others have been inset with stone panels set atop each other – definitely less inviting. The edges between some of the stone slabs have deteriorated over the years, creating gaps that challenge one to put their eye up to for a peek inside, or stick a finger in, if they dare. Formidable concrete blocks and cement have filled others permanently in. A variety of rusted locks, chains and bolts are affixed to a number of doors that otherwise might allow entry. Were these extreme measures intended to keep the descendants of their dead kin permanently out? Or, was the chance for posthumous revenge over a perceived social slight so great, that it was necessary to take extra precautions to keep the dead in? A small crumbling mausoleum below contains the remains of various members of Eleanor Roosevelt’s family. Knowing her unhappy and tragic childhood, one can only imagine the maelstrom of disturbed spirits within.

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St. Paul’s Church in Tivoli is the ﬁnal resting place for multiple generations of Livingstons, Clarksons and de Peysters.

...the easiest and most convenient way to get your ghoul on is a good, old-fashioned graveyard visit. Luckily for us, the area abounds with the final resting places of three centuries of area residents. For those who prefer a little more life from their dead, travel a couple of miles north on Woods Road and visit Clermont State Historic Site for their Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday evenings, October 17, 18, 24, and 25 from 6-9 p.m. This popular annual event features guided tours through the mansion, decorated for a 1921 Halloween party. There, guests encounter a spiritual medium attempting to summon ghosts. In spite of her questionable appearances, she is a little too successful, and she brings four generations of former Clermont residents back from beyond, including some of those interred at the nearby St Paul’s Cemetery. Each haunt regales the touring visitors with tales from their lives. The ghosts of these family members, portrayed by volunteers and staff in period costumes, tend to be good-natured, and the rooms of the mansion are often filled with laughter as well as surprises. Conducted each half hour, the tours require advance ticket purchase, and tend to sell out, so make sure to reserve early by calling 518.537.4240. Dusk at Clermont is also the perfect time to see a group of totemic little structures set on the edge of the woods near the pet cemetery. Resembling the homes of gnomes or wood sprites, it is actually an exhibit of work by contemporary artist Robert Hite. They certainly add to the mood of the season, and will be up through October 13th. From the merry band of ghosts at Clermont, things take a decidedly more sinister turn a few miles north, at a certain house

One of the totemic structures by contemporary artist Robert Hite on the grounds at Clermont sits near the site’s pet cemetery.

on Main Street in Germantown. Although many area homeowners get into the spirit, annually decorating their houses with ghostly gusto, this one never fails to stop people dead in their tracks. Located just up the street from the school, the neatly kept house, with hanging geraniums, dark shutters, neatly kept yard and white wicker chairs on its front porch exudes a welcoming, come hither charm during the spring and summer. Not in October however. As the evening air turns crisp, leaves start to fall, and Halloween approaches, a macabre band of ghouls, goblins and killer clowns begin to congregate on the porch, swarm along the privet hedge and emerge from the front lawn. By All Hallows Eve, the entire front of the house and yard is awash with them, along with zombies, witches and scarecrows. That night, fog machines, and creepy sounds emit from the home, adding an additional layer to the already scary mood. As for those souls brave enough to traverse the gauntlet of ghouls along the walkway, hoping to get to the front door for their treat, an extra little surprise is often in store, never failing to elicit a scream or jump from even the most stouthearted of men. I spoke recently with Edy Valez, the owner of the house, who began the tradition back in 1981 with just a few decorations. She added to her collection bit by bit, year by year, until it grew to the over-the-top spectacle one sees today. A petite, attractive woman with a sunny disposition, it is hard to imagine her as the mastermind behind this annual Carnival of Terror. When asked what keeps her doing it, she merrily laughs, stating the obvious, “It’s fun! Everyone likes to be scared – at least a little! “

 Conrad Hanson has been an enthusiastic, unapologetically amateur gardener since 1998, when he bought a house in Germantown, New York. He also maintains a blog on gardening, architecture, home repair and regional activities through his website www.schoolﬁeldcountryhouse.com. Currently the Executive Director of the Friends of Clermont, he is an advocate of integrating historic preservation with the needs and issues of the community.

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PA L E T T E ‘Under the Tappan Zee’ phtograph by Yoram Gelman. An exhibition of Gelman’s black & white photographs will be at Montgomery Row in Rhinebeck starting October 4.

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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

Akin Library & Museums

378 Old Quaker Hill Rd., Pawling, NY 12564 Through October 19: “Meeting Past,” more than 80 contemporary artists ﬁnd resonance between their work and historic artifacts. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Information: 845.855.5099

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 12: “The Spirit Within,” a juxtaposition of past and present, featuring works by Kevin Conklin and photographer Graeme Leaf. 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 57 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

Beacon Artist Union (bau)

Dia:Beacon

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Main Gallery, Oct. 11-Nov. 2: “bau 118: Amalgam,” a show curated by Russell Ritell. Featuring work by Ritell, Tom Forget, Ernie Parada, Jenevieve Reid, Mike Vigilio, Michael D’Antuono, Eva Drizhal, Dan Sabau, and Jack Rusineck. Reception: Saturday, October 11, 6-9 p.m. Gallery 2, Nov. 2: Variety of work by represented artists. Beacon Room, through November 2: Jaanika Peerna. Peerna’s fascination with drawing in its widest sense has triggered the works in this exhibition. The artist crosses the boundaries between line drawing on mylar, video projections of dynamic lines, and physical movement so seamlessly that one forgets whether the work is drawing, video, installation or performace. She creates cool yet intense spacial experiences for those who enter her exhibitions. Her works use line as the main element yet leading the viewer along complex, nonlinear journeys. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

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

Beacon Institute 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

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 5: “Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster.” 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

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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 December 14: “Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, 1475-1540.” Like Albrecht Dürer’s Nuremberg, the city of Augsburg was vital to the ﬂowering of the Renaissance in Germany. The exhibition features prints, drawings, illustrated books, medals, and armor from Augsburg and addresses the themes of Christian devotion and the Reformation, moral conduct and everyday life, and art made for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. 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

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through November 2: “A Trilogy of Trains: Images from Around the Bend and Across the Sea,” posthumous exhibit for regional photographer John Fasulo. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://www.hudsonbeachglass.com

Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery

57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 October 4-November 22: “Beginnings: A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Lynda Youmans.” Reception: Saturday, October 11, 6 p.m. Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Level, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 October 4-November 23: “Integrating Shapes & Shadows,” photographs in black & white by Yoram Gelman. Reception: Sunday, October 5, 1-3 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 November: “Reconstructing Memory: The Paintings of Patty Mullins,” featuring ﬁgures, landscapes, pools, interiors, still life and portrait paintings. Mullins paints in both oil and acrylic. Mullins’ work has been exhibited locally throughout New England, as well as in New York and Philadelphia, and has been shown at the National Academy Museum. Notable collectors of her work include Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy, Bianca Jagger, Campbell Scott, and Jamie Wyeth. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Info: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.pattymullins.com

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 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 work – by local and regional artists – includes representational and abstract sculptures. This year’s Sculpture Expo includes work by Leon Smith, Conrad Levenson, David Channon, Allan Cyprys, Frederik Rostock, Gilbert Boro, Tyler Borchert and Binney Meigs. The Expo is designed as a self-guided walking tour and sculptures will be placed in front of businesses, the Village Hall, Red Hook Public Library, the Elmendorph Inn and Veteran’s Memorial Park.

September 27-October 26: “PHOTOgraphy 2014,” juried exhibition featuring original photographic works including digital, digitally manipulated, solarprints, archaic processes and photo collages/mixed media. Juried by Susan Spiritus, a leader in the ﬁeld of ﬁne art photography for 38 years. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 October 11-November 1: New works by Kevin Cook. September 13-October 4: Paintings by Eleanor Metzker O’Shea. Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Rhinebeck Town Hall

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

Tivoli Artists Gallery

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through October 12: “The Great Outdoors,” two person show featuring the ork of Mary Untalan and Ella Davidson. October 17-November 16: “Motion...Movement...Flow,” a members’ group show. Reception: Saturday, October 18, 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

Columbia ARTspace

71 Palatine Park Rd., No. 7, Germantown, NY 12526 October 11-November 2: “Woodwork,” the art of Stephen Walling. Walling expresses the power of design and color in his unique, painted wood constructions. Reception: Saturday, October 11, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: artspace@gtel.net; http://germantownartspace.com

Caldwell Gallery Hudson

355 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 13: “Panorama: 250 Years of American Art,” a travelling exhibition featuring works by Charles Courtney Curran, Guy Wiggins, Grant Wood, Isabel Bishop, John Koch, John Grillo, Andrew Wyeth and many other ﬁne artists. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., by chance or appt., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 518.828.7087; http://www.caldwellgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: “Fall Exhibit,” featuring mixed constructions and drawings by Linda Cross, paintings by William Clutz, encaustic works by Allyson Levy & Joshua Brehse. Reception: Sat., Sept. 27, 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 continued on page 16 g

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Chatham Bookstore

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

Clermont State Historic Site

Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Through October 13: “Clermont’s Imagined Histories: Photographs, Paintings and Sculpture” by Robert Hite, 2014 Guggenheim Fellow. Inspired by the landscape, Hite’s show will include images of architectural sculptures installed throughout Clermont’s 500 acre estate. Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to sunset Information: 518.537.6622; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

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. Hours: Daily Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 7: “Columbia County in all Seasons,” work in all mediums on the theme of seasonal landscapes of Columbia County. Curated by H.M. Saﬀer. Reception: Saturday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. October 10-January 10: “Small Gems Show,” small (no bigger than 7” x 7” and priced at $50) works by CCCA artists in all mediums. Funds raised through sales of these works will beneﬁt CCCA communitybased programs. Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 5: “Visages de Nuit,” work by Wendy Paton; “Burlesque & Cabaret,” work by Lear Levin. Portfolio showcase featuring Karine LaRocque and Gary Zuercher. October 10-November 9: Two solo exhibition: “Working the Land,” photographs by Craig J. Barber; “Surruralism,” photographs by Steve Anderson. Reception: Saturday, October 11, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

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

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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. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students with ID Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Hudson Area Library

400 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 25: “3rd Annual Photography Exhibit: Back Roads of Columbia County,” an open photographic exhibition featuring the work of 27 members of the Columbia County Photo Club. Proceeds from sales of the photographs will beneﬁt the Friends of the Hudson Area Library. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1792; http://www.hudsonarealibrary.org

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 19: Exhibition featuring the work of internationally published photographer Zach Gross. Gross’ work focuses on portraits, fashion and landscapes. His photograph of El-P was selected as one of the 12 standout portraits in The New Yorker magazine in 2012. There is an abstract and complex nature reﬂected in Gross’ work, which, in addition to photography, includes cameraless photography, paintings and video, all on view in this exhibition. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 5: Main Galleries and Sculpture Garden, Leonid Lerman; Carriage House, Ground & 4th Floor, paintings by Tine Lundsfryd; Carriage House Second Floor, Linnea Paskow; Carriage House Second Floor, photographs by Paul Hamann; Carriage House Third Floor, Chuck Bowdish. October 9-November 2: Main Galleries, “White Paintings,” the work of Judy Glantzman; Sculpture Garden, Bruce Gagnier; Carriage House, Ground Flr., “Lost and Found,” mixed media works by Paul Harbutt; Carriage House, Second Flr., Elisa Soliven, “Recent Work”; Carriage House, Second Flr., paintings by Andrew Roy; Carriage House, Third Flr., abstract paintings by Fran Shalom; Fourth Flr., sculpture by Yi Zhang. Reception: Saturday, October 11, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 4: “Strange Figurations.” Oct. 23-Nov. 22: “A Show of Heads.” Reception: Saturday, October 25, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

Omi International Arts Center

Fields Sculpture Park & Architecture Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Year’ round: Outdoor sculpture park on more than 120 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas. The Park presents the work of internationally-recognized contemporary and modern artists, oﬀering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-

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scale 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. Fall Exhibition Reception: Sunday, October 12, 1:30-4 p.m. New works by Alexandre Arrechea, Jackie Ferrara, Guy Goldstein, Harrison Atelier, Paula Hayes, Catherine Lee, and Joan Linder. At 2 p.m., Harrison Atelier will present Species Niches 2, a site-speciﬁc performance and installation choreographed by James McGinn and composed by Loren Dempster. Park Hours: Visitors Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through November 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2-March; Fields Sculpture Park and Architecture Omi, dawn to dusk 7 days a week Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

Retrospective

727 & 711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 @711 Warren St., September 27-November 9: “Studies for Sunsets,” paintings by Jean-Baptiste Bernadet. The series originated in Bernadet’s idea to paint from the example of Our Banner in the Sky (1861), a work by Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church, who lived three miles from Hudson, NY. Sensing the success of this experiment, Bernadet decided to put the idea through its paces with a series of canvases that, together, suggest an extended meditation on the time-honored art historical motif of the sunset, each rendered through the compositional lens of the American ﬂag. @727 Warren St., September 27-November 9: Haley Mellin Reception: Saturday, September 27, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.2288; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 September 27-October 26: “Regional Art Show,” juried works of 27 artists in various media. Juried by Peter Jung and Marie-Claude Giroux & Bill Thompson. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: http://spencertownacademy.org

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 October 4-November 16: “Search Portrait,” exhibition featuring the work of Dan Devine, Margot Curran, John Hampshire, Mark LaRiviere and Jack Shear. Reception: Saturday, October 4, 4-6 p.m. with refreshments and live jazz by Josh Connors and Otto Gardner. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

Valley Variety

705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October: Paintings by Amy Casey celebrating her fascination with the resilience of life and her love of the urban landscape. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Gr e e n e Athens Cultural Center

24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Through October 12: “The Hidden Language of the Soul,” an exhibition featuring images and corresponding stories on how dance has inﬂuenced

members of our community. Gallery Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through October 4: “Afrer the Shot in the Wheatﬁeld,” solo show featuring work by Matthew Zappala. Through October 4: “The Other Side,” Recovery Month exhibition bringing dignity and hope to the discussion on addiction. This exhibition honors the journey of recovering addicts and their friends and families with artwork by individuals who have been aﬀected by addiction and illustrates the hope found in recovery. October 11-November 15: “Rock, Paper, Scissor,” collage and assemblage artwork by GCCA members. 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

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Through October 25: Graﬃti Show inspired by Banksy’s quote, “People say graﬃti is ugly, irresponsible and childish...but that’s only if it’s done properly.” Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

Thomas Cole Historic Site

218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through October 2: “Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Thomas Cole’s Honey Locust Tree,” a special selection of about ten new artworks by 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. 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

Albany Albany Center Gallery

39 Columbia St., Albany, NY 12207 Through October 10: Crafts and fine art are considered by many to be two distinct categories: In one, crafts are seen as functional objects made skillfully by hand; in the other, works of fine art transcend function to serve the “higher” purpose of personal and cultural expression. But what happens when craft materials such as porcelain, ceramic, metal and fabric are employed to make works that attain the status of fine art? The Fine Craft Show will explore this question by highlighting five artists - Cyndy Barbone, Janet Cooper, James Gillaspie, Frank Giorgini, and Lars Turin – whose works defy the traditional definition of craft. 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 28: “Small and Seductive: Contemporary Art from the Institute’s Collection.” continued on page 18 g

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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 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

Wo r k s h ops & Special Events Beacon 3D: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

City of Beacon, Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 15: The work of 12 sculptors will be 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 will be placed at three or more locations along Main Street. Information: 917.318.2239; https://beaconarts.org/events/beacon-3d

KeepSafe Project

Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 18: Local wildlife conservation activists have joined with the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School to form the KeepSafe Project. With the support of businesses in the Hudson Valley, this initiative is raising awareness of the need to conserve endangered species and their natural habitat as part of maintaining the health of our planet. Visual artists from the Hudson Valley and beyond have been invited to create and donate boxes with themes of wildlife conservation. The gallery of completed boxes grows daily, and can be viewed online. The ‘keep safe’ boxes, fashioned out of repurposed cigar boxes, are exhibited for public viewing throughout the region, and then auctioned oﬀ at Millbrook School on October 18th. The elaborately decorated boxes are on view in the Village of Rhinebeck at local businesses, including Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, Hammertown, Evoke Style, Winter Sun & Summer Moon in the weeks leading up to the auction. Information: http://www.keepsafeproject.com

Creative Crossroads @ The Stanford Grange #808

6043 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581 Fri.-Sun., Sept. 26-28 & Oct. 3-5, noon-5 p.m.: Baskets and Quilts by

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basket maker Mary Ann Williams. Information: 845.868.7054; creativecrossroads12581@gmail.com

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

Chatham Farm and Art Tour 2014

Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Chatham Agricultural Partnership, the Farmers of Chatham, and Columbia County Plein Air artists present the 6th Annual Chatham Farm & Art Tour. This selfguided car and bike tour features farm tours, farm products, kids activities and demonstrations and more! Plus, local and regional artists will oﬀer works for sale that have been created en plein air at the farms over the course of the year, including: oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, collage, encaustics, sculpture, photography, prints, cards and more! Downloadable map available on the website. Free and fun for all! Information: http://www.chathamkeepfarming.org

Millbrook Paint Out

Village of Millbrook & Fine Home Source Show, 3327 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, September 27, all day, silent auction at 4:30 p.m.: Mill Street Loft and Fine Home Source Show present a paint out in the Village of Millbrook. Select participating artists will take to the streets of the Village and paint scenes throughout the day. See artists at work and then view and bid on their ﬁnished works at the end of the day. All proceeds will go directly to the artist. Information: 845.677.8256; annette@crisparchitects.com

Cat’s Meow Auction and Gala

Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 27, 3 p.m.: Enjoy an afternoon along the River as the cats of the 2014 Cat-n-Around Catskill Summer season are auctioned oﬀ. Be there early for the preview, pick out your favorite, and have the opportunity to own one of these wonderful art works. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets: $25 Info: 518.943.0989; http://www.facebook.com/catnaroundcatskill/info

Postcards from the Trail 2014 & Community Day Open House

Thomas Cole Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Sunday, September 28, 1-4 p.m.: Thomas Cole’s home and the galleries will be open free of charge, with activities for the whole family. Visitors can view the house, special exhibitions, and see over 100 original artworks by more than 75 artists featured in the 3rd annual exhibit and sale, “Postcards from the Trail”. There will be live music by the Coxsackie Community Band, music from the 1860s by the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers, and Frank Cuthbert will perform original songs about Rip Van Winkle in conjunction with Alice Tunison’s reading of the famous story by Washington Irving. Refreshments will be served and there will be demonstrations by rope maker Mike Speranza, tinsmith Art Thorman, beekeeper Cathy Jordan, spinner Vicki Watt, and wax artist Maria Kolodziej-Zincio. Children may pet farm animals

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Plein Air Painters on the grounds of Olana. The third annual ‘Creating Landscapes within the Landscape’ Plein Air Paint Out and Festival takes place on October 16-18. Photo submitted.

and all may take a view into a camera obscura. Tickets: Free Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

HEFeSTUS: Beacon’s 2nd Annual Iron Pour

Former Tallix Complex, Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 4, all day: Hefestus Iron pour began in 2013 with the idea of bringing together art, history and community. This year’s all-day festival will include sculpture casting workshops, musical entertainment, local food and several thousand pounds of molten iron. Local artist and students will be casting iron sculpture from an outdoor furnace in a spectacle of metal and ﬁre that is not to be missed. Tickets: Free! Information: http://www.hefestusironpour.com

20th Annual ArtsWalk

City of Hudson, Hudson, NY 12534 October 5-19: The Columbia County Council on the Arts (CCCA) annual festival of visual and performing arts programs and events showcases are artists throughout the City of Hudson and beyond. “Windows on Warren” features CCCA member- artists’ works on display in the storefront windows of Hudson’s galleries, shops and restaurants. You can see all your favorite artists in one place at The CCCA Members’ Show at the Pocketbook Factory from October 11-19. On Saturday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m., enjoy the Members’ Reception where you can meet the artists, enjoy entertainment by local performers and see some of the artwork of the region’s most talented artists. The 2014 winner of the Linda Arnaud Memorial Award, Arlene Boehm and NYSCA Individual Grant Award-winner, Maria Kolodziej-Zincio, will have a show of their award-winning projects in the Museum Room of the Pocketbook Factory. The CCCA Gallery at 209 Warren Street features their annual fundraiser, “The Small Gems Show,” featuring the small original artworks of CCCA member artists generously donated by the artists and sold for $50 with the proceeds beneﬁting CCCA’s community-based programs. At the same time, view the exhibition featuring area artists’ visions of Columbia County in all

Seasons, curated by distinguished artist, HM Saﬀer. ArtsWalk Literary features event throughout the weekend. The Hudson Opera House will be host on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 & 11, from noon-5 p.m., when 12 diverse and talented poets and authors, representing a variety of genres, will share selections from their impressive work. Events continue throughout the week when Hudson plays host to dance, music, literary readings and also family-oriented activities at ArtsWalk Kids. On Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., visit the Artist Marketplace at Hudson’s Seventh Street Park where Artists will show and sell ﬁne art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, crafts and more... with children’s activities, music and special performances throughout the day! The Performance Arts Festival takes the stage at the Hudson Opera House on Sunday, October 19, with readings of plays from this year’s Student Playwriting Contest winners. Area students who have submitted their one-act plays and will have them read by actors in front of a live audience. There will also be special performances, musical entertainment and special guests! The festival at the Opera House on Sunday, October 19th begins at 1:00 pm. Please join us immediately afterwards for a special ArtsWalk Closing Reception at the Opera House. For a full schedule of events, visit the website. Information: 518.671.6213; http://cccaartswalk.webs.com

Community Free Day

Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 11: Dia:Beacon’s quarterly Community Free Days oﬀer engaging programs throughout the day suitable for a broad audience. Programs often include thematic tours of the collection and special exhibitions, the monthly Gallery Talks, interactive workshops for children and families, and live music. Residents of counties Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester are invited to Dia:Beacon on Community Free Days free of charge. Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon continued on page 20 g

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ArtsWalk Artists’ Marketplace

Seventh Street Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Local artists exhibit and oﬀer their work for sale. Free musical acts performing in the tent. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

2nd Saturday Stroll

Main Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, October 11, 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

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held sway in the antebellum period, one that put less emphasis on sublime grandeur and more on an everyday engagement with nature. This pastoral or Arcadian tradition ﬂowered most fully in New England and New York, and especially in the Hudson Valley, where it was cultivated by writers and thinkers like Washington Irving and Andrew Jackson Downing—and especially by Thomas Cole. Join Dr. Sachs, Associate Professor of History and American studies, and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Cornell University, as he holds up for comparison the 21st century’s—and his own—tendency toward denial of environmental limits. Dr. Sachs will also sign copies of his new book, Arcadian America: The Death and Life of an Environmental Tradition (2013) after the talk. Tickets: $9 Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 11, 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

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 11, 2 p.m.: Manuel Cirauqui on Carl Andre. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Creating Landscapes within the Landscape: Third Annual Plein Air Paint-out and Festival

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

Grand Opening American Gifts Gallery & Showroom

62 E. Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Ribbon Cutting & Celebration, Friday, Oct. 17, 5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Oct. 18 & 19, 11:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m.: New shop featuring ﬁne art, art objects, handmade furniture, handcrafted gifts and more - all made by local artists and artisans. At the grand opening on Friday, enjoy hors d’oeuvres. Free raﬄe all weekend for a chance to win great prizes. Free samples of natural bath and body care products, plus paper cutting demonstration by designer Yvonne Laube on Saturday. Information: 845.758.1653; http://www.americangiftshv.com

9th Annual Raymond Beecher Lecture: Arcadia on the Hudson

Temple Israel - next door to Thomas Cole Historic Site, Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Sunday, October 19, 2 p.m.: Arcadia: for centuries the word has been synonymous with beauty, tranquility and the “contented pastoral simplicity of its people,” according to one dictionary deﬁnition. Can Arcadia exist in the Hudson Valley today? The best-known environmental tradition in America—as in the National Parks— upholds wilderness as the ultimate landscape. But a diﬀerent tradition

Painting by Patricia Powers.

Artist’s Reception and Demonstration: Patricia Powers Equis Art Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, October 25, noon-4 p.m.: Reception and artist’s demonstration with gallery represented painter and Hudson resident, Patricia Powers. Long known for her powerful oil paintings of horses, Powers’ work features equines in many disciplines, including dressage, polo and hunter/jumpers. Information: 845.758.2667; http://www.equisart.com

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At Montgomery Place Orchards

love grows on trees

story and photos by Brian PJ Cronin

The Honeycrisp apple, developed at The University of Minnesota over a 30-year period and finally released to the public in 1991, has become the hottest apple on the market. Tantalizingly sweet, it has bewitched consumers like no other widely grown apple in recent history. U-Pick orchards that offer them find their Honeycrisp trees quickly picked clean. Supermarket displays of Honeycrisps are soon wiped out, as rabid Honeycrisp fans comb markets far and wide, leaving overturned empty baskets in their wake. Talea Taylor would like to change that. “It’s not that I don’t like Honeycrisp,” says Taylor, who has been managing the orchards at Montgomery Place in Red Hook with her family for 28 years. “But we call them ‘The Britney Spears of apples’. It gets all this hoopla, but it’s a lot of work to make them look good.” What about Fuji apples, another popular variety? “Those are the Paris Hiltons of apples,” she deadpans. Make no mistake, you can get your Honeycrisps at Montgomery Place Orchards; your Galas, your Fujis, your Golden Delicious. But you can also get your Maiden Blush, your Hidden Roses, your Starry Nights. All in all, Montgomery Place Orchards grows about 75 kinds of apples, and the majority of them are antique varieties that put the one-dimensional supermarket apples most of us are familiar with to shame. Not every variety makes it to their market at the intersection of Route 9G and Route 199 by the banks of the Sawkill Creek. The Kingston Black, named after the Kingston in England as opposed to the one across the river in Ulster County, is used by the Taylors for making sweet and hard cider. There are some varieties that the Taylors

Antique apples of the Pink Pearl variety are available at Montgomery Place Farmstand in Red Hook.

I like an apple with character. I like the ones that make you want to light a fire, sit down, open up a bottle of wine. The real, good, old apples. ~ Talea Taylor only grow one or two trees of, like the Wolf River: A monstrous baking apple the size of a toddler’s head that thuds to the ground on its own accord in late August. But whether you can pick them up for sale at the market or not, all the antique varieties have one thing in common. “I like an apple with character,” said Talea. “I like the ones that make you want to light a fire, sit down, open up a bottle of wine. The real, good, old apples.” She darts through the market with a twinkle in her eyes, slicing off sections of different apples for sampling. There’s the Pink Pearl; golden on the outside, a pale pink compass rose on the inside. “I call this our sexiest apple,” she says. “The pink tantalizes you, draws you in. But it’s a beautiful apple, real tart, nice for pies.” The Chestnut Crab; a sweet golden crab apple, which the Taylors just pressed into a batch of singlevarietal sweet cider that they sell in mason jars. “No commitment,” she says holding up the golf-ball sized fruit. “Because two bites and you’re done.” Crimson Crisp, an apple that travels from sweet to tart and back again in a single bite. Last year, when the Crimson Crisp trees in the orchard finally produced their first fruits ever, Talea’s husband Doug

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Farm dog rests in the shade at the orchards at Montgomery Place.

He said to me, ‘Talea, if this was the Garden of Eden, and this was the apple, I would sin.’ ~ Doug Taylor took one bite and then promptly fished out his cell phone, calling his wife from the field. “He said to me, ‘Talea, if this was the Garden of Eden, and this was the apple, I would sin.” She brings me over to a big red board, listing every type of apple the market sells, and when each variety was first picked over the last three years. The board is for them, and their customers, to know when a particular variety is usually available. She points out her other favorite apples on the board, the ones that aren’t ready to be picked yet and aren’t in the market on this warm day in early September. Northern Spy. “You know what they say, ‘Spies are for pies.” Esopus Spitzenberg. “That one’s actually from Esopus in Ulster County originally, so as you could imagine it does quite well here.” Golden Russett. “This one reminds me of Ben Franklin for some reason. I can alway imagine him with his feet up, peeling this apple, and spouting words of wisdom. This is how we are here. We’re very weird with our apples.” They’re not the only ones making the market a mecca for those with a slavish devotion to the old varieties. Like the elegant British gentleman who shows up every year in tweed, suspenders and a cane to ask if the Cox’s Orange Pippins are in yet. Some people who return to the market however, have a hard time remembering exactly what it was that drew them back. “They’ll come to me and say ‘I had the most amazing apple here last year! It was red! I don’t remember anything else about it.’” She now keeps a binder in the store where customers can write down their own tasting notes so that when they come back next year they can check and see if it was a Belle de Boskoop or an Ashmead’s Kernel that tickled their fancy. The binder is one way the Taylors are cultivating an educated fan base. The apple pie contest is another. As Talea’s son Adam explains to me while we walk underneath a row of Jonathan apple trees at the orchard (dark red flesh that’s almost black, tart and spicy, discovered near Woodstock in the 19th century,) the contest was first devised as a way to see which one of their apples make the best pies. A different apple wins every year, but the contest is too popular to stop now: They’ve had to cap the total number of annual entries to 300 because

Kingston Black apples, once fully ripened will be ready for use in the farm’s sweet and hard cider.

the judges can only eat so much pie. Contestants can sign up any time from late September to mid-October, when the contest is held. Each baker then returns the week of the contest to select a free peck of apples from the orchard to use when baking the pies. The winner usually gets a gift certificate to a local restaurant, as the Orchard counts some of the area’s best-known chefs as its most loyal customers. Adam’s own favorite apple at the orchard is the Sweet Sixteen. “They’re a better Honeycrisp,” he said. “Sugar sugar sugar, tons of juice, giant, beautiful apples. We just started picking those in full last year. It’s a lot of patience. You find an apple you like and you’ve got to wait about six years between when you first plant them and you can harvest them.” The Sweet Sixteens came in last year on September 19th, which means by the time you read this they’ll already have made their way to the market. They’ll have plenty of company once they get there: In addition to apples, the Taylors sell a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that they also grow at the Orchard. Anything they don’t grow is supplied to the market by other small-scale farms in the area, including local cheeses. But it’s the apple, our national fruit, that inspires the most devotion among the market’s customers and the Taylors themselves, stewards of an idyllic orchard that has been producing apples for more than 200 years. “We grow great peaches too,” Talea says. “But they’re grading them so many different things nowadays that they don’t have names anymore. They’re called like ‘F16PF.’ I can’t get to know them. It’s so weird.”

 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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Cirque Du Soleil: Dralion

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 Thurs., Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 4, 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.: Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. Tickets: $38 and up Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Equivocation

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 October 3-12, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 9, 8 p.m.: What happens when England’s dirtiest politician tries to hire Shakespeare as his spin doctor? Set your own ticket price to see total mayhem break out – including an on-stage hanging and beheading. Widely acclaimed in its 2010 Broadway premier, Equivocation is a dazzling blend of comedy, tragedy, magic and farce. Tickets: pay what you will Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Fallen Angels

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

Hudson Valley Dance Festival

Historic Catskill Point, Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, October 11, 5 p.m.: A stunning display of world-class dance produced by and beneﬁtting Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year’s festival program will include Dorrance Dance, Gallim Dance, Keigwin + Company, Paul Taylor Dance Company, and Pontus Lidberg Dance. Tickets: $40-$250 Information: 212.840.0770 x 229; http://dradance.org

David Sedaris

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, October 11, 8 p.m.: With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Tickets: $48 Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

Lewis Black

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Thursday, October 16, 8 p.m.: The Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most proliﬁc and popular performers working today. Tickets: $30-$60 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Steven Wright

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Friday, October 17, 8 p.m.: An evening with Steven Wright – the undisputed world champion of weird one-liners, and among the greatest comedians ever to walk on stage.Tickets: $35-$55 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Steve Paxton: Selected Works

Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Fri.-Sun., Oct. 17-19 & 24-26, 2 p.m.: Dia will present a selection of works created by choreographer Steve Paxton from 1964 to 2010, staged in the galleries at Dia:Beacon. Tickets: $35; student/senior, $25; children under 12, $15 Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Erick Hawkins Dance Company

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 October 17-19, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Under the direction of Katherine Duke, Hawkins brings repertory work, as well as new choreography to the audience. Tickets: $24; $22 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Introductory Acting & Improv Workshop

Spencertown Academy Arts Ctr, 790 Rte 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Free introductory acting and improvisation workshop with the Blue Horse Repertory Company. Open to anyone ages 17 or older, no previous acting experience necessary. Information: 845.721.2493; http://spencertownacademy.org

A Position of Relative Importance

First Reformed Church, 52 Green St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 18, 7:30 p.m.: Hudson River Showcase Theatre presents a staged reading of an original play by Hal Borden, selected from over 100 submissions. Reception and talk back with the playwright, actors, and director follows performance. Tickets: by donation Info: http://www.hrc-showcasetheatre.com

Peter Pan

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

Gray Green Canals

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 25, 7 p.m.: Concrete Temple Theatre’s latest work. Women and water are the subjects: each as a metaphor for the other, ﬂowing, connecting, giving life. This multimedia theatrical event contemplates the tension between conservation and regeneration, both in the management of vital resources and in human relationships. Tickets: Free and open to the public Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

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The Horszowski Trio performs at the Hudson Opera House on Saturday, October 11. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

Paul Huang, violin and Louis Schwizgebel, piano

Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, September 27, 6 p.m.: Paul Huang is already recognized for his eloquent music making, eﬀortless virtuosity, and compelling stage presence. Louis Schwizgebel has been described as “a pianist with a profound gift” and an “insightful musician.” Tickets: $30-$39 Information: 800.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Ramblin Jug Stompers

Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two diﬀerent bands with Montgomery’s brother, John Michael Montgomery. The duo is known for its Southern rock inﬂuences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting, and members of The Allman Brothers Band. Tickets: $37.50 Information: 845.454.5800; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org

Dan Tepfer, Solo Jazz Piano: Goldberg Variations/Variations

Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 27, 7:30 p.m.: The premier jug band of New York’s Capital Region, Ramblin Jug Stompers play funky American string band music. Tickets: $15; $10 students/seniors Information: 518.943.3818; http://www.bridgest.org

Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY Saturday, October 4, 8 p.m.: Dan Tepfer has made a name for himself as a pianist-composer of wide-ranging ambition, individuality, and drive—”a remarkable musician” in the words of the Washington Post. Tickets: $25 advance; $20 seniors; $7 students; door, $30|$25|$7 Information: 518.263,2063; http://catskillmtn.org

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: A Program of Violins and Viola

Hudson Valley Philharmonic: Mahler’s 5th

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Music Alive! Dynamic Women Making Music from Around the Globe

Congregation Anshe Emeth, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.: The Leaf Peeper Concert Series continues with “A Program of Violins and Viola” featuring music by Prokoﬁev, Mozart, Kodaly, and Dvorak. Tickets: $25; $80 series pass Information: 518.329.5613; http://www.leafpeeperconcerts.org

Mid Hudson Civic Ctr, 14 Civic Ctr Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, September 28, 7 p.m.: American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, October 5, 3 p.m.: Mahler’s monumental work, a rarely performed trombone concerto featuring one of the HVP’s own, plus Beethoven’s powerful Egmont Overture. Tickets: $34-$54 Information: 845.473.2072; http://childrensmediaproject.org

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, October 5, 3 p.m.: Conservatory students perform works by

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female composers Kaija Saariaho (Finland), Julia Wolfe (United States), Pauline Oliveros (United States), Jennifer Higdon (United States), and Tania León (Cuba). More than 30 student performers, with a special appearance by soprano Dawn Upshaw. Tickets: $15 & $20 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

John Hiatt

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.: John Hiatt, one of rock’s most astute singer-songwriters of the last 40 years, is a master lyricist and satirical storyteller. Hiatt performs his classic songs as well music from his new recording “Terms of My Surrender”- solo and acoustic. Billy Raﬀoul will open the show. Tickets: $34.50-$44.50 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Martina McBride

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Friday, October 10, 8 p.m.: Contemporary country singer/songwriter Martina McBride rose to stardom in the late ‘90s, thanks to her bigvoiced ballads and beautiful soprano range. She made her debut as a neo-traditionalist country singer, but her pop-styled sound has earned her multiple CMA and ACM awards. Tickets: $42-$82 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Classics on Hudson: Horszowski Trio

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 11, 7 p.m.: Grammy-nominated violinist Jesse Mills and the Horszowski Trio perform Haydn’s Piano Trio in C, among the most virtuosic work Haydn ever wrote; Joan Tower’s poignant For Daniel, written in 2004 by one of America’s foremost living composers; and a masterwork by Robert Schumann, his Trio No. 1 in D minor. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: Annual Newell Jenkins Baroque Concert

Copake Methodist Church, Copake, NY 12516 Saturday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.: Honoring the memory of Newell Jenkins, musicologist and founder of Leaf Peeper Concerts, the program will include works by J.F. Fasch, G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, J.B. Loeillet, and G.P. Telemann, and features Eugenia Zukerman on ﬂute, Virginia Brewer on oboe, Sanford Allen on violin and Anthony Newman on harpsichord. Tickets: $25; $80 series pass Information: 518.329.5613; http://www.leafpeeperconcerts.org

Jazz Masters on the Mountaintop: Aaron Diehl Trio with Special Guest Star Vibraphone Master Steve Nelson

Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m.: After a year of touring throughout the world, the Catskill Jazz Factory’s inaugural artistic director Aaron Diehl returns to the Catskills for an extraordinary evening of acoustic music. Joining Aaron and his trio is the veteran vibraphone master Steve Nelson.Tickets: $25 advance; $20 seniors; $7 students; door, $30|$25|$7 Information: 518.263,2063; http://catskillmtn.org

Rosanne Cash Band

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m.: Long among the most cosmopolitan of country singers, Rosanne Cash has explored her Southern roots in a fabulous new record heavy on Dixie themes called The River and

the Thread. The new album is a kaleidoscopic examination of the geographic, emotional, and historic landscape of the American South. This concert features full band and will draw from her entire catalog of country, blues and rock. Tickets: $54 & $74 Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society: Julia Bullock

Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, October 19, 3 p.m.: Listed in “Forty Under Forty: The Next Generation of Opera Singers,” Soprano Julia Bullock has been acclaimed for singing “with a vivid presence, total dramatic involvement, a full beautiful voice and real charisma.” ~ New York Arts Tickets: $25; $5 students; children under 13, free; subscriptions available Information: http://rhinebeckmusic.org

ZZ Top

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, 12401 Sunday, October 19, 7 p.m.: The sharp-dressed men of legendary rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top are bringing their signature mix of Southern rock, blues and boogie, to UPAC! Tickets: $69-$119 Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

In Collaboration: The Milk Carton Kids & Sarah Jarosz featuring Alex Hargreaves, Samson Grisman and Nathaniel Smith

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Monday, October 20, 7:30 p.m.: Grammy-nominated folk artists oﬀer a very special evening of collaborative performance in front of one microphone. Tickets: $27.50 advance; $30 day of show Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

The Bowery Presents Art Garfunkel

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, October 24, 8 p.m.: Although it has been 40 years since Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded, Art Garfunkel’s image and signature vocal remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music. His “beautiful countertenor,” as Neil Strauss described Art’s voice in The New York Times, is clear and resonant, surely one of the ﬁnest instruments in all of popular music, and a time-honored friend to a world of listeners. Tickets: $70 Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

American Symphony Orchestra: Concert I

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., Oct. 24 & Sat., Oct. 25, 8 p.m.: Program features works by Chopin (Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11) and Shubert (Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “Great”). Conducted by Leon Botstein. Preconcert talk, 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: Celebrating Sanford Allen

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

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this fall, go by Jen Kiaba

The grounds at Montgomery Place Historic Site in Annandale-on-Hudson oﬀer woodland and garden paths for easy hikes. Photo by Jen Kiaba.

As the summer fades away and the leaves start to change in the Hudson Valley, autumn ushers in a perfect time to lace up our hiking boots and hit the trails. The areas boasts an abundance of trails for hikers of every skill level and age, each with something unique to offer. Here are some of our favorites: For those who are just getting started hiking, or who need easier trails, there are several rail trails that boast beautiful scenery while being easy on the joints. In southern Dutchess County hikers can enjoy the Dutchess Rail Trail, which is a 13 mile stretch that connects the former Hopewell Junction train depot with the Poughkeepsie entrance to the Walkway Over the Hudson. The paved trail runs through the towns of Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, Wappinger and East Fishkill. From there, hikers can continue on across the Walkway Over the Hudson. The elevated bridge, which was converted from a formerly abandoned railroad bridge, gives hikers views of the valley from 212 feet above the river and spans 1.28 miles across the Hudson. The park has entrances in Poughkeepsie and Highland, with restrooms and picnic facilities on either side. Another great hike with easy trails in Dutchess County is Poet’s Walk in Red Hook. Nearly two miles of trails wind around bucolic meadows and through woods that border the river. The first half mile to the Overlook Pavilion is an easy trail , which is great for kids. The rustic cedar pavilion sits on top of the highest hill in the park, rewarding hikers with a breathtaking view of the river valley. Throughout the trails there are also scenic footbridges, and benches to allow hikers to stop and take in the views. To the north of Poet’s Walk is the Montgomery Place Estate in Annandale-on-Hudson, which offers woodland trails and garden paths along a 380-acre property for the enthusiast looking for an easy stroll. Further south in Hyde Park, hikers can find a 10-mile system of trails that

The area boasts an abundance of trails for hikers of every skill level and age, each with something unique to offer. links several National Historic Sites, such as the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt ,Vanderbilt Mansion and Val-Kill, as well as several town parks. For a slightly more intense stroll, with a great reward at the top, Rhinebeck has Burger Hill. This short but steep climb ascends 200 feet in a little under a mile. The view, especially at sunset, is quite rewarding. And once the weather brings a layer of snow, this spot is especially popular for sledding. Another popular hike boasting great views is Overlook Mountain in the Catskills. This five-mile roundtrip hike in Ulster County is considered moderately difficult and lasts around three hours. The rewards along the way are views of the Hudson Valley and the Ashokan reservoir, as well as the ruins of the old Overlook mountain hotel about two miles in. Ulster County also boasts several hikes with unusual terrain. Nestled among the 85 miles of trails surrounding the Mohonk Mountain House is the Lemon Squeeze. For a fee, day hikers can traverse over five miles of trail that leads through a steep rock scramble and up to the Sky Top Tower. From there prepare to take in panoramic views of the Mohonk Preserve and Shawangunk Ridge. This hike is rated as difficult, and has some tight spaces so be prepared! For those who don’t feel quite spry enough to squeeze their way to the top of of a trail, but want to enjoy breathtaking scenery, the Undercliff/Overcliff hike is a great alternative. Also part of the Mohonk Mountain House Preserve, there is a fee to hike this five mile loop. However the views of the Catskills and smaller ridges within the preserve make it a worthwhile outing. This former carriage road, as the name

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Kaaterskill Falls two-drop waterfall oﬀers breathtaking views. Photo by H. Gibbons.

implies, brings hikers both over and under cliffs that are hotspots for local climbers. And for those that want to take in a longer hike while enjoying a day at Mohonk, there is a junction in Overcliff Road that leads up to the mountain house. This makes for about a nine mile hike from the carriageway to the summit of the Sky Top Tower, so make sure to plan an entire day for this excursion! While over in Ulster County, be sure to check out Minnewaska State Park Preserve. There are 35 miles of carriageways and 25 miles of footpaths, allowing for hikes at all levels. A great attraction in the preserve is Awosting Falls, which is a 60 foot waterfall in the Peters Kill Creek just inside the park. For those who want to take in several waterfall views within the preserve, the trails wind a little over eight miles past Awosting Falls, Castle Point, & Rainbow Falls. Though long, this is a moderate hike with a few small rock scrambles that would be suitable for young children up for a long walk. For more breathtaking waterfalls, head into Greene County and check out Kaaterskill Falls between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville. This two-drop waterfall is one of the more popular hikes in the Catskills, so be prepared for crowds during nice weather. The trail is accessed by two parking lots along 23A, both of which require a walk of about a quarter mile along to reach the trailhead. So be aware of traffic as the shoulder is very narrow. This is a moderately difficult but short hike, measuring two miles up and back. The Yellow Trail leads to the bottom of the falls, and signs warn of the perils of climbing further up. There is a trail to the right that led up to the top of the falls, but this has since been closed because of the dangers of falling off of the trail. It is highly recommended to end the hike at the end of the Yellow Trail, and enjoy the view of the falls from there. An alternative is to drive to the top of the falls via Laurel House

Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Photo by J. Gibbons.

...in Ulster County, be sure to check out Minnewaska State Park Preserve... A great attraction in the preserve is Awosting Falls...a 60 foot waterfall in the Peters Kill Creek... Road, which is off of the North Lake Road in Haines Falls, and access the view safely from there. Be advised, there is no safe or easy access to the bottom of the falls from the top and visa-versa. Another popular hike boasting a waterfall is Bash Bish Falls in Massachusetts. The hike has two parking lots, one in New York and one in Massachusetts, about a mile apart. The walk from the New York parking lot is about 1.5 miles and a flat, easy stroll. The hike from the Massachusetts parking lot is slightly steeper but about half a mile shorter. Either way the hike is about an hour, roundtrip, and the reward is a 60 foot waterfall, the highest in Massachusetts. For more hikes in the area, or in-depth trail information on the hikes mentioned, http://hikethehudsonvalley.com/ is a great resource. The site offers step-by-step guides to nearly 60 recommended trails in the region, with Google Maps of all trailheads and photos of each hike documented. There are also two great search functions on the webpage: one to search the site, and another to search other webpages detailing great regional hikes such as nynjtc.org, scenichudson.org, nysparks. com, catskillmountaineer.com, nycdayhiking.com, berkshirehiking.com, localhikes.com, njhiking.com, and cnyhiking.com. Jen Kiaba is a photographer and writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Her photography has been published internationally in magazines and on book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://www.jenkiabaphotography.com

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Take the kids to the Hudson Valley Apple Festival on September 20 in Germantown and enjoy the annual apple crate derby! The annual Sheep and Wool Festival takes place on the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on October 18 & 19.

Music & Creative Movement

Oktoberfest

Papercrafts: Icons

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

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

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

Free Entrance Day at National Parks

Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site, Top Cottage, Hyde Park, NY 12538; Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, September 27, all day: All four Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites open free of charge, as is the Martin Van Buren site in Kinderhook. Information: http://nps.gov

Hyde Park Fall Festival

Hackett Hill Park, E. Market St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, September 27, 1-6 p.m.: Food, craft vendors, games, nature hike, cake eating contest, prizes and entertainment. Information: 845.229.8086; http://www.hydeparkny.us

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, September 27, 4-7 p.m.: The Library’s 5th Annual Okttoberfest takes place in the library’s back yard. Caterer Georgia Ray’s Kitchen will provide delicious German delicacies. RSVP required. Tickets: $30; $7 kids’ meal tickets Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

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

Landscapes & Lemonade Series: A Tour of Olana’s Geological Landscape

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 28, 1-3 p.m.: Join Robert Titus, Hartwick College geology professor in an exploratory walking tour of the Ice Age forces that shaped the 19th Century artists’ landscape. Space is limited, please pre-register. Tickets: $10 (plus $5 vehicle use fee) Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

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Family Fun Night

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesday, October 1, 5 p.m.: Local fauna are busy getting ready for winter. Learn more about what they’re up to and make some critters of your own. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.org

Saturday Salon: The Guided Gallery

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m.-noon: Join inspired artist and educator Hawley Hussey for this one-of-a-kind workshop series designed for families. Meet at the Hudson Opera House for a handson art-making experience to prepare for an adventure in the local galleries of Hudson. Free and open to families with children of all ages. Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Fall Science & Art Series

Scenic Hudson’s River Center at Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3-6 p.m.: Through exploration and inspiration, explore autumn along the Hudson via family-friendly activities on four consecutive Wednesdays in October. 10/8, “All About Birds!”; 10/15, “Create Your Own Park Collage”; 10/22, “Pumpkins in the Park”; 10/29, “Fall Wreath Making.” Information: 845.473.4440 x 238; kbrill@scenichudson.org

National Marionette Theatre: Hansel and Gretel

Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY Saturday, October 11, 3:30 p.m.: The story of Hansel and Gretel has captured the imagination of audiences for generations. In this adaptation of the classic tale, two master puppeteers bring the most famous of the Grimm Brothers’ stories to life. Featuring exquisitely crafted marionettes, scrolling scenery and the beautiful music of Engelbert Humperdinck, Hansel and Gretel is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Tickets: $10 advance; $7 students; door, $12|$7 Information: 518.263,2063; http://catskillmtn.org

Autumn Austerlitz

Old Austerlitz, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Sunday, October 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: This annual event features volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music and entertainment for children, many diﬀerent vendors and a variety of hot and cold foods to satisfy your hunger. Tickets: $6; children under 12, free Information: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Picture Book Event: Peter Ackerman, The Lonely Typewriter

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, October 12, noon: This is Peter Ackerman’s second book with Max Dalton. Their ﬁrst book, The Lonely Phone Booth, was selected for the Smithsonian s 2010 Notable Books for Children and adapted and produced as a musical at the Manhattan Children s Theater. Peter also co-wrote the movies Ice Age (2002), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) and Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006). Currently he is a writer on the TV show The Americans, and his web-series The Go Getters. In The Lonely Typewriter, Pablo Pressman has homework to do, and Pablo will do almost anything to avoid doing his homework. But when his computer breaks down, he is desperate. His mother takes him up to the attic to discover her old typewriter. For ages 4 and up. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Scavenger Hunt

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesday, October 15, 5 p.m.: Hunt for items hidden in and around the library and the Children’s Garden. Suitable for children of all ages and their families. Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.org

Jeﬀ Boyer “Bubble Trouble”

Dutchess Community College, James & Betty Hall Theatre, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, October 18, 11 p.m.: A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. Information: http://www.sunydutchess.edu/studentlife/studentactivities/ famfest.html

New York State 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 family-oriented festival featuring ﬂeece-bearing livestock -- sheep, llamas, angora rabbits, alpaca; sheep dog herding; cooking demos & seminars; canine frisbee demos; “Frogs, Bugs & Animals” show; “Mad Science”; “Ed the Wizard”; ﬁber arts demonstrations; Two by Two Petting Zoo; hundreds of vendors and more! Tickets: $12 Information: http://www.sheepandwool.com

Grace the Pirate by Kit’s Interactive Theater

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.: Join the crew of Irish pirate Grace O’Malley. Experience the high sea adventure with Irish jigs, folk tales and sea chanteys. Dare to challenge Blackbeard, the dreaded pirate. Interactive theater show, where audience members are deftly incorporated into the plot! Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Author Talk: Ladybug Girl and the Dress-Up Dilemma

Merritt Books, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m.: New York Times Bestselling children’s authors David Soman and Jacky Davis of the bestselling Ladybug Girl, will be visiting just in time for Halloween with their newest Ladybug Girl installment, Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma. Information: 845.677.5857; http://merrittbooks.com

Let’s Learn About Bats and Build a Bathouse

Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 Saturday, October 25, 4 p.m.: Just in time for Halloween, wildlife biologist Casey Tompkins will educate participants about the life of bats - their amazing adaptations and great beneﬁt to our ecosystems, the threats they face and how we can encourage them around our homes. Walk in the woods followed by class in bat box making. Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

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A staﬀ member introduces a long-time resident of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Meet all the animals at their Annual Shindig festival on October 11. Photo by H. Gibbons

Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market

Red Hook Village Farmers’ Market

Hudson Farmers’ Market

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

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

6th St. & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, through November 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: High quality locally grown, farm fresh produce sold directly by local farmers. Plus, musical guests and book signings. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Hudson Valley Farmers Market

Greig Farm, 229 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturdays, year ‘round, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Enjoy the ambiance of a century old dairy barn while perusing local vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheeses, meats, ﬁsh, ﬂowers and more from local Hudson Valley Farms! Information: http://www.greigfarm.com

Hyde Park Farmers’ Market

Hyde Park Town Hall, 4383 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturdays through October 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Farmers’ market featuring an array of fresh farm products, including produce, cheese, meats, ﬂowers and other products produced locally. Information: http://hydeparkfarmersmarket.org

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

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

TEDxHudson

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: TEDxHudson’s inaugural event explores the theme “Crossroads,” bringing together the city’s people and their diverse interests for a daylong event. The event features national leaders and local thinkers, acclaimed artists now working or living in the area, leading healthcare providers and educators, renowned historians and writers, alongside regional farmers, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, long-time residents and surprise guests. Guest of honor is Alice Waters, one of the most influential figures in the sustainable food movement, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2014. Robert F. Kennedy, vice chair and chief prosecuting

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attorney for Riverkeeper, will also speak. Kennedy was named one of TIME magazines “Heroes for the Planet” for helping Riverkeeper in the ﬁght to restore the Hudson River. Mona Talbott, former Chez Panisse cook and founding chef of the Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome, will provide lunch. Her Tickets: $85, includes lunch and cocktail reception Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org/tedx-hudson-saturday-september-27

Full Hunter’s Moon Walk

Farm On! Friends of the Farmer Hudson Valley Food Lovers Festival

Herbalist Walk with Sarah Elisabeth

Empire Farm, Copake, NY 12516 Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.: Eat, shop, learn, dance and meet your farmer at this family-friendly festival in celebration and support of family farms. Meet and eat from framily farms at the 5 Mile Grill, shop the Locavore Village, learn from your community at the Future of Farming Tent, drink local libations, pet and experience living farm animals, and more - plus performance from a Disney musical artist! Tickets: $15; kids 15 and under, free. Information: http://friendsofthefarmer.com

Film: Shored Up: When Human Nature and the Force of Nature Collide

Vassar College, Blodgett Auditorium, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Monday, September 29, 5:30 p.m.: Shored Up: When Human Nature and the Force of Nature Collide, is a documentary about climate change and sea level rise in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, centered in New Jersey and North Carolina. Ben Kalina is a ﬁlm director, and Vassar alumnus whose work focuses on the intersection of science, culture and the environment. His previous award-winning documentaries, Two Square Miles and A Sea Change, have been widely utilized for environmental justice and education. Shored Up won the Sundance Institute LightStay Sustainability Award in 2014. Information: 845.437.5370; http://www.vassar.edu

The Tapestry of Science: Engaging Poets, Preachers and Prisoners as Partners

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Wednesday, October 1, 7 p.m.: For the past 30 years, ecologist and author of Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connections to Trees. Dr. Nalini Nadkarni has studied the plants and animals that live in the treetops of rainforests on four diﬀerent continents. She has created programs to bring this information to a diverse range of public audiences, including artists, musicians, urban youth, legislators, and incarcerated men and women. She lives her belief that science and nature belong everywhere and everyone can contribute to the scientiﬁc enterprise. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

National Climate Seminar: State Level Climate Action & Obama’s Policy

Teleconference hosted by Bard College Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday, October 8, noon-1 p.m..: Biweekly, lunchtime dial-in conversation that features climate scientists, political leaders, and policy analysts, each exploring the politics and science driving critical climate change decisions. This week’s guest, Dallas Burtraw is one of the nation’s foremost experts on environmental regulation in the electricity sector. Call in number: 1-712-432-3100; Code: 253385 Information: http://www.bard.edu/cep/programs/climateseminar

Greenport Conservation Area, Joslen Blvd., Greenport, NY 12534 Friday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.: Explore our Greenport Conservation Area under the light of the Hunter’s Full Moon! Watch the the golden colors of the fall fade away into the dark backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. Please, dress in layers, and feel free to bring a ﬂashlight. Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

CEIE, 199 Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.: Explore Denning’s Point for wild edibles and healing herbs with Sarah Elisabeth, an herbalist in the Wise Woman Tradition. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

13th Annual Shindig: A Festival of Vegan Living

Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties, NY 12477 Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Celebrate compassionate living. Visit and learn about the sanctuary’s rescued animals. Plus, hayrides, kids’ activities, silent auction, vendors, live music, cooking demos, speakers and more. Free shuttle buses from Tech City Commercial Park, 300 Enterprise Dr., Kingston. Tickets: $12 advance; $15 door; kids ages 6-12, $5; 5 and under, free Information: 518.392.3693; http:/casanctuary.org

Deer Ecology and Management for Landowners

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, October 19, 1 p.m.: Join Cary Institute Wildlife Biologist Mike Fargione on a woodland walk to see deer overabundance impacts on local forests. Learn how deer management plays a role in our current and future forests. Tips for mitigating damage, including the use of repellents, fencing, and controlled hunts, will be discussed. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Green Drinks Hosted by CLC

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

National Climate Seminar: Palm Oil Boom, Climate Bust

Teleconference hosted by Bard College Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday, October 22, noon-1 p.m..: Biweekly, lunchtime dialin conversation that features climate scientists, political leaders, and policy analysts, each exploring the politics and science driving critical climate change decisions. This week’s guest, Sharon Smith, Union of Concerned CItizens, Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative Campaign Manager, works with the Tropical Forest & Climate Initiative to reduce deforestation emissions related to land use, with a particular focus on palm oil. In this role, she leverages science and public opinion to help persuade companies and institutions to adopt signiﬁcant, lasting and measurable sustainability policies related to tropical commodity supply chains. Call in number: 1-712-432-3100; Code: 253385 Information: http://www.bard.edu/cep/programs/climateseminar

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Crowds line up outside Chatham’s Crandall Theatre for the annual FilmColumbia festival, taking place this year from October 22-26. Photo submitted.

Word Cafe: A Master Class for Readers and Writers

Outdated: An Antique Cafe, 314 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401 Thursdays through November 20, 6-7:30 p.m.: A unique blend of reading series, author interview, and writing class curated by Hudson Valley writer and Chronogram books editor Nina Shengold. Each class will feature an outstanding Hudson Valley writer, readings, lively conversation about the craft of writing, and writing exercises to jumpstart your creativity. Writers of all levels are welcome, as are book lovers who aren’t writers. Tickets: $15/class Information: http://wordcafe.us

sheet of ice grinding its way down the valley and overtopping even the highest mountains. With Robert Titus as your guide, “see” an ancient Manhattan high and dry with the Atlantic shoreline 100 miles to the southeast, North/South Lake State Park as a giant and frigid “waterslide park,” and the immense expanse of Glacial Lake Albany stretching the entire length of the Hudson Valley with its deltas that would become the sites of some of America’s most famous estates. Tickets: $10/person + $5 vehicle use fee Information:518.828.1872 x 109

Children’s Media Project’s Reel Expressions FilmFest

Alice Waters: The Art of Simple Food II

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 27, 5 p.m.: Reel Expressions is a film festival screening youth-produced short films of various genres from both local youth and others across the country. This juried festival offers a grand prize of $500 to the film that captures the jury’s attention, as well as awards for “Best in Genre”, and a “Local Best” award. Beginning at 5 p.m., the show’s reception will feature an Interactive Media Experience, and there will also be a filmmaker Q&A at the end of the show. Tickets: $10; $5 students and children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://childrensmediaproject.org

bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy, 6423 Montgomery St., Suite 3, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, September 28, 2-4 p.m.: Step into the garden with iconic chef and activist Alice Waters and her highly anticipated book The Art of Simple Food II: Recipes, Flavor, and Inspiration from the New Kitchen Garden. In her new book, Waters asks us to Treasure the farmer, Nurture the soil, Plant wherever you are, Learn from nature, Cultivate your palate, Make your own, Eat whole foods, Share the harvest and Teach children the art of simple food. Information: 845.876.1117; http://bluecashewkitchen.com

A Tour of Olana’s Geological Landscape with Professor Robert Titus

Author Event: Jack Kelly

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 28, 1-3 p.m.: This exploratory walking tour will start from Olana’s East Lawn. Participants will learn about the bedrock geological history of Olana and the forces that shaped the 19th century Hudson River School artist Frederic Church’s artist-designed landscape. In 2013 Titus and his wife Johanna released their book, Hudson Valley in the Ice Age: A Geological History & Tour. Robert Titus will bring participants on a “tour” of the Hudson River Valley. See this familiar region with new eyes—the eyes of geologists who see a half-mile-thick

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 N. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m.: Did you know yeoman farmers were the ones who fought for our independence? Find out more about this and other tales of gallantry in the ﬁght against the Red Coats when local author Jack Kelly and period Revolutionary War re-enactors bring to life the stories in his new book, Band of Giants: The Amateur Soldiers Who Won America’s Independence. Kelly will talk about his lively, evocative narrative that Kirkus Review calls “a rousing account of bloody sacriﬁce.” A book-signing and refreshments will follow. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.org

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Black Maria Film and Video Festival: Documentary Shorts

Upstate Films, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, October 2, 8 p.m.: Upstate Films will host The Black Maria Film Festival, along with three guest speakers — Festival Director Jane Steuerwald and film directors Theresa Loong and Jay Weichun. They will screen four short documentary films, followed by a Q&A at the theater and drinks at Liberty Restaurant (cash bar). The films that form the centerpiece of the Festival honor the vision of Thomas Edison, New Jersey inventor and creator of the motion picture. The cutting edge work that makes up the festival’s touring program focuses on exceptional short films that are not presented as sidebars to feature length films; they are the heart and soul of the festival. Information: http://www.upstatefilms.org

Neil Gaiman in Conversation with Audrey Niﬀenegger

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m.: In the second in a regular series of conversations hosted by Bard professor Neil Gaiman, best-selling author and artist Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler’s Wife) discusses time travel, Doctor Who, graveyards, taxidermy, graphic novels, pictures, books, and long-distance romance. Tickets: $25 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

ArtsWalk Literary: Here, Now II: A Reading by Emerging and Established Writers

The Spotty Dog, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, October 10, 7 p.m.: This event, which kicks off ArtsWalk Literary 2014, features six local authors reading unpublished or in-progress works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Writers include Richard Boch, Nic Flood, Dave King, Andrea Kleine, Sonia Pilcer and Amy Rigby. Karen Schoemer, author and book manager at the Spotty Dog, will host. Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com/blog

Woodstock Film Festival

Woodstock & Rhinebeck, NY Wednesday-Sunday, October 15-19: This year celebrating its 15th Anniversary, the fiercely independent Woodstock Film Festival will continue its tradition of showcasing independent films, and offering premieres, panel discussions, special events and parties. A few of the many highlights include a concert by South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela, whose music is featured in the film A Snake Gives Birth to a Snake; and the world premiere of Erez Miller and Henrique Cymerman’s feature documentary East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem. Tickets: prices vary, visit website for details Information: http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com

John Waters’ Booksigning at Finch and One-Man Show at Basilica: This Filthy World, Vol, 2

Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m., doors 7 p.m.: Visionary ﬁlmmaker and one-of-a-kind personality John Waters (Cry Baby, Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Female Trouble, and Hairspray) will make his exclusive and only performance in the region at Basilica Hudson. Waters takes on taboo topics as only he can do in his hilarious and completely uncensored one-man show “This Filthy World, Volume 2.” Waters, who has been dubbed “the Pope of Trash” and branded “O for Oﬀensive” by the Catholic Church, earned his bad reputation by turning bad taste into high art. Part confession, part Vaudeville act, he’ll share with a live theater audience in Hudson his origins in the trash genre and his subsequent adventures navigating everything from fashion to true

crime. Waters will also do a book signing event that day at FINCH: life curated at 613 Warren Street for his new best-selling book, “Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.” Tickets: $125; $175 preferred seating and open bar; $50 students with valid ID, beneﬁts Basilica Arts and The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

15th Annual FilmColumbia Festival

Crandall Theatre, Tracy Memorial Village Hall, and Morris Memorial, Chatham, NY & Hudson Lodge, Hudson, NY Wed.-Sun., October 22-26: Hosted by The Chatham Film Club and Crandell Theatre, FilmColumbia offers film buffs an exciting long weekend of film screenings and meet-the-filmmaker events. This year’s selections will introduce audiences to an outstanding group of new films before they are released to the general public. Some festival highlights include a panel discussion with FilmColumbia’s Executive Director, Peter Biskind and his prestigious panel of experts on Saturday, October 25; a sneak preview of a major film by a world-class director on Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 p.m., followed by a Post Sneak Gathering at the Blue Plate Restaurant; a Screenwriting Panel on Saturday in Hudson and Sunday in Chatham, featuring actor Scott Cohen (Kissing Jessica Stein, The Other Woman, Necessary Roughness, and upcoming NBC’s Allegiance, along with NYC and local authors who will read 5-10 pages of attendees scripts, and then critique them; the “Next Generation Short Tiger Films” program on Sunday features a program of the best student shorts from German film academies selected at the Cannes Film Festival by a distinguished panel; film screenings galore and more! Visit the website for complete program. Tickets: $12, day films; $15, evening films; $15 panel discussions; full festival passes also available Information: http://www.filmcolumbia.org

Starr Library Book Sale

Starr Library Lower Level, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hardcover adult ﬁction starts at 50 cents with newer releases going for $3; paperback books are 50 cents, with trade paperbacks going for $2. Children’s books start at 4/$1.00. This sale also features well-organized collections of books for whatever interests you – cookbooks, history, crafts, biography, animals, travel, theater, poetry, self-help, photography – and more. Information: 845.876.4030; http://starrlibrary.org

Book It! Giant Book Sale

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

Great American Writer: Jeﬀrey Eugenides

Vassar College, Villard Room, Main Bldg., 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Tuesday, October 28, 6 p.m.: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides has been called a “great American writer” (Los Angeles Times Book Review) and “a master of voice” (Washington Post). Eugenides will deliver the annual William Gifford Lecture. Eugenides’ debut novel, The Virgin Suicides, now considered a modern classic, was made into a film by directed Sofia Coppola. The author rose to widespread acclaim with Middlesex, which traces the life of an intersex character. His most recent novel, The Marriage Plot, explores the lives of three college friends; the book was a National Book Critics’ Circle Award finalist. Information: 845.437.5370; http://www.vassar.edu

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