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March 15-24 Cunneen Hackett Arts Center 12 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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contents Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

The Write Stuﬀ: Confessions of a Social Media Snob by Jim Gibbons

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

The Bronck Family: The First Generations by Shelby Mattice

Taste Spring at Adams’ Garden Shows

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Live! On Stage Calendar begins

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

Miscellaenous Calendar

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P.O. Box 178 Red Hook, NY 12571 845-546-3051

Jim Gibbons: Publisher jgibbons@hvrising.com Heather Gibbons: Creative Director calendarhog@hvrising.com Contents ©2013 Rising Tide Communications, LLC No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher

Contributors:

Special Thanks:

Brian PJ Cronin

Jennifer Barnhart

Kristen Cronin

Greene County Historical Society

Shelby Mattice On the Cover: “I will destroy them with the Earth,” abstract oil painting by Cynthia HarrisPagano from a series inspired by the biblical creation story and featured in the exhibit “Genesis: Creation and Flood” at Vassar’s James W. Palmer Gallery in Poughkeepsie from Tuesday, February 19 to Tuesday, March 12. The exhibit also includes recent etchings by Harris-Pagano. The artist conceived and painted her series of 14 large works between 1970 and 1971, a time when she and a group of other young mothers joined together for child care and bible study. Cynthia Harris-Pagano specializes in portraits, still-lifes, and landscapes in oil and pastel, working from her studio in Otisville, New York. Her paintings appear in public and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. An opening reception with the artist, a 1958 Vassar graduate, will be held at the gallery on Sunday, February 24, 1-4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 845.437.5370, or visit http://arts.vassar.edu.

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Polly Law, ‘Empress in Winter,’ bricolage with bones, part of the ‘Visitors, Visitations, Visions’ show at GCCA Catskill Gallery through March 9.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art

Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market St., Ste 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through March 30: “16th Anniversary Exhibit and Annual Collectors Sale.” Annual sale specials of 20% and 15% oﬀ (restrictions apply). Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.876.7578; http://www.shahinianﬁneart.com

Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park

ACHP Gallery, 4340 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park 12538 Through February 24: “Art from the Heart.” Hours: Thurs., 3-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.facebook.com/HydeParkArtists

Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 March 24-May 26: “Less Like An Object More Like The Weather,” 14 second-year students present their individual curatorial projects simultaneously. John Cage characterized his longtime collaboration with Merce Cunningham by stating: “It’s less like an object and more like the weather. Because in an object, you can tell where the boundaries are. But in the weather, it’s impossible to say when something begins or ends.” The ethos of the students’ collaboration reﬂects Cage’s sentiment and prompts the viewer to experience the venture’s heterogeneity less as an object to be assimilated, and more as a movement towards a climate of engagement. Opening Receptions: Sunday, March 24, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, April 20, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through March 2: “A Celebration of Color,” a show exploring the idea of color in all its glory. Artists explore what color means to them. Through March 5: “Colors from Within,” paintings by Basha Maryanska. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through March 2: “As the Crow Flies,” a photographic exhibit by Linda Hubbard featuring compelling aerial perspective of the Hudson River from Bear Mountain to Kingston through photographs captured high above from a helicopter. March 9-October 7: “Watershed: How Industry Has Changed the Water of the World,” photographs by Robin Dana. A vivid collection of images from the Hudson, Potomac and other watersheds around the world. Replete with fantastical colors in isolated landforms, her work reflects the scarification of our contemporary landscape with a resultant weird beauty, portrayed through large-format photography. Heavily influenced by her travels to Cuba, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Russia and Italy, Dana’s photographs reflect a unique serenity found in nature’s persistence in extreme conditions. Reception: Saturday, March 9, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through February 28: “Art for the Heart,” works by Betsy Jacaruso and Cross River Fine Arts in celebration of Valentine’s Day. March 7-31: “March Tides,” luminous landscape paintings by Betsy Jacaruso and new work by Cross River Artists. Plus weekly classes: Watercolor, Drawing & Pastel, Kids Multi-Media. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appt or chance. Open until 7 p.m. on Third Saturdays Arts Walk. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Becher Gallery, ongoing: A collection of 17 photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher will be reinstalled. Ongoing: Andy Warhol’s “Shadows” returns following a national tour that included the Arts Club Chicago and Hirshhorn Museum and Sculptural Garden. Dia acquired this series of 102 paintings in 1980. Presented as a singel monumental work, it demonstrates Warhol’s interest in shadows that engaged him throughout the 1970’s. Admission: $12; $10 seniors; $8 students; children under 12 free Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org/site/main/beacon

Faith in Art Gallery

First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through March: “Light, Dirt & Longing: Exploring Genesis in the Jewish and Christian Traditions.” Participants in a six-week class with the same name that explores the story of the origins of the universe and humanity, were invited to submit artwork on theses themes. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.5322; http://www.beaconpresbychurch.com/faith-in-art-gallery

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through March 30: “Recent Acquisitions: Works on Paper.” The past five years of collecting activity among the staff has resulted in a number of significant acquisitions of works on paper, one of the strongest areas in the permanent collection. This exhibition samples many of those drawings, prints, photographs, and artists’ books acquired since 2007 and ranges from the Italian Renaissance in the 16th century to Manhattan in the 21st. Artists represented are European, American, Japanese, and Inuit and include Giorgio Ghisi, Henri Matisse, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jacob Lawrence, Nan Goldin, and Andy Warhol. 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

Howland Cultural Center

477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through February 24: “Richard Outlaw, Paintings: A Retrospective,” part of African-American History Month featuring photographs, posters and memorabilia of African-American musicians and entertainers from the Avalon Archives Museum of Roots, Rock-n-Roll.” Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

‘Arance-e-Limone a Roma’ by Cynthia Reed, Acrylic on Canvas. Barrett Art Center’s ‘A Celebration of Color’ show.

James W. Palmer Gallery

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 February 19-March 12: “Genesis: Creation and Flood,” a series of Cynthia Harris-Pagano’s abstract oil paintings that were inspired by the biblical creation story. Opening reception: Sunday, February 24, 1-4 p.m. Information: 845.437.5370; http://arts.vassar.edu

Mad Dooley Gallery

197 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through March 24: “Family,” featuring work by Teresa Gooby, Patricia Reller, Sharon Watts and Catherine Welshman. Hours: Fri.-Mon., noon-5 p.m. Information: 845.702.7045

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through February 23: “Express/Identify: African American Photography,” explores the contemporary African American identity through the varied works of local African American photographers. March 15-April 26: “Address: Earth -- Celebrating the Earth,” an exhibition that commemorates the environment we live in and around, and expresses its beauty through many forms of media. Artists from the Hudson Valley and beyond will be contributing work to the show. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org/events

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Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through February 24: “Conversations with Cloth: Artist Quilts by Lewis Krevolin.” Inspired by found objects, biblical stories, cubist painters and even New York Times graphics, each fascinating quilt is designed and hand-stitched by Krevolin. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; suehartshorn@frontiernet.net

Moviehouse Gallery

48 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Through May 2: “This Is Our Land,” an art exhibition that depicts the wonders and scenic beauty of our natural environment, as interpreted by 15 contributing artists. The show is inspired by the recent ﬁlm screenings of ﬁlms that focused on environmental issues. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through March 3: “Faces & Figures,” portrait and ﬁgurative art. Juried by portrait artist Nadine Robbins. March 8-April 7: “Meeting of the Minds: Contemporary Surrealist and Conceptual Art,” an exhibition that brings together innovative, experimental artwork generated from both irrational and rational thought. Surrealist Art is interested in free association, dreams, the absence of control and reason, unexpected juxtapositions and the unconscious in order to liberate the imagination. Conceptual art is interested in the idea above all else, whereby the planning and decisions are made before the work is created. As Sol LeWitt states, “The idea becomes a machine that makes art.” Reception: Sat., March 9, 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 Through March 4: “Intimate Landscapes: Photographs by Robert Rodriguez, Jr.” Through his lens, Robert creates photographs that are spectacular and bring us closer to the wonder and beauty of nature, one

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moment at a time. Focusing his camera on the Hudson Valley, Robert has discovered not only beautiful landscapes often taken for granted, but the changing mood and character of the region. Seeking to capture the beauty, or convey the emotional qualities of a place or moment in nature, his images have elicited responses ranging from evocative, to spiritual and breathtaking. He frequently travels beyond in search of other dramatic and unique locations, including New England, the southwest, and Canada. He is passionate about conservation and the importance of protecting our natural resources, and usues photography as a powerful tool to bring awareness and appreciation to these issues. Reception: Sunday, February 17, 3-6 p.m. March 9-April 8: Paintings by Linda Puiatti. Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through April 22: “Tranquility: A Group Art Exhibit.” A show that challenges artists to reﬂect on their body of work and choose images that bring them peace and calmness. Take a peek into the mind of each artist as they bring their own special insight to their images. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through March 3: “These are Mine: Paintings 2012,” exhibition featuring the work of Eleni Smolen. March 2-April 7: “Elegy,” a group exhibition featuring works that speak not only to the accelerating universal experiences of pain and suﬀering, loss and mourning, but also to the tasks of focusing cohesively and creatively on the future in a spirit of renewal and realization. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and by appointment Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through March 3: “Erotica Show,” in its 13th year, this mixed media show features sensual, erotic and playfully suggestive works by Tivoli

studio mali: photo graphs by Francois deschamps fovea, 143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through April 7: “Studio Mali: Photographs by Francois Deschamps.” Companion exhibitions at Fovea and with the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art in New Paltz provide a glimpse of the people and culture of the West African nation of Mali. “Studio Mali” at Fovea features photographic portraits by photographer François Deschamps made at an on-site West African-style photo studio with his Malian subjects, as well as miniature studios replicating actual studios of working photographers in Mali. Special Event: François Deschamps will be in residence at fovea to take instant photographic portraits of visitors to the exhibition to bring home with them, using a similar process as used in his Malian portraits on Saturdays, March 2nd and March 23rd from 1-4 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org Gouro Toulema, a hunter attending the Dogon Mask Festival in Bandiagarah. photo by François Deschamps/ Courtesy Fovea Exhibitions

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‘Sparrow’ watercolor painting by Claudia Engel at Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery in Rhinebeck March 7-31.

Artists’ Co-op members. March 8-31: “Landscape Show,” more than a dozen Hudson Valley artists share their interpretations of the landscape in many diﬀerent styles using various media -- from photography to oil, watercolor and fabric. Featured artists include: Dot Chast, Lara Chkhetiani, Marie Cole, Tarryl Gabel, Vikki Hanast, Gretchen Kelly, Karen Madden, Gregory Martin, Susan Miiller, Kevin Palfreyman, Susan Picard, Joan Schwartzman, Marcia Slatkin, Mary Untalan, and Karl Volk. Reception: Saturday, March 9, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com

Co lum b ia 510 Warren St. Gallery

510 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through February 24: “An Outsider’s Retrospective,” the work of Will Clark. In his 80’s Clark began painting proliﬁcally in a raw style that is naive and primitive. The unusual combination of technical naivety with Clark’s worldly wisdom yields paintings that are insightful, poetic depictions of nature and the human condition. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.0510; http://510WarrenStGallery.com

BCB Art

116 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through March 3: Rotating Group Show feauring works by gallery artists Cynthia Coulter, Musho Rodney, Alan Greenblat, Lynn

Itzkowitz, Karen Moss, Julian Opie, Scott Reynolds, Lorenza Sannai and others. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these works will be donated to the ongoing Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Hours: Thurs.,-Sat., noon-6 p.m., and by appt. Information: http://bcbart.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through March 3: Adam Cohen’s “Abstract Paintings” and Russel Monk’s, “CASA Portraits.” March 7-April 14: Dale Payson, Still Lifes; Anne Francey, Ceramics; and Jenny Kemp, Works on Paper. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

1 North Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through March 10: “Faces of Columbia County,” Cynthia Mulvaney solo exhibit featuring 52 portraits of individuals who represent Columbia County’s past and present. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.4417; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through March 15: “The Furgary Show,” a show highlighting a special part of the history of Hudson, The Furgary Boat Club, a group of handbuilt structures on the banks of the Hudson that have been owned and used by area residents for almost 100 years. continued on page 11 g

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March Happenings March 2

March 15-24

Childrens Media Project presents

Half Moon Theatre presents

Reel Expressions Youth Film Festival

Good People

Children’s Media Project invites the community to celebrate video works from local and national youth filmmakers. With so much access to quality youth produced films, it only seemed natural that CMP hold a youth film festival to further share this exemplary work with the community. Two follow up screenings of the work from the Reel Expressions Film Festival will take place at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck on Saturday, March 16 and at the Rosendale Theatre on Tuesday, March 19

Half Moon Theatre is thrilled to present this recent Broadway hit, which earned Frances McDormand a Tony award. The story revolves around Margie, a down-on-her luck single mom from South Boston, who loses her minimum wage job. Desperate to care for her adult severely impaired daughter, she looks up her high school sweetheart, who has escaped Southie and created a new, upwardly mobile life as a physician. This poignant and funny drama explores fascinating themes such as race, class, loyalty and trust.

For information call 845-485-4480

For information call 845-235-9885 For tickets call - 888-718-4258

www.halfmoontheatre.org

www.childrensmediaproject.org

PLUS... Ongoing classes in Ballet,Tai Chi, Jazz, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Journaling And More!!

Massage, Reiki & Reﬂexology Services Available cunneen-hackett arts center is a funded member of DCAC

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March 30-May 17: “Well Put Together: The Art of Collage & Assemblage -- Spring Exhibition.” Juror is internationally-known mixed media artists, author and workshop instructor Lynne Perrella. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 30, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Columbia-Greene Community College

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery, through Feb. 26: “Diversity in Watercolors,” work by Otto Miranda, Jr. Foundation Gallery, through February 28: “Annual Juried Art Show” for high school students. Student work is selected by the art department heads of participating high schools, including: Coxsackie-Athens, Germantown, Greenville, Hudson, Ichabod Crane, New Lebanon, Pine Plains, Rhinebeck Central, Red Hook, Saugerties, Taconic Hills, Ravena Coeymans-Selkirk, Windham-Ashland-Jewett and the Darrow School. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 February 23-March 25: “17th Annual Juried Art Show” presented by Columbia County Council on the Arts. Juried by artist Nancy Shaver. Reception: Saturday, February 23, 5-7 p.m. 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 February 24: “Paintings, Prints, Reliefs by Kyle Staver.” February 28-March 24: “Industrial Weeds,” a solo exhibition of new work by Pamela J. Wallace. “My work evolves from my observation of organizational systems and from a need to make objects with my hands. I look at things like musical instruments, trays of parts in an assembly line, specimens in a natural history museum, or plant life and vegetation. In addition to this I seek out obsolete industrial structures and look at the way nature re-asserts itself with rough weeds growing through cracks in concrete, and the rust and decay of time. Reception: Saturday, March 2, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through February 20: “Winter 2013: Works by Gallery Artists.” Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Architecture Omi, through May 2013: “Skyline Adrift: Cuban Art and Architecture,” a politically and aesthetic ground-breaking show of multi-disciplinary, site-speciﬁc installations by two Havana-based architects and two internationally established Cuban artists: Yilena Lourdes Feitó Echarri and Yoandy Rizo Fiallo, and Cuban visual artists Alexandre Arrechea and Armando Mariño Calzado. Year ‘round, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: More than 60 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas, The Fields Sculpture Park presents the works of internationally recognized

contemporary and modern artists, offering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Founded in 1998, The Fields offer nearly 80 works of art on view–with several pieces added or exchanged every year. This season there are 10 new works by noted artists including a site-specific interactive installation by Alice Aycock called “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.” The gallery of the Beneson Visitor’s Center will be the setting for “Imperial America,” a re-imagined version of a classic 1956 Chrysler Imperial by Lewis deSoto. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through March 10: Installation by Nathalie Ferrier. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

Time & Space Limited

434 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 February 17-March: “Avoidance & Peculiar,” an installation by Linda Mussmann based on a set design for a 1983 performance piece that took place in NYC at The Kitchen. Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Upstairs Gallery @ American Glory BBQ

342 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through April 14: “Viewpoints & Vistas: Contemporary Realism in Still Life & Landscape,” the works of Arlene Boehm, graphic designer, illustrator and computer artist. Reception: Sun., March 3, 4-6 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Information: http://artscolumbia.org; http://www.americanglory.com

Greene Broderick Fine Art Gallery

Upstairs at Ruby’s Hotel & Restaurant, 3689 Co. Rte. 67, Freehold, NY 12431 Through March 16: “Natural Abstraction,” abstract expressionist paintings by Naomi Blum. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 5-10 p.m. and by appt. Information: 5634.7790; http://www.rubyshotel.com

Frisbee Agency

384 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through April 5: “Tools of the Trade,” a farm-themed multimedia group show celebrating tools, equipment or anything used to “get the job of farming done” on a daily basis. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 518.263.2060; http://www.catskillmtn.org

GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through March 9: “Visitors, Visitations, Visions,” a group show with whimsy, fantasy and invented creatures. Upstairs: “Animal, Myth, Magic,” Elin Menzies’ paintings illustrating the human connection to the animal kingdom and Fred Adell’s animal paintings and sculptures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org continued on page 13 g

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Kaaterskill Fine Art Gallery

7950 Main St., Hunter, NY 12485 Through February 17: “The DNA of Snow,” photographs by David Slutsky, co-owner and master snowmaker of Hunter Mountain Ski. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4; Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 518.263.2060; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Through March 25: The mission of Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery is to pair visual expression with the written word. Each month artists will be invited to play upon a gallery-selected quote. This month’s quote is, “We are symbols, and inhabit symbols.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

Wo r k s h ops & Special Events Life Drawing with Model

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Artists work independently in a disciplined environment. No instructor or speciﬁc method is followed. Fee: $15/session Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

How to Make a Quilted Card with Marilyn Grieco

Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park Gallery, 4340 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park 12538 Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.: Learn how to make a quilted art card from self-taught textile artist Marilyn Grieco. Tickets: free, $10 suggested donation to the gallery. Information: http://www.facebook.com/HydeParkArtists

The Restoration of Elihu Vedder’s ‘Morning’

49A 8th St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, February 23, 3 p.m.: The Hudson Chautauqua Lecture Series presents a slide presentation and talk by stained glass artist Doris Cultraro, “The Restoration of Elihu Vedder’s Morning,” a magniﬁcent stained glass window from a Hudson River mansion that was considered lost for 50 years. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.478.3660

Glow Show

Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 6:30 p.m.: Masters on Main Street presents, “Glow Show,” a trail of video and light-based installations with a free tours on each day at 6:30 p.m. Participating artists will utilize sidewalks, storefront windows, and building facades as viewing surfaces. Curated by artist Jonathan Wang, the series of installations will explore the experience of light during the darkest months of the year. This event starts and ends at the Union Mills Building, 361 Main Street. On Saturday, March 2, there will be a live performance by local hip-hop electronic artist Young Paris at 8 p.m., followed by an opening reception party. Presented in concert with Masters on Main Street’s 3rd Annual Catskill Film and Video Festival with screenings on Saturday & Sunday,

March 2 & 3, from noon-6 p.m. (see Readings, Signings & Screenings for complete listing) Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Second Saturday Beacon

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

NYSCA Decentralization Grant Application Seminar

Millbrook Free Library, 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, March 9, 1:30-3 p.m.: The Arts Education Grant Program is administered by the Dutchess County Arts Council as part of the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The program provides funding to teaching artists and arts organizations for in-school partnerships with Dutchess and Ulster public schools to oﬀer K-12 arts education projects in the classroom. Eligible projects must focus on the exploration of art and the artistic process. Inter-curricular collaboration is encouraged. Application Seminars are an opportunity to learn more about the grant program and get tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and application. All new applicants MUST attend an informational workshop prior to applying for funds. Please note: the guidelines for this program have been updated for 2013 – returning applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop as well. Information: http://www.artsmidhudson.org/for-organizations/ arts-education-grants

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m.: Randall Edwards on Michael Heizer. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Sunday Salon: What Made Cole Epoic?

Thomas Cole Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.: Thomas Cole is remembered primarily for his landscapes, but throughout his career he aimed to develop an epic art for America. This new aesthetic blended landscape, mythology, history, religion, and literature, and through works such as The Course of Empire and Prometheus Bound the concept captured the imaginations of Cole’s contemporaries. In fact, Cole’s art brought the term “epic” into American art criticism. Join Dr. Christopher N. Phillips, Assistant Professor of English at Lafayette College and author of Epic in American Culture: Settlement to Reconstruction, for a Salon that will focus on the development of Cole’s career as an epic painter and his early reception in that light. Book signing afterwards. Tickets: $9; $7 members Information: 518.943.0652; http://www.thomascole.org

Queen City Saturday in Poughkeepsie

Lady Washington Firehouse, 20 Academy St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, March 16, 3-9 p.m.: Celebrate the monthly third Saturday Queen City Saturday Arts Weekend in Poughkeepsie! Free. Information: 845.454.3222; http://artsmidhudson.org

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the write stuff confessions of a social media snob

by Jim Gibbons Thank you Winter Storm Nemo for leaving me snowbound on a Friday afternoon on deadline. Facebook-styled sarcasm aside, I actually am grateful. I had been meaning to write a column for this issue, but because of many other responsibilities and distractions in my head recently, I’ve procrastinated and did indeed need to be snowbound on a Friday afternoon on deadline to write this piece of deathless prose. C.S. Degener, a former co-worker of mine at a newspaper in Southington Connecticut back in the early 1990s always referred to my columns as deathless prose. He explained that by deathless he meant timeless. He claimed to enjoy my columns immensely. But another of our co-workers opined that by deathless C.S. really meant never ending or interminable. That co-worker, however, would also consistently assert that the C.S. in Degener’s by-line stood for a variant of feline excrement, so I took her stand on the issue with a grain of salt. Nonetheless I’m reasonably certain that my ability as a writer lies somewhere between interminable and timeless. If nothing else, I’ve managed to employ the exercise of writing over the years as a means of lifting away the fog of confusion or distracting thoughts that get in the way of my accomplishing required tasks. I’ve long subscribed to Lord Byron’s principal, “if I don’t write to empty my mind, I go mad.” So here I sit this side of madness, snowbound on a Friday afternoon practicing my favorite form of self-help. Sometimes this exercise can produce vast manuscripts of depraved ramblings that would make Ted Kaczynski blush – just kidding. Most times, these sessions start with a certain theme, develop a comfortable cadence – for me at least – and follow a reasonable path to a conclusion that enables me to take the next step forward in my life. The result is often a column that ends up in our magazine. Sometimes it’s an essay derived from our shared existence that sits in an electronic archive for future consideration. But whatever the result, it’s always the byproduct of my complete and nagging thoughts after giving them my full and undivided attention. This particular session – triggered by a review of friends’ facebook postings regarding the coming storm – has me questioning a theory I’ve long held that everyone has at least one book in them to write – the story of his or her own life. Upon further review, while this theory is still viable, it requires that people be willing to communicate comprehensively anymore. But while there are more options to express oneself in writing these days than at any other point in human history, I submit that the art of writing has atrophied under the weight of our technological

advances. As a society there is no doubt that we have migrated greatly from thoughtful expository communication to trivial drivel. In short, we’ve succumbed to the sound-bite mentality of mass media and left more thoughtful discourse at the river’s edge. With advances in internet technology over the years, starting with email and leading to social media, we are now able to broadcast our thoughts to millions of people all over the globe with a touch of a smart phone key in a second’s notice. And while the speed with which we exchange ideas and dialogue is truly remarkable, I can’t help but believe that our thoughts as a society have become too hastily shared. In the interest of full disclosure, I do appreciate the practical applications of social media. I have a personal facebook account through which I network with colleagues and reconnect with old friends and family. And I manage Mercantile’s “fan” page. I enjoy the portal aspect of facebook when friends share links to memes, video clips and fuller texts of columns and news stories. And who doesn’t love those videos of cats and dogs talking like humans? But I almost never post personal status updates on my profile page because I just can’t imagine who would actually care what I had for breakfast, or any other of my activities of daily living. We do, however, post what we think are compelling and motivational quotes by other people throughout history on Mercantile’s page each day. These are usually excerpts from larger, more comprehensive works, never about what anyone had for breakfast, and are meant to reflect our attempt to share higher ideals from times gone by. It’s the personal status update aspect of Twitter and facebook that I just don’t like. This element of social media enables a lowest common denominator pandering that tends to sell short a more poetic voice for our collective narcissism. To me, if it can’t be said in a face-to-face conversation or in column or essay form, it’s probably not worth saying. None of this is to suggest that I think I possess any greater writing talent than anyone else. But I am certain that I’m more committed to the act of traditional writing than most people these days. Maybe this is because I’m more in need of the therapeutic effect of writing than most - lest I go mad. Regardless, I think most people these days are underachievers as far as their writing skills are concerned and the communication age in which we live is to blame. I don’t text and I don’t tweet. I am commited to not be trained away from the sharing of complete thoughts in full sentences. I want my life’s story to be more than a stringing together of experiences told in no more than 140 characters at a time. It appears our time is up – until the next session.

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La Puerta Azul 2510 U.S. 44, Salt Point, NY 12578, (845) 677-2985 presents

John Foreman, March 8, 6pm. author of

Old Houses in

Millbrook Being a history of the Village as told through the stories of it’s houses.

Merritt Bookstore will be present at this event, with copies of Old Houses in Millbrook for sale and signing.

Re-Elect

Bryan F. Cranna Mayor Village of Tivoli, NY “It’s an honor to serve the community that my family and I call home.” PLEASE VOTE: Village Election Day

MARCH 19, 2013

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Long days short years by Brian PJ Cronin, photographs by Kristen Cronin

Is it ok to call 911 to say “thank you?”

I’m guessing it’s not, that it’s one of those things they frown upon because it ties up the line. It’s just that the dispatcher I got when I called was so calm and reassuring that his serenity rubbed off on me a little, even though the reason I was calling was because our 20-month-old son, Cooper, was having a violent and terrifying seizure. The dispatcher was extraordinarily helpful by explaining that it sounded like a febrile seizure, which is fairly common amongst toddlers. That as long as he was making sounds, he was still breathing, even though his mouth filling with foam. That even though it seemed like it was taking a long time for the ambulance to get to us, it was only because time was slowing down for me at that moment and we had actually only been on the phone for 90 seconds. So I’m wondering how I can call 911 back, get that same guy on the phone, and say thank you. And while we’re at it, how can I find out the names of the firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and police officers who showed up? Is it weird to want to thank them for being so calm and helpful and courteous, and to apologize that the house was such a mess and that they all had to run up that very narrow staircase with all their equipment and maneuver through two sets of baby gates and I didn’t even offer them coffee? Oh god, I should have offered them coffee, I made a fresh pot about two minutes before Cooper’s seizure started. And it was nice how, in the ambulance over to the hospital, they gave Cooper a teddy bear that they happened to have in the back, so that he wouldn’t be so scared. Do they need the bear back? Was it a loaner bear? I’m kind of hoping he gets to keep it, because he’s become quite attached to it. Is it strange to want to thank a band I’ve never met? I’m sure the band Amor de Dias isn’t reading this, but I happened to have one of their albums in the car, and listening to those softly beguiling bilingual songs about rivers and alleyways really helped me out on the drive over, because it was nice to briefly think about the influence of Belgian surrealism on pop music, and the feeling of psychogeographical dislocation that comes on the outskirts of suburbia, as opposed to the fact that I was driving 20 miles over the speed limit while following an ambulance that had my son inside. It’s probably stupid to want to get in touch with the people who make those Baby Einstein videos and say thank you, right? I know that I have publicly referred to those videos as “Baby Stock Footage

is it weird to want to thank them for being so calm and helpful and courteous, and to apologize that the house was such and mess and that they had to run up that very narrow staircase...and i didn’t even offer them coffee? and Some Puppets We Found in the Dumpster Behind Hobby Lobby,” but watching the one about cars and trucks on my phone helped calm Cooper down, even as the doctors were sticking him with needles. Is it odd that I want the names of all the other patients that were in the ER that night so I can thank them? I’m sure that’s odd. It’s just that even though each one of them was in there with their own problems, most of them much more severe than what Cooper was going through, and even though I’m sure their loved ones sitting next to them were all nervous wrecks, it was quite astonishing that as we wheeled Cooper down the hall for X-rays, every single one of them smiled and waved and said something encouraging, even if they were riddled with wires and tubes. They really didn’t have to do that. And I know it’s dumb to want to thank all the doctors and nurses from the ER for being so reassuring and helpful because I know they were just doing their jobs. I’m sure they all learn in med school how to soothe a freaked out toddler who doesn’t know what’s going on, and how to soothe freaked out parents who don’t know what’s going on. So it’s dumb of me, I know, to want to thank them in some way for doing the exact thing they’ve been trained to do, and I shouldn’t even thank the security guard for yelling to Cooper, “So long and don’t come back!” when they discharged us, because I’m sure he uses that joke a lot. But, anyway. Thank you.

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Brian PJ and Kristen Cronin live in Beacon with their three cats, and their son Cooper James Cronin. Check out their blog A Rotisserie Chicken and 12 Padded Envelopes at hvmercantile.com, and view more of their photos at www.ﬂickr.com/ teammoonshine and Instagram.com/kristencronin.

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Time has taken its toll.

Bricks are failing, sills are rotting, one wall is spauling and another leaking. to combat this, the Greene County Historical Society is conducting

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windows on Historyâ&#x20AC;?

a fundraising campaign to address these serious infrastructure needs at the Bronck Museum.

Please help to the level you are able!

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bronck house

Celebrates 350

the bronck family: the first generations

by Shelby Mattice, Bronck Museum Curator

Detail of a farm scene in oil on canvas by Richard William Hubbard (1816-1888) shows the family, servants, houses and Dutch barn at the Bronck farm in the 19th century. Photo courtesy of the Greene County Historical Society.

There is an incessant stream of cars on their way across the Willis Avenue Bridge. The giant forest trees, the beavers and even the humble marsh hay all are gone, as are his house and barns. The fields where he pastured his livestock and grew tobacco are no more – replaced by asphalt and stained gray cement. You can’t help but wonder what Jonas Jonasson Bronck would think of the old neighborhood if he could see it today! Jonas was a part owner and Captain of the sailing ship Fire of Troy which made port at New Amsterdam in late spring of 1639. On board were his wife Teuntje Joriaens, indentured servants, livestock, commercial goods and household furnishings – in short everything the couple would need to prosper in the Dutch commercial colonie of New Netherland. Jonas purchased 700 acres of land near the confluence of the Harlem River and a second stream that would come to be known as the Bronx River. As fate would have it Jonas’ time in the colonie was short. He died in 1643 leaving no children to inherit his land. Within the year, Teuntje made a brilliant second marriage, sold Jonas’ land, and joined her new husband upriver. While Jonas is, of course, considered to be the founding father of the Bronx, he did not succeed in establishing his family in America – that task fell to the next Bronck to arrive in New Netherland. Pieter Bronck, Jonas’ younger poorer cousin, and his wife Hilletje Jans had settled at Beverwijck (Albany) by the mid 1650s. Pieter appears to have been an impatient pragmatist with larcenous tendencies. A difficult man who felt rules and regulations could be bent or, if necessary, broken, he dabbled in the fur trade, opened a rowdy tavern and developed a brewery. The family’s finances were at best unstable, and their business practices irregular. Pieter borrowed often and repaid infrequently. By 1662 creditors had seized Pieter’s tavern, brewery and a dwelling house.

pieter appears to have been an impatient pragmatist with larcenous tendencies...he dabbled in the fur trade, opened a rowdy tavern, and developed a brewery. Badly in need of a fresh start, Pieter expended a portion of his remaining assets to acquire a parcel of land nearly 20 miles south of Beverwijck on the west side of Hudson’s River, near present day Coxsackie. In the spring of 1663, Pieter, Hilletje and their son Jan left for their Coxsackie land. Pieter had already located a small clearing in the dense forest near a shallow stream as a suitable site for their new home. In that clearing he built a solid square stone house that would be left to his son Jan, as Jan in turn would leave it to one of his sons. That square stone house became home to Pieter’s direct descendents. Generation after generation they worked his land, made his house larger and more comfortable, and raised children there to know and value their family’s history. Family ownership ended in 1939 with the death of the eighth generation owner. The Bronck house was left to the Greene County Historical Society with the provision that it continue to be preserved and be operated as a museum. So it has come to be that three-and-a-half centuries later Pieter’s square stone house still stands beside that small creek and on summer afternoons the story of the family he founded is still being told. To learn more about the Bronck House, and its 350th Anniversary year, visit www.gchistory.org and watch the pages of Mercantile for monthly feature stories leading up to the kick-oﬀ of the anniversary celebrations in May.

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taste spring at Adams’ Garden Shows no winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn

~ Hal Borland

Show dates: Poughkeepsie & Newburgh February 22 – March 3

there is no clearer evidence that the end of Winter is drawing near than the realization that Adams Fairacre Farm’s annual Garden Shows are only days away. Each year in late February through mid March, the Adams Landscaping crews design and install an amazing backdrop of patios, ponds and walkways for hundreds of flowering spring bulbs, annuals, trees and shrubs in their greenhouses. Vendors, knowledgeable staff and garden experts from throughout the region attend the shows to answer all questions with regards to planning your spring gardens and landscape projects. The Garden Show is free to attend and also includes seminars, giveaways and free raffles. Some of the designs that will be on display at the Poughkeepsie show this year include: Rosetta Patio with Firepit featuring Adams’ new line Rosetta Hardscapes, which offers the look and feel of nature; a Stone River Mosaic designed and created by Adams Landscaping using Connecticut stone, crushed bluestone, barn red stone and small river rounds with a Unilock Brussels dimensional border; Rosetta Pond and Waterfall featuring the Rosetta Outcropping Collection Pond Kit and bordered with Rosetta Belvederre; Cedar gazebo and foot bridge designed and custom-built by Adams Landscaping; Unilock Fireplace and Patio with a Unilock Elements Tuscany fireplace – a pre-built modular, fully functioning wood- or gasburing fireplace – and Unilock Beacon Hill flagstone for the patio and Unilock Brussels Dimensional bluestone caps on the walls and pillars. Be sure to attend the family-friendly Garden Shows and get a taste of Spring!

Kingston & Wappinger March 1 – March 10

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take the kids

Take the kids to see David Gonzalez as he takes the stage at Two Boots Hudson Valley for ‘Aesop Bops’ on February 24.

Explore! After School Enrichment

Catskill Community Center, 344 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., through April 10: From board games to card games, riddles to role playing, children explore math, language and art through the lens of playing games. Fee: $25/week Information: 518.719.8244; http://www.catskillcommunitycenter.org

Creative Music & Movement for Toddlers

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, through April 24, 10 a.m.: Join local artist Abby Lappen for weekly fun for toddlers to explore creative arts including music and movement! Parent participation is encouraged. Ages 18 months and up. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hip Hop Dance

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, through April 24, 5:15 p.m.: A hip hop dance workshop taught by Anthony Molina. An emerging artist, Anthony’s credits include 106 & Park, Bad Boys Comedy Show, he’s taken 1st place at the Apollo Theater, Senior Hip Hop Arnold Classic and Wildout Wednesday on BET. He was a semi-ﬁnalist on So You Think You Can Dance, Clara and has performed with Vanaver Caravan and a seasoned choreographer and dancer of Energy Dance Company of Kingston. Open to ages 6 & up. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

with a nutrition/ﬁtness and anti-bullying theme. Fee: $25/week Information: 518.719.8244; http://www.catskillcommunitycenter.org

Create! After School Enrichment

Catskill Community Center, 344 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. through April 9: Build on painting, sculpture, bookmaking and collage skills. Alternate between focused classes and open studio time. Fee: $25/week Information: 518.719.8244; http://www.catskillcommunitycenter.org

A Little Mermaid, Jr.

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., Feb. 16 & 17, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: The Little Mermaid is the story of Ariel – a spunky mermaid who is fascinated by humans and all of their stuﬀ. Her father, King Triton doesn’t understand and forbids her to visit the surface – which, of course, she does anyway. Presented by Standing Room Only. Information: http://cunneen-hackett.org; http://srotheatercompany.com

Reptile Expo

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, February 17, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Everything under one roof for the reptile enthusiast. Special guest Mark Perpetua from “Reptile Encounters.” Educational and fun for the whole family. Tickets: $10; kids 7-12, $4; under 7, free with adult Information: 800.745.3000; http://herpnerds.com

Move! After School Enrichment

Catskill Community Center, 344 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. through April 11: Children work with special guest Lamar Feder to create characters culminating in a performance

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Terra Tuesday Snowshoe Hike

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Tuesday February 19, 3:30 p.m.: Join Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center educator, Chelsea Benson for a Snowshoe Hike at Palatine Park. Snowshoe while learning about the wonders of snow, animal tracks and how plants and animals survive winter. Snowshoes provided. Families invited to attend. Information: 518.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com

After School Art

Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesdays, Feb. 20 & 27, 3:30-5 p.m.: Join Scenic Hudson and make a craft inspired by the season. For ages 3 and up. 2/20, All Natural Playdough; 2/27, High-Flying Kites. Information: 845.473.4440 x 265; http://www.scenichudson.org

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For more info, visit http://robinsonswildlifelectures.com/Information: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org; http://robinsonswildlifelectures.com

Aesop Bops!

Two Boots Hudson Valley, 4604 Route 9G, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, February 24, 3 p.m.: Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation, Aesop Bops! features a potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His Wife, and The Turtle’s Shell. This feast of funky, physical storytelling leaves young audiences feeling like they had just performed the show too! “As long as David Gonzalez is around the venerable art of storytelling is in safe hands.” NY Times Tickets: Free. Reservations taken for parties of 6 or more. Information: 845.758.0010

Math Circle

Turtle Talk

Stonykill Environmental Education Center, Barn Classroom, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Thursday, February 21, 6-7:30 p.m.: Wetland biologist Casey Tompkins talks about turtles native to our area. Kindergarten children and older are eligible to attend. Reservations required by 2/19. Information: foundation@stonykill.org; 845.831.1617

Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Friday, March 1, 5:30 p.m.: If you love to play games, juggle numbers and solve puzzles - or even if you’re “allergic” to math - come to Math Circle! Bard Math Club students will come to lead an evening of games, puzzles and math fun. All are welcome to join this free, family friendly program! (Recommended for those in grades 1+). Information:845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Owls of the Hudson Valley

Steve Johnson’s Magic & Variety Show

Stonykill Environmental Education Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Friday, February 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Presented by Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club member and Education Committee Chair Alan Peterson, this program is geared toward school age children & up. Learn about these amazing birds of prey. Pre-register. Information: 845.831.1617; foundation@stonykill.org

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.: Steve Johnson returns with magic, juggling, an amazing illusion, and a dramatic escape! Enjoy a morning of captivating magic eﬀects, comedy, surprise, and audience participation! Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Dr. Marmalade Puppet Show

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m.: Dr. Marmalade travels the world helping puppet animals who then become her friends and assistants. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, March 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Join in on the fun at the 32nd Annual Toy and Train Show sponsored by the Columbia Greene Community College Foundation, Inc. Information: http://www.sunycgcc.edu/events

Snowshoe Walk at Olana

Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, February 23, 1-3 p.m.: Enjoy the beauty of winter along the scenic roads at Olana State Historic Site. Break in your new snowshoes, or test out a pair of ours at a guided snowshoe walk led by Fran Martino. Perfect for beginners and families. Participants will learn the basics of walking on snowshoes as we search for signs of animals that do not go south in the winter. If there is a lack of snow, this will become a walk without snowshoes. The walk will take place from 1-2:30 p.m., followed by hot chocolate provided by Verdigris Tea & Chocolate Bar. Snowshoe supply is limited; please register by preceding Thursday. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., March 8, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Sat., March 9, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sun., March 10, 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.: Super Grover has lost his super-ness and Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, the fabulous ﬁve Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. Singing and dancing their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, they discover how exercise, rest, nutritious food and good hygiene can save Super Grover -- and turn your children into Super Heroes, too!Tickets: $14.50-$56.50 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.og

Robinson’s Wildlife Lecture & Show

Celtic Heels Irish Dance

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, February 23, 3:30 p.m.: With the use of live wildlife (healthy and captive-bred), professional educators Bill and Brian Robinson discuss the animals’ adaptations for survival and the importance of all wildlife in the balance of nature. Their live animals include: hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, alligators, snapping turtles, lizards and snakes.

Toy + Train Show

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.: Enjoy Jigs, Reels and Hornpipes choreographed to energetic, hand-clapping, toe-tapping instrumentals. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Barefoot Dance Company

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m.: This unique company of young dancers will perform several innovative modern dance pieces in a delightful concert. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Geppetto

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.: Geppetto meshes two favorite stories, Pinocchio and The Old Man and The Sea, to tell a tale of prosthetics and aging. It contemplates resilience in the face of change and the need to accept aging. Geppetto, aka “G”, and his companions Omino and Donina (his puppets) are the main characters of our tale. The piece is performed, designed, and built by solo-performer and puppeteer, Carlo Adinolﬁ of Concrete Temple Theater. Renee Philippi in collaboration with Carlo is writing and then directs. Lewis Flinn is composer. Performance is accompanied by live cello music. For ages 7 & up. Tickets: $5 advance; $7 door Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

International Dance

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 16, 2-3:30 p.m.: Kick up your heels to live ﬁddle music! Enjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation. Each culture has its own unique dances, but each culture’s dances also share common ground with cultures around the world. The energetic and concise teaching of Paul Rosenberg founder and organizer of the Dance Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs, New York for 18 years, as well as numerous dances throughout the Capital region, will guide the afternoon, as he gets everyone involved, especially those who have not danced before-in easy-to-learn barn dances in circles, squares, and lines from around the world, including Ireland, Scotland, Russia, the Middle East, Mexico, France, Scandinavia, China and Africa. Pre-register by preceding

Thursday. Tickets: $5/person; $15 family of four Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

First of Spring Birding Event

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m.: Join Audubon NY education coordinator Larry Federman for a ﬁrst day of spring birding event at Olana. Observe a brief PowerPoint presentation about local birds at Olana and in the Hudson Valley. Following the presentation will be a guided walk in Olana’s beautiful artist designed landscape. Please preregister by Tuesday, March 19 by 3 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

Puppet Show: Shingebiss

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, 330 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m.: Presented by the school’s Early Childhood Teachers, this Native American story tells the tale of a brave little duck’s encounter with the ﬁerce North Wind. Tickets: $4 Information: 518.672.7092 x 103; http://hawthornevalleyschool.org

Skyhunters in Flight

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m.: Learn how birds of prey live and survive with a lively indoor falconry presentation by wildlife expert Brian Bradley, followed by an exciting outdoor ﬂight demonstration with hunting dogs (weather permitting). Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

re e l e x pr es s i o n s youth film festival

top: still from ‘Behind the Music’; bottom: still from ‘Limitations’ photos submitted.

Cunneen-Hackett Theater, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, March 2, 2 p.m.: Children’s Media Project (CMP) invites the community to celebrate video works from local and national youth filmmakers. The Reel Expressions Youth Film Festival showcases a range of some of the highest caliber youth-produced media coming from teen filmmakers throughout the country. With a strong emphasis on local young Hudson Valley filmmakers, Reel Expressions also includes youth-produced film pieces from youth producers as far away as California. CMP received over 100 nation-wide submissions, but ultimately only 17 films were selected for inclusion. Short films (ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes) from a broad range of genres including documentary, music video, animation, and narrative are represented; and the works range from dark to comical. The films are diverse in style and subject matter, covering poignant teen issues such as relationships, youth violence, and gender identity. Content is rated PG, but parental guidance is highly recommended, as some of the topics are focused toward teens or adults. A panel of judges comprised of regional media professionals evaluated the works for production value, creativity, story and acting, and the first prizewinner will receive $500, runner ups will receive cash, trophies and gift cards. An opening performance by local youth will be followed by roughly 90 minutes of screenings featuring the award-winning youth-produced films. Youth filmmakers will be present for a Q & A afterwards. A post-screening reception will allow the audience to meet and mingle with some of the filmmakers. If you miss the festival on March 2, the films will be screened at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck on Saturday, March 16. Tickets: $15; $10 advance (by 2/22); 18 and under, $5 Information: http://childrensmediaproject.org/reelexpressions

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live! on stage

Amy Lemon as Margie and Tangent Arts’ Artistic Director Michael Rhodes as Mikey in Half Moon Theatre’s production of ‘Good People’ at Cunneen-Hackett March 15-24.

Eddie Izzard

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, February 16, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.: Hailed as one of the foremost stand-up comics of this generation, British comedian Eddie Izzard takes ideas and situations and extrapolates them into bizarre tangential, absurd, and surreal comic narratives. Tickets: $60 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

God of Carnage

The Beacon Theatre, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Feb. 22-March 3, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m.: A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Tickets: $18 Information: 845.226.8099; http://www.thebeacontheatre.org

The Capitol Steps

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.: They put the MOCK in Democracy! The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staﬀers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. The group was born in December 1981 when some staﬀers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Take the Money and Run — for President. They’ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. Tickets: $40 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

The Glass Menagerie

James & Betty Hall Theater, Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 28-March 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 3, 2 p.m.: Amanda Wingfield is a faded, tragic remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura. Amanda strives to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her children. Tom is driven nearly to distraction by his mother’s nagging and seeks escape in alcohol and the world of the movies. Laura is crippled, and this defect, intensified by her mother’s anxiety to see her married, has driven her more and more into herself. The crux of the action comes when Tom invites a young man of his acquaintance to take dinner with the family. Jim, the caller, is a nice ordinary fellow who is at once pounced upon by Amanda as a possible husband for Laura. In spite of her crude and obvious efforts to entrap the young man, he and Laura manage to get along very nicely, and momentarily Laura is lifted out of herself into a new world. But this crashes when, toward the end, Jim explains that he is already engaged. The world of illusion that Amanda and Laura have striven to create in order to make life bearable collapses around them. Tom, too, at the end of his tether, at last leaves home. Tickets: $5 Information: 845.431.8000; http://sunydutchess.edu

Senior Playwrights Project: Choice is Power

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thurs., Feb. 28-Sat., March 2, 7 p.m.; Sun., March 3, 2 p.m.: Three short plays written, performed and directed by women. Plays by Cara Chalk, Julia Koerwer, Sarah Mitchell, directed by Gay Taylor Upchurch. Tickets: Free, reservations required. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

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Spring Awakening

2011 and was nominated for a Tony as Best New Play. It is a powerful, often funny glimpse into the lives of a colorful tribe of Southie locals. When Margie loses her job at the Dollar Store, her friends convince her to look up her old high school boyfriend Mikey, who “made good” and left the neighborhood to become a doctor. Margie visits Mikey to see if he might help her ﬁnd a job, but it soon becomes clear that their relationship is complicated. The layers unravel as Good People explores themes of loyalty, class, race and the idea of “what makes people...good people?” Tickets: $25; $20 seniors/children Information: 888-71TICKETS (888.718.4253); http://www.halfmoontheatre.org

Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 March 1-17, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Claiming 8 Tony Awards in 2007 including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, Spring Awakening explores teenage angst to its core, and tackles the challenges young people face on their road to adulthood. The show is set to a hauntingly powerful pop/rock score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater. Not recommended for children under 14. Tickets: $26; $24 seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Five 1-Act Plays by Pinter

Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 March 8-24, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: An ensemble of 12 actors interweave Pinter’s Nobel acceptance speech with ﬁve of his most unusual and provocative pieces: A Kind of Alaska; Victoria Station; One For The Road; Press Conference; and Mountain Language. An evening of wild entertainment and deep consideration. Tickets: $25 Information: 845.876.6470; http://www.cocoontheatre.org

42nd Street

Stissing Mountain Middle/High School, 2829 Church St., Pine Plains, NY 12567 Fri. & Sat., March 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., March 10, 2 p.m.: The Stissing Theatre Guild presents their annual production. “42nd Street” is a big, bold musical set in 1933. Tickets: $12; $10 students & seniors Information: 518.398.1272

The Lavender Railroad

Stageworks Hudson, 41 Cross St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 9, call for time: HRC Showcase Theater presents Lawrence Aronovitch’s “The Lavender Railroad.” In a world where homosexuality is a crime punishable by death, the mysterious Lavender Railroad tests the faith of those who face no-win situations. In separate but related stories, two individuals must make painful moral choices as the Railroad oﬀers hope to those who are ﬂeeing from tyranny. Tickets: Call for information. Information: 518.828.7843; http://www.stageworkshudson.org

Good People

Lettice & Lovage

The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 March 15-31, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Enlarge! Enliven! Enlighten! As docent at Fustian Hall, “the dullest house in England,” Lettice Duﬀet employs “the 3 E’s” to give visitors the memorable tour they deserve. But when ﬁction and fact collide, heads will roll! Tickets: $18; $15 Friends; $10 children 12 and under Information: http://ghentplayhouse.org

Moderation Dance Concert

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Felicitas S. Thorne Dance Studio, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., Sat., & Sun., March 15-17, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., March 17, 2 p.m.: Performed by Bard students, assisted by professional lighting and costume designers, this concert gives students a chance to use the language of dance, applying what they have learned during their first years in the Bard Dance Program. Some dances are presented in partial fulfillment for acceptance into the program. Tickets: Free, reservations required. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Solas An Lae: American Irish Dance

Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 March 22-24, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Uncompromisingly innovative, Solas An Lae transforms this versatile cultural dance form into a performance of exquisite beauty, power and imagination, captivating lovers of dance and delivering a memorable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets: $20; $18 seniors/kids Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 March 15-24, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Half Moon Theatre presents the Hudson Valley premiere of Good People, David LindsayAbaire’s critically acclaimed new play. Good People ran on Broadway in

Vas sar repertory dance t h e at e r an nual g al a Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat., March 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 3, 3 p.m.: The company performs jazz, modern, and ballet works. Highlights of the 2013 programs include Chairs, an exciting work by internationally-acclaimed choreographer Zvi Gotheiner, and the haunting piece “Nurse” by guest Artistic Director Brian Reeder. Also look forward to new choreography by Vassar professors (and local favorites) Steve Rooks, Abby Saxon and Katherine Wildberger, as well as by VRDT members. Tickets: $11; $9 seniors Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org photo: Anna Wilen ‘13 with the Company in “Nurse” by Brian Reeder ©Vassar College/ Rachel Garbade ‘15

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Sounds season of the

The Shanghai Quartet performs at Vassar’s Skinner Hall of Music on Saturday, February 23.

Conservatory Orchestra

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, February 17, 3 p.m.: Program includes Ottorino Respighi’s Fountains of Rome, Krzysztof Penderecki’s Viola Concerto with Lin Wang on viola, and Sergey Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet. Tickets: Suggested donation, $20 orchestra; $15 parterre/first balcony Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

American Symphony Orchestra: Concert Two

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., Feb. 22 & Sat., Feb. 23, 8 p.m.; preconcert talk with Leon Botstein, Music Director, 7 p.m.: Program includes Harold Farberman’s Clarinet Concerto featuring Renata Rakova on clarinet, and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8. Tickets: $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Rock for a Reason Beneﬁt Concert

Liberty Lounge, 6417 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, February 23, 6-8:30 p.m.: The Youth Advisory Council of the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosts its annual “Rock for a Reason” beneﬁt concert. Headlining the event is Connor Kennedy, the celebrated guitarist from Saugerties; the concert will also feature Corinne and Maddie Olson with Zoe Ettinger, Erica Enriquez and Finnegan Shanahan with David Britton. These young artists will perform to beneﬁt the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse – several are members of the Youth Advisory Council, as part of the Center’s mission to prevent child abuse in Dutchess County. Tickets: $10; $5 students Information: http://www.thecpca.com

Follow the North Star

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.: A jazz suite in 7 movements composed by TK Blue. Part I of a fundraiser to support the restoration of the historic Burger Matthews House on Henry Street in Kingston, New York, the future home of TRANSART, an organization that promotes awareness of the art history in the popular culture of peoples of African Ancestry. Tickets: $40 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Mitch Katz, Phil Miller & Betty Altman

Hyde Park Library, 2 Main St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.: Singer-songwriters Mitch Katz, Phil Miller and Betty Altman share the stage. Tickets: $10 Information: 845.229.7791; http://hydeparklibrary.org

Shangai Quartet

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.: Renowned for its passionate musicality and impressive technique, the Shanghai Quartet has become one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. The quartet will present string quartets by Beethoven and Bartók, and be joined by faculty member Todd Crow for Brahms’s powerful Piano Quintet. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts.html

An Afternoon of Jazz

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, February 24, 3 p.m.: With Jazz violinist Sonya Robinson. Part II of the fundraiser to support the restoration of the historic Burger Matthews House the future home of TRANSART. Tickets: $40 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Kuok Wai Lio, Piano

Howland Cultural Center, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, February 24, 4 p.m.: A native of Macau and a recent graduate of the Curtis Institute, Mr. Lio has been winning prizes in leading competitions and attracting much attention. His program will include Janácek - In the Mists, Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze and Schubert’s B-ﬂat Sonata. Tickets: $30; $10 students Information: 845.297.9243; http://www.howlandmusic.org

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri. & Sat., March 1 & 2, 8 p.m.; preconcert talk with Alex Bonus, 7 p.m.: Conducted by Leon Botstein, music director, James Bagwell, choral director, and Rufus Muller, Evangelist. Featuring members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra, with singers from the Bard College Chamber Singers and the Graduate Vocal Arts program. Tickets: $20 orchestra seating; $15 parterre/first balcony. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Howard Fishman

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m.: Critically-acclaimed singer, guitarist, composer and bandleader Howard Fishman’s exuberant, spontaneous, and unvarnished music has made him a favorite of audiences and critics alike. Fishman ﬁlters a deep passion for New Orleans jazz, Brooklyn soul, open-hearted country, blues and gospel music through a completely original, experimental aesthetic, to create a sound entirely his own. Tickets: $16 advance; $18 door Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Gala Benefit: A Celebration of South America

Elmendorph Inn, Corner of Broadway & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, March 3, 3-5 p.m.: Featuring music from the Land of the Tango performed by a quartet of Bard students and Leonardo Pineda, violin, Director of the Colon Music Festival in Venezuela. Wine from Chili and Argentina, gourmet tastes typical of the continent, silent auction. Tickets: $35 advance; $40 door. Information: http://rhinebeckmusic.org

Conservatory Concerto Competition

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., March 8, 10 a.m.; Sat., March 9, 1 p.m.: Conservatory students compete for the opportunity to perform with the Conservatory Orchestra and the American Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

The Emerald Isle with Wildcat Hollow

Millbrook Library, 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook, NY 12546 Saturday, March 9, 5-7 p.m.: Millbrook Library and Millbrook Arts Group in collaboration with the Barrett Art Center present a series of ﬁne art and music presentations. This Month’s performance features The Emerald Isle playing Old Time, Irish, Scottish and Scandinavian tunes and the photographs of Mary Moeller. Light refreshments. Free. Information: 845.677.3611; http://millbrooklibrary.org

Composer-Pianist Jenny Lin

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m.: Pianist Jenny Lin returns to celebrate her

newest release, “Get Happy.” Ms. Lin is one of the most respected young pianists today, admired for her adventurous programming and charismatic stage presence. Tickets: $18 advance; $20 door Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Valley Philharmonic 41st Annual String Competition

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.; Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m.: This string competition gives the public a rare opportunity to hear and see some of the best young violinists, cellists, and violists in the world before their careers have even begun. Many participants have gone on to illustrious classical music careers. First prize includes $3,000 First Prize a solo performance with HVP. Tickets: donation optional. Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Peabody Piano Trio

Howland Cultural Center, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, March 10, 4 p.m.: Winners of the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music award, the trio will return to our series to play the popular Dvorak “Dumky” Trio. For the sublime Quartet for the End of Time by Olivier Messiaen, they will be joined by Charles Neidich, one of the leading solo clarinetists of our day. Tickets: $30; $10 students Information: 845.297.9243; http://www.howlandmusic.org

Hudson Valley Philharmonic III: Cliburn Gold

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.: Music Director/Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer directs a program featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Prokoﬁev, and 13th Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist Haochen Zhang. Tickets: $31-$53; $20 students Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

George Thorogood & The Destroyers

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Tuesday, March 19, 8 p.m.: George Thorogood and the Destroyers celebrate 40 years of “loud, simple and direct” rock and roll with a string of solid gold hits including Bad to the Bone, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer, Move it on Over, Who Do You Love and I Drink Alone. GT & D have released 16 studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum, six that have been certified Gold, and have sold fifteen million albums worldwide. Tickets: $49; $64 Golden Circle Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Rodney Atkins

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.: With special guest Josh Thompson. Tickets: $27 & $31 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.og

William Kanengeiser, Guitar

Howland Cultural Center, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, March 24, 4 p.m.: A founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, William Kanengeiser is recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists. He will perform Spanish masterworks by Sor, Albeniz and Tarrega, as well as contemporary explorations of jazz, world-music and ﬁngerstyle guitar. Tickets: $30; $10 students Information: 845.297.9243; http://www.howlandmusic.org

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readings, signings & screenings Still from Jordan Hansen’s ‘Molly and her Monster’ screening at the Catskill 3rd Annual Film and Video Festival March 2 & 3. Photo submitted.

Film Screening & Discussion: Birders: The Central Park Eﬀect

The Moviehouse, Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Sunday, February 17, 11 a.m.: A hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed the lives of a diverse group of Manhattanites. An hour long darling of this year’s SXSW Film Festival, Birders: The Central Park Effect represents the fruits of five years of labor by director and birder Jeffrey Kimball. Following the screening, Writer-Director Jeffrey Kimball along with representatives from the Sharon, CT Audubon will join us to discuss the film and the pleasures of birding. Tickets: Free Information: 518.789.0022; http://www.themoviehouse.net

Matinee Series Featuring Musicals

Adriance Memorial Library, Charwat Mtg Rm, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursdays, February and March, noon: A cavalcade of Broadway Musicals on ﬁlm in this Thursday Matinee Series: 2/21, Singin’ in the Rain; 2/28, West Side Story; 3/7, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; 3/14, Bedknobs and Broomsticks; 3/21, Annie; 3/28, Evita. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3702; http://www.poklib.org

Author Event: Randy Susan Meyers “The Comfort of Lies”

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, February 22, 7 p.m.: The Comfort of Lies is the muchanticipated follow up to Randy Susan Meyers’ The Murderer’s Daughters - her ﬁrst novel. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Film: The Way We Were

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m.: Screen legends Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford make movie magic as the captivating star-crossed lovers, Hubbell Gardiner and Katie Morosky. Directed by Sydney Pollack, the ﬁlm tells a classic love story sparked by the attraction of opposites,

played out against the backdrop of American life during times of foreign war, domestic prosperity, and McCarthy-era paranoia in Hollywood. Winner of two Academy Awards: Best Song and Best Score. Tickets: $6 all seats Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Photos & Wordz with Poet Gold and the Evolving Wordsmiths

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, February 23, 5 p.m.: Join Poughkeepsie’s own Poet Gold and the Evolving Wordsmiths, a group of talented new voices, for a night of spoken word poetry and performance marking the closing of the Center’s Express/Identify exhibit. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org/events

Red Hook Film Festival: Winter Shorts

Red Hook Firehouse, 42 MM Ham Memorial Firehouse, Firehouse Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, February 23, 6 p.m., doors 5:30 p.m.: Robert George Design Group in association with the Red Hook Community Arts Network present an evening of short ﬁlms by independent ﬁlmmakers. Included are: “And I On The Other Side” by Mozell Miley-Bailey; “Caught” by Lori Martini and Elizabeth Page; “Death in the Family” by Luchina Fisher; and “Wolf Dog Tales” by Bernadine Santistevan. Tickets: $8; $5 seniors & students Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

Jersey Justice: The Story of the Trenton Six

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m.: The FDR Presidential Library, the Catharine Street Community Center and the Roosevelt Institute proudly present the fourth annual Eleanor Roosevelt “We Make Our Own History” Forums. The ﬁrst 2013 forum is an author talk

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and signing: Jersey Justice: The Story of the Trenton Six with Cathy D. Knepper. Musical performance by The Marist College Gospel Choir. Reception at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

From Feathers to Fiber: How a Voodoo Chicken Helped Bring Merino Sheep Back to the Hudson Valley Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sunday, February 24, 3 p.m.: A graphic designer by trade, Margrit Lohrer began her adventures in farming in Milan, NY back in 1983, when she and her husband Albrecht Pichler purchased a Champion Merino sheep ﬂock at the National Merino Show in Harrisburg, PA. Margrit will explain how a chicken named Cleopatra was the impetus for their endeavor -- one that was met with skepticism from local livestock experts who believed the Merino breed would not thrive in the Hudson River Valley. Join us as Margrit shares tales of her transformation from graphic designer to sheep farmer and entrepreneur. Copies of Margrit’s book, Morehouse Farm Merino Knits: More than 40 Farm-Fresh Designs will be available for purchase and signing. Information: 518.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com

Film: Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 28 & March 1, 6 p.m.; Sat., March 2, 7 p.m.; Sun., March 3, 4 p.m.: In this deﬁnitive documentary, director Christopher Felver crafts an incisive, sharply wrought portrait that reveals Ferlinghetti’s true role as catalyst for numerous literary careers and for the Beat movement itself. Tickets: $7: $5 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Catskill 3rd Annual Film and Video Festival

Union Mills Building, 361 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, noon-6 p.m.: Two days of cinematic surprises with selections by filmmakers from the Hudson Valley and beyond: new features and documentaries, animated shorts, experimental films, early silent films of the Catskills and more. Tour the Glow Show Main Street window exhibit at 6:30 p.m., followed by a performance and reception featuring Hudson hip hop star Young Paris. Curated by Andrea Cunliffe, New York and London UK film maker, theater director and producer, actor and broadcaster, this series is unlike other film festivals due to Andrea’s interest in politics, current events, theater and comedy with a host of guest curators contributing to the mix. Expect diverse work by seasoned filmmakers as well as young artists setting the tone in contemporary video work. Each screening is followed by a talk with the filmmakers, curators, actors, directors, animators and screenwriters. Most screenings appropriate for audiences under 18, however parental advisories will be listed when necessary in the program notes on on event website. Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: http://www.greenearts.org/cfe-for-3rd-annual-film-andvideo-festival

Hudson Valley YA Society: Gayle Forman, Elizabeth Laban & Amy McNamara

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, March 3, 4 p.m.: YA authors read from their work in a literary salon type setting. This month’s event features: Megan Miranda, Hysteria; Yelena Black, Dance of Shadows; and Robin Benway, Also Known As. RSVP required. Information: 845.876.0500; rsvp@oblongbooks.com; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Author Event: John Foreman, “Old Houses in Millbrook”

La Puerta Azul, 2510 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, March 8, 6 p.m.: Travel back through time and explore Millbrook’s history through Foreman’s “Old Houses in Millbrook.” Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, March 9, 4 p.m.: In their pioneering book, Envisioning Emancipation, renowned photographic historian Deborah Willis and historian of slavery Barbara Krauthamer have amassed 150 photographs--some never before published--from the antebellum days of the 1850s through the New Deal era of the 1930s. The authors vividly display the seismic impact of emancipation on African Americans born before and after the Proclamation, providing a perspective on freedom and slavery and a way to understand the photos as documents of engagement, action, struggle, and aspiration. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

African American Women and the Civil War

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.: The FDR Presidential Library, the Catharine Street Community Center and the Roosevelt Institute proudly present the fourth annual Eleanor Roosevelt “We Make Our Own History” Forums. The second 2013 forum is an author talk and signing with “For Light and Liberty” author Hari Jones. The discussion will focus on African American Women and the Civil War. Musical performance by Marist Singers Freshmen Women’s Choir. Reception at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Author Event: Stanley Blum, “...over-time!”

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.: In his latest autobiographical journal, “...over-time!” poet and artist Stanley Blum continues his love aﬀair with ideas in word and pigment. In it, he asks questions and provokes - curious about what comes next. Now in his 93rd year, Blum continues to grow happily in his skin, always thinking about his next book. A committed optimist, Blum bets it all on the power and creativity of the human spirit! Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Author Event: Christa Parravani, “Her: A Memoir”

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m.: Bard graduate Christa Parravani and her identical twin, Cara, were linked by a bond that went beyond siblinghood, beyond sisterhood, beyond friendship. Raised up from poverty by a determined single mother, the gifted and beautiful twins were able to earn their way to a prestigious college and to careers as artists. But as a young adult, Cara veered into depression, drugs and a shocking early death. Christa read that when an identical twin dies, regardless of the cause, 50 percent of the time the surviving twin dies within two years; and this shocking statistic rang true to her. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

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Still from the ﬁlm ‘Symphony of Soil’ screening at Bard on Monday, February 25 and featuring a discussion with the ﬁlmmaker.

Changing the Way We Eat: A TEDxManhattan Event

fovea, 143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, February 16, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Live screening hosted by Common Ground Farm and Fovea TEDx Manhattan on “Changing the Way We Eat.” This full day of talks is broken into three sessions exploring the state of our food system and our progress toward sustainability. A food literacy workshop for kids onsite with education director Sember Weinman during session three. $3 materials donation. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Native Species and Their Habitats in Our Rural Landscape

Austerlitz Historical Society, 11550 New York 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Sunday, February 17, 2 p.m.: How can we help rare native plants ﬂourish in our landscape? Why do grassland birds thrive in some meadows and not in others? Why are man-made ponds not always an ecological enrichment to our land? How does an ideal landscape look from the perspective of a native bee? Claudia Knab-Vispo and Conrad Vispo present an illustrated talk designed to inspire the audience to pay ever more attention to the land, as well as the plants and animals that share it with us. Information: 518.672.7994; http://farmscapeecology.org

Film: Chasing Ice

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sun., Feb. 17, 2 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Feb. 23 & 24, 6 p.m.: In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. Even with a scientiﬁc upbringing, Balog had been a skeptic about climate change. But that ﬁrst trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human

history and sparked a challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk. Tickets: $7: $5 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Why Fixing Wall Street and the Economy Are Critical to the World

103 Reem-Kayden Science Building, Bard College, Annandale-onHudson, NY 12504 Tuesday, February 19, 7 p.m.: “Sandy” Lewis is a former Wall Street leader who now, with his wife, is the owner and operator of Lewis Family Farm in Essex, New York, a beef farm with a unique USDA certiﬁcate in grass. Lewis will explore “Why Fixing Wall Street and the Economy Are Critical to the World” in a discussion with Matt Taibbi ’92, the renowned political and ﬁnancial columnist for Rolling Stone. The discussion will be moderated by Roger Berkowitz, academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard. Following the talk, Lewis will take questions. Information: 845.758.7878; http://www.bard.edu

National Climate Seminar: Spring 2013

Teleconferences Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Feb. 20, March 6 & 20, noon: These halfhour calls are organized and run by Bard CEP and feature top scientists, anaylsts, and political leaders in discussion on climate and clean energy solutions. Questions may be emailed beforehand to climate@bard.edu. 2/20, Mike Tidwell of Chesapeake Climate Action Network discusses Oﬀshore Wind: Potential and Politics; 3/6, Brenda Ekwurzel, Cimate Scientist from Union of Concerned Scientists discusses After Sandy, What Next?; 3/20, Mark Reynolds, Executive Director of Citizens Climate Lobby talks about Lobbyists for Climate Action. Call in number is 1-712-432-3100, Code # 253385 Information: http://www.bard.edu/cep

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Farming Our Future: Growing Food, Farms and Community

Taconic Hills CSD, 73 County Rte 11A, Craryville, NY 12521 Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Join keynote speaker Jim Slama, Founder and President of FamilyFarmed.org, and more than 300 farmers, educators, market managers, agriculture students and providers of goods and services from across the northeast region for this one-day conference packed with networking, meet-ups, collaborative discussions and practical workshops. Proceeds from the conference will go toward Taconic Hills’ award winning H.A.R.V.E.S.T. Club, a program that engages youth in the process of growing healthy fruits, ﬂowers and vegetables in a school-based garden. Tickets: $20/person, advance; $25/ door; $10 students with I.D. Childcare for kids ages 5 and up available on site for $10 per child and must be reserved in advance. Information: http://www.farmingourfuture.org

MillertonWinter Market

Gilmor Glass, 2 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Saturdays, Feb. 23, March 9 & 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Seasonal local vegetables & herbs, chicken, beef, pork, lamb, eggs, cheese, wine, artisanal sourdough bread, gourmet baked goods, vegan Indian food, soaps, tinctures, salves, pickles, preserves, granola & granola bars, milk, yogurt, fresh trout, micro greens, yarn, & more! Information: http://www.millertonfarmersmarket.org

Wednesday Wandering: KEEP Conservation Preserve

County Rte. 8 & Orr Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Wednesday, February 27, 10 a.m.-noon: Join the Columbia Land Conservancy and explore this 143 acre preserve of rivers, woods, and old farm ﬁelds with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Hudson Indoor Market

Christ Church, Union St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, March 2-May 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Featuring local farms and foods and many of your favorite Hudson Farmers’ Market vendors. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Scenic Hudson’s Naturalist Lecture Series: The Lives and Legends of Hudson River Fishes

Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Local experts discuss cuttingedge strategies for conserving the region’s irreplaceable habitats and wildlife—and the roles they play in sustaining human health and prosperity. Information: http://www.scenichudson.org

Tracking the Great Migration

Elmendorph Inn, North Broadway & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturdays, Feb. 23, March 9 & 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Featuring local farms and foods: fruits, veggies, meats, milk, specialty foods, gifts. Live music and warm food & drink. Information: 845.758.5887; http://elmendorph.org

Columbia Land Conservancy Oﬃce, 49 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8 p.m.: American eels (Anguilla rostrata) are born in the Atlantic Ocean and swim into North American streams as tiny, almost see-through “glass eels.” The species is in decline over much of its range, and studies of its migration are considered crucial for its survival. Chris Bowser, Science Education specialist with the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program describes when, where, and how you can help catch and document these fascinating ﬁsh. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Winter Market

Winter Explorations: High Falls Conservation Area

Red Hook Winter Market

Rhinebeck Town Hall, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays, Feb. 24, March 10 & 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: A diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley. Check website for complete list of vendors. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Film: Symphony of the Soil

Jim Ottoway Jr. Film Ctr, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Monday, February 25, 4:45 p.m.: This documentary feature film explores the complexity and mystery of soil. Filmed on four continents and sharing the voices of some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, the film portrays soil as a protagonist of our planetary story. Using a captivating mix of art and science, the film shows that soil is a complex living organism, the foundation of life on earth. Filmmaker, director & producer Deborah Koons Garcia and Microbial Ecologist Dr. Ignacio Chapela will be on hand for a discussion following the screening. Free and open to the public. Information: http://bard.edu/cep; http://www.symphonyofthesoil.com

Four Seasons Hike One: Winter -- Mount Beacon Park

Route 9D and Howland Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Get a ﬁrsthand look at nature’s remarkable ability to adapt by taking four guided treks—one each season—through two of Scenic Hudson’s priority parks. Each hike oﬀers challenging terrain, outstanding views and an opportunity to witness nature’s changing palette. Each hike covers about four miles and features an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

54 Roxbury Rd., Claverack, NY 12513 Saturday, March 16, 2-4 p.m.: Take a leisurely, guided walk through the winter landscape of Columbia County during one of these Winter Explorations or take the series of monthly walks as an opportunity to learn winter botany. Handouts and optional in-door sessions following some of the outings will help you delve deeper into the mysteries of identifying trees and weeds in winter. Free, all ages and levels of knowledge are welcome! Register online. Information: http://clctrust.org

Explore Columbia County Outdoors

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Rd., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sunday, March 17, 2-4 p.m.: Join CLC naturalists for guided walks at diﬀerent natural areas listed in the guidebook Columbia County Outdoors. The new Kinderhook Dutch Farming Heritage trail connects the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site to the Luykas Van Alen house while passing by Roxbury Farm, protected by CLC. The 3-mile out and back trail includes forests and ﬁelds with beautiful farm views. Register online. Information: http://clctrust.org

The Water We Drink

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke., Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, March 29, 7 p.m.: Should drinking water be accessible as a human right or is it a commodity? James Salzman, Duke’s Nicholas Institute Professor of Environmental Policy, will talk about his new book Drinking Water, examining the history and science of water—a basic human need. Doors, 6:30 p.m.; seating limited. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.caryinstitute.org/events/water-we-drink

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Adriance Memorial Library, Charwat Mtg Rm, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesday, February 20, 9:30 a.m.: Knowledgeable Public Computer Center instructors teach participants how to use eBooks and audiobooks from the library on e-readers like the Nook, iPad and on your PC or MAC. Apple ID required for iPad users. If you have one, please bring your eReader to the class. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3381; http://www.poklib.org

NDH Healthy Heart Lecture & Luncheon

Northern Dutchess Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, February 20, noon-2 p.m.: A heart health community event designed to highlight the importance of heart health and education during the nationally-recognized American Heart Month. Speakers include Cardiologist Douglas Kroll, MD, of the Hudson Valley Heart Center, Rouﬁa Payman, DT, CDN, NDH Supervisor Outpatient Nutritional Education, and Teresa Hoey, NDH Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator. Tickets: Free, please register Information: 877.729.2444; http://www.health-quest.org

Mixed Level Yoga

Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Friday, February 22, 9:30 a.m.: This level 1 and 2 class is designed for students who are familiar with yoga basics, as well as more experienced practitioners. Students should wear nonrestrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat. Class fee: $15/session Information: 845.757.2767; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Lenten Luncheon Lecture Series: Emergence of Christianity

Church of St. John the Evangelist, 1114 River Rd., Barrytown, NY 12507 Fridays, Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:30 p.m.: The Institute of Advanced Theology hosts the Spring 2013 Lenten Lecture Series led by Bruce Chilton. Christianity ﬁrst emerged locally within Judaism, but eventually became the most global of the global religions through an expansion that involved diversity, change, and complex development. Within those factors of variation, enduring commitments to faith, practice, and emotional attachment characterize the emergence of the new religion. Presentation begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by Q&A. Lunch at noon for $6. Information: 845.758.7279

Out of Time Historic Fashion Show

Central House, 220 Main St., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, February 23, 2-4 p.m.: See Clermont’s beautiful collection of ladies’ reproduction costumes, exhibited all at the same time, for the ﬁrst time ever! Hosted at the historic Central House, this event will feature a parade of Historic fashions from 1750 to 1930, narrated by Clermont State Historic Sites costume supervisor Kjirsten Gustavson. A luxurious refreshment table will be provided. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets: $20/person Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Rhinebeck Crew Dance Party

Church of the Messiah, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, February 23, 7-10 p.m.: “Dancing Through the Decades” is a

dance party fundraiser for the Rhinebeck High School crew team. A DJ will spin top dance music from the ‘50s-today. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and dance contest. Information: 845.235.7411; http://rbkcrew.wordpress.com

VBMC Healthy Heart Lecture & Luncheon

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Joseph Tower Auditorium, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tuesday, February 26, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: A heart health community event designed to highlight the importance of heart health and education during the nationally-recognized American Heart Month. The program features talks by local experts on a variety of heart health topics. Free blood pressure screenings. Tickets: Free, please register Information: 877.729.2444; http://www.health-quest.org

Free Resume Critique

Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesday, February 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Career counseling experts from Dutchess One Stop will be available to meet oneon-one with job seekers to examine and strengthen their resumes. No appointment is necessary. Bring a hard copy of your resume. Information: 845.473.9000; http://www.poklib.org

Kuumba Latin Fever with Elena Mosley

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mondays, March 4-April 29, 6-7:30 p.m.: A Latin dance ﬁtness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. Information: 518.828.3612; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Brain Games

Starr Library, 66 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursdays starting March 7, 1 p.m.: Brain Games is a fun program for older citizens using memory games and puzzles to help them expand their brain power. A volunteer leader guides the class of all skill levels through a series of mental exercises designed to stimulate and challenge their brain. Sponsored by the Oﬃce of the Aging. Free. Information: 845.876.8799; http://www.dutchessny.gov/countygov/ departments/aging

The Women of Our Town: A Cultural History of Women in Red Hook

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 N. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m.: RHHS history teacher Jen Huber looks at local women’s lives since the 1800’s. Refreshments to follow. Free. Information: 845.758.1920; http://www.redhookhistory.com

Formally Invited: An Early 19th Century Tea Party

Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, March 16, 2-4 p.m.: A tea party right out of a Jane Austen novel featuring special tea blends, elegantly-displayed foods, live music, dancing instruction. Set in the graceful architecture of the Vanderpoel House. Regency dress encouraged, but not required. A collaboration between the Columbia County Historical Society and Clermont State Historic Site. Tickets: $30/person Information: 518.758.9265; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

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