Hudson Valley Mercantile July/August by Rising Tide Communications

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contents Fairs & Festivals Calendar begins

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

Live! On Stage Calendar begins

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

Town of Red Hook Bicentennial: West Point Comes to Red Hook

Miscellaneous Calendar begins

Art Studio Views Tour 2012

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On the Cover: One of the many farm animals on exhibit at last year’s Dutchess County Fair, photographed by Joel Weisbrod. Joel is a published author of a book on digital photography and the owner of jwArtWorks Photography in Rhinebeck. In addition to portrait, commercial, event and other photography, Joel teaches photography for Red Hook Central School’s Adult Education as well as private one-on-one photography classes. Learn more at jwArtWorks.com.

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fairs & festivals

One of the many thrilling amusement rides at the Dutchess County Fair. Photo by Joel Weisbrod.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

1601 Rte. 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 Through September 2: In it’s 26th year, the critically-acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to producing the plays of Shakespeare with an economy of style that focuses energy and resources on script, actors and audience. The festival takes place entirely outdoors on the grounds of the Hudson River estate Boscobel under a specially designed tent theater perched high upon the banks of the Hudson River with dramatic views of the Hudson Highlands. This year’s productions include: Love’s Labour’s Lost, Romeo and Juliet, and The 39 Steps. Complete schedule is available at their website. Information: http://hvshakespeare.org

Jacob’s Pillow Dance

358 George Carter Rd., Becket, MA 01223 Through August 26: The 80th Anniversary Festival is a celebratory season of new dance experiences, beloved favorites, and internationally acclaimed performers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, and across the United States. A full schedule of free talks, outdoor performances, exhibits, tours, and other events makes the Jacob’s Pillow experience rich and exciting for visitors of all ages. This year’s featured dance companies include Vertigo Dance Company from Israel, Tero Saarinen Company, the Hong Kong Ballet, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Dance Company, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Trey McIntyre Project, Compagnie Kaﬁg, Joﬀrey Ballet and others. Information: http://jacobspillow.org/festival

Powerhouse Theater 28th Season

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through July 29.: Powerhouse Theater, a collaboration between New York Stage and Film and Vassar College, entering its 28th season in 2012, is dedicated to both emerging and established artists in the development and production of new works for theater and film. During an intense eight-week summer residency on the Vassar campus, up to 20 different projects are publicly presented, typically engaging more than 250 professional artists and theater students. Plays, musicals, and screenplays are presented in a variety of forms: readings, workshops, and fully staged productions. Some of this year’s casting highlights include: Greg Kinnear in the cast of The Power of Duff; Tim Daly and Dana Delany are among the many actors to appear in the free Readings Festivals. Check the website for a complete schedule. Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Bard Summerscape 2012

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through August 19: Seven weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, films, and cabaret. The season’s focal point is the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival, which this year celebrates the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Another season highlight is The King in Spite of Himself, an opéra comique about a reluctant ruler by Saint-Saëns’s contemporary Emmanuel Chabrier. Add to this an unusual and provocative film festival, and the lively cabaret and eclectic musical acts of the Spiegeltent. Tickets: Prices vary, check website for details. Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012 continued on page 10 g

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Dutchess County Fair photos by Joel Weisbrod.

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Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Dodds Farm, 44 County Route 7D, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Fri.-Sun., July 27-29: A three-day community of folk music and dance. Four stages featuring live performances from such acts as Aztec TwoStep, Beth Molaro, The Clayfoot Strutters, Eddie From Ohio, Ellis, Giant Robot Dance, The Grand Slambovians, Juba’s Kin, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Storyhill, Tracy Grammer and many others. Tickets: Fri., Sun., $40; Sat., $50; children 12 & under, free Information: http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Farm On! Friends of the Farmer Festival

Copake Country Club, Copake Lake, NY 12529 Two events -- one cause: celebrate and support the next generation of Hudson Valley Farmers. Fri., July 27, 6 p.m.: “Hootenanny! Farm Fresh Fundraiser, Feast On! with Chef David Burke.” This Five mile Farm Fresh Fundraising Pig Roast Dinner features top local eats and goodies - food, wine and spirits all locally sourced within 5 miles from the site! Join local farmers, ag students, celebrities and HV folk and raise funds and awareness for friendsofthefarmer.com mission of Succession, Community, Commerce + Sustainability. Tickets: $150, dinner, drinks & dancing Sat., July 28, check website for times: Eat, shop, drink, learn, sample, try, taste, support and enjoy food, drink and libation from specialty food makers, growers, farmers, producers and food lovers of the region. Visit the Locavore Village vendors. Bring the kids to the Little Farmers Tent for a ﬁshing derby, veggie scavenger hunt, face painting, egg toss, sack races, hay maze, petting zoo and more. Tickets: $10; $20 family pass (2 adults, 2 kids 12 and under) Information: 518.325.9437; http://www.friendsofthefarmer.com

NADA Hudson

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: The New Art Dealers Alliance and Basilica Hudson are pleased to announce NADA Hudson, a large scale exhibition featuring more than 50 projects presented by NADA members and aﬃliates. NADA Hudson is not an art fair, but rather a site-speciﬁc project produced by the New Art Dealers Alliance, which will build upon the character of a historic venue in showcasing contemporary sculpture, installation and performance. Information: http://newartdealers.org

Belleayre Music Festival

181 Gallli Curci Road, Highmount, NY 12441 Through September 1: Annual summer concert series featuring everything from folk and rock to opera and classical. Remaining performances: 7/28, Donald Westwood’s Belleayre Festival Opera, Puccini’s “La Boheme”; 8/3, tribute jazz band Ed Palermo’s Frank Zappa Little Big Band; 8/4, Celebration of Lionel Hampton featuring Warren Wolf & Dianne Schuur; 8/10, “Jazz for the Here and Now” with Stefon Harris & Blackout; 8/11, Pat Metheny Unity Band with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez and Ben Williams; 8/18, 3rd Annual Belleayre Mountain Car Show; 8/18, America’s Got Talent sensation The Texas Tenors; 8/25, “Comedy in the Catskills” featuring Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman with special guest Harrison Greenbaum; 9/1, “Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony” with The Belleayre Festival Orchestra featuring guest conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Randy Jackson and Band. Information: http://www.belleayremusic.org

Austerlitz Historical Society Blueberry Festival

Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Early 19th century craft demonstrations and wares, live music, entertainment for children, vendors, and of course -- lots of blueberries! Blueberry pancake breakfast from 9-11:30 a.m. ($7; $3 kids under 12) Tickets: $6; kids under 12, free Information: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Annual Guelaguetza Festival

Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, July 29, 1-7 p.m.: A festival celebrating the traditions, culture and ﬂavors of Mexico. Featuring Mexican folk dance performances, traditional and popular music, Mexican and American food, and children’s activities. Performances include a lineup of dance and musical acts from throughout the area and beyond, including dance performances by El Grupo Folklorico Poughkeepsie; Mid-Hudson Mexican Folkloric Group; Grupo de Danza Tusimapan; and Grupo de Mujeres del Ecuador. Music by Sonido Mausser and Banda Scalaband. Area nonproﬁt organizations are on hand to share information. Also on view is the exhibition “La Lavanderia,” a cross-cultural photography show featuring photographs by regional photographers. Tickets: Free Information: 845.454.3222; http://www.artsmidhudson.org

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Liam Bonner, (Henri) and Andriana Chuchman, (Minka) in rehearsal for the Bard SummerScape production of Emmanuel Chabrier’s ‘The King in Spite of Himself,’ photo by Cory Weaver; Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus performs at the Spiegeltent August 10 & 11.

125th Annual Ulster County Fair

Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 Tues.-Sun., July 31-Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: This year’s headliner acts include Lee Brice, the Village People, TG Sheppard, Amber Leigh and John Michael Montgomery. Plus, petting zoo, racing pigs, agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, ﬁreworks, a fair parade, midway, and more! Tickets: $15, includes midway rides, shows & entertainment; children 4 and under, free Information: http://www.ulstercountyfair.com

Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice

Parish Field, Main Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464 Thurs.-Sun., August 2-5: A four-day festival that promotes the human voice as an instrument of healing, peace and artistic expression. The festival offers world-class performances from opera to gospel, and world music to Broadway. The festival was founded three years ago by internationally-renowned singers Kerry Henderson, Louis Otey and Maria Todaro. This year’s mainstage events include Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the operatic comedy “The Benefit,” and “Love’s Kingdom.” Information: 845.586.3588; http://www.phoeniciavoicefest.org

Hudson Valley RibFest

Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 Sat., Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: 8th Annual Hudson Valley RibFest is billed as the region’s largest and most unique barbeque food event for the whole family. 50 teams will pit their barbeque skills against some sharp competition for bragging rights and a portion of the prize money. Saturday features the New England Barbecue Society Grilling Contest and teams will compete in four categories: pizza, chicken wings, apple dessert, and salmon. Sunday is the Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest and features chicken, pork ribs, port butt/shoulder, and beef brisket. In addition there will be live musical entertainment, demonstrations and children’s activities. Tickets: $5, children under 12, free Information: 845.306.4381; http://www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org

Dutchess County Fair

City of Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., August 10-12, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.: Three days of music all over Hudson -- inside/outside/daytime/nighttime in the restaurants, galleries, tents on the streets and in the parks! There will be 25+ venues, 100+ performances, 60+ acts and more than 150 musicians. Something for every taste. Check website for updates. Information: http://www.hudsonmusicfest.com

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Tues.-Sun., August 21-26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: The second largest county fair in New York State features agricultural exhibits, thousands of farm animals, horticultural displays, top notch entertainment of all kinds, including many free shows and attractions. Hundreds of food vendors and so much more. This year’s Grandstand performers include Justin Moore, Chubby Checker, Lonestar, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Plus, FMX US Freestyle Motorcross Championship Series and Championship Bull Riding. A not-to-be-missed summertime tradition. Tickets: $15; kids under 12, free; seniors & military w/I.D., $10; ride tickets, 12 for $20; online coupons and early bird discounts available. Information: 845.876.4000; http://dutchessfair.com

Copake Falls Day

Columbia County Fair

Hudson Music Festival 2012

Taconic State Park and other locations, Route 344, Copake Falls, NY Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual community-wide celebration featuring lots of great activities including live theater, lectures, art fair, farmers market, crafters, antiques, barbecue and more. Check website for updates. Information: 518.966.2233; http://www.copakefallsday.org

Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Wed.-Mon., August 29-September 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Jam-packed with entertainment and non-stop action, the Columbia County fair presents Diamond Rio and Bucky Covington on their main stage. Midway, agricultural exhibits, animals of all kinds, the Painted Pony Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Monster Truck Pull, vendors and food galore. Tickets: $10 ($12 on Sunday); $8 advance; $5 seniors; free children 12 and under. Information: http://www.columbiafair.com continued on page 14 g

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Phoenicia Festival of the Voice (Aug. 2-5) founders Louis Otey, Maria Todaro & Kerry Henderson; Tivoli Street Painting Festival photo ©AndyWainwright.com

Art Studio Views 2012

Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Rhinecliﬀ, Staatsburg & Tivoli, NY Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: An annual event that oﬀers a unique opportunity for the public to visit artists’ private studios and “see Art through the eyes of the artists.” Enjoy a visit behind the scenes and take advantage of this special opportunity to be on the inside track and purchase works of art directly from the artist. Spearheaded by the artists themselves, Art Studio Views is a free event. Information: 845.758.0335; http://www.artstudioviews.com

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Craft Fair

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., Sept. 3, 10 a.m.4 p.m.: More than 300 independently juried artists and craftspeople from all over the U.S. exhibit and sell their work. Plus, demonstrations, live music, children’s tent and more. Tickets: $8; $7 seniors; kids 12 & under, free. Information: http://www.quailhollow.com

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Celebrating its 11th year, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is a celebration of the gourmet lifestyle in the Hudson Valley. Features 100’s of wines from all over New York and the world, more than 100 gourmet specialty food, ﬁne art, and lifestyle vendors, food sampling from some of the region’s best restaurants, and live entertainment. Plus, cooking demos and food & wine seminars. Tickets: $20; $30 weekend; $35 one-day wine tasting ticket; $65 weekend wine tasting ticket Information: http://www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com

Hudson Valley Apple Festival & Craft Fair

Palatine Park, 50 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, September 22, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.: Pancake breakfast followed by arts & crafts fair, farmers market, apple pie baking contest, Hudson Valley Car Show Cruise, kids’ activities, apple cart derby race and more. Information: 518.537.6687; http://hudsonvalleyapplefestival.com

Hardscrabble Day

Village of Red Hook, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Annual Village-wide festival featuring live music and entertainment, vendors, exhibits, food and more. This year’s parade (at 4 p.m.) salutes Red Hook’s 200th birthday and features a Giant Puppet Procession. Community members are encouraged to join in the fun and carry one of the giant puppets in the parade. Information: 845.748.1920 (call to volunteer for the Puppet Procession); http://www.redhook200.org; http://www.hardscrabbleday.org

12th Annual Tivoli Street Painting Festival

Village of Tivoli, Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, September 29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Artists and community members are invited to “paint” an 8’ x 8’ square of pavement using pastels and sidewalk chalk provided by Festival organizers. There will be live musical entertainment and food vendors. Those wishing to participate must complete a short artist application available through Lydia Cordier (forcords@hvc.rr.com). Rain date, Sunday, September 30. Information: forcords@hvc.rr.com

Crafts at Rhinebeck Fall Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Sept. 29; Sun., Sept. 30, p.m.: The premier arts and crafts show in the northeast. The Fall Festival show features family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, hay rides and plenty of pumpkins. Plus, hundreds of exhibiting artists oﬀer their beautiful work for sale. Tickets: $7; children under 12, free Information: 845.876.4001; http://www.craftsatrhinebeck.com

Celtic Day in the Park

Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Sunday, September 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: A perfect event for the whole family -- a festival of all things Celtic! Featuring music, dance, bagpipe bands, story telling, sheep herding, kids activities and more. Tickets: $12; kids 12 and under are free! Information: 845.889.8851

Summer Happenings 2012 Sunday July 29

August 3 - 5

The Hudson Valley Folk Guild Presents

From Stage to Screen Acting Studio Presents

Beyond a Simple Folk Song

A LITTLE PRINCESS

This is the story of a little girl with a great big imagination. A LITTLE PRINCESS, which features The HVFG is a member-run, not-for-profit organization an updated script, score, orchestrations, and new dedicated to generating and maintaining interest in material, is based on Francis Hodgson Burnett’s Folk Music. Check the flyer for featured performers. children’s novel, popular since the late 19th century. Special guests: AOUT String Quartet The story has been made into several films, including the darling little Shirley Temple Fox film in 1936. For information call 845-229-0170; email: hvfolks@aol.com For information call 845-227-3620. www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org www.fromstagetoscreen.net/

AUDITIONS August 19 - 20

CHAC call for auditions for

The Great American Trailer Park Musical CHAC Announces Auditions for the The Great American Trailer Park Musical. An agoraphobic, adulterous, 80’s nostalgic, spray cheese, hysterical pregnancy, disco, rock n’ roll ﬁlled musical comedy on two acts. The show is directed by Todd Michael Thomas.

Show dates are October 19-28, 2012 For information call 845-486-4571

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Seasonal

PA L E T T E

‘Waitress’ by Arlene Becker won ﬁrst place in Red Hook Community Arts Network’s ‘PHOTOgraphy’ exhibition juried by Henry Horsenstein. The exhibit will be on display through August 19 at the RHCAN Collective Gallery in Red Hook.

Adriance Memorial Library

Rotunda Gallery, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through July 31: “The Art of Quilting,” work by Carol J. Weber. August: Work by Pam Krimsky depicting dream-like scenes of ﬁgures and landscapes drawn from her years in Iran and New York. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3702; http://www.poklib.org

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries

22 East Market Street, Suite 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 16: “Alex Martin (1931-2010), In Memorium -- Pastels” and “Christie Scheele, New & Recent Pastels.” Opening Reception: Saturday, July 21, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. & by appointment or chance; Third Saturday Rhinebeck ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m. Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianﬁneart.com

bau Gallery

161 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 5: “bau 91: Down the Rabbit Hole: Where Art and Science Meet,” featuring encaustic works by Carol Flaitz. This collection of new works focuses on the artists’ burgeoning explorations with encaustics, a wax and natural resin based medium known for its rich colors and translucent satin textures. She has also invited fellow artist Laura Moriarty to show in the back gallery at bau. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 7: “Harnessing the Hudson, Waterwheels to Turbines,” a photographic history of how people have harnessed the renewable energy of the Hudson River from early sawmills of the 18th century to the hydroelectric turbines of the early 1900s. 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

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

Rhinebeck Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Ongoing: “Luminous Landscape” watercolor paintings by Betsy Jacaruso. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

Blackbird Attic

442 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 9: “Roots,” artwork by Leah Duncan whose goods are sold in the handmade and boutique markets internationally and her work has been licensed by The Land of Nod, Target, Urban Outﬁtters, Teroforma, and Anthology Fabrics. Inspired by her neighborhood in east Austin and her Native American roots, Leah creates a world where quirky meets beautiful, folk meets modern, and feminine meets delicate. The artwork at Blackbird Attic will feature original watercolor paintings and prints.

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Mercantile july/august 2012 Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through December 31: “Circa 1971: Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive.” Circa 1971 presents a selection of video and film works by key figures in early video art from the collection of Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), a nonprofit organization that fosters the creation, exhibition, distribution, and preservation of moving-image art. Through December 31: Jean-Luc Moulène, “Opus + One,” the first comprehensive exhibition in North America devoted to the work of this Paris-based artist. The installation will comprise objects and images created over the past two decades and will be accompanied by a new project at the Dan Flavin Art Institute in Bridgehampton, NY, as well as a major publication. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Sol LeWitt, Drawing Series,” Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. It highlights his monumental Drawing Series-Composite, Part I-IV, #1-24, A + B (1968), a four-color rendering of which is executed here for the first time.. Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; children under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org/site/main/beacon

Faith in Art Gallery

Hours: Mon., Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 845.418.4840; http://www.blackbirdattic.com

First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 29: “Who Do You Say That I Am? Discovering Images of God-with-Us in the Gospel of Luke,” work in various mediums by 17 artists from diverse backgrounds who have been inspired, challenged, and disturbed by a serious encounter with the Gospel of Luke. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.5322; http://www.beaconpresbychurch.com

CCS Bard Galleries

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

Work by Leah Duncan on exhibit at Blackbird Attic in Beacon through August 9.

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through December 21: “Anti-Establishment,” curated by Johanna Burton, CCS Bard Graduate Program Director, featuring the work of Wynne Greenwood, Trajal Harrell, H.E.N.S. (Arlen Austin & Jason Boughton), Jacqueline Humphries, Brennan Gerard & Ryan Kelly, Chelsea Knight (with Elise Rasmussen), Pam Lins, Scott Lyall, Tere O’Connor, Mai-Thu Perret, Sarah Pierce, Elisabeth Subrin, and YES! Association. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through December 21: “From 199A to 199B: Liam Gillick.” One of the featured exhibitions of CCS Bard’s 20th anniversary year, and on view throughout the fifteen galleries of the Hessel Museum, Liam Gillick: From 199A-199B offers a comprehensive survey of the artist’s seminal projects and installations which challenged the orthodox presentation and reception of art and its methods and practices during the 1990s. This exhibition, which will engage CCS Bard graduate and current students in various ways, brings together one of the most influential bodies of work of the past 20 years, and includes many pieces which will be on view for the first time in the United States. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through August 26: “Nature in America: Taming the Landscape,” featuring changing depictions of the American landscape as rendered by artists of the Hudson River School through modernists of the 20th century. Includes works by Thomas Cole, George Inness, Arthur Dove, John Marin, Andrew Dasburg, and Ernest Fiene, as well as painters Aaron Draper Shattuck, Milton Avery, and Oscar Bluemner, photographers Frank Jay Haynes, Edward Steichen, and Ansel Adams, and many others. 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

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143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 5: “Liberty and Justice (For All): A Global Photo Mosaic.” To mark its fifth anniversary, fovea presents a powerful collection of images presented as pages from a photo essay published by the literary magazine Alaska Quarterly Review. It chronicles conflicts through images and personal essays around the concepts of liberty and justice. Sixty-eight photographers from 22 countries organized this project as a tribute to photojournalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros who were killed last year while covering the conflict in Libya. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org continued on page 20 g

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August 6-September 26: “Studio Selects: Paintings, Sculptures and Photographs by Robert Hite.” Reception: Saturday, August 18, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; suehartshorn@frontiernet.net

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through July 30: “Cayman Johnson: A Solo Exhibit,” an exhibition of paintings by recent Red Hook High School graduate Cayman Johnson who will be attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the fall. The exhibit will be located in Studio 5, the studio/gallery of Juliet R. Harrison, in the Artist’s Collective. Through August 19: “PHOTOgraphy,” a juried exhibition of work encompassing all photographic processes from the traditional, alternative and digital. Juried by Henry Horsenstein, photographer, teacher and author of more than 30 books, including a series of photographic textbooks that have been considered the seminal teaching tools for students of photography for the past 30 years. His work can be found in major museums throughot the US, including the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 1-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com RHCAN PHOTOgraphy juried exhibition, 2nd Place - ‘Horse Portrait’ by Nancy Hart Albright

Hudson Beach Gallery

162 Main St., 2nd ﬂoor, Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 5: Alison Palmer ﬁgurative sculptures and Gail Cunningham paper cuttings. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Marion Royael Gallery

460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 5: “Target Paintings,” presented by Barbara AG Riddle and Steven Paul Riddle. Information: http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through July 31: “Russian in Person: The Russian Experience in the Hudson Valley,” share the heritage and cultural experiences through stories, literature, art and artifacts from the Russian community, and individuals who now reside in the Hudson Valley. 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

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 July 27-September 21: “Along Route 9’s: 9, 9D, 9G, 9H, 9W -Landmarks. Impressions. Memories. Predictions.” Works selected by Daniel Mason, independent curator, wroking with exhibition concept originator, Linda Weintraub. Reception: Sunday, August 26, 3-5 p.m. Hours: 7 days, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.677.8383; http://www.millbrookwine.com

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through July 28: “A Perfect Blend,” paintings and photographs by Ann Moring, Greg Moring and Theresa Clare.

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through August 5: “Inflections: Looking Beyond Color,” paintings by Ellen Lewis and Riverwinds Gallery’s 9th Anniversary. Lewis’ use of color and composition continues to evolve. Whether a ballerina’s dance, the wind in the trees or the clouds over the mountains, there is emotion and a vibrancy. “Painting is an expression of solitude and joy” says Lewis. This emotion is reflected in the bright colors and fiery nature of some of her paintings. Celebrating its 9th anniversary, RiverWinds Gallery opened its door in July 2003. The three partners, artists themselves, have showcased and supported Hudson Valley Artists, and provided outstanding fine art and unique gifts for customers. Painter Virginia Donovan, and photographers Mary Ann Glass and Linda T. Hubbard display their artwork along with 35 of the finest Hudson Valley artists. The gallery features traditional fine art and contemporary crafts including ceramics, pottery, cards, scarves, hand dyed yarn and jewelry. August 11-September 3: “Safari: Porcelain Paintings by Paola Bari.” Artist Reception: Saturday, August 11, 5-8 p.m. Artist Talk: Saturday, August 18, 3-5 p.m. 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 July 24: “Summer Light,” a group art show highlighting the joys of summer. 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

School of Jellyﬁsh

183 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 28: “Parametric City Beacon: City as a Live Organism,” an exhibition organized by School of Jellyﬁsh to explore and promote the vision of an ecological and intelligent urban America. Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.8017; http://schoolofjellyﬁsh.org

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Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August: “Summer Blues” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joseph Ayers, Samantha Beste, Pat Carullo, Gerardo Castro, Elana Goren, Hiro Ichikawa, Insun Kim, Jennifer Glennon Konig, Maria Lago, Margaret McDuffie, Lori Merhige, Jim Metzger, Andrea Moreau and Eleni Smolen. The works range from paintings, prints, sculpture and film all the way to furniture by way of designer and cabinetmaker Margaret McDuffie’s version of the summer time classic, the Adirondack chair.. Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 July 27-August 19: “The Butterﬂy Show.” 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

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Gallery

1 North Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 July 28-September 15: “Allen Reich: Photographic Works of Italy and England,” presented by Columbia County Council on the Arts. The exhibit features a collection of Reich’s works from his portfolio and recent works from Italy and England, including abstract designs, street scenes and architectural compositions. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 28, 5-8 p.m. Information: 518.828.4417; http://columbiachamber-ny.com

Columbia County Council on the Arts

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 July 28-September 14: “Poets and Painters,” juried show featuring 23 local and regional artists. Opening reception: Saturday, July 28, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Transverse Gallery @ Locust Grove

2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through July 29: “Birds, Beasts and Blossoms,” a solo exhibition of gold and silver leaf paintings by Shannon Troxler. August 2-September 16: “Light in the Shadows,” a solo exhibition of watercolors by Ellen Hopkins Fountain. Reception: Saturday, August 4, 1-3 p.m. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Wilderstein

330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 28: “Modern Sculpture & the Romantic Landscape Exhibition” featuring outdoor contemporary sculpture by a talented group of emerging artists juxtaposed with the site’s romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion. Information: 845.876.4818; http://www.wilderstein.org

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Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 12: “Avedisian: Paintings and Drawings,” featuring works by the late Edward Avedisian. August 16-September 16: “Contemporary Painters (Who Just Happen to Be Women),” featuring work by Kathy Burge, Donise English, Ragellah Rourke, Patty Neal, Jenny Nelson, Kate Butler, and Allyson Levy. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

The Chatham Bookstore

27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through August 19: “Landscape Paintings: Nancy Beal.” Ghent artist Nancy Beal shows landscape paintings appropriate for the intimate setting of the bookstore - a pot of petunias on a picnic table, forsythia against a white house, Empire apple trees in full blossom. All the work has been made en plein air in her garden in Ghent. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-3 p.m. Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chatham-bookstore.com

Davis Orton Gallery

photo by Karen Halverson

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 29: Nadine Boughton, “True Adventures in Better Homes,” and Fran Forman, “Alchemy of Memory, Selected Works”; Portfolio showcase: Photo collage/photo montage, Suzanne GonsalezSmith and Julie Brook Alexander. August 4-September 2: “Karen Halverson -- Dakota Survey” and “Portfolio Showcase, Landscape: Stephen Strom and Robin Dana.” For nearly 30 years, Karen Halverson has been making photographs that comment on how we encounter, occupy, and alter the land. Much of her work concerns the landscape of the American West. In the summer of 2011, without itinerary, she drove to the Dakotas. Artist Reception: Saturday, August 4, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 25: “Treasures of Hudson Valley’s Night Sky: Astrophotography by Scott Nammacher.” A photographic exhibition continued on page 22 g

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of nebulas, galaxies, and other treasures of the night time sky taken from the local private observatory of amateur astrophotographer Scott Nammacher. He has captured the gems of the celestial sky in stunning color and detail. Presented with educational material on the process of astrophotography, the components of this local observatory and information about the Milky Way. Hours: Daily, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 12: Main Galleries: Louise Fishman paintings; Sculpture Garden & First Floor Carriage House: Leonid Lerman sculptures; Second ﬂoor Carriage House: Linnea Paskow paintings, and Priscilla Derven paintings; Third Floor Carriage House: Brenda Goodman paintings; Fourth Floor Carriage House: “Shadows” sculptures by Lisa Sanders. August 16-September 9: Main Galleries: Alison Fox paintings; Sculpture Garden & First Floor Carriage House: Leonid Lerman sculpture; Second Floor Carriage House: “Four Rooms,” paintings by Maria Walker; “The Brink of Utterance: New Paintings by JJ Manford”; Third Floor Carriage House: “They Who Would Cultivate,” paintings by Deirdre Swords; Fourth Floor Carriage House: “Utility and Futility,” sculpture by Stephen Reynolds. Reception with the Artists: Saturday, August 18, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

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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

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 July 28-August 24: “In Nature’s Garden: Observed by Photographers,” photographs selected by noted collector Cathy M. Kaplan. The exhibition features work by Christine Butler, Megan Gorham, George Gruel, Gail Albert Halaban, Karen Halverson, Paul Lange, Rebecca Maxwell, Lynn Stern, and Peter Turco.. Reception: Saturday, July 28, 4-6 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Workshops & Special Event s Beacons of Music

Limner Gallery

Roundhouse at Beacon Falls, 2 East Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 26: Striking black and white, seven-foot-tall photographic portraits of musical artists that live or play regularly in Beacon sit in the windows of the Roundhouse, which is currently under renovation. Onsite signage identiﬁes the musicians and connects the public to them online with more information and listening opportunities at beaconcool.com. Information: http://beaconcool.com

Olana State Historic Site

Summer Rolling Artists Shows: Local Artists Invited to Exhibit Work

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 July 27-August 26: “Hawk Alfredson: Esoteric Kitsch, Part II.” Reception: Saturday, July 28, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com Sharp Family Gallery & Coachman’s House Gallery, Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sharp Family Gallery, through October: “Life after LIFE: Preserving Olana.” Almost half a century ago, Frederic Church’s artistic masterpiece Olana was nearly ruined. A LIFE magazine article entitled “Must This Mansion Be Destroyed?” helped to start a national campaign to save Olana. Since then, much eﬀort has gone into restoring Olana’s 250-acre artist-designed landscape, which includes the house and farm complex and collections, as well as protecting its integral viewshed. This year’s exhibit will highlight these myriad achievements. Coachman’s House Gallery, through October: Exhibit by renowned architectural photographer Peter Aaron. The exhibition highlights three years’ worth of the photographer’s work to highlight unusual views at Olana -- at all times of the day and throughout the year and all around the Olana property. Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 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

The Red Hook Emporium, Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Thurs.- Mon., throughout Summer: The Red Hook Emporium is accepting applications from local artists to have their own gallery opening -- and it’s free! Each week during the summer months, the Emporium will feature a local Hudson Valley artist. Each accepted artist will host a gallery reception on the Saturday of their show. Information: 845.752.2221; amanda@redhookemporium.com

Craftsperson Grace Gunning

Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliﬀ, NY 12574 Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m.: Coppersmith Grace Gunning talks about her work and then leads participants in a craft. Information: 845.876.2903; http://www.gracegunning.com

Life Drawing with Model

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 5, Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Artists work independently in a disciplined environment. No instructor or speciﬁc method is followed. Fee: $15 per session Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery, Rhinebeck Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., July 27 & 28, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.: “On The Nature of The Body,” a dance installation by Elaine Colandrea, bringing Botticelli’s “Primavera” to life. Featuring movement and sound artists Sandra

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Capellaro, Beatrice Ehrsam, Rachel Evans, D.C. Getman, Sarah S. Kilborne, Monica Lewin, Elisabeth Osgood-Campbell, and Amara Projansky; and visual artists and designers Joe Bartusis, Suzanne Wright Crain, Mary Dzenutis, Betsy Jacaruso, Erik Kiviat and Maggie Pickard. Seating is limited, reservations recommended. Tickets: $10 Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com; http://elainecolandrea.com

BeLo 3rd Dine/Art Gallery Stroll

Warren Street, below 3rd Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 28, 5-8 p.m.: Dine/Art gives visitors the opportunity to taste local fare as they peruse artwork. Each gallery opening will serve up a sampling from a nearby restaurant. Information: http://belo3rd.com

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: Ask the Lawyer -Legal Issues for Photographers and Visual Artists

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m.: How do you protect your work? How do you exploit your work? How do you avoid legal issues and trouble? This workshop, presented to coincide with the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Hudson Art Fair, provides an overview of the major legal topics that aﬀect artistic endeavors and that every visual artist and photographer should understand. Taught by Elena M. Paul, Esq. Free. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Beach Glass | Beacon Sloop Club Beer Tasting

Hudson Beach Glass, Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 4, 6-9 p.m.: Hudson Valley’s own Sloop Brewing Company oﬀers a beer tasting to beneﬁt the restoration of the ferry sloop Woody Guthrie. Each person will receive a limited edition, handblown pint glass with a hot-stamped drawing by Pete Seeger and signed by the glass artist Kathleen Andersen. Tickets: $50 Information: 845.440.0068; http://beaconarts.org

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 11, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

Painting at Olana

photo by J. Gibbons

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, July 28 & August 4, 9 a.m.-noon: Olana, the historic home of 19th century painter, Frederic Church, is the setting for this Plein Air (open air) workshop. The unique vistas, architecture, and landscaping of Olana will provide the subjects. Each week will have a specific topic of study including composition, illusion of space, color, and changing light and weather. Beginners to advanced painters are invited. Simple beginning compositions will be provided to those starting out in painting. More advanced painters have the opportunity to expand their painting skills, and any painting media is invited to join. First class, meet in the Olana public parking lot. Bring painting supplies and equipment; a material list specific to outdoor painting will be provided upon registration. In case of rain on the first day of class, meet in room 509 of the art center of Columbia-Greene Community College. To register contact Columbia-Greene Community College, Community Services. Information: 518.828.4181 x 3342; http://olana.org

NADA Hudson

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: NADA Hudson is an exhibition featuring artist projects by New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) members and aﬃliates. NADA Hudson is not an art fair, but rather a sitespeciﬁc project organized by the New Art Dealers Alliance. The project builds upon the character of a historic venue, the Basilica Hudson, and showcases contemporary sculpture, installation and performance. This year, galleries will present one piece by one artist within the Main Hall, as well as outdoor projects and performances. Information: http://basilicahudson.com

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 11, 2 p.m.: Christopher cox on Max Neuhaus. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Queen City Saturday

City of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, August 18, 1-9 p.m.: A monthly celebration of arts and culture in Poughkeepsie, the “Queen City.” Events will include performances, gallery openings, live music, artist open studios & more. Information: 845.454.3222; http://artsmidhudson.org

Red Hook Emporium Third Saturday

The Red Hook Emporium, Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, August 18, 4-6 p.m.: Join the folks at the Emporium as they showcase a local artist or artisan. Fun, snacks, tasty beverages and friends! Information: 845.752.2221; amanda@redhookemporium.com

Morse & the Romantic Landscape

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, August 19, 2-4 p.m.: Famed Locust Grove resident Samuel F.B. Morse is best known for his invention of Morse Code, but few realize he was a renowned artist and portraitist. Discover Morse’s artistic imprint on this 180-acre estate through his romantic landscape garden design and architectural innovations. With tea and scones, join the horticulturists to walk the grounds and learn more about this majestic landscape, a living museum of stately specimen trees both native and exotic. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

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live! on stage

The Power of Duﬀ

Greg Kinnear & Jennifer Westfeldt rehearse The Power of Duﬀ by Stephen Belber, directed by Peter DuBois. Vassar & New York Stage and Film’s Mainstage, July 18-29, 2012. © Vassar & New York Stage and Film/Buck Lewis Photography

Powerhouse Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wed.-Sat., July 24-28, 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 2 p.m.: Charles Duﬀ, a news anchor in a mid-market backwater, has an unexpected spiritual awakening on live TV. His prayers, and their answers, change his audience, his family, and his own life forever. Stephen Belber (Tape, Match, Dusk Rings a Bell, Fault Lines) returns to the Powerhouse alongside Peter DuBois (Sons of the Prophet, Becky Shaw, Jack Goes Boating, All New People). Tickets: $35 Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Thursday Night Live: Starlight Swing Night

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, July 26, 7:45 p.m.: Join professional swing dancers, Linda and Chester Freeman, of Got2Lindy Dance Studios for a night of swing dancing to the fabulous Eight to the Bar. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Kiss Me, Kate

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 July 26-29, August 1-5, check website for times: “Another Openin’, Another Show” brings merry mix-ups with old, new and ongoing romances, gangsters, and lots of laughter and dance, all to the tune of Cole Porter’s greatest songs: “From This Moment On” it’s “Too Darn Hot” and “Wunderbar!” Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

Five Course Love

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 July 26-August 5, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: This artfully silly and genuinely funny musical is fast paced and packed with witty lyrics and shared mayhem. Three actors play 15 different characters in five different restaurants on the hunt for one true love. Tickets: $24; $22 Sunday matinee Information: http://www.theaterbarn.com

Fuddy Meers

Nelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12501 July 26-August 5, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Fuddy Meers tells the story of an amnesiac, Claire, who awakens each morning as a blank slate on which her husband and teenage son must imprint the facts of her life. One morning Claire is abducted by a limping, lisping man who claims her husband wants to kill her. The audience views the ensuing mayhem through the kaleidoscope of Claire’s world. The play culminates in a cacophony of revelations, proving that everything is not what it appears to be. Tickets: $30; seniors/students $25 Information: 845.575.3133; http://rivervalleyrep.com

Peter Juris: Comedic Magician & Stage Hypnotist

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, July 27, 8 p.m.: Comedic hypnotist Peter Juris brings his unique blend of magic, mentalism, hypnosis and humor to this adults-only show. There will be plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs! Tickets: $20 Information: 845.226.8099; http://thebeacontheatre.org

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Evening Cabaret: Weimar NYC

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri. & Sat., July 27 & 28, 8:30 p.m.: Hosted by London cabaret star Dusty Limits and curated by Earl Dax, this “subversive, sexed-up, slashingly political” extravaganza features burlesque, comedy, drag, and performance art. Possible nudity. 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The King in Spite of Himself

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., July 27 & Aug. 3, 7 p.m.; Wed., July 29 & Wed. & Sun., Aug. 1 & 5, 3 p.m.: This tale of Henri de Valois, a 16th-century French noble elected by the people of Poland to be their king, despite his great reluctance to be away from France, has been much praised for the quality of its music—indeed, no less a master than Maurice Ravel claimed that Chabrier’s score changed the course of French harmony. Given a contemporary treatment by Thaddeus Strassberger, this staging will be a coproduction with Ireland’s Wexford Festival Opera, which annually hosts one of the world’s ﬁnest showcases for the grandest of vocal arts. Tickets: $30-$90 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Legally Blonde: The Musical

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 July 27-August 19, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: The Broadway sensation based on the hilarious MGM movie and nominated for 7 Tony Awards tells the story of the charmingly perky, Malibu ‘princess’ Elle Woods who enrolls in Harvard Law School and discovers she has more to oﬀer the world than just her looks and sense of style. Tickets: $26; $22 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Murder Ballad

Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri. & Sat., July 27 & 28, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 29, 2 p.m.: A love triangle gone wrong, Murder Ballad centers on Sara, an Upper West Side mom who seems to have it all, but whose downtown past lingers enticingly and dangerously in front of her. This sexy, explosive, new rock musical explores the complications of love, the compromises we make, and the small betrayals that can ultimately undo us. Tickets: $30 Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Readings Festival 2

Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri., July 27, 8 p.m.: “While I Yet Live” by Billy Porter, directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar. Saturday, July 28, noon: “The Untitled World’s Fair Play” by The Debate Society. Saturday, July 28, 5 p.m.: “Jerome,” by Ron Lagomarsino, directed by Maria Mileaf Sunday, July 29, noon: “The Twenty-Seventh Man,” by Nathan Englander, directed by Barry Edelstein Sunday, July 29, 5 p.m.: “A Separate Peace,” by Warren Leight & Todd Almond, directed by Staﬀord Arima Tickets: Free and open to the public with advance reservations. Subscribers to the full Powerhouse season receive priority access. Information: 845.437.5599; http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Jamal Jackson Dance Company

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sat., July 28, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 29, 2 p.m.: Jamal Jackson Dance Company performs “Footprints from My Head’s Rhythm.” The Company, whose mission is to help people gain an understanding of the connection between the African and American cultures, will perform a work that incorporates a line of drummers with the company of dancers. Tickets: $25; $20 members; $15 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Thursday Night Live: Noche Porteña!

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, August 2, 7:45 p.m.: Woodstock Tango presents a night of Argentine Tango with live music for dancing, an Intro to Tango class and a special dance performance. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

A Little Princess

Cunneen-Hackett, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., Aug. 3, 8 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 4, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 5, 2 p.m.: This is the story of a little girl with a great big imagination. It features an updated script, score, orchestrations, and new material and is based on Francis Hodgson Burnett’s children’s novel, popular since the late 19th century. Tickets: $13; $10 kids 12 and under Information: http://fromstagetoscreen.net

TSL Membership Fair

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 4, 6-9 p.m.: TSL presents samplings of their past and most current work. There will be some special guests including Iﬀe Cobbins and others. There will be talk about TSL and the work that is coming and the plans for the future. Food vendors, including American Glory, Le Perce, and Hazel Murray, will provide nourishment for the occasion. There will be bubble blowing and pin-wheel making. Everyone will be encouraged to take a TSL piggy bank and begin their own fundraising at home to help build and sustain TSL in Hudson. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Dances for a Variable Population

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, August 4, 8 p.m.: Naomi Goldberg Haas creates dynamic concert dance with diverse communities and professional dancers. Erasing the border between dancer and non-dancer, the Company returns dance to its initial wellspring: joy. As in past seasons the performance will incorporate members of the local community who have participated in the weeklong workshops. Tickets: $25; $20 members; $15 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Evening Cabaret: Jackie Hoﬀman

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, August 4, 8:30 p.m.: For one night only Jackie Hoffmann returns to the Spiegeltent with her trademark humor and wit. Since performing at the tent in 2010 Jackie Five-Oh: A Celebration of Jackie Hoffman’s First 50th Birthday, she has gone on to garner great acclaim at Joe’s Pub. 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012 continued on page 26 g

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Barry Manilow’s Copacabana

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 August 9-12, 15-19, check website for times: The popular hit song comes to life, ﬁlled with song, dance and comedy – and showgirls – and pirates – and kidnapping -- and mystery. Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 August 9-19, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: This big-hearted, laugh-out-loud musical is the theatrical equivalent to Doritos... you can’t get enough! Warning: This musical contains big wigs, tacky outﬁts, strippers, road kill and spray cheese! Tickets: $24; $22 Sunday matinee Information: http://www.theaterbarn.com

Take Dance

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri., Aug. 10 & Sat., Aug. 11, 8 p.m.: After an absence of two seasons, Take Dance under the direction of Takehiro Ueyama returns with excerpts from the critically acclaimed Salaryman and the world premiere of a work made especially for PS21. Tickets: $30; $25 members; $18 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Evening Cabaret: Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 10 & 11, 8:30 p.m.: SummerScape’s favorite circus troupe— a singular hybrid of traditional circus arts and vaudeville— sells out quickly, so buy your tickets early! 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Ladies at The Alamo

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 August 10-19, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Presented on Broadway, this biting, explosive and very funny play examines the behind-the-scenes intrigues and power struggles that beset a famous regional theatre and its long-time artistic director. “...the bitchiest, most hilarious female free-for-all since The Women...” —NY Daily News. Tickets: $15 Information: http://thebeacontheatre.org

Thursday Night Live: Summer Salsa Night

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, August 16, 7:45 p.m.: Learn how to dance salsa, merengue, and cha-cha with two of New York’s ﬁnest dancers Diane and Johnny Martinez. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

End Times Salon

The Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m.: Whether or not the world actually ends this year (as the Mayan Calendar may suggest), it certainly feels as if we’re all about to go on a very interesting voyage. A three-hour party studded with performances and stimulating talk, with lovely local edible delicacies. Guest curated by James Occhino. Tickets: Call for info. Information: 518.329.7393; http://ancramoperahouse.com

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The Vanaver Caravan

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sat., Aug. 18, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 19, 2 p.m.: An exciting evening of dance and music inspired by the “father of the American folksong revival.” This full concert work, created by Bill and Livia Vanaver, is a celebration in music, song, and dance of Woody Guthrie the balladeer, and Woody Guthrie the man taking you on the quintessential American journey from California to the New York Island, from the Dust Bowl to the Grand Coulee Dam, from the miners’ shanties to the outlaws’ trail and from the lonesome highway to the union hall. The performance is particularly appropriate for this, the 100th anniversary of Woody’s birth. Tickets: $25; $20 members; $15 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Antigone

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wed.-Sat., Aug. 22-25, 7:30 p.m.: An adaptation of Sophocles’s classic tragedy Antigone. Through spoken word, Linda Mussmann presents a loose interpretation of the tragedy, while dancer Maria Boxill illustrates the story of the ill-fated Antigone ﬂoating through the realms of her earthly reality and the death of her brothers and a dream through a combination of balletic technique and modern styles (jazz, lyrical, weight sharing). Musician Ryder Cooley accompanies them with the accordion and saw, coupled with experimental sound. Tickets: $10 Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 August 23-September 2, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: This light, witty and irreverent Broadway farce has been dubbed one of the funniest musicals ever written. It combines the twothousand year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with classic Vaudeville resulting in a non-stop laugh-fest. Tickets: $24; $22 Sunday matinee Information: http://www.theaterbarn.com

State Fair

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 August 23-26, August 29-September 2, check website for times: This down home and delightful hit features some of Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s greatest songs: “Grand Night For Singing’” “It Might As Well Be Spring,” “That’s For Me” in a story of family ties, the excitement of young romance, and the endurance of lasting love. Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

Our Town

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7412 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Fri. & Sat., September 13 & 15, 7:30 p.m.: A play by Thornton Wilder, directed by Deborah Temple, “Our Town” recognizes that life is both precious and ordinary and that these two fundamental truths are intimately connected. Through Wilder’s depiction of small town Grover’s Corners, with its “marrying...living... and dying,” we feel the true beauty of being in the here and now; of really living in Our Town. Tickets: $5 Information: http://www.redhook200.org

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Music in the Parks Free Lawn Concerts

Mills Mansion, Staatsburg, NY 12580 & Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Annual free outdoor concerts held on the grounds of area historic sites. Picniking encouraged. Mills, Wed., July 25, 7 p.m.: Riverbank Banjo Band, music from the ‘20s-’40s. Vanderbilt, Wed., August 1, 7 p.m.: Saints of Swing, jazz/swing music. Mills, Wed., August 8, 7 p.m.: Thunder Ridge, country rock. Vanderbilt, Wed., August 15, 7 p.m.: United States Military Academy Concert Band, show tunes and popular music. Information: 845.229.9115; http://www.nps.gov/vama

Twilight Chamber Music: Columbia Chamber Players

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Friday, July 27, 6 p.m.: Concert featuring Lincoln Mayorga (piano), Maria Ferrante (soprano), and Akal Dev Sharonne (ﬂute). Tickets: $15, free, students Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Beyond a Simple Folk Song

Cunneen-Hackett, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, July 29, 3 p.m.: Presented by The Hudson Valley Folk Guild and featuring special guests AOUT String Quartet. Tickets: $8 advance; $10 door Information: 845.229.0170; http://www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Two Man Gentleman band takes the Spiegeltent stage on Friday, August 17.

Rhythm on the Riverfront Summer Concert Series

Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy sounds spanning the musical spectrum while taking in the beautiful Hudson River views. Scheduled performers are 8/2, Matuto; 8/9, Tin Pan; 8/16, The Big Takeover; 8/23, Readnex Poetry Squad and the Rivertown Kids. Presented by Local 845 in collaboration with Scenic Hudson. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Evening Cabaret: Mandingo Ambassadors

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 3, 8:30 p.m.: Headed by lead guitarist Mamady Kouyaté, the sound of Mandingo Ambassadors is rife with “mellifluous, Latin-tinged rhythms and vocal melodies, and fleet, stinging electric guitar lines.” 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Country Barn Dance and Concert

Rokeby, 845 River Road, Barrytown, NY 12507 Saturday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.: Clap, reel and stomp in the Ox-Barn at Rokeby Farm to the sweet harmonies and rhythmic energies of the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band. Light refreshments. Funded in part by the Outreach Fund of the Country Dance and Song Society. Admission: $15 ($8 children 12 and under). Space limited. RSVP Information/Reservations: 845-758-1920; rhbicentennial@earthlink.net; reservation form at www.redhook200.org continued on page 28 g

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Harlem String Quartet

The Tannery at Darrow School, Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, August 4, 8 p.m.: Performing works by Beethoven, Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea, Joaquin Turina and Ravel. Tickets: $30 & $35 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Thursday Night Live: Buckwheat Zydeco

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, August 9, 7:45 p.m.: “Stanley ‘Buckwheat’ Dural leads one of the best bands in America. A down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a ﬁne-tuned sense of dynamics ... propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances.”—The New York Times Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Basilica Music Festival

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri. & Sat., August 10 & 11, check website for times: Basilica Hudson creative directors, musician Melissa Auf der Maur and ﬁlmmaker Tony Stone announce the oﬃcial launch of the “Basilica Presents Music Program” with “Basilica Music Festival” which is in conjunction with the secon annual “Hudson Music Fest” and the long-standing “Hudson Black Arts & Cultural Festival.” See website for a performance schedule and list of participating bands. Tickets: $15; or $25 weekend package (advance purchase required). Information: http://basilicamusicfestival.com

Bard Music Festival: Saint-Saëns and His World

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 August 10-12 and 17-19: In this year’s Bard Music Festival, the worlds of Balzac and Proust come alive through the music of Saint-Saëns and his contemporaries. Listeners will discover how Saint-Saëns shaped our sense of the history of music—from the age of Lully and Rameau to Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin—and resisted the allure of a xenophobic concept of the French spirit. Saint-Saëns’s music brings the entire 19th century into focus, particularly the signiﬁcance of musical life. Bard Music Festival weekends include orchestral concerts by the American Symphony Orchestra, chamber and choral music performances, panel discussions, and lectures by noted scholars. Tickets: $25-$75 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/bmf/2012

West Point Band Concert

Montgomery Place Historic Site, River Road, Annandale, NY 12571 Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m., grounds open; 6:30 p.m., concert begins: For the ﬁrst time ever in Red Hook, The U.S. Military Academy West Point Band will give a rousing riverbank concert at historic Montgomery Place. Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic and come early. Stroll the gardens, hike the trails and enjoy the beautiful views. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.redhook200.org

6th Annual Hudson Jazzworks Meet the Artists Symposium and Concert

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 12, 3 p.m.: HOH and Hudson Jazzworks, Inc. presents the 6th Annual Hudson Jazz Workshop, August 9-12, (Hudson

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Jazz Workshop is a weekend immersion in Jazz improvisation and composition with two of today’s leading practitioners of duo playing, Armen Donelian and Marc Mommaas), and Meet the Artists Symposium and Concert at HOH. Special Guest Artist/Clinician this year is the renowned vibraphonist, Joe Locke. Past guests have included saxophonist David Liebman, pianist Jim McNeely and guitarist Vic Juris. Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org; http://www.hudsonjazzworks.org

Pianist Emanuel Ax

The Tannery at Darrow School, Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Sunday, August 12, 4 p.m.: Program features musical works by Beethoven and Schubert. Tickets: $30 & $35 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Evening Cabaret: Two Man Gentleman Band

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 17, 8:30 p.m.: The Two Man Gentlemen Band returns to the Spigeltent this year with hot, raucous, retro swing performed with great enthusiasm and skill. Their style—musically and visually— incorporates elements of hot jazz, rhythm and blues, Tin Pan Alley, and western swing. 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Twilight Chamber Music: The Chatham Ensemble

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, August 18, 6 p.m.: A delightful evening of chamber music featuring Arianna Kalian (oboe), Stephen Poppel (clarinet), and Roe Goodman (bassoon). The program includes engaging French classics for reed trio and specially arranged classic opera arias, as well as some lighter fare by recent American composers. Tickets: $15, free, students Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Evening Cabaret: Le Chat Lunatique

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, August 18, 8:30 p.m.: As unpredictable, fearless, and entertaining as their namesake, Le Chat Lunatique purveys an addictive genre they call “ﬁlthy, mangy jazz,” a signature sound that blends western swing, classical, reggae, and doo-wop into strikingly original compositions and audaciously reworded standards alike. 21+ only Tickets: $25 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The Best of Doo Wop

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 24 & 25, 8 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 26, 3 p.m.: Kick-oﬀ the weekend right with the winners of the Charlie Morano Lifetime Achievement Award for Musical Excellence. Then, on Saturday, head over to The CENTER at 7p.m. for a special fundraiser with headliners “The Brooklyn Bridge” and opening act “Cherished Memories.” Your tickets include a 7 p.m. ‘car-hop’ themed reception with drive-in style refreshments and classic cars followed by the performance which begins at 8 p.m. End the weekend on a sweet note with our region’s premier doo wop group, “The Phantoms” with “Times Square” at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $24; $26; $70 (Saturday special event) Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Take the kids to learn how grizzly bears and grey wolves communicate and meet live furry and feathery friends at the Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie on August 2. Photo by Luc Viatour, www.lucnix.be

Youth Programs Outdoor Movies: Pocket Park

Pocket Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Fridays, through August 31, 8 p.m.: 7/27, Doctor Doolittle; 8/3, Little Miss Sunshine; 8/10, Independence Day; 8/17, Mr. Popper’s Penguins; 8/24, Glee: Concert Movie; 8/31, Avatar. Tickets: Free, donations Information: http:/timeandspace.org

Puppet Making Workshop

Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursdays through August 9, 6-8 p.m.: This workshop provides all the materials and plenty of space for teens to design and build one-of-akind, moveable mouth-rod puppet for performances or costume play. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

ARTlandish!

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, 1-4 p.m.: Frederic Church sketched outside noting details in nature and went back to the studio to paint. Drop-in for sketch paper, pencils and clipboards. Head out into Olana’s picturesque landscape to sketch your very own view. Come back to the “studio” to use colored pencils, oil pastels and watercolors to ﬁnish your artwork. Information: http://olana.org

Olana on the Move Backpacks

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.: Explore the Olana landscape with selfguided activities to enrich family visits. Take your sketches home, or donate them to our ongoing public exhibit. Must leave a photo ID until backpack is returned. Information: http://olana.org

Visual Arts for Kids

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m.: A visual arts workshop for kids ages 7 - 11 years old. Kids explore printmaking for the month of March, then create paintings, drawings and murals using various media and techniques. Taught by Cara Turett. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Summer Reading Program Storytime & Crafts

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Tuesdays, July 24; Aug. 7, 10 a.m. (Preschool readers, 2-5 year-olds); 11 a.m. (Primary Readers, 6-9 year-olds): Come to the library and “Dream Big! Read.” Each Tuesday there will be an age-appropriate storytime, followed by a related craft. Information: 518.537.5800; http://www.germantownlibrary.org

Magic Jim

Adriance Memorial Library Auditorium, 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m.: Join Magic Jim and his trusty side-kick puppet Mortimer as they use books that can be found in your library to explore the world of dreams and your imagination! Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

Block Printmaking

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block prints with foam paper and rollers, mono-prints with ink and paint, and collagraph printing using a collage technique. Ages 12 & up. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Art Exploration for Toddlers

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, July 27, 9:30-11 a.m.: Join artist and educator Julie Carino to explore messy materials like making clay, bubbles, painting, collage and more. This is a hands-on class for child/adult pairs. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson River Journey

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, July 27, 10 a.m.-noon: Working with Captain Guy Falkenheimer and environmental educator Fran Martino, HOH takes participants out to the shores of the Hudson River for hands-on river activities like seining, ﬁsh identiﬁcation, and more. Pre-registration required. Ages 10 & up. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Messy Art “Puﬀy Paint”

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, July 27, 2 p.m.: Get messy and learn a new painting technique! Tickets: $5; space limited, paid reservations required. Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Creative Writing Workshop for Teens

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Friday, July 27, 5 p.m.: Young Adult author Robin Palmer leads a mini creative writing workshop. Participants will be treated to a short reading from Robin’s brand new book, “Wicked Jealous,” followed by an opportunity to write their own modern-day version of a classic fairy tale and share it with the group. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Olana Outdoor Movie Series: The Wizard of Oz

Olana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 28, 7:30, sunset: Bring a ﬂashlight and a picnic. Carry in/out. Refreshments for purchase. Series continues 8/11 with “E.T.”; and 8/25, “The Lady and the Tramp.” Tickets: $5 per adult; kids free Information: http://olana.org

Kuumba African Dance & Drum

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, July 28 & August 4, 11 a.m. drum, noon, dance: Everybody Drum, everybody Dance! A special community workshop in collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum and Operation Unite. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Youth are free. Information: 518.828.3612; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, July 28 & Aug. 4, 11 a.m.: It’s a typically challenging day in the life of Charlie Brown, from trying to get his kite to fly to trying to find the nerve to talk to that cute little red-haired girl. Meanwhile, Charlie’s friends – and even his dog, Snoopy – face challenges of their own in their pursuit of that fleeting thing called happiness. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults and seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

David Gonzalez

Afternoon Family Fare: Carnival of the Animals and Peter and the Wolf

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29. 3:30 p.m.: Carnival of the Animals and Peter and the Wolf—two classical music masterpieces—are reinvented for young audiences through Frederic Chiu’s brilliant piano transcription and David Gonzalez’s original, funky poetry. Chiu and Gonzalez present a marvelous musical menagerie in their sensational, lyrical performance. Ages 7 and up. Tickets: $5 for kids 3 and older; $15 adults Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Bugs of the Underworld

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, July 29, 1-3 p.m.: Take a fascinating look at the underwater world of the pond at Olana. Meet at the Wagon House for presentation of the ﬁlm “Bugs of the Underworld” that will be featured from 1-1:30 p.m. Then explore the pond where invertebrates will be collected, identiﬁed and released. Participants can learn about the unique adaptations of these insects, and their role in keeping our ecosystems functioning properly. Nets will be provided, or bring you own. Wear rubber boots or water shoes, and plan to be outdoors even if there is light rain. Tickets: Free Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

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Hudson River Fun

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, July 29, 4 p.m.: Watch museum educators seine the river by dragging their 30’ net along the river botton. Repeats 8/12 & 8/26 Tickets: $5/family Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Animal Embassy: Talk to the Animals

Adriance Memorial Library Auditorium, 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, August 2, 10 a.m.: Animals communicate with color, body language and vocalization. They have more to say than we realize! Meet live animals and learn from real life accounts of interactions with wildlife including Grizzly Bears and Grey Wolves. Live animals will include some combination of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and/or small mammals. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

Dance Together

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fridays, August 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10-11 a.m.: A workshop in movement taught by Abby Lappen, exploring the elements of motor skills, balance with rhythm and music as tools. Each week a speciﬁc theme will direct exploration, including animals, nature, colors, shapes, numbers, and language. For all ages. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Songs and Stories from Church’s Time

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 5, 2-4 p.m.: Take a step back in time with balladeer Linda Russell as she weaves stories and songs that captivate audiences of all ages, using the hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and guitar. Tickets: $10; $5 children 12 and under; $20 families Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Butterﬂy Beauties: Knee High Naturalist Program

Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 Thursday, August 9, 10-11 a.m.: Join Columbia Land Conservancy’s Citizen Scientist program and ﬁnd out about the butterﬂy lifecycle and migration, as well as how we can help researchers learn more about them. Program includes story time, arts & crafts, an educational program and free play. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Family Fun: Brain Quest Challenge

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, August 8, 5-6 p.m.: Brain Quest will bring its fast-paced, curriculum-based question and answer game to life with a “Brain Quest Challenge” event, sponsored by Chrysler brand Town & Country. During the challenge, kids will have the chance to ﬂaunt their smarts by answering questions in a spelling bee type-setting. Attendees will receive fun giveaways and winners will take home products from the Brain Quest® line. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Japanese Landscape Brush Painting with Teens

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 4, noon-4 p.m.: Paint the Olana landscape and explore the poetic and calligraphic possibilities of Japanese brush painting. Topics covered include use of ink washes to create tonal range and establish distance and atmosphere, capturing the ‘gesture’ of the landscape with a sumi brush, and how to be ‘present’ in nature to enhance observation. The class begins by looking at art historical examples of Japanese landscape brush paintings and woodblock prints. Taught by Patty Tyrol. Registration recommended by noon on Friday, August 3. Tickets: $10; $5 members Information: http://olana.org

Afternoon Family Fare: The Little Farm Show, The Greatest Show on Dirt

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sat. & Sun., August 4 & 5. 3:30 p.m.: An original musical theater performance for all-ages created and performed by Tannis Kowalchuk and Brett Keyser. The Little Farm Show kicks up some dirt with live music, and high-spirited performances as it navigates through the history of agriculture from 10,000 BCE to today, and explores sustainability, local food systems, and organic farming. Tickets: $5 for kids 3 and older; $15 adults Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

artsVoyage Family Day: Once Upon A Time

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, August 5, 11 a.m.: Storytelling, music, and art project related to the theme of books and storytelling for children and accompanying adults with Tom Lee, storyteller. Free admission. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Jim Cruise aka ‘Spoon Man’

Spoon Man

Adriance Memorial Library Auditorium, 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, August 9, 10 a.m.: Come get “spooned” with “The Spoon Man,” Jim Cruise. Cruise oﬀers a hilarious, interactive, comedy show for all ages. His “stirring” performance is a spoonful of family fun! Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

Third Rail Projects Community Dance Intensive

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, August 10, 1-6 p.m.; 7 p.m. performance: Third Rail Projects dance artists work intensively with community members to create a new, fully realized contemporary dance/theater work, featuring community members as performers at Hudson’s Riverfront Park. Interested in joining? Contact Zach Morris at zach@thirdrailprojects.com Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org continued on page 32 g

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Dream Big! with Beth and Scott

The Magic of Derrin Berger

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 11, 11 a.m.: Back by popular demand, magician Derrin Berger entertains audiences young and old with a unique blend of comedy and magic that leaves audiences gasping in amazement while drying their eyes from tears of laughter! Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults and seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Olana Outdoor Movie Series: E.T.

Olana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 25, 7:30 p.m., movie starts at sunset: Bring a ﬂashlight and a picnic. Carry in/out. Refreshments for purchase. Tickets: $5 per adult; kids free Information: http://olana.org

Adriance Auditorium, 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, August 16, 10 a.m.: “Dream Big” features a selection of silly and interactive songs for children. This show introduces Beth & Scott’s childhood selves in the form of two toddler puppets who dream about getting bigger one day! Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturdays, August 18 & 25, 11 a.m.: Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! See the entire tale unfold when performed by Kids on Stage, The CENTER’s summer workshop program. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults and seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Afternoon Family Fare: Aesop Bops!

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sat. & Sun., August 11 & 12, 3:30 p.m.: A zoo full of animals comes alive in this fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation production of Aesop Bops. The show teaches children about sharing and friendship through a potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories. Ages four and up. Tickets: $5 for kids 3 and older; $15 adults Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Family Farm Day

Katchkie Farm, 745 Fischer Rd., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat. & Sun., August 11 & 12, 3:30 p.m.: Play in the children’s garden, get up close and personal with the plants, pick some fresh ripe veggies, and then make lunch! Share the farm-to-table experience with Katchkie Farm educators. Pre-registration requried. For children ages 5 and up. Tickets: $25 parent-child pair; $35 parent/two kids Information: http://www.katchkiefarm.com

Storyteller Jonathan Kruk: Dreams, Fables & Fairy Tales from ‘Round the World

Palatine Park Pavilion, Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Tuesday, August 14, 11 a.m.: Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk (named Best Storyteller in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley Magazine and winner of three Parents’ Choic Awards) presents “Dreams, Fables & Fairy Tales from ‘Round the World: Animals, Giants, Dragons!” Sponsored by the Germantown photo by Andrea Sadler Library’s summer reading program and made possible by Stewart’s Holiday Match Grant. Information: 518.537.5800; http://www.germantownlibrary.org

Night Writers Creative Writing Workshop

Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesday, August 15, 6-7 p.m.: Teens are invited to a creative writing workshop, where they will work collaboratively to create a scary story under the veil of darkness. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

Vanaver Caravan dancers in ‘Pastures of Plenty’

Vanaver Caravan Youth Workshop

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, August 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: A chance for teens ages 14 to 18 to discover the music of Woody Guthrie through dance taught by dancers and musicians from The Vanaver Caravan renowned for its rousing interpretations of folk music and dance. The Vanaver Caravan will perform Pastures of Plenty: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie at 2 p.m. following the workshop. Workshop participants are welcome to stay and have a picnic on the grounds between the workshop and the performance. Tickets: $12 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Playing with Your Food

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday, August 22, 10 a.m.-noon: Participants will get a chance to “play with their food” by creating edible sculptures, making their own healthy snacks, trailmix, smoothies, artworks and more. For ages 7 & up. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Olana Outdoor Movie Series: The Lady and the Tramp Olana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 25, 7:30 p.m., movie starts at sunset: Bring a ﬂashlight and a picnic. Carry in/out. Refreshments for purchase. Tickets: $5 per adult; kids free Information: http://olana.org

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The documentary, ‘Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin’ screens at PS21 in Chatham on 8/14. Woody Guthrie photos courtesy Woody Guthrie Archives, L to R: photo by Al Aumuller, Robin Carson, photographer unknown.

Bard Summerscape 2012 Film Festival: France and the Colonial Imagination

Ottaway Film Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thurs. & Sun., through Aug. 12, 7 p.m.: The SummerScape 2012 film festival offers 10 highly celebrated films, made on an international scale across several decades, which offer marvelously diverse perspectives on how French colonialism and its aftermath have been cinematically depicted by major artists. Tickets: $8 Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Tasty Tunes Weekly Open Mic

Taste Budds Cafe, 40 West Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Free weekly music and spoken word open mic. Sign-up at 6 p.m. Information: 860.823.8605

Bicentennial Author Talk: Susan Fox Rogers

Elmendorph Inn, Corner 9 & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m.: Susan Fox Rogers discusses and signs copies of her new book, “My Reach: A Hudson River Memoir,” and describes her kayaking adventures on the Hudson River, as well as the river’s historic role in shaping Red Hook. Part of the Town of Red Hook’s Bicentennial Celebration. Sponsored by the Red Hook Public Library. Light refreshments. Free. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.com

Film: Elena

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs.-Sat., July 26-28, 7:30 p.m.: Winner of Cannes’ “Un Certain Regard” Special Jury Prize, “Elena” is a gripping, modern twist on the classic noir thriller. Sixtyish spouses Vladimir and Elena uneasily share his palatial Moscow apartment - he’s a still-virile, wealthy businessman; she’s his dowdy former nurse who has clearly “married up.” Estranged from his own wild-child daughter, Vladimir openly despises his wife’s freeloading son and family. But when a sudden illness and an unexpected reunion threaten the dutiful housewife’s potential inheritance, she must hatch a desperate plan. Masterfully crafted by award-winning Russian ﬁlmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev (Golden

Globe nominee “The Return”) and featuring evocative, Hitchcockian music by Philip Glass, “Elena” is a subtly stylish exploration of crime, punishment, and human nature. In Russian with English subtitles. Tickets: $7; $5 students & members Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Book Signing Salads: Beyond the Bowl

Hudson Farmer’s Market, 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.: Author Mindy Fox will be at the market signing copies of her book, “Salads: Beyond the Bowl.” Information: www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Book Publication Party with Live Music: The Caldwell Collection of Viols

The Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, July 28, 5:30 p.m.: Celebrate the publication of this criticallyacclaimed catalogue/memoir of a collection of 22 historic stringed instruments, assembled and restored to playing condition over 40 years by a couple in Oberlin, Ohio. Wine, cheese, plus live performance of music for two viols written in the 17th and 18th centuries by by Jenkins, Schenck, and Marais, played by Anna Legêne and Lucy Bardo. Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chatham-bookstore.com

Discussion & Reading: Carole Maso, “Mother & Child”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, July 28, 7 p.m.: A meditation on life and death, being and non-being, and the intense mystery and beauty of existence, Maso’s new novel follows a mother and child as they roam through wondrous and increasingly dangerous psychic and physical terrain. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com continued on page 34 g

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Hudson Valley YA Society: Robin Palmer, Carley Moore & Gina Damico

Movie Tuesdays: Ladies and Gentlemen Over 65

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesdays, July 31, 8:30 p.m.: See ﬁlms under the stars. Films introduced by Frank Farnham, Adj. Professor of Communications at FIT, NYC. A documentary of elderly non-dancers recreating innovative choreographer Pina Bausch’s dance piece “Kontakthof ” originally designed for teenagers. Free admission. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Book Signing: One Potato, Two Potato

Hudson Farmer’s Market, 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.: Author Roy Finamore signs copies of his books “One Potato, Two Potato” and “Tasty. Get Great Food on the Table Every Day. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Movie Tuesdays: The Company

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesdays, August 7, 8 p.m.: See ﬁlms under the stars. Robert Altman’s extraordinary inside look at the world of ballet made with the cooperation of Chicago’s Joﬀrey Ballet follows the stories of the dancers whose professional and personal lives grow impossibly close. Films introduced by Frank Farnham, Adj. Professor of Communications at FIT, NYC. Free admission. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, August 12, 4 p.m.: HVYAS brings the best and brightest YA authors to the Hudson Valley in a memorable and fun party-like “literary salon” atmosphere. This month’s event features YA authors Robin Palmer (Cindy Ella, Geek Charming, Little Miss Red, Wicked Jealous), Carley Moore (The Stalker Chronicles), and Gina Damico Robin Palmer (Scorch, Croak). Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Movie Tuesdays: Woodie Guthrie: Hard Travelin’

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesdays, August 14, 8 p.m.: See ﬁlms under the stars. This documentary is a warmhearted tribute to Guthrie whose songs “galvanized organizers and guitar-pickers across the United States.” (New York Times) Guthrie’s son Arlo collects reminiscences from Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Jack Elliott, Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger and many more. Films introduced by Frank Farnham, Adj. Professor of Communications at FIT, NYC. Free admission. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Book Signing: Eat With Your Hands

Sanctiﬁed Landscape

Hudson Farmer’s Market, 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.: Author Zak Pelaccio presents his book “Eat With Your Hands” at the Hudson Farmer’s Market. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Olana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 18, 4 p.m.: Talk and book signing by David Schuyler author of Sanctiﬁed Landscape: Writers, Artists and the Hudson River Valley. Free Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Discussion: “Victory: The Triumphant Gay Revolution”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 11, 4-6 p.m.: On May 9, 2012, the President of the United States told the world he supported the right of gays and lesbians to marry. This did not just happen by chance: a brilliant, organized movement transformed the society right up to its highest leader. This is the book that tells the story of how they did it. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Odes and Love Songs of Pablo Neruda

The Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, August 11, 8 p.m.: An illuminated reading of the work of this towering literary ﬁgure, with texts read in Spanish and English. Live musical accompaniment. Tickets: $15 Information: 518.329.7393; http://ancramoperahouse.com

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Food on Film Festival

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Mon.-Wed., Aug. 20-22, and Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 23-26, 8 p.m.: Seven days of food-themed ﬁlms: 8/20, “Ratatouille”; 8/21, “Like Water for Chocolate”; 8/22, “Tampopo”; 8/23, “Mostly Martha”; 8/24, “Babette’s Feast”; 8/25, “Big Night”; 8/26, “The Trip”. See website for ﬁlm descriptions. Films introduced by Frank Farnham, Adj. Professor of Communications at FIT, NYC. Free admission. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Festival of Books

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sat.-Mon., September 1-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: “Festival of Books: A Celebration of Books & Reading,” featuring panel discussion, readings, and book signings by nationally known and local authors, a book-themed gallery exhibition, children’s events including a visit from favorite storybook characters, the Cookbook Cafe and more. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

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green valley The documentary ‘The Clean Bin Project’ screens at the Chatham Real Food Market on Friday, August 3.

Beacon Farmers Market

8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Local produce, foods and crafts all surrounded by art, and the Hudson waterfront. Information: 845.234.9325; http://www.thebeaconfarmersmarket.com

The remaining schedule is as follows: through July 28, The Greenhorn’s oﬃce, Warren St., Hudson; July 30-Aug. 13, Philmont Public Library; Aug. 14-25, Kinderhook Memorial Library; Sept. 4-17, North Chatham Free Library. Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Hudson Farmers’ Market

Wednesday Wandering at Round Ball Mountain

6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 17, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Shop each week for the freshest produce grown by local family farmers, including: herbs, veggies, ﬂowering plants, fresh baked bread, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, wine, prepared foods and more! Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Round Ball Mountain Conservation Area, 503 Carson Rd., Ancram, NY Wednesday, July 25, 10 a.m.-noon: Beat the summer heat by taking a walk in the deep woods. A Columbia Land Conservancy guide will discuss the history of the site, and the unusual plants and animals that call it home. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

Carey Conference Ctr, 100 Pond Hill Rd., Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.: The fracking controversy is boiling in communities across New York State. Explore the ecological and economic complexities of crafting fracking policy with an objective group of experts during a free panel discussion featuring: Stu Gruskin, former Deputy Commissioner of NYSDEC; Dr. Erik Kiviat, Executive Director of Hudsonia; Andrew Revkin of the New York Times Dot Earth Blog; and Dr. George Robinson of the University at Albany. Robert Moore, Executive Director of Environmental Advocates of New York, will moderate. A special program of the Rensselaerville Festival of Writers, sponsored by the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station and the Carey Center for Global Good, the panel discussion will take place in the Guggenheim Pavilion at the Carey Conference Center. Information: 518.797.5100; rplatel@careyconferencecenter.org

Municipal Parking Lot, 61 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through November 27, Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Voted “Best Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market” for the past 4 years. Vendors provide a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products including fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, eggs from chicken, duck, turkey and pheasant, goat, cow and sheep’s milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more. Plus, special events throughout the season. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project

Hudson, Philmont, Kinderhook, North Chatham, NY Through September 17: Traveling exhibition featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. Through photographs of the farmers and their land, and through storytelling in the farmers’ own words, you can follow each of their journeys into farming. The exhibition will travel to seven local libraries, and will also be shown at the Greenhorn’s oﬃce on Warren Street in Hudson in July.

Beyond the Hype: Fracking Panel Discussion

Farm Walk

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Rd. (oﬀ Route 9H), Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturdays, July 28 & Aug. 11 & 18, 1-2:30 p.m.: Explore the upper terrace of Martin Van Buren’s farm, enjoy the beautiful views of the

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The New Farmer Narrative traveling exhibition continues its journey with a stop at the Philmont Public Library July 30-August 13. Photo by Hawthorne Valley Farm

Catskill Mountains while you discover the connections between politics and agriculture in antebellum America. You’ll see the grave of Lindenwald’s original builder, Peter Van Ness and his wife and learn about the activities of the men and women of Roxbury Farm who are stewards of the farmland today. The 90-minute tour is oﬀered on Saturdays and Sundays beginning at the park visitor center. Reservations are recommended. Tickets: $5 Information: http://www.nps.gov/mava

Movie Night: Forks Over Knives

Homestead @ Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties, NY 12477 Saturday, July 28, 6 p.m.: Join the folks at CAS for a screening of Forks Over Knives, a documentary that explores the possibility that so-called “diseases of aﬄuence,” such as heart disease, can be reversed by simply adjusting our diets to include less processed and animal-based foods. Roger Ebert called Forks Over Knives, “a ﬁlm that can change your life.” Tickets: $30 per person, includes sampling of delicious vegan foods made from recipes found in the Forks Over Knives cookbook and a glass of vegan wine or beverage. Information: 845.336.8447 x 205; leah@casanctuary.org; http://casanctuary.org/forks-over-knives

Film: The Clean Bin Project

The Chatham Real Food Market Co-op, 15 Church St., Chatham, NY Friday, August 3, 7 p.m.: A fun, but hard-hitting Canadian independent documentary about waste and consumption. Is it possible to live completely waste free? In this multi-award winning festival favorite, partners Jen and Grant go head-to-head in a competition to see who

can swear off consumerism and produce the least garbage. Their lighthearted competition is set against a darker examination of the problem of waste. Even as Grant and Jen start to garner interest in their project, they struggle to find meaning in their minuscule influence on the largescale environmental impacts of our “throw-away society.” Described as An Inconvenient Truth meets Super Size Me, The Clean Bin Project features laugh-out-loud moments, stop-motion animations, and unforgettable imagery. Captivating interviews with renowned artist Chris Jordan and TED Lecturer Captain Charles Moore, make this film a fun and inspiring call to individual action that speaks to crowds of all ages. Information: 518.392.3353; http://cleanbinmovie.com

The Future of the Hudson River

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, August 3, 7 p.m.: Dave Strayer, a freshwater ecologist at the Cary Institute, will discuss the organization’s Hudson River Research Program, what motivated him to write The Hudson River Primer, the river’s environmental recovery, and challenges that need to be met. Information: 845.677.7600 x 326; smithp@caryinstitute.org; http://www.ecostudies.org

Sunset Paddle to Greenport Conservation Area

Hudson Boat Launch, Water Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 5, 6-8 p.m.: Journey to the North Bay and see the Greenport Conservation Area. The intertidal wetlands are home to two rare plant species.Look for bald eagles as the sun sets. 3 miles roundtrip. Paddling experience is required and participants must bring their own canoe or kayak and equipment, including PFD. Pre-registration. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

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Taste of Hudson Valley Bounty Dinner

Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Monday, August 6, 5-8 p.m.: Come and taste the best of the Valley. Sample regionally-grown products prepared by star chefs. More than 20 restaurants and 30 farms participating. Plus, regional beers and wines. Tickets: $75; $50 members; $25 children 12 and under Information: http://www.hudsonvalleybounty.com

Walk & Talk at CEIE: Forestry Walk

Center for Environmental Innovation & Education, 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m.: Join forester and certiﬁed naturalist Paul Blaszak for a morning of tree identiﬁcation, and a discussion of the human impact on forest succession at Dennings Point. Information: 845.765.2721; http://bire.org/events

Third Thursday at CEIE: Poisoned Waters a PBS Frontline Documentary

Center for Environmental Innovation & Education, 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, August 16, 7 p.m.: New toxins from everyday life found in our drinking water are posing threats to ﬁsh, wildlife and human health. In Poisoned Waters, a PBS Frontline documentary by Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Hedrick Smith, through interviews with scientists, environmental activists, corporate executives and average citizens impacted by the burgeoning pollution problem, reveals startling new evidence that today’s growing environmental threat comes not from the giant industrial polluters of old, but from chemicals in consumers’ face creams, deodorants, prescription medicines and household cleaners that ﬁnd their way into sewers, storm drains, and eventually into America’s waterways and drinking water. Information: 845.765.2721; http://bire.org/events

Canning Class: Sweet

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 19, 2-4 p.m.: In this second class learn how to transform local fruit at the peak of freshness into jam that you can enjoy year round. We will use a pectin that allows for less sugar and alternative sweeteners. You will leave this class with a half-pint jar of jam made in class as well as the know-how and conﬁdence to safely can at home. Taught by KayCee Wimbish from Loose Caboose Farm. Registration required by noon Friday, August 17th. Tickets: $20; $15 members Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Wednesday Wandering at Hand Hollow

photo by KayCee Wimbish

Canning Class: Savory

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, August 12, 2-4 p.m.: Canning is a safe and fun way to preserve the bounty of what the Hudson Valley offers during our growing season. In this hands-on class you will learn how to use the boiling water bath canning method to transform fresh vegetables into a tasty, shelf stable product you can enjoy for months to come. In this first class we will be making a savory vegetable treat, depending on availability at the time. You will leave this class with a pint jar of what we make in class as well as the know-how and confidence to safely can at home. Taught by KayCee Wimbish from Loose Caboose Farm. Registration required by noon Friday, August 10th. Tickets: $20; $15 members Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Introduction to Kayaking

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Tuesday, August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Learn the ABCs of kayaking while paddling to Denning’s Point and back—on the lookout for bald eagles and other awesome raptors. Equipment will be provided by Mountain Tops Outﬁtters. Space is limited to 18 paddlers; participants MUST register using the online form. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://scenichudson.org

Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 County Route 9, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Wednesday, August 29, 10 a.m.-noon: Explore a part of the Hand Hollow Conservation Area that is not yet formally open to the public. This is a fairly rugged climb that ends in a beautiful lake nestled on a hilltop. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

Once in a Blue Moon Walk

Schor Conservation Area, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 Friday, August 31, 8-9:30 p.m.: It’s called a “Blue Moon” when there is a second full moon in a month. Come out and celebrate our first one since December 31, 2009. Join CLC staff for an evening trail walk and talk ending in a great viewing location. Don’t forget your flashlight! Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

Discover How Birds Can Save the World

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, September 7, 7 p.m.: John Fitzpatrick, Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will discuss the role birds play in fostering the conservation of biodiversity. Sensitive indicators, birds provide us with a window into the health of the environment Information: 845.677.7600 x 326; smithp@caryinstitute.org; http://www.ecostudies.org

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Long days by Brian PJ Cronin, photos by Kristen Cronin

Some kids go right for the heart with their first word. They tell you what you want to hear. “Mama.” “Dada.” They curry favor, work the room like a 16th Century Italian diplomat. My first word was “Dada.” I was building alliances. Some kids are aesthetes with their first word. They’ve become fascinated with something, and want to tell you about it. Kristen’s first word was “light.” She would point it out everywhere. Now she does the same thing, only with a camera. Was her interest in photography born when she was an infant, struggling to say her first word? I hesitate to say yes, as I am sure there are some of you reading this whose first word was “poop” or “pee” or “decaf“ and I don’t want to break your spirit. But yes. And then there are the tool builders, the paradigm shifters, the ones who figure out that you can get more ants out of the hollow log with a sharp stick than with your fat, hairy fingers. They are unsentimental and goal-driven. They have a plan. Cooper’s first word was “that.” It was such a boring first word that for weeks I refused to believe he was saying it. I would tell Kristen that it didn’t count. It was like saying “and” or “it” or “or.” But Cooper was not looking for excitement. He was looking for more blueberries. “That,” he’d say, pointing at the bowl of blueberries on the table. “That,” he’d say, pointing at a particular stuffed animal in the window of a store. “That, that, that,” over and over, insistently. How could we say no? He was using his words. In addition to using it as a one word Manifest Destiny, Cooper uses “that” the way you or I use Google. “That,” he’ll say, pointing to a map on the wall. “That’s a map,” I tell him. His eyes widen and he points again. “That.” “That’s a map.” “That.” “Map.” “That.” “Map.” “That.” “Map.” This goes on for at least fifteen minutes until he finds something else to point at and we repeat the cycle all over again until one of us falls

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i was worried that cooper’s second word was going to be “this,” but so far i think it’s “truck.” at least it sounds like “truck” when he says it as he’s looking at a truck...it also sounds like “suck” when he’s looking at the met’s bullpen... asleep. I like to think that he’s storing all of this information away; that one day he’s going to wake up, look around the room, and say “That’s a map, that’s a picture, bed, cat, books, fan, window, I GOT THIS.” I was worried his second word was going to be “this,” but so far I think it’s “truck.” At least it sounds like “truck” when he says it as he’s looking at a truck. It also sounds like “duck” when he’s looking at a duck, “suck” when he’s looking at the Mets’ bullpen, and gibberish when he’s looking at anything else. But I’m going to go with “truck,” as it dovetails with his new fanatical obsession with trucks, the way he will only let me read to him if it’s a book about trucks, the way he goes into a crying fit if we are out for a walk and we haven’t seen a truck in two minutes. These fits of truck withdrawal are heartbreaking. During last night’s walk, in an effort to stop the tears, I pointed to Mt. Beacon. “Mountains are like the trucks of the earth,” I said. I will admit that this makes no sense whatsoever, but it got Cooper to stop crying and stare at the mountain with wide, silent eyes. And isn’t that the point of language anyway, no matter how many words we know? To bring us to a place of stillness and quiet, beyond all words, where no communication is necessary? At least until the next truck rolls by. Then it’s all pointed fingers and that word that sounds like “truck,” over and over, louder and louder, echoing off the mountains and into the sky above.

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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.

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rural traditions, community connections

WEST POINT COMES TO RED HOOK Aerial view of Montgomery Place. Photo courtesy Dutchess County Tourism.

The West Point Concert Band will present a concert on Saturday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m., at Montgomery Place in Annandale-on-Hudson, located off Route 9G. The performance is part of the Town of Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration. This concert is free and open to the public. The performance will be conducted by the West Point Band’s Deputy Commander, Major Derrick Shaw, and the West Point Band’s Associate Bandmaster, Chief Warrant Officer David Downer. The program will feature music from a variety of movies. Popular themes include music from The Godfather, Titanic, Forrest Gump, Independence Day, and Spiderman. For the Broadway enthusiast, the Concert Band will perform songs from West Side Story, The Lion King, The Sound of Music, and Singin’ in the Rain. No performance of film music is complete without the music of John Williams, as his themes from Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, and Saving Private Ryan are performed. The Town of Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration began on May 12. Initial preparation started in 2010 with the intent of celebrating and preserving Red Hook’s history. Events include food tastings, tours of historical buildings, theatre productions, concerts, and the unveiling of the Red Hook Bicentennial quilt. The Red Hook Bicentennial celebration will conclude on October 13. Check the website for a detailed schedule of events, www.redhook200.org.

The West Point Band The West Point Band is the U.S. Army’s oldest active band and the oldest unit at the United States Military Academy. Today’s band consists of four components: the Concert Band, the Jazz Knights, the Hellcats and Support Staff. They combine to form the Marching Band. The organization fulfills all of the official musical requirements of the Academy, including military and patriotic ceremonies, public concerts, sporting events and radio and television broadcasts, as well as social activities for the Corps of Cadets and the West Point community. As the senior premier musical representative of the United States Army, the band has appeared at many historical events. It performed at the dedication of the Erie Canal; at the Chicago and New York World’s Fairs; and for the funerals of Ulysses S. Grant and Franklin D. Roosevelt as well as the inaugurations of numerous presidents. Additionally, the West Point Band has collaborated with some of the finest musical ensembles in the country, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Pops. Members of the West Point Band have also been showcased in Carnegie Hall and featured on The Today Show, 60 Minutes, Dateline NBC as well as on documentaries airing on The History and Discovery Channels. Comprised of graduates from America’s finest music schools, the musicians of the West Point Band continue to present provocative performances while providing the Corps of Cadets with a piece of living history. For more information, visit www.westpointband.com. West Point Band news can also be found by following them on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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miscellaneous Sunday Summer Evening Yoga

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sundays, 6-7 p.m.: Led by certiﬁed yoga teacher Regina Simmons. All levels welcomed. Bring a mat if you have one. Donations appreciated. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Library Computer Classes

Arlington Branch Library, 504 Haight Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesdays, July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15 & 29: Looking to strengthen your Word, Excel or Powerpoint skills? A variety of great Microsoft-speciﬁc classes available free of charge: 7/25, Excel 101; 8/1, Powerpoint 101; 8/8, Word 102; 8/15, Excel 102; 8/29; Powerpoint 102. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3381; http://www.poklib.org

Summer 5K Trail Race

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m.: This scenic, all-trail 5K course winds along Locust Grove’s historic carriage roads overlooking the Hudson. Fresh produce from Locust Grove’s heritage vegetable gardens will be awarded to the top three runners in all men’s and women’s divisions. Refreshments and dinner served to all registered runners. Limit 150 runners. Tickets: $18 day of race Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Rhinebeck Nationals

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., July 27, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., July 28, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Rhinebeck Nationals rod, custom and muscle car show. Information: 845.876.4001; http://dutchessfair.com

Dancing Under the Stars

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fridays, July 27, August 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.: Grab your dancing shoes and swing on over to PS21’s popular Friday night “Swing and Other Dances.” Dances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a half hour lesson for beginners. Open dancing begins at 8 p.m. Live music performed by either Berkshire Bop Society or Alan Thomson’s Little Big Band. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the site. Tickets: $10, includes snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Millbrook Horse Trials

Coole Park Farm, 1031 Bangall Amenia Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 Thurs.-Sun., August 2-5: Top horse and rider combinations from around the world compete in three disciplines: dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping in what is considered to be one of the more challenging courses on the East Coast. Free for spectators. Information: http://www.millbrookhorsetrials.com

Sunset Sensations

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, August 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy a magniﬁcent Hudson River sunset while sipping ﬁne wines paired with delicious culinary creations. Hors d’oeuvres will feature seasonal vegetables from the heritage gardens at Locust Grove. Visitors will also be treated to informal wine pairing presentations by Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, vegetable garden tours with Locust Grove’s

horticulturists, and cooking demonstrations by the featured chef of the month, Charles Fells of the Artist’s Palate. Tickets: $25 advance; $27 day of event Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

The Wines of Kinderhook

Windy Hill Farm, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, August 11, 5-7:30 p.m.: A beneﬁt reception for the Columbia County Historical Society. Taste the wines of Windy Hill Farm and enjoy beautiful Catskill Mountain views. Full bar and light refreshments included. Tickets: $30, or 2 tickets for $50 Information: 518.758.9265; http://www.cchsny.org

Evening in the Garden

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, August 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Dine among the ﬂowers at Locust Grove in high summer glory. Informal garden talks and tours with the site’s horticulturalists. Sample wine and feast on a summer supper prepared by Bruce Kazan of Main Course. Tickets: $35 all inclusive. Reservations by 8/13. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Annual Yard Sale

249 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The sale will feature electronics, furniture, children’s items, collectibles, clothes, books and more. Information: http://www.preventchildabusedutchess.org

Improvisation Acting Intensive Weekend with Aleta Chappelle

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., Aug. 18 & 19, 1-4 p.m.: Taught by Aleta Chapelle, casting director to Francis Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Martha Coolidge and others. Improvisation is also a valuable tool used by writers to develop dialogue for film scripts and plays. In addition, numerous organizations use improvisation in group therapy and classrooms as a vital communication tool. During the 2 day / 3 hours per day weekend workshop, the basics rules of Improvisation will be taught using games and exercises to develop skills and build confidence. This lively workshop is great “brain exercise” for actors and non-actors alike. (Sorry, no one under 18 years old). Workshop Fee: $70; $50 HOH members Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Pﬁzer Million Show Jumping Championship & Michael McDonald Concert

454 Washington Avenue Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Sunday, September 9, 5 p.m.: The HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final will begin at 9 a.m., The Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final will begin at 11 a.m. and the Pﬁzer $1 Million Grand Prix will begin at 2 p.m. General Admission concert seating for Michael McDonald opens at 4:30 p.m. Concert begins at 5 p.m. Prominent on the soundtrack of our times, Michael McDonald has been thrilling listeners with his distinctively soulful style for four decades. The ﬁve-time Grammywinner is a rare kind of artist in contemporary pop music. Tickets: $25 advance; $30 gate Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

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Art Studio Views

Labor Day Weekend | Sat. & Sun. 9/1 & 9/2 | 11 ��-5 ��

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Liz St. Leger (top) and Melissa Braggins are participating in this year’s Art Studio Views tour.

The 5th annual Art Studio Views (ASV) studio tour presents a tantalizing smorgasbord of art oﬀerings and demonstrations this Labor Day weekend. For the art-loving public who make Art Studio Views an annual excursion, you will not be disappointed. Visitors can look forward to seeing what’s new at their favorite studio, be it photography, painting, printmaking, or ceramics. Nearly half of the studios are new to the tour this year for visitors to enjoy sculpture, jewelry, glass, and woodcraft, which have been added to the art menu. From our southern gateway of Hyde Park and Staatsburg to the northern gateway of Tivoli, Red Hook, and Rhinebeck this free open studio event has everything for browsers, art connoisseurs, or families taking a drive in the country. “Spending two glorious days getting an insider’s view of the various art processes and the spaces where these works of art are created is a memorable and unique experience,” says Joanna Hess, director of ASV 2012. “It takes the mystic and mystery away from the artists living and working in isolation,” she said. Traveling on the self-directed tour through the towns and hamlets in the Northern Dutchess County area is easy using the downloadable map that can be found on the event’s Web site: www.artstudioviews. com. Also on the Web site is a list of the 30 participating artists with samples of the media and range of styles tour-goers will see. “I’ve had the opportunity to photograph each artist in their studio, and walked away with new knowledge and insight about that person’s philosophy on all subjects,” added ASV photographer Alice Seeger. “These particular artists have built a special relationship with one another in a supportive and encouraging way.” The Rhinebeck Bank, a ﬁve-year sponsor of the event, along with Cross River Anesthesiologist Services, are this years’ platinum sponsors

Spending two glorious days getting an insider’s view of the various art processes and the spaces where these works of art are created is a memorable and unique experience. ~ Joanna Hess of Art Studio Views 2012. Both community-based sponsors anchor the event with their commitment to the arts and enrichment for all people who live, work, and vacation in our area. “With their continued support,” continued Hess, “these sponsors, along with Ameriprise Financial Advisors and additional individually-owned businesses, have helped increase the visibility of these talented individuals who bring an artistic pulse and commerce to our area. We encourage visitors to support our sponsors, as they have supported us.” Art Studio Views, founded in 2008 by several dedicated artists, is part of a region wide, multi-seasonal celebration of the arts and the creative process. One of its achieved goals is to foster an appreciation for the role that artists play in maintaining the vitality of our Hudson Valley communities. This year the tour is conveniently organized by town to make it easier for visitors to see more studios in each area. “So, grab your GPS and take a ride!” concludes Hess. “Keep on the look-out for the bright yellow signs, which will guide you to the studios of your choice.” For further information and a complete list of participating artists, visit www.artsnortherndutchess.org/asv, or contact: Joanna Hess, ASV Director, by email at artstudioviews11@gmail.com. Informational brochures will also be available at the three ASV headquarters locations: Surviving Sisters in Hyde Park; Albert Shahinian Fine Art in Rhinebeck; and Red Hook Community Arts Network Artist’s Collective Gallery in Red Hook.

What “Wood” you do with a BOX? That was the question posed to the artists on this years’ studio tour. As an additional fun element to the Art Studio Views 2012 tour, each artist was given a beautifully hand-crafted wooden box made by Donald Ostoyich of Catskill, NY. These 9”, 5-sided boxes were decorated, sculpted, and builtonto in fanciful ways to celebrate our 5th annual studio tour. It is our way to “give box by Elizabeth St. Leger back” and thank our regional community. The boxes will be displayed in village storefronts in Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Hyde Park during the month of August. Each box will be labeled with information linking the visitor to our online auction website. The online auction will continue through September 2nd. Funds raised from this auction will be donated to Vassar Brothers Hospital Pediatric Unit in Poughkeepsie. By the way-did you know that the material to celebrate the 5th year of commitment is wood?

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