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contents Summer Fairs & Festivals Calendar begins

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

6th Annual Art Studio Views Tour: Art Up Close & Personal

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Live! On Stage Calendar begins

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar

Bright Green Valley Calendar

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

Miscellaenous Calendar

Recipes for Remembering: Papa by Meri Puccio

hudson valley

Mercantile a publication of

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

Contributors:

Special Thanks:

Brian PJ Cronin

Doris Cultraro

Kristen Cronin Meri Puccio

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

On the Cover: ‘Quadricentennial,’ painting by Tatiana Rhinevault, one of the 17 Northern Dutchess-based artists participating in this year’s Art Studio Views Tour on Labor Day weekend (see page 21 for details). Born in Moscow, Tatiana brings her love for the Renaissance Arts as well as her extensive travel experiences to her work. She attended the highly competitive Moscow Institute where she earned her Masters Degree in Art. Tatiana works in several mediums including watercolor, acrylic and oil. Visit her studio in Hyde Park this Labor Day weekend and learn about her process as a artist. She will have work available to purchase as well. To learn more, visit http://www.tatianarhinevault.com, and http://artstudioviews.com.

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summer fairs

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 Through September 1: In its 26th year, the critically-acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to producing the plays of Shakespeare with an economy of style. The festival takes place entirely outdoors on the grounds of the Hudson River estate, Boscobel, under a specially-designed tent theater. This year’s productions include King Lear, The Three Musketeers, and All’s Well That Ends Well. Tickets: $29-$75, depending on day and seat location; discount packages and subscriptions available. Information: 845.265.9575; http://hvshakespeare.org

Jacob’s Pillow Dance

358 George Carter Rd., Becket, MA 01223 Through August 25: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival is “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times). The Pillow is home to America’s longest-running dance festival, is a National Historic Landmark, and a recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, Jacob’s Pillow hosts more than 50 dance companies from around the world as well as 350 free and ticketed performances, talks, exhibits, films, classes, tours, and community events. This year’s dance featured dance companies include Dance Theatre of Harlem, Compagnie Kafig, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Shantala Shivalingappa, Companhia Urbana De Danca, Brian Brooks Moving Company, Ballet BC, Tere O’Connor Dance, L-E-V, Bodytraffic, Martha Graham Dance Company, and others. Tickets: starting at $22, see website for details; packages and subscriptions available; free outdoor “Inside/Out” performances every Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 6:15-7 p.m. Information: 413.243.0745; http://jacobspillow.org/festival

Powerhouse Theater 28th Season

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through July 28: 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. Full season calendar available online. Information: 845.437.5599; http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Bard SummerScape

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through August 18: Seven weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, films, and cabaret. The hub of these offerings is the 24th annual Bard Music Festival, this year examining the life, work, and cultural milieu of the 20th-century Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. From ballet to chamber works, from sacred music to symphonies, the festival will explore Stravinsky’s long and illustrious career, along with many works by his contemporaries. Other season highlights include include Sergey Taneyev’s Oresteia, an opera based on Aeschylus’ tragic Greek trilogy; a collaboration by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and SITI Company celebrating Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring; a theatrical adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita; an adventurous film festival; and the return of cabaret at the Spiegeltent. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2013

Austerlitz Historical Society Blueberry Festival

Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The 14th Annual Festival will feature early 19th century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, live music, entertainment for kids, and of couse, lots of blueberries! A blueberry pancake breakfast is held from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $6; kids under 12, free; pancake breakfast, $7; kids under 12, $3 Information: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Ulster County Fair

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Tuesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 4: Exhibits galore and a wide variety of demonstrations, petting zoo, horse show, agricultural exhibits, draft horse pull, racing pigs, ﬁreworks and more! Headliner acts: Easton Corbin, Joe Diﬃe, Cook and Belle, Lost Trailers, and Jason Michael Caroll. Tickets: $15, includes all midway rides, shows & entertainment. Information: http://ulstercountyfair.com Photos these two pages, L to R: Bard SummerScape presents Oresteia 7/26-8/4, photo by Cory Weaver; Mary Gauthier performs at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 8/2-8/4, photo by Rodney Burseil; the Dutchess County Fair features many farm animals and agricultural displays, pig photo by Joel Weisbrod; Sheila Vand in ‘When the Lights Went Out’ at Vassar’s Powerhouse Theater; the Wassaic Project Summer Festival features dance, music and art, photo submitted.

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& festivals

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Dodds Farm, 44 CR 7D, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Fri.-Sun., August 2-4, all day: A three-day community of folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires. Main Stage concerts, all day and into-the-night dancing, craft village, international food court, workshops, song swaps, comedy, spoken word, Family Stage, Activities 4 Kids tent, more than 40 acts on four stages. Emerging Artist Showcase, on-site camping and more. Featured artists include: George Marshall with Wild Asparagus, The Clayfoot Strutters, Annie Wenz, Dan Navarro, Dar Williams, Eliza Gilkyson, Ellis Paul, The Grand Slambovians, Mary Gauthier, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Red Molly, The Storycrafters, Vance Gilbert, The YaYas and many others! Tickets:Fri., $45; Sat., $50; Sun., $40; 3-day passes available; camping available; kids 12 and under, free Information: 866.325.2744; http://www.falconridgefolk.com

The Wassaic Project Summer Festival

Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Fri.-Sun., August 2-4: Free weekend-long celebration of art, music and community, showcasing more than 100 artists, 25 bands, film screenings, dance events and performance art series. Featured artists will include Breanne Trammell’s Nails Across America, actor and filmmaker Martin Starr, Director Lauren Wolkstein’s Social Butterfly, headliners Sara Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, “physical cinematic dance rock” musical group Superhuman Happiness, and dance performances by New Milford, CT-based Earl Mosley Institute for the Arts. Programming is cutting-edge yet family friendly. Information: 347.815.0783; http://www.wassaicproject.org/festival

Two Row Wampum Festival

Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.-dusk: Bring your family and spend the day experiencing the energy and wisdom of the Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign. Enjoy Native American music, authentic craft, storytelling, food and history the Two Row canoe ﬂotilla is welcomed to Beacon. The ﬂotilla will consist of passionate Native Americans and other Americans rowing side by side as they make their way from Albany to the United Nations in New York City. Thousands of people will gather at the river’s edge to celebrate the very simple yet vital message of the Two Row Wampum Treaty: We will come together to

embrace a commitment of friendship, ecological stewardship, peace between peoples and living in parallel forever. There will be live music by such artists as Annie Roland, Hugh Brodie, Kenneth Little Hawk, Mamalama Band, Pete Seeger and others. Enjoy a ceremonial bonﬁre. Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: http://beacontworow.org

Taste of Hudson Valley Bounty Dinner

Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Monday, August 5, 5-8 p.m.: Annual showcase for all that is great about food in the Hudson Valley. Attendees sample fare created by top local chefs using Hudson Valley products. Information: http://hudsonvalleybounty.com

Farm, Food & Music Festivals

Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Fridays, Aug. 9 & Sept. 13, 4-7:30 p.m.: Country farmers’ market featuring locally-farmed products & locally-made crafts, dinner fare and local live music. Information: http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Bard Music Festival: Stravinsky and His World

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 August 9-11 and August 16-18: The 2013 Bard Music Festival, scheduled to coincide with the centenary of the scandal at the premiere of The Rite of Spring, will explore the full range of the great composer Igor Stravinsky’s elusive and enigmatic personality and career. Through panels, lectures, and concerts, audiences will encounter works by Stravinksy—many of them rare—along with music by his Russian and French contemporaries; his fellow émigrés, including Schoenberg, Hindemith, Bartók, and Eisler; and by Americans he inﬂuenced, including Copland, Piston, and Carter. Bard Music Festival weekends include orchestral concerts by the American Symphony Orchestra, chamber and choral music performances, panel discussions, and special events. Weekend One: Becoming Stravinsky: From St. Petersburg to Paris; Weekend Two: Stravinsky Reinvented: From Paris to Los Angeles. Tickets: $25-$75 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu/bmf/2013 continued on page 8 g

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Hudson Music Fest

Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., August 9-11: Now in its third year, the Hudson Music Festival is a three-day weekend celebration of music with free performances throughout the city. The festival will showcase some of the best artists from around the region and beyond, representing all genres. Performances will take place in wide range of venues: nightclubs, restaurants & bars, galleries, tents up and down Warren Street, at the riverfront, and in the streets and parks in the City of Hudson. A complete schedule will be available on the website in the coming months. Information: http://www.hudsonmusicfest.com

German Alps Festival

Hunter Mountain, Route 23A, Hunter, NY 12442 Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11: Annual event featuring traditional German-American foods, Schuhplattler Dancers, entertainment, vendors, fun activities for kids and more. Fireworks display Saturday night. Information: 800.486.8376; http://www.huntermtn.com

Ancient Wisdom Rising 2013

Blue Deer Center, Margaretville, NY 12455 Fri.-Sun., August 16-18: A weekend of teachings, stories, ceremony to enliven your connection with nature and spirit. Gather along the banks of a sacred river to honor and learn with indigenous elders from around the world: Oren Lyons (Onondaga), Eliot Cowan (Huichol/Plant Spirit Medicine), Tom Porter (Mohawk), Eda Zavala (Peru), Sobonfu Some (West Africa) and more. Retreat from the city to Blue Deer Center in Margaretville, NY. Information: http://ancientwisdomrising.com

Bier-Fest

Thomas Cole Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, August 17, 7 p.m.: Celebrate the artist Albert Bierstadt with a tasting from local and award-winning breweries along with German food, music and fun. Details to be announced. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Farms to Forks: Plant-Stock

Esselstyn Family Farm, 56 Willowdale Farms, Claverack, NY 12513 Sat. & Sun., August 17 & 18: On the Esselstyn’s idyllic 400-acre farm in the beautiful Catskills, “Farms 2 Forks” brings you the ultimate plant-strong experience. Plant-Stock’s mission is simple: take control of your well-being through diet and nutrition. Understand how food can be one’s medicine. Learn from world-class speakers how to implement and follow a plant-based lifestyle. The weekend will feature all the plant-strong heavyweights, including Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Campbell, Jeﬀ Novick and many more special guests to be announced. Enjoy delicious plant-powered meals. Information: http://www.farms2forks.com/immersion/plant-stock

Hudson Valley Rib Fest

Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: The region’s larget and most unique barbecue food event for the whole family. Live music by country artists Chris Janson, Phil Vassar and Samantha Landrum. Tickets: $5; kids under 12, free. Information: 845.306.4381; http://hudsonvalleyribfest.org

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International Celtic Festival

Hunter Mountain, Route 23A, Hunter, NY 12442 Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18: Entertainment from the Emerald Isles, plus world-class Irish-American bands and dancers. Dozens of authentic Irish vendors, traditional foods, and beverages. This year’s musical line-up includes Derek Wakeﬁeld and the Young Wolftones, Andy Cooney, Cherish the Ladies, Celtica Pipes Rock, Shilelagh Law and more. Sunday features a Bagpipe Competition, followed by the spectacular Mass March as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. Fireworks display Saturday night. Tickets: $16; kids 12 and under, free Information: 800.486.8376; http://www.huntermtn.com

Dutchess County Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12571 Tues.-Sun., August 20-25: The second largest county fair in New York State with more than 144 acres of manicured gardens and grass creating the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. Plus, giant midway, live entertainment, petting zoo, dock diving dogs, racing pigs, Hilby the Skinny German juggler, talent search, cooking demonstrations, hundreds of vendors, every fair food imaginable, and more! This year’s headliner acts include Larry Marshak’s Tribute to The Marvelettes, Platters and Coasters; Loverboy and Nightranger; and Eli Young Band. Plus JCB Dancing Diggers, Xpogo Stunt Team and FMX U.S. Freestyle Motocross Championship Series. Tickets: $15; kids 12 and under, free; $10 seniors and military w/ID; discounted ride tickets: 12 rides for $20 (must be purchased by Aug. 19. Information: http://dutchessfair.com

Kingston Festival of the Arts

Kingston, NY 12401 Fri. & Sat., August 23 & 24: All inclusive city wide celebration of the arts and culture. With the entire city of Kingston as its canvas, it is an invitation to creative individuals and groups from near and far to create and explore. Jam packed with exciting events for the whole family taking place across the city, and simultaneously with “A Taste of Kingston.” In summer of 2014, the Festival will increase dramatically in scope to become an 11-day festival. This year’s one-day Festival will be a sampling of what’s to come. The Festival kicks oﬀ on Friday, August 23, with a World Beat Dance Party at San Severia (Henry & Broadway). Information: http://www.kingstonfestival.org

Old Austerlitz Music Festival

Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.: “First” Old Austerlitz Music Festival welcomes all those interested in old time music. The day will be ﬁlled with opportunities to participate in both large group performances and small group music gatherings. Bring your instruments, your voices and your enthusiasm! Enjoy the company of fellow music lovers, singers and musicians. There will be gatherings for musical instruments and voice, jam sessions in the barn, Contra Dance lessons and a Contra Dance. Tickets: Free and open to adults and children. Information: 518.392.0062; http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Columbia County Fair

Columbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Wed.-Mon., Aug. 28-Sept. 2: Six days of end-of-summer excitement. Live music, Painted Pony Rodeo, demolition derbies, monster tractor pull, midway, agricultural displays, arts & crafts, live animals, open horse show, Columbia County’s Got Talent show, contests, demos and so much more! Information: http://columbiafair.com

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Summer Happenings August 9-11 From Stage to Screen presents

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

For information call 845 486-4571

www.fromstagetoscreen.net

Summer Workshops thru July 26

join Emma Crawford for a

Reused, Renewed, Repurposed Jewelry Workshop Everyone has a piece of jewelry that’s been inherited, gifted or broken that we just don’t wear anymore. This is your chance to learn how to recreate this item and make a personal statement piece to add to your collection. 3 oneweek sessions.

For information call 845-592-0170

email Emma at emmaontheedge@aol.com

Auditions

See Rock City & Other Destinations

July 27, 28 & 30 auditions for October performances For information call 845-486-4571 cunneen-hackett arts center is a funded member of DCAC

High School/Precollege Summer Portfolio Workshop with Randi Chalﬁn. Need help starting to develop a portfolio for art school or college admission? It’s never too early. 3 one-week sessions.

For information call 845-462-2216 email Randi at randichalﬁn@yahoo.com

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recipes for remembering

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Seasonal

PAL E T T E du tch ess

Jordan Elise Perme’s ‘Pom Pom Critter’ and ‘Sweasel kit’ can be viewed at Beacon’s The Tailored Mermaid in her solo show ‘Horrible Adorables’ through mid-August.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art

Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market St., Ste 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through August 11: Solo exhibition, “Yale Epstein: Re-Imaginings: Re-Contextualized Photographs.” Yale Epstein’s solo exhibition of new work represents a dramatic change in direction for an artist known as a master print maker and painter. Using photographs drawn from his many travels in and outside of the United States, his keen, perceptive eye for design and high craftsmanship have created a stunning series of photo-collages. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appointment or chance. Open until 8 p.m. third Saturday of month Information: 845.876.7578; http://www.shahinianﬁneart.com

Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through December 20: “Haim Steinback: Once Again the World is Flat,” an expansive exhibition of works by Haim Steinbach. Comprising a number of the artist’s grid-based paintings from the early 1970s, as well as a series of reconﬁgured historical installations and major new works spanning Steinbach’s 40-year career. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through August 14: “2nd Annual Art of the Garden,” exhibition featuring garden-themed works in a range of media: drawing, painting,

pastel, printmaking, photography, sculpture, pottery, collage and mixed media work. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

beacon artist union (bau)

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 4: “bau 103: Layers and Lines” Carla Goldberg and Lisa Zukowski. In Beacon Room: “Skinned,” solo show featuring work of Charles McGill. Goldberg’s works are rooted in childhood memory. She meticulously draws dot-by-dot, multi-layered, continous lines of looping white ink on water-like surfaces. For Zukowski, the act of cutting up old clothing and then joining those pieces is about more than just process. Her layered, pieced, and painted works literally reconnect the threads of the past. Hours: Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 7: “Watershed: How Industry Has Changed the Water of the World,” photographs by Robin Dana. A vivid collection of images from the Hudson, Potomac and other watersheds around the world. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September: “Mid-Summer Review,” new watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso and Cross River Artists. Hours: Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appt or chance. Third Saturday Arts Walk Open House 5-7 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through August 9: “The Photographs of Linda B. Schiller.” Hours: Open weekends and by appointment. Information: 845.486.4571; http://cunneen-hackett.org; lindabschiller.zenfolio.com

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Through February 17, 2014: “Alighiero e Boetti,” a new installation of embroidered works and large-scale works on paper by Alighiero e Boetti selected from Dia’s collection. Admission: $12; $10 seniors; $8 students; children under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Route 9G, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Through October: “Witness Tree Exhibit,” a collaborative program between the Rhode Island School of Design and the National Park Service. Design students interpret the historical associations of longlived trees that have “witnessed” signiﬁcant events, trends and people in American history. The students produce artwork from the fallen trees’ wood. Tour hours: Thurs.-Mon., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 845.876.3020; http://hudsonvalleyﬁnds.com

fovea

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 6: “The Gun Show,” curated by Neil Harris. Film Screening, Saturday, August 10: “A Son Down After Sun Down,” a documentary that looks into the rapid growth of gun violence in the areas of Poughkeepsie and Newburgh, followed by a talk with the director and guests. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://foveaeditions.org

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through September 8: “Pictures of Nothing: Abstract Art from the Permanent Collection,” exhibition of key abstract works from the Vassar museum’s collection tracing the evolution and development of abstract art from nine decades of the 20th century, through close to 50 artworks in such media as painting, sculpture, photography, and prints. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

Howland Cultural Center

477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 28: Annual Member-Artists of the Howland Cultural

Center Exhibition. August 4-24: “The Art of Andrew Lattimore & Students.” Opening Reception: Sunday, August 4, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.4988; http://howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 28: “New York Water Towers,” photographs by Ronnie Farley. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Second Saturday until 9 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Matteawan Gallery

464 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 3: “Mollie McKinley: Thresholds and Totems,” recent sculpture, video and photography by the Beacon artist. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun. by appt. Information: 845.440.7901; http://www.matteawan.com

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through August 17: “Textures,” an exhibition exploring the overlap of art and handicraft and featuring textiles and ceramics, works of art in forms that originated from practical necessity. The exhibiting artists have created works that defy and transcend original purpose and achieve aesthetic delight. Examine the ﬁne and changing line between craft and objet d’art. 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

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through July 27: “As the Crow Flies,” a solo exhibition of aerial landscapes of the Hudson River Valley by Linda T. Hubbard. August 9-September 27: “InSITE,” a solo exhibition of manipulated photographs by Arlene Becker. Artist’s Reception: Saturday, September 21, 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 November 20: “Sculpture Expo 2013,” outdoor juried sculpture exhibition featuring a series of eight large, mixed media sculptures in the Village of Red Hook. A mapped walking tour of the sculpture circuit will take viewers along the paths of schools and markets, businesses and green areas and into a direct experience of art through a physically transformed landscape. July 26-August: “Mythic,” two- and three-dimensional art exhibit based on artists’ interpretation of the word “mythic” which can include (but is not limited to) stories and fables, superstitions, mythology, sacred rites, religion. Artists Reception: Saturday, July 27, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

Rhinebeck Bank

1476 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Through July 30: “BeaconArts @ the Bank: Gail Robinson,” exhibition of paintings by the artist. Information: 845.831.0300; http://www.rhinebeckbank.com continued on page 14 g

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RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through August 4: “10 Year Anniversary Show,” featuring new works by many of the RiverWinds artists. August 10-September 8: Watercolors by Ellen Hopkins Fountain. Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

The Tailored Mermaid

528 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 16: “Horrible Adorables,” by Jordan Elisa Perme. Fantastical creatures built on faux taxidermy mounts. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-7 p.m Information: 845.831.2310; http://thetailoredmermaid.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through August 4: “Gerardo Castro: Illuminated Shadows.” Hours: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and by appointment Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through July 28: “The Allure of Water,” featuring work by Gregory Martin and Tarryl Gabel. August 2-25: “Digital Art” group show featuring work by Alan Reich and others. August 30-September 22: “Just Desserts” featuring the work of Frana Baruch and Barbara Walter. 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

Vassar College Art Library

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through August 15: “Franc Palaia Solo Exhibition,” a solo survey show featuring 40 years’ worth of Palaia’s artist books. Information: http://arts.vassar.edu

The Wassaic Project

Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Through September 2: “Homeward Found,” work by more than 80 emerging artists in a former grain elevator, the historic seven story Maxon Mills building. Featured artists include Jonathan Schipper, Louie Hinnen (top ﬂoor installation), Kevin Cyr, Ghost of a Dream, R. Justin Stewart, Sarah Hardesty, Amelia Biewald and Rachel Barrett. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 347.815.0783; http://www.wassaicproject.org

X on Main Contemporary Art Gallery

159 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 29: “Between The Scenes: New Photographs by Ron English. World renowned Pop Surrealist and Street Artist Ron English will exhibit his ﬁrst new series of photographs in 25 years. Information: http://www.xonmain.com

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Columbia Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 11: “The Summer Exhibit,” featuring landscape paintings by Leigh Palmer and photographic studies by Shelly Lependorf & Stan Shire, and aerial photographs by John Griebsch. New works on paper from “Across the Board” by Kenneth Polinskie will also be on display. August 15-September 15: “The Man Show,” featuring work by David Konigsberg, Mark Beard, Allan Skriloﬀ, Darshan Russell, Joseph Heidecker, David Austin, Robert Flynt, David Paulson and Jacob Flossum. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

1 North Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 14: “Columbia County Plein Air Art Club” an exhibition of the works of ten member artists of the Columbia County Plein Air Art Club. The exhibition is the club’s ﬁrst. Closing Reception: Saturday, September 14, 4-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 28: “Colors of Columbia County Landscape Show.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 28: Tamara Staples, “The Magniﬁcent Chicken,” photography; Rebecca Doughty, “Ink,” ink on velum and paper; Portfolio Showcase: Dianne Yudelson, “Antique Aviary,” and Jim Nickelson, “Hope Elephants.” August 2-September 1: Janet Sternburg, “Passage,” photography; Barbara Kilpatrick, “Venus Hum & Exuberance,” photography. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 11: “Art Meets Art: Perspectives On and Beyond Olana,” curator Richard Roth invited contemporary artists to respond to Olana’s art, architecture, landscape and views. Works are at the Hudson Opera House and at the Coachman’s House Gallery at Olana. August 10-September 21: “Threads: Fiber Art,” juried by mixed media ﬁber artist K. Velis Turan. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 11: The Main Galleries and Sculpture Garden will feature Bruce Gagnier’s “Made for Bronze” sculpture work. Other featured artists include: paintings by Kyle Staver; an installation by Cordy Ryman; painted stones by Merrill Wagner; mixed media work by Tom Nicol. August 15-September 8: Main Galleries: Jenny Snider, “New Work:

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Painting”; Sculpture Garden: Bruce Gagnier, “Made for Bronze”; Carriage House, Ground Floor, Sculpture by Barry Bartlett; Carriage House, Second Floor, Sculpture by Boris Sternberg; Carriage House, Third Floor, Laetitia Hussain, “Silence 2013”; Carriage House, Fourth Floor, Sculpture by Shari Mendelson. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

Joyce Goldstein Gallery

Upstairs Gallery @ American Glory BBQ

16 Main St., Chatham, NY Through August 3: “Bart Gulley: New Works on Paper.” Information: 518.392.2250; http://www.joycegoldsteingallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 28: “Tsunami Mommie,” paintings, drawings, notebooks, sculpture by Michael Jay Heinrich. August 1-31: “Slowinski Paintings.” Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com

Olana State Historic Site

5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery, through October 27: “Maine Sublime: Frederic Edwin Church’s Landscapes of Mount Desert and Mount Katahdin.” Oil and pencil sketches from Church’s travels to Maine. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students with I.D. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coachman’s House Gallery, through October 31: “Art Meets Art: Perspectives On and Beyond Olana,” a joint exhibition with the Hudson Opera House in which curator Richard Roth invited contemporary artists to respond to Olana’s art, architecture, landscape and views. The artists spent time within the iconic house and throughout Church’s 250-acre artist-designed landscape, utilizing the 19th-century painter’s home on the Hudson as muse. Artists featured include Peter Aaron, Marina Abramovic, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, R.O. Blechman, DJ Spooky, Makoto Fujimura and Annie Leibovitz. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Charles B. Beneson Visitor Center & Gallery: “Southern Exposure” by Larry Poons, considered to be one of the top painters working today. Architecture Omi, through May 2014: “Urban Gesture: Janet Echelman Sculpts the Space in Between,” a kinetic installation at the Visitors Center; “Drawing us out: Drawing in the Woods (for Lebbeus) by Architectonics Design Studio; “Omi Rock Pavilion,” a site-specific installation by Brian Brush, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University GSAPP and founding partner of noted design firm E/B Office; “Interfere,” by Oliver Kruse in collaboration with students and staff at Peter Behrens School of Architecture; “Peeling Layers of Space Out of Thin Air: Augmented Reality at Architecture Omi, curated by Johm Cleater; “Alice Aycock: A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.” Through October 31: “2013 Annual Summer Exhibition,” an installation of new and recent works by Nathan Carter, Tom Doyle, Paula Hayes, Allan McCollum and Erwin Wurm. Year ‘round, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: 120+ acres of contemporary art. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through August 4: “Nature Loved: New Work by Four Friends,” a gallery exhibition featuring new work by four local artists: Pamela Dalton, Page Curry Ginns, Barbara ML Willner, Patricia Munson Gravett. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: http://spencertownacademy.org

342 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 18: “Heaven Above - Earth Below,” featuring the works of West Taghkanic artist Valerie Hoﬀmann. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Information: http://artscolumbia.org; http://www.americanglory.com

Greene GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Upstairs Gallery, through July 27: “Jerry Miller, Street Photographer.” A memorial exhibition by Palenville artist Jerry Miller (1931-2011) curated by fellow photographers Jill and Dan Burkholder. Through July 27: “Plowshares, Living Close to the Land,” group photography exhibit. August 10-November 2: “Grace,” a solo show by Charise Isis unveiling her ongoing series of portraits that capture the courage, beauty and grace of women who have experienced mastectomy surgery in order to survive breast cancer. As part of this exhibition, Isis is oﬀering free portrait sessions to enlarge the series and demonstrate the transformational power of reenvisioning one’s self. Visit the www.graceproject.net for a link to the contribution page and to see a gallery of these sensitive collaborations. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 5-7 p.m. August 10-November 2: “Cancer Journeys: Expressions of Hope and Transformation,” survivors, caregivers, doctors and healers are invited to tell their stories in any medium for this unjuried exhibition developed by artist Laura Garramone, who was motivated to develop this show after her own breast cancer diagnosis. Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery

Hunter Village Square, 7950 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY 12442 Through July 28: “Wild America! Photography by Larry Gambon.” Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appt or chance Information: 518.263.2060; gallery@catskillmtn.org; http://www.catskillmtn.org

M Gallery

350 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through August 31: “Retrospective: Works by Patrick Milbourn,” a 30-year retrospective of artist Patrick Milbourn’s career in illustration. Patrick is an award-winning artist whose work has appeared in many notable magazines – The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Time Magazine, the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Flying Magazine, Golf Illustrated, etc., as well as on book jackets produced by Ballantine, Fawcett, Random House. The show features selected original paintings paired with the printed work it appeared with in the publication itself. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appt Information: 518.943.0380; http://www.mgallery-online.com continued on page 16 g

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Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Through August 18: Artists interpret the quote: “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” August 23-September 29: “Every artist writes his own autobiography.” ~Henry Havelock Ellis A show based on the art of typography. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through November 3: “Albert Bierstadt in New York & New England.” A rare chance to see the artist’s faithful depictions of botanical and geological details in the unspoiled wilderness, mountains, and meadows in the White Mountains, Hudson Valley, and in New England and New York. Hours: May-November., Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $10; $9 seniors; kids 12 and under, free; grounds, visitor center and gift shop, free and open to the public. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Wo r k s h ops & Special Events Cat’n Around Catskill During the Dog Days of Summer

Main Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Through September: This is the 7th year for the famous Catskill cats. Juried artists decorate fiberglass cats (and this year, dogs too), which will then be displayed throughout the Town and Village of Catskill, and auctioned on Septemer 28, at the Auction & Gala. Profits from the auction support arts education, participating artists, animal welfare, local not-for-profits, and local food banks. Information: http://www.cat-n-around.com

Masters on Main Street: Eastern Standard: Indirect Lines to the Hudson River School

300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Through September 20: This storefront exhibition includes siteworks by contemporary artists who draw on the landscapes and artists of the Hudson River School with shared interests in the environment and development, wildness and the sublime. Paintings, photographs and site speciﬁc works will be installed in vacant storefronts along the 300 and 400 blocks of Catskill’s Main Street. Information: http://www.greenearts.org

Drop-In & Draw

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through August 25, Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon: Drop in and draw the model with guidance from instructor Yura Adams. Fee: $15/session; $75 for series of six sessions Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Arts Power Portfolio with Randi Chalﬁn

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: High school/precollege summer portfolio workshop with artist Randi Chalﬁn. Fee: $100 per session Information: 845.462.2216; http://cunneen-hackett.org

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Reused, Renewed, Repurposed Jewelry Workshop

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Recreate an old piece of inherited or broken jewelry with artist Emma Crawford. Fee: $50/session Information: 845.592.0170; http://cunneen-hackett.org

The Wassaic Project: Last Saturdays

Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Saturdays, July 27 & August 31, 3-5 p.m.: Artists in Residence open studios on the last Saturday of every month in the repurposed livestock auction barn. Ten artists each month, who are participating in the Wassaic Artist Residency program, share their work and experiences. Information: 347.815.0783; http://wassaicproject.org/festival

2014 Community Arts (DEC) Grants Workshops

Columbia & Greene County locations July-September: Organizations interested in boosting their arts programming, and individual artists looking for funding support are encouraged to attend free informational workshops to learn about opportunities available through the 2014 Community Arts (DEC) grants. Schedule follows: 7/30, 6 p.m., Windham/Hunter (location tbd); 8/10, 10:30 a.m., Columbia County Council on the Arts, Hudson; 8/13, 6 p.m., Germantown Library, Germantown; 8/28, 6 p.m., Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill; workshops for the Individual Artist Grant are 9/7, Hudson Opera House, Hudson; 9/25 Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill. Information: 518.943.3400; colettegcca@hotmail.com

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 10, 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

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m.: Anastasia Aukeman on Bernd and Hilla Becher. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Windows on Main Street

Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 August 10-September 14: Site-speciﬁc installations created by artists in the windows of Beacon Main Street storefronts. The artists draw inspiration from their host-store and reﬂect on the history of the city -- in honor of Beacon’s 100th year. Information: http://www.beaconwindows.org

Art Studio Views

Northern Dutchess County August 31-September 1: The 6th annual Art Studio Views is a free, self-guided tour designed to promote the artwork and talents of local artists in the Northern Dutchess area. Artists from Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Staatsburg, and Tivoli will open their studios to the public, share their creative environment, and help visitors understand the inspiration that drives their passion. Enjoy “behind the scenes” visits with the artists and experience the unique opportunity to purchase works of art directly from the artists. Meet the Artists Reception: Thursday, August 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at Rhinebeck Bank, 6414 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck Information: http://artstudioviews.com

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Art Studio Views Tour Art up Close and Personal 6th Annual

The public is once again invited to meet 17 talented artists and step into their private (and some hidden) studios over Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Using the brochure/tour map, available at many venues in the Hudson Valley, or online at www.artstudioviews.com, visitors can easily navigate the Route 9 and 9G corridors from Tivoli, through Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Hyde Park. Art adventurers can preview the artists’ work on the website and conveniently plan their stops using a GPS and the online map. Bright yellow signs along the route will guide you to participating artists’ studios, where they will be waiting to meet you and reveal a few creative secrets. Demonstrations, hands-on creation of art pieces, howto sessions, and art videos are highlights of the event at some studios. En route to those hidden studios, enjoy the glorious Hudson Valley countryside: mountain views, cattle, sheep, farmlands and farm stands all make for an enjoyable weekend. Brochures will be available at the three local ASV headquarters along Route 9, anchoring the tour area from the northern gateway in Red Hook down to Hyde Park, the southern gateway: Red Hook Community Arts Network & Artists’ Collective (www.rhcan.com); the Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery in Rhinebeck (www.betsyjacarusostudio.com); and the Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park (www.hydeparkartists.com). These are all well-known, established galleries started by artists who have participated in Art Studio Views tours. In addition to stopping for information at the galleries during their open hours, you will have a bonus experience of seeing the current exhibit at each. Another opportunity to meet the artists and view their art will be the Art Studio Views Kickoﬀ Party on Thursday, August 15 from 5:30-7 p.m., generously hosted by Rhinebeck Bank at its 6414 Montgomery

Street branch in Rhinebeck. The Presenting Sponsor for all six years of the Tour, Rhinebeck Bank is known for its support of the arts and a strong belief that doing so helps strengthen the economic well-being of the communities it serves. An exhibit featuring the work of the Art Studio Views artists will be on display in the Rhinebeck Bank Atrium Gallery. Doris Cultraro, Art Studio Views co-founder and member, is coordinating this year’s tour, including her own stained glass studio (www.dcstudiosllc.com). With almost 40 years of experience in the art of stained glass, Doris explains her viewpoint of what the tour has to oﬀer to the participating artist and their guests. “Visitors can start a relationship with the artists that will last a lifetime. Purchasing art directly from the artist is very personal, opening up new ways of appreciating the art as the buyer experiences what goes into the artist making their masterpiece. When purchasing art for oneself, or to commemorate a special life event, a bond is created with the artist. We hope that relationship continues... With Art Studio Views, visitors have the opportunity to get to know the artists and their work in a more relaxed and inviting environment...The brochure and website list the participating artists who are available yearround to meet the public’s art needs, to continue the ‘Art Conversation’, and to create something truly unique for their new clients. View art, acquire art, become a collector and a friend of the artists this Labor Day weekend during Art Studio Views in the Hudson Valley.” For more information on the participating artists and a downloadable brochure and map, visit www.artstudioviews.com. Work by artists participating in this years Art Studio Views, columns top to bottom, left to right: (1) Carl Grieco, Maureen Gates, Tatiana Rhinevault, (2) Betsy Jacaruso, Tarryl Gabel, Jeﬀ Romano, (3) Randy Bloom, Judy Malstrom, pottery John Lavin, Jenn Jordan, (4) Melissa Braggins, Ted Braggins, Christine Livesey, (5) Richard Chinella, Pierce Smith, cutting boards, Todd Young, stained glass, Doris Cultraro.

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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

Classes in Classes in Watercolors Watercolorand & Drawing Drawing

The Courtyard, 43-2 E. Market St Rhinebeck, NY 12572 betsyjacarusostudio.com �� come see our current exhibit

Essence of the Valley All Summer Long

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take the kids

Take the kids to Harrier Hill Park in Stockport on August 29 to learn about monarchs. Female monarch photo by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson via wikipedia.org

Dig Into Reading: Wiggly, Wonderful Worms

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Wednesday, July 24, 3:30 p.m.: Chelsea Benson from Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center will teach kids all about these fascinating creatures. After reading a story about worms, the group will observe worms, have a worm race, and even make a worm painting! Information: 845.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com

Free Friday Outdoor Family Movies

Pocket Park, 300 Block Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fridays, through Aug. 30, sunset: Time and Space Limited in association with the PARC Foundation and the City of Hudson with additional funding from Columbia County Tourism, present free outdoor summer ﬁlm screenings for the 5th year in a row. People are invited to bring a chair, a blanket, some popcorn, pizza or other refreshments and enjoy the show. 7/26, Ramona & Beezus; 8/2, Like Mike; 8/9, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark; 8/16, Adventures of Tintin; 8/23, Life of Pi; 8/30, Kung Fu Panda 2. Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Science Club for Kids

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thursday, July 25, August 8 & 22, 4 p.m.: Scientists from Bard visit for some fun, hands-on science. The Science Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, and each week there is a diﬀerent experiment. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Jamal Jackson Dance

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, July 26, 1 p.m.: Jamal Jackson and the young dancers participating in his week-long intensive workshop will present a program of African, African-American, and African-inspired dance accompanied by an African drum line. Tickets: $10; $5, 18 and under Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Twilight Fireﬂy Hike

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center, 1024 Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075 Friday, July 26, 8:30 p.m.: Walk the trails searching for ﬁreﬂies and other nocturnal critters! Bring a net and a ventilated container to create temporary “lanterns” for our hike. A limited number of nets and containers will be provided. Registration is appreciated. Information: http://www.ccswcd.org

Digging Dinosaurs

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, July 27, 3:30 p.m.: Storyteller Diane Edgecomb tells tales of dinosaur adventures complemented by scientiﬁc facts with a happy dose of humor. Information: http://www.starrlibrary.org

The Little Mermaid

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, July 27 & Aug. 3, 11 a.m.: In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Performed by The Center’s Kids on Stage Performance ensemble. Directed by Diana di Grandi. Tickets: $9; $7 children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Small Box Theatre

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, July 27 & August 3, 10 a.m.-noon: Make a small theatre stage out of a cardboard box with puppeteer Chantal Van Wierts and Magic Lantern Puppets. For ages 8-11 & up. Free! Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

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Children’s Author/Photographer Charles R. Smith Jr.

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m.: Charles R. Smith Jr. is an award-winning children’s book author, photographer and poet with more than 30 books to his credit. He will present his latest book, “I Am the World.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

The City That Drinks the Mountain Sky

Cary Institute East, Giﬀord House, 2917 Sharon Tpke., Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, July 28, 4 p.m.: Outdoor production by the Arm of the Sea Theatre. With poetry, puppetry and live music “The City That Drinks the Mountain Sky” traces the path of water from Catskill mountaintop to New York City tap. Learn about the development of the New York City water supply system and how it is intricately connected to its growth and prosperity. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and drinking water. Information: http://www.caryinstitute.org

Art in the Summer Garden with Yura Adams

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 1:30-4 p.m.: Explore the skills of painting, mixed media, and inventive thinking in art and create a garden of ﬂowers, paper mache birds, insects & vegetables. For ages 8-11 & up, Free! Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Magical & Mysterious World of Herbs

Field Apothecary & Herb Farm, Main St., Germantown, NY 12526 Wednesday, July 31, 3:30 p.m.: Field Herb Farm & Apothecary hosts.

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We’ll read from a children’s herb book, explore the giant herb garden, harvest lemon balm or chocolate mint and learn how to make tea using fresh herbs. There will be tea to taste. Please “be green” and bring your own reuseable cup or mug. Registration recommended. Part of the Germantown Library’s Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program. Information: 845.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com

Fun for Kids: Explore Nature with Columbia Land Conservancy

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, August 2, 1 p.m.: Explore the apple orchard and meadow looking for insects and birds that make their homes there. There will be nets to catch insects for identiﬁcation and binoculars. In addition to hands-on exploration and play, children attending the afternoon event will learn about the role insects play in food production. Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Music & Movement for Toddlers with Abby

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Bring the little ones for an hour of musical exploration. For ages 2-5. Free! Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Magic Lantern Puppet Theatre

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.: An adaptation of the beloved children’s story of a spider who was busy spinning her web and never lost focus no matter the distractions. Free! All ages. Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

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Sand Casting Craft

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m.: Learn how to use sand and plaster of Paris to make cool sculptures and works of art. Best for ages 6 & up. Registration required, cancelled in case of rain. Free. Information: http://www.starrlibrary.org

Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus presents Kinder Spiegel

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Aug. 3-18, Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.: The Spiegeltent’s resident circus family presents a series of special performances for the young and the young at heart. Tickets: $10, children 3 & up; $15 (2-for-1 adult) Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Day at the Dairy

Dutch Hollow Farm, 101 Running Brook Lane, Schodack Landing, NY Sunday, August 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Tours of the farm, activities for kids, food vendors and a farmers market. Information: http://jerseysites.usjersey.com/dutchhollow/index.html

Animal Autographs

Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 County Rte. 9, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Thursday, August 8, 10-11 a.m.: Search for animals and their “autographs” in diﬀerent habitats, then make your own tracking booklet to take home. For ages 3-6. Information: 518.392.5252 x 209; http://clctrust.org/events

Vanver Caravan: SummerDance on Tour

of Environmental Conservation staﬀ will supply everything needed to catch a whopper. Also learn about the ancient art of gyotaku - ﬁsh prints - with Scenic Hudson educators. Information: 845.473.4440 x 265; http://www.scenichudson.org

Culinary Arts

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Monday, August 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Le Notre Culinary School Pastry Chef JoAnn Casey shares tips and techniques for easy summer recipes to make at home. For ages 12 & up. Free! Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Funky Jamz for Junior Fireﬁghters

FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 24, 1-3 p.m.: Join the FunkiJam crew as they present a live show featuring fire safety songs that your child can sing and dance to. Make music while learning important fire safety concepts like “stop, drop and roll, stay low” and more! Meet the FunkiJam crew after the show and make a fire safety craft to take home. Information: 518.822.1875; http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

Bug Hunt

Kayak Pavilion at Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 24, 2-4 p.m.: In summer, Long Dock Park buzzes with dragonﬂies, grasshoppers, beetles and other six-legged creatures. Learn the best ways to capture, observe and identify these insects before setting them free. Information: 845.473.4440 x 265; http://www.scenichudson.org

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, August 9, 1 p.m.: Through modern dance and traditional music, the Vanaver Caravan’s “SummerDance on Tour” takes the audience around the world and back again. Tickets: $10; $5 youth 18 and under Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Bubble Trouble

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Journey

Harrier Hill Park, Rod and Gun Road, Stockport, NY 12171 Thursday, August 29, 10-11 a.m.: Magnificent Monarch butterflies are “growing” in the fields at Harrier Hill park. For ages 3-6. Information: 518.392.5252 x 209; http://clctrust.org/events

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m.: A private guided tour of the HudsonAthens Lighthouse led by environmental educator Fran Martino. Free! All ages. Registration required. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Farms & Gardens

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 10, 3:30 p.m.: Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center staﬀ bring a taste of the farm to Starr with a story, educational program and activities. Kids plant an herb garden to take home! For ages 5 & up. Information: http://www.starrlibrary.org

Ronald Sopyla Shadow & Black Light Puppetry

Rhinebeck High School Auditorium, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 10, 3:30 p.m.: Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center staﬀ bring a taste of the farm to Starr with a story, educational program and activities. Kids plant an herb garden to take home! For ages 5 & up. Information: http://www.starrlibrary.org

Learn to Fish

Kayak Pavilion at Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: NYS Department

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, August 25, 3 p.m.: Interactive show teaches kids the science inside bubbles. Tickets: $9; $7 children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Where Butterﬂies Grow

From Storm King to Kaaterskill: The Hudson River School in Story and Song

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 31, 1-3 p.m.: Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and local folksinger Rich Bala of the Hudson River Ramblers are an awardwinning duo who will bring families an engaging and enchanting afternoon of authentic stories and songs of the landscape inspiring Frederic Church, Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School. Tickets: $10/person; $30/family Information: 518.828.0135; http://www.olana.org

League of Extraordinary Readers

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 31, 6 p.m.: Monthly author event for kids ages 8-12 (and the young at heart). Meet your favorite children’s book authors, plus giveaways, snacks and fun! This month’s event is a book launch part for Diane Zahler’s “Sleeping Beauty’s Daughters.” RSVP required. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

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Looped

Stageworks Hudson, 41 Cross St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wed. & Thurs., July 24 & 25, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.; Sat., July 27, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., July 28, 2 p.m.: “Looped” ﬁnds Tallulah Bankhead, the internationally celebrated actress, being called into a sound studio in 1965 to re-record (or “loop”) one line of dialogue for what, in the end, would be her last ﬁlm – the thriller “Die, Die My Darling.” Tickets: $24 & $29 Information: 518.822.9667; http://www.stageworkshudson.org

When The Lights Went Out

Powerhouse Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wed.-Fri., July 24-26, 8 p.m.; Sat., July 27, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., July 28, 2 p.m.: On the night of the Northeast blackout of 2003, six New Yorkers connect through interwoven stories. Mozhan Marnò will be joined for her playwriting debut by director Kate Whoriskey (world premieres of Ruined, The Piano Teacher, Fabulation). Tickets: $40 Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/season/2013

Les Miserables

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 July 25-28; July 31-Aug. 4, check website for times: The area’s premiere professional production. Tickets: $29 & $30, evening performances; $28, matinees; $12 kids under 12. Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

The Taﬀetas

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 July 25-August 4, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Take a musical journey through the fabulous 50’s with Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singing sisters in a nostalgic tribute to the sounds of Patti Page, The McGuire Sisters and the Chordettes. Tickets: $24; $22 matinees Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

Dutchess Heritage Days: The Gentleman and the Democrat: New York’s Battle Over the U.S. Constitution in Poughkeepsie

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.: Prof. Shankman will chronicle the confrontation between Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and Dutchess native Melancton Smith, which secured New York’s ratiﬁcation of the U.S. Constitution and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Reception will follow the event. Tickets: $10 advance; $15 door Information: 845.463.4000; http://cunneen-hackett.org

Jekyll & Hyde

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., July 26 & 27, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 28, 3 p.m.: Musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create an evil counterpart. Tickets: $26/$24 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

A Musical Inspired by the Brooklyn Hero Supply Company

Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri. & Sat., July 26 & 27, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 28, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Trey Swieskowski, an idealistic young Brooklynite, fantasizes about becoming a superhero. Director Michael Mayer (Side Man, American Idiot, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) returns to Powerhouse to develop this exciting new musical. Tickets: $30 Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/season/2013

Oresteia by Sergey Taneyev

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., July 26, 7 p.m.; Sun., July 28, 3 p.m.; Wed., July 21, 3 p.m.; Fri., Aug. 2, 7 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 4, 3 p.m.: Rather than calling upon Russian history or folk tales, as most Russian operas had to that point, SergeyTaneyev looked to Greek antiquity, basing the libretto on Aeschylus’ powerful trilogy—Agamemnon, Choephorae, and Eumenides—which chronicles the calamities that befell the accursed House of Atreus. This production at the Fisher Center is the first time this towering work has been staged in its entirety outside of Russia since its premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1895. Tickets: $30 | $60 | $70 | $90 Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Hilary Chaplain in A Life In Her Day

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: Unconventional and outrageously funny, A Life In Her Day is a wonderful mix of physical comedy and serious theatre about a Jewish woman chasing the elusive promises of happily ever after. Tickets: $25; $15 youth Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Monica Bill Barnes Company

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., August 2 & 3, 8 p.m.: Choreographer and dancer Monica Bill Barnes creates work that celebrates individuality and the innate theatricality of everyday life. “Luster” features themes of endurance and triumph; and “Suddenly Summer Somewhere” is simultaneously hilarious and painful, exploring how the passage of time aﬀects the collective lives of two people. Tickets: $30; $25 members; $18 students Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.ps21chatham.org

South Paciﬁc

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 August 2-18, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s romantic Broadway musical set during World War II. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, “Tales of the South Paciﬁc.” Tickets: $26/$24 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Spiegeltent Cabaret: Weimar New York

Spiegeltent Cabaret: Bindlestiﬀ Family Cirkus

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Gypsy

They’re Playing Our Song

Young Frankenstein

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., Aug. 2 & Sat., Aug. 3, 8:30 p.m.: Justin Vivian Bond returns to host the fourth season of Weimar New York at the Spiegeltent, a theatrical cabaret that uses Weimar-era Germany as inspiration for a fabulous gathering of burlesque, cabaret, comedy, drag, and East Village-scene performance artists. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 August 8-11, 14-18, check website for times: Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the laughs and fun. ‘Twenty Fans are turnin’’ as The Chicken Ranch tries to outlast the over-zealous watchdog evangelist trying to close it down. Tickets: $29 & $30, evening performances; $28, matinees; $12 kids under 12. Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 August 8-18, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: ]With a hilarious book by Neil Simon, tuneful music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Carol Bayer Sager, “They’re Playing Our Song” is a joyful, quirky love story about a pop music songwriting duo who meet and fall in love. Tickets: $24; $22 matinees Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri.-Sun., August 9-11, times tba: Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Tickets: tbd Information: http://fromstagetoscreen.net

Open Salon: Dance Omi Residents Share Individual Work

Art Omi Studio Barns, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, August 10, 5-7 p.m.: With a diverse group of dancers from all over the world, Omi’s Open Salons allow residents to share their individual work with the public before exhibiting their collaborative projects later in the month. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., Aug. 16 & Sat., Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m.: The Hudson Valley’s favorite circus family presents a brand new show. With performances that weave together the rich heritage of European one-ring spectacle and the best of American vaudeville and sideshow acts, jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, and daredevils. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 August 22-25, August 28-September 1, check website for times: This musical classic is the strong and sensitive story of a woman whose ambitions for stardom drive one daughter away, and the other to unexpected stage renown. Tickets: $29 & $30, evening performances; $28, matinees; $12 kids under 12. Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 August 22-September 1, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Mel Brookes’ classic comedy masterpiece comes to life on stage in the hilarious re-imagined take on the Frankenstein legend. Tickets: $24; $22 matinees Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

Rubberband Dance Group: Gravity of Center

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 23 & 24, 8 p.m.: Montréal choreographer Victor Quijada creates a fusion of hip-hop, ballet and modern dance. His pieces take the energy and virtuosity of street dancing and marries it to the formal structures of concert dance. Tickets: $30; $25 members; $18 students Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Dance Omi Residents’ Collaborations in the Fields

Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, August 24, 2-4 p.m.: Omi’s Dance Residents show their ﬁnished pieces, created in collaboration with each other while in residence at Omi. Taking place in the Fields. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Parsons Dance

Stageworks Hudson, 41 Cross St., Hudson, NY 12534 August 14-September 1, Wed. & Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: A play by Bryony Lavery. Tickets: $24 & $29 Information: 518.822.9667; http://www.stageworkshudson.org

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 23 & 24, 8 p.m.: Internationally acclaimed contemporary American dance company Parsons Dance performs “Nascimento Novo,” “Brothers,” “Ebben,” “Caught,” and a preview of the newly commissioned piece to celebrate Ellsworth Kelly’s 90th Birthday. Tickets: $40; $35 members; $25 students Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.ps21chatham.org

PearsonWidrig Dance Theater

Highlights from the Footlights

Stockholm

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fri. & Sat., August 16 & 17, 8 p.m.: Artistic directors Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig have gained an international following for work by creating and presenting American dance theater at its funniest and most compelling. Three pieces will be performed each evening: “Ordinary Festivals,” “Oashisu” and “Season of No Regrets.” Tickets: $30; $25 members; $18 students Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 August 30-September 1, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: With great songs and stories from Broadway, movies, cabaret and more, performed by your favorite artists, it’s razzle-dazzle in an elegant, intimate setting. There’ll be old favorites, new discoveries and, as always, a guaranteed good time. Tickets: $22/$20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Music in the Parks - 40th Anniversary

Mills Mansion, Staatsburg, NY and Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m., Mills Mansion: Rhinebeck-Rheinbach Exchange Program, international and popular music Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m., Vanderbilt Mansion: The Jim Osborn Orchestra, popular music Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m., Mills Mansion: Thunder Ridge, country rock band Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 p.m., Vanderbilt Mansion: USMA Concert Band, show tunes and popular music Information: http://www.hydeparkny.us/Recreation/ MusicInTheParksSchedule.pdf

Thursday Night Live: Ikebe Shakedown

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, July 25, 8:30 p.m.: Ikebe Shakedown delivers a driving set of tunes featuring signature Afrobeat elements. The band’s mighty horn section is anchored by tight, deep-pocketed grooves. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Rhinebeck Summer Concert Series

Theo Bleckmann performs at the Spiegeltent July 27, photo by John Labbé

songwriter Taylor Mac returns to the Spiegeltent with a chapter of his most ambitious performance yet. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Miró String Quartet

Tannery Pond, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village & Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: Hailed by the New York Times as possessing “explosive vigor and technical ﬁnesse” the dynamic Miró Quartet, one of America’s highest-proﬁle chamber groups enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene. Tickets: $30 & $35 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Summer Interlude: Manhattan in the Mountains

Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main St., Hunter, NY 12442 Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: Featuring Tatiana Goncharova, Joanne Polk, pianists, Grigory Kalinovsky, violinist. Verbal program notes presented by Dr. Jeﬀrey Langford. Tickets: Advance, $23; $18 seniors; $7 students; Door, $27|$21|$7 Information: 518.263.2000; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Theo Bleckmann: Hello Earth! The Music of Kate Bush

Thompson-Mazzarella Park, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, July 25 & August 1, 7 p.m.: Bring a blanket and/or chairs and enjoy Irish/Celtic music with the T McCann Band on the 25th, and pop/soft rock with Rosemary Rye on August 1st. CharHouse Poolside concession will be open. Information: 845.876.5904; http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, July 27, 8:30 p.m.: Grammy-nominated vocalist Theo Bleckmann makes his Spiegeltent debut with Hello Earth!, a journey into the mysterious songbook of British pop recluse and cult hero Kate Bush. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Spiegeltent Cabaret: Taylor Mac Sings The American Songbook (1920s)

Pete Wagula Acoustic Guitar Performance

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, July 26, 8:30 p.m.: Obie-winning playwright, actor, and singer-

Wagon House Education Ctr, Olana, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m.: Solo acoustic guitarist Pete Wagula oﬀers an afternoon guitar concert that combines live instrumental guitar with his use of live looping. He covers blues, jazz, bottleneck and original pieces

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from his 2009 “Seventeen” CD and his forthcoming “The Other Side” CD inspired songs from the Hudson Valley. Tickets: free Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://www.olana.org

Berkshire Bop Society Community Lawn Concert

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, July 28, 6 p.m.: Berkshire Bop Society performs swing, salsa and more. Opening with a tribute to Thelonius Monk: “A Take On Monk in Stride and Song.” Tickets: $12; $10 members; $5 youth 18 and under Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Thursday Night Live: Imharhan and Mamadou Kelly

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, August 1, 8:30 p.m.: Two singular voices from a troubled region share their music. Guitar genius and vocal stylist Mamadou Kelly has been an integral part of the most well known groups in Malian music, oﬀering a captivating combination of traditional and contemporary West African sounds. The rumble and grit of Saharan nomads with electric guitars Imharhan have captured ears and imaginations worldwide. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Music Omi Residents Concert

Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, August 3, 5 p.m.: The 2013 Music Omi International Musicians Residency will conclude with a concert of new works created collaborative while in residence. Refreshments will be provided. Information: http://www.omiartscenter.org

Rhythm on the Riverfront Concert Series

Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursdays, August, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Summertime concerts overlooking the magniﬁcent Hudson River. Presented by Local 845 in collaboration with Scenic Hudson. 8/1, The Latin Jazz Explosion; 8/8, Bill Malchow and the Go-Cup All Stars; 8/15, Tin Pan; 8/22, The Big Takeover. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Millbrook Arts Group Summer Concert Series

Village of Millbrook Bandshell, Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturdays, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 7p.m.: Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a night of live music under the stars. 8/3, Long Steel Rail; 8/17, Chain Gang; 8/31, Chris O’Leary Band; 9/7, Stolen Heart. Information: http://www.millbrookartsgroup.org

Music at the Lake Summer Concert Series

Lions Club Pavilion, Stissing Lake, Pine Plains, NY 12567 Sundays, Aug. 4 & 25, 4-6 p.m.: Friends of the Pine Plains Library brings back their Music at the Lake concert series. Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket and enjoy the beautiful Stissing Lake. 8/4, The Greyhounds play rockabilly music; 8/25, The Kennedys bring a combination of rock and folk to their original songs. Information: http://friendsofthepineplainslibrary.org

Catskill Jazz Factory: Jelly & George: Tribute to Jazz Masters Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main St., Village of Tannersville, NY 12442 Friday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.: An unforgettable pairing of two of the

most exciting Jazz pianists today on two Grand Pianos: the legendary Marcus Roberts and Aaron Diehl, 2011 winner of the prestigious Cole Porter Fellow Award and Artistic Director of the Catskill Jazz Factory. Tickets: Advance, $25; $20 seniors; $7 students; Door, $28|$23|$7 Information: 518.263.2000; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Spiegeltent Cabaret: Maya Beiser with Special Guest Donal Fox, The Music of Astor Piazolla and Beyond

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, August 9, 8:30 p.m.: Dubbed a “cello goddess” by the New Yorker, Maya Beiser has captivated audiences worldwide with her virtuosity, eclectic repertoire, and relentless quest to redeﬁne her instrument’s boundaries. Beiser and Fox will perform their unique take on the music of Astor Piazzolla and the early style of tango: a raw, provocative and sensual sound that developed on the streets of Buenos Aires in the 1920s and ’30s. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Spiegeltent Cabaret: A Tribute to Julie London with Jazz Vocalist Marianne Solivan

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, August 10, 8:30 p.m.: One of the most buzzed-about jazz singers on the New York scene, Marianne Solivan mesmerizes audiences with her beautiful, smoke-ﬁlled voice and sensuous stage presence. In this romantic evening, Solivan channels the glamor and star power of legendary American singer and actress Julie London. Tickets: $20-$35 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Rhinebeck Legion Band

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Tuesday, August 13, 7 p.m.: Bring lawn chairs or blankets, your friends and kids! Free admission. Rain cancels. Information: http://www.starrlibrary.org

Thursday Night Live: What Cheer? Brigade

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, August 15, 8:30 p.m.: A 19-piece brass band mixing Bollywood, the Balkans, New Orleans, samba, and hip-hop, played with unequalled intensity. Tickets: $20 Information: http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Jazz Under the Stars

East Lawn, Olana, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Bring a picnic, watch the sun set, and listen to great music all in one of the most beautiful Hudson Valley settings. Tickets: $15; $5 children under 12 Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://www.olana.org

The Buzzards Community Lawn Concert

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, August 25, 6 p.m.: The Buzzards have performed at every rockabilly hot spot, including the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan and the Blue Comet just outside of Philly. They are the house band at the Bayou in Long Island and have performed at the Gold Coast Casino and Orleans Casino in Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend more than ten times. They were rewarded with a standing ovation each year. Tickets: $12; $10 members; $5 youth 18 and under Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

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readings, signings & screenings Movie Tuesdays: Music and Dance Films

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesdays through August, 8:30 p.m.: Free movies under the stars. Most are introduced by Frank Farnham, adj. professor of communications, FIT, NYC. 7/23, Round Midnight; 7/30, The Magic Flute; 8/6, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; 8/13, This Is Spinal Tap; 8/20, 100 Years of Dance on Camera; 8/27, PINA. Tickets: Free Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Bard SummerScape Film Festival: Stravinsky’s Legacy and Russian Émigré Cinema

Bard College, Jim Ottaway Jr. Film Center, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 July 26, 27 & August 2 & 3: A retrospective of Russian émigré filmmaking and a series of films influenced by Stravinsky’s work. 7/26, L’inhumaine (7 p.m.); 7/27, Rapt, Autumn Mists and Chason d’Armor (2 p.m.), The Truth and Altair (6:30 p.m.), Pierrot le fou (9 p.m.); 8/2, Les bonnes femmes (7 p.m.), and La ceremonie (9 p.m.); 8/3, Orpheus (2 p.m.) and La belle noiseuse and Three Homerics (7 p.m.) Tickets: $12 single ticket; $30 weekend pass Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Roosevelt Reading Festival

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, July 27, 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m.: Concurrent sessions throughout the day with 12 authors of recently published works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives. Author talks are followed by book signings. Eleanor Roosevelt historian Allida Black delivers the keynote address. Following this event, attendees are invited to visit the Roosevelt Library’s new permanent museum exhibits free of charge. Tickets: Free Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Ralph Nader, Told You So

Oblong Books & Music, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m.: Book signing event with Consumer Advocate and former Green Party presidential candidate, Ralph Nader. He will sign copies of his book, “Told You So: The Big Book of Weekly Columns.” Information: 518.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Words, Words, Words

Maple Grove, 24 Beechwood Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, July 28, 3 p.m.: Local Hudson Valley authors reading from, and talking about, their own work. Robert and Johanna Titus, from Freehold (Greene County), read from The Hudson Valley in the Ice Age: A Geographical History and Tour; Ina Claire Gabler, from Poughkeepsie, reads from her collection of short stories, Unexpected Return; and Daphne Uviller, from Poughkeepsie, reads from her mystery novel, Hotel No Tell. Admission is free, but donations from those attending this program will be used in ongoing restoration work for Maple Grove. Information: 845.471.3248; http://www.maplegroverestoration.org

En Plein Air Writing Workshop with Kathy Izzo

Olana, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m.-noon: Writer and poet Kathy Izzo leads creative writing exercises ‘en plein air’, encouraging the use of nature as

inspiration for process and automatic writing. Tickets: $10 Information: 518.828.0135; http://www.olana.org

Calling all Poets 5th Annual CAPS Marathon

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.: Calling All Poets has just entered its 13th year, becoming one of Howland’s longest running programs. The poetry marathon will feature many poets, including: Cheryl A. Rice, Don Lev, Teresa Marta Costa, Barbara Adams, Mary Panza, Sonia Lynch, Ken Holland, Jim Eve, Robert Milby and many others. Tickets: $4 Information: 845.831.4988; http://howlandculturalcenter.org; http://callingallpoets.net

Make ‘Em Laugh Film Festival

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 August 5-13, 8:30 p.m.: Nine internationally-acclaimed ﬁlms that make you laugh out loud. 8/5, Sleeper; 8/6, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds; 8/7, Mr Bean: The Movie; 8/8, The Jerk; 8/9, Kind Hearts and Coronets; 8/10, A Shot in the Dark; 8/11, Mon Oncle; 8/12, The Producers; 8/13, This Is Spinal Tap. Tickets: Free Information: 518.392.6121; http://www.ps21chatham.org

Children’s Media Project: Summer Share

Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, August 16, 6 p.m.: Screen some of the youth-produced work that has been created during CMP’s summer programs: DROP TV, Radio Uprising, Exploring College, Mini-Movies and Media Monsters. Information: 845.485.4480; http://childrensmediaproject.org

Kelly Braﬀet: Save Yourself

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, August 17, 7 p.m.: Author Kelly Braﬀet reads from her latest novel, “Save Yourself.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives

Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, August 25, time tba: The feature-length documenary tells the story of counterculture heroine Ina May Gaskin and her spirited friends, who began delivering each other’s babies in 1970. With Ina May as their leader, the women taught themselves midwifery from the ground up. In person: Susan Weed, herbalist, author and director of the Wise Woman Center. Tickets: Call for information Information: 866.345.6688; http://upstateﬁlms.org/special-events

Words, Words, Words

Maple Grove, 24 Beechwood Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, August 25, 3 p.m.: Session features: Edward Lundergan and others featured on The Valley Sings, a CD of work by Hudson Valley composers; Rob and Sam Rosenthal, editors, Pete Seeger in His Own Words; Christine Wade, Seven Locks. Copies of the author’s works will be available for purchase and signing. Information: 845.471.3248; http://www.maplegroverestoration.org

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bright green valley Hudson Farmers’ Market

6th & Columbia St. Municipal Parking Lot, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 23: This year is the 16th year of operation for the Hudson Farmers’ Market! Shop each week for the freshest produce grown by local family farmers. Herbs, veggies, ﬂowering plants, fresh baked bread, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, beer, wine, prepared foods -- soups, pesto, sauces and more! Special event 7/27, Annual Corn Roast Festival. Meet Susan Simon, author of “Italy Dish by Dish” in the Book Tent. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market

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

Village of Red Hook Outdoor Farmers Market

Municipal Lot, Red Hook Village, NY 12571 Saturdays through October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Local seasonal produce and fruit, poultry, beef, pork, lamb, venison, seasonally prepared dishes, local dairy products, artisinal cheeses, pesto, fresh pasta, live music and more! Information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Hook-VillageOutdoor-Farmers-Market

Beacon Flea Market

Behind Main St. Post Oﬃce, Beacon, NY 12508 Fair weather Sundays, through October 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vintage collectibles, household items, and antique curiosities. Regular dealers and one-time garage-sale booths make the market fresh and engaging every Sunday. Information: http://www.beaconﬂea.blogspot.com

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

Municipal Parking Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: 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. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Explore Columbia County Outdoors

Stockport Creek Parking Lot, Station Rd., Stockport, NY 12171 Saturday, July 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Join CLC naturalists for a paddle around Stockport Middle Ground Island. Paddling experience required. Bring your own canoe/kayak, equipment and PFD. Preregistration required. Information: 518.392.5252 x 211; http://clctrust.org/events

Movie: More than Honey

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m.; Saturday, August 3, 5:45 p.m.: Over the past 15 years, numerous colonies of bees have been decimated throughout the world, but the causes of this disaster remain unknown. Depending on the world region, 50% to 90% of all local bees have disappeared, and this epidemic is still spreading from beehive to beehive - all over the

planet. Scientists have found a name for the phenomenon that matches its scale, “colony collapse disorder,” and they have good reason to be worried: 80% of plant species require bees to be pollinated. Tickets: $12.50; $7.50, student Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org/events

Backyard Biodynamics: Preserving and Canning

Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center, 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Learn an array of canning and preserving techniques that will enable you to enjoy your Fall harvest throughout the winter months. Taught by Hawthorne Valley Farm to Table Chef Caroline Smialek. Tickets: $45 Information: 518.672.7500 x 232; http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Chef and Farmer Brunch and Barn Party

Silver Mountain Hay Barn, Millerton, NY 12546 Sunday, July 28, starts at 11 a.m.: Sponsored in part by celebrity Chef Mario Batali, this is the foodie event of the summer! The Brunch, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., features Farmers Market inspired dishes, tastings and cocktails provided by local farm-to-table restaurants. The Barn Party & Dance, from 1 p.m. on, is great for families, and will feature a pig roast, bluegrass and Americana music, wine and beer from local micro-brews, children’s games and activities, and a Giving Tree to support NECC’s important food and social service programs for children and families. Tickets: $50, brunch; $25 barn party (kids 10 & under, free); $65 for both events. Info: http://neccmillerton.givezooks.com/events/summer-barn-party

Wednesday Wanderings

Harvey Mountain State Forest, East Hill Rd., Austerlitz, NY 12017 Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m.-noon: Join CLC naturalists for a 3.5 mile round trip hike at Harvey Mountain, a beautiful state forest. Strenuous hike to the highest point in Columbia County. Preregistration required. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org/events

Birders: The Central Park Eﬀect

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke., Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, August 9, 7 p.m.: Discover the extraordinary array of wild birds found in Manhattan’s celebrated patch of green, and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of their migration. Q&A with director Jeﬀery Kimball follows the screening. Information: http://www.caryinstitute.org

Walk & Talk: Forest Walk with Paul Blaszak

CEIE, Denning’s Point, 199 Denning’s Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, August 10, 10-11:30 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 Denning’s Point. Rain or shine. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

Full Sturgeon Moon Walk

Greenport Conservation Area, Joslen Blvd., Greenport, NY 12534 Tuesday, August 20, 8-9 p.m.: View the Hudson River and beyond by the light of the Full Sturgeon Moon. Information: 518.392.5252 x 209; http://clctrust.org/events

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Long days short years by Brian PJ Cronin, photograph by Kristen Cronin There are coyotes in the kitchen. Cooper is very insistent about this. I ask him what the coyotes are doing in our kitchen at 6:45 a.m. He says they are cooking pasta and milk. He is very excited. I am too, because I’m way too tired to make breakfast right now. Cooper has grown out of the “language explosion” phase, in which toddlers learn more new words in a day than I probably learned in the past ten years. He’s grown out of the phase in which toddlers begin to construct simple sentences like “Cat sleeping” and “Wake up cat!” and “Ouch cat boo boo.” He’s just now beginning to use his vocabulary to accurately convey his physical and/or emotional states. That is to say: He’s not just saying words anymore. Now he’s talking to us. On one hand, this is a monumental relief. After two years of trying to decipher what Cooper was crying/laughing/screaming about, it’s a minor miracle to instead hear him just outright tell me that he is hungry and would like some toast. Due to his limited vocabulary and unlimited enthusiasm these requests come across a little bossier than I would like (“DADDY GO IN KITCHEN COOK PIECE OF TOAST!”) but at least it eliminates the guesswork. On the other hand, I was not prepared for this increase in communication to be coupled with an increase in imagination. We’ve noticed that the scenarios Cooper concocts when playing with his toy trucks have become increasingly complex and he spends a lot more time in his toy kitchen “cooking” food. But I never realized that at some point he would start just ﬂat out making things up, and sometimes it is very hard to tell if he is being sincere or not. “GHOSTS!” he says, pointing into the deepest thicket of the woods during a hike and we momentarily pause in fear. “OWLS! OWLS!” he insists, pointing out the window of a friend’s apartment on Main Street. I crouch down to his level and begin explaining that owls don’t come out in the daytime. He keeps pointing. That’s when I notice the parliament of plastic owls perched on the rooftop across the street. “JUMP ROPE IN THE SKY!” he says when I ask him what his favorite part of a recent trip to New York City was. I ask him if he means power lines, or rainbows, or contrails or the rings of Saturn but

...there’s a part of me that wonders if he’s just more observant than the rest of us, or if toddlers exist in some sort of unclouded psychic plane that allows them to see things that the rest of us can’t, the way dogs can hear frequencies that lie just outside our range of perception. he shakes his head. “JUMP ROPE! IN THE SKY!” I decide to go along with it and ask him if he played jump rope with the jump rope in the sky and he looks at me like I’m the crazy one. Cooper seems to be able to cross the line between fantasy and reality quite smoothly. The rest of us are struggling to keep up, always wondering if he really “sees” the things he’s talking about or if the banana he had with lunch was a little past its prime and he’s in the depths of a psychedelic hallucination. But there’s part of me that wonders if he’s just more observant than the rest of us, or if toddlers exist in some sort of unclouded psychic plane that allows them to see things that the rest of us can’t, the way dogs can hear frequencies that lie just outside our range of perception. He’s probably just pretending that there are coyotes cooking in the kitchen, yet I ﬁnd myself wondering, as he takes my hand and leads me into the kitchen, if I am really going to see two coyotes at the stove making breakfast for us. The kitchen is empty. The stove is cold. Cooper seems not the slightest bit disappointed in this and begins piling plastic dinosaurs on top of toy trucks on top of one of the cats. In the meantime I slip two pieces of bread into the toaster and glance out the window, upwards, looking for the faintest traces of a jump rope.

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

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miscell aneous Babysitting Safety Class

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Joseph Tower Building, Auditorium, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: The American Safety and Health Institute certified course covers topics like safety in the home, poison control, what to do in an emergency, CPR, and pediatric first aid. Fees: $30, includes textbooks. Course completion certification cards distributed at end of class and is valid for two years. Information: 845.475.9742; http://www.health-quest.org

Warrior Dash

Windham Mountain, Clarence D. Lane Rd., Windham, NY 12496 Saturday, July 27: Red Frog Events and Windham Mountain host this extreme 3.2 mile obstacle course throughout Windam Mountain’s terrain. There are 13 obstacles including high wall climbs, ﬁre jumps, pond swimming and mud crawling! The ultimate challenge for extreme athletes. Information: 518.734.4300; http://www.warriordash.com

Glitter Ball

Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Rte. 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, July 27, 9 p.m.-midnight: Disco Night at the Opera House features DJ Janice Hylton whose house mixes are featured every Friday night at 10 p.m. on robinhoodradio.com. Tickets: $15 advance; $20 door; $10 members Information: 518.329.7393; http://www.ancramoperahouse.com

Harlem Valley Rail Ride

Eddie Collins Field, Route 22, Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, July 28, all day: Choose from 25, 40, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes along beautiful, low-traﬃc country roads, each starting and ending at Eddie Collins Field in Millerton. The day concludes with a country festival featuring fresh, local foodd, swimming and lots of fun. Tickets: $80 Information: http://www.harlemvalleyrailride.com/HVRR/Home.html

Garden Conservancy Open Day: Columbia County

Canaan and New Lebanon, NY Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit Rockland Farm’s 10 acres of gardens in Canaan; and The Tilden Japanese Garden in New Lebanon. Tickets: $5 suggested donation/garden Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Semiseptcentennial Sunday

Bronck Museum, Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Sundays, July 28 & August 25, 1-4 p.m.: Join a costumed guide for a trip back in time 350 years to the Dutch “colonie” of New Netherland. Tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Tickets: $6; members & kids, $3 Information: 518.731.6490; http://www.gchistory.org

Blood Drive

Abilities First, Inc., 70 Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: During the summer months blood donations drop resulting in a depleted blood supply. Your donation can help up to 3 people. Give the gift of life. Give Blood. Information: 845.485.9803 x 245; cathydelahoyde@abilitiesﬁrstny.org

Millbrook Horse Trials

Coole Park Farm, 1031 Bangall Amenia Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Thurs.-Sun., August 1-4: The Northeast’s most prestigious equestrian event with more than 475 horses competing at all levels. Top riders vying to qualify for the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France. The rider and horse compete at the division level appropriate to their experience, in three diﬀerent phases: dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. Vendors sell horse-related items, food tents and ice cream. Tickets: free for spectators Information: http://millbrookhorsetrials.com

Tour of the Catskills Pro-Am Bicycle Road Race

Various locations throughout Greene County Friday-Sunday, August 2-4: The Tour of the Catskills is one of America’s premier cycling events held in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Held over 3 days, beginning with a Friday individual time trial, and two epic road stages on Saturday and Sunday in Greene and Ulster Counties, the event captures the essence of the history, culture, and scenery of the Catskill Mountains. The addition of the famed ‘Devil’s Kitchen Climb’ in 2012 re-established the event as one of America’s toughest cycling events for amateurs and professionals alike. The event draws hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators who line the streets and roads as racers pass through the region in an exciting parade of colors! Information: http://tourofthecatskills.com

Innisfree Garden Guided Tour

362 Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, August 17, 2 p.m.: An in-depth guided tour of this amazing public garden. More than 50 years in the making, Innisfree is a powerful icon in 20th century landscape design. Largely the work of landscape architect Lester Collins (1914–1993), it is a site-speciﬁc distillation of Modernist ideas with traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design principles. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden on 185-acres surrounding a large, glacial lake—a sublime landscape of rock, water, wood, and sky. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.235.9134; oﬃce@innisfreegarden.org

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Bronck Museum, Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Saturday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.: Learn about the pleasures and perils of the night life in times past. Enjoy period refreshments and entertainment. Tickets: $7; members & kids, $3.50 Information: 518.731.6490; http://www.gchistory.org

Cottage Conversations

Stone Cottage, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Route 9G, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, August 18, 11:30 a.m.: Join the National Park Service for tea and cookies served on Eleanor Roosevelt style dishes and hear an in-depth presentation about, “FDR: Living with Polio.” Reservations required as seating is limited to 15 people. Tickets: Free Information: 845.229.2501; http://cottageconversations.eventbrite.com

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Papa recipes for remembering

by Meri Puccio So many memories of my paternal Sicilian grandfather are interwoven with food. You could say that the delicacies we shared together tell a story about us. The first raw clam fed to me at the Feast of St. Joseph. The earthy, salty taste of a bag of roasted chick peas in a small wax paper pouch. The earliest memory of sitting on Papa’s lap and dunking a Biscotto Savoiardo into his coffee. The Savoiardo, as I remember, were shaped like the feet of Micky Mouse. The biscotto melting sweetly in my mouth, and the first taste of coffee was a moment in my life that was as formative as anything I learned in school or from my parents. My grandfather was not unlike a child himself, and if you viewed him as an adult you might have lost patience with him for his indulgences. He was an artist, a graduate of Cooper Union, who struggled with odd jobs to feed his family. He was a pool shark during The Depression, a cab driver, an insurance salesman, and a feather weight boxer. He tried my poor grandmother’s patience and broke her heart. Papa was not the best father to his own children; but he was the perfect grandfather, and he lived with us as we were growing up. Papa lived in a world of his own, and in the the worlds of Jules Verne, Leonardo DaVinci, and Tarzan. He spent hours on his short wave radio believing that one day he would reach life on other planets, and at his beach shack on Long Island sketching in charcoal or reading science fiction novels. There was an air of mystery and magic about my grandfather that I gravitated to. Listening to stories that might have been slightly exaggerated fueled my own imagination and sense of wonder. Papa and I would often go shopping on the avenue together. At Valenti’s Fruit & Vegetable stand we would carefully pick the string beans one by one. A few doors down at Nick the butcher’s, dressed rabbits hung from stainless hooks, and old wicker baskets were filled with snails that would be cooked in a light tomato sauce and eaten with a toothpick. At the fish store we would buy eel, our favorite. We would lightly flour it and sautee it olive oil. Sometimes Papa would send me to the restaurant up the street with a folded note that I would hand to Paul, the owner. I was handed a brown paper bag which held a capozella – a roasted sheep’s head. My mother made Papa eat the capozella outside on the stoop. She couldn’t bear the gruesomeness of the poor animal’s head in her kitchen. I watched with morbid fascination as he would delicately devour it. Contented, he would stretch out on the stoop and draw on one of his L&M cigarettes, leisurely exhaling clouds of smoke that represented dreams of the lives he might have liked to live. There were wild dandelion salads that we would dress with zesty red wine vinegar and olive oil – and the important pinch of salt that

There was an air of mystery and magic about my grandfather that I gravitated to. Listening to stories that might have been slightly exaggerated fueled my own imagination and sense of wonder. Papa said would tie it all together. Dragging a crust of bread through the juices of a roast chicken was a celebration all its own, as was eating wild mussels while we walked along the beach. When we had lemon ice made at the Sicilian bakery up the street, Papa would tell me how, in Sicily, the lemons are as big as grapefruits. We would take in the full essence of the lemon rind as we sucked the ﬂuted white paper cup of all it had to oﬀer on a hot summer day. My grandfather was a fan of simple food. A few raw tomatoes cut up in a big bowl – bursting with the summer sun and drizzled with olive oil, raw garlic, and a good pinch of salt to tie it all together – marinated for hours. Then Papa would put on a pot of water, bring it to a boil with another good pinch of salt, and cook up some spaghetti or linguini al dente. He’d then drain the pasta and toss it into the marinated tomatoes. If ever there was a marriage made in heaven, this would be it. On a fading summer day, sitting down to the perfect temperature of this meal left nothing to be desired. It was – and is – simple, satisfying and sacred. I am so glad that Papa got to live to the age of 94. I can still see the six year old in him sketching the landscape out of our kitchen window, here in the Hudson Valley. I can see him smiling to himself in total wonder of our free range chickens scratching in the front yard, and watching the squirrels chasing each other through the oak trees. I can hear him saying, “you know, they make a good cacciatore.”

Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce An elegant, simple meal so easy to prepare from the bounty of our gardens, farm stands and farmers’ markets. In a big, glass, heat proof bowl, cut into bite-sized chunks, 8-10 large tomatoes. (Or more, not less) Add about 1⁄2 cup of good olive oil Add at least 4 cloves (I use much more) of nice local garlic, pressed, or chopped ﬁnely A big healthy handful or two of basil leaves, torn into pieces Coarse salt to taste Cover the bowl with a plate or the lid of a pot and marinate for a few hours. Do not refrigerate. Cook one pound of good quality imported pasta from Italy in lots of boiling salted water. Drain. Add to the marinated tomatoes. Taste for salt. Pass some nice freshly grated sheep’s milk romano and hot pepper ﬂakes around the table.

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