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contents Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

Rare Breed: New Gallery Showcases Unconventional Equine Art, Artists and Red Hook by Jen Kiaba

Sound & Fury: Basilica Hudson’s Soundscape Festival Returns to Push the Envelope Even Further by Brian PJ Cronin On Stage Calendar

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PUBLISHER, GENERAL MANAGER Mark Vinciguerra FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Jim Gibbons CO-FOUNDER, EDITOR & DESIGNER Heather Gibbons

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Contents © 2014 Columbia-Greene Media No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher On the Cover: ‘Fall Lakeside,” oil on canvas by Sally G. Lyon, whose paintings are on exhibit through September 28, at Montgomery Row in Rhinebeck in a show called ‘Local Color.’ After earning her BFA, Lyon worked in graphic design and illustration in NYC. She recently returned to fine art, and has been juried into national and regional exhibits. She was selected to participate in this year’s ‘Creating Landscapes within the Landscape’ en plein air painting event October 16-18, at Olana. The natural beauty of the Hudson Valley inspires Lyon’s work. She is influenced by the Impressionists, loves color and paints in a loose and painterly style.

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PAL E T T E Beacon Artist Union (bau)

‘Pig at the Fair,” photo by Juliet Harrison. ‘Reckless Town’ 6’ x 30” x 24”, steel, 2014, by Robert Hite. An exhibition of Robert Hite’s work will be at Clermont State Historic Site in Germantown from September 7-October 13.

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Main Gallery, through September: “bau 116: Abstract/Concrete.” Well known in our region and beyond for his intriguing images of fossils discovered near his studio in Catskill, New York, photographer Art Murphy recently explored something else underfoot. Gallery 2, through September: Erica Leigh Caginalp & Ivan Sanford. Beacon Room, through September: Paintings by Coulter Young. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 5: “Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster.” Foster explores waters...to discover the complex interaction of color, light and energy intrinsic to earth’s most essential element. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 7: “Essence of the Valley,” show featuring dramatic new watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso and the members of Cross River Fine Art that reﬂect the beauty and spirit of the Hudson River Valley. September 19-October 12: “The Spirit Within,” a juxtaposition of past and present, featuring works by Kevin Conklin and photographer Graeme Leaf. Opening reception: Saturday, September 20, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt. or chance. Third Saturday Arts Walk Open House 5-7 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

CCS Bard Galleries

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

Dia:Beacon

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

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Equis Art Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Ongoing: Owned by Equine Fine Art Photographer and Director of the Ex Arte Equinus art competition, Juliet R. Harrison, the gallery showcases the best in contemporary, non-traditional international equine art. Representing some of the ﬁnest contemporary equine artists in the world, including paintings, sculpture, works in graphite and ﬁne art photography. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Information: 845.758.2667; info@equisart.com

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 September 19-December 14: “Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, 1475-1540.” Like Albrecht Dürer’s Nuremberg, the city of Augsburg was vital to the ﬂowering of the Renaissance in Germany. The exhibition features prints, drawings, illustrated books, medals, and armor from Augsburg and addresses the themes of Christian devotion and the Reformation, moral conduct and everyday life, and art made for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

Hessel Museum of Art

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

Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery

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

Mid Hudson Heritage Center

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

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Level, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 28: “Local Color,” an exhibition of paintings by Rhinebeck artists Sally Lyon and Rosemary Hanson. Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com/art

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Morton Memorial Library and Community House

82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574 September 6-30: “Ice Boating on the Hudson,” an exhibition of photographs and art by local artists on ice yachting on the Hudson River. Proceeds of photo sales to benefit the library. Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5:30 p.m. with silent auction, food, drink and music provided. $10 suggested donation. Information: 845.876.2903; http://morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us

The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12571 Through November: “Reconstructing Memory: The Paintings of Patty Mullins,” featuring ﬁgures, landscapes, pools, interiors, still life and portrait paintings. Mullins paints in both oil and acrylic. Mullins’ work has been exhibited locally throughout New England, as well as in New York and Philadelphia, and has been shown at the National Academy Museum. Notable collectors of her work include Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy, Bianca Jagger, Campbell Scott, and Jamie Wyeth. She recently received a grant from the Martha Boschen Porter Fund, a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Info: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.pattymullins.com

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through November 21: Sculpture EXPO 2014 in the Village of Red Hook. Visitors to Red Hook will be able to see 14 sculptures by eight artists, working with granite, steel, iron, wood and marble dust. The work – by local and regional artists – includes representational and abstract sculptures. This year’s Sculpture Expo includes work by Leon Smith, Conrad Levenson, David Channon, Allan Cyprys, Frederik Rostock, Gilbert Boro, Tyler Borchert and Binney Meigs. The Expo is designed as a self-guided walking tour and sculptures will be placed in front of businesses, the Village Hall, Red Hook Public Library, the Elmendorph Inn and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Through September 21: “Farm to Table,” small works exhibit featuring all media on the subject of farms, crops, eating, food, flowers and more. September 27-October 26: “PHOTOgraphy 2014,” juried exhibition featuring original photographic works including digital, digitally manipulated, solarprints, archaic processes and photo collages/mixed media. Juried by Susan Spiritus, a leader in the field of fine art photography for 38 years. Today, her Southern California gallery handles works by such photographic luminaries as Ansel Adams, Ruth Bernhard, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Eikoh Hosoe, and many others. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through September 7: “Celebrating Summer and RiverWinds’ 11th Anniversary/Photography Group Show.” The show highlights photography by 13 Hudson Valley artists, including: Lori Adams, Mary Ann Glass, Phil Haber, Linda T. Hubbard, Christine Jacques, Karl LaLonde, Arnold Most, Rafael Quirindongo, Claudia Schellenberg, Richard Spisto, Rebecca Tocci, Brandon VanVlack, and John Verner. September 13-October 4: Paintings by Eleanor Metzker O’Shea. Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

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Starr Library

68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 26: “Watercolor and Words in Nature,” work by a group of women, most with a cancer diagnosis, who gather weekely to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world of ﬂowers and plants. The show, curated by instructor Alexandra Morgan Geiger LCSWR, is a diverse reﬂection of their spring and summer paintings and poetry. Information: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Tivoli Artists Gallery

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 @Tivoli Artists Gallery and Jennifer Harris Studio, 54A Broadway, through September 14: “Wood Glass Light Time - An Evolving Installation,” an evolving work by Mark Bennett and Jennifer Harris using materials such as steam-bent wood and painted and kiln-fused glass. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5-8 p.m. September 19-October 12: “The Great Outdoors,” two person show featuring the ork of Mary Untalan and Ella Davidson. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. & by appt.; extended summer hours, 7/4-8/10, Fri.-Sun., 1-9 p.m. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsgallery.com

Co lum b ia ARTspace

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

BCB Art

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

Caldwell Gallery Hudson

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

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 21: “Playful,” fresco-secco paintings on plaster by Phyllis Palmer, wooden sculptures by Stephen Walling and Play-Doh constructions by Fernando Orellana. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Clermont State Historic Site

Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 September 7-October 13: “Clermont’s Imagined Histories: Photographs, Paintings and Sculpture” by Robert Hite, 2014 Guggenheim Fellow. Inspired by the landscape, Hite’s show will include images of architectural sculptures installed throughout Clermont’s 500 acre estate. Wine & cheese reception: Sunday, September 7, 4-7 p.m. Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to sunset Information: 518.537.6622; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Coachman’s House Gallery

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: Preserving Creative Spaces: Photographs from The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program, a documentary installation shining light on the Historic Artists’ Home and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This exhibition features information about the consortium and documentary photographs and personal artists’ quotes from its nearly 40 member sites, including an image of Frederic Church and his son on a camel in Beirut (1868), the trip which inspired the Persian-style house and studio the painter would later build at Olana. Other photographs range from the paint-splattered barn used by Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner in East Hampton, Long Island, to the carriage house in which Grant Wood painted American Gothic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the handcrafted woodworking shop of Sam Maloof in Alta Loma, California. In addition to educating audiences about HAHS, the exhibition will place Olana and Church’s studio in a larger discussion about the importance of preserving historically signiﬁcant places and structures as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. Hours: Daily Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 19: “A Body of Work,” a juried exhibit glorifying the human ﬁgure. Works of 28 local and regional artists that express the human form in all media. Juried by Maj Kalfus. September 27-November 7: “Columbia County in all Seasons,” work in all mediums on the theme of seasonal landscapes of Columbia County. Curated by H.M. Saﬀer. Reception: Saturday, September 27, 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia-Greene Community College Galleries

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Blue Hill Gallery, through September 26: “Art Show by Sadeek Been.” Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 5: “Visages de Nuit,” work by Wendy Paton; “Burlesque & Cabaret,” work by Lear Levin. Portfolio showcase featuring Karine LaRocque and Gary Zuercher. Reception: Saturday, September 13, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: All the Raj: Frederic Church and Lockwood de Forest, Painting, Decorating and Collecting at Olana, an exhibition

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Rare Breed new gallery showcases unconventional equine art, artists and Red Hook story and photos by Jen Kiaba

Equis Art Gallery Curator and Proprietor Juliet R. Harrison in front of works by Joanna Zeller Quentin and Diana Jensen Vestergaard.

At a time when many traditional art galleries are closing their doors, Juliet R. Harrison, Fine Art Photographer and Director of the fine art competition Ex Arte Equinus, made a bold move and opened Equis Art Gallery in the heart of Red Hook, NY. The gallery, which opened its doors in February of this year, is a testament to the power of community – both local and virtual. Harnessing connections dating back more than a decade, Harrison has been able to draw some of the finest equine artists from around the world to her gallery, and in doing so hopes to elevate both the artists and the town itself. While foot traffic in the village center may not be enough to support a gallery effort as of yet, Harrison has been wise in giving her gallery a robust online presence which has led to sales from as far away as New Zealand. Though artists can be notorious for their resistance to selfpromotion, Harrison has never shied away from exploring the social and promotional opportunities that the internet and social media present. That willingness to be seen has helped her develop a collector base for her own work, as well as a strong network upon which to launch Equis Art Gallery. “I’ve been self-marketing my work for the last 15 years,” she said. “I’ve had Ebay and Etsy stores, used Twitter for years and was an early adopter of Facebook.” Not only was it very much thanks to these explorations that she developed the necessary tools to effectively market her work and eventual gallery, but more importantly it provided the opportunity for her to meet and establish relationships with many of the artists that she currently represents. It was through the cultivation of these relationships that Harrison got the encouragement and support to open Equis Art Gallery in the first place. She originally pitched the idea to a select group of equine artists in a Facebook group whom, with the exception of one, she had developed relationships with off-line as well. When asked if they would be willing to

test out her idea their response, she said, was “Absolutely yes.” “Even artists in Italy, Germany, the UK and Canada said that they would be willing to give me their work to try this out,” said Harrison. Though the initial space was only one room, later expanding into a second in April, Harrison knew that she had to think in a larger scope. “For the idea to be successful, I knew that I would have to reach internationally.” Therefore, having a range of international, well-known artists has helped raise the profile of Equis Art Gallery, while Harrison is able to offer some artists the only representation that they have state-side. With that in mind, Harrison welcomed artists the likes of Hudsonbased Equine Master Artist Patricia Powers into her gallery. “[Powers] has been painting horses since her undergrad at the San Francisco Art Institute, and was breaking the rules even then,” said Harrison. Her subjects are very structural, and sometimes quite literally set within an architectural context. “The horses are often very emotionally rendered,” Harrison points out. “In some ways she is offering a critique of our historical interaction with horses. It’s not done in a derisive or critical way, but she makes the viewer acutely aware that we are asking the horses to conform to our needs in her paintings.” Another American artist that Harrison represents is Kathi Peters, who works in an unusual medium called casein. The Maine artist uses this protein-based paint on paper, which gives her the ability to render her subjects in vibrant color. Though she uses landscapes in a slightly more traditional way than Powers, Peters whittles down her compositions to the essential subject matter, emphasizing the viewer’s relationship with the horses, Harrison explains. “I love that, again, she is using a non-traditional point of view,” said Harrison. “She’s truly a master of her medium in all senses.” In exploring a structure that straddles both the conventional gallery model, and the role of private art dealer, Harrison acknowledges that

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Stephanie Revennaugh at the Artists’ Reception for her work at the Equis Art Gallery.

Harnessing connections dating back more than a decade, Harrison has been able to draw some of the finest equine artists from around the world to her gallery, and in doing so hopes to elevate both the artists and the town itself. there has to be a symbiotic relationship between the gallery and the artists. Everything that she does to promote the artists helps raise their profile; at the same time, every accomplishment in a represented artist’s career helps to elevate the gallery and the town it is situated in. One such example is an announcement made by Susan Leyland, a sculptor based in Italy. Leyland recently announced that she has been commissioned by the Ascot Lawyers Foundation and the Royal Borough in England, to create a larger than life memorial to the horses killed in the first World War. Previously, in the United States, Leyland’s work could only be found at the Cambridge Art Gallery in Santa Monica. Being represented by Equis Art Gallery makes her work accessible to a new audience, while also lending substantial credibility to the young gallery venture. At the other end of the spectrum, Harrison is keenly interested in supporting emerging and mid-career artists as well. “I’m proud and honored that people allow me to represent them,” she said. “Art isn’t just a commodity. It’s about history, ideology, comfort, home and how we want to live all wrapped up into one.” Besides having long-standing relationships with these artists, Harrison’s choice to represent their work goes to the heart of how each artist chooses to represent their subject matter. In many cases, the artist’s work does not fit comfortably into the niche market of equine art. Many of the artists’ works celebrate form and gesture, while defying the strict norms of traditional equine representation. Because her own photography is a prime example of equine art outside of the norm, Harrison understands that many of the artists that she currently represents have had trouble finding galleries that know how to represent them, and understand how to communicate their value to potential collectors. “Many traditional galleries might label this work as ‘animal art’,” said Harrison. Conversely, galleries that specialize in equine art would see much of the work that Harrison represents as too abstract. Yet that is exactly what Harrison was seeking when she decided to open up her gallery. “I wanted sophisticated, non-traditional art,” she said. “I want collectors to see the work as a story, and not just a horse.” As a collector herself, she added that each piece would have to be something

Polo Charge by Susan Leyland.

that she would want to hang on her own walls. “I’ve been buying work from these artists for years,” she said. “I began thinking, ‘Other people need to see this too.’” Even though the gallery is a business, at the heart of Harrison’s mission is to support the two communities that she feels most connected to: the artists and Red Hook. “I’m thrilled to help artists,” she said. “It’s amazing and gratifying. And if I can bring people to Red Hook who would have never otherwise come, even if they don’t buy anything at the gallery, I’ve succeeded in my mission. Creating a business that helps support Red Hook is important to me.” With that in mind, Harrison recently hosted Equis Art Gallery’s first artist’s reception with Montana-based sculptor Stephanie Revennaugh, whose work has taken off in the three years she has been producing her bronze equine sculptures. Bringing the artists in to talk about their work and meet with the community creates a personal connection with the art that adds an invaluable depth to one’s experience with the work. “When someone has come in to see the work or meet an artist, and they say, ‘We’ve had the best day wandering around town. We’re definitely coming back,’ that is the real success story,” said Harrison. Equis Art Gallery is located at 7516 North Broadway in the Red Hook CAN/Artists Collective, Studio 5. Gallery Hours are Friday and Saturday, Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, or to see represented work visit http://www.equisart.com/ Jen Kiaba is a photographer and writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Her photography has been published internationally in magazines and on book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://www.jenkiabaphotography.com

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featuring oil sketches and decorative arts by landscape painter and 19th century tastemaker Lockwood de Forest. Lockwood de Forest (18501932) studied painting with his great-uncle the eminent landscape artist Frederic Church in the 1870s; the exhibition will begin by highlighting sketches showing that the two artists worked side by side at Olana. At that time, Church was busy designing and building the main house, and the young de Forest watched Church draw inspiration from books on Persian and other exotic architecture. In the 1880s de Forest traveled to India to start a decorating business providing beautiful Indian and Kashmiri decorative objects to an American audience. De Forest provided Church with carved teak for ﬁreplace mantels, exquisite painted furniture from Kashmir, expertly engraved brass trays, and a variety of other lavish Indian objects. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students with I.D. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Hudson Area Library

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

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 7: “whathaslighttodowithdarkness,” Erika deVries’ wondrous exploration of the artist’s sense of presence and absence in multiple mediums. Her signature works in neon express a personal narrative of girlhood, womanhood, and subsequent motherhood. September 13-October 19: Exhibition featuring the work of internationally published photographer Zach Gross. Gross’ work focuses on portraits, fashion and landscapes. His photograph of El-P was selected as one of the 12 standout portraits in The New Yorker magazine in 2012. There is an abstract and complex nature reﬂected in Gross’ work, which, in addition to photography, includes cameraless photography, paintings and video, all on view in this exhibition. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 7: Main Galleries, Matthew Blackwell, Paintings; Sculpture Garden, Maud Bryt; Carriage House, Ground Floor, Judith Simonian, paintings; Carriage House, second floor, Angela Dufresne; Carriage House, third floor, Ruth Lauer Manenti, “Blue Bottles & Isabelle”; Carriage House, fourth floor, Kathy Osborn. September 11-October 5: Main Galleries and Sculpture Garden, Leonid Lerman; Carriage House, Ground & 4th Floor, paintings by Tine Lundsfryd; Carriage House Second Floor, Linnea Paskow; Carriage House Second Floor, photographs by Paul Hamann; Carriage House Third Floor, Chuck Bowdish. Reception: Saturday, September 12, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 September 11-October 4: “Strange Figurations.” Information: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

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Fields Sculpture Park & Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center Gallery, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Year’ round: Outdoor sculpture park on more than 120 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas. The Park presentes the work of internationally-recognized contemporary and modern artists, oﬀering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of largescale works in a singular outdoor environment. The 2014 Summer Exhibition features works by 10 artists and architects, including Afruz Amighi, Kim Beck, Denise Hoﬀman Brandt, Rob Fischer, Haresh Lalvani, Harrison Atelier, Celeste Roberge, Alison Saar, Alex Schweder, and Stephen Westfall. Park Hours: During daylight hours Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

Retrospective

727 & 711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 @ 727 Warren St., through September 21: Jesse Stecklow, “Trios.” @727 Warren St., September 27-October: Haley Mellin @711 Warren St., through September 21: “My Chemical Romance,” featuring work by Mikkel Carl, Eric Davis, Rachael Milton, and Santiago Taccetti. The show seeks to explore a series of works operating at the intersection of art and science. @ 711 Warren St., September 27-October: Jean-Baptiste Bernadet Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.2288; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through September 28: “Friend of a Friend.” Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

TK Home and Garden

441 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September: “Mostly Landscapes,” photographic works by Roy Volkmann, an internationally acclaimed photographer known for his portrait works. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0909; http://tkhomeandgarden.com; http://www.volkmannimages.com

Valley Variety

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

Greene Athens Cultural Center

24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Through September 6: “Major Works by Minors,” an exhibition showcasing selected works from this summer’s art classes for kids. Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Frisbee Agency Gallery

384B Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through September 13: “Hogs & Heifers aka Pigs & Cows.” September 14-December 5: “Colors of The Catskills,” paintings,

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drawings, photographs, collages, framed art, small sculpture all based on the theme. Reception: Saturday, September 13, 4-8 p.m. Gallery Hours: Call for information. Information: 518.943.3333; jill.lamanec@farm-family.com

GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 September 6-October 4: “Afrer the Shot in the Wheatfield,” solo show featuring work by Matthew Zappala. The paintings are at once an homage to Vincent Van Gogh, an exploration of escape, and a generous offering of absurdly affordable fine art. The paintings depict blue-black crows scattering after Van Gogh was fatally wounded. Zappala’s brushstrokes render such movement and energy that one can imagine the birds squawking, careening and tearing through golden landscapes and turquoise skies: backgrounds that are painted occasionally in Van Gogh’s signature repeating patterns. September 6-October 4: “The Other Side,” Recovery Month exhibition bringing dignity and hope to the discussion on addiction. This exhibition honors the journey of recovering addicts and their friends and families with artwork by individuals who have been affected by addiction and illustrates the hope found in recovery. It features portraits of recovering addicts by local photojournalist, Kyle Adams, who is working in partnership with Twin Counties Recovery Services and the P.A.S. It On Committee. The show also includes submissions by artists whose lives are informed by stories of addiction and hope. Reception: Saturday, September 13, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-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 September: “Light Sensitive: The Personal Visions of Three Catskill Photographers,” featuring the photographs of Vincent Bilotta, Dan Burkholder, and Fawn Potash. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 518.263.2060; gallery@catskillmtn.org; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Through September 13: Jewelry show featuring work by Daniel Von Weinberger. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s quote, “In order to be irreplaceable one must be different.” September 19-October 25: Graffiti Show inspired by Banksy’s quote, “People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish...but that’s only if it’s done properly.” Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

Thomas Cole Historic Site

218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through October 2: “Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Thomas Cole’s Honey Locust Tree,” a special selection of about ten new artworks by Stanley Maltzman. All made between 2013 and the present, Maltzman’s watercolors, pastels, and drawings pay homage to the towering, 200year-old Honey Locust tree that stands across from Thomas Cole’s front door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Thomas Cole site. Through November 2: Master, Mentor, Master: Thomas Cole & Frederick Church, the first exhibition to explore one of the most influential teacher-student relationships in the history of American art – that between the founder of the Hudson River School of painting, Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and his most celebrated student and successor, Frederic Church (1826-1900). Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Albany Albany Center Gallery

39 Columbia St., Albany, NY 12207 September 5-October 10: Crafts and fine art are considered by many to be two distinct categories: In one, crafts are seen as functional objects made skillfully by hand; in the other, works of fine art transcend function to serve the “higher” purpose of personal and cultural expression. But what happens when craft materials such as porcelain, ceramic, metal and fabric are employed to make works that attain the status of fine art? The Fine Craft Show will explore this question by highlighting five artists - Cyndy Barbone, Janet Cooper, James Gillaspie, Frank Giorgini, and Lars Turin – whose works defy the traditional definition of craft. Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon.-5 p.m. Information: 518.462.4775; http://albanycentergallery.org

Albany Institute of History & Art

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

New York State Museum

222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Through January 4, 2015, Photography Gallery: “Focus on Nature XIII,” features 91 natural and cultural history illustrations, representing the work of 71 illustrators from 15 diﬀerent countries. Ongoing, New York Metropolis Hall: “Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware from the Weitsman Collection,” featuring 40 uniquely decorated stoneware vessels, including jugs, crocks, pitchers, jars and water coolers. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.474.5877; http://nysm.nysed.gov

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Beacon 3D: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

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

Windows on Main Street

Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through September 13: 2014 marks the tenth summer of Windows on Main Street, Beacon’s annual public art exhibition. In celebration, this year’s exhibition, WOMSX, will take on a competitive ﬂair. Thirtyseven local artists have been challenged to create a unique piece of art inspired by and installed in a business storefront window on Beacon’s Main Street, competing for juried awards and prizes. Information: http://beaconwindows.org

KeepSafe Project

‘Pool at Promisek 2012,’ oil on canvas, 24 x18 inches by Patty Mullins whose work is at the Moviehouse Studio Gallery in Millerton through November.

Wo r k s h ops & Special Events Alice Judson Memorial Fundraiser

RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through September 27: Help restore the gravestone of one of Beacon’s well-known female artists. Tickets to win an original signed Alice Judson painting “The Porch” will be sold at RiverWinds Gallery. The proceeds from the sale of the tickets will cover the expense of restoring her gravestone located in St Luke’s Cemetery in Beacon, NY. The drawing will be on September 27, 4-7 p.m. at a reception with light refreshments, and a presentation about Judson by Diane Lapis of the Beacon Historical Society. You do not need to be present to win. Alice Judson (1876 – 1948) is one of Beacon’s earliest famous painters. “The Porch” is a rare signed architectural oil painting by Alice that is being donated by RiverWinds Gallery to raise funds to restore her gravestone which has fallen over. Tickets will be $5 each or $10 for three tickets. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Cat-n-Around Catskill

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

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

Tricks of the Artist’s Trade Painting Workshops

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Tuesdays, September 6-October 14, 6-9 p.m.: Artists will learn how to paint smarter and faster with Robert Lahm through a series of one hour demonstrations at the beginning of each of the six classes. These time and dollar saving tips are designed to help boost your art incomes bottom line and increase your proﬁts even in this tough economy. Demos will include working with ‘re-purposed’ frames, older frames, and how to ‘revive’ them with stains and gold (Dutch) leaﬁng. How to get ‘closer’ to your work with lenses, boards, and taping knives and Plein Air tips for working outside. There will also be some advice on learning the new ‘social media’ to get your art seen plus much, much more! Fee: $130 for all six classes Information: 518.945.3731; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Guided Hike on the Art Trail: Catskill Mountain House and North-South Lake

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. arrival: Guided hike on the Hudson River School Art Trail. This hike, Catskill Mountain House and NorthSouth Lake, is considered easy and you should expect to be on the

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Photograph from last year’s ‘Groundswell’ exhibition at Olana by Beth Schneck Photography. This year’s exhibition takes place on September 13.

trail for at least two hours. Tickets: $17/person, includes a copy of the “Hudson River School Art Trail Guidebook,” and a guided tour of the Thomas Cole Historic Site at the end of your hike. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

2nd Saturday Stroll

Main Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 13, noon-9 p.m.: Celebrate all that the Village has to oﬀer: open studios, gallery receptions, special sales, live music and performances and more. Information: http://www.facebook.com/Catskill2ndSaturdayStrolls

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 13, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 13, 2 p.m.: Rory O’Dea examines the influence of fantasy and science fiction in Robert Smithson’s work in an effort to see this canonical artist in a strange new light. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Groundswell

Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 13, 2-6 p.m.: The Olana Partnership and Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM are pleased to co-present a new iteration of

their award-winning exhibition event Groundswell. Hundreds will converge at Olana State Historic Site for site-speciﬁc performance and works and in sound, installation, broadcast, and movement. More than a dozen artists will reﬂect on and react to Olana and its integral viewshed as an ambitious and early environmental work.Groundswell will feature installations and performances from: Kenseth Armstead, William Basinski, Steve Bull, Jane Carver, Ellen Driscoll with Daniela Gomez, Michael Garofalo, Mckendree Key, Hélène Lesterlin, Jack Magai, Man Forever, Laura Ortman, Mau Schoettle, and Bryan Zimmerman. During this one-day exhibition event, audiences will explore the property’s undiscovered roads and naturalistic scenes as they encounter each project site. Picnicking will take place at a breathtaking clearing, which overlooks the Hudson River, the Catskill Mountains and beyond. The event will culminate with a performance by celebrated composer and artist William Basinski. Tickets: $20 advance; $30 day of; $10, students w/ID; free, kids 12 and under Information: http://groundswell2014.brownpapertickets.com;

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Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, September 13, 3 p.m.: Discussion with featured artist Maureen Drury. Info: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Mini Farm + Flea

Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: A mini version of Basilica’s annual November Farm & Flea market featuring locally-crafted goods and artisan wares, including Hudson River Exchange, Hudson Sloop Club, Good Fight Herb Company and more. Held in conjunction with Basilica’s weekend-long Soundscape music festival. Information: http://basilicahudson.com continued on page 21 g

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Annual GCCA Garden Party: Grazin’ Greene

Beattie-Powers Place, Prospect & Bridge St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 20, 1-5 p.m.: A feast for the senses, this annual fundraising event features an exclusive selection of the ﬁnest in local art, music, products, foods and specialty beers and wines. There will also be an exhibit of children’s art from the GCCA free summer arts program (Sprouts) on the theme of “Healthy Children/Healthy Families.” Live music by Enrico Scull and friends; special collection of locally and regionally produced vendor products for sale and raﬄe; signature dishes from favorite local restaurants; arts and crafts activities and more! Tickets: $40 advance; $25 members; $45/$30 gate Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Light Into Night First Annual Showcase, Auction, Art, Dinner & Barn Dance

Omi Studio Barns, Corner of Letter S. Rd. & County Rte. 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, September 20, 5 p.m.: Omi’s ﬁrst upstate fundraiser brings together visual artists, writers, musicians and dancers. Experience a rare and exclusive evening of installations and performances against the striking backdrop of the Omi Studio Barns on the autumn equinox. Open bar, locally sourced farm-to-table dinner, auction, barn dance and exciting art surprises. A separate children’s event hosted by Education Omi takes place from 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $200 and up Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

guided car and bike tour features farm tours, farm products, kids activities and demonstrations and more! Plus, local and regional artists will oﬀer works for sale that have been created en plein air at the farms over the course of the year, including: oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, collage, encaustics, sculpture, photography, prints, cards and more! Downloadable map available on the website. Free and fun for all! Information: http://www.chathamkeepfarming.org

Walk & Talk Series Photography Walking Workshop CEIE, 199 Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.: Camera in hand, explore the light of Denning’s Point while enhancing photography skills in a walking workshop with Hudson River photographer Joseph Squillante. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

Millbrook Paint Out

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

Cat’s Meow Auction and Gala

Creative Crossroads @ The Stanford Grange #808

6043 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY Fri.-Sun., Sept. 26-28 & Oct. 3-5, noon-5 p.m.: Baskets and Quilts by basket maker Mary Ann Williams. Information: 845.868.7054; creativecrossroads12581@gmail.com

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

Rhinebeck Arts Festival

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

Guided Hike on the Art Trail: Sunset Rock and Catskill Mountain House

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. arrival: Guided hike on the Hudson River School Art Trail. Experience the magniﬁcent landscapes that inspired Thomas Cole and other luminaries of 19th century landscape painting. This hike, Sunset Rock and Catskill Mountain House, is considered moderate and you should expect to be on the trail for at least four hours. Tickets: $17/person, includes a copy of the “Hudson River School Art Trail Guidebook,” and a guided tour of the Thomas Cole Historic Site at the end of your hike. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Chatham Farm and Art Tour 2014

Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Chatham Agricultural Partnership, the Farmers of Chatham, and Columbia County Plein Air artists present the 6th Annual Chatham Farm & Art Tour. This self-

‘Nero’ by Ellen De Lucia

Newburgh Open Studios

Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 27 & 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: 4th annual self-guided studio tour featuring Newburgh artists. Organized by Gerardo Castro and Michael Gabor, co-owners of Newburgh Art Supply, this year’s Newburgh Open Studios will introduce the public to Newburgh’s burgeoning arts community with the opening of artists’ work studios, alternative gallery spaces and special events. Entire tour is walkable. Information: http://www.newburghopenstudios.org

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Sound & F u r y Basilica Hudson’s Soundscape Festival Returns To Push The Envelope Even Further

by Brian PJ Cronin It is time. The summer was immense. For the past few months the Hudson Valley has hosted every type of music festival imaginable. Hippies jammed on mountaintops, folkies strummed by the river and hobos set up stages at playgrounds. Jazz bands wailed from tattoo parlors and bakeries while string quartets sawed away inside a 100 year old makeshift barn in the middle of the woods. The site of the original Woodstock music festival was inundated with three days of blistering EDM beats and the proposed site of the original Woodstock music festival was inundated with three feet of mud. We danced, we sang, we raised a glass to Pete and Toshi Seeger one last time. We may have even gotten some sleep at some point. On September 13th, the summer festival season will come to a thunderous conclusion when the legendary Swans, one of the most ferocious and fearsome bands of the past 30 years, headlines the ﬁnal day of Basilica Soundscape in a 19th century warehouse that rises among the ruins of an industrial park like the last standing monument to a long forgotten age. Basilica Soundscape is not like any of the summer’s other festivals. There are no corporate sponsors. No one will try to get you to download their apps or swallow their energy drinks. There aren’t half a dozen stages to choose from. There is just one, in that 17,000 square foot industrial church by the Hudson train station, and if the band that’s currently playing isn’t immediately to your liking, you will just have to trust the curators that there’s something going on up there that is ultimately worth your time. It’s a strategy that rewards the patient, the open-minded, the adventurous and those who simply don’t feel like giving up their spot in the crowd. Take the band Endless Boogie, who are playing Soundscape

DIIV performs at last year’s Basilica Soundscape, photo by Samantha Marble.

“There’s a commitment and integrity to every artist that we invite here...In a world where large sponsors and branded corporate realities are so present, this is a safe haven for all of us.” on Friday night. The band’s m.o. seems to be “Find a perfect riff, play it over and over until the sun burns out.” When I first saw them in concert more than 10 years ago, I initially thought they were a joke. Fifteen minutes into their set I admitted that they might be onto something. By the time the set was finished, I wanted to be their roadie. “We’re kind of the anti-festival,” acknowledges Melissa Auf der Maur, known to most as the bass player in Hole, known to the town of Hudson as Basilica’s creative director. Together with the filmmaker Tony Stone, Auf der Maur’s partner in business as well as in life, they have created a festival that does more than just sell tickets. “There’s a commitment and integrity to every artist that we invite here,” she said. “Everyone, including us, is willing to lose money to do this. Every band. They’re not doing this for any other reason than communing all together with people who make, organize, appreciate and come to events like this. In a world where large sponsors and branded corporate realities are so present, this is a safe haven from that for all of us.” Besides looking for bands of unquestionable integrity, Auf der Maur says that the space itself dictates what kind of acts they’re looking

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Swans, photo by Fionn Reilly.

“The space has a particular atmosphere both in its church-like sounds and visuals...when we book bands quite often we ask ourselves, ‘How does this space add to what is being presented and how does what’s being presented add to the space, so that there’s an exchange.’” for. “The space has a particular atmosphere both in its church-like sounds and visuals,” she said. “So when we book bands quite often we ask ourselves ‘How does this space add to what is being presented and how does what’s being presented add to the space, so that there’s an exchange.’” That means looking for bands that create sounds - be they loud or soft, acoustic or electric - that resonate up into the space’s cavernous rafters. And it encourages them to draw connections between certain bands that aren’t immediately obvious. “The creative brainstorming that takes place leads us to say, ‘Hey! Would you, Pig Destroyer, be interested in playing with Julianna Barwick?’” recalled Auf der Maur, referencing two of last year’s acts. For those unfamiliar with their work, Julianna Barwick performs haunting multi-tracked choral music that sounds as though it wasn’t so much created as it was downloaded from the Pearly Gates. Pig Destroyer, on the other hand, sounds exactly what you think a band called Pig Destroyer should sound like. There is no known universe in which these two artists would be expected to share a stage together except within the Basilica, and their pairing at last year’s Soundscape was the moment in which Auf der Maur knew that they had succeeded in creating something that was, in her own words, “pretty far out there, but really working.” “It was the most original and odd pairing I’ve ever seen in my decades of going to shows and playing shows and it really encapsulates what it’s all about for me.” Auf der Maur isn’t sure exactly who’s going to trigger a similar reaction this year, but with such an adventurous lineup spread out over two nights it’s bound to happen. There’s Richard Reed Parry from Arcade Fire, who will be debuting songs from his upcoming solo album. There’s the ambient and electronic artist Tim Hecker, whose recent album Virgins continues his evolution from laptop producer to one of experimental music’s premier composers. Deafheaven are riding a wave of critical adoration thanks to their 2013 album Sunbather, which eﬀortlessly merges pummeling black metal with moments of

Richard Reed Parry from Arcade Fire will debut songs from his upcoming solo album. Photo submitted.

gorgeous catharsis that’s more evocative of early 1990’s shoegaze bands like Slowdive and Ride than Napalm Death or Darkthrone. Composer Julia Holter’s work recalls the poetic wordplay of The Magnetic Fields and Noel Coward as well as the fearless, theatrical genre-smashing of Laurie Anderson. And then there’s Swans. Formed in the crucible of early ‘80s downtown Manhattan as punk slowly morphed into the abrasive movement known as “No Wave”, Swans quickly established a reputation as a band unafraid to sonically - and sometimes physically - assault their audiences. They played crushing ten minute dirges at glacial tempos and earthshaking volumes. They released a live album entitled Public Castration Is A Good Idea. You didn’t listen to Swans as much as you endured them. But as the years wore on, bandleader Michael Gira began to slowly refine the band’s sound, adding moments of quiet, searching grace in between the howls. By the time the band reemerged in 2010 after a 13-year hiatus, they had finally managed to merge all the disparate strains in their lengthy catalog into a shockingly cohesive whole. Their most recent albums, 2012’s darkly magisterial The Seer and the searing heat of this year’s To Be Kind are not only the finest work of their career, but some of the most vital and enduring music currently being made by an American band. “People always consider us to be very dour and depressing,” said Gira in a 2012 interview before launching into a dismissive string of expletives. “The goal is ecstasy.” It’s that search for ecstasy that will push Swans and the other artists assembled at Basilica Soundscape to give the Hudson Valley one last blast of musical communion to get us through the long, dark winter to come. Basilica Soundscape 2014 takes place from Friday, September 12th, through Saturday, September 13th, at Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front Street, Hudson, NY. For more information, and to see the full lineup, visit http://basilicasoundscape.com.

 Brian PJ Cronin is a freelance writer in Beacon, NY. You can ﬁnd him online at brianpjcronin.com and on Twitter as @brianpjcronin.

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Grease!

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 September 5-21, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: The Castaway Players Theatre Company presents “Grease,” the world-famous rock musical about the lives, language and tensions of Windy City teens in the 1950s. Tickets: $26; $24 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Half and Half

Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 September 5-21; Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: A witty and comedic exploration of marriages past and present are brought to life. Act one is set in 1970, with husband reading the morning paper while the wife cooks the eggs and their teenage daughter reﬂects the upheavals of that era. In act two it is now 2005 and the roles are reversed. With unique comic insight, we look at how husbands and wives roles have changed and how things are never quite what they seem. Don’t miss this very funny and ultimately thought-provoking show. Tickets: $25; $23 matinees Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

The All Night Strut

Machaydn Theatre, 1925 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY 12037 September 5-7 and 11-14, See website for times: Strut back in time to the 1930s and ‘40s and enjoy the greatest music of the times: ‘Aint Misbehavin’, In the Mood, Java Jive, Fascinating Rhythm, Tuxedo Junction and a whole lot more! Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28 for matinees; $12 kids under 12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

Open Rehearsal: Miguel Gutierrez

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m.: Miguel Gutierrez is a Bessie Award– winning choreographer and Guggenheim Fellow whose most recent performance, Age & Beauty Part 1: Mid Career Artist/Suicide Note or &:/, premiered at the 2014 Whitney Biennial. Gutierrez will develop the second part of the Age & Beauty trilogy at LAB this fall—a tragicomic meditation on middle age, youthful hopefulness, and the politics of queer performance. Tickets: Free Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Quiet Electricity: Play Reading

Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.: Reading of the new play, “Quiet Electricity,” by Michael Raver. Six months after tragedy has struck them, once happily married husband and wife Ben and Dana Silver now have little to say to one another. When they are notiﬁed that the electricity in their Newark apartment will be shut oﬀ in the evenings for a few days for rewiring in the building, they end up spending their nights together in the dark. A simple game of confessions unearths truths and hidden feelings, leading Ben and Dana to epiphanies about love, sex and marriage. Inspired by Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story, “A Temporary Matter.” Tickets: $10 Information: 518.943.3818; http://www.bridgest.org

The U.S. Army’s Spirit of America

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 Fri., Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Spirit of America is a free, patriotic, live-action show that tells the history of our nation through the eyes of the American Soldier. It features performances by more than 300 active-duty Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” Tickets: Free, reservations required Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Psychic Sideshow

Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, September 20, 7 p.m.: Join Colleen the Sideshow Queen and Evil Dan as they present their unique blend of magic, mind reading, carnival cons, sideshow stunts and more! Fun for the whole family. Tickets: $15; $10 seniors/students Information: 518.943.3818; http://www.bridgest.org

Goodbye Rhinebeck: Cocoon’s Final Mill St. Performance

6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.: Cocoon Theatre celebrates the culmination of its 15-year run at its Mill St. location in Rhinebeck with an evening entitled, “You Say Goodbye...” The evening features the explosive talents of duet team Chelsea Murphy and Magda San Millan hailing from Philadelphia with their new touring piece mixing dance, theater and social satire, as well as performances by Cocoon artists. Hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction of artwork by Cocoon’s Creative Director Andres San Millan, and other surprises. Cocoon Theatre is moving its oﬃce to 9 Vassar Street in Poughkeepsie, but will continue working out of their Rhinebeck/Red Hook/Hyde Park area with fall classes being held locally. Tickets: $15 suggested donation Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Viva Las Vegas

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.: A fun game-ﬁlled night to suppor the Center for Performing Arts. Starring Johnny Dell as “Fat Elvis” and his bevy of gorgeous backup singers. Silent and live auctions, cash bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and games oﬀering Center products and tickets as prizes. Tickets: Free, but reservations encouraged. Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Carly Aquilino from MTV’s Girl Code

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.: Carly Aquilino from MTV’s Girl Code is a stand-up comedian described by audience members as “funny” and by her father as “a huge mistake.” As a New York native, Carly ﬁrst stepped on stage at Gotham Comedy Club and has since been quickly rising in the comedy scene, performing at the most popular clubs in New York. Tickets: $25-$50 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

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Crooked Still returns after a three-year hiatus to perform at Club Helsinki in Hudson on September 24. Publicity photo.

An Evening of Classical and Tango

TK Home and Garden, 441 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 6, 6 p.m.: Classics on Hudson, a non-proﬁt performing arts organization whose mission is to enrich the cultural life of the greater Hudson community by providing musical events that span from classical to contemporary starring internationally celebrated artists, presents an evening featuring Helena Baille on violin and Alexander Henry on guitar. Pieces from Bach, Bartok, and Paganini, plus tango pieces and more, will be on the set list for the event. And with this group’s deep reach into the performing community, one should expect the unexpected. Proceeds beneﬁt Classics on Hudson. Tickets: $35 Information: 518.697.9090; tkhomeandgarden@gmail.com

Joshua Bell & the Albany Symphony Orchestra

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Saturday, September 6, 7 p.m.: Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. His restless curiosity, passion, and multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.” Tickets: $55-$105 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Nathan Laube, Organist

Vassar Chapel, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m.: The Vassar music department continues its tradition of presenting a varied series of free public concerts on campus. For this concert, Nathan Laube, one of the organ world’s elite

performers, is the guest artist. Laube’s creative repertoire spans ﬁve centuries, including his own virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works. Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

MAG Saturday Summer Sunset Concert Series

Thorne Building bandshell, Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturdays, September 6, 7 p.m.:The series concludes with Stolen Heart playing contemporary and classic country. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.millbrookartsgroup.org

Ji, Pianist

Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, September 6, 8 p.m.: Ji has a compelling musical presence and a career that began at the age of ten, when he was the youngest pianist to win the New York Philharmonic’s Young Artists Competition, resulting in a performance at Avery Fisher Hall under Maestro Kurt Masur. Tickets: $30-$39 Information: 800.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Grand Finale at HITS Zoetis Million & Charlie Daniels Band Concert

HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, NY 12477 Sunday, September 7, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.: Annual HITS’ Championship Sunday show jumping ﬁnale, features extraordinary equestrian classes in the Bayer’s Legend® $250,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix Horse Show. Admision includes the inaugural HITS continued on page 28 g

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Harvest Food Fest, highlighting the region’s top culinary purveyors in a celebratory outdoor setting. Upon entry to the show grounds, General Admission ticket holders will receive a coupon book to redeem for free tastings at each of the participating vendors. The Charlie Daniels Band concert will complete the day’s festivities at 5 p.m. From his genredeﬁning Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, to his recently released album of Dylan covers, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. Experience three remarkable events for the price of one. Tickets: $15 advance; $25 day of show; children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult ticket. Information: 845.473.2072; 845.339.6088; Chris@HitsShows.com http://www.ticketmaster.com

The Fray with Special Guests A Great Big World & Andy Grammer

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 p.m.: To celebrate the release of their fourth album Helios (out now on Epic Records), The Fray is embarking on a nationwide tour including a special stop in Albany as part of 99.5 The River’s “Fall Night In” concert featuring special guests A Great Big World and Andy Grammer. Tickets: $45 and up Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Cher - D2K Tour

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 Thursday, September 11, 7:30 p.m.: Cher on her “Dressed to Kill Tour” featuring Pat Benatr and Neil Giraldo. Tickets: $40-$150 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

HVFG Friends of Fiddler’s Green: Spook Handy

Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Route 9 & Church St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Friday, September 12, 8 p.m.: Spook Handy is a troubadour much in the style Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs. Hady will showcase mostly original songs from his 5 CDs. Sprinkled with occasional songs from his other programs, this concert will engage audiences of all backgrounds and ages. Spook Handy has 4 full length CDs to his credit with a 5th on the way. He has performed dozens of times with Pete Seeger and has shared the stage with the likes of Peter Yarrow and Donovan. Tickets: $12; $10 seniors; $8 members HVFG Information: 845.758.2681; http://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Basilica Soundscape 2014

Basilica Industria, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri. & Sat., September 12 & 13, see website for schedule: A carefully curated two-day program featuring a wide range of music, visual art, and literature that aims for speciﬁc connections and overlaps in stead of “festival” style overload. Some of the scheduled performers include: New York psych band Endless Boogie; Balinese ensemble Gamelan Dharma Swara; multi-instrumentalist of Arcade Fire, Richard Reed Parry; experimental rock band Swans and Deafheaven; Vancouver-based punk group White Lung; dream-pop artist Emily Reo and others. The weekend also includes visual arts, performance art, readings, farm to table food and more. See story, pages 22 & 23. Tickets: $35 advance/night; $60/weekend Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: Eugenia Zukerman

Hillsdale Grange, Rte. 22, North Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.: The Leaf Peeper Concert Series

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kicks oﬀ its 33rd year with a concert honoring Charles Dodson and featuring renowned ﬂutist Eugenia Zukerman. The program will include the music of C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Tania Leon. Tickets: $25; $80 series pass Information: 518.329.5613; http://www.leafpeeperconcerts.org

Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Pianos

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, September 13, 8 p.m.: Individually these premier jazz pianists bring passion, swing, elegance, adventure, and dynamism to their performances. As a husband and wife team they will collaborate on extraordinary duets by Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Gershwin, Joe Henderson, Lyle Mays, and others. Free! Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

Jim Malcolm

37 South Main St., Voorheesville, NY 12186 Saturday, September 13, 8 p.m.: Jim Malcolm is the ultimate Scots troubadour. Travelling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, he sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his own masterfully crafted songs in a style which is modern and accessible, yet utterly authentic. He is highly regarded as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns, and has been described as “one of the ﬁnest singers in Scotland in any style.” Tickets: $20; $5 children 12 & under Information: 518.765.2815; http://oldsongs.org; http://www.jimmalcolm.com

Chris Isaak

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Tuesday, September 16, 8 p.m.: Chris Isaak has wowed audiences worldwide with moody ballads like “Wicked Game” and rockers like “Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing.” Expect to hear the hits plus tunes from Beyond the Sun, his latest album paying tribute to the roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Tickets: $60-$75 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Longy School of Music of Bard College: Sistema Side by Side Orchestra

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, September 20, 3 p.m.: The Sistema Side by Side Orchestra travels from Boston to honor Maestro José Antonio Abreu, founder of El Sistema, the unique program fromVenezuela that brings about social change through music and has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of children worldwide. In Longy’s Sistema Side by Side program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, conservatory students mentor students from El Sistema–inspired programs across the state. Through joint rehearsals and performances, these young musicians deepen their musical skills, make new friends, and learn that hard work and dedication can open doors to new opportunities. Maestro Abreu will be in attendance to receive an honorary degree from Bard College. Tickets: Free; reservations required Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

The Ten Thousand Things: John Cage Weekend

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, September 20, 8 p.m.: The Ten Thousand Things is a title given by musicologist James Pritchett to a grand project initiated by John Cage in 1953 involving the composition of independent pieces for

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various media, each bearing a number title, each capable of being played alone or together with any of the others. Such an open work could be added to constantly, and Cage’s composition remains perpetually “in progress.” This performance brings together ﬁve of these pieces, spanning 1953 to 1956, into a chance-determined musical collage: 59 1/2” for a String Player (1953), 45’ for Speaker (1954), 31’ 57.9864” for a Pianist (1954), 26’ 1.1499” for a String Player (1955), and 27’ 10.554” for a Percussionist (1956). Tickets: $25; weekend pass to both concerts, $40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Warren Senders with Rohan Prabhudesai and Dibyarka Chatterjee

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, September 20, 8 p.m.: Senders is an internationally recognized vocalist, composer, and performer who has studied and rendered Northern Indian Classical music for over 30 years. This program will present a variety of song styles of Hindustani music. Free! Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

Pomerium Vocal Ensemble

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, September 21, 3 p.m.: This early music vocal group presents “Music for Imperial Augsburg, 1518-1548”, including excerpts from Henricus Isaac’s grand Missa Argentum et aurum, Nicolas Gombert’s Missa Sur tous regrets, and ceremonial motets by Henricus Isaac, Ludwig Senﬂ, and Thomas Crecquillon. Their performance is in conjunction with the exhibition “Imperial Augsburg 1475-1540: Renaissance Prints and Drawings” at Vassar’s Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, which is touring from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Free! Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

So Percussion: We Are All Going in Diﬀerent Directions, John Cage Weekend

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, September 21, 3 p.m.: Branches - named after one of John Cage’s later works - is a new project at Bard. Curated by Conservatory faculty Sō Percussion, it is an experiment in hybrid arts. Music, theater, video, dance, visual art, and other media are explored in the spirit of openness and adventure that Sō Percussion brings to its own work, which is directly inspired by Cage’s. We Are All Going in Different Directions captures that spirit in a performance with Bard musicians that includes classic Cage scores and new original works. Tickets: $25; weekend pass to both concerts, $40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Crooked Still

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday, September 24, 8 p.m.: After a three year hiatus, the group is back, ready to entertain audiences with its innovative bluegrass style that embraces material ranging from old-time folk, gospel and country tunes to Robert Johnson blues, Beatles pop, and contemporary singersongwriter material. Tickets: $25 general admission Information: 518.828.4800; http://helsinkihudson.com

Kip Moore

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Friday, September 26, 8 p.m.: Moore shot out of the gate with the best selling debut country album of 2012, “Up All Night,” which spawned

the platinum, two week chart-topping hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” followed by two more No. one singles, “Beer Money” and “Hey Pretty Girl.” Moore has relentlessly toured the country coast to coast with Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw amid selling out his own headlining shows, often in just minutes. Special guests Charlie Worsham and Sam Hunt. Tickets: $35+ Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Paul Huang, violin and Louis Schwizgebel, piano

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

Ramblin Jug Stompers

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

Leaf Peeper Concert Series: A Program of Violins and Viola

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

Terry Champlin, Helen Avakian, and Sabina Torosjan Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.: A program of large chamber works and music for solo guitar by Mozart, Bach and Champlin. Free! Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

Pianist Todd Crow

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.: A program of music inspired by the writings of E. T. A. Hoﬀmann, to include works by Hoﬀmann, Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. Free! Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

Montgomery Gentry

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, September 28, 7 p.m.: American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two diﬀerent bands with Montgomery’s brother, John Michael Montgomery. The duo is known for its Southern rock inﬂuences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting, and members of The Allman Brothers Band. Tickets: $37.50 Information: 845.454.5800; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org

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Take the kids to the Hudson Valley Apple Festival on September 20 in Germantown and enjoy the annual apple crate derby!

A Revolutionary War Soldier Comes to Life

The Graham-Brush House, Pine Plains, NY 12526 Friday, September 5, 7-9 p.m.: Neil Murray, a history teacher in the Pine Plains school District and experienced re-enactor and military historian, will cover the material culture of the Revolutionary War soldier. From shoes to muskets, shirts to tomahawks, participants will walk away with a general understanding of a soldier pressented in an engaging and easy-tounderstand way perfect for adults and children alike. Period refreshments will be served. This is the lead-in program for Pine Plains’ Colonial History Day on September 13. Sponsored by the Pine Plains Library. Information: 518.398.1927

Skyscapes Series: Harvest Moon Stroll

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, September 5, 8-9:30 p.m.: Join environmental educator Fran Martino for a stroll along the paths at Olana State Historic Site to enjoy the almost-full moon from the top of the hill so cherished by landscape artist Frederic Church. Registration required. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Story: A Creative Writing Program

Omi International Arts Center, 1405 C.R. 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturdays, September 6-27, 10 a.m.-noon: Everyone has a story to tell. Discuss what makes a great story, hone your writing skills, explore your characters, wander with your wildest ideas, dream up whole worlds, bring real characters to life, and most importantly – unleash your imagination. See where your story will take you. Open to new and continuing students. For students ages 12-16. Fee: $20 per class Information: 518.728.9256; http://www.artomi.org

Community Concert and Cider Party

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, September 6, 6:30 p.m.: PS21 is ending the season with a Cider Party in the apple orchard. Enjoy fresh cider and live music to dance to with your friends and family under the famous PS21 tent. Tickets: $15; $8 students; free, members Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

League of Extraordinary Readers: Book Launch Party!

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, September 7, 4 p.m.: Come to the bookstore to meet your favorite children’s book authors, with giveaways, snacks and fun at every event! At this month’s event, writer and former teen magazine editor Andrea Pyros introduces her ﬁrst novel, “My Year of Epic Rock,” a funny, relatable tale about friendship, ﬁrst crushes and...anaphylactic shock? Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Camping Kids

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 4, 3-4:30 p.m.: Camp life is made easier by gaining experience and learning the tricks. This program is designed to give beginners an understanding of how to prepare for an outdoor adventure that will help make camping adventures fun. It also focuses on conservation and ethics through an understanding of ﬁsh biology and habitat in order to become a better angler. Taught by environmental educator Fran Martino. Free! Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

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Papercrafts: Icons

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, Sept. 11-Nov. 6, 3-4:30 p.m.: Master papermaker and pulp artist Ken Polinskie works with students as they create children’s icons as sculpture and drawn images, with storytelling. Free! Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Pine Plains Colonial History Day

Pine Plains, NY 12526 Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: A fun event for the whole family. There will be a Revolutionary War Encampment with members of the 5th NY Regiment at the historic 18th Century Graham-Brush House (behind Peck’s Market); guided tours of the Graham-Brush House; self-guided walking tour of the historic hamlet; ceremony to honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Evergreen Cemetery. At 5 p.m. there will be an interactive and dramatic performance of the Benedict Arnold - John Andre conspiracy at the Stissing House. Sponsored by the Pine Plains Free Library. Information: 518.398.1927

Music & Creative Movement

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m.: Join local singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Abby Lappen for weekly fun exploring creative arts through music and movement. Parent participation is encouraged. 18 months and up. Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour

Copake Memorial Park, Mountain View Rd., Copake, NY 12516 Saturday, September 20, 7:30 a.m.: Three routes of 10, 25 and 62 miles. All funds raised will be used for the Copake Falls-to-Hillsdale rail trail extension project. Riders may fundraise if they wish. Free for all riders. Helmets required. Information: http://www.ﬁrstgiving.com/ hvrta/roe-jan-ramble-bike-tour/

Hudson Valley Apple Festival

Palatine Park, Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Arts & Crafts fair, food vendors, local beer, wine and spirits tasting, apple crate derby, children’s games with prizes, pumpkin ring toss, hay maze, farmers market, music by Anthony Michael, Wild Goose Chase Border Collie Demonstration, live music by Southbound. Plus, ﬁreworks display to wrap up the day. Rain or shine. Tickets: $5; free kids 13 and under (with adult) Information: http://www.hudsonvalleyapplefestival.com

Red Hook’s Annual Hardscrabble Day

Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Annual celebration of community with free live music all day, and headliner act Gregg Rolie, co-founder of Santana and Journey. Plus, vendors, kids’ activities, food and much more. Hardscrabble Parade at 4:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hardscrabbleday.org

Revolutionary War Weekend

Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Revolutionary War encampment, 18th Century music, musket drills for children, colonial games and artisans, blacksmithing, cooking and spinning demonstrations and more. Tours of the Van Wyck Homestead Museum and 1780 kitchen garden, memorial service to honor patriots, guided tours of burial ground. Free. Information: 845.896.9560

Hudson Valley YA Society: Rainbow Rowell

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 20, 6 p.m.: Author Rainbow Rowell presents her latest novel, “Landline.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Beauty and the Beast

Arts Center Theater, Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 21, 2 p.m.: Presented by the National Marionette Series. Tickets: $6; $4 students, seniors & children Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour

Mid Hudson Civic Ctr., 14 Civic Ctr. Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.: Always educational and entertaining, The Wiggles will be joined onstage by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus for an extra wiggly good time. Tickets: $26.50-$46.50 Information: 845.454.5800; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org

Free Entrance Day at National Parks

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

Hyde Park Fall Festival

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

Oktoberfest

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

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

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

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

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

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Explore the World of Mushrooms with Columbia Land Conservancy on September 28. Photo by H. Gibbons.

Various Points Along the Hudson River, NY Through September 13: A participatory voyage down the Hudson River in small boats made of paper initiated by Brooklyn-based Boatbuilding Collective Mare Liberum and global climate change activists 350.org. The floatilla will launch in Troy, and land in New York City on September 13. Along the way, the group will be convening community assemblies and artistic collaborations to share stories of resistance and resiliance - strengthening local networks and collectively planning future collaborations. The floatilla will be stopping at various points, including Catskill on September 1, Hudson, on September 2, Tivoli on September 4, and Newburgh/Beason on September 7. The project will conclude with a circumnavigation of Manhattan on September 14, and a press conference on the opening day of the first UN Climate Summit being held as part of the 69th Annual UN General Assembly in New York City. Information: http://seachange2014.tumblr.com

Kayak Paddle from Germantown to Catskill Ramshorn-Livingston Sanctuary

Anchorage Landing, Lasher Memorial Park, Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Audubon naturalist Larry Federman will guide the group through the largest forested tidal swamp on the Hudson. The Germantown Park Commission will provide every paddler with a high energy treat bag for the trip. Please bring your own kayak and an approved life jacket. There is an additional option to stop by the Roeliﬀ Jansen Boat Club on the way home to watch a Rubber Duck Race at 3:30 p.m. Please register. Information: dwestmore@gtel.net

Conversations with Neighbors: Workshop with Linda Horn, Part II

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, September 7, 9 a.m.-noon: Part II of a sold-out workshop held in July at the Spencertown home of artist Linda Horn, a practitioner of landscape restoration and creator of healthy and beautiful native ecosystems. In addition to learning from Horn’s vast experience creating a natural, low maintenance landscape, Part II will feature a special guest Barbara Hughey, a professional land steward consultant. She will share fascinating information about medicianal plants and fungi that are used not only by humans, but by all forms of wildlife. Participation in Part I is not necessary for attendance. Reservations are necessary. Tickets: $35, includes continental breakfast Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

3rd Annual Sacred Earth Festival

Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sunday, September 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: The third Annual Sacred Earth Festival pays tribute to Pete and Toshi Seeger through music and songs Seeger style! There will be puppet shows, concerts, games, crafts and drumming for children, wellness workshops for adults, energy healings, face painting, vendors selling organic and eco-friendly products and more. Performances by the award-winning Native American group, Spirit of Thunderheart, friends of Pete and Toshi Seeger including Lydia Adams Davis, The Whispering Tree, The Ray Korona Band and more. Information: http://www.green-brain.org

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Stockport Middle Ground Flats Paddle

Stockport Creek Parking Lot, 200 Station Rd., Stockport and Stuyvsant, NY 12534 Sunday, September 7, 2 p.m.: Join Columbia Land Conservancy for a paddle around Stockport Middle Ground Flats. This will be a moderate paddle, and prior experience is required. Bring your own canoe/kayak, equipment, PFD, and bottled water. Part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. Information: 518.392.5252 x 211; http://clctrust.org/events

The Path to Sustainability

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, September 12, 7 p.m.: Achieving a sustainable society requires moving from an economy that tolerates environmental damage to one that does not. Steven Cohen, Executive Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute, discusses the importance of environmental policy and the need to manage short-term costs for long-term gains. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Natural History Outing

Greenport Conservation Area, Joslen Blvd., Greenport, NY 12534 Sunday, September 14, 2 p.m.: Join ecologists Conrad and Claudia Vispo from the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program for an informal “Participatory Natural History Outing.” This is an impromptu joint exploration of the plants and animals found in the meadows and forests of this public conservation area. The meadows will be in full bloom with fall-ﬂowering wildﬂowers – an opportunity to brush up on your asters and goldenrods. Information: 518.672.7994; http://clctrust.org/events

Green Drinks Hosted by CLC

Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m.: This monthly event is a great opportunity to meet and network with conservation-minded people in Columba County. Held on the third Tuesday of each month, with a diﬀerent guest speaker every time. Information: 518.672.7994; http://clctrust.org/events

Third Thursday Series Dialogue: Under the Surface: Fracking Fortunes, and the Fate of the Marcellus Shale

CEIE, 199 Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m.: Based on his book “Under the Surface”, author-journalist Tom Wilber takes a ‘big-picture’ look at the facts on fracking with Andrew Revkin, Pace Fellow and NY Times “Dot Earth” blogger, and John Cronin. Pre-registration requested. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

Farmland Cycling Tour

Poets Walk Park, River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Scenic Hudson oﬀers a unique way to experience the power of working farms that they have helped preserve and enhance. Starting at Scenic Hudson’s Poets’ Walk Park, routes of 10, 25 and 45 miles enable riders to pedal through the beautiful rolling countryside of Dutchess County - and Columbia County on the 45-mile route - passing by farmland preserved by Scenic Hudson and the families that farm the lands. Rest stops featuring fresh donuts, cider and apples courtesy of local farmers. Plus, free post-ride lunch with live music. Registration required and limited to 300 riders. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; aconeski@scenichudson.org

Blooms and Bees Program

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, September 20, 3-6 p.m.: Friends of the Library presents a “Cooking with Pure Natural Honey and More!” a slide presentation and demonstration by Andrew Kahnle and Claudia Heyer of the Hoosic Valley Apiary. A sale of perennials for fall planting to be held at 3 p.m. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

People’s Climate March

New York City, NY Sunday, September 21: Join organizers 350.org and take a stand to bend the course of history! As world leaders gather in NYC for a landmark U.N. climate meeting, marchers will converge in the city to demand a world with an economy that works for people and the planet, a world safe from the ravages of climate change, a world with good jobs, clean air and water, and healthy communities. Local buses from Albany, Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties and Woodstock. Visit the website for details and contact information for bus transportation. Take a stand to change the world! Information: http://peoplesclimate.org

TEDxHudson

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: TEDxHudson’s inaugural event explores the theme “Crossroads,” bringing together the city’s people and their diverse interests for a daylong event. The event features national leaders and local thinkers, acclaimed artists now working or living in the area, leading healthcare providers and educators, renowned historians and writers, alongside regional farmers, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, long-time residents and surprise guests. Guest of honor is Alice Waters, one of the most influential figures in the sustainable food movement, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2014. Robert F. Kennedy, vice chair and chief prosecuting attorney for Riverkeeper, will also speak. Kennedy was named one of TIME magazines “Heroes for the Planet” for helping Riverkeeper in the fight to restore the Hudson River. Mona Talbott, former Chez Panisse cook and founding chef of the Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome, will provide lunch. Her Tickets: $85, includes lunch and cocktail reception Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org/tedx-hudson-saturday-september-27

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

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

Explore the World of Mushrooms

High Falls Conservation, 540 Roxbury Rd., Philmont, NY 12565 Sunday, September 28, 1 p.m.: What is a mushroom? Come and explore the world of these interesting organisms: their role in the soil, their role in nutrient recycling, and their relationship with plants. Our guide will be Taro Ietaka, Director of Conservation at the Rye Nature Center and also the President of the Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association (COMA). Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

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readings, signings & screenings

Author Jess Row reads from his acclaimed new novel, ‘Your Face in Mine,’ on September 23, at Vassar College. Photo © Sarah Shatz

Word Cafe: A Master Class for Readers and Writers

Film: Germantown: Stories of Our History

National Theatre LIVE: Medea by Euripedes

Reading and Book Signing: Stanley Blum ...a roll in the hay

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

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Sunday, September 7, 1 p.m.: Helen McCrory returns to the National in the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy. Terrible things breed in broken hearts. Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

Author Reading: Lydia Davis

Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, September 7, 3-5 p.m.: Rensselaer County writer and winner of the 2013 Man Booker International Prize, Davis reads from her new book, “Can’t and Won’t.” Past ﬁnalist for the National Book Award, Davis is known for her unique style in writing very brief short stories. Reservations required. Information: 518.518.392.3005; http://chathambookstore.com

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Tuesday, September 9, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Premiere of a new ﬁlm featuring 15 long-time Germantown residents who relate their personal stories of life in the Hudson Valley in by-gone eras when everyone knew everyone, and there were no school buses or television. Produced by S. Nicholas Holsapple, Shh...Films with Travis Bleen, GCS ‘06 and Sara Wolcott, NYU/Columbia. Made possible by the generous support of The Alexander and Marjorie Hover Trust Foundation and the Germantown History Department. Space is limited. Reserve by calling the library. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, September 12, 7 p.m.: In his latest autobiographical journal of poetry and paintings, “...a roll in the hay!” Stanley Blun continues his journal of human dignity, creativity and the freedom to ﬁnd and practice one’s uniqueness. Information: http://www.oblongbooks.com

Beacon Independent Film Festival

University Settlement Camp,724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Fri.-Sun., September 12-14: Film festival showcasing creative voices in a unique venue. See features, shorts, documentaries, works in progress and more. Panel discussions, food vendors, green space and a kids’ tent make it an event for the whole family. Visit website for full line-up. Tickets: 3-day pass, $35; $15 opening night; $10 one film + shorts; Saturday or Sunday all-day pass, $20; 10% off for seniors and students. Information: http://beaconindiefilmfest.org

Friends of Kinderhook Library Fall Book Sale

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat., Sept. 13, 9 a.m. & Sun., Sept. 14, 10 a.m.: The Friends book sale

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takes place under a big tent on the library’s lawn. Stock up on fall reading at bargain prices and support library programs at the same time. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Presentation, Q&A and Book Signing: Andrea Alvin, “The Art of John Alvin”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 13, 7 p.m.: Rhinebeck resident, artist, and author Andrea Alvin discusses her new book about her late husband’s extensive body of work, “The Art of John Alvin,” who was the preeminent illustrator and designer of movie posters of the 20th century. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

NY Film Critics Series: Hector and The Search for Happiness

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.: The NY Film Critics Series presents live, interactive, pre-release movies and big screen HD simulcast interviews, and interactive Q&A with the stars and ﬁlmmakers. Moderated by Peter Travers, ﬁlm critic for Rolling Stone Magazine. Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life so he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. Tickets: $15 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

BasilicaScope: Weekend Film Festival

Basilica Industria, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday & Saturday, September 19 & 20: In its second year, BasilicaScope will dedicate its entire run to Alex Cox with his cult classics Repo Man, Straight to Hell Returns, and Walker. A visionary ﬁlmmaker, Cox masterfully used pinpoint satire and a rambunctious stable of actors to illuminate the sleazy politics of the ‘80s. He will be live in Hudson for the Festival. Line-up: Fri., 8 p.m., Straight to Hell Returns; Sat., 7 p.m., Walker; Sat., 10 p.m., Repo Man. Tickets: $10, or $25 for all three (with popcorn) Information: 518.822.1050; http://basilicahudson.com

Cooking Class, Book Signing, Demo & Tasting: Pie Making

Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pie Making cooking class with author and 1st Prize Pie winner Allison Kave. (10 a.m.-noon) Followed by book signing, demo and tasting with Kave and her book, “First Prize Pies,” featuring 85 recipes organized by season (1-2 p.m.) Cooking Class Tickets: tba Information: 518.828.0033; http://valleyvariety.com

Turning, 2012

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 20, 8 p.m.: Originally staged at St. Anne’s Warehouse as part of the 2004 Whitney Biennial, Turning is a 78minute musical documentary featuring the award-winning tour of the live multi-media performance concert by Antony and the Johnsons. Tickets: $15; $12 members Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Charles Atlas Continuous Screenings

Second Ward Foundation, 71 North Third St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., September 20 & 21, noon-5 p.m.: Charles Atlas has been a pioneering ﬁgure in ﬁlm and video for over four decades, extending the limits of his medium and forging new territory in a far-reaching

range of genres, stylistic approaches, and techniques. Throughout his career, he has consistently fostered collaborative relationships, working intimately with such artists and performers as Leigh Bowery, Michael Clark, Douglas Dunn, Marina Abramovic, Yvonne Rainer, Mika Tajima/New Humans, Antony and the Johnsons, and most notably Merce Cunningham, for whom he served as in-house videographer for a decade from the early 1970s through 1983. Screenings include a feature-length ﬁctional day in the life of British dance celebrity Michael Clark, Hail the New Puritan (1985-1986), and Mrs. Peanut Visits New York (1992-1999), a video portrait of the legendary late performance artist and dancer Leigh Bowery, in addition to a variety of drag-centered videos, including Son of Sam and Delilah (1988-1991) and Butcher’s Vogue (1990). Free and open to the public. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Author Event: Jess Row, Your Face in Mine

Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Rm 203, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, 12604 Tuesday, September 23, 6 p.m.: Novelist Jess Row reads from his acclaimed new book, “Your Face in Mine,” which explores a world in which what the author calls “racial reassignment surgery” is a reality. The novel centers on Kelly, a down-on-his-luck widower, who encounters an old friend who has altered his race from white to black. The New York Times says of the book, “Your turn the pages without being aware you are turning them.” Your Face in Mine has also been called “ﬂat-out brilliant” (Los Angeles Times) and “furiously smart” (Publisher’s Weekly). Information: 845.437.5370; http://vassar.edu

Small Batch Canning Class with Marisa McClellan

Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, September 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Join cookbook author and canning expert, Marisa McClellan, for a class that will forever change the way you think about preserving. Copies of McClellan’s new cookbook, “Preserving by the Pint” will be available for purchase and signing, along with her previous book, “Food in Jars.” Tickets: $50 Information: 518.828.0033; http://valleyvariety.com

Architecture & Apples Series: Booksigning Event with Architect Randy Correll

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr., Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 27, 3-5 p.m.: Randy M. Correll will discuss how he worked with a client—a successful businessman who is active in the arts as both a creator and a patron—to transform a modest cottage on a two-acre site in East Hampton. The cottage was home for 62 years to the Norwegian-American painter Claus Hoie and his wife, Helen, a textile artist. Mr. Correll is co-author of the monograph Designs for Living: Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (2014), which presents 15 houses the ﬁrm has completed over the past ten years. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Children’s Media Project: Reel Expressions FilmFest

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

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The Annual Barry Hopkins Run at Olana takes place September 7. Photo from last year’s start by Sarah Hasbrook.

Community Yoga Class

Won Dharma Center, 361 Route 23, Claverack, NY 12513 Thursdays, 6-7:15 p.m.: Practice yoga (moving meditation) as preparation for sitting meditation. Experience Kripalu, therapeutic, vinyasa, restorative, yoga nidra and more. Learn from diﬀerent teachers with a wide vareity of teaching skills. Fee: $5 suggested donation Information: 518.851.2581; http://www.wondharmacenter.org

6th Annual Taste of Hudson

Warren St. between 2nd & 3rd Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: A tasty tradition in Hudson with 20+ eateries from which to sample. Rain or shine. Information: http://www.belo3rd.com

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

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

7th Annual Barry Hopkins Run

Olana Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 7, 8:30-10 a.m.: Enjoy a 3.8 mile scenic cross country run, primarily on historic carriage roads with a few hills and spectacular views. Start and ﬁnish near the lake. T-shirts guaranteed to ﬁrst 75 entrants. Overall and age group awards. Free .7 mile kids run around the lake. Fee: $15; $10 members Olana Partnership Information: http://www.olana.org/calendar

Zen Meditation with Bettina Mueller

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesdays, Sept. 10 & 17, 5:45 p.m.: A 3-week Zen Meditation workshop. Beginners as well as experienced practitioners are welcome to attend. There will be two 20-minute periods of silent sitting meditation with a 10-minute walking meditation in between each sitting period. Fee: Free, but registration required. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

La Dolce Lingua: Conversational Italian

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 23, 6 p.m.: Anyone interested in learning the basics of beginner’s Italian is invited to La Dolce Lingua with native Italian speaker Patrizia. Attendees will be introduced to basic Italian conversation during this informal program. For those who already know the basics, an intermediate level class will be held Thursdays at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration required as space is limited to 15 people. Information: http://www.redhooklibrary.org

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tours on the half hour. Come hop aboard the 15-passenger “Little Spirit” and take a short ride to the lighthouse where you will get a chance to take a tour inside by Emily Brunner, a woman who actually lived in the lighthouse in the 1930s and 1940s. Tickets: $25; $10 children under 12 Information: http://www.hudsoncruises.com

Vassar Street Brew Fest

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 13, 1-5 p.m.: The Vassar Street Brew Fest will celebrate the heritage of Matthew Vassar, his brewery and the historic venue of Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center. Enjoy beer/ale tastings, classic pub grub, music, exhibits and print sale. All proceeds beneﬁt the

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Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center’s community activities and restoration fund. Tickets: $35, includes commemorative glass Information: http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Tickets: $5/garden Information: https://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays/open-daysschedule/openday/935-columbia-and-dutchess-county-open-day

Chancellor Livingston: Reexamining a Forgotten Founding Father

DCSPCA’s 20th Anniversary Petwalk

Bronck Family at Home in the English Colony of New York

Country BBQ and Square Dance

Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, September 13, 2 p.m.: Why has the Chancellor been largely forgotten in favor of his contemporaries like Thomas Jeﬀerson and John Adams? Join former Clermont curator Travis Bowman as he reviews the Chancellor’s biggest success and investigates the personality conﬂicts that relegated him to obscurity. Reservations required. Tickets: $10 Information: http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Bronck Museum, County Rte. 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Sunday, September 14, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.: Join a costumed guide to explore the impact of English rule on traditional Dutch family life. Tours on the hour. Tickets: $7; $3.50, children and members Information: http://www.gchistory.org

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

The Dyson Center for Cancer Care, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tuesday, September 16, 2 p.m.: Screening tests can help ﬁnd cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear, and if found early enough, it may be easier to treat or cure. The free screening is for men 50 years and older who are not currently under the care of a urologist, as well as African-American men 40 years or older with a family history. Preregistration required. Information: 845.483.6264

Back to School: Parenting Tools for the Anxious Child Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m.: Rosie Maud McLaughlin, LMHC and Jennifer Axinn-Weiss, MFA, CHT will lead this interactive workshop for parents of children who are anxious about school. They will demonstrate some helpful, soothing techniques for you and your child dealing with these complicated emotions. Free. Information: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Hudson River Craft Beer Festival

Riverfront Park, Red Flynn Dr., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 20, all day: A craft beer sampling event featuring beer from NYS nano/micro breweries, along with hand-picked New York food vendors and gourmet food trucks. Live music and wares from local artisans all on the picturesque Beacon waterfront. Tickets: $45; $15 designated driver ticket; $75 VIP Information: 845.838.5024; http://www.hudsonrivercraftbeerfestival.com

Garden Conservancy Columbia & Dutchess Open Day

Gardens in Stanfordville, Copake Falls, and Amenia Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of Ellen and Eric Petersen (noon-4 p.m.) in Stanfordville; the garden of Margaret Roach in Copake Falls, where there will be a plant sale by Broken Arrow Nursery; and the public garden of Wethersﬁeld in Amenia - 10 acres of formal classical style and outer gardens surround Chauncey D. Stillman’s Georgian-style brick house.

Bowdoin Park, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: A great day in the park for dogs and the people who love them. Every dog is a winner - yours will win prizes just for trying the fun activities. All registrants have an All Access Pass to the games and activities, including Puppy Playground, Doggy IQ, Madame Crystal Bones, Dog/Owner Look-a-Like Contest, Best Costume Contest and more! Funds raised help animals in need. Information: 845.454.5345 x 100; http://www.pawsintheparkpetwalk.com

Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, September 20, 6 p.m.: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County is hosts this special event to help raise funds to support their local educational programs. The chicken BBQ dinner, catered by Fireside BBQ & Grill, begins at 6 p.m. Square dancing at 7 p.m.. Come dressed in Western attire! Tickets: $25 advance; $15 kids Information: 845.677.8223; http://www.ccedutchess.org

5th Annual Prostate Cancer Walk

Walkway Over the Hudson, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m.: Be a supporter of this important cause and sign up to participate in the Premier Cares Prostate Cancer Walk. Enjoy the magniﬁcent views of the Hudson Valley as you walk 1.2 miles each way, 212 feet above the Hudson River. There will be refreshments, entertainment and prizes. Registration fee: $20 Information: 845.454.9649; http://www.premiercaresfoundation.org

Cottage Conversations About Civil Rights

Stone Cottage at Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 27 & 28, noon: In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, facilitators will lead discussions on education rights and criminal justice, topics of continuing concern in the 21st Century. Free, but reservations required. Information: 845.339.9115; http://www.nps.gov/elro

Pet First Aid & CPR Course

Northern Dutchess Hospital, Cafeteria Conference Room, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, September 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: This course is ideal for all pet owners and pet caregivers. This unique course covers common health and safety-related issues for dogs & cats, ﬁrst aid basics, CPR, choking maneuvers for pets, when to seek professional care and disaster planning steps for your pet. Fee: $45, prepayment required Information: http://www.health-quest.org/CommunityEducation

A Tour of Olana’s Geological Landscape

Olana East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 28, 1-3 p.m.: Join Robert Titus, Hartwick College geology professor, in an exploratory walking tour of the Ice Age forces that shaped the 19th Century artists’ landscape. Space is limited, registration recommended. Tickets: $10; plus $5 vehicle use fee Info: http://www.olana.org/calendar

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