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contents Gardens Photo Essay by Jen Kiaba

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Gardening Happenings Calendar begins

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Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

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Longs Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

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Live! On Stage Calendar begins

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Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

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Take the Kids Calendar begins

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Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

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Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

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Miscellaneous Calendar begins

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A Brief History of the Red Hook Soap Factory by Amanda Bodian

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Town of Red Hook Bicentennial: In Their Own Words, Poems by Linden Avenue Middle School (LAMS) Students

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Mercantile a publication of

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

Contributors:

Special Thanks:

Amanda Bodian

Town of Red Hook Bicentennial Committee

Brian PJ Cronin Kristen Cronin Jen Kiaba Emily Shein

Jim Gibbons: Publisher jgibbons@hvrising.com

Abilities First Students, LAMS

Heather Gibbons: Creative Director calendarhog@hvrising.com Contents Š2012 Rising Tide Communications, LLC No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher

On the Cover: Photo by Jennifer Kiaba, a photographer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Jen’s photography has been published in both regional and national magazines, and has recently been used for several international book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://photos.jenkiaba.com


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GARDEN No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the

photographs by Jen Kiaba

~THOMAS JEFFERSON


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Gardening Happenings Maxine Paetro’s Broccoli Hall in Amenia will be open to the public during the Garden Conservancy’s Dutchess County Open Day on June 16. Photo by Jennifer May.

Garden Volunteer Opportunities

F.W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Ongoing throughout summer: The not-for-profit Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association needs volunteers to help plant this year’s floral display. Several thousand annuals need to be planted starting in May, in the formal gardens of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park. This is all done by volunteers, and you don’t have to know anything about gardening. Training provided. Work with a friendly group of fellow volunteers, and help preserve the Vanderbilt formal gardens. Volunteers also needed to continue to weed and maintain the perennial and rose gardens throughout the summer. Adults and teens are all welcome to help in the gardens, and both men and women can join either the garden crew that maintains the garden beds or the ground crew that mows the grass around the beds and maintains the vines. You can choose to volunteer Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings. Tools are provided, just bring your own garden gloves. Information: 845.229.6432; http://vanderbiltgarden.org

Vanderbilt Garden Plant Sale

F.W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site, On the lawn next to the Visitor Center Parking Lot, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat.-Mon., May 26-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fundraiser for the F.W. Vanderbilt Garden Association. Perennial plant divisions from the Vanderbilt Formal Gardens as well as volunteer’s gardens will be sold.

Small starter gardens as well as ferns, annuals, and vegetable plants will also be available. Information: 845.229.6432; http://vanderbiltgarden.org/plantsale

Garden Pleasures Art Exhibit

Spencertown Academy, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through June 24: “Garden Pleasures: Artwork Inspired by the Garden.” This marvelously eclectic exhibition, selected from the private collection of art dealer Richard Eagan, features 18th, 19th, and 20th century drawings and prints related to all aspects of the garden, including architectural designs for Beaux Art garden pavilions, Neo Classical sketches for garden sculpture, natural history drawings of botanical specimens, and stylized Art Moderne floral patterns for textiles. The exhibition also features a sampling of art mirrors meticulously crafted from everyday hardware and found objects by Spencertown artist Cristobal Morales. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Garden Party

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, June 1, 5:30-9 p.m.: Forget tea and white gloves; the annual Garden Party invites you to enjoy wine, music, and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres by Gourmet to Go amidst the flowering historic gardens


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The landscape and gardens of Vanderbilt Historic Site. The annual Memorial weekend plant sale offers perennial plant divisions from the Vanderbilt Formal Gardens. Photos by J Gibbons.

at Locust Grove. Most noted are the stunning collection of peonies, planted in the late 1800’s, which are a magnificent display in early June. Take a bit of history home with you as treasures from Locust Grove’s Gardens available for purchase all evening. Tickets: $100 Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Great Plant Swap & Sale, Ulster Master Gardeners

Pavilion near Forsyth Nature Center, Forsyth Park, Lucas Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-noon: Annual plant swap and sale. Plants to swap can be dropped off in the morning between 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. Return at 11 a.m. to swap. At 11:30 a.m., swap opens to the public. Information: 845.340.3990 x 335; http://www.cceulster.org

Garden Club of Kinderhook Annual Garden Tour

Kinderhook Village Hall, Chatham St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Garden Club of Kinderhook presents its annual Garden Tour, which includes five gardens within easy walking distance of each other. In addition, the biennial flower show will be at the Village Hall from 1-4 p.m. with floral arrangements interpreting the theme “Down by the Delta” on display. Information: 518.758.2944; gardenclubofkinderhook@yahoo.com

Garden Conservancy Columbia County Open Day

Hudson, Copake Falls, and Craryville, NY Saturday, June 2, see hours for each garden: Visit three spectacular private gardens in Columbia County: Hudson Hood, Hudson (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), an “urban shotgun Style Garden” in the middle of the city centering on a century-old Tulip tree; Margaret Roach’s 25-year-old garden in Copake Falls (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) reflects the owner’s obsession with plants. Margaret, founder of the renowned gardening blog A Way to Garden (dot com), strives to make her garden satisfying all 365 days a year; and Susan Anthony & Richard Galef ’s garden in Craryville (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), which features perennial beds cascading with color, stone paths, a large woodland grove, a moss garden, a five acre lake and much more. Directions to each garden are available at gardenconservancy.org. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discount booklets available online. Information: 888.842.2442; opendays@gardenconservancy.org; http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Centennial Celebration for the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield

Bellefield, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 2, 4-7 p.m.: An afternoon garden party to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of this delightful garden. Enjoy cocktails, comestibles, conversation and a live auction of unique objects and experiences amidst hundreds of peonies in full bloom. Tickets: $75 Information: 845.229.9115 x 2023; http://www.beatrixfarrandgarden.org

artsVoyage Family Day: How Does Your Garden Grow? Spencertown Academy, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, June 3, 11 a.m.: Share a day of garden magic in this program of storytelling, dance and art making for families. The Academy’s education director, storyteller Tom Lee, choreographer Sharon MacDonald of the American Dance Institute, and artist Jeanne Cameron, lead a program of storytelling, dance and art relating to a garden theme for children and accompanying adults. Families will create an original artwork to take home. Admission is free, but reservations are advised. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Our Town Talks: Intro to Home Food Preservation

Germantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12523 Sunday, June 3, 1 p.m.: The Germantown Library continues its Our Town Talks series with vegetable farmer, food preservationist and Germantown resident KayCee Wimbish as she offers an Introduction to Home Food Preservation class. KayCee is passionate about food preservation and sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with others. In this introductory presentation, KayCee will cover four types of food preservation: freezing, drying, canning, and fermentation. She will discuss the materials involved for each method, “how-to”, nutritional content, environmental impact, and offer some of her personal preferences. KayCee’s goal is to make people feel excited and capable of safely preserving their own foods by connecting them to library resources, local farms, and each other. Her website is www.thepreserver. comInformation: 518.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com; http://germantownlibrary.org continued on page 10 g


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chicken care, feeding, pasturing on limited space, building low tech, creative shelters, and working chicken manure into garden plots. Tickets: $45-$65 sliding scale, includes lunch Information: 518.672.7500 x 232; http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Garden Conservancy Columbia County Open Day

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Saturday in the Garden

Dutchess County Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 9, 9-10 a.m.: Gain hands-on experience working side by side with Master Gardeners in the Demonstration Gardens at the Farm and Home Center. Activities will train adults on garden tasks and teach children about animals that visit their garden. This week’s session, “Planting the Garden,” examines multiple compost systems and mulching tips. Kids will plant potatoes and learn how to attract garden visitors such as toads by making toad houses. Reservations encouraged. Tickets: $10 suggested donation. Information: 845.677.8223 x 115; http://www.ccedutchess.org

Secrets in the Garden

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., June 9 & 10, noon-4 p.m.: Children and their families are invited to uncover the garden’s secret magic on this enchanted walk throughout Locust Grove’s grounds. Begin your quest with a storytelling performance rich with fairy lore by Lorraine HartinGelardi. Follow the clues and see if you can discover the nooks and crannies where magical houses and tiny fairy abodes nestle amidst the woodlands and gardens of Locust Grove. Tickets: $8/person Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Backyard Biodynamics Workshop: Raising Chickens in Your Backyard Garden

The Farm Learning Center, Hawthorne Valley Farm, 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Sunday, June 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: One of the beauties of Biodynamic principles is that they can be practiced on both a large and a small scale. This series of workshops offers a way for home gardeners and professional, small-scale farming practitioners to become acquainted with the methods and practices of Biodynamic agriculture. Learn about

Valatie, Livingston, Claverack, Germantown, NY Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit five spectacular private gardens in Columbia County: Kevin Lee Jacobs’ Valatie garden that he designed for his Victorian house, including a large, formal and very fragrant rose garden; Forth House, Livingston, a classic example of Greek Revival architecture set on 10 manicured acres with distant Catskill views; Peter Bevacqua & Stephen King’s two-acre Claverack garden featuring carefully designed garden spaces including a sun garden, fern garden, evening garden and more; River School Farm, Livingston, with views of Olana and the entire Catskill range; The Garden of Jeffery Ruzich and Scott Canning, Germantown, with decade-old gardens featuring heirloom pear orchard, alpine wall garden, mixed borders, a shade garden and lap pool flanked by water gardens. Directions to each garden are available at http://gardenconservancy.org. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discount booklets available online. Information: 888.842.2442; opendays@gardenconservancy.org

Mount Lebanon Herb Fest

Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: More than 30 walks, talks, demonstrations and workshops on herbs in food, pharmacy, gardening and local history. There will be vendors and food available all day outdoors under a tent. The Chef ’s Consortium will be demonstrating cooking with herbs. Claudia and Conrad Vispo of Hawthorne Valley Ecology Center offer a 2-hour “swamp tramp” to identify medicinal herbs. See Ted Timreck’s groundbreaking film on the Shaker Swamp called “Medicinal Wetlands.” And so much more! Tickets: $10/person; $20/family Information: http://www.mountlebanonherbfest.com

Hidden Gardens of Spencertown: Twilight in the Garden

Spencertown Academy, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Friday, June 15, 6 p.m.: Cocktail party at the home of Jami Rubin and Eric Reiff. With its rolling hills and restored antique barn, the couple’s home provides a lovely backdrop for delicious food & drink and dancing sprites! Advanced students fromthe American Dance Institute


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perform modern dance inspired by Isadora Duncan. There will be carving stations, finger foods and various summertime libations. Tickets: $65 Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Grow Food Everywhere

Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., June 15-17: Through hands-on experience and discussion, learn skills and techniques to establish gardens that require minimal labor, build rich soil, produce food, and extend the growing season. Tuition: $125 Information: http://www.eomega.org

Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open Day

Broccoli Hall, 23 Flint Road, Amenia, NY 12501 Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visitors to Broccoli Hall describe this English-style cottage garden as “incredible,” “inspirational,” “magical”—and they come back again and again. Starting in 1986 with an acre and a half of bare earth, Maxine Paetro collaborated with horticulturist Tim Steinhoff to create a series of enchanting garden rooms. Broccoli Hall offers an apple tunnel, a brick courtyard, a lavish display of spring bulbs blooming with crabapples in May, an extensive border of iris, peonies, and old shrub roses flowering in June, a tree house with long views, and a secret woodland garden with a teddy bears’ picnic. Photos of Broccoli Hall can be seen at http://broccolihall.com. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discount booklets available online. Information: 888.842.2442; opendays@gardenconservancy.org

Garden Market on the Green

Spencertown Academy, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: New this year, the Garden Market on the Green takes place on the Spencertown Village Green across the road from the Academy. There will be more than 20 specialty vendors offering an array of garden furniture, specialty plants, books, ornaments, birdhouses, terrariums, and other garden decor items. Plus, master gardeners from Cornell University Cooperative Extension will be on hand to offer advice. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Garden Conservancy Columbia County Open Day

East Taghkanic and Valatie, NY Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit Alice Platt’s award-winning garden in East Taghkanic. It is nestled in the woods at the end of a country lane and takes advantage of a widely varied landscape to create a series of informal gardens that take advantage of the beauty of the natural setting. Kevin Lee Jacobs, creator of the popular home and garden website, AGardenfortheHouse(dot)com, began the design of his Valatie garden in 2003. It features a Serpentine Garden on a steep hill, a Woodland Garden with a fish pond, a kitchen garden and even a secret garden. Directions to each garden are available at gardenconservancy. org. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discounts available online. Information: 888.842.2442; opendays@gardenconservancy.org

Vanderbilt Landscape and Garden Tours

F.W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site, 119 Vanderbilt Park Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sundays, June 27, July 15, August 19, September 16 and October 21, 1 p.m.: Enjoy free ground tours offered by the National Park Service in partnership with the Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association. Tour concludes at the Formal Gardens where visitors may join FWVGA volunteers between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for an additional 30-minute tour. Park in the Vanderbilt Mansion visitor parking lot and follow the gravel path on the south side of the mansion. Rain cancels. Information: 845.229.7770; http://vanderbiltgarden.org

Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open Day

Hidden Gardens 2012

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Spencertown Academy, 790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The eighth annual “Hidden Gardens Tour” celebrates the art of the garden with a full line-up of events designed to inform, inspire and intrigue garden enthusiasts. “The Art and Craft of the Garden” is the theme for this year’s tour which offers six gardens chosen for their artistic and horticultural excellence and a morning lecture by Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, PA. Visitors will spend a delightful day exploring country gardens hidden on rural byways as well as elegant urban gardens nestled in historic Hudson, NY. The self-guided tour takes place rain or shine. Tickets: $30 and up Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Millbrook, Millerton, Amenia, NY Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit four spectacular private gardens in Dutchess County. Belinda and Stephen Kaye’s Millbrook garden is designed around a lily pool and Carpenter Gothic-style potting shed; the Hyland/Wente Garden in Millerton consists of a modern barn-like structure located on rolling farmland overlooking Indian Mountain and Indian Lake. The house has eight doors leading to a series of distinct gardens. The Mead Farm House Garden in Amenia is a mature garden that winds around a fair approximation of a 19th-century horse barn and utilizes rocky outcroppings and the stone foundations of long-gone farm buildings as the visual anchors of the perennial beds. Roseview Dressage’s gardens consist of two gardens: the house gardens and barn gardens. The house garden is a series of formal garden rooms influenced by the Italianate landscape style. The farm lane leads from the house gardens to the barn gardens -- unique formal gardens surrounding a working horse farm. Directions to each garden are available at gardenconservancy.org. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discount booklets available online. Information: 888.842.2442; opendays@gardenconservancy.org; http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays


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Prices from 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for hardcover, a dollar for trade paperbacks; 10 cents for children’s paperbacks. Many special items priced from $3.00

Our mission: to provide the Rhinebeck community with the highest quality library and information services.


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‘Better Days Ahead’ an oil by Kevin Cook, on exhibit at Mill Street Loft’s ARTS at the River Center in Beacon through June 24.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries

22 East Market Street, Suite 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through June: “15: Artists from Ulster County,” an expanded reprise of the May 2011 exhibition at the Brooklyn Artists Gym (BAG)”. Curated by BAG director, Peter Wallace, and Ulster County artist Christie Scheele, this major showcase of contemporary work includes 15 midand late-career artists working in diverse mediums (painting, printwork, photography, ceramics, assemblage and mixed media). On the roster: Kim Alderman, Leslie Bender, Yale Epstein, Bernard Gerson, Chris Hawkins, Heather Hutchison, Mark Kanter, Lenny Kislin, Polly M. Law, Tom Luciano, Kate McGloughlin, Rosalind Robertson, Meredith Rosier, Christie Scheele, Judy Sigunick, and Anique Taylor. Through June: “Annual Spring Landscape and Photo Salon.” Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. & by appointment or chance. Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianfineart.com

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through July 7: “Photowork ‘12” the 25th Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition. This year’s exhibit features 80 works by 53 artists from around the United States. Susan Thompson, of the Guggenheim Museum, selected art out of almost 1,000 images that were received from as far away as Anchorage, Alaska and Haiku, Hawaii. Eleven of the 53 artists selected for this exhibition are from the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Photowork is a premier exhibition of new photographic images. The show is visited by art appreciators and collectors from the metropolitan New York and Hudson Valley regions and beyond. The spirit of the show is a juxtaposition of traditional styles and cutting edge images celebrating the photograph both as

fine art and as social commentary. This year, viewers will be treated to images showcasing the latest advances in photography and photo mixed media, as well as work by photographers using more traditional methods. Viewers can expect to see works of scenic landscape, representational and photo journalistic images and abstract and mixed media works. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

bau Gallery

161 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 3: “Kristen Lyons and Rebecca Strauss.” Kristen Lyons in the front gallery, presents “Morphogenesis,” a new body of work that continues her subjective exploration of rudimentary biological forms. Rebecca Strauss’ prints will be on display in the back gallery. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 7: “Harnessing the Hudson, Waterwheels to Turbines,” a photographic history of how people have harnessed the renewable energy of the Hudson River from early sawmills of the 18th century to the hydroelectric turbines of the early 1900s. This exhibit is on loan from the Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls, NY and contains a collection of archival photos with accompanying descriptive text. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org continued on page 17 g


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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 31: “Water & Light,” new watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso. Also showing new work by the Cross River Artists Group. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

CCS Bard Galleries

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through May 27: “Spring Exhibitions and Projects: Group II.” Curated by CCS Bard graduate students Helga Just Christoffersen, Jenny Jaskey, Leora Morinis, Andrew Rebatta, Robin Selk, Agatha Wara, and Amy Zion, these exhibitions will feature the work of artists including Jutta Koether, Aki Sasamoto, Agnes Martin, Maria Chavez, Joachim Koester, and Janice Kerbel. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through May 27: “Matters of Fact,” an exhibition that revisits a number of key encounters from the institutional history of the Hessel Museum of Art: between collector and artist, curator and exhibition, art and art history. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through September 4, 2012: “Circa 1971: Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive.” Circa 1971 presents a selection of video and film works by key figures in early video art from the collection of Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), a nonprofit organization that fosters the creation, exhibition, distribution, and preservation of moving-image art. Through December 31, 2012: Jean-Luc Moulène, “Opus + One,” the first comprehensive exhibition in North America devoted to the work of this Paris-based artist. The installation will comprise objects and images created over the past two decades and will be accompanied by a new project at the Dan Flavin Art Institute in Bridgehampton, NY, as well as a major publication. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Sol LeWitt, Drawing Series,” Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. It highlights his monumental Drawing Series-Composite, Part I-IV, #1-24, A + B (1968), a four-color rendering of which is executed here for the first time.. Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; children under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through June 17: “Excavations: The Prints of Julie Mehretu,” one of the most prominent artists working today. This retrospective exhibition showcases Mehretu’s engagement with printmaking, which stands at the heart of her art. It is the first retrospective exhibition of her prints. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5632; http://fllac.vassar.edu

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‘Natiamos and Friend’ by George Koury, Olivebridge, NY, on exhibit at Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie during ‘Photowork ‘12’ through July 7.

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Hudson Beach Gallery

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Marion Royael Gallery

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 3: “beacons of music 2,” photographs by Rob Penner, in conjunction with the BMW of the Hudson Valley’s “Beacons of Music Project on view at the Roundhouse. Composer Joseph Bertolozzi and photographer Rob Penner celebrate the musicians who provide the soundtrack for the Beacon community. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

508 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 30: “Barbara Koffsky: Works on Paper,” Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.2245; http://www.gallery508.com

Hammertown

Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through June 25: “The Horse: Selected Works,” paintings by Patricia Powers. Patricia’s stunning oils reflect her life-long involvement with riding and contemporary painting. They capture the nobility, strength and power of the horse as well as the fragility and submission of the horse at odds with the environment created around it. Meet the Artist Reception: Saturday, June 2, 5:30-7 p.m. Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.876.1450; http://www.patriciapowers.com

Howland Cultural Center Gallery

477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through May 27: “Arnold Sobers & Damel Dieng.” June 2-30: “Paintings by Aleksandr Trachishin.” Information: http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

162 Main St., 2nd floor, Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 5: “Donald Alter: Chromatic Tales -- Part 1 & 2,” paintings, drawings and prints by Donald Alter. Part 1 runs through June 7; Part 2, June 9-July 5. This two-part exhibition is Alter’s most extensive and comprehensive local exhibition to date. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 3: “Homology,” the paintings of Barbara AG and Steven Paul Riddle. Information: http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through May 30: “Metamagical & Harmonious Aesthetic Forms: Revolutionary Local Artists of the Hudson Valley.” An exhibit aimed at raising awareness, inspiring and promoting the mission of Mental Health America. Support new, revolutionary, and unheralded artists of the Hudson Valley -- artists who are not afraid to break through barriers and knock down walls to push the limits. The mission of Mental Health America is a just, humane and healthy society in which all people are accorded respect, dignity and the opportunity to achieve their full potential through meaningful social inclusion that is free from discrimination. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org/events


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Mill Street Loft ARTS at the River Center

Long Dock Park, Red Flynn Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 24: “The 2nd Annual Great Hudson River Exhibition,” a fine art exhibition focusing on the majestic Hudson River. Asher Miller, Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city served as juror for this prestigious exhibition. Fifty-five works of both traditional and contemporary Hudson River-themed works featured. Hours: Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 845.471.7477; lclark@millstreetloft.org; millstreetloft.org

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through June 22: “Art Fur All!” an exhibition in collaboration with Dutchess County SPCA featuring animal art of all kinds. A variety of media including paintings, drawings, printmaking, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, glass, hand-made textiles, jewelry and pet accessories on display and for sale. Professional artists and children are participating in this exhibition making for a well-rounded show celebrating our animal friends. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.471.7477; lclark@millstreetloft.org; millstreetloft.org

Montgomery Row Second Level

6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 27: “Making Their Mark,” fifth annual group exhibition of works by students attending Rhinebeck Central High School and Bulkeley Middle School. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; suehartshorn@frontiernet.net

Red Devon

108 Hunns Lake Rd., Bangall, NY 12506 Through June 30: “Photographs by Pat Spina.” While much of Spina’s early work focused on sports and auto racing, in the 1990’s he began photographing small rural town America while traveling across the country by motorcycle. The photographs hanging at Red Devon focus on Dutchess County. Information: http://patspinaphotography.zenfolio.com; http://www.reddevonrestaurant.com

RHCAN Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through June 10: “Abstractions,” an exhibition of non-objective, abstract and experimental art. June/July: Hudson Valley gardens and landscapes. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; and by appt. Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; rhcan.blogspot.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through June 3: “Kate,” paintings by Kate McGloughlin. The artist states, “Abstracting the three-dimensional world into simple shapes is as important to me as capturing sunlight on form and realizing the essence of a location.” Closing reception & artist talk: Saturday, June 2, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through July 24: “Summer Light,” a group art show highlighting the joys of summer--sunlight on flowers, walking on the beach, a summer night’s sunset--captured by painters and photographers.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 30: “Segue: Sculptures by Insun Kim and Paintings by Anders Knutsson.” The gallery’s inaugural exhibition. Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through May 27: “Portraits and Personalities,” paintings, fiber art, collage and drawings by 20 artists. June 1-24: Karl Volk solo retrospective. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com

Transverse Gallery @ Locust Grove

2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through June 10: “Fields of Color,” solo exhibition of landscape paintings from the Hudson Valley and Central Italy by William Noonan. June 15-July 29: “Birds, Beasts and Blossoms,” a solo exhibition of gold and silver leaf paintings by Shannon Troxler. Artist Talk: Friday, June 15 at 12:30 p.m. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Wilderstein

330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 June 3-October 28: “Modern Sculpture & the Romantic Landscape Exhibition” featuring outdoor contemporary sculpture by a talented group of emerging artists juxtaposed with the site’s romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion. Information: 845.876.4818; http://www.wilderstein.org

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622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through May 27: “Photography: New Work,” featuring works from David Halliday, Birgit Blyth, Kim McLean, Anna Collette, Kahn & Selesnick, Lisa Frank, David Seiler, Lependorf & Shire, David Lebe, Melinda McDaniel, and Jeri Eisenberg. May 31-July 8: “Four Painters,” featuring works from Mark Beard, Joe Richards, Jeff Briggs, and Todd Germann. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Chatham Holistic Healing Arts

3 Railroad Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Through June 23: “Well: An Outsider Exhibit.” 21 artists come together to grace the walls of Chatham Holistic Healing Arts Gallery. An eclectic mixture, the show is born of the ability of individuals to draw from the eternal, internal well -- the place of inspiration and creativity. Information: 518.392.3339; http://www.chathamholistichealingarts.com continued on page 21g


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Mercantile may/june 2012 John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 24-June 17: Main Galleries: “Rosanna Bruno: Paintings”; Sculpture Garden: John Ruppert; Carriage House: Atrium Installation, Debra Priestly; First Floor Carriage House, sculpture by Jean Apt; Second Floor Carriage House, paintings by Martin Bromirski and Mary Addison Hackett; Third Floor Carriage House, works by Suzanne Ulrich and Heidi Pollard. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 June 2-30 “Arte Natura.” Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com

The Moviehouse Gallery

48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Through July 12: “Horses in Motion,” watercolor and oil paintings by Susan Dorazio depicting horses performing in various disciplines from racing to jumping and dressage. Dorazio has gained international acclaim for her ability to capture the spirit, energy and personality of her subjects. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net Joseph Richards, Gerose, 1987, 68 x 70, oil on canvas at Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson. continued from page 19i

Columbia County Council on the Arts

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 26-July 14: “On and Off the Wall,” show of sculpture, relief and assemblage. Juried by world-renowned artist, actress and comedienne Jane Gennaro. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 24: Photographic works by Mark Haven & Remi Thornton; plus Portfolio Showcase: Bob Wagner & Knoll + Cella. Haven’s work, “The Commute,” consists of photographs taken on the 350-mile stretch of highway between Rochester, NY, where he taught photography, and New York City, where he lives, as a way to deal with the tedium of the weekly commute. Through this exercise, Haven found that the drive was “deepening my sense of America.” Thornton’s work, “From the Road,” features cinematic night photographs that convey the artist’s sense of discovery as well as his tension. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 3: “Unnatural Selections: Gammy Miller,” an exhibition of small-scale mixed media drawings which are part of an amateur naturalist’s exploration into one of the tenets of the evolutionary process: natural selection. June 9-July 8: “Treasures of Hudson Valley’s Night Sky: Astrophotography by Scott Nammacher.” A photographic exhibition of nebulas, galaxies, and other treasures of the night time sky taken from the local private observatory of amateur astrophotographer Scott Nammacher. He has captured the gems of the celestial sky in stunning color and detail. Presented with educational material on the process of astrophotography, the components of this local observatory and information about the Milky Way. Hours: Daily, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Olana State Historic Site

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

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery, through June 2: “Stanley Whitney: Six Paintings.” Fields Sculpture Park, June 2-October: “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels,” work by Alice Aycock. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 1-4 p.m. Year ‘round, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: More than 60 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas, The Fields Sculpture Park presents the works of internationally recognized contemporary and modern artists, offering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Founded in 1998, The Fields offer nearly 80 works of art on view–with several pieces added or exchanged every year. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

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Spencertown Academy Arts Center

790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through June 24: “Garden Pleasures: Artwork Inspired by the Garden.” This marvelously eclectic exhibition, selected from the private collection of art dealer Richard Eagan, features 18th, 19th, and 20th century drawings and prints related to all aspects of the garden, including architectural designs for Beaux Art garden pavilions, Neo Classical sketches for garden sculpture, natural history drawings of botanical specimens, and stylized Art Moderne floral patterns for textiles. The exhibition also features a sampling of art mirrors meticulously crafted from everyday hardware and found objects by Spencertown artist Cristobal Morales. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Time & Space Limited

434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 30: “M..M..M.....OIL,” a new installation by Linda Mussman inspired by Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Linda’s fascination with oil and the obsession with it led her to construct a visual space where she continues to think about “oil to light the lam so that we can see. Light and the desire for oil.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m..; or by appointment Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Workshops & Special Event s Beacons of Music

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

Art for Morton’s Sake

Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Saturday, May 26, 6-10 p.m.: Fundraising auction to benefit Morton Memorial Library. Reception begins at 6 p.m., with light food & drink provided by China Rose and Rhinecliff Hotel. Live auction begins at 7 p.m. and features works by the following artists: Janet Borda, Michael Crawford, Dick Crenson, Paul Elfenbein, Kari Feuer, Susan Fowler-Gallagher, Tarryl Gabel, Keith Gunderson, Grace Gunning, Betsy Jacaruso, Chad Kleitsch, Ramon Lascano, Joseph Maresca, Bruce Murphy, Seth Nadel, Richard Prouse, James Ransome, Danny Shanahan, Tom Stoenner, Joy Taylor, Mary Untalan. Tickets: $10 suggested donation Information: 845.876.2903

This Is Congo: Photography Exhibit & Film Preview

Basilica Hudson, Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 26, photo exhibit and reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 8 p.m.: “This Is Congo” is a photography exhibit and sneak peek preview of the documentary film, “Shortcut to Heaven” with director and

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photographer Daniel McCabe and crew, plus special guest filmmaker and field producer Horeb Bulambo. The photography exhibit will feature images touching on Congo, its people, conflict and beauty, shot on location during the production of the film “Shortcut to Heaven” in the Democratic Republic of Congo by photographer filmmakers Danile and Michael McCabe. The film is a feature length documentary that explores the ongoing fight for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s vast mineral wealth and natural resources. Tickets: Free Information: http://basilicahudson.com/this-is-congo; http://www.sthfilm.com

Hudson River Valley Plein Air Paint-Out & Art Auction Scenic Hudson’s River Center, 8 Long Dock Rd, Hudson River Waterfront, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & 4-7 p.m.: Plein air artists paint from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., followed by opening reception featuring completed works from 4-5 p.m., and live auction from 5-7 p.m. Free to the public. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.mslarts.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m.: Fionn Meade on Joseph Beuys. Fionn Meade is a writer and curator based in New York. Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Second Saturday Beacon

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

Red Hook Bicentennial Paint Out: Blithewood Gardens

Blithewood Gardens, Bard College, Annandale, NY 12504 Sunday, June 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Artists will paint “en plein air” at the gardens. Paintings completed at the gardens will be on exhibit at the RHCAN Gallery in the Village of Red Hook through July 13. A second Paint Out will be held on Community Day (July 14) at Montgomery Place. All artwork from both Paint Outs will be on display in the RHCAN tent on Community Day, and exhibited at the Squash Court Building at Montgomery Place for the remainder of the summer. Information: 845.758.0335; paintblithewood@gmail.com

Handmade Fair Sponsored by Etsy

Wagon House Education Center at Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 16, 2-4 p.m.: Etsy sellers local to the Hudson Valley present a Handmade Fair in collaboration with The Olana Partnership. Come meet local artists and artisans, learn about their creative process, and support our local living economy. Etsy is the world’s handmade marketplace--and their mission is to empower people to change the way the global economy works. Information: http://olana.org


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Long days short years

by Brian PJ Cronin, photos by Kristen Cronin

...lately Cooper’s personality has become a bit more nuanced. he has begun questioning the natural order of things around our house.

my son has a new favorite new game. It’s called How Fast Can I Throw Every Single Thing In This Room Down On The Floor Even The Intangible Things Like Hope. He is very good at this game. At first I thought there was something specific he was searching for. It would explain the frantic sense of duty he brings to this game, the speed, the thoroughness, the way he examines each item he grabs ever so slightly before throwing it down on the floor. But no, there is nothing he can find that will make him stop. He just wants to throw everything in the room down on the floor. Once that’s done he crawls, laughing, onto the next room. Time for Level Two. Cooper’s second favorite game is What Is That Thing You Are Holding Give It To Me Now Now Now. It begins when he notices that you are holding An Interesting Thing. It does not matter what the thing is – your phone, keys, food, a live animal – he will stretch out his arms, widen his eyes, and start babbling. If you hold out, he begins crying tears that are somehow the size of his entire head. Then comes the screaming. If you cave in and hand him whatever it is he wants so badly, he will immediately throw it on the floor. Turns out he was secretly playing the first game all along. When Cooper was born, our doula told us that she had a premonition that he was going to be a bit of a trickster. (Long story. Foxes were involved.) This prophecy failed to jibe with the little boy we had come to know throughout the first ten months of his life. This sweet little boy, a trickster? The one who’s always smiling, always laughing, always eager to give a hug to anyone who approaches him? The only one in daycare who didn’t cry when Santa Claus came to visit? Maybe those weren’t foxes our doula saw in the pre-dawn light last June. Maybe they were Muppet Babies.

But lately Cooper’s personality has become a bit more nuanced. He has begun questioning the natural order of things around our house. Why do I have to have my diaper changed? Why do I have to go to sleep now? Why can’t I touch this blazing hot light bulb? I know I burned my hand the last time I touched it, but who’s to say this time won’t be different? And, my personal favorite: What happens if, in the middle of the night, as you are holding me and walking into a totally dark room, I knock your glasses off your face? How useless does that make you? In short, Cooper has reached the age at which he understands there are such things as boundaries, but has not quite reached the age at which he understands that there are such things as consequences. “Not a toy,” I will tell him as I point to my glasses. “Not a toy.” He’ll look at me thoughtfully for a few seconds, to give the appearance that it’s all sinking in, and then knock them off my face again. Then he’ll smile, as if to say, “What are you going to do, punish me? I don’t even know what that is.” So I sigh and put my glasses back on and remind myself that as long as we keep setting boundaries, and keep those boundaries in place, he’ll soon figure out that he’s not supposed to break them. But maybe he won’t. Maybe this is who he is. If so, I take comfort in the fact that he’s also still the sweet little boy who is willing to give everyone at daycare a hug, that he still squeals with delight whenever he sees a cat or a dog, that he still gives us a huge smile when he first wakes up in the morning. And I savor how eagerly he snuggles between us at night with a contented grin on his face, as we all curl up together like foxes in a burrow.

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


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live! on stage

‘View from the Inside’ Gina Ianni with cast. TAKE performs at Kaatsbaan on June 9. Photo by Sinru Kubw

Hip Hop Theater

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m.: This is the public culmination of a two week in-school residency with 75 sixth graders at Miller Middle School, led by Hip Hop’s Playback Theater NYC. Students get in touch with the rhythms of their bodies as well as explore the art of the spoken word. The basics of theater and storytelling from a performance context will be uncovered through their poetry and dance. Tickets: $5 Information: 845.339.6088; http://www.bardavon.org

Open Rehearsal: Ben Kimitch

Kaatsbaan, Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thursday, May 24, 2 p.m.: Benjamin Kimitch, in collaboration with his dancers Julie McMillan and Claire Westby, will share his current investigations in dense Buddhist imagery, and the role the body and ego played in Buddhist art’s departure from aniconism. Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

The Good Father

The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thurs.-Sat., May 24-26, 8 p.m.: Tangent Theatre presents the American premiere of the award-winning Irish play, “The Good Father” by Christian O’Reilly. Featuring Michael Rhodes and Dublin-based Noni Stapleton. Produced by Andrea Rhodes, directed by Greg Skura. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.230.7020; http://tangent-arts.org

Dance Beacon, Ballet Arts Studio & Dutchess Dance Company Present Vivaldi’s Suites of the Seasons

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 3, 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.: Vivaldi’s Suites of the Seasons features Dance Beacon and Ballet Arts Studio students, aged 3-18, in choreography to Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as well as other baroque composers. The eclectic program will highlight the classical and conservatory-level ballet training offered at the Studio, and will include the Studio’s pre-professional dance company, Dutchess Dance Company, in premieres of dances by Alex Bloomstein, Denyse Looney and Todd Hall. Tickets: $15; $12 children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

The Madwoman of Chaillot

The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Through June 3, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Can you imagine drilling for oil in the middle of Paris? Neither can Countess Aurelia and she sets about making sure that the wonder and beauty of her city is not destroyed for oil and profit. Yet she is simply an eccentric old woman, what can she do? Come find out. Tickets: $18 Information: 518.392.6264; http://ghentplayhouse.org

Nunsense

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 Thurs.-Sun., May 24-27, Wed.-Sun., May 30-June 3, check website for times: Those zany nuns are back in the habit to prove – they’re “Holier Than Thou,” and ready to “Tackle That Temptation With A Time Step” and “Turn Up The Spotlight” on unrepentant fun! Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee;


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Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

USO Show

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY Friday, May 25, 7 p.m.: An evening of WWII-era entertainment will transport visitors back to the Roosevelt days as the FDR Presidential Library hosts a USO Show on Friday, May 25, 2012. Attendees will enjoy an evening of comedy and entertainment, historic film footage, and music from the 1940s. Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

The Wedding Singer

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 May 25-June 3, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Nominated for five TonyAwards® and eight Drama Desk Awards®, The Wedding Singer brings the popular movie to heart-warming life as a wonderful Broadway musical. It’s an awesome, affectionate look back at the ‘80s – big hair and all! Tickets: $26; $22 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Swan Lake

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Poughkeepsie City Ballet proudly presents Swan Lake with special guest artists Lauren Fadeley (New York City Ballet Corps, Pennsylvania Ballet Soloist, dancer in Oscar-nominated film Black Swan) as Odette-Odile and Francis Veyette (Pennsylvania Ballet Principal) as Prince Siegfried. A classic fairy tale of a beautiful Swan Princess, a Handsome Prince, an Evil Sorcerer and Eternal Love. Tickets: $15; $12 children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Staged Reading: Seeking Flight

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.: HRC Showcase Theatre presents a staged reading of a new play by Joan Broadman, this year’s winner of the Keith Hedrick Playwriting Contest. Tickets: Call for info. Information: 518.799.3230; http://www.stageworkshudson.org

Cowgirls

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs., May 31, Fri. & Sat., June 1 & 2, 7:30 p.m.: A Mussman/Bruce Production in collaboration with Ryder Cooley. Tickets: $10; $5 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org/events

Broadway Come to Beacon

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesday, June 6, noon: Selected scenes from the smash hit “Bill Cosby is Dead?” Presented with a luncheon. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Oliver!

The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 June 7-10 & 13-17, check website for times: An orphan boy asks “Where Is Love” and escapes villains to find a family in this charming, touching story. Upbeat as well as warm and wonderful songs help tell the Charles Dickens tale: “Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Oom Pah Pah.” Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

TAKE Dance performs Footsteps in the Snow. Photo by Mary Ann Moy.

TAKE Dance

Kaatsbaan, Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.: TAKE Dance is a New York City-based contemporary dance company that explores the integration of expressive and physical movement. The evening’s exciting and thought-provoking program includes Distance of the Moon (2010); excerpts from Salaryman (2011); and one of the company’s most popular works, Footsteps in the Snow (2009). Tickets: $25; $10 children; student rush tickets at door 10 mins before performance, $10 Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

Avenue Q

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 June 8-24, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Tony Award-Winning Avenue Q is as far from Park Avenue as one can get; but is home to some colorful characters represented by humans and puppets. Princeton, a wide-eyed, college graduate, moves to this Sesame Streetlike neighborhood to try to follow his dreams and discover his everelusive purpose in life. A dwindling bank account, a busty blonde, and weird and wonderful neighbors, lead Princeton on an hilarious journey of self-discovery. Adult content. Tickets: $26; $24 seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Improv Cafe

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.: Hudson-based Walking the Dog Theater’s “Off Leash!” Ensemble performs side-splitting improv comedy. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

The Canterbury Tales

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs-Sat., June 28-20, 8 p.m.: The Hudson teen theatre project (http) ensemble presents a free performance of The Canterbury Tales, freely adapted from Chaucer’s famous text. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org


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Sounds of theseason

Tokyo String Quartet performs a special concert on June 16, at St. Peter’s Church in Spencertown. Photo credit: Marco Borggreve.

QuadrATOMIC Saxophone Quartet

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 N. Broadway (Rte. 9), Red Hook, NY 12571 Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m.: Free concert hosted by Red Hook Public Library featuring the saxophone quartet, QuadrATOMIC. The quartet has performed across the US, and has won numberous prizes for its interpretation of chamber music. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.org; http://www.elmendorph.org

Vladimir Pleshakov & Elena Winther

Hudson Valley Arts Center, 337 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 26, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.: International musicians Vladimir Pleshakov & Elena Winther, composers, piano soloists and two-piano partners, present music for one and two pianos by Beethoven, Mozart and Russian composers. Tickets: $20; $15 seniors and students; $10 children 12 and under Information: 518.965.3009; vita_mp@yamil.com

The Chris Tarry Trio

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m.: NYC based Chris Tarry hails from Canada and is one of the country’s most successful and celebrated electric bass exports. With three Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, ten Juno Award nominations, and other high profile accolades he has established himself as one of North America’s top musicians. Tickets: $20; $18 members Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Martinez | Urioste | Brey Trio

The Tannery at Darrow School, Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m.: The trio will play works by Beethoven, Schoenfield and Ravel. Tickets: $30 & $35 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Terry Champlin and Friends

Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m.: The Mid-Hudson Classical Guitar Society presents composer and guitarist Terry Champlin who will be performing works by Chopin, Schumann, as well as works that he composed. Terry will be accompanied by Helen Avakian (voice and guitar), Sabina Torosjan (violin), Vilian Ivantchev (guitar) and Chris Connors (percussion). Information: 845.876.2903; mhcgs.blogspot.com

Carlo Aonzo & Rene Izquierdo

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.: Classical mandolin and guitar duo featuring noted Italian mandolin virtuoso Carlo Aonzo and brilliant young guitarist Rene Izquerdo in a concert presenting their new CD, Paganini. Tickets: $15 Information: http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Conservatory Orchestra: China Tour Preview

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, May 31, 8 p.m.: Conducted by Music Director Leon Botstein, with soloists Ming Aldrich-Gan and Wei Zhou, piano, and


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Julia Bullock, soprano. This special free concert is given in preparation for the Conservatory Orchestra’s tour of China in June. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

The Land, The River, The People

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m.: Enjoy a musical tribute to Red Hook’s bicentennial by award-winning performers from the stages of Carnegie Hall, Broadway and Lincoln Center. Baritone John Cimino will lead flutist Donna Wissinger, singer-actress Christine Clemmons McCune, pianist Jon Klibonoff, and percussionist Richard Albagli in a specially created medly of song, prose, poetry and historic images. Created for Red Hook’s bicentennial by Creative Leaps International. Tickets: $15; $12 seniors and children 12 and under Information: 845.757.3031; http://www.redhook200.org; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Drum Circle and Dance

The Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m.: Ancramundo Drum Circle and Dance with Steve Collins. Three hours of drumming and dancing! Tickets: $10 Information: http://ancramoperahouse.com

Music in the Parks Free Lawn Concerts

Mills Mansion, Staatsburg, NY 12580 & Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Annual free outdoor concerts held on the grounds of area historic sites. Picniking encouraged. Mills, Wed., June 6, 7 p.m.: Hyde Park Schools Show Tunes, popular music Vanderbilt, Wed., June 13, 7 p.m.: Strawberry Hill Fiddlers, international folk tunes. Mills, Wed., June 20, 7 p.m.: Soul Purpose, popular music. Vanderbilt, Wed., June 27, 7 p.m.: Big Band Sound, big band music. Information: 845.229.9115; http://www.nps.gov/vama

100th Birthday Tribute to Woody Guthrie

Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Route 9 & Church St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Friday, June 8, 8 p.m.: The Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s Friends of Fiddler’s Green Chapter presents a special 100th Birthday Tribute to Woody Guthrie concert featuring some of the Hudson Valley’s most popular performers, including: Dan Aguiar, Linda Breithaupt, Lyn Burnstine, Pat Lamanna, Bob Lusk, Jane March, Blair Shepard and Frank Tetler. The program will feature a great many sing-a-longs to which the audience will invited to join in. Tickets: $10; $8 HVFG members Information: 845.758.2681; http://www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

New Economics Institute Life is What You Make It: A Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.: Emmy award-winning musician and entertainer Peter Buffett will be presenting his latest live concert—a thought-provoking, multimedia event that promises to inspire you to take the reins of your destiny and live your life to the fullest. Buffett’s “Concert and Conversation” combines a cello-accompanied, live

piano/vocal performance and personal stories to give the audience an authentic, inspirational, and impactful evening. By drawing upon his own life experiences, the composer, philanthropist, and author discusses how important it is for each person to define his or her own path in life, regardless of their wealth or background. Tickets: $25; $15 students and seniors Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

NYC Subway Girl Cathy Grier

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.: New York based singer-songwriter, activist, Cathy Grier combines rhythmic guitar, gutsy vocals and has an infectious energy. Performing with the Music Under New York program since 1999, she is known as NYC Subway Girl. Her groovy folked-up blues provides a perfect soundtrack to the daily commuters’ journey. Cathy has opened for Laura Nyro and Joan Armatrading, received an MTV basement tape award, and has performed at Avery Fischer Hall, BAM and has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning. Tickets: $20; $18 members Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Tokyo Quartet

St. Peter’s Church, 5219 Country Route 7 (Junction of Route 203 & Route 7), Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 16, 7 p.m.: Special performance presented by Tannery Pond Concerts. Last chance to hear the two founding members of the quartet, Kazuhide Osomura and Kikuei Ikeda who will only be playing together for another year. Tickets: $50 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

7th Annual Paul Grunberg Memorial Bach Concert

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m.: An all-Bach program featuring cellist Yehuda Hanani and pianist Emma Tahmizian. This concert is the first of PS21’s “String Theory” weekends which feature three exceptionally accomplished string players from three diverse musical and cultural traditions. A reception with the artists follows the concert. Tickets: $35; $20 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

The DownTown Ensemble

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 16, 8 p.m.: The DownTown Ensemble returns to HOH with a program of sound/text works by such leading figures as Robert Ashley, Philip Corner, Daniel Goode, Tom Johnson, Alison Knowles, and David Mahler with recitations by Bill Hellermann and performances by members of the DT Ensemble. Tickets: $15; $12 members Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Alicia Svigals’ Klezmer Fiddle Express

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, June 30, 2 p.m.: Violinist/composer, a founder of the Klezmatics and of the all-woman band Mikveh, Svigals is considered by many to be the world’s foremost klezmer fiddler. During the past decades, she almost singlehandedly revived klezmer fiddle playing. Tickets: $30; $18 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org


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Create Together

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Mondays, 3-4 p.m.: A visual art workshop for toddlers ages 16 months to 3 years and their caregivers, taught by artist Alison Fox. Children create paintings, drawings, collages, prints, murals, and sculpture while exploring various media and techniques. Fee: $5 per child. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Visual Arts for Kids

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

Pow Wow on the Hudson: The River That Flows Both Ways

Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sat. & Sun., May 26 & 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., May 28, 11 a.m.5 p.m.: Native American festival featuring Nimham Mountain Singers, The Aztec Dancers, birds of prey, Native American dancing, story telling. Information: 973.981.1954; http://nimham.com

Mill Street Loft Arts Camp Open House

Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: See what Mill Street Loft Dutchess Arts Camp is all about and meet some of the instructors and counselors. Held in Millbrook, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook and Beacon, the camp focuses on empowering children to tap their imaginations and develop their own ideas. Artist-educators teach a variety of performing and visual arts. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.mslarts.org

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Children’s music superstar Laurie Berkner at Bardavon June 23. Photo by Steve Vaccariello

National Trails Day Celebration

Wagon House Education Center at Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Check in from various designated points on Olana’s spectacular five miles of artist-designed carriage roads, then claim your reward! All ages. Free (vehicle use fee applies). Information: http://olana.org

Seussical the Musical

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Sat., June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., June 3, 2 p.m.: A celebration of all of your favorite characters from the beloved children’s books of Dr. Seuss come to the stage with the talent and renowned passion of the New York Conservatory for the Art of Hurley and Woodstock. Tickets: $21; $18 students/seniors Information: 845.339.6088; http://www.bardavon.org

Children’s Book Author/Illustrator Iza Trapani

Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market, Municipal Parking Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join Oblong Books at the Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market for a book signing with children’s author and illustrator Iza Trapani. She’ll have copies of her newest book, “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” available for purchase & signing. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Children’s Book-Making Workshop

Red Hook Public Library, South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Mondays, June 4-18, 10:30 a.m.: Make a book with and about your baby/toddler. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.com


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Basic Sign Language

Red Hook Public Library, South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesdays, June 6-20, 4:30 p.m.: Elementary age students can learn basic Sign language. Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.com

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Opening Day

9 Norton Rd., Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: First airshows of the 2012 season at 2 p.m. Other upcoming special weekends: 6/10, British Car Rally; 6/16 & 17, Fathers’ Day Special Weekend. Tickets: $20; $15, teens 13-17 & military; $5 Juniors (6-12) and Scouts in unifrom; 5 and under, free. Information: 845752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Casperkill Golf Club, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m.: Fund raiser in support of a newly developed cooperative project between Hospice Foundation and the Vassar Brothers Medical Center’s neonatal and perinatal programs designed to provide specialized emotional and psycho-social support to parents who are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and/or are caring for a premature newborn suffering from birth complications which may not be favorable to the child’s survival. The fund raiser is geared toward children ages 5 to 10 (must be accompanied by an adult) and includes a child-focused tea party, Alice in Wonderland-themed crafts, costumed characters and an American Girl Doll raffle. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, children Information: 845.473.2273 x 1109

Wet & Wiggly Pond Exploration

in the passport to find treasure boxes hidden at nine of Columbia Land Conservancy’s Public Conservation Areas. The clues lead participants through amazing wildlife habitats and across interesting historical and natural features. At the end of each quest is a waterproof box that contains a special stamp, an ink pad and a logbook. Use the stamp to mark your passport, then sign or stamp the logbook. At the workshop participants will learn how to find the clues, make their own stamps, and begin their Quest. Please register. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Starlab Planetarium Show and Museum Late Night

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 17, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Enter the inflatable planetarium to explore seasonal constellations and learn fun facts. Gaze up at a clear starry night while a museum educator tells about the wonders of it all. Museum is open until 8 p.m., with free admission from 5-8 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $4/person Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Fathers Get in Free Day!

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Free admission for fathers on Father’s Day. Tickets: $7.50 all others Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Annual Celebrate Summer Event

Schor Conservation Area, Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY Thursday, June 14, 10-11 a.m.: Explore the wet and wiggly creatures that live in or near the pond. Use nets to get a closer look at the noisy bullfrogs, twitchy tadpoles and crazy crayfish. Program includes story time, arts & crafts, an educational program and free play. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, June 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Full day of summer fun for the family with arts, crafts, ice cream, tie dye and more. Popular kids’ band Dog on Fleas performs at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Tickets: $6 for event, and $6 museum admission Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Mill Street Loft Arts Camp Open House

Children’s Play Day

Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: See June 2 description. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.mslarts.org

Storytime with June Pierce, Buford the Bully

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m.: Storytime with children’s book author June Pierce whose latest book is about a large, lonely bullfrog. Recommended for ages 2-6. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Wetland Creatures

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Ctr, 1024 Rte 66, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, June 16, 2-3 p.m.: Otters, muskrats, beavers, frogs, and waterfowl are all thriving in Mud Creek’s wetland. We will learn the natural history of these wetland creatures and search the wetlands for beaver chew, muskrat push-ups, and otter slides. Learn frog and bird calls that we may hear along the hike. Registration for program is appreciated. Information: 518.828.4386 x 3; chelsea.benson@ccswcd.org; http://www.ccswcd.org

Nature Quest Passport Workshop

Schor Conservation Area, Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY Sunday, June 17, 2-4 p.m.: Nature Quest is a treasure hunt using clues

Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Learn about the lives of children who lived, laughed, and played 200 years ago by trying out their clothes and games. Recommended for ages 6-12. Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Laurie Berkner Concert

Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m.: Children’s music superstar Laurie Berkner, the “Queen of Children’s Music” will perform old favorites as well as songs from her newest DVD, Party Day! Kids can bring a favorite stuffed animal and wear their party clothes and dancing shoes. Tickets: $100 VIP (includes seating in first 10 rows and post-show meet and greet and photo op); $35 reserved; free lap tickets, kids 2 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Movie Night: Treasure Island

Olana’s East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.: Outdoor movie. Bring a flashlight and a picnic. Carry in/carry out. Refreshments available for purchase. Tickets: $5/adult; children, free Information: http://olana.org


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readings, signings & screenings

A scene from PAYBACK. A film by Jennifer Baichwal. Playing at Time & Space Memorial Day weekend.

Tasty Tunes Weekly Open Mic

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

Toynbee Tile in the late 90s. It was a linoleum tile glued to the asphalt of a busy intersection reading: “TOYNBEE IDEA / IN Kubrick’s 2001 / RESURRECT DEAD / ON PLANET JUPITER.” Tickets: $8.50; $7 seniors and students; $5 members & kids under 16 Information: http://upstatefilms.org

UPDocs Documentary Film Week

Film: Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth

Upstate Films, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Tuesday, May 22, 6 p.m.: Rabbin à la Berlin: Narrated with the wonder and genteelness of a storybook, this Oscar nominated documentary – a fascinating look at history through the eyes of animals – explores the world of the thousands of wild rabbits who lived in the Death Zone of the Berlin Wall. Tuesday, May 22, 8 p.m.: Rain In a Dry Land: Capturing the strangeness of contemporary America through the eyes of new immigrants, Rain in a Dry Land tells the story of two Bantu families who relocate from refugee camps to homes in urban America after managing to escape the 1991 civil war in Somalia. Followed by special guest Q&A. Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m.: What We Need Is The Impossible: A collection of short films from filmmaker Sam Green, director of the Academy Award nominated Weather Underground. Followed by special guest Q&A. Wednesday, May 23, 8:15 p.m.: Disco And Atomic War: Blending delightful dramatic reconstructions with kitschy retro footage, Disco and Atomic War interweaves intrigue and hilarity to tell the tale of ordinary citizens engaging in illegal activities to circumvent a propagandistic media. Thursday, May 24, 6 p.m.: Darwin: Nestled in the inhospitable Death Valley near a top-secret weapons station and the burnt remnants of the ranch where Charles Manson was arrested, Darwin’s 35 denizens carve a life for themselves in a town with few jobs, no organized religion, no government, and little water. Thursday, May 24, 8 p.m.: Resurret Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles: Philadelphia artist and resident Justin Duerr found his first

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs.-Sat., May 24-26, 5:30 p.m.; Sun., May 27, 3:30 p.m.: A riveting and poetic documentary on “debt” in its various forms-societal, personal, environmental, spiritual, criminal, and of course, economic. With stunning cinematography and insightful commentary from renowned thinkers Raj Patel, Louise Arbour, and Atwood herself, “Payback” is a brilliant, game-changing rumination on the subject. Tickets: $7; $5 students & members Information: http://www.timeandspace.org

Hallelujah the Hills

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, May 25, 7:30-10 p.m.: Screening of 16 mm film. Check website for more info. Information: http://basilicahudson.com

This Is Congo: Photography Exhibit & Film Preview

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 26, photo exhibit and reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 8 p.m.: “This Is Congo” is a photography exhibit and sneak peek preview of the documentary film, “Shortcut to Heaven” with director and photographer Daniel McCabe and crew, plus special guest filmmaker and field producer Horeb Bulambo. The photography exhibit will feature images touching on Congo, its people, conflict and beauty, shot on location during the production of the film “Shortcut to Heaven” in the Democratic Republic of Congo by photographer filmmakers Danile and Michael McCabe. The film is a feature length documentary that explores


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the ongoing fight for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s vast mineral wealth and natural resources. Tickets: Free Information: http://basilicahudson.com/this-is-congo

Film: Marley

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sun., May 27, 5:30 p.m.; Sun., June 3, 5:30 p.m.: Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. “Marley” is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Tickets: $7; $5 students & members Information: http://www.timeandspace.org

Summer Film Festival

Reading: Emily St. John Mandel & Janyce Stefan-Cole Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.: Reading with novelists Emily Mandel, “The Lola Quartet,” and Janyce Stefan-Cole, “Hollywood Boulevard.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Millbrook Literary Festival

Village of Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Dozens of timely, thoughtprovoking, and entertaining authors participate in panel discussions, readings and book signings throughout the day at the Millbrook Free Library on Franklin Street. Full schedule of events available online soon. Information: http://www.millbrookbookfestival.org

Hudson Valley YA Society: The Fierce Reads Tour

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursdays, June 1-30, noon & 7 p.m.: Throughout the month of June, the Heritage Center will be showing short films every Thursday at noon and 7:30 p.m. Schedule to be announced. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 17, 4 p.m.: This month’s special event features authors Anna Banks (Of Poseidon), Leigh Bardugo (Shadow & Bone), Jennifer Bosworth (Struck), Emmy Laybourne (Monument 14), and Caragh O’Brien (Prized). Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Poetry Reading: Marcia Slatkin, Not Yet: A Care-Giving Collage

Be Like an Ant Screening & Q&A with Filmmaker

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.: Poet Marcia Slatkin’s “Not Yet: A CareGiving Collage” offers a positive approach to coping with Alzheimer’s disease. Her collection of 94 poems illuminates the four years she spent as caregiver to her mother, an Alzheimer patient. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Bicentennial Author Talk: Roger Leonard

Elmendorph Inn, Corner 9 & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, June 7, 6 p.m.: Local author discusses the history of Red Hook as part of the Town’s Bicentennial Celebration. His new book about Red Hook will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Red Hook Public Library. Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.com

Reading: Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya, The Watch

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.: Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya’s heartbreaking and haunting novel, The Watch, takes a timeless tragedy and hurls it into present-day Afghanistan. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Author Talk with Ron McLarty, The Dropper

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12523 Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m.: Veteran actor, accomplished playwright, prolific audiobook narrator and acclaimed novelist Ron McLarty visits the library for a lively discussion, reading and book signing for his most recent novel The Dropper. Author Stephen King calls The Dropper “a story where beauty and brutality mingle in a yar I just couldn’t put down.” McLarty, in addition to his writing accomplishments, is also a television actor with more than 100 appearances to his credit, having been a series regular on Spenser: For Hire and in the recurring role of Judge Wright on Law & Order. He recently played Fred Trump, Sr., in Donald Trump: Unauthorized. Copies of The Dropper will be available for purchase and signing. Information: 518.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com; http://germantownlibrary.org

Basilica Hudson, 110 Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, June 21, 8 p.m.-midnight: Plus, screening of the shorts, “A Ship Runs Aground” and “Weird Carolers.” Check website for more information. Information: http://basilicahudson.com

Roosevelt Reading Festival

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 23, 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m.: Ninth Annual Roosevelt Reading Festival offers six concurrent sessions taking place throughout the day featuring 18 authors of recently published works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives, or focus on the Roosevelt era. Author talks follwed by Q&A sessions and book signings. Free to the public. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Discussion: David Schuyler, Sanctified Landscape: Writers, Artists, and the Hudson River Valley, 1820-1909

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.: The Hudson River Valley was the first iconic American landscape. Beginning as early as the 1820s, artists and writers found new ways of thinking about the human relationship with the natural world along the Hudson. In Sanctified Landscape, David Schuyler recounts this story of America’s idealization of the Hudson Valley during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Space Party

The Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, June 30, 8 p.m.: A glamorous Space Party featuring screening of “For All Mankind,” the Oscar-nominated film portrayal of the Apollo lunar landings. Score by Brian Eno. Appearance by producer David Leitner and other luminaries. Tickets: tba Information: http://ancramoperahouse.com


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B r i g h t Still from film ‘Small Farm Rising,’ screening at New Lebanon Library on June 18, as part of the New Farmer Narrative traveling exhibit.

Beacon Farmers Market

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

Hudson Farmers’ Market

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

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

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

Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project

Chatham, Hillsdale, New Lebanon, Germantown, Hudson, Philmont, Kinderhook, North Chatham, NY May 20-September 17: Travelling exhibition featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. Through photographs of the farmers and their land, and through storytelling

in the farmers’ own words, you can follow each of their journeys into farming. The exhibition will travel to seven local libraries, and will also be shown at the Greenhorn’s office on Warren Street in Hudson in July. The schedule is as follows: through June 2, Chatham Public Library; June 3-17, Roeliff Jansen Community Library, Hillsdale; June 18-30, New Lebanon Library; July 3-14, Germantown Library; July 17-28, The Greenhorn’s office, Warren St., Hudson; July 30-Aug. 13, Philmont Public Library; Aug. 14-25, Kinderhook Memorial Library; Sept. 4-17, North Chatham Free Library. Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Home Composting Workshop

Common Ground Farm, Stony Kill Environmental Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Wednesday, May 23, 4-5:30 p.m.: Learn all about compost, how to start your own compost pile, and how to improve on what you have going at this informative workshop run by Cornell Cooperative Extension DC’s Green Teen Program. Learn about different home composting options and what might work well for you. Bring your kids! There will be children’s worm composting activities going on during the workshop! They will learn how to start a worm bin while you learn all about home composting. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.231.4424; education@commongroundfarm.org; http://commongroundfarm.org

Our Land, Our Lives: From Self-Sufficiency to Dependency

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesday, May 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: A six-program series that explores our dependence on healthy land and the need to be good stewards of it. Each session begins with discussions, games and presentations that will enable participants to gain a fuller understanding of the services our


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land provides us and the threats it faces. Rapid industrial expansion, an exploding population and a changing climate are forcing ecosystems to respond to threats with unprecedented speed. Learn why organisms and ecosystems often have difficulty adapting quickly enough—and how we can foster ecosystem resiliency and help mitigate the impacts of these threats. Help protect young wetland plants at Long Dock Park by building animal-excluding barriers. Information: 845.473.4440 x 251; http://www.scenichudson.org

Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project Creekhouse, 1075 Harlemville Rd., Ghent, NY 12075 Thursday, May 24, 7-8:30 p.m.: Presentation on the traveling exhibition featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Film Screening: The Greenhorns Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project

Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, June 2, 6:30 p.m.: Film screening held in conjunction with the traveling exhibition, Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. A question-and-answer session about the project follows the film screening. The Greenhorns documentary film, completed after almost 3 years in production, explores the lives of America’s young farming community - its spirit, practices, and needs. It is the filmmaker’s hope that by broadcasting the stories and voices of these young farmers, we can build the case for those considering a career in agriculture - to embolden them, to entice them, and to recruit them into farming. Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Bringing Your Farm Dream Down to Earth: Farm Beginnings Skills Workshop

The Farm Learning Center, Hawthorne Valley Farm, 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Sunday, June 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Learn to set long-term goals, build your business and communication skills, and develop strategies for growth. Develop your strategic, whole farm planning skills, take home useful planning handouts to apply to one’s own operation, and become part of a growing network of practicing agriculturalists. Tickets: Free! Information: 518.672.7500 x 232; http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Pitch in for Parks: Invasive Plant Removal Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will perform at the 2012 barbecue.

2012 Country Barbecue

David Rockefeller’s Clum and Patchen Farm, 2635 Route 9, Livingston, NY 12523 Sunday, May 27, 4:30-8 p.m.: Join supporters of local conservation at a beautiful Columbia County farm for a barbecue featuring local food, an array of wines, and locally brewed beer. The fundraiser is the final event of Columbia Land Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy horse drawn trolley rides, live music, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Ivy Vine Players, birds of prey, Border Collie duck herding, petting zoo and more! Live auction & lots of local foods. Tickets: $70; $20 youth (16-20); $10 children (6-15); under 5, free Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org

Wednesday Wandering at Greenport

Greenport Conservation Area, 54 Daisy Hill Rd., Greenport, NY 12534 Wednesday, May 30, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Learn about the history of the site, look for wildlife, and have a chance to familiarize yourself with the trails. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

River Sweep 2012

Fallkill Creek & Hudson River waterfront at Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-noon: As part of the 2012 River Sweep, organized by Riverkeeper, the Cary Institute is sponsoring a cleanup of the Fallkill Creek and the adjoining Hudson River waterfront at Waryas Park. Trash bags, plastic gloves, and waders provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear old clothing and bring work gloves along with drinking water. Snacks provided. Information: http://riverkeeper.com; harris@caryinstitute.org

Poet’s Walk Park, River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Work with Natural Resources Coordinator Dan Sorensen to pull up invasive black swallow-wort— including its stubborn roots— allowing space for an array of native plants to thrive again. Use small shovels, picks and weed wrenches. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty, including long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, sturdy closed-toe shoes and a hat. Also bring gloves if you have them, water and bug spray. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Food Hubs Listening Session

Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm & Home Center, Millbrook, NY 12545 Thursday, June 7, 6-8 p.m.: Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress has started a project to research and develop food distribution infrastructure, such as food hubs, to help local farmers bring their products to market. As Pattern for Progress begins its research, hearing from key stakeholders -- local farmers, food distributors, restaurant owners and others along the food value chain -- is crucial. In this discussion, they’re hoping to hear about current programs, challenges, improvements and opportunities for collaboration that would help local farmers get more of their food to market. Information: 845.565.4900; http://pattern-for-progress.org/hv-food-hubs

Bill McKibben on Money And Climate: Can Both Exxon and the Planet Be Healthy?

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, June 8, 8 p.m.: As part of the New Economics Institute, Bill McKibben, author and environmental activist presents “Money and continued on page 35 g


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Climate: Can Both Exxon and the Planet Be Healthy?” McKibben is the author of a dozen books, including The End of Nature and Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future. A former staff writer of The New Yorker, he writes regularly for Harper’s, the Atlantic Monthly, and the New York Review of Books, among other publications. In April 2007 he organized the Step It Up national day of rallies, the largest global warming protest to date. He is the founder of the grassroots climate campaign 350.org, which has coordinated 15,000 rallies in

189 countries since 2009. Tickets: Free, reservations required. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

The Natural Family: The Joy of Earth Stewardship

Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., June 8-10: Workshop offering an inspiring and educational journey showing how to integrate sustainability more fully into all aspects of your family’s life. Through lecture, discussion, mindfulness exercises, and meditation, learn how to cook and eat more sustainably, reduce waste, create a nontoxic home, use alternative energy and water conservation practices, set up an organic garden, and practice basic homesteading techniques. Tuition: $125 Information: http://www.eomega.org

Herbal Walk and Workshop

Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 County Route 9, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, June 9, 9-11:30 a.m.: Join certified herbalist, Margo Mullein of Walking Root Herb Education Center, for a walk and talk on the essence of spring and the medicinal wild herbs that are abundant at this time of the year. Participants will have an opportunity to make herbal infused vinegar and enjoy native storytelling. This program is being offered as part of Lebanon Valley Business Association’s Herbal Weekend. Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org

Exhibit: Whale Oil to Whole Foods

Greene County Council on the Arts Catskill Gallery, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 June 9-July 28, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Eco Art exhibit with 35 Hudson Valley and international artists exploring art that improves our relationship to the environment. Opening reception: Saturday, June 9, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Understanding Floodplains

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m.: Freshwater ecologist Dave Strayer will lead an interpretive walk through a floodplain on the Cary Institute’s campus. Learn about the ecology of floodplains, including the plants and animals that call them home. Severe weather cancels. Information: http://www.ecostudies.org

The Conundrum: How Good Intentions Hurt the Environment

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, June 15, 7 p.m.: David Owen, a writer for the New Yorker, will talk about his new book The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse. This event will kickoff the Millbrook Literary Festival; learn more at: www.millbrookbookfestival.org. Information: http://www.ecostudies.org

Film Screening: Small Farm Rising Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project

New Lebanon Library, 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Monday, June 18, 7 p.m.: Film screening held in conjunction with the traveling exhibition, Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative Project featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. A question-and-answer session about the project follows the film screening. Small Farm Rising is a documentary exploring the reinvention of small-scale agriculture in America, and the hard work and beauty found within that tradition. Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Yoga with a View Summer Solstice Event

Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesday, June 20, noon-8:30 p.m.: Get your body and mind in shape while celebrating the new season and enjoying glorious Hudson River views. At three waterfront parks, senior teachers from YogaWorks in Irvington, Yoga Shivaya of Tarrytown and Sacred Space Studio in Beacon will lead free classes at this third annual event. Please bring water, sunblock, a towel, friends and a yoga mat (if you have one). From noon-1 p.m. there will be meditation and nature awareness, and then from 7:30-8:30 p.m., sunset yoga. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Third Thursday at CEIE | Dialogue David Rothenberg on Music, Humanity and Nature

Center for Environmental Innovation and Education, 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m.: “There is music in nature and nature in music,” according to David Rothenberg, author of “Why Birds Sing,” jazz musician and professor of philosophy at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Rothenberg will share his music and thoughts on humanity and nature in a conversation with Hudson River environmentalist John Cronin. Information: 845.765.2721; http://bire.org/events


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miscellaneous Yoga Classes

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sundays, 8:45-9:45 a.m. & Mondays, 6-7 p.m.: Led by certified yoga teacher Regina Simmons. All levels welcomed. Bring a mat if you have one. Donations appreciated. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Ancram Preservation Group Memorial Day Tag Sale

Simons General Store, Ancram, NY 12502 Sat., May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., May 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Antiques and furniture, house wares, books, toys and more at bargain prices. Held within the historic Simons General Store. An early buying wine & cheese party takes place on Friday, May 25, 6-8 p.m., tickets $25. Information: 518.398.6435; abbywest@taconic.net

Historic Military Displays

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat. & Sun., May 26 & 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Re-enactors in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of history with military enthusiasts, families, teachers, and students. Collections of military uniforms, prop weapons, and insignia from 1917 to the present day will be displayed. Customized dog tags will be available for purchase, and period military vehicles will also be on display in the courtyard of the Wallace Center. Free public event. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., May 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Celebrating its 36th year, the Rhinebeck Antiques Fair offers exceptional antiques dealers and something for antiques lovers of all ages and interests. Tickets: $10, discounts available online Information: http://www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com

6th Annual Pig Roast

Center of Ancramdale, NY 12503 Sunday, May 27, nnon-4 p.m.: Pork and chicken BBQ prepared by chef Job Yacubian of The Farmer’s Wife. Vegetarian dishes also available. Plus, live music by the Joint Chiefs, and crafts and games for all ages. Funds raised will benefit the Ancram Summer Camp program. Rain date, Monday, May 28. Tickets: $15; $6 kids Information: A.Neighbors.Network@gmail.com

Memorial Day Parade & Event

Rhinecliff & Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Monday, May 28, 9:15 a.m.: Ceremonies begin in the hamlet of Rhinecliff with the American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire as they salute the honored dead, followed by a brief flag raising ceremony. Line up for the parade through the Village of Rhinebeck begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Mulberry St. & Platt Ave. The parade will be led by the Rhinebeck High School Band. Information: http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com

Graveside Memorial Service

Rose Garden, Home of FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat. & Sun., May 26 & 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Commander Rob Thompson of the USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) is scheduled to be the guest speaker. The USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) is a guided missile destroyer that was named in honor Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Members of the crew -- who will be visiting Hyde Park on May 28 as part of Dutchess County Fleet Week 2012 -- will be honored guests at the event. Free public event. Information: 845.229.6214; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Health and Wellness for Life Expo 2012

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 2, 1-4 p.m.: In conjunction with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual Health and Wellness For Life Expo. Their goal is to give attendees a few hours to meet with professionals in our area who can help them get healthy! Featured speaker is Gene Stone, New York Times best-selling author of The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick. Information: 845.876.5904; http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com/events

Hudson Valley Outdoor Adventure Expo

Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., June 2 & 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Meet with outdoor adventure exhibitors and participate in outdoor adventure events. There will be outdoor demos and live bands. Plus, 2 Bridges Swim under the Walkway, Children’s Fun Run, Walkway 5K Run/Walk, and Urban Assault Mountain Bike Race. Tickets: $10 adults, or free with registration for one of the events. Info: http://www.wildcatepicevents.com/outdoor-adventure-expo-hv

Technically Speaking: Introduction to Facebook Class

Germantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12523 Saturday, June 2, 2 p.m.: Flummoxed by Facebook? Frustrated by friend requests? Want to know what all the Facebook fuss is about? As part of its ongoing Technically Speaking series of computer-oriented programming, the Germantown Library is pleased to welcome local Facebook pro, Kerri Karvetski of Company K Media for a free “Introduction to Facebook” class. Learn the basics of individual Facebook profiles including: how to create and customize your personal profile; adjust your notifications and settings; share articles, photos and videos; control and customize your Timeline; and protect your privacy! Wifi is available -- bring your laptop (but not required!). Kerri will provide an Intro to Facebook Quickstart Guide with links and tips for you to take home. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants, so please register early! Sponsored by GTel Teleconnections. Information: 518.537.5800; germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com; http://germantownlibrary.org


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Rhinebeck Antique Motorcycle Club of America National Meet

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., June 8 & 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Antique national motorcycle meet and antique machinery show. Tickets: $15; kids under 13, free Information: http://www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com

Giant Indoor Yard Sale

Poughkeepsie’s Hampshire Self-Storage, 2169 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Rain or shine, bargain hunters can stroll between vendors in the climate-controlled storage bays, enjoy music provided by K104, and snack on appetizers from Bonefish Grill. Kids’ entertainment featuring Whoopsy Daisy the Clown. Child ID cards and child seat safety checks. A portion of the vendor rental fees will be donated by Hampshire Self Storage to support the work of Mid-Hudson Love In the Name of Christ, a local non-profit that serves people in need by mobilizing caring volunteers. Information: 845.3345.8380; http://www.mid-hudsonloveinc.org

Starr Library Community Day

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Starr Library is throwing a party to thank the community in Rhinebeck for its support for the past 150 years! Free entertainment and live music. Information: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Hudson Elks Flag Day Parade

City of Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 9, step off 2 p.m.: 16th Annual Hudson Elks Flag Day Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Vendors and music at 7th Street Park dawn ‘til dusk. Plus, food, rides and music at Waterfront Park following the parade. Information: http://www.hudsonelksflagdayparade.com

The Glitter Ball

The Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.: A disco night produced by fashionista Jane Aire. Music guaranteed to get under your feet, with all the exciting trappings of disco. Tickets: $10 Information: http://ancramoperahouse.com

Tivoli History & Walking Tour

Tivoli Village Hall, 3rd Flr., 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m.: Join local historian and former Tivoli mayor Tom Cordier for an entertaining afternoon of Tivoli history and anecdote. Followed by tour of some of Tivoli’s historic buildings. Information: http://redhook200.org

The Underground Railroad in New York State: Harriet Tubman and Beyond

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m.: A multimedia presentation by Underground Railroad historian and author Prof. Judith Wellman. Presented by the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project. Free public event. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Sunset Sensations

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, June 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy a magnificent Hudson River sunset while sipping fine wines paired with delicious culinary creations. Hors d’oeuvres will feature seasonal vegetables from the heritage gardens at Locust Grove. Visitors will also be treated to informal wine pairing presentations by Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, vegetable garden tours with Locust Grove’s horticulturists, and cooking demonstrations by the featured chef of the month, Ed Kowalski of Crave Restaurant Tickets: $25 advance; $27 day of event Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Dancing Under the Stars Chiang Kai-shek, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill at the Cairo Conference November 25, 1943 National Archives and Records Administration. source: wikimedia.org

Symposium: The Churchill-Roosevelt Legacy

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 9, 1:30-5 p.m.: In conjunction with the opening of a special exhibit at the Morgan Library in New York City (opening June 7) called “Churchill: the Power of Words,” the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute will host a one-day symposium that will examine the wartime relationship of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, the onset of the “special relationship” between Great Britain and the United States, and the legacy of the two men for both liberal and conservative politics in the United States and United Kingdom. Free public event. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Fridays, June 15, 22, 29, July 27, August 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.: Grab your dancing shoes and swing on over to PS21’s popular Friday night “Swing and Other Dances.” Dances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a half hour lesson for beginners. Open dancing begins at 8 p.m. Live music performed by either Berkshire Bop Society or Alan Thomson’s Little Big Band. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the site. Tickets: $10, includes snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

A Peaceable Session: Red Hook Splits from Rhinebeck Rokeby, 845 River Road, Barrytown, NY 12507 Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m.: Illustrated talk with Town Historian J. Winthrop Aldrich about Red Hook’s founding and early days featuring rare period maps and images. Light refreshments. Tickets: $5 Information: 845.758.1920; http://redhook200.org


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A Brief History of the

red hook soap factory by Amanda Bodian

Photo depicting students at the original Red Hook K-12 school estimated to be from the late ‘20s or early ‘30s. Photo courtesy Maynard Ham.

Located at 7392 South Broadway, the old Soap Factory building, which now houses the Red Hook Emporium, oozes local history. If only the walls could talk! Built as the local school before 1905, it housed K-12 until it burned down in 1936. So many folks who come into the building now reminisce about their school days there, or about how their parents told stories Red Hook School prior to 1936 of attending school there. In 1941 the Voorhis Tiebout Company, owned by Gordon Voorhis, opened a soap factory built on the foundations of the school. From then on the building was known as the Red Hook Soap Factory. Gordon Voorhis was a colorful character around town in the 1940’s. Besides owning the soap factory, he was a keen breeder of Morgan horses. In fact, he was considered to be one of the best in the country. His breeding farm, Applevale Farm, was located on the property that is now Hardeman Orchards on route 199. Voorhis’ soap factory made soap grinding machines found in schools and public bathrooms nationwide. If you are of a certain age, then you surely remember grinding the soap by turning the arm on the side of the grinder with one hand and catching the flakes as they fell out of the bottom of the grinder with the other. Everything was assembled in the factory from parts made elsewhere. Many of the parts of the grinding machines were made at the local Stamp Inc. factory; and later, when the grinding

if you are of a certain age, then you surely remember grinding the soap by turning the arm on the side of the grinder with one hand, and catching the flakes as they fell... with the other. machines were made of plastic the parts were extruded by GE. The soap was made by both Johnson and Johnson and Proctor and Gamble. Once it arrived at the factory it was dried in large kilns to make it particularly hard and therefore long lasting in the grinding machines. In the early 1990’s the Americans with Disabilities Act, combined with the development of liquid soap, put the company out of business. The new laws for public bathrooms required easier methods for dispensing soap that did not require using two hands. Since then, the building has housed a hardware store and a radio station, amongst others. Today the building’s principal tenant is the Red Hook Emporium. It also houses Rhinebeck Party Rentals and High Ridge Traditional Healing. Do come by the Red Hook Emporium to see more of the history of the building, along with some of the actual soap bars that were used in the dispensers!


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in their own words: rural traditions, community connections Poems by Linden Avenue Middle school students in celebration of Red Hook’s bicentennial

I love Red Hook because it’s small enough for me to be able to see the people I know and love almost every day. ~ Emily

The following poem, “Our Red Hook.” is a collaborative effort of the Abilities First students at Linden Avenue Middle School. The program supports students with severe physical and mental limitations.

Our Red Hook

by Abilities First Class

Old Wooden Chest by Emily Shein, Grade 6

The ladder creaks as I slowly climb up to the attic. I blow the dust off of the old wooden chest. I fiddle with the lock, cursing under by breath. Maybe this time I’ll get it open... I stand up and realize there’s a hole in my petticoat. I push my mop-cap out of my face. I look around for my clothespin doll. I must have dropped it somewhere. What’s that? Horses are pulling up to the Elmendorph! Who could be checking into the Inn at this time of night? As he steps out of his carriage, I realize he looks familiar. Have I seen him in the paper? I have. He must be Governor DeWitt Clinton! My dad would be thrilled if I met him. I’m about to run outside to see him when -I hear my mom calling me downstairs for lunch. She asks me why I was in the attic all morning. But that doesn’t make sense. I was only in the attic for ten minutes. I can still smell the horse manure. I can still put my hand through the hole in my petticoat. And I know that the old chest caused all of this. Somehow.

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