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Contents contents

Sowing the Seeds of Influence by Heather & Jim Gibbons

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Dutchess Arts Camp Celebrating 30 Years by Carole J. Wolf

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In the Garden Calendar begins

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8th Annual Art Along the Hudson Celebration Launches from Peekskill

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Palette Calendar begins

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Photography Made Easy: Capturing the Colors of Spring by Joel Weisbrod

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Winning the War on Weeds by Cheryl Hearty

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Local Legends: Wonderful Native Shrubs for Your Landscape

by Luanne Panarotti Photo Essay by Jen Kiaba: Flowers

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Sounds of Spring Calendar begins

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Live on Stage Calendar

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Take the Kids Calendar begins

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Good Spring! by Laura Pensiero

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Stork in the Road by Brian PJ Cronin

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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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hudson valley

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

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Contributors:

Art Along the Hudson

Kristen Cronin

Cornell Cooperative Extension of

Cheryl Hearty

Columbia County

Jen Kiaba

Germantown School Garden

Luanne Panarotti Jim Gibbons: Publisher jgibbons@hvrising.com Heather Gibbons: Creative Director calendarhog@hvrising.com Contents ©2011 Rising Tide Communications, LLC No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher

Special Thanks:

Brian PJ Cronin

Laura Pensiero

Taconic Hills Middle School Garden

Joel Weisbrod Carole J. Wolf

On the Cover: Tulip photograph by Jen Kiaba, a Rhinebeck-based photographer specializing in portraiture and fine art. Her work has been featured on book covers, as well as both regional and national magazines. See more of Jen’s work at jenkiabaphotography.com

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by Heather & Jim Gibbons There’s something growing in the courtyard at the Germantown Central School in Southern Columbia County. Earlier this year, the Germantown Central School Garden was officially tilled for the first time – thanks to the research and leg-work of a couple of district parents, and the generous support of the school district and the community.

According to Libby Donohoe – a custom tile designer by trade and the parent of a third-grader in Germantown – the school garden is the result of conversations with fellow parent Susan Grubb and their observations of the foods available to kids these days. “We care about what our kids eat and are appalled at the quantity of food in our culture that has little or no nutritive value,” said Donohue. After seeing a screening of the movie “Fresh” which exposes the issues underlying mass-produced food and commercial agriculture, the duo approached the GCS Elementary School Principal who garnered approval from the district’s superintendent, and the garden idea took root in the district.

The district assigned the project to its Wellness Committee for oversight and agreed to provide the elementary courtyard (a 60’ x 30’ space) for the garden. Donohoe and Grubb secured a $5,000 grant from the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program to fund the startup of the project. Grieg’s Farm in nearby Red Hook graciously donated enough soil to fill 4 ½, 4’ x 8’ beds, and the group purchased lumber and built seven garden beds.

The biggest challenge so far has been to schedule planting that will come to fruition while school is still in session. Beginning with early spring plantings of peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes and fava beans, the group hopes to have a first Harvest in June, followed by plantings of tomatoes, broccoli, beans, potatoes, and anything else that can be harvested throughout the summer and in the fall. The group hopes to see the garden become an integral part of the school’s culture and curriculum. Donohoe enthusiastically added, “And yes!, the garden will be organic.” The group has purchased a composter and intends to amend the garden’s soil with its own humus produced with scraps from the cafeteria, etc.

The Columbia County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCCCE) has formed the School Garden Partnership to help guide area schools that implement school gardens. According to Linda Earley, 4-H Youth Development Issue Leader for CCCCE, through monthly meetings and other ongoing resources, CCCCE pursues two vital goals: to support the gardens with horticultural practice information supplied by CCE educators; and to provide support in securing on-going funding for materials and classroom education related to the gardens.

CCCCE offers gardening information and advice, provided by educators, master gardener volunteers and resources from Cornell University; teacher

Students were concerned about where �eir food comes from and decreasing �eir carbon footprints. ~ Neil Howard, Jr., P�incipal of Taconic Hi�s Middle School

training; grade-appropriate curriculum that is hands-on and research-based from the national land-grant university system (including Cornell University) in the areas of horticulture, gardening, food systems and healthy eating; and field trip opportunities for primary and elementary classrooms to visit the gardens at CCE for hands-on learning experiences about growing and eating healthy foods.

Neil Howard, Jr. Principal of Taconic Hills Middle School in Craryville is familiar with the growing pains of starting a school garden. He said various teachers have incorporated raised beds into their lesson plans over the years, which led to the creation of a formal garden about a year ago, and the school is currently completing a greenhouse to continue gardening instruction and projects throughout the winter months.

Howard said the school’s garden is pizza-shaped (slices) and features many items that you would use for making pizza. “The harvest club is deciding the particular varieties of vegetables and herbs,” he said. He added that the project will expand on more school land that has been cultivated, and the students will be choosing what to focus on.

“Our community has a very rich tradition of farming. Many families are involved in agriculture in some way,” explained Howard with regards to the garden’s impetus. “Students were concerned about where their food comes from and decreasing their carbon footprints.”

The Taconic Hills garden is also funded through grants, donations and requires volunteers from the community. Ultimately, Howard would like to see the garden become a school farm that can be incorporated into the school lunch program. But the project’s success is going to hinge on the continued interest of the students. “This is really their project,” he said. “We are only limited by what we cannot imagine.”

 Those interested in volunteering or donating anything garden related to the Germantown School Garden, contact Libby or Susan at gcsdgc@yahoo.com. The group has also set up at facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Germantown-School-Garden.

For more information about the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia County, visit, http://blogs.cce.cornell.edu/columbia

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by Carole J. Wolf

when I reflect back on Dutchess Arts Camp over the last 30 years, I recall so many creative and amazing experiences, memories that will last forever, and friendships that will continue to enrich my life. Thousands of children throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond have participated in this unique program which has always maintained the philosophy of Building self-esteem, while learning through the arts. How did it all begin?

In 1981 I opened my art studio on Mill Street in the City of Poughkeepsie on the 4th floor of a historic factory building and sublet space to12 other visual artists. We named the studio Mill Street Loft. As an artist, art teacher, and mother, I recognized the need for an innovative summer arts camp which would totally engage children in the creative process through the visual and performing arts. At that time, there were almost no summer camps for kids in the region and no Arts programs in the area. As a result, I created the Dutchess Arts Camp to fulfill this community need and also to provide a unique and

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imaginative multi-arts program for my own children. It soon became the first program of Mill Street Loft with our professional studio artists as teachers and 19 children in attendance. It was an amazing success!

Over the last 30 years, Dutchess Arts Camp continued to blossom, serving thousands of children ages 3– 14 at multiple locations. Many of those children are now professional artist educators while others have come back as parents, bringing their young children as campers. I am so excited that this summer my five year old granddaughter will be attending the Poughkeepsie campus, and I can so easily remember back to 1982 when our daughter was a major part of the first years of creating Dutchess Arts Camp.

Dutchess Arts Camps now have campuses in Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Millbrook and new this summer, Beacon; at The River Center, where we will provide multi-arts programs to children and adults throughout the year.

Children Explore, Discover, Create and Have Fun as they stretch their imaginations and make new friends in a nurturing environment. At Dutchess Arts Camp professional artist educators engage children in the creative process and empower them to express their own ideas. The program is developmentally designed for each age group and activities include clay, stained glass, puppetry, printmaking, fiber arts, animation, digital film, robotics, drawing, painting, set design, music, drumming, dance, magic, mime, drama, creative writing, cartooning, photography and more...

Photo: Campers stage their own play under the guidance of the co-founder of Arm of the Sea Theatre, Patrick Wadden.

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In the Garden Volunteers Needed for Stony Kill Garden

Verplanck Memorial Perennial Garden at Stony Kill, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Ongoing. dawn to dusk, 7 days a week: The Stony Kill Foundation is looking for volunteers to help maintain their Verplanck Memorial Perennial Garden at Stony Kill. The plantings in the Garden were chosen to attract butterflies and birds (it is the main attraction at their annual Butterfly Festival, being held on August 13 this year). Simple regular maintenance is required. You can work in the Garden whenever it is convenient for you. The Garden is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. In 1997, three descendents, Elizabeth, Suzanna and Wilhelmina Andrews, who were sisters, provided funds for the creation of the Garden. The Andrews sisters spend their childhood years living in the Manor House at Stony Kill in the early 1900’s in the care of their Uncle and Aunt, John Bayard Rodgers Verplanck and his wife Susan Van Wyck Andrews Verplanck. Help keep their legacy going!

Information: 845.831.1617; foundation@stonykill.org

Lee Reich’s Garden & Plant Sale

Garden of Lee Reich, 387 Springtown Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Sunday, May 22, 9-11:30 a.m.: Featuring heirloom raspberry plants, hardy dessert gooseberries, David Austin roses, rare and delectable Russian varieites of black currants, and more!

Information: 845.255.0417; http://www.leereich.com

Contain Yourself: Juj’s Plant Picks for Pots

The Phantom Gardener, 6837 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m.: Container plantings are eminently versatile in their contents, use and portability. They can bring the dramatic color or subtle beauty of a flower garden to the small scale, or yield a

Photo by Jen Kiaba

delicious crop of veggies or herbs for your culinary creations. They can welcome visitors to your front door daily then be relocated to the patio for a party, grace a picnic table by day and your dining room table by night. They can be easily updated as seasons change for an affordable way to refresh your landscape. Explore uncommon plant combinations, unexpected containers and time-tested techniques with Julianne “Juj” Klasen-Daoud, Manager of Annuals at Phantom, and leave ready to create your own inspired displays! Fee: $15 Information: 845.876.8606; http://www.thephantomgardener.com

Guided Tours of Vanderbilt Gardens

Vanderbilt Gardens, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, May 22, 1-4 p.m.: Guided tours of the historic sites famous gardens, on the hour. Information: http://vanderbiltgarden.org

Vanderbilt Garden Plant Sale

Next to Vanderbilt Mansion Visitor’s Center, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat. & Sun., May 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: A wide variety of plants for sale, including perennials, annuals and shubs. Many plants come from teh Vanderbilt gardens, others supplied by volunteers from personal gardens. Information: http://vanderbiltgarden.org

13th Annual Great Plant Swap & Sale

Pavilion near Forsyth Nature Center, Forsyth Park, Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m.-noon: Plant drop off, 9-10 a.m. (only healthy, well-cared for plants accepted -- no invasives!); 11-11:30 a.m., plant swap; 11:30 a.m. until all plants are gone, swap and sale.

Information: 845.340.3990 x 335; http://www.cceulster.org

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Rain Barrel Workshop

Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524 Saturday, June 4, 10-11:30 a.m.: Workshop hosted by the Dutchess Watershed Coalition and CCE Dutchess County, in collaboration with the Town of Fishkill. Learn how to build a 55-gallon rain barrel, and then take it home and put it to use. Space is limited.

Information: 845.677.8223, x 114; http://www.ccedutchess.org

Hudson Bush Plant Sale & Exchange

Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: The sale started as an exchange of heritage plant material among local gardeners and became so successful that it outgrew the Hudson Bush Farm site. The event attracts approximately 30 vendors and 2,000 garden enthusiasts a year. In keeping with the style of the Garden Sale founders, vendors offer a wide selection of heritage and contemporary plant material, much of it locally grown. Friends of Clermont will be offering plant material grown in Clermont’s historic gardens as well as unique gardening books and gifts for sale. Fee: $5 per car; admission to early buyers breakfast at 9 a.m. available for $20.

Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

6th Annual Bellefield Design Lecture

Henry A. Wallace Visitor’s Center, FDR Historic Site, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 5, 2-4 p.m.: This year’s theme, “Gardens of the Hudson Valley,” based on the new book by the same name by guest speakers Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner. The illustrated talk will highlight many beautiful and iconic landscapes of the Hudson Valley, but will also provide a chance to see a number of private landscapes that build on tradition to create lush and resonate gardens for the 21st century. The lecture will be followed by a garden party at Bellefield amid hundreds of peonies in bloom. Heirloom plants and garden treasures will be on sale at the party, and the speakers will be signing copies of their celebrated book on Hudson Valley gardens. Tickets: $35 Information: 845.229.9115 x 2023; http://www.beatrixfarrandgarden.org

Hyde Park in Bloom Garden Tour

Wilderstein, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The fifth biennial Hyde Park in Bloom garden tour includes light brunch at Bellefield, where the self-guided tour begins at the renowned Beatrix Farrand garden and continues with six private gardens in Hyde Park and Staatsburg. Brunch is from 9-11a.m.; gardens are open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefits the Hyde Park Visual Environment Committee.

Tickets: $30 advance; $35 door Information: 845.229.5955

Beacon Composts: Zero Waste Garden Tour

Starts at Beacon Dept. Motor Vehicles, 223 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 11, 9:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.: Two garden tours -- morning and afternoon. Emphasis on composting, organic pest management, and more. A composting workshop led by the Beacon Green Teens. No reservations needed. Tickets: Free!

Information: Visit Beacon Composts: Zero Waste Garden Tour on facebook for more info.

Craryville garden of Susan Anthony and Richard Galef.

Columbia & Dutchess County Open Day

Amenia, Claverack, Craryville, Greenport, Hudson, Livingston Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of Peter Bevacqua & Stephen King in Claverack. Features include a fern garden, sun garden, greenhouse borders, evening garden, and many unusual trees and shrubs. This garden has been featured in the New York Times, New York Spaces magazine, Berkshire Living magazine, and the recently published Gardens of the Hudson Valley (Monacelli Press).

Susan Anthony & Richard Galef ’s garden in Craryville. Once a painter, Susan uses plants as her palette to provide cascades of color through the flowering seasons. The Hudson Bush Farm in Greenport consists of formal gardens that surround the 18-century house and include color-oriented parterres, a double red border, a rock garden, a long walk leading to a summerhouse, a small pool, vegetable garden, a greenhouse, potting shed, and a large compost pile on three acres surrounded by old-growth woods. A Mt. Merino Garden in Hudson.This two-acre garden lies on the western slope of Mount Merino just above the Hudson River. The topography required the use of extensive hardscape additions, such as stonewalls, terraces, and planted slopes. Roses cover the front of the house. River School Farm in Livingston. The property has views of Olana and the entire Catskill range. The central landscape, designed around an 1830s farmhouse, consists of eight rolling acres amidst a 150-acre working apple orchard on Blue Hill. And Broccoli Hall in Amenia. 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 (www.broccolihall.com).

Unlike pre-programmed garden tours, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days garden tours are self-guided and flexible. You can shape your itinerary and set the pace to suit your interests.

Tickets: $5/garden; discounted tickets available online Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Water Wonders: Aquatic Features in Your Landscape

The Phantom Gardener, 6837 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 12, 10 a.m.: Introduce the allure of water into your landscape, or learn how to maintain and enhance an existing pond in this workshop. Ken Schoen, who has specialized in water features for more than 20 years, will share his wisdom on design and installation, maintenance, energy-efficient filtration systems, plant material, fish and more. Fee: $15 Information: 845.876.8606; http://www.thephantomgardener.com continued on page 11 g

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8th Annual

Art Along the Hudson cele�ation launches from P�kski�

For the first time ever, the City of Peekskill, NY will host the Annual Art Along the Hudson kick-off reception under the 2011 theme “10 Communities, 10 Celebrations” on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY. This year’s reception will include refreshments and an art show in the Upper Gallery of the Paramount, featuring nearly 40 representative paintings, photographs and mixed media art created by Hudson Valley artists.

Now in its eighth year, Art Along the Hudson celebrates the arts in ten artistically-focused communities on the Hudson River, including Peekskill, Garrison/Cold Spring, Newburgh, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Rhinebeck/Red Hook, Kingston, Hudson, and Woodstock.

Art Along the Hudson is also promoting six Hudson Valley Studio Tours this year in Peekskill, Beacon, Rhinebeck, Saugerties (Ulster County) and ArtEast and ArtStudio Views (Dutchess County), offering art lovers great opportunities to meet the many artists living and working in the Hudson Valley.

“Peekskill is honored to serve as the host city for this year’s annual kick-off event for Art Along the Hudson at our historic Paramount Center for the Arts,” said Peekskill Mayor Mary F. Foster. “Our strategy of linking the arts and business communities has resulted in the creation of an amazing downtown experience in Peekskill focused on food, entertainment, and the arts. Our long-established artist district is the gateway for people to explore the artist communities, events, and celebrations offered throughout the Hudson Valley.”

Admission is free by invitation and advanced reservations are required.

For those wishing to RSVP or who require additional information, contact Chris Marra, Peekskill Office of Economic Development, by May 26, 2011, at 914-293-0916, or by email at cmarra@cityofpeekskill. com. The reception is being sponsored by Entergy Corporation, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Crafts at Rhinebeck, Ulster County Savings Bank, and the Dutchess County Arts Council.

Government officials, business leaders, tourism experts, educators, media representatives, principals from art organizations, artists and art enthusiasts will be in attendance to launch the year-round art season in the ten participating Hudson Valley communities.

“Support for the arts in the Hudson Valley never ceases to amaze me, especially in tough economic times. Art adds to the quality of life, boosts our local economies, and nourishes our souls. We are delighted to have Peekskill as our host community for our 2011 kick-off event,” said Linda Hubbard, chair of Art Along the Hudson.

For more detail about each community’s special events, look for the eye-catching Art Along the Hudson brochure at major tourist areas around the Hudson Valley, or visit the website, www.artalongthehudson.com.

Art adds to the quality of life, boosts our local economies, and nourishes our souls.

~Linda Hubbard, chair Art Along the Hudson

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Hidden Gardens of Spencertown: Celebrating the Art of the Garden

Spencertown Academy, Spencertown, NY 12017 Saturday, June 25, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: “Town & Country Gardens” is the theme for this year’s tour which offers self-guided tours of six unique and special gardens chosen for the artistic and horticultural excellence. The day begins with a breakfast lecture at 9:30 a.m. entitled, “At Home in the 365-Day Garden” by noted author/garden blogger Margaret Roach. She will describe her own gardening journey, and sign copies of her new memoir, “And I Shall Have Some Peace There.” In addition, there will be a special exhibition at Spencertown Academy Arts Center, “Gardens: Found & Constructed,” featuring the work of artists Nancy Beal, Susan Benarcik, and Gai Giles.

Tickets: $25-$250; $50, includes lecture and garden tour Information: http://spencertownacademy.org/garden.htm Close up of tulip. Photo submitted.

Village of Kinderhook Garden Tour

Historic Kinderhook Village, Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Garden Club of Kinderhook hosts its annual garden tour in historic Kinderhook Village. The gardens highlight various styles from casual entertaining, English country, to formal design with water features. There are eight gardens on the tour, most of them easily walkable from the village center. Funds raised from the garden tour support the club’s programs and scholarship fund. Each year the Garden Club of Kinderhook grants up to 3 scholarships to eligible students wishing to pursue studies in forestry, horticulture and environmental sciences. Rain date, Sunday, June 19.

Tickets: $12; sold day of event in front of Century 21 Real Estate Information: 518.758.2944

Twilight in the Garden Party

Home of Jerry Croghan and Louis Hedgecock, Spencertown, NY 12165 Friday, June 24, 6 p.m.: Annual kickoff party for the Hidden Gardens of Spencertown garden tours (see below). Cocktail buffet by the talented foodies of let’s eat, and music by singer-songwriter Cathy Grier, plus live auction of five “Best of Columbia County” prizes.

Tickets: $50; packages available to include other associated “Hidden Gardens of Spencertown” weekend Pastel by Spencertown artist Barbara Wilner. activities Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Ulster County Open Day

Highland, New Paltz, Ulster Park, West Hurley Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of Lee Reich in New Paltz, Teri Condon in Highland, Bebe’s Garden in West Hurley, Thunder Lane in Ulster Park, and Stone Cut Garden in New Paltz. Unlike pre-programmed garden tours, the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days garden tours are self-guided and flexible. You can shape your itinerary and set the pace to suit your interests.

Tickets: $5/garden; discounted tickets available online Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Roe Jan Park’s Second Annual Benefit Garden Luncheon

Hillsdale Fire House, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Sunday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: After a tasty meal, listen to Copake Falls gardener Margaret Roach talk about “Nonstop Plants: A Garden for 365 Days.” Roach, a former editor at Martha Stewart Living and at Newsday, has worked for 20 years to make her garden a visual treat every day of the year. Learn about the philosophy that makes it happen, delivered with a dose of “horticultural how-to and woo-woo.”

Tickets: $40 Information: http://www.roejanpark.org

Hidden Gardens of Amenia

Four Brothers Pizza, 4957 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501 Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit ten of Amenia’s hidden gardens.

Hosted by The Garden Club of Amenia, proceeds are used to purchase bulbs for community residents and businesses to enhance the town.

Rain or shine. Boxed lunches available at Churchill Gardens for $5. To meet the gardeners and purchase tickets in advance, there will be a free wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Meade Farm House at 224 Perry Corners Road.

Tickets: $20; children, free Information: dking1066@optonline.net; http://www.ameniagardens.com

Luscious Landscaping

The Phantom Gardener, 6837 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, July 10, 10 a.m.: What could be more pleasant than picking luscious fruits from a plant that you also admire for its beauty? Let Lee Reich, PhD, show you how you can both landscape and put very local, healthful food on the table. Discover some of the best trees, shrubs, and vines for this purpose, plants that offer taste as well as visual delight stunning flowers in spring, attractive shape and color through summer, bright hues in autumn, and/or neat form in winter. Better yet, Lee has selected low maintenance varieties – pest-resistant and requiring little or no pruning – so there’s less work, more enjoyment. Lee is a plant and soil scientist, avid “farmdener” (more than a gardener, less than a farmer) and author, who will have copies of his books available for purchase and signing. Fee: $15 Information: 845.876.8606; http://www.thephantomgardener.com

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PALETTE ‘Little Italy, Night Light,’ Poughkeepsie pastel by Nestor Madalengoitia. Park of Mill Street Loft’s ‘Our Towns’ exhibit.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries

22 East Market Street, Suite 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 31: Solo exhibit: “Billy Name: The Prints from Aries.”

Billy Name was Warhol’s primary photo-documentarian. Photos on view include portraits, screen tests, and groupings of the major personalities - Warhol, The Velvet Underground, Edie Sedgwick, etc.

- active at the Factory.

Hours: Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appt. or chance Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianfineart.com

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Gallery @ Prudential/Serls Prime Properties

6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 31: “Annual Spring Salon.” The show presents contemporary landscape and genre paintings, mixed media, and photography by both regional and national artists. Drawn from the gallery’s extensive holdings, works include historical items of interest to the collector. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianfineart.com

Arbor Ridge at Brookmeade

11 Mountain Laurel Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 May 24-July 15: Partners in Art Series, a year-long celebration at Arbor Ridge, presents Photographs by Dr. Robert Lipgar whose work seeks the iconic in the every day -- images of the familiar moment.

Information: 845.876.3344; http://www.arborridgeliving.com

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through July 14: “Photowork 2011,” a premier regional exhibition of new photographic images. As a national show, this exhibition brings together photographers from across the country with artists from 30-40 states represented each year. Also featuring the Barrett School of Art’s Advanced Photography Seminar Group Show in Solo Gallery.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Information: 845.471.2550; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

BAU Gallery

161 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 5: “bau 77: Aquamarine,” new works by Carla Goldberg. “...They are a play of water surface, of deep shadow, of light dancing, of memories of reflection and time spent happily spacing out over water.”

Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m., or by appointment Information: 845.222.0177; http://baugallery.com

The Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY, 12508 Through October 2: “Revealed: Hidden Lives of the River,” the photographs of Eric Lind, Director of Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Garrison, NY. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; 2nd Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Information: 845.838.1600; http://www.bire.org; info@bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Through June 30: “Luminous Landscapes & Historic Landmarks in

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Watercolor,” work by Betsy Jacaruso.

Hours: Thurs. & Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. & Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Information: 845.758.9244; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through June 19: “Treedom,” paintings by Sayzie Carr.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 845.486.4571; http://cunneen-hackett.org

Deknatel.” This exhibition of selected works reveals these collectors’ passions for acquiring modern art across a range of media.

Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 845.437.5237; http://fllac.vassar.edu

Hammertown

Daniel Aubry Gallery

426 Main Street, Beaon, NY 12508 Through July 5: “Billboards 1980/2011,” photographs by Daniel Aubry.

Information: 347.982.4210; http://www.danielaubrygallery.com

Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 31: “I Love Where I Live: Local Animals and Landscapes,” B. Docktor photographs capturing the joys of life in the Hudson Valley -- the dogs we love, the livestock we encounter on neighboring farms, and the gorgeous landscape we have the pleasure of living in. Hours: Open daily Information: 845.876.1450; http://www.hammertown.com

Dia:Beacon

Howland Cultural Center

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through June 26: “Koo Jeong A: Constellation Congress.” At Dia: Beacon, Koo Jeong A presents a new iteration of the work A Reality Upgrade & End Alone (2003-09), an outdoor sculpture installed in the grass field behind the museum.

Through February 13, 2012: “Franz Erhard Walther: Work as Action.”

Ongoing: “Drawing Series...” Sol LeWitt. Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself.

Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings.

Ongoing: “Beacon Point,” George Trakas’ project for Beacon Point.

Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org

Electric Windows

477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through May 29: “Lunch at the Live Bait Diner” art exhibition. Poems

by Lewis Gardner, drawings by Joeseph D. Yeomans.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 19: “The Wassaic Project,” work by selected emerging and established artists that are participating in the Wassaic Project’s artist residency program. This artist-run, multidisciplinary arts organization is located in a refurbished grain mill in Wassaic, NY. In the summer of 2008, this picturesque little hamlet became the site of a week-long arts festival with the mill serving as venue for 40 artists, 15 musicians and 500 visitors. Riding on the success of their previous year, the 2009 festival hosted 100 artists and 2500 visitors.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Information: 845.440.0068; http://www.hudsonbeachglass.com

510 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Ongoing: Art installation on the exterior of a 19th century factory building created by 27 street artists. This year, two additional installation sites were added: the Viera Building on the corner of Main & North Streets; and Roundhouse on East Main.

Information: http://www.electricwindowsbeacon.com

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James W. Palmer III Gallery

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 17: “Japan/now: A Group Exhibition.” The tragedy in Japan unfolds in news and documentary images by Christoph Bangert/Redux, Carlos Barria/Reuters, Peter Blakely/Redux, David Butow/Redux, Adam Dean/Panos, James Whitlow Delano/Redux, Digital Globe, Shiho Fukada, GeoEye, David Guttenfelder/AP, Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters, Kyodo News, Dominic Nahr/Magnum, Jake Price, Damir Sagolj/Reuters, Hiroto Sekiguchi/AP, Mainichi Shimbun Daily, Q. Sakamaki/Redux, Ko Sasaki, Toshiyki Tsunenari /AP, & Donald Weber/VII. Donations will be collected for the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through June 11: “Thomas Rowlandson: Pleasures and Pursuits in Georgian England.”

June 24-September 4: “A Taste for the Modern: Gifts from Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller, Edna Bryner Schwab, and Virginia Herrick

2 Main Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Through May 31: “The Scarlett Letters and Numbers,” 36 intriguing photographs by Nora Scarlett, illustrating each letter of the alphabet and number from one to 10. Hours: Call for hours.

Information: 845.229.7791; http://www.hydeparklibrary.org

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through June 12: “Fashioning an Education: 150 Years of Vassar Students and What They Wore,” an exhibition showcasing examples of student clothing from the 1860s through the 1950s, and offers photographs of student styles from the 1960s through today’s fashions.

Celebrating Vassar’s 150th anniversary, the clothing will be drawn from the Vassar College Costume Collection. Vassar students and faculty will share research about the complex role that education has played in influencing fashion. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 1-4 p.m., and by appt.

Information: 845.437.5250; http://blogs.vassar.edu/vccc/exhibition

Marion Royael Gallery

460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 9: “New York, NY; It’s All About the City” artists represented by the gallery present their impressions of the city.

June 11-July 3: Work by Jose Acosta, James Gwynne and Joe Zarra.

Hours: noon-7 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. & by appt.

Information: 541.301.0032; http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

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Maplebrook School

5142 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501 Through June 4: “Local Flavor Local Color: The 27th Annual Regional Artists Show.” The show brings together over 150 works of art for sale by more than 30 regional artists in a wide range of mediums and subjects. Featured artists include equestrian artist Susan Dorazio and Danielle Mailer. Other regional artists include painters Al Barker, Tarryl Gabel, Lena Curtis, Judy Reynolds, Dean Nicyper, Tilly Strauss, Joan Palmer, Linda Rahm, Mary Whitehill and others plus photographers Juliette Harrison, George Shattuck, Moby Mudge and more.

Information: 845.373.8557

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through July 25: “Boats & Bridges,” painters and photographers chose images containing boats or bridge for this show.

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

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 May 27-June 19: “Peace and Conflict,” exhibit of paintings, photographs and sculpture inspired by recent world events.

Reception: Saturday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.

Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 May 21-July 15: “Our Towns” exhibition featuring work that focuses on the cities and townss of the Hudson Valley. Regional juried exhibition; juror, M. Stephen Doherty, editor of Plein Air Magazine.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by appt. on weekends.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Montgomery Row, Second Level

6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 27: “Growing Ideas,” artwork by Bulkeley Middle School and Rhinebeck High School students from grades six through 12.

June 1-July 27: “Exile in Art,” solo exhibition of paintings and photographs by local artist Thomas Cale. The newest collection of work

by Cale represents the fundamental belief that music inspires art. The works represent broad use of oils, offering full enjoyment of the many layers of his artistic style. Some bold, some placid – each piece has its own personality Artist’s Reception: Friday, June 17, 6-8 p.m.

Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com

OPENSPACE gallery

510 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June: “Dwell, Climb, Fly,” a collaboration with the Randolph School. Over a period of three weeks, teams of children worked with teachers and artists to build an installation based on the following themes: human and animal dwellings, climbing structures, and things that take flight. Materials were collected from local resource recovery centers and the community at large.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., by appt; Second Saturdays, noon-9 p.m Information: 845.765.0731; http://openspacebeacon.com

Punch

3262 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through May 30: “Vernal Pool: Abstract & Contemporary Artists,” Hudson Valley artists convey qualities of vernal pools. Formed by the spring melts and rain runoff, veral pools are critical ingredients of healthy water ecosystems, yet they are the least understood.

Hours: Call for hours Information: 845.677.6796

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through June 6: “Contemporary Landscapes” by Kari Feuer.

June 11-July 3: Lee Anne Morgan Photographs.

Reception: Saturday, June 11, 5-8 p.m.

Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m.

Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

‘Lingering Control’ by Chelsey Freeman

Twisted Soul

47 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Through July 14: “Consumption,” featuring the work of Dutchess County artist and former Mill Street Loft Art Institute student Chelsey Freeman.

This collection of 15-18 colorful oil and watercolor paintings on canvas, paper and fabric is new and has never been exhibited. Freeman states: “I tend to paint about personal, emotional relationships, focusing a lot on the idea of being alone - the comfort I take in it, but also that contradicting, primal desire for human connection...I attempt to use color to convey the passion and life that still remains in a lot of otherwise forgotten memories of people and feelings.” Reception: Friday, May 27, 5-7 p.m.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., noon-9 p.m.; closed Sun. Information: 845.454.2770; http://millstreetloft.org/gallery/twisted-gallery/

Warner Gallery

Holbrook Arts Center, Millbrook School, 131 Millbrook School Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through June 15: “Gordon Parks -- The Discerning Eye,” a collaboration between Millbrook School and The Gordon Parks Foundation, a division of The Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun. by appt.

Information: 845.677.8261; http://www,millbrook.org

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‘Lights Across the City’, 2008 by Paul Chojnowski, burned drawing on 300 lb watercolor paper. On exhibit at Carrie Haddad Gallery through July 10.

Wilderstein State Historic Site

330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 May 21-October 31: “Modern Art & the Romantic Landscape: Outdoor Sculpture at Wilderstein,” this exhibition juxtaposes the site’s romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion with contemporary art by a talented group of emerging artists.

Hours: Daily, during daylight hours.

Information: http://www.wilderstein.org

Columbia.

Artview Gallery

14 Main St., Chatham, NY June 4-July 10: First exhibit at new gallery, “Life’s Celebration,” featuring contemporary New York artists Ken Salzman and Joseph Zemann. Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday, June 4, 5-8 p.m.

Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Information: 518.392.0999; info@artviewgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

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622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through May 29: “20th Anniversary Exhibit” featuring the works of David Paulson and Allyson Levy, with additional works by Vincent Pomilio, Darshan Russell and Louise Laplante.

June 2-July 10: “Early Summer Mix,” landscapes by Nancy Rutter, burned paper cityscapes by Paul Chojnowski, a traveling survey of paintings by Willie Marlowe, “text”tured sculpture by Paul Katz, and new work by David Konigsberg.

Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Photographs

318 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 26-July 3: “Thread, Pixels, Paper,” works by Melinda McDaniel, Melissa Zexter and Katharine Kreisher. Also on exhibit, “Water: Nature and Memory” by Betsy Weis.

Reception: Saturday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.

Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 518.828.7655; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Columbia County Council on the Arts

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 15: “on and off the wall...encore!” Participating artists: C. Michael Bufi, John Cooley, Mary Anne Davis, Amanda Demers, Jimmy Tim Fry, Jane Gennaro, Mimi Graminski, Gretchen Kelly, Gerri Moore, Cynthia Mulvaney, Lynne Stone, Leon Smith, Carol Swierzowski, Richard Talcott, Rosalind Tobias, Marlene Vidibor, and Karl Volk.

Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia Greene Community College

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Blue Hill Gallery, through June 29: “In the Kitsch-en,” a tribute to retro toys, treats and paint-by-numbers by Cynthia Mulvaney.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kaaterskill Gallery, through June 29: Work by photographer Donn Critchell and photographer and encaustic artist Maria Kolodziej-Zincio.

Hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-7 p.m., and by appt.

Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 19: “Overlays,” Amy Madden, sewn paintings; Laura

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Radwell, photo-based abstracts. Plus, photography portfolios by Lynette Miller and Susan de Witt.

Information: 518.697.0266; http://www.davisortongallery.com

Dove Cottage Artists

1185 Woods Road, Germantown, NY 12526 Through June 26: Solo show featuring paintings by Maribeth Blum Tuton. The artist uses a unique method of applying paint to glass in a reverse fashion. Paintings are done on carefullly selected antique windows and frames. Reception: Sunday, June 5, noon-4 p.m.

Hours: Sundays, noon-4 p.m.

Information: 518.757.2298

Ellis Studio Gallery

436 East Hill Rd., Austerlitz, NY 12017 May 27-October 17: The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop presents, “Charles Ellis Portraits: Clothed and Unclothed, 1916-1976.”

This collection of original art by one of the 20th century’s lesser known Masters covers the period pre-WWI through the early 1970s and includes remarkable and striking portraits of Edna St. Vincent Millay, Norma Millay, playwright Eugene O’Neill, critic Edmond Wilson, poet Mary Oliver, actress Dorothy Stickney and a host of others. House and garden tours are available for $25 and include access to the Ellis Gallery exhibit. Admission to the gallery only, $10.

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m daily; closed on Wednesdays Information: 518.392.3362; http://www.millay.org

an artist and how events involving his friends and colleagues affected him personally. The exhibition will include: 4 oil sketches by Church; 2 pencil sketches by Church; 2 chromolithographs after Church; and works by Isaac Hayes and John Jameson.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: http://olana.org

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Through June 5, Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center: Paintings by David True and Trevor Winkfield.

Ongoing, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: Approximately 400 acres of farmland of which 100 acres are dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture. The Fields’ mission is to expand the experience of what contemporary art viewed in a natural environment can be.

Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Gallery 135

135 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 25: “The Space Between,” photographs and short film by Rainer Judd; “All at the Same Time: A Survey of Work” by photographer Glynnis McDaris.

Information:518.828.2535; http://www.gallery135.net

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 5: “Industrial Devolution: The Idled Machines of National Braid Mfg. Corp,” photographs by Alain Bourgeois.

June 11-August 14: “Warren Street,” curated by Richard Roth, this show of paintings and photography feature Hudson’s main thoroughfare as the subject. Also included in the show are Edward Avedisian, Bill Sullivan, Melora Kuhn, Chad Kleitsch, and Lucio Pozzi; many are creating new work. The subject is Warren Street but the artist’s vision is his own.

Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 19: David Hornung: New Work, “These recent pictures, all made with gouache on handmade paper, were completed in the winter and spring of 2010-2011. As usual, they depict scenes from around my home in the Catskills. My usual working method is to create loose sketches from memory and imagination and then translate them into paintings.” Plus: Pamela J. Wallace sculpture; Dale Emmart paintings; Robert C. Morgan paintings. Reception: Saturday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.

Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 May 26-October 30: “Rally ‘Roud the Flag: Frederic Edwin Church and the Civil War” will examine Church’s reaction to the conflict as

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

‘Echinacea’ by Nancy Beal.

790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through June 5: “I Am: Self Portraits by Children of India, Ethiopia, Jamaica, and Chatham,” directed by Sasha Sicurella.

June 11-July 23: “Gardens: Constructed & Found,” featuring painting, drawing and collage by Nancy Beal, Susan Benarcik, and Gail Giles.

All three artists draw inspiration from the garden and the beauty of the natural landscape of rural Columbia County.

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 11.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

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Montgomery & Market Streets, Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., May 20-22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Art works on display and for sale throughout the village of Rhinebeck.

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Public Lecture: Rally ‘round the Flag

Olana State Historic Site, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.: Lecture by Dr. Kevin J. Avery, senior research scholar at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and adjunct professor in the Art Department of Hunter College, City University of New York.

Dr. Avery will share his research into Church’s reaction to the conflict as an artist and how events involving his friends and colleagues affected him personally. Free to the public. Reservations requested by May 22.

Information: 518.828.1872 x 103; http://olana.org

Art for Animalkind Live Raffle

Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m.: Tenth annual fundraiser for feline rescue work. Live raffle of more than 100 items of fine art, tickets to area attractions/events and more. Featuring guest MC Dini Lamot and a special modern opera performance by Nancy Allen Lundy. Open wine/ beer bar, and special event menu by The Restaurant. Art on display at Club Helsinki, and at www.animalkind.info. Tickets: $100 Information: 518.822.8643; animalkind@mhcable.com; http://www.all-creatures.org/ak

Gallery Talk at Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m.: Jay Sanders on Walter De Maria. Sanders is a curator and writer based in New York. He is currently co-organizing the 2012 Whitney Biennial with Elisabeth Sussman.

Tickets: Free with museum admission; reservations recommended.

Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

A Celebration of Margaret Crenson’s Life and Art

Friends Meeting House, 249 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, May 28, 2:30 p.m.: The Dutchess County Art Association/ Barrett Art Center was honored to have Margaret Crenson as a supporter, member and cherished friend for many years. The public is invited to join in a celebration of her life and art, and asked to share their memories of the wonderful and very talented prolific artist she was -- and the rich legacy she has left the community.

Memories may be shared online at: http://www.hudsonvalleyfuneralhomes.com

Contemporary Artists on Contemporary Art: A Hudson Valley Artists Dialogue Series

BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, June 2, 7:30-9 p.m.: This dialogue series feature local emerging and established artists in discussions with fellow artists about their work, their process and their views on issues in contemporary art. This month’s talk: “Contemporary Artists in Modern Society” with Simon Draper and Elia Gurna explores the question, “What roles do contemporary artists play in society?” Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: http://www.beaconcitizen.com/group/beaconartsalon

Millbrook Paint Out

The Fountains, 79 Flint Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.: More than 50 local artists from the Barrett Art Center will spend the day capturing the beauty of the 200-acre retirement community, The Fountains at Millbrook, on canvas and with other mediums. Artists will venture into the Village as well, and the surrounding area. The live auction of these unique paintings is in the afternoon at The Fountains. Information: 845.605.4673; http://www.watermarkcommunities.com/millbrook

Artist James Gurney painting “en plein-air.” photo submitted.

James Gurney Gallery Talk: Pioneers of Plein Air

Mill Street Loft, 45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, June 9, 5:30 p.m.: Opening reception for “Our Towns” exhibition featuring work that focuses on the cities and towns of the Hudson Valley. Participating artist, James Gurney talks about the “Pioneers of Plein-Air.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by appt. on weekends.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Second Saturday Beacon

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

Information: http://beaconarts.org

Art Guitar Auction

Marion Royael Gallery, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 18, 6-11:45 p.m.: Benefit auction for the Beacon Riverfest 2011. Approximately 50 art guitars -- slightly larger than a genuine electric guitar, each painted by a different artist -- that have been on display throughout Beacon, will be auctioned off. Proceeds will be split 50/50 between Beacon Riverfest and the artists.

Information: http://www.beaconriverfest.com

Brewed, Blown and Baked: The Return of Frost & Justice

Hudson Beach Glass/Cross Street Park, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.: For the first time in 90 years, taste The Beer That Made Beacon, Beacon! Beer tasting, glass blowing, first run, logo-stamped souvenir glass, bbq pork sliders, artisinal cheeses.

Tickets: $55; $100/couple Information: http://thebeacontheatre.org

Crafts at Rhinebeck

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., June 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., June 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Handmade jewelry, glass, woodwork, clothing, sculpture, ceramics, fine art and more. Friday night wine & cheese preview, 6-8 p.m., $15.

Tickets: $7; children under 12, free.

Information: http://www.craftsatrhinebeck.com

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pring is finally here and our yards and surrounding open spaces are full of gorgeous colors. Nothing signals the end of winter better than the spring green of new leaves on our trees and the rich vibrant purples, yellows, and reds of early flowering plants. This is a great time to get out your camera and capture some of these brilliant and exotic hues before they are gone. Follow the steps below to enhance your photographic experience.

Shoot Early or Late in the Day and Turn off the Flash Just as the sun comes up in the morning, everything takes on a slightly warm yellowish look. While the sun is low in the morning sky, the light is more yellow than at other times of the day, and enhances the “warmth” of any photographs you take in this light. Wait until an hour before the sun sets (as long as it still shines on your subject) and the light has a slightly reddish hue offering a similar increase in the “warmth” of your images.

Using your flash will overpower the natural light and change this color so make sure to set your camera for no flash.

Set Your Camera for “Close-Up” Mode If possible, choose this option to enable your camera to focus on the subject when it is very close to the camera lens. Once you set your camera, try getting very close to the subject before clicking the shutter release. Do not force yourself to capture every part of the flower – part of a flower as the complete image makes a very dramatic statement.

Put Your Camera into Aperture Priority Mode If your camera supports this feature (look in the camera manual – sometimes A or Av on the command dial), select it and then set the aperture to the smallest number the camera (or lens) allows. Once the camera is set this way, only a small area will be in focus allowing you to zoom in on a flower or parts of a flower and making the surrounding area a nice soft blur (sometimes called soft Bokeh).

While the sun is low in the morning sky, the light is more yellow than at other times of the day, and enhances the “warmth” of any photograph you take in this light.

Use a Tripod When taking close-up photographs, any camera shake will really spoil your image. The best way to keep absolutely steady is to use a tripod to support the camera. If you do not have a tripod, improvise by using something to lean on to help steady yourself and the camera.

Advanced Technique for Full-Feature or DSLR Camera Owners Follow the first step above – choose the time of day and turn off the flash. Now, set the camera for Manual Mode and adjust the aperture to the smallest number allowed (Largest Opening – Shortest Depth of Field).

Finally, adjust the shutter speed until the exposure meter in the camera tells you the exposure is perfect and then 1/3 or 1 stop further underexposed. This slight underexposure will deepen the colors, making them appear more dramatic.

Z Joel Weisbrod is a published author of a book on digital photography and the owner of jwArtWorks Photography in Rhinebeck. In addition to portrait, commercial, event, and other photography, Joel teaches private one-on-one photography classes and can be reached by email at mercantile@jwArtWorks.com.

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Winning �e war on

by Cheryl Hearty

w eeds

E veryone who has a garden or lawn has faced weed problems at one time or another. Weeding is arguably the least favorite part of gardening, most likely because it is needed all season long. How can you reduce the number of hours spent weeding? Knowledge and persistence are the keys. Know thine enemy and you will have the advantage. My favorite book for weed identification is “Weeds of the Northeast” by Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal and Joseph M. Di Tomaso. It has great color photos of the weeds, including seedlings and flowers. Know that weed control is an ongoing effort and that there are many things you can do to keep them under control.

So, we have to begin with defining the enemy. What is a weed? It is simply defined as a plant growing in a place you do not want it to. Weeds can be naturally occurring or they may be introduced. They can be brought in by animals who have ingested and passed the seeds or have seeds stuck in their fur that drop off. Gardeners who have worn a fleece jacket or sweater in the garden have seen how easily weed seeds can hitchhike. Sometimes weeds come in deliveries of topsoil or in the soil of plants shared by friends. Weeds can also come from compost that didn’t get hot enough to kill weed seeds.

Sometimes, much to the chagrin of new gardeners, plants they purchase can become weeds. There are many commonly sold perennials that either reseed heavily or are aggressive spreaders. It is good to research the characteristics of every plant before adding them to your garden. An aggressive spreader might work very well in a large area that you need quick coverage but would be considered a weed in a mixed perennial border.

Like your garden plants, weeds can be annuals, biennials or perennials.

Annuals complete their life cycle in one year, biennials in two years and perennials can live for more than 2 years. Most annual and biennial weeds are prolific seeders. The secret to controlling them is to remove them before they flower and set seeds. Weed seeds are often long lived and can stay dormant in the soil for decades. Perennial weeds have strong root systems that help them deal with any adversity. Those with deep taproots are drought tolerant. Those that send out underground rhizomes have extensive root systems. In either case, if you weed and leave any roots intact, they will regenerate. Plus, if left untended, they can also bloom and set seed like the annuals and biennials.

When considering options for controlling weeds, always opt for the least toxic method first. Hand pulling is the first line of attack. Weeds are easier to pull if the soil is moist. Tools can be very helpful to loosen plants, especially those with taproots. Weeds can also be smothered when creating a new garden bed. You can cut them back and cover them with layers of newspaper or cardboard, followed by a layer of organic matter, such as compost. Cut holes in the paper or cardboard for plants.

Choosing whether or not to use herbicides is a personal decision. You should always read and follow the directions carefully. They should never be used when there is a breeze, as they can drift and damage desirable plants.

Timing is an issue too. If applied at the wrong part of the season, they may be ineffective, wasting money and possibly contaminating the environment

Once you have removed the weeds, prevention is the key to keeping them under control. If you follow good preventative practices, each year you will have less of a problem than the year before. unnecessarily. More than one treatment may be necessary. Types of herbicides include: • Pre-emergents: these herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating. An example of a pre-emergent herbicide would be crabgrass preventer. Once the seeds have germinated, these are ineffective.

• Selective: these herbicides are formulated to kill certain types of plants, such as broadleaf weeds or grasses. (By the way, there is no herbicide that can tell the difference between “good” and “bad” plants.)

• Non-selective: these herbicides will kill or damage any plants they are sprayed on. They are often used to clear large areas of weeds or used on woody plants like poison ivy.

Once you have removed the weeds, PREVENTION is the key to keeping them under control. If you follow good preventative practices, each year you will have less of a problem than the year before. Key practices for reducing weeds are: • Mulch bare soils: There are many types of mulches, which include organic materials like wood chips, shredded leaves or straw as well as synthetics like landscape fabric or plastic mulches.

• Improve growing conditions: Weeds are opportunistic. They are very adaptable and grow in what might be stressful conditions for desirable plants.

Make sure you plant the right plant in the right spot. If it is healthy and vigorous, it can outcompete the weeds. This is especially true of turf grasses.

Don’t cut the grass too short and use a mulching mower blade to return clippings back to the lawn to improve soil quality and fertility.

• Spacing: Properly space so there aren’t large gaps in between plants. As the plants grow, they will shade the soil, reducing weeds and saving water!

• Diligence: Remove any weeds as soon as they appear. A quick sweep through the garden once a week is best.

 Cheryl Hearty is the Community Horticulture Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County. Visit http://www.ccedutchess.org for more information.

Photos Left to Right, Viburnum, Hydrangea, Blueberry.

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LOCAL LEGENDS

wonderful native shrubs f� your landscape

�hen I was a child, one of my favorite places to play was alongside a shrub tucked into the semi-shade of our backyard. This shrub had a certain magic about it; its flowers were impossibly maroon-brown, the petals stiff, not silky. Best of all, these other-worldly blooms gave off a delicious aroma, like melons, strawberries, pineapple. Sometimes, I would pluck off a flower or two to carry around in my pocket, pulling them out to breathe in the luscious smell.

At times throughout my adult life I thought about that wonderful shrub, never encountering another, and began to wonder whether it had been a figment of my youthful imagination. Then, joining the staff at The Phantom Gardener, I rediscovered it, very real and in the yard: Calycanthus floridus, known by the common name Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice. An old-fashioned heirloom, it produces its first flowers on naked stems, continuing its perfumed offering as the lustrous deep green leaves emerge and into late spring.

Planting a Calycanthus is one way to quickly add beauty and fragrance to your landscape. “Take a chance on something more festive than forsythia,” advises Phantom co-owner Norbert Lazar. “If you want to add instant interest to your landscape, look to the many wonderful native shrubs. They’re underused, easy to grow, and very wild-life friendly, offering food, shelter and nesting spots for songbirds, pollen and nectar for butterflies and bees.”

Taste-full options Some of the loveliest native shrubs offer food for the human animal as well. The Highbush Blueberry, (Vaccinium corymbosum) has many desirable attributes, in addition to its delectable fruit: lustrous blue-green foliage, pinktinged bell-shaped flowers favored by Monarch butterflies, wonderful fall color. The American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) produces lacy, pristine flowers in spring, spectacular autumn color and brilliant red fruits that persist into late winter. Spreading to form a living fence, the American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) has gracefully arching branches, and fragrant clusters of creamy, star-shaped flowers in summer followed by dark purple berries.

Bee friendly Bee populations have been severely impacted in recent years by pesticides, mite infestations and habitat loss. Plant shrubs of particular interest to bees and you will be rewarded not only with lovely plants, but also with the gentle hum of these important pollinators at work. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) provides a crucial first meal for emerging honeybees, with tiny yellow-green flowers blooming along bare branches in spring. Plant a Lindera of each sex to achieve brilliant scarlet fruit amid the bright yellow fall foliage.

If you want to add instant interest to your landscape, look to the many wonderful native shrubs. They’re underused, easy to grow, and very wildlife-friendly, offering food, shelter and nesting spots for songbirds, pollen and nectar for butterfiles and bees.

Another bee favorite is Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia), with fragrant white flowers in finger-like racemes that wave delicately above textured foliage. Similar in its lovely flowering is Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica), an easy-to-grow native that thrives in heavy shade, full sun, wet or dry soils.

The cultivar ‘Henry’s Garnet’ enhances the fall landscape with its brilliant reddish-purple foliage.

Bottlebrush beauty Fothergilla’s honey-scented flowers occur in unusual bottlebrush inflorescences, and its dark blue-green leaves turn shades of bright yellow, orange and red in the fall, with all colors represented on a single leaf. If you’re looking for an impressive shrub to colonize a large area, Lazar recommends the Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora). Its eight to twelve-inch inflorescences contain hundreds of white flowers with pink stamens, all held upright above beautifully textured foliage that turns a rich yellow in the fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil, but flowers abundantly in both shade and sun.

Sentimental favorites A nostalgic addition to any landscape is Hydrangea arborescens, a lovely mounding shrub that’s perfect for the mixed border. Newer cultivars have enhanced the showiness of this native, as seen in the huge white blooms of the “Annabelle’ hydrangea, or the even larger mopheads of the ‘Incrediball.’

Both will take as much as 3⁄4 shade, and will bloom from June well into fall, offering bountiful cut flowers that can be enjoyed fresh or dried.

This year, I’m going to buy a Calycanthus, and find just the right spot for it in my own backyard. My children are a bit too old to play games of pretend within the embrace of its delicious perfume. But maybe someday, I’ll find some of its sweet blossoms tucked into a grandchild’s pockets.

 Luanne Panarotti fills her days with work at The Phantom Gardener, preaching at area churches, mothering, cat wrangling, and cryptic crosswords.

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“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly.

“One must have sunshine, freedom and a little photographs by Jen Kiaba

flower ~Hans Christian Andersen

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sounds of spring

The Levon Helm Birthday Bash Ramble

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Friday, May 27, 8 p.m.: Levon has made exceptional music for 40 years.

Each of his Ramble Sessions stands out as an amazing performance -- this festive concert is sure to be no exception. Levon will be joined onstage by Donald Fagen, Natalie Merchant, Marc Cohn, and other surprise musical guests. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) Capital Campaign and the Rhinebeck Science Foundation. Tickets: $100 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

McCarron Brothers

Howland Cultural Center, Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, May 27, 8 p.m.: The McCarron Brothers, a jazz quartet who are not related by blood but are connected through their creative leanings.

Tickets: $10 Information: 845.831.4988; http://howlandculturalcenter.org

Peter Muir and Friends

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., May 27 & 28, 8 p.m.; Sun., May 29, 3 p.m.: Peter Muir and Friends start the summer off with a bang in this weekend concert showcasing all music American. A sensational celebration of the Golden Era of American Popular Song (1890-1945) from its roots in ragtime to its full flowering between the wars. A special fund raising event in cooperation with The American Legion and the Rhinebeck Fire Department and one-third of your ticket will go to their causes.

Tickets: $30 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Marc Cohen will perform at The Levon Helm Birthday Bash Ramble at UPAC May 27.

Amerigo Trio with Alon Goldstein

Tannery Pond Concerts, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village and Darrow School, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, May 28, 6 p.m.: Works by Dohnanyl, Debussy and Brahms.

Tickets: $25 & $30 Information: 888.820.1696; http://tannerypondconcerts.org

Cross River Youth Chorale Concert

St. James Church, Routes 66 & 203, Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.: An auditioned chorus for treble voices rehearsing weekly at HOH. Directed by Sheri Bauer-Mayorga, and piano accompaniment by Lincoln Mayorga. Sponsored by Hudson Opera House.

Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

James Keelaghan

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.: Canadian singer-songwriter.

Tickets: $15/$12 members Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Guitar Music of South America

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.: Classical guitarist David Temple presents a performance full of color and variety featuring the premier composers of Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Paraguay and more!

Tickets: $24; $22 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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Mercantile May/June 2011 Young Man’s Fancy Turning: Songs of Love and Nature The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m.: George Conrad and accompanist Joel Flowers will perform songs that celebrate love and springtime. The program ranges from Scottish folk to English Opera. The Rowan Tree, Calm as the Night, Then You’ll Remember Me, and Annie Laurie are but a few of the featured selections. Tickets: $24; $22 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Andres Diaz, cello with Wendy Chen, piano

Tannery Pond Concerts, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village and Darrow School, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m.: Works by Debussy, Chopin, Wang, Piazzola and Rachmaninoff. Tickets: $25 & $30 Information: 888.820.1696; http://tannerypondconcerts.org

2011 Free Summer Lawn Concert Series: Strawberry Hill Fiddlers

Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 12, 1-3 p.m.: Gifted young string players from Dutchess County, classically-trained in orchestral music and playing traditional fiddle music by ear.

Information: 845.454.4500; http://lgny.org

Word Music

The Strawberry Hill Fiddlers will perform at Locust Grove’s Summer Concert Series on June 12

Howland Coffee House: Mike Longo

Howland Cultural Center, Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.: In 1966, Dizzy Gillespie heard Mike play a set with his trio and the next day hired him to be the new pianist with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, a post Mike would remain in for the next nine years. Currently, Mike continues to perform with his trio and/or big band at clubs and festivals world wide. Tickets: Call for info.

Information: 845.831.4988; http://howlandculturalcenter.org

Mozart & Beethoven: On Period Piano

Pleshakov Piano Museum, Hudson Valley Arts Center, 337 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.: Piano recital on period pianos -- part of the “Piano King of Instruments” series. Tickets: Call for information.

Information: 518.263.3333; http://www.pleshakov.com

The Most Wonderful Music

Arts Center Theater, Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m.: Piano recital by Barbara McGivney.

Tickets: Free and open to the public.

Information: 518.828.4181 x 3344; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Music in the Park: Stringmasters

Abrams Park, Park Avenue, Village of Red Hook, 12571 Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m.: The Music in the Park Summer Music Series kicks off with country rock band, Stringmasters. Bring the family for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Bring a chair and light beverage. Bike or walk on over. Don’t forget to support our local merchants. Presented by the Village of Red Hook. Rain date, June 12.

Information: 845.758.1081

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, June 17, 8 p.m.: The DownTown Ensemble will perform musical pieces using spoken language as music. Composers include Richard Kostelanetz, Robert Ashley, Jackson Mac Low, Anne Tardos, Daniel Goode and songs by David Garland known for his innovative radio shows Spinning On Air and Evening Music on WNYC. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Acoustic Medicine Variety Show

The Elmemdorph Inn, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, June 18, 7-10 p.m.: Progressive “mountainfolkgrass.”

Tickets: $10, good for two beverages; pizza sold separately.

Information: 845.758.5887; http://www.elmendorph.org

Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle: Concert 2

Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m.: Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle: Concert 2. Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle, Sharon Robinson and Jaime Laredo, artistic directors. Tickets: call for info Information: 845.758.7196; http://www.bard.edu

Walter Hautzig

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, June 19, 2 p.m.: Solo piano concert featuring the worldrenowned classical pianist, Walter Hautzig. Tickets: $25 Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Paternal Influences: Annual Bach Concert

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, June 19, 3 p.m.: Annual Paul Grunberg Memorial Bach Concert featuring Andrew Appel and the Four Nations Ensemble playing pieces by Bach and son. Tickets: $35; $30 members Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

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You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Through June 5, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: With this charming musical, Ghent resident Clark Gesner brought to life Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip characters: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally and everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy. With the addition of new songs and situations the Peanuts Gang invites you to join them for an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. Tickets: $15 Information: 518.392.6264; www.ghentplayhouse.org

Xmalia

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, May 26, 8 p.m.: Ryder Cooley brings her newest mutimedia event to the stage with Xmalia. Xmalia features recorded music, archival film, video projections and aerial movement. This is the second performance in an on going series called Animalia, Stories of Collapse and Calamity - songs about extinction with Trapeze and Taxidermy.

Tickets: $8; 21 & over only Information: http://helsinkihudson.com

I Love A Piano

MacHaydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 May 26-29 & June 1-5, check website for times: Irving Berlin is American Music -- from “Alexander’s Rag Time Band” to “How Deep is the Ocean” to “No Business Like Show Business” to “God Bless America”! Tickets: $29 & $30; $28 matinee Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

Theater Two, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m.: Work-in-progress showing “Story/Time,” followed by a discussion with Bill T. Jones and collaborators.

Tickets: Free and open to the public. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is in residency at Bard, capping the second year of its education partnership with the Bard College Dance Program.

Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Lettice And Lovage

Maple Grove, 25 Maple Grove Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, May 29, 3 p.m.: The Over The Pond to Poughkeeepsie Ensemble presents a staged reading of Lettice and Lovage to benefit the restoration of Maple Grove, an historic 19th-century home on Poughkeepsie’s South Side. Lettice and Lovage premiered in London in 1987 and was on Broadway in 1990; both productions starred Dame Maggie Smith. It’s the story of a docent at at historic house who lets her creativity run wild...with surprising consequences.

Tickets: $10 suggested donation.

Information: 845.471.9651; info@maplegroveny.org

Jennifer Muller/The Works

Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.: Preview performance of “The White Room,” prior to the NYC world premiere. Using a compiled score which revolves around that most emotional of all musical instruments -- the cello -- “The White Room” evokes the theme of innocence and its

loss in a panoramic scenario of violence, tenderness, control, eroticism, compassion and solitude.

Tickets: $25; $10 student rush at the door Information: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

Annie

MacHaydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 June 9-12, 15-19, check website for times: Everyone’s favorite orphan whose “Hard Knock Life” doesn’t stop her from seeing a better “Tomorrow.” Fun and laughs galore. Tickets: $29 & $30; $28 matinee Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

Off the Wall Improv Troupe

The Beacon, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Fri. & Sat., June 10 & 11, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 12, 3 p.m.: This unique event showcases the talents of veteran improv performers from across the Hudson Valley who literally make something out of nothing.

Improvisational theatre allows an interactive relationship with the audience. The improv group solicits suggestions from the audience as a source of inspiration, a way of getting the audience involved, and as a means of proving that the performance is not scripted. Come see this “comedy made to order” at 4th Wall’s weekend of improv.

Tickets: $15 Information: 845.226.8099; http://thebeacontheatre.org

The Sound of Music

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 June 10-26, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m.: The Sound of Music will fill The CENTER as this family favorite works its magic on young and old alike. Featuring an unforgettable score by Rodgers and Hammerstein that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including “My Favorite Things,” Do-Re-Mi,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” Don’t miss this CENTERstage production directed by Bill Ross. Tickets: $24 adults; $22 seniors & kids Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss in The Bakin’ with the Boss Tour

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.: In this live interactive event, the baker and star of TLC’s “Cake Boss” will share the stories behind his hit TV series and his colorful Italian family, answer audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the nation. Buddy will even invite audience members to join the fun on stage.

Tickets: $36.50-$46.50 Information: http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.com

Improv Cafe

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.: Improv Cafe with Walking the Dog Theater.

A night of improbable and impossibly delirious improv theater. Some audience participation requred. Repeats Saturday, June 18.

Tickets: $20; $15 members Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

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take the kids Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome opens for the season June 11. Photo submitted.

Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex, Olana, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.: Music, story-telling, dance, movement and open art studio time for the youngest artists. Monthly themes: architecture, farm history, art and nature, the Hudson River.

Tickets: Free; $5 vehicle use fee applies Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Civil War Days

Luykas Van Alen House, Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat. & Sun., May 21 & 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Columbia County Historical Society will host the 125th NY Volunteer Infantry on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House as part of Civil War Days, a living history event that kicks off the Society’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of beginning of the American Civil War. This family friendly two-day encampment and Civil War reenactment will show visitors what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War. There will be musical performances and demonstrations by other living historians. Admission: $3 Information: 518.758.9265; http://www.cchsny.org

Wild Wednesday: Exciting Eels!

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, May 25, 4:15 p.m.: If you like animals, plants, bugs and insects, then this is the program for you. This collaboration between Tivoli Free Library and the Department of Environmental Conservation is fun for all ages (and free!).

Information: http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Room on the Broom

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, 12601 and UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Wed., May 25, Bardavon & Thurs., May 26, UPAC, 10 a.m. and noon: Showcasing Tall Stories’ distinctive physical and visual performance style, this playful and lively musical features incredible

puppets, original songs, and a lot of laughs. Adapted from the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the same authors who wrote The Gruffalo!

Tickets: $10; school groups, $6/person Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Barney Live in Concert: Birthday Bash!

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, May 28, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.: Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this BRAND NEW, interactive, live stage concert, featuring more than 25 fun and upbeat sing-along tunes including your children’s favorites, such as “Mr. Knickerbocker”, “Dino Dance”, “Baby Bop Hop” and “Rock ‘n Roll Star”. Tickets: $15-$55 Information: http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.com

Kites in the Fields

Sculpture Park at Art Omi, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, May 28, noon-2 p.m.: The community is invited to bring their kites, or come to make them, on a special day of family fun. Bring a picnic to the park and make a day of it. Workshops on making kites from recycled plastic bags and decorating pre-made “sled kites” will be offered by Omi staff and volunteers.

Information: 518.392.4740; http://artomi.org

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

Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sat. & Sun., May 28 & 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., May 30, 11 a.m.4 p.m.: Native American Indian dancing, craft vendors, foods, story telling and more. Host drum, Nimham Mountain Singers. All drums and dancers welcome! Featuring The Axtec Dancers and Joseph Fire Crow, a five-time Native American Music Award winning flutist. Birds of Prey show. Tickets: $5/car.

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Book Sale June 17 - 21 Over 170,000 gently used Books & Media at reasonable prices Selection of Rare but Reasonable Items

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Friday, Saturday & Monday: 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sunday & Tuesday: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sponsored by Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District

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Good spring!

detail of cucumber tenril phono by Robert Reisman

white pea flower. photo by Christian Guthier; www.flickr.com/photos/wheatfields/

Growing a portion of our own food connects us to the seasons and the freshest delights of the dining table. And haven’t we decidely earned some colorful garden goodies after one of the longest winters in recent memory? Personally, I’ll look forward to rutabaga in about 7 to 8 months....

Three upcoming seasons of splendid Hudson Valley harvest start now with snap peas and shelling peas, asparagus, and mushrooms and ramps. What a year for these last two wild edibles! A snowy winter and raining spring does have its upsides. I’m incorporting all into risottos, pasta dishes, frittatas, spring stews, and so much more...

Washed down with Italian whites, like a Falaghina or Fiano, all these flavors come together to make memorable meals.

Strawberries come in from the fields beginning in late May in the Hudson Valley and, the first strawberries at the farmer’s market are typically snatched up immediately. The obvious reason is flavor, simple as that. Berries, after all, are fragile and when fully ripe they really can’t travel long distances. To eat juicy, sweet strawberries, you’ve got to find what’s growing nearby. Make a day of it, get some exercise, and save some money by going to a Pick-Ur-Own farm that grows strawberries. There are many in the Hudson Valley; the three that are closest to me include Greig Farm, Mead Orchards and Fraleigh’s Rose Hill Farm.

Buona primavera! Laura Pensiero

Author and Chef/Owner, Gigi Trattoria, Rhinebeck & Gigi Market, Red Hook

Strawberry BBQ Sauce Makes 4 to 6 servings This strawberry balsamic grilled shrimp glaze is the perfect sweet and sour accompaniment to pork, chicken or shrimp on the late spring-early summer grill. Later in the season, substitute peaches or fresh plums for the strawberries.

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, or a combination of tarragon and chives 2 pints strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and halved 2 tablespoons sugar

INGREDIENTS: (CONT) 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper photo by Jeff Kubina

INSTRUCTIONS: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and chives and cook, stirring, often, until the shallots are softened, about 2 minutes.

Add the strawberries and cook, tossing or stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates to a few tablespoons, about 3 minutes.

Simmer unitl thickened and syrupy, about 4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Adapted from Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food Cookbook (Pensiero/HarperCollins 2009)

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Youth Fair

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue 3 Great Pyr Way, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Free pony rides, mini cart rides, bounce house, alpaca wool spinning, NYS young birders, K9 frisbee and flyball demos, local vendors and so much more!

Information: http://dutchessyouth.weebly.com/

Dutchess Arts Camp Open House

Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: “At Dutchess Arts Camp we focus on empowering children to tap their imagination and develop their own ideas. Using diverse materials our staff will guide them through the process of creating original work while teaching solid skills in a FUN and supportive environment. Camp program is a blend of performing and visual arts alongside activities that stir the imagination as well as provide opportunities for play...Professional and dynamic artisteducators, selected for their commitment to working with children, involve each camper in the creative process and provide individual encouragement in a supportive environment. Come learn more about DAC at the Poughkeepsie campus at the Open House! Camps are also held in Millbrook, Red Hook, and their new location in Beacon.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://millstreetloft.org/dutchess-art-camp

Ballet Arts Studio & Dutchess Ballet Company Present A Festival of Flowers & Fairies

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Ballet Arts Studio, The Dutchess Ballet Company, and The Young People’s Performance Company, Inc., is pleased to present its yearly Spring Concert at the Bardavon. A Festival of Flowers & Fairies features Ballet Arts students, aged three through 18, in choreography to a wide variety of music—from Keith Jarrett to Tchaikovsky. The eclectic program will highlight the classical and conservatory-level ballet training offered at Ballet Arts Studio, and will include the Studio’s pre-professional dance company, The Dutchess Ballet Company, in premieres of ballets by Todd Hall and Deanna Ford, who are resident choreographers for the Company.

Tickets: $20; $15 children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY Sat., June 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., June 5, 2 p.m.: NYCA celebrates its 20th year of presenting at UPAC, with the musical that comes straight out of the MGM Movie starring Judy Garland. All of your favorite songs and characters come to life with Flying by Foy and the Music Theatre talent of the Hudson Valley’s New York Conservatory for the Arts.

Tickets: $21; $18 students and seniors Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

Hudson Valley Reptile Expo

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Here you will find reptile breeders and dealers from across the Northeast offering the finest in captive bred reptiles and amphibians at wholesale pricing! Feeders,cages,supplies, books, etc. Everything under one roof for the seasoned or beginner herp lover! Fun for the whole family!

Tickets: $10; $4 children 7-14, under 7 free Information: http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.com

Community Open House @ The Aerodrome

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 5, 1-5 p.m.: See the Aerodrome’s “back stage” as pilots, players, volunteers and staff return the early birds from winter roosts to the flight line. Flight trials and engine run-ups and players in costume.

Biplane rides available. Admission: Free!

Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

National Trails Day Weekend Walk

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m.: This hike involves significant physical activity, so make sure everyone in your group is prepared for up to an hour on the trail. Don’t forget your water bottle! Meet in front of the Visitor Center at Olana. Admission: Free; $5 vehicle use fee applies Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Children’s Book Illustrator, Sergio Ruzzler

Book Cove, 22 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, NY 12564 Monday, June 6, 12:30 p.m.: Sergio Ruzzler introduces Tweak, Tweak, a book he recently illustrated about a baby elephant who goes on a walk with his Mama.

Information: 845.855.9590; http://www.pawlingbookcove.com

Dutchess Arts Camp Open House

Dutchess Day School, Route 343, Millbrook, NY 12545 Wednesday, June 8, 4-6 p.m.: Learn all about DAC at the Millbrook campus at the Open House! Camps are also held in Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, and their new location in Beacon. See June 4 listing for more details.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://millstreetloft.org/dutchess-art-camp

Knee-High Naturalist Summer Program: Frogs & Polliwogs

Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Red Rock, NY Thursday, June 9, 10-11 a.m.: Explore, interact, and discover nature in an outdoor setting. Create art, collect insects, catch frogs, splash in Jon’s Pond, play outdoors and more! Programs include story time, nature journal, arts and crafts, an educational program, and free play. For ages 3-6 years old and adults. Register with Jenny Brinker.

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One Week Camps start at age 5 Three Week Performance Camps -

“Disney’s Aladdin” and “Seussical” Performance (ages 11-15) Intermediate (7-10) Little Kids (5-7) “Alice in Wonderland” (7-10) Stage Combat (13 & up) Shakespeare (13 & up) Playwriting (13 & up) Scene Study (13 & up)

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Old Fashioned Family Sing-a-Long

Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Fridays, June 10 & 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Join in the fun with Chris Ruhe.

Information: 845.831.1617; http://www.stonykill.org

Children’s Book Author, Gail Carson Levine

Millerton Library Annex, 28 Century Blvd., Millerton, NY 12546 Friday, June 10, 4 p.m.: Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted Gail Carson Levine weaves a spellbinding tale about a clever heroine, a dragon detective, and a shape-shifting ogre in her new book, A Tale of Two Castles.

Information: 845.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Annual Strawberry Fair

United Presbyterian Church of Amenia, North St./Rt 22 & 44, Amenia, NY 12501 Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: 38th annual Strawberry Fair held on church grounds rain or shine. Variety of vendors, magician, petting zoo, children’s games, silent auction, bake sale, food, & Strawberry Sundaes.

Strawberries will be for sale by the box or by the flat.

Information: 845.373.9075

Poughkeepsie City Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Poughkeepsie City Ballet proudly presents Sleeping Beauty featuring students from New York Academy of Ballet with special guest artists from American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, the Kirov Academy of Ballet and Juan Cardona, Jr. at the Bardavon Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Tickets: $15; $12 student/senior Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

First Air Shows of the Season

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12, museum opens at 10 a.m.; airshow starts at 2 p.m.: Pioneer and barnstorming airplanes featured on Saturday (WWI Airplanes also perform); WWI Airplanes featured on Sunday (barnstorming and pioneer airplanes also perform).

Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17); $5 juniors (6-12 and Scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under.

Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Dutchess Arts Camp Open House

Riverside Arts: Beacon, Red Flynn Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Tuesday, June 14, 4-6 p.m.: Learn all about DAC’s new location at Scenic Hudson’s newly restored historic barn on the Beacon waterfront at the Open House! This new campus offers beautiful studios, park grounds and inspiring Hudson River views. Camps are also held in Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, and Millbrook. A second Open House will be held on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See the June 4 listing for more details about the camps.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://millstreetloft.org/dutchess-art-camp

Farm, Food & Music Festival

Clermont State Historic Site, One Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Friday, June 17, 4 p.m.-sunset: The Clermont Country Farmers Market hosts a family-friendly evening at Clermont State Historic Site

with locally farmed products & crafts, local dinner fare & local music provided by The Acoustic Medicine Variety Show.

Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org; http://clermontfarmersmarket.com

Fathers Day Celebration

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19, museum opens at 10 a.m.; airshow starts at 2 p.m.: Pioneer and barnstorming airplanes featured on Saturday (WWI Airplanes also perform); WWI Airplanes featured on Sunday (barnstorming and pioneer airplanes also perform). Treat dad to a biplane ride!

Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17); $5 juniors (6-12 and Scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. $85 Dads’ special admission and biplane ride.

Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Dutchess Arts Camp Open House

St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 7412 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Thursday, June 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Learn all about DAC at the Red Hook campus. Camps are also held at locations in Poughkeepsie, Millbrook and Beacon. See the June 4 listing for more details.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://millstreetloft.org/dutchess-art-camp

Father’s Day Family Tour

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, June 19, 11:30 a.m.: Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child’s perspective. Take the family tour and then stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a backpack full of activities to do on the grounds - a family day at Olana couldn’t be more perfect! Tours are geared for families with 6-12 year-olds, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required by 4pm the preceding Friday.

Admission: $9; $8 seniors; free kids under 12.

Information: 518.828.1872 x 103; http://olana.org

An Animal Affair!

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, June 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Kick off the summer with a fun-filled day featuring presentations with exotic animals and Hudson River fish, face painting, arts and crafts and more!

Tickets: $5 per person (does not include museum admission) Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Children’s Play Day

Clermont State Historic Site, One Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m.: Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out their clothes and games. Recommended for children 6-12.

Program is free to all.

Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Butterfly Adventure

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke.

(Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m.-noon: Stroll through fields and trails and learn about butterflies and skippers. Discover what they eat, where they live, and what attracts them to their habitats. Heavy rain cancels.

Information: http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

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Storm rolling in over Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Maine.

It’s in �at last moment bef�e you hear �e rain touching �e tr�tops, �at moment when you look around to make sure every�ing is in its right place, �at you notice every�ing is perfectly sti�.

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by Brian PJ Cronin, Holga photograph by Kristen Cronin It never occurred to me that there might literally be such a thing as a “calm before the storm” until Kristen and I began camping in the Rangeley Lakes Region of Western Maine.

For the last few summers we’ve canoed eight miles round trip on one of those lakes to a remote site where we would camp for a week. You are on your own out there. If you forgot the can opener, or run out of coffee, or get your arm chewed off by a moose, there is no running back to the car. If the firewood gets wet, you are eating pinecones until you can make a fire again. Keeping your gear safe and dry can mean the difference between life and death.

Well, maybe “death” is a little dramatic. It’s at least the difference between memories you cherish forever and a week you never speak of again.

You learn to watch out for storms. Our weather radio comes in handy, but it’s the geography that does most of the heavy lifting.

The lakes are wide and long with the sky cutting deep into them; looking downstream is like looking into the future. You see the rain coming before you hear the thunder. You then have about five minutes to flip over your canoe so you can shove all of your firewood under it, pack up your food and hang it from a high tree in a water proof bag, and get everything else in your tent.

It’s in that last moment before you hear the rain touching the treetops, that moment when you look around to make sure everything is in its right place, that you notice everything is perfectly still. That’s when you realize why people have been passing down the phrase “the calm before the storm” for generations, like an heirloom, because there is nothing quite like that moment. There is no hint in the air of what is to come, and you have nothing left to do but wait for the rain.

We won’t go back to Maine this summer. We have other plans and none of them involve travel, or sleeping in a tent, or

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That’s when you realize why people have b�n passing down �e phrase “�e calm bef�e �e st�m” f� generations, like an heirloom, because �ere is no�ing quite like �at moment.

There is no hint in �e air of what is to come, and you have no�ing left to do but wait f� �e rain. possibly even sleep. As I write this, we are less than a month away from the due date of our first child. We can hear the thunder and we are scrambling around the house, installing air conditioners, reorganizing the kitchen, packing bags that we can grab and go to the hospital with as soon as the rain starts.

But sometimes we stop trying to figure out how to hang three different Winnie the Pooh prints equidistant from one another and sit down on the floor of the nursery to take it all in. The crib is ready. The car seat is installed. The room in our house that had been filled with boxes and Christmas lights for three years has been cleaned out, painted, and turned into something quite different.

Everything in its right place.

The storm is approaching fast, but on these nights, our last nights alone together, we sit in the nursery and watch the evening light fade, letting the moments, the stillness, hang in the air as long as we can. We have no idea what is about to happen. All we can do is wait.

❦ Brian PJ and Kristen Cronin live in Beacon with their four cats and a baby on the way. Check out their blog A Rotisserie Chicken and 12 Padded Envelopes at www.hvmercantile.com, and view more of their photos at www.flickr.com/teammoonshine.

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Book Signing: Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Writer

Staatsburg Library, 72 Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Saturday, May 28, 3-6 p.m.: Jon Wertheim, senior writer at Sprots Illustrated, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book, “Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports are Played and Games are Won,” reads from and signs copies of the book. Free and open to the public.

Information: 845.889.4683; http://www.staatsburglibrary.org

Classic Movies: Three by Hitchcock

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs.-Sat., May 26-28, 5:30 p.m.: How often do you get to see Hitchcock’s great films on a big screen? Thursday May 26: The Man Who Knew Too Much [1934]. A man and his wife receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet. 75 mins. Friday, May 27: Secret Agent [1936] based on the novel “Ashenden” by W. Somerset Maugham. After three British agents are assigned to assassinate a mysterious German spy during World War I, two of them become ambivalent when their duty to the mission conflicts with their consciences. 86 mins. Saturday, May 28: Shadow of a Doubt [1943]. A young woman discovers her visiting “Uncle Charlie” may not be the man he seems to be. Tickets: $7; $5 students Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Book Signing: Joy Gross

Blue Cashew Kitchen Pharmacy, 6423 Montgomery St., Suite 3, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, May 28, 3-6 p.m.: Celebrate Rhinebeck local luminary, health expert, author and sky diver, Joy Gross, as she launches her new book, “Joy’s Recipes for Living Younger...Longer! An Eighty-Something Beauty Reveals Her Secrets.” Book signing and tasting of recipes.

Information: 845.876.1117; http://bluecashewkitchen.com

Free at Last: A Dramatic Reading & Discussion of A True Story

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, May 29, 3 p.m.: Presented by Dr. John Cooley with Carline Murphy and Azouke Legba, A True Story was told to Mark Twain and his family in 1874 by their cook, Mary Ann Cord. They were so moved

by Mrs. Cord’s slave narrative of cruelty, family loss, and survival, that Twain reconstructed it on paper, “repeated word for word as I heard it.” Co-sponsored by the Hudson Opera House and The Olana Partnership. A True Story was published in Atlantic Monthly magazine in November, 1874. Mary Ann Cord, born into slavery in Virginia in 1798, came to Elmira, New York after the Civil War, and worked at Quarry Farm, the Clemens’ summer home, until her death in 1888.

Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Marcia Slatkin: Poetry

Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Wednesday, June 1, 6 p.m.: Poet Marcia Slatkin reads her poetry, “In fresh, invigorating language, with each poem a small lush painting, Slatkin evokes a sense of wonder at moments large and small.

Refreshments available. Books and CDs for sale.

Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: 845.876.2903; http://mortonrhinecliff.lib.ny.us

Simulcast Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs., June 2, Sat., June 4, and Sat., June 11, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 12, 2 p.m.: BY Experience is very proud to announce its first-ever direct from Broadway show for cinema screens: Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of Oscar Wilde’s greatest comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford. Tickets: $22; $15 students and kids under 13 Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Reading: Priscilla Gilman, The Anti-Romantic Child

Oblong Books, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.: For Priscilla Gilman, childhood was a privileged time of curiosity, creativity, and joy. A Wordsworth scholar who embraced the ideals of nature and innocence celebrated in the poet’s work, she looked forward to the birth of her own baby, certain he, too, would have a wondrous growing up. But her romantic vision would not be fulfilled in the ways she dreamed. Though Benjamin was an extraordinary child, the signs of his precocity—dazzling displays of memory and intelligence—were also manifestations of a developmental

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disorder that would require intensive therapies and special schooling.

Gilman probes the complexity of our adult hopes and illusions for our children and ourselves, and shows how they transform with experience.

Using Wordsworth’s poetry as a touchstone, she speaks openly and intimately of her own disappointment and its aftermath. Through her experience we discover how events, situations, and occurrences often perceived as setbacks can actually enrich us in surprising and wonderful ways. Gilman illuminates the ineffability of identity and the flourishings of life that occur when we embrace the unexpected.

Information: 845.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Film: The Beatles: Rare Film Clips 1963-1970

Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 5, 1 p.m.: A stunning musical retrospective and celebration of The Beatles. Using newly discovered and restored archival footage from 35mm prints, kinescopes and video masters (some in stereo sound) we can see how The Beatles changed the music of the 1960s that defined a generation. Many of these promotional films were never seen by U.S. audiences and some appear here for the first time with restored color and sound. Presented by Bill Shelley, archivist/ musician/filmmaker. Tickets: $10; $8 members Information: 845.876.2515; http://upstatefilms.org/special-events

Book Signing: Spencer Seidel

Book Cove, 22 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, NY 12564 Monday, June 6, 11 a.m.: Author Spencer Seidel signs copies of his new book, Dead of Wynter.

Information: 845.855.9590; http://www.pawlingbookcove.com

YA Extravaganza!

Oblong Books, Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, June 8, 7 p.m.: Reading and book signing featuring four Young Adult authors: Sara Shepard (The Lying Game, Pretty Little Liars), Maureen Johnson (The Last Little Blue Envelope), Anna Godbersen (Bright Young Things) and Sarah Miynowski (Ten Things We Did [And Probably Shouldn’t Have]). This new monthly series at Oblong brings the best and brightest YA authors to the Hudson Valley in a memorable and fun party-like “literary salon” atmosphere with refreshments, conversation, and giveaways for attendees.

Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Book Signing: Doug Gladstone

Book Cove, 22 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, NY 12564 Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m.: Gladstone signs copies of his book, A Bitter Cup of Coffee, a carefully researched and compelling true story about the difficulties that Major League baseball players encountered between 1947 and 1979, when it came to their retirement.

Information: 845.855.9590; http://www.pawlingbookcove.com

Fundraiser for Red Hook Public Library: John Thorn, Official Historian of Major League Baseball

Red Hook Firehouse, Firehouse Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m.: John Thorn, Official Historian of Major League Baseball challenges the myths of baseball’s origins during a talk a book signing of “Baseball in the Garden of Eden.” Ballpark-style refreshments available, teams that attend are encouraged to come in uniform and come early to test their pitching speed. Co-sponsored by Oblong Books & Music.

Tickets: $20; $10 for those 15 and younger; $5 off each purchased book with ticket.

Information: 845.757.3031; http://www.redhooklibrary.org

Pitchapalooza with The Book Doctors!

Oblong Books, Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 12, 4 p.m.: The Book Doctors, aka, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, authors of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published, will be making a house call. They want YOU to pitch your book at their acclaimed event, Pitchapalooza, which was recently featured in The New York Times, and in a mini-documentary for Newsday. Pitchapalooza is like American Idol for books--only without the Simon. Writers get one minute to pitch their book ideas to an allstar panel of publishing experts. The winner receives an introduction to an appropriate agent or publisher for his/her book. Plus, anyone who buys a book gets a free consultation worth $100.

Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Poetry from Steepletop

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.: Reading of new poetry developed in a workshop at Steepletop, the historic home of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay by several poets from the region. Refreshments. Tickets: Free Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Giant Book Sale

Poughkeepsie Business Park, 900 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri. & Sat., June 17 & 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., June 19 & Tues., June 21, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.: More than 130,000 gently-used books and media, including hard-cover and paperback books, videos, audio-books, CDs, cassettes, vintage sheet music, and more! Plus, a large selection of vinyl records. Books divided into subject categories. Prices from 50 cents to $2. Prices reduced on Sunday to 1/2; on Monday, fill a grocery bag for $5! Tuesday, is FREE day, while supplies last. Presented by the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.

Information: http://poklib.org

Roosevelt Reading Festival

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: In six concurrent sessions taking place throughout the day, 18 authors of recently published works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives, or focus on the Roosevelt era, will present author talks followed by question-and-answer sessions and book signings. Copies of all of the authors’ books will be available for sale in the New Deal Store located in the Wallace Center. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks, coffee and doughnuts in the lobby of the Wallace Center. Free and open to the public.

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/ publicprograms/calendar.html

Film: The Story of Vernon & Irene Castle (1934)

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesday, June 21, 8:30 p.m.: Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers pay tribute to the Castles, their great love for each other & their extraordinary repertoire of dances. Cast includes Walter Brennan & Edna May Oliver.

Movies introduced by Frank Farnham, adj. professor of communications at FIT, NYC. Tickets: Free!

Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

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BRIGHT GREEN VALLEY

Still from the film, ‘The Greenhorns’, free screening on May 29 at Upstate Films.

Beacon Farmers Market

Sloop Clubhouse at the Beacon Train Station, Beacon, NY 12508 Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Fresh Produce, Meats, Fresh Flowers, Bread, Cheese, Wine, Gifts, Pottery, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Prepared Foods, Live Music.

Information: 845.597.5028; www.thebeaconfarmersmarket.com

Poughkeepsie Farm Project Farmer’s Market

Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fridays, June-October, 3-7 p.m.: The significantly larger market is configured in two concurrent locations, with one portion on the eastern approach to the Walkway and the other a short block away in Pulaski Park on Washington Street, not far from the new access stairway for the elevated state park. The official Farmer’s Market “grand opening” will take place June 3rd. Parking in the east State parking lot will be free to patrons of the Farmers Market and Community Nights. As usual, there is also free on-street parking available on Washington, Brookside and Taylor Streets. Information: http://walkway.org

Rhinebeck Farmers Market

Municipal Parking Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays through Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: A diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley. Special events: 5/22, Celebrate the Spring Harvest at this week’s market. Chef demonstration and tasting featuring the bounty of the Spring harvest. Live music.; 6/5, Swing dance music with Crazy Feet and Communtiy Group, The Rhinebeck Jewish Center; 6/12, Acoustic guitar of Eric Erickson and Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Mother’s Club; 6/19, free strawberry shortcakes for dads!

Plus, music of Brian Madden and the Neo Trio.

Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop

Grinnell Library, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Tuesday, May 24, 6-8 p.m.: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County and NYSERDA have partnered to present a series of workshops to provide energy conservation information for residents. Learn about reducing energy bills, low cost/no cost energy conservation methods, and programs for free or low-cost energy audits and programs to help offset the costs of energy efficiency improvements through subsidies, low-interest loans. Free and open to the public.

Information: 845.677.8223; http://ccedutchess.org/ environmentenergy/environment-energy-eventlist/categoryevents/1environment-program

Clermont Country Farmers’ Market

1820 Route 9, at the Old Hettling farm stand, Clermont, NY 12526 Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Opening day for the Clermont Country Farmers’ Market on its new day & time. Local Seasonal Produce & Fruit, Poultry, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison, American Buffalo, Ostrich, Local Dairy Products, Artisinal Cheeses, Baked Goods, Granola, Organic Mushrooms, Wine, Pesto, Fresh Pasta, Seasonally Prepared Dishes, Homemade Soups, Savory Sauces, Stove Top Jam & Jellies, Salsa, Pickles & Pickled Veggies, Honey, Maple Syrup - Flowers – Local Crafters, Jewelry, Weaving, Yarn, Soap, Textiles, Woodcarvers, Pottery, Paintings...and so much more! Market runs on Saturdays this year through October 8.

Information: http://clermontfarmersmarket.com

Twin Maple Farm Open House

416 Schnackenberg Rd., Ghent, NY 12075 Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Creamery tours, cheese sampling, kite flying in top pasture.

Information: http://www.pamperedcow.com

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Film: The Greenhorns

Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, May 29, 1 p.m.: Free film screening with producer Patrick Kiley. Despite a longstanding trend of farmer attrition and the rapid loss of farmland to development,The Greenhorns shows how a new generation of young agrarians are exerting a promising and necessary impact against these crises. The film sets the context, shows the issues, and introduces the viewer to a savvy, purposeful posse of young farmers getting into the business of fixing America, one farm at a time.

Information: 845.876.2515; http://upstatefilms.org/special-events

Columbia Land Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary Barbeque

Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Shaker Museum Rd., Old Chatham, NY 12136 Sunday, May 29, 4:30-8 p.m.: This family friendly event marks the kick-off to CLC’s 25th year celebration. Children of all ages can expect lots of hands-on activities, interactive displays, and cool projects to make and take home. There will be a working oxen demonstration, duck herding border collies, a farm animal petting zoo and much more.

Other highlights throughout the day include variety performances by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music from the Mountain Laurel Band, dancing, fresh local food and beverages, and the always popular silent auction. Proceeds from ticket sales support CLC’s conservation work in the county. Tickets: $70; $20 youth (16-20); $10 children 6-15 Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://www.clctrust.org

Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Coach Farm Dairy, Don Baker Fruit Farm, Fog & Thistle Farm, Hudson-Chatham Winery, LOAF, Milt’s Coffee, Maple Bee Farm and many others. Special events throughout the season which runs through November 19.

Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarket.org

CEIE Walk & Talk: Sliders and Snappers

Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 11, 1 p.m.: Join Erik Kiviat, Executive Director of Hudsonia, as he explains the suspicious appearance of the slider turtle, and describes the habits of its indigenous cohort, the snapping turtle.

Register online. Information: 845-765-2721; http://www.bire.org

Third Thursday at CEIE: IBM Centennial Keynote: Smarter Rivers for a Smarter Planet

Center for Environmental Innovation and Education, 199 Dennings Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, June 16, 7-8:30 p.m.: Beacon Institute is proud to welcome IBM Distinguished Engineer Dr. Harry Kolar for “Smarter Rivers for a Smarter Planet” in celebration of IBM’s 100th anniversary.

Dr. Kolar will unveil new REON data visualization capabilities that demonstrate the intelligent systems and analytic technologies driving new possibilities in real-time water monitoring.

Information: 845-765-2721; http://www.bire.org

Farm, Food & Music Festival

River Road, Red Hook, 12571 Thursday, June 2, 5:30 p.m.: Help the folks at Scenic Hudson keep our parks in top condition. Lend a hand and help them tackle important maintenance projects. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty, including long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy closed-toe shoes and a hat. Also bring gloves, water and bug spray.

Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Clermont State Historic Site, One Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Friday, June 17, 4 p.m.-sunset: The Clermont Country Farmers Market hosts a family-friendly evening at Clermont State Historic Site with locally farmed products & crafts, local dinner fare & local music provided by The Acoustic Medicine Variety Show. Upcoming dates: 7/8, 8/19 Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org; http://clermontfarmersmarket.com

Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop

Renowned Author & Environmentalist, Bill McKibben

Pitch in for Parks: Poets’ Walk Work Day

Hyde Park Library, Hyde Park, NY Thursday, June 9, 6-8 p.m.: See May 24 listing for info.

Information: 845.677.8223; http://ccedutchess.org/ environmentenergy/environment-energy-eventlist/categoryevents/1environment-program

The Environmental Footprint of Marcellus Shale

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke.

(Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, June 10, 7 p.m.: New natural gas extraction technology has led to an increase in the exploration of organic-rich shale in the United States. In New York State, the Marcellus Shale formation has captured the public’s attention. Will gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale be a boon, providing cleaner domestic energy, or a bust, contaminating our air and water resources? Find out answers from Duke University’s Rob Jackson. His research captures the latest science on the impacts of shalegas extraction and fracking.

Information: http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

The Hudson Farmers Market Grand Opening

6th & Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m.-noon: Nearly 30 local vendors offer everything from produce and baked goods to wines, cheeses, coffee, plants and herbs. A sampling of this year’s participants includes:

Hawthorne Valley, 327 Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Tuesday, June 21, 5:30 p.m.: In honor of Columbia Land Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary, come hear McKibben’s take on our changing planet and how you can make a difference while enjoying local produced refreshments on one of CLC’s earliest conservation easements. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a pre-event reception with drinks and light fare.

Admission: reception, $40; talk, free; donations welcomed.

Information: 518.672.5808; http://www.clctrust.org

Friends of the Farmer Hootenanny!

Copake Country Club, Copake Lake, NY 12521 Thursday, June 23, 7-10 p.m.: Join friends, local farmers and agricultural students for a Hootenanny to raise funds for the Friends of the Farmer Scholarship. A delicious, fun and educational evening to raise awareness for the local Hudson Valley Farmers who keep us so well fed and to provide support for the next generation of Hudson Valley family farmers. Featuring BBQ from Chef Mark Strausman (Agriturismo, Pine Plains and Fred’s at Barneys New York), vittles from resident Chef Glenn Strickling of the Greens at Copake Country Club, a Pigasso Farms pig roast, libations from Millbrook Winery and farm fresh goodies from Herondale Farm, Sol Flower Farm, Hudson Valley Fresh and Coach Farm. Tickets: $150 Information: http://www.friendsofthefarmer.com/hoot.html

BARDSUMMERSCAPE 2011

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Bard SummerScape presents seven weeks of opera, dance, music, drama, film, cabaret, and the 22nd annual Bard Music Festival, this year exploring the works and world of composer Jean Sibelius. Staged in the extraordinary Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and other venues on Bard’s stunning Mid Hudson River Valley campus, SummerScape brings to audiences a dazzling season of world-class performances you won’t see anywhere else.

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American Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Leon Botstein Directed by Kevin Newbury

Twelve concert performances, as well as panel discussions, preconcert talks, and films, examine the music and world of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Production design by Rafael Viñoly and Mimi Lien

sosnoff theater July 29 – August 7

Dance TERO SAARINEN COMPANY Choreography by Tero Saarinen Westward Ho! Wavelengths HUNT

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Film Festival BEFORE AND AFTER BERGMAN: THE BEST OF NORDIC FILM Thursdays and Sundays July 14 – August 18

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Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show at the Ducchess County Fairgrounds June 24-26. Photo submitted.

Cruise-In 2011

Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Parade down Warren Street starts at 10 a.m. Car show after parade in the 200 block of Warren. Best of Show chosen by popular vote. Sponsored by BeLo 3rd and Ca’ Mea Restaurant.

Information: http://belo3rd.com

Walkway Celebrates Arts and Crafts; 8/12, Music and Dance; 9/23, Sustainable Living.

Information: http://walkway.org

USO Show

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: The Epilepsy Foundation hosts this fun event with raffle prizes, entertainment, lunch and a great stroll all to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.

Information: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efneny

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Friday, May 27, 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. Attendees will enjoy an evening of comedy and entertainment, historic film footage, and music from the 1940s.

Free public event.

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/ publicprograms/calendar.html

Zen Meditation

Hillsdale Flea Market

2nd Annual Stroll for Epilepsy

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thursday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.: Bettina Mueller will be leading five Zen meditation sessions. Beginners as well as experienced practitioners are welcome to attend. Free and open to the public.

Information: http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Walkway Over the Hudson’s Community Night: A Celebration of our Four-Legged Friends

Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, May 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: The first of what is planned to be a monthly “Community Night on the Walkway” -- a family friendly and free opportunity for the public to enjoy Friday evenings on the Walkway as well as to showcase Hudson Valley organizations and businesses. The May 27 event features fun pet activities including K-9 units, doggie memberships, and a “Walk the Dog” procession at 6:30 from the East parking lot in Poughkeepsie. Upcoming Community Nights include: 6/17, Walkway CelebratesHealth and Fitness; 7/15,

Hamlet Park (behind the Old Town Hall), near junction of Rte. 22 and 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, May 28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Proceeds from the market benefit the town beautification project. Organized by the Hillsdale Hamlet Committee.

Tickets: Free! Early bird preview (8:30-9:30 a.m.), $10 Information: 518.325.9891; hillsdalenyflea@gmail.com

Bivouac -- World War II Encampment

The lawn behind the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sat. & Sun., May 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Period military vehicles and soldiers in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of history with World War II enthusiasts, families, teachers, and students.

Civilians are encouraged to look around and interact with the troops; guests are invited to ask questions, touch artifacts, and explore the military vehicles. Military uniforms, weapons, insignia, and vehicles

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from 1917 to the present day will be on display; throughout the day re-enactors will hold demonstrations of military equipment and explain what it was like for military personnel in World War II. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/ publicprograms/calendar.html

Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sat.-Mon., May 28-30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Join us as we remember the impact of the U.S. Civil War on Church’s life and career with theme tours highlighting our 2011 Exhibition, Rally ‘Round the Flag: Frederic Edwin Church and the Civil War. Admission: $9; $8 seniors; free kids under 12.

Information: 518.828.1872 x 103; http://olana.org

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair Spring Show

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., May 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., May 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Held entirely indoors, rain or shine.

Admission: $10; children under 12, free, discount coupon for $1 off available online Information: http://www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com

Rose Garden Memorial Service

Rose Garden, Home of FDR National Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Monday, May 30, 1 p.m.: Reverend Charles Kramer, Rector, St. James Episcopal Church, Hyde Park will be presenting the remarks. Various local organizations will be presenting wreaths in honor of President Roosevelt.

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/ publicprograms/calendar.html

18th Annual Silver Ribbon House Tour

Village of Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Dutchess County Historical Society offers its 18th annual Silver Ribbon House Tour. The tour includes the Grinnell Library, the sixth-oldest library in New York State; Mesier Homestead, which dates to the 18th century and is now a museum and home to the Wappingers Historical Society; and the Reese estate, the home of the founder of Scenic Hudson, as well as several private homes. Tickets: $50; $45 advance Information: 845.471.1630; http://www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org

Health and Wellness for Life Expo

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Building E, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 4, 1-4 p.m.: The Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, host the first-ever Health and Wellness for Life Expo featuring many interactive, educational demonstrations and wellness experts from our region. Featured speaker Joy Bauer, Today Show health and nutrition expert and New York Times best-selling author. Bauer hosts the “Joy Fit Club”, which celebrates determined people who have lost and kept off 100 pounds or more through diet and exercise alone.

She also hosts Joy’s Diet S.O.S. and Joy’s Kitchen Rescue, extraordinarily popular programs designed to carry out her mission of improving the health of our nation. Admission: Free!

Information: 845.876.5904; http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com

Porch Party Fundraiser for Montgomery Place

Montgomery Place Historic Site, River Rd., Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, June 4, 5-7 p.m.: Gather at Montgomery Place in support of its preservation and programs at this second annual ‘Porch Party’ fundraiser. This is a ticketed special event featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Call to request an invitation.

Information: 914.631.8200; rschweitzer@hudsonvalley.org

2011 Relay for Life

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., June 4 & 5, 11 a.m.-8 a.m.: Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back.

And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer. Rain or shine.

Information: http://dutchessfair.com; http://www.cancer.org

Rhinebeck Grand National Meet

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., June 10-12: Antique national motorcycle meet and antique machinery show.

Information: http://www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com

Hudson Pride Parade & Festival Weekend

Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., June 17-19: Sunset & Moonlight cruises on Friday night; Saturday, Parade down Warren Street starting at noon, followed by a rally at Promenade Hill Park (1-4 p.m.) and a party at Club Helsinki (5 p.m.-2 a.m.); Sunday, Family Pride Day featuring music with Grammy nominated Uncle Rock, The Ramblin Jug Stompers, and Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, plus free carnival with bouncy houses, carnival games, Homer the Clown, free snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn, storytellers tent, local food vendors, face painters and more!

Information: www.hudsonpride.com

2nd Annual Triathlon/Duathlon

Wilcox Park, Route 199, Milan, NY 12571 Sunday, June 26, 8 a.m.: New York Triathlon is hosting its second annual Du/Triathlon to benefit Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation. The event offers both a Triathlon (swim, bike, run) and a Duathlon (run, bike, run). The field will hold up to 500 participants and all must be 18 years of age or older. Awards given out based on best times in each age category for individuals, and best overall times for tip male and female contenders.

Triathlon Entry Fees: $75 before May 26, $85, May 27-June 25, and $95 day of. Corresponding Duathlon fees: $65/$75/$85.

Information: http://www.nytri.org; http://www.health-quest.org/ndh

Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., June 24 & 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., June 26, 8 a.m.3 p.m.: More than 1,500 rods, customs, classics & muscle cars through ’72; vendor and manufacturer exhibits; Goodgals Gallery; swap meet & cars for sale; model/pedal car show; vintage fire truck displays and more.

Information: http://www.good-guys.com

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