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contents Considering Gratitude by Jim Gibbons

Holiday Happenings Calendar begins

Worldwide Candle Lighting

New Bus Local Service for Beacon

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

Live! On Stage Calendar begins

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

Expressions of Gratitude

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Roasting Farm Fresh Turkey by Laura Pensiero

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

Handcrafted Holiday Calendar begins

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

Historic Sights Calendar begins

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Mercantile a publication of

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

Contributors:

Special Thanks:

Brian PJ Cronin

Loretta Campagna

Kristen Cronin

Colleen Cruikshank

Jen Kiaba

JoAnn Feigenheimer

Laura Pensiero

Doug Finke Talea Finke Linda T. Hubbard

Jim Gibbons: Publisher jgibbons@hvrising.com Heather Gibbons: Creative Director calendarhog@hvrising.com Contents ÂŠ2012 Rising Tide Communications, LLC No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher

On the Cover: November sunset in Elizaville. Photo by Heather Gibbons.

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considering

by Jim Gibbons Well it’s that time of year again for us at Hudson Valley Mercantile. It’s time to take a few moments out of our hectic lives to pause and reflect on all the things for which we are thankful. This particular issue of Mercantile represents our fourth annual “Gratitude” edition. Each year this issue reflects our attempt to put a more grateful spin on a holiday preview edition of our modest monthly arts and entertainment magazine. We initiated this concept while planning our November issue of Mercantile in 2009. We were wrapping up a year through which we had seen our relatively new small publishing company weather America’s worst economic year since the Great Depression. Naturally we were grateful to have succeeded to the extent we had, and presumed there were others like us out there in the Hudson Valley who were also grateful for their own economy-defying business survival. The theme has consistently resonated each year with readers, editorial contributors and advertisers alike. But let’s be honest, it’s not exactly a controversial concept – asking people to consider for a moment the blessings in their lives. In a culture that has become increasingly polarized by politics, cynical social debates and a slow-moving economy, there is still universal acceptance of the merits – if not the application – of gratitude. I generally approach this issue each year with an idealist’s gait. It’s one of those prerogatives of which we are proud as independent publishers, where we attempt to shape human interaction in our small corner of the Hudson Valley. It’s our annual pre-holiday card to our community; wishing everyone a happy holiday season to come with our hope of conveying one simple but important theme: no matter your challenges, take the time to be grateful for the good things in your life. In past years I’ve found myself in the month preparing this issue joyfully taking inventories of my own blessings – of family, friends, business prospects, and my relative health and safety at a rather precarious point in global history. This year, though, the month leading to this thanksgiving issue tested this annual exercise of looking on the bright side of things. A cumulative series of minor business and personal setbacks met the highpressure system that was the ongoing divisive discourse of national election campaigns, resulting in a perfect storm of insecurity and anxiety for me. Visibility and my perspective became limited. As a dark cloud fixed above my head for nearly a month, I had a hard time getting into a grateful mood. I imagine anyone reading this can relate to the standing hopeless feeling one gets when stymied in a prolonged rut. Even the most wholesome experiences are viewed with reluctance or even consternation. It was with this frame of mind – or pretty close to it – that I traveled to a recent meeting in Red Hook. As publishers of Mercantile, Heather and I had engaged the Red Hook Bicentennial Committee nearly two years ago to offer monthly coverage of the 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial celebration in Mercantile. We had offered a publication strategy that included a special edition dedicated to commemorating this special point in Red Hook’s history.

Two years later, all of that had come to pass. We were consistently proud of our participation throughout the festivities and were obliged to attend a meeting planned for the end of October to celebrate all that had been achieved by the group. Then came Sandy – more bad weather – and the meeting was rescheduled to Election Day. We were a bit late for the meeting. Walking up the wooden ramp leading to the back entrance of the historic Elmendorf Inn in Red Hook, we saw through the windows a rather large group of people already seated in colonial era chairs around a series of long colonial era tables set together family style and topped with a cornucopia of refreshments. I admonished the kids to remember their manners, sighed silently to myself, and we then sheepishly entered and insinuated ourselves into the meeting. Then Loretta Campagna began to speak. Loretta is a community organizer of some renown in Red Hook. After some incredible contributions to the Red Hook Public Library’s Big Read events a couple years back, she emerged for many as the obvious choice to spearhead planning for Red Hook’s Bicentennial celebrations. By all accounts she took on the task with her usual task-master zeal – all the while unrelenting and nurturing – making every volunteer know that they were involved in a once-in-a-lifetime community phenomenon. For her part, Loretta has received the undying thanks of the community with a number of awards and resolutions. She accepted all the accolades on behalf of her minions of volunteers. I entered the meeting mindful of all this. Still, I was dubious of my capacity to appreciate it fully. But what followed was 90 minutes of sheer gratitude that I hope to remember for the rest of my life. Loretta proceeded to recount the heroic efforts of dozens of standing committee members for the better part of the past two years. With each acknowledgement of each action of planning and implementation for the Bicentennial, the group applauded generously and sincerely. It was Loretta’s mission to selflessly thank every single person who helped make the year-long celebration of Red Hook’s heritage an overwhelming success. And it turns out that expressions of gratitude are contagious. Volunteers were asked to share their thoughts on the experience. To a person, they expressed their joy and their thanks for the opportunity to embrace the community in this special way. At long last these were selfless expressions for the collective We. There were no political aspirations, no ulterior motives or insidious agendas; only kind words of appreciation for a community brought together as one. The way I was feeling going into that meeting, the very last thing I wanted to do was to spend an hour and a half listening to a bunch of community do-gooders congratulating themselves. But then a funny thing happened almost by necessity for me. I found myself with my family in the middle of a room filled with a group of Community Dogooders thanking each other for their shared efforts; taking a collective bow for a job extremely well-done. It was a Grinch-like epiphany for me and I was reminded of what it means to be grateful.

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ~ Albert Schweitzer

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Village of Rhinebeck

Parade & tree lighting Sunday, November 25 3-6 pm Rhinebeck bank parking lot Joe Daily from 92.1 lite fm activities and treats starting @ 3 pm horse drawn carriage rides music by dennis & kevin from Little Creek along with Bob & the boys parade @ 5 pm | tree lighting @ 5:30 pm Sponsored by Rhinebeck Bank & the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce

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Holiday Happenings

Sinterklaas approaches Rhinecliﬀ Dock to kick oﬀ Rhinebeck’s holiday celebrations. This year Sinterklaas arrives on Nov. 24. Photo by Doug Baz

Sinterklaas Parade Puppet Making & Crowns and Branches Workshops

Sinterklaas Arrival Day

20 West Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 15 & 16, 2-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Nov. 17 & 18, noon-6 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 23, 2-8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 25, noon-6 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 29, 2-8 p.m.: Become part of the Sinterklaas festival by helping create the amazing parade puppets. Children are welcomed to create crowns to wear and branches to carry in the Children’s Starlight Parade on Sinterklaas Festival day. Information: http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com; http://www.facebook.com/sinterklaasrhinebeck

Kingston Rondout, Rhinecliff Dock & The Rhinecliff Hotel, 4 Grinnell St., Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Saturday, November 24, 3:30-6 p.m.: Sinterklaas will depart from the Kingston Rondout Street Festival on the Tugboat Cornell at 3:30 p.m., and will arrive at the Rhinecliff Dock at approximately 4 p.m. There will be celebrations with dance, music, theatre and puppet processions in both towns. Be there to meet Sinterklaas in person. Free and open to the public. Donations welcomed. Information: http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com; http://www.facebook.com/sinterklaasrhinebeck

The Nutcracker

Village of Rhinebeck Tree Lighting and Parade

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Nov. 23-25, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Start your holiday season with award-winning director/choreographer Michele Ribble’s 4th annual presentation of this Tchaikovsky’s classic. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Rhinebeck Bank Parking Lot, Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 25, 3-6 p.m.: Annual tradition of lighting the Village of Rhinebeck tree. Several organizations and vendors will be on hand and there will be carriage rides throughout the Village. Children’s Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. with tree lighting immediately following. Information: 845.876.5904; http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com

26th Annual Town Decorating Day & Parade of Lights

Celebration of Lights Parade

Town Park, Route 199, Pine Plains, NY 12567 Saturday, November 24, starting at 3 p.m.: Help decorate the hamlet’s pine trees while sipping hot chocolate and listening to holiday music. Bring the kids to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer. Parade of Lights at 5 p.m., from Smith Elementary School to the ﬁrehouse and back to center of town. Rain date, 11/25. Information: 518.398.7155; http://www.pineplains-ny.gov

Main & Market Streets, City of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, November 30, 6:30 p.m.: Every year, the Celebration of Lights Parade, tree lighting and ﬁreworks kick oﬀ the holiday season. Join City of Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyik, the Amerscott Highland Pipers, Poughkeepsie High School Jazz Ensemble and Middle School Choir, Poughkeepsie Exempt Fireman’s Association Color Guard, DARE, Arlington Rotary Club, Columbia Elementary School PTA,

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winter walk photo by Peter Blandori Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 1, 5-8 p.m.: The Hudson Opera House presents their annual Winter Walk, the hip and happening community festival that kick-starts the holiday season in historic Hudson. This festive holiday celebration is now going into its 16th year. Hudson’s main commercial street becomes a fantastic wonderland on Winter Walk night. Many of the beautifully decorated store windows are animated by dancers, musicians or storytelliers. On the street, you might share a holiday greeting with a lumbering snowman, a walking grandfather clock, Victorian carolers, clowns, jugglers, dancers or African drummers. Walkers will also see mammoth parade puppets leading the Santa Parade, a Gingerbread Witch, elves of all sizes, and even ﬁreworks. Mr. & Mrs. Claus greet children in City Hall. Live reindeer, jesters, a brass quartet, a bagpiper and a stilt-walking toy soldier all vie for attention. This fantastic mélange draws thousands of delighted visitors to join in the fun. Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. Finally, ﬁreworks will be launched at 8:15 p.m. from Promenade Hill and will be visible from most places on Warren Street. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org/winterwalk continued from page 9 i

Dutchess County Girl & Boy Scouts, and several Hudson Valley Philharmonic brass ensembles for the festivities. featuring performances by Arm of the Sea Theatre and IABAS Traditional Brazilian Band and much more! And Santa will make a special appearance on a City of Poughkeepsie ﬁre engine. Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

White Christmas by Irving Berlin

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Nov. 30-Dec. 16, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Based on the beloved, timeless ﬁlm. A heartwarming musical featuring a dazzling Irving Berlin score with favorites such as “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” and the title song, “White Christmas.” An uplifting holiday show for the entire family! Tickets: $26; $24 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Sinterklaas Day in Rhinebeck

Rhinebeck Village, NY 12572 Saturday, December 1, all day, starting at 10 a.m.: Performances all day, all over Rhinebeck town center (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). At 6 p.m., the Children’s Starlight Parade down Market Street steps oﬀ. Throughout the day there will be street bands, Bindlestiﬀ Cirkus performances, music, dance, theatre, storytellers, puppet shows, shopping, dining and more. In the evening there will be dance parties. Visit the website for all the details. Information: http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com

Victorian Calling Cards: Rubber Stamping Holiday Cards

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.-noon: Give a unique hand-crafted card created by you during this holiday season. Learn the techniques of rubber stamping and layering to make three dimensional cards with Karen Ballantine. Write quotes from Frederic Church to give your

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cards a unique Victorian touch or write your own message. Included with admission are ﬁve cards. Space is limited, please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Fee: $10 per person Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

Cold Spring by Candlelight Holiday Festival & House Tours

Village of Cold Spring, NY 10516 Saturday, December 1, noon-5 p.m.: 10th Annual tour of historic homes and sites to beneﬁt Partners with PARC. Historic homes and sites will be decked out in holiday ﬁnery and open to the public. Holiday caroling, discounts at local stores and restaurants, holiday music, visits with Santa and more. Tickets: $25 advance; $20 seniors; $12 kids under 12; 4 and under, free; day of $35 | $25 | $15 | 4 and under free. Information: http://www.partnerswithparc.info

2nd Annual Family Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Poughkeepsie River District & Little Italy, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 1, 1:30 p.m.: Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at Cafe Aurora, where registrants pick up their item card and area map for a scavenger hunt within Poughkeepsie’s River District and Poughkeepsie’s Little Italy. Prizes will be awarded to all who complete their cards, with drawings held at 4 p.m. at The Derby. Complimentary refreshments. Tickets: Free Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.pokriverdistrict.org

Children’s Book Illustrator James E. Ransome: The Christmas Tugboat

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 1, 4 p.m.: Nothing says Christmas like a Christmas tree, and the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City has said it beautifully since 1931. But how does the tree get there? One year, the tugboat captain (and author) George Matteson, his wife, and their daughter traveled by tug to fetch the giant tree. This dramatic picture book tells the story of their real-life journey up the Hudson River, and James Ransome’s striking paintings capture the excitement of the trip and the pride of the young girl who helped steer the tug into New York Harbor. This event is part of the Sinterklaas Festival. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Germantown Christmas Tree Lighting Event

Germantown Village Center, Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, December 1, 5-9 p.m.: Caroling, live nativity, free food & drinks. Visit with Santa. Germantown Library holiday gift fair from noon-9 p.m. Tree lighting at 6 p.m. Information: http://www.germantownny.org

Dance for the Holidays

The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m.: An evening of dancing to a great mix of music. Refreshments. Tickets: $10 Information: http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

A John Waters Christmas

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m.: Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas-obsessed, John Waters will cruise into town with his sleigh full of sticks and stones, spreading yuletide cheer and lunacy in his critically acclaimed one-man show. Torn between capitalism

and anarchy, the legendary filmmaker (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, A Dirty Shame, etc), raconteur, and best-selling author feels “Christmas crazy” this year. Waters’ rapid-fire monologue explores and explodes the traditional holiday rituals and traditions. He shares his religious fanaticism for Santa Claus, and an unhealthy love of real life holiday horror stories. Delving into his passion for lunatic exploitation, Christmas movies, and the unhealthy urge to remake all his own films into seasonal children’s classics, “The Pope of Trash” will provide a Joyeux Noël like no other. Tickets: $30-$100 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Holiday Stop ‘n Swap

Bank Square, 129 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 1 & 2, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bring your wrapping paper, holiday cards, seasonal decor and craft supplies to swap! This is a perfect opportunity to pass along your old holiday stuﬀ and ﬁnd new holiday favorites. Sponsored by BeaconArts, ZerotoGo and Vanguard Energy. Information: http://www.zerotogo.org

Ye Olde Dutch Christmas Open House

Elmendorph Inn, North Broadway & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, December 2, 1-4 p.m.: Mulled cider and cookies, music, fresh-baked bread from the bee hive oven, 1812 Innkeeper to greet you! Information: 845.758.5887; http://elmendorph.org

Holiday Hunt: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sundays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23, noon-4 p.m.: Get in the holiday spirit as you enjoy glittering decorations throughout the historic mansion, where each room features a diﬀerent passage from the holiday classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Children and their families are invited to Locust Grove on Sunday afternoons for this holiday special. With your story in hand, collect the clues as you tour the mansion’s decorated rooms. Then join us at the visitor center for cookies, hot cider and readings and stories by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. Tickets: $8 children; $10 adults Information: 845.454.4500; http://lgny.org

Holiday Whodunit 2012

Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion), Old Post Road, Route 9S, Staatsburg, NY 12580 Sundays, Dec. 2-30, 1-4 p.m.: “Holiday Whodunit,” a one-hour mystery adventure for families. Calling all detectives! Especially children ages 6-11. Participants become detectives questioning Gilded Age servants and guests (costumed interpreters) to solve a mystery. All participating children will be entered into a drawing for prizes! Tickets: No extra charge, included with regular admission price (children must be accompanied by an adult). Information: 845.889.8851; www.staatsburgh.org

A Service of Lessons and Carols

Vassar College Chapel, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, December 2, 7 p.m.: Annual “Service of Lessons and Carols,” a Christmas service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols, culminates in a candle lighting ceremony. Featuring Vassar College Choir, Women’s Chorus, Madrigal Singers, and Cappella Festiva Chamber and Treble Choirs. Christine R. Howlett, Drew Minter, and Susan Bialek, conductors. Seating is on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis. Free. Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu continued on page 13 g

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Mercantile thank you. who? you.

adv er tisers r eaders family fr iends

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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ulster ballet: a christmas carol photo submitted

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m.: Artistic Directors Scarlett Fiero and Quiedo Carbone, together with Woodstock resident and former New York City Ballet dancer-turned choreographer Sara Miot, have produced an exciting, critically acclaimed ballet based on the classic Charles Dickens story. Featuring a cast of 65 dancers, actors, and stage professionals, this show is just what you’ll need to put you in the mood for the holidays!! Tickets: $19; $15 students/seniors; $12 members Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Victorian Wreath Making

where they meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and are invited to watch the festivities. Clara watches in awe as dancers display delicious treats. Tickets: $27; $20 seniors, students & children under 12 Information: http://www.bardavon.org

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m.: Mary Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will teach the art of creating Victorian wreaths in this hands-on workshop. Exquisite natural materials will be provided to create your own wreath. Bring your own pair of pruning shears. Space is limited, please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Fee: $20/person Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

Tivoli Winterfest

Candlelight Shopping

Public Menorah Lightings

Shops and Galleries in Beacon, Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursdays throughout December, until 9 p.m.: Shop local and enjoy a candlelit ambiance. Information: 845.831.4318; http://beaconarts.org

Winterfest Red Hook

Village Hall, Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Friday, December 7, 6 p.m.: Meet at the Village Hall, where there will be food, music, hay wagon rides and crafts. Visit with Santa! Then stroll through the village with Carolers for the tree lighting. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Information: http://www.redhooknyvillage.org

Catskill Ballet: The Nutcracker

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 9, 2 p.m.: Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a magical adventure to the Land of Sweets,

1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, December 8, 3-5 p.m.: Music and entertainment, crafts and activities. Tree lighting, followed by bonﬁre and ﬁreworks. Information: 845.757.2021; http://www.tivoliny.org

Dutchess County, NY Sat., Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.: Rhinebeck Bank Parking Lot, Rhinebeck. Sun. Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m.: Millbrook, in front of Thorne Building. Mon., Dec. 10, 5 p.m.: Red Hook, by the information booth. Fri., Dec. 14, 3 p.m.: Rhinebeck Bank Parking Lot, Rhinebeck. Sat., Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m.: Rhinebeck Bank Parking Lot, Rhinebeck. Information: http://rhinebeckjewishcenter.com

Beacon Second Saturday Holiday Open House & Lighting of BeaconArts Upcycled Bicycle Christmas Tree Cross & Main Streets, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, 5 p.m.: Galleries and shops are open late and will host holiday artist receptions, concerts and more. BACA will light up its recycled bicycle Christmas tree on the West end of Main.

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reimagine, recycle and rejoice Storefront Decoration Contest

Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Starting Friday, November 23, and throughout December: Once again, the Beacon Arts Community Association (BACA) is partnering with Beacon businesses to celebrate the season by encouraging festive and inviting storefronts. This year’s theme is recycling or upcycling, the process of converting waste materials into new materials or products of better quality or higher environmental value. Judging by a panel of community volunteers led by Hudson Valley Movement and Vanguard Energy for the Best Decorated Storefront on Main Street will take place between November 23 and 25. A special prize will be awarded to the window with the best/most creative use of re-purposed, “upcycled” items. Information: 845.863.9964; http://beaconarts.org Photos from past contests by Linda T. Hubbard continued from page 13 i

Celebrate and join in the sing-along with the Beacon Music Factory Choir. Reception follows at School of Jellyﬁsh. Information: http://www.beaconarts.org

Blue Christmas Service

First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, 5 p.m.: Holidays got you down? The Christmas season can be extra hard for folks dealing with grief. All are welcome to join us for some time and space to acknowledge our losses and ﬁnd hope and healing this season. Repeats 12/18. Information: http://www.ﬁrstpresbychurch.com

Concert: Messiah

Vassar College Chapel, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, December 8, 7 p.m.: The Vassar College Choir and Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir, Christine R. Howlett, conductor, collaborate with a professional Baroque orchestra to present Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. Featuring professional soloists Teresa Wakim, soprano, Drew Minter, countertenor, James Ruﬀ, tenor, and Philip Cutlip, baritone. Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu

Hive Holiday Party & Fundraiser for Re>Think Local

BeaHive Beacon, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m.: Live performances and a DJ. Food and festive drink. Silent auction to beneﬁt Re>Think Local, a new nonproﬁt focused on co-creating a better Hudson Valley. Information: http://www.beahivebzzz.com

New Paltz Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat., Dec. 8, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 9, 3 p.m.: The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for a 15th season to present this classic holiday event featuring principal dancers from the New York City Ballet. Peter and Lisa Naumann, co-directors of the NPBT, have brought many ﬁne

regional artists together to create this beautiful production. Dancers, designers, and technicians have all contributed to make this Nutcracker a visual delight. Come along with Marie as she dreams of a ﬁerce battle between giant mice and toy soldiers followed by a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets: $29; $26 student; $24 member Information: http://www.bardavon.org

Winterfest in the Village of Chatham

Main Street & Hudson Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, December 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual holiday festival sponsored by the Chatham Business Alliance. A fabulous day of wintery events, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, Santa visits and more. Parade of stars! Snow date Sunday, December 16. Information: http://www.chathambusinessalliance.org

No Strings Marionettes: Wasabi, A Dragon’s Story and Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, December 9, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.: Two performances for children: 1 p.m., “Wasabi, A Dragon’s Story”; 4 p.m., “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.” Tickets: $10; kids, free (must be accompanied by an adult) Information: http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Aulos Ensemble: Joyeux Noel

Church of the Messiah, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m.: “Joyeux Noel: An Evening of French Baroque Music for the Season.” Founded in 1973, The Aulos Ensemble was one of the ﬁrst American “original instrument” ensembles. Its accomplishments over the past four decades have given it pre-eminence in the early music movement. Tickets: $25; $5 students; kids under 13, free Information: http://rhinebeckmusic.org

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Holiday Wreath Making

Berry Farm, 2309 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 Tuesday, December 11, 2 p.m.: Make your own wreath with a wire frame and fresh evergreens to take home and decorate. All materials for making the wreath provided. Space is very limited. Free. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Sunset Sensations for the Holidays

Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.: Enjoy a decorated mansion tour at twilight. Sample holiday savories and sweets paired with ﬁne wines as well as cooking demonstrations and holiday entertaining tips by featured chef, Ed Kowalski of Crave Restaurant. Tickets: $30 advance; $32 at door (as available) Information: 845.454.4500; http://lgny.org

A Victorian Holiday

Olana Wagon House Education Center, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 15, 2-3 p.m.: Join the Victorian Lady, Sue McLane in full Victorian dress as she describes elements of a Victorian Christmas holiday. Learn about Christmas past and holiday traditions as she engages the audience in conversation while adorning a Christmas tree. Space is limited, please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Snow date, Sunday, December 16, 2-3 p.m. Tickets: $5; $15 for family of four. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org; http://www.olana.org

Mrs. Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Party

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, December 16, 2 p.m.: Brick Town Theatre Company hosts an afternoon of holiday cheer with songs, recitations and fun for the whole family. Tickets: Call for info. Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Winter Solstice Laser Installation

The Roundhouse, Creekside Park @ Herbert & Main Streets, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, December 21, 6 p.m.: The Greenwoman welcomes the return of the sun in this laser and light art installation and cermony at the Winter Solstice. Information: http://beaconarts.org

A Christmas Carol

The Puppet People’s “A Christmas Carol”

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 22, 11 a.m.: Warm your hearts with Dickens’ classic. Watch Mean Ol’ Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not HUMBUG! The Puppet People’s spectacular show features beautiful marionettes, holiday music and guaranteed smiles. Tickets: $7 children; $9 adults & seniors Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Community Sing of Handel’s Messiah

First Presbyterian Church, 369 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 22, 4 p.m.: “This is not a performance, it’s a happening!” says conductor Gwen Gould. Members of the audience become the performers singing the chorus and even some of the solos! Listeners are welcome too. A joyful way to celebrate the holiday season. Tickets: $10 at the door; $8 advance Information: http://www.claveracklanding.org

Hung With Care: A Holiday Burlesque Cabaret

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 22, 8:30 p.m.: Join Big Gay Hudson Valley as they celebrate the season with a special one night performance of “Hung With Care: A Holiday Burlesque Cabaret” starring the legendary NYC burlesque stud Go-Go Harder and his men of Boylesk 101, along with ladies Ms. Stormy Leather and “Ms. Coney Island 2011” BB Heart. Tickets: $35 VIP; $25 general admission Information: http://www.biggayhudsonvalley.com/blog/hungwithcare

Christmas Eve Concert

Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Monday, December 24, 10:30 p.m.: “Gloria” by John Rutter with choir, brass, organ and timpani. Festive Choral Eucharist with Christmas hymns and anthems. Tickets: free and open to all. Information: 845.452.8220; http://christchurchpok.org

The Holly and the Ivy

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, December 28, 8 p.m.: George Conrad accompanied by the masterful pianist Joel Flowers in a special holiday concert of old (mostly) English Carols. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Dec. 21-23, Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: The Center’s perennial favorite returns with a twist on Charles Dickens’ classic tale featuring Scrooge, the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, an unusual ghost, and your favorite holiday carols! Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Dec. 29, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 30, 3 p.m.: Classical guitarist David Temple returns, showcasing music of the Americas in celebration of the season of joy, hope and peace. David’s arrangements will include the music of Aaron Copeland as well as original compositions. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

A Christmas Carol

Annual New Year’s Eve at Noon Celebration

The Camphill Center for the Arts, 360 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., Dec. 21-23, 8 p.m.; Mon., Dec. 24, 3 p.m.: Walking the Dog Theater opens the last professional production of its 2012 Season with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This seasonal favorite, now a tradition for seven years with WTD and directed by Ted Pugh, is a performance of the timeless story by Charles Dickens. David Anderson dramatizes the story and its many characters in the intimate salon setting at The Camphill Center. Tickets: Free, donations appreciated Information: http://www.wtdtheater.org

Simple Gifts

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Monday, December 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Let your children ‘pop’ in the New Year at 12:00 too -- noon that is! Enjoy music, arts and crafts and snacks including an edible New Year’s hat and yummy punch. Special bubble wrap countdown to “pop!” in the New Year. Reservations required. Tickets: $15/person; $10 members Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

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Worldwide Candle Lighting creates 24-hour wave of light around the world in remembrance of all children who have died

Burnett & White Funeral Homes of Rhinebeck and Red Hook, in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends, will be holding their 9th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony for anyone in the Hudson Valley area who would like to remember a child who has died. This year the ceremony will be on Sunday, December 9, at 7 p.m. in Rhinebeck. The death of a child, sibling, or grandchild, no matter their age, changes the world for their families and friends, and that world will never

be the same again. To help those who have suffered the loss of a child, The Compassionate Friends will be once again holding a Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony. This year will mark the 16th anniversary of the original candle lighting. Candles will be lit at 7 p.m. local time and they will burn for one hour. Candles are ﬁrst lit at 7 p.m. just west of the International Dateline, and an hour later in the next time zone, creating a 24-hour wave of light around the world to remember all children who have died, no matter their age or origin. Those wishing to participate should come to Burnet & White Funeral Home, 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. The lighting of candles will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a time for sharing memories and fellowship. A remembrance table will be available, and those who attend are encouraged to bring photos and memorabilia to display as well as letters, poems, music or favorite readings to share. Whether attending or not, everyone is welcome to write a memorial message in our online guest book at www.Burnett-White.com. Entries will be forwarded to The Compassionate Friends for inclusion in their Book of Remembrance. For additional information please contact either of the Burnett & White Funeral Homes. In Rhinebeck call 845-876-3193, or in Red Hook call 845-758-5042.

new local bus service for beacon Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and City of Beacon Mayor Randy Casale announced a new local bus service route in Beacon that will connect Metro North’s Beacon Train Station and DIA: Beacon with the Main Street area of Beacon. The new local service will begin on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 and will run Monday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. County Executive Molinaro said, “We are so excited to partner with Mayor Randy Casale to bring this enhanced public transit service to Beacon. Beacon serves as a ‘tourism gateway’ to Dutchess County and each week thousands of visitors utilize Metro North trains to come from all over the world and visit destinations such as DIA:Beacon. Destination:� �� This partnership between the City and the County to provide long- desired bus service helps harness the economic beneﬁt those visitors bring by connecting them with the diverse and thriving business and arts community along Main Street in Beacon. This bus link is also an important resource for local residents connecting them within their own community. This kind of collaboration not only deﬁnes how we meet the needs of our residents, it is exactly how we will grow our local economy – supporting our city centers and local small businesses.” This new route will provide an important connection from the Metro North train station and DIA:Beacon to the Main Street business area of Beacon. According to Daniel O’Connell, Director of Operations Planning and Analysis for MTA Metro-North Railroad, the Beacon Train Station has grown tremendously over the years, with weekday ridership increasing 60% on weekdays and more than doubling on weekends. Thousands of visitors utilize Metro North train service to visit the world renowned DIA:Beacon art museum each month. A Metro-North

travel package that includes round-trip train fare and admission to DIA: Beacon generated 17,000 rides in 2011. This new bus route service will allow those visitors to incorporate Beacon’s Main Street area into their trip. City of Beacon Mayor Randy Casale said, “This new service is very important to our Beacon business community, our Arts community, our seniors as well as our young people. We are grateful to County Executive Molinaro and Dutchess County Public Transit for working together in partnership to make this service a reality. It provides important connections for both our visitors and our residents and lets everyone know that Beacon is OPEN for business!” The new route will have 20 stops including the Beacon train station, DIA:Beacon, Wolcott Avenue, the Beacon Theater and Forrestal Heights residential complex. There will be numerous stops along the Main Street corridor, connecting passengers to the numerous local businesses that line Main Street. The 30-minute route will be run 12 times per day starting at noon and ending at 7 p.m. General fare cost is $1.75. Veterans, seniors and students pay $.75. The new route will also be an important service for Beacon’s local residents, allowing greater accessibility to shops and businesses along Main Street. The new route will also serve as connector to the LOOP’s F Route which goes east to Route 9, Fishkill, and Route B which goes north to Poughkeepsie. For more information about LOOP bus service and routes, visit www.dutchessny.gov. Source: beaconarts.org

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Etchings/aquatints by artist Chantelle Norton: ‘Nellie’ and ‘Calliope’ showing at Theo Ganz Studio’s ‘Prints Without Pixels’ exhibition in Beacon.

Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park

ACHP Gallery, 4340 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park 12538 Through November 25: Work by 25+ member artists, including sculpture, painting, photography, mosiacs, stained glass. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: http://www.facebook.com/HydeParkArtists

this culmination of the Mayan Long Count Calendar as either the beginning of End Times or Armageddon, or as the end of one long cycle and the beginning of a new age of understanding and enlightenment. Opening Reception: Saturday, December 8, 6-9 p.m. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.; or by appointment Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Barrett Clay Works

Beacon Institute Gallery

485 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 24: “The Maltese Falcon,” two- and threedimensional art and literary art (visual poetry) based on Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” or the Film Noir genre that it inspired. This exhibit is in celebration of The Big Read 2012 and in partnership with the Poughkeepsie Public Library District. Reception: Saturday, October 13, 5-7 p.m. Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

bau Gallery

161 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 December 8-January 6: “Apocalypse,” a national juried show centered on the culmination of the Mayan Long Count Calendar on December 21, 2012. Artists are invited to share their vision and interpret

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 December 8-March 2: “As the Crow Flies,” a photographic exhibit by Linda Hubbard featuring compelling aerial perspective of the Hudson River from Bear Mountain to Kingston through photographs captured high above from a helicopter. Inspired by the majestic Hudson River and a daughter who is a trained helicopter pilot — Hubbard travels aloft with her camera in a small helicopter, as if fulfilling a dream to fly with the birds. By taking to the sky, Hubbard finds a new perspective, allowing new questions to emerge. How are nature and man coexisting? How will they continue to evolve? How will they support each other? Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

Rhinebeck Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Ongoing: “Catching the Light,” paintings by Betsy Jacaruso and new work by Cross River Artists. Plus, weekly classes in watercolor, drawing and pastel and new kids’ classes. Open House: Saturday, December 15, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 1-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and by apptInformation: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

CCS Bard Galleries

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

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of Art

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

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through December 3: “Framing the Catskills,” a unique and ingenious collaboration between Francis X. Driscoll’s award-winning nature photography and Michael Lavery’s wood-carved frames. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m. until the close of each night’s show; or by appt. Information: 845.486.4571; http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through December 31: “Circa 1971: Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive.” Circa 1971 presents a selection of video and film works by key figures in early video art from the collection of Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), a nonprofit organization that fosters the creation, exhibition, distribution, and preservation of moving-image art. Through December 31: Jean-Luc Moulène, “Opus + One,” the first comprehensive exhibition in North America devoted to the work of this Paris-based artist. The installation will comprise objects and images created over the past two decades and will be accompanied by a new project at the Dan Flavin Art Institute in Bridgehampton, NY, as well as a major publication. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Sol LeWitt, Drawing Series,” Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. It highlights his monumental Drawing Series-Composite, Part I-IV, #1-24, A + B (1968), a four-color rendering of which is executed here for the first time.. Tickets: $12; $10 seniors; $8 students; children under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org/site/main/beacon

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through December 9: “Eirik Johnson: Sawdust Mountain,” is the product of the artist’s three-year project photographing Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, focusing on the region’s tenuous relationship between industries reliant upon natural resources -- logging and ﬁshing -- and the communities they support. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

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two solo shows @ albert shahinian fine art Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market St., Ste 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 November 17-December 31: Two solo exhibitions: “David Eddy: Figurative Fantasies”; and “Todd Germann: Abstract Architectures.” Also, “The Luminous Landscape” continues in the Back Gallery with paintings by Karl Dempwolf and Gary Fifer. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5-8 p.m. Open House & Reception: Saturday, December 15, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.876.7578; http://www.shahinianﬁneart.com ‘untitled’ acrylic on panel, 12 x 12 inches by David Eddy.

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First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through January 27: “Blue Collar Blues: Celebrating the Struggle & Satisfaction of Our Labor.” The show features visual artwork in a variety of mediums that explore the challenge and the calling of what we considerour work: domestic or industrial, creative or habitual. Includes works by: Michael Arginsky, Carol Bailey, Stephen Clair, Dennis Connors, Kristen Cronin, Theresa Gooby, Jurek, Basha Maryanska, Robert Paschal, Michelle Rivas, Peter Sheehan, Glen Sneyd, Kat Statenborough, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, Rachel Thompson, and Katrina Ross Zezza. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.5322; http://www.beaconpresbychurch.com/faith-in-art-gallery Photo by Michelle Rivas, “Dream, Patriot, Always” 2012.

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The Gallery at Hammertown

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through January 20: “The Lexicon of Sustainability,” photographs and short ﬁlms by Douglas Gayeton hope to educate us to pay closer attention to how we eat, what we buy, and where our resposibility begins for creating a healthier, safer food system in America. Presented by Fovea & Common Ground Farm. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Panel Discussion: Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through December: “Holy Beings,” photographs by Hudson Valley resident and artist Valerie Shaff. Her gorgeous animal portraits feature wild animals as well as domestic friends. Of her work with animals, Shaff states, “When I am in the company of these magnificent creatures, seeking to engage them to make a personal photography of their remarkable beings, all my senses are heightened. My attentions are fully focused in the very present...I feel as fully alive as they are.” Hours: Daily, check website for specifics Information: 845.876.1450; http://www.hammertown.com; http://www.valerieshaff.com

Howland Public Library

313 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 2: “Bound to Printed Matter,” art made from books. This is a group show focusing on artists who use printed books as inspiration, a resource, and as art material. Information: 845.831.1134; communityart@beaconlibrary.org; http://beaconlibrary.org

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 November 16-December 30: “Luck of the Draw,” features the work of 15 artists drawn in a lottery style during the October 20, Queen City Saturday, exhibit their work. Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org/events

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through January 19: “Annual Mill Street Loft Member/Faculty Exhibition” featuring more than 30 Hudson Valley artists. Works include large and small scale paintings, drawings, photographs and mixed media. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 Through November 29: The Dutchess County Arts Council Art in the Loft series presents “Chamber Piece,” an exhibition of paintings, prints, drawings and photographs featuring the work of ﬁve artists: Richard Benson, Linden Frederick, David Heald, William Tucker, and Mia Westerlund Roosen. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.677.8383; http://www.millbrookwine.com

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 November 15-December 28: “Sempre Italiani,” photographs of Italy by Mary Ann Glass. The show divides itself into the classic Italian countryside and Rome. The countryside soothes one with its timeless dreamy softness, while Rome seduces with its vitality and color. Most of the country photos were taken either during early morning or at twilight. The Rome images were taken in bright hot sunshine to celebrate everyday Rome especially the walls with their layers of history and use. Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; suehartshorn@frontiernet.net; http://www.maryannglass.com

Moviehouse Gallery

48 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Through January 31: “Abundance: Farm, Food and Table,” a food-centric art exhibition featuring delicious, delectable, dazzling and diverse food art of the Hudson Valley, from production to consumption and everything in between. The exhibit was inspired by the region-wide celebration of the food of the Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. The exhibit

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features paintings, photography, and glass/installation from 17 regional artists: Tom Zetterstrom, Ricky Bernstein, Ann Getsinger, Lora Shelley, Suzanne Ouellette, Jerry Novesky, Randy Orzano, Dick Frank,Lynn Karlin, John Kane, Tina Underwood, Stacie Flint, Janet Andre Block, Richard Scott, John Gruen, Scott Culbreth and Diane Love. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 November 23-January 2: “PaperWorks: Holiday Show.” Various small works on paper by many local artists all priced between $5 and $100. Shop local and support local artists! A great opportunity to buy unique gifts for the holidays. Reception: Saturday, December 1, 2-4 p.m. Kari Feuer Studio, through January 1: “Little Landscapes,” a small works show of oil paintings of the surrounding Hudson Valley countryside by Kari Feuer. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appointment (email juliet@julietrharrisonphotography.com) Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through December 31: “Buone Feste,” the gallery’s annual holiday show. Reception: Saturday, December 8, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through January 28: “Living Color: A Group Art Show” is an eclectic array of 15 artists’ interpretations that includes a rainbow of photographs and a tetraptych (four-part painting), brilliant ﬂorals and landscapes, and vibrant still life images, plus incredible vintage car paintings and more. Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 30: “Prints without Pixels,” curated by Hiro Ichikawa. The rapid advance of computer technology has dramatically altered our lives in the last couple of decades and image-making is one of the many areas that has been affected. With faster computers, higher quality digital cameras and more improved archival printers, computergenerated images are filling up the gallery walls very quickly. Yet there are artists still making prints without pixel-generated colors and lines using traditional printmaking methods such as woodcut, etching, lithograph, silkscreen, stencils, etc. There is something that cannot be converted to digital signals in these processes and the extra steps and the extra time involved may be bringing something intangible to the final result. Many of the artists here speak to the accidental and unexpected qualities inherent in the process of preparing, inking and wiping their plates and/or transferring and pressing their images. Represented techniques include lithograph, monotype, woodcut and collage, etching

angels in the architecture Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery, Studio 5, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Studio 5, through January 1: “Angels in the Architecture,” gesture, emotion, breath...in stone and bronze, “spinning in the inﬁnity,” come down to earth as photographed by traditional b&w photographer Juliet R. Harrison. Images created from the statuary of Italy. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appointment (email juliet@julietrharrisonphotography.com) Information: 845.758.2667; juliet@julietrharrisonphotography.com; http://rhcan.com continued on page 22 g

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and drypoint, silkscreen, aquatint, stenciling, and silkscreen. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and by appointment Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 November 16-December 23: “Annual Holiday Show.” See complete listing in Handmade Holiday calendar. Reception: Saturday, November 27, 3-6 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com

Vassar College

Thompson Memorial Library, Art Library in Taylor Hall, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through December 15: “Reexamining Books: Book Objects and Artist’s Books by Werner Pfeiffer,” an exhibition to mark the 75th birthday year of Red Hook, NY resident and multi-media artist Werner Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer has worked for half a century in a variety of media, including books, collages, drawings, prints, paintings and sculptures. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5370; http://www.vassar.edu

Co lum b ia. BCB Art

116 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 23: “Landscapes and their many moods,” new paintings by Sasha Chermayeﬀ. Oscar Wilde wrote “Beauty has as many meanings as man has moods. Beauty is the symbol of symbols. Beauty reveals everything because it expresses nothing.” These words, in a way, capture the essence of Sasha Chermayeﬀ’s new paintings. Lush, expressive, and personal, her depictions of an ever-changing landscape show us just how meaningful a small piece of this world can be. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., and by appointment Information: 518.828.4539; http://www.bcbart.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 9: “Landscapes,” in many shapes and forms, from the more traditional to the abstract, the evolution and varied perspectives have remained an ever present presence. Featuring new works by 4 artists whose works represent this trajectory of Landscapes past, present and future from Traditional to Abstract with Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Harry Orlyk, Nancy Rutter and Stephen Brophy. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Chatham Bookstore

27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through December 31: “Local Color,” paintings by Chatham artist Gail Giles depicting landscapes of Columbia County and the Berkshires. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-3 p.m. Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chatham-bookstore.com

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Columbia-Greene Community College

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery, December 1-21: “Local Artists/Local Inspirations: People, Places & Things,” watercolors and drawings by Bill Carbone. Blue Hill Gallery, December 1-20: Regine Petrosky Student Art Show. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 23: “Twenty Photobooks: Photobook!! 2012,” 3rd annual photobook exhibition. Reception: Saturday, November 17, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 9: “The Factory: Warhol and His Circle,” photographs by David McCabe. A photographic memoir of a year at the Factory and beyond featuring portraits of Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick and their inner circle at the legendary Factory as it rose to prominence. David McCabe was a rising star on the New York photography scene when he was contacted by Warhol and asked to collaborate with Warhol in documenting life at the Factory between 1964 and 1965. Hours: Daily, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 2: Paintings and works on paper by Julie Evans. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 25: “A Show of Heads.” December 1-30: “Lawrence Berzon: A Compulsion for Beauty.” Reception: Saturday, December 1, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery through November 30: “Vote for Me and I’ll Set You Free: Works from the Collection of Lawrence B. Beneson.” This exhibition draws on historical documents, artifacts and works of contemporary art to create a kaleidoscopic view of the political process of voting and the role of the public and the artist in the political process. It touches on themes of aspirations, equality, justice, power, free speech, minority opinion and representation, hypocrisy and what it means to be part of the most fundamental aspect of the political process -- the right to elect leaders -- regardless of political orientation. Architecture Omi, through May 2013: “Skyline Adrift: Cuban Art and Architecture,” a politically and aesthetic ground-breaking show of multi-disciplinary, site-speciﬁc installations by two Havana-based architects and two internationally established Cuban artists: Yilena Lourdes Feitó Echarri and Yoandy Rizo Fiallo, and Cuban visual artists Alexandre Arrechea and Armando Mariño Calzado. Year ‘round, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: More

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than 60 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas, The Fields Sculpture Park presents the works of internationally recognized contemporary and modern artists, offering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Founded in 1998, The Fields offer nearly 80 works of art on view–with several pieces added or exchanged every year. This season there are 10 new works by noted artists including a site-specific interactive installation by Alice Aycock called “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.” The gallery of the Beneson Visitor’s Center will be the setting for “Imperial America,” a re-imagined version of a classic 1956 Chrysler Imperial by Lewis deSoto. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through January 3: “Friend of a Friend,” featuring the work of Isidro Blasco, Benigna Chilla, John Cleater, John Cleater, Andrew duPont, Jean Feinberg, Nathalie Ferrier, Jim Holl, Licha Jimenez, Tony Martin, Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, David Ostro, David Paulson, Ned Snider, Barbara Todd, Larry Webb, Gerald Wolfe. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

Wo r k s h ops & Special Events

Fovea Exhibitions’ 5th Anniversary Fundraiser

Hudson Beach Glass, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 1, 6-10 p.m.: Silent auction with music, food and drink. Artists, shops and one of Ireland’s four star luxury hotels are offering items ranging from a weekend at a local bed and breakfast to a bottle of champagne at Manhattan’s chic Champagne bar, the Bubble Lounge. The evening includes food, drink and live music by flamenco guitarist Zenote Sompantle. All proceeds benefit Fovea Exhibitions, which brings the work of internationally renowned photojournalists to the Hudson Valley to educate on humanitarian issues and current events. Tickets: $30; $50, includes a custom hand-blown pin glass stamped with a camera; $55, includes tax-deductible 2013 Fovea membership. Information: 845.440.0068; http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, 2 p.m.: Eva Respini, associate curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, on Jean-Luc Moulene. Tickets: Free with museum admission ($12; $10 seniors; $8 students; free kids under 12) Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Queen City Saturday in Poughkeepsie

Lady Washington Firehouse, 20 Academy St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 17, 3-9 p.m.: Celebrate the monthly third Saturday Queen City Saturday Arts Weekend in Poughkeepsie! Free. Repeats 12/15. Information: 845.454.3222; http://artsmidhudson.org

sculpture exhibit @ Carrie haddad gallery 622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 December 13-January 20: “Sculpture Exhibit” featuring works by Stephen Walling, Linda Cross, Roger Phillips, Birgit Blyth, Joseph Maresca, and Amy Podmore. Stephen Walling, a former graphic designer and art director turned sculptor makes wall relief sculptures from painted wood blocks and scraps ﬁtted together into beautiful patterned “paintings.” Linda Cross uses paper, paint, and Styrofoam to imitate rocks and tin in her ongoing natural history series. Metalsmith Roger Phillips exhibits constructivist maquettes in primary colored enamel on stainless steel. Birgit Blyth, a photographer, knits thin gauge wire into delicate wall sculptures. Joseph Maresca has been making 3-D cutouts & painted constructions that reference the Hudson River and surrounding landscape. Amy Podmore creates a world of human imperfection in her sculptures of slightly grotesque specimen ﬁgures under glass domes titled Predicaments. Reception: Sat., Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; carriehaddadgallery.com UL, ‘Roly-Poly’ by Stephen Walling, acrylic painted wood on panel; LL, ‘Shifting Between First and Half Position’ by Amy Podmore, mixed media; R, ‘Apple Tree’ by Roger Phillips, automobile acrylic enamel on stainless steel.

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live! on stage

‘Menopause the Musical’ at Bardavon November 27-29. Photo submitted.

Poe’s Last Mystery

Arts Center Theater at Columbia-Greene Community College, Route 23, Greenport, NY 12534 Friday, November 16, 7 p.m.: It is 1849, and Edgar Allen Poe, desperate and destitute, has agreed to read from his poems and tales of mystery. As he recites his tales, characters from those works make surprise appearances. Poe is tested as each ghostly visitor seeks revenge for the way in which they died. Are the visitors ﬁgments of Poe’s mind or are they real? “Poe’s Last Mystery” is an interactive show in which Poe speaks directly to the audience. Tickets: $8 all seats Information: 518.828.4181 x 3342; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Theater Festival: Five Senior Projects in Directing

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Resnick Theater Studio, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri.-Sun., Nov. 16-18, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., & 9 p.m.: Five senior directing students in the Theater and Performance Program present work as part of their Senior Projects. These pieces -- either short plays or edited versions of longer plays -- will be presented in a rotating repertory. Tickets: Free admission, reservations required. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Love, Loss and What I Wore

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 16 & 17, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 18, 3 p.m.: A play by Nora Ephron of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects -- mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.226.8099; http://thebeacontheatre.org

Marvin’s Room

County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 16 & 17, 8 p.m.: In his critically acclaimed and hilariously oﬀbeat play, Scott McPherson takes an original look at the irrepressible nature of the human spirit in the face of death. Tickets: $15; $12 seniors and children under 12 Information: 845.298.1491; http://countyplayers.org

’Night Mother

Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 16 & 17, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 18, 3 p.m.: ‘Night Mother explores the complex relationship between mother and daughter and the deep sadness that leads a woman to contemplate taking her own life. A compelling drama about the most important conversation ever between parent and child. Directed by Cora Stempel for Rhinebeck Theatre Society. Tickets: $22; $20 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

The Death Show (a recital)

The Camphill Center for the Arts, 360 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through Nov. 25, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Walking the Dog Theater takes a peek at death in an eﬀort to cope with it in general, with the deaths of our loved ones, and, impossibly with our own deaths. Tickets: $25; $20 seniors and stuents; season members, free Information: http://www.wtdtheater.org/deathshow.htm

Maydance: Open Rehearsal

Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Tuesday, November 20, 2 p.m.: Maydance, in residence this month, will have an open rehearsal focused on Ms. May’s newest fulllength work, Commentary = Not thing which unfolds into a series of kaleidoscopic movement passages, vocalizing scores, and a religious-like

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chanting and singing sequence where the group attempts to go on an a million-mile nude march. The project looks speciﬁcally at the social emotions i.e. compassion, embarrassment, shame, guilt and contempt in an eﬀort to generate a narrative that is fueled by the emotional happenings of the individuals in the group and the interpersonal events that unfold.This rehearsal is for mature audiences only. It contains full nudity and physical contact. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

Robin Hood: Fifty Shades of Green

The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Nov. 23-Dec. 9, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; plus, Sat., Nov. 24, 5 p.m.: In the Playhouse’s annual panto, Robin Hood and his men have returned to rob the rich and give back to the poor. They rescue Maid Marion and Maude Lynn from the dastardly Sheriﬀ of Nottingham and his evil sidekicks with the help of a mysterious hermit. Tickets: $18; $15 Friends; $10 children 12 and under Information: http://ghentplayhouse.org

Hello Hi There

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Tuesday, November 27, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.: Hello Hi There uses the famous television debate between the philosopher Michel Foucault and linguist/activist Noam Chomsky from the ‘70s as inspiration and material for a dialogue between two custom-designed chatbots. Every conversation between the chatbots forges a unique path due to their custom-made software, which has been programmed to mimic the nuances of human conversation. The result is an unexpected, uncanny, and humorous meditation on what separates humans from machines. By Obie Award-winning director and writer Annie Dorsen. Tickets: $20; $5 Bard students. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Menopause the Musical

worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Presented by GFour Productions. Tickets: $54.50 & $44.50 Information: http://www.bardavon.org

Andy Borowitz

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesday, December 12, 7 p.m.: Andy Borowitz is a comedian, actor, and writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek. He is the ﬁrst-ever winner of the National Press Club’s humor award, and has won six DotComedy Awards for his web site, BorowitzReport.com. The Borowitz Report: The Big Book of Shockers, his most recent book, was nominated for the Thurber Prize in humor. Tickets: $50 Information: http://www.bardavon.org

Boxaroxen

Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 14 & 15, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 16, 3 p.m.: Production Program students ages 8-13 bring this whimsical tale to the stage with a set placed in the lonely desert of Yuma, Arizona, where ﬁve children build a fantastic world out of boxes, rocks and their own colorful imaginations - complete with police chases, western gun duels, super heroes, funerals and more crazy adventures! Tickets: $15 Information: 845.876.6470; http://www.cocoontheatre.org

Play It Again, Sam

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 14 & 15, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 16, 2 p.m.: Woody Allen’s classic comedy about sex, romance, and American manhood. If you miss it, “you’ll regret it - maybe not now, but soon, and for the rest of your life.” Tickets: $14.95; $12.95 students/seniors/children Information: http://cunneen-hackett.org; http://www.trinityplayersny.org

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 27-29, 8 p.m.: Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot ﬂashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women

Senior Projects in Dance

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri.-Sun., Dec. 14-16, 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 16, 2 p.m.: Presented by Bard Dance Program. Tickets: Free admission Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Ellen sinop oli Dance Company Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.: “Choreographer Ellen Sinopoli keeps cultured company. From composers, sculptors, and poets, she extracts inspiration from some of the areas most accomplished artists. The results, as the years have shown, have been a boon for her Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Not only can the modern dance troupe promise thoughtprovoking and viscerally quickening dance, but art that spills voluptuously beyond the constaints of the medium.”~ Daily Gazette Tickets: $30; $10 children & student rush. Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; pgrkaats@bestweb.net; http://www.sinopolidances.org

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Singer-songwriter Tracy Grammar takes the stage at The Beacon Theatre in Beacon on December 9.

Bard at the Landing: The Streets of Vienna

and Gili Melamed-Lev will share the piano bench for a duet concert as part of the “Community Connections Concerts at Camphill Ghent” series. The “Piano 4 Hand” recital will showcase the musicians’ talents in coordinating their four hands on one piano in presenting works by Brahms, Fauré, Bizet, Dvorák, Debussy and Poulenc. Tickets: $25; $20 seniors; $15 Camphill Ghent residents Information: http://www.camphillghent.org

Bella Winds Trio

Bard at the Landing: Concordium “The Streets of Vienna”

First Presbyterian Church, 369 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, November 16, 6 p.m.: Claverack Landing presents Bard at the Landing “The Streets of Vienna” performed by Concordium, a Bard-based Harmonie wind ensemble coached by Claverack Festival Orchestra oboist Steve Hammer. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: http://www.claveracklanding.org

Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.: “Wind and Color Celebration of Music through Time from Baroque to Jazz.” Flute, clarinet and bassoon. Tickets: $12 Information: 845.452.8220; http://christchurchpok.org

Ellis Marsalis Quartet

Gardiner Theater, Trinity-Pawling Campus, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 Friday, November 16, 8 p.m.: Often known as the father of all those Marsalis Brothers, Ellis is a leading music educator and hails from a generation of jazz pianists who were instrumental in the modern approach that redeﬁned jazz from just dance music to an art form. Playing drums and vibraphones will be youngest son, Jason, along with two other side-men. Ellis Marsalis is regarded by many as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans. Tickets: $30 Information: 845.855.3100; http://pawlingconcertseries.org

Uel Wade and Gili Melamed-Lev: One-Piano Duet

Cultural Hall in Tourmaline at Camphill Ghent, 2542 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, November 17, 3 p.m.: Professional musicians Uel Wade

First Presbyterian Church (4th & Warren), Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 17, 6 p.m.: Concordium is a Bard-based Harmonie wind ensemble. Program includes works by Mozart, Krommer, and Beethoven. Tickets: $20 Information: http://claveracklanding.org

Lonesome River Band

Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.: Presented by Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association. 2012 IBMA Award Winners. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 door Information: 845.452.8220; http://christchurchpok.org

Madera Vox

Enigma, 1179 Route 199, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 17, 8 p.m.: Madera Vox consists of an oboist, bassoonist, pianist, percussionist and vocalist, and is a collaborative synthesis of each member’s contributions, which in turn challenges each player’s versatility. Accessible, engaging, playful, insightful, and pure gold. Tickets: $20 Information: http://www.maderavox.org

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Monstrare Brass Quintet Free Family Concert

Church of the Messiah, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 18, 4 p.m.: A Brass Quintet of advanced musicians from the Bard College Conservatory of Music will present an introduction to the Brass family of instruments. This musical journey will take us from Gabrielli’s 16th century Baroque fanfares to 20th century works by the American trumpet player, composer and conductor Anthony Plog, composer of “How The Trumpet Got Its Toot.” Tickets: Free; children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: http://rhinebeckmusic.org

Graham Parker & The Rumour: Reunion Tour

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, November 25, 7 p.m.: Graham Parker & The Rumour are widely regarded as path-making progenitors of punk and new wave, an outﬁt that emerged from the mid-‘70s UK pub-rock scene with a tantalizing template that was soon followed by the likes of Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson. And now, after 31 years, they’re back on tour together. Tickets: $43; $38 members Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

Black Violin

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, December 2, 3 p.m.: Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music and with it an incredible opportunity to reach children. In 2005 the group was awarded the prestigious title of “Apollo Legends.” Kev Marcus and Wil b, both graduates of Dillard Performing Arts High School, used their musical talents to earn full scholarships to college. Now Black Violin want to make sure that North America’s young people get the same exposure to the arts, and therefore, the same opportunity that they did. Performing and touring with Alica Keyes, P Diddy, and Akon to name a few, Black Violin have committed themselves for the next few years to giving back and teaching children that classical music is cool! Tickets: $10 all seats Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

The Story of the Cello: From Baroque to Tango

Hudson Opera House, Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.: Co-sponsored by the Columbia-Greene Community College Gemini Series and presented at the Hudson Opera House. Cellist Garﬁeld Moore performs The Romantic Cello in Winter, works of D’Hervelois, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Piazzola Schumann, and Barber with piano accompaniment. Mr. Moore has served as Principal Cellist for the Paciﬁc Philharmonic, the Santa Cruz Symphony, the Alvin Ailey Ballet, Opera Ebony, the Universal Chamber Orchestra, the West End Symphony and the Musical Heritage Concert Society and recently has appeared as guest soloist for the New York Festival of Voices, Jacob’s Pillow Concert Series, SUNY Ulster’s Artist in Residence program.Tickets: $15; $12 students & seniors Information: 518.828.4181; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Eldar Djangirov

Hudson Opera House, Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m.: Grammy-nominated pianist/composer Eldar Djangirov was described by the New York Times as “a blend of musical intelligence, organizational savvy, enthusiasm and prowess that was all the more impressive for seeming so casual... an ebullient impressionist.” Tickets: $18; $15 members Information: 518.828.4181; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Conservatory Sundays: Conservatory Orchestra Program Two

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m.: Program includes works by Haydn, Dvořák and a world premiere by Christopher Swist, Abaprima. Tickets: $20; $15 parterre/first balcony Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Singer-Songwriter Tracy Grammar

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, December 9, 8 p.m.: Grammer delivers with a supernatural force that funnels straight through your ear to the center of your heart. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.226.8099; http://thebeacontheatre.org

Antioch Chamber Ensemble

Gardiner Theater, Trinity-Pawling Campus, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 Friday, December 14, 8 p.m.: The twelve-member mixed voices choir made its debut in 1997 at the gala opening of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and has steadily established itself among the top ranked professional choirs. Founded by four students at Westminster Choir College, the aim has been to create an ensemble as ﬂexible and virtuosic as a chamber orchestra with the highest degree of musicianship and expression. Tickets: $30 Information: 845.855.3100; http://pawlingconcertseries.org

The Beacon Music Factory Rock and Roll Tribute

Dogwood, East Main & Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 15, 8 p.m.: The Ziggy Stardust Rock Band Boot Camp performs David Bowie’s 40-year-old album. This group of ﬁve adult students have spent the past 12 weeks learning the entire glam-era masterpiece from beginning to end. Attendees are highly encouraged to break out the gold lamé. This event rounds out Beacon Music Factory’s ﬁrst year in business. Information: http://beaconmusicfactory.com

Conservatory Sundays: Dawn Upshaw and Friends, A Winter Songfest

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m.: Dawn Upshaw and singers in the Graduate Vocal Arts Program, Piano Fellows, and the brass quintet Monstrare present a program of festive songs and ensembles to benefit The Bard College Conservatory of Music. Tickets: $15; $25; $50; $100 (includes post-concert reception with artist) Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Hope Machine’s Year End Hootenanny

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 29, 8 p.m.: Featuring Fred Gillen Jr., Steve Kirkman, Eric Puente and many special guests. Tickets: $12 advance; $18 door Information: http://beaconarts.org

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joy is the simplest

photo by Jen Kiaba

As Chair of Art Along the Hudson, President of BeaconArts and Co-Owner of RiverWinds Gallery, I am grateful for the amazing artists, supporters of the arts and community spirit we have in the Hudson Valley. As a wife, I am grateful to the ﬁrst responders and the wonderful staﬀ at Vassar Brothers Medical Center for the care and support they have given my husband. As a mother, I am grateful for my loving two daughters, their husbands, and this special little grandson born this year who has given us such joy and love. He is a reminder to us all to cherish every day, give lots of hugs, and to smile with all your heart. Many thanks to all of you. Linda T. Hubbard

photo by Linda T. Hubbard

I am very thankful every day to be living in such an amazing community and to be able to work in a position where I interact with so many people in an eﬀort to make our area the best place possible to live and work. Colleen Cruikshank, Executive Director Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce

Of course I am incredibly grateful for family, friends and colleagues who inspire me every day with their creativity, compassion and humor. I am also so very thankful for the gift of getting to a certain age and the ability to experience the world through those new/old eyes. JoAnn Feigenheimer, Executive Director, Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center What we beyond doubt do have is our instinctive intellectual curiosity about the universe from the quasars down to the quarks, our wonder at existence itself, and an occasional surge of sheer blind gratitude for being here. ~ John Updike

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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treatures. ~ Thornton Wilder

form of gratitude. photo by Jen Kiaba

photo by Heather Gibbons

~ Karl Barth, theologian

Dear Friends of Red Hook, On behalf of the 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration Committee, I am writing to thank our businesses, churches, civic organizations, individual contributors, school administrators, teachers, students, and community in general for your outstanding participation and support of our town’s once-in-a-lifetime milestone year. From the unveiling of the Bicentennial Quilt on Apple Blossom Day in early May to the ceremonial burying of the 2012 Community Time Capsule in mid-October, every Bicentennial event, large and small, has been truly memorable. It has been an extraordinary privilege and pleasure to have served with so many generous, creative, hardworking volunteers. Nowhere is Red Hook’s deep commitment to community, abiding natural beauty, sense of history, and love of family, friends and neighbors expressed more eloquently than by this simple declaration by one of our own, from the Red Hook Community Heritage Book: “...Red Hook speaks to the values I hold most dear – family, hard work, passion and humility.” I would like to thank the community for giving me the opportunity to meet and work with so many talented and giving people. Sincerely, Loretta Campagna, Chairperson

photo by Jen Kiaba

We are thankful for a bountiful harvest. We are so thankful for the devotion and enthusiasm of the people that help us to dream, plant, grow, harvest, cook, and present our crops every year. We are thankful to be able to look at the Catskill Mountains every day and enjoy the magic of being so close to the Hudson River. And to all of you-our customers-thank you for your dedication to learn with us: new fruit and vegetable varieties; how seasons work; how to take care of crops; how Mother Nature works... Most of all, thank you for eating OUR fruit and vegetables. We wish you all a healthy, peaceful winter. If there is one of those really cold, cold nights, please make yourself a cup of tea and add a little of our honey. Then say a little prayer for the fruit blossoms that they will not freeze and will give us all fruit next season. It really was a glorious season. Someday, we will sit in our rocking chairs and say to our grandchildren, “Now 2012, that was a Peach of a Year!” Montgomery Place crew. Photo submitted.

~Doug & Talea Fincke, Montgomery Place Orchard

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take the kids!

Bring the kids to participate in the Mastodon Matrix Project at Red Hook Public Library on Nov. 17. Illustration: Mastodon, 1897 by Charles R. Knight. Source: wikipedia.org

ARTlandish!

Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, 1-4 p.m.: Create art in the landscape-not such an outlandish idea! Frederic Church sketched outside noting details in nature and went back to the studio to paint. Drop-in for sketch paper, pencils and clipboards. Head out into Olana’s picturesque landscape to sketch your very own view. Come back to the “studio” to use colored pencils, oil pastels and watercolors to ﬁnish your artwork. Free! Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

The Magic Fish

Art of Mehndi for Teens

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 17, 1 p.m.: Teens are invited to draw their dreams -- directly on their bodies -- during a special Mehndi Henna program led by a Tibetan Bard College student trained in traditional Mehndi designs. Participants will learn how to create traditional designs as well as their own. Supplies provided. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Mastodon Matrix Project

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., Nov. 16, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 17, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 18, 2 p.m.: A brand new opera for children by Jim and Sunny Knable and directed by Michael Shiralli. Half Moon Theatre commissioned Jim and Sunny Knable to create a new opera for children based on the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale, The Fisherman and His Wife. Perfect for children 512 and their families. Tickets: $25; $20 children/students Information: http://cunneen-hackett.org; http://halfmoontheatre.org

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 17, 1 p.m.: Junior paleontologists are invited to get their hands dirty. A container of soil from the Mastodon Matrix dig will be sent to the library where participants with the help of Bard College students, will be able to sift through the soil with brushes to ﬁnd bits of bone and vegetation. All information will be recorded on data sheets and reported back to Cornell University. Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Jedi Academy with David Engel

Family Free Night

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 17, 11 a.m.: Learn the ways of the Jedi with a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure. Veteran family entertainer David Engel will train your little Jedi Warriors, Princesses and Darth Vaders with comic antics, silly physical challenges, magical mayhem, and light saber lessons. Kids encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars character! Tickets: $9; $7, children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 17, 5-8 p.m.: The museum is open until 8 p.m., and admission is free from 5-8 p.m. Information: http://www.mhcm.org

Wild Animals in Winter

Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 Sunday, November 18, 2-3 p.m.: Explore, interact, and discover nature in an outdoor setting. Learn about all the ways that animals cope with

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winter. This Knee High Naturalist Program is geared for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Thanksgiving Weekend Magic with David Garrity

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 24, 11 a.m.: Incredible one-man illusion show featuring unique theatrical and visual magic, audience participation and lots of laughs! Sunglasses appear in a flash of fire, a table mysteriously floats around the stage and into the audience, and ordinary Hula Hoops perform extraordinary magic. Tickets: $9; $7, children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Creative Arts for Toddlers

Hudson Opera House, Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 3-3:45 p.m.: Join local artists for weekly fun exploring creative arts including visual, music and movement and more. Parent participation is encouraged. Ages 18 months and up. Free. Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Kuumba African Dance & Drum

Hudson Opera House, Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 11 a.m.: Everybody Drum, everybody Dance! A community workshop in collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum and Operation Unite. Bring a drum or borrow one. Tickets: $5 adults; kids free Information: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Bard Math Circle

Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Friday, December 7, 5:30 p.m.: Join the Bard College Math Team for math games and projects. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Kit’s Interactive Theatre: The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration

Dutchess Community College, James & Betty Hall Theatre, 54 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m.: The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration shares the good cheer of the yuletide with the elves, the Abominable

Snowman and a partridge in a pear tree! Partake in the stories, sing holiday songs and dance with the Sugarplum Fairies in this jolly Christmas show enjoyed by all. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.sunydutchess.edu/studentlife/ studentactivities/famfest.html

Story Theatre

The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, Dec. 8 & 15, 11 a.m.: Fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and Aesop come to vivid theatrical life in Paul Sills’ innovative script, performed by The Center’s theater workshop company. Here you will meet again Henny Penny, the Golden Goose, Venus and the Cat, the Fisherman and His Wife, The Robber Baron, the Bremen Town Musicians, and other favorites. Directed by Lisa Lynds. Tickets: $9; $7, children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

No Strings Marionettes: Wasabi, A Dragon’s Story and Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Cardmaking Workshop for Children

Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.: Join Julie Carino to make handmade cards for the holidays or other special winter occasions. There will be folding, cutting, pasting and designing. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Winter Break Movie: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax

Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12506 Wednesday, December 26, 1:30 p.m.: Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to ﬁnd a real live Truﬀula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. For families with children Pre-K and up. No registration required. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3320; http://www.poklib.org/programs

b ackyard b ird s Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center, 1024 State Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, December 8, 2-3:30 p.m.: The winter months are a great time for backyard birding. Come to Mud Creek and create your own bird feeder from recycled materials. Learn about common backyard birds, feeding tips, and way to attract birds to your property. Take a stroll along the trail in search of birds, too! Tickets: Free Information: 518.828.4386; http://www.ccswcd.org Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) frequently grab seeds from a feeder or tray and return to a tree in order to hammer them open with their beak while holding it with their feet. Photo source: wikipedia.org

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Roasting Farm Fresh

t u r k e y

by Laura Pensiero, Chef & Owner, Gigi Market & Gigi Trattoria

Fresh farm turkeys generally roast more quickly than the water-filled agribusiness turkeys. We proudly purchase and prep Tivoli’s Northwind Farm birds during the holiday season. Our customers can purchase them fresh, brined, or cooked to perfect juicy doneness – Gigi Market is open until noon on Thanksgiving Day for customers to pick up turkeys and all the trimmings. A farm fresh turkey can be stored in a very cold environment – 28° to 34° F – up a week in advance. Have thermometers on hand for refrigeration and for testing the final doneness of the Thanksgiving centerpiece. To cook your farm fresh turkey, first be sure your bird is completely thawed. A frozen turkey should be thawed in a refrigerator at a temperature of 40° F or lower; this can take a couple of days. Rinse the bird and the giblets under cold running water. Preheat the oven to 325° F (a hotter oven can dry out your turkey; a lower temperature risks prolonged time in the “danger zone,” or the temperature range in which bacteria multiply most quickly). Truss the legs together and tuck the wing tips back under the shoulders of the bird. If you plan to stuff the turkey, do so now, immediately before putting the turkey into the oven. Generously season the turkey and place breast-side up on a flat wire rack in a 2 ½ to 3-inchdeep roasting pan. Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the pan. For turkeys up to 20 pounds, roast for 15 minutes a pound — an 18-pound bird should roast for about 4 ½ hours. Roast larger birds for 12 minutes a pound. A stuffed turkey may require an extra buffer of 30 minutes. Take the temperature of both the bird and the stuffing. Oven temperatures vary, as do farm fresh turkeys, so begin checking for doneness about 30 minutes before the turkey is expected to be done. If your bird has reached the desired golden brown but is not yet done, a tent of foil may be placed over the turkey. This prevents over-browning and drying.

Testing for doneness • Temperature: Deep in the breast should be 160 to 165° F. The thigh temperature should register at 180 to 185° F. • Knife test: Insert a paring knife into the breast and thigh. When the juices run clear – not at all pink – the turkey is cooked. • Leg separation: When the turkey is adequately cooked, the leg will easily separate from the bird with a light tug. When the turkey is done, cool it at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before carving. This makes for juicier meat and easier and more attractive carving. Farm-fresh turkeys may be lightly pink toward the bone – this is totally normal. Refrigerate leftovers no more than 2 hours after removing the turkey from the oven. Wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or freezer grade plastic, the roasted meat can be frozen. How many will your turkey feed? 6 pounds: 8 pounds: 12 pounds: 15 pounds: 18 pounds: 22 pounds:

4 to 6 people 6 to 8 people 8 to10 people 10 to 15 people 12 to 15 people 15+ people

Leftovers For next day leftover sandwiches, smear 2 tablespoons of reducedfat cream cheese (it’s easier if it’s softened) on one slice of toasted wholegrain or Pepperidge Farm white bread. Spread 2 tablespoons cranberry chutney, sauce, or relish on another toasted bread slice. Fill the sandwich with thinly sliced leftover turkey (about 2 ounces), a couple of slices of cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce), apple slices, and a handful of trimmed watercress or baby spinach.

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readings, signings & screenings Black morel mushroom. Still from the ﬁlm ‘Now, Forager,’ playing at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck December 2.

Food Film Festival

The Moviehouse, Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 Through November 18, times vary: A foodie ﬁlm fest to coincide with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. A sampling of oﬀerings includes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Step Up to the Plate, Chocolat, Julie & Julia, KIngs of Pastry, Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? and others. For a complete printable schedule visit the website. Tickets: $7; $5 matinees and weekday evenings. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net

An Evening at Astor Courts: Author Rober Seidman & “Moments Captured”

Astor Courts, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, November 16, 7 p.m.: Discussion and book signing with Robert Seidman, author of “Moments Captured,” a novel based on the life and exploits of pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Tickets: $5, available in advance only Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Film: The House I Live In

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri., Nov. 15, 6 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 17, 4:15 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m.: Winner of the best documentary prize at Sundance, the latest film by Eugene Jarecki ranks with The Thin Blue Line, Bowling for Columbine, and Inside Job as a great documentary polemic. The subject is the “War on Drugs,” which, as this eye-opening film persuasively shows, is more precisely a war on those who are perceived as class and racial outsiders--dating back to the 19th century (when opium was used to demonize Chinese immigrants), officially inaugurated by Richard Nixon, escalated by Ronald Reagan, and espoused by virtually every major Presidential candidate ever since. Using eloquent analysts, compelling personal stories from all sides and levels of the “war,” and his own experience as a child of Holocaust survivors, Jarecki lucidly and passionately builds an in-depth case against a policy that demonstrably

doesn’t work, has a ruinous eﬀect on American society, but remains entrenched thanks to its proﬁtability and political expediency. Tickets: $7; $5 members & students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Film: Orchestra of Exiles

Upstate Films, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, November 16 (check website for time): From Academy Award nominated director Josh Aronson (Sound and Fury), Orchestra of Exiles reveals the dramatic story of Bronislaw Huberman, the celebrated Polish violinist who rescued some of the world’s greatest musicians from Nazi Germany and then created one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Palestine Philharmonic (which would become the Israeli Philharmonic). In Person: Director Josh Aronson and Leon Botstein, Pres of Bard College and on screen commentator. Information: http://upstateﬁlms.org

Poet Irene Mitchell

Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, November 17, 5 p.m.: Irene Mitchell will read from her newly released book of poems, A Study of Extremes in Six Suites. As part of the reading, the poet will discuss her collaborations with visual artists and musicians. Free. Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chatham-bookstore.com

Author Event: Peter Trachtenberg

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 17, 7 p.m.: Peter Trachtenberg is the author of the memoir 7 Tattoos, and The Book of Calamities: Five Questions About Suﬀering and Its Meaning. Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons is his latest book, and about the search for a missing cat that’s also an encoded exploration of love and marriage. His essays, journalism, and short ﬁction have been published in The New Yorker, Harper’s, BOMB, TriQuarterly, O, The New York Times Travel

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Magazine, and A Public Space. His commentaries have been broadcast on NPR’S “All Things Considered.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

subject of Saratakes’s book -- “Patton.” Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.486.7770; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

John Cage: On & Oﬀ the Air!

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, November 17, 8 p.m.: John Cage’s interest in radio as both a medium of transmission and a musical instrument was lifelong, beginning in childhood with original broadcasts created on behalf of his Boy Scouts of America troop and culminating, the year before his death, with his Europera 5 (1991), one of three mixed-media works created for the operatic stage. John Cage: On & Off the Air! celebrates this engagement with an ever-changing program of works wrapped around a newly staged revival of Cage’s peripatetic The City Wears a Slouch Hat (CBS Radio, 1942). Based on a play by Kenneth Patchen, it features a newly commissioned film of light and shadows by the New York composer Mikel Rouse and performed by the celebrated Canadianbased percussion ensemble NEXUS. The film for The City Wears a Slouch Hat will incorporate the use of shadows to simulate characters of a live performance. In this way, the “shadow film” will mirror the live action appearing on stage, as well as becoming a “portable set.” Tickets: $15; $25; $35; $45 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Crandall Theater, 48 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, November 24, 4 p.m.: Screening of the classic film, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” shown in its original 35mm format and ticket prices reflect the time when it was originally released in 1981. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed like one of the characters. Tickets: $2.50 Information: 518.392.3331; http://www.thechathamfilmclub.com

Local Author Event: Caleb Carr

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m.: Legend meets history in this mesmerizing novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Caleb Carr, “The Legend of Broken.” Demonstrating the rich storytelling, skillful plotting, and depth of research he showcased in The Alienist, Carr’s long-awaited new book is an action-packed, multicharacter epic of a medieval clash of cultures—in which new gods collide with old, science deﬁes all expectation, and virtue comes in many guises. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

The MET Live in HD: La Clemenza Di Tito

Tony Kushner

Speakers at Temple Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 Sunday, November 18, 7 p.m.: Tony Kushner in conversation with prize-winning playwright Rinne Groﬀ. Best known for his prizewinning epic, “Angels in America,” Kushner has also written screenplays for “Munich” and Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “Lincoln.” He has won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, an Emmy, two Tonys, three Obies and an Oscar nomination. “Some playwrights want to change the world. Some want to revolutionize theater. Tony Kushner is that rarity of rarities: a writer who has the promise to do both.” ~ The New York Times Tickets: $35; $25 seniors and students Information: http://www.speakerste.org

Book Talk & Film Screening: Patton

FDR Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m.: The Pare Lorentz Film Center at the FDR Presidential Library will present a book talk and signing with Nicholas Evan Sarantakes, author of “Making Patton: A Classic War Film’s Epic Journey to the Silver Screen” at 2 p.m. Following the book talk, at 3:30 p.m., attendees will screen the 1970 ﬁlm classic -- and

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat., Dec. 1, Sun., Dec 9, & Sat., Dec. 22, 12:55 p.m.: The virtuosic Elina Garanca sings Sesto in Mozart’s drama set in ancient Rome along with Giuseppe Filianoti and Barbara Frittoli. Harry Bicket conducts. Tickets: $25; $15 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Film: Now, Forager

Upstate Films, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, December 2, 5 p.m.: Partially shot in Dutchess County, this food lovers’ film tells the story of Lucien and Regina, two foragers who gather wild mushrooms to sell to New York restaurants. Lucien (Jason Cortlund) is a mycological authority whose idealism often counters his wife’s (Tiffany Esteb) practicality. As the instability of their income puts a stress on their relationship, Regina opts to earn a paycheck by cooking in a high-end restaurant, while Lucien continues to devote himself to full-time nomadic foraging. An uncompromising film, Now, Forager gets at the ideological tenacity, the pursuit for perfection, and the often contentious relationships of those who live truly alternative lifestyles. Information: http://upstatefilms.org continued on page 36 g

recorded theater: Barrymore Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat., Nov. 24, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 25, 1 p.m.: Barrymore, starring AcademyAward Winner Christopher Plummer, is a new film based on the play by William Luce. Barrymore premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and will be shown in movie theaters globally. Set in 1942, the play follows acclaimed American actor John Barrymore, a member of one of Hollywood’s most well-known multi-generational theatrical dynasties. No longer a leading box office star, the film finds Barrymore reckoning with the ravages of his life of excess. Stars Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer in the tour de force film performance of his career. Tickets: $15; $12.50 members; $7.50 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org Photo: John Barrymore as Hamlet.

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Book Signing: Jean Zimmerman

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.: Book signing with Jean Zimmerman, author of “The Orphanmaster.” Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

Starr Library Winter Book Sale

Starr Library, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual winter book sale. Information: http://starrlibrary.org

The MET Live in HD: Un Ballo in Maschera

Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat., Dec. 8, Sun., Dec 15 & Sat., Dec. 29, 12:55 p.m.: Director David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. Marcelo Alvarez, Sondra Radvanovsky, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky star with Kathleen Kim as the page Oscar and Stephanie Blythe as the fortune-teller Ulrica. Fabio Luisi conducts. Tickets: $25; $15 students Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

The MET: Live in HD Verdi’s Un Ballo In Maschera

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m.: Verdi’s vivid drama of jealousy and vengeance will be seen in a new production by acclaimed opera director David Alden, returning to the Met for the ﬁrst time in more than 20 years. Tickets: $26; $19 children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

Book Signing: Station Hill Poets

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 8, 5 p.m.: Book signing with the Station Hill Poets: George Quasha, Sam Truitt and others. Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

Hudson Valley YA Society: Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson & Gwenda Bond

Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, December 9, 4 p.m.: Libba Bray is the best selling author of A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, The Sweet Far Thing, New York Times bestseller Beauty Queens, and the 2010 Printz Award-winning Going Bovine. Her latest book is The Diviners. Maureen Johnson’s latest thriller is The Name of the Star and described as “appealingly fresh to the

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YA genre” by Locus Magazine. Gwenda Bond’s debut novel, Blackwood, is a September 2012 launch title for Strange Chemistry, the new YA imprint of Angry Robot Books. RSVP required for this event. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

History of Tivoli Q&A with Bernard Tieger

Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thursday, December 13, 7 p.m.: Join longtime Tivoli resident and village historian Bernard Tieger for an informative discussion about the history of Tivoli. Copies of Bernie’s newly published book “Tivoli: The Making of a Community” will be available for purchase and signing. Village trustee and painter laureate Joel Griﬃth will moderate the Q&A session. Joel’s artwork adorns the 1st ﬂoor hallway of the Watts de Peyster building. Light refreshments will be served.Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Film: The Sound of Music

UPAC, Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.: This incomparable Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is based on the real-life story of the von Trapp Family. It stars Julie Andrews as a novitiate, who becomes governess to a large family in 1930s Austria, and charms not only her charges but also their father, who is played by Christopher Plummer. Tickets: $6 all seats (Nuns get in free!) Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

The MET: Live in HD Verdi’s AIDA

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 15, 1 p.m.: Verdi’s iconic opera set in ancient Egypt stars powerhouse Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, who makes her Met debut in the title role of an enslaved Ethiopian princess. Tickets: $26; $19 children 12 and under Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com

Book Signing: Tony Fletcher

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 15, 4 p.m.: Tony Fletcher, author of “A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths,” signs copies of his book. Stephen Bluhm performs songs by the Smiths. Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

pee wee’s big adventure Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, November 30, 8 p.m.: Following the 19th Annual City of Poughkeepsie Celebration of Lights Parade and Fireworks, Bardavon presents a screening of the family film classic, “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” (1985) an adventure comedy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman. The cartoonish and childish character Pee Wee Herman goes on a big adventure for the first time ever when his beloved shiny new bicycle is stolen by his nemesis Francis Buxton, a fellow man-child and neighborhood rich “kid.” He sets off on an obsessive action-packed cross-country journey, determined to recover it. Tickets: $6 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.ticketmaster.com Still from film; photo submitted.

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green valley �ight

Still from the ﬁlm ‘Dear Governor Cuomo’ which screens at The Beacon Theatre on Nov. 23 & 24., and will feature special guest appearances by Pete Seeger and Natalie Merchant.

The Seed Underground

Ask the Energy Expert

Red Hook Winter Market

National Climate Seminar

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, November 16, 7 p.m.: With a quiet urgency Janisse Ray’s The Seed Underground reminds us that while our health and food security are at stake as seeds disappear, so, too, are the stories, heritage, and history that passes between people as seeds are passed from hand to hand. Information: 845.677.7600 x 326; http://www.ecostudies.org

Elmendorph Inn, North Broadway & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturdays, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 15 & 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Featuring local farms and foods: fruits, veggies, meats, milk, specialty foods, gifts. Live music and warm food & drink. Information: 845.758.5887; http://elmendorph.org

Making Cheddar

Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center, 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, November 17, noon-3 p.m.: Perhaps the most popular and most demanding cheese to make in the world. Learn how to make cheddar from start to ﬁnish. From milk to curd, you’ll learn the steps to producing your own beautiful, homemade batch of cheese, followed by a discussion and tasting of some of the best cheddars available. Join Hawthorne Valley Farm’s cheesemaker, Peter Kindel, for this hands-on workshop in home cheesemaking. Class size is limited. Please register in advance. Cost: $50 Information: 518.672.7500 x 232; http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Tuesdays, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 5 p.m.: Save money while saving the planet! An “Energy Expert” from Bard College will help attendees fill out a form for a free energy audit and clarify how to take advantage of on-utility bill financing to make home improvements. There are more than a dozen state, county and utility programs to choose from! Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org Via Live Teleconference Wednesday, November 21, noon: This free speaker series led by nationally recognized experts on climate and clean energy is hosted by The Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard Office of Sustainability. This month’s call features guest speaker Kim Knowlton, Senior Scientist with National Resource Defense Council’s Health & Environment Program, talking about why climate change is a matter of health. Call-in number: 1-712-432-3100; Conference Code: 253385 Information: 845.758.7071; http://www.bard.edu/cep

Film: Dear Governor Cuomo

The Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 23 & 24, 7 p.m.: In association with Woodstock Film Festival and Hudson Valley Programmers Association, The Beacon is proud to screen this ﬁlm about banning fracking in our state. This important event runs for 2 nights and each night ends with a Q&A with the Director Jon Bowermaster and a special guest: one night will be Pete Seeger and the other will be Natalie Merchant! Feel free to attend both nights as the special guest will be a surprise! Tickets: $12 Information: 845.226.8099; http://thebeacontheatre.org

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Wednesday Wandering

Join Columbia Land Conservancy for a full ‘Beaver’ moon walk November 28 at Hand Hollow Conservation Area in New Lebanon. Photo by H. Gibbons.

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, Main Parking Area, 480 Rock Road, Chatham, NY 12037 Wednesday, November 28, 10 a.m.-noon: As autumn progresses, the contours of the landscape show up particularly well as the color of the landscape melts into browns and gold. Discuss the history of the site, plus the unusual plants and animals that call it home. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

November Full Moon Walk

Hand Hollow Conservation Area, 4079 Cty Rte 9, New Lebanon, NY Wednesday, November 28, 4-6 p.m.: Join CLC for a walk under the Geese Going Moon, also known as the Frost Moon and Beaver Moon. In late November, beavers are actively preparing for winter. For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze. Beavers were used for their warm furs. Stroll towards the beaver dam and see the site in a diﬀerent light! Don’t forget your ﬂashlight. Information: 518.392.5252 x 207; http://clctrust.org

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Winter Market

Rhinebeck Town Hall, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Every other Sunday, starting Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: A diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley. Check website for complete list of vendors. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Scenic Hudson’s Naturalist Lecture Series: Hudson Valley Wetlands

Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Tuesday, December 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Get the latest scoop on the valley’s astonishing natural world in our second-annual lecture series. Local experts will discuss cutting-edge strategies for conserving the region’s irreplaceable habitats and wildlife—and the roles they play in sustaining human health and prosperity. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

National Climate Seminar

Via Live Teleconference Wednesday, December 5, noon: This free speaker series led by nationally recognized experts on climate and clean energy is hosted by The Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard Oﬃce of Sustainability. This month’s call features guest speaker Eleanor Sterling, Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History, talking about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. Call-in number: 1-712-432-3100; Conference Code: 253385 Information: 845.758.7071; http://www.bard.edu/cep

Winter Explorations with Farmscape Ecology Program

Hawthorne Valley Farm, 327 Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, December 8, 2-4 p.m.: Take a leisurely, guided walk through the forest and meadows to learn winter botany. Handouts and an optional in-door session following this outing will help you delve deeper into the mysteries of identifying trees and weeds in winter. All levels of knowledge are welcome. Information: 518.672.7994; http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Full Moon Winter Walk

Schor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029 Friday, December 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: A full moon walk under the Cold Moon. Enjoy the quiet, clear evening walking through ﬁelds and forest. Listen for owls calling in the night. Snowshoes provided if needed. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org

Holiday Open Barn

Stonykill Environmental Education Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Saturday, December 29, 6-8 p.m.: Tour the barn to see the farm animals, holiday display, history of Stony Kill display, refreshments, children’s activities, live music and more! Information: 845.831.1617; http://stonykill.org

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h o l i d ay Bannerman Island Gallery: Take Me Home for the Holidays

150 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 31: “Take Me Home for the Holidays,” annual show featuring small paintings by 13 noted Hudson Valley artists of scenes from the Hudson Valley and Bannerman Island. More than 40 paintings in various mediums including oils, acrylics and pastels. Fifty percent of the sale of artwork will be donated to The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. for the preservation of the Hudson Valley treasure, Bannerman Island. Hours: Open weekends and by appointment. Information: 845.831.6346; http://www.bannermancastle.org

Buone Feste: Holiday Group Show

RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 31: “Buone Feste: Holiday Group Show.” Annual holiday show featuring one-of-a-kind gifts for those special people on your list -- original handmade gifts by local artists. Paintings by Kevin Cook, Kate McGloughlin, Richard Gedney, Robert Ferrucci, Ed Vermehren, Ellen Lewis and others; photographs by Robert Rodriguez, Jr., Linda T. Hubbard, Mary Ann Glass, Karl LaLonde and others; painted porcelain tiles and ﬁgurines by Paola Bari; hand-dyed yarn, scarves and shawls by Kelly Newkirk; mugs, bowls, vases and other pottery items; season cards and handmade ornaments by many artists; jewelry, sculpture, calendars, Riverwinds’ 2013 cookbook “All in One” featuring recipes and artwork by the gallery’s artists, and so much more! Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

CherryBomb Holiday PopUp Shop

Zora Dora Paletaria, 201 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December, check website for holiday hours: Art and craft by local artists and artisans. Unique holiday gifts. CherryBomb is an informal association of artists in and around Beacon who work together to sell their art and crafts. Information: cherrybombartists@gmail.com; http://cherrybombpopup.weebly.com

Holiday Show: Small Works

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through January 5: “Holiday Show: Small Works,” a non-juried show featuring CCCA members’ works sized 12” x 12” or smaller. All pieces are for sale and priced at $250 or less. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Tivoli Artists Co-op 25th Annual Holiday Show

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 November 16-December 23: A wonderful Holiday show of arts and artisan handcrafts. There are small works in oil, watercolors and prints from Julia Aneshansley, Marie Cole, Vikki Hanast, Gretchen Kelly, Susan Picard, Judy Reynolds, Mary Untalan and Barbara Walter. Beautiful ﬁred paintings of birds on glass by Dea Archbald, artistic travel mugs by Frana Baruch, watercolor key chains by Karl Volk, jewelry by Laura Chkhetiani and blank books by Noel Phillips. Janet Jappen contributes attractive and practical fabric art: potholders, table runners, pillow covers and bags, as well as crochet hats and scarves. Ania Aldrich will have a collection of prints, drawings and painted bowls. Tarryl Gabel, Kevin and Linda Palfreyman exhibit landscapes paintings.

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Opp. page, Sinterklaas Artisan Faire takes place at Rhinebeck Town Hall on November 18; this page, L to R: ‘diamond’ earrings in silver by Caiming Cheung at Riverwinds Buone Feste: Holiday Group Show in Beacon; Hand-thrown pottery vessels from noted ceramist Mary Anne Davis on display at Spencertown Academy Art Center’s Handmade Holiday Pop-up Shop, 11/24-12/23.

Marcia Slatkin, our newest member, introduces her black & white photographs and Joan Schwartzman, another new member, features small ﬂoral paintings. Alan Reich exhibits furniture, and Greg Martin, color photographs. Guest artists include Isabel Izrati, whose ceramic planters, sculpture and leaf pendants were very popular last year. Ginny Flynn shows knitted sweaters, hats and scarfs; and Susan Kotulak has wearable sewn items. Cheryl Lickona displays creative fabric and paper arts. New exhibitors include Mary Ann Williams, creator of beautiful basketry and Roxie Johnson, solar plate prints and cards. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; tivoliartistsco-op.com

Regina Coeli Parish’s 41st Annual Santa’s Express Art and Craft Fair

Regina Coeli School, 4337 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12533 Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Craft fair featuring more than 40 regional artisans, raﬄe baskets, a White Elephant sale, discounted gift certiﬁcates to local businesses, a bake sale, and door prizes. Lunch available for purchase. Admission: $2; children free Information: 845.229.8589; rccraftfair@gmail.com

The Red Hook Emporium Third Saturday

7392 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 17, 4-6 p.m.: The Red Hook Emporium is teaming up with other local galleries for this monthly event. Each month there will be wine tastings by Tousey Winery and a distinguished local artist will be showcased. Oﬀ-street parking. Antiques, original artwork, handmade furniture and crafts, to candles and aroma therapy -- new oﬀerings every week! Perfect for “buy local” holiday shopping. Repeats 12/15. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and special holiday hours tba. Information: 845.758.0202

Holiday Small Works Show

CCCA Gallery, 209 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 November 17-January 5: Holiday show for those who wish to “give the gift of art this holiday season.” All works by CCCA members, all 12” x

12” or smaller, and all priced at $250 and under. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 17, 5-7 p.m. Information: info@artscolumbia.org; http://artscolumbia.org

Fourth Annual Sinterklaas Artisan Faire

Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Local artists sell their art and crafts for the holidays. The combination art exhibit/market/cafe will include framed art, pottery, woodworking, jewelry, needlecrafts, photography and many unique surprises. Tasty treats available throughout the day. Proceeds generate much needed funds for the annual magical Sinterklaas event. Admission: Free, door prizes. Information: hana527@gmail.com

PaperWorks Holiday Show

Red Hook CAN Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 November 23-December 31, Fri. & Sat., 1-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.: A great opportunity to buy unique, reasonably priced art, holiday cards and gifts created by local artists. All items priced between $5 and $100. Shop local this holiday season and support the burgeoning arts community! Reception: Sunday, December 2, 2-4 p.m. Information: http://www.rhcan.com; redhookcan@gmail.com

Dutchess Community College Annual Holiday Crafts Fair

Drumlin & Falcon Halls, DCC Campus, 54 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 24 & 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Juried Annual Craft Fair featuring more than 100 artists, artisans and specialty food makers. Items for sale include jewelry, ﬁber arts, clothing, candles, soaps and oils, decorative painting, photographs, toys, collectibles, ceramics, porcelain, ﬂoral arrangements and works in glass, metal, leather and wood. Door prizes. Refreshments. Tickets: $6; $4 seniors; free, kids under 12. Information: 845.431.8400; http://www.sunydutchess.edu/alumni/ foundationevents/annualcraftfair.html continued on page 42 g

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Handmade Holiday

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 November 24-December 22, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts, from funky to fabulous, handcrafted by local artists. Get in the holiday spirit with a cup of mulled cider and seasonal treats while you enjoy stress-free shopping. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 24, noon-3 p.m. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Holiday Small Works Exhibition

Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 November 24-January 19: “Holiday Small Works Exhibition,” featuring paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, collage, assemblage, mixed media work, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewelry and holiday ornaments all by local artists and artisans. Opening Reception: Saturday, December 1, 3-5 p.m. Followed by annual Annual Chili Dinner. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & by appt. Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

Bard College Art and Craft Fair

Bertlesmann Campus Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Friday, November 30, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.: Buy local, artisan-made gifts for the holidays! Everything is homemade by local or student crafters. About 60 vendors participate each year. Information: http://bardcraftfair.blogspot.com

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Christkindl Market

Germania Hall, 37 Old DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Friday, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Germania of Poughkeepsie presents its annual traditional German market featuring: Gluehwein and pastry, imported German Christmas candies, homemade Lebkuchen and Christmas Stollen, herring salad, German potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut, plus many craft items and seasonal gifts. Information: 845.471.0609; info@germaniapok.com; http://www.germaniapok.com

Columbia County Historical Society Annual Gallery of Wreaths

Columbia County Museum & James Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 November 30-December 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual Gallery of Wreaths features donated artiﬁcial and fresh wreaths decorated by individuals, groups, businesses and ﬂoral professionals. programs. Information: 518.758.9265; www.cchsny.org

Annual Yuletide Fair

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, 330 CR 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Children and adults are invited to make stained glass ornaments and dip their own holiday candles. Quality crafts of all types available for sale by area artisans: handcrafted toys, pottery, jewelry, clothing, fabric, yarn and other items. Food and festive music. Puppet shows, Tiny Treasure Room, and other activities for children. Gingerbread House Auction. Free admission. Information: 518.672.5808; http://www.hawthornevalleyschool.org

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Opp. page: top row, artists & artisans participating in the Bard College Art & Craft Fair on Nov. 30: L to R, bird by artist Dumb Won; butterfly & pearl necklace by Pulp Sushi; giraffe pendant by Retropage; bottom left ‘giant red slug meets light bulb guy 2’ by Dumb Won; bottom left, painted porcelain elephant by Paoli Bari at Riverwinds Buone Feste: Holiday Group Show. This page, L to R: reclaimed felted flower pin by Kat Stoutenborough, who is participating in the CherryBomb Holiday Pop-Up Shop throughout December in the Zora Dora Paleteria on Main Street in Beacon; letterpress notecard by Wishbone Letterpress, at the Bard College Art & Craft Fair.

Annual Monastery Christmas Craft Fair

Our Lady of the Resurrection Monastery, 246 Barmore Rd., LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 8 & 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Vinegars, food baskets and monastic products from the farm and gardens including: dried herbs, soups, dips, jams, green and red salsa, tomato sauces, relishes, apple butter, olive tapenade, and the famous Artisan Monastic Vinegars. Plus: Nativity Sets from all over the world and other monasteries; Monastic crafts including gift items, icons, candles, decorations and more; Monastic cookbooks and other religious books autographed by the author. Information: http://ourladyoftheresurrectionmonastery.webs.com

St. Nicholas Day Craft Fair

Astor Home for Children, 6339 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, December 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: The children, staff and volunteers at Astor Services For Children & Families work all year to create the unique hand-made crafts for the St. Nick’s Craft Fair. There will be a variety of childrens’ art, decorations, wreaths and arrangements, knitted items, ornaments, cards and much more!! A wide selection of raffle prizes and themed gift baskets will also be on display at this fun filled day for shoppers. All proceeds benefit the children’s recreational and family-strengthening programs. Information: 845.871.1171; http://astorservices.org

Holiday Boutique and Book Sale

Starr Library Lower Level, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., Dec. 7, noon-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Friends of Starr Library host this holiday boutique and book sale featuring holiday treasures for the house, tree and table; plus, gift-worthy books. Information: 845.876.4030; http://starrlibrary.org

Holiday Craft Fair

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Featuring the Hudson Valley Etsy Team’s diversiﬁed artists’ locally handmade ceramics, jewelry, knitwear, glass, baby clothes, toys, bath & body, handbags, kids’ wear, tees, notecards, ﬁne art and more. Information: http://hvetsyians.blogspot.com/2012/10/holiday-craftfair-meet-vendors.html

Local Artists Holiday Showcase

The Phantom Gardener, 6837 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Come see the handcrafted works of local artists and jewelers while selecting special gifts for your loved ones. Artists include Tom Stoenner, Grace Gunning, Maribeth Blum, & Elise Beecher. Information: 845.876.8606; julianne.phantom@gmail.com

Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 & 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Unique, handcrafted works by local artisans including jewelry, photography, ﬁber wear, wood products, pottery, ornaments and more. Admission: $5 Information: 845.486.4571; http://cunneen-hackett.org

’Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Holiday Greens Show Silent Auction

Columbia County Museum & James Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Fri.-Sun., Dec. 14-16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: 27th Annual Gallery of Wreaths Silent Auction featuring donated artificial and fresh wreaths decorated by individuals, groups, businesses and floral professionals. Proceeds from the auction of donated wreaths will benefit the society’s public programs. Information: 518.758.9265; www.cchsny.org

Holiday Windows: Made in Philmont

Philmont Beautification, Inc. Resource Center, 113 Main St., Philmont, NY 12565 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 15 & 16 and 22 & 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Local artists fill the Resource Center windows with locally-made holiday artifacts reflecting revitalization of a downtown & surrounding farming areas & landscapes. Information: 518.697.0038; http://www.pbinc.org

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Through December 3 Special Gallery Exhibit 12 Vassar Street

Francis X. Driscoll & Michael Lavery

FRAMING THE CATSKILLS

A unique and ingenious collaboration between Driscoll’s award-winning nature photography and Lavery’s wood-carved frames complimenting each other. Available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am until the close of each night’s show or by appointment during the week. For information call 845-486-4571

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Holiday Happenings 2012 November 16 & 18

December 14, 15 & 16

Half Moon Theatre presents

Trinity Players presents

THE MAGIC FISH A brand new opera for children by Jim and Sunny Knable and directed by Michael Shiralli. Half Moon Theatre commissioned Jim and Sunny Knable to create a new opera for children based

Play it Again Sam Woody Allen’s classic comedy about sex, romance, and American manhood. If you miss it, “you’ll regret it - maybe not now, but soon, and for the rest of your life.”

on the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale, “The Fisherman and His

For information call 845-227-7855

Wife”. Perfect for children 5-12 and their families.

www.trinityplayersny.org/upcoming.html/

For information

halfmoontheatre.org/whats-on/the-magic-ﬁsh/

Saturday, December 22 Big Gay Hudson Valley presents

Holiday Burlesque December 8 & 9 Cunneen Hackett Arts Center presents

Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

Join Big Gay Hudson Valley as we celebrate the season with a special one night performance of “Hung With Care: A Holiday Burlesque Cabaret” staring the legendary NYC burlesque stud Go-Go Harder and his men of Boylesk 101 along with ladies Ms. Stormy Leather and “Ms. Coney Island”

featuring unique, handcrafted works by local artisans-including jewelry, photography, ﬁber wear, wood products, comestibles, pottery, ornaments and more. Hours are Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 10 to 3. Admission is $5.00

For information call CHAC 845-486-4571 cunneen-hackett arts center is a funded member of DCAC

2011 BB Heart.

For information call 845-486-4571

www.biggayhudsonvalley.com

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Long days short years by Brian PJ Cronin, photograph by Kristen Cronin

It is amazing to me how parenthood simultaneously makes you a 97-pound weakling and the strongest man alive. You quickly learn to do things that would have terrified and sickened you before. I am not talking about diapers. We have cats, a lot of cats, so I am quite familiar with being inundated in an excess of urine, poop, vomit, phlegm, and black bile. Bodily fluids do not scare me. House centipedes scare me. Their name is a bit of a misnomer, since it makes it sound like a house is a perfectly reasonable place for them to be. In actuality, the only reasonable place for them to be is somewhere in the lower circles of hell next to serial killers and solicitors who knock on your door during Saturday breakfast. They are long, they are striped, they have a billion legs and are made of bad dreams and poison. They do not look like something that comes from this world. My strategy for dealing with them in the past has been to scream, run outside, and wait for them to crawl back into whatever fetid hole they slithered out of. This strategy has worked pretty well so far. Then I found one in the nursery. Where my son plays with his toys. I did not run. I did not scream. I did not think. I grabbed a thick wad of toilet paper and smashed the beast into a howling, squirming, cursing, black pile of goo and then flushed its desecrated corpse down the toilet without breaking a sweat. I’m a dad now. This is what dads do. Bat in the house? Roll up your sleeves, Dad, and get it out. Tick the size of a golf ball attached to your cat’s head? Warm up those tweezers, Dad, and pull the squirming bastard out before he starts looking for his next meal. Snakes, wasps, zombies, all of them have to be dealt with. Dad has a family to protect. This may seem like a noble sentiment, but this is what leads to the flipside and the weakness. Dad cannot be everywhere at once. Dad is not invincible. I can no longer handle seeing images of children in peril on the news, TV, or in the movies. Not even Lassie. Before I became a parent, seeing a photo in The New York Times of a small child killed during clashes in Syria would have given me pause and a brief moment of sadness and reflection. Now it cripples me. Now I have to push the paper away, grab onto something solid as the walls start spinning, take deep breaths. I become useless for the next two hours. It is impossible for me to look at those pictures and not see Cooper’s face. When I begin reading a story in The New Yorker about a sick child and the writer starts dropping

the trick is knowing when the blast shield has to be raised for the sake of your sanity and when it has to be lowered for the sake of your humanity. I’m not sure i have that figured out yet. ominous hints that this isn’t going to be one of those stories in which the child gets better, I turn away, crawl under my desk, curl into a ball. I cannot go there. No, I do not know about the two children who were swept away in the floodwaters of Hurricane Sandy on Staten Island. I do not know about the boy who fell into the wild dogs cage at the zoo. Stop right there. Do not tell me. This is where I am building a wall between my restless curiosity and the world. I know what I can handle and what I can’t. If you’re a parent, you know that this is the fine line you walk every day. The trick is knowing when the blast shield has to be raised for the sake of your sanity and when it has to be lowered for the sake of your humanity. I’m not sure I have that figured out yet. There are times when Cooper is sick and in pain and I find that I need to raise my defenses so that I can be the Dad and take care of him instead of letting his pain crumple me to the floor. What I am grateful for are the moments when I find the balance, when I can respond to what he needs emotionally as well as physically. When his crying stings but I know what to do. When I take him in my arms and soothe him and he responds by calming down and wrapping his arms around my neck. And we walk out of the house for fresh air, my boots crunching centipedes as we go, finding solace together under the great and open sky.

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

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Mills Mansion Christmas tree; Sweets & Treats with Santa at Boscobel. Photos submitted.

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Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 November 23-December 31, daily except Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: What better way to get into that holiday spirit than by touring the elegantly decorated Boscobel mansion? Boscobel’s friendly docent guides direct and entertain visitors with stories of early 19-century yuletide traditions and at-home entertaining during the Federal period. Step back to a simpler time. Tickets: $16; children 6-14, $8; web special, 2 adults, 1 child (6-14), $32; children under 6, free. Fri.-Sun., November 23-25, 5-6:30 p.m.: Twilight Tours. Illumination by candle creates an amazing visitor experience, casting shadows on a simpler way of life, creating a magical step back in time. A perfect pastime for friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving. Tickets: $16; $13, seniors; $8, kids 6-14; under 6, free; family of four, $40 December 1-31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Holiday House Tours. Friendly, knowledgeable docent guides direct and entertain visitors with stories of early 19-century yuletide traditions and at-home entertaining during the Federal period. Tickets: $18 Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 4-9 p.m.: “A Christmas Carol,” nine performances of the Charles Dickens classic in the grand entry hall of the Boscobel mansion. Produced and performed by Hudson Valley Shakespeare company. Tickets: $80 Information: http://www.hvshakespeare.org/content/holiday-2012 Sunday, Dec. 9 & 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m.: “Sweets & Treats with Santa,” guests enjoy tasty ﬁnger sandwiches, sweets and confections with a choice of cold milk or hot chocolate with that much-loved holiday couple, Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus will entertain with seasonal readings and stories. Children will get the chance to whisper their wish lists and pose for photos with the Jolly Old Soul. For children 5-12 accompanied by an adult, advance ticket purchase required. Tickets: $25 Information: 845-265.3638; http://www.boscobel.org

Clermont State Historic Site

County Route 6, oﬀ Route 9G, Clermont, NY 12526 Sat. & Sun., December 1 & 2, 10 a.m.: “A Child’s Christmas.” Drop in for Christmas stories and treats for children ages 3-10. Tickets: $4 Saturday, December 8, 5-7 p.m.: The Friends of Clermont Christmas Candlelight Party. Tickets: Free for members, guests, $10 Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Christmas at Clermont Open House. A great day for families. Tickets: Free Sunday, December 16, 3-6 p.m.: Candlelight Tours of Clermont: Tableaux Vivant of Christmas traditions through the ages, glittering decorations, and wassail and traditional holiday goodies served in the historic kitchen. Tickets: $8; free, children under 12. Information: 518.537.6622; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum & Val-Kill

4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 November 23-December 31: Tours of Springwood decorated according to Roosevelt family holiday tradition. Tours of Val-kill, Eleanor Roosevelt’s cottage, decked out with her favorite holiday decor. No onsite parking, shuttle from Wallace Visitor Center at FDR site. Tickets: $14, Springwood; $8, Val-kill Henry A. Wallace Center, Springwood Home of FDR & FDR Presidential Library, Saturday, December 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of FDR National Historic Site will host a series of free holiday events. The Roosevelt Library and the Home of FDR (Springwood) will be open to visitors free of charge. There will be holiday decorations, music, refreshments and special activities -- including the annual Children’s Reading Festival -- beginning at noon in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center. Holiday Open House at Val-Kill will run from 4-7 p.m., with a shuttle running from the Wallace Center. Parking at the sites is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool when possible. FREE Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

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Sights Locust Grove

2683 South Rd. (Rt. 9), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturdays in December (1, 8, 15 & 22) & the week after Christmas, Dec. 26-31: Step back in time and re-live the romance of Christmas past. Celebrate the holiday season as Locust Grove features the classic holiday tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a holiday legend that has enchanted families for generations with “visions of sugar plums.” Recent scholarship suggests that the original teller of this perennial favorite may have been Locust Grove’s ﬁrst resident, Henry Livingston, Jr. Tour the mansion with expert guides who will share information on the both museum collections and decorations. Tickets: $10/adult; $6/child under 12. Sundays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23, noon-4 p.m.: “Holiday Hunt: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Get in the holiday spirit as you enjoy glittering decorations throughout the historic mansion, where each room features a diﬀerent passage from the holiday classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. With your story in hand, collect the clues as you tour the mansion’s decorated rooms. Afterward at the visitor center there will be cookies, hot cider and readings and stories by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. Tickets: $10/adult; $8/child Saturday, December 8, 5:30-9:30 p.m.: “Twilight Holiday Tour & Historic Holiday Dinner.” Special holiday tour and dinner on the opening day of Locust Grove’s holiday season. Historically-inspired four-course holiday dinner presented by Chef Charlie Fells from the Artist’s Palate. Live music by the Bardavon String Quartet. Tickets: $110/person Information: 845.454.4500 x 17; www.lgny.org

Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Old Post Road, Route 9S, Staatsburg, NY 12580 Nov. 23-Dec. 31, Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 26 & Mon., Dec. 21, noon-4 p.m.; plus, special evening hours on three Fridays, Dec. 14, 21 & 28, 6-8 p.m. (closed 12/25): “A Gilded Age Christmas.” Enjoy the sumptuously decorated historic mansion, house tours, an award-winning gift shop and majestic Hudson River setting!

Wilderstein White & Gold Salon; Vanderbilt mansion foyer. Photos submitted.

Tickets: $8; $6, seniors and students; 12 & under free. Sundays, Dec. 2-30, 1-4 p.m.:: “Holiday Whodunit,” a one-hour mystery adventure for families. Calling all detectives! Especially children ages 6-11. Go back 100 years in time to 1911. Children become detectives, questioning Gilded Age servants and guests (costumed interpreters) to solve a mystery. Tickets: No extra charge, included with regular admission price (children must be accompanied by an adult). Information: 845.889.8851; http://www.staatsburgh.org

Vanderbilt Mansion

Visitors Center, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12583 November 23-December 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas day and New Years day): Enjoy tours of the mansion lavishly decorated for the holiday season. Tickets: $8; 15 and under free Sunday, December 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Open House. Free admission all day. Music and refreshments provided by RooseveltVanderbilt Historical Association. Information: 845.229.7770; http://www.nps.gov/vama

Wilderstein

330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 November 23-25 & December 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30, 1-4 p.m.: Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday spectacular. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Tickets: $10; $9 students/seniors; under 12, free Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m.: “Yuletide High Tea.” Afternoon affair with fine tea, finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and cookies. Cynthia Owen Philip, author of Wilderstein and the Suckleys, to be the feature speaker. Reservations are necessary. Tickets: $30; $20 per child. Information: 845.876.4818; http://www.wilderstein.org

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