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Holiday Happenings December 3 & 4

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Friday Evening: 6pm to 9pm Watch the Fireworks; Sip a Cordial & Shop Saturday Boutique Hours: 11am to 4pm One of a Kind Gifts all by local artisans Hand crafted jewelery, Home goods, Fine art prints for information call 845-486-4571

December 3, 4 & 5th Stage to Screen Productions presents

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December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19

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Contents contents

The Story of Gratitude by Luanne Panarotti

Holiday Lights & Dazzling Sights Calendar begins

Gratitude Comes in (hundreds of) Small Packages by Laurie Rich

Ruminations On Gratitude by Owen O’Connor

Stylish Gifts for the Hudson Valley Home by Nicole Ashey

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

Live On Stage Calendar begins

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins

Always Be Grateful: Thoughts on Gratitude

The Gift of Friendship by JoAnn Feigenheimer

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Photography Made Easy: Capturing the Holiday Spirit by Joel Weisbrod

Hand Crafted Holiday Calendar begins

Grandma Lauck’s Pumpkin Bars by Laura Pensiero

All Aboard! the Williams Express by Jim Gibbons

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

Historic Sights Calendar begins

Miscellaneous Calendar begins

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

Nicole Ashey, JoAnn Feigenheimer, Owen O’Connor, Luanne Panarotti, Laura Pensiero, Laurie Rich, Joel Weisbrod

Special Thanks: Molly Ahearn, Brian PJ and Kristen Cronin, Douglas Baez, Juliet R. Harrison, Linda Hubbard, Meri Puccio, Mill Street Loft, Olana State Historic Site

Jim Gibbons: Publisher jgibbons@hvrising.com Heather Gibbons: Creative Director calendarhog@hvrising.com Contents ©2010 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: Winter Sunset at Olana. Courtesy of the photography collection at Olana State Historic Site.

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Praise the bridge that carried you over.

~ George Colman

Thank you, faithful readers, valued advertisers, talented contributors. Without you we’d be stranded.

Led by a team of seasoned professionals in the autism field, the Spectrum Services Clinic serves people of all ages with known or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorders. � � � � � �

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations Educational and behavioral consultations Trainings on best practices Afterschool social skills groups for elementary and high school aged students Individual and/or parent counseling Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®): A parent-based intervention program that addresses the core deficits of autism The Center for Spectrum Services has been serving people with autism throughout the Hudson Valley since 1976. www.centerforspectrumservices.org facebook.com/centerforspectrumservices

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Plate 6 of Birds of America by John James Audubon depicting Wild Turkey.

the story of gratitude

by Luanne Panarotti

e verybody has a story. Actually, everybody has multiple stories. There’s the one we tell ourselves about who we are – what we usually think of as our “true” identity. There are the stories we tell the rest of the world about who we are, which usually vary with the audience; you’re not usually the same person at work as you are at church as you are at a cocktail party. Others tell stories about us, too – our families, our friends, even our societies. All of these narratives weave together to help us make meaning of our experiences; they define us, and guide our actions and decisions as our lives continue to unfold. Nations have stories, too – not just their hi-stories, but the narratives that reveal their character. Read the lyrics of any national anthem, and you’ll hear one part of that nation’s story. Many, like the anthem of Bangladesh, celebrate the beauty and bounty of the land: “the fragrance from your mango-groves makes me wild with joy.” If the Swiss are wild with joy (in a most orderly fashion, of course), it’s over the presence of God in their nation: “joy and bliss thou’lt be imparting/for we feel and understand/ that thou dwellest in this land.” Some nations choose hymns that focus on independence or unity, other hearts swell to the strains of victory – the more “bombs bursting in air” kind of anthems. A nation’s symbol can tell a piece of its story, too. Check out those national crests: lots of stately and intimidating lions and eagles, very few creatures of a warm and cuddly nature. Only the most self-assured countries – or perhaps those resigned to a less powerful status? – are willing to parade a hedgehog or a barn swallow out as their creature of reference. Benjamin Franklin rued the choice of the eagle as the symbol for our fledgling nation, considering it more of a scavenger and a coward at that, driven off by birds no bigger than a sparrow. His preference? The native turkey which is, “though a little vain and silly, a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his farm yard with a red coat on.”

...one day each year, we pause as a country... set aside the rhetoric of power, and join in a nation-wide narrative of gratitude. We forgo the language of independence, and celebrate a humbling tale of dependence – on the earth, on one another, on a higher power – and somehow, are all the stronger for it. Even our calendars say something about who we are as nations. Federal holidays reveal how we understand our origins, who we consider to be our main characters, which losses and triumphs have shaped us. More often than not, national holidays tell stories of strength and victory, independence and unity. And while there is nothing wrong with any of these qualities, they do, by their very nature, suggest an adversarial relationship: stronger than, victorious over, independent from, uniﬁed against. Then, one day each year, we pause as a country, and our story becomes one of thanks. We set aside the rhetoric of power, and join in a nation-wide narrative of gratitude. We forgo the language of independence, and celebrate a humbling tale of dependence – on the earth, on one another, on a higher power – and somehow, are all the stronger for it. When more of us, as nations and as individuals, make our primary story that of gratitude, the whole world will have something more for which to be thankful.

 Luanne Panarotti is grateful for days ﬁlled with work at The Phantom Gardener, studies atYale Divinity School, family, friends, lots of cats, and the opportunity to be a part of the Hudson Valley Mercantile community.

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H O L I DAY

lights Decemberfest

Charles Colman Boulevard, Pawling, NY 12564 Friday, November 26, 10 a.m.: Take the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. Even their 11 elves will be there! There is a window decorating contest for all ages to participate in, as well as a beautiful candlelit tour through the historic John Kane house. Information: 845.855.0500; pawling.org

Simple Gifts BACA Holiday Singalong & Holiday Shop

Howland Cultural Center, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, November 26, 5-7 p.m.: Featuring jazz icon and Beacon Arts Community Association (BACA) member Sumi Tonooka & Friends. Admission: donation of non-perishable food for Dutchess County Community Action Project/Beacon Food Pantry. Information: http://howlandculturalcenter.org; http://beaconarts.org

Designed, Decorated & Dazzling: Gingerbread Spectacular

James Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook 12106 Friday-Sunday, November 26-28: The Columbia County Historical Society holds a new gingerbread competition that will be held in conjunction with the Gallery of Wreaths. Hand-decorated gingerbread houses in two categories: Historical and Fantasy will be judged in three age groups: children, teens and adults. Information: 518.758.9265; educator@cchsny.org; http://www.cchsny.org

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Sinterklaas Parade 2009. Photo by Douglas Baez

25th Annual Town Decorating Day & Parade of Lights

Town Park, Route 199, Pine Plains, NY 12567 Saturday, November 27, 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, 11/28. Information: 518.398.5500; http://www.pineplains-ny.gov

Holiday Tree Lighting & Children’s Parade

Rhinebeck Savings Bank Plaza, East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 28, 3-7 p.m.: Activities begin a 3 p.m., parade at 5 p.m. steps oﬀ at Burnett-White Funeral Home, tree lighting following parade. Hosted by the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Rhinebeck Savings Bank. Activities include arrival of Santa Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday music, food drive and a host of other family activities. Information: 845.876.5904; http://rhinebeckchamber.org

Christmas Tree Lighting: Wappingers Falls

Meiser Park, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sunday, November 28, 6-8 p.m.: Music, food, live reindeer, and of course, Santa. Information: 845.297.8773 x 7; www.wappingersfallsny.gov

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Candlelight Shopping

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; kellenwood@beaconarts.org; http://beaconarts.org

Christmas Tree Lighting: Millbrook

Millbrook Village Hall, 35 Merritt Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, December 3, 6 p.m.: Meet Santa Claus and see the beautifully lit tree. Information: 845.677.3939; http://village.millbrook.ny.us

Christmas Tree Lighting: Pawling

Town of Pawling, 160 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, NY 12564 Friday, December 3, 6 p.m.: Tree lighting ceremony at the Chamber building with music provided by the local schools, plus delicious hot chocolate and cookies. Kids have a chance to get a gift from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Information: 845.855.5040

Winterfest Red Hook

Village Hall & Memorial Park, Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Friday, December 3, 5-7:30 p.m.: Meet at the Village Hall, where there will be food, music and crafts. Then stroll through the village with Carolers to the park for the tree lighting. Santa arrives on his ﬁre truck. Hot chocolate and treats at the Village Hall follows. Information: 845.758.1081; http://www.redhooknyvillage.org

Celebration of Lights Parade

Main & Market Streets, City of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.: This annual parade, tree lighting and fireworks finale kicks off the holiday season. Join Mayor John Tkazyik and members of the Common Council who will be joined by 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, Dutchess County Girl & Boy Scouts and several Hudson Valley Philharmonic brass ensembles. Also joining in the parade will be performances by Arm of the Sea Theatre and IABAS Traditional Brazilian Band with 200 children from Warring, Clinton and Circle of Courage elementary schools. Thunder Road Cruisers will supply several classic (50’s/60’s)

Scene from Winter Walk in Hudson. Photo by Peter Blandori

cars plus a ﬂoat representing the club and Al’s Garage will also supply a ﬂoat and hay ride. Finally Santa Claus will arrive on a City of Poughkeepsie Fire Engine. Information: 845.473.2072; http://bardavon.org

Public Menorah Lighting

Rhinebeck Savings Bank Parking Lot, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 4, 7 p.m.: Celebrate Chanukah. Hot Latkes! Singing, dancing and more! Information: 845.876.7666; http://www.rhinebeckjewishcenter.com

Sinterklaas: An Old Dutch Tradition

Village of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 4, 10 a.m.-midnight: All day village-wide holiday event, with a wide variety of performances, culminating in the Children’s Starlight Parade and Holiday Revel -- an historic recreation of an Old Dutch Parade with Sinterklaas on his white horse, giant ﬁgures, music, stiltwalkers, dancers and all the children and townsfolk.The parade begins on W. Market St. and moves down E. Market St. to the municipal lot. Hand-made glowing Stars are carried by adults as parade lanterns. The Town is aglitter with illuminated

trees, decorated store windows and holiday treats. The Holiday Revel at the municipal lot follows the parade and features dragons, ﬁre dancers, the Four Seasons, a Nutcracker, Peace Dove and revelers. Following the revel, see a Living Nativity at Dutch Reformed Church. There will be two dances: a Hoedown for families at Town Hall and a dance party at The Beekman Arms for adults featuring the On the Lam Band from NYC. Information: http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com

Beacon Chamber of Commerce Parade and Holiday Lighting; Gingerbread Trail Begins

Howland Cultural Center to Lewis Tompkins Hose Co. #1, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 4, 3 p.m.: Carolers, dancers, cider, Gingerbread Houses and treats along the parade route. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Winter Walk

Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 4, 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 14th year.

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

Annual Holiday Sing

Christmas Tree Lighting

Hyde Park Methodist Church to Hyde Park Town Hall, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, December 5, 4:45 p.m.: Walk in the candlelight procession from Methodist Church to Town Hall where carols are sung, and the Christmas tree is lit. Meet Santa Claus and have refreshments. Information: http://www.hydeparkny.us/calendar.html

Schlathaus Park, Corner Myers Corners & All Angels Hill Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Saturday, December 4, 5 p.m.: At 5:00 p.m., Supervisor Colsey will dazzle the audience by setting the tree aglow. Then, a special guest will arrive via a New Hackensack Fire Engine – Santa Claus! Santa will entertain the young and young at heart as he listens to their holiday wishes. As always, Santa will be aided by his honorary elves, the Town of Wappinger Soccer Club and the Town of Wappinger Little League. Live entertainment and gifts for all children in attendance make this a truly special and memorable night. Raindate: Sun. 12/5. Information: 845.297.0720; http://townofwappinger.us

Dinner with Santa & Festival of Lights

Big Barn at Tymor Park, Union Vale, NY 12540 Saturday, December 4, 3:30-10 p.m.: Annual Children’s Holiday Party with Santa. Registration required by 11/24. Following the dinner, there will be a lighting ceremony featuring approximately 150,000 spectacular lights. Tickets: free for residents; $8/adult; $6/child, non-residents. Information: 845.724.5691; http://www.marist.edu/unionvale

Christmas Tree Lighting: Stanford Town of Stanford, Stanfordville, NY 12581 Saturday, December 4, 6 p.m.: Parade of lights followed by visit from Santa. Tree lighting follows parade. Information: 845.868.1366; stanfordtownclerk@yahoo.com

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, December 5, 2 p.m.: Hosted by the Austerlitz Historical Society. Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Public Menorah Lighting

Thorn Building, Franklin Avenue, Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, December 5, 4 p.m.: Celebrate Chanukah. Hot Latkes! Singing, dancing and more! Information: 845.876.7666; http://www.rhinebeckjewishcenter.com

Candlelight Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nativity Scene Display

Mariapolis Luminosa of the Focolare Movement, 200 Cardinal Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Dec. 11-25, Mon.-Fri. 2-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-noon & 2-4 p.m.: Unique annual display featuring more than 100 Nativity scenes from the world over. Wonderful indoor display with new ones each year. Information: 845.229.0230 x 133; luminosa@focolare.us

Tivoli Winterfest

1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, December 11, 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

Chatham Winterfest

Village of Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, December 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Just as in our memories of days long past, window displays will twinkle with lights and delights as the Village of Chatham becomes a winter wonderland. Santa, cookie contest, holiday decorating contest, music and food. Snow date Sunday, December 19. Information: http://www.chathambusinessalliance.org

Kwanzaa Celebration

Public Menorah Lighting

Chamber of Commerce Info Booth, Broadway, Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Monday, December 6, 5:30 p.m.: Celebrate Chanukah. Hot Latkes! Singing, dancing and more! Information: 845.876.7666; http://www.rhinebeckjewishcenter.com

Village of Kinderhook Candlelight Night

Chatham Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Friday, December 10, 6-8:30 p.m.: Village businesses will begin the holiday sparkle with the annual Candlelight Night. Santa, wagon rides, music, lights and food. Information: 518.758.9882; http://village.kinderhookny.us

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, December 18, 3-6 p.m.: HOH and Operation Unite present a festive Kwanzaa Celebration featuring the candle lighting ceremony, crafts, vendors, performances, and a community dinner. For further information contact Operation Unite. Information: 518.828.3612; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Winter Solstice Laser Installation

Main & Cross Streets (next to Hudson Beach Glass), Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, December 21, 5:45 p.m.: The Greenwoman welcomes the return of the sun in this spectacular laser and light art installation and ceremony at the Winter Solstice. The lights will return every night between the Solstice and the New Year at dusk. This is a “don’t miss” BACA sponsored event! Information: 845.831.4318; http://www.beaconarts.org

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gratitude comes in (hundreds of)

small packages

by Laurie Rich, Director, Spectrum Services Foundation

over the past year, you have gotten to know me as the sustainability professional who runs the Green Initiative at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, who put together the Hudson Valley 40th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration, and who writes articles for this wonderful magazine. I am still that person, but my focus has changed. Let me reintroduce myself: Hello. I am Laurie Rich, and I am proud to be the Director of the Spectrum Services Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Center for Spectrum Services, a private, not-for-profit program designed especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger Syndrome (a high functioning form of autism). This is a dream job for me, for many reasons, most of which are deeply personal. I’ll share two of them: I have a grandniece who has Asperger’s; and, the son of a dear friend is severely affected by autism. Autism has touched my life, as it has so many of yours. Here’s the other reason: Using my skills to help children who need assistance makes my day. And the little ones who attend the Center for Spectrum Services’ schools particularly touch my heart. They are challenged, they try so hard, and they are around me all day long. It is wonderful to work for a cause when my inspiration literally is where I work, every day, all around me. The Center for Spectrum Services (formerly The Children’s Annex) isn’t a new organization. It has been in existence for 35 years and has served a cumulative enrollment of nearly 3,500 students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and trained more than 4,000 professionals and families across the state, and the nation. Through our education programs, we have helped children and families from 55 school districts in 14 counties. I am intensely grateful that this opportunity to serve is now mine. As the Director of the Spectrum Services Foundation, I am a woman with a mission: Raise over $250,000 to support the Center for Spectrum Services’ programs and expand our facilities over the next 14 months.

...most of all we are grateful to our students...who we have watched progress, year in and year out for 35 years... The perseverance, curiosity, and joy they share with us gives us the motivation to keep dreaming big. ~ Susan Buckler & Jamey Wolff You Can Help. I’m a fundraiser. It’s my calling, not just my job. I have the privilege of bringing in money to support the expansion of this incredible organization. Throughout the Center for Spectrum Disorders’ 35th Anniversary year, we’ll be holding a number of events to celebrate that milestone, and to raise much-needed funds to: complete the new wing of our Kingston facility; a complete playground renovation that will provide state-ofthe-art adaptive play equipment for our students; and, to establish an endowment that will help us weather further cuts in state and federal funding that might jeopardize our programs. You can help. Make a donation, small or large, online or by “snail mail.” To donate online, visit spectrumservices.org and click on the green, Just Give.org button on the left-hand side of our home page. We also welcome you to contact us by phone if you have any questions, would like to discuss our programs or are interested in receiving printed materials (845.336.2616 ext. 165). Ski for Autism. On March 12, 2011, Belleayre Mountain ski resort is hosting a Ski for Autism day and downhill race. Buy one (or more) of the 200, $25 tickets. All proceeds from the sale go to beneﬁt the Center for Spectrum Services and you get to ski for less than half price all day! We have a number of other wonderful 35th anniversary events in the oﬃng. So, watch future issues of the Hudson Valley Mercantile for Savethe-Date notices about what’s coming.

photo by Kristy DePasquale, Cloud Nine Photography

With Gratitude: From the Founders

Dear Reader, Each autumn, we look forward to welcoming new and returning students, families and staff to our schools. This year, we did so with special excitement: It is our 35th Anniversary year. Over the past three-and-a-half decades, our staff expanded from two to nearly 150 and from only two students to more than 270 individuals reached annually....from a single classroom to campuses in Kingston and Ellenville, New York, with a new wing underway....from a small local agency to a leader in the field operating not only our day school programs, but also the Spectrum Services Clinic, the Spectrum Services Foundation, and producing our own documentary film, The Asperger’s Difference. To say we are proud of what the Center for Spectrum Services has achieved would be true, but what we also feel is a deep sense of gratitude. There have been many who have stood by us throughout the years and allowed us to take the seeds of ideas and help develop them to maturity. We are thankful to our committed staff, to our engaged families, to our driven Board members, to our unfailingly generous donors and community. But most of all we are grateful to our students. To the many children who have come through our doors faced with challenges that most struggle to even imagine and leave here with the ability to communicate their needs and desires, to make emotional connections with family and friends, or to successfully enter a mainstream community school. It is these students, who we have watched progress, year in and year out for 35 years, to whom we owe the greatest debt of gratitude. The perseverance, curiosity, and joy they share with us gives us the motivation to keep dreaming big. Susan Buckler, Administrative Director And Jamey Wolff, Program Director

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photo courtesy of Columbia Land Conservancy

on gratitude

by Owen O’Connor

w hen people find out that I run a farm with my partner, they often ask me if I grew up on a farm. Yes and no, I reply. I grew up on subdivided farmland, as many raised in Dutchess County did. Both of my parents worked for the postal service, and while we lived in a rural area, most of the people that we knew did not have a direct connection to agriculture or land-based business. And while the culture of gleaning one’s livelihood from the land was largely absent in my early life, the land itself was very present. From our house in Clinton Corners, I could see a wide spread of our county’s hills, and the Catskills and Shawangunks past the Hudson. Enough time has passed that I can admit to having very little respect for property lines as I rambled through the forests and fields of central Dutchess county. I had very little connection to agriculture, but I fell in love with the land. In many ways, my journey thus far is a playing out of a love affair with the land of the Hudson Valley. ...issues and interests can sometime distract us from connecting with a real sense of gratitude for the place where we live. Certainly, there is a lot of politicking about land use. And as we have structured land as a commodity, many people have large economic interests tied up in land. But I feel like these issues and interests can sometime distract us from connecting with a real sense of gratitude for the place where we live. Whether your ancestors came to the Hudson Valley 10 or 10,000 years ago, in the 1970’s or the 1770’s, we are all

My child will grow up with farmers as parents, but it matters very little to me that he pursues agriculture as a profession or even as a passion. I do, however feel grateful that I am able to take him with me as I work...to have him see me try to make a career out of a land ethic. immigrants to this place. All guests. The valley will still be here when all of our descendants have moved on. That the gift of this place has been passed on to us, and that we are responsible for it being passed onto future generations, should elicit a spirit of stewardship and care from everyone that deals with the land. My child will grow up with farmers as parents, but it matters very little to me that he pursues agriculture as a profession or even as a passion. I do, however feel grateful that I am able to take him with me as I work, to have him experience the relationship that I am trying to cultivate with the ﬁelds that we manage, to have him see me try to make a career out of a land ethic. I feel proud to be able to raise him in the landscape that I hold so dear. And glad that he can see me pursuing my own version of what it means to feel gratitude for this place.

 Owen O’Connor runs Awesome Farm, ltd with his partner KayCee Wimbish. They raise and sell grass-fed lamb and beef in Red Hook and Claverack, NY. Owen grew up in Clinton Corners, ans was working in organic vegetable farms before he and KayCee started their own project.

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by Nicole Ashey

stylish gifts for the hudson valley home

W hen shopping for the holidays, it can sometimes be difficult to find something uniquely personal to buy. To make things easier on you this shopping season, I’ve rounded up a great selection of gifts from throughout the Valley that offers something for every person on your list that appreciates high design and loves his or her home. Tivoli Mercantile, 5 East Market St., Red Hook 845.758.3230 • www.hudsonpaint.com In the tiny, but vibrant space that is Tivoli Mercantile in Red Hook I found some great gift ideas. Check out the Ikat photo frames ($30-$36) for the friend that you know can handle funky. The Lotta Jansdotter Stencils ($24.95) is a great gift for the crafty person in your life who has been talking about redecorating their home. The kit offers instructions and a beautiful selection of stencils so they can hit the ground running. 1 A fabulous choice for the person who loves to entertain is Grayworks Design’s Footed Plattes ($30-$60). Sleek and made right in The Catskills, they’re perfect for serving a delicious selection of cheese and cured meat. 2 Another favorite is the colorful collection of locally made ceramic pieces that owner Jill Ter Molen-Cornillon commissioned a local potter to make. Her friend and the source for this particular design moved out of the country and permitted her to replicate it with a local ceramicist. They are stunning and range in price from $12 to $48.

Materia Locus, 10 Main St., New Paltz 845.255.0337 • www.materiadesigns.com Materia Locus in New Paltz can’t be more than 200 square feet, yet owners Megan Sommerville and Matt Esner manage to wow customers with every little detail in the display of their merchandise. They have a knack for selecting artisan-made goods, and even make some themselves. 3 Their oculus mirror is striking and available for a splurge on a loved one or your home (home’s need holiday presents too.) However, if you’re looking for something less expensive, they have a handful of lovely items to choose from. 4 Try a set of two hand-thrown stoneware coffee mugs by Stone Window Gallery ($18). Megan recommends Ben Wolff’s Black Clay Waramaug Pot ($20) filled with smooth river rocks and narcissus as a great gift for the host of a holiday party. (Psssst! Ask about the jewelry by Gogo Ferguson ranging in price from $75-$350. It’s out of this world!) All of these items come gift-wrapped and can be shipped anywhere. Hammertown, 6420 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck 845.876.1450 • www.hammertown.com The selection at Hammertown in Rhinebeck is plentiful. but I’ve narrowed it down and highlighted some great shopping ideas for you. For the soda lover in your life, why not save them some money and calories with the SodaStream soda maker ($109). Yes you can

make your own soda! From tonic to cola, there are a variety of flavors to choose from. This earthfriendly product comes with reusable bottles. It’s also people-friendly as there is no high fructose corn syrup in their soda flavoring….and, with its sleek design, it looks great too. 5 Laura Zindel’s pottery, handmade in Vermont, makes a beautiful gift for the nature lover (range $53-$242). For a touch of whimsy, check out the Fishes Eddy Alice in Wonderland drinking glasses ($22 for a set of 4). 6 Finally, a fun stocking stuffer is the Matryoshka measuring cups ($13.50) in the shape of Russian nesting dolls. Lili and Loo, 259 Warren St., Hudson 518.822.9492 • www.liliandloo.com At Lili and Loo in Hudson it will be difficult to remember you are shopping for others and not yourself while you explore their abundant 5,000 square feet of retail space. Some things to look for are the beautiful stainless steel salad servers ($20) with decorative mild steel handles. 7 The much smaller servers, meant for hors d’oeuvres ($20) are cast from nature and also make a great choice. For a bit of luxury, take a look at the traditional Laguiole steak knives ($75). These knives are elegantly designed and known for their blades’ cutting ability. They are also available in a rosewood gift box ($85). Nicole Ashey is the principal of Burlock Decorating & Home Staging in Beacon. For more inspiration and decorating ideas visit www.burlockhome.com

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Dennings Point photograph by Robert Rodriguez, Jr.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Gallery @ Prudential/SERLS

6384 Mill Street (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through December 31: “Fall Landscape Salon & Sale,” major group showing of regional landscapes and genre paintings by Margaret Crenson, Gary Fifer, Arnold Levine, Eline Barclay, Christie Scheele, Larry Zingale, Leslie Bender & Connie Fiedler. Reception & Open House: Saturday, November 20, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianﬁneart.com

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries

22 East Market Street, Suite 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through December 31: “David Eddy & Christie Scheele: New and Recent Work.” Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment or chance. Open to 8 p.m. the 3rd Saturday of each month for Rhinebeck ArtsWalk. Information: 845.876.7578; info@shahinianﬁneart.com

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 20: “New Directions 2010 26th Annual National Juried Contemporary Art Exhibition,” juried by Nat Trotman, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, Guggenheim Museum of Art, New York. Solo Gallery, through November 20: “Roadscapes,” recent paintings by Margaret Crenson. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. & Fri.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; or by appt. Information: 845.471.2550; info@barrettartcenter.org; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

BAU Gallery

161 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 11: “bau 71: Lisa Zukowski - Clootie.” Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m., or by appointment Information: 845.222.0177; http://baugallery.com

The Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY, 12508 Through March 6, 2011: “Russell Cusick, Hudson River Reﬂections.” Hudson Valley photographer and mixed medium artist Russell Cusick presents a collection of photo-acrylic panoramas from Bear Mountain Bridge to Kingston-Rhinecliﬀ Bridge. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; 2nd Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 845.838.1600; http://www.bire.org; info@bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook, NY 12571 November 27-February 27: “10th Anniversary Show, Luminous Landscape” paintings by Betsy Jacaruso. Also showing: Cross River Artists Group. Hours: Thurs. & Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. & Sun., noon-4 p.m. Information: 845.758.9244; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, River Rd., Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through December 19: “At Home/Not at Home: Works from the Collection of Martin and Rebecca Eisenberg.” Curated by White Columns director and CCS Bard faculty member Matthew Higgs, At Home / Not at Home will present an extensive selection of works from

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one of New York’s most extraordinary private collections, on public view for the ﬁrst time. Information: 845.758.7598; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

9 & 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 9 Vassar, through November 30: Paintings by Michael Cohen, a landscape and portrait painter residing in Columbia County. While many of his paintings are landscapes, they all have to do with the passage of time and moments in time. 12 Vassar, through November 30: Watercolors by Stan Miller featuring ﬂowers and gardens, Hudson Valley landscapes, river views and Cape Cod scenes. Information: 845.486.4571; http://cunneen-hackett.org; http://michaelcohenpaintings.com; http://valleyviewswatercolors.com

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: Dia:Beacon is a museum for the Dia Art Foundation’s renowned collection of art from the 1960’s to the present. In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through January 9, 2011: Zoe Leonard: “You see I am here after all.” New York based artist Zoe Leonard presents an installation of several hundred postcards of Niagara Falls. Ongoing: “Drawing Series...” Sol LeWitt. Dia’s presentation of wall drawings b Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Beacon Point,” George Trakas’ project for Beacon Point. Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org

Dream in Plastic

177 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 11: “Esoteric Fig,” the art of Peter Pasquerello. Before taking Non-Objective Drawing in Art School he had been traditional trained in realistic life drawing and painting. After this class Peter became absorbed with discovering a new type of likeness. The one that exists between real and abstract. He draws or paints just enough of a subject to be recognized and lets the rest paint or draw itself. Hours: Call for hours. Information: 845.632.3383; http://www.dreaminplastic.com

Electric Windows

510 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Ongoing: Art installation on the exterior of a 19th century factory building. The installation - large painted canvases created on site “live” during the July 31 opening event - was created by 27 street artists. This year, two additional installation sites were added: the Viera Building on the corner of Main & North Streets; and Roundhouse on East Main. Information: http://www.electricwindowsbeacon.com

fovea

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through January 8, 2011: “One Block: A New Orleans Neighbourhood Rebuilds,” photographs by Dave Anderson. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.765.2199; info@foveaexhibitions.org; http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Photo from Lynn Karlin’s The Pedestal Series.

Hammertown

Pine Plains & Rhinebeck: 3201 Route 199, Pine Plains, NY 12567 & Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through January: “The Pedestal Series,” a selection of work by Maine photographer Lynn Karlin capturing the ﬂavor and form of the harvest in her photos featuring heirloom vegetables, furled ﬁddlehead ferns, luscious tomatoes and more. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Pine Plains; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Rhinebeck Information: 518.398.7075; 845.876.1450; http://www.lynnkarlinphoto.com; http://hammertown.com

Howland Cultural Center

162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 10: “Rock and Roll Stew” Avalon Archives Museum of Rock and Roll Exhibition. Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 5: “Art & Architecture for the Birds,” a group exhibition of artists’ interpretations of bird houses and art for and about birds. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://www.hudsonbeachglass.com

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Rhinebeck Savings Bank

1476 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY Through November 30: “Paintings by Basha Maryanska.” Her art is about the beauty of Nature and Natural Environment. Her mysterious landscapes are painted using luscious, rich layers of paint, deep glazers to create three dimensionality and dramatic light. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://www.beaconarts.org

RiverWinds Gallery

No Left Turn by Christie Scheele at Albert Shahinian Fine Art Galleries Upstairs in Rhinebeck.

James W. Palmer III Gallery

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through December 17: “Walk on By...” solo show of photographs by noted Hudson Valley artist Monica d. Church. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://palmergallery.vassar.edu

Locust Grove

2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through December 5: “Being in Code,” a solo exhibition by Douglas Navarra commemorating the life and work of Samuel Morse, himself a nationally acclaimed painter. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Marion Royael Gallery

460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through December 5: “Silent Witness,” brings together two of Marion Royael’s most innovative artists; Dave Dziemian and Joe Zarra. In addition the show will include two works from Greek surrealist painter Rania Emmanouel. Hours: noon-7 p.m., Thurs.Sun. & by appt. Information: 541.301.0032; http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 18: “Four Beacon Artists” original paintings, drawings and photographs celebrating Hudson Valley life by Theresa Gooby, Linda Hubbard, Rick Price and Robert Rodriguez, Jr. Closing Reception Talk: Thursday, November 18, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by appt. on weekends. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Montgomery Row Second Level

6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through November 30: “Multiples: Blackand-White Photos in Pairs and Series!” a solo exhibition of photographs by local artist Phyllis Marsteller. December 6-January 28: “Small Ink,” solo exhibition of abstract expressionist paintings by Rhinebeck artist Jeﬀ Romano. Artist Conversation: Sat. Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through December 31: “Buone Feste,” a unique holiday shopping experience. Our artists oﬀer one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone on your list, a handmade gift -- from an American artist -- that says you care. We have brought in new artists for the holiday season – Kevin Cook, Andrew Rouse, and more plus many of our current artists have brought in new work. Shop for the holidays in style. New this year, Riverwinds’ ﬁrst book Artistic Appetizers: Art & Food -- creative endeavors that enhance life! The art ranges from stoneware to oils, from photos to colored pencil drawings. The appetizers range from easy to assemble to masterworks. Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m. in November and Every Day noon - 6 p.m. in December. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through January 24: “Trees: A Group Art Exhibit,” featuring an incredible collection of woods and tree images by a group of accomplished painters and photographers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 November 19-December 19: “24th Annual Holiday Show” features holiday themed paintings, photography, sculptures, and hand made crafts such as jewelry and apparel by local artists. Opening Reception: Sat., Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com continued on page 18 g

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Twisted Soul Restaurant & Gallery

47 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 November 20-January 20: “Charting the Journey Between There and Here,” recent map paintings expressing the calamity and mishaps of facing a midlife crisis by Tilly Strauss. Opening Reception: Sat., Nov. 20, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., until 10 p.m. Information: 845.454.2770; http://www.twistedsoulconcepts.com

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and there is a long history of photographers concerned with the private world of familial relationships and individuality. The work by David Lebe, Harry Wilks, Thatcher Keats, Sabine Delafon and Allyson Levy on exhibit in Ordinary Things, continues in this tradition. In many of the works on exhibit, there exists a pattern of sequential experiences; when viewed as a complete series, these works become fascinating studies of both portraiture and the passage of time. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.7655; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Coachman’s House

Van Brunt Gallery

137 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Through November: “Close to Home” work by Colin Barclay, Stanford Kay and Peter Iannarelli. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.838.2995; http://www.vanbruntgallery.com

Columbia.

Olana State Historic Site, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Ongoing: “In the Footsteps of Frederic Church: Photos by Larry Lederman.” Larry Lederman is a photographer and writer who has traveled to many of the locations Frederic Church visited. This exhibition displays photographs of a number of sites that Frederic Church painted and seek to evoke his artistic vision and explore his art. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily Information: 518.828.0135; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through January 7: “Holiday Small Works Show” features works by CCCA members, all of which are no larger t han 20 x 20 inches, and priced no higher than $250. Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia Greene Community College

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery, through November 28: The art of Bob Ricketson. Blue Hill Gallery, through November 28: Greene County Camera Club. Kaaterskill Gallery, December 1-23: Monica Restaino. Blue Hill Gallery, December 1-22: Credit free students of Regine Petrosky. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Davis Orton Gallery

Two Wrestlers by Mark Beard

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 12: “Richard Merkin: Paintings and Surprises” and “Abstractions by Meg Lipke.” December 13-January 23: Exhibition of works by Mark Beard (as Bruce Sargeant & Hippolyte Alexandre Michallon) & Still Life Group Show in the back Gallery with Carolou Kristoﬁk, Dale Payson, Craig Johns, Margaret Crenson, Anne Getsinger, Eileen Murphy, Judith Wyer, Juan Garcia Nunez, Nick Patten, and Lionel Gilbert. Opening Reception: Saturday, December 18, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Photographs

318 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 12: “Ordinary Things: When artists make their private life public.” The idea of photographing one’s family is not new,

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 November 18-December 19: “Photobook! 2010 Exhibition: The Photographer and the Self-Published PhotoBook.” The self-published photobook is an exciting new avenue for photographers to present their work directly to the public. As part of the Davis Orton Gallery’s commitment to showcasing the work of contemporary photographers, the Gallery presents a juried, international photobook competition. Twenty photobooks featuring photographs by “best of show” artists. Juror: Paula Tognarelli, Executive Director and Curator of the Griﬃn Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA. Reception: Saturday, October 23, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Thursday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; mark@davisortongallery.com; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 11: “Paintings and Works on Paper” by Cynthia Carlson. December 18-23: “Hudson Sister City Pallisa, Uganda and the Wildlife of East Africa,” a photography exhibition with works by photographers Carol Gans and Susan Saltman from Hudson Sister City Pallisa, Uganda. Hours: Daily, noon-5 p.m.; closed holidays. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

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John Davis Gallery

362 1/2 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 5: “Peter Acheson: Recent Paintings.” Artist statement: “Abstract painting to me means the union of opposites total objectivity and total subjectivity simultaneously. On the one hand completely generic, but precisely speciﬁc. Articulated energy. A portrait of a tree, its leaves, its bark, its mortality...its language.” Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://www.johndavisgallery.com

Omi International Arts Center

Charles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Ongoing, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: Approximately 400 acres of farmland of which 100 acres are dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture. The Fields’ mission is to expand the experience of what contemporary art viewed in a natural environment can be. Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12017 Through November 21: “What’s So Funny: Exploring Humor in Art,” Curated by Linda B. Horn the show features work by Morgan Bulkeley, Dan Devine, George Horner, Phillip Knoll, Jason Leinwand, and Takashi Usui. Through December 21, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: “Handmade Holiday,” annual holiday boutique featuring products and works by regional artisans and artists. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.392-3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

Workshops & Special Events Life Drawing

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, through November 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Allows artists to work independently in a disciplined environment; no instructor or speciﬁc method followed. Fee: $10 per session Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

ARTlandish!

Joyce Goldstein Gallery

iPhone Portrait by Carol Shadford.

16 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through November 27: “iPhone Portraits,” an exhibition of works by Carol Shadford. Shadford’s subway drawings are at once distant and extremely intimate, occasionally whimsical and often mysteriously dark. For this solo exhibition she has produced a series of ﬁfteen 17 x 22 inch archival ink prints on paper and one of the images has been enlarged and installed to ﬁt the gallery’s large back wall. Each portrait begins during Shadford’s daily commute and takes only a few minutes to capture the physical and psychological aspect of the subject that interest her, though she does continue to work on some pieces well after the subject has gone. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-5 p.m., Sunday noon-3 p.m. December 11-January 29: “Candela,” works by Diego Sharon, Magdalena Pedraza, Ruben Guiterrez and Juan Abreu. Reception: Saturday, December 11, 3-5 p.m. Information: 518.392.2250; joysgall@taconic.net; http://www.joycegoldsteingallery.com

Olana State Historic Site, Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex, 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. Fee: Free, $5 vehicle use fee applies. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Special Exhibit by Youth Arts Group of the Rural and Migrant Ministry

Vassar College, Aula of Ely Hall, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 21, noon-4 p.m.: The Youth Arts Group (YAG) of the Rural and Migrant Ministry is a culturally diverse group of high school age youth from the Hudson Valley who have come together with the determination to create change in their lives and communities. One medium they use to manifest change is art. Themes within their artwork include breaking the barriers (racial, class, gender, etc.) that divide society, examining negative inﬂuences on youth, and sharing the voices of farmworkers and factory workers. This exhibition depicts the struggle of farm and factory workers through paintings, murals and statues. Information: 845.437.5370; http://www.vassar.edu continued on page 22 g

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Four Beacon Artists Show Closing Reception Talk

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45, 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, November 18, 5-7 p.m.: Closing reception talk with Robert Rodriguez, Jr. Theresa Gooby, Linda Hubbard, and Rick Price. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Creative Arts Workshop for Alzheimer’s

Hampton Inn & Suites, Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Mill Street Loft presents Arts for Alzheimer’s, organized in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association and designed to provide much needed respite for caregivers and an expressive outlet for people with younger onset and early stage Alzheimer’s disease. The workshops are part of the Alzheimer’s Awareness Month activities and are led by two of Mill Street Loft’s Arts for Healing core artists, Christina DiMarco and Nina Tantillo-Elton. Workshops are free, advance registration requested. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Third Saturday: Art in Rhinebeck

Montgomery & Market Streets, Village of Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 20, noon-9 p.m.: Village-wide celebration of the arts featuring gallery openings, author readings, performance and music. Information: 845.876.5904; http://www.artalongthehudson.com/ rhinebeck; http://www.rhinebeckchamber.com

Simple Gifts Storefront Decorating Contest

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, November 27: The Beacon Arts Community Association (BACA), the Beacon Chamber of Commerce, the Tioronda Garden Club and the City of Beacon are working together with the businesses, artists and community organizations in Beacon, to celebrate this very special time of year. Main Street businesses are being encouraged to link up with an artist and create a festive and inviting storefront window. “Simple Gifts,” is this year’s theme based on the traditional Shaker lyric and tune. Windows will be completed by 11/25, and judged on 11/27 by a panel of judges from the Tioronda Garden Club. Storefront decorations will be up for public enjoyment throughout the holiday season. Information: 845.831.4318; http://beaconarts.org

Gallery Talk with Monica d. Church

James W. Palmer III Gallery, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Tuesday, November 30, noon: Noted Hudson Valley artist Monica d. Church oﬀers a free gallery talk at the Palmer Gallery where her ﬁrst solo show of photographs, “Walk on By...” will be on view through December 17. While relatively new to the medium of photography, it is evident that Church has carried her painterly concerns into the composition of the photographic print: texture, overlap, transparency, opacity, and lateral tension. Information: 845.437.5370; http://monicachurch.org

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

BEAHIVE, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, December 2, 7:30-9 p.m.: This dialogue series feature local emerging and established artists in discussions with fellow artists about their work, their process and their views on issues in contemporary art. Moderated by Stacey Ward Kelly, founder and director of Beacon Art Salon, also the event sponsors. Meets on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month October - June 2011. This month’s talk: “Motivation and Inspiration”

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a discussion with Carol Flaitz on what drives artists to create. Plus, A Special Interview Film on Audrey Chibbaro. Tickets: $5 suggested donation Information: http://www.beaconcitizen.com/group/beaconartsalon

Barrett Art Center’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 South Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, December 2, 6-9 p.m.: Help Barrett celebrate its 75th Anniversay. Guest of honor, Pete Seeger, dinner by Cosimo’s Catering, performance by award-winning soprano Courtenay Caramico, silent auction featuring ﬁne art, plus “Unframed” retrospective exhibit of work by Tom Barrett featuring studies and sketches from BAC’s archives that have never been displayed before! Tickets: $75 per person Information: 845.471.2550; info@barrettartcenter.org; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

Community Free Day at Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: For Dia’s series of Community Free Days, residents of neighboring counties Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester are invited to visit Dia:Beacon free of charge twice a year on select Saturdays. The dates coincide with “Second Saturday Beacon,” a monthly city-wide arts and culture open house. Please bring a driver’s license or other governmentissued ID for entry to the museum. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 11, noon-9 p.m.: Tour Main Street to discover your favorite window decoration, warm yourself with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy all the creativity that Beacon has to oﬀer. Support Beacon’s Main Street and ﬁnd out how simple it is to Shop Local. Information: http://beaconarts.org

World Premiere Film Screening: New School: A Hudson Valley Artists Proﬁle

Dia:Beacon, The Learning Lab 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 11, 4 p.m.: The Beacon Art Salon presents a film by local filmmaker Ty Marshal featuring short interviews with over twenty emerging and established artists currently working and creating in the Hudson Valley. A number of the artists who appear in the film and the filmmaker will be at this event to meet the public. Post Screening Discussion Topic: Artists and Community with a Meet the Artists & Filmmaker. Tickets: Free and open to the public; $5 suggested donation. Information: http://www.giraffeandturtle.com/bas

Gallery Talk at Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, December 18, 2 p.m.: Larissa Harris on Andy Warhol. Larissa Harris is curator at the Queens Museum of Art. From 2004-2008, she was associate director of the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT where she established new initiatives including a visiting artist series, student residency program, and a residency for Boston-area artists. Tickets: Free with museum admission; reservations recommended. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

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LIVE ON STAGE!

Nacre Dance Company performs Charles Weidman’s Christmas Oratorio at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center

Stage Door

Vogelstein Center for Drama & Film’s Martel Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wed.-Sat., Nov. 17-20, 8 p.m.: The Vassar College Drama Department’s Experimental Theater presents four performances of Stage Door, by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman, directed by Christopher Grabowski. Tickets: Free and open to the public, advance reservations required. Information: 845.437.5584; http://drama.vassar.edu

Painting Churches

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Nov. 18-Dec. 4, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: A moving portrait that explores family ties, Painting Churches is ﬁlled with moments of bravado, mischief, and intimate memories. With Ted Pugh, Fern Sloan and Sandra Struthers. Directed by David Anderson. Presented by Walking the Dog Theater. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Ten Minute Play Festival

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Theater Two, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 18-20, 7 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 21, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Bard Theater presents ﬁve winning plays from the Ten Minute Play Contest: Psyche by Keaton Morris-Stan; Silent Honey and the Moon by Jordan Willard; Domestic by Sarah Mitchell; Jane Doe by Ellen Belenky; and I’m Miserable but Changes Scare Me by Milo Cramer. Tickets: $15; free with Bard College I.D. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Godspell

County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main, Wappingers Falls, NY Fri., Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 20, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.: County Players presents “Godspell,” based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, this musical boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics, and vaudville, “Godspell” is a groundbreaking and unique reﬂection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.298.1491; http://www.countyplayers.org

The Odd Couple

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., November 19-21; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Johnny Dell and CENTERstage present Neil Simon’s classic, undoubtedly the funniest play of all time, starring the funniest actors in the Hudson Valley. Tickets: $20; $18 seniors and children. Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Promises, Promises

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 19 & 20, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 21, 2 p.m.: Trinity Players presents Promise, Promises. Go back to the swingin’ and stylish ‘60s for a musical comedy based on the book written by Neil Simon with music and lyrics by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Follow the antics of Chuck Baxter as he tries to climb the corporate ladder and ﬁnd love. Tickets: $18.95 reserved; $19.95 door; students/seniors/children, $15.95/$16.95 door. Information: 845.227.7855; http://www.trinityplayersny.org continued on page 24 g

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Nacre Dance Company

Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sat., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m.: Nacre Dance Company performs Charles Weidman’s classic Christmas Oratorio. Tickets: $25; $10 student rush at the door; $10 children Information: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

Pub Reading: Speed the Plow

The Black Swan, 66 Broadway, Tivoli, NY Sunday, November 21, 6 p.m.: Tangent Arts presents David Mamet’s lacerating Hollywood satire SPEED THE PLOW with Michael Nickerson, Ann Osmond, Michael Rhodes. Tickets: free admission. Information: http://www.tangent-arts.org

Lost: The Grimm Years

The Ghent Playhouse. 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Nov. 26-Dec. 12, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Take one part Little Red Riding Hood, add two parts Hansel and Gretel, mix liberally with lots of schtick, toss in some songs and you have a recipe for lots of fun. Tickets: $15; $8 children under 12. Information: 518.392.6264; http://www.ghentplayhouse.org

A Christmas Carol

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Nov. 27-Dec. 5 & Dec. 17-19; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: An all-new rendition of The CENTER’s perennial favorite, Charles Dickens’ classic tale featuring Scrooge, the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, some unusual ghosts and your favorite holiday carols! Tickets: $20; $18 seniors and children. Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Open Studio Rehearsal

Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thursday, December 2, 2 p.m.: Choreographer Ursula Eagly and Cori Olinghouse. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://www.kaatsbaan.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri., Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Dec. 4 & 5, 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.: In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herman kids -- Probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Presented by From Stage to Screen. Tickets: $10; $8 children & seniors. Information: 845.227.3620; http://www.fromstagetoscreen.net

Ulster Ballet Company: A Christmas Carol

Ulster Performing Arts Center, 602 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 3 & 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 5, 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 Dicken’s story. Tickets: $15; $10, children 12 and under. Information: 845.339.6088; http://www.bardavon.org

Becoming Frederick Douglass

WTD Theater @ Space 360, 360 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Dec. 10-19, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Frederick Douglass was born a slave on a plantation in Maryland in 1818. He became a leader

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in the abolitionist movement, author, orator, social reformer, statesman, and a visionary for generations of Americans, black and white, male and female, native American and immigrant, ever since. At the end of his life Frederick Douglass said that the discussion was not over, that his transformation from slave to man that was his life, was not ﬁnished, that it mustn’t end with him. This production is a continuation of that discussion, the becoming of Frederick Douglass, the becoming of America. Tickets: $15-$25 Information: 518.755.1716; http://www.wtdtheater.org

Five Children and It

Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 December 10-19, Fri. & Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: An original adaptation of the book by E. Nesbit, performed by Cocoon’s Production Program. A wild adventure story about the granting of wishes – complete with a band of possessive Gypsies, a tribe of scalping Indians, and one incredible Sand-Fairy! Tickets: $15 Information: 845.876.6470; http://cocoontheatre.org

The Gift

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri.-Sun., Dec. 10-12 & 17-19, times tbd: Introducing a new and completely unique holiday program. Song, spoken word, and dance centered around an original script inspired by O Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”. Tickets: tbd Information: http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Senior Dance Concert

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Theater Two, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri.-Sun., December 10-12, 8 p.m.; Sun., December 12, 3 p.m.: Senior Dance Concert 2010 featuring choreography by the senior dance majors. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Sugar Plums and Nutcrackers

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 December 10-12; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: An enchanting journey through a young girl’s eyes. Loosely based on the on the Petipa/ Tchaikovsky masterpiece, “Sugar Plums and Nutcrackers” adapts the original in dance by telling the story of a young girl, Zharah, who with the audience follows her dreams using the disciplines of classical ballet, jazz, rhythm tap, hip-hop and magic. Tickets: $20; $18 seniors/kids Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

New Paltz Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat., Dec. 11, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 12, 3 p.m.: The New Paltz Ballet Theatre presents this classic holiday event featuring principal dancers from the New York City Ballet. 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: $28; $25 students & seniors. Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

A Christmas Carol

WTD Theater @ Space 360, 360 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tues.-Thurs., Dec. 21-23, 8 p.m.: Now truly a staple for the Holiday Season in Columbia County, this evening will put you and your family in the holiday spirit! Tickets: $15-$20 Information: 518.755.1716; http://www.wtdtheater.org

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sounds of the season

Barenaked Ladies

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Thursday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.: One of the top selling bands in the world over the past 18 years with radio hits like If I Had $1000000, One Week, Be My Yoko Ono, and Brian Wilson. Their frenetic blend of high-energy melodic-pop, crack musicianship, and spontaneous repartee have become one of the biggest concert draws. Opening will be Jukebox the Ghost. Tickets: $59; $54 members; $15 students with ID. Information: 845.473.2072; 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

Dezy Walls

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, November 20, time tba: Dezy is a warm,witty and outrageous entertainer. His performance will keep you smiling for days. This Dublin born singer, songwriter and crazed, piano playing people magnet is bringing his witty “slice of life” concert experience to Poughkeepsie. Tickets: tbd Information: 845.486.4571; http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Senior Recital & Vassar College Choir

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Saturday, November 20, 4 p.m.: Senior Recital featuring baritone Grant Miller and the music of Brahms, Tosti, Leoncavallo, Bracchi, Stephen Sondheim and Jay Gorney. Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m.: Christine R. Howlett, conductor. Music of Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach, featuring Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 with string orchestra, and music for Advent. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.437.7000; http://music.vassar.edu

Annual Service of Lessons and Carols, Vassar College Chapel. Photo by Kara Lynn

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Hudson Valley Philharmonic II: Prodigies

Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m.: Pricipal Guest Conductor Elizabeth Schulze. featuring the 2010 HVP String Competition winner Dahae Kim. Ms. Kim will perform one of the greatest works for cello and orchestra, Shostakovich’s Concerto, violoncello, no. 1, op.107. Program also features works by Haydn and Hindemith. The audience is invited to a pre-concert talk with Maestro Schulze and members of the Orchestra one hour prior to the performance. Tickets: $25-$47 Information: 845.473.2072; 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

Conservatory Sunday: Concerto Competition Finals

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sun., November 21, 1-4 p.m.: Conservatory students compete for the opportunity to perform as soloists with the American Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein, and the Conservatory Orchestra. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Vassar College Orchestra

Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, November 21, 3 p.m.: Eduardo Navega, conductor, with faculty member, Anna Polonsky, piano. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.437.7000; http://music.vassar.edu

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Alexander String Quartet with Pianist Joyce Yang

Howland Cultural Center, Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, November 21, 4 p.m.: Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart and Shostakovich, the Alexander Quartet is also an important advocate of new music. They will play Mozart and Kodaly, and will be joined by Van Cliburn silver medalist Joyce Yang in the Dvorak Quintet. Critically acclaimed as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” with a “million-volt stage presence,” pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences around the globe with her stunning virtuosity combined with heartfelt lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. Just twenty-four, she has established herself as one of the leading artists of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and notable collaborations with the world’s top orchestras. Tickets: $30; $10 students; subscriptions available. Information: 845.297.9243; http://howlandmusic.org

The Open Music Session

The Community Music Space, The Chocolate Factory, 2nd Floor, Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, November 21, 5:30 p.m.: A monthly Sunday Jam session. There will be a house trio, anyone who wants to come, listen, or play is welcome. Bring your instrument and a beverage of choice. Tickets: $5 suggested donation. Information: 845.444.0608; http://www.communitymusicspace.com

Mario Fraccolo, Soprano

Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, November 28, time tba: A native of Rome, Italy’s young Soprano sensation, Maria Fraccola will make her debut at The Metropolitan Opera House on December 18th. Tickets: tbd Information: 845.486.4571; http://www.cunneen-hackett.org

Songwriters Speakeasy

The Community Music Space, The Chocolate Factory, 2nd Floor, Red Hook, NY 12571 Friday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.: An evening of original music by great Hudson Valley songwriters. Tickets: $8 suggested donation. Information: 845.444.0608; http://www.communitymusicspace.com

Amarcord

Trinity Pawling School, All Saints’ Chapel, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 Friday, December 3, 8 p.m.: Founded by former members of St. Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig, these ﬁve male singers perform works from all periods of western music spanning the Middle Ages to modern compositions. A cappella singing in a pine-bedecked chapel will usher in the Holiday Season. Tickets: $25; $12.50 student; under 12 free. Information: 845.855.3100; http://www.pawlingconcertseries.org

Conservatory Sunday: Conservatory Orchestra

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Sosnoff Theater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, December 5, 3 p.m.: Conservatory Orchestra, conducted by Harold Farberman. Program includes: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet; Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite; Martinu’s Oboe Concerto; and Gershwin’s Catfish Row. Tickets: Suggested donation, $20 orchestra seats, $15 parterre and first balcony; minimum donation $5. Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Amos Lee

Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, December 5, 7 p.m.: Taking inspiration from soul greats Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers plus folk legends John Prine and Dave Van Ronk, Amos Lee directs his music with a spirit and presence rooted in American tradition. Amos delivers a unique brand of folk-soul music that aims to unite, uplift, and inspire. Opening will be Mutlu. Tickets: $33; $28, members Information: 845.473.2072; 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

A Service of Lessons and Carols

Chapel, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, December 5, 7 p.m., doors 6:30 p.m.: The annual “Service of Lessons and Carols,” a Christmas service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols, culminates in a candle lighting ceremony. The program, sponsored by Vassar College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Department of Music, will feature the Lessons and Carols Choir, an ensemble of 150 singers, which features singers from the Vassar College Choir, Vassar College Women’s Chorus, and the Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir, as well as singers from the Vassar community. Nathan Carlisle, tenor, a member of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus will make a return appearance to perform with the Lessons and Carols Choir. There will be a premiere of the choral work by composer/conductor Thomas Juneau, “The People Who Walked in Darkness,” which was commissioned for the service by the Vassar College choral ensembles. A free will offering will be taken to support Dutchess Outreach of Poughkeepsie, via the college’s “Community Works” campaign. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.437.7000; http://music.vassar.edu

Holiday Concert by the Hudson Valley Choral Society

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY Saturday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.: 25-voice chorus performs selections from Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, songs by Henry Purcell, William Byrd, Robert Pearsall, Thomas Ravenscroft, Camille Saint-Saens, and Ralph Vaughan-Williams. A Carol and Hymn Sing Along will follow the performance. Tickets: $10; $8 members; kids under 18, free. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Holiday Concert by The Rhinebeck Choral Club

Rhinebeck High School, North Park Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 & Arlington Reformed Church, 22 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m.: Program features a variety of musical styles, ranging from Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” to a new jazz arrangement of “Carol of the Bells.” The men’s chorus will be prominentaly featured and guest artists will be the LaGrange Middle School Chimechoir. Tickets: $12 Information: 845.876.7838; http://rhinebeckchoralclub.org

Cyndi Lauper

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Tuesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.: Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who just wants to have fun. After more than 25 years and global record sales in excess of 30 million plus #1 hits like Time After Time and True Colors, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. Opening will be The Ferocious Few. Tickets: $47 & $65 Information: 845.473.2072; 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

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Rhapsody in White by Juliet R. Harrison.

Gratitude does not have to be a conscious thing. I think it can be an internal thing too. A spiritual thing. For me, photographing horses is the most nearly perfect thing I can do. It combines the two things I love the most, beyond my family. Presenting my work back to the world as ďŹ nished photographs is my gift. It is my giving back, my being grateful for being able to live a life where I can do this. Live your life â&#x20AC;&#x153;trulyâ&#x20AC;? and share the joy of that back with the world. That is a thanks-giving. ~ Juliet R Harrison, Photographer

always g r a bet I am grateful to be a mother, a wife,

a sister, a daughter, a niece, an aunt. Some days it is easy to love family; other days are more challenging. But, in the end, love and family are the only footprints we leave behind. ~ Molly Ahearn, Photographer, Designer

photo by Molly Ahearn

Our community is very lucky to have a variety of incredible artists of all ages. I am in awe of their talents and energy. I hope that we as a community continue to support these wonderful artists - we are truly blessed. ~ Linda T. Hubbard, Photographer, Co-owner, Riverwinds Gallery

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Mercantile November 2010 For months, a particularly sad looking cat had been coming by our house and sitting at our front door, purring wistfully. We learned that he had been abandoned by his previous owners a few blocks away. One day he showed up with horriﬁc wounds and was in terrible shape. Thanks to Beacon’s Community Cat Coalition we were able to get him emergency medical attention, and with the help of Luanne from The Phantom Gardener in Rhinebeck, he was placed in a happy new home. We’re grateful that he’ll get to spend his Thanksgiving sleeping on a warm couch with a full belly. ~ Brian PJ and Kristen Cronin

Mill Street Loft Expresses Gratitude for A beautiful environment that inspires creativity & imagination. Curious, inventive & energetic youth learning to build community. Dedicated professional artists & teachers who enhance life for all of us. An involved & visionary community that appreciates & supports The Arts. We are grateful for good health, loving families & warm homes & we wish everyone a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!

e f u l photo by Kristen Cronin

It is when I try to pick out the things for which I am grateful that I realize how lucky I am. I am grateful for my wife and her bountiful love; for my children, and the amazing people that they have become; for my friends and their friendship. I am grateful to be an American enjoying the freedom that comes along with living in the USA. For all that life has bestowed upon me, I give thanks. ~ Joel Weisbrod, Photographer, jwArtWorks Photography

We all have much to be grateful for - for the most part in our personal lives. But I’m thinking about universal and eternal gratitude - like being born in a moment in time and geographically that we’ve enjoyed a bounty of comforts from electricity to personal safety. It has not always been so in human history. We’ve been allowed to “blossom” during our life times....others who share the earth with us now and in the past have not been so fortunate. ~ Meri Puccio, Chef & Proprieter, Julia & Isabella Fine Fare

The Hudson - updated. Watercolor by Betsy Jacaruso.

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Sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Sometimes, good people seem bad. And Sometimes, what we think is right... Is all wrong! Introducing a new and completely unique holiday program. Song, spoken word and dance, centered around an original script inspired by O Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”. Two women from entirely different walks of life ﬁnd themselves in strikingly similar situations. What choices will they make? How will those choices affect them, and those around them?

Presented by The Cunneen Hackett Arts Center Show dates: December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 Show times: 8 pm Friday & Saturday; Sunday 2 pm Directed by Bill Florie, Music direction by Dana Ferber, Choreographed by Dawn Bernitt-Perito

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on gratitude &

friendship

by JoAnn Feigenheimer

recently returned from spending several wonderful days partying with seven dynamic and spirited women. This diverse group of women is comprised of various professionals including: a school administrator, a probation court clerk, a hairdresser and a technical writer. A few are married, several are divorced, two are childless and two are now Grannies. They live in five different states and their financial status runs from “no worries” to a minus count. These women are not colleagues, or conference attendees, or even cousins; they are a group of friends that I have held dear for 45 years. What can be said of this distinctly effervescent gang, who were all born in a Year of the Tiger, and who made their debut on this planet with Silly Putty, Fender Broadcast guitars and Kraft’s processed cheese slices? We began our lives in the great bubble of Boomerism. While we did not actually know each other in these early years, we all learned to swim in the same public pool of that decade… Dick and Jane, polio vaccines, Howdy Doody and bobbie socks. Our often still war-weary Dads did not resemble Ward Cleaver, and our Mothers rarely wore pearls or aprons, and definitely not at the same time. Older siblings read movie magazines while waiting for their steady 3 p.m. with Bandstand. We wished upon a star with Jimminy Cricket, practiced “duck & cover” (to avoid annihilation by nuclear bomb), and worked on Brownie badges. In the evening, we all loved Lucy. As Guy Lombardo swung us into the next decade, we experienced a second “Big Bang” phenomenon that created the world of our teen years and beyond: Krushchev banged his shoe, Oswald banged his gun, and the sounds were

life changing. Viet Cong booby traps banged apart young lives. Bang went the night sticks on protestors’ heads. Big hits were banged out of tiny transistors and Native drums banged once more. The Fab 4 grew their bangs, back doors banged shut as thousands of kids left home to wander, and the Pill finally gave everyone a bang. In 1965 Boulder, Colorado, a totally mixed bag of 15 year olds were thrown together by parental transfers, geographic boundaries and dumb luck. There was something about our vastly different family situations, along side that peculiarly pervasive “50’s thing” and the chaos of the 60’s, that magnetized us together. The times were ripe for us to do anything we wanted, thought of, or even dreamed about. And so, it is a fact that some of us were cheerleaders, while others went braless and shoeless. It was lightshows vs. home-coming, library vs. afternoons on Flagstaff, basketball games vs. Joplin at the Family Dog, Carnaby Street vs. Villager, parade floats vs. protest signs. We were free to explore, value and appreciate who we were and what we wanted to accomplish in the short term, adventure sort of way; and in the long run of far down the road. We found comfort and affirmation with each other, and while there were periods of hurt feelings and miscommunications, there was never rejection. We hung tight through trivial teen angst episodes, boyfriend break ups, and the monumental sadness of terminal illness and Viet Nam tragedies. We were friends who spent hours and hours together, plotting, planning

and thoroughly enjoying each other’s company. I’m not sure we understood then how high we were setting the bar for friendship, or how much that would affect us. The 1970’s brought us moves to other states, college graduations, travel, marriages and children. The ‘80s saw divorces, promotions, stepchildren, more moves, and a sense of direction. The steady flow of birthday acknowledgements, photos, and holiday greetings made us feel connected, even as our lives grew more busy and complex. In the ‘90s we inched into middle age, our children left home (and returned), our parents began to leave us orphaned, and many of us changed careers. When the next century approached, with all its implications, we determined that we MUST see one another. And, some of us did. When we met up, there was a collective realization that wow, these women are all still really wonderful friends and a plan was hatched for our big reunion in 2010. So, now we have officially celebrated our 60 years on this earth. I am thrilled that all my expectations for the get together were actually exceeded. All of us were instantly and happily meshed back into a groove, and not merely by nostalgia – although there were plenty of “remember when’s” and great story telling – but by compassion, interest, vitality and joy in being together. Our birthday party was punctuated by loads of laughter, insightful conversations, tons of Mexican food and ridiculous amounts of hugging. I think we have stayed connected all these years because each of us is keenly aware of, and genuinely thankful for, the bountiful gift that is true, endearing friendship.

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The Prince and the Pauper

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 20, 11 a.m.: In this comedic tale, Prince Edward Tudor lives a life of luxury with servants to grant his every wish while Tom Canty spends his days begging on the streets of London. When the two boys accidentally meet, a simple switch of clothing sets them on a path they’d never dreamt possible! Tickets: $8; $6 children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

True Story of the Three Little Pigs

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Magic, Mystery and Mayhem

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 27, 11 a.m.: John Shaw returns with a special family-friendly show with brand new twists! Audiences will be astounded, amazed, and thoroughly entertained by John as he takes them on a journey through his magical world. There are no birds or rabbits in this show -- only mind-blowing illusions set to original music with beautiful assistants, amazing special eﬀects, spectacular costumes and side-splitting comedy. Tickets: $8; $6 children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Saturday Series

Stonykill Environmental Education Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Saturday, November 27: Morning Guided Nature Walk, 10 a.m.: Each Saturday walk a different area at Stony Kill to see what the different types of trees and bushes are doing and how animals are preparing for the cold months ahead. Campfire and Shelter Building, 2 p.m.: Learn how to build a safe campfire. Discover new tips and tricks to keep your fire going in rain or snow and how to safely use a fire year-round. We will follow up by building simple survival shelters to complete this outdoor lesson. Information: 845.831.8780; http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/2001.htm

Wild Wednesday: Winter Tracks

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Pinocchio

The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 4 & 11, 11 a.m.: From the moment Pinocchio wrecks Mastroni’s puppet show until he becomes a real boy for rescuing his father from the great ﬁsh, the excitement never abates in this charming adaptation of a classic tale. Performed by The CENTER’S own Kids on Stage Performance workshop, directed by Lisa Lynds. Tickets: $8; $6 children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Craig Babcock “Silent Nights”

James and Betty Hall Theater, Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m.: In Silent Nights, Craig Babcock presents delightful scenes from the holiday season. He has fun in the snow with snowballs, skies, snowmobiles, angels, and more. He searches high and low for Mom’s gift. He discovers a magical present—a ball that changes into anything he wants. He is caught in a maze, dreams of a powerful snowman, and becomes a wide variety of winter animals, including snow goose, owl, rabbit, and the rare red-nosed snow moose. Silent Nights is a whimsical, enlightening, educational and thoroughly entertaining experience, which will bring the joy of the holidays to all ages. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.431.8000; http://sunydutchess.edu

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Howland Cultural Center, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, December 5, 2 p.m.: A family-friendly foot stompin’ hoot on a Sunday afternoon. Tickets: $10/adult; kids free with accompanying adult. Information: http://howlandculturalcenter.org; http://beaconarts.org

Wild Wednesday: Winter Wonders

Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Watts de Peyster Hall, 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, December 8, 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Explore the wonders of how our native wildlife survive the harsh New York State winter. Explore animal adaptations and participate in games and activities. Information: 845.889.4745 x 106

Aunt Leaf

Stageworks/Hudson, 41 Cross St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri., Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 11, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.: A century-old haunting. A young girl who won’t speak. An old woman with skin like tree bark. A dead man whistling on the lawn. A nightly ritual. Written by Barbara Wiechmann and directed by (Hudson resident) Jeﬀrey Mousseau, Aunt Leaf explores the creative and destructive nature of imagination, inspired by the rich tradition of folklore, art and literature of the Hudson River Valley. A story about stories, Aunt Leaf features three performers taking on various characters in a multi-layered ghost story enhanced by striking projections by visual artist (and part-time Red Hook, NY resident) Robert Flynt. For ages 9 and up. Tickets: $10 children; $15 adults. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Decorate a Gingerbread House

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., Dec. 10, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 11, 10 a.m.: Houses are made by a local baker and come fresh and fully assembled. Icing and

James Vanderpoel House, The House of History, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 11 & 12, 3p.m.: Many know “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” as the poem by Clement C. Moore, but some say it was written by Columbia County’s own Henry Livingston. Children will enjoy this interactive reading of the poem, as they help to decorate a Christmas tree in preparation for Santa’s arrival. Geared toward children ages 4-8. Information: 518.758.9265; educator@cchsny.org; http://www.cchsny.org

No Strings Marionettes

Howland Cultural Center, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, December 12, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.: “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 1 p.m., sponsored by the Howland Public Library; “A Christmas Carol” at 4 p.m., sponsored by the Howland Cultural Center. Tickets: $10/adult; kids free with accompanying adult. Information: http://howlandculturalcenter.org; http://beaconarts.org

Nutcracker Suite Tea Party for Children

Spencertown Academy, Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Sunday, December 12, 2-7 p.m.: An afternoon of suites and treats. Students from the American Dance Institute perform selections from The Nutcracker followed by a kid-friendly holiday tea party. Seating is limited. Early reservations encouraged. Tickets: $12; $5 kids Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

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capturing the holiday spirit

by Joel Weisbrod

he holidays are coming and whether you expect a few guests or a houseful, it would be great to have one or more cameras on-hand to record the joy of the holidays. Use the tips in this article to help make those memories more meaningful by capturing more than just some forced smiles. Avoiding the “Military Lineup” This is a trap that is easy to fall into. You are holding the camera in a room full of family and friends and you would love to have a photo of everyone. Most of the time, someone will help you get everyone into a line facing the camera. Move the folks in the center back and curve the sides towards the camera and you have it – a nice looking military lineup. This is clearly not what you want your holiday pictures to look like. Instead, follow these simple steps to a great looking group shot: Make use of all the furniture, especially chairs and couches. Have some guests sit facing the camera, some guests sitting sideways, some standing, and even some children on the ﬂoor in the front. Standees should face their bodies towards the center of the group and turn their heads. Avoid the “tallest in the center” rooftop look and the “tallest starting on the left” sloped look. Have people arrange themselves by family or friend relationships instead. Now, everyone face the camera and you can take the picture.

The best photos are always candid shots of the folks that are together by choice rather than command. Capture the “Spirit” of the Group [Don’t] Orchestrate Every Shot Unless these photos will be used for some type of forensic evidence, there is no need to try to group people together logically. The best photos are always candid shots of the folks that are together by choice rather than command. Capture some of the kids playing (even when some are not in the group), adults laughing, people sneaking some food in the kitchen, and anything else that is just happening. These will make great shots and actually be a remembrance of what everyone was doing to have fun. [Don’t] Try to Capture Everything Running around with the camera trying to capture a shot of everything is hard on everyone – you and your guests. Instead, capture what you can capture. This might mean you are missing some things but that cannot be helped. Instead, focus on the emotions of your guests and try to take photos of them before they realize you are shooting – nothing

tells the story better than vivid unrehearsed demonstrations of emotional moments.

...focus on the emotions of your guests and try to take photos of them before they realize you are shooting – nothing tells the story better than vivid unrehearsed demonstrations of emotional moments. [Do] Bounce Your Flash if Possible If you are indoors and your camera allows it, point the flash at the ceiling rather than at your guests. First, this is a lot easier on everyone’s eyes and will actually make your images look much better. Light the rooms as best you can with normal room lights and then let the flash fill in the rest. By bouncing the flash, your photos will not be as harsh and there will be far fewer shadows. If you can’t point the flash at the ceiling, try diffusing the light from the flash by putting a thin white cotton sock over the flash. While not as good as “the bounce” this will help. [Do] Prepare Ahead of Time Nothing is worse than missing a great shot. When it could have been avoided, the hurt is even worse. Follow these simple steps before your guests arrive to make sure this does not happen to you. Charge your camera batteries fully the day before. Make sure you have plenty of room on your memory card. Light the rooms you will be using for the party and take a few flash photographs ahead of time to make sure there is enough light and not too many shadows. If you are planning any large group shots, get the chairs and other furniture ready and see where it is best to stand so your camera will capture the entire group. In conclusion, try capturing your guests as they are and while they are enjoying the holiday. Get the group shots over with as soon as you can so your guests can just have fun. Don’t forget that you need to have fun as well so shoot some pictures and then go join the party. Have any questions? Send your questions to me at the email address below.

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

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Handmade Holiday

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY Through December 21, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual holiday boutique featuring products and works by regional artisans and artists. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Holiday Small Works Show

CCCA Gallery, 209 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through January 7: Holiday show for those who wish to “give the gift of art this holiday season.” All works by CCCA members, all priced at $250 and under. Show runs through January 7. Information: info@artscolumbia.org; http://artscolumbia.org

Christkindl Market

Germania Hall, 37 Old DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Friday, Nov. 19, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-8 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

Tivoli Artists Co-op 24th Annual Holiday Show

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 November 19-December 24: Featuring holiday-themed paintings, photography, sculptures, and hand made crafts such as jewelry and apparel by local artists. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 20, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.757.2667; tivoliartistsco-op.com

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Regina Coeli Parish’s 39th Annual Santa’s Express Art and Craft Fair

Regina Coeli School, 4337 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12533 Saturday, November 20, 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. Information: 845.229.8589; rccraftfair@gmail.com

Annual Holiday Bazaar: Celebrating 50 Years

Historic Reformed Dutch Church, 88 Route 9H, Claverack, NY 12513 Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hundreds of homemade items for your home, plus unique holiday gifts, holiday decorations, and delicious breads, cakes, cookies, and pies. Recipes from personal collections bring back the favorite foods and baked items of days gone by. A unique etched glass frame commemorating the celebration will be sold at the Home Boutique booth. A silent auction, triﬂes and treasures table and a luncheon in the Pine Room complete the fellowship and fun of this event. Information: 518.851.3811

Craft Fair & Chili Fest

St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson, 37 Point St., New Hamburg, NY 12590 Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Handmade artisan craft items and homemade chili. Information: 845.297.2010

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Holiday Auction

Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 20, 1-3 p.m.: Gift baskets, antiques, collectibles, gift cards, hand made items, baked goods, holiday decorations, new merchandise, small collectibles, and quality books. Cash or local checks. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to do early holiday shopping for that special person, and have fun besides! Information: 845.876.2436; bklaproth@ymail.com

Third Annual Art Faire to Beneﬁt Sinterklaas

Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Handmade local crafts and art plus live music. Jewelry makers, weavers, knitters, painters, photographers, potters, woodworkers, holiday gift makers, raﬄe shirts, illuminated stars, buttons. Information: 845.876.8799; http://www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com

Columbia County Historical Society Annual Gallery of Wreaths Silent Auction and Greens Show Columbia County Museum & James Vanderpoel House, 5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook, NY 12106 November 26-28, call for hours: The Annual Greens Show, Holiday Craft Boutique, and Gallery of Wreaths will be held at the Columbia County Museum and the James Vanderpoel House. Free. Information: www.cchsny.org

Basket Making Weekend

Hudson-Chatham Winery, 1900 Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075 Fri.-Sun., Nov. 26-28: Traditional basket-making weekend: pick the gifts you want, and they’ll make up your baskets. Choose from awardwinning wines and assortment of all-local syrups, jams, chutneys, honey, balsamic vinegars, mustard, pasta sauce, and much more. Information: www.hudson-chathamwinery.com

16th Annual Craft Boutique

Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 509 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 Saturday & Sunday, November 27-28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hudson Valley artisans show and sell their work in an intimate atmosphere of an 18th century Revolutionary War Headquarters. Varied crafts: Batik, pottery free form and traditional; baby items, American Girl dolls’ clothing, wood figures, Rosemaling, jewelry, herbal items. Sunday, Noon - 3 PM, Santa is available for photographs and chats with children. Raffles, bake sale, apple fritters and homemade soups in the 1732 kitchen before the fire. Information: 845.896.9560; http://www.fishkillhistoricalsociety.org

Dutchess Community College Annual Holiday Crafts Fair

Drumlin & Falcon Halls, DCC Campus, 54 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 27 & 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Get a head-start on your holiday shopping at this annual Craft Fair featuring more than 100 artists. The juried fair features works from artists who hand-craft their own one-of-a-kind items. Tickets: $6; $4 seniors; free, kids under 12. Information: 845.431.8403; http://www.sunydutchess.edu; pollard@sunydutchess.edu

Annual Monastery Christmas Craft Fair

Our Lady of the Resurrection Monastery, 246 Barmore Rd., LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 27 & 28 and Dec. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m.: Vinegars, food baskets and monastic

products from teh 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. These organic vinegars are based on ancient medieval monastic recipes and crafted from diﬀerent types of wines and spices, as well as pure local apple cider. They have been written about in the New York Times and many other periodicals. 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.

Dove Cottage Artists Holiday Show

1185 Woods Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sunday, November 28, noon-4 p.m.: Jewlery and small art by local artists and artisans. Jewelry by Lisa Wood, Dorothee Leifer and Heather Martin - colorful and unique one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Plus, small artwork created by 12 local artists in acrylics, oil, watercolor and assemblages. Also, beautifully crafted scarves, hats and gloves. Information: Contact Helen at 518.755.9904

Holiday Boutique and Book Sale

Starr Library Lower Level, 68 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri., Dec. 3, noon-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 4, 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; starr.rhinebeck.lib.ny.us

Holiday Gift Boutique

Cunneen-Hackett, 9 & 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: One-of-a-kind gifts all by local artisans - hand crafted jewelry, home goods and ﬁne art prints. Information: 845.486.4571; http://wwwcunneen-hackett.org

Handmade Holiday Opening Reception

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, December 4, noon-3 p.m.: Galleries transformed into an annual holiday boutique of products and works by regional artisans and artists. Children’s holiday craft room 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., refreshments, meet the artists. Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

St. Nicholas Day Craft Fair

Astor Home for Children, 6339 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, December 5, 9 a.m.-4 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. Information: 845.871.1171; http://astorservices.org

Howland Holiday Craft Faire

Howland Cultural Center, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 11 & 12, 2-8 p.m.: Presented by the Hudson Valley Etsy Team of diversiﬁed Artisans will be showing & selling their handmade goods. There will be more than 20 local artisan and craft vendors from the Hudson Valley. You will ﬁnd everything from bath and body, to housewares, to children’s clothing. There will be something for everyone (including the sweet tooth!) Information: http://community.etsy.com; http://beaconarts.org; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

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Grandma Lauck’s Pumpkin Bars by Laura Pensiero, Gigi My friend Derek Lauck faithfully makes his grandmother Audrey Lauck’s pumpkin bars for the whole Gigi staff every Thanksgiving. This delicious light and creamy pumpkin custard can be baked as bars in a 13 x 9-inch pan or as a pie/tart in a 9-inch springform pan or a 10-inch round ceramic dish. Instead of buying the spices separately, you can substitute 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. Grandma Lauck’s tip: to enhance the filling flavor, combine the ingredients a day ahead, cover and keep chilled; then proceed with the recipe. Crust

Filling

½ cup quick-cooking oatmeal, such as Quick Quaker Oats 1cup all-purpose ﬂour ½ cup packed light brown sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) melted Pinch salt

One 16-ounce can pumpkin puree One 12-ounce can evaporated milk 6 large eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

(makes 8 to 10 servings) Preheat the oven to 350 F. Stir all the crust ingredients together in a medium bowl, and press the dough over the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake in the middle of the oven until the crust is set and pale gold, about 15 minutes. Transfer the dish to a wire rack and let it cool slightly. Leave the oven on.

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While the crust is cooling, whisk all the filling ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the crust and bake in the middle of the oven until the filling is just set, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Cut into bars with a serrated knife. Top each bar with whipped cream flavored with vanilla extract and a pinch of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Also consider adding a shot of brandy or rum to the whipped cream

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VARIATION :

Use fresh instead of canned pumpkin. Simply cut an unpeeled pumpkin into large wedges or chunks, and use a spoon to remove the strings and seeds. Cook the chunks in lightly salted boiling water until fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes, and drain. When cool enough to handle, slip oﬀ the skins and use a potato masher, ricer or food processor to puree the pulp.

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Among other antioxidants, pumpkin has a super high level of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Half a cup of canned pumpkin provides enough beta-carotene to supply 540 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin A.

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$ : Fresh or canned pumpkin costs less than $1 per pound.

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all aboard! Williams’ holiday express

2010 marks the 22nd year that Williams Lumber will be hosting a holiday model train display in the retailer’s Rhinebeck store. What started as a merchandising “gimmick” more than two decades ago, has become an annual tribute to childhood holiday memories for Williams Lumber Vice President Kim Williams. “I remember as a child going to Ad3 AM ams and Hermann’s in Pleasant Valley and going through their very elaborate displays. Those experiences are very fond childhood memories for me so I was hoping to bring those back to families today. Christmas seems to have lost that spirit of togetherness and everyone seems to be rushing everywhere for everything. When they stop here, one can take a breath, relax, and soak in the holiday spirit. Young or old, we capture everyone’s attention.” Each tree in the display has a theme based on decoration trends for any given year. “We have a traditional tree just like one you might have in your home, and the other themes this year are red/silver, red/white, chartreuse/gold, sock monkey, tweenie and peppermint candy. We have

a full wall display that has a wide variety of new and traditional ornaments, many of which are featured in our train display.” One theme that is carried over every year, said Williams is that of family tradition. “We have seen a trend that families will come and the children can each choose an ornament for their tree in their home,” she said. “It reminds me of when my mom would give me and my sisters a new ornament each year with our name and date to put on the tree.” Williams said that a highlight of hosting the display each year is the visits from school groups. “Although the downturn in the economy has reduced the number of group visits just because they do not have the extra money to get them here, we love to have them visit.” Williams begins planning the display in January, when she attends an annual buying conference in Atlanta. She said it takes the store’s staﬀ about a month to construct the display, and the task is met with great enthusiasm every year. “Williams is very blessed to have a dedicated and hardworking staﬀ to help set up our display. Everyone takes great pride in the display!”

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b r i ght green valley

Still from the ﬁlm Carbon Nation. Cliﬀ Etheredge, third generation cotton farmer, saw wind farms popping up on the big ranches all around his home town of Roscoe, West Texas.

Beacon Farmers Market

Sloop Clubhouse at the Beacon Train Station, Beacon, NY 12508 Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Fresh Produce, Meats, Fresh Flowers, Bread, Cheese, Wine, Gifts, Pottery, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Prepared Foods, Live Music. Information: 845.597.5028; www.thebeaconfarmersmarket.com

Hudson Farmers’ Market

6th & Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays through November 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Fresh, local fruits and veggies, baked bread, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, milk, cheese, mushroms, wine, locally-prepared foods and more. Information: http://hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Our Fight Against Global Climate Change

Starr Library, 68 W. Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, November 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Dr. Sacha Spector, Scenic Hudson’s director of Conservation Science, will discuss what the latest climate change projections mean for the Hudson Valley and how communities and citizens can help prevent its most drastic impacts. RSVP required. Information: 845.876.4440 x 273; http://www.starrlibrary.org; http://www.scenichudson.org

Carbon Nation

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, November 19, 7 p.m.: Join the Cary Institute for a free public screening of Carbon Nation, a witty and optimistic documentary about climate change solutions. The 90-minute film details how fighting climate change can boost local economies, improve public health, and strengthen national security. Learn what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing, and what the world needs to do to stave off climate change by moving to a low-carbon economy. Information: 845.677.7600 x 121; http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

Red Hook Winter Market

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Buy local and fresh from area farmers and artisans, including: Hearty Roots, Awesome Farm, Migliorelli Farm, Northwind Farm, Hudson Valley Sheep & Wool, Gigi Market, Tivoli Bakery, Tousey Winery, Hudson Valley Fresh, Wil-Hi Farm. Information: 845.399.4582; mckeonandny@yahoo.com

Rhinebeck Farmers Market Winter Market

Municipal Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pre-Thanksgiving Market and ﬁnal outdoor market of the season. Enjoy tastings of warming soup while doing your Thanksgiving shopping. Information: info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com; http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Locavore On a Budget: Talk, Workshop & Book Signing

Olana, Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, November 21, 1-4 p.m.: Most of us want to eat green and local. Tight schedules and even tighter budgets can make it seem like an unattainable goal. Leda Meredith will cover budgeting; sourcing, growing, and preserving food; shopping eﬃciently; and supporting local merchants and planet Earth. Meredith will also demonstrate ways to preserve the herb harvest. Her book: The Locavore’s Handbook: A Busy Person’s Guide to Eating Local on a Budget will be available for purchase/ signing. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://www.olana.org

Down the Drain? Not So Fast!

Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 State Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesday, November 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Stormwater is produced wherever there is a roof, road, compacted driveway, or even bare

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ground that causes rain or melting snow to run oﬀ instead of inﬁltrate the soil. Municipalities, large and small, need to consider stormwater management when permitting development as poor management practices can lead to drainage problems as well as impaired water quality. This program will provide an overview of stormwater management impacts as they relate to our communities and planning practices, and it will describe the regulatory requirements that have been adopted by New York State to mitigate those impacts. Tickets: $10 Information: 518.392.5252; ellen@clctrust.org; http://clctrust.org

National Climate Seminar: Julie Schor

National Phone-In Conversation Sponsored by Bard Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday, December 1, noon: National Phone-In Conversation links educators, students, and citizens with top climate scientists, political leaders, and policy analysts. This month’s special guest is Juliet Schor, Economist and author of Plentitude discusses Confronting the A in IPAT: Plentitude. Call in: 1.712.432.3100,

Hudson Farmers’ Winter Market

Claverack Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, NY 12513 Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Enjoy fresh produce baked goods, wreaths, handmade items and more! Information: http://hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Woodland Stewardship: A Primer for Woodland Landowners

Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary, 3212 Route 66, Chatham, NY Saturday, December 11, 1-4 p.m.: Would you like to learn how you can protect the environment and supplement your income too? Are you interested in learning how a conservation easement might be an appropriate strategy for your forested land? Often private forest landowners don’t know the important role they play or the many resources available to them. This workshop will provide forest landowners an overview of forestry in New York State, opportunities and local resources available to help them make informed decisions and experiences of forest landowners who have incorporated their land ethic into appropriate forest stewardship practices. You will also learn how you can improve the value of your forest from Dr. Peter Smallidge. Registration deadline: 12/9. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.622.9820; clctrust.org/events

conference code: 253385 Information: 845.758.7073; climate@bard.edu

The Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m.: Join Simon Winchester, the author of the bestselling Krakatoa, for an armchair expedition around the shores and the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. Winchester chronicles his journey across the vast expanse of the Atlantic to report from the places that dramatize the story of mankind’s relationship with this immense sea. Spanning from the earth’s geological origins and the age of exploration to modern pollution, his narrative is epic and awe-inspiring. Information: 845.677.7600 x 121; http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

Red Hook Winter Market

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, December 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Buy local and fresh from area farmers and artisans. See vendors at Nov. 20 listing. Information: 845.399.4582; mckeonandny@yahoo.com

Farm Film Fest III

Crandell Theatre, Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, December 4, 1-4 p.m.: Festival highlighting farms, farming, and farming issues and with an emphasis on our region. Sponsored by the Chatham Agricultural Partnership, the Columbia Land Conservancy, and the Chatham Film Club. The program includes ﬁlms made by professional and amateur ﬁlmmakers. Information: clctrust.org/events

Rhinebeck Farmers Market Winter Market

Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Dec. 5 & 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Enjoy a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Wild Wednesday: Green Holidays

Tivoli Bays Visitor Center, Watts de Peyster Hall, 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, December 15, 4:15-5:15 p.m.: Learn how to celebrate this years holiday season in an eco-friendly way! Make gifts and wrapping from reused and recycled materials. Free goodies to take home! Information: 845.889.4745 x 106

Red Hook Winter Market

Elmendorph Inn, 7562 Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, December 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Buy local and fresh from area farmers and artisans. See vendors at Nov. 20 listing. Information: 845.399.4582; mckeonandny@yahoo.com

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readings, signings & screenings

Anthony Bourdain. Photo submitted.

Health Quest presents Ladies Night Out with Lisa Ling: A Healthcare Forum for Women Holiday Inn, 542 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 Thursday, November 18, 5 p.m.: A panel of healthcare professionals from each of Health Quest’s three hospitals discuss a wide vareity of topics of interest to women today. The evening culminates with keynote speaker and award-winning journalist, Lisa Ling. She is the co-author of Mother, Sister, Daughter, Bride: Rituals of Womanhood, and Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea and The Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home. Tickets: $65 Information: 845.475.9734; http://www.merrittbooks.com; http://www.health-quest.org/LNO2010

John Ashbery Poetry Series: John Ashbery and Anselm Berrigan

Bard College, Weis Cinema, Bertlesmann Campus Center, Annandaleon-Hudson, NY 12504 Thursday, November 18, 6 p.m.: John Ashbery is the author of more than 30 books of prose and poetry. He is widely regarded as one of the most signiﬁcant and inﬂuential poets of the last half-century. Anselm Berrigan’s most recent book of poems is Free Cell (City Lights 2009). His new book, Notes on Irrelevance, is forthcoming in 2011 from Wave Books. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.758.7512; http://bard.edu

Book Signing: Elinor Mettler

Oblong Books & Music, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, November 20, 2-4 p.m.: Mettler introduces her new book, Down Maple Lane: A Place to Call Home in the Upper Hudson Valley. Information: 518.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Met Opera: Don Pasquale (Donizetti)

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 20 & 21, 1-4:30 p.m.: An Italian comic opera about an old bachelor, Don Pasquale who, in a vendetta against his nephew, attempts to marry a young woman and make her his heir, leaving his nephew, Ernesto, without an inheritance. Instead, thanks to a scheming friend, Don Pasquale ends up marrying Ernesto’s love, who makes the old man’s life miserable, and ends up with the old man’s inheritance and Ernesto. Tickets: $25; $15, children 13 and under Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 25-27, 5 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 28, 6 p.m.: In the third part of the Millennium trilogy, Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish hospital. She’s ﬁghting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suﬀer abuse and violence. Tickets: $7; $5 students, members Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Well Worth Watching Series: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector

Upstate Films, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Mon., Nov. 20 & 22, check web site for times: Today he’s imprisoned for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, but for decades

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Phil Spector was the “genius” record producer who helped make pop into a popular art form. Seated before the white piano he bought with John Lennon for Imagine, Spector tells stories and talks about his tumultuous childhood, and performing and then as a producer creating the “wall of sound” behind some of the greatest hits of the early ‘60s, and then much later, working on Let It Be and with John Lennon solo. Filmed during his ﬁrst trial that ended with a hung jury, here’s a fascinating look at a tragic megalomaniac/genius. Information: http://upstateﬁlms.org

Chef/Author Anthony Bourdain

Ulster Performing Arts Center, 602 Broadway, Kingston, NY Sunday, November 21, 5 p.m.: This internationally acclaimed star of theTravel Channel’s insanely popular Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations has been dubbed “the bad boy of cuisine” for his rock star looks and blunt observations about the world of restaurants, chefs, and cooking. In this uncensored LIVE appearance, Anthony Bourdain will share the fascinating, hysterical, and sometimes shocking stories behind his life, books, travels, and his hit shows. And he even takes questions from the audience. Tickets: $45-$70 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Book Signing: Mary Randolph Carter

Oblong Books & Music, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, November 27, 2-4 p.m.: Book signing with Mary Randolph Carter, author of A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life, a beautiful and inspiring volume on living well with everything that makes a house a home. Information: 518.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Film Screening: Still Here

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Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film Rosenwald Film Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.: Screening of the Cannes award-winning short documentary ﬁlm Still Here by Vassar alumnus Alex Camilleri. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the ﬁlmmaker and his subject, AIDS awareness advocate Randy Baron. Tickets: Free and open to the public. Information: 845.437.5370; http://www.vassar.edu;

A Christmas Story

Bardavon Opera House, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, December 3, 8 p.m.: Following the Parade of Lights, head on over to the Bardavon for a screening of this 1983 holiday classic. Ralphie is just the typical 1940s, All-American kid trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa himself that an oﬃcial Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model BB riﬂe with a compass in the stock really is the perfect gift. Tickets: $5 all seats Information: 845.473.2072; 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

Cookie Swap with Molly O’Neill

Oblong Books & Music, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, December 4, 4-6 p.m.: Holiday cookie swap & book

discussion with Molly O’Neill, author of One Big Table. For a decade, Molly O’Neill was the food columnist for The New York Times Magazine and the host of the PBS series Great Food. Information: 518.789.3797; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Michael Korda Reading & Discussion

Merritt Books, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, December 4, 5 p.m.: The acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Ike returns with a deﬁnitive new biography of the legendary British scholar, adventurer, soldier, and hero who became a myth in his lifetime—T. E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia, Hero. Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

National Theatre of London Live Simulcast: Hamlet

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 17, 8 p.m.: William Shakespeare’s canonical tragedy, Hamlet, explores the themes of madness, rage, incest, and corruption through the story of the prince of Denmark who must avenge his father’s murder. Tickets: $22; $15, children 13 and under Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Free Film Series: Short Film Festival

Roeliff Jansen Library, 9091 State Rte. 22, HIllsdale, NY 12529 Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.: This 10th annual collection of short, innovative films from “Media that Matters” informs and inspires. Created by independent and youth filmmakers around the world, this year’s films include animation, documentaries, puppetry and touch on a wide range of themes. Popcorn served! Information: 518.325.4101

Graze, Meet the Authors & Chef

Hammertown Barn, 3201 Route 199, Pine Plains, NY 12567 Saturday, December 11, 3-6 p.m.: Mary Randolph Carter, author of “A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life”, Liza Donnelly, cartoonist and author of “When Do They Serve the Wine?” and Job Yacubian, chef, The Farmer’s Wife, who will prepare tastings of delicious food to maktch these author’s distinct yet complimentary personalities. Information: 518.398.7075; http://www.hammertown.com

Reading: Michael Korda - Hero

Oblong Books & Music, Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.: Michael Korda reads from his new book, Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Met Opera: Don Carlo (Verdi)

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 18 & 19, 12:30-6 p.m.: An Italian comic opera about an old bachelor, Don Pasquale who, in a vendetta against his nephew, attempts to marry a young woman and make her his heir, leaving his nephew, Ernesto, without an inheritance. Tickets: $25; $15, children 13 and under Information: 518.822.8100; http://www.timeandspace.org

Winter Solstice Open Mic

Howland Cultural Center, 474 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Friday, December 17, 8 p.m.: Join your host Paul Lukowiak as he welcomes some of the most entertaining performers in the Hudson Valley. There’ll be holiday refreshments and plenty of good cheer with songs of the season. Information: http://howlandculturalcenter.org; http://beaconarts.org

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Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 Sat., Nov. 20 & 27, 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Twilight Tours with costumed docents. Learn about 19th century customs in an enchanting atmosphere. Cider and cookies. Tickets: $18; $15 seniors; $8 children 6-14, under 6, free. Friday, November 26, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.: Costumed House Tours. Boscobel’s docents dress in various period costumes to guide visitors through Boscobel House on an interactive, interpretive tour. Step back in time for a fresh perspective on past & present life. Wednesdays & Sundays in December, 1 p.m.: Yuletide Tea. Enjoy a festive afternoon Tea in Boscobel’s Exhibition Gallery, merrily decorated for the season. A choice of teas served in ﬁne china will be accompanied by a selection of dainty sandwiches and extravagant sweets. Prior to the Tea, guests will enjoy a guided tour of Boscobel House. Tickets: $40 Sunday, December 12, 2:30 p.m.: Special Children’s Tea with Storyteller. Tickets: $25 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. Information: 845-265.3638; http://www.boscobel.org

Clermont State Historic Site

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County Route 6, oﬀ Route 9G, Clermont, NY 12526 Sat. & Sun., December 5 & 6, 10 a.m.: “A Child’s Christmas.” Saturday for children ages 3-6; Sunday, ages 7-11. Tickets: $12/child. Saturday, December 11, 5-7 p.m.: “Friends of Clermont Holiday Reception.” Inclement weather reschedules. Tickets: $10; free to Friends of Clermont members. Sunday, December 12, 3-6 p.m.: Candlelight Tours. Crackling ﬁre lit at 3 p.m. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors; free, children under 12. Saturday, December 18, 11 a,m.-4 p.m.: Christmas at Clermont Open House. Free. Information: 518.537.6622; www.friendsofclermont.org

Elmendorph Inn

7562 Route 9, Red Hook, NY 12571 Sunday, December 5, 1-4 p.m.: Olde Dutch Christmas Open House with Dutch decorations throughout the Inn, holiday music by local talent, hot cider, cocoa, cookies and fresh bee hive oven bread. Information: 845-758-0277; http://www.elmendorph.org

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 November 26-December 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Tours of Springwood, decorated for the holidays as it was back in Roosevelt’s day. Tickets: $14 Henry A. Wallace Center, Saturday, December 5, noon-4 p.m.: Fifth

annual Children’s Book Festival featuring children’s book authors Peter Ackerman, Jennifer Berne and Keith Bendis, and Karen Kaufman Orloﬀ reading from and signing coopies of their books. Refreshments, free photos with Santa (1-3 p.m.), and chance for children to make cards for the sailors on the USS FRanklin and Eleanor Roosevelt throughout the afternoon Tickets: Free Henry A. Wallace Center, Springwood Home of FDR & FDR Presidential Library, Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Holiday Open House. Both the Library and Home will be decorated for the holidays as they were during the Roosevelt presidency. Readings from Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and the chance to see the special exhibition, Our Plan Duty: FDR and America’s Social Security. Admission is free throughout the day. Information: 845.486.7745; www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

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126 East Main St., Pawling, NY 12564 December 3-12, Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 5-8 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.: Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling hosts Decemberfest at the historic John Kane House. Candlelight Tours are oﬀered, as well as entertainment and refreshments. Tickets: Admission by donation. Information: 845.855.5355

Locust Grove

2683 South Rd. (Rt. 9), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.: “Twilight Holiday Tour & Historic 4-Course 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. Tickets: $100/person Fri.-Sun., Nov. 26-28; Saturdays in December (4, 11, 18); and December 26-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., last tour at 3:15 p.m.: View Locust Grove’s historic mansion, decorated in seasonal splendor. This holiday season, step back in time and re-live the romance of Christmas past as we feature the classic Christmas tale ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas. In each room, Christmas trees decorated in seasonal splendor will showcase the passages from this tale. Tour the mansion with our guides available to share information on the showcased museum collections and decorations. Tickets: $10/adult; $6/child under 12. Sundays, December 5, 12 & 19, noon-4 p.m.: “A Holiday Hunt for Kids” featuring “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Search the house for three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. After ﬁnding the clues to all twelve days, return to the Museum Pavilion for a holiday storytelling performance by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. Tickets: $10/adult; $8/child, includes hunt, storytelling performance, cookies, cider and a holiday keepsake. Information: 845.454.4500 x 17; www.lgny.org

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Mount Gulian Historic Site

Oﬀ Route 9D, Fishkill (Just North of the Newburgh/Beacon bridge), NY 12508 Sunday, Dec. 12 & 19, 4-6 p.m.: “Special Candlelight Tour and Vignette” featuring historic holiday decor and living history performance featuring two characters from 1848, James F. Brown, an emancipated slave and diarist, and Mary Anna Verplanck, his employer, who shared a passion for gardening. Part of an ongoing living history program at Mount Guilian. Tickets: $8; $6 seniors; $4 children & members. Wednesday, Dec. 29, noon-2 p.m.: “Children’s Victorian Holiday Tea.” Tea, tea sandwiches, dessert and a children’s craft project. Tickets: $15; $12/child. Information: 845.831.8172; www.mountgulian.org

Olana State Historic Site

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Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Fri.-Sun., December 3-January 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., last tour at 3 p.m.: “Holiday House Tours,” visit Olana for Christmas with the Churches, a look at how the family spent the Holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience. Tickets: $9; $8 students and seniors, free for children under 12. Sunday, December 5, 1-4 p.m., Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex: “Victorian Wreaths and Kissing Balls.” Mary K. Hughes, Olana Flower Garden Caretaker, will teach the art of creating Victorian wreaths and kissing balls in this hands-on workshop. Exquisite natural materials will be provided as well as artistic add-ons. Mary holds degrees in Horticulture and Floriculture and has a floral design certificate from SUNY Cobleskill Agriculture. Space is limited; register by preceding Friday. Tickets: $10; $5 members. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109 Sunday, December 5, 2-4 p.m.: “The Merry Minstrels and Olana’s Annual Holiday Bonfire.” Take a late afternoon holiday tour, enjoy a winter sunset, enjoy the company of neighbors and warm up at the bonfire while enjoying the sounds of traditional Victorian caroling performed by The Merry Minstrels. Caroling 2-4 pm., bonfire, 3-4 p.m. All ages. Free. Saturday, December 11, 11:30 a.m.: “Family Tour at Olana.” Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child’s perspective. Tickets: $9/adult; $8 students/seniors; free kids under 12. Information: 518.828.0135; www.olana.org

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Old Post Road, Route 9S, Staatsburg, NY 12580 Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 1-4 p.m. (closed 12/25): “A Gilded Age Christmas,” elaborate turn-of-the-century holiday decorations, ﬂower arrangements, Christmas trees festooned with Edwardian-style ornaments, and spectacular Dining Room decorations based on historic themes. Tours every half hour. Tickets: $5; $4, seniors and students; 12 & under free.

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Friday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.: “Mills Mansion Holiday Reception” featuring libations, lite bites and live music. Sundays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1-4 p.m.:: “Holiday Whodunit,” a children’s mystery based on the historical period. The clock turns back 100 years each Christmas, and young detectives roam the mansion, interviewing Mrs. Mills’ guests and servants (docents in period costume) to solve a Gilded Age mystery. Tickets: $5; $4, seniors and students; 12 & under free Information: 845.889.8851; www.staatsburgh.org

Val-Kill – Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12583 Saturday, December 11, 4-7 p.m.: Special holiday tours with musical performances and stories of Eleanor’s Christmases with friends and family during the years she called Val-Kill her home. Accessible by Shuttle bus only. Tours will begin at the Henry A. Wallace Center located at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Information: 845.229.6214; www.nps.gov/elro

Vanderbilt Mansion

Visitors Center, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12583 November 26-December 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Christmas Day: Enjoy tours of the mansion lavishly decorated for a “Gilded Age” holiday season. This year the decorations celebrate the generosity of Frederick and Louise in the Hyde Park community - especially to the children of the town all of whom were presented with gifts each Christmas. A few of these items have found their way into our collection and will be on exhibit during this time. Tickets: $8 Sunday, December 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Holiday Open House. Free admission all day. Music and refreshments provided by Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association. Information: 845.229.7770; www.nps.gov/vama

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330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 November 26-28 & December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 26 & 27, 14 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. Saturday, December 11, 1 p.m.: “Yuletide High Tea.” Celebration with traditional holiday cakes, delicate open-faced tea sandwiches and seasonal music. Mansion tour included. Reservations are necessary. Tickets: $25; $10 per child. Information: 845.876.4818; www.wilderstein.org

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Photographs L to R: Merry Minstrels at Olana’s Annual Holiday Bonﬁre; Olana table dressed for the holidays; View of winter landscape from Olana, all three photos from the photograph collection at Olana State Historic Site; Vanderbilt Mansion facade lit for the holidays; indoor holiday decor at Vanderbilt, photos by W.D. Urbin, National Park Service.

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m i s c e l l a n e o u s National Issues Forum: Economic Security -- How Should We Take Charge of Our Future?

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Museum & Library, Hyde Park, NY Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m.: In collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) and the Kettering Foundation, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a public discussion on economic security. Refreshments will be served. This forum is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

1935 and the Enduring New Deal: The Arts & History Programs

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Museum & Library, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, November 21, 2 p.m.: In honor of the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Social Security Act, the Works Progress Administration, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Rural Electriﬁcation Administration, the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Roosevelt Institute present “1935 and the Enduring New Deal,” a series of free public forums. This program will examine the innovations and legacies of the WPA culture and history programs, as well as discuss the feasibility of such programs in modern America. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Victorian Tea

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, December 11, 2 p.m.: Performance by historian Kandi Carl. Informative, humorous, and anecdotal view of our Victorian ancestors featuring vintage clothing and accessories. Tickets: $35; $30 members Information: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Columbia County Historical Society Holiday Workshops

James Vanderpoel House, The House of History, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 11 & 12, noon-6 p.m.: Adult Gift Tag Printmaking Workshop. Tickets: $10 materials fee. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 11 & 12, noon-6 p.m.: Drop-in Crafts for Children. Handmade Ornaments. Free. Information: 518.758.9265; educator@cchsny.org; http://www.cchsny.org

40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Elks Lodge, Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, November 25, 9:30 a.m.: One mile and 2.5 mile courses. Sponsored by the Hudson Elks #787 and the Hudson Youth Department. Fee: $5; free, students. Information: 518.828.0017; http://cityofhudson.org

3rd Annual Bread, Wine & Cheese Festival

Hudson-Chatham Winery, 1900 Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075 Fri.-Sun., Nov. 26-28: Try (and buy) some of the outstanding cheeses made in our beloved Hudson Valley. Meet the cheesemakers! Plus, River Street Bakers’ incredible baked goods - from hearty breads to yummy desserts - all in time for Thanksgiving preparations. Information: http://www.hudson-chathamwinery.com

Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Taste Fair

Otto’s Market, 215 Main Street, Germantown, NY 12526 Friday, December 3, 6-8 p.m.: Stop by Otto’s and help them celebrate their 2nd anniversary! Sample some of the holiday goodies that they’ll have this season - an expanded selection of local and imported cheeses, made in-house hors d’oeuvres and delicious baked goods. Information: 518.537.7200; http://www.ottosmarket.com

Runway Style: Historic Fashions in Miniature

James Vanderpoel House, The House of History, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 December 9-31: The Columbia County Historical Society presents a special holiday exhibit at The House of History. Special preview shopping with live music and refreshments on Thursday, December 9 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 donation to CCHS. Information: 518.758.9265; educator@cchsny.org; http://www.cchsny.org

Worldwide Candle Lighting

Burnett & White Funeral Homes of Rhinebeck and Red Hook Sunday, December 12, 7 p.m.: 7th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony for anyone in the Hudson Valley area who would like to remember a child who has died. 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 14th anniversary of the original candle lighting. This year the ceremony will be held in Rhinebeck. Those wishing to participate should arrive at 6:45 p.m. at Burnett & White Funeral Home, 91 East Market St., Rhinebeck. 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. Information: 845.876.3193; 845.758.5042; http://www.burnett-white.com

Ornament Workshop

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, December 19, 2 p.m.: Learn how to make beautiful nondenominational holiday tree ornaments with Andy. Sytrofoam balls and other supplies provided, but feel free to bring your favorite ribbon, sequins, buttons, glitter or glue. Information: 518.671.6006; http://www.thespottydog.com

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