Hudson Valley Mercantile by Rising Tide Communications

Mercantile ��

live. work. play.

Inside: ��

��

September 2011

Mercantile September 2011

Page 2

Page 3

Mercantile September 2011

Contents content s

Back to the Future by Ed Blundell

Autumn: A Photo Essay by Jen Kiaba

Palette Calendar begins

Fall Festivals Calendar begins

Hardscrabble Special Section Contents Better Together by Assemblyman Marc Molinaro

The 10% Challenge: A Year of Action and Creativity by Melissa Everett

Robert Randolph & The Family Band Headlines Hardscrabble Day

Hardscrabble Day Schedule of Events

KIDScrabble

Friends of the Library Features Alice in Wonderland

Town of Red Hook Bicentennial

Transitional Concerts Calendar begins

Live on Stage! Calendar begins

Take the Kids Calendar begins

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

Transitions: From Good Photography to Great Photography by Joel Weisbrod

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin

Miscellaneous Calendar begins

hudson valley

Mercantile a publication of

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

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

Contributors: Ed Blundell, Jeffrey Cella, Brian PJ Cronin, Kristen Cronin, Melissa Everett, Jen Kiaba, Marc Molinaro, Joel Weisbrod

Special Thanks: Friends of the Red Hook Public Library Jen Norris & Hardscrabble Committee Red Hook Bicentennial Committee Sustainable Hudson Valley

About the Cover: Rhinebeck artist James Gurney’s “Soybeans” illustration, which was published in National Geographic in June, 1987. The storefront is based on the pharmacy at the corner of Routes 199 & 9 in the Village of Red Hook. James Gurney is an artist known for his plen-air landscape paintings, as well as his award-winning illustrations of fantasy and historical subjects. He is also known as the author and illustrator of the best-selling illustrated book series, “Dinotopia.” See more of Gurney’s work at jamesgurney.com

Mercantile September 2011

Page 4

Page 5

Mercantile September 2011

back to the future 2011 Hardscrabble Day Launches Year-Long Bicentennial Celebration

by Ed Blundell, Mayor - Village of Red Hook

E ver the product of socio-economic evolution, the village of Red Hook was originally known as Hardscrabble, an area that since its founding has consisted of hand-built homes by resourceful people who lived along the farm to market corridors of rural Dutchess County. The productive farmlands nearby grew crops that needed transport to the markets of the larger cities and the Hudson River provided the means of transportation. The people built homes and busineses near the roads to participate in the local economy. The east-west road ran to the docks along the river and the north-south road served the same market plus New York to Albany travelers. To this day we have the Elemendorph Inn as a reminder of the old stagecoach and horse travel demands. We also still have the smaller footprint owner-built homes in the main village area. Now, in the year 2011, the area continues to evolve. We still have the great farming lands and the community has embraced strong planning practices toward maintaining if not sustaining that food-producing ethic. No one ships on the Hudson River any more but the crops our farmers produce do end up at farm markets and restaurants to nourish us locally. High quality, locally grown food attracts attention of tourists and promotes healthy living. We now have options in place to make sure farmers can keep farming in a viable market. Around 1860 the institution that would become known today as Bard College opened and began Red Hook’s journey into an existence aligned with academics and culture. Over the years, despite its allure to liberal arts students around the world, the college had struggled to find its niche within the Red Hook community. But as time progressed and Bard grew larger, a more direct relationship began to develop. Today, local community leaders acknowledge and foster the enormous cultural resource that Bard offers the Red Hook community. To that end we have created Red Hook Together through which we meet periodically with Bard staff to capitalize on the synergy

...as ever, this year’s Hardscrabble Day is more than just a “one and done” experience. It is our annual salute to what makes Red Hook the remarkable place it is. that exists between the institution and Red Hook to enhance residents’ cultural and educational interests. As I look forward to this years’ Hardscrabble Day it is apparent the economic downturn that started in 2008 has just now had more local impact. This is the reason our Hardscrabble themes in recent years have included sustainability – our awareness of just how much we do have here and our commitment to maintaining it. The Red Hook 10% Challenge and Moving Planet initiatives will be showcased in our energy tent. (Check out their websites). 2012 marks the bicentennial of Red Hook’s separation from Rhinebeck, and while Hardscrabble Day has always featured a nod to our founders, this year will oﬀer attendees early previews of what we have in store for the next 12 months to celebrate our rich history. In the meantime, Hardscrabble Day will highlight farm to table initiatives and local farmers. As ever, local shops and vendors will be out in force. We will again join with Red Hook Schools and Red Hook faculty with whom we have a great partnership. And with Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Hardscrabble Day will be a draw again to our neighbors throughout the midHudson Valley. But as ever, this year’s Hardscrabble Day is more than just a “one and done” experience. It is our annual salute to what makes Red Hook the remarkable place it is. In essence, each year we inventory the great assets we have, and re-imagine them as a future that makes sense. Like Red Hook’s earliest settlers, we need to muster the creativity and community spirit that makes for success. Each year on Hardscrabble Day we remind ourselves of that energy and show what Red Hook is all about. See you on September 24th.

✩✩✩

Scenes from past Hardscrabble Days. Photographs by Jeﬀrey Cella.

September - October Happenings Saturday September 10

October 14-23

Sleuth Pro presents

4th Wall Productions in association with Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center presents

��

An evening of Poetry and Spoken Word

by J. B. Priestly Featuring Naa Akua from “Speakers The House”, Sean B and Ish Islam from The action of the play occurs in an English industrial HBO’s “Brave New Voices”, and Novice Poet. city, where a young girl commits suicide and an Special Guest: Rainmaker. eminently respectable British family is subject to a routine inquiry in connection with the death. An For information call 845-224-3461 inspector calls to interrogate the family, and during the or e-mail Sleuthprolyrics@hotmail.com course of his questioning, all members of the group are implicated lightly or deeply in the girl’s undoing. For information call 845-774-5973 or visit

4thwallproductions.net/Events

September 23-25 Trinity Players Presents

�� You’ll be on the edge of your seat when Trinity Players presents this classic suspense thriller from 1966. “... The tension is terriﬁc and the melodramatic action is wild” (New York Times). For information call 845-227-7855 or visit

www.trinityplayersny.org/tickets

�� Ongoing classes in Ballet, Tai Chi, Jazz, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Journaling And More!!

��

cunneen-hackett arts center is a funded member of DCAC

9 & 12 Vassar Street • Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-486-4571

cunneen-hackett.org

��

Thank you for 10 great years

at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck. Come celebrate with us September 16th - 30th and enjoy a complimentary cocktail! We’ve created a special cocktail -- the HV MEDitation, a delicious blend of Italy, Spain and the Hudson Valley with Prosecco, Spanish Brandy, and local grower Greg Quinn’s amazing juiced currants. ��

��

Celebrate the Bounty of the Hudson Valley.

gigihudsonvalley.com

Mercantile September 2011

Page 8

Page 9

Mercantile September 2011

autumn is a second spring

when every leaf is a flower. ~albert camus photo essay by Jen Kiaba

Mercantile September 2011

Page 10

ANC C H IT W S ID K L A C LO R O F IT EF 12TH ANNUAL BEN ! D AT RHINEBECK FOR

! h t 5 2 r e b m e t p Sunday Se POKER RUN Food And Refreshments by CJ’s Italian Restaurant

Games and Prizes

MUSIC BY THE

LITTLE CREEK BAND

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

WIN BIG WITH OUR $

50 / $50’S stle

ca bring the bfaoucence painting kids for a sand art day of fun! lots of gaemBaesnd Rosemary Ry

3667 Route 9G Rhinebeck NY 12572

845•876•4440

Page 11

Mercantile September 2011

transitional

PALETTE Photo © Hale Gurland/Contact Press Images/Courtesy of FOVEA. Special “September 11” exhibit.

Art POP! Gallery

7490 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 September 17-October 15: The Red Hook Community Arts Network’s (CAN) “pop up” gallery is located in a vacant storefront in the Village of Red Hook. The vacant storefront has been temporarily donated for the group’s use as a gallery by landlord Baright Realty in a joint eﬀort to foster interest in future, much-needed economic development in the area. CAN members have transformed the interior of the space into a gallery of juried art that is for sale to the public until the space is rented to a new business, at which time the plan is for the gallery to be moved and “pop up” in another available vacant storefront. This is the second CAN exhibition in this location. Included are paintings, photographs, jewelry and sculpture by local artists. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 4-6 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; rhcan.blogspot.com

Back Room Gallery

475 Main St., Beacon, NY, 12508 Through September 30: Ed Schurig’s September 11 paintings and sculptures series. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. (or by appt.) Information: 845.838.1838; beaconarts.org

BAU Gallery

161 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 September 10-October 2: “bau 81: Grey Zeien -- Painting Music.” This latest show of work is comprised of three diﬀerent types of pictures that have common themes of abstraction and a bold use of color. On one

wall, elegant little shapes of indecipherable origin wriggle throughout these large and medium scale multi-media paintings, jewel-like in their tones and vaguely plant-like in form. On the opposite wall, Zeien exhibits large scale action paintings comprised of hit-you-in-the-face whorls of color. These new paintings are an extension of Zeien’s abstract work shown both nationally and internationally. Intermingled are little gems of brightly decorated candy boxes shown for the ﬁrst time publicly. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 10, 6-9 p.m. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m., or by appointment Information: 845.440.7584; http://www.baugallery.com

The Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY, 12508 Through October 2: “Revealed: Hidden Lives of the River,” the photographs of Eric Lind, Director of Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Garrison, NY. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; 2nd Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 845.838.1600; http://www.bire.org; info@bire.org

CCS Bard Galleries

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through October 31: Dia Art Foundation and CCS Bard has inaugurated the ﬁrst North American retrospective of the work of German artist Blinky Palermo (1943–1977). The retrospective is continued on page 13 g

Mercantile September 2011

ALARMED * GATED * FRIENDLY 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU 3680 Rt. 9G , Rhinebeck 845-876-7727 (across from Rhinebeck Ford) 90 Healy Blvd, Hudson 518-828-5213 (next to Shop Rite) 390 Flatbush Ave, Kingston 845-338-4050 (next to Hess Station)

www.affordable-selfstorage.com

Page 12

From Red Hook (Rt. 199E) to Fishkill (778 Rt. 9)

“We’ll put a shine on your car and a smile on your face.” Visit us on the web www.foamandwash.com

Page 13 continued from page 11

Mercantile September 2011

curated by Lynne Cooke and has traveled to: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (October 31, 2010–January 16, 2011); Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (February 24–May 15, 2011); then concurrently will be at Dia:Beacon and CCS Bard (June 25–October 31, 2011). Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of Art

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Through December 16: “If you lived here, you’d be home by now,” a new exhibition co-curated by artist Josiah McElheny, Tom Eccles, and Lynne Cooke focusing on the theme of “the domestic” and the idea of diﬀerences in viewing, experiencing, and evaluating contemporary art in a public vs. domestic environment. The exhibition will include works by artists such as Carl Andre, Cindy Sherman, Gerhard Richter, and Agnes Martin drawn from the extensive Marieluise Hessel Collection of contemporary art, as well as new projects by Josiah McElheny and borrowed works by artists such as John Chamberlain. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.758.7598; ccs@bard.edu; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Through October 31, 2011: “Blinky Palermo: Retrospective 1964-1977.” Through February 13, 2012: “Franz Erhard Walther: Work as Action.” Ongoing: “Drawing Series...” Sol LeWitt. Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Beacon Point,” George Trakas’ project for Beacon Point. Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; under 12 free Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org

Dove Cottage

1185 Woods Road, Germantown, NY 12526 Through September 25: “Dove Cottage Artists Open Studio” featuring abstract paintings, designer jewelry and artistic afghans. Works by all local artists: Diane Bauer, Laura Brown, C. Michael Buﬁ, Wendy Wolosoﬀ-Hayes, Rich Robinson, Maribeth Blum Tuton, Deven White, Lisa Wood and Helen Sacco. Hours: Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Information: 518.755.9904; helensacco301@yahoo.com

fovea

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 September 10-November 6: “September 11,” the photography of Hale Gurland. Never-before-seen photographs from Ground Zero will be on exhibit to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Hale Gurland is a sculptor, photographer welder, and Tribeca neighbor who was called upon to help the rescue and recover mission that night. His black and white images recall Brueghel’s inferno, shot on 5 rolls of ﬁlm the next few nights, before the media was granted access. Co-presented with Contact Press Images. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-9 p.m. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 September 16-December 11: “A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum,” 57 rarely seen works dating from the late 15th through the 19th centuries. The exhibition showcases the variety and quality of the ﬁnest early collection of European drawings in the United States. The collection was acquired between 1869 and 1871 by forward-thinking railroad magnate Edwin Bryant Crocker, who was deeply concerned for the cultural life of the new state of California. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.437.5237; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

Howland Cultural Center

477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 October 1-30: “My View From The Front: Rock ‘n Roll In The Hudson Valley,” photographs by Susan Wallach Fino. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 1, 3-5 p.m. Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 September 10-October 3: “Beacon Open Studios Show” featuring a sampling of work by the Beacon artists participating in Beacon Open Studios, September 24-25. Hours: Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Locust Grove

2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through September 25: “Motionless: Institutional Unconsciousness” photographs by M. Scott Schaffernoth of the former campus of the Hudson River State Hospital. Artist Talk & Reception: Saturday, September 17, 1-3 p.m. Photographer M. Scott Schaffernoth offers narrative regarding the creation of the works in the show, his experiences while capturing images from the 1870’s Hudson River State Hospital site and interesting factual background concerning the world and state of psychiatric medicine in the 1870’s and 1880’s. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Marion Royael Gallery

460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 September 10-October 2: Guest artist Steven Kenny with Joe Zarra. Hours: noon-7 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. & by appt. Information: 541.301.0032; http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

Mill Street Loft ARTS at the River Center

Long Dock Park, Red Flynn Road, Beacon, NY 12508 September 10-October 30: “The Mill Street Loft Faculty Exhibition,” a ﬁne art exhibition featuring numerous works by the talented faculty members of Mill Street Loft Arts. A diverse variety of work in several mediums including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media will be on display. Many of these beautiful works will be for sale. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 4-6 p.m. Information: 845.471.7477; lclark@millstreetloft.org; millstreetloft.org continued on page 15 g

Mercantile September 2011

Page 14

Page 15 continued from page 13

Mercantile September 2011

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45

45 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through September 15: “Members Show.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and by appt. on weekends. Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Millbrook Winery

26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 September 9-November 13: “Art in the Loft: Fall 2011,” featuring the work of local artists Michael Gallantly, Brian Jones, Todd Jones and China Jorrin. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millbrookwine.com/events-a-news/art-in-the-loft

Montgomery Row, Second Level

6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through September 28: “Fascinating Florals & Sensuous, Sumptuous Edibles,” photographs by Lori Adams. The images in the exhibit demonstrate a fascination with color and painting, purity of tones, elegance of natural growth and delicacy of light. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.loriadamsphoto.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 September 10-October 3: “Beacon Open Studios Show,” featuring a sampling of work by the Beacon artists participating in Beacon Open Studios, September 24-25. Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors

6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 24: “The Skies Above: A Group Art Show.” Inspired by the various palettes and drama of the skies, photographers and painters have captured magical moments in their sky images. Artist Reception: Saturday, September 17, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Rotunda Gallery

Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through October 14: “Landscapes and Still Lifes,” oil paintings by Don Rothman, a Hudson Valley artist with a deep appreciation for the beauty and majest of the Hudson Valley and its famous river. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Information: http://poklib.org

Starr Library

68 West Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 September 9-25: 6th Annual Art Show & Auction featuring works of art by many local artists oﬀered in a silent auction. Bids may be entered any time during library hours. Proceeds beneﬁt the Friends of the Starr Library, who support the library with funding for books, programs, computers, and service enhancements. Opening Reception: Friday, September 9, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Information: 845.876.2127; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Photograph by Ken Shung. Solo show at ARTspace in Germantown through October 9.

Tivoli Artists Co-op

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 September 16-October 9: “Never the Same,” paintings and prints by Marie Cole. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 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

Twisted Soul

47 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 September 16-November 16: Mill Street Loft Arts is pleased to present an art exhibition featuring new works by Brooklyn resident and former Putman County resident and student of the Mill Street Loft Art Institute, Kat Laranger. The exhibition, entitled “Gut Feelings” is a collection of delicate but powerful ﬁgurative watercolors and gouache paintings. Reception: Friday, September 16, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: 845.471.7477; http://millstreetloft.org

Upstairs Gallery

Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front Street, Millbrook, NY 12545 September 8-30: “Wow! Come See Us Now!” a celebration of artwork by Karleen Dorn, Roxie Johnson, and Ilga Ziemins-Kurens. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Wilderstein State Historic Site

330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through October 31: “Modern Art & the Romantic Landscape: Outdoor Sculpture at Wilderstein,” this exhibition juxtaposes the site’s romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion with contemporary art by a talented group of emerging artists. Hours: Daily Information: http://www.wilderstein.org continued on page 17 g

Mercantile September 2011

Page 16

FARM-FRESH PRODUCE • BUTCHER SHOP • FISH MARKET VAST GOURMET GROCERY, CHEESE & COFFEE SELECTION DELECTABLE BAKED GOODS • SWEET SHOP • HOUSEPLANTS GIFT SHOP • FLOWER SHOP • GARDEN CENTER • NURSERY

POUGHKEEPSIE

K I N G S TO N

NEWBURGH

Route 44 845-454-4330

Route 9W 845-336-6300

Route 300 845-569-0303

www.adamsfarms.com

Page 17

continued from page 15

Mercantile September 2011

“End of Day” an oil by Keith Gunderson, on exhibit at Mill Street Loft’s ARTS at River Center in Beacon September 9-October 30.

Columbia. ARTspace

Main Street, Germantown, NY 12534 September 10-October 9: “Local 1989-2010: Photography of Ken Shung.” Shung has lived in Germantown for the past 20 years and has never stopped creating portraits in and around Germantown, Clermont and the surrounding communities. At an earlier exhibition Shung wrote “my ﬁrst instinct is to ﬁnd the moment of interaction that connects me with my subject...I use people in the landscape to illustrate the content, concept, idea and form.” Early in his career Shung worked with Annie Leibovitz at Rolling Stone as her assistant for a summer. He has also worked with Irving Penn and Bill King Studio and Bob Richardson. This past spring Shung’s work was shown at the 2011 Chicago Art Fair as well as Scope Basel, Switzerland. Shung has been published internationally and in numerous national magazines including Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair to name a few. Reception: Friday, September 9, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: artsspace@gtel.net

ArtView Gallery

14 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 September 9-November 4: “ArtEnsemble,” works from Susan Woods, Thomas Witte, Jeremy Foster-Fell, Clyde D. Finlay, Jeﬀ Britton and

Spoken mind Poems from CC Arshagra. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 4-6 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Information: 518.392.0999; info@artviewgalleryny.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 18: “Serious Play,” new paintings by Vincent Pomilio, Gabe Brown, and Jessica Houston, with play-dough sculptures by Fernando Orellana. September 22-October 30: “Natural History Exhibit,” new archeological sculptures by Linda Cross, mixed media paintings by Ragellah Rourke, and linear color paintings by Ralph Stout. Reception: Saturday, September 24, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Chatham Holistic Healing Arts

3 Railroad Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Through September 9: “From Waiting Rooms to Freedom,” an outsider exhibit. A group show of new talent and discovered talent. A variety of mediums and styles. September 16-October 5: “A Free Flowing Expression of Creativeness,” work by Cecilia Stevens. Information: http://chathamholistichealingarts.com continued on page 18 g

Mercantile September 2011 continued from page 17

Page 18

Ellis Studio Gallery

Coachman’s House Gallery

Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 30: “FARM: Agricultural Life of The Hudson Valley,” an exhibition by photographer Brandt Bolding. The FARM exhibition coincides with extensive farm restoration work about to begin in Olana’s historic farm complex. Bolding’s photographs document the irreplaceable beauty of our Hudson Valley farms and landscapes. The photographs included in the exhibition will be printed by the photographer in a limited edition of 12 and are available for purchase in the Olana Museum Store. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts

CCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 16: “Food for Thought,” a juried show celebrating the joy of bounty and our connection to food -- its taste, form, color, texture and aroma. September 24-November 5: “Wabi-Sabi,” a group show juried by Hudson River School painter Scott Thomas Balfe. Wabi Sabi a Japanese philosophy and the art of ﬁnding beauty in things that are imperfect and in things that are unconventional: the undeclared beauty that waits patiently to be discovered. Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia Greene Community College

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Blue Hill Gallery, through September 28: Work by Leonard Wise. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kaaterskill Gallery, through September 29: Work by Phil Hamm. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-7 p.m., and by appt. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

436 East Hill Rd., Austerlitz, NY 12017 Through October 17: The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop presents, “Charles Ellis Portraits: Clothed and Unclothed, 1916-1976.” Tickets: House and garden tours are available for $25 and include access to the Ellis Gallery exhibit. Admission to the gallery only, $10. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m daily; closed on Wednesdays Information: 518.392.3362; http://www.millay.org

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 30: “Rally ‘Roud the Flag: Frederic Edwin Church and the Civil War.” 2011 marks the Sesquicentennial of the fall of Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War. Olana’s exhibition will examine Church’s reaction to the conﬂict as an artist and how events involving his friends and colleagues aﬀected him personally. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: http://olana.org

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Through September 24: “Pre (History),” recent drawings by Maureen Cummins and her nine-year-old son, Quinn. The twin bodies of work reveal ways in which these two artists are inspired and inﬂuenced by one another’s art, both thematically and visually. October 1-30: Panoramic landscapes by David Franck, and photographic collages by Lonny Kalfus. Opening reception with the artists: Saturday, October 1, 6-8 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 September 15-October 9: “La Wilson, Constructions: New York.” Plus: sculpture by Drew Goerlitz; installation and drawings by Gillian Jagger; drawings by Margrit Lewczuk; mixed media works by Craig Olson and Liv Aanrud. Reception: Saturday, September 17, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Time and Space Limited

Davis Orton Gallery

Photo by Shelby Lee Adams.

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 September 9-October 9: Black and white photographs from Shelby Lee Adams’ new book, “Salt & Truth,” to be released by Candela Press in October 2011, plus Shelby’s recent color work. “Salt & Truth” is the fourth book from photographer Shelby Lee Adams. A collection of 80 new photographs, taken over the past eight years, continue a project the artist has been working on for more than 30 years. Together these powerful images of the hollow dwellers of eastern Kentucky, represent a singular access to a world that is historically not very trusting of outsiders, by a photographer who is widely recognized as a master of the medium. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-8 p.m. Information: 518.697.0266; http://www.davisortongallery.com

434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 September 10-November 30: “War, Materials, & Lies, Part 2.” This is the second part of a series dedicated to thinking about war -- and perpetual wars like those the US has engaged in over long periods of time. TSL hosted the first part of this exposition in 2008, and now revisits the theme and its effects on our world. On this anniversary of September 11th, TSL opens the gallery to artists who are engaged in rethinking, remembering, and reacting to a seemingly endless era of conflict. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Workshops & Special Events Windows on Main Street 2011

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through September 10: Annual site speciﬁc exhibit of installations in storefront windows along Main Street in Beacon. It is a collaborative project between artists and businesses -- engaging residents and visitors alike through a public display of art along Beacon’s historic Main Street. 49 artists are participating. Information: http://www.beaconwindows.org

Page 19

Mercantile September 2011

Gallery Stroll

BeLo 3rd Warren St., Hudson, NY 12526 Saturday, September 10, 5-9 p.m.: Enjoy special openings and exhibits at Hudson’s Warren Street art galleries. Information: http://www.belo3rd.com

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 10, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Sunset Tour Series: Inﬂuences on Design

Olana’s East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, September 15, 5:39-7 p.m.: The development of the Persian-inspired house grew out of the artist’s experiences in the Near East and the inspirations found in the many books and photographs that he collected during his travels. The artist was also impacted by contemporary trends in American architecture and landscape design. Both these inﬂuences permeate the work he continued outside his home in the development of the outbuildings and the landscape. The curators will explain how these sources combined with Church’s own intensely personal artistic expression at Olana. Reservations are required by 4pm the preceding Tuesday. Admission: $50; $40 members Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Colloquium: Franz Erhard Walther’s “First Work Set: Actions, Instructions, and Presence, 1963-1969”

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Stimulated by a desire to provoke new English-language scholarship on and inquiry into Franz Erhard Walther’s oeuvre, this colloquium takes the exhibition “Work As Action” as an opportunity to invite writers, curators, scholars, fellow artists, and the public to respons directly to the landmark 58-element work “First Work Set” -- exhibited for the ﬁrst time in its totality in the US since 1969. Tickets: Free with museum admission; reservations recommended. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Village Art Circuit

Head Study and Portrait Demonstration with Garin Baker

Mill Street Loft Arts River Center, Long Dock Park, Red Flynn Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, September 18, 1-3 p.m.: In conjunction with the MSL Faculty Exhibition at the River Center, world renowned artist and muralist Garin Baker hosts a special “Head Study and Portrait Demonstration.” Suggested Donation: $5, RSVP recommended, refreshments served. Information: 845.471.7477; lclark@millstreetloft.org; millstreetloft.org

Life Drawing with Model

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, Sept. 18-Nov. 27, 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.: Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; no instructor or speciﬁed method is followed. Tickets: $12/session Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 24, 2 p.m.: Kaira Cabanas on Blinky Palermo. Cabañas is a Lecturer and Director of the MA program in Modern Art (MODA) at Columbia University. She received her Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2007 and is currently preparing her ﬁrst book, “The Myth of Nouveau Réalisme: Pierre Restany and the Neo-Avantgarde.” Tickets: Free with museum admission; reservations recommended. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Artist Walkthrough of Palermo Retrospective

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, September 25, 2 p.m.: Contemporary artist Cheryl Donegan has been invted to lead a walkthrough of Palermo’s Dia:Beacon installation. She will explore Palermo’s Metal Pictures and late works in the context of his artistic development. This event is part of a series whereby Dia and Lynne Cooke invited four contemporary artists for whom Palermo’s work has been important to lead walkthroughs of his work. Tickets: Free with museum admission; reservations recommended. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Photography and Nature

Village of Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, September 17, 4-7 p.m.: Visit Chatham’s four galleries: Thompson Grioux Gallery, Art View Gallery, Joyce Goldstein Gallery and Chatham Holistic Healing Arts Gallery for an evening of art and community. Information: http://chathamholistichealingarts.com

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, Main Parking Area, 480 Rock City Rd., Chatham, NY Sunday, September 25, 2-5 p.m.: Learn how to photograph nature with nationally known photographer Karen Halverson. Bring your own camera. Fee: $25 Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org/events

Landscape Photography Workshop: Growing Your Skills Beyond the Snapshot Phase

Beacon Arts Awards

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 17 & 18, 1-7:30 p.m.: Photographer Greg Miller will teach participants how to grow from a snapshot shooter to a photographer who makes compelling photos that elicit strong emotional reactions by the viewer. Participants will learn about proper lighting, technical vs. artistic skills, composition, equipment and technique and will have an opportunity to shoot intimate scenes and vistas in Olana’s landscape. Registration by 4 p.m. preceding Friday. Admission: $75/Sat. only; $125 both days; $50/$100 members Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; http://olana.org

Mill Street Loft Arts @ Scenic Hudson River Center, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: This year’s celebration honors two Beacon citizens who have continually supported the arts in Beacon: George Mansﬁeld and Terry Kulisek. Tickets: $45 Information: http://beaconarts.org

Mercantile September 2011

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: More than 100 gourmet specialty food, ﬁne art, & lifestyle vendors, food sampling from some of the region’s best restaurants and live entertainment. Visitors can learn about wine and food from our many Cooking demonstrations and Food & Wine seminars throughout the weekend and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet and speak to the wine makers from some of New York’s best wineries. Tickets: $10-$45 Information: http://www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com

Taste of Hudson Food Festival

200 block of Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12526 Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: The members of BeLo 3rd present the third annual Taste of Hudson food festival. More than 20 of the city of Hudson’s restaurants, cafes, and ﬁne food purveyors oﬀer ‘tastes’ of their appetizers, entrees, ethnic and “comfort” foods, beverages, baked goods, soups and desserts. Tickets are sold at the door and the event is held rain or shine under the big tent in the 200 block of Warren Street. Information: http://belo3rd.com

Town of Saugerties Bicentennial Celebration: The Kids’ Family Day

Cantine Memorial Sports Complex, Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: The event focuses on partnership; inspiration, education, health, safety and the environment, with additional emphasis put on sustainable living, energy conservation, along with awareness, and go green. The event is dedicated to Pete Seeger, Spook Handy and David Amram. The Sustainable Living Roadshow will be providing solar and bike powered stages with live music, keynote speakers, interactive workshops and more. They will also bring their original Conscious Carnival, Eco-Art Projects, a Health and Healing Tent, Sustainability Workshops and Speakers, puppet shows, natural building projects, Eco-exhibits and much more. Kids’ sports organizations will oﬀer a wide variety of sports-related activities and giveaways. Plus, non-proﬁt organizations and businesses from throughout the Hudson Valley. Music performances by Tom Chapin, Spook Handy, Mel and Vinne, Uncle Rock, Rat Boy jr., Dan and The Rivertown Kids and more. Free! Information: http://www.sustainablelivingroadshow.org; http://village.saugerties.ny.us/content/

Page 20

fall

Hudson River Valley Ramble

Events throughout the Hudson Valley September 10-11, 17-18, 24-25: The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region. Events include everything from walks/hikes, bike tours, paddles, environmental education, historic site tours, and fair and festivals. Information: http:/hudsonrivervalleyramble.com

Pﬁzer Million

HITS-on-the-Hudson Showgrounds, 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Sunday, September 11: This year, the world’s richest day in show jumping falls on the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and HITS will take time to remember the heroes of that day with a ceremony led by the cadets of the West Point Academy Color Guard and Equestrian Team. The day will begin with the ﬁrst ever Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final, followed by the commemoration ceremony, and the return of the Pﬁzer Million Grand Prix featuring Olympians, equestrian legends and rising stars to the show rings. The weekend will be capped by a live performance by Motown legends, The Temptations. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 gate; children 12 and under, free. Information: 845.246.8833; http://HitsShows.com; http://www.bardavon.org

New England Dressage Association Fall Festival

HITS-on-the-Hudson Showgrounds, 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Tues.-Sun., September 13-18: The Festival consists of ﬁve competitions, featuring 600 horses competing in classes from Training Level, the ﬁrst step on the dressage ladder, to Grand Prix, the pinnacle of the sport as seen at the Olympic Games. Freestyles will be held both Saturday and Sunday where competitors ride their horses to music in specially choreographed programs reminiscent of the famous “dancing” Lipizzan horses of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. A large Equestrian Trade Fair will be held featuring artists, horse supplies, boutiques and more. Tickets: Free admission. Information: http://HitsShows.com; http://www.neda.org

Photos from L to R: Apple and pumpkins by Kristen Cronin; Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, photo submitted; Still from the film “Dolphin Boy” playing at this year’s Woodstock Film Festival; Sheep shearing demo at a past Hardscrabble Day, photo by Jeffrey Cella; galic; Tivoli Street Painting Festival, photo by Jeffrey Cella; pumpkins.

Page 21

Mercantile September 2011

festivals

Flea Market, Gem & Mineral Show & Rhinebeck Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Show

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Giant indoor/outdoor ﬂea market & garage sale with more than 350 vendors. 42nd Annual Mid-Hudson Gem & Mineral Show with more than 30 dealers, wholesalers, plus lapidary demos, ﬂuorescent mineral exhibit, free rocks for kids, and exhibits. This year’s theme: New York State Fossils. Tickets Gem & Mineral Show: $5; $4 seniors; $2 students; under 12 free (w/adult). Tickets Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Show: $6 Information: http://www.dutchessfair.com

Harvest Day at Lindenwald

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Rd., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, September 17, 1-5 p.m.: See special agricultural demonstrations, learn gardening techniques, observe farm crafts and skills, and explore the agricultural history of President Van Buren’s residence. Master Gardener talks, demonstrations, butter churning and other special treats -- plus musical entertainment. Free. Information: 518.758.9689; http://www.nps.gov/mava

Hudson Valley Green Festival

Migliorelli Farm, 46 Freeborn Lane, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sunday, September 18, noon-6 p.m.: Festival bringing together our community of local green businesses and organizations, community leaders and educators, farmers, musicians, chefs and more for a fun, one day family friendly event in celebration of sustainable communities. Farmers market, cooking and gardening demos, live music, “green beans” kids tent, speakers on sustainability issues, local and organic foods, a beer garden, and much more. Information: 845.876.3330; http://www.hudsonvalleygreenfestival.com

Woodstock Film Festival

Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Rosendale NY Wed.-Sun., September 21-25: The 12th Annual fiercely independent Woodstock film Festival will feature a line-up of nearly 150 films, panels, performances and special events. Screenings and events take place in the towns of Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale and Kingston. Tickets: Prices vary, $8-$75 Information: http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com

Hardscrabble Day

Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Annual community celebration featuring wide variety of vendors, live musical entertainment throughout the day, KidScrabble area featuring children’s entertainment, a community parade, food, and this year’s headlining musical act, Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Information: http://www.hardscrabbleday.org

Festival of Wine & Desserts

Clinton Vineyards, 450 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners, NY 12514 Saturday, September 24, 3-6 p.m.: Vineyard wines paired with desserts prepared by celebrated pastry chef Derek Corsino from Corsino Cakes. Tickets: $35 Information: http://wineanddesserts.eventbrite.com

National Alpaca Farm Days

Spruce Ridge Farm, 434 Route 13, Old Chatham, NY 12136 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24 & 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual open farm days with live demonstrations by spinners and weavers. Fun for the whole family. Information: 518.794.6294; http://www.spruceridgefarm.com

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

Cantine Field, Pavilion St., Saugerties, NY 12477 Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The anticipation is growing as vendors from around the country prepare an eclectic assortment of culinary garlic treats. Fun, food and sensory delights await your entire family in beautiful Saugerties. Exciting lineup of performers, musicians, chef events and entertainment. Tickets: Advance: $7; $3 seniors; kids under 12 free; Gate: $10. Information: http://www.hudsonvalleygarlic.com

Celtic Day at Mills Mansion

Staatsburg State Historic Site, Old Post Rd., Staatsburgh, NY 12580 Sunday, September 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Celtic celebration on the Hudson River estate. Pipe bands, Celtic music and dance, workshops, sheepdog herding, clan tent displays, kids’ tent with activities and food. Information: 845.889.8851; http://www.staatsburgh.org

Apple Heritage Day

Senate House State Historic Site, Kingston, NY 12401 Sunday, September 25, noon-5 p.m.: In conjunction with Ulster County Cultural Heritage Week, enjoy a variety of 18 century apple

continued on page 22 g

Mercantile September 2011 continued from page 21

related activities to celebrate Ulster County’s long history of apple growing. Afternoon activities include pressing apples for apple cider, making apple butter over an open ﬁre, baking apple sauce cake in a Dutch oven and making dried apple wreaths and dolls. At 1 p.m and 3 p.m. enjoy the 18th century magic of Bob Olson A.K.A. Mr. Bayly, and featured at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. are children’s puppet shows. Enjoy 18th century music performed by Rural Felicity and help Senate House wish Johnny Appleseed a happy birthday, born September 26, 1774. Admission to this event is free and as usual Senate House will be open for tours. Information: 845.338.2786; http://www.nysparks.com

2011 Tivoli Street Painting Festival

Broadway, Village of Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, October 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Register for a 10 foot square of pavement “canvas” and spend the day creating your masterpiece alongside your friends and neighbors. Registration and artist materials free of charge. Live music from noon to 5 p.m., plus food and fun! Artist applications may be picked up at the Clerk’s oﬃce at Village Hall. Rain date, Sunday, October 2. Information: 845.757.2021; http://www.tivoliny.org

Historic Hudson’s 6th Annual Old House Tour

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Seven houses dating from 1795 to 1835 – when the city was a prosperous maritime community – are featured on this year’s Historic Hudson Old House Tour. All are located within a six block area straddling lower Warren Street, known for its rich history and its architectural heritage. The tour will be followed by a beneﬁt reception at the Cyrus Curtiss House. Tickets: $40 tour; $75 reception; $100 both Information: http://www.historichudson.org

Apple Festival

Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Fresh apple pies for sale, crafts, “Second Time Around Table”, baked goods, kids activities. Lunch available from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 845.876.3727

Hudson Valley Old Tyme Power Association Old Time Days

Fingar Road, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, gates open at 7 a.m.: Antique cars and trucks; steam, gasoline, hot air engines; horse drawn potato beetle trap and crusher; water powered corn meal mill; old-fashioned print shop, arts and crafts of yesteryear, including quilting exhitbis and demonstrations, antique tools, hand-operated domestic appliances, blacksmith shop. Plus the ever popular farm and garden tractor pull events, and much more. Information: http://www.northerndutchess.com/hv-oldtimepower.htm

Taste of New Paltz

Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Food is the main event with area restaurants preparing their specialties and selling tastesize portions of their best dishes. Local farm markets oﬀer fresh-picked produce and area wineries introduce the tastes of our rich Hudson Valley grapes. Tickets: $7; kids 12 and under, free Information: http://www.newpaltzchamber.org

Page 22

Crafts at Rhinebeck Fall Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: For nearly 35 years, hundreds of artisans have traveled across America to participate in the renowned Crafts at Rhinebeck. The Fall show incorporates a family festival with children’s activities, a petting zoo, the spectacular fall foliage and the same, select, unique hand-made crafts. New this fall is “The Decadent Chocolate Festival.” Tickets: $9 Information: http://www.craftsatrhinebeck.com

ArtsWalk 2011

City of Hudson, Warren & Columbia Streets, Hudson, NY 12534 & Village of Chatham, NY 12037 Fri.-Mon., October 7-10: 17th annual city-wide celebration of the arts featuring visual art, music, literature and dance performances in both Hudson and Chatham. In Hudson the event includes Windows on Warren, and the Hudson Valley Bounty Chili Contest at Riverfront Park. Information: artscolumbia.org

Hawthorne Valley Fall Festival

Hawthorne Valley, 327 Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual Fall Festival featuring hay mazes, rides, slides, pie baking contest, scarecrow making, raﬄes, workshops, puppet shows and school tours. Information: http://www.hvfallfest.org

Fifth Annual Dalmatian Day

FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: This free event features live Dalmatians and their owners, who will introduce children to this wonderful breed of dog and the Dalmatian’s role in the fire service. Children can also participate in fire safety and prevention games, make fire safety crafts, and participate in a Museum scavenger hunt. Melvin the Magnificent magic show will be at noon and 2 p.m., or catch a puppet show during the event. This action-packed day of fun is sure to have something for everyone in your family, so don’t miss it. Information: 877.347.3687; http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

Chili Contest

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 8, 2-4 p.m.: Fire up your hottest recipe and enter to win Best Chili! Cash prizes. Vote for your favorite chili -- plus, beer, wine, food, and live music by country rock band Thunder Ridge. Tickets: $5; ages 5 and under, free. Information: www.hudsonvalleybounty.com

Adams Annual Harvest Fest

Kingston & Poughkeepsie Stores Sat., Oct. 8, Kingston store; Sun., Oct. 9, Poughkeepsie store, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Celebrate fall with lots of free fun for the kids like pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and much more. Information: http://www.adamsfarms.com/harvestfest.htm

Page 23

Mercantile September 2011

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Held entirely indoors. Exceptional antiques dealers entice antiques lovers of all ages and interests. The show is best known for its unique mixture. There is furniture, ranging from quality formal, English, French and American, decorative accessories, statuary, and garden. Painted cupboards, tables, blanket chests plus hooked rugs may also be found with exhibitors dealing in country and Americana. If your interests are paintings, quilts, vintage clothing and antique jewelry, metals, books, weather vanes, vintage posters, folk art or funk, you’ll ﬁnd it here at Rhinebeck! Extensive food court. Tickets: $10; free kids under 12 Information: http://www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com

New York State Sheep & Wool Family Festival

Austerlitz Historical Society, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY Sunday, October 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual festival featuring volunteers dressed in early 1830’s costumes, antiques, live music and entertainment for children. Vendors and hot and cold foods. Tickets: $6; under 12, free Information: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Weekend of family-oriented fun centering on ﬁber arts. Sheep herding deomonstrations, llama & alpaca farm displays, sheep breed displays, book signings, workshops, wine and specialty food tastings, photo contests, vendors, sheep shearing demos, children’s entertainment and much more. Tickets: $12 gate; $9 advance Information: http://www.sheepandwool.com

23rd Annual Country Seats Tour

FilmColumbia Festival

Autumn in Austerlitz Festival

Historic Hudson Valley Farms, Homes & Countryside Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual self-guided driving tour through historic Hudson Valley. Organized by Hudson River Heritage. Information: 845.876.2474; http://hudsonriverheritage.org

�� Membership levels Now Include: Junior and Weekday!

Beautiful 18 hole Golf Course, Est. 1931. Full restaurant and bar. Open golf, lessons, leagues, full practice facilities. Corporate, Single, Family and Twilight Memberships also Available. Details at:

www.redhookgolfclub.com 650 Route 199 Red Hook, N.Y. 12571 Email:rhgcofﬁce@frontier.net Ofﬁce: 845-758-3672 Pro Shop:845-758-8652

Join Us For Great Golf!!!!

Village of Chatham, Crandall Theatre, Tracy Memorial and Morris Memorial, Chatham, NY 12037 October 19-23: Annual film festival known for its annual lineup of award-winning films. Sponsored by the Chatham Film Club. Tickets: Prices vary. Information: 518.392.3445; www.filmcolumbia.com

��

�� It’s our mission to help our customers become energy independent and with over 1000 solar system installations, we’re on our way to fulfilling it.

845.876.3767 www.hvce.com HVCE is 100% powered by solar.

Come Join us in Red Hook

��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY 2011 Dear Friends, This year, Red Hook’s annual community celebration Hardscrabble Day will begin a year-long celebration of the town’s Bicentennial! We welcome our neighbors and friends from throughout the region to come help us launch our celebration of 200 years of history and growth and the spirit of community moving Red Hook into the future. Sincerely, Ed Blundell - Mayor -Village of Red Hook Marc Molinaro - NYS Assemblyman

Mercantile September 2011

Page 26

��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY 2011 ��u�

PROUD SPONSOR OF OF PROUD SPONSORS HARDSCRABBLE DAY HARDSCRABBLE DAY2009 2011 and LEON RUSSELL’S APPEARANCE

have a wonderful day!!

Page 27

Mercantile September 2011

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

better together by Assemblyman Marc Molinaro Throughout the course of my career as an elected oﬃcial I have had the great honor each year to represent parts and all of the Red Hook community as a host and facilitator of the community celebration that is Hardscrabble Day. Each year, my participation in the event is a source of tremendous pride, because Hardscrabble Day at its very core is a spotlight shone on what is magic about Red Hook: a tight knit community founded and sustaining on a shared belief that we are better together. Regardless of political persuasion, all of Red Hook owns Hardscrabble Day. And all of Red Hook shares Hardscrabble Day with its neighbors throughout Dutchess County and the greater Mid-Hudson Valley. It’s our way of saying every year, “See, we know what community is all about!” It’s about third and fourth generation farmers reinventing their “agri-businesses” to thrive again in a new millennium. It’s about small business owners who believe they have survived the worst that the great national recession threw their way, who are ready to grow faster, stronger and more resilient. It’s about a college that boasts world-class education and world-class culture at a time when other communities don’t have such immediate access to such enlightenment. But most of all, Red Hook is about family. It’s about families who started their Red Hook story when the town was known only as the Hardscrabble kin of Rhinebeck. It’s about generations of farmers, and laborers, academics,

...Hardscrabble Day at its very core is a spotlight shone on what is magic about Red Hook: a tight knit community founded and sustaining on a shared belief that we are better together. poets, painters and musicians choosing this charming town and its villages along the beautiful Hudson River as the place where they would write their long families’ histories. And Red Hook is about welcomed newcomers who in their own time have fallen in love with the open air and warm embrace upon which this community was developed – that unfamiliar yet coveted slice of Americana that they found nowhere else in their experience. Anyone who has attended Hardscrabble Day over the years knows that the annual event is a scene that would inspire a painting by Norman Rockwell, with a caption written by Robert Frost. I am blessed that I get to enjoy the experience of community with my family every year. And I welcome one and all to join my friends and neighbors as we experience Hardscrabble Day 2011 in the Village of Red Hook on September 24.

✩✩✩

Mercantile September 2011

Page 28

Do you really need to pay for a checking account? (We don’t think so.) Our �� gives you the freedom to choose only the benefits you want… � Free online banking � Free mobile banking � Free direct deposit��

� Free online statements � Free online bill pay � Free online management tools

You only pay for the style checks you prefer.

Enjoy a FREE gift with each new personal checking account!

We invite you to enjoy community banking at its best!

Stop by our Red Hook branch and see Pat today!

Patricia Pennisi Branch Manager Red Hook

Celebrating Our 160th Anniversary

1851-2011 7296 South Broadway, Red Hook

�� Member

FDIC

Thanks to our supporters and sponsors ad

ng In s te C yc liCentral Hudson Gas & Electric Su pp ort lo ca l fa rms www.centralhudson.com EarthKind Solar Bi k e Re pai r www.earthkindenergy.com Prestige Toyota a ble s www.prestigeofkingston.com D is co ve r Re ne w SunDog Solar le www.sundogsolar.net Re cyc Energy Management Solutions p o rt at io n g ing Tra n s n www.onestopenergy.com a h C C om p Verdae LLC os t www.verdaellc.com p wa Courtney-Strong Inc. hi ng S t o l C www.courtneystrong.com P lan t a ! t re e Yo u c a n h e lp

Investment, Tax, Payroll and Insurance products and services offered through Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. and Ulster Financial Group, Inc., subsidiaries of Ulster Savings Bank, are NOT FDIC INSURED.

Wa lk it o f f

www.sustainhv.org

�� look for this symbol in our stores for items that are picked, packed and produced close to home. www.hannaford.com

the 10% challenge Page 29

Mercantile September 2011

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

A Year of Creativity and Action

by Melissa Everett, Executive Director, Sustainable Hudson Valley

At Sustainable Hudson Valley in late 2009, we had some cabin fever around the office. International climate negotiations were limping along and the 10/10 movement was catching fire in the U.K. It was under these conditions that the Hudson Valley 10% Challenge was born as a community engagement campaign with a simple, twofold call to action. • Cut energy use 10% (and oh yes, use clean energy for the rest). • Get 10% of your community involved. We asked for feedback. We got feedback. Leo Weigman, the energy-conscious and savvy mayor of Croton, sent me an email headed “Reality Check.” Leo said, “I’ve been assessing and upgrading every system from backup generators to Christmas tree lights, tweaking every control, getting all my staff on board. And if we are lucky, we may achieve a 3% reduction in energy use over a year.” A staffer at the New York State Climate Change Office wrote to caution that this campaign would set people up for disappointment with an unrealistic goal. Sobered but not stymied, we decided that somebody had to figure out how to mobilize communities for the stretch goals that are needed to prevent catastrophic climate change and stem the drain of energy dollars from our communities. We met with citizen sparkplugs from a number of communities, and with business partners whose products and services could help make it happen. We were blessed with the sponsorship of Central Hudson, Prestige Toyota, SunDog Solar and EarthKind Solar, which pledged a solar thermal system to the first community to achieve the campaign goals. With incentives including an Americorps outreach team for the first community to sign on, Red Hook’s Conservation Advisory Council persuaded the Town Board to jump in. The Villages of Red Hook and Tivoli, and the schools, soon followed. We ventured into this unknown terrain with an overall vision of working with the brighter side of human nature, using a framework called “community based social marketing” to draw out commitments, help people overcome barriers, and inspire changes in energy use through positive role models. Initially, we planned to use a wide variety of tactics and tools, from resource maps to compelling events. We lined up software, My Energy Plan (.net) so that households could come to terms with their consumption. We used our partnership with Central Hudson to begin with a convenient value proposition, bringing lighting assessments and upgrades to more than 24 Red Hook businesses. Quickly, we learned that the secret weapon of the Red Hook Challenge was the citizens and businesses of Red Hook. As we figured out how to translate vision into action, the relationships of the local spokespeople were our biggest asset. This became apparent

Moving Planet Day logo.

The path has not been simple and we don’t yet know the results, but the campaign has unleased the inventive spirit of the community. during the launch phase, at Hardscrabble Day, where over 150 people pledged to take the Challenge in that one day. Ten special events, from a foot race to an energy workshop, formally launched the Challenge on October 10, 2010. The path has not been simple and we don’t yet know the results, but the campaign has unleashed the inventive spirit of the community. The Red Hook Library now offers a “Kill-a-Watt Meter” you can check out to measure your electricity use. The schools ran a student contest to identify energy saving measures and have already started moving into paperless communication with parents, for example. As the year’s experiment wraps up, Red Hook’s Climate Action Plan is taking form to guide the community’s next steps. And the next celebration will coincide with Red Hook’s own Hardscrabble Day. September 24, Moving Planet Day, is an international day of celebration and commitment to move us all off fossil fuels. New ArtBikeRack designs will be unveiled in a daylong celebration, which of course people are invited to attend on their bikes. There will be a bike decorating contest, a chance to comment on the Climate Action Plan, a bike raffle and much more. For more information, visit www.redhookchallenge.org. To learn more about the regional 10% Challenge visit www.sustainhv.org.

Stop by the Red Hook Post Office for Special Hardscrabble Day Cancellation Stamp Stop in at the post oﬃce between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Saturday, September 24 for a special Hardscrabble Cancellation featuring Red Hook’s 10% Challenge logo.

The 10% Challenge logo was designed by Scarlett Duba, a SUNY New Paltz graduate and resident of Kingston, NY. She currently owns a boutique graphic design studio, Duba Design, and counts Sustainable Hudson Valley amongst her clients. Stop by the 10% Challenge tent at the Village Lot on HardScrabble Day to help celebrate Moving Planet Day, and to learn more about its ongoing programs and activities (http://redhookchallenge.org).

Mercantile September 2011

Think Deep.

Page 30

�

��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

Fall is a great time for “deep root fertilization” to give your trees a healthy boost. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please give me a call. Also call us for SEASONED FIREWOOD, while it lasts.

��

Planting Pruning Removal Tree beautification Emergency tree care and removal Cabling Deep Root Fertilizing Lightning protection

Robert Everhart ISA Certiﬁed Arborist (NY 1180 A)

Member TCIA

Re-elect Judge Jonah Triebwasser Red Hook Town Justice ��

518.822.9154 • 845.489.3572

www.JonahforJudge.com

info@everharttreecare.com • www.everharttreecare.com

C_Merc Ad_0911.indd 1

Need A New Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery Classes in Career? Watercolor & Drawing 8/24/11 1:03:04 PM

Pilates Teachers

will be certified on mat-reformerBe one of the first 6 to sign-up and receive cadillac-wunda chair 1 Month of FREE unlimited classes!! 15-wk Comprehensive Contact for schedule & application: info@bodybewell.org Course—Tue. & Thu. 7578 N Broadway •Stes 1&3 7-10:00pm All Inclusive Price Red Hook, NY •758-0790

The Cutting Edge Approach to Pilates Teacher Training

have fun get ﬁt learn something new

RED HOOK CONTINUING EDUCATION FALL 2011 MEDITATION, MOM AND BABY YOGA, PHOTOGRAPHY, OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING, PIANO, PILATES, BASKETBALL, BOOTCAMP, TAI CHI, PICKLEBALL, ZUMBA, COOKING AND FOOD PRESERVATION, TANGO, LATIN DANCE TECHNIQUE, DEFENSIVE DRIVING, 5 HOUR PRELICENSING

redhookcentralschools.org

(click on community then continuing education)

call 845-758-2241 ext 3505 email continuinged@rhcsd.org structor Training — August 2011 ntile

DON’T MISS OUT, CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!

Gallery Hours: Gallery Hours

Wed - Sat 12 - 5 pm; Sun 12 - 4 pm Saturdays 12 - 4 or by appointment or by chance

or by Appointment or Chance

www.betsyjacarusostudio.com The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook, NY 845-758-9244

Experience

Tivoli’s

Eleventh Annual Street Painting Festival! Saturday, October 1, 2011

Tivoli invites all artists to paint its streets at its Eleventh Annual Street Painting Festival. Artists select an 8X8 square of pavement, collect their free pastels and set to work spending a day creating or recreating art.

Live music, organized by Joe Tobin of the Acoustic Medicine Variety Show

People stroll. The sun shines. Restaurants offer special fare for the day. It is Tivoli at its best. This year’s festival is supported in part by a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council. Other sponsors include Bard College, Classic Auto and the restaurants, businesses and individuals of the Village of Tivoli.

Page 31

Mercantile September 2011

robert randolph & the family band

Robert Randolph. Photo submitted.

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S HARDSCRABBLE DAY! Robert Randolph & The Family Band is a multicultural American funk and soul band led by renowned pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. Rolling Stone included Randolph on their list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Hardscrabble Day organizers are thrilled to present Robert Randolph & The Family Band as the Main Stage headliners at this year’s Hardscrabble Day on Saturday, September 24, at 7 p.m. Robert Randolph grew up in the House of God church. The pedal steel was a big part of his church tradition. He grew up watching older guys play, and started playing when he was 15. At 19, someone gave Randolph a ticket to a Stevie Ray Vaughan concert. After watching Vaughan play pedal steel guitar, Randolph was inspired to take a different path than the people who played traditional pedal steel -- he wanted to take it to a whole new level. Robert Randolf & The Family Band began touring around New York City in 2000, playing clubs like Wetlands, and things started to take off. They were selling out large New York clubs with no record deal, and then began playing in Philadelphia and Boston. Soon, they signed with Warner Brothers, and word began to get around about them nationally. Great artists like Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and B.B. King started to notice them, as did young artists. They toured with the Roots, Pharrell and John Mayer. The band’s latest CD, We Walk This Road, is a celebration of African-American music over the past 100 years and its social messages from the last 30. Although the band covers a whole timeline of different eras on We Walk This Road, what ties these songs together remains their message of hope, their ability to uplift.

Randolph says the record “was done in our belief in what we all need right now: young voices saying something positive without preaching in hopes of inspiring people.” Randolf says the record “was done in our belief in what we all need right now: young voices saying something positive without preaching in hopes of inspiring people. When you stick to what you believe in, and with the roots of where you come from, things will always work out. When people come to see us, they know that it’s really about the message, about making them feel good...My goal is to open the door for people, in the same way that musical doors have been opened for me. I want to take this musical history and make it relevant to give people a better idea of who I am and where I came from. I think even though I’m a young guy who was born into the era of hip-hop and contemporary gospel, I can help bridge the cultural gap between people who are 75 years old and kids who are 15 years old by reaching back into this history of music.” To learn more about Robert Randolph and The Family Band, visit their website, robertrandolph.net, or like their Facebook page.

✩✩✩

Mercantile September 2011

Page 32

We proudly support Hardscrabble Day and the Village of Red Hook

   

S C H E D U L E of E V E N T S Page 33

Mercantile September 2011

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

Presenting Sponsors: Healy Brothers & Rhinebeck Savings Bank

Friday, September 23

Saturday, September 24 (cont)

7 PM Boy’s Football Game Red Hook High School

10 AM-4 PM “Alice in Wonderland” Red Hook Public Library

9 PM Movie Night: Raiders of the Lost Ark Linden Avenue Middle School Lawn **location is subject to change**

Bring a blanket or chair and some snacks and enjoy the 30th anniversary of this classic ﬁlm. Weather permitting.

Saturday, September 24 9 AM-1 PM Recycle Your E-Waste Holy Cow Plaza

Free balloons, face painting, and kids crafts. T-shirts and tote bags available for purchase at Friends of Red Hook Public Library booth. Be sure to visit the new Children’s Library!

11 AM OPENING CEREMONY Main Stage, Village Hall

10 AM-4 PM 10% Challenge Tent Village Hall Parking Lot

Review artist entries for Red Hooks ARTBikeRacks; comment on Red Hook’s Draft Climate Action Plan.

10 AM-4 PM Scrabble-Scrabble Taste Budds, West Market Street

Enjoy some coﬀee and a pick-up game of scrabble!

Local bands & Special Guests live music all day long

Revolutionary War Encampment by 1st Ulster Militia, Sheep Shearing, Wool Spinning & Weaving by Elmendorph Handspinners Guild, pie a-la-mode, farm and animal exhibits.

11 AM-2 PM Bicycle Workshops 10% Challenge Tent, Village Hall Lot

Learn how to “Fix a Flat” (on the the hour) and do a “Mini Tune Up” (on the half hour) with Revolution Bicycles. At 2:15 PM there will be a raﬄe draw for 5 refurbished bikes.

11 AM-3 PM KIDScrabble Key Bank Lawn, W. Market Street

Try Out Toys unique family-friendly toys Family Exhibits & Crafts. Bring your bike to decorate for the parade with Imagination Station & Bard students.

1 PM TREEScrabble/Ice Cream Social Historic St. Margaret’s Brick Building (near Holy Cow)

1-3 PM “Hooked on Red Hook” Oral History Event, Elmendorph Inn

In two-minute recorded interviews, participants can tell us why Red Hook is so special. Interviews will be used during the upcoming 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration.

4 PM HARDSCRABBLE PARADE Starts at Linden Avenue Middle School, down Phillips Street, to Fraleigh Street, to Route 9 North, ending at Memorial Park. Best viewing along Broadway from Fraleigh St. to Old IGA lot.

Starting at 11 AM Main Stage Music Village Parking Lot

A Moving Planet Event presented by Red Hook’s 10% Challenge

10 AM-4 PM HISTORYScrabble Elmendorph Grounds, North Broadway

Saturday, September 24 (cont)

5 PM Red Hook Girls Soccer Red Hook High School 6 PM Live music by IS Main Stage, Village Hall 7 PM Robert Randolph and the Family Band Main Stage, Village Hall Don’t miss this year’s energizing Music Headliner! 7 PM Red Hook Boys Soccer under the lights, at Red Hook High School 7:30-9:30 PM Evening Soiree Elmendorph Inn, North Broadway

Local crafts persons exhibit their work. Proceeds to help restore the building and fund the Tree Committee. Tree planting and ice cream social.

Revolutionary War re-enactors, period music, dance, libations. $10/person.

ed a

Hardscrabble Day is a village-wide festival. Parking is available on side streets, Middle and High School lots. Rest room facilities for handicapped and regular use are provided at the Village Lot area near the main stage, on Broadway, and at the KidScrabble area. Handicapped parking is available at Key Bank lot. We encourage reducing your carbon footprint by carpooling or biking in.

l On

! Red

Yes, September 24th is Hardscrabble Day and it’s also Moving Planet Day, an international day of celebration and commitment to move us all oﬀ fossil fuels. As part of Red Hook’s ongoing 10% Challenge, the Village and Town are participating in Moving Planet Day by unveiling new ArtBikeRack designs in a daylong celebration that will coincide with Hardscrabble Day.

People are encouraged to attend the celebrations on their bikes. There will be a bike decorating contest, a chance to comment on the Climate Action Plan, a bike raﬄe and much more. For more information, visit redhookchallenge.org. To learn more about the regional 10% Challenge, visit sustainhv.org.

Mercantile September 2011

Page 34

Mark Your Calendar!

for these Village of Red Hook events:

��

68 Firehouse Lane Red Hook, NY 12571 845.876.1559 or 845.758.3601 Fax: 845.758.8002 Nutrena • Blue Seal • Purina Feeds

Fertilizers • Shavings • Feed • Fencing Pet Food & Supplies • Lime • Bedding Straw • Lawn & Garden Supplies

Images from Try Out Toys.

Page 35

K I

Mercantile September 2011

D S C R A B B

L E

Try Out Cool Toys at KidScrabble!

Decorate Your Bike for the Parade!

Try Out Toys will once again be bringing their fabulous toys to HardScrabble Day’s KidScrabble on the Key Bank Lawn, from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Owners Michael and Jennifer believe play is (r)evolutionary -that the act of playing is both revolutionary and evolutionary. In their experience, play helps people evolve in their awareness of their own body, their spirit and their harmonious relationships with others. According to Michael and Jennifer, “we evolve when we play together.” The couple describes what they do on their website, “We love what we do and we love sharing this playful adventure with people...When people ask what we do, we usually say we have a skill toy and entertainment company where we teach people of all ages how to play with skill toys at events and celebrations. That’s the long answer. The short answer is ” we play with people”. To learn more, visit http://tryouttoys.com, or check out their Facebook page.

Help Red Hook’s 10% Challenge celebrate Moving Planet Day (9/24) by riding your bike to HardScrabble Day! Moving Planet Day, an international day of celebration and commitment to move us all oﬀ fossil fuels, and what better way to demonstrate a commitment to this goal by using pedal power to attend Red Hook’s coinciding HardScrabble Day community celebration! At KidScrabble Pedal On! artwork by Daniel Baxter. on the Key Bank lawn, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., folks from the Imagination Station and students from Bard will be on hand to help bikers decorate their rides. Bikers are invited to ride their newly tricked out wheels in the HardScrabble Day parade at 4 p.m. The parade will line up at the Linden Avenue Middle School.

Friends of the red hook public library feature Alice in Wonderland Theme

Frank and Loretta with this year’s Library ﬂoat.

Each year the Friends of the Red Hook Public Library choose a book or theme to promote the library in the Hardscrabble day parade. Under the expertise of Frank Campagna, retired IBM Engineer, and his wife, Loretta, paper mache characters take on

a life of their own. “I come up with the idea for the float and make the basic structure of the characters and create the float, - Loretta brings the characters to life with paper mache and paint” said Frank. Frank and Loretta have been making floats for the library for about six years now. Some of the children’s books emphasized in past years have been “Charlotte’s Web”, Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat”, and “Thomas’ Engine”. This year the Friends will be featuring “Alice in Wonderland’s Tea Party” – it will be pulled by the Library’s new “Reading Train”. Sandra Martin, President of the Friends of the Red Hook Public Library said: “Hardscrabble Day is a great day to promote the library and we are fortunate to be able to offer the community a new float

“hardscrabble day is a great day to promote the library and we are fortunate to be able to offer the community a new float each year.” ~ sandra martin each year.” The Library staﬀ and Friends will be promoting the “Alice in Wonderland” theme with face painting and children’s crafts throughout the day. If you haven’t already done so, stop in to see the Library’s newly opened Children’s Library. See the Library’s website for more information, http://redhooklibrary.org.

Mercantile September 2011

Page 36

Rhinebeck Dance Centre Returns to RHINEBECK !

supporting our community

The CENTER

for Performing Arts

661 Route 308 

Main Branch 

Rhinebeck

Red Hook

7345 S. Broadway

KeyBank proudly supports Hardscrabble Day.

SHOWBIZ DANCE STUDIO Kingston  1086 Morton Blvd. Photo K. Cassens

go to www.key.com

All Classes begin Sept. 12th

BALLET TAP SINGING ACTING HIP-HOP  YOGA PILATES THEATER DANCE FENCING Classes for Children 3 yrs. & older Teens and Adults

RhinebeckDance@aol.com

RhinebeckDance.com

Page 37

Mercantile September 2011

HARDSCRABBLE DAY

Rural traditions, community connections... “Hardscrabble Day brings everyone together. It’s perfect for celebrating our wonderful town’s 200 years of rural traditions and community connections.” ~ Loretta Campagna

1812 was a banner year for Red Hook! By decree of the New York State legislature, Red Hook was split from Rhinebeck to become its own independent, self-governing township. To begin marking that historic event, the 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration will be a featured element of this year’s Hardscrabble Day festivities in the Village of Red Hook, Saturday, September 24, beginning at 10 a.m. “Hardscrabble Day brings everyone together. It’s perfect for celebrating our wonderful town’s 200 years of rural traditions and community connections,” says Loretta Campagna, chairperson of the Bicentennial Committee of the Egbert Cover of Bicentennial Calendar. Benson Historical Society of Red Hook, the sponsoring organization. “There will be plenty to see, to try and to buy, including a Bicentennial Calendar ﬁlled with rare photos and little-known facts about Red Hook, and a commemorative key ring. “Also, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elmendorph Inn, on North Broadway, people won’t want to miss our special oral history event ‘Hooked on Red Hook.’ In two-minute recorded interviews, they can tell us why Red Hook is so special.” During Hardscrabble Day, volunteers will be available at three Bicentennial Booths to help visitors to learn more about Red Hook – yesterday and today, and purchase the 2012 Bicentennial calendar, key ring and other items of historic interest. The booths will be located in front of the Elmendorph Inn, Neko’s Drugstore and the Village of Red Hook Information Center. 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration activities are scheduled to begin on Apple Blossom Day, May 12, 2012, and conclude on Hardscrabble Day, September 22, 2012.

M A R K YO U R C A L E N D A R S F OR 2012 R E D H O O K B I C E N T E N N I A L E VE N T S • Giant Puppet-Making Workshops • Community Day @ Montgomery Place, July 14 • Tour of 10 Historic Homes • Broadway Music @ Bard’s Fisher Center • Barn Dance • Sunset Concert by West Point Band, August 11 Among the “must attend” events will be: giant puppetmaking workshops; a Community Day of old-time games; food and fun at Montgomery Place on July 14; a ticketed tour of ten historically important homes; buildings and grounds in Red Hook, Tivoli, Annandale, Barrytown and Upper Red Hook; a musical performance by acclaimed Broadway artists at the Bard College Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts; an oldfashioned barn dance; and, on August 11, a sunset concert on the banks of the Hudson by the West Point Band of the U.S. Military Academy. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of funﬁlled celebration! And keep an eye out for regular updates on Red Hook Bicentennial events in Hudson Valley Mercantile, our media partner.

✩✩✩

Mercantile September 2011

Page 38

Best Wishes for a wonderful

Hardscrabble Day ��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY 2011 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

��

Firehouse Plaza, 7472 South Broadway, Red Hook

800.451.8373 • www.MHVFCU.com

��

WATERTIGHT Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY 2011 �� Country Caretaker ��

Milligan Landscape ��

Phantom Gardener ��

Quality Landscaping ��

�� sweetpeetofny@verizon.net

CALL FOR SERVICE

��

Page 39

Mercantile September 2011

��

Help us Celebrate 200 Years of Rural Tradition in Red Hook

At M&T Bank, we strongly believe that it is our obligation to contribute our resources toward improving the quality of life in all the communities we serve. Find out what it’s like to work with a bank that works with you. Stop by your nearest branch or visit us online at www.mtb.com. ��

Pick up your 2012 Red Hook Bicentennial Calendar Only $10.00 each Available on Hardscrabble Day & at participating area retailers

special thanks to the Baright Family for their generous sponsorship of this Bicentennial keepsake!

mtb.com

Helping people plan successful special events with exceptional quality, service & style since 1986.

tents equipment consulting services

for

private corporate nonproﬁt functions

845.876.RENT • 3606 Route 9G • Rhinebeck info@rhinebeckrentals.com • rhinebeckrentals.com

Mercantile September 2011

Page 40

��

HARDSCRABBLE DAY 2011

��

�

��

�

��

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

��

then Energy-from-Waste!

��

Tractors For All Budgets! Keil Equipment

��

Where power meets versatility, you are sure to find a member of the John Deere Product Line, and you can find that at Keil Equipment. Pick up the best John Deere has to offer to make winter preparation and property maintenance easier than ever.

��

X500 Select Series™

��

12 Months No Interest followed by 9.9%

**12

��

• iTorque™ Power System • 48" Cutting System • Tight 22" Radius • Mow with great ease • Tough Enough

��

2305 Compact Utility Tractor

• 24-horsepower, 3-cylinder engine • Independent mid and rear PTO • Twin Touch™ two-pedal foot control

NEW Gator™ XUV 12 Months No Interest

**3

• 44-MPH • 812cc engine • Fastest in its class • Toughest around • Largest cargo box www.JohnDeere.com

��

�

��

AC2KKCU1A96347-KEI3X40910HVM-4C-00331571

Page 41

Mercantile September 2011

EXPERIENCE. PROVEN LEADERSHIP

molinarofordutchess.com

��

Mercantile September 2011

Page 42

Transit ional

concerts

Shanghai Quartet

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, September 11, 4 p.m.: The Howland Chamber Music Circle kicks oﬀ its 19th season with the Shanghai Quartet. Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and multicultural innovations, the Shanghai Quartet’s elegant style of melding the delicacy of Eastern music with the emotional breadth of Western repertorie, allowing it to traverse musical genres. Followed by a reception to meet the artists. Tickets: $30; $10 students; subscriptions available Information: 845.297.9243; http://www.howlandmusic.org

Morton’s Acoustic Show

82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Friday, September 16, 8-10:30 p.m.: Before microphones, before amplifiers, before electric guitars, there was...pure acoustic music. Featuring: The Peter Michos Project, Lindsey Webster, Mister K and more. Refreshments provided by The Rhinecliff. Information: 845.876.7007

In the Pines Concert #5: Tracy Bonham

The Theater @ University Settlement Camp, 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, September 17, 6 p.m., doors 5 p.m.: Tracy Bonham headlines the ﬁfth installment of this year’s “In the Pines” concert series. Bonham’s 1996 major label debut, The Burdens of Being Upright, went gold, spawning the hit single “Mother Mother”, and led to a pair of Grammy nominations for Best Female Vocalist and Best Alternative Rock Performance. Her performance begins at 9:15 p.m. Opening the show is M Shanghai String Band from 6-8 p.m., followed by Kaiser Cartel at 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance; $15 door Information: http://www.local845.com

Sonic New York performs in Red Hook at St. Paul’s Parish Hall on October 15.

The Acoustic Medicine Variety Show

Red Hook Elmendorph Inn, Corner Rte. 9 & Cherry Sts., Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 17, 7-10 p.m.: Live music, beverages & snacks. Tickets: $10, includes 2 beverages & snacks Information: 856.758.5887; http://www.elmendorph.org

Hudson Valley Folk Guild Coﬀeehouse: Pat Lamanna

Unitarian Fellowship, South Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.: Coﬀeehouse open mic format performances start at 7:30 p.m., and will be followed by featured performer Pat Lamanna -- a singer-songwriter featuring a strong clear voice and some truly wonderful songs. Pat will be joined by singer Amy Strom, as well as multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Tom Walker on guitar, banjo, mandolin and squeeze box. Tickets: $6 Information: 845.229.0170; http://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Mamalama

The Formal Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, September 18, 2 p.m.: As part of the Hudson River Ramble, Mamalama will perform an acoustic concert in the gardens. With its intoxicating acoustic potion of harp, violin, cello, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, ﬂutes, frame drums, and ethereal choral voices, Mamalama weaves a vibrant tapestry of Anglo-European folk and classical, early music (Renaissance/medieval), psychedelia, modern minimalism, world music (South American, West African, Native American), and mystical, image-rich poetry. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.nps.gov/vama/planyourvisit/events.htm

Page 43

Mercantile September 2011

Conservatory Sundays: So Percussion

Fisher Center, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, September 18, 3 p.m.: Percussion Quartet, So Percussion, called an “experimental powerhouse” by the Village Voice, “astonishing and entrancing” by Billboard Magazine, and “brilliant” by the New York Times...the Brooklyn-based quartet’s innovative work with today’s most exciting composers and their own original music has quickly helped them forge a unique and diverse career. Tickets: $15-$20 Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, September 25, 3-5 p.m.: The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet’s music includes standards, jazz lines, and originals. Tickets: $15 Information: 845.831.4988; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Muzette

Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, September 25, 3-5 p.m.: Muzette performs an eclectic repertoire of original Jazz, Funk, Rock, Blues, Classical and World music with the unique instrumentation of ﬂute & cello with a jazz rhythm section. Tickets: $15 Info: 845.831.4988; http://howlandculturalcenter.org

Pyeng Threadgill & Of The Air Trio

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 1, 8 p.m.: Vocalist Pyeng Threadgill returns to HOH with Of The Air Trio featuring Evan Pazner on drums and John Shannon on guitar. The ensemble uses improvisation as a means toward connection and mindfulness. With Pyeng’s vibrant, caressing vocals and

her band’s rolling rhythms listeners are enveloped in the clouds and put under a spell. Voice Workshop with Pyeng Threadgill on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m. Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Susanne Schoeppe

Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, October 2, 4 p.m.: The Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society kicks oﬀ its 2011-2012 season with Susanne Schoeppe featuring the Boccherini Quintet for guitar and strings. Tickets: $25; $5 students (with I.D.); subscriptions available Information: 845.876.2870; http://rhinebeckmusic.org

Music From China

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, October 6, 7 p.m.: Music From China, a New York-based ensemble, specializes in both traditional and contemporary Chinese music. This family performance will include performances with participants from the Cross River Youth Chorale workshops at HOH. Tickets: $7/person; $20/family Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sonic New York

St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Fish St. & S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m.: An unforgettable explosive evening of music featuring two members of the Grammy winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens and Adam Matta, with Sxip Shirey and Joseph Dejarnette. Fantastic combination of lues, jazz, Celtic and hip hop. Tickets: $24 Information: http://www.studioredhook.com

Page 44 “Suite for Five” performed by Merce Cunningham Dance Company at Bard’s Fisher Center. Photo Credit: Tony Dougherty

Mercantile September 2011

live on stage! Tennis in Nablus

Stageworks Hudson, 41-A Cross St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wed.-Sun., September 7-25, see website for times: East Coast Premiere! Palestine 1939. Revolution is in the air. Blood is spilling on the streets. Prisoners are being tortured and hanged -- but all the tennisplaying English invaders have on their minds is what they’ll wear to the next costume ball! Tickets: $24 & $29 Information: 518.822.9667; http://www.stageworkshudson.org

Chapter Two

County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Fri. & Sat., Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m.: County Players Falls Theatre opens its 54th season with this Neil Simon comedy. Tickets: $15; $12 seniors and children under 12 Information: 845.298.1491; http://www.countyplayers.org

Merce Cunningham Dance Company Legacy Tour

Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri. & Sat., Sept. 9 & 10, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 11, 2 p.m.: The legendary Merce Cunningham Dance Company returns to the Hudson Valley one last time before it disbands at the conclusion of its final world tour in December. An extraordinary opportunity to see Cunningham’s choreography performed by the last dancers he personally trained, in a program that illuminates his groundbreaking collaborations with his life partner, John Cage, and artist Robert Rauschenberg. The performance includes Suite for Five, Antic Meet, and Sounddance. Tickets: $55; $45; $35; $25 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Always...Patsy Cline

MacHaydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037 September 9-11, 16-18, check website for times: Tribute to country music’s legendary star -- down-home humor and the greatest songs. more. Tickets: $29 & $30; $28 matinee Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

Stones In His Pockets

The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 September 9-25, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: This unique comedy from Ireland has been a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Two actors who signed on as extras for a big budget ﬁlm end up playing dozens of other characters with hilarious comic eﬀect. Tickets: $24; Sun. matinees, $22 Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

In the Middle of Nowhere

Professional Academic Center, Columbia Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m.: A reading of a play by Kent R. Brown. The play tells the story of a middle-aged couple whose lives are changed by the advent of terrorism and irrational fear. A talkback with the playwright and cast members follows the reading. Tickets: $10 suggested donation. Information: 518.822.2027; http://www.mycommunitycollege.com

Sleuth Pro Presents “Lyrics” An Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 10, 8 p.m., doors, 7 p.m.: Featuring Naa Akua from “Speakers The House”, Sean B and Ish Islam from HBO’s “Brave New Voices”, and Novice Poet. Special Guest: Rainmaker.

Page 45

Mercantile September 2011

Tickets: $15 advance; $20 door; students and seniors, $10 Information: 845.224.3461; sleuthprolyrics@hotmail.com

Lend Me A Tenor

The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 September 16-24, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: What happens when an Italian tenor agrees to do an opera fundraiser but fails to show up and somebody else does the show in his place who everybody thinks is him, including the tenor’s wife and somebody else’s girlfriend (and the producer and a society dame and a bell boy and a panting leading lady), and there’s two acts, two rooms, and six slamming doors? Directed By Debbie Temple (Grease). Tickets: $24; $22 seniors & children. Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Wait Until Dark

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2 p.m.: Classic suspense thriller from 1966. “...the tension is terriﬁc and the melodramatic action is wild.” (New York Times) Tickets: $14.95 advance; $15.95 door; seniors/students/children $12.95/$13.95 Information: http://www.trinityplayersny.org

Messages from the Spirit World

Arts Center Theater, Columbia Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Friday, September 30, 7 p.m.: An evening with Suzane Northrop. Learn to communicate with departed loved ones. Tickets: $45 Information: 518.828.4281 x 3727; http://www.mycommunitycollege.com

Jim Gaﬃgan

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Friday, September 30, 8 p.m.: Jim Gaﬃgan’s clever, quiet style has made him one of the top ﬁve most successful touring comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum sales. Tickets: $55 & $65 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

The Glass Menagerie

The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 September 30-October 9, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Williams’ inaugural full-length work tells the heartbreaking story of a young girl, crippled in both body and spirit, whose mother relentlessly drives her toward a future that is nothing more than a recapitulation of the mother’s past. In the end, abandoned by the brother who loves her deeply – a poet patterned on Williams’ own self – she retreats into a present of glass animals and worn-out records. Tickets: $24; $22 seniors & children. Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre

Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, October 1, 7:30 p.m.: Dusan Tynek was an understudy for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company before joining the Lucinda Childs Dance Company and then Dance Works Rotterdam (Netherlands). Dusan founded his own eight-member company - DusanTynek Dance Theatre - in 2002 which has had criticallyacclaimed NYC seasons at The Kitchen, Joyce SoHo Theater, Dance Theater Workshop, Ailey Citigroup Theater, and the Brooklyn Lyceum. Tickets: $25; $10 children Information: http://kaatsbaan.org

ORANGE COUNTY ANTIQUE FAIR &

FLEA MARKET ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 100 CARPENTER AVE., MIDDLETOWN, NY

Open Every Saturday & Sunday 8am - 5pm

FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION Antiques & Collectibles, Arts and Crafts, Black Kettle Barbeque, Books, Custom Jewelry, Comic Books & Sport Cards, Dog Accessories, Furniture, Glassware, Games, Knick Knacks, Household items, Jewelry, Tools, Toys, New/Used Clothing & Garage Sale Items.

“Something for Everyone” MANY VENDORS

Don’t Miss it.

HUGE INVENTORY

Additional vendors and yard salers welcome! No reservations or contracts needed!

845-282-4055

www.ocﬂeamarkets.com

Mercantile September 2011

Page 46

take the kids Grandparent’s Day Family Tour

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 10, 11:30 a.m.: Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child’s perspective. Tours are geared for families with 6-12 year-olds, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required by 4 PM the preceding Friday. Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Model Airplane Weekend

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., September 10 & 11, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Annual Model Airplane Show featuring many displays and ﬂying radio controlled period aircraft models. Air show at 2 p.m. Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17), miliary & seniors; $5 juniors (6-12 & scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Children’s Book Author Kate Messner

Rhinebeck Farmers Market, Municipal Lot, East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, September 11, noon: Join Oblong at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market for a book signing with children’s author, Kate Messner. Her newest books are “Sea Monster’s First

Day” and “Over and Under the Snow.” Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Wild Wednesday: Tracks & Scat

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, September 14, 4:15 p.m.: If you like animals, plants, bugs and nature, this is the program for you! This collaboration between the Tivoli Free Library and the DEC Hudson River Estuary Research Reserve is fun for all ages. Information: http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Classic Tailwheel Airplanes Day

welcome. Admission: $10 per game Information: 860.318.5557; info@HandyBoysEnt.com

Bird and Bagels

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, Main Parking Area, 480 Rock City Rd., Chatham, NY Sunday, September 18, 8-10 a.m.: Join the Columbia Land Conservancy for coﬀee, bagels, orange juice and birds on a walk through the Ooms Conservation Area in search of hawks, eagles, and other migratory birds heading south for the winter. Learn how to identify birds by song, silhouette, and behavior. A spotting scope will be provided, but participants should bring binoculars if you have them. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org/events

18th Annual Lego Building Competition

Poughkeepsie Plaza, 2600 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, September 18, 1-4 p.m.: Competition open to children ages 415. Pre-registration required for participation. Prizes awarded in various age groups. Admission: $5 entry fee Information: 845.471.4265; http://www.poughkeepsieplaza.com

100th Anniversaries of First Transcontinental and First Airmail Flights

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Get a tour of the Aerodrome’s Vin Fiz in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first trans continental flight. See the museum’s Bieriot fly in the 100th anniversary commemoration of Earle Ovington’s first airmail flight. Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17), miliary & seniors; $5 juniors (6-12 & scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

National Park “Fee Free” Days

Hudson Valley National Parks Sat. & Sun., September 24 & 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: In these tough economic times, fee-free days give families many opportunities to enjoy our nation’s heritage and natural beauty in meaningful and aﬀordable ways. Visit Hyde Park’s three Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites, plus Mills Mansion in Staatsburg, Olana in Hudson and others. Information: 845.229.9115; http://www.nps.gov

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Classic tail wheel airplanes from throughout the Northeast will ﬂy into Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and will be on display for the public. Air show at 2 p.m. Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17), miliary & seniors; $5 juniors (6-12 & scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

First Autumn Weekend Walk

Two Days of Outdoor Laser Tag Games

Wild Wednesday: Fly Tying

Eddie Collins Ball Field, Route 22, Millerton, NY 12546 Sat. & Sun., September 17 & 18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: A fun-packed weekend of paintless and painless lasr tage games. A tactical course will be made out of grass and hay bles for safety. Teams or individuals

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 25, 9 a.m.: Explore carriage drives and sweeping views as you learn a little more about the Olana landscape. Families welcome! Pre-registration required by 4pm the Wednesday preceding. Dress for the weather. Free. Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, September 28, 4:15 p.m.: If you like animals, plants, bugs and nature, this is the program for you! This collaboration between

Page 47

Mercantile September 2011

the Tivoli Free Library and the DEC Hudson River Estuary Research Reserve is fun for all ages. Information: http://www.tivolilibrary.org

host engaging booths and special activities that allow children to connect to their world through interactive experiences. The waterfront will be ﬁlled with live entertainment, train rides, boat rides, teh Sky Riders trampoline act, a petting zoo, face painting, inﬂatable bounce houses and much more. Tickets: $8; $6 advance Information: http://www.kids-expo.org

Women Fly Weekend

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Special Air show at 2 p.m. Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17), miliary & seniors; $5 juniors (6-12 & scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Pumpkin Festival Weekend

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., Oct. 8 & 9, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Special Air show at 2 p.m. Admission: $20; $15 teens (13-17), miliary & seniors; $5 juniors (6-12 & scouts in uniform); free, kids 5 and under. Information: 845.752.3200; http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Criss-Crossing Borders: The Panama Suitcase Show

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Barge Pennsy 399, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, October 9, 2 p.m.: Jaguars prowl, monkeys howl, and a sea turtle saves a ﬁsherman in this delightful series of tales inspired by Armof-the-Sea’s travels in Central America. Criss-Crossing Borders incorporates a handmade style of visual storytelling to portray kinship ties between animals and humans, and between people living on opposite sides of a border. This performance will take place on the Barge Pennsy 399 (the wooden barge docked at the Hudson waterfront as part of the Our Hudson Tour). For young audiences (ages 4-10). Free. Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org Storyteller Jonathan Kruk. Photo by Andrea Sadler

Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley

Millbrook Free Library, Front Street, Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, September 30, 7 p.m.: Known for his performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow every October for Historic Hudson Valley, Jonathan Kruk has written a book “Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley” which reveals the origins of the headless horseman, while sharing the lore and history of regional ghosts. It’s a mix of stories and scholarship, history and haunting. Jonathan will give a performance book talk program at the library of a few stories and presentation on the sources of the iconic “galloping ghostly Hessian.” Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Sunset Hike with Family Bonﬁre & Storytelling

Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area, 1452 County Route 21, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, October 1, 6-8 p.m.: Go on a sunset hike and learn about what happens in the natural world when the sun goes down. Afterwards, gather around a campﬁre, enjoy some roasted marshmallows and s’mores, and settle in for some tales from the amazing storytellers, The Storycrafters. Some stories may be spooky, other may be about the natural or animal world, all will be entertaining. Bring a ﬂashlight and a good roasting stick. Please register. Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org/events

16th Annual Kids Expo

Waryas Park & Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat. & Sun., October 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Two days of hands-on activities for children and families. Local businesses and organizations

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Monday, October 10, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.: Just in time for the scary season, this extravagant show is a thrilling comic rendition of Washington Irving’s #1 haunting tale. Focusing on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition this show features hand crafted marionettes, 2 life sized puppets, special lighting and smoke eﬀects, and both classical and traditional folk music. Purchase tickets in advance by calling the museum. Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Trail Tales: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt & Live Performance

Locust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sat.-Mon., October 8-10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Enter the magical landscape of historic carriage trails at Locust Grove and discover clues to a wonderful tale of historically-based mystery and adventure. Follow the Trail Tales map which will lead you to “story sites” where you will gather clues and participate in interactive games and activities such as orienteering, Morse code name game, rubbings, face painting, ﬁnd the wishing well and so much more. When you have collected all the clues on the trails, join us at the Museum Pavilion to uncover the whole story during a live performance, presented by Hudson Valley storyteller, Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. At the end of the story, a token “gift” will be given to remember your day at Locust Grove and your participation in Trail Tales. Tickets: $7; children under 2, free. Information: 845.454.4500; http://lgny.org

Designed to be a step ahead®

��

Mercantile September 2011

Page 50

Make Your Water The Best It Can Be. Softer towels

Great drinking water

Soft skin

Clean shower doors

��

Spot-free dishes

Culligan® Solutions for your home. For about the cost of a store-bought bottle of water, you can enjoy all the benefits of Culligan water throughout your entire home. From soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water, a Culligan Water System will make your life easier and your tap water the best it can be. Culligan Softened Water �� Culligan Drinking Water ��

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE GREAT OFFERS 9.95 per month!

Culligan Conditioner or AquaClear Drinking Water System

300 Rebate

toward any Culligan High Efficiency Water Conditioner or Softener

800.448.4420 | HeyCulliganMan.net Hudson, NY: �� 192-CULL-11-Windover-7.25x9.25-ad-FA.indd 1

Call your local Culligan Man today or visit us online at HeyCulliganMan.net From your participating Culligan dealer. $9.95 for the ﬁrst 3 months then standard rates apply. Plus installation. Participation may vary. Cannot be combined with other offers.

1/14/11 4:35:46 PM

Page 51

Mercantile September 2011

bright green valley Beacon Farmers Market

photo by Wendy Braun featuring two of the happy residents of Equine Advocates Safe Home Equine Rescue & Sanctuary -- one of the farms participating in Chatham Agricultural Partnership’s 2011 Farm Tour on Sept. 24.

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

Poughkeepsie Farm Project Farmer’s Market

Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fridays through October, 3-7 p.m.: Features local producers: chocolate, grass fed beef & eggs, wine, cheese, goat’s milk soap, kale chips, veggies, fruit, plants, baked goods, micro batch popsicles and ice cream & more! Information: http://walkway.org; http://farmproject.org

Clermont Country Farmers’ Market

1820 Route 9, at the Old Hettling farm stand, Clermont, NY Saturdays through October 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Local Seasonal Produce & Fruit, Poultry, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison, Local Dairy Products, Artisinal Cheeses, Baked Goods, Granola, Organic Mushrooms, Wine, Pesto, Fresh Pasta, Seasonally Prepared Dishes, Homemade Soups, Savory Sauces, Stove Top Jam & Jellies, Salsa, Pickles & Pickled Veggies, Honey, Maple Syrup, Flowers, Jewelry, Weaving, Yarn, Soap, Textiles, Woodcarvers, Pottery, Paintings...and so much more! Information: http://clermontfarmersmarket.com

The Hudson Farmers Market

6th & Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays through November 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Nearly 30 local vendors offer everything from produce and baked goods to wines, cheeses, coffee, plants and herbs. A sampling of this year’s participants includes: Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Coach Farm Dairy, Don Baker Fruit Farm, Fog & Thistle Farm, Hudson-Chatham Winery, LOAF, Milt’s Coffee, Maple Bee Farm and many others. Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.org

Rhinebeck Farmers Market

Municipal Parking Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays through Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: A diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products that showcase the very best of the Hudson Valley. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

NOFANY Locavore Challenge

Throughout the Hudson Valley and NY State Through September: A month-long campaign aimed at engaging consumers across the state in eating local organic foods. The goal for this campaign is to educate consumers about how to make healthy and ethical food choices, cook with in-season, local organic foods, while supporting local sustainable farms and food businesses. Show your support for local, organic farmers, food artisans, markets, co-ops and restaurants by signing up to take the challenge at the website. Information: http://www.nofany.org/events/ny-locavore-challenge

Soup-A-Bowl 2011

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, September 11, noon-2:30 p.m.: Fresh, homemade soup, bread and iced tea served alongside a wide assortment of handcrafted pottery. Celebrate local food, art and community while supporting programs that provide low income families with tons of fresh food each year, and life changing experiences learning about food and farming. Tickets: $26, includes one pottery bowl and a generous soup lunch; family ticket, $62 (two pottery bowls, lunch for 3-5). Information: http://farmproject.org/events/2011/soup-a-bowl

continued on page 53 g

Mercantile September 2011

INTERNATIONAL DANCE CENTER 120 BROADWAY TIVOLI NY

KAATSBAAN

��

FALL 2011

��

Page 52

Page 53 continued from page 51

Mercantile September 2011

Third Thursday at CEIE: Spirituality and the Environment, Part 2: Buddhist and Islamic Perspective CEIE, 199 Dennings Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, September 15, 7 p.m.: The second in a series of two panel discussions with respected spiritual leaders to examine the role of spirituality in protecting the environment. This lively and engaging discussion will take place with Buddhist and Islamic theologians, and is designed to transcend diﬀerences amongst belief systems to ﬁnd common points of intersection and hope. Information: 845-765-2721; http://www.bire.org

Winnakee Land Trust’s Tour of Historic Barns and Working Farms

Tour begins at Welwyn Stables, 1190 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.: Guided tour through eight privately owned barns and working farms. A mapped brochure will be provided and docents will guide visitors through each barn. Enjoy local food, music, wine and more. Tickets: $45; children under 12, free Information: 845.876.4213; http://www.winnakeeland.org

Hudson Valley Green Festival

National Climate Seminar

Teleconference organized by Bard Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday, September 21, noon: Hear top scientists, analysts, and political leaders discuss climate and clean energy solutions. This week’s talk features Special Guest David Roberts, Editor at Grist, on “Global Warming, Politics, and the Media.” Sponsored by The Bard Center for Environmental Policy. Call-in number: 1-712-432-3100; conference code: 253385 Information: http://www.bard.edu/cep/ncs

The Grand Canyon: Power & Perseverance A Special Evening of Science and Music

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, September 23, 7 p.m.: Explore the Grand Canyon through science and music. This event will feature insight from Cary Institute aquatic ecologist Emma Rosi-Marshall, along with original music by Laura Kaminsky and other composers, performed by solo cellist Rhonda Rider. Information: http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

Farmland Cycling Tour

Poets’ Walk Park, River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Beginning at Poets’ Walk, pedal through the beautiful, rolling countryside of Dutchess and Columbia counties. Lunch courtesy of Terrapin Catering in Rhinebeck, live music and enjoying fun, family-friendly activities that celebrate the season and its bounty. Ride lengths: 7, 15, 30 and 50 miles. Cost: $20, payable day of event; Kids under 16 are free. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Greenport 5K Trail Run

Greenport Town Park, 405 Joslen Blvd., Greenport, NY 12534 Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.: The moderately diﬃcult trails meander through the 714-acre protected public lands of Greenport Conservation Area. Prizes are awarded for the top three male and female ﬁnishers. Tickets: $25, includes 25th Anniversary 17 oz. stainless water bottle and refreshments. Snack and refreshments provided by Samascott Orchards. Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org

Chatham Agricultural Partnership Farm Tour 2011

Chatham and Surrounding Areas Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Farms throughout Chatham will be open. There will be horse, dairy, alpaca, vegetable, sheep and beef farms open, many with local farm products to purchase. Note speciﬁc times for activities at some farms. Participating farms include: Kinderhook Farm, Little Seed Farm, Ooms Farm, Chatham Alpacas, The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Little Brook Farm, Spruce Ridge Farm, Highland Farms, Equine Advocates Safe Home Equine Rescue & Sanctuary. Information: http://www.chathamkeepfarming.org

Forest Ecology Walk on the Wappinger Creek Trail

Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Giﬀord House parking lot, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, September 25, 10 a.m.-noon: As part of the 12th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, forest ecologist Dr. Charles Canham will be leading an interpretive forest walk on the Wappinger Creek Trail. Information: http://www.ecostudies.org/events.html

Columbia County Bike Tour

Germantown Central School, 123 Main St., Germantown, NY 12526 Sunday, October 2, 9 a.m.: This self-guided tour will take riders past local farms, many of which are permanently protected with conservation easements held by Columbia Land Conservancy. 50k and a 100k option. Tickets: $25, includes 25th Anniversary 17 oz. stainless water bottle and refreshments. Snack and refreshments provided by Samascott Orchards. Information: 518.392.5252 x 214; http://clctrust.org/events/39/columbia-county-bike-tour

National Climate Seminar

Teleconference organized by Bard Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday, October 5, noon: Hear top scientists, analysts, and political leaders discuss climate and clean energy solutions. This week’s talk features Special Guest Hunter Lovins, President, Natural Capitalism Solutions and “Climate Capitalism.” Sponsored by The Bard Center for Environmental Policy, and made possible by a grant from The Clif Bar Family Foundation. Call-in number: 1-712-432-3100; conference code: 253385 Information: http://www.bard.edu/cep/ncs

Annual Harvest Party

Herondale Farm, 90 Wiltsie Bridge Rd., Ancramdale, NY 12521 Sunday, October 9, time tba: Food stations featuring Herondale farm beef, pork and lamb, Sol Flower Farms veggies prepared by three or four local chefs. Information: 518.392.3769; http://www.herondalefarm.com

readings, signings & screenings Mercantile September 2011

Writing Your Own Road: A Travel Writing Workshop with Susannah Risley

Staatsburgh Library, 72 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580 Fridays September 9 & 16, 7-9 p.m.: Everyone has a story to tell. For those interested in writing travel stories (real or imagined) a two-session memoir writing workshop led by award-winning author and poet Susannah Risley can provide the inspiration and coaching needed to get started. Information: 845.889.4683; http://www.staatsburglibrary.org

Author Reading: Helen Benedict, “Sand Queen”

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 10, 2 p.m.: Culled from real life stories of female soldiers and Iraqis, Sand Queen oﬀers a story of love, courage and struggle from the rare perspective of two young women on opposite sides of a war. Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Annual Sunset Reading @ Poets’ Walk Park

River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, September 10, 4:30-7 p.m.: Stroll in spirit with Washington Irving, who found inspiration ambling the paths that wind through the sunlit meadows and quiet woodlands at Poets’ Walk Park, now a 120acre park owned by Scenic Hudson. Afterwards gather at the pavilion and enjoy refreshments while listening to poets read their works and watching the sun set behind the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River turn to gold. Guest readers include: Edie Meidav, Kevin Salem, Brielle Korn, and Amii LeGendre. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Local Poetry Reading: Lee Graham

Tivoli Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, September 14, 7 p.m.: Lee Graham reads from her new book of poetry. Book signing to follow. Graham is the author of the chapbook, “Calendar Girls,” and is curently an Assistant Professor of English at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

National Theatre of London Live Simulcast: One Man, Two Guvnors

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m.: In Richard Bean’s English version of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy, sex, food and money are high on the agenda. James Corden returns to the National for the ﬁrst time since The History Boys to play Francis. Tickets: $22; $15, children under 12 Information: http://www.timeandspace.org

Author Reading: Binyavanga Wainaina

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.: Binyavanga Wainaina, director of the Chinua Achebe Center for African Writers and Artists at Bard College, reads from his memoir of growing up in Kenya, One Day I Will Write About This Place. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Page 54

Out of the Box: Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 17, 5 p.m.: A screening of Out of the Box, a ﬁlm by Lio Spiegler. An anecdotal biography of the French artist Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes. Full of color and laughter, including scenes from Bruno’s Integrarte workshops at HOH. Reception to follow the screening. Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Art of Writing & Publishing with KL Going

Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front Street, Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, September 17, 9:30 a.m.-noon: Learn how to enhance your writing capabilities and break into publishing with award-winning author for young adults, KL Going. She is the author of books for children and teens, including the award-winning “Fat Kid Rules the World.” Fee: $75; $50 with purchase of “Writing and Selling the YA Novel”; $30 for critique Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Author Reading: Isabel Gillies, “A Year and Six Seconds”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.: Gilles is the author of the bestseller “Happens Every Day.” Her new memoir, “A Year and Six Seconds” picks up where she left oﬀ in “Happens Every Day.” Newly single, with two young boys, jobless, close to penniless, and with no other viable options except to move in with her parents in their Manhattan apartment, she tells us how she picked herself oﬀ the ground. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Author Reading: Saloma Furlong “Why I Left The Amish”

Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Sunday, September 18, 3 p.m.: Author Saloma Furlong shares her personal and moving memoir, “Why I Left the Amish.” In it, Furlong traces the genesis of her desire for freedom and education and chronicles her conﬂicted quest for independence. Following the presentation, Ms. Furlong will sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase. Amish-style home baked goods will be oﬀered for refreshment. Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Author Reading: Neil Abramson, “Unsaid”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, September 18, 4 p.m.: Neil Abramson, lawyer and animal advocate, reads from his debut novel, Unsaid. “An extraordinary story of animals, mortality, and the power of love.” -Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com continued on page 59 g

Page 55

Mercantile September 2011

www.safe-harbors.org (845) 562-6940 THE RITZ THEATER AND LA BELLA STRINGS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BARDAVON PRESENT

upcoming events

You are cordially invited to the Third Annual

High Tea

2011-12 TOM HUMPHREY Afternoon GUITAR SERIES JOHN ABERCROMBIE TRIO

Saturday, October 15 at 8 PM

MARY GAUTHIER AND

TANIA ELIZABETH Friday, November 11 at 8 PM

FRANK VIGNOLA’S HOT CLUB

a fundraising event for Ann Street Gallery

Sunday, October 23 2 pm-4 pm

Saturday, December 3 10 am-4 pm

BUCKY PIZZARELLI ED LAUB

The Green Room & the Ritz Theater Lobby

Saturday, March 10 at 8 PM

GEOFF MULDAUR

107 Broadway Newburgh, NY

Saturday, April 21 at 8 PM

—TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 28—

www.ritztheaternewburgh.org Box Ofﬁce (845) 784-1199 Tickets are $25 each. All tickets include a reception with the artist(s) following each concert.

Bells on Broadway Arts & Crafts Show and Children’s Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 10 at 8 PM

WITH

VENDORS WANTED!

104 Ann Street Newburgh, NY 12550

Tickets: $40 per person, kindly R.S.V.P. by October 9 please call 845-784-1146

For more information: (845) 562-6940 ext. 110 jhenley@safe-harbors.org www.safe-harbors.org

��

Mercantile September 2011

Page 56

transitions from good photography to great photography

story and photo by Joel Weisbrod

lmost everyone has a digital camera and is able to turn it on, point at a subject, click the shutter button, and capture a picture. I will admit that modern technology inside even the least expensive cameras make many of these “quick-click” pictures acceptable to most of us. What is the diﬀerence between these pictures and photographs taken by professional photographers using big expensive digital SLR cameras? Sometimes, the camera makes a diﬀerence, but most often it is the many years of experience taking and critiquing images that help professionals achieve better results. Here are some simple tricks to help you make the transition from good to great pictures.

Adjust Your Height When you shoot a picture from above or below the main subject, the perspective changes and subjects might appear elongated or compressed. This is easy to correct by lowering or raising the camera to the same height above the ground as the main part of the subject. At the Dutchess County Fair, dozens of cameras were capturing the six week-old piglets lying next to the mother sow. Almost every camera was shooting from above the cage. As the cage had large square openings from the top to the bottom, it would have been easy to hold the camera way down low so you could capture the piglets at their level rather than as an “aerial shot”.

Most of the photos I am asked to critique suffer from the “Center Subject” problem...Look for diagonal lines in all your photos and let your appreciation of the entire scene override your inclination to put the subject in the center. Look Before You Leap How many photos have you seen where the subject has a tree or ﬂower that seems to be growing out of their head? What about that picnic photo that is great except for the trash can on the side? These pitfalls are easy to avoid once you start thinking about the entire scene and not just the main subject. Frame the image and look all around to see what looks great and what does not. Reframe the image until everything is perfect and then shoot the photo. Most of all, remember to have fun and making this “transition” will be easy!

Avoid the Middle Most of the photos I am asked to critique suffer from the “Center Subject” problem. Although it seems like the most important part of the subject matter should be in the center, it turns out that human beings appreciate looking at off-center subjects and diagonal symmetry. If you are shooting a picture of two children of different heights, don’t ask the shorter one to stand on something so both children appear in a horizontal line. First of all, it is misleading to anyone that knows the subjects and more importantly, the diagonal symmetry created by the shorter subject next to the taller subject actually adds to the appeal of the photo. Look for diagonal lines in all your photos and let your appreciation of the entire scene override your inclination to put the subject in the center.

About the Author: 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 Photography for Red Hook Central Schools Adult-Education as well as private one-on-one photography classes. He can be reached by email at mercantile@jwArtWorks.com.

Page 57

Mercantile September 2011

long days, short years We took him into the nursery that we had spent months preparing for him, and laid him down in his crib. He smiled. Sunlight streamed through the windows, a rainbow formed over Mt. Beacon, and the cats regaled him with a three-part harmony rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.”

by Brian PJ Cronin, photo by Kristen Cronin

s o, we have a baby. The nice people at the hospital let us take him home and everything. We took him into the nursery that we had spent months preparing for him, and laid him down in his crib. He smiled. Sunlight streamed through the windows, a rainbow formed over Mt. Beacon, and the cats regaled him with a three-part harmony rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.” Sorry. I should probably point out that I haven’t slept since early June. I knew we wouldn’t sleep. I knew that a newborn does not often sleep through the night. I was prepared for that. Many years ago, I worked as a technician for a theater company that toured a lot. I was not the smartest or strongest technician on staff (in fact, I was bottom of the barrel on both counts), but there were two things I excelled in: not sleeping and not dying. These skills come in handy when you are in Brussels to build a set that has been held up in customs in Oostende for five days and all of a sudden you have to get a week’s worth of building done in 36 hours. I have been threatened by German police officers who waved their guns at me, chased by Austrian wild boars, been lost in a Southeast Asian rainforest and left for dead before the fire ants found me. One time in Japan, I accidentally ate something on my plate that was for decorative purposes only and spent the next four hours thinking I was being buried alive in piles of grass clippings. I could handle some crying and a little less sleep. Here’s the thing about boars and fire ants, though: They don’t scream. Cooper is a “high need” baby, which is a politically correct way of saying “must be within touching distance of his parents at all time or he will cry like hell.” If you’re standing next to him, he’s all giggles and

smiles and heart-melting coos. If you walk across the room to grab your coffee mug, you better grab some ear plugs while you’re over there as well. Cooper’s cries are not the mildly fussy cries of that baby who’s always in line next to you at the post office. They are bloodcurdling wails that seem to be saying “The fact that you have deserted me means that all life is suffering, there is no God, and George Lucas is going to keep finding new ways to ruin Star Wars.” As a result, one of us has to always be connected to him, even when he’s asleep. It’s not so much that this makes it hard for us to sleep. It’s that it makes it hard to get anything done, which means staying up all night to make sure the trash is taken out, the laundry is washed, and the cats are sufficiently fed so that they won’t turn feral. Staying awake is a challenge, but when I get home from work and sit on the front steps with Cooper and Kristen it’s all worth it. We watch Cooper’s eyes scan the trees and fireflies, taking it all in for the first time. The sky dims to deep blue, the stars twinkle on, the squirrels bring us acorns for healthy snacking and the church bells at the bottom of the hill play “Forever In Blue Jeans.” Sorry. I should probably point out that I haven’t slept since early June. I probably should have pointed that out before.

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

Mercantile September 2011

Page 58

HARDSCRABBLE DAY Saturday, September 24, 2011 Village of Red Hook 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM A Red Hook Community Event www.hardscrabbleday.org ©James Gurney 1987

THANK YOU COMMUNITY SPONSORS Each year the community celebration that is Hardscrabble Day is attended by thousands of our neighbors and friends. But this important opportunity to share our Hometown pride with one another is only made possible by the generous support of business and civic leaders. To that end, we are enormously grateful to the following businesses and organizations:

��

WATERTIGHT Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

��

�� Membership levels Now Include: Junior and Weekday!

Special thanks again this year to the Village of Red Hook, the Town of Red Hook, The Red Hook Central School District and the ofﬁce of NYS Assemblyman Marc Molinaro,

and to our presenting sponsors Rhinebeck Savings Bank & Healey Brothers Chevrolet.

Page 59 continued from page 54

Mercantile September 2011

Author Reading: Susan Fox Rogers, “My Reach: A Hudson River Memoir”

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Friday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.: Local author Susan Fox Rogers reads from her new memoir of the Hudson River and her family. She writes from a fresh perspective: the seat of her kayak. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Omi Reading by International Writers & Translators in Residence

The Visitors Center at Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, September 24, 5 p.m.: Open to the public. Information: 518.392.4740; http://www.artomi.org

Opera and Vaudeville: A Surprising History of High Art on the Popular Stage Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, October 1, 4 p.m.: Trav S.D., author of the book No Applause, Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous, will discuss the common origins of opera and vaudeville and some American impresarios who straddled both worlds. Free.Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Multimedia Presentation with Edna Gurewitsch

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, October 2, 2 p.m.: The Roosevelt Library hosts a multimedia presentation with Edna Gurewitsch, author of “Kindred Souls: The Friendship of Eleanor Roosevelt and David Gurewitsch. Mrs.

We bring businesses and customers together! Local Businesses Love Local People - and Customers Love to SHOP LOCALLY... 12526.biz is an initiative of the Germantown Economic Development Committee to promote the local business community by providing a complete listing of the 12526 businesses. Get your business listed and take full advantage of powerful group advertising...

Go to the web site to contact us for more information!

Gurewitsch will share her unique and intimate knowledge of Eleanor Roosevelt and the amazing photographs taken by her husband -- and Mrs. Roosevelt’s person physician -- David Gurewitsch. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

ArtsWalk Readings @ Art Omi

Art Omi Visitor’s Center, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Friday, October 7, 6 p.m.: Esteemed writers Francine Prose, author of a new novel, “My New American Life”, and Dana Spiotta, author of the novel “Stone Arabia,” read from their latest works. An ArtsWalk event hosted by ArtOmi. Free. Information: 518.392.4740; http://artomi.org

ArtsWalk Literary Series

Hudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, October 8, 2:30-7:30 p.m.: In collaboration with the Columbia County Council on the Arts and ArtsWalk, Hudson Opera House hosts an afternoon of readings. Featured authors include Mary Johnson, Dara Lurie, L.S. Asekoﬀ, Carole Maso, Paul LaFarge, and Gary Shteyngart. Free.Information: 518.822.1640; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sunday Author Series: Fran Dunwell

BIRE Gallery, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, October 9, 4 p.m.: Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, presents author and renowned conservationist Fran Dunwell. Through her book “The Hudson: America’s River,” Ms. Dunwell recounts how the Hudson powered the growth of the country’s greatest industrial and ﬁnancial empire, and also produced leading American artists, writers, engineers and environmentalists. Information: 845-765-2721; http://www.bire.org

Mercantile September 2011

Page 60

Page 61

Mercantile September 2011

miscellaneous New York Remembers Exhibition

FASNY Museum of Fireﬁghting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Through September, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Free admission on September 11 for all visitors. The “New York Remembers” exhibition was organized as part of a statewide recognition of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The exhibition will feature historical artifacts from the collections of the State Museum and National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Tickets: $5; $2 children; free, children 4 and under. Information: 877.347.3687; http://www.fasnyﬁremuseum.com

Special 9/11 Commemorative Display

Constitution Day Display

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 September 11-17, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: In partnership with the National Constitution Center’s annual I Signed the Constitution program, the Roosevelt Library is celebrating Constitution Day (September 17) with a special display. A copy of the U.S. Constitution and a signing book will be displayed, inviting the visiting public to acknowledge their dedication to the ideals of our governing document, which has formed the basis of the oldest constitutional government in the world. Visitors can also take the “Constitution Quiz” and test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 September 8-18: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will commemorate the solemn anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a public display of a section of steel I-beam from the World Trade Center in New York City. On display for the ﬁrst time, the two-foot I-beam section was removed from “Ground Zero” and donated to the Roosevelt Library by the City of New York in 2003. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Perfect Peonies

Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.-noon: Locust Grove’s historic gardens are known for its stunning collection of peonies, planted in the late 1800’s. In this how-to workshop lead by the site’s horticulturists, come learn how to have success with planting a piece of Locust Grove history in your own garden. Divisions of these beautiful and fragrant antique varieties are planted in the fall, and are a magniﬁcent display each spring. Tickets: $20, includes peony division. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Burger Hill’s Premier “Sunset Cruise”

Burger Hill Park, Route 9G, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 10, 6 p.m.-dusk: The Burger Hill Park Committee welcomes one and all to attend the Park’s second “Sunset Cruise” -- a fabulous opportunity to ride to the hilltop and watch the sun set over the Catskills. The hill rises 550 feet and has magniﬁcent views of the Hudson River Valley, the Catskills to the west, and the Taconic and Berkshire ranges to the east. Cide, local apples & other refreshments will be served. Information: 845.876.4213; info@winnakeeland.org

Barry Hopkins Run @ Olana

5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m.; Kids Run @ 9 a.m.: This 3.8 mile course traverses primarily unpaved carriage drives in the designed landscape of Hudson River School artist Frederic Church. Just don’t let the fantastic views slow you down! Unique awards in the usual age groups. First 75 entrants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Children’s Run is free (awards, no t-shirts). Registration: $10; $9 members Olana Partnership or Onteora Runner’s Club. Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Croquetspiel, Winslow Homer oil on canvas. 1864.

Croquet Tournament

Clermont State Historic Site, One Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, starting at 9 a.m.: Entry fee includes lunch. Entry fee: $20 per person Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org;

The Great Bannerman Island Kayak Race

Kowawese Park, New Windsor, NY 13865 Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.: Kayak race to Bannerman Island, where participants will be treated to an on-island walk to view the structures of Bannerman Island and enjoy a picnic of hot dogs and hamburgers before their return trip to Kowawese Park. Proceeds from the race will help with the stabilization of the iconic “Bannerman Tower” on Pollepel Island. Fee: $20 entrance fee, plus contestants must raise pledges of $100 or more. Kayaks available for rent by reservation. Information: 845.234.3204; http://www.bannermancastle.org

Gentle Movement with Mimi

Tivoli Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Tuesday, September 20, 7 p.m.: This class is a gentle workout combining elements of chi kung and yoga with relaxation and breathing techniques. Participants will work on lengthening the body, releasing stress and toxins, and creating stronger balance and posture. The class is appropriate for all ages and ﬁtness levels. Class repeats 9/27; 10/4; 10/11 Tickets: $7 per session. Information: http://www.tivolilibrary.org continued on page 62 g

Mercantile September 2011 continued from page 61

Fall 5K Trail Race

Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, September 22, 6 p.m.: Scenic, all-trail course winds along historic carriage roads overlooking the Hudson. Fresh produce from the site’s heritage gardens will be awarded to the top three runners in all men’s and women’s divisions. Refreshments & dinner served to all registered runners. Limit 150 runners. Registration fee: $15 advance; $18 day of race. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Mushroom Walk

Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.-noon: Mushrooms add a whole new dimension to touring Locust Grove’s grounds. Presented by the MidHudson Mycological Association, join our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating morning walk through the woods. No experience necessary. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Free. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Jewelry Auction at Wilderstein Historic Site

Wilderstein, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, September 24, noon-6 p.m.: Charity auction of ﬁne jewelry from the estate of Barbara V. Frost to beneﬁt Frost Memorial Fund, Inc. and Wilderstein. Preview at noon, with live auction starting at 4 p.m. Wilderstein’s outdoor sculpture exhibition will be open and a variety of refreshments available from Gigi Hudson Valley may be purchased throughout the day. The mansion will also be open for guided tours from noon-3:30 p.m. Information: 845.876.4818; http://www.wilderstein.org

Always There’s Third Annual “An Evening in Tuscany”

Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club Saturday, September 24, 6-10 p.m.: An evening of wine, music, theater, silent auction and dinner to beneﬁt Always There, a 501(c)(3) that annually assists more than 1,800 Ulster County residents. There will be dance performances and renowned performers from the International Festival of the Voice. Plus, a delicious dinner and entertainment by the Cross Roads. Tickets: $100 Information: 845.339.6683; http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org

Unplanned Views at Olana: A Tour of the Geological Landscape

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, September 24, 2-4 p.m.: Join Robert Titus, Hartwick College geology professor in an exploration of the Ice Age forces that shaped the 19th century artist’s landscape. Space is limited. Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Innisfree Gardens Easy Hike

Innisfree Gardens, 362 Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, September 25, 11:30 a.m.: Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unique area which utilizes Asian principles of garden design. Enjoy terraces, fountains, streams and a lovely glacial lake. This will be a loosely organized outing to allow participants to go at their own pace, take photos, explore, meditate, relax. (1 1⁄2 miles.) Bring a nature poem if you wish to share at lunch at the end. Tickets: $5 Information: 845.452.1727

Page 62

Gay and Lesbian Wedding Showcase

Terrapin Catering at Dinsmore Golf Course, 371 Albany Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Sunday, September 25, noon-5 p.m.: With vendors representing a variety of services including caterers, bakers, florists, registries, and so much more, this is a great opportunity to learn about how local/ regional companies are supporting the gay and lesbian community when planning their weddings. With door prizes, special offers, live music, and a full cash bar, the entire Hudson Valley gay and lesbian community and its allies are invited to join Big Gay Hudson Valley as they celebrate Marriage Equality in New York State with this first-of-akind event in our region. Tickets: $10/couple; $5/person; free admission with LGBTQ Community Center membership card, or by registering online via Eventbrite prior to attending. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Fall Forums: FDR’s Inner Circle: Domestic Aﬀairs

Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Historic Site, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, September 25, 2 p.m.: To gain greater understanding of those important behind-the-scenes ﬁgures so integral to the Roosevelt story, the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Roosevelt Institute present “FDR’s Inner Circle,” two free public forums in the fall of 2011. This program will examine the historical impact that the Inner Circle had on Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal, as well as to what extent modern presidents can and do rely on close conﬁdants in an era of expanded government and more complex society. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Herbs and All Their Uses with Annemarie

Starr Library, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, September 28, 7-9 p.m.: Curious about herbs and their many uses? Find out what more you can do with overﬂow of herbs in your garden with guest chef Annemarie. Learn how herbs can be used in oils, sauces, dips, dressings, teas, vinegars and dried; how to make a natural bug repellant and massage oil; and how to store herb preparations. Free recipes. Registration required. Free. Information: 845.876.4030; http://annemariesfeast.com

Natural Meditation with Ted Phelps

Germantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526 Thursday, October 6, 7-8:30 p.m.: An introduction to the naturalness of meditation with Ted Phelps, author of the book, “A Course in Meditation,” and the CD, “Natural Meditation: A Guided Launch.” Phelps began studies in meditation and Eastern culture in 1970 while working on his degree in psychology at Yale. He has practiced a variety of meditative forms including Zen, Tai Chi, Transcendental Meditation, and Centering Prayer, and has taught meditation, both as a full-time profession and as a community service since 1972. In 1994 he formulated the Natural Meditation method for those who do not want to meditate in religious or cultural settings and founded Natural Meditation Initiatives in 2000. At this introductory session, participants will hear an overview, learn some theory, and experience direct exposure to the sweet, silent comfort of the natural style. Following the presentation, books and CDs will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Information: 518.537.5800; http://www.germantownlibrary.org; http://natural-meditation.org

Feel young at heart. And mind. And hip. And all your other parts. The Center for Healthy Aging provides resources and support for patients and their families to help seniors live full, independent lives.

Led by a family practice physician with fellowship training and additional qualiﬁcations in geriatrics, some of the many services we offer to help you age at your own pace include:

• Inpatient and outpatient geriatric evaluations to assess all areas of life—activity, medications, lifestyle

• Physical and occupational therapy, based on speciﬁc medical issues

• Parkinson’s Disease Speech and Movement program

• Prevention of Falls program • “Safe at Home” assessments in conjunction with the Rhinebeck Town Board

• Medically based ﬁtness center • Outpatient nutritional counseling Northern Dutchess Hospital | 6511 Springbrook Avenue | Rhinebeck, NY 12572 | (845) 871-4264 | www.health-quest.org