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Foundation Grant for what she does; it feels right for her to be working here, and showing at SUNY-Ulster. – Paul Smart Draga Šušanj’s “Elsewhere” opening, January 30, 5-7 p.m., through February 20, Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, Vanderlyn Hall, SUNY-Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge; (845) 687-5113, www.sunyulster.edu.

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Draga Šušanj, who opens a new gallery-filling installation, “Elsewhere,” alongside a retrospective of her work at SUNY-Ulster’s Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on Friday, January 30, has a fluid way of working within whatever setting she finds herself. A Serbian native who has studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the School of Art and Design at Alfred University and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Šušanj resettled in Catskill last year and has already started relating her experience here into new pieces at Catswalk, where she had a residency. Her imagery often reflects the markmaking of nature: honeycombs, leaves or happenstance boundaries and symbols. Yet they feel organic, amorphous. One senses a struggle to define self within new settings as Šušanj moves about, guided by the deep homing instinct of a true artist. She has won a Pollock-Krasner

The oddness in Buster Keaton’s silent comedy comes from the Surrealism involved in watching this stonefaced man, all physical prowess and intuitive smarts, battle the inanities of the encroaching modern world or the very fates of God and nature, with no apparent effort. Take his later silent feature, College, in which the man plays a bookworm averse to college athletics, but having to play them to win the hand of the girl he loves. We can tell, and know, that Buster, playing Ronald, can do anything. You can see it in his tight muscles, his constant readiness for all that comes his way. And yet we

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still find ourselves laughing with him at the jokes – of Buster learning to make milkshakes, or Buster trying his hand at a variety of sports, trying twice as hard (in the real world) to fail at them miserably – and then succeeding at all of them in a flash at the film’s end. In The Goat, an earlier short film, Buster’s luck goes from bad to worse to… well. It’s funny as all get-out: his chases, twists on fate, massive gags. The great critic James Agee once wrote, years ago, about the ladder of laughs that great silent-film comics take us up, from titters and guffaws to rolling belly laughs

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that knock us out of our seats. Keaton does this every time. Accompanying the screenings at the Rosendale Theatre for this February installment of the venue’s popular Silent Sundays will be Marta Waterman on piano. Talk about a perfect preview to the Superbowl later that day – and the reasoning why Samuel Beckett and others considered this man such a hero. – Paul Smart Silent Sundays screenings of Buster Keaton’s College & The Goat, Sunday, February 1, 3 p.m., $7, Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale; (845) 658-8989, www.rosendaletheatre.org.

Bard Graduate Center director Susan Weber wins award Founder and director of the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture (BGC), Susan Weber is the recipient of the 2015 Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Award from the College Art Association (CAA) for the catalogue William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain (Bard Graduate Center and Yale University Press, 2013). The award is given for an “especially distinguished catalogue in the history of art, published in the penultimate calendar year under the auspices of a museum, library or collection.” This year’s award committee members include Thayer Tolles, Metropolitan Museum of Art, chair; Kelly Baum, Princeton University Art Museum; Alison de Lima Greene, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; David Dearinger,

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3 Movement Architect and Designer (1999). She has co-authored and served as editor for numerous exhibition catalogues, including Thomas Jeckyll: Architect and Designer (co-curator and co-author with C. A. Arbuthnott, 2003); Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry (2004); James “Athenian” Stuart: 1713-1788, the Rediscovery of Antiquity (2006); and William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain (2013). She is the recipient of many awards, including Metropolis’ Game Changers Award, Soane Foundation Honors from Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation, the Philip C. Johnson Award of the Society of Architectural Historians and the National Arts Club Gold Medal Award.

Poet Peter Lamborn Wilson & photographer Tanya Marcuse at Olana

Joyce Kozloff, American, b. 1942, Up Front, Appollonian, 1972, acrylic on canvas, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Purchase, Louise Woodruff Johnston, class of 1922

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Monumental works “Large-Scale Paintings” exhibition opens this Friday at Vassar

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here’s something stunning about large-scale paintings. The classics, from murals to Rembrandt’s Night Watch and the stuff of grand museums, read like overstuffed 19th-century novels. The more modern works, from Picasso’s Guernica to Pollack’s massive experiments, can spark the soul, swallow the mind. Vassar College’s teaching collection, started in the 19th century, demonstrates the many ways in which it has stayed constantly au courant with a new exhibition, “XL: Large-Scale Paintings from the Permanent Collection,” at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center in Poughkeepsie. Covering a timespan from 1948 to 2005, the show includes huge, little-seen works by Kevin Appel, Milton Avery, Ross Bleckner, Joan Brown, Roger Brown, Nancy Graves, Grace Hartigan, Joyce Kozloff, Alfred Leslie, Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski, Lawrence Poons, Mark Rothko, Hedda Sterne, Neil Welliver and Christopher Winter – all at least five feet in height or width. What’s to be seen ranges from the atmospheric 16-foot-long 1979 canvas Deuxième nuit d’été (1979) by once-celebrated painter Jules Olitski to Joan Mitchell’s 1953 Lyric, a bold burst of line and color, and several large figurative works depicting key arts figures, including the legendary painter Barnett Newman and his wife. “Modern painting is often said to aim constantly at the radical, and bigness was a way to be radical,” says the show’s curator, Mary-Kay Lombino, also assistant director for Strategic Planning at the Lehman Loeb Art Center. “By going big, artists radically extended the tenets of Modernism. Their paintings, thanks to their monumental scale, had an emotional effect on their spectators. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see works that are rarely shown because of their space requirements. These larger-than-life canvases invite an extraordinary visual experience in which the viewer is immersed in the field of the painting.” Things kick off on Friday night, January 30, with a lecture by artist Joyce Kozloff – who is represented in the exhibit by a six-by-ten-foot work from early in her career – at 5:30 p.m. in Taylor Hall, Room 102, to be followed by a reception in the museum atrium. The show runs through March 29. – Paul Smart “XL: Large-Scale Paintings from the Permanent Collection,” January 30-March 29, free, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie; (845) 437-5632, http://fllac.vassar.edu.

Boston Athenaeum; and Peter Sturman, University of California, Santa Barbara. The award will be presented to Weber during CAA’s Convocation in Manhattan on February 11. “William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain,” on view at the BGC last year, was the first major exhibition to examine the life and career of one of the most influential designers in 18th-century Britain. Visitors discovered Kent’s genius through numerous examples of his elaborate drawings for architecture, gardens and sculpture, along with furniture, silver, paintings, illustrated books and through new documentary films. Organized by the BGC in collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the exhibition was curated by Weber (BGC) and Julius Bryant (V&A).

Weber is the author of The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin (1999) and

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Peter Lamborn Wilson, who will be giving the first in a new series of the Deep Air Poetry & Art Series talks at Olana on Saturday, February 7, alongside noted photographer Tanya Marcuse, is about as erudite a man as one can meet, mixing classical knowledge with avid interests in local history and lore, as well as contemporary art and writing. He gained some fame writing as Hakim Bey; he describes his latest work, riverpeople, as a “philosophical tour-de-force of local history” that uses narrative poetry to “reenchant these landscapes.” Marcuse uses photography to explore other worlds. She has played off access to the Met’s armor collections as well as old lingerie, and embraced color in recent works of local botanicals. Her latest material, called Fallen, captures rotted fruit in various settings. It’s fecund, thoughtful, death- and life-obsessed work. Both artists, in word and image, explore the deeper sensibilities of the metaphysical and scientific beneath the pretty surfaces of Hudson River School painting. The series’ title comes from a sentiment expressed by Olana’s Frederic Church that insinuated the great sense of otherworldly distance that one needs to create great art and capture real truths about our existence. Deep air, indeed. The Deep Air Poetry & Arts Series is curated by Red Hook artist and poet Lee Gough, who has gained much acclaim for her writing, as well as being a 2015 artistin-residence at Dia:Beacon. – Paul Smart

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“IT’S THE STORY OF EVERY BLACK MAN in America that nobody will say out loud”

LeLand Gantt on stage in his play Rhapsody in Black

The African-American experience Rhapsody in Black on stage and Through a Lens Darkly on screen at Poughkeepsie’s Bardavon

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eLand Gantt had an epiphany when he was in Los Angeles attending the opening of a film in 1995. “I found myself feeling isolated, and to try to save my sanity, I started writing things down,” he said. That was the genesis of Rhapsody in Black, his one-man play about his life growing up in the black ghetto of McKeesport, a depressed steel town outside Pittsburgh. In telling what it’s like growing up black and poor in America, Gantt hit a chord: Rhapsody in Black won Best Storyteller (Gantt) and Best Direction

(Estelle Parsons) awards when it played at the United Solo Festival in New York last November. “As Woodie King says, ‘It’s the story of every black man in America that nobody will say out loud,’” said Parsons. “It’s his story of growing up to be a criminal and realizing he doesn’t want to be a criminal. By the time he was 13 he was heavily into drugs, stealing from people, in a lot of physical mayhem…when he got caught and had to go to the judge, he realized, ‘This isn’t what I want my life to be.’ Then he travels from the ghetto to the white

section of town with houses and yards… it was another way of life and he was never going to get it. Everyone [who has seen the play] relates to it. A woman who grew up under apartheid in South Africa was weeping after seeing it…the play has universal appeal.” Rhapsody in Black was developed in workshops at the Actors’ Studio, which is where Gantt, whom she already knew as an actor, connected with Parsons. When Gantt finally presented the complete play, “It was too good just for us, so we opened the room to the public for three weeks and

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it filled up with people from all over,” said Parsons. She went on to direct – a role that she describes as “directional consultant.” Local audiences can now see Rhapsody in Black, which will be performed at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on Friday, February 6 as part of a series on the African American experience. It will be followed on Friday, February 20 by a screening of the documentary Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People, which is the first film to explore the role of photography in shaping black identity and aspirations. Inspired by Deborah Willis’ book, Reflections in Black, the film tackles the subject through the personal lens of Thomas Harris, an award-winning African American filmmaker who also directs. In talking to Willis about how to translate her book onto the screen, “I realized I had to be a character,” said Harris. The film not only examines the work of wellknown black photographers including Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson and Anthony Barboza, but also family albums and other vernacular images. Both the play and the film will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie and followed by a panel discussion with prominent local African American scholars, artists, students and community leaders. Almanac Weekly’s Lynn Woods interviewed Gantt, who lives in New York City, and Harris, who resides in Warwick, for this piece.

Interview with LeLand Gantt LeLand Gantt has performed extensively in regional theater, Off-Broadway and in television. He was a Drama Desk and Audelco Award nominee for Featured Actor for his role in the play Let Me Live. Film and television credits include Miracle at St. Anna, Requiem for a Dream, Malcolm X, Presumed Innocent, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, JAG and HBO’s The Affair. Rhapsody in Black is his first play. How did the play evolve from your first jottings back in 1995? t didn’t take form or shape until I got back to the City and wrote nine characters in nine monologues. As it turned out, those characters were all me, and it started to evolve as my life story. I cannibalized the monologues and began writing my life story about the psychological effects of racism on black men growing up in America. I attended a retreat four or five years ago and took a playwriting workshop hosted by Sharon Bridgeport. She was teaching theories and concepts based on The Artist’s Way, and in that workshop I found my voice as a writer. I wanted to emulate the pentameter poetry of my hero, William Shakespeare, and the rhythmic way of speaking of August Wilson.

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Do you have props? I’m moving through time and space by taking various positions on the stage. When I’m sitting on the stool, maybe it’s me as a 10-year-old kid. There’s a bunk bed, chest of drawers and a staircase that acts as a stoop. When I’m down in the subway, I’m on a bench. What has been the audience reaction? It’s kind of overwhelming. Everybody has their best-case scenario, and [in this case it happened]. When I presented it to the Actors’ Studio,

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5 all over Pennsylvania. After a couple of years I went back to Pittsburgh and became involved with theater there. I met a lot of people coming in from New York to work at these theaters. It became all too obvious there was not going to be a niche for me in Pittsburgh. If the character wasn’t painted as a black man, I wouldn’t get an audition. I was also seen as musical person and there weren’t a lot of opportunities to do musicals, so I moved to New York in 1984. In New York things started opening up. I got my first gig in 1985 in a Martin Luther King mini-series. I had done industrials, so I was somewhat conversant with the camera and got TV and film work. I had a lot of success in the 1980s and ’90s.

Thomas Allen Harris at work Estelle Parsons immediately attached herself to the project and I got a threeweek run in the fall of 2013. Then I performed it for two weeks at the WorkShop Theater in February of last year. It was submitted and accepted at the United Solo Festival last fall, and I did two performances because the first one was sold out. Black men have said, “You’re saying my life;â€? white folks, “I never knew that.â€? What’s it like being onstage performing the story of your life, compared to acting in a movie or someone else’s play? In both instances you’re trying to get to the truth of the material. I didn’t do research on this character because it was me. Not until after I did [the performances at the WorkShop] did I realize how naked I actually was up there, and then it became hard. My first inclination was to cover up, and that’s when everybody said how courageous I was. Let’s be clear it’s a dramatization, a fictionalized autobiography. All of the events are real, but the connective tissue between them is contrived. Some names have been changed. Did writing and performing the play change how you view your life? It illuminated my life and afforded me a broader perspective. I was trying to convey the filters constructed in your human psyche in your attempt to survive. By illuminating and surveying the effects they had on me, it was kind of impossible not to understand

that other people have filters too. It took me out of myself, and my facility as an actor became more facile. People tell me my acting has become exponentially better. What were your prospects in McKeesport? It was a blue-collar steel town that was a depressed place. I was raised by my mother, and though anyone in town with any economic affluence worked in the steel mill, my mother did not want me to go to the mill. It was a dead-end job. What was it like growing up in the black ghetto? I was in a constant search for self-esteem. I had no father around. I always felt like the Other. I say in my play, “The ghetto teaches you very early on how cheap your life is.â€? People are killing each other. There were pimps with tricked-out cars, junkies on every corner, winos and the churchgoing ladies. That was attractive: that you didn’t have to do that square job in the mill. I was dragged into crime, got busted and almost went to jail. I hitchhiked to a park in another part of the city and was tripping and speeding. I had three bad trips in a row, and determined I couldn’t do that. What saved you? I started to get interested in stuff happening at school. I’m 12, 13 and found a Boys Club of America, which gave me some self-esteem. I always had the acting bug, from watching

movies with my Mom, and joined the Drama Club. I would participate in acting competitions in Pittsburgh every weekend. When I was 16, I competed in my category in the national finals. There was a high dropout rate at my school, but it was a great school. It’s all about making choices. No matter where you are, you have to make choices that are the most beneficial to you. I was driven by survival. I graduated in 1973 and got a four-year scholarship to two state colleges. I went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, flunked out after two years and moved back with my mother. What happened? Unfortunately the school didn’t provide training for acting. Of course I gravitated to the few black people, but I hung out with this Irish guy. We’d go to frat parties. So how did your acting career take off? I was back in the place I wanted to escape. I got a job selling men’s retail and got involved with a community theater in Pittsburgh, which engendered a desire to go back to school. My mother signed a loan and I went to Point Park University, where I got great training. I was the lead for Pippin on a show on the road and met a woman who became my girlfriend. Her mother and her mother’s husband bankrolled The LeLand Gantt Show, which was like a Las Vegas revue. We went on the road with our truck and lights and performed at supper clubs

Since you were growing up, do you think the country has become less racist? After all, some Fortune 500 CEOs are black and we have a black president. They’re the exceptions. Racism is still happening in ways [white people] can’t see. If I send in my rĂŠsumĂŠ and you send in yours, mine gets filed under G for Garbage. You will get more opportunities to be hired. No matter how affluent I am, I’m still a monkey in a tuxedo. What makes the ghetto? Is it black people moving in, or white people moving out? A lot of people say “black people moving in,â€? but I ask, “Why did you move out?â€? Didn’t the civil rights law result in huge progress? Yes, but we’re almost back to where we were. There are statistics about black-on-black crime, but when do you see percentages of white people killing white people? Racism is institutionalized. There are a lot of folks who don’t see themselves as practicing racists who can be inherently racist in their attitudes. A huge swath of this country believes racism doesn’t exist. I had a conversation with a guy who said the problem is not so much racism but economics, but the two are inextricably bound.

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6 A lot of white folks don’t want to see inside themselves as racist. But you’ve grown up with negative stereotypes poured into your ear like poison, and you can’t help but be affected by it. For hundreds of years, generation after generation was pervaded by this, so it’s almost part of our DNA. There’s an unwillingness to slough it off. It’s like an ostrich putting its head in the sand. Most white people have never spent an extended period of time with a black person.

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THE ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN IMAGES WERE OF CRIMINALS, of the brute, as opposed to African American family members. Positive images were almost exclusively in the African American press or in people’s homes. The film talks about the war of images, which is the historical narrative we’re living with to this day.

So what’s the answer? Look at yourself very honestly, instead of saying, “I’m not racist.� By being true to who you are, knowing who you are, realizing that race has affected every person in this country and will manifest itself in some sort of event close to you before you clock out of here. Google Darryl Davis, blues musician, KKK, and you’ll read a story about this brother who had a closet full of robes from Klan members who no longer belonged to the Klan because of his conversations with them. He debunks their idea of what black people are, makes them see black people as human beings and questions their attitudes for their entire life. If you present truth and information, people will inevitably change their attitudes. That’s my paradigm. So the keys are self-knowledge and having a conversation. Not all white people are racist, and even the ones who subconsciously are aren’t necessarily bad people; they’re just not fighting actively to combat it. If you watch people getting the crap beat out of them, you’re guilty. We need more and more conversations. I have huge hopes it will eventually happen. We as human beings have to look at ourselves to see if we are culpable, accept that, then make changes and have conversations. It’s about information. In my play, I have this crack in me too. How does your play and theater in general contribute to raising awareness?

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The power of theater is that it is mostly about the human condition. When you’re in a play, movie, watching a TV series, it gets inside of you and strums those chords, trying to put that truth in your viscera; then it becomes part of your filter. This is what shakes things up: It has an immediacy, like being in church. The truth of that passion and experience, you can’t escape it. It’s the proverbial leading a horse to water: Doesn’t it smell good? Why don’t you taste it? Once you do, you don’t want to drink anything else. How would you sum up your early experience, as expressed in the play? You’re making all the right moves in the right sequence, but you still come face-to-face with the Minotaur. If we start looking at people as not colors, but as human beings who happen to be of this hue, then we’re going to be in a lot better place, where we can formulate a community and relish and enjoy the differences. But right now there’s a huge movement to dumb down this country and keep people uneducated and unsophisticated.

Interview with Thomas Harris Thomas Allen Harris grew up in the Bronx and Tanzania. He won two Emmy nominations for his work as a staff producer at WNET (New York’s PBS affiliate). His film Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela, inspired by the exile of his South African stepfather, made its theatrical premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

(BAM) Cinematech and won international awards. His 2001 documentary, É Minha Cara/That’s My Face, also made its theatrical premiere at the BAM and won international honors. Harris is currently a visiting professor at Sarah Lawrence College. How did you get involved in this project? t started when Deborah Willis, who is a MacArthur Grant “geniusâ€? winner, reached out to me about turning her book into a film. She’s a friend and mentor and thought I would be a great person to work on the film because she had been looking at my films, which take a LGBTQ or African-diaspora perspective (and specifically anti-apartheid, in the case of my last film, The Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela). We went through a lot of iterations. It’s a challenge turning an encyclopedic narrative into a movie, and I realized I had to be a character in the film. I talk about my family; one side has a photographic history going back to the 1880s, while the other side of the family took no images. There’s an incredible history of black photographers, in terms of the circumstances they were operating in and the images they’re responding to in popular culture.

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ALMANAC WEEKLY reconstruct ourselves in a new way. Many African American photographers did that journey to Africa, to see what was going on there and extend their vocabulary. We get into it in the film. What are you working on now? There are several new projects, documentary and fictional. I’m interested in mixing documentary narrative elements to see the ways in which we talk about history and photography; also the idea of the object, which is fast becoming rarefied. Maybe people will not able to hold photographic objects in the future. When I started the film, we didn’t know the family album would become a thing ending up in a museum or library. There’s a radically shifting perspective. How do we use this family album creatively, especially in my work in film and performance?

Untitled photograph by Lyle Ashton Harris in collaboration with Thomas Allen Harris as seen in Through a Lens Darkly

being citizens, how they were evolving. Black people who took up the camera portrayed leaders of a community or private individuals. The irony in the history is, we never get these images. They were never accepted into popular culture. Did that change over time? Extreme pejorative images were so prevalent. Until the 1950s, 15 minutes from where I live in Warwick, there was a community called Nigger Pond. The only African American images were of criminals, of the brute, as opposed to African American family members. Positive images were almost exclusively in the African American press or in people’s homes. The film talks about the war of images, which is the historical narrative we’re living with to this day. From the 1930s, [think of photographs] of sharecroppers. But they also went to the African American studio dressed up for church. They were using their resources to get photographs of themselves. This tension of the war of images could be shown within the context of the American family album, in terms of the images that could be shown. For example, people who passed for white were not in the album. In terms of LGBTQ family members, why don’t we see them? People who were gay or lesbian, were they also exiled? It’s a battle of who’s in and out. I start with a very personal story about my father. I am every person, looking for missing images. How many photographers are featured in the film? We interviewed 26 photographers, some of whom are very famous and some older, who have recently passed away, like Gordon Parks. Some of them are more fine arts, some more documentary. We worked on “How does each one’s work serve our story, as both African Americans and artists?” How long has the film been in development? Ten years. We were trying to figure out the story and wondered if there was enough content to fill an hour, then we ran out of money. It was important to include ideas around the vernacular story. To represent that voice, we asked people to share

their photographic albums. We found a number of images through doing a road show for several years. We’re still doing it and sharing in front of a live audience. We’re working the digital diaspora and developing a reality TV show around that. When was it completed, and what has been the reaction? In 2014. It was shown at Sundance and the Berlin Film Festivals. It has been shown in over 60 cities in the world and will be broadcast on PBS. The reaction has been amazing. Many people I don’t know have e-mailed me. How has making the film affected you? When I first started the film I was angry at the abandonment of my father, at my country, at my country not seeing me. I really had to let that anger go in the ten years it took to make this film. Instead I began to see the film as truth in reconciliation. How do I pass this information down to the next generation? We have to see the negative and disturbing things and come to terms with them, like South Africa did with apartheid. We never had a truth in reconciliation in this country about slavery, but [in South Africa it] was really empowering. You said you were in Willis’ book. Are you also a photographer? I’m a filmmaker who started out as a photographer. This film made me realize I need to start doing photography again! I use images to tell stories. As an artist and African American, I’m very aware of my body and how racism impacts me to this present day. I see how people project things onto me. I’ve lived outside the country, and also had the experience of living outside and coming back. I know the difficulties of having to do deal with a racialized society that sees me as a problem. How did living outside the country affect you? I spent some time in East Africa in the 1970s, when I was growing up. My mother went there looking for a mythic homeland. I was able to see myself in another kind of way, outside of the racial dynamic. In Africa, I was an American. We went to Tanzania to

Rhapsody in Black will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 6 and Through a Lens Darkly at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at the Bardavon, located at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, in collaboration with Vassar College and the Poughkeepsie City School District. The performance and screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring prominent local African American scholars, artists and educators as well as Gantt and Parsons (February 6) and Harris and producer Don Perry (February 20). The suggested donation is $6. Call (845) 473-2072 or (845) 339-6088 for tickets.

Getting to know you, once again Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra to play Rodgers & Hammerstein at new CIA venue

Whatever happened to Rodgers and Hammerstein? Young theater fans these days may know all the songs from Les Mis and Rent and Avenue Q, but will likely draw a complete blank if you ask them to hum a few bars of Getting to Know You or Oh, What a Beautiful Morning: songs that once

7 were universally known standards. Readers over a certain age will recall a time when the names Rodgers and Hammerstein were practically synonymous with “Broadway musical.” But then darker, trendier or more provocative works like Hair, Cabaret and A Chorus Line came along, and R&H’s works of the ’40s and ’50s suddenly began to seem… well, kind of whitebread and corny by comparison. That harsh reassessment wasn’t entirely fair; there was social commentary deftly hidden amidst the wholesome sweetness of R&H’s lush productions. How quickly audiences forgot, for example, that South Pacific contains a song that skewers racism in the lullaby “You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught.” These shows are chockfull of really well-written songs that deserve to be rediscovered. So maybe you ought to bring along your favorite teenager who has been bitten by the acting bug to hear the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra (NDSO) on Saturday evening, February 7 at 8 p.m., when the nine-year-old classical ensemble will perform An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein Classics. While NDSO has in the past played mostly in high schools, this time it’ll be appearing in a much fancier venue: the Culinary Institute of America’s new 800-seat Marriott Pavilion auditorium, which recently also became the new home of Poughkeepsie’s Half Moon Theatre. The concert, conducted by Kathleen Beckmann and timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization now known as Arts Mid-Hudson, will include selections from South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music. Guest vocalists Jeremy Moore, Marie Masters, Anthony Webb and Emily Geller will join the orchestra. Of course, going to see a show at the CIA brings with it a perq: the opportunity to pair a fabulous meal prepared by the top chefs of tomorrow with your evening’s musical entertainment. The CIA will open its Caterina de’ Medici restaurant for a special $39 pre-performance dining experience from 5 to 6:15 p.m., offering assorted salads, pastas and dessert served family-style. To book your table, call (845) 905-4533 or e-mail caterinareservations@culinary.edu. Tickets for the concert, which cost $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $5 for students, can be purchased by calling (845) 635-0877 or visiting www. ndsorchestra.org. For a peek at the CIA’s stunning new performance space (above), visit www.ciachef.edu/marriott-pavilion. – Frances Marion Platt Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra performs An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein Classics, Saturday, February 7, 8 p.m., $20/$15/$5, dinner, 5-6:15 p.m., $39, Culinary Institute of America, Route 9, Hyde Park; tickets: (845) 6350877, www.ndsorchestra.org; dinner: (845) 905-4533, caterinareservations@ culinary.edu.

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CHIU’S PLAYING AND HIS SOMEWHAT REVOLUTIONARY cultural agenda spring from a diverse set of experiences and interests: his Asian/American/ European background, his musical training, a lifelong and ongoing exploration of artificial intelligence and human psychology. He has yo-yoed every bit as much as Yo-Yo outside of the serious music world, bringing new repertoire and new talents back in upon his return.

From left to right: Frederic Chiu (Chris Craymer); Claude Debussy, 1908 (Nadar); and Sergei Prokofiev, 1918 (Library of Congress)

Frederic Chiu’s Classical Smackdown

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ianist Frederic Chiu’s “Classical Smackdown” concerts – Web-enabled, crowd-judged competitions between two composers – would seem to be a somewhat transparent Hail Mary, a gimmicky and placative attempt to de-fust the concertmusic culture for the comfort of new audiences, were it not just one small part of Chiu’s career-spanning legacy of crossovers, deviations and friendly negotiations with pop culture, new science and the occult. Chiu is about as decorated a classical pianist as we have; he is sometimes referred to as the “non-winner” of the 1993 Van Cliburn competition because his elimination from the finals caused such an uproar. And yet his iconoclastic impulses and synthetic tendencies, his excursions outside the narrow,

guarded kingdom of serious music, have been part of his story since the beginning. Chiu’s playing and his somewhat revolutionary cultural agenda spring from a diverse set of experiences and interests: his Asian/American/ E u r o p e a n background, his musical training, a lifelong and ongoing exploration of artificial intelligence and human psychology. He has yo-yoed every bit as much as Yo-Yo outside of the serious

music world, bringing new repertoire and new talents back in upon his return. He recently premiered Edgar Meyer’s Concert Piece with Joshua Bell and has worked with many modern composers, including George Crumb, Frederic Rzewsky, Bright Sheng, Gao Ping and David Benoit. H e collaborated with personalities outside the world of music, such as the Shakespearean actor Brian Bedford and psychologist/writer/clown Howard Buten. He worked with the hip-hop artist Socalled in the Messiaen Remix project. He does extensive work with children through concert/lectures for schools, and has brought classical music to places where it is rarely heard. Currently, he is performing with David Gonzalez in the classics Peter and the Wolf and Carnival of the Animals, transcribed for solo piano and narrator. He is also running the multiyear Classical Smackdown project, which, in addition to the Debussy/Prokofiev contest, has also featured a Bach-versus-Philip Glass match. Spoiler alert: Chiu’s ongoing Prokofievversus-Debussy Smackdown is producing what are, to me, surprising results. Just as Coltrane is often cited as a supreme and dominating visionary by people who have never heard of Cannonball Adderley, or as Shakespeare is dutifully accepted as an historical breakout genius by people to whom Ben Jonson is only a disgraced Canadian track star, so is Claude Debussy often regarded as a singularity and a safe zone, a timeless poet of sound, by those who aren’t necessarily interested in understanding his place in the tradition, who haven’t heard much of the protoImpressionist Gabriel Fauré and to whom Maurice Ravel is little more than one intriguing melody played over and over… and over. And that’s fine; Impressionism’s rock star really is your best pure source of

Spoiler alert: Chiu’s ongoing Prokofievversus-Debussy Smackdown is producing surprising results

those distinctive, emotionally transportive colors; and it is totally okay to dig Debussy, or just say you do and not worry your head about any of the rest if you like. But head-to-head, in the hands of this ultra-capable and provocative pianist, Sergei Prokofiev (Peter and the Wolf, the

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obert Cray is one of the most accomplished blues musicians with whom far too few people seem to be familiar. The five-time Grammy Award-winner will bring his Robert Cray Band to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, January 31 at 8 p.m., giving fans new and old a chance to hear his contemporary take on the blues. Cray’s earliest success came in the ’80s with Strong Persuader, an album boasting three hit singles built around his soulful guitar, smooth voice and a mainstreamfriendly approach to the blues. It was just the tip of the iceberg. Cray began playing guitar because he wanted to be George Harrison. He soon found his own way through the music of Albert Collins, Buddy Guy and B. B. King, and eventually performed with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Lee Hooker. There are likely bits and pieces of all those classic guitarists in the mix, but what comes out regardless of the indefinable genre is pure Cray. Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011 at the age of 57, making him one of the youngest performers to earn the distinction. He continues recording vital music – In My Soul was released in 2014 – and is seemingly always on the road with the Robert Cray Band, a group of musicians who share in their leader’s aesthetic the singular goal of breaking down stylistic barriers in the name of the blues. – Crispin Kott The Robert Cray Band, Sat., Jan. 31, 8 p.m. at the Bardavon, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. Tickets are $50 general admission, $45 for members and are available at the Bardavon box office, the Ulster Performing Arts Center box office at 601 Broadway in Kingston and through TicketMaster. For more information, visit www.robertcray.com or www.bardavon.org.

ballet Romeo and Juliet), is dominating, cleaning the floor with Claude. Audiences who might feel an extramusical pressure to prefer the hip fin de siècle Frenchman are siding overwhelmingly with the complicated, Soviet-era Russian whose oeuvre includes some of the most accessible and populist music of his age, as well as some of its most astringently difficult and dissonant, as well as a little formal Music of the State written under the threat of unspeakable fates. It’s a nice example of hipster assumptions getting wiped out in clinical testing. And that may be Chiu’s point, ultimately. Of course it is a not a real competition between dead white dudes, and of course it pays to understand that without Debussy’s innovations, there would be no Prokofiev as we know him. Chiu uses the ruse of the

Smackdown to clear the air – or rather the ears – of a lot of assumptions, including those of reputation and the standard critical line. I am not sure what Chiu thinks of the longtime health of serious concert music and whether he conceives of the Smackdown series as a palatable overture to unlikely new audiences, like Nu Christian death metal or something. But the more I think about it, the more I am quite sure that Chiu’s design – here and throughout his courageous and

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believe that every band will live to regret its name at some point, except maybe Avenged Sevenfold, who were, like, avenged seven times!!! Imagine that. I, personally, regret the name of the Duke McVinnie Band sometimes, my favorite original local outfit of the last forever or so. When I recommend and endorse this band – which is always, to everyone – I feel as if the name engenders a comically inaccurate set of assumptions about the music. The name sets you up for some no-bluster heartland rock that may or may not involve the brand names of pickup trucks and that almost certainly involves a big hat. But this band’s music is an uncategorizable fusion of old roots and modern art, post-Beat poetry, hobo romance, noise-sculpting, space rock and an almost unbearably tender, delicate and weird array of musical compositions. It features some of the finest and most accomplished local players and producers under the steady hand of McVinnie, a grizzled industry vet who has worked with Joan Baez and with Albert Ayler. So, in the spirit of my own Maximalist aesthetic (why use 25 precise words to describe something when 250 lavishly unnecessary ones will do?), I ask of Duke McVinnie: “Why so simple and functional a band name when something much, much more pretentious would suffice?” Duke goes silent. He doesn’t read his press. It’s the Duke McVinnie Band, stupid. Hot on the heels of not one but two new albums, 9 and 10 (reviewed by me in the October 16 Almanac Weekly), the DMV appears at Quinn’s in Beacon – a new club on the scene in a repurposed luncheonette, and a place with a welldocumented appetite for the outré and outrageous – on Saturday, January 31 at 9 p.m. Eva Rubin opens. Quinn’s is located at 330 Main Street in Beacon. For more information, call (845) 202-7447 or find Quinn’s on Facebook. – John Burdick

imperturbable career – is to get a lot of ingrained voices of authority out of our heads so that the actual experience of the music, freed from its centuries of cultural associations, might really get in. Frederic Chiu brings the Debussyversus-Prokofiev Classical Smackdown to the McKenna Theatre at SUNY-New Paltz on Tuesday, February 3 at 8 p.m. The price of admission is a decidedly populist $8 general admission, $6 for seniors and New Paltz faculty/staff and $3 for students. For more on Chiu’s project, visit www. classicalsmackdown.com. – John Burdick Classical Smackdown with Frederic Chiu, Tuesday, February 3, 8 p.m., $8/$6/$3, McKenna Theatre, SUNY-New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz; www.

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Reconsider the harp with Castaneda Trio

Born in BogotĂĄ, Colombia, Edmar Castaneda has taken the world stage by storm with his command of the harp, revolutionizing the way audiences are considering the instrument. He has been hailed by the New York Times as “almost a world unto himself.â€? Castaneda will bring his trio, featuring Marshall Gilkes on trombone, Eric Doob on drums and guest vocalist Andrea Tierra, to the Falcon in Marlboro on Saturday, January 31. Doors open for dinner and drinks at 5:30 p.m. Castaneda goes on at 8 o’clock. Donations are encouraged. Call (845) 2367970 or go to liveatthefalcon.com to make dinner reservations.

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WINTER HOOT AT ASHOKAN CENTER THIS WEEKEND Beppe Gambetta is a sparkling acoustic guitarist in a kind of luminous pan-roots mode. His cascading lines and arpeggios are indeed virtuosic and unique in their execution, but the technique never overshadows the shimmering melodicism, drama and melancholia of his ideas and compositions. It is celestial roots music played with an intent that is not so far removed from the transformational ends of New Age music, but with more upsetting dynamics. Beppe Gambetta brings his unique international folk fusion to the Falcon in Marlboro on Thursday, January 29 at 7 p.m. Per usual, there is no cover charge, but generous donation is encouraged.

T “He doesn’t speak any French, and I speak no English‌but through music, we understand,â€? says Sekou Kouyate of Faya, the Guinea native’s collaboration with rapper/singer/songwriter Joe Driscoll from Syracuse. Faya is a delightfully played album, full of melody, deep, earthy grooves and instrumental fire from the kora virtuoso Kouyate. Sekou Kouyate and Joe Driscoll perform at the Falcon in Marlboro on Monday,

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he Winter Hoot returns to the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge from January 30 through February 1. An affirmation of both the relevance and the timelessness of folk music, the Hoots both summer and winter always bring a diverse-but-sympathetic group of talents together in the spirit of community, activism and authentic voices. Proceeds from the Hoot will support the Ashokan Center’s environmental education programs. This year’s winter lineup emphasizes the gems of the local scene, as well as some notable visitors. Performers include Josh Ritter, the Downhill Strugglers with John Cohen, Kristin Andreassen, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Mike + Ruthy, David Wax Museum, Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower and Uncle Rock. Family-friendly activities abound, and lodging is available on-site. The Winter Hoot is “pay what you want.â€? There is a suggested donation of $30 to $60 for adults, but any donation, large or small, will get you a weekend wristband. For the full breakdown of performance, activities and lodging options, visit www.homeofthehoot.com. – John Burdick

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simplistic that the players seem as alike, expendable and replaceable as characters in a “shooter� videogame. Most egregious is the way that the Iraqi people are depicted as uniformly threatening and depersonalized, skulking about, their faces often hooded. Though the script stops short of having the Americans call them “towelheads,� in Navy Seal champion sniper Chris Kyle’s world, there simply are no Iraqis who aren’t “savages.� Even the one sheikh (Navid Negahban) who collaborates with American forces seeking to track down a sadistic (and fictional) “enforcer� known as the Butcher (Mido Hamada) does so only because he is compelled to – and gets killed for his trouble, after watching his son tortured by the Butcher with an electric drill. The most arguably “interesting� character on the Iraqi side – a semifictional former Olympian sharpshooter from Syria who becomes Kyle’s nemesis – is deliberately kept shrouded in mystery; we have no clue whether he’s just a mercenary, has a religious or political agenda or what. He’s just the movie’s bogeyman, and his big standoff with its protagonist didn’t even happen in real life. The Americans, for their part, are all one-dimensional good guys, joshing amicably whenever they aren’t doing house searches; I had trouble keeping track of which one was which, especially when one died. Even when a soldier expresses some ambivalence about why they’re there or reluctance to sign up for another tour of duty, he encounters only sympathetic

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YOUKO GREW UP STUDYING CLASSICAL PIANO AND PLAYED THE GUITAR AND FLUTE – as well as the shamisen when she was little, playing together with her mother on the three-stringed, banjolike Japanese instrument – and eventually she played rock, Big Band jazz and bluegrass with various groups in college.

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many places for them to play anymore.” Many of the musicians who play at the Saturday-night events are Hudson Valleybased and return every few months. The next performance will be on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m. by the Maiko Hata Jazz Trio, playing jazz standards and traditional. Maiko Hata will do vocals, with Lew Scott on bass and Charlie Schikowitz on guitar and violin. The February lineup features bluegrass

G omen Kudasai in New Paltz serves up bands every Saturday night along with Japanese home cooking

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hen I started my business back in 2008, there was no understanding about what real Japanese food is,” says Youko Yamamoto, proprietor of the Gomen Kudasai Noodle Shop in New Paltz. “And still, for most people, Japanese food means sushi and hibachi. But for us, sushi is like a treat; it’s not really food.” The dishes served at her restaurant are what the Japanese would consider “home cooking,” she adds: everyday meals featuring noodles and rice. “That has so much to do with our dashi flavor,” says Yamamoto, explaining that “dashi” is broth. “Japanese broth is the main factor that defines the flavors of Japan. And what makes dashi flavor is lots

(Right) Youko Yamamoto, proprietor of the Gomen Kudasai Noodle Shop in New Paltz; (above) Katsudon with steamed baby bok choy, pickled cucumber and miso soup.

of umami; that’s the backbone of Japanese flavor.” Umami is a savory taste: one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, salty, sour and bitter. It occurs naturally in a range of foods, from meat and fish to vegetables and dairy products. Yamamoto emphasizes that she does not use any MSG in the preparation of her dishes, and that everything is house-made with fresh and primarily organic ingredients and a great deal of care. “Everything is chopped by hand very carefully to a specific size and proportion, with specific seasoning. We are very particular here.” It’s still an uphill battle to educate people about what real Japanese food is, she says, but her hope

is that people will keep coming back and trying new dishes. “They will learn about our food. And it’s not just healthy; we have healing food.” Gomen Kudasai is also a destination for a variety of special events hosted in the space, from calligraphy workshops and weekly screenings of Japanese movies to complimentary reiki sessions once a month. But it’s the live music every Saturday night year-round that draws the most people. The first of two sets begins at 7 p.m. during the winter months and 7:30 p.m. the rest of the year. The tables in the restaurant are rearranged to make room for musicians performing everything from jazz and swing to bluegrass or c o u n t r y, a n d the comfortable environment sometimes inspires people to get up to dance. There’s no cover charge, but a $5 donation for the musicians is requested. “I like to encourage people to tip the musicians,” says Yamamoto. “And $5 is really not much for the kind of music you’re getting. The musicians that come here are performing at a really high level; they’re not just starting out. I hope people understand how difficult it is to make a living by playing music. And there’s not too

music on Saturday, February 7, with Jason Borisoff on guitar and Steve Lutky on banjo – both provide the vocals – and Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, will highlight classic jazz and bossa standards with the Lady and the Tramps, featuring Izzy Friedman on vocals, Elliot Steele on piano, Jeremy Hellman on drums and Cole McCormic on bass. The month will finish out on Saturday, February 28 with Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fis performing “soulful swinging blues,” with Big Joe Fitz on guitar and harmonica, Robert Bard on bass, Mark Dziuba on guitar and Chris Bowman on percussion. A special Friday-night performance is also coming up on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Pirates Canoe, a group of Japanese women inspired by American roots music, will play original songs that reflect bluegrass traditions. “They’re getting very popular in Japan,” says Yamamoto, noting that the group’s music is not just an imitation of American culture but drawn from real life in the same way that American roots music is. The women took their name from the Pirate Canoe Club in Poughkeepsie, where Yamamoto took them on a previous visit that they made to New York. They’ll play the Falcon in Marlboro the night before they appear at Gomen Kudasai, and follow that up in New York City at the Bitter End on Saturday, February 28. Pirates Canoe is comprised of Sara Kono on mandolin and vocals, Elizabeth Etta on guitar and vocals, Kazuhiko Iwaki on Dobro and Takashi Yoshioka on drums.

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ur government did a survey a few years ago, about how people felt about their region’s climate. Believe it or not, 59 percent of those in the Northeast said they liked it. That wasn’t as high an approval as those in the South or West expressed, but it beat out respondents in the Midwest. When it came to breaking down the four seasons, summer ranked high among all Americans, with 25 percent saying that they eagerly look forward to the warm weather. Fall, however, is the nation’s number-one season, with 29 percent ranking it tops. You may not be surprised to learn that winter is only preferred by seven percent of us. Living here, you know that in terms of friendliness, crime, clean air and water, recreation and everyday beauty, few parts of the world can beat out our mountains and the rural areas of the Mid-Hudson Valley. If your home isn’t already in a gorgeous spot, chances are you can drive to one in a few minutes. But this is Earth, not Heaven. There’s got to be some negative. And we all know what it is: Winters are way too long. Unless you’re one of that small minority who say that they prefer winter (and thanks to Obamacare, there’s therapy for such hallucinations), you know that a couple of months of snow would be lovely and fun. However, we find our gardens bare and trees leafless and birds gone and birdsong vanished and smells absent and skin covered from November through March: five months – a long time. Down in Virginia, March is a spring month. Cherry blossoms grace the DC Mall the first week of that month. But here, it’s just more winter: five months. If you hate winter, you want to know, psychologically, when it’s half over and the nadir has been reached. Surprisingly, this is hard to pin down. We start off a bit screwy, because the very darkest day (December 21) is already behind us during winter’s first full day (the 22nd). Thus, brightness grows during the entire season. The date when the low-sun period has reached its halfway mark? That’s December 21. So now, in late January, the sun is already much higher up at noon, much stronger and out nearly an hour longer than it did the week before Christmas. Using darkness as a metric, we’re now way past winter’s midpoint. How about temperature? Well, the statistically coldest week of the season is between January 17 and the 25th. So that’s now behind us, too. Statistically, we’ll now be warmer

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Yamamoto’s own connection to bluegrass music began back when she was in school in Japan, where every college in the late ’70s and ’80s had a bluegrass club or American folksong club, she says. Youko grew up studying classical piano and played the guitar and flute – as well as the shamisen when she was little, playing together with her mother on the threestringed, banjolike Japanese instrument – and eventually she played rock, Big Band jazz and bluegrass with various groups in college. She met some influential bluegrass musicians while still living in Japan, but that isn’t what brought her to New York. Originally intending to become a veterinarian, Youko instead came to New York to study graphic design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. After establishing a graphic arts business, she moved to the Hudson Valley in 2000 with her husband – a metal artist seeking a place to hammer metal without disturbing neighbors – and two young children, ages 5 and 10 at the time, with an alternative education in mind for them such as the one offered through the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz.

After the events of 9/11 in 2001 took away her biggest graphic design client and the very nature of the graphic design business changed with time, Yamamoto began to feel that she had worked in that field for long enough (25 years) and turned to her second love: cooking. She had already done some teaching of Japanese cooking when she lived in the City, and began putting on volunteer events at schools, churches and libraries in the Hudson Valley, teaching kids about Japanese food and how to make rice bowls. When a friend told her about a location opening up in New Paltz that would be perfect for a small noodle shop that she could handle with one helper, she set about making that happen. And while that place didn’t work out, seven locations later she settled on the current spot at 232 Main Street, where the concept of the noodle shop became a full-fledged restaurant co-owned with her husband, Kazuma Oshita. The couple also put on the annual Bon Odori Dance Festival in New Paltz every August. Gomen Kudasai serves an abbreviated menu during music nights, because many of its dishes are labor-intensive,

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than the season that has elapsed so far. Calendarwise? Winter’s midpoint was celebrated throughout Europe – which loved winter as much as we do – as Candlemas, on February 2. That holiday, with marmots thrown in as part of an obscure German tradition, became our Groundhog Day. That’s this week: the calendar midpoint of winter. However, because of the slow precessional cycle, winter’s actual calendar midpoint is now two days later, on February 4. What about snowfall? Well, March delivers more precip than any other winter month. But sometimes March has it come down as mostly rain. Also, this year we had that odd deep snowstorm around Thanksgiving. Put it all together and – this year, at least – we’re probably about midpoint when it comes to snow, although, as we all know, anything can happen. To wrap it up: Yes, we’re at the midpoint, except when it comes to solar intensity, where we are now firmly on the bright side of the graph. After nightfall, remember that Venus has returned very low in the sunset direction each evening in fading twilight. And brilliant Jupiter is back, too. Look for it on Tuesday, February 3, starting around 8:30 p.m., next to the Full Moon. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky� columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

and simplifying the menu keeps things running smoothly during the music. There are still many options to choose from on it, says Yamamoto, from gluten-free to vegan dishes. That menu is on the website; check there for event information and the

schedule of upcoming performers. – Sharyn Flanagan Live music, Saturdays, 7-9 p.m., $5 suggested, Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main Street, New Paltz; (845) 2558811, www.gomenkudasainy.com.

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Canstruction at Galleria beneďŹ ts Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Food insecurity means living in a state of not knowing where your next meal will come from, and the Poughkeepsie Day School is one of five schools participating in a creative way to help: Canstruction! On Friday, January 30 at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, each group of students will build structures out of cans, which will be on display for one week beginning Saturday, Jan-

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uary 31 and culminating with the Canny Awards on Saturday, February 7. The Poughkeepsie Day School’s plan is to construct a medieval castle with the slogan, “Hunger can be history!� The public can vote for their favorite display by contributing a can of food. All of the cans will be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, which supplies food pantries in our region. The Poughkeepsie Galleria is located at 2001 South Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information, e-mail canstruction@poughkeepsieday.org or visit http://canstructionhv.com.

TSL in Hudson screens Oscar-nominated shorts This weekend is a chance to enjoy the 2015 Oscar-nominated live-action and animated short films at Time & Space Limited before the big awards ceremony on February 22. On Friday, January 30, animated shorts are screened at 6 and 8 p.m., and live-action shorts begin at 8:15 p.m. On Saturday, January 31, animated shorts start at 7:45 p.m. and live action shorts at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday,

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February 1, animated shorts begin at 3 p.m. and live action shorts at 12:30 and 4:15 p.m. Tickets cost $8, $6 for students and TSL members. Time & Space Limited is located at 434 Columbia Street in Hudson. For more information, including the list of short films being shown, call (518) 822-8100 or visit http://timeandspace.org/movies. For trailers of the nominated shorts, visit http://shorts.tv/theoscarshorts.

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The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, better known as MASS MoCA, is worth a family day trip any time of year. But this Saturday, January 31 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., admission is free! During Free Day 2015, hear about the history of the museum campus, learn how art fabricators take a project from concept to completion, watch the tech crew build a concert light show, see dance performances, do art projects, take tours and more. MASS MoCA is located at 1040 MASS MoCA Way in North Adams, Massachusetts. For more information, call

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Magic show at Spackenkill High School “Firemen: Your worst day is our every day,” says Michael Perry, volunteer firefighter. Don’t just say “Thank you” to our community’s first responders; let’s support them any way that we can. On Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m., illusionist Ryan Dutcher performs at Spackenkill High School as a fundraiser for the Croft Corners Fire Company, a volunteer firefighter organization. The show appeals to all ages and includes plenty of comedy, suspense and audience participation. Tickets cost $15 and available at http:// illusionistryandutcherspackenkill. brownpapertickets.com, via e-mail at croft. tickets@gmail.com or at the performer’s website, www.ryandutcher.com. Spackenkill High School is located at 121 Spackenkill Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 4636037 or visit http://croftcorners.org.

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For families interested in making musical connections in the local homeschool community, or for anyone who just enjoys good music, come to this weekend’s MUSET Homeschool Orchestra concert. The concert takes place on Sunday, February 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Church. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the orchestra. MUSET meets on Monday mornings at the Lomontville Firehouse, which is in Ulster County between Hurley and Stone Ridge. The orchestra is opening to new players of all ages for the spring semester beginning February 9. Fountain of Life Church is located at 71 Old Kings Highway in Lake Katrine. For more information, e-mail Deb Lundgren at muset@earthlink.net.

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4-H Veterinary Science Series at SUNY-Ulster Got a future veterinarian in the family? How about some real-life study to explore this path? The 4-H Veterinary Science Series begins on February 5 at SUNY-Ulster. Open to teens ages 13 to 19, the two-unit program includes hands-on learning in a clinical setting with area veterinarians and other speakers. Unit 1 takes place on five Thursdays from February 5 to March 5 and covers basic animal behavior, health and anatomy. Unit 2 runs on five Thursdays from March 12 to April 9 and explores animal diseases. Classes are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost includes the course book and materials: $50 per unit for non-4-H members or residents outside of Ulster County, $40 per unit for enrolled 4-H members. SUNY-Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For more information or to register, call (845) 3403900, extension 340, or e-mail klf37@ cornell.edu.

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arm up your winter with the Best of Season Show by students of the Paul Green Rock Academy, featuring special guest Tracy Bonham. On Saturday, January 31, doors open at 6 p.m. at the Bearsville Theater for this music-and-fundraising event, which begins at 7 p.m. You’ll hear Black Sabbath, Corporate Rock, Pink Floyd, Rock Goddesses and Radiohead while bidding on a variety of auction items. Tickets range from $15 to $40, and all proceeds benefit the Rock Academy scholarship fund. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. Tickets are available at www.ticketfly.com/event/754345. For more information, call (845) 247-3034 or visit http://rockacademy.com. – Erica Chase-Salerno

Main Street in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 255-5030 or visit www.eltinglibrary.org. If you would like to donate cards on your own, Manny’s is collecting them until February 10, and the store sells all kinds of creative supplies to make them. To learn more about the Valentines drive, call Manny’s at (845) 255-9902 or visit www.mannysart.com. Â

Lecture on women in ISIS at Vassar This event just sounds so interesting that I wanted to let you know about it, since it may be of interest to you and your teens. The program, “Understanding the Female Fighter: Women

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18 Social skills group for Asperger’s kids begins at SUNY-New Paltz Parents of adolescents with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism and who need assistance with social skills may be interested in the social skills group beginning this week at SUNY-New Paltz. Open to youth from seventh to 11 th grades, the group meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the Speech, Language and Hearing Center and is conducted by students in the Communications Disorders program. The group runs from Thursday, February 5 to April 30 and takes a maximum of nine people. The fee for the program is $100 for the ten-week session. SUNY-New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive in New Paltz. For more information or to register, call (845) 257-3600 or e-mail welshj@newpaltz.edu. Additionally, a new support group for parents of children on the autism spectrum will take place during the social skills sessions. For more information, e-mail connellk@newpaltz.edu. COMING UP

Herb workshop for kids at Illuminated Baby in Woodstock Help your children experience the thrill of enchanted gardens in real life by learning how to harness the healing power of plants in a class created just for them! On Saturday, February 7 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Illuminated Baby, children ages 4 and up (younger accompanied by a parent) are invited to join herbalist Mandana Boushee to learn about herbal bath teas and creating their own blends to take home. The cost of $20 includes the class and all materials, and no previous plant ULSTER PUBLISHING’S REASON

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f you are a parent of a child who struggles in a traditional school setting but would thrive in an innovative learning environment, please take a deep breath and read on: there is hope! And it’s called the Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Pathways Academy, the region’s newest P-Tech school is being Pathways Academy, our region’s newest Pled by Jonah Schenker, previously the principal of the Center for Special & Tech High School, which is located at the Alternative Education in Port Ewen. The new school is located in Kingston. Carnegie Learning Center at 405 Broadway in Kingston. For Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan County students at risk of not being able to achieve their aspirations of attending college, the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy offers rigorous instruction using a variety of methods, including project-based curriculum, direct instruction, online and blended learning, as well as workplace visits, internships and mentoring with industry partners. In six years, students complete all high school graduation requirements as well as the courses they need for an Associate’s Degree related to their field. And it’s all at no cost to the families. IN SIX YEARS, I am so excited about this new educational offering, students complete all high school graduation requirements “providing a new road to college and career choice,” and I as well as the courses they need for an Associate’s Degree want to let you know about the Academy’s question-andrelated to their field. And it’s all at no cost to the families. answer information session taking place this Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m. in the Jane Bullowa Conference Center at Ulster BOCES in New Paltz. Middle school students and their parents, as well as community members and child advocacy organizations in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties, are invited to learn more about the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy. Ulster BOCES is located at 175 Route 32 North in New Paltz. For more information, call Dr. Jonah Schenker at (845) 9433202 or e-mail pathways@ulsterboces.org. To learn more about the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy, visit http://ulsterboces. org, click “Register” and then click on Hudson Valley P-Tech. – Erica Chase-Salerno

experience is necessary. Illuminated Baby is located at 62A Tinker Street in Woodstock. To register or for more information, c a l l ( 8 4 5 ) 6 8 4 -7 0 2 4 , e - m a i l

illuminatedbaby@gmail.com or visit www.illuminatedbaby.com. To learn more about the instructor, visit www. nourishingbotanicalsny.com. – Erica Chase-Salerno

Erica Chase-Salerno calls groundhogs “whistlepigs” in New Paltz with her husband, Mike, and their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.

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GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

It’s the pits Pinching back tops helps avocado houseplants branch

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his far north, an avocado plant provides reliable entertainment and, less reliably, the makings of guacamole. The entertainment doesn’t compare with the excitement of a car chase on the silver screen; it’s slower, but very engaging. To wit: I’ve been watching roots on two avocado pits elongate and branch. I spend a lot of time with plants; here is my opportunity to spend quality time with their roots. That’s all possible because avocado pits, suspended in water, will sprout roots whose growth can be watched (odd, since wet soils are the nemesis of avocado trees planted outdoors in tropical and subtropical climates, and you can’t get much wetter than water). Despite being plants of warm climates, avocados are frequently raised by us Northerners as houseplants. I could have planted the pits in potting soil in a pot, but would have missed out on root entertainment. So I stuck three toothpicks into and spaced evenly around each pit so that the pits could be suspended in a beaker with their bottoms (their fatter ends) sitting in water. Taking a thin slice off the top and bottom of the seed, which I did, reputedly speeds germination. Roots typically sprout before the tops show any sign of growth.

hormone that is produced in the uppermost buds and transported down the stem. Lopping off the top of a stem stops hormone production (temporarily, until the new higher buds start making it), so lower buds grow as they let go of their inhibitions. The taproot growing from one of the avocado pits was threatening to bump into the bottom of the beaker, so I pinched off a half-inch of its tip. The effect was a mirror image to what happens with branches: Within a few days, branch roots began to develop. Very entertaining. An avocado sprout typically shows strong apical dominance, developing into a gawky plant with a single upright shoot. Cutting the growing top back by a few inches induces branching and makes for a prettier plant.

Cutting the growing top back by a few inches induces branching and makes for a prettier plant.

Avocado houseplants are so common that probably none of the above is new information to most readers. I’m embarrassed, then, to admit that my two plants have faltered in their growth. One of them sent a sprout upwards after its roots were a couple of inches long. That sprout has dried out and, of course, ceased growth. I noticed a slime surrounding the root of the other pit. This pit was very slow to sprout, and my guess is that there’s some bacterium attacking the weak growth. I ascribe both failures to growing conditions, which – here, indoors – are a far cry from the mostly warm, humid climes that avocados call home. Mine sit near a window, experiencing wide swings in temperature in a room heated with a woodstove. Starting new plants in spring should bring better luck. I did get to effect and observe apical dominance on one of the plants. More benign than it sounds, apical dominance is the tendency for most vigorous growth from a plant’s uppermost buds: those either at the ends of branches or spatially at the highest points. That vigor comes from suppression of buds lower down by auxin, a plant

More than beauty, I’d like fruit from my avocado plant. Under good conditions, such as in the ground in Florida, a pit would need eight years or more before it became old enough to bear fruit. And then, said fruit might not be of the best quality, because the seedling would reflect whatever jumblingaround of chromosomes occurred when the female flower that gave rise to the fruit that begot the seed got dusted with pollen from a male flower. For quicker bearing and more reliable good taste, cloning is needed – in this case, grafting a branch from a tree known to bear good-tasting fruits onto the young seedling. Bearing, then, occurs within three or four years, and the fruit should be identical to the mother plant from which the stem for grafting was taken. Not so fast, though. You need two varieties for cross-pollination, and avocado has some pollination quirks. Still, my plan is to get new pits sprouting, and once their stems are large enough to graft,

Under good conditions, such as in the ground in Florida, an avocado pit would need eight years or more before it became old enough to bear fruit.

to get scions for grafting. Years ago, I did all this and got flowers but no fruit. I’m hopeful, this time around, to be making guacamole within six years. The time is drawing near for some real gardening, which could start with pruning. I’ll be putting apical dominance to work on some young fruit trees – each a mere “whip,” or single vertical stem – planted last year. Shortening the main stem will induce side branches that will eventually beAll Are Welcome Experience the Presence of God¶V /RYH

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7:30 AM-9 AM Ulster Chamber Breakfast. Congressman Chris Gibson will speak. Reservations are required. Info: 845-338-5100 ext. 104 or www.UlsterChamber.org. Garden Plaza Hotel, 503 Washington Ave, Kingston, $30. 8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. Web site: www.HudsonValleyParents.com NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 9AM Reading of the Work of Jacques Lacan. Moderated by Dr. Anna McLellan, member of the Apres-Coup Psychoanalytic Association. Please call to confirm. Info: 845-876-5800. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior Fit After 50 with Diane Collelo. Three-part class offering movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 9:30AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment @ the Center with AIDS Council of Northeastern New York Navigators. Every Friday at the Center (through February). By appointment only. Info: 518-828-3624, x 3504. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Wall St, Kingston. 10AM-2PM Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads. Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $1. 10:30AM-11:30AM Toddler Story Hour. 2-4 years old. Come and play with bubbles, books and body movements. Info: 845-338-5580 or www. Esopuslibrary.org. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 10:30AM Book Worms - Intergenerational Program. Ongoing every Thurs, 10:30am, thru the end of March. Area seniors read to children. Info: 845-481-7332. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 12PM-2PM Art Exhibit: “Come Dance With Me.” Photographs by Phyllis McCabe. Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center St, Ellenville, 647-1497 or www.eplm.org. 12PM-4PM Arlington Farmers’ Indoor Market. 845-437-7035 or alihall@vassar.edu. (Please note that the market will be on hiatus when the College is officially closed. Vassar College, North Atrium, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock. 2PM-3:30PM Brain Game. The class is open to adults of any skill level and meets every Thursday afternoon. Bring a pad and paper and join the fun! Register for the class by calling 845-2973428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 4PM-7PM Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Academy Open House! Artistic Director, Joyce A. Presutti and Associate Artistic Director, Christine Hopkins welcomes all students to stop by for light refreshments. Info: 845-610-5900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Highway, Chester. 4PM Stories & Fun with Laura Gail. Families with children between 3 and 7 are invited to join us for a great afternoon story time. Info: 845-7573771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library,

86 Broadway, Tivoli.

4:30PM Teen Visions. Opening reception of an exhibit of original artwork, featuring a wide variety of paintings, drawings, mixed-media, photography, and sculpture by students ages 11 to 19. Info: www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, James W. Palmer III Gallery, Main Building, Poughkeepsie. 5PM-9PM Late Night at the Lehman Loeb. Led by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Enjoy extended hours every Thursday evening. Info: www.fllac.vassar. edu. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 5:30PM-7:30PM Introduction to Cactus and Succulents. Space is limited and pre-registration with payment is required in advance. Info: 845-292-6180 or smd243@cornell.edu. CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Liberty, $20. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Ctr. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6:30PM Teen Music, Dance and the Spoken Word. Features middle and high school students from arts programs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Info: www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Villard Room, Main Building, Poughkeepsie. 6:30PM-8:30PM Fashion and Textile Design Forum for Teens. Three session/two field-trip program where you will be able to learn about opportunities in the fashion and textile design career area and how individuals currently use those skills. Reg reqr’d. Info: 518-828-3346,x 203 or www.reg.cce.cornell.edu. CCE’s Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson, $80. 7 PM Book Discussion. Every Thursday 7-8:30pm year-round. This group is intended for people who already have some background in the study and/or practice of Tibetan Buddhism. The group is free of charge and open to the public; no preregistration is required. For information, contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906 Ext. 1012 or jan@kagyu.org. Amitabha Shrine Room (next to the bookstore) at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 7PM Trivia Night with Paul Tully and Eric Stamberg. Info: 845-687-2699 or highfallscafe@ earthlink.net. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 7PM-9PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Beppe Gambetta. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 8PM-11PM John Simon & The Greater Ellenville Jazz Trio. Free. Aroma Thyme Bistro, 165 Canal Street, Ellenville, 647-3000. 8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, Eric Weissberg and Bill Keith. Info: 845-6793484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Locavore Weekend II at Mohonk Mountain House (Jan. 30-Feb 1) Wired Gallery will present hundreds of locally created works ranging from fine art to fine crafts, including photography, food, spirits, crafts, and music.Event is open to spa, meal & overnight guests, call for details 855-3184645 or mohonk.com/locavore. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. Opening Reception: “Black and Blue” New Work by Peggy Reeves. Exhibits through 2/22/2015. For time and info, call 518-8220510. 510 Warren Street Gallery, 510 Warren St, Hudson. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed.

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9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Town Hall, Main Room, Woodstock.

7:30PM Aztec Two-Step. Classic Duos: Songs of Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers & Aztec Original Classics. Info: 518-434-1703 or www.8thstep.org. 8th Step at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, $35 /gold circle, $30.

11AM-7PM Interventions II. Group show. Exhibits through 2/1. Info: http://www.artomi.org/ page.php?INTERVENTIONS-II-114. 257 State St, Hudson.

8 PM Calvin Alfaro. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Fire Co #1, Rt 212, 4PM-5:30PM Gamer’s Lounge. For kids 9 and up. No registration necessary. Limited public laptops available on a first-come-first-served basis. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 246-4317, x 3. 5PM Opening Reception: Draga Susanj, a ceramic sculptuor and installation artist. Exhibits through 2/20. Info: trottl@sunyulster.edu or www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, Stone Ridge. 5PM-7PM Family Fun Night. Stop by for Music Olympics, Lego movie, frozen party with Cupcake “Bar”, Science activities with pizza, bring your parents and show them how to have fun. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen, $60 /4 classes. 5:30PM Exhibition Special Event: Lecture and Reception for XL: Large-Scale Paintings from the Permanent Collection. The evening begins with a lecture, Maps & Patterns, by artist Joyce Kozloff. A reception and exhibition viewing follows. Info: www.fllac.vassar.edu. VassarCollege, Taylor Hall, Room 102, Poughkeepsie. 6PM-7PM Genealogy Night - Find Your Roots. Audrey Klinkenberg, President of The Ulster County Genealogical Society will provide basic research assistance on searching for your genealogical roots.. Info: 845-338-5580 or www. Esopuslibrary.org. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 6:30PM-9:30PM The 7th Annual Traditional Robbie Burns Supper. Host, Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, Piper Jeremy Freeman, Swordsman Neil Roberts, Songster Big Joe Fitz, Chanteuse Elaine Rachlin - the Honorable Haggis, Whiskey tastings & other Special Guests. Info: 845-8760590or www.therhinecliff.com. Rhinecliff Hotel, 4 Grinnell St, Rhinecliff, $39.95. 7PM-10PM “Night of Music”. A benefit concert to support the ebola relief efforts in west Africa. Local bands such as O-Face, Sam Kogon, and Thursday Bird will be playing, as well as a band from Long Island called Turnip King. Rhinebeck High School, North Park Rd, 7PM-10PM Friday Blues Happy Hour: The New Lazy Boys. 21+. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s Tavern and Kitchen, 31 North Front St, Kingston. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. Buffalo Stack. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Book Reading: Boria Sax, author of Stealing Fire: Memoir of a Boyhood in the Shadow of Atomic Espionage, about his life as son of a revealed atomic spy. Info: 845-255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free. 7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Frank Luther on bass, John Esposito on piano, Mike DeMicco on guitar, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or

8PM Breakaway featuring Robin Baker. Info: 845-687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 8PM Heroes. Play by Tom Stoppard. The play focuses on three World War I veterans planning an escape from a French retirement home for ex-servicemen. Info: 800-838-3006 or www. ghentplayhouse.org. Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Pl, Ghent, $20, $10. 8PM Breakaway featuring Robin Baker. Info: 845-687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 9PM Patti Rothberg Featuring David Spinozza, Don Byron, Chuck Lamb, Karl Latham and Scott Petito. Info: 845-679-4406. BearsvilleTheater, Tinker St, Bearsville, $10. 9PM Little Ceasar Band. Info: 845-229-8277 or www.hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 9PM Vassar Jazz Combos. The student ensembles present a colorful variety of jazz styles. James Osborn, director of the jazz groups. Info: www. vassar.edu. Vassar College, Main Building, Villard Room, Poughkeepsie. 9PM Modfest Concert: Vassar Jazz Combos. The student ensembles present a colorful variety of jazz styles. James Osborn, director of the jazz groups. Info: 845-437-7294 or www.music.vassar. edu/concerts. Vassar College, Main Building, Villard Room, Poughkeepsie. 9PM Blue Food featuring Joey Eppard & Patti Roth berg. Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Woodstock.

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Opening Reception: “Cityscapes” A group show of urban scenes painted in oil and acrylic. Exhibits through 3/1. For time and info, call 518-8281915 or carriehaddadgallery@verizon.net. Carrie Haddad Gallery, 622 Warren St, Hudson.

Locavore Weekend II at Mohonk Mountain House (Jan. 30-Feb 1) Wired Gallery will present hundreds of locally created works ranging from fine art to fine crafts, including photography, food, spirits, crafts, and music.Event is open to spa, meal & overnight guests, call for details855-3184645 or mohonk.com/locavore. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. Poughkeepsie Day School 6th Grade participates in Canstruction Jr. A competition that challenges children to use food cans to build structures. Bring a can of food to vote for your favorite structure for the People’s Choice Award. Through 2/7. All cans to be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Galleria Mall, Poughkeepsie. 8AM John Burroughs Natural History Society: Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary Winter Walk. Walk or snowshoe (depending on snow depth) . Contact trip leader Matt Corsaro for more details: e-mail mattcorsaro@yahoo.com. Info: www.jbnhs.org. Municipal parking lot, Huguenot 9AM Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties. 9:30AM-11AM Woodstock: Christian Center-

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ing Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Saturday, 9-10:30am. Everyone welcome. Info: 679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rte 212, Woodstock. 10AM-2PM WinterFest. Activities at Hasbrouck Park include instructional snowshoe hiking and animal tracking, s’mores and crafts; and at Kingston Point, enjoy guided bird walks. WinterFest is “snow or no,” so make sure there’s white stuff on the ground before you come out for the event.Hasbrouck Park and Kingston Point are located on Delaware Avenue in Kingston. Hosted by Kingston Parks. Free. For more information, call 845- 481-7333 or visit www.ci.kingston.ny.us/ parksandrecreation. 10AM -4PM Wawarsing Winter Festival. Festivities will include broomball, ice bike race and an interpretive hike at 10:30am and nature games at 1 pm, both with Minnewaska State Park Preserve educators. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.Lippman Memorial Park,Rt 209, Wawarsing. Info: 845- 647-7800, x129, or www.//ewyouthcommission.org. 10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 687-7023. 10AM-4PM Minnewaska Preserve: Winter Fest at Lippman Park. Join Minnewaska State Park Preserve educators this year at Lippman Park for the Ellenville Wawarsing Youth Commission’s Annual Winterfest. Info: www.ewyouthcommission.org. Lippman Park, Warwarsing. 10AM Talk: Secrets that Wall Street Does Not Want You to Know. The financial investment workshop will be held in the ground floor Charwat Meeting Rm,Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.Info: www. poklib.org or call 845-485-3445 X 3702 for more information. 10AM-1:30PM Reiki Workshop (Level One) A Japanese form of “laying on hands” healing that relieves stress patterns while helping to bring about awakening, balance, and positive transformation. Info: www.whitecranehall.com or 845-389-2431. Shirt Factory, 77 Cornell St, Kingston. 10AM-12PM “Arm Knitting” Class By Chris Sanders. (Snow date Feb 1, 10 - noon) Info: www. riverwindsgallery.com or845-838-2880. RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St, Beacon. 10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Open every Saturday, 10am-9pm. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10AM-3PM Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest. Info: www.greigfarm.com/hudson-valley-farmers-market.html. Greig Farm, Pitcher Ln, Red Hook. 10:30AM Meditation and Stress Reduction. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street, , Kingston, free, 339-8567. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Hosted by Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston. 10:30AM Super Saturday Story Adventures. Spanish with Karin. Have fun learning Spanish through stories, games, songs, and a craft surprise. All ages. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 10:30AM-1:30PM Teen Geek Here to Help! Need help with electronic device or software programs? Someone’s available most Saturdays to assist you. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org or tivoliprograms@gmail.com. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

Sign Up Now! Sandy’s Celebration of Community! Any and all types of creative expression — especially the odd and quirky — are welcomed. Sign up by 2/1 for the 3/6 show. Info: 845-876-2903 or www. morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us. Morton Memorial Library & Community House,Rhinecliff. Do You Need Assistance Applying for Affordable Health Insurance? Maternal-Infant Services Network, Inc. (MISN) provides Navigators to help you, your family, or your small business apply for affordable health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace. Appointment needed. Info: 1-800-453-4666. Newburgh. 4-H Veterinary Science Program Set to Launch 2/5. Teens ages 13 to 19. Two units in the series, with each being a five-week commitment. Unit 1 runs every Thursday from 2/5 to 3/5, while Unit 2 runs Thursdays from 3/12 to 4/9. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-340-3990, x. 340, or www.cceulster.org. SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, $50 /unit. Collaborative Music Omi Residency Program: taking place from 7/23 -8/9. Application deadline is February 1,

10:30AM Make Friendship Bracelets, Valentine’s Day Crafts Program. Recommended for ages 7 13. Have fun with designer Katie and Stephanie creating beautiful bracelets to wear or give as a special gift. Reg reqr’d. Attendance is limited. Info: 845-331-0507,x 7. Kingston 11AM-7PM Interventions II. Group show. Exhibits through 2/1. Info: http://www.artomi.org/ page.php?INTERVENTIONS-II-114. 257 State St, Hudson. 11AM Creating Music Notation Software. Patrick Litterst ’07, will give a workshop about his work, which includes continuing his performing career. Following the presentation, there will be a lunch with an opportunity to speak with Patrick. Info: www.music.vassar.edu.Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Thekla Hall, Poughkeepsie. 11AM-3PM Winterfest 2015. Ice carving competition, face painting, chili cookoff, treasure hunt, children’s activities & the shops will be open. Sponsored by the Wurtsboro Board of Trade. Info: www.wurtsboro.org or www.scva.net. Wurtsboro. 11AM-4PM Repair Cafe-Kingston. Bring a broken item to be repaired—for free! Mechanical, electric, digital, clothing, jewelry, things made of wood, dolls & stuffed animals, bicycles, knife & tool sharpening. Info: 914-263-7368 or KingstonTransition.ny.us@gmail.com. . Clinton Avenue Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave, Kingston. 12:15PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Opening of Marvelous Moths! “Ribbon-Cutting Event.” Info: www.hhnm.org or 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 12:30PM-3:30PM Winter Watercolor Classes with Mira Fink. Saturdays. 1/10/2015-2/7/2015. Suggested material list can be picked up at the front desk along with advanced registration and payment. For Adults. Info: 845-338-5580 or www.Esopuslibrary.org. Town of EsopusLibrary, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen, $150 /5 clsases, $30 /class. 1PM-3PM Family Day. Stop by to have fun with Legos, origami, calendar making, and snacks provided. Info: 845-338-5580 or www.Esopuslibrary.org. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 1PM Opening Reception: Interventions II. Group show. Exhibits through 2/1. Info: http:// www.artomi.org/page.php? INTERVENTIONSII-114. 257 State St, Hudson. 1PM Card Making Workshop At Grinnell Library. Join expert stamper and card maker Marian Pederson-Grover and learn how to make beautiful handmade cards. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls.

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Library Lover’s Raffle @ Grinnell Library (2/1 through 2/28). $1.00 for a ‘Love My Library’ heart. Each ‘heart’ will enter the donor into a Library Lovers Raffle for a chance to win a ‘Sweetheart Basket’. Raffle will be draw on 2/28 @ 12 noon Info: 845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. Call for Art. Artwork that depicts love as a theme for a Valentine Day Art Exhibit. Art must be submitted by 2/10. Info: 845-658-4136. Transndancendrum, 415 Main St, Rosendale. Traveling Passenger Pigeon Exhibit at MCS. An exhibit on the life and tragic extinction of the passenger pigeon is now on view in the hallway near the gymnasium. It can be seen through February 13. Info: www.woodchucklodge.org. Margaretville Central School, Margaretville. Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Help release the past using gentle energetic healing techniques. Meets the first Saturday of every month from 11:30am - 1 pm, $15. For more information and to register, contact Cindy at 845-282-6400 or Cindy@ RisingStarEne. Register Now! Ulster County Animal Response Team (UCART) Meeting for Volunteer(2/10). RSVP by emailing ucart@ulstercorps.org or calling

Children’s Call for Performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Ajkun Ballet Theatre is looking for young dancers (Pre-K to Young Teens) for a summer production. Rehearsals and performances will run from August 3 throughout August 15, 2015 at The EGG Performing ArtsCenter in Albany. Info: artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org or 646-3689800. Albany. Register Now! 186th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip (3/5) .Deadline to register is 2/28/15. Buses will load at 6:45am and return 9:30pm. Info: 845-340-3990,x 335 or www.cceulster.org. Hudson Valley, $70. 4-H Veterinary Science Program Set to Launch (2/5). For teens ages 13 to 19. Two units in the series, with each being a five-week commitment. Unit 1 runs every Thursday from 2/5 to 3/5, while Unit 2 runs Thursdays from 3/12 to 4/9. Reg reqr’d. Info: 340-3990, x340, or www.cceulster.org. SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, $50 /unit. Calling all High School Students & Parents/Guardians (2/21, 1pm). Hosted by Christopher Seubert, Studio Art Instructor & Coordinator of Academic Travel, SUNY Ulster WSA Instructor of Painting & Drawing Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Rt 212, Woodstock.

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2PM Read to Wadley. Beginning readers advance skills by reading to therapy dog. Sign up for 15 min. time slot woodstocklibrarykids@gmail.com. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

6PM-7:30PM Learn Tto Swing Dance Workshop with Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. No experience or partner needed. Info: www.got2lindy.com or 845-236-3939. APG Pilates, 87 Liberty St, Newburgh, $30.

2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going every Saturday, 2pm in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

6:30PM-8:30PM Poetry Reading. Hosted by Laura Lonshein Ludwig & Sean Willet. 8 minutes each poet in the open reading. Info: 845-2465775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties.

2PM Skin Horse Theater. Followed by a postperformance discussion with the artists. Reservations required. Info: fishercenter@bard.edu, or 845-758-7900. Bard College, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, LUMA Theater,

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7PM Live @ The Falcon : Edmar Castaneda Trio. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Grammy winner Malcolm Cecil on bass, guitarist Steve Raleigh, pianist Peter Tomlinson,

7PM Magic Show. Fundraiser for Croft Corners Fire Company. Featuruing ilusionist Ryan Dutcher $15 Tickets: www.//illusionistryandutcherspackenkill.brownpapertickets.com, via e-mail at croft.tickets@gmail.com or at the performer’s website, www.ryandutcher.com.Spackenkill High School ,121 Spackenkill Rd,Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-463-6037 or www.croftcorners.org. 7PM Paul Green Rock Academy, featuring special guest Tracy Bonham.Music-and-fundraising event. $15 to $40, and all proceeds benefit the Rock Academy scholarship fund. The Bearsville Theater ,291 Tinker St, Woodstock. Tickets at www.ticketfly.com/event/754345. Info: 845-2473034 or www//rockacademy.com. 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Woodstock Music Circle presents Indian Classical Music Concert with Steve Gorn-Bansuri Flute & Ray Spiegel-Tabla. $20 Info: 845-679-8865 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com Woodstock Yoga, 6 Demming St, Woodstock. 7:30PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. 2nd set at 9pm.No cover, $5 donations to musicians recommended. Info: 845-255-8811 or www. GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7:30PM SG - Ray Woodstock Ragas & Talas. Luminous Ragas featuring Steve Gorn, Bansuri & Ray Spiegel,Tabla.$20. Woodstock Yoga Center,6 Deming St, Woodstock. 8PM Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Program that will feature House of Fables, a company premiere, with live music by Classical Indian composer Devesh Chandra, as well as a newly created work by Ellen Sinopoli for area teenaged dance students. Info: www.theegg.org or 518-4731845. The Egg, Albany, $26, $13 /student rush. 8PM Johnny Dell & Nite Life. Info: 845-2298277 or www.hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 8PM Concert: Alice In Our Times: Fantasy, Surrealism, and Nonsense. Music by Vassar composers Jonathan Chenette, Susan Botti and Richard Wilson on texts by Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, James Norman Hall, Joe Orton (somewhat), and Edward Hirsch. Info:www.music.vassar.edu or 845-437-5370. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Bluefood. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Heroes. Play by Tom Stoppard. The play focuses on three World War I veterans planning an escape from a French retirement home for ex-servicemen. Info: 800-838-3006 or www. ghentplayhouse.org. Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Pl, Ghent, $20, $10. 8PM Roosevelt Dime. Genre: Roots Music. Info: 845-658-9048 or www.rosendalecafe.com. Rosendale Café, 434 Main St, Rosendale, $10. 8PM Live Music. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Robert Cray. Info: 845-473-5288 or www. bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $65 /golden circle, $50. 9PM Modfest Concert: Alice In Our Times: Fantasy, Surrealism, and Nonsense. Info: 845-437-7294 or www.music.vassar.edu/concerts. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Poughkeepsie. 10PM The Other Brothers. Info: 845-255-2400. Oasis, 58 Main St, New Paltz.

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Personal and Collective Wellbeing through Voice, Music and a Vision for a better world. Every other Sunday thru 12/20. Info: 914-388-0632 or www. amymctear.com/events/. Unison Arts, New Paltz. 11AM-1PM Creative Spirit Sunday. Sacred play with crayons, paints, pencils, and markers (or whatever else you might like to bring with you) is good for the soul. No experience or training necessary. Info: 845-240-8472. Everpresent Magic Studio, #201, 77 Cornell St,Kingston. 11AM MHADK Outing: Franny Reese Park and over the Walkway - Walk. There is a rutted uphill trail, but the bulk of the walk is flat or paved. Sue Mackson 845-471-9892 suemackson@gmail. com. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland. 11AM-7PM Interventions II. Group show. Exhibits through 2/1. Info: http://www.artomi.org.. 257 State St, Hudson. 1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock, 679-7148 or rizka@hvc.rr.com. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 2PM Heroes. Play by Tom Stoppard. The play focuses on three World War I veterans planning an escape from a French retirement home for ex-servicemen. Info: 800-838-3006 or www. ghentplayhouse.org. Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Pl, Ghent, $20, $10. 3PM Modfest Concert: Percussion and Viola Info: 845-437-7294 or www.music.vassar.edu/ concerts. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Poughkeepsie. 3PM Sunday Silents for February “College� and “The Goat� Buster Keaton. Live Accompaniment by Marta Waterman. Info: 845-658-8989 or www. rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, Main

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healing & laying on of hands. During this process harmful energies are removed and missingenergies returned to a client.This creates a balanced, healthy environment within the body to bring about true healing. Info: 845-679-2100. $75/1 hr session. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill R, Woodstock. 12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333. 12:30PM-2PM LaGrange Library’s Monday Afternoon Knitting Group. Every Monday. Drop by whenever you can to work on your latest project, share ideas, or get help with basic techniques and instruction in a casual atmosphere. Info: 845-452-3141 or spotwin@laglib.org. LaGrangeLibrary, Community Room, Poughkeepsie. 2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for minimum contribution of $2. St. John’s Community Center, R.C. West Hurley. 4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. $12/class. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. 5:30PM-7:30PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Every Monday. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-876-5810 or racersplace@hotmail.com. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly 6PM-7PM Beginner Swing Dance Class Series (2/2-2/23, Four-week class). No partner or experience necessary. Instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. Intermediate and advanced at 7 & 8pm. $80 per person per series. Info: www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, $80. 7PM Old Chatham Quaker Meeting. “The Loving Story.” Documents the case of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose felony conviction for interracial marriage was invalidated by the Supreme Court. Info: 518-766-2992 or www. oldchathamquakers.org. Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, free. 7PM Hudson River Crew Racing, presented by Marist Crew Coach Tom Sanford, sponsored by the Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society. At the Theater/Meeting Room in Building 6 at Vineyard Commons in Highland, located at 300 Vineyard Avenue (Route 44/55) next to the Hudson Valley Rehabilitation Center. Free

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admission & refreshments. For more information call (845) 255-7742, visit www.tolhps.org. 7PM Open Poetry. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8 PM Mark Delgado. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Modfest Presentation: Hearing Wonderland: The Strange Sounds of Alice’s Adventures. Presented by Justin Patch, adjunct assistant professor in music. Info: 845-437-7294 or www. music.vassar.edu/concerts. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Music Library Listening Room, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Presentation: Hearing Wonderland - The Strange Sounds of Alice’s Adventures. Presented by Justin Patch, adjunct assistant professor in music. Info: www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Music Library Listening Classroom, Poughkeepsie.

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Poughkeepsie Day School 6th Grade participates in Canstruction Jr. A competition that challenges children to use food cans to build structures. Bring a can of food to vote for your favorite structure for the People’s Choice Award. Through 2/7. All cans to be donated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Galleria Mall, Poughkeepsie. 9AM-10AM Senior Dance Exercise with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mountainview Studio, Woodstock. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 9:30AM Serving and Staying in Place. SSIP/ New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Info: 845-255-0609. Plaza Diner, New Paltz. 10AM-12PM Knitting & Crocheting @ Grinnell Library. A chance to meet with fellow enthusiasts! For beginners to advanced. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 10AM Support Connections, Inc. will host support group sessions for women with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancers. Pre-registration is required. Info: 914-962-6402 or 1-800-532-

4290. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. 10AM-12PM Knitting & Crocheting @ Grinnell Library. A chance to meet with fellow enthusiasts! For beginners to advanced. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 10AM Support Connections, Inc. will host support group sessions for women with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancers. Pre-registration is required. Info: 914-962-6402 or 1-800-5324290. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! Info: 679-6250. $13/ oneclass or $20/two classes. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. 10:30AM-11:30AM Toddler Time! Join Miss Penny for a fun-filled story time for the very young! Appropriate for ages 1-3. Info: 845-7573771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 12PM-6PM Private Spirit Guide Readings with psychic medium Adam Bernstein. Receive messages from spirit guides and deceased loved ones and benefit from the divine wisdom they have to offer. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $40 /half an hour, $75 /one hour. 1PM-6PM NYS Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance. Tuesdays, through February 10, 2015. Appointment Required! Call to make your appointment: 800-453-4666. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 3:30PM After School Story Hours. For second & third grades. I Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. 4PM Early Reader Story Time. Advanced stories for early elementary grades with opportunities for beginning readers to practice reading out loud. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 5:30PM Phoenicia Community Choir. Sing with your neighbors and prepare for concerts. No need to read music, no audition. On-going, Tuesdays, 5:30pm. Info: 845-688-2169. Wesleyan Church, basement, Main St, Phoenicia. 6PM-7PM Beginner Swing Dance Class Series (2/3 - 2/24, Four-week). No partner or experience necessary. Instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. Info: www. got2lindy.com or 845-236-3939. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $80. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Ctr. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info:

845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM-7:30PM Free SAT Test Prep/Math Series. Math teacher Jennifer Parker leads this series of 3 workshops for teenagers who are interested in scoring higher on the Math section of the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Register for all 3 sessions or just one. Reg reqr’d.Info: 845-4853445 X 3320. Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie. 7PM Morton Yarn Evenings with Cher. Every Tuesdays. Bring projects to work on, get advice from others, share your expertise, or just come to enjoy the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Info: 845-876-1085 or yarn.witch@gmail.com Morton Memorial Library & Community House, Rhinebeck. 7 PM-9 PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 246-5775. 7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop . Meets every Tuesday night, 7pm-8:30pm.Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 7PM Morton Yarn Evenings with Cher. Every Tuesdays. Bring projects to work on, get advice from others, share your expertise, or just come to enjoy the company of other yarn enthusiasts. Info: 845-876-1085 or yarn.witch@gmail.com. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinebeck. 7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Info: genecotton@gmail.com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N. Manheim Blvd, New Paltz. 7PM Open Mic with Cameron & Ryder. Sign-up at 6:30pm. Show at 7pm. Free ticket giveaways. Info: 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 8PM Open Mic Nite Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! No cover. Tuesday is also Burger Night at the Cat - only $8. Info: 688-2444 or www.emersonresort.com. Catamount Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant. 8PM “Classical Smackdown, “ an innovative musical experience performed by pianist Frederic Chiu. The concert will feature work from two composers, Prokofiev and Debussy, in a duel style match prompting audience participation. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/music or 845-257-2700.SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6

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24 /senior/staff, $3 /student. 8PM John Drechsler. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM “Classical Smackdown, “ an innovative musical experience performed by pianist Frederic Chiu. The concert will feature work from two composers, Prokofiev and Debussy, in a duel style match prompting audience participation. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/music or 845-257-2700.SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6 /senior/staff, $3 /student.

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Poughkeepsie Day School 6th Grade participates in Canstruction Jr. A competition that challenges children to use food cans to build structures. Bring a can of food to vote for your favorite structure for the People’s Choice Award. Through 2/7. All cans to bedonated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Galleria Mall, Poughkeepsie. 9AM Waterman Bird Club Field Trip: Vassar College Campus. Call: Adrienne @ 845-2642015. Web: www.watermanbirdclub.org. Vassar College, Greenhouse/Buildings and Grounds Parking lot, Poughkeepsie. 9AM-10AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. Gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1donation requested. Fire Co. #1, Rt 212, Woodstock. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. This week is The ERIC CARLE Reading Program, includes story, songs, and crafts. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 11:30AM-12:30PM Lunch & Learn Program: “Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert” The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra presents classic songs from Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Info: 845-471-0430. Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 S. Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, $5 /lunch. 12PM-6PM Private Soul Listening Sessions with celestial channel Kate Loye. Kate channels the archangels, earth mothers and ascended masters so you can benefit from their divine wisdom. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $75 /one hour, $40 /half an hour. 12PM Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12noon. Web: www.kingstonnyrotary.org. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 1 PM Kingston Community Singers Open Rehearsals. Old Dutch Church, Wall St, Kingston, 339-0637. 3:30PM Math Regents Prep. Every Wed. @ 3:30pm Certified Math Teacher - Don’t fail Algebra, Geometry, and Trig. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, 877-576-9931. 4PM Valentine Craft Workshop. Participants can make cards, paper flowers and heart crafts, do cookie-decorating and more. Plus, Manny’s Art Supplies is organizing a drive to collect Valentines for residents of the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and any cards made at this event can be delivered to Manny’s for distribution at Mountain View.The Elting Library,93 Main St,New Paltz.Info: 255-5030 or www.eltinglibrary.org. 4PM LEGO Club. A full hour of free play with the huge collection of LEGOs & DUPLOs. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 5:15PM Readings: Translation as an Art. Readings of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish texts in their original tongue and in translation by Vassar students. Info: 845-437-5370 or www.arts.vassar. edu Vassar College, Main Building, Poughkeepsie. 5:30PM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Everyone welcome. 845-679-9534. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 89 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-7:30PM Creative Seed Support Group. For artists to voice their works in progress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. MeetsWednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail.com or www.bluehealing.co. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 6PM Woodstock Community Chorale. Sing with your neighbors and prepare for concerts. No need to read music, no audition. On-going, Wednesdays, 6pm. Info: 845-688-2169. Kleinert/ James Center for the Arts, Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-7PM Introduction To Blues Dance (2/42/25, Four-week). Wednesdays. No partner or experience necessary. Instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. Info: www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $80. 7PM Lecture: Women in ISIS at Vassar. “Understanding the Female Fighter: Women in ISIS,” features Dr. Nimmi Gowrinathan, an expert on

gender and violence, and the creator of http:// deviarchy.com, a site that explores histories, pathways and patterns of power and women in the world through collective action.Free and open to the public. Vassar College, Room 300 of Rockefeller Hall 124 Raymond Ave,Poughkeepsie. Info: //aauwpoughkeepsie.org. at Vassar College. 7PM Free “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. Every Wednesday, 7pm. This free 90-minute program includes 30 minutes of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by one of eight lectures on the history, practices and principles of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. You may join in at any point in the 8-week curriculum. For information, contact Jan Tarlin, (845) 679-5906, x1012. Amitabha Shrine Room (next to the Namse Bangdzo Gift Shop) at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 7:30PM-9:15PM Science In Your Life 2015. Seating at Science In Your Life series is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Info: 845-224-3153 or www.vassarbrothersinstitute.org. Our Lady of Lourdes High School, 131 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, free. 7:30PM Orange County Audubon Society Meeting. A power point presentation on kestrels prepared by Allen Wells of Rockland Audubon Society. Info: lbarber7@juno.com, 845-7446047 or www.orangecountynyaudubon.com. First Presbyterian Church of Goshen, 33 Park Pl, Goshen, free. 8PM-12PM Dutchess County Singles Dance. There will be a wide range of music by Bronx Express and a light dinner buffet with desert and coffee. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Info: www. dutchesscountysingles.org. Elks Lodge #275, 29 Overocker Rd, Poughkeepsie, $20. 8PM Kurt Henry. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8:30PM-11PM Live at Catskill Mountain Pizza Company: Acoustic Jazz Trio with Syracuse/ Siegel Duo + Special Featured Guest. Featuring Bassist Rich Syracuse and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel. No cover or minimum! Info: 679-7969. Catskill Mountain Pizza Company, 51 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9AM Poughkeepsie Day School February Open House. RSVP at 845-462-7600, ext 201 or at www. poughkeepsieday.org. Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior Fit After 50 with Diane Collelo. Three-part class offering movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 9:30AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment @ The Center with AIDS Council of Northeastern New York Navigators. Every Friday at the Center (through February). By appointment only. Info: 518-828-3624, x 3504. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Wall St, Kingston. 10AM-2PM Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads. Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $1. 10:30AM Book Worms - Intergenerational Program. On-going every Thurs, 10:30am, thru the end of March. Area seniors read to children. Info: 845-481-7332. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 11AM-1:30PM Community Food Forum. Sample butternut soup. Enter to win a slow-cooker. Info: 845-340-3990,x 398 or www.creatinghealthyplacesulster.org. Sunshine Market, 2 Jansen Ave, Kingston. 11:30AM-2:30PM Free Workshop for Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program & Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Certification. For Farmers and Farm Market Managers. Hosted by Catskill Mountainkeeper, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Sullivan County Public HealthServices - WIC, & Sullivan Co Rural Health Network. Lunch & beverages provided. To register 845-2926180 or mml1249@cornell.edu. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty. 12PM-4PM Arlington Farmers’ Indoor Market. 845-437-7035 or alihall@vassar.edu. (Please note that the market will be on hiatus when the College is officially closed. Vassar College, North Atrium, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most

players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock. 2PM-3:30PM Brain Game. The class is open to adults of any skill level and meets every Thursday afternoon. Bring a pad and paper and join the fun! Register for the class by calling 845-2973428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 4PM Math Circle. Families with children of all ages are invited to join them one Friday a month for fun math games, math-related crafts. Members of Bard College lead the circle. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $1. 4PM Stories & Fun with Laura Gail. Families with children between 3 and 7 are invited to join us for a great afternoon story time. Info: 845-7573771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 5PM-9PM Late Night at the Lehman Loeb, with Gallery Conversation & Late Night Anniversary Celebration. Come celebrate with cake and coffee. Info: www.arts.vassar.edu. Vassar College, The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 5PM Illustrated Talk: The Temple Culture of Malta-Archaeocoustics and The Archaeology of Sound by Glenn Kreisberg, sound engineer. A guided “tour” of these ancient structures. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, 845-679-2213. 5:30PM Gallery Conversation: Scale from the Artist’s and Curator’s Viewpoint. Artist and Vassar College Professor of Art Harry Roseman and curator Mary-Kay Lombino bring their perspectives on matters of scale to this informal discussion. Info: 845-437-5370 or www.arts.vassar.edu Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 6PM-8PM Drink Cocktails for the Library! An evening with Tim Federle, Broadway actor and author of: Tequila Mockingbird - Cocktails w/ a Literary Twist. This event is free with 20% of proceeds from all book and cocktail sales going to the Campaign for the new Hudson Area Library. Info: 518-822-1850. Café Le Perche, 230 Warren St, Hudson. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Ctr. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM Hudson Valley Playwrights. Every Thursdays. A creative venue for local playwrights to developnew works, from first inspiration to final production. RSVP. Info: 845-217-0734, hudsonvalleyplaywrights@gmail.com, or www.hudsonvalleyplaywrights.com. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6:30 PM Woodstock Transition Working Group Council Meeting. Woodstock Public Library upstairs, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock.Public welcome! Info: woodstocknytransition.org. 7PM Fireside “Chat” at St. James’ Chapel. “FDR, the New Deal, and the Supreme Court”; Lecture presented by Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt, retired New York Court of Appeals. Reception will follow. (Snow date is February 12). Info: 845-229-2820. St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market St, Hyde Park.

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The Tournes French Film Festival. Love in the 21st Century. A series of screenings that are free and open to the public every weekend in February beginning February 6. Info: 845-437-5370 or www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Screening: Pretty Old. Produced by Vassar alum Josh Alexander. Info: 845- 437-5599 Vassar, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie Day School 6th Grade participates in Canstruction Jr. A competition that challenges children to use food cans to build structures. Bring a can of food to vote for your favorite structure for the People’s Choice Award. Through 2/7. All cans to bedonated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Galleria Mall, Poughkeepsie. 7:30AM-9:30AM Across the Aisle 2015. Washington Politics and Hudson Valley Issues: How Do They Mix? Congressmen Gibson and Maloney to Discuss Regional Interests Against Federal Backdrop. Moderated by Allison Dunne of WAMC public radio and Jonathan Drapkin, president of Pattern for Progress. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-5654900. Marist College, Student Center Cabaret, Poughkeepsie, $50. 9AM-2PM Indoor Play For Tots. Tues, Wed & Thurs - 9 am- 2 pm, thru the end of March. Closes when Kingston Schools are closed or delayed. Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. 9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Town Hall, Main Rm, Woodstock. 10AM-2PM Free Tax Preparation through the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Appointments are scheduled on the hour and the last appointment for the day is at 1 p.m. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 845889-4683. Staatsburg Library, 72 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 10AM-3PM First Annual Hudson Valley Regional Value-Added Grain Systems School and Trade Show. Info: 845-340-3990 or cad266@ cornell.edu. Trade show and check-in begins at 9:15am. Featured speakers will be grain drying and storage specialist Dr. KennethHellevang of North Dakota State University, and farmer Thor Oechsner of Oechsner Farms. $40 includes lunch. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 746 Route 23B, Leeds. 10AM-2PM Free Tax Preparation through the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Appointments are scheduled on the hour and the last appointment for the day is at 1 p.m. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 845889-4683. Staatsburg Library, 72 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 11AM-1:30PM Community Food Forum. Sample Assorted Seeds, Nuts and Warming Teas. Enter to win a slow-cooker. Info: 845-340-3990,x 398 or www.creatinghealthyplacesulster.org. Sunshine Market, 2 Jansen Ave, Kingston, free. 11:30AM-4:30PM Private Past Life Regression and Angelic Channeling with Margaret Doner. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $125 /90 minute session.

7PM Blues ProJam 9. A night of the region’s best blues musicians, featuring Slam Allen, Petey Hop, Bruce Katz, Rick Knapp, Sonny Rock. Anchored by the Club Helsinki House Band. Info: 518-8284800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Fire Co #1, Rt 212,Woodstock.

7PM-8:30PM Free Holistic Self-Care Class: “Wise Choices for Breast Health” with Gary Mercurio. Info: www.rvhhc.org. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge, free.

4PM-5:30PM Gamer’s Lounge. For kids 9 and up. No registration necessary. Limited public laptops available on a first-come-first-served basis. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

7PM-9:30PM Swingin Newburgh. Beginner swing dance lesson provided by Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios 7-7:30pm. Swing Shift Orchestra plays 7:30-9:30pm. Info: www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 South Colden St, Newburgh.

4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 246-4317, x 3.

7PM ChoralFest. Cappella Festiva Treble Choir, Vassar College Choir and Vassar College Women’s Chorus. Christine Howlett, conductor. Info: 845-437-7319 or music.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Poughkeepsie. 7PM-9PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7PM Kingston Weekly Jazz Jam. Hosted by the Matthew Finck Trio featuring Matthew on guitar, Rich Syracuse on bass and T. Xiques on drums. All musicians and vocalists are invited! Sign up at 7pm. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s Tavern and Kitchen, 31 North Front St, Kingston. 7PM Modfest Concert: ChoralFest. Cappella Festiva Treble Choir, Vassar College Choir and Vassar College Women’s Chorus. Christine Howlett, conductor. Info: 845-437-7294 or www.music.vassar.edu/concerts. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Poughkeepsie. 8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, Eric Weissberg and Bill Keith. Info: 845-6793484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

4:30PM Presentation: Ambition, Adaptation, and Risk: Making Music Your Career. Chorus. Timothy Takach discusses his career as a singer, composer, and publisher, and the importance of being a “self-starter” to maintain a career in the arts. Info: 845-437-7319 or music.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, Music Library Listening Classroom, Poughkeepsie. 4:5PM “Pretty Old. “ The documentary chronicles the experiences of four women ranging in age from 67-84 as they compete in the Ms. Senior Sweetheart Pageant in Fall River, Massachusetts. Info: 845-437-5599 or www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Martel Theater, Poughkeepsie, 6PM Talk: Jennifer Donnelly, author will talk about writing historical fiction. Discussion, Q&A, refreshments. Info: 845-266-5530. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck, free. 6PM-8PM Tuning in to Our Departed Pets with psychic medium Adam Bernstein. You will learn how to recognize and communicate with your pets on the other side and discover that your animals are never far away; and learn simple, powerful and effective methods for getting clear messages for yourself and others. Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $25. 6PM-8PM Meeting of End the New Jim Crow Action Committee. A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profil-

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favorite structure for the People’s Choice Award. Through 2/7. All cans to bedonated to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Galleria Mall, Poughkeepsie. Screening: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. An environmental film following intrepid filmaker Kip Andersen as he documents the most destructive industry facing the planet today. RSVP to wildwatch@verizon.net. Town of New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. MHADK Outing: X-C Ski or Hike, depending on snow conditions. Leader: Russ Faller 845-2975126 (before 9:30PM) or russoutdoors@yahoo. com. Intermediate level x-c ski or moderately paced hike. Call for details. John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Golden Eagle Survey, Delaware County. Contact Tom Salo (salothomas@gmail.com) if you are interested in this important citizen science project. 7:30AM-10:30PM Pre-Valentine Swing Dance. Live band: The Swing Shift Orchestra. $15 admission includes basic lesson at 7:30 with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. Info: www.got2lindy.com or 845-236-3939. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester, Kingston, $10. 7:30AM-10:30PM 1st Saturday Swing Dance. Basic lesson at 7:30pm and a bonus move at 9pm with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. Info: www. got2lindy.com or 845-236-3939. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester St, Kingston. 9AM Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties. 9AM-2PM 7th Annual Cookie Walk Spreads Love. There is something here for everyone, including gluten-free varieties! A donation of $8.00 per pound is suggested. Info: www.midhudsonloveinc.org or 845-471-0102. Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church, 2381 New Hackensack 9AM Golden Eagle Survey, Delaware County. Contact Tom Salo (salothomas@gmail.com) if you are interested in this important citizen science project. Info: www.jbnhs.org. Delaware County. 9:30AM-11AM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Saturday, 9-10:30am. Everyone welcome. Info: 679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rte 212, Woodstock. 10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Open every Saturday, 10am-9pm. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10AM-4PM Ice Harvest Festival. Take part in a traditional ice harvest as you walk out on the frozen mill pond to help cut blocks of ice using historic tools. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowman village, kids’ activities, ice carving demonstrations. Info:www.hanfordmills.org. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Route 12, East Meredith, $9, $7 /senior, free /12 and under. 10AM-2PM Take Your Child to the Library Day. Stop in to enter our coloring contest to have a chance at winning a Library Fun Basket!Coloring Contest will be held in children’s room. Info: 845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls. 10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 687-7023. 10AM-3PM Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest. Info: www.greigfarm.com/hudson-valley-farmers-market.html. Greig Farm, Pitcher Ln, Red Hook. 10AM-12PM Winter Tree ID Walk with Vern Rist. Hosted by Woodstock Land Conservancy. Dress for a cold winter day and wear appropriate footwear for this popular walk. Rain or snow will cancel the event. Info: www.WoodstockLandConservancy.org. Comeau Property, Upper Parking Lot, Woodstock. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Snow Flakes and Ice: Nature’s Work of Art. Learn why snowflakes form and the properties of ice. Info: www. hhnm.org or 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall, $7, $5 /child. 10:30AM Super Saturday Story Adventures. Sign Language with the Valentine favorites followed by a short classic animated film, and a Valentine craft. All Ages. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 339-0637. 10:30AM-1:30PM Teen Geek Here to Help! Need help with electronic device or software programs? Someone’s available most Saturdays to assist you. Info: 845-757-3771 or www.tivolilibrary.org or tivoliprograms@gmail.com. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 11AM Open Rehearsal. Mahagonny Ensembles. Conducted by Julia Boscov-Ellen ’15 and Samuel Plotkin ’15. Following the rehearsal, there will be a lunch with an opportunity to speak with the composers. Info: 845-437-7319 or music.vassar. edu. Vassar College, Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie. 12PM-3PM Take Your Child to The Library Day. A carnival-themed extravaganza! Food! Games! Prizes! Info: 845-331-0507, x7 or www.kingstonlibrary.org. Kingston Library, Community Room, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 12:30PM-3:30PM Winter Watercolor Classes

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WORK ACTIVITIES; The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described. Assists in the development and delivery of a full range of municipal planning services; Assists in obtaining data relative to land use for the municipality; Assists in the preparation and implementation of the municipal plans and programs which may include the comprehensive plan, housing programs, main street programs, Greenway Compact, and farmland land protection; Supports the Municipal Board’s technical assistance efforts to the other government agencies; Assists other municipal departments in preparation for grant applications to other government agencies; Assists other municipal departments in preparation for grant applications and environmental reviews; Provides support for the Municipal Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals; Performs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data analysis and mapping, and the building and maintenance databases; Attends meetings and conferences as required; Provides Liaison with local government officials and the public; Prepares detailed narrative and statistical reports; May prepare line drawings, charts, designs and layouts to scale; FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS; Good knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology and practices employed in municipal Planning including zoning and subdivision regulations; good knowledge of New York State Planning laws and programs; working knowledge of the sociological economic, environmental, physical design, and research factors in problems involving planning and development; working knowledge reviewing development plans and community development activities; working knowledge of computers and computer programs involving word processing, mapping, graphic visual methods, and statistical data as applied to community planning; working knowledge of current accepted methods for data collection analysis and interpretation of statistical

data; ability to understand complex oral and written directions to write and speak in a clear and concise manner; ability to get along well with others; ability to communicate and deal effectively with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a Masters Degree (five year program) in Architecture or Urban Design; OR B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning; OR C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with an Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a closely related field and one year of experience in community planning or related work ; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A, B and C above. Note: After appointment in this class, incumbents are required to complete any training which may be mandated by any state or local laws. ULSTER COUNTY 4453. Adopted: December 8, 2008. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail clerk@ villageofnewpaltz.org. Please, NO PHONE CALLS. Nurses. RN or LPN at a Columbia County summer children’s camp. Must live on site at least several days a week. Celebrating our 95th season of family ownership in 2015. Doctor in residence. Camp Scatico, 845-7564040, info@scatico.com. PERSONAL AIDE, no certification required. 32 hours weekly, flexible schedule. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, personal/sick time. Highland area. 845901-9955. SHORT-ORDER COOK. Diner experience. Part-time/Full-time. Apply in person at College Diner, 500 Main Street, New Paltz. WOODSHOP TEACHER. Love your craft? Enjoy working w/children? Camp Scatico, in Columbia County, is looking for a woodshop teacher for the summer of 2015. Can commute. 845-756-4040, info@scatico.com We are celebrating our 95th summer of family ownership.

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1750’S COLONIAL & GUEST HOUSE ON 15+ ACRES

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Pillard entrance, towering maples and a long private drive welcomes you to the original Hardenbergh Estate, Roseland. This property consists of 2 lovely homes & a carriage house sited on 15.8 wooded acres and includes 2 subdivided 1+ acre parcels. Circa 1750s colonial has been lovingly restored. Original floors restored by British American Restoration Floors; LR & DR w/ 2 working fireplaces. Kitchen features style stone counters, maple cabinets & dumbwaiter. This is a must see! $449,900

SECLUDED WOODSTOCK COUNTRY GETAWAY

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DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord. NEEDED: Foster Homes for Kittens. If you have the time (little is needed) and space to foster kittens, our organization will provide kitten food and if necessary, medical attention for these wonderful beings. Please call (917)282-2018 if you are interested in this rewarding endeavor.

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CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area.

(845)901-8513 SENIOR CARE SERVICES. Private duty w/20 years experience. ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE including medication reminders. Available 24-7. 2 hour minimum visit. $12-$15 hourly. References. 845-235-6701.

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Now is your chance to own a bit of history. Said to be the oldest home on Cooper Lake Road (built in 1825) this home has been in the same family for almost two centuries. As you step into the house, you will be taken back to a simpler time and the sanctity of yesteryear. Built ins, wood floors, paned windows, dutch front door, deep soaking tub and the older porcelain sinks in bathrooms. Too much to list, call today! $475,000

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DEAR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN- We at Hardscrabble Flea Market & Swap Meet would like to congratulate you on being picked from over 100 businesses in your field. We believe we can help each other- We have a swap meet every Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holy Cow Shopping Center, in addition to a flea market/garage sale. We find that when business people set up a table w/business cards & flyers or “show how to do” projects it will definitely increase your business (and mine). It’s a great way to introduce your business to new/old customers. And, if you have leftover merchandise you’d like to sell- this would be a perfect way to unload it. Please give John a call for more details- (845)7581170. Spots are $12-$35.

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This tastefully done 2393 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2.5 bath home offers a beautiful rocking chair front porch which overlooks a beautiful meadow with horses. Featuring gorgeous hardwood floors, a formal dining room w/ tray ceiling, a beautiful and spacious kitchen & a Master BR w/ full bath & walk-in closet, and so so much more! This is country living without the drive, conveniently located only minutes from Kingston, New Paltz, Rhinecliff Bridge & the Mid Hudson Bridge! $375,000

Perfect country getaway/live in full time feel the tranquility & serenity! Lovely contemporary farmhouse w/ 39+ windows overlooking 3.87 acres bordering Wilson State Park. Total privacy w/ stream. Built in 2005 the house is gleaming clean w/ hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceiling & breakfast room. Emmense decking to watch the change of the seasons. Energy efficient Peerless boiler. Woodstove is perfect for whole house heating & air purifier, complete w/ wood carrying dumbwaiter. $499,000

1930’s Cedar Cape | Gardiner | $329,900 dŽƚĂůůLJ ƌĞŵŽĚĞůĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƉĞŶ ŇŽŽƌ ƉůĂŶ͊ WĞƌĨĞĐƚ ǁĞĞŬĞŶĚ Žƌ ĨƵůů ƟŵĞ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ǁͬĐŽnjLJ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ Θ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵů ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ͘ EĞǁ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ĐĂďŝŶĞƚƐ Θ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐͬƐ ĂƉƉůŝĂŶĐĞƐ͕ ǁŽŽĚ ŇŽŽƌƐ ŽŶ ŵĂŝŶ ůĞǀĞů͘ ϭƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ŚĂƐ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ ĨĂŵŝůLJ Θ ďĂƚŚ ƌŽŽŵƐ͘ ZĞĂƌ ƉĂƟŽ ůĞĂĚƐ ƚŽ ďĂĐŬLJĂƌĚ ǁͬĮƌĞ Ɖŝƚ͘ ^ĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐƚƵĚŝŽ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘

Architect Designed | Olivebridge | $399,000 KŶĞ ŽĨ Ă ŬŝŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ďLJ >ĞƐ tĂůŬĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ŇŽǁ͘ DƵĐŚ ŐůĂƐƐ ĂůůŽǁƐ ŽŶĞ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽŽĚĞĚ ƐĞƫŶŐ͘ ^ƵŶŬĞŶ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ϯ ƐƚŽƌŝĞƐ ŽĨ ŐůĂƐƐ Θ Ă ŐŽƌŐĞŽƵƐ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͘ ^ĐƌĞĞŶĞĚ ƉŽƌĐŚ Θ ůĂƌŐĞ ĚĞĐŬ͕ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŽƚ ƚƵď͘ dŽƚĂů ƐĞĐůƵƐŝŽŶ ďĂĐŬŝŶŐ ƚŚŽƵƐĂŶĚƐ ŽĨ ĂĐƌĞƐ ŽĨ ƐƚĂƚĞ ůĂŶĚ͘

Two Family Chalet | Windham | $185,000 WƌŝĐĞĚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ &Ƶůů DĂƌŬĞƚ sĂůƵĞ͊ hƐĞ ĨŽƌ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ŽŶĞ ĨĂŵŝůLJ Žƌ ƚǁŽ͘ WĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƐŝƚƵĂƚĞĚ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĂƚĂǀŝĂ <ŝůů WĂƌŬ͘ >ŽƚƐ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŵ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĂĚŽƌĂďůĞ ƐůĞĞƉŝŶŐ ůŽŌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚŽŶĞ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ǁͬƉĞůůĞƚ ŝŶƐĞƌƚ͖ ĞǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ LJŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ Ă ǁĂƌŵ Θ ĐŽnjLJ ŐĞƚͲĂͲ ǁĂLJ Ăƚ ĂŶ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ ƉƌŝĐĞ͘ :ƵƐƚ ϭϬ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ,ƵŶƚĞƌ Žƌ tŝŶĚŚĂŵ DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ͘

Home With A View | Woodstock | $885,000 zĞĂƌ ƌŽƵŶĚ ŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ǀŝĞǁƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƉƌŝƐƟŶĞ ǀĂůůĞLJ ĂĐĐĞŶƚƵĂƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƌŵ ǁŽŽĚ Θ ďůƵĞƐƚŽŶĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƵƐĞ͘ dǁŽ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞƐ ƉůƵƐ Ă ŐĞŶĞƌŽƵƐ ƐĐƌĞĞŶĞĚ ƉŽƌĐŚ͘ dŚĞ ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ ǁͬ ŶĞǁ ǁŝƌŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƐĞƉĞƌĂƚĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ĂƌĞĂ͘ ůů ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ ǀŝĞ ǁͬĞĂĐŚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĨŽƌ ͞ŵŽƐƚ ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ ǀŝĞǁ͟ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ϭϬ͘ϴϮ ĂĐƌĞƐ Θ ďĞLJŽŶĚ͘

Elegant Custom Colonial | Kingston | $470,000 ĞĂƵƟĨƵůůLJ ƐŝƚĞĚ Θ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚĞĚ ďLJ ǁŽŽĚƐ͖ ůŽŶŐ ĚƌŝǀĞǁĂLJ ůĞĂĚƐ ƚŽ ũƵƐƚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ϯ ĂĐƌĞƐ ŽĨ ůĂŶĚ͘ dŚŝƐ ŚŽŵĞ ůĞŶĚƐ ŝƚƐĞůĨ ƚŽ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĨŽƌŵĂů ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ͕ ĞdžƉĂŶƐŝǀĞ ĐŽŽŬ͛Ɛ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͕ ŚŝŐŚ ƚƌĂLJ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐƐ Θ ƐŽĂƌŝŶŐ ƐƚŽŶĞ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ŚŽƵƐĞ ŇŽǁƐ ŇĂǁůĞƐƐůLJ͕ ŽƉĞŶ Θ ŐƌĂŶĚ͘ ŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚ ƚŽ tŽŽĚƐƚŽĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ Ă <ŝŶŐƐƚŽŶ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ͘

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STU’S CAR SERVICE. THANKS TO ALL for helping to make 2014 a good year. Some for your referrals and all for your heartfelt support & friendship. We look forward to travelling along the road of 2015 with you. Good health- much love- generous prosperity & happiness to all. 845-649-5350; stu@ hvc.rr.com Look for me on Face book.

76-ACRE FOREST. Beautiful woodland property in Woodstock, 1.5 miles from center of town, at the foothills of the Catskills. Fully secluded, yet centrally located, mixed forest w/streams, ephemeral pools, and many old stone walls in great condition. Go to http:// woodstockland.wix.com/forest for photos and more information or contact Tusha Yakovleva: tushayak@gmail. com 518.821.2656.

PRIVATE BUYER (non-realtor) SEEKING PROPERTY to purchase, MUST HAVE NATURAL WATERFALL. 2-10 acres needed. Maybe subdivide? Can be either a vacant, SECLUDED parcel of land, OR property w/a house with a natural, private waterfall (w/ year-round views, NOT just seasonal). Must be secluded (absolutely no homes in view), AND MUST BE WITHIN 10 MINUTES DRIVE TO WOODSTOCK. CASH OFFERED, CAN CLOSE IMMEDIATELY! Contact: sabe1970@yahoo. com.au w/photos/info. or call (518)965-7223.

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This week there was a very serious scandal! No it wasn’t about domestic violence, taking public money away from schools, a new round of fighting in the Middle East, protests, the price of healthcare, or even the spectacle of a costume failure at a half time show… it seems that this earthshaking scandal is about The Patriots having most of their footballs “underinflated” by two pounds… woe is us!! So before we get off an a tirade and start blaming President Obama, George Bush or anyone else, let’s talk about a REAL scandal, the underinflated price of houses in the Hudson Valley, where there are still bargains galore to be had! Call us and find out how scandalously reasonable prices are……

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If these walls could talk, the stories and memories of this Circa 1880 Olivebridge farmhouse would be a joy to hear. This vintage classic is situated on over 3 acres of wide open meadows, stonewalls and your very own enchanted forest (so we hear). There are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, complete with wide-plank floors and original moldings that add to the authentic farmhouse charm. The newer kitchen features country cabinetry, soapstone countertops and a farmhouse sink, with a screened in porch and patio hidden by privacy fence. Call and ask for the farmer’s daughter (Heather Martin) today and start writing your chapter in this homes history. .................................................$300,000

LOG-O-TASTIC! What a view from this Log Contempo on almost an acre, perched above Woodland Valley Creek over-looking the Mountains. The kitchen and dining room are one large space and triangular windows keep it bright. Kitchen has a multitude of cabinets and takes in the wonderful views. The cozy living room has a freestanding fireplace and opens to a sun room with a deck and steps to the yard. There are 2 bedrooms plus a full bath on this floor. Steps lead up to a loft-like cathedral ceiling bedroom. Basement is partially finished and makes a great family room. There are large storage closets and many recent updates. Call Lynn Davidson ........................ $264,999

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PURE COUNTRY - Fabulous contemporary farmhouse maintains the spirit of hearth & home with all the modern amenities! Gracious 2 story design features 4 generous BRs, 2.5 baths, oak & pine plank floors, exposed beamed ceilings, commercial style kitchen w/ Vulcan stove, formal DR, crown moldings, family/media room with cozy fireplace, handsome library w/ built-ins, welcoming veranda offers soothing mountain views. All on 40+ private ACRES! .......$699,000

INTO THE WOODS! - Nestled privately on 3.4 acres with natural wooded landscape, this quiet retreat beckons you to relax! Nicely updated and featuring an airy open floor plan, 23 ft cathedral beamed living room with brick hearthed wood stove, wide plank hardwood & bamboo floors, dining room, renovated country style EI kitchen, two bedrooms, full bath and upper & lower decks. Beautiful nature surrounds........................... $199,000

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REBORN CHURCH - Historically significant church c.1898 in Cragsmoor art colony has been repurposed in a fabulous residence. Stunning interior features soaring beamed ceilings, polished concrete floors, fabulous country gourmet kitchen, ensuite MBR plus add’l BR with cozy nook, 45 ft living room, 26 ft family/media room, bluestone patio & terraced gardens. Abutting conservancy lands insure integrity. PURE ENCHANTMENT! .....$299,000

STORYBOOK LOG - Perfectly enchanting & rustically charming log home in a beautiful 3+ acre woodland setting! Adirondack ambiance abounds featuring a cathedral LR with skylights and massive bluestone fireplace, country eat-in kitchen with brick oven (Think pizza!), 3 BRs + den/guest room, 2 full baths, glistening pine floors PLUS pub style family room with add’l fireplace. Super location between Woodstock & Saugerties. ..$349,000

PERFECT LOT Conveniently located between the Thruway and Hunter, on a near half acre, very close to Palenville, sits this perfect lot with a Saugerties address. It is completely ready to build on because it already has everything, including a well, a septic system, electric pole right in front, and a circular driveway!! This is a tree lined level lot, situated on a small private road, and the back is densely wooded. Photos and drawings of original structure available to interested buyers, so take a drive by and call our wonderful agent Laura Wagner with any questions, or offers! How perfect does it get? ...................................................................$28,500!

BUILDER’S DREAM 67 Hitch your dreams to a rainbow at the top of this awesome 67+ acre subdivision. Centrally located within The Catskill Park, view the mountains, valley, and the mighty Esopus Creek as it winds its way below. Huge tracts of surrounding “Forever Wild Lands” of NY State are a welcome addition and Manhattan is a mere 2.5 hours away! Build multiple homes, build one, sell off some lots, or create a spectacular private mountain estate. This amazing parcel is a fully approved Town of Shandaken subdivision with eight 5 acre lots, one 10 acre lot and one 15 acre lot. Call Josh Luborsky for details. ................................................................................. $345,000

Kingston 845.339.1144

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Woodstock 845.679.9444

Boiceville 845.657.4240

Woodstock 845.679.2929

Phoenicia 845.688.2929

www.westwoodrealty.com Stone Ridge 687-0232

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OPENING NIGHT! Once in a blue moon we get to see a truly spectacular home that has many features that a first time buyer or retiree is looking for. This one is debuts tonight; so come on by and see what the excitement is all about. You will be envied by many that have driven by and said what great curb appeal this home has, then when you come inside you will see how well kept and desireable the layout is. Living room offers a spectacular local stone fireplace, hardwood floors thru out, 1.5 baths, full partially finished basement, a gazebo with cable and new above ground pool. Situated conveniently between New Paltz and Wallkill on .73 acres. ......$265,000

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commercial listings for sale

RESTAURANT AVAILABLE in WOODSTOCK. Former home of established, well-known Woodstock restaurant is available for sale or lease. Excellent location, high traffic and visibility. Seats approx. 100. Commercial kitchen, walkins, plenty of parking and expansion potential. Experienced operators preferred. Send inquiries to woodstockrestaurant4@gmail.com

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office space commercial rentals

LARGE BEAUTIFUL OFFICE. ENERGY-EFFICIENT. Very green, comfortable, solar-powered. Abundant Daylight, tall ceilings. Natural ventilation, A/C. Highly visible w/parking. Shared Waiting & conference room. Handicapped accessible ground floor. $875 all inclusive. New Paltz. 845-255-4774. NEW PALTZ: OFFICE SPACE available Jan. 1, 2015. Close to Main St. $550/mo. plus heat. First month rent plus 1 month security. Call/leave mess. 845-594-4433. (owner/broker - no fee). OFFICE SPACE. Great Uptown location. 2 room suite, available by the day up to 5 days/week. 2nd floor. Perfect for therapist, writer, consultant. Furnished. $125 per month per day with discount for 3+ days. (845)340-1800. SHOP/STUDIO RENTAL. Well constructed 1200 sq.ft. open space w/office, finish room & bathroom. Halfway between Woodstock & Saugerties. Road frontage on Rt. 212. Well insulated, new heating system. Garage door. Great location. 845657-6753.

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gardiner/ modena/ plattekill rentals

NEW PALTZ: LARGE 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT: Great views. Near Brauhaus Restaurant. Storage deck. $1050/month plus utilities. Call (914)4752833.

420

highland/ clintondale rentals

HIGHLAND EFFICIENCIES at villabaglieri.com Furnished motel rooms w/ micro, refrig, HBO & WiFi, all utilities. $160-$195 Weekly, $600-$740 Monthly, w/kitchenettes $205 or $220 weekly, $760 or $820 monthly + UC Taxes & Security. No pets. 845.883.7395.

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milton/marlboro rentals

MARLBORO; SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM furnished/unfurnished, second floor apartment. $895/month. Heat & electric included. Suitable for 1 or 2. No dogs. No smokers. References. Security. (845)7955778.

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new paltz rentals

TWO 2-BEDROOMS in renovated barns. Smaller one; $1000/month plus utilities, separate entrance, first floor, gas fireplace. Larger one; $1200/month plus utilities, wood floors. BOTH: full bath, good light. Available now. NO SMOKING, NO DOGS. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call (845)255-5355.

The COLONY building is substantially built with brick, huge steel beams & finished with classic stucco. Wrought iron window boxes, all are still found throughout the property. The interior boasts hand-hewn chestnut beams, chestnut girders & impressively grand maple doors. A large kitchen is at the rear of the Great Room originally visited by the touring performance big bands & orchestras of the time. Behind the kitchen is found a huge 12-18 foot deep Dutch brick oven. Much history has occurred within the approximately 11,000 square feet. It now calls for the entrepreneurs who will take the vision originated in the 1920’s & restore & rebuild the three story guest-bedroom quarters and turn them into the fine boutique hotel destination visioned nearly 100 years ago. .................................$2,150,000 PLEASE CALL LAURIE YLVISAKER FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Laurie Ylvisaker, Associate Broker Cell: 845-901-6129 Work: 845-679-2255 ext. 113

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1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in private home. Includes utilities, cable and high speed internet. Walking distance to SUNY and town. No pets or smokers. $1000/month, 1½ month security. Available immediately. Call (914)475-9834.

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rosendale/ high falls/tillson/ stone ridge rentals

New Paltz: Southside Terrace Apartments

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT; $800/ month plus utilities & security. 5 miles to New Paltz. Pet friendly. Security & references required. Call (845)978-2804, (845)5917285.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Rosendale. Sunny, clean. Very large living room. Views of Rondout Creek. Includes off-street parking & trash removal. No smoking. 2 person max. $990/month + utilities. (845)4539247, marker1st@yahoo.com

Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available!

3-BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR. $1550/ month includes all utilities. Off-street parking. Available immediately. No smokers. Annual lease, security & references required. Call (561)818-2170.

EXTRA LARGE 2-BR to SHARE. High Falls. Bedroom and side room available plus share kitchen, living room, bathroom, deck. Lots storage. $625/month plus reasonable utilities, security. 845-687-2035.

4-BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 baths, large family room, fully carpeted, modern house, spotless, private country setting. 3 miles from New Paltz. $2000/month plus utilities. No pets. References, security required. 845-255-8610.

HIGH FALLS: 2-BR HOUSE, bath, cellar, attic, garage, wood floors, new appliances, recently renovated. Quiet neighborhood. Walk to town. $1100/month plus utilities, lease, security, references. No smoking/pets. Available soon. 845-705-2208.

We have, studios, one & two bedroom apartments, includes heat & hot water. (furniture packages available) Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more! “Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”

Call 845-255-7205 for more information

NEW PALTZ: 2-BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE/DEN. $1045/month plus utilities. Washer/dryer, central air, dishwasher. 1.5 miles to village. No pets. No smoking. Call (845)256-1119.

STUDIO APARTMENT. $700/month plus utilities. 31 Church Street, 1 block from Main Street. Laundry room, private parking on premises. No pets/smoking. 1 month security. 1-year lease, good references. (845)417-3051. BEAUTIFUL MODERN 5-BEDROOM HOUSE in park-like setting. Near shopping center. Living, dining, family, utility room, eat-in kitchen, 2 baths, red oak floor whole house, 2-car garage. $1600/monthly, 1 month security. References. No pets. Call both (845)255-6467 & (212)8263587. Quiet residential area, close to SUNY New Paltz; 2-BEDROOMS FOR RENT in large 3-bedroom apartment. $500/ month/room plus shared utilities. First, last, security, references, lease. On-site parking. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. 845-255-7187. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT available 1/15 at Village Arms. Top floor, end unit w/view of Mohonk. Good closet space. 1 mile to town. On bus route. $1000/month includes hot water, heat, plowing and garbage removal. No pets, no smokers. First month rent plus one month security. Call/ leave message 845-594-4433. (owner/ broker - no fee).

4-BEDROOM SPACIOUS HOME! $2500/ month plus utilities & security. 3 full bathrooms. 3 acres- wooded estate w/lawn, jacuzzi tub, gorgeous woods views, 2 outdoor decks, carport & room for parking next to house. Washer/dryer. Woodburning fireplace. Tranquil country setting. Minutes from hiking, Minnewaska, Mohonk & Town of New Paltz. No smoking. Pets allowed w/extra security deposit. Available now. (201)836-6085. igmc@aol.com LARGE 4-BEDROOM BEAUTIFUL HOUSE. Quiet location. 2 full bathrooms. Near SUNY. Hardwood floors, modern kitchen w/dishwasher, spacious living room. Oil heat, W/D, gas stove. Garbage removal and propane gas included. $1600/month plus utilities. Call 845-269-1332 or 845-8538543. ROOM FOR RENT: Utilities included. $550/month plus security. Walking distance to everything. Call 845-664-0493. ROOMS AVAILABLE for STUDENT HOUSING. Close to SUNY, New Paltz. Newly renovated, clean, large kitchen, appliances, WiFi/computer access/TV, plenty of parking. $550/month/room, electric & heat included. $550 deposit. Available now. 845705-2430. ROOMS FOR RENT w/access to kitchen and living room. Half mile from SUNY campus. No pets. $450/month includes all utilities. Call (914)850-1968. SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Spring 2015 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205. STUDENT RENTAL: SHARE 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT. $525/ month. New Paltz Village. Call (845)3042504. STUDIO APARTMENT. $895/month includes all utilities. Suitable for 1. Located 21 North Chestnut. No pets, please. 845229-0024.

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kingston/hurley/ port ewen rentals

2nd FLOOR; IMMACULATE 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT w/office 1050 sq.ft. $875/month. New kitchen, bath, dishwasher, washer/dryer & private entrance. On one acre. Heat included. No pets/no smoking. Hiking, and plenty of outdoor activities nearby. Call 845-594-1492.

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saugerties rentals

SAUGERTIES VILLAGE: 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Hardwood floors. Offstreet parking. $750/month heat included. (845)246-1844. WEST SAUGERTIES; COUNTRY. 2-BEDROOMS, 2 baths. Spacious, hardwood floors. No smoking or animals. Cell: 516-776-5305.

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woodstock/ west hurley rentals

LARGE, CHARMING 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, high. w/beamed ceilings, fireplace, large EIK. Conveniently located in Woodstock off NYC bus route. $850/month includes trash, water/ sewer, shovelling, plowing. Pets TBD. 845-802-4777. MUST SEE!! 2-STORY, 3-BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME, IDYLLIC SETTING. Semi-private road, 2M from heart of Woodstock. Large, luxury kitchen. Wood floors. LR w/wood fireplace, DR, office w/ built-ins, flex room, 2 full baths, screened porch, patio, generator. Plentiful storage, laundry, garden, field. Landlord pays electric, lawn, snow. Tenant pays propane, oil, trash. $2200/month. First, Last, Security. NON-SMOKERS. Call 845-750-1219.

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and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 RARE WOODSTOCK RENTAL in the heart of Woodstock. Meticulously renovated 3-bedroom, 3 bath home w/character. Fabulous deck looks onto park-like woods. Millstream is at bottom of the property! All this right in town! Fully equipped modern kitchen w/granite counter. Beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, sunny south windows and huge artist’s north light. Room for home office or studio. $2295/month, year lease. Security deposit. Call 845-679-9717. SPACIOUS 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT in 4-family house, first floor level. Great storage. Eat-in kitchen, fireplace, terrace. $1250/month includes heat, HW, trash, maintenance, plowing. Conveniently located off NYC bus route. Pets TBD. 845-8024777. SPACIOUS STUDIO RENTAL. Quiet streamside studio, just steps from Tinker Street. Ground floor of quaint carriage house. All new appliances, perfectly maintained. $850/month plus utilities. First and last month plus security. No smoking. No pets. (917)459-3555. WOODSTOCK: 1-BEDROOM. Quiet upscale residential neighborhood. Beautiful grounds. Small quiet apartment complex. Excellent condition & well maintained. $845/month includes all utilities. ALSO, FURNISHED 1-BEDROOM. $875/ month includes all utilities. No smoking. References. No pets. (845)679-9717. WOODSTOCK/LAKE HILL. Furnished room in restored colonial farmhouse; $500; furnished 2-room suite; $600. Includes all utilities, internet, private phone, piano, cats, gardens. Partial work exchange available with room. NS, NP. homestayny@ msn.com 679-2564.

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west of woodstock rentals

Oliverea; 3-BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Mckinely Hollow, Oliverea. 3-bedroom, 2 bath with large yard, garage, front porch, back deck and garden. Stream frontage. Gas stove, hot water heat. $1200/month plus utilities. Security and references. (845)6887767. SHOKAN: $720/month- 2-BEDROOM w/ATTACHED GREENHOUSE, 720 sq.ft.; Also, $1200/month- LARGE 2-BEDROOM, 1200 sq.ft., 7 miles west of Woodstock, peaceful, calm, quiet, country setting. Please No smokers or pets, utilities not included. Walk to Ashokan Reservoir. 1-year lease, two months security. Pictures on craigslist.org, search Shokan, Call 845481-0521 or 845-657-2490. SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Mt. Tremper. Second floor, kitchen, dining, living room, big bedroom, full bathroom, 15x12’ deck off LR. Quiet road. View of woods. $850/month, heat included. Eugenia (845)706-9192.

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seasonal rentals

FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com IDEAL SKI RENTAL. Charming, rustic, private 2-bedroom cottage just minutes from Belleayre. Walk to Trailways Bus stop and shopping. Available for remainder of ski season at $850/month utilities included. Call John at Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties 845-707-1248, 845-676-6035 (leave message).

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free stuff

ROOSTERS: FREE TO A GOOD HOME. 7 months old. Dominique and Gold Lace Wyandotte mix- (black & gold). Use to live free range lifestyle. No bad rooster habits so far (no attacking humans or pulling out hen feathers). No soup pot callers, please. Paul at 845-339-4546.

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for sale

ATTENTION VENDORS & DEALERS! Vintage & Collectible items for sale. Call Earl at (914)402-4985. EXTANG HARD TONNEAU COVER, trifold for a Toyota Tacoma, (can IMPROVE gas mileage by 10%) current 5’ bed style, black, excellent condition. Call (845)2558352. JOTUL WOODSTOVE. Firelight model. Ivory enamel. Beautiful stove. 20+ years old. Largest cast-iron woodstove made. Needs some work but can be used as is. Needs new catalytic converter. New-this stove is over $3000, asking $650 OBO. (845)679-3879. MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs- 2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352.

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(845) 331- 4844 tree services

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buy and swap

BOTTOM LINE... I pay the highest prices for old furniture, antiques of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. Quality CONSIGNMENTS accepted also. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286. OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214.

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antiques and collectibles

ATTENTION VENDORS & DEALERS! Vintage & Collectible items for sale. Call Earl at (914)402-4985.

670

yard and garage sales

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680

counseling services

LAURIE OLIVER.... SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. Give the gift of wellness. Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation * pain management * stress relief * past life regressions. Certified Hypnotist by NGH. Intuitive, sensitive guidance. Spirit communicator. Specializing in dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues, questions about your life past & current life’s path. Call Laurie Oliver at (845)679-2243. Laur50@aol.com

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professional services

GBM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Professional Moving and Delivery. Residential/Commercial. Local and N.Y.C. Metro areas. N.Y.S. Dot T 12467, Shandaken, N.Y. Call 845-688-2253.

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personal and health services

PRIVATE CARE for elderly. CERTIFIED AIDE, 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)901-8513 ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING; SENIOR NUTRITION/DINING PROGRAM. Operates Senior Dining Sites throughout the county, which offer nutritious, hot meals from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. (845)336-7112. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday. They also provide an opportunity to socialize w/others who have similar interests. Guidelines: Please call the site between 10 a.m.-noon. the day before you plan to attend in order to be sure there are enough meals for everyone. Eligibility: You must be an Ulster County resident aged 60 or over. Cost: There is no set cost, but a suggested daily donation of $3 is requested.

702

art services

OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, retouched, refinished. Also frames & wood sculptures repaired. Call Carol 6877813. c.field@earthlink.net

703

tax preparation/ bookkeeping services

JOHN MOWER HAS PREPARED Federal & State tax returns for individuals, small business & S-Corporations for 18 years. As an Enrolled Agent, he can represent clients in tax matters w/the IRS. Call for an appointment 679-6744.

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organizing/ decorating/ refinishing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER/ HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/everyday problems, special projects; clutter, paperwork, moving, gardening & personal assistant. Affordable rates. Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar. com; Masters Psychology, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar1@gmail.com (845)679-6242.

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cleaning services

CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)6882253.

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Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932 HOUSE CLEANING.... Do you work long hours? Do you need a little extra time to spend with family? I am here to help you clean, re-organize, and get that precious time back with family and friends. Honest and reliable, one time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, special request cleaning. Years of experience, reliable, references available. I provide personal cleaning for all occasions, Call KRISTINA 845-594-8805.

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CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)6882253.

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painting/odd jobs

“ABOVE AND BEYOND” HOUSEPAINTING by Quadrattura. “WINTERIOR” 15% DISCOUNT. Add value to your home economically. Environmentally conscious work done w/old world craftsmanship and pride. Interior/Exterior/Decorator Finishes, Expert Color Consultation, Plastering, Wallpaper Removal, Light Carpentry. (845)332-7577. Free Estimates. Senior Discount.

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EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, cleanouts. Second home caretaking. All small/ medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999. Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-6160872. HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal. Call Dave (845)514-6503mobile. HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845616-9832. MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347. TRANSFORMATION RESTORATION. Interior Painting*. WINTER SPECIAL! Get 1 room painted at regular price, get another room HALF price. References available. Fully Insured. Call Chris Today! (845)902-3020. YOU CALL I HAUL. Attic, basements, garages cleaned out. Junk, debris, removed. 20% discount for seniors and disabled. Gary (845)247-7365 or www. garyshauling.com

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plumbing, heating, a/c and electric

AA Statuary & Weathervane Co. Liquidation Sale

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HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470. WIDE PLANK FLOORING & slab countertop. 12”-24” White Pine. Also available Ash, Oak, Walnut, Butternut, Cherry. Call Richie at (518)966-4122. mountainbreezefarmlumber.com WINECOFF QUALITY CONTRACTING, INC. New Construction, Additions, Renovations. Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms, All types of Flooring, Tile Work. Demolition, Dump Runs, Rotten Wood Repairs. FREE EXTERIOR HOME INSPECTIONS. OH!!! HANDYMAN PROJECTS TOO. Stefan Winecoff, 845-389-2549.

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gardening/ landscaping

building services

D AND S IMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renovations. Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www. dandsimprovements.com (845)3393017

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legals LEGAL NOTICE NOTICES OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF ULSTER COUNTY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 601 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that; The undersigned as Commissioner of Finance of the County of Ulster has on deposit or in his custody certain moneys and property paid or deposited in actions or proceedings in the several courts in the said County. The person whose names and last-known addresses are set forth below appearfrom the record of the said Commissioner of Finance to be entitled to certain such property of the amount of $50.00 or more. DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDING IN THE SUPREME COURT NAME LAST-KNOWN ADDRESS Brescia Buildings Inc 73 Railroad Ave. Montgomery NY 12549 Caggiano, Louis A 66 North St. Pine Bush NY 12566 Frost, Charles L Sr 66 North St Pine Bush NY 12566 GH Mechanical Inc 7174 Route 209 Wawarsing NY 12489 Grant, Vincent PO Box 129 Chichester NY 12416 Kalbach, Karen 8846 Route 28 Pine Hill NY 12465 Kilanowski Nick 1032 Burlingham Rd Pine Bush NY 12566 Ortolano, Joyce M 252 Rutsonville Rd Wallkill NY 12589 Rural Ulster Preservation Co Inc 289 Fair St., Kingston NY 12401 DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDING IN THE KINGSTON CITY COURT NAME LAST-KNOWN ADDRESS Stauble, Shelley Gail 2148 Sawkill Rd., Kingston, NY TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT (A) a list of the names contained in this notice is on file and open to public inspection at the office of the Commissioner of Finance: (B) any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirty-first day of March to persons estab-

lishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same: and (C) in the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefor. Kingston, New York January 26, 2015 Burton Gulnick Jr. Commissioner of Financ Ulster County LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ULSTER COUNTY APPLICATION FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RENEWAL Citizens are advised that Ulster County is considering an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal. A public hearing on Ulster County’s Community Development Block Grant Program will be held on February 11 at 6:00 PM or soon thereafter as the public may be heard, in the County Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, 244 Fair St. Kingston, New York. Citizens are urged to express their views on the direction of Ulster County’s CDBG Program and eligible housing activities which include the following: Housing Rehabilitation including Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Homeownership Assistance Residential Water/Wastewater Assistance Eligible activities must benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The County is eligible to apply for up to $750,000. Written comments should be directed to Dennis Doyle, Director, Ulster County Planning Department, County Office Building, 244 Fair Street, Box 1800, Kingston, New York, 12402 Copies of supporting documentation are available for viewing at the offices of the Ulster County Planning Department, 244 Fair Street, County Office Building, Kingston, NY. The Ulster County Legislature is committed to making its Public Meetings accessible to indi-

viduals with disabilities. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation or assistance to participate in the Public Hearing or to obtain a copy of the transcript of the Public Hearing in an alternative format in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature at 340-3666. Dated: January 29, 2015 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Kingston, New York Ulster County Legislature LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 12 of 2014, A Local Law Regulating The Use Of Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware By Food Service Establishments In Ulster County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held Proposed Local Law No. 12 of 2014, A Local Law Regulating The Use Of Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware By Food Service Establishments In Ulster County, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the public can be heard, in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York. The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours and is available online at http://ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/legislative-resolutions PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Ulster County Legislature will convene in public meeting at the time and place aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposed local law described above and, as deemed advisable by said Ulster County Legislature, taking action on the enactment of said local law. DATED: January 29, 2015 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Kingston, New York Ulster County Legislature

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 16 of 2014, A Local Law Establishing An Automatic Re-Canvassing Procedure In And For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held Proposed Local Law No. 16 of 2014, A Local Law Establishing An Automatic Re-Canvassing Procedure In And For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:05 PM or as soon thereafter as the public can be heard, in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York. The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours and is available online at http://ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/legislative-resolutions PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Ulster County Legislature will convene in public meeting at the time and place aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposed local law described above and, as deemed advisable by said Ulster County Legislature, taking action on the enactment of said local law. DATED: January 29, 2015 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Kingston, New York Ulster County Legislature LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, PO Box 1800, Kingston, NY on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM for Road Materials BID #RFB-UC15-007. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www. co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing. Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing

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DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord. FOR ADOPTION: Three 7-month old kittens. All are litter pan trained, up to date w/shots & spayed/neutered. FRANKIE; female tuxedo (black/white) loves to snuggle at bedtime, likes to carry toys in her mouth & gets along well w/all cats & dogs. TIGGER, orange male, likes to be kissed, have his belly rubbed & snuggles at bedtime, too. CHLOE; torti (female)- is a bit shyer but enjoys hanging out w/family. All kittens get along beautifully w/the cats & dogs in their wonderful foster home in West Hurley. For more information about these glorious kittens, please call (917)282-2018.

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W W W . R U G E S S U B A R U . C O M Mirabella; Ulster County SPCA’s featured pet of the week. This young mixed breed girl is around 2-years old & is looking for a home dedicated to exercising her daily as she’s a big ball of energy! She’s a great running buddy & loves to play, whether it’s w/people, or other dogs & cats. We suggest older children for Mirabella based on her energy. OTHER WONDERFUL DOGS: Taxi; 1-year old Bull Terrier mix, hyper & happy. Loves to play w/tennis balls, go for runs, give kisses & would benefit from an active owner. He’s great w/kids, good w/dogs, & OK w/cats. Mona; 3-year old Pit mix, this girl is unbelievably sweet. She’s great w/dogs, good w/ cats, she came from a home that had a child so she does well w/children. She’s an active, loving, cuddly young girl that’s looking for a home that will give her lots of attention! Richard; senior mixed breed looking for his forever home! Although he’s a senior boy, he still has a ton of energy & loves to play! He’s good w/other dogs & cats but we do suggest older children w/him because of his age. Pebbles; An excitable & beautiful young female who loves walks, playtime & cuddles. Looking for a feline friend? Marge; 3-year old female, white w/black spots, very friendly & enjoys to sit on your lap. She’s but one of many sweet cats here: Dolly; 1-3 year old female who’s a bit shy, but if you’re patient she’ll come around. Fargo; easy going older male who likes to be picked up. Princeton; orange 3-5 year old male who likes to chase & play w/balls, but also needs his alone time. Come meet bunny buds Penny; floppy eared female Holland Lop-- & Biscotti,

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