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Freestyle Frolic returns to Kingston Knights of Columbus this Saturday

The Freestyle Frolic is an all-ages dance party for dance-lovers, to be held on Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 389 Broadway in Kingston. The focus is on dance, community, creative expression and connection. People of all skill levels attend, ranging from people who are serious about dance and want to expand their experience and learn from other dancers to people who just want to have fun in a playful, open atmosphere.

Wear comfortable, casual clothes. The event is barefoot, smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free. No partner is necessary.

Admission is on a sliding scale from $5 to $10 for adults, $2 to $7 for teens and seniors and free for kids and volunteers.

For more information, call (845) 658-8319 or visit www.freestylefrolic.org.

Mardi Gras Party this Sunday at Bearsville The Bearsville Theater at 291 Tinker Street (Route 212) in Woodstock will host a Mardi Gras Party on Sunday, March 2. A parade will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution will perform at 8 p.m., and the doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tick-

ets cost $15 for adults, $10 for youth age 10 to 18. Kids under age 10 in a costume, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free. Pay at the door.

Trumpet, sax and trombone players are admitted free with horn, and are invited to parade with the band “N’awlins-style.”

The 12-piece Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra say that they have been on a musical mission “to make the world a more righteous place.” Brother Joscephus and his eccentric cohort, the Right Reverend Dean Dawg, dip heavily into a gumbo rich with the powerful rhythms of New Orleans, old-school funk and soul, classic rock and a healthy dose of feel-good gospel music. For more information about BroJo, visit www.brotherjoscephus.com.

For more information about the Mardi Gras Party, call (845) 679-4406, e-mail bearsvilletheater@gmail.com or visit www.bearsvilletheater.com.

Secondhand prom dress sale in Poughkeepsie this Saturday benefits Vassar Brothers mother & child services The annual “Pretty 4 Prom” event will be hosted by the Mothers’ Club for Vassar Brothers Medical Center at the Poughkeepsie Plaza on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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are available to purchase at greatly reduced prices. All proceeds benefit services for mothers and children at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 431-5664.

located at 135 South Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie. For more information, visit www.hudsonvalleydance.org or call (845) 454-2571.

“Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley” slideshow in Rhinebeck

Poughkeepsie Tennis Club hosts swing dance & lesson this Friday

The Starr Library at 68 West Market Street in Rhinebeck will host “Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley,” a slideshow and lecture by Anthony Musso on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. Musso will show rarely seen views of local sites using different photographs from previous presentations. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call (845) 8760246, e-mail dhmny@aol.com or visit www.rhinebeckhistoricalsociety.org.

The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club will offer a free beginners’ lesson in swing dancing on Friday, February 28 from 8 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a Swing Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Swing to Gorden Au and the Grand Street Stompers. Admission costs $15 or $10 for full-time students. The event is sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances.

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15 at the door with a current student I.D. for any performance Tennessee Williams’ seething drama won a Pulitzer Prize in 1948, changed the stylistic course of American theater and confirmed Williams as a major voice of his generation.

When Southern belle Blanche Du Bois moves into the confined working class quarters of her sister, Stella, and her brutish husband, Stanley, desperate romanticism collides with truth and self-preservation. An Up In One Production directed by Diana di Grandi.

March 7-9 8 pm Fri & Sat • 3 pm Sun Tickets: $22/$20 Can you handle the truth? Hatmaker’s Attic Productions revives their blockbuster staging of this iconic courtroom drama following a sold-out run at Newburgh’s Ritz Theater.

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Celtic Heels Irish Dance Saturday, March 1 at 11 am Joan McGrenaghan and her performing troupe celebrate their 30th Anniversary! Enjoy Jigs, Reels and Hornpipes choreographed to energetic, hand-clapping, toe-tapping instrumentals.

Berger’s & Frank’s Magic Show Saturday, March 8 at 11 am Come see two of your favorite local magicians doing what they do best: being ridiculous and being amazing. Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco have a combined 60+ years of magical experience and they’re going to pack it all into 1 great family show with magic, comedy, and audience participation all rolled into one. Be prepared to laugh in amazement as the magic happens live, right before your eyes.

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DAVID HIDALGO IS LEGENDARILY ATTENTION-AVERSE. He lurks in the background of their press photos, looking more like Cesar Rosas’ hulking security guy than the most important member of the band and one of the most talented cats in all of rock.

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take issue with the idea that the Band was a quintessential “roots-rock” outfit – as if it were that simple! So the proto-ambient dream pop of “Whispering Pines” is roots music? The sly musical theater structure of “When You Awake”? “Jawbone,” with its multiple meter changes and Aaron Copeland quotes? (Well, I suppose that Copeland was a “roots” composer of sorts – but not until after he had learned and abandoned 12-tone serialism.) The Band, for me, was an odd kind of barnyard/progressive: a chamber group dressed, self-consciously, in traditionalist garb. “Roots” was their specimen for study, not their lens. They weren’t Americana, but a pretty smart Canadian commentary thereupon.

As such, though their influence is wide and evergreen, the Band has few legitimate heirs amongst many claimants. To find one, I would argue, look to America’s other border – the one where Los Lobos came from. Like the Band, Los Lobos are great roots confusionists: progressive and wildly experimental, but easy to mistake for a terrific bar-rock band with a little extra chili and a fondness for the Norteño and mariachi of their youths.

Los Lobos (from left): Louie Perez, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin

Like the Band, the four founding members of Los Lobos – all Mexican Americans from the barrios of East LA – had been playing out and melding influences for a number of years before they rose to national attention with their 1984 major-label debut, How Will the Wolf Survive? In fact, their first indie record came out in 1978. Its title should have tipped us off that something strange was brewing in the barrio: Just Another Band

from East LA. The winking reference, of course, is to the most formidable of all the Californian musical tricksters: Frank Zappa.

From the get-go, the kids in Los Lobos were savvy and self-aware in their

Like the Band, Los Lobos are great roots confusionists: progressive and wildly experimental, but easy to mistake for a terrific bar-rock band cultural and musical experimentation.

Like Zappa’s, Los Lobos’ fusions and assimilations have always been playful and irreverent (though, unlike Zappa’s, never offered in pure mockery). The fact that they often sound so traditional – whether playing an old blues, a country song or a Mexican dance – is just another way of saying that they are really, really good.

The centerpiece of my argument would be Kiko, Los Lobos’ psychedelic/roots masterpiece: one of the great albums of the ‘90s, and maybe my favorite work by the esteemed production team of Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake, who, for a time, were the choice du jour when you wanted your sounds artfully warped and disfigured (not a great choice for Bonnie Raitt, it turned out). The followup to Kiko, the Froom/Blake-produced Colossal Head, is difficult but rewarding.

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In the opinion of some, it’s a cautionary example of the experimentalism getting the better of the bedrock pop values. I say that it’s a pretty hot record and you should check it out; but Kiko first, of course, if you don’t already know it.

There’s a reason that Los Lobos can do no wrong no matter how far out they go, and its name is David Hidalgo. The golden-throated singer, hyperarticulate lead guitarist, slick multi-instrumentalist and songwriter makes the medicine go down in the most delightful way. His delivery is unconsciously effortless and unassuming – kind of like vintage Steve Winwood’s. And if someone ever convinced Hidalgo to drop his axe and go dance for the camera, as Winwood did circa “Roll with It,” I am sure that it would be equally catastrophic.

But the point is that it would never happen. Hidalgo is legendarily attentionaverse. He lurks in the background of their press photos, looking more like Cesar Rosas’ hulking security guy than the most important member of the band and one of the most talented cats in all of rock.

After my friend Dave Wills interviewed Los Lobos in-studio for Sirius Satellite Radio, he described them as affable, unpretentious, completely disinterested in the interview and principally concerned with the whereabouts of some sandwiches that had been promised. Hidalgo, Dave said, pulled a French leave: didn’t say a word and just split (after securing sandwiches, presumably). There is also a reason why you may not know the music of Los Lobos as well as you should, and its name is David Hidalgo.

But everyone knows Los Lobos’ reputation as a live band. They’ve been at it (prepare yourself ) for 40 years now.

Check out 2012’s smoldering, elegant and sort-of-acoustic live effort Disconnected in New York if you want to know whether they still bring it. Or better yet: Go see Los Lobos at the Bearsville Theater – one of great progressive roots bands ever visiting the hallowed shrine of another.

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Los Lobos special Mardi Gras show, Tuesday, March 4, 8 p.m., $75/$65/$55/$40, Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 6794406, www.bearsvilletheater.com.

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Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams play the Falcon this Friday

Americana high adepts, the husband-and-wife team of Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams bring their expansive and irresistible folk, roots, country, spiritual and rural blues amalgamation to the Falcon in Marlboro on Friday, February 28. This time out, the duo expands to a quartet featuring the talents of Byron Isaacs and Justin Guip.

Per usual at Tony Falco’s labor-of-love establishment, there is no cover charge – just the owner’s persuasive call to “support living artists� with a generous donation.

Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the music begins at 7.

The Falcon is located at 1348 Route 9W in Marlboro. For more information, visit www.liveatthefalcon.com.

Paul Geremia plays Rosendale CafĂŠ this Friday

Traditional fingerstyle guitarist and rural blues torchbearer Paul Geremia brings his legendary talents to the Rosendale CafÊ on Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. Geremia’s performances are a blend of acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica and sometimes piano. He performs his own originals as well as fiery and historically informed covers of Willie McTell, Tampa Red, Lemon Jefferson and Blind Blake, to name just a few. Admission costs $10.

The Rosendale CafĂŠ is located at 434 Main Street in Rosendale. For more information, visit www.rosendalecafe.com or call (845) 658-9048.

Pianist Peggy Reich plays Uptown Gallery in Kingston this Sunday Concert pianist Peggy Reich will be performing at the Uptown Gallery at 296 Wall Street in Kingston on March 2 at 3 p.m. The program will show the parallelisms between the Romantic composers coming from Europe and their counterparts coming from the island of Puerto Rico in the musical artform known as danza. Concert is free to the public, with donations accepted. [Readers of Almanac Weekly might also be interested to know that Peggy is the sister of our own “Gardener’s Notebook� columnist Lee Reich.]

Red Hook Firehouse to host swing dance and classes Looking to Lindy? Itching to learn some fancy footwork? Grab your dancing shoes on Thursday, March 6 at

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ometown heroes 3 are Joey Eppard, Chris Gartmann, Billy Riker and Daniel Grimsland. The band’s virtuosic and highly musical take on progressive metal has earned legions of fans throughout the world. Each year, 3 does a local show at the Bearsville Theater. On Saturday, March 1, 3 will be accompanied by kindred spirits And the Traveler. The doors open at 8 p.m., and live music will kick off from the mainstage at 9 p.m.

The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. For more information, call (845) 679-4406 or visit www.bearsvilletheater.com.

6:30 p.m. and come to the Red Hook Firehouse for swing dance classes, followed by a dance. Hosted by Bard College’s Branches program and the Red Hook Public Library, the evening is free and open to the public.

Bard Branches is an afterschool program that connects Bard students with local students in grades 5 through 8 for tutoring and other academic resources. The Library is located at 7444 South Broadway in Red Hook. For more information, call (845) 758-3241 or visit www.redhooklibrary.org.

Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge hosts Singles Dance this Saturday The Elks Lodge at 29 Overocker Road in Poughkeepsie will host a Dutchess County Singles Dance on Saturday, March 1 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Music will be provided by deejay Johnny Angel. A light dinner buffet with dessert and coffee will be

available.

Admission costs $20. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

For more information, visit www. dutchesscountysingles.org or e-mail dcsingles28@yahoo.com.

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The Vanaver Caravan will be premiering some excerpts from Turn, Turn, Turn: a new full-length program of American dance forms from clogging to swing, set to the songs of the late Pete Seeger

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Dancers of the Vanaver Caravan (above), Saugerties Ballet Center (below) and the New Paltz School of Ballet (on cover) will join several other area companies on stage at the 22nd annual DanceFest at SUNY-New Paltz on Saturday, March 1 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Bluebirds on the wing, spiders on the web SUNY-New Paltz hosts 22 nd annual DanceFest! this Saturday

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he Rosendale-based VaSaugerties Ballet Center. Also on the program are the Barefoot Dance Center, naver Caravan will bring toBallet Arts Studio, Figures in Flight, Gina gether ten different Hudson Marie’z, the New Paltz School of Ballet and Valley dance schools for the the Vanaver Caravan Dance Institute. The 22nd annual collaborative extravaganza hosts will be premiering some excerpts called DanceFest! at SUNY-New Paltz’s from Turn, Turn, Turn: a new full-length McKenna Theatre on Saturday, March 1, program of American dance forms from with two performances at 3:30 and 7:30 clogging to swing, set to the songs of the p.m.

Expect to find a broad range of styles of late Pete Seeger. dance on view, from ballet to modern, from Proceeds from DanceFest! will benefit the the D’amby Project’s Vanaver Caravan’s Irish step dancing to A SHORT BALLET DESCRIBED Arts Education the Rhinebeck Dance programs in as “an artistic impression of the life Centre’s exploration Ulster County and of spiders,” with music by the Kronos of percussive tap. surrounding areas.

Quartet, will be performed by Scarlett Even within a single Tickets cost $15 for Fiero’s Saugerties Ballet Center troupe’s repertoire adults and $10 for seniors and children you’ ll discover surprising diversity; for example, students age 12 and under, and can be purchased from the New York Academy of Ballet at the door or in advance from any of the will dance the classical choreography of participating dance schools. For more Marius Petipa in the “Bluebird Variation” information, call (845) 256-9300, or visit from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty as www.vanavercaravan.org. well as a contemporary jazz piece set to – Frances Marion Platt music by Lady Gaga.

DanceFest! 2014, Saturday, March 1, Perhaps the most intriguing offering 3:30 & 7:30 p.m., $15/$10, McKenna at this year’s DanceFest! is a short ballet Theatre, SUNY-New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, described as “an artistic impression of the New Paltz; (845) 256-9300, vcoffice@ life of spiders,” with music by the Kronos vanavercarvan.org, www.vanavercaraQuartet, as performed by Scarlett Fiero’s van.org.

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Marius meets Mancini & Moondog

JOOOLIA IS SET TO A SCORE by the late, legendary blind street percussionist Louis Hardin, who dressed up as Odin and styled himself Moondog as he played for three decades on the NYC streets

Bardavon hosts Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre’s 32nd annual Gala this weekend

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alling on the same weekend as the Vanaver Caravan’s annual DanceFest! in New Paltz, the Bardavon hosts another admirably broad panoply of dance offerings: the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre’s 32nd annual Gala Performances.

RACHEL GARBADE And like DanceFest! the program by the Vas- Brian Heil ‘14 and Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre dancers in “Triptych” by Stephen Rooks sar Repertory Dance Theatre (VRDT), resident company at Vassar College, will include selecOriginal choreography by 12 current Vassar dance students will also be performed. tions from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty featuring Marius Petipa’s traditional choThe Bardavon Gala for Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre will have two performances, reography. beginning at 8 p.m. this Saturday, March 1 and at 3 p.m. this Sunday, March 2.

But the program doesn’t end with classical ballet. A highlight of the performance Tickets cost $11 general admission and $9 for students, seniors and members of will be a restaged excerpt from the contemporary dance Lareigne by Bessie Awardwinner Stephen Petronio, who has been working as VRDT’s guest choreographer this the “Vassar community” with ID. They are available from the Bardavon box office year. VRDT director John Meehan describes the piece as “complex and extremely at (845) 473-2072, the Vassar Dance Office at (845) 437-7470 or dancetix@vassar. edu, or online at www.bardavon.org/event_info.php?id=711&venue=bardavon. For physical.”

Among the other highly diverse offerings will be jazz dance set to music by Henry more information about VRDT, visit http://dance.vassar.edu/vrdt.

Mancini, Cozy Cole and Trombone Shorty and a neoclassical ballet depicting the – Frances Marion Platt traditional Spanish pilgrimage to the shrine of Santiago de Campostela, set to 32nd annual Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre Gala, Saturday, March 1, 8 p.m., classical guitar music by Isaac Albeñiz. A piece titled Jooolia will explore “the power Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m., $11/$9, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, of community and coming together for the common good,” set to a score by the late, Poughkeepsie; (845) 473-2072, (845) 437-7470, dancetix@vassar.edu, www.bardalegendary blind street percussionist Louis Hardin, who dressed up as Odin and styled von.org. himself Moondog as he played for three decades on the streets of New York City.

Piers & Lucy Playfair jazz up the Catskills

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iers Playfair realizes that he’s a jazz novice, yet that doesn’t make him any less a major player in today’s jazz world. Still in the midst of a highly successful financial career that has seen him shift from banking to investment management over the years, the cultured Brit has been working with his wife Lucy to turn their Catskill Jazz Factory into one of the Hudson Valley’s great new nonprofits and granting organizations.

The Catskill Jazz Factory operates on several fronts at once: It provides residencies and a wide assortment of performance and jamming opportunities for the top new performers rising up to give America’s great artform new life. It is taking great jazz to local schools and local students to great jazz performances. And it is working to share the wealth that the Playfairs have been able to attract to their

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Jazz pianist/composer Aaron Diehl and Piers Playfair

project by working to develop not only several large and small venues in their new hometown of Tannersville, but also a host of other spaces and scenes around the area.

Coming up on Saturday, March 29 at the Bearsville Theatre, the Catskill Jazz Factory is hosting the US premiere of Uhadi, an all-star group of South African

jazz players who will be going on from the Hudson Valley to Lincoln Center

as part of a special tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of all-race elections in South Africa and honoring the life and works of the late President Nelson Mandela, as well as the recent revival of Paul Simon’s classic Graceland album, nearing 30 years in age itself. According to Playfair, the music – to be presented in pre-show workshop format for local students as well as a Saturday night concert – matches classic South African township and mbaqanga musical beats with jazz chops, and highlights how the music played a major role in the nation’s anti-apartheid struggles of the 1960s and 1970s, when the all-white government clamped down on all jazz playing.

And in recent weeks, the Jazz Factory and the Playfairs produced Bard College’s first big Fisher Center jazz concert in years, featuring Westkill resident Chris Washburne and his Latin jazz ensemble SYOTOS; put on a classy Valentine’s jazz dinner with the Charenee Wade Quintet

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he drama that in 1978 firmly established Sam Shepard’s name among the pantheon of great modern playwrights, Buried Child, is a strange and challenging piece of work. By turns grim, darkly comedic and mystifyingly symbolic, the Pulitzer Prizewinning play examines the crumbling of the American Dream through the breakdown of one rural family with some serious skeletons in its closet.

Set against a 1970s landscape of drought, recession and the decline of the family farm, Buried Child has reclaimed its sociopolitical relevance in these times of economic paralysis and disastrous climate change. That makes it an apt vehicle for revival by the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY-New Paltz, in the intimate proscenium setting of the Parker Theatre. The Gala that will open the production’s run on Wednesday, February 26 is already sold out, but you can still get tickets to performances Thursdays through Sundays from February 27 through March 9.

The SUNY-New Paltz Mainstage production of Sam Shepard’s Buried Child, directed by Frank Trezza, has curtain times of 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, plus 2 p.m. Sunday matinées. The February 27 performance will include a pre-show talk about the play at 6:30 p.m., and the February 28 show will feature a post-show talkback with the cast, crew and creative staff.

Tickets cost $18 for general admission, $16 for seniors, faculty/staff and nonSUNY-New Paltz students and $10 for SUNY-New Paltz students. They can be purchased in person at the Parker Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or one hour prior to the performance; by calling (845) 257-3880; or online at www.newpaltz.edu/theatre/productions.html.

– Frances Marion Platt Sam Shepard’s Buried Child, Thursday-Saturday, February 27-March 1, March 6-8, 8 p.m., Sunday, March 2 & 9, 2 p.m., $18/$16/$10, Parker Theatre, SUNYNew Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz; (845) 257-3880, www.newpaltz.edu/theatre/productions.html.

doing Rodgers and Hart chestnuts at the recently revived Deer Mountain Inn near Onteora Park; then presented the Benny Benack III Quartet last Saturday at Last Chance Cheese and Antiques on Main Street in Tannersville.

“My family background is really in the theater,” Playfair said, noting his father’s role as a Drama professor, his mother’s years as an actress and his grandfather’s heralded position as one of the founders of London’s modern theater position.

“Lucy’s and my first project up here was the Orchard Project, which helped develop new plays by inviting cuttingedge theater artists up to the Catskills for residencies each summer.” That program is still running.

“Then I was persuaded by several residents up here that I should help with the programming of the new Orpheum Theater that had been revived as a 250seat space by the Catskill Mountain Foundation…and I realized that to do it right, I would want something with a residential component so it could work as a means of building the community as well as draw audiences,” Playfair said.

“Jazz seemed to be the right thing: It’s multicultural and has great demographics.

So I got to talking with my old neighbor from the City, the jazz historian and critic Stanley Crouch, and he put me in touch with Aaron Diehl, a pianist who knew who the up-and-coming younger players were.”

The result was a first set of residencies, and a sold-out concert featuring three top young ensembles at the Orpheum in 2012. Last May, Playfair and Diehl

put together a day of jazz classes within Kingston High School with Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) leader and Center for Creative Education founder Ev Mann, including a sold-out concert at the Ulster Performing Arts Center for local students. The summer residencies grew, including involvement in the Tannersville Fourth of July Parade, and several more concerts.

“My strategy is to make this a broad program, to reach out with generosity – I guess you could say like the Common Market,” Playfair said. “We keep working to broaden our appeal, branding ourselves as being synonymous with high-quality jazz, and bringing what we do to the greater community in new and different ways. I feel very strongly about working to get kids introduced to the music.”

Playfair has been coming up to the region regularly for nearly 30 years – first to the Woodstock and then Millbrook areas before settling on the Onteora Park area, where Mark Twain, Isadora Duncan and Antonin Dvorak spent creative sojourns in years past. He says that his sudden involvement in cultural projects has released an inner love of the creative that lay dormant for years.

“I realized, with my wife’s help, how much good could come by mixing good business quality to top arts talents,” he explained. “A lot of programs have great intentions but, run by artists, end up chronically underfunded and unable to build the infrastructure needed to find and sustain an audience – or more

Poet Janet Hamill to read from new short story collection at Inquiring Minds in New Paltz

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istinguished poet and short story writer Janet Hamill is now based in Orange County; but like so many kids reared in the parts of New Jersey where Manhattan floats tantalizingly on the horizon, she grew up thinking of New York City as the ultimate magical destination. And her destiny did lead her there for a number of years of working in bookstores and absorbing the ’60s counterculture, following a stint at Glassboro State College where she fell in love with poetry and became fast friends with the young Patti Smith.

But in time the mystique of the City paled, and more exotic locales beckoned.

Hamill relocated to San Francisco in 1970, then took off to wander Europe and Africa for the better part of a year. Returning to New York City to write about her travels, she began performing her poems on the downtown scene and published her first volume of poetry in 1975.

She sustained her friendship with Smith over the years, sometimes doing concerts together, and eventually began adding musical backdrops to her spoken-word performances. Along with two CDs accompanied by the bands Moving Star and Lost Ceiling, Hamill now has five poetry collections under her belt. The most recent, Body of Water (2008), was nominated for the Poetry Society of America’s William Carlos Williams Prize, and one of her poems was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2006.

Somewhere along the way, Hamill started tinkering with prose, inspired by Fabulist authors like Borges and Calvino. Her short stories began appearing in small-press magazines and artsy anthologies. Now she has finally published a collection of them, with a unifying thematic thread of mysterious happenings set in cafés around the world and across the centuries, plus an introduction by Patti Smith. Hamill will be reading from her Tales from the Eternal Café on Friday, March 7 at the Inquiring Minds Bookstore in New Paltz.

Just released on February 1 by Three Rooms Press, the short story collection has already garnered a rave review from Publishers’ Weekly, which you can read at www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9895125-0-3. The author’s own website can be found at www.janethamill.com. The reading is free and open to the public, and begins at 7 p.m.

– Frances Marion Platt

Hamill sustained her friendship with Patti Smith over the years, sometimes doing concerts together

Janet Hamill reads from Tales from the Eternal Café, Friday, March 7, 7 p.m., free, Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church Street, New Paltz; (845) 255-8300, http://inquiringbooks.com/new-paltz-bookstore.

funding.”

Playfair speaks about building relationships among existing performance venues, presenters and other art organizations and artists. He feels that the Catskill Jazz Factory is building something new in the region.

“You need a certain flexibility,” he said. “Jazz audiences can sometimes fill a 250-seat place like the Orpheum, but sometimes it needs cafés or venues in other towns. What you want to do, in the end, is build relevance in a community.”

He notes the vital work that the Catskill Mountain Foundation has done renovating and building cultural venues, or Chuck and Susan Royce’s work creating first-class lodging and dining venues that the Jazz Factory uses for its residency needs. His wife Lucy has been integral, too – both as an administrator and in terms of the branding needed to get something off the ground.

“It’s funny how much I’ve come to adore jazz in the process,” he added.

“It’s only 120 years old, but has its own classical repertory and yet is always new.

The artform is at a crossroads. It needs philanthropy to support it – but at a grassroots level, because it remains a grassroots sort of art.”

Will jazz be his only project now? “Oh, we’ve been helping out with a Russian ballet school that’s also using the Orpheum here,” Playfair added. “And next year we’ll be bringing LAMDA – the London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts – in for a residency...” He paused, the sounds of his and Lucy’s young kids jubilant in the background. “I think we’re making a difference.”

– Paul Smart For more on the Catskill Jazz Factory, and Piers and Lucy Playfair, visit www. catskilljazzfactory.org.

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The bus stop of destiny Tivoli’s Tangent Theatre Company to open Hamish Linklater’s play The Vandal

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amish Linklater, author of the new play set in Kingston titled The Vandal, was born to the theatrical life, and his star is definitely on the rise.

His mother Kristin Linklater – a top vocal coach with many famous clients, and currently chair of Acting in Columbia University’s Theatre Arts Division – was one of the founders of Shakespeare & Company in the Berkshires. So young Hamish started playing kids in Shakespeare plays from the age of 8 on.

Now 37, Linklater has become familiar to TV audiences as a recurring cast member of Gideon’s Crossing, American Dreams, The New Adventures of Old Christine, The Big C, The Newsroom and currently The Crazy Ones. Onstage, he has appeared at such prestigious venues as Playwrights’ Horizons and Shakespeare in the Park in New York City and at Long Wharf in New Haven. He got good notices for his 2011 Broadway debut in Theresa Rebeck’s Seminar, playing a talented-butinsecure young writer who must stand up to the withering criticism of a jaundiced former literary lion terrifyingly portrayed

by Alan Rickman. Being able to hold his own in such formidable company is persuasive evidence that the guy must be pretty good.

Now Linklater is sticking a toe in the authorial waters himself: The Vandal is his first outing as a playwright, and its upcoming production by Tivoli’s Tangent Theatre Company will be only its second; the Off-Broadway company the Flea Theater premiered the play last year. Described as a “dark comedy” and set primarily at a Kingston bus stop on a cold night, The Vandal is a story of lost souls intersecting.

Rhodes and Van Note have appeared together in two previous Tangent productions: John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt in 2010 and the NEWvember New Plays Festival in 2012. Rhodes was also featured in Tangent’s American premiere of Christian O’Reilly’s The Good Father in 2012.

Amy Lemon Olson – best-known in these parts for her work with Poughkeepsie’s Half Moon Theatre Company, notably last year’s acclaimed production of David Lindsay Abaire’s Good People – will direct The Vandal. “I felt this play in particular could use a female voice, and she’d be perfect to take the helm,” says Rhodes.

“She understands the complexities of these characters and the many layers at work in the story.”

The Tangent Theatre Company’s production of Hamish Linklater’s maiden voyage as a playwright will open next Thursday and run for four weeks.

Performances of The Vandal begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, with 3 p.m. matinées on Sundays. Tickets are a steal at $20, and can be obtained by calling (845) 230-7020 or by visiting http://tangent-arts.org.

– Frances Marion Platt

22, 27-29, 8 p.m., Sundays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 3 p.m., $20, Tangent Theatre Company, Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli; (845) 230-7020, http://tangent-arts.org.

Harriet Tubman folk opera by SUNYNew Paltz professor premiered in Brooklyn The American Opera Project and the Irondale Theater in Brooklyn partnered to present the world premiere of Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed that Line to Freedom, a new folk opera by N k e i r u O k o y e , professor of Music at SUNYNew Paltz and professional composer, last Friday, February 21 at the Irondale Theater in Brooklyn.

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Russell and presented by Live Arts Bard, the college’s residency and commissioning program for the performing arts. It takes place in the Fisher Center’s Theater Two. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call (845) 758-7900.

Live Arts Bard stages Nilaja Sun’s Pike Street this Saturday Actor, playwright and teaching artist Nilaja Sun returns to Bard College in Pike Street, a new play about a Lower East Side family, on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m., to be followed by a discussion with the artists. Sun’s work-in-progress residency will culminate in this open rehearsal.

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HELPRIN’S LOVE OBJECT IS, RESOUNDINGLY, NEW YORK: the City, and the Hudson Valley as well.

And that aspect of the novel – the quality that made it feel so profoundly cinematic – is precisely what gets lost onscreen.

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We understand that a 700-page novel needs compression and telescoping if the tale is to be told in something like two hours’ worth of footage. Moments that we love will invariably be lost; it comes with the territory. What are often harder to take are the insertions, which all too often seem more like directorial self-indulgence than adaptations to suit a more visual, visceral medium. Worst of

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That was an example of a change that parted ways too egregiously from the spirit of the books. What it added to the already-conflict-laden story is difficult to identify.

When there’s a lot of plot to squeeze in, the complex villains and flawed heroes we love are often sacrificed in favor of Manichean battles of pure good versus pure evil. And that’s a big chunk – though certainly not the only one – of what went awry with Akiva Goldsman’s current adaptation of Mark Helprin’s much-loved, gorgeously written novel Winter’s Tale.

Even if you haven’t read Winter’s Tale since it first came out in 1983 and are a little fuzzy on the details, you’ll likely be most surprised to discover that the movie version has the Devil in it, played by a bored-looking Will Smith, or that Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe, in his excessive mode), the gang boss who pursues the hero for many decades, is his demonic lieutenant. Yes, it’s bizarre; yes, it’s unnecessary. A magical realism novel spanning two centuries in which the improbable is the norm, Winter’s Tale is weird enough without being turned into a battleground of minions representing Heaven and Hell. And Pearly is crazy, impulsively violent and scary enough an adversary without the diabolical mandate. It’s a bad decision that typifies the director’s approach of turning the lyrical themes of the book into moral and sentimental shorthand that plays to the least common denominator among the moviegoing public.

But Goldsman – allegedly a big fan of the book – makes way bigger mistakes than that one; it’s just the easiest to describe.

Going back to what I said about missing a novel’s point entirely: Winter’s Tale the

movie is about 95 percent the love story of how the burglar/artisan Peter Lake (Colin Farrell) falls for the dying heiress Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay) in 1916, then comes back unchanged and unaged in contemporary times to save a dying child in Beverly’s name. The romance is beautifully realized onscreen, and Farrell and Brown Findlay evoke believable chemistry together.

But that’s not what Winter’s Tale the book is about, at its core. Yes, there’s that

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expedition down the Hudson here.

Nor will you recognize the Lake of the Coheeries, site of the Penn clan’s country retreat. In the book it’s a body of water apparently the size of Lake Champlain, hidden somewhere amongst the Catskills; in the movie it’s just a waterfront mansion surrounded by gardens that are sprayed with very fake-looking artificial snow.

The filmmakers took on a project that demanded a gigantic budget to pull off all the epic-scale magical effects and settings needed to evoke the feel of the novel, and then, it seems, spent it all on sparkly horsefeathers.

In sum, people who never read Winter’s Tale will be baffled by the movie; people who are easily pleased by fluffy, tragic romance may enjoy it. But those who loved the novel will be greatly disappointed.

Maybe someone else with a broader vision (and deeper pockets) will take this project on again sometime in the future – hopefully before the next millennium.

– Frances Marion Platt

SHELTER SCREENING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PANEL THIS FRIDAY IN KINGSTON

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atalie Merchant attended the first One Billion Rising Ulster County event in 2013, created as part of an international event to raise awareness of domestic violence. Moved by the event, she hosted a concert to raise awareness of domestic violence and funds for local shelters. The concert at Bard College’s Fisher Center last June was filmed and included performances by Merchant and other local female musicians alongside advocates, criminal prosecutors, victims and survivors.

One Billion Rising Ulster County will present Natalie Merchant as she introduces the first public screening of: Shelter: A Concert Film to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence on Friday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Dutch Church at 272 Wall Street in Kingston. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

After the film, there will be a panel discussion to address the issue of domestic violence. One Billion Rising Ulster County has also invited representatives from Dutchess County to join in the discussion. Panelists include Gwen Wright, executive director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; state assemblyman Kevin Cahill; Ulster County executive Michael Hein; Dutchess County executive Marcus Molinaro; Robert Rolison, chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature; Elizabeth A. Culmone, Ulster County senior assistant district attorney for the Special Victims’ Bureau; and Marjorie Smith, Dutchess County assistant district attorney and bureau chief for the Special Victims’ Bureau.

The event was originally scheduled to coincide with the One Billion Rising event on February 14, but was postponed due to severe weather conditions. For more information, call Beth Bengtson at (845) 383-1361.

through-line of the doomed romance, and it’s undeniably a love story. But Helprin’s love object is, resoundingly, New York: the City, and the Hudson Valley as well. And that aspect of the novel – the quality that made it feel so profoundly cinematic – is precisely what gets lost onscreen. Gone are the rhapsodic descriptions of magical places; the roiling cloud wall that divides the City from its surroundings; the savagebut-cheerful tribal society of the Baymen; the bejeweled, sky-spanning bridges; the ingenious steampunk engines that thrum in the City’s depths like the pulse of a great sleeping animal; the festive temporary settlements that appear on the surface

of the Hudson whenever it freezes, the hellish tenements of Five Points.

Athansor, Peter Lake’s horse who can leap so far that it might as well be flying, is in, but he’s given cheesy CGI wings.

Hardesty Marratta and his magical golden salver – the MacGuffin that’s needed for New York to achieve its Golden Age at the turn of the millennium – are entirely out.

So are Reverend Mootfowl and Jackson Mead, the visionary engineers who are supposed to play a key role in the City’s apotheosis. And the preternaturally feisty character of Virginia Gamely (Jennifer Connelly) is a shadow of her former self; you won’t witness any epic skating

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UPAC screens Borodin’s Prince Igor from The Met this Saturday The Bardavon will continue the 2013/14 season of The Met: Live in HD with Alexander Borodin’s Prince Igor, broadcast live in high-definition from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, screened on Saturday, March 1 at 12 noon at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston.

The new production was staged by noted Russian opera director Dmitri Tcherniakov in his Met debut. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the lush score, famous for its celebrated “Polovtsian Dances,” and Ildar Abdrazakov sings the title role of the 12th-century Russian hero. The cast also includes Oksana Dyka as Yaroslavna, Igor’s emotionally fragile second wife; Anita Rachvelishvili as the fiery Polovtsian princess Konchakovna; Sergey Semishkur as Vladimir Igorevich, Igor’s son and Konchakovna’s lover; Mikhail Petrenko as Prince Galitsky; and Štefan Kocán as the warlord Khan Konchak.

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COOPERAGE WAS A LOST ART, BUT IS NOW ENJOYING A RENAISSANCE, Tom told me, which means that barrels of local woods like chestnut or birch are being constructed to hold and flavor maturing liquors

Still dreaming of spring Hudson Valley Distillers to open for business on April 1

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Co-owners Tom and Jennifer Yozzo and Chris and Jennifer Moyer are longtime close friends who had intended to go into business together for years. They toyed with various ideas for a grand project to undertake once Tom retired from his law enforcement career in Newburgh, and they finally settled on the boozemaking biz.

The nine-acre farm that is the distillery’s home sits across Route 9 from Tousey Winery. On the site of the former nursery Thunderoc Farms, the renamed Spirits Grove Farm includes a farmhouse, outbuildings, four acres of apple orchards and a hundred-year-old sheep barn that the Yozzos and Moyers have been renovating since July to house the distillery and tasting area.

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stretching to the ceiling, all different heights, girths and numbers of distilling plates, each custom-made to the filtering requirements of various liquors.

Yozzo showed me a smaller still nearby, dwarfed by the big one, but impressive nonetheless. It’s the original, home to their first distillations. “This is where it all started,” he said.

Since Arabic scholars first fooled around with the distillation process in the first century, trying to create more potent brews than beer and wine, which are naturally fermented, mankind has been making liquor. In the last few years, several craft distilleries have popped up around the Hudson Valley, and the area is beginning to get a reputation for being a destination for fine artisan liquor.

Much like the craft beer movement has gained momentum in recent years, the craft hooch business is burgeoning; and the hope is that the Hudson Valley will be known for it, like an Eastern Napa Valley for fine liquors.

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barley, and Hudson Valley Distillers is all about local, using a heritage barley grown nearby. In the malting process – which is also used for beer – raw barley soaks, is dried and then germinates. “We lie to it to make it think it’s spring,” explained Tom, “and it sprouts.”

Sugars and starches from the barley ferment with the help of special yeasts, creating a wash of seven to ten percent alcohol. The Yozzos and Moyers showed me a couple of tubs full of the breadyscented liquid that would grow up to be whisky – one with a local yeast. Once fermentation occurs, the mash is heated and its vapors are collected at the top of the still, where they cool, condense and drip down. The distillation process can be done once or twice or even more; then, at this point, some liquors may age for a while.

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Also in the restored barn is a Founders’ Room for the 20 people who helped fund the project, so that they can have their own space for gatherings and events. Currently the space is hosting, keeping warm and providing light for a collection of young flavorful plants, like hazelnut, mandarin, tangelo and yuzu, an aromatic Asian citrus fruit of which the distillers will use the zest. There is also sugar cane, and if it does well, the Yozzos and Moyers plan to create a rum that will be the only one in the Valley made with local ingredients.

Products from a small distillery like this aren’t consistently identical every time, they told me. Like wines, these small-batch liquors will have characters that change and evolve year to year. But all ingredients will be local, with no pesticides used in the orchards. They hope to grow everything that they need on-site, with cornfields for the whisky mash to the gin botanicals in the greenhouses.

This fall they will create 1,800 square feet of event space just outside the barn, and they plan to host events and live music. “Our goal is to be a destination spot,” said Jennifer Moyer. “People can make a day of it.”

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Tivoli Free Library hosts adult game night next Friday Come in out of the cold and play some games with other adults at the Tivoli Free Library at 86 Broadway in Tivoli on Friday, March 7. Learn a new game or bring an old favorite. The event is free and open to all adults. For more

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njoy an all-day pancake breakfast, tap a tree and watch syrup being made at the Ashokan Center’s MapleFest on Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for teens and is free for ages 12 and under. The pancake breakfast costs $5 per person.

Try blacksmithing, tinsmithing or broommaking ($5 per craft) or walk inviting woodland trails across the historic 1885 covered bridge to the falls of Cathedral Gorge.

The Ashokan Center is located at 477 Beaverkill Road in Olivebridge. For more information, call (845) 657-8333 or visit www.ashokancenter.org.

be sold in local farmers’ markets, with tastings at the distillery planned for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. plus by appointment. The address is 1727 Route 9 in Clermont, and the phone number (518) 537-6820. You can keep upto-date on the opening via the Facebook page (look for HVDistillers) or Twitter (@ HVDistillers), or look at their website at www.hudsonvalleydistillers.com.

– Jennifer Brizzi Read more about local cuisine and learn about new restaurants on Ulster Publishing’s DineHudsonValley.com or HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

Tasting & live music this Saturday to benefit Gardiner Day A wine-tasting with light hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Mustangs will be held at the Robibero Winery, located at 714 Albany Post Road in New Paltz, on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. A cash bar will be available.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Gardiner Day 2014. For more information, call (845) 706-0625.

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In 2010, New Zealand astronomers uncovered evidence that the strength of the fine structure constant, which governs the force of electromagnetism, was slightly stronger in the distant past than what we observe here, but only in the northern direction.

If confirmed, it suggests that the universe has neighborhoods.

GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Just chillin’ out Different plants employ ingenious strategies for surviving deep cold

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he sound and feel of crunchy snow underfoot are reminiscent of cold, snowy winters past. Pity poor trees and shrubs; they can’t stomp their limbs or do jumping jacks to get their sap moving and warm up. The sap has no warmth anyway. Still, except for garden and landscape plants pushed to their cold limits, plants do survive bitter cold.

P e o n i e s , delphiniums and other herbaceous perennials opt for the easiest survival route, letting their tops die off each winter.

Anticipating frigid weather way back in late summer, they pumped nutrients in their stems and leaves down to their roots. What’s left of these plants spends a mild winter underground – especially mild beneath a blanket of snow.

Low-growing plants whose stems and

leaves stay alive in winter have it almost as good as those survived only by their roots. Near the ground, these plants aren’t exposed to the full brunt of winter winds or cold. And when Mother Nature decides to throw down a powdery white insulating blanket, all the better. Just in case Mother Nature wasn’t going to cooperate with that blanket, I took it upon myself to throw a blanket of pine needles over my strawberry bed to protect the plants from cold.

Think about it: Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit – not a particularly cold temperature for a winter night – and plants contain an abundance of water. Water is unique among liquids in that it expands when it freezes, so you can just imagine the havoc that would be wrought as water-filled plant cells froze and burst. Yet plants that hold their heads high and upright all winter do weather the

Plants can move water gradually out of their cells into the spaces between the cells, where the water can freeze without causing damage

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One tack is to shed those parts most likely to freeze: leaves. That still leaves water-filled cells of trunks and stems having to stand up and face the cold.

Water doesn’t necessarily freeze as soon as temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. To freeze, water molecules need something to group around to form ice crystals: a so-called nucleating agent. Without a nucleating agent, water “supercools,” remaining liquid down to about minus-40 degrees, at which point ice forms whether or not a nucleating agent is present. All sorts of things can serve as nucleating agents – bacteria, for instance – so plants may not be protected all the way down to minus-40 degrees by having their water supercool; but just a bit of supercooling may be all that a plant needs to survive winter cold.

Plants have another trick for dealing with cold, one that is effective well below that minimum supercooling temperature.

That trick is to move water gradually out of their cells into the spaces between the cells, where the water can freeze without

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causing damage. Cell membranes are permeable to water, so as temperatures drop, ice crystals that form outside plant cells grow with the water that they draw out of the cells. As temperatures drop, then, the plant is now threatened more by dehydration than by freezing.

One other thing at work for the plants here is something called freezing point depression, which is why antifreeze keeps the water in your car radiator from freezing and salt melts ice. Basically, whenever you dissolve something in water, you lower the resulting solution’s freezing point – more so, the more that’s dissolved.

Plant cells are not pure water, and as the liquid in those cells losing water becomes more and more concentrated in sugars and minerals, their freezing point keeps falling. Plants toughest to cold are those that are best at reabsorbing the water outside their cells when temperatures warm.

What’s a gardener to do in cold weather? Ski, of course – which this year is going to improve my gardening greatly.

Skiing brought me to Vermont.

Vermont, besides skiing, brought me to the Gardener’s Supply (www.gardeners. com) retail store in Burlington, which brought me to its “Push-Button MultiWatering Wand.” I contend that paying attention to and ministering to plants’ water needs goes a long way to good gardening. I’m expecting this watering wand – with options for everything from misting water to gurgling it to making a soft shower and more – to keep my plants even happier than they’ve been. I also like the sturdy metal construction and, especially for watering hanging baskets, the articulating head with extensible reach.

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NIGHT SKY

Was the cosmos designed for us?

Per the Strong Anthropic Principle, an observed universe must be hospitable to observers

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he branch of astrophysics called cosmology – which is not about hairdressing and permanent waves, but the study of the universe as a whole – regards the cosmos as a single entity, meaning that everything was born together and shares universal properties. The cosmos didn’t just leak in here drop by drop from another dimension, as the Steady State theory suggested. By current thinking, the nature of space, the speed of light and the value of such constants as gravity are identical everywhere. In short, we truly live in a UNI-verse where E Pluribus Unum rules: a oneness out of which the many stars and planets are free to experiment and frolic.

If this is so, then any physical truth that applies to our galaxy, such as the strength of the four fundamental forces, is identical everywhere else and throughout all of time. Such a view has dominated astronomical thought for centuries, even if a few physicists have periodically questioned it.

In 2010, New Zealand astronomers uncovered evidence that the strength of the fine structure constant, which governs the force of electromagnetism, was slightly stronger in the distant past than what we observe here, but only in the northern direction. Looking at faraway southern galaxies, the force was weaker long ago. If confirmed, it suggests that the universe has neighborhoods. Our own region of the cosmos certainly has the specific properties that allow life to have arisen, and thus perhaps ours is a special and unique place in space and time.

But no matter whether the universe has ‘hoods or is homogeneous, over 20 different “constants” and properties seem fine-tuned to allow life to exist. Change any of them – most by even the teensiest amount – and we aren’t here.

Theists point to this as proof of God. But some physicists have a different take, called the Anthropic Principle.

The phrase “Anthropic Principle” first appeared 40 years ago during a European symposium honoring Copernicus’ 500th birthday. A theoretical physicist named Brandon Carter addressed the old Copernican Principle that humans do not occupy a privileged position in the universe. Carter startled the audience by noting, “Although our situation is not necessarily central, it is inevitably privileged to some extent.”

Carter created two forms of the Anthropic Principle that are still debated today. The “weak” version addresses the fact that life can exist at only specific times and places in the evolving universe, and we obviously occupy one of these privileged positions. The “strong” version addresses physics’ fundamental constants and how they seem perfectly tweaked for life.

The weak form essentially argues that physical constants such as the mass of the proton and the strength of electromagnetism had to be perfect for life to exist; otherwise no one would be here to observe the cosmos and the issue would never arise. Had the cosmos been otherwise, no one would be around to measure the physical constants.

Is it circular reasoning, or perhaps a clever way of squirming out of having to explain the extraordinary physical conditions of the universe?

late blight of tomatoes and potatoes and black rot of apples have become bigger problems.

Perhaps winter cold will knock out these problems or set them back. For those that hitchhike north from warmer, more southerly locations, cold might drive those problems further south to make travel here more difficult, or at least take longer.

We’ll see.

– Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, go to HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

You can also visit Lee’s garden at www. leereich.blogspot.com and check out his instructional videos at www.youtube. com/leereichfarmden. For more on local homes and gardens, go to Ulster Publishing’s HomeHudsonValley.com.

Eagle Walk this Saturday in Saugerties View eagles on Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. in an Eagle Walk with birding guide Steve Chorvas along the Hudson River. Meet at the Saugerties Lighthouse trail parking lot. Kids are welcome. The Walk will cancel if it’s raining. For more information, visit

www.woodstocklandconservancy.org.

Currently the best place to view eagles in Ulster County is along the Hudson River, including the nesting pair of eagles at the Saugerties Lighthouse. Once paired, bald eagles remain loyal until one dies.

At last year’s event, many participants enjoyed their first up-close eagle sighting.

These once-endangered birds of prey are now frequently seen in the Hudson Valley.

Guided cross-country ski to Kempton’s Ledge at Minnewaska State Park this Sunday Start your day with an invigorating four-mile-long cross-country ski outing to Kempton’s Ledge, where scenic views of the Palmaghatt Ravine abound, on Sunday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This modest-

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So all these things have to be the way they are, and there’s no oddity or coincidence to have to explain. Problem solved.

Well, okay, but is this science – or philosophy? Is it circular reasoning, or perhaps a clever way of squirming out of having to explain the extraordinary physical conditions of the universe? Or is it valid, and we can just go back to paying our heating bills?

The Strong Anthropic Principle goes much further: It basically argues that life or observers are either perennially coexistent with the cosmos or the Intended End Result – so of course physical parameters allowing this must exist. Its position resembles the writings of Aristotle: The Universe’s Goal and Plan was to produce us, so the various specific physical constants and other properties pivotal to our existence had to arise to allow our existence.

Since this version suggests intelligence or even goals lurking behind the cosmos, it is brushed off by most scientists, even religious ones, as unfalsifiable (untestable in any way) and thus a morsel of philosophy or theology, and not science at all.

We’re back to Square One. We have a cosmos that’s amazingly fine-tuned for the existence of observers. Need science try to explain this? Can it?

– Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob Berman’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

ly challenging outing will follow along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road and Castle Point Carriage Road, a well-groomed route that does include two challenging hills. Participants must provide their own ski equipment and must have previous cross-country skiing experience. If there is no snow, this outing will be a hike.

Preregistration is required for participation in all public programs.

Please call the Park Office at (845) 2550752. For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring snacks and water. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany children wishing to participate in any programs.

Snowshoe and cross-country ski outings will be offered as winter hikes when snow conditions are poor.

Bus trip to ARTiculture show in Philly leaves from Millbrook next Thursday Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County will sponsor a bus trip to the ARTiculture flower show in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 6.

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The bus will leave the Farm & Home Center at 2715 Route 44 in Millbrook promptly at 8 a.m., returning around 9:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. For more information, call (845) 677-8223, extension 115, e-mail cak97@cornell.edu or visit www.ccedutchess.org.

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Feb. 27Mar. 6 Go green!

With St. Patrick’s Day only days away, why wait to get your Irish on?

Here are three events that celebrate the Emerald Isle this weekend.

Celtic Heels Irish Dance in Rhinebeck on Saturday On Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m., Celtic Heels Irish Dance performs as part of the Saturday morning Family Series at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Enjoy jigs, reels and hornpipes choreographed to energetic, hand-clapping, toe-tapping instrumentals.

Tickets cost $7 for children, $9 for adults and seniors. The Center is located at 661 Route 308 in Rhinebeck. For tickets or more information, call (845) 876-3080 or visit http://centerforperformingarts. org. To learn more about the performers, visit www.celticheelsdance.com.

Fiddler Brian Conway at Newburgh Free Library on Sunday Your older crew may enjoy this Sunday’s free concert at the Newburgh Free Library by New York native fiddler Brian Conway, who is especially known for his Sligo style of performing. The concert takes place on Saturday, March 1 at 3 p.m. The Newburgh Library is located at 124 Grand Street in Newburgh. For more information, call (845) 563-3600 or visit www.newburghlibrary.org. To learn more about the performer, visit www.brianconway. com.

Got syrup?

Need a refresher on how many gallons of sap it takes to get a bottle of maple syrup? Looking for opportunities to engage your family in the New England tradition of sugaring? Here are some fun upcoming activities to check out.

Maple Story Time at Gardiner Library on Thursday Check out the Making Maple Syrup Story Time for 4- and 5-year-olds at the Gardiner Library on Thursday,

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The 22nd annual DanceFest at SUNY-New Paltz on Saturday, March 1 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. will feature ten area dance schools: the Vanaver Caravan Kids; Figures in Flight; Ballet Arts Studio; the D’amby Project; Barefoot Dance Center; Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts (above); New York Academy of Ballet; Saugerties Ballet Center; New Paltz Ballet Theatre; and Rhinebeck Dance Centre.

February 27 at 1:30 p.m. Special guest environmental educator Laura Conner from the Minnewaska State Park Preserve joins children’s librarian Amy Laber for stories about maple sugaring, learning what a maple tree looks like and a chance to see and touch old-style maple sugaring tools such as a bucket, tap and hand drill, followed by a maple tree craft.

Speaking of the Gardiner Library, save the date for Spanish Story Time with Ariana Mauceri on Saturday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. This is a special opportunity for children to experience a second language or a mother tongue as a storytime event, including stories, songs and arts and crafts. All are welcome.

The Gardiner Library is located at 133 Farmers’ Turnpike in Gardiner. For more information, call (845) 255-1255 or visit http://gardinerlibrary.org.

Maple goes Cajun at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge on Saturday Then there are the Maple Fest and Maple Gras at the Ashokan Center on Saturday, March 1. Maple Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and activities include pancakes, singing and dancing with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, a live performance by Mike + Ruthy, a puppet show with Grian McGregor and the Ivy Vine Players, maple sugaring demonstrations, a guided nature hike and blacksmithing. Ashokan Maple Gras is a Cajun-themed dinner and dance party from 4:30 to 10 p.m.

The Ashokan Center is located at 477 Beaverkill Road in Olivebridge. For complete ticket and pricing information and additional details, call (845) 657-8333 or visit http://ashokancenter.org.

Maple tours at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall Opening Day for maple sugaring tours at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is Saturday, March 1

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n Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m., make your way to the Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Day parade, rain or shine. The parade route includes West Main Street from the Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery to Route 9D, to South Mesier Avenue to Mesier Park. For more information, call (845) 297-0800 or visit www.dcsppc.org.

from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sixty-minute maple tours take place each weekend through March 22 and 23 at the Outdoor Discovery Center, every halfhour between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Admission costs $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 3 to 11 years, with a $3

discount for museum members.

The Outdoor Discovery Center is located on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road in Cornwall. For more information, call (845) 534-5506 or visit http://hhnaturemuseum.org.

Mohonk Preserve hosts Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush on Sunday Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush at Mohonk Preserve for ages 4 and up happens on Sunday, March 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call now to reserve your spot, since this wonderful event always sells out. Admission costs $5 per person in addition to the Mohonk Preserve day fee. For reservations or more information, call (845) 255-0919 or visit http://mohonkpreserve.org.

Beauty and the Beast at West Point on Sunday Belle’s strong, independent and smart personality will take center stage at West Point during this weekend’s performance of Beauty and the Beast on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at Eisenhower Hall. Tickets cost $41.

Use Stony Lonesome Gate off Route 9W or Thayer Gate in the Village of Highland Falls to access the West Point property, and leave plenty of extra time for the security check on the way in. For tickets or more information, call (845) 938-4159 or visit www.ikehall.com.

Get physical!

Here are three fun ways to get your family moving this weekend!

Kingston YMCA’s Indoor Triathlon on Sunday The YMCA Indoor Triathlon takes place on Sunday, March 2 at 8 a.m.

Open to ages 12 and up, this is a terrific way to sample a triathlon in a safe and supportive environment: a 15-minute swim, 20-minute bike and 20-minute track. Registration costs $50. The YMCA is located at 507 Broadway in Kingston. For more information, call (845) 338-3810 or visit www. ymcaulster.org.

Bike Rodeo at Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh The Motorcyclepedia Museum’s Bike Rodeo takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Activities include a course to practice bicycle safety, games, family-friendly

movies and a chance to see more than 500 motorcycles in the Museum itself.

Remember to bring your bicycles!

Admission to the Museum and the event costs $11 for adults 12 years and older, $5 for children ages 4 to 12 years and is free for children age 3 and under. The Motorcyclepedia Museum is located at 250 Lake Street in Newburgh. For tickets or more information, call (845) 569-9065 or visit www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org.

GS Race at Plattekill Mountain on Saturday The Plattekill Mountain Cup GS Race takes place on Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. This event is for all ages and all abilities and is separated by age groups. The entry fee is $15 plus a lift ticket, and participants may register upon arrival. The event is open to both skiers and snowboarders, and everyone under 16 receives a ribbon.

Plattekill is definitely worth checking out for the real-deal terrain. We love the cozy fire ring in the lodge, not to mention two floors of space for après-ski fun. Plattekill Mountain is located at 469 Plattekill Mountain Road in Roxbury. For more information, call (607) 326-3500 or visit http://plattekill.com.

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Dance!

Two epic local annual dance events that you want to know about:

DanceFest at SUNY-New Paltz on Saturday The 22 nd annual DanceFest at SUNY-New Paltz features ten area dance schools: the Vanaver Caravan Kids; Figures in Flight; Ballet Arts Studio; the D’amby Project; Barefoot Dance Center; Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts; New York Academy of Ballet; Saugerties Ballet Center; New Paltz Ballet Theatre; and Rhinebeck Dance Centre.

DanceFest takes place on Saturday, March 1 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. at McKenna Theatre at SUNY-New Paltz.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For tickets or more event or pricing information, call (845) 256-9300 or visit

Vassar Rep Gala at the Bardavon on Saturday Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre’s 32nd annual Gala at the Bardavon takes place on Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m.

Tickets cost $11 for adult general admission seating and $9 for students, seniors and members of the Vassar community with ID. The Bardavon is located at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. For tickets or more information, call (845) 473-2072 or visit www.bardavon.org.

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nual Cinderella’s Closet, an event where these items are given to area high school students for free for their prom. Cinderella’s Closet takes place on Friday, March 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Mall. Donations may be dropped off from now through the 28th at the Dietz Stadium Diner at 127 North Front Street in Kingston; Rhinebeck Savings Bank at 27 Main Street in Kingston; or the DeForest Group at 120 Wood Road, off Sawkill Road in Kingston. For more information, contact jlkny1@gmail.com.

Free vision screening for tots in Accord Free vision screenings for children ages 1 to 5 years will be offered at Little Ones Learning Center on Tuesday, March 4 and Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Prior scheduling is required, and parents must sign a consent form: “Screening is non-invasive, child does not need to be verbal, and takes approximately a minute to complete.”

Little Ones Learning Center is located at 5142 Route 209 in Accord, in the Rochester Reformed Church Building. For more information, call (845) 626-2114 or Don Lee at (845) 626-7249, or visit www. littleoneslearningcenter.org.

“Getting Ready for the Teen Years” The “Getting Ready for the Teen Years” program is a four-session series designed to support parents of children ages 9 to 14. Topics include: Who is this stranger? (teen development); Parent-teen communication; Keeping teens safe; Social networking; and Cyber-bullying. The series takes place on Tuesdays, March 4 through 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The cost is $40 per family.

The program takes place at the Greenwood Lake Middle School, located at 1247 Lakes Road in Monroe. To register or for more information, call (845) 3441234 or visit http://counties.cce.cornell. edu/orange.

“How’s the Hudson River Doing?” workshop at SUNY-New Paltz There will be a free workshop for middle and high school math, science and art educators, titled “How’s the Hudson River Doing?” This threehour workshop leads educators to make comparisons and observe trends related to the health of the Hudson River using classroom-friendly data sets. Participants will build confidence

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Disney’s touring production of Beauty and the Beast will be staged this Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at West Point’s Eisenhower Hall. in their data graphing, interpretation and analysis skills, and learn tips and tricks for introducing real (sometimes messy!) data to students. Participants will also learn how their students can enter this year’s Hudson Data Jam competition: a challenge for students to use their creativity and artistic talents to tell a data-based story about the Hudson River, with cash incentives for teachers and student winners.

The workshop takes place on Tuesday, March 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at SUNY-New Paltz’s Lecture Center, located at 1 Hawk Drive in New Paltz. To register or for more information, contact Samantha Root at (845) 677-7600, extension 179, e-mail caryeducation@caryinstitute.org or visit www.caryinstitute.org.

Women’s Writing Event & Workshops in New Paltz On Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m., join the authors of A Slant of Light, a collection of prose and poetry by women writers from New York’s Hudson Valley, to meet and discuss their writing and their work. Tickets will be sold at the door for $8 general admission and $5 for seniors. “A Slant of Light” will be held at Deyo Hall at 6 Broadhead Avenue in New Paltz.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, an assortment of women’s writing workshops is offered for writers of all levels and all schedules – because they are all single sessions, so if you’ve been wanting to cultivate your writing but don’t

have time for an ongoing series, this is for you! Workshops include “Getting Your Words into the World” with Nava Atlas; “What’s Your Story? A Workshop for Writers and Dreamers” with Patty Kane-Horrigan; “The Corset Controversy, or How Women Altered Their Natural Figures in the Name of Fashion” with Susan Stessin-Cohn; “Prom Gowns and Hiking Boots: Women’s Clothing as Source for Poems” with Suzanne Cleary; “The Angst-Free Writing Workshop” with Laura Shaine Cunningham; “Writing for Change: Opinion Essays and Blogging” with Heather Hewitt; “From My Pen and Power: Journals as History, Art and Self-Recovery” with Kim Ellis and Susan Stessin-Cohn; “Memoir Writing: Silencing, Anger, and Resistance with Judy Dorney and Jan Zlotnick Schmidt; Writing Begins Where You Are: Claim Your Voice” with Kate Flanagan; “Telling Stories: Creative Nonfiction Writing” with Pauline Uchmanowicz; “Soul Journaling: Bringing Our Writing Alive by Trusting Our Words” with Catharine Clarke; and “Traditional Stories and Popular Culture: Inspiration for Your Poems” with Lynn Domina.

For pricing information, complete course descriptions or to enroll in any workshops, call (845) 255-1660 or visit www.huguenotstreet.org.

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Tracy Bonham & Marco Benevento perform this Thursday at Woodstock Day School

A free Anti-Bullying Workshop for parents will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s School on Thursday, March 6 for interested parents from the surrounding communities. The workshop will meet in the gym at St. Mary’s School, located at 2 Convent Avenue in Wappingers Falls at 7 p.m. Every parent from every school is welcome. For more information, call (845) 489-7250.

The Woodstock Day School Storytellers Music Series will welcome recording artists Tracy Bonham and Marco Benevento for a concert and conversation on Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Woodstock Day School Storytellers Music Series is an ongoing concert event at which local and international recording artists perform and tell stories about their music, writing experiences and memories, hosted by Tim Sutton, chairperson of the WDS Media Department.

Tickets cost $15 at the door for adults.

Kids and participants in the WDS Open House (held on the same evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) will be admitted free.

Donations will be accepted. Tickets will be available at the door on the evening of the performance. All proceeds benefit the WDS Annual Fund and the Media Department. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome.

Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist, skilled lyricist and stunning singer who has a unique ability to amuse and move her audience’s heart simultaneously. Marco Benevento is the much-loved “tiger-headed” musician and composer who plays an acoustic piano amplified by pickups and using various effects pedals. He also makes use of toys, drum machines and other synthesizers.

For more information about the artists, visit www.traceybonham.com and www. marcobenevento.com.

The event will be held in the Bridge Building Theater at 1430 Glasco Turnpike in Saugerties. For more information, visit www.woodstockdayschool.org.

Kingston YMCA hosts Indoor Triathlon this Sunday

Antique Toy & Model Train Show this Sunday at CGCC in Hudson

Work off that snow-induced cabin

Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson will host the Antique Toy & Model Train Show on Sunday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission costs $3 for adults and is free for kids under age 6. For more information, call (518) 828-4181, extension 3344 or visit www.sunycgcc.edu.

Erica Chase-Salerno says, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” She and her husband Mike live in New Paltz with their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.

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fever at the YMCA Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, March 2. The cost for registrants is $50. The event includes a 15-minute swim, 20-minute bike and 20-minute track run.

The YMCA is located at 507 Broadway in Kingston. To register or for more information, call (845) 338-3810 or visit www.ymcaulster.org.

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The New Studio was designed and built by Thomas Cole in 1846 to fulfill his dream of having a space of his own. After falling into disrepair, the structure was torn down in 1973, but the original foundation of the Italianate-style building was unearthed in 2008.

Thomas Cole Site seeks funds to complete studio restoration in Catskill

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill preserves and interprets the home and studios of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of painting. Now a capital campaign has been launched to bring back one of the few known architectural creations of the artist: his New Studio. The capital campaign will raise funds to restore the studio and, in the process, create a much-needed, year-round, handicapped-accessible gallery for public exhibitions and events.

The New Studio was designed and built by Cole in 1846 to fulfill his dream of having a space of his own. After falling into disrepair, the structure was torn down in 1973, but the original foundation of the Italianate-style building was unearthed in 2008. Historic photographs and drawings, along with archaeology at the site, have revealed a building with a footprint of approximately 1,000 square feet.

The New Studio will be rebuilt on its original footprint. Through the study of the artifacts, architect John I. Mesick of Mesick Cohen Baker Wilson Architects has finalized drawings to recreate the exterior of the building to match Cole’s original design and details exactly, including wood clapboard siding, wood shutters, two-story windows, a north portico and a cedar shake roof.

Some of the cost – $1.25 million – has already been raised. And the campaign was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from New York State, bringing the total amount already raised to 80 percent of the $1.5 million goal. Groundbreaking for the New Studio is scheduled for June of 2014; completion of the project is anticipated for June 2015.

The Thomas Cole Historic House is an independent nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the National Park Service, located on Spring Street in Catskill near the western entrance to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. The Main House, Old Studio and special exhibition gallery are open April through November. The grounds are free and open to the public year-round. For more information, visit www.thomascole.org.

or wood. The drawings usually begin by exploring the possibilities of the abstract line.” A native of New York City, Wilson moved to Kingston in 2000.

Gallery hours are on Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment and 24/7 through the storefront windows. For more information, call (845) 338-8473 or visit www.thestorefrontgallery.com.

Stephen West Wilson show opens this Saturday at Kingston’s Storefront Gallery

Bianca Tanis & Liza Mills exhibition opens this Sunday at Unison in New Paltz

An opening reception will be held for “Seeing Hands,” an exhibit of sculpture in wood and stone and pen-andink drawings by Stephen West Wilson, on Saturday, March 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Storefront Gallery, located at 93 Broadway in Kingston. The exhibit will remain on view through Saturday, March 29.

Wilson has made art for more than 40 years, but exhibited infrequently. In his sculptural work, he says, “I’m first attracted by the qualities of the stone

The artwork of Bianca Tanis and Liza Mills will be featured in “Rock & Garden” at the Unison Gallery in New Paltz on Sunday, March 2 with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit will remain on view through Sunday, April 27.

Primarily self-taught, Bianca Tanis is a photographer based in the Hudson Valley.

She holds a BA in Anthropology and MA degrees in Elementary and Special Education. She honed her photographic technique by “haunting” the museums

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CHINESE INK ARTIST QIN FENG AT KUNSTHALLE BEACON OPENING

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than Cohen has been at the center of the boom in contemporary Chinese arts in New York City since the 1980s.

He has been adding his cosmopolitan acumen to Beacon’s gallery and studio scene for the past two years that he has owned the city’s old high school – since renamed Kunsthalle Beacon, or the KuBe. In anticipation of the 2014 Art Week down in New York City from March 6 to 9, Cohen will open the exhibition “Flow: Ink Innovations” at his KuBe-based gallery space in Beacon on Saturday, March 1.

The show will include a performance event with noted Chinese artist Qin Feng. Qin, who spent years in the Berlin art scene before moving to New York, blends traditional Chinese ink-painting traditions with Western Modernist tendencies, from Abstract Expressionism (and a sense of outlandish size) to performance as part of the artistic process.

The ink show continues at Cohen’s New York Gallery in New York’s Chelsea art district, with a March 7 opening, as well as the Metropolitan Museum’s first-ever show of contemporary Chinese art in “Ink Art: Past as Present in Contemporary China.”

Simultaneously, Cohen will be presenting new works by Chinese and other world artists at two of the upcoming Art Week’s key events, as part of the Volta and Scope Art Fairs.

Cohen – who started his pioneering New York gallery after his mother wrote the first book on Chinese contemporary art and his father Jerome launched the Chinese Law Department at Harvard University and advised Henry Kissinger on the famous Nixon trip to China – has helped introduce such now-iconic artists as Ai Weiwei and Zhang Huan to Western audiences, along with the underground art of Iran and North Korea more recently.

The performance “Qin Feng: Ink Innovator” and Beacon portion of the new “Flow” show of ink innovations from China opens at KuBe (Kunsthalle Beacon) from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at 192 Verplanck Avenue in Beacon. For further info call (845) 765-8988 or visit www.kubeny.org.

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in New York City, then pursued that passion by gaining access to darkrooms whenever and wherever she could. Now, after years of following other pursuits, she has returned to photography.

Mixed-media artist Liza Mills is influenced by her love of the outdoors, particularly rock climbing, hiking and the ocean. She studied Art Education and Sculpture at SUNY-New Paltz and is an art teacher in Newburgh. Mills has worked extensively with young people making murals in Newburgh and abroad, including large-scale works in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador, in Namibia and in Belize.

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Unison is located at 68 Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz. For more information, visit www.unisonarts.org.

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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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

9AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance.

Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31. Health Care Navigators available by appointment. Call for appointment: 800-4534666. Arlington Branch Library, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie.

9:30AM-10:30AM Fit After Fifty 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, $1donation.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10AM-11AM Preschool Story Time. “Boogie Woogie Books!” with Amy Dunphy. Meets on Thursdays.. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

10AM Mohonk Preserve – Thursday Tales at Ten: Story Time at Mohonk Preserve.For children ages 2-5 with their parents or guardians.

After the story time, families are encouraged to explore the Visitor Center and check out the Kids’ Corner, Children’s Forest, or wander the Grafton Sensory Trail. In the event of a school closing or delay there will be no story time.Free. Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, Gardiner, 255-0919.

10:30AM Fit After 50 with Diane Colello.

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 for a $1 donation.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10:30AM Book Explorers Storytime. For ages 4 and up. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

11AM Career Services Workshop. A workshop entitled “The Art of Interviewing.” Info: 341-4444. SUNY Orange, Shepard Student Center, Middletown, free.

1PM Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser. An afternoon of food, acoustic music, door prizes, silent auction and great silent auction items from local businesses. 100% of money raised goes directly to the

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is put towards research to fine a cure. Come support local families who battle Cystic Fibrosis daily. Shea O’Brien’s, Main St, New Paltz.

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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 andolder, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

e-mail calendar@ulsterpublishing.com. postal mail: Almanac Calendar Manager Donna Keefe c/o Ulster Publishing, PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402 phone: (845) 334-8200 ext. 104, fax at (845) 334-8809. when to send

Almanac’s Calendar is printed on Tuesdays. We must receive all entries no later than the previous Friday at noon.

1:30PM-2:15PM Free Lunchtime Meditation Group. On-going every Thursday, 1:30-2:15pm.

Open to all levels, weekly guided meditation and relaxation exercises. Donations welcome. Web: www.lindamlaurettalcsw.com. Serenity Counseling Center, 101 Hurley Ave, Kingston.

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The name of the event, time, date, location of event, a telephone number (for publication) and admission charge (specify if free). A brief description is helpful, too.

1:30PM Super Special Storytime: Making Maple Syrup. Normal story time for four and five year olds Info: 255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, Children’s Room, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

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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.

5PM 8th Annual Benefit Dinner for the Sloop Woody Guthrie. A buffet dinner follows at 6, with raffle and door prizes. The evenings music will be provided by Painted Betty. Reservation required. Info: www.beaconsloopclub.org or 831-4267. Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St, Beacon, $75.

5:30PM-7:30PM The BeaconArts Award Linda T. Hubbard will be honored. Info: 440-0100 or www.beaconarts.org/events/beacon-arts-awards.

Dia: Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon, $65 /couple, $35 /individual.

5:30PM-6:30PM Mixed Levels -Tai Chi. Led

by Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mou ntain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

6PM “Leveraging Linked In & Social Media in Your Internship & Job Search.” Lecture by Lindsey Pollack, a bestselling author, keynote speaker and one of the world’s leading experts on managing and marketing. SUNY New Paltz, Coykendall Science Building Auditorium, New Paltz.

6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan.

6 PM-7 PM Community Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public.

Contact info: 658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

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6:30PM-8PM The Woodstock Day School Storytellers Music Series: Tracy Bonham and Marco Benevento In Concert. Info: www.woodstockdayschool.org. The event will be held in the Bridge Building Theater, 1430 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. For more information about the artists, visit www.traceybonham.com and www.marcobenevento.com.

6:30PM-7:15PM Advanced Tai Chi. Led by Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7PM-9PM Grow Your Own! Winter Lecture Series for Home Gardeners. Four different two hour courses each containing two different lectures designed to prepare the avid home gardener for the upcoming growing season.

Registration required. Info: 340-3990 x335 or www.cceulster.org. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, $15 /per class, $50 /for 4 classes.

7PM Book Discussion: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445. Adriance Greenspan Board Room, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM-8:30PM Shawangunk Ridge Free Public Lecture Series: Snakes in the Shawangunks.

With Ed McGowan, Ph.D, Director of Science and Trailside Museums and Zoo, Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Info:www.mohonkpreserve. org/events. SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Center,

Room 102, New Paltz, free.

7PM-8:30PM Meeting of Middle East Crisis Response. A group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East. Info: 876-7906 or www.mideastcrisis.org. Woodstock Public Library,5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

7PM Communications in the Hudson Valley, A panel of local communications professionals will discuss 21st Century communications, various career opportunities, and what may evolve in communication arts Info: 341-4891. Mount St. Mary College, Kaplan Hall, Newburgh.

7PM Monthly Non-fiction Book Club. Michelle Alexander’s challenging 2009 examination of the U.S. penal system entitled “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.”. Info: 485-3445 x 3702. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM-11PM Best Open Mic in Hudson Valley.

No cover. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112.

7PM-9:15PM “The New Paltz Weddings: Ten Years Later.” A special public forum, featuring key players in the marriage equality movement.

A screening of the 20-minute documentary about the New Paltz weddings, “I Now You Husband and Husband.” Free. Village of New Paltz Hall, New Paltz.

7:30PM-9:30PM The Speakeasy Jazz Series: John Esposito & Friends with jazz guitarist Steve Geraci. Stockade Tavern, 313 Fair St, Kingston.

7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Class. Meets every Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. 679-3484 Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Wappinger’s Falls - Adams Fairacre Farms Annual Lawn & Garden Show. “Backyard Wedding.” Show through 3/9. Info: 454-4330 x1146 or www.adamsfarms.com. Adams Fairacre Farms, 160 Old Post Rd, Wappinger, free.

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Lake Katrine - Adams Fairacre Farms Annual Lawn & Garden Show. “Mountain House.” Show through 3/9. Info: 454-4330 x1146 or www. adamsfarms.com. Adams Fairacre Farms, 1560 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, free.

9:30AM-3:30PM The AARP Foundation TaxAide Program provides free, reliable tax preparation service for low to middle income families, individuals and seniors. By appointment only.

Please call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 x 3702. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, free.

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. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10:30AM Toddler Tales Storytime. For ages 2-3.

Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

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11AM A Career in Music Master Class. Peter Winograd, violinist of the American String Quartet, will share his insight on growing up in a musical family and carving out his career. Info:

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Sign-Up Now! Young Adults Mindfulness Retreat (March 19-23). Join other young people to slow down, relax, and learn mindfulness tools for handling the stresses of our daily lives.

Led by the Buddhist monks and nuns of Blue Cliff Monastery, a mindfulness practice center in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.3 Mindfulness Road, Pine Bush. Info: www.bluecliffmonastery. org or office@bluecliffmonastery.org.

Learn the Art of Remote Viewing (RV)a powerful way to access psychic information about people, places, events, and things usually not in your immediate environment. Born out of the government’s desire to use psychic perception as an intelligence-gathering tool, the Stanford Research Institute developed scientific methods and protocols for training Remote Viewers.

Michael has practiced RV since 2004.

He’s trained in CRV, ERV, & Psychic Detective work. This is an exciting opportunity to truly change how you perceive and connect with the world.

Class date/time: 3/8/14 , 12pm-4pm.

Location: #116 77 Cornell St. Kingston.

389-2431 whitecranehall.com.

Upcoming Concert - Techung Tibetan World Music Concert (3/8, 8pm). Techung, renowned Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter, and band members Michel Tyabji, Kito Rodriguez, Sherap Wangmo and Rinzing Wangyal, create a unique and captivating international sound. http://www.techung.com. Tickets $15 in advance/$18 at door. Buy tickets online at http://www.tibetancenter. org/events/ or call 383-1774. The Tibetan Center, 875 Rte28, Kingston.

Upcoming Jam Session with Techung and his Band (3/9, 2-4pm).

Techung, renowned Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter, and band members Michel Tyabji, Kito Rodriguez, Sherap Wangmo and Rinzing Wangyal, invite fellow musicians to come play. http://www.techung.com.

Free. 383-1774, The Tibetan Center, 875 Rt 28, Kingston.

Casting Notice for The Woodstock Playhouse. The Playhouse will be producing the following productions and are casting for:Spamalot; Jesus Christ Superstar; & West Side Story.

Performances will run from June through August. Please send a note of interest to info@woodstockplayhouse.org. Please include a photo and resume, if available.

Call To Artists! RHCAN Sculpture Expo 2014. Award Winning Public Art Exhibition returns to Red Hook for it’s Second Season! June - November 2014. For full details about Sculpture Expo, prospectus and press go to www. rhcan.com.

Raise a Guiding Eyes Puppy. Guiding Eye for the Blind is currently accepting applications for puppy raisers in the Ulster, Dutchess and Orange County regions. Orientation classes begin soon so don’t delay! RSVP. Contact Maria Dunne at 230-6436 or visit www. guidingeyes.org.

Register Now! Beginner Swing Dance Class Series. Tuesday nights starting March 4. Four-week series at 6:30-7:30pm. No partner or experience necessary. Instructors Linda and Chester Freeman. Held at Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Road, Highland; also offered: Monday nights starting March 10. Four-week Beginner Swing Dance Class Series from 6-7pm. No partner or experience necessary. Instructors Linda and Chester Freeman. Held at Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Intermediate and advanced at 7 and 8pm. For more info and to register visit www.got2lindy.com or call 236-3939.

The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. Meets every Wednesday night, 7:30pm. An evening of singing, fun & fellowship.

The Newyorkers Chorus is a male a cappella group that sings in the American “Barbershop Style” of close four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight reading not required.

Info: wwwnewyorkerschorus.org.St. Andrews Church 110 Overlook Rd.

341-4891. SUNY Orange, Orange Hall, Room 23, Poughkeepsie, free.

12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie.

12:05PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3:30PM After School Crafts. For ages 8-12. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

3:30PM-4:30PM After School Story Hour.

Theme is The Dewey Decimal System. Sessions for second and third graders meet on Fridays.

Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@ aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

5:30PM-6:30PM Woodstock Day School Open House. Info: www.woodstockdayschool.org.

Woodstock Day School, 1430 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties, free.

5:30PM-7:30PM Opening Reception: 2014 Mentor Show. Toast mentees, mentors and their 50th Birthday! Exhibits through 3/9. Info: 424-3960. Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison.

6PM Spring Whispers. Kids, ages 9-12, will stretch, laugh and create an art garden. This art and yoga session will be led by Mill Street Loft Artist Nicole Teed. Register online. Info: 452-3141 or www.laglib.org LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie.

6PM Bill & Brian Robinson’s Wildlife Program.

For animal lovers of all ages. Re-scheduled from 2/14. Info: 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen, free.

6:30PM-8PM Swing Dance Workshops with Chester & Linda Freeman. 6:30-7:15pm & 7:15-8pm . Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, $15, $20 /both Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances; Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571.

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Need Free Help Registering for Health Care? A Health Exchange Navigator will be visiting Phoenicia Library starting in January to help people sign up. If you would like an appointment to register with a Navigator at the library. Call Lynda Davis 518-221-9889 for an appt. You should bring all your tax information.

Appointments necessary.

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser (2/27). $20 at door includes food, acoustic music, door prizes, silent auction and great silent auction items from local businesses. 100% of money raised goes directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is put towards research to fine a cure. Come support local families who battle Cystic Fibrosis daily. Shea O’Brien’s, Main Street New Paltz.

Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal. If you can carry a tune, the Mid-Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly chorus needs you. No auditions, and sight reading not required. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass all voices needed.

Rehearsals every Sunday, 6-8 PM. LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston.

Information at rainbowchorus1@ gmail.com or 845-353-8348. $6 per rehearsal.

Upcoming Performance: Broadway @ The Woodstock Playhouse (5/3, 7:30pm). Mark Cortale presents Two Time Tony Award Winner Patti LuPone. Featuring Sirius XM Radio Star Seth Rudetsky as Pianist & Host.

Tickets: Begin at $150Gala details can be found at: www.woodstockplayhouse.org or 679-6900. Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Call for Entries: Juried Exhibit: “The Print Show.” Deadline 3/1.

Entry fee for up to two images is $25.

Good quality jpegs only, no photographs accepted. Full details and prospectus can be downloaded at www. woodstockschoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Rt 212, Woodstock.

Adams Fairacre Farms Annual Lawn & Garden Show. “Asian Inspiration.”

Show through 3/2. Info: 454-4330 x1146 or www.adamsfarms.com.

Adams Fairacre Farms, 1240 Route

Free Fly-Tying Classes (3/1 & 3/8,10am-2pm). Fun with feathers and fur! Open to ages 14 or above.

Bring your own tools although there are a number of vises for youngsters to use. Feathers and hooks will be supplied. Registration is required. Info: 254-5904. Phoenicia Fish and Game, Rt 28, Phoenicia.

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Moves to Germantown! New address: 136 East Camp Road, Germantown. Hours: Tuesday Sunday, by appointment (please call ahead) 876-3200 (the studio telephone number remains the same). E-mail: dcstudios@msn.com. Digital photos (.jpg’s) available Info: www.dcstudiosllc.com.

Are You Fummoxed by The Upcoming New York State Health Exchange Options? You are not alone. Red Hook Public Library will be offering sessions with Navigators to help citizens sign up for the various health plans from 10:30 - 6 pm on Mondays - 3/ 3, 3/ 24 and 3/ 31. There will also be Saturday sessions, from 10:30 am -2:30 pm -Saturdays, 2/ 22 and 3/15. These are private sessions; please call 1-800453-4666 to schedule an appointment. This service is free and open to the public. Info: 758-3241 or www. redhooklibrary.org. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook.

Audition Notice: Les Miserables (4/5 & 4/6). Needed: Adult male & female actors and singers, two young girls, and one young boy. Prepare: 16 bars of a song either from the show or in the style of the show. Bring a copy of your sheet music. Info: upinoneprod@aol. com. The Center for Performing Arts, Rt. 308, Rhinebeck.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats Feb. 27 Port Jervis. Performed by appointment only, by NY state licensed veterinarians of The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.) mobile clinic. $70 per cat includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim.

Newburgh residents, $10 per cat.

Mamakating residents, $25 per cat.

Also available for an additional fee: distemper vaccine, flea treatment, deworming, and microchipping.

855-754-7100. tara-spayneuter.org.

Free Hypnosis Weight Control Workshop led by Frayda Kafka.

Certified hypnotist. Sponsored by the Health Alliance and Open to the community! 1st Wed of each month,

on piano, Mike DeMicco on guitar, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A, Palenville.

4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

7PM-9PM Astrology of the Mayan Calendar workshop with shamanic practitioner Adam Kane. A powerful tool for understanding spiritual cycles and the energy infused in specific days. In this workshop you willlearn how to understand and work with your unique Day Signs based on your birth date and time of birth. Info: 679-2100.

Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $20.

9PM Claypool’s Duo De Twang. Info: www. bearsvilletheater.com or 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, $50, $25.

7PM An Odyssey into the Heart Via the Power of Collective Voice. Amy McTear, a musician, mentor and spiritual activist, will present an interactive musical journey Info: 341-4891. SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Great Room, Middletown.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: The Larry Campbell Quartet. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

8PM A Street Car Named Desire. Play by Tennessee Williams. Info: 876-3080 or www.centerforperformingarts.org. The Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, $22, $20 /senior, $15 /student w/ID. 8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

8PM-8:30PM Swing Dance Beginner’s Lesson.

Swing Dance to Gorden Au and the Grand Street Stompers 8:30-11:30pm. Beginner’s lesson 8-8:30pm. Admission $15/$10 full time students.

Sponsored by Hudson ValleyCommunity Dances; Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571.

Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

8PM Paul Geremia. Info: 658-9048 or www. rosendalecafe.com. Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale, $10.

8:30PM Beki Brindle & The Hotheads. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

9PM Millerton Shorts Film Showcase. Info: www.themoviehouse.net or 214-676-3248. The Moviehouse, 48 Main St, Millerton, $10.

9PM The Grain, Jimmy James. Info: 339-3888.

Snapper Magees, 59 N Front St, Kingston.

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The Morton Food Drive. Sundries and groceries: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, coffee, fruit juices, cereal, oatmeal, hearty soups, canned pastas, canned fruit, cat food, laundry detergent, bleach. Ends 4/30. Info: 876-2903. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff.

9AM-10:30AM 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.

9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge.

246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.

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-11AM Rhythm & Rhyme: A Sensory Story Time. Designed for children with special needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory integration issues, speech/ language delays, ADHD and other challenges.

Info: 485-3445. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM-11PM Local Talent Night. Every Friday.

Seeking bands and performers. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112.

8:30PM-11:30AM Swing Dance to Gorden Au and the Grand Street Stompers. Beginner’s lesson 8-8:30pm; Dance 8:30-11:30pm. Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

10AM-4PM Annual ‘Pretty 4 Prom’ Event.

Hosted by The Mothers’ Club for Vassar Brothers Medical Center. New and gently used prom dresses are available to purchase at a reduced cost. All proceeds benefit the mother andchild services at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Info: 431-5664. Poughkeepsie Plaza, Route 9, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Frank Luther on bass, John Esposito

9PM Chain Gang. Info: www.hydeparkbrewing. com or 229-8277. Hyde Park Brewing Company,

10AM-2PM Free Tax Preparation Services for Low Wage Workers. For an appointment

7-8pm. 1st Wed of each month, 7-8pm.

(Excluding 3/5) 4/2, 5/1, 6/4 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3. To register: call Doris 339-2071 or email: Doris.Blaha@ hahv.org or www.CallTheHypnotist. com. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary’s Ave, Kingston.

Sign Up Now! 185th Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show (3/6). Deadline Feb. 28. Buses will load at 6:45am.

Info: 340-3990 xThursday 2 20 335 or www.cceulster.org. Kingston.

Free Income Tax Assistance. Time: Walk-in hours on Mon, Tues, and Thurs: 10 am. 8 pm.; Wed: 10 am. 4 pm; and Fri: Noon 8 pm. For individuals with a gross income below $50, 000. Info: 257-2662 .

Online Perennial & Bulb Sale. To benefit Master Gardeners of Ulster County. Your order will be shipped to your home. Continues through 3/7.

Info: www.cceulster.org Kingston.

Register Now! Tractor Safety Certification Course for Teens Meets March 25, 27, and April 1, 3, and 8 at 7 pm. Practice Drive: April 24 & 25, time TBA, Driving Test: April 26, 8 am.

Info: 340-3990 or www.cceulster.org.

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A Golden Anniversary: 50 Years of Mid-Hudson Artists Exhibit. Showcasing over 50 artists that have been supported in the past five decades.

Exhibits through 3/28. Info: 454-3222 or www.artsmidhudson.org. MidHudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

Register for the Farm to Market Connection( 9:30 am - 4 pm). Workshops focus on beginner farmers, new markets and scaling up. Reg & Info: www.purecatskills.com or 607865-7090, x217. The Center for Discovery, Hurleyville. $35.

Sign-Up Now! 5th Annual Morton Memorial Library & Community House (by 3/1.)Talent Show: Take Five! an evening of jokes, jug bands, storytelling, guitar playing, dance - you name it, if it’s your talent we want to see it. Deliver visual art to the library . Morton Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinebeck.

Ulster County 4-H Seeks Host Families for Foreign Exchange Students.

Have an opportunity to experience Japan by hosting an exchange delegate between the age of 12 and 16 for four weeks from July 21 through August 19.

Info: klf37@cornell.edu or 340-3990.

with an IRS certified volunteer tax preparer call 331-4199, then press #. Call weekdays between 9am-4pm for your appointment. Hudson Valley Mall, 1300 Ulster Ave, Kingston.

10AM Story Time for Children with Special Sensory Needs. This story time is designed for children with varied sensory needs. Preschool and elementary children with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing issues, languagedelays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD. Info: www. poklib.org or 485-3445 x 3320. Adriance Memorial Library, Cavallaro Children’s Program Room, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, free.

10AM Mixed-Level Yoga. This mixed-level hatha yoga class, taught by Kathy Carey, focuses on gaining strength, flexibility, balance, and alignment, while learning yoga poses in greater detail.

Please bring a mat. Info: 657-2482.

10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market Celebrating Dr. Seuss Birthday! Offering breads & baked goods, fresh fish, meat & eggs, fruits & veg, gourmet peanut butter &local wine. Info: lori@kingstonfarmersmarket.org . Cooking Education Series: Farmers’ Market Cooking.

Classes 11 am-1pm on the 3rd Sat of the month thru April . $30 /per class. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston.

10AM First Saturdays on the Trail: Eagles on The Hudson . Bring the kids along to view the nesting pair of eagles with birding guide, Steve Chorvas. Info: www.woodstocklandconservancy.org. Meet at the Saugerties Lighthouse Trail parking lot, Saugerties.

10AM-2PM Free Fly-Tying Classes. (3/8) Fun with feathers and fur! Open to ages 14 or above.

Bring your own tools although there are a number of vises for youngsters to use. Feathers and hooks will be supplied. Registration required. Info: 254-5904.Phoenicia Fish and Game, Rt 28, Phoenicia.

11AM Celtic Heels Irish Dance performs as part of the Saturday morning Family Series at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck: “Enjoy Jigs, Reels and Hornpipes choreographed to energetic, hand-clapping, toe-tapping instru-

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mentals.” Tickets are $7 for children, $9 for adults and seniors. The Center,661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck.

For tickets or more information, call 876-3080 or visit www.centerforperformingarts.org. To learn more about the performers, visit www.celticheelsdance.com.

12PM-4PM Arthur Secunda: Forty Years of Art Posters. On loan from the Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University. Exhibit will display through 3/31. Info: 569-4997 or KmuseumNBG@ aol.com. Karpeles Manuscript Library, 94 Broadway, Newburgh.

12PM The Met: Live in HD - Prince Igor. Opera

by Borodin. Info: 473-2072 or www.upac.org.

Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston.

1PM-4PM Live @ The Falcon: “Veterans’ Build” Habitat for Humanity Luncheon Concert w/ Chris O’Leary Band. Info: 236-7970 or www. liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Puppet Story Time. Ongoing on Saturdays, 1-3pm. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz.

1:30PM Millerton Shorts Film Showcase. Info: www.themoviehouse.net or 214-676-3248. The Moviehouse, 48 Main St, Millerton, $10.

2PM-5PM Double Opening Reception: Dori Latman: Recent Drawings. Nancy Johnson: Recent Paintings. Exhibits through 3/30. Info: 518- 822-0510 or www.510warrenstgallery. com. 510 Warren Street Gallery, 510 Warren St, Hudson.

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, 679-5906 Ext. 1012 Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

2PM Open Rehearsal - Pike Street. A new play about a Lower East Side family during the “storm of the century.” Play by Nilaja Sun. Followed by a discussion with the artists. Reservations required.

Info: 758-7900. Bard College, Annandale-onHudson.

3PM Reading and Book Signing: Track Life.

Images and Words. Photographs by Juliet Harrison. Info: 679-8000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock.

3PM-6PM Opening Reception: Qin Feng: Ink Innovator. Ethan Cohen Kube, 192 Verplanck Ave, Beacon. Info: 765-8988 or 212-625-1250.

3:30PM 22nd Annual DanceFest! Experience a world of dance with works presented by eleven of the Hudson Valley’s finest dance schools. Proceeds from DanceFest! will benefit The Vanaver Caravan’s Arts Education programs. Info:256-9300 or vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org. SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $15, $10 /senior, $10 /child 12 & under.

4PM-6PM Huguenot Street Farm CSA Open House/ Open Farm. An opportunity to hear about plans for the upcoming season as well as to meet the farmers. Info: csa@HuguenotFarm. com or 419-2164. Huguenot Street Farm, 205 Huguenot St, New Paltz.

4:30PM-7PM Pot Roast Dinner. All you can eat— served family style. Info: 758-1184 or office@ stjohnsreformed.org. St. John’s Reformed Church, 126 Old Post Rd N, Red Hook, $15, $8, free.

5 PM A Closer Look: The Hudson River.

Photography lecture by Joseph Squillante on his “Creative Process.” Info: jmerchant@bire.org or www.bire.org/events/Squillante.php. Beacon Institute, Gallery, 199 Main St, Beacon, free.

5PM-8PM Opening Reception: Seeing Hands.

Works by Stephen West Wilson. Exhibits through 3/29. Info: 338-8473 or www.TheStorefrontGallery.com. The Storefront Gallery, 93 Broadway, Kingston.

5PM-8PM Opening Reception: Life Drawings by members and students. Front Room Gallery and Classroom Gallery. Exhibits through 3/29. Info: 338-0331 or www.askforarts.org. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston.

5 PM -8 PM Opening Reception: “Ardent Rift.”Group Show Featuring MFA Artists. Group show featuring nine artists from the MFA program

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at SUNY New Paltz. Show will exhibit through 3/29. Gallery hours: Saturdays 12-5, or by appointment.Kingston Museum of Contemporary Arts,103 Abeel St, Kingston.

5PM-7PM Opening Reception: “The Landscape of Abstraction. Featuring works by Susan Sommer, Robert Sedestrom & Christie Scheele. allery hours are: Monday 11am-5:30pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays by appointment. Info: 255-1241. Mark Gruber Gallery, New Paltz Plaza, Main St, New Paltz.

6PM-8PM Artist’s Reception: Apocrypha. A solo exhibition of paintings, photographs and sculpture by Herbert Reichert. Exhibit through 3/23.

Info: www.johndavisgallery.com or 518-828-5907.

John Davis Gallery, 362½ Warren St, Hudson.

6PM-8PM Soup Night at Elmendorph. Homemade soups, fresh baked bread and salad. Live bluegrass music by Red Hook’s own Grass Fed band. Info: 758-5887or friends@elmendorph. org. The Elmendorph Inn, 7562 N. Broadway, Red Hook.

7 PM “One Earth So Green and Round” with Lydia Adams Davis and friends of Pete Seeger!Admission - donation Refreshments available for purchase.NobleRoasters.com or LydiaAdamsDavis.com 294-8090.Noble Roasters, 3020 Rt. 207, Campbell Hall, just north of Goshen).

7PM Winter Wine Tasting. Offering light hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Mustangs. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Gardiner Day 2014. Robibero Winery, l714 Albany Post Rd,New Paltz, 706-0625.

7PM-7:30PM Hudson Valley English Country Dance Workshop. The workshop is important for newcomers so that they can better understand the vocabulary of English Country Dance. Info: www. hudsonvalleydances.org or 679-8587. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Salem Rd, Port Ewen.

7PM Stop Smart Meters Meeting. Meets second Saturday of each month, 7pm. Info: Woodstockstopsmartmeter. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Grammy winner Malcolm Cecil on bass, guitarist Steve Raleigh, pianist Peter Tomlinson, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists.

No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, Palenville.

7:30 PM-10:30PM Swing Dance with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman. $10 admission includes basic lesson at 7:30 pm No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. For more info visit www.got2lindy.com or call 236-3939.

MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester (route 9W) Kingston.

7:30PM Bruce Katz Band Concert. Benefits the Library. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan, $20.

7:30PM 22nd Annual DancFest! 2014. Hosted

by The Vanaver Caravan and featuring pieces by ten dance schools from the Hudson Valley will come together to share their work. Info: .2569300 or vcoffice@vanavercarvan.org. orwww. vanavercaravan.org. SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $15, $10 /under 12.

7:30 PM -10:30 PM Hudson Valley English Country Dance. Caller: Melanie Axel-Lute.

Band: Jeanette Hancock-Huttel, violin, Sue Polansky, clarinet, Katie Jeannotte, piano, Stewart Dean, concertina. Info: www.hudsonvalleydances. org or 679-8587.Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Salem Rd, Port Ewen.

8PM A Street Car Named Desire. Play by Tennessee Williams. Info: 876-3080 or www.centerforperformingarts.org. The Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, $22, $20 /senior, $15 /student w/ID. 8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

8PM-12AM Dutchess County Singles Dance.

A wide range of music by DJ Johnny Angel and a light dinner buffet with desert and coffee. Admission is $20. There will be door prizes and 50/50

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raffle. Info: www.dutchesscountysingles.org or www.meetup.com/Dutchess-County-Singles org or dcsingles28@yahoo.com. Southern Dutchess Country Club, 1209 North Ave (Route 9D), Beacon.

ready to tromp through the snow or mud, help out in the sugarbush, and learn how to make syrup just like generations of familieshave done. Call for meeting location. Res reqr’d. Info: 255-0919.

Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz, $5.

8PM 32nd Annual Bardavon Gala. Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performance. The show features ballet, jazz and modern dance. Info: 437-7470 or dancetix@vassar.edu. Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

2PM-4PM Coherence Breathing Guided Meditation with Bells with energy healers John and Donna Carroll. In this guided breathing meditation you will learn an effective self-healing technique to reduce stress, anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and benefit from balancing your physical, mental and emotional health. Info: 679-2100.

Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30.

8:30PM Freestyle Frolic Community Anniversary Dance. Barefoot, smoke-free, no drugs or alcohol allowed.No partner necessary. $5-10/ adults, $2-7/teens & srs, free/kids & volunteers. Info: www.freestylefrolic.org or 658-8319.

Knights of Columbus, 389 Broadway, Kingston.

8:30PM Black Mountain Symphony. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

9PM 3 & Special Guests - The Traveler. Info: 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, $15.

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2PM Sunday Silent Film for March. “Orchids & Ermine.” With live accompaniment by Marta Waterman and Truffaut’s. Info: 658-8989 or www. rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theater, 408 Main St, Rosendale.

2PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

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2PM Artists’ Talk: Mary Reid Kelley and Patrick Kelley. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/ museum or 257-3844. SUNY New Paltz, Dorsky Museum, New Paltz, free.

9:30AM The Jewish War Veterans, Post 625 Monthly Meeting. No food or drink may be brought into the Synagogue. Info: Rschwa9881@ aol.com or 849-0025. Congregation Shomre Israel, Park Ave, Poughkeepsie.

2:30 PM Good Lessons from Bad Women Onstage. One-woman show by Dorothy Leed.

A delightful series of scenes that explores the concept of virtue. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 x3702. The Auditorium, 105 Market St,

9:30AM-2:30PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Millbrook Ridge. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A strenuous, 7-mile hike led by Martin Bayard (229-2216).

Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, West Trapps Trailhead, New Paltz, $12.

3PM A Street Car Named Desire. Play by Tennessee Williams. Info: 876-3080 or www.centerforperformingarts.org. The Center for Performing Arts, Rte 308, Rhinebeck, $22, $20 /senior, $15 /student w/ID.

10AM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Willa McCarthy Band. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

10AM Shoshannah Weinisch of the Jews for Jesus will make a presentation as part of Sunday service on How to Witness to the Jewish People.

Sunday School for children will be held at it’s regular time at 10:15am. Info: 454-1340. First Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie, 164 South Cherry St, Poughkeepsie.

10AM-3PM Antique Toy & Model Train Show.

Sponsored by the CGC Foundation, Inc. Info: 518-828-4181x3344 or www.sunycgcc.edu. SUNY Columbia-Greene, Hudson, $3/adults, free /6 & under.

10:30AM-12:30PM Community Meditation Practice at Sky Lake. Meets every Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Meditation instruction available. Video or reading teaching from Pema Chodron, with short discussion at 11:45 am. Free andopen to all. Contact info: 658-8556 or www. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

11AM Artist’s Way Cluster. Group discussions based on Julia Cameron’s self improvement workbook: The Artist’s Way. All are welcome.

No charge. Donations appreciated. Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Info: 331-0331.

Arts Society of Kingston, Member’s Lounge, 97 Broadway, Kingston.

11AM-3PM Annual ‘Pretty 4 Prom’ Event.

Hosted by The Mothers’ Club for Vassar Brothers Medical Center. New and gently used prom dresses are available to purchase at a reduced cost. All proceeds benefit the mother andchild services at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Info: 431-5664. Poughkeepsie Plaza, Route 9, Poughkeepsie.

12PM Jazz at the Falls Sunday Brunch Series.

Perry Beekman & Lou Pappas. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Cafe, Stone Dock Golf Club, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

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.

1PM-3PM Mohonk Preserve – Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush. Join in the fun of maple sugaring! Be

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3PM 32nd Annual Bardavon Gala. Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performance. The show features ballet, jazz and modern dance. Info: 437-7470 or dancetix@vassar.edu. Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

3PM-5PM “Bowling for Scholarships ... One Strike at a Time” All proceeds benefit the SUNY Orange Scholarship Fund. Info :341-4179. Quinnz Pinz, 13-19 Railroad Ave, Middletown, $25.

3PM American String Quartet in Concert with

by Cynthia Phelps. The American String Quartet will be joined by Cynthia Phelps, principal violist of the New York Philharmonic. Info: 341-4891.

SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Theatre, Middletown.

3PM Peggy Reich, concert pianist will be performing. The program will show the parallelisms between the Romantic composers coming from Europe and their counterparts coming from the island of Puerto Rico in the musical art form known as the Danza. Concert is free to the public with donations accepted. Uptown Gallery, 296 Wall St, Kingston.

4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle.

Drummers on The Green are hosted by Birds of a Feather. Singers & dancers are all welcome.

Bring your drums and percussion instruments.

On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

4PM-6PM Opening Reception:Rock & Garden.

Featuring the worksof Bianca Tanis and Liza Mills will be featured in “Rock & Garden.” The exhibit will show through Sunday, April 27. Unison, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. Info: www. unisonarts.org.

4PM David Paone presents Mickey Rooney Was Right. Paone’s autobiography with the emphasis on his quest to achieve success as both a writer and assistant cameraman in the entertainment industry. Info: 255-8300 Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz.

4PM Millerton Shorts Film Showcase. Info: www.themoviehouse.net or 214-676-3248. The Moviehouse, 48 Main St, Millerton, $10.

4PM Hudson Valley YA Society presents Story Crush Tour. RSVP Requested: Via email rsvp@ oblongbooks.com Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, free.

4:30PM-7PM AFS International Potluck. Learn about international student exchange and ways to be involved in AFS’ mission to promote a more peaceful and just world. Information about study abroad, hosting an international student, and

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5PM-8PM Opening Reception: Ulster County Photography Club Members Photography Exhibit. Show runs through 3/29. Info: 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, Duck Pond Gallery, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

5:30PM Pike Plan Commision Meeting. Dominick’s Cafe, 34 North Front St, Kingston.

6PM-8PM Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal. No auditions and sight reading not required. If you can carry a tune, the Mid-Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly chorus needs you. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass—allvoices needed. Rehearsals every Sunday, 6-8pm. Info: rainbowchorus1@ gmail.com or 845-353-8348. LGBTQ, 300 Wall St, Kingston.

6PM Swing Dance Beginners Lesson. Followed by dance - 6:30pm-9pm to DJ’d music. Info: www. hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571. Arlington Reformed Church, 22 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, $10, $6 /fulltime student.

6:30PM-9PM Swing Dance to DJ’d music. Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571. Arlington Reformed Church, 22 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, $10, $6 /fulltime student.

8PM Mardi Gras Party. A parade will be held from 4-7 pm. Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution will perform at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission tickets cost $15/adults, $10 /age s10-18, and under age ten - and in a costume, accompanied by an adult admitted free. Pay at the door. Info: 679-4406 or email bearsvilletheater@gmail.com or visit www. bearsvilletheater.com.The Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock.

8:30PM Old Dawgz Band. Info: 679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8:30PM Oscar Party at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck and Woodstock.Awards begin at 8:30.The 86th annual Academy Awards. Tickets available at Upstate box offices (Rhinebeck and Woodstock) . Suggested donation: $10 (ballot for Award Prediction Contest included in cost of ticket).

Limit 4 advanced tickets per person. Potluck!

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6:30PM-7:30PM The Dragon’s Way. A unique 6-week weight loss and stress management program based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. Participants will learn a series of simple and gentle qigong energy movements &postures, also an “eating for healing” food plan.

Info: 255-1255. Gardiner Library, Community Room, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

dren & Families. About 150 teachers, child-care professionals and other educators are expected.

Info:871-4167 or www.astorservices.org. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Simi Stone + Band’s March Residency. Every Monday Night. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

10AM-11:30AM Parkinsons Exercise Class w/ Anne Olin. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, 679-6250.

7PM Old Chatham Quaker Meeting. Bidder 70.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow.

Info: 518-766-2992 or www.oldchathamquakers. org. Old Chatham Meeting House, 539 County Route 13, Chatham.

7:30 PM Monthly Program of the Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society. Frank Almquist will speak on “Building Reservoirs,” the story of the construction of the reservoirs and aqueducts that supply New York city with potable water. At the Theater/Meeting Room next to the Bistro in Vineyard Commons in Highland, 300 Vineyard Ave (Route 44/55) next to the Hudson Valley Rehabilitation Center. Free admission & refreshments. For information call 255-7742.

8 PM Open Poetry Mic. Info: 679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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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, Rt 28, Mt. Tremper.

Mid-Hudson Valley Transition Forum. A daylong conference on early childhood education issues to be hosted by Astor Services for Chil-

9:15 AM -11:15 AM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. 55 and older. Sept. thru June. $80.

Drop-in $5 per class. 657-581. American Legion, Mountain Rd, Shokan.

10AM Preschool Story Hour. Each week do a craft activity, read some books, do yoga, sing, make music together, and make a parade through the library. All are welcome! Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan.

10:30AM Babies & Books Storytime. For ages 0-2. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

11AM-7:30PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance. Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31. Health Care Navigators available by appointment. Call for appointment: 800-4534666. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

12PM-6PM Spirit Guide Readings with psychic medium Adam Bernstein. First Tuesday of every month. Receive messages from spirit guides and deceased loved ones and benefit from the divine wisdom and guidance they have to offer. Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $75 /one hour, $40 /half an hour.

1PM-5PM Art Fun for Kids. Draw, paint, cut, & paste. Every 1st Saturday, $10 per hour, multikid discounts available. For reservations call. Air Studio, 71 O’Neil Street, Kingston, 331-2662.

3:30PM-4:30PM After School Story Hour.

Theme is The Dewey Decimal System. Sessions for kindergarten and first graders meet on Tuesdays. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone RIdge.

5:30PM - 7PM Shrove Tuesday - Pancake

Supper. Donation suggested: $6/adults, $3/5-10 yr olds,free/5 & under. Lloyd United Methodist Church, 475 New Paltz Rd, Lloyd.

6PM-7PM Community Meditation Practice at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww.skylake. shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan.

6PM-7PM Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner. Enjoy the Mardi Gras decorations. There will be lots of beads to wear. A free will donation will be accepted. Info: 914-804-9798. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan.

6PM-8PM Kingston’s Meeting - End the New Jim Crow Action Network, a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). 475-8781. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston.

7PM Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party with Big Joe Fitz Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Cafe, Stone Dock Golf Club, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Info: genecotton@gmail. com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N.Manheim St, New Paltz.

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, New Paltz.

7PM My Gay Banjo. Chris Garneau. Michael Truckpile. Info: www.tl-rh.com. Team Love

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9AM-9:50AM Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever.

Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, 1 donation requested.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

11AM-12PM Senior Qigong With Zach Baker.

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11:30AM-7PM Private Shamanic Doctoring Sessions with Adam Kane. First Monday of every month. Shamanic doctoring is a process of bringing the healing spirits into direct contact with you, facilitating healing on physical, mental and emotional levels. Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $75 /one hour.

12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting.

Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333.

1 PM Needlework Group. On-going every Monday, 1pm. Info: 338-5580 x1005. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $2 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

2PM The Phantom of the Opera. 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney with live piano accompaniment. Info: 658-8989, or www.rosendaletheatre. org. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale, $7.

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he latest Onteora Central School District 2011-2012 budget proposal does not include massive layoffs as might be seen in other districts, but does feature the elimination of six teacher positions and reductions to part-time of another five, among job cuts in many sectors. The cuts are seen as a reaction to declining enrollment, but also contribute to a total plan that increases spending by only 0.87 percent, that would translate, based on revenue figures, to a 3.9 percent levy increase.

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Lloyd voters to decide on term limit extensions for town supervisor, clerk & highway superintendent

by Erin Quinn

O Robert Angeloch drawing in Monhegan, in this John Kleinhans photo.

n Friday, March 18, 2011, on the morning of the full Super Moon, legendary artist and co-

art gallery and art school, and the fervent admiration of generations of devoted art students. To his personal credit, he leaves a lasting legacy of art, beauty and a sustaining example, having led a life of purpose with unwavering determination and accomplishment.

Born on April 8, 1922 in Richmond Hill, New York, Angeloch served in the US Air Corps and Army during World War II where he was a pilot,

studied to be an engineer and ended up in medical school. He studied at The Art Students League of New York from 1946-1951, where he first began painting with Yasuo Kuniyoshi and printmaking with Martin Lewis. He spent the summer of 1947 learning the craft of making woodcuts with Fiske Boyd and it was that summer that Angeloch first studied nature working out of doors. For this reason he recently Continued on Page 13

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he Phoenicia Library was gutted by fire in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 19.

Within three days, plans were already in place to open a temporary library on Saturday, March 26, in the building recently vacated by Maverick Family Health, across from the Phoenicia post office.

“It’ll be a bare-bones operation,” cautioned library director Tracy Priest. “We’re restoring minimal services, but we want to open our doors. People can return library books and pick up books they’ve ordered from interlibrary loan. From the Mid-Hudson Library System, we’re borrowing a computer and components we need to check books in and out. We’ll open at 10 a.m., and Letter Friends, the early literacy program, will happen at its normal time, 11 a.m. We’re looking eventually to have a small lending library, which may be on the honor system, since all our bar codes were destroyed in the fire.”

Writing classes and other programs scheduled for later in the spring will be held as planned. It looks like at least a couple of computers will be donated for use by patrons.

The blaze was reported to have come from an electri-

cal fire, which started in the back of the building. “We don’t have a full report on the extent of the damage,” said Priest, who visited the building after the fire with the insurance adjuster and Town of Shandaken supervisor Rob Stanley.

“The adjuster said there has to be a second claims adjustment because it’s considered a major loss. We don’t think any books or materials will be salvageable. But because of the location of the fishing collection, we may be able to clean some of that and save it.”

The Jerry Bartlett Memorial Angling Collection includes more than 500 fishing and nature books, plus an exhibit of fishing rods, lures, fly tying gear, and photographs.

“The books are a mess,” said Priest.

“Everything is fused together and melted.

What’s in the front of the building has been damaged by smoke and water, but everything there is like we left it. Then you cross a line towards the back, and everything is black. There’s a hole of the ceiling of the children’s room, and you can look right up into my office upstairs.

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Pictured is the cast of 90 Miles off Broadway's upcoming production of "I Remember Mama". Top row, left to right: Dushka Ramic as Aunt Jenny, Wendy Rudder as Aunt Sigrid, Zane Sullivan as Nils, Joel Feldstein as Papa, Wayne Kreuscher as Uncle Chris, Julia Cohen as Katrin, Ken Thompson as Mr. Thorkelson and Sherry Kitay as Aunt Trina. Bottom row left to right: Chloe Gold as Dagmar, Kim Lupinacci as Mama and Carly Feldstein as Christina.

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INETY MILES OFF Broadway will present “I Remember Mama” at the New Paltz Reformed Church on Nov. 2, Nov. 3, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The play will also be performed at the First United Methodist Church in Highland on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The story shows how Mama,

with the help of her husband and her Uncle Chris, brings up the children in a modest San Francisco home during the early years of the century. Mama, with sweetness and capability, sees her children through childhood, managing to educate them and to see one of her daughters begin a career as a writer.

Mama’s sisters and uncle furnish a rich

background for a great deal of comedy and a little incidental tragedy. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $8 for students on opening night only, $12 for seniors/students and advanced sales and $10 for members/groups.

For additional information, e-mail email@ninetymilesoffbroadway.com or call 256-9657.

N TUESDAY, NOV. 6, not only will residents vote on numerous contended races -- most notably being who shall become the president of the US -- but there will also be a plethora of local votes cast for federal, state, county and municipal political leaders.

In the Town of Lloyd, the only local referendum on the ballot is for voters to decide whether or not the town clerk, town highway superintendent and town supervisor should have their two-year terms extended to four years. These are all separate referenda, as suggested by Lloyd supervisor Paul Hansut, who said that he wants to give “voters a chance to weigh in on each and every position, and not lump them all together, as many towns have done in the past.”

The idea behind the four-year term, according to Hansut, is to give those elected to office “enough time to get familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job, Continued on page 12

The big read One Book/One New Paltz to read & discuss The Submission

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Pictured are some of the members of the One Book/One New Paltz committee (left to right): Jacqueline Andrews, Linda Welles, Maryann Fallek, John Giralico, Shelley Sherman and Myra Sorin.

Phoenicia Library after the fire.

HAT WOULD HAPPEN if the selected architect for a 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero turned out to be a Muslim-American? How would people react to the news, particularly those families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attack? There are no easy answers to the questions raised by award-winning author Amy Waldman in her debut novel The Submission, chosen as this

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year’s One Book/One New Paltz readers’ selection.

In Library Journal, Sally Bissell remarks that this book is an “insightful, courageous, heartbreaking work that should be read, discussed, then read again.” This is exactly what One Book/ One New Paltz will attempt to do as it embarks on its seventh year of a communitywide reading program filled with events, reading groups, panels and featured authors and actors. One Book is a Continued on page 12

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hen Jenny Lee Fowler moved from Oregon in 1997, she decided to mark each snowfall that first winter in the East by cutting a snowflake out of paper. Being a person who makes things by hand, it seemed like a fun thing to do. Then, like the icy flakes that drift lazily on the wind before becoming a full-fledged storm, the act of cutting paper snowflakes took on a momentum of its own as Fowler became fascinated with the folk tradition of papercutting.

One day, her father-in-law asked her if she’d ever done a portrait, like the silhouettes created by folk artists. Her interest piqued, Fowler dared herself to cut 100 portraits of people.

Beginning with friends and family, she later moved on to cutting portraits of strangers, who would sit for her at the campus center at Bard, where Fowler worked.

“I practiced a lot and found that I totally loved it,” says Fowler. “It kind of surprised me because I’d thought of silhouette portraits as these kind of ‘stuffy’ things, and then I realized that they were really cross-sections of people at a moment in time. I started to see them as more dynamic.”

Fowler came across a passage in which one of the early papercutters called silhouette portraits “a moment’s monument,” a description that she finds particularly apt. “They really do capture a little moment, and even the same person can have a different portrait the next day,” Fowler explains.

Artful papercutting is now Fowler’s niche, and the Continued on page 13

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INGSTON’S CORNELL PARK HOSTED THE ANNUAL DRUM BOOGIE FESTIVAL LAST SATURDAY,

where dozens gathered to get their drum on. At left, Hethe Brenhill of the Mandara ensemble, dances in the sun. At right, a member of the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) gets in the rhythm. For more pics, see page 10.

THEATER ON A TRAIN ‘Dutchman’ uses Trolley Museum’s subway car as unusual stage for play exploring sensitive topic of interracial relations.

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TEEN SCENE “The Den” to open in Midtown, giving youths a place to dance, gather and do something positive.

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FIGHTING FOR MIDTOWN Challengers in Ward 4 Common Council race say incumbent isn’t doing enough to help Kingston’s poorest neighborhoods get their fair share. Page 2

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Ravenhouse Gallery, 11 Church St, New Paltz, $7.

7PM “The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds to be Successful, ” Dr. Temple Grandin speaks about her own life with autism and how the autistic brain sees the world differently. A question-and-answer session follows with a book signing. Info: 341-4891. Paramount Theatre, 17 South St, Middletown, $10, $5 /child, free /SUNY Orange student.

7PM Open Mic with Chrissy Budzinski. Info: 246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free.

7PM Monthly Photography Meeting. Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, free, 518-678-3357 or palenvillelibrary@hvc.rr.com.

7PM QSY Society Amateur Radio Club. This month’s topic: Mobile Operations: an open discussion of installations, challenges and experiences. Info: 914-582-3744 or www.qsysociety. org. East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Rt 376, Hopewell Junction.

7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. .

452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

7:30PM Gaelic Storm. Web: www.theegg.org.

The Egg, Hart Theatre, Albany, $28, 518-4731845.

8PM Los Lobos. Info: 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, $75, $65, $40.

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

8PM Madera Vox. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/ museum or 257-2700. SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6, $3.

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“Vanderbilt Day” at Joseph’s Steakhouse.

Have lunch or dinner at those restaurants on those days and support the not-for-profit Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association. Reservations: 473-2333. Joseph’s Steakhouse, Route 9G, Hyde Park.

7AM Ash Wednesday Service. The Reverend Robin L. James will be leading Ash Wednesday services. All services will include the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish. As in other years, the collection on Ash Wednesday will befor Family of New Paltz. Info: 255-5098. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 163 Main St, New Paltz.

9AM Field Trip to Mills Mansion/Staatsburg State Historic Site with the Waterman Bird Club.Meet at Mills Mansion parking lot, 75 Mills Mansion Rd, Staatsburg. Info: 264-2015 or www. watermanbirdclub.org.

9AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker.

Gentle yoga class offering warm-ups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

9:30AM-1:30PM Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk: Shaupeneak Ridge (a Scenic Hudson Park). Aged 18 and above. A moderate, 3-mile hike. No reservations required. Info: 255-0919. Louisa Pond parking lot, Poppletown Rd, Esopus, free.

10AM-11AM Toddler Time. A story and play time combination designed to give toddlers, babies and their caregivers time in the library listening to stories, singing songs and having fun with sensory activities. Meets on Weds.Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

11:30AM-12:30PM Hudson Valley Community Center’s Lunch & Learn series. “How Tweets, Apps, Bits and Blogs Are Changing Journalism” Stuart Shinske, Executive Editor of the Poughkeepsie Journal, will be giving the talk. Info:4710430. Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 South Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, free, $5 /lunch.

12PM Ash Wednesday Service. The Reverend Robin L. James will be leading Ash Wednesday services. All services will include the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish. As in other years, the collection on Ash Wednesday will befor Family of New Paltz. Info: 255-5098. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 163 Main St, New Paltz.

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12PM-6PM Soul Reading Sessions with Celestial Channel Kate Loye. First Wednesday of every month. Receive intuitive guidance from your own soul’s “voice” which is deeply listened to as Kate channels the archangels, earthmothers and ascended masters for you. Info: 679-2100.

Mirabai Books, 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.

1PM-3:45PM The Art of Solo Performance.

Actress, writer and comedian Kelly Kinsella will present an acting workshop. Participants learn how to kick start their creative genius so each participant can unlock and discover his or herown unique point of view. Info: 341-4891.

SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Theatre, Middletown.

9AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance.

Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31. Health Care Navigators available by appointment. Call for appointment: 800-4534666. Arlingston Branch Library, 504 Haight St, Poughkeepsie.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

10AM-11AM Preschool Story Time. “Boogie Woogie Books!” with Amy Dunphy. Meets on Thursdays.. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

10AM Mohonk Preserve Thursday Tales at Ten: Story Time. A nature-themed story and an activity every Thursday morning in March. For children ages 2-5 with their parents or guardians.

Reservation required. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Gardiner.

1PM Lecture: ‘Newburgh’s Birds’ by Douglas A. Robinson, assistant professor of biology at Mount Saint Mary College, invites the public to meet “Newburgh’s Birds of Spring.” The talk, free and open to all adults. Mount’s Desmond Campus, 6 Albany Post Rd., Newburgh. Online registration is recommended - www.msmc.edu.

10:30AM Fit After 50 with Diane Colello.

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 for a $1 donation.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3:30PM-5:30PM Teens & Technology. Teens learn how to write a script, film, edit and add special effects for a ‘How-To’ video that they can use to enhance their college portfolio. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St. Poughkeepsie.

10:30AM Book Explorers Storytime. For ages 4 and up. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

3:30PM-4:30PM Creative Writing for Kids and Tweens. A workshop for children ages 8 to 12, led

by Kanani Schnider, a junior at Rondout Valley High School. Meets on Wednesdays. Registration is limited, and registration isrecommended. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com.

Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

4PM-5:30PM “Dreams of Space” Art Workshop. For children in grades 3 to 5. An artist from Mill Street Loft will conduct this workshop, helping students learn fun, simple watercolor and marbling techniques while creating their veryown outer space-scape. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 x 3320. Adriance Memorial Library, Cavallaro Children’s Program Room, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

6PM-8PM “Be A Qualified Home Buyer”, A twopart homebuyer seminar to be held on Wednesday, March 5th and Wednesday, March 12th.

Facilitated by Don Doyle, Mortgage Specialist (NMLS# 680485) at Ulster Savings Bank. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge.

6:30PM Spanish Storytime. On-going every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Led by Stephanie Santos. Info: 255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary. org. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

7PM-7PM Ash Wednesday Service. Begin the season of Lent and spiritually prepare for the holiest season of the year with the distribution of ashes. Info: 914-804-9798. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan.

7PM-9:30PM Jazz Wednesday at Dave’s Coffee House. Guitarist Tom DePetris, Jody Sumber on drums and Allen Murphy on bass and special guests will be performing an ongoing jazz night starting at 8pm Dave’s Coffee House, Saugerties.

7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm.

Rosendale Café, Rosendale.

7PM Ash Wednesday Service. The Reverend Robin L. James will be leading Ash Wednesday services. All services will include the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish. As in other years, the collection on Ash Wednesday will befor Family of New Paltz. Info: 255-5098. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 163 Main St, New Paltz.

7:30 PM The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. Meets every Wednesday night, 7:30pm. An evening of singing, fun & fellowship.A male a cappella group that sings in the American “Barbershop Style”of close fourpart harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight reading not required. Info: wwwnewyorkerschorus.org. St. Andrews Church, 110 Overlook St, Poughkeepsie.

7:30 PM Orange County Audubon Society Meeting. An DVD prepared by the University of Indiana the Ordinary Extraordinary Junco.

It illustrates how ornithologists study birds and what they have learned about the Junco.

Free and open to the publid. Info: 744-6047 or lbarber7@juno.com. First Presbyterian Church of Goshen,33 Park Place,Goshen.

7:30PM Woodstock Film Festival Selection.

“Bastards of Young.” Screening and Director’s Q&A. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon. com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

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

8:30PM Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by Petey Hop. Info: www.hydeparkbrewing.com or 229-8277. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

Thursday

3/6

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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

11:30AM-6:30PM Raindrop Technique Therapy with intuitive energy healer Donna Carroll.

First Thursday of every month. A remarkably effective hands-on therapy that combines the use of nine essential oils strokedalong the spine, back, neck and feet to unwind and improve circulation, release negative emotions, reduce pain.

Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $75 /one hour.

12:45 PM Lecture: Examining Bullying in Single Sex Classes. Has bullying become a common part of adolescent socialization – as seen in young adult books like “Lord of the Flies” and films like “Mean Girls” – in single sex classrooms? Frances R. Spielhagen, education professor, and Vivian Milczarski, co-author of chapters in “Debating Single-Sex Education: Separate and Equal” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), will present their findings.The talk, free and open to the public.

Mount St Mary College, Dominican Center on campus, 330 Powell Ave, Newburgh.

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 andolder, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

1:30PM-2:30PM Puppet Show. “Shingebiss.”

With live musical accompaniment provided by Thomas Workman. “Shingebiss” is an Ojibwa (Chippewa) Native American story which exemplifies the strength of the underdog and the virtue of perseverance. Info: 255-1255 or vwww. gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, Community Room, Gardiner.

1:30PM-2:15PM Free Lunchtime Meditation Group. On-going every Thursday, 1:30-2:15pm.

Open to all levels, weekly guided meditation and relaxation exercises. Donations welcome. Web: www.lindamlaurettalcsw.com. Serenity Counseling Center, 101 Hurley Ave, Kingston.

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.

February 27, 2014 A Look at the Life and Career of Malvina Thompson, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Secretary and Friend.” A look at “the woman behind the woman.” Presenter: Anthony Musso. St. James Chapel, 10 East Market St, Hyde Park.

8PM The Vandal . Play by Hamish Linklater.

A dark comedy about lost souls intersecting on a cold night in Kingston, New York. Info: www. tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $20.

8PM Sissy’s Sound Bites! Live music - open mic style. Email if interested: sissyscafe1Agmail.com or log onto facebook. Meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 8pm. Sissy’s Café, 324 Wall St, Kingston.

8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Friday

3/7

Freeze Frame Film Festival (3/7-3/9). Info: www.thebeacontheatre.org/freeze-frame or 226.8099 The Beacon, 445 Main St, Beacon.

9AM-4PM Rummage Sale. The sale will include clothes, household goods, books, and toys. Info: 246-7802. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

9:30AM-3:30PM The AARP Foundation TaxAide Program provides free, reliable tax preparation service for low to middle income families, individuals and seniors. By appointment only.

Please call 2-1-1 to schedule anappointment. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 x 3702. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, free.

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. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10:30AM Toddler Tales Storytime. For ages 2-3.

Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

11:30AM-4:30PM Past-Life Regression and Angelic Channeling Sessions with Margaret Doner. Recover memories of past lives in order to release the karma and motivations that guide your present life issues, heal pastwounds, and better understand your life’s purpose. Info: 679-2100.

Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $125 /90 minutes.

12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie.

12PM Marbletown Senior Citizens Group.

Community Center, 3775 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 626-3023.

12:05PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3:30PM After School Crafts. For ages 8-12. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

5:30PM-6:30PM Mixed Levels -Tai Chi. Led

by Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

3:30PM-4:30PM After School Story Hour.

Theme is The Dewey Decimal System. Sessions for second and third graders meet on Fridays.

Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@ aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge.

6PM-8:30PM Lenten Study Group in Early Christian Spirituality. Led by the Reverend Deacon James Krueger. Sessions will begin on Thursday March 6, and run every Thursday until April 10. Reservations required. Info: info@ monsnubifer.org or 254-4872.61 Bonnieview Ave, Pine Hill.

6PM 5th Annual Morton Memorial Library & Community House - Take Five!Talent Show: Visual art will remain on display in Morton Hall for the month of March Morton Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinebeck.

6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan.

6 PM-7 PM Community Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public.

Contact info: 658-8556 orwww.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6:30PM Swing of Things. Swing lessons and dance. Info: 758-3241 or www.redhooklibrary. org. Red Hook Firehouse, Red Hook, free.

6:30PM-7:15PM Advanced Tai Chi. Led by Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7 PM Acoustic Thursdays with Barbara Dempsey and Dewitt Nelson. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Cafe, Stone Dock Golf Club, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

6PM-9PM Opening Reception: “From The Vault.” Group show featuring treasures from the gallery’s back room, greatest hits from previous shows. Info: diane@ihgallery.com or 347-3873212. Imogen Holloway Gallery, 81 Partition St, Saugerties.

6PM-7:30PM Board Games for Adults. Learn a new game, or bring your own favorite to teach us. Free and open to all adults. Info: 757-3771or tivolilibrary@gmail.com or www.tivolilibrary.org.

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Banda Magda. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM-9PM 1st Fridays: Star Nation Sacred Circle. A positive, not for skeptics, discussion group for experiencers of the paranormal. Open to all dreamers, contactees, abductees, ET Ambassadors. Info: www.SymbolicStudies.org. Center for Symbolic Studies, 475 River Rd Ext,Tillson.

7 PM Noi Italiani D’Oggi (NIDO) Monthly Meeting. Author and educator, Anna Mione will speak. Info: 471-0313. Italian Center, 277 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, 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 minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A,Palenville.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Popa Chubby presents “Electric Chubbyland”, the music of Jimi Hendrix.

Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM Janet Hamill presents Tales From the Eternal Café. Her first full collection of short stories. Info: 255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free.

7PM Fireside Chat: “A Determination To Work:

7:30PM Much Ado About Nothing. Actress,

writer and comedian Kelly Kinsella will present an acting workshop. Participants learn how to kick start their creative genius so each participant can unlock and discover his or her ownunique point of view. Info: 341-4891. SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, Great Room, Middletown.

7:30PM Andy Statman Trio. Web: www.theegg. org. The Egg, Swyer Theatre, Albany, $24, 518-473-1845.

7:30PM Friday Film Series: Animal House.

Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, $6, 339-6088.

8PM Happy Days. Play by Samuel Beckett.

Directed and artistically designed by A. San Millan. Performed by Douglas Woolley as Willie and M. San Millan as Winnie. Mature audiences suggested. Reservations suggested. Info: 876-6470 . The Center for Performing Arts Center, Rhinebeck.

8PM Free Film Showing: The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Film directed by Barrie McLean, with narration by Leonard Cohen. The showing is sponsored by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra.

Lama Lodro Lhamo, women’s retreat master at KTD’s retreat center in Delhi, NY, will speak briefly about the teachings presented in the film and answer questions from the audience. For More information, call 679-5906 or write to jan@ kagyu.org. SAGE Center for the Healing Arts, 6 Deming St, 2nd Floor Woodstock.

8PM Community Playback Theatre. Improvisations of audience stories. Info: 691-4118. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $10.

8PM The Vandal. Play by Hamish Linklater. A dark comedy about lost souls intersecting on a cold night in Kingston, New York. Info: www. tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $20.

8PM “Sylvia.” A love triangle between a man, his wife, and his dog, by A.R. Gurney, Directed

by Michael Koegel. Info: 688-2279 or www. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $15, $12 / senior/student.

8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

8:30 PM Pitchfork Militia. Info: 679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8:30PM Marc Black and Warren Bernhardt with co-bill Vance Gilbert. Info: 855-1300 or www.townecrier.com. Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St, Beacon, $30.

9PM Little Caesar. Info: 229-8277 or www. hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

10PM-12AM Friday Night Open Mic. Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 647-9475.

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Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Catskill 2 Peak Snowshoe or Hike.

Aged 18 and above. Call the hike leader for the meeting time, location, and fee by 3/6.A strenuous, 9-mile snowshoe or hike (if not enough snow) led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). Info: 255-0919.

9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge.

246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.

9AM-1PM Rummage Sale. The sale will include clothes, household goods, books, and toys. Info: 246-7802. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

9AM-10:30AM 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.

10 AM John Burroughs Natural History Society: Winter Tree Indentification Walk at Shaupeneak Ridge. Trip leader Nava Tabak (navatabak@gmail.com). Info: www.jbnhs.org.

Shaupeneak Ridge trailhead lot, Poppletown Rd, New Paltz.

10AM Mixed-Level Yoga. This mixed-level hatha yoga class, taught by Kathy Carey, focuses on gaining strength, flexibility, balance, and alignment, while learning yoga poses in greater detail.

Please bring a mat. Info: 657-2482.

10AM History Saturday. Go behind the scenes at Vanderbilt Mansion, and play the role of a family servant in the Vanderbilt household. Program Times at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm. Info: 229-2501.

Vanderbilt Mansion, 119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park.

10AM History Saturday. Step back in time to 1939 at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, meet the Butler, Maid, one of FDR’s Secret Service Agents, and hear about life with the Roosevelts.

Program Times at 10 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm.

Info: 229-2501. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

10AM-2PM Free Fly-Tying Class. Fun with feathers and fur! Open to ages 14 or above. Bring your own tools although there are a number of vises for youngsters to use.Feathers and hooks will be supplied. Registration isrequired. Info: 254-5904.

Phoenicia Fish and Game, Rt 28, Phoenicia.

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.

Rhinebeck.

11AM-3PM Mid-Hudson Orchid Society Spring Orchid Show and Sale. See rare and exotic orchids on the show table, and purchase orchids at great prices with a large selection to choose from. Orchid experts available all dayfor your questions; Education for beginners at 1pm. Info: 294-1000 or www.mhos.us.com Union Presbyterian Church, 44 Balmville Rd, Newburgh, free.

8PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

11:30AM Spanish Storytime. For children ages two to five held entirely in Spanish. Info: 255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

8PM The Vandal . Play by Hamish Linklater. A dark comedy about lost souls intersecting on a cold night in Kingston, New York. Info: www. tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $20.

1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Puppet Story Time. Ongoing on Saturdays, 1-3pm. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz.

1:30PM-3:30PM The Woodstock Poetry Society Meeting. Featured poets and open mic to follow.

Free admission. Meets 2nd Saturday of every month at 2pm. Info: 679-8000 or nan.goldennotebook@gmail.com. The Golden Notebook, Tinker St, Woodstock.

2PM Fabric Collage Workshop. Self-taught artist Claire Kassor will teach the magical method of turning scraps of fabric into works of art. Please call the library to register. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan.

2PM Fifth Annual Eleanor Roosevelt “We Make Our Own History” Forum: Farah Jasmine Griffin, author of Harlem Nocturne: Women Artists of Progressive Politics During World War II. Pre-registration and AdmissionFee Required.

Info: 473-2272 or www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/ public programs/calendar.html. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, Henry A. Wallace Center, Hyde Park, $25.

2PM Saturday Matinee Movie Series: “Gulliver’s Travels” Each Saturday matinee program will have original trailers, an animated cartoon, a comedy or musical short subject and a chapter of one of the great movie serials, ‘Flash Gordon’ with Buster Crabbe. Info: 647-5511. Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal St, Ellenville, $10, $7 /child.

2PM-4PM Ashtar Planetary Guided Journey with the Galactic Federation of Light: A guided journey meditation with Commander Aleon. Take a blissful and enlightening out-of-body trip to your galactic spiritual “family” of love here to assist planet earth. Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $20.

4PM-6PM Opening Reception: Ruckus. Byrdcliffe’s ‘Annual Members’ Show for 2014. Exhibits through 4/13. Info: 679-2079 or www.byrdcliffe. org. Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 34 Tinker St, Woodstock.

4PM The Importance of Protecting Polinators… We All Have a Part to Play. Maraleen Manos-Jones will discuss the vital importance of providing habitat for butterflies, bees, birds and all manner of wondrous life. Info: 657-2482.

5PM-7PM Rosendale School of Arts Student and Teacher Art Exhibit. Come speak with the artists and register for a class. Info: 687-6314.

Transndancendrum, 415 Main St, Rosendale.

8PM The Hudson Valley Philharmonic 201314: Rising Star. Web: www.bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, 473-5288.

8PM O’Solo Vito. Info: 229-8277 or www. hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

8PM “Sylvia.” A love triangle between a man, his wife, and his dog, by A.R. Gurney, Directed

by Michael Koegel. Info: 688-2279 or www. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $15, $12 / senior/student.

8:30 PM Joey Eppard & Friends. Info: 679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

9PM Dave Leonard’s 19th Annual Picses Party.

ID at door. Info: 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, $10.

Sunday

3/9

Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Storm King Mountain. Aged 18 and above. Call the hike leader for the meeting time, location, and fee by 3/6. A strenuous, 10-mile hike led by Gary Curasi (534-2886).

10AM-2PM Rosendale Winter Farmers’ Market.

Rain or shine. Live acoustic music and children’s activities at every market, free coffee & tea. Second Sundays, January-May, 10am-2pm.

Info: 658-8348 or emailbinnewaterbilly@gmail. com or 658-3805. Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Rt 32, Rosendale.

10:30AM-12PM Sunday Mornings in Service of Sacred Unity. With Amy McTear & Friends. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

10:30AM-12:30PM Community Meditation Practice at Sky Lake. Meets every Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Meditation instruction available. Video or reading teaching from Pema Chodron, with short discussion at 11:45 am. Free and open to all. Contact info: 658-8556 or www. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

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 Second Sunday Salon Series: Irish harpist Lynn Saoirse and cellist Abby Newton. Info:

255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $25.

2PM-4PM Jam Session with Techung and his Band Techung, renowned Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter, and band members Michel Tyabji, Kito Rodriguez, Sherap Wangmo and Rinzing Wangyal, invite fellow musicians to come play. Info: www.techung.com. Free.

383-1774, The Tibetan Center, 875 Rt 28, Kingston.

8PM Hudson Valley Philharmonic. Rising Star.

Tsontakis: Comet Bloch: Suite 1919 for Viola and Orchestra, w/ 2013 HVP String Competition Winner Michael Casimir. Info: 473-2072 or www. upac.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

2PM “Sylvia.” A love triangle between a man, his wife, and his dog, by A.R. Gurney, Directed

by Michael Koegel. Info: 688-2279 or www. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $15, $12 / senior/student.

2PM Sunday Salon: Alexander Nemerov. The Chiaroscuro of Thomas Cole. Info: www.thomascole.org. Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St, Catskill, $9.

2PM Buried Child. The 1970s are a backdrop for Sam Shepard’s examination of family and the American Dream in the midst of rural life and traditional values. Info: 257-3880. $18,$16,$10.

SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz.

2PM Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq.

A new biographical documentary of the legendary ballerina written and directed by Nancy Buirski.

Info: 658-8989 or www.rosendaletheatre.org.

Rosendale Theater, Main St, Rosendale.

3PM Happy Days. Play by Samuel Beckett.

Directed and artistically designed by A. San Millan. Performed by Douglas Woolley as Willie and M. San Millan as Winnie. Mature audiences suggested. Reservations suggested. Info: 876-6470. The Center for Performing Arts Center, Rhinebeck.

3PM The Vandal Play by Hamish Linklater. A dark comedy about lost souls intersecting on a cold night in Kingston, New York. Info: www. tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $20.

4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle.

Drummers on The Green are hosted by Birds of a Feather. Singers & dancers are all welcome.

Bring your drums and percussion instruments.

On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

6PM-8PM Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal. No auditions and sight reading not required. If you can carry a tune, the Mid-Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly chorus needs you. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass—all voices needed. Rehearsals every Sunday, 6-8pm. Info: rainbowchorus1@ gmail.com or 845-353-8348. LGBTQ, 300 Wall St, Kingston.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Meg Hutchinson.

Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

6PM-11PM Annual Spring Gala. A Celebration of Community with a Theme of Justice For All. Cocktails, Fine Dining, Dancing, Live and Silent Auctions. Fundraising for Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center. RSVP. Info: www. lgbtqcenter.org. The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie.

6PM-10PM Mardi Gras Party! Hosted by the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce. Light appetizers, Buffet, dessert, coffee/tea. Cash Bar, Live music by Jon Zanger and dancing. 18 years or older please!

Reservations a must. Info:607-498-5222 x-306 or 607-498-5464. Rockland House, 159 Rockland Rd, Roscoe.

7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Grammy winner Malcolm Cecil on bass, guitarist Steve Raleigh, pianist Peter Tomlinson, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists.

No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, Palenville.

7PM-10PM Rock the Boat Dance Party! Enjoy PJ the DJ playing your favorite dancing music and Chef Tom Vaccaro, Dean of Baking and Pastry Arts at the CIA serving up American Cuisine. Plus a Silent Auction! All proceedswill go to support the Rhinebeck High School Crew Team. Enigma Dance Club, Rte 199, Milan, $25.

7PM An Evening of Contemporary Dance.

Featuring 3 principal dancers from the Martha Graham Company. Info: 607-326-7908 or mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd, Roxbury, $24.

7PM Derek Knott performs original music. Info: 246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Chris Bergson Band CD Release Event - Opener, Good Night Brother.

Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

8PM Techung - Tibetan World Music Concert.

Techung, renowned Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter, and band members Michel Tyabji, Kito Rodriguez, Sherap Wangmo and Rinzing Wangyal, create a unique and captivating international sound. Info: www.techung.com.

Tickets $15 in advance/$18 at door. Buy tickets online at www.tibetancenter.org/events/ or call 383-1774. The Tibetan Center, 875 Rt 28, Kingston.

8PM Happy Days. Play by Samuel Beckett.

Directed and artistically designed by A. San Millan. Performed by Douglas Woolley as Willie and M. San Millan as Winnie. Mature audiences suggested. Reservations suggested. Info: 876-6470. The Center for Performing Arts,

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DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING for Hospital Foundation. Organizes special events and provides administrative support. Not-for-profit experience necessary.

Full job description on website: www.

FoundationUpdate.org Send resume and cover letter to: HA Foundation, 396 Broadway, Kingston, New York 12401 by 2/28/14.

EXPERIENCED SOLAR INSTALLERS NEEDED for April Hire. Looking for honest, reliable, smart technicians that want a role in a growing company. Must be willing to work hard in all weather. No smokers.

Send email to Jason@solargeneration.net 845.399.7918.

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. FirstCare Medical Center in Highland is looking for a physician extender to participate in a holistic based out-patient family practice. Part-time to fulltime is needed, flexible hours. 845-691-3627 ext. 4. Ask for Virginia Leitner.

FRONT DESK- Health Care Practice near Woodstock seeks person experienced in scheduling, medical invoicing, filing, insurances, A/R. Responsible and detail-conscious. $11/hour, 40 hour week. Tues-Sat. E-mail cover letter with resume: joannemillerjm@yahoo.com.

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST. Full Moon Resort in Big Indian seeks professional and self-directed receptionist for assistance with Front Desk management. Full-time.

Basic computer knowledge and outgoing attitude a must. E-mail resume with cover letter to: info@fullmoonresort.com OFFICE HELP WANTED: 8 a.m.- approx.

12 p.m., (or as needed), weekdays. Looking for my right hand. Small home-based office.

Responsibilities include Excel, estimations, answering phones. Trustworthy, positive, focused. Long-term commitment important.

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PART-TIME CLERICAL POSITION available now in the Town Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in Town Hall. Candidate must have the ability to interact well with the public, provide infor-

mation and have good organizational skills.

Occasional evening hours are required, as well as the ability to take minutes. Interested parties shall email resume and letter of intent to clerk@townofnewpaltz.org or mail to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 550, New Paltz, NY 12561.

SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR: Teach school field studies for grades K-8. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Environmental Education or related field, and outdoor education exp required. Spring season: April 9-June 6. $12/hour. Must be able to hike up to 5 miles w/some elevation gain while carrying program equipment.

Mail cover letter, resume, 3 references by March 10 to: Director of Education, Mohonk Preserve, PO Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561.

No phone calls please. Details: http://www. mohonkpreserve.org/jobs-fellowships-andinternships EOE SEEKING mature, local New Paltz woman for HOUSEKEEPING & OTHER TASKS to help older person. Part-time and/or fulltime. (845)616-1191.

The Elting Memorial Library seeks a PARTTIME (up to 15 hrs.) CUSTODIAL and MAINTENANCE PERSON to manage dayto-day cleaning, upkeep and minor repairs; an eye for maintaining both a well-kept and appealing environment for the community is desired. Send resume and letter of interest to: John Giralico, Director, jgiralico@yahoo. com TIBETAN CENTER: ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR. Full-/part-time. Seeking person with good computer, writing and organizational skills and a commitment to the Tibetan cause. Contact Steve at: 845-3831774.

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LAWN CUTTING BUSINESS FOR SALE. 54 residential accounts in Woodstock area.

In business since 2004. Call for full information at 845-657-7555.

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CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly.

10 years experience. Live-in or hourly.

References available. Ulster County area.

MATH TUTOR. Experienced, compassionate math teacher. New Paltz area. Support for Middle School, High School, math courses.

NYS regents prep. Contact Cindy Simpson ccsimpson@hvc.rr.com, 845-633-8305.

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Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana invite you to mark your calendars for our upcoming spring concert on Friday, May 9, 8 pm at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Under the artistic leadership of master musician, Prof. Pak I Nyoman Suadin. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in the Olin Building, 3rd floor, Moon Room from 7 - 11 pm. and Saturday mornings from 11-12:30 pm. Listeners are always welcome. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be shy. Free of charge.

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CASH PAID, QUICK CLOSINGS! Will look at any condition properties. We are the largest private buyer of homes in Ulster County and can provide references. Please call Dan @ Winn Realty Associates, LLC, 845/514-2500 or email dan@winn-realty.com.

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PRIME BUILDING LOT. 3 ACRES; $30,000. Town of Woodstock.

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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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COLUCCI SHAND REALTY, INC 255-3455

Gardiner Gables 2356 Rte. 44-55 Gar diner, NY 12525

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office space commercial rentals

NEW PALTZ: OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL SPACE(S) for rent. Large, beautiful Soho loft-like space(s) w/brick walls & new large windows. Faces the Gunks w/great views.

71 Main Street. Best downtown location.

Former architect office(s). Will divide. Call owner (917)838-3124.

WOODSTOCK; STORE on Tinker Street, next to Woodstock Wine Store. Heart of town. Great visibility. Large picture window. C/O for food. (845)417-5282, Owner/ Realtor.

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highland/ clintondale rentals

HIGHLAND EFFICIENCIES at villabaglieri.com Furnished motel rooms w/micro, refrig, HBO & WiFi, all utilities. $135-$175 Weekly, $500-$660 Monthly, w/kitchenettes $185 or $200 weekly, $700 or $760 monthly + UC Taxes & Security. No pets.

845.883.7395.

HIGHLAND: LARGE 1-BEDROOM First floor. End unit. Parking next to unit. Private, quiet neighborhood. On-site parking & laundry. Next to Lloyd Town Hall, near Rt. 9W. Minutes to Poughkeepsie Bridge, Metro North, Rt. 9 & hospitals. $925/month, heat & hot water included. 1 month security.

(845)391-3747.

HIGHLAND: Large ONE BEDROOM apartment in quiet neighborhood. Heat and hot water included. Air conditioner. $875/ month plus one month security. Call 845797-2070.

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milton/marlboro rentals

MARLBORO. Country setting. SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT. Open floor plan w/separate kitchen, bathroom

& washer/dryer. ALSO, 1-BEDROOM furnished, second floor. Heat & electric included. Suitable for 1 or 2. No dogs. No smokers.

References. Security. Both $895/month.

845-795-5778; C: 845-489-5331.

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new paltz rentals

New Paltz: Southside Terrace Apartments Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available!

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! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!â&#x20AC;?

Call 845-255-7205 for more information

** Become a Fan of Colucci Shand Realty on Facebook ** 2 person max. Small pet friendly. No smoking. $990/month includes heat, off-street parking, garbage & snow removal. 845-2552062, marker1st@yahoo.com.

NEW PALTZ/HIGHLAND. 4 ROOM APARTMENT. Small, country setting. 2 miles Exit 18. $800/month, as is, plus heat and utilities.

References. Pets okay.

718-851-7940.

NEW PALTZ: 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT Beautiful mountain views. $1225/month plus utilities.

Washer/dryer, central air, dishwasher.

No pets. No smoking.

Call (845)256-1119.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT next to the Rail Trail. 2 blocks from village center.

Beautiful views. No smoking, small pet friendly. $1100/month includes heat, water, garbage, snow removal & off-street parking.

(610)955-4658, emly35@hotmail.com 2-BEDROOM, $1050/month, includes cable TV, internet and electric. Heat and propane not included. FURNISHED ROOMS. $585/month/room. Everything includedelectric, heat, cable & internet. 3 miles south of S.U.N.Y. Call (917)721-0351.

3-BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE. New hardwood floors, modern kitchen & bath, open floor plan, large master suite. 2 acres, basement, barn. 1 mile to SUNY, village & Thruway. New Paltz schools. $1800/month plus utilities.

ALSO FOR SALE. (201)819-7685.

1 ROOM. Share modern kitchen & bath.

Good student location. Wi-fi & utilities included. $475/month. Security required.

Call 845-304-2504.

LARGE BEDROOM. Share large apartment w/modern kitchen & bath, dishwasher, washing machine, Wi-Fi. $625/month includes all utilities. Security required. Call 845-304-2504.

NICE ROOMS; $415 & $470/month.

Excellent location. Close to SUNY college.

All utilities included. Call (914)474-5176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)255-6029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message.

MULBERRY SQUARE: LARGE 2-BEDROOM. First floor walk-in unit.

Central A/C, washer/dryer connection, dishwasher, private balcony. $1300/month. No pets. References. Call (845)255-5047.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in center of New Paltz behind Starbucks. 1 block walk to SUNY, Post Office, stores and restaurants.

ROOM FOR RENT in 2-bedroom apartment; $500/month all utilities included. Half mile from SUNY campus. Call 914-850-1968.

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. 845-705-2430.

SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2014 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.

WINTER SPECIAL!! COTTAGE FOR RENT. Full bath, 2-bedrooms, living room, kitchen. No pets. No smoking. Call 845-2552525, leave name & number.

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rosendale/ high falls/tillson/ stone ridge rentals

3-BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE. Country setting. Hardwood floors, modern kitchen, dishwasher, W/D. Large Master suite w/bath/ jacuzzi, private deck. 3 miles to Thruway, 10 miles to Woodstock. Rondout Schools. $2000/ month plus utilities. First, last, security. Credit, references required. 845-332-3419.

LOVELY, EXTRA LARGE 2-BR to Share in High Falls. Roommate wanted. Bedroom comes with two other rooms for studio or storage PLUS sharing living room, bath, kitchen, deck. Ample closets, living space, nature, quiet. $650/month plus reasonable utilities and internet. Security and references. 845-687-2035.

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kingston/hurley/ port ewen rentals

2-BEDROOM SPACIOUS APARTMENT. Plenty of closet space. Covered & off-street parking. $1100/month includes all utilities.

Security required. Just outside Port Ewen.

Some pets allowed, no dogs. (845)389-2132.

NICE, CLEAN, APARTMENT. 1 block from Kingston Hospital. Second floor. First, last, security, 1-year lease, references required. 2 occupants preferred. Pet friendly. 845-331-8258.

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woodstock/ west hurley rentals

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Beautifully renovated in Woodstock Center. Kitchen w/dining area, living room, full bath w/ clawfoot tub. Walking distance everywhere. Parking lot. No smoking/drugs/ pets. For person with steady income, quiet, responsible w/recommendations.

Security. $930/month includes all utilities. 845-679-7978.

1-BEDROOM BEAUTIFUL WOODSTOCK APARTMENT. Large rooms, clean, quiet.

Custom tiled 10-jet jacuzzi bathroom, EIK, private large deck overlooking woods & pond.

Beautiful grounds. Close to town. No smoking. $950/month. References. 845-679-6408.

WOODSTOCK 3 BDRM, 1½ BATH Furnished $1,500/mo plus utilities.

Short or long term.

Move-in Ready! Current owners have updated and repaired everything for you with new windows, renovated kitchen & meticulous attention to details.

Sun-filled home with easy commute 5 minutes to NYS Thruway & close to Rhinebeck, AMTRAK, concerts at Bard, shopping, skiing and Catskills. Give yourself the freedom to enjoy your life in the beautiful Hudson Valley. $178,500

Handyman Special! This 2 story home has been transformed to 3 rental units: a studio unit, a 1 bedroom, and a 2 bedroom. Renovate to rent the units or return it to a single family home. This building needs lots of love. Bonus building in rear could serve as studio space for someone with imagination. All this on an appealing 3.65 acre corner lot! $99,000

Elegant Lake front home in Athens! The moment you walk into the rich open spaces of this sophisticated home, you’re struck by the centered skylight in a wood paneled cathedral ceiling. The beautiful lake front cove through the transom doors is a perfect backdrop for the spectacular interior. The lower level features a large studio, bedroom and office area and access to the Lake. $789,000

www.jersville.com 845-679-5832

CENTER WOODSTOCK VILLAGE; 2-bedroom, 1 bath house, plus studio w/ bath. Ample storage, secluded deck, 1/4 acre.

Fireplace, W/D, propane heat. Parking. $1500/month plus utilities, last, security, references. Available now. Gardner included. (845)679-7002.

CHARMING 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT w/roof deck. Large porch, storage room, parking. Very private, 10 minutes to Woodstock. $1100/month, heat included. 2 year lease.

References and security. Available 2/1. Call 646-339-7017 or 917-439-2519.

LARGE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. The nicest you’ll see. Modern kitchen & tiled bath, private deck, big closets. Great location.

A wonderful home. Available now. $865/ month. 845-684-5193.

Private, craftsman influenced Estate on 19 acres, open floor plan, beamed ceilings, stone fireplace, French doors to covered porches, seasonal views.

Custom kitchen with high end appliances. Pool house with heated indoor pool. Finished lower level with additional bedroom and full bath. Minutes from the center of Woodstock. Exceptional value for a home of this quality and location. $850,000

Log sided ski home- only a few steps to Windham slopes. Open floor plan with updated kitchen, granite counters, vaulted ceilings in living room, wood burning fireplace, and glass sliders that lead to the wrap around deck with hot tub and fire pit! Master suite features a fireplace and large picture windows offering incredible panoramic views. Desirable trail side location! $649,000

Mint condition Colonial just 5 minutes to town! This home is just like new with new kitchen featuring quartz counters, custom cabinets & stainless appliances, renovated baths, new central air, blacktopped drive & heated sun room too! Tastefully done and ready to move right in; basement offers great storage and extra space for exercise room/play room; the yard is lovely with shared access to the pond. $359,900

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saugerties rentals

BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR RENT in the woods. Quaint 1-bedroom home w/loft located on 4 acres of land overlooking babbling brook. Newly renovated. Must see. Contact Jane 845-548-7355. $1100/month.

Made you look.

Ulster Publishing newspapers and websites reach over 50,000 readers a week. Go to www.ulsterpublishing.com/ advertise or 845-334-8200 to advertise.

Saugerties near Palenville. Broadband/ APARTMENTS FOR RENT, SAUGERTIES Skyline Woods Apartments. Private country setting. Convenient location.

Under new management. Bright, updated, spacious, wall-to-wall carpet, lots of closet space. Laundry room and plenty of parking avail. 1- & 2-bedrooms starting at $750/month + utilities. Call Don at 845-443-0574 Nice, comfortable 1-BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE on 3.5 acres. 8 minutes to town. Warm, well-insulated, 12’ ceilings in LR w/open kitchen. Safe, clean, great neighbors on the property. In

cable available. Decent credit & excellent references required. One pet considered. $765/month + gas/electric.

Propane heat. 917-667-3970 or jeremyjava@gmail.com

COTTAGE RENTAL Town of Ulster on private road close to Hudson River. 1 BR unfurnished, $900/mo. + utils. Inls. grounds maintenance, snow removal, washer, dryer, gazebo on private pond. 720 sq. ft. No smoking.

Refs. Call Terri at 845.336.7700 ext. 108 for details.

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: NEW CONDITION LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT. Short walk to village center. New kitchen, new bathroom, hardwood floors. $850/month includes heat & electric & 1 car garage. Single person only. No pets. No smoking. 1-yr. lease.

Call Richard Miller, Win Morrison Realty (845)389-7286.

WOODSTOCK/LAKE HILL: Peaceful furnished room in restored colonial farmhouse/tavern. $500/month includes all utilities. NYC bus.

Huge kitchen, living room, fireplace, balcony, gardens, piano, cat, parking, pond. NO Smoking/ Pets. homestayny@msn.com; 679-2564.

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GORGEOUS COTTAGE on 150 ACRE ESTATE. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace. 10 minutes Belleayre, 20 Hunter/Windham. 13 miles to Woodstock. Hiking, cross country

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real estate

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SNOW SNOW GO AWAY! Wait till you see what this looks like on a sunny day. I love mid-century homes. They always feel safe and comfortable to me. This peaceful substantial brick 4 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch is in easy walking distance to the hustle and bustle of the swinging town of New Paltz and the SUNY campus. Wood floors, a wood stove, and a full basement to pile your stuff or finish for more living space. Peace & quiet in a town full of pizzazz. Insist that Sean Zimmerman (or any of us) show you this one with an asking price of $335,000

YOU’LL BE FINE IF YOU TAKE THIS HIGH FALL You’ll land right in the black (profits, that is) because this excellent 4 family in High Falls nets over $30,000 a year. There is a 1 bedroom, a 2 bedroom, and a 3 bedroom, plus a detached 1 bedroom cottage on 4 acres in a beautiful setting. The apartments re updated in good condition and the property is walkable to quaint High Falls center with eateries and shops. Need some advanced notice to see it so call Heather Martin right away $299,900

BUY ONE, GET TWO…. MAYBE THREE… FREE Our wonderful new agent Lynn Davidson brought us a terrific new listing in a prime location in Woodland Valley on 34 plus acres! The are 2 additional building sites, perhaps 3, along with a solid 2x6 constructed, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, double-wide. The land on this property is quite unusual with mountain views, a great artesian well, a quarry and state land on 2 sides. Live in this and build you dream home, or build a home and sell it! Pave your road with quarry stone! $249,900

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Lake Hill: 1-BEDROOM, $600/month.

STUDIO w/bathroom. $500/month.

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Security and references required. No pets/ smokers. Call 845-339-2127.

vacation rentals

FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island.

Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol.com TIRED OF WINTER? Luxury 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with stunning Caribbean views for rent in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.

Passport not required. Go to vrbo.com and enter 556849 and/or email: vfro@aol.com for more information.

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SWEET & PETITE - Nestled on 4.8 acres with a sweeping meadow framed by mature shade trees, discover this adorable storybook cottage just minutes from Stone Ridge hamlet. Quaint interior features living room with floor to ceiling stone fi replace, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, 2 bedrooms, den or home office and heated sun porch to expand the living space. Set well off the road for privacy! .......$215,000

GORGEOUS VIEWS! - Expansive sunrise views across the Rondout Valley grace the secluded 3+ acre site of this perfect hideaway. This very tastefully renovated one-level home features a perfect open plan flowing from living to dining spaces to gourmet kitchen with Silestone counters, island and cozy fi replace. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, central AC, generator, 2-car garage and lovely deck. PERFECT! ......................................$284,900

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HEART OF THE CATSKILLS - Tucked away and totally PRIVATE! Rustically charming contemporary LOG home features Great Room with massive stone fireplace, huge cook’s kitchen with French doors to patio & cozy woodstove, dining room w/ gleaming HW floors, 28’ family/media room perfect for family & friends, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, nice deck for warm weather dining and plenty of storage near the 2-car garage. Minutes to skiing & fishing! ....$329,000

VINTAGE WOODSTOCK - Smartly & tastefully updated c. 1917 clapboard Woodstock farmhouse has it all! gorgeous gourmet kitchen with stone counters & highend appliances, 21’ living room, stunning woodwork, cozy woodburner, hardwood & ceramic flooring, main level BR suite plus 2 add’l BRs and 3 full renovated baths.

Very special sprawling 5-acre site with stone patios, stone BBQ and fruit trees. A COUNTRY DREAM! .......$449,000

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SKI & MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME! That’s what you could do if you buy this generously priced to sell 5 unit in Palenville! Only 8 miles to Ski Hunter Mountain, 8 miles to Catskill, 5 minutes to Saugerties and minutes to the Thruway! Three of the apartments have been renovated and there are also two bungalows in the back. No reason why you shouldn’t take a look! Priced to sell at $99,000

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seasonal rentals

ARTIST LAKE RETREAT; 5 miles to Woodstock & Saugerties; 2-BEDROOM, 1000 sq.ft. DUPLEX in separate wing of large house. Private entrance. 7 landscaped acres w/lake & mountain views. Beautifully furnished. Short-term rental available through 5/15. 845-246-7598.

COZY FURNISHED 3 BDRM 1½ Bath House on 6.5 Acres on Glasco Turnpike (one mile from center of Woodstock) Weekends, Weekly, Monthly, Summer Season or Long Term

www.jersville.com | 845-679-5832 FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island.

Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com WILDERNESS AREA COTTAGE & STUDIO. Situated in the heart of one of the more remote areas of the Catskill Mountains known as the Hunter-Westkill

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Wilderness Area. Mink Hollow Cottage consists of a two bedroom cottage w/a fireplace and small separate studio/library.

Located on a private road which fords a creek at it’s entrance, this unique early 20th century property is only yards away from hiking trail heads. email us at: minkhollow@verizon.net for seasonal rental rates.

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ART SUPPLIES; rulers, paints, pens, pencils, markers, paper cutter, grease markers. If interested make an offer on all of it.

PICTURES; framed and matted; small pics- $5 each, medium pics; $10 each, large pics; $20 each. ROLL TOP DESK; $300 or best offer. Cash and carry. Call 845-2550909.

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.

FARM TABLES: Catskill Mountain Farm Tables handcrafted from 19th century barn wood. Heirloom quality, custom-made to any size. Also available, Bluestone topped tables w/wormy chestnut bases. Ken, Atwood Furniture, 845-657-8003.

LEG EXTENSION & LEG CURL MACHINE w/weights attached. Plus more exercise equipment.... Call (845)255-8352.

MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352.

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firewood for sale

ULSTER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Log Length- Cut & Split Firewood.

Top quality wood at reasonable prices.

914-388-9607 Getwood123@gmail.com We accept cash, checks, & credit cards.

www.getwood123.com You will not be disappointed!!

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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. 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.

640

musical services and instruments

DRUM LESSONS. Teacher w/20 years experience and BA in music performance from Bard College currently accepting students on Saturday mornings. All ages and levels are welcome. Centrally situated Woodstock location. $25 per 1/2 hour lesson. Spend your time practicing at home and I’ll show you what you need to improve and have a blast! 845-6796687.

660

estate/ moving sale

WINTER MOVING SALE, Saturday & Sunday, 3/1 & 3/2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. 51 Marsh Hawk Road, Craryville, NY. Great advertising sign collection, Mid-Century Furniture, French “Grange” DR set & wicker sleigh bed, custom painted country furniture including: Hall seat, dressers, buffet & cabinet. Sectional couch, Dog andirons, game boards, decoys, traffic light, quilts, artwork, beds, outdoor furniture, kitchenware, skiis, clothes & more. Dir: Taconic Parkway to Rt. 23 East, turn on Lockwood Road, Right on Hereford Hills Road, bear right on Marsh Hawk Road, 1st house on left.

CASH & CARRY. WORTH THE TRIP! Check Craig’s List. Sales by: Antiques of Woodstock. For info call Don or Linda (845)532-8800.

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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

695

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.

700

Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar@netzero.net (845)679-6242.

715

cleaning services

COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded

Excellent references.

Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932 FIONNA’S HOUSE CLEANING. Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter. Your House Deserves to be Clean & Healthy. References, Fair Rates, Honest & Reliable. From Woodstock to Margaretville, NY. 845-688-3151; ftanzill69@aol.com

717

caretaking/ home management

personal and health services

702

art services

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.

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

720

painting/odd jobs

725

NYS DOT T-12467

JOHN MOWER HAS PREPARED Federal & State tax returns for individuals, small business & S-Corporations for 17 years. As an Enrolled Agent, he can represent clients in tax matters w/the IRS. Call for an appointment 679-6744.

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,

YES VIRGINIA, Woodstock Lock can repair or replace your existing lock hardware. For your commercial, residential & industrial locksmithing needs, call Woodstock Lock (845)679-4444.

740

building services

Building with pride.

Professional Craftsmanship for all Phases of Construction

845-331-4844 hughnameit@yahoo.com

Inter s ’ d e T

iors & Remodeling In c.

From Walls to Floors, Ceilings to Doors, Decks, Siding & More.

Reliable, Dependable & Insured Call for an estimate

845-688-7951

plumbing, heating, a/c and electric

www.tedsinteriors.com

Plumbing & Heating “No Job Too Small!”

Well Pumps • Water Heaters Tankless Heaters • Boilers Radiant Heat NEW & OLD CONSTRUCTION KITCHEN & BATHROOM

Incorporated 1985

• Licensed & Fully Insured • 9 Dover Court, W. Hurley, NY 12491

tax preparation/ bookkeeping services

738

locksmithing

ADVANTAGE

“ABOVE AND BEYOND” HOUSEPAINTING by Quadrattura.

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. Call 679-9036 for Free Estimate. Senior Discount.

845.679.6758 Emergency Cell: 845.514.5623

• Residential / Commercial • Moving • Delivery • Trucking • Local & NYC Metro Areas

Shandaken, NY 845-688-2253

710

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.

REMODELLING • EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

703

A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, cleanouts. Second home caretaking. All small/ medium jobs considered. Artist friendly.

Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty.

References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999.

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.

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 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.

February 27, 2014

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QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980

Stoneridge Electrical Services

Interior Painting & Staining, Sheet Rocking, All Stages of Remodeling

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EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH

redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117 AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES. Carpentry of all kinds- rough to finish and built-ins. Bathroom and kitchen renos to small plumbing repairs. New tile surfaces or repairs. New floors finished or repaired.

Door and window replacements or repair.

Porches, decks, stairs. Electrical installs and repair. Insured, References. 845-857-5843.

DANDSIMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renovations. Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www. dandsimprovements.com (845)339-3017 HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates.

References available. (845)616-7470.

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eclectic services

PHYSICAL MATTERS TRANSPORT

Authorized Dealer & Installer

ZEN MOVERS of your PHYSICAL REALITIES

Low-Rate Financing Available

Contact Jason Habernig

Liquidation Sale

Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more

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e w Emergency Generators r y LICENSED 331-4227 INSURED

Residential & Commercial • Free estimates, fully insured Accepting all major credit cards.

AA Statuary & Weathervane Co.

30 years moving experience. Fine Art Antiques Handler.

Local, Long Distance, Fast, reliable, reasonable. Also, Dump runs, Estate clean-outs. Car service to all area Airports.

Call Michael at (845) 684-5545

Understand the economy.

Understand everything else.

Read Ulster Publishing’s It’s the Economy column and hudsonvalleybusinessreview.com for insight into the local economy

845-334-8200

SUBSCRIBE@ULSTERPUBLISHING.COM Save up to 40% when you subscribe to Woodstock Times, New Paltz Times, Saugerties Times or Kingston Times; each comes with Almanac Weekly.

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gardening/ landscaping

Excavation Site work Drain ¿elds Land clearing Septic systems Demolition Driveways

Paramount Contracting & Development Corp.

William Watson • Residential / Commercial

SNOW PLOWING & SANDING Call William, for your free estimate (845) 401-6637

Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up

• • • • •

Specializing in: Hardscape Tree trimming Fences Koi ponds Snow plowing

Benjamin Watson, Owner Phone: (845) 389-3028

810

lost and found

BACKPACK CONTAINING PERSONAL ITEMS found in road near New Paltz Shop Rite on Sat. Feb. 22nd. Please call (845)4524165.

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Laurie Oliver — Spiritual Counseling GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS

Mastiff. She’s very playful w/dogs, but would do best in home w/no children as sometimes she does not know her own strength. CATS: Gemma; Female, 13-years old. Has lived at the shelter for years. Needs a home. Kisses; 4-5 year old female, very sweet. She’ll keep your house full of love & entertainment.

Morocco & Margarita; These two best friends are both Feline Leukemia positive.

They love each other & everyone who stops by to visit them. Morocco is probably about 7-years old male cat. Margarita is the baby girl - she’s only 6-months old. If you have no other cats at home, these 2 love birds would be perfect for you! Victoria; 8-years young, brown & black tiger. She’s our sassiest cat.

Would do best in a home all to herself. She’s spent most of her shelter life in a cage because she isn’t a fan of other cats. Please give her some room to run! You’ll never eat late night snacks alone again! Lt. Danny; 3-years, orange female. Danny came to us w/her back 2 legs seemingly paralyzed. Recently she’s started walking on her own. Every day she gains more strength. She’d love to walk around your house and explore! Jasmine; 9-year old female. This unique looking feline loves humans but would rather not have to deal w/other cats, she wants to be the only one receiving your love!

FOR ADOPTION: “Copper” “Sweet Cream” & “William”; Copper (big, copper boy w/marbleized swirl pattern) & Sweet Cream (petite cream color girl) were found together when they were feral. They’re now tame & oh, so sweet!

William is especially shy. Perfect scenario is if all 3 could be adopted together as they support one another. If interested in just Copper & Sweet Cream or only William, please let me know! For more information about these wonderful cats, please email carriechapman@ gmail.com or call (347)258-2725.

PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE AND SHELTER. Please help get cats off the streets and into homes. Adopt a healthy and friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime.

High Falls/Accord area. 845-687-4983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org

1000

vehicles

#1 FORD DEALER IN THE NORTHEAST 128 Rte. 28 Kingston Exit 19 off NYS Thruway

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www.AllAmericanFord.net

960

pet care

Pet Sitting Playdates Dog Walking s u pl PETWATCH Loving Cat Care est. 1987 1987 est.

679-6070 Susan Susan Roth Roth 679-6070

Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines, *Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.

999

vehicles wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed.

Call 246-0214. DMV# 7107350.

TOP DOLLAR PAID for your old clunker (junker!). Call (845)246-1405.

255-8281

633-0306

pet’s reward..... VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS. Dr. B. MacMULLEN. (845)3392516. Serving Ulster County for 10+ years.

Very Reasonable Rates, Multiple Pet Discount... Compassionate, Professional,

1000

vehicles

VOLVO 240 WAGON, 1991. Black, 219+K miles, good condition, great country car, snow car, “station” car. $1200 OBO. Motivated seller Eric 845-687-2250.

Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis.

Smoking cessation • pain management stress relief • past life regressions.

Intuitive, Sensitive Guidance Spirit Communicator

(845) 679-2243 • laur50@aol.com

900

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personals

Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana invite you to mark your calendars for our upcoming spring concert on Friday, May 9, 8 pm at Bard College, Annandale-onHudson, NY. Under the artistic leadership of master musician, Prof. Pak I Nyoman Suadin.

Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in the Olin Building, 3rd floor, Moon Room from 7 - 11 pm. and Saturday mornings from 11-12:30 pm. Listeners are always welcome.

Don’t be shy. Free of charge. Individual tutorials & advanced sessions avail. by appt.

Want to study music, dance and culture in Bali this summer? For more info visit us on FB at Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College, message us, or call 845-688-7090.

I am looking for lady 70 - 75 to live in my home for companionship plus share expenses. No smoking, drinking or drugs. I am 78 years old. Call 845-691-3853

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animals

ADOPT A RESCUED DOG OR CAT. Come see us at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston. (845)331-5377.

DOGS: Isabelle; 3-years old. She’s picky about who she spends time w/in the canine world, but is great w/cats. Amazing w/people, loves any human she’s ever met, especially if you have a tennis ball. Sheba; 7-years old.

Sheba can be moody, but who isn’t? She’s a great couch potato! Has spent the majority of her life at shelters. Please give her the life she has always dreamed of! She won’t judge your reality TV addiction. Loretta & Spot; 4-year old mix siblings. Need lots of love & calm house. Can be shy when meeting new people but once they love you, it’s forever!

They’ll keep all of your secrets! Meko; Best w/experienced dog owners. Sweet & will protect you from anything! Never jog alone again! Dutchess; 3-year old Neapolitan

A subscription to an Ulster Publishing newspaper costs less than 12 cents per day Subscribe today at www.hudsonvalleytimes.com, 845-334-8200 or subscribe@ulsterpublishing.com

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