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Robert Hite of Esopus nets Guggenheim fellowship Last week, Esopus artist Robert Hite was named one of 23 recipients in the Fine Arts category to receive a 2014 fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. In its 90th annual competition for the US and Canada, the Foundation has awarded 177 fellowships in total this year. Appointed on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, the successful candidates were chosen from nearly 3,000 applicants. Hite grew up in rural Virginia before

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Virtuoso ineptitude Horowitz & Malkine return to Rosendale CafĂŠ this Saturday

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ue to the clamor of the rabble and the decision of a hung jury, Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine will return to Rosendale CafĂŠ on Saturday, April 19 for another round of lyrically anorexic, metaphysically unfit and intellectually suspect songs and skits, beginning at 8 p.m. They’ll be joined by the same crew that lowered the Cafe’s property values last December: Charlie Kniceley on bass and Evan Shultis on fiddle. Admission costs $10. Come a few days before the show to claim your table, because the CafĂŠ does not take reservations. For more information, contact the duo’s attorney, manager and booking agent, all three of whom are currently honor students at the Eastern Correctional Facility.

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traveling through Asia, Europe and Latin America and eventually moving to Esopus, where he converted an old church into his studio. Hite attended Virginia Commonwealth University and the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC. He studied ink-brush painting in Malaysia and worked with Washington Color School painter Leon Berkowitz. Though Hite’s art deals in abstraction,

his images of structures, dwellings and living spaces have become central to his pieces. Hite’s works have been shown throughout the country and abroad. His

most recent solo show in our area was at Wired Gallery in High Falls. For more information on Hite’s work, go to www. roberthite.com.

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The Bardavon will present the 1971 five-time Oscar-winner The French Connection on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie. Inspired by a true story, this gritty, fast-paced police drama earned five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor, and broke new ground for screen thrillers. The film stars Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey and Roy Scheider. It also includes a famous local reference: “Pick your feet in Poughkeepsie.� All seats cost just $6 and are by general admission. Tickets are available at the Bardavon box office at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, (845) 473-2072, or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www. ticketmaster.com. A pre-show Wurlitzer Organ mini-concert will take place at 7 p.m.

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Only three US presidents have ever had eminent American poets read poems at their inaugurals. JFK started the practice in 1961 with Robert Frost.

– Frances Marion Platt Richard Blanco reading, Tuesday, April 22, 1:15 p.m., free, College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall, SUNY-Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge; (845) 687-5263, www.sunyulster.edu.

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We’ve had verse presidents Inaugural poet Richard Blanco to read at SUNY-Ulster on Tuesday

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Obama was being sworn in a second time. It’s a lovely piece of work, lyrical and accessible and suitably inspiring, walking the hearer through a day in America while invoking some basic things that we all have in common: sunlight and moonlight, soil and air, sights and sounds, people to cherish and work to be done. Born in 1968, Blanco was the youngest person ever chosen to recite poetry at a presidential inaugural. The son of Cuban exiles, he was also the first Latino – and the first openly gay person. So after all these firsts, what comes next? Greater familiarity to the American reading public, one would hope. This Tuesday, April 22, you have a chance to know his work a little better, as SUNY-Ulster hosts a free public reading by Richard Blanco

dd as it may seem, only three US presidents have ever had eminent American poets read poems at their inaugurals. JFK started the practice in 1961 with Robert Frost; Bill Clinton and Barack Obama did it twice each. What’s up with that? Don’t Republicans like poetry? It’s a mystery for sure. In a just world, being picked to perform one’s poem at a presidential inaugural ought to be an honor as highly coveted as an Oscar or a Heisman Trophy or a MacArthur Fellowship – a peak moment in a literary lion’s career. Unfortunately, Richard Blanco isn’t nearly as renowned as he ought to be. In case you missed it, he’s the guy who read his poem “One Today” when President

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Bard’s Fisher Center hosts dance by Joanna Kotze this Saturday The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Live Arts Bard will present Joanna Kotze’s dance production, it happened it had happened it is happening it will happen, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a discussion with the artists, and on Saturday, April 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Kotze is the recipient of the 2013 “Bessie” Award for Outstanding Emerging Choreographer. All performances take place in the Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Stage Right. Tickets cost $25 and can be ordered in advance online at http://fishercenter.bard. edu or by calling the box office at (845) 758-7900.

Vassar stages Arturo Ui, Brecht’s gangster play, this weekend The Vassar College Drama Department will stage a production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt

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in the College Lounge from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. This reading is brought to you by the Ulster Community College Foundation as part of its annual Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum. The series was so named to honor the memory of a longtime SUNY-Ulster faculty member; Robbins was the chair of the institution’s English Department for the last four years of her 22-year tenure. This Poetry Forum will include a public reading, an interview and an audience question-and-answer session; the moderator will be WAMC Roundtable and Book Show host Joe Donahue. The College Lounge is located in Vanderlyn Hall. For more information, call (845) 687-5263 or visit http://apps. sunyulster.edu/events/1689.

Shadowland Theatre will hold local performer auditions for its 2014 summer season on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Theatre, located at 157 Canal Street in downtown Ellenville. Both union and non-union talent is urged to attend. Performers should bring a prepared monologue, and sides will be available. For those who wish to sing as part of their audition, an accompanist will be available. Shadowland seeks talent for six season productions: Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire; Three Viewings by Jeffrey Hatcher; Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith; Honkytonk Highway by Richard Berg and Robert Lindsey Nassif; Falling by Deanna Jent; and Side by Side by Sondheim. All audition information can be found at www.shadowlandtheatre.org.

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The divine right of Time Lords Rosendale Theatre to screen Shakespeare’s Richard II starring Doctor Who’s David Tennant

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ere in America, if called upon to ponder the phenomenon of the science fiction fan subculture, with its wacky conventions jam-packed with “cosplaying� True Believers, most of us would probably think first of Star Trek and Star Wars. But as anyone could tell you who has a member or two within his or her circle of family and friends, there’s no fandom quite so rabid as the Doctor Who fandom. An institution in the UK since 1963, it took a while for the time-traveling Doctor to get under the skin of the North American viewing public. A few episodes of the BBC show began to appear on US television circa 1972, but only in limited markets. They were often shown out of sequence, or bizarrely edited into “omnibus� viewing marathons in a misguided effort to bring audiences unfamiliar with the basic premise up to speed. So it isn’t all that surprising that, until the show was revived in Britain in 2005 after a 15-year hiatus, coinciding with the rise of cable and the decline of network TV in the US, Doctor Who fandom was just sort of a cult thing on these shores. Boy, has that changed! Nowadays it seems like half the people one meets are ardent Whovians, whether closeted or out. And the show’s trademark gadgets, characters and catchphrases have become widely recognized cultural memes even in America. A phone box is never just a phone box anymore (and I’m not talking about it being Superman’s on-the-road dressing room). One member of the generation who grew up on Doctor Who in the UK was a Scottish boy named David McDonald who, according to his parents, informed them at the age of three that he was going to become an actor just so he could embody the Time Lord someday. He went on to play his first role with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1996, and borrowed a new last name from a member of the Pet Shop Boys when he discovered that there was already another member with his name in Actors’ Equity. But for all the classical theatre training that he was getting, David Tennant never stopped being a devout Whovian, grabbing whatever roles he could in Doctor Who spinoff productions for radio. Then, in 2005, he became an internationally recognized star – first for his role as the villain Barty Crouch, Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; then his lifetime

Brecht in the Martel Theater in the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film on April 17, 18 and 19. Tickets are free, but reservations are required; contact boxoffice@vassar.edu. Written in three weeks in 1941 while in exile, Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a sharp take on the rise of Hitler shot through with wit. Brecht recasts Hitler’s rise as a Chicago gangster’s takeover of the city’s greengrocery trade. Set in 1930s Chicago, this gangster spectacle was not produced until 1958, and not until 1961 in English. Brecht never envisioned a version of the play in Germany, intending it for the American stage. Vassar guest director Ianthe Demos is

artistic director of One Year Lease (OYL), a New York City-based ensemble company dedicated to creating new work, training young theater artists and advancing international collaboration in theater. She co-founded the company in 2001 with fellow Vassar alumnae Ariane Barbanell and Jacqueline Kristel. Among its many efforts, OYL runs an annual theater apprentice program in northern Greece, and its ensemble members have worked with numerous

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dream was realized as he was selected to succeed Christopher Eccleston as the Tenth Doctor. His tenure as the Time Lord lasted five years and was immensely popular, with Doctor Who Magazine readers voting Tennant the “Best Doctor� ever. He even married one of his co-stars. So whatever happened to that serious acting career, that Shakespeare stuff? Well, Tennant rejoined the RSC and has remained actively involved with the troupe since 2008; he even became a member of its Board of Directors in 2012. His latest role was Richard II, the beleaguered York monarch whose overthrow by his upstart Lancaster cousin Henry Bolingbroke sets off what are now remembered as the Wars of the Roses. A performance of this recent RSC production of Richard II, directed by Gregory Doran and originally broadcast live on the BBC on November 13, 2013, is the first in a new series called Live from Stratford-upon-Avon that will receive encore screenings in selected cinemas across the US. The Rosendale Theatre will serve as one of these hosts, showing William Shakespeare’s Richard II starring David Tennant at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 and again at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. Tickets cost $12 general admission, $10 for members. Who will show up: Shakespeareans, Whovians? Some of both, most likely. Sounds like an interestingly mixed crowd – but then, that’s what one can always expect at the Rosendale. As the Tenth Doctor is wont to exclaim, “Allons-y!� – Frances Marion Platt Royal Shakespeare Company’s Richard II starring David Tennant, Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 7:15 p.m., $12/$10, Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale; (845) 658-8989, http://rosendaletheatre.org.

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MY DAD – a jazz pianist with the Swinging Professors and a political moderate with a barely detectable leftward lean in his thinking – taught Math and Science Education at SUNY-New Paltz throughout the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, making students into teachers. Some of his peers were outraged by the hippies. Others swung hard. His attitude toward the activism and the hedonism of the counterculture was benign, but not exactly collegial.

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hen I was a teenager, my father passed along to me a “Question Authority” button that a student had given him. Immediately, I affixed it to my Army surplus satchel, which I had named “Walden Bag,” after Thoreau. It stayed there until I finally bailed on the whole ironicappropriation-ofArmy-goods thing. In truth, I seldom carried enough books and effects to require a bag of any kind. I had never read Thoreau, either, and had learned my two cents about Walden from Doonesbury. All my authorities were fraudulent, and would have collapsed under the gentlest questioning. My Dad – a jazz pianist with the Swinging Professors and a political moderate with a barely detectable leftward lean in his thinking – taught Math and Science Education at SUNYNew Paltz throughout the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, making students into teachers. Some of his peers were outraged by the hippies. Others swung hard. His attitude toward the activism and the hedonism of the counterculture was benign, but not exactly collegial. “I’ll just wave from the other side of the generation gap,” as my friend Reed’s uncle Bill said. My father

was authority, and thus not much in the habit of questioning it; but he thought that I might like the button and find its broad sentiment useful while I fished around for someone to be. Still fishing today, Dad, and “Question Authority” seems to me – now as then – to be sturdy, open-ended and wise advice if applied without selective bias. It’s an evergreen and culturally neutral directive that assumes no conclusions and dictates no action other than critical i n q u i r y. Our questioning might well come out in the favor of authority (not likely, though, because authorities are like sausages…). In the late ’80s, as a fledgling academic myself, I began to see the buzzword-laden slogan “Subvert the Dominant Paradigm” on bumper stickers and buttons. I was struck by the change in the tone of revolutionary injunction. The inclusive term “authority” had given way to the implied violence (and secret pleasures) of domination. “Paradigm,” a word virtually unknown to English-speakers before Thomas Kuhn’s 1962 essay on paradigm shifts and the structure of scientific revolutions, had trickled down into hipster rhetoric everywhere, to be used interchangeably with “system” or

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whenever you needed to score points. And where “question” is a soft command, a Socratic nudge, “subvert” is blunt and certain, an agenda. Tear sh*t down. Do not ask why: just for kicks, a revolutionary joyride, like rock ’n’ roll. Academics today were raised very much in this spirit of questioning all authorities, including their own. Their paradigms are pre-deconstructed, self-subverting. And this irony is cheekily expressed in the name of SUNY-New Paltz’s long-running, all-faculty rock band: Questionable Authorities. The authorities in question are Peter “Sticks” Kaufman (Sociology) on drums; Glenn “the Caveman” Geher (Psychology) on lead guitar; Maureen “Mo’ Betta” Morrow (Biology) on bass and vocals; Annee “Roach” Rochelle (Sociology) on percussion and flute; and Brian “the Reverend” Obach (Sociology) on rhythm guitar and vocals. I have heard this band several times, and these cats can rock, make no mistake. In the playing of some of them, you can hear traces of a time when music was central, before the gantlet of tenure, publish-or-perish, increased teaching loads and class sizes and committee work. Their repertoire – 100 percent covers – emphasizes the cathartic, first-generation punk of the Ramones and the Clash, but also nods to classic rock. When they play out, they draw well in the bars, in part because of the novelty of professorial punk and in part because people love that music; and these guys throw their hearts into it without reservation. While there might be a touch of pedagogical

intent in their music – hipping the kids to the revolutionary foment of the late ’70s, expanding the academic purview and all that – mostly, the Questionable Authorities rock out because (like their students, like us all) sometimes they just need to tear sh*t down. Questionable Authorities, joined by additional faculty and even some administrators, perform in Bacchus in New Paltz on Friday, April 18 at 5 p.m. happy hour. Voluntary donations are to benefit the SUNY-New Paltz Emergency Student Scholarship Fund, which helps students when they or their families experience sudden financial hardship. – John Burdick Questionable Authorities, Friday, April 18, 5 p.m., Bacchus, 4 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz.

Connor Kennedy to perform Radiohead’s The Bends at Bearsville this Saturday Radiohead fans love to argue over which of the band’s three consecutive classic albums is the classic among the classics: Is it the genre-defining, millennial electro/experimental effort Kid A (2000)? The proggy masterwork that is OK Computer? Or could it possibility be their exceptional, guitarcentric second album The Bends, from which come at least two of the bands best-known and most-loved songs, “High and Dry” and “Fake Plastic Trees”? After much consideration, I vote for The Bends. Even though it precedes Radiohead’s association with soulmate producer Nigel Godrich, who climbed aboard on OK Computer and hasn’t left since, The Bends captures a band perched breathtakingly between ethereal-butgrungy guitar rock and…something different and new. Under the spell of Jeff Buckley’s Grace and a couple of cult classic albums by Talk Talk, Thom York wrote what are in my opinion the sharpest and most memorable melodies that he would ever write, and, for sheer range and intensity of guitar sounds, it is a difficult album to rival. The Bends serves as the subject for the latest Cover-to-Cover, Connor Kennedy’s

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ridiculous and profoundly touching and troubled life of the great composer. New this year will be McKenzie Willis, author of The Tales of the Rainbow Forest, who will read these tales for children. Also scheduled are two sessions of shape-note music-making conducted by musicologist and historian Ben Bath. The complete schedule is available at www.phoeniciavoicefest.com or by calling the Festival office at (845) 586-3588.

The Anchor in Kingston to host Greg Smith and the Broken English Brooklyn’s Greg Smith & the Broken English make the trip upstate to play at the Anchor in Kingston on Friday, April 25 at 9:30 p.m. Massachusetts native Smith released Ramblin’ Road, a luminous collections of roots originals, in 2013. The Anchor is located at 744 Broadway in Kingston. Admission costs $5. For more information on Greg Smith, visit http:// gregsmithandthebrokenenglish.com.

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hat is the difference between psychedelic music and that genre now simply called psyche? Some would argue, “Nothing, and would you please stop splitting genre hairs?” But I think that the distinction can be appreciated onomatopoeically, in the difference between the two words: Psychedelic is mellifluous, sunny and occasionally inclined toward the silly. Psyche, on other hand is darker, heavier, occult, droning and not at all mellifluous or sunny, often sounding like a species of high-reverb metal but without metal’s tendency toward the mechanical. The Hudson Valley Psyche Fest, now in its second year, was modeled after the more famous Austin Psyche Fest by its organizers, perhaps the premier “dark psyche” band of the Hudson Valley: New Paltz’s It’s Not Night: It’s Space (INNIS), the instrumental trio of guitarist Kevin Halcott, drummer Michael Lutomski and bassist Tommy Guerrero. The Psyche Fest seizes control at BSP in Kingston on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. This year, Lutomski asserts, the Hudson Valley Psyche Fest sports a lineup that approaches the quality of its Texas model. INNIS will be joined on the bill by New York City’s White Hills, purveyors of a kinetic “fuzzed-out motorik spacerock” and veterans of the Austin fest; by Brooklyn’s the Golden Grass, who fuse psyche values with some good old guitar solo-laden boogie; by Eidetic Seeing, another Brooklyn concern whose recent album Against Nature (J. K. Huysmans fans?) punishes as it pleases; and by Queen Elephantine, a large multinational concern whose self-descriptive language – “meditative blues of whirlwind ghost ships forced down hopeless maelstroms of the Nile. Modal psychedelic doom.” – simply can’t be beat. Tickets for the Psyche Fest are available locally at Outdated in Kingston, Jack’s Rhythms in New Paltz, Darkside Records & Gallery in Poughkeepsie and the Woodstock Music Shop. – John Burdick

The revived Colony Café is cool even when unadorned. The unique 1920s concert hall, which once served as home to the area’s first cafeteria as well as a local hotel where people would come to hear and dance to the nation’s top touring Big Bands, is a showcase of rising balconies, sturdy ironwork and a main room lent gravitas by a major fireplace at one end and

Hudson Valley Psyche Fest, Friday, April 18, 8 p.m., 18+, $8, BSP, 323 Wall Street, Kingston; (845) 481-5158, www.bspkingston.com.

DINE IN • SUSHI BAR -TAKE OUT series of whole-album shows at the Bearsville Theater, on Saturday, April 19 at 9 p.m. The suggested donation is $20. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. For more information, visit www.bearsvilletheater. com. – John Burdick

Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice announces lineup The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice (FofV) will host an expanded five-day program to mark its fifth year of operation. Running from Wednesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 3, this celebration of the human voice will offer 24 daytime and evening events held in a range of seven venues in and around the Village of Phoenicia. The events are free and open to the public. There will be workshops, latte lectures, late-night music and master classes that complement the recitals, concerts and the main event: the Saturday night opera. This year, in keeping with a Spanish theme, the opera will be Gioacchino Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville, with Metropolitan Opera soloists

and the full Festival of the Voice Orchestra under the baton of David Wroe and directed by Beth Greenberg. The openingnight performance of Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo and Grand Flamenco singing and dancing will be conducted by Elizabeth Scott on Wednesday. “Voices of Distinction: Baroque” with world star Brian Asawa, soprano Toby Newman and Sinfonia New York, a period instrument orchestra with musical direction by Christine Gunmere, takes place on Thursday evening. Early evening on Friday’s schedule begins with The Art of the Cantor: Spanish Influence with cantor Jack Mendelson, an exploration of music from the Spanish Renaissance. Friday’s main event is “O Sole Mio! Mediterranean Fiesta,” a concert with José Todaro, Maria-Helena de Oliveira, the FofV Orchestra and FofV Chorus. Among those performers are the Cambridge Chamber Singers presenting “Heaven’s Paradise on Earth: Music from the Spanish Renaissance,” held late morning on Sunday at St. Francis De Sales Church. The closing choral event on Sunday, August 3, is the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez. Other Festival highlights include the world premiere of a new play by Carey Harrison, The Seven Favorite Maladies of Ludwig van Beethoven, about the sublime,

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Holmes Brothers at Falcon this Saturday

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he Holmes Brothers – guitarist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, bassist/songwriter/vocalist Sherman Holmes and drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon – celebrate the release of their new CD, Brotherhood, with a live performance at the Falcon in Marlboro on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. The hopping, lively album finds and fuses gospel with blues, R & B and roadhouse. There is no cover, but a generous donation is encouraged. The Falcon is located at 1348 Route 9W in Marlboro. For more information call (845) 236-7970 or visit www.liveatthefalcon.com.

lightness in the form of a long, historic bar. It’s a great place to enjoy music, especially now that musician and sound engineer Peter Caigan has bettered the sound inside for use as a daytime recording studio and begun booking bands and solo acts for weekend nights. He has also started using the unique gallery attributes of the large, trapezoidal building – once one of the region’s tallest. Using a sunny entrance lobby and the sprawl of balconies and wall space inside, Caigan’s booking solo art exhibits this time around, instead of haphazard group shows. And to inaugurate the Colony’s classic new feel, he has handed the place over to Woodstock artist Nicole Roskos:

a portrait and landscape painter with an easily recognizable style who was a regular in the place during years gone by. In addition to having painted musicians playing in the very space in which she’s now showing, Roskos – who also works as an environmental writer – specializes in depictions of local forests and the heavy, timely presence of trees. From the feeling in her accentuated brushwork to the way she utilizes form and movement, light and shadow and her own inner emotions to bring her art to life, there’s something in this painter’s sense of style that mirrors Woodstock classics stretching back a century to Bellows, Lindin and Rosen. It’s about a great match-up to bring a historic space to new, community-centering life.

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luesman Jay Ottaway, who will play a concert to benefit the Unison Arts & Learning Center on Thursday, April 24, found his own path to electric blues via the Berklee College of Music and Nashville, where he honed his chops as both a singer/songwriter and a producer. He tours throughout Europe with his electric Jay Ottaway Band, and in the US as a solo acoustic act, co-produces the Plymouth Folk and Blues Fest in Plymouth, Vermont each summer and has been honored with numerous awards. This 8 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. – Paul Smart Jay Ottaway, Thursday, April 24, 8 p.m., free, Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz; (845) 255-1559, www.unisonarts.org.

Upcoming acts at the Colony this week include some local bands and a deejay this Friday night, April 18; a reggae/ roots dance party with several live bands on Saturday, April 19; a Record Release Party for Arc Iris on Friday, April 25; local favorites Big Sister on Saturday, April 26; and several performances by the Paul

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music festival.” There’ll be a big staff at Bethel Woods to help assemble what gets built, and plenty of publicity for whatever gets made. Contestants not chosen get discounts for the festival itself. The deadline for submission in Mysteryland’s first-ever Sustainable Design Challenge on the theme “Today is a Gift” is April 25. For entry information and competition guidelines, visit http:// ml.matteprojects.com. For more on the festival itself, taking place at Bethel Woods in Sullivan County May 23 through 25, visit www.mysteryland.us. – Paul Smart

READING

Key players Musician/author Carolyn Wilkins pays tribute to her musical mentors at Vassar Alumnae House on Monday

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t’s good to have role models. And it’s good to pay tribute to them, once you’ve reached a level of mastery that reflects well on their contributions to you. In her memoir They Raised Me Up, Carolyn Wilkins does just that. With dignified prose, she honors the women in her family’s history, women who came before and who surmounted their own challenging life conditions to realize their own dreams. A successful jazz musician and scholar, Wilkins is a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She has toured South America as jazz ambassador for the US State Department, performed on radio and television with her group SpiritJazz and worked as a percussionist for the Pittsburgh and Singapore Symphonies. She has recorded several critically acclaimed CDs of original compositions and is the author of Tips for Singers: Performing, Auditioning and Rehearsing and Damn Near White: An African American Family’s Rise from Slavery to Bittersweet Success. Wilkins will read from her new Lilly and Alberta, Kansas, 1908, in They Raised Me Up by Carolyn Wilkins book at the Vassar Alumnae House at 161 College Avenue in Poughkeepsie on Monday, April 21 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Wilkins left an unhappy marriage in Tacoma in the 1980s and moved with her preschool-aged daughter to a working-class town outside of Boston, where she hoped to make her way in the music business as a jazz pianist. Surviving in a man’s world while raising a child on her own pushed her right up against the inequities that African American women face in every field. She had already been rejected from a pursuit in classical music, because black females were not welcome in that realm at the time. In the jazz world of clubs and bars, she encountered sexual predation – enough to make her wonder if her choice had been a wise one. But there were bills to pay and babysitters to retain. So, in spite of almost-crippling stage fright, she forced herself to sit down with jazzmen and play. Wilkins credits her ancestors and mentors with her success. As her role models, Wilkins counts five musically gifted women who struggled to achieve their passions at the turn of the 20th century: Philippa Schuyler, whose efforts to pass for white inspired Carolyn to embrace her own black identity despite her “damn near white” appearance; Marjory Jackson, the musician and single mother whose dark complexion and flamboyant lifestyle raised eyebrows among her contemporaries in the snobby, color-conscious world of the African American elite; Lilly Pruett, the daughter of an illiterate sharecropper whose stunning beauty might have been her only ticket out of the South; Ruth Lipscomb, the country girl who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and realized her improbable ambition in 1941; and Wilkins’ grandmother, Alberta Sweeney, who survived personal tragedy by relying on the musical talent and spiritual stamina that she had acquired growing up in a Kansas mining town. Her story interweaves memories of those first difficult years in Boston with tales of these five women. She references some of the historical situations in which they found themselves, like her grandmother and great-grandmother’s arrival in the Wild West town of Weir, Kansas, where Negroes were being enticed away from Birmingham and all over the South to work the coal mines. Some of Wilkins’ mentors quietly persevered against the odds. Others were more outspoken, like a great-aunt who worked to register black voters in the 1940s and put African American candidates in office. Some credit her efforts, along with a strong caucus of churchgoing women, for putting Harry Truman in the White House in 1948. Reflecting the persistent strength of the women themselves, and more famous icons of civil rights too, Wilkins’ memoir presents slices of African American and women’s history with dignity and integrity. They Raised Me Up is an entertaining, informative and engrossing read. – Ann Hutton

Carolyn Wilkins reads They Raised Me Up, Vassar Alumnae House, 161 College Avenue, Poughkeepsie, Mon., April 21, 5 p.m., free, open to the public, refreshments served. For information, call (845) 437-5870 and to RSVP, e-mail ruspencer@vassar.edu.

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Om for Peace, an organized international chanting event, is scheduled to happen in this time zone between 6 and 7 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20

Hudson Valley Community Center is not just for seniors

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f the true worth of a building is based on what goes on within its walls, then the Hudson Valley Community Center (HVCC) in Poughkeepsie is a pretty valuable place. “It’s an amazing facility,” says Alan Goldsmith, director of senior programming at HVCC. “I don’t think there’s anything else like it in the Poughkeepsie area, in terms of a building that has so much available to the community to use: a pool, a gymnasium, a fitness center, spaces to hold events... and I think our prices are reasonable.” Goldsmith coordinates the Center’s programs for seniors, and as he points out, issues related to aging aren’t the sum total of one’s interests when one gets to a certain age. “Seniors have cultural and intellectual interests like people of any age, and it would get very tiresome if we only had programming related to Medicare and health insurance.” The senior programs at HVCC were developed with that age group in mind, he says, but the content is interesting to adults of all ages; the drawback for adults working full-time is getting to the programs that take place in the middle of the day.

The “Lunch & Learn” program every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is a case in point. Billed as “where noonish gets really interesting,” the center offers coffee and a “nosh” from 11 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a stimulating hourlong talk or performance. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $5 to attend the entire program or $2 for the program without lunch. An optional session of Brain Games follows the lunch at 1 p.m. The speakers for the programs are varied and cover a wide variety of interests. Recent Lunch & Learns have featured a participatory drum circle, a talk about scandals of the Gilded Age, a newspaper editor speaking about the changing face of journalism, a State of the County report from Dutchess County executive Marcus Molinaro and a “Socrates Café” that provided a forum to discuss an ethical or philosophical question through Socratic dialogue. Upcoming Lunch & Learn programs in May will feature a poetry reading by Laurence Sansone, poet laureate of Beacon, and the Poughkeepsie High School jazz combo making a return visit.

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The next Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, April 23 will feature Sister Peggy Murphy, professor of Religious Studies at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh. Her talk will focus on the moving and transformative experience that she had while attending last summer’s International Seminar on Holocaust Education at Yad Vashem in Israel. Until very recently (January first of this year), the Hudson Valley Community Center was the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, with a long history going back to 1923 serving those of the Jewish faith. While the Center is now more broadly focused on programming for all faiths, there are still Jewish values at the heart of some of the programming and a strong community of Jewish members who have been with the Center for some time. The center will acknowledge Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah), which falls on Monday, April 28 this year, with Mirage Theatre’s Distant Survivors, a dramatic adaptation of Holocaustrelated poetry by William Heyen. Mirage’s artistic director June Prager was born in Poland and spent the first few years of her life on the run from the Nazis with her parents. Performances will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. General admission seating costs $15, or $10 for seniors and students. Reservations at (845) 471-0433 are strongly recommended, as seating in the intimate “black box”-style setting is limited. Other programs for seniors include a book club, a knitting and crochet group and the Conversational Yiddish Club. At the other end of the age spectrum, the Early Childhood Center at HVCC is licensed by the state Office of Children and Family Services. Preschool, holiday and afterschool programs are offered. For older children, there are camps coming this summer, including an allstars competitive cheerleading camp. Tryouts will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 and 14 at 5:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages four and up.

For all ages, the well-maintained fitness center has state-of-the-art circuit training machines, along with treadmills, bicycles, an ab-roller, boxing gear and a Stairmaster. A personal trainer is available. The pool offers lap swimming and open swim sessions, a q u a t h e r a p y, aquatic exercise classes and s w i m m i n g lessons, along with lifeguarding and CPR education classes. A day pass for non-members costs $6 for use of the entire center if accompanied by an HVCC member or $6 per facility (gym, pool, fitness room) for non-members on their own. The facilities can be rented out for any number of activities. The auditorium holds up to 300 people, and there are two conference rooms. The gym can be rented for any team’s athletic practice, and even the pool is available at hourly rates. But in addition to all the programming that HVCC offers, says Goldsmith, “We want to be a home to other groups and services.” Dutchess County’s Office for the Aging will soon begin serving lunches for seniors on weekdays (except for Wednesdays, when Lunch & Learn happens), and the Stringendo music program for youth – which includes the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers and the Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley – holds its afterschool music programs at the site. And then there’s the dance held in the Center’s auditorium on the third Friday of every month for disabled adults and their caregivers. The Star Dances, organized by Poughkeepsie-based minister Jule DeBow, feature a live deejay and refreshments, and draw several hundred people at nominal charge. The next dance takes place on Friday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. – Sharyn Flanagan

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Free books Wednesday is World Book Night – and Shakespeare’s birthday/deathday

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e don’t really know exactly when William Shakespeare was born; the only written documentation records his baptism on April 26, 1564. Backdating three days from that to give his mother a chance to get up and around yields April 23 as the date on which the Bard’s nativity is traditionally marked. If it’s correct, he died on his 52nd birthday – the same day, incidentally, that Miguel de Cervantes shuffled off this mortal coil. The real question, though, isn’t when to celebrate, but rather how to celebrate. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 23 each year as the International Day of the Book – not for Shakespeare but for Cervantes. In the Catalonia region of Spain, there’s a longstanding tradition of remembering Cervantes by giving a book and a flower to a loved one on April 23. An international organization called World Book Night takes this delightful practice a step farther by compiling an annual list of several dozen books in various genres, for young readers on up, printing millions of copies and distributing them to volunteer “givers” for free redistribution. Each giver receives 20 copies of one of his or her top three choices from the list, and is then tasked with giving them away to people within the community who need a little nudge to read more. Ideally, it’s all supposed to happen on the 23rd. Two local pickup points for the free books are Oblong Books & Music in

In the Catalonia region of Spain, there’s a longstanding tradition of remembering Cervantes by giving a book and a flower to a loved one on April 23

Om for the holiday Om for Peace on Easter Sunday evening, in Woodstock or wherever you find yourself

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ight, so the astrophysicists tell us, is both a wave and a particle at the same time. And everything in nature from subatomic particles on up, whether matter or energy, vibrates at its own peculiar frequency. If all those perpetually humming entities could somehow bring their vibes into harmony, perhaps the world we know would become a more peaceful place. That’s the premise behind Om for Peace, an organized international event scheduled to happen in this time zone between 6 and 7 p.m. this Sunday, April 20, which also happens to be Easter. Anyone and everyone is invited to participate, alone or preferably with a

group. All you have to do is sing or chant the syllable Om, at whatever note you like and for however long your breath permits, while meditating on a wish for peace. There are many advantages to organizing a group to participate in this exercise together in your local yoga studio, meditation center, dance studio, theater or living room. You can play with harmonies, letting the pitch of your voice rise and fall to meld with others’. Whenever one person’s breath gives out, another can take over. The idea is to keep it going for the full hour, or even longer if possible. Want to chant with a group, but got no place in particular to go? The folks from

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Some of the 31 books to be given out on World Book Night 2014

Millerton and Rhinebeck. According to the World Book Night website at www. us.worldbooknight.org/faqs, it’s too late at this point to submit an application to become a new giver for 2014. But you might know some participants who could use a little help giving their allocations of books away on the designated date. Check out the action and find out how you can get involved in the next round by calling (845) 876-0500, e-mailing info@oblongbooks.com or visiting http://oblongbooks.com. – Frances Marion Platt

Baird Hersey’s group Prana, who know how to resonate like nobody’s business, are the masterminds behind Om for Peace in the mid-Hudson. They’ll be hosting

a gathering at Mountain View Studio, located at 20 Mountain View Avenue off Rock City Road in Woodstock. You’re welcome to attend, and admission is free.

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Calvert Vaux designed the Gothic Revival mansion for Lydig Hoyt, the heir of a wealthy New York City merchant, and his wife, Blanche Livingston, in 1855

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Postcard of Hoyt House or “The Point”

Vaux rising Staatsburg Library hosts lecture this Tuesday on the restoration of landmark Hoyt House

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uch of the magic of Central Park is due to Calvert Vaux’s architectural genius – and yet most of the people who visit the park have never heard of the man. Though Frederic Olmsted is universally recognized as the designer of the park, it was the Englishborn Vaux who brought the unknown Olmsted on board as his partner in the design-winning plan for the park in 1857, and it was Vaux who designed the park’s bridges, gazebos, Dairy, Belvedere, Terrace and other fanciful structures. Vaux’s Romantically inspired architectural accents transform the winding paths, intimate woodlands and carefully created vistas of meadowlands and lake into a pastoral Arcadia, while also serving the practical purpose of creating pleasurable places for the public to sit, snack and be entertained. His legacy of picturesque garden architecture remains unrivaled in its ability to inspire emotion and captivate our imaginations. Vaux got started here in the Hudson Valley, where he designed many wonderful houses, including the Hoyt House in Staatsburg: a near-ruin that is finally getting its due. In 1850 the Englishman arrived in Newburgh to work as the assistant to Andrew Jackson Downing, then the leading American

Restoration efforts underway at the Hoyt House

authority on horticulture and domestic architecture. After Downing’s death in a steamboat accident, Vaux became the nation’s most prominent architect and landscape architect in the Picturesque style. He continued to visit Europe, studying and sketching the architecture, parks and other landmarks of England and the Continent as the inspiration for his designs. The intimate massing of towers, gables, and dormers and exquisite ornamentation inspired by Gothic, Tuscan and other European styles of his country houses magically integrated them into their rustic settings. He also designed New York City townhouses, lodging houses for the poor

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and institutional buildings, and following the success of Central Park designed with Olmsted a number of other parks, including Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Vaux spent most of his career in New York City, but he never lost his connection to the Hudson Valley: He married the sister of Kingston-based landscape painter Jervis McEntee, designing McEntee’s Gothicinspired studio on a bluff in the Rondout, which became a second home to him and his family. Vaux designed the Gothic Revival mansion for Lydig Hoyt, the heir of a wealthy New York City merchant, and his wife, Blanche Livingston, in 1855. It was built of bluestone quarried from the

site, located in what’s now Norrie State Park, adjacent to the Mills Mansion, in Staatsburg, on a magnificent spot overlooking the Hudson River. In 1962, the New York Office of Parks and Recreation, under the leadership of Robert Moses – another personage who shaped the New York City landscape, though in radically different ways – used eminent domain to acquire the mansion from Hoyt’s descendants as part of its consolidation of riverfront land for a 900-acre state park. The state planned to tear it down (a fate unfortunately shared by many Vaux houses in the region) and build a swimming pool; but after the local community protested, it let it stand, where


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Hoyt family on the balcony of Hoyt House

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Hoyt House interior in the early 20th century

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it has languished for five decades. One day ten years ago Alan Strauber, a History professor at Westchester Community College and City College, was walking his dog in the park when he came upon the boardedup, dilapidated mansion and was transfixed. To preserve the house, in 2007 he and other academics and concerned citizens organized the C a l v e r t Va u x Preservation Alliance (CVPA). Several years ago, the group raised enough money to repair some of the exterior stonework and install an alarm system to prevent further vandalism. With the recent awarding of

$750,000 in state and matching federal grants, they are now ready to start the restoration officially, beginning with the repair of the roof, gutters and chimneys. Next on the list, after more money is raised, are installation of utilities, new windows and drainage-related improvements, which will be followed by work on the interior. The first floor had been redesigned in the 20th century, but the upper floors still have the original moldings. Most of the mantels are missing, though the state has several of the originals in storage. CVPA also plans to recreate the original verandah, which once wrapped around

The state planned to tear down Hoyt House in 1962 and build a swimming pool; but after the local community protested, it let it stand

three sides of the house and extended from either side of the castlelike brownstone entrance porch. What are more or less intact, although extensively overgrown, are the 92-acre grounds, which also include a barn, carriagehouse and greenhouse. The long, winding entry road was designed by Vaux in harmony with the landscape of woods, marshes and meadows, including some spectacular trees that he took special care to preserve. The approach to the house, through a set of gates that prefigure the entrance to Central Park from Columbus Circle, is still impressive, with trees lining the circular driveway and the original stone pillars in place, according to Strauber. Vaux’s masterful harmonization of his houses with the environment has inspired the CVPA to think about how the historic house could be integrated with the needs of today: a plan that eschews creating another house museum in favor of an adaptive reuse, in which the building would serve as a center of educational programs on history, related to architecture, the region, the US and, of course, the restoration of the house. Strauber said that residencies by a chamber ensemble and theater company that have both expressed interest are also being considered. Down the road, the property would be ideal for “sustainable

agriculture. We’d love to get a restaurant to inhabit the dining room, featuring garden-to-table eating.” The group also plans to incorporate solar heating and other renewable energy programs into the restoration. To find out more about the history, architectural significance and future plans for the Hoyt House, come to Stauber’s free talk at the Staatsburg Library on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. There’s still a lot of work to do, with the total cost of restoring the house, grounds and outbuildings estimated at $6 to $7 million, he said. But he believes that the investment would not only save an important architectural historic site, but also benefit the community through its educational programs and economic assets as a tourist attraction. And it would be another step in resurrecting the reputation of Vaux, whose buildings and parks, as much as the canvases of the painters of his day, helped establish the Hudson Valley as the epitome of the Romantic landscape. – Lynn Woods Hoyt House talk, Calvert Vaux Preservation Alliance president Alan Strauber, Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m., free, Staatsburg Library, 72 Old Post Road, Staatsburgh; (845) 889-4683, www.staatsburghlibrary.org.


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ART

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April 17, 2014

DUKE DANG, who keeps a second home in Catskill and was working with Jason Heckenwerth at the Guggenheim, offered the balloon sculpture to his new hometown’s enterprising Masters on Main Street project

404 Main Street installation of AVIARY (reimagined), temporary latex balloon installation by Jason Hackenwerth

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hat happens to art when it has served its function? Such questions aren’t answered much, because most artifacts of our culture still carry with them a heavy veneer of immortality, from the archival materials used to ensure timelessness to the protections granted these objects, as if holy relics. However, there are and always have been those who also cherish the leftovers from theatrical productions, performance art and happenings; as well as the changes in attitude being brought to us all by the late great John Cage’s fascination with indeterminacy, or Marina Abramovic’s championing of all that comes from endurance-art experiences. Many of today’s most memorable artists work in these areas, where permanence and impermanence collide. Think of Warhol’s proverbial (and partly apocryphal) 15 minutes of fame; Robert Smithson; Damien Hirst’s animal bodies suspended in formaldehyde; Carolee Schneemann’s entire oeuvre; Andy Goldsworthy. And now there are Jason Heckenwerth’s balloon sculptures – although, given all the hoopla surrounding what has happened to one of the latter’s works in a second life now underway in Catskill, we may be entering a whole new era of art attitudes, including its eventual reuse in new formats. Here’s what’s happening, and how it touches on us here in the Almanac reading area, as well as on arts attitudes: Hackenwerth exploded on the scene

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Catskill Elementary students work on a collaborative creation after a lecture/demo by Hackenwerth’s studio assistant, Leah Blair.

making ever-larger balloon sculptures about a decade ago, filling art fairs, festivals and many of the world’s largest cultural institutions with his short-lived fantasias that last anywhere from a few

weeks to a year. This winter he was commissioned to create something for the 30th anniversary gala for the Works & Process Department at the Guggenheim Museum in New York – to show one night

only, April 2, and then be popped. Duke Dang, who keeps a second home in Catskill and was working with Heckenwerth at the Guggenheim, offered the balloon sculpture to his new


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April 17, 2014

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The entrance of Taryn Davis’ house with her late husband’s Iraq war boots always in the entrance. Davis is the 24-year-old founder of The American Widow Project, a support organization for the new generation of war widows. Photographed at her home in San Marcos, Texas.

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he effects of a 13-year war become harder and harder to wrap one’s head around, the longer those wars linger. And they linger beyond facts of foreign occupation or political discussion: They reverberate in personal tragedies, family repercussions and a wounded sense of self on many a level, including the national. “War & Memory” is the name of a new exhibit of works by 11 internationally recognized photojournalists tracking an equal number of military veterans one on one, up at Beacon’s Fovea Exhibitions through July 6. “These injuries don’t just stop because the soldier is home,” says a depicted military wife, whose husband survived his injuries. Yet hope and strength are embodied everywhere in this highly personalized exhibit, which pairs photos with written and artistic creations by those depicted. The exhibition is drawn from photography collected by the Homecoming Project and a public awareness campaign founded by Erin Trieb: a photographer who spent four years documenting veterans and years collecting photography and art to illuminate issues faced by returning veterans and their communities. “The project is about turning awareness into action,” Trieb has said of what’s behind this collection, set to travel, “and connecting those in need with those who can help.” – Paul Smart “War & Memory,” weekends through July 6, 12 noon-6 p.m., panel discussion, Thursday, June 28, 6 p.m., Fovea Exhibitions, 143 Main Street, Beacon; (845) 202-3443, www.foveaexhibitions.org.

hometown’s enterprising Masters on Main Street project, which had been staging a variety of art shows along the town’s Main Street over the past few years as a means of drawing new economic development energy to the community – and succeeding. So MoMS director Fawn Potash (my wife, for sake of disclosure) said “Sure,” even though there was no huge space in which to show the 40-foot-tall sculpture, aviary-shaped in its original form. At that point, an entire town of artlovers shifted into high gear for what became a mass of opening events for Heckenwerth’s magnum opus last weekend and more happenings leading up to several finales over the early-May Cinco de Mayo weekend. First, some donors came forth to rent two 30-foot trucks and a crew of drivers and handlers to coax the dismantled balloon behemoth out of the Guggenheim in the wee hours of April 3 for the drive upstate. There, starting at 4:30 a.m., Potash and a growing host of community volunteers unloaded the 6,000-plus balloons into a Main Street storefront and in-process new theater space for reconfiguring (and much retwisting) under the guidance of Heckenwerth’s studio assistants, brought up April 4 for a massive elementary school assembly where nearly 400 kids created their own thousand-balloon sculpture now hanging in their cafeteria/gym. For a while, the Greene County Office Building on Main Street took a thousand balloons, put up and reconfigured by

county workers, until worries about latex allergies forced the whole kit and caboodle out after several days of awesome, giggling fun by everyone. The village, looking forward to crowds coming in to see the balloons and other Second Saturday cultural events up and down Main Street on April 12, put up hundreds of its own balloons everywhere. Photos of the school events, the trucks full of balloons, the theater and storefront configurations in various lights and visitors shooting from within the sculptures started going viral on Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media – all with the blessing of Heckenwerth, who was off to other commissions, and the delight of local artists amazed at both the

popularity of what was unfolding and the various questions that it raised about how creations can get recreated these days of tweets, retweets and samplings. “My work is part of a growing dialogue of artists exploring the possibilities of experiential art” is how the original artist has long described what he does. “Inspired by the iconic sculptures and mobiles of past masters and fueled by curiosity, each of my works is an expression in the evolving language of sculpture.” This past week, he prepared a newer statement about what Potash has now dubbed “Aviary Reimagined”: “The commonality of the material is so accessible and so easy to understand, instead of people being frightened

15 of the work, as a lot of people are for contemporary art, they seem to be joyous and happy,” Heckenwerth said of what he does and this new idea of refitting it into other locations beyond high-end art institution functions. “We get to reach so many more people. I’m just thrilled and honored that the community of Catskill is so happy to have the worth there.” This past Saturday, whole families stood and gaped outside the Main Street windows filled with an amorphous floorto-ceiling octopuslike configuration of thousands of balloons. Back on Bridge Street, where the new theater-owners were also giving tours of their space and plans, bevies of kids bunched inside a big yellow dome of more balloons, while thousands more seemed to cascade down the walls as musician Rob Hervey played didgeridoo space tunes and artists hobnobbed with local politicos and a steady stream of visitors. Both sites will stay open through Sunday, May 4, when items will be taken from the theater over to a large lot near the County Building, where a Thomas Cole-designed church once stood, for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration including music, with some events within the balloon sculpture at the theater each of these next two weekends. We’re also hearing (and our sources are good) that some benefit finale’s being planned involving paid opportunities to pop as many balloons as one can in a minute. Talk about a variation on piñatas – and a new way of rethinking all that permanency of art, and final ownership of the creative impulses held within any individual artist’s art pieces. Yet again, a new world seems to have started blooming – or at least ballooning – up in Catskill. “Aviary: Reimagined” is on display through May 3 at 404 Main Street and the Bridge Street Theatre at 44 West Bridge Street. The former is by window viewing; the theater space will be open Saturdays through May 3 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment, with balloonrelated readings of The Story of Babar on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m., The Pigeon Man on April 26 at 1 p.m. and The Red Balloon on May 3 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 943-3400, visit www.greenearts.org, or follow the hashtag #catskillballoons on Twitter. – Paul Smart


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MOVIE

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April 17, 2014

NYU-TRAINED DIRECTOR RITESH BATRA initially set out to make a documentary about the dabbawallas, who for over a century have been hauling urban workers’ lunches, prepared at home for them by their spouses in the morning, to their offices by lunchtime.

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models, it’s relatively lightweight. It delivers astonishing images. And of course, the view is rock-steady, allowing the perception of exquisitely fine detail. Check online at places like B & H Photo. How else can you spend money to enhance your enjoyment of the universe? You could (ahem) come along on one of our Northern Lights tours to Alaska or join us on a Chile mountaintop, at http://bermanastronomytours.com. Or just head out on your own this summer to the southern Arizona desert or any large meadow in rural Montana. The sky doesn’t get much better than those places. Or save your money for a future total solar eclipse: the most mindbending celestial experience of all. After a 38-year hiatus, the Moon’s shadow will finally fall over the continental United States on August 21, 2017. Mark it on your calendar and plan on heading to the Western states that summer. I’ll be more specific as the date gets closer. Summer vacation in the shadow of the Moon: priceless. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob Berman’s previous “Night Sky� columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

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outdoors. In a greenhouse, on a windowsill or beneath fluorescent lights, these plants lead a coddled life. Outside, life is tougher: Temperatures swing 50 degrees in a 24-hour period, winds whip tender leaves and intense sunlight beats down. What these plants need is a couple of weeks of acclimatization: “hardening off.” Not too quickly and not too severely, though, or leaves could burn or flowers could appear prematurely; a plant could even die from shock. The thing to do is to find some cozy spot outdoors for the transplants: a spot that is sheltered from wind and receives sun for only part of the day, or else dappled sun all day. After about a week, the plants are ready to be moved to a more exposed location – one that just takes the edge off gusty winds and broiling sun. A week at this second location and plants are ready to be planted out in their permanent homes. The kinds of changes that hardeningoff induces in coddled seedlings depends on the nature of the seedlings themselves. Seedlings of cabbage, lettuce, snapdragons, pansies and other plants that can eventually laugh off cold even below freezing develop a tolerance for cold by building up sugars in their cells. Gradual exposure to more intense light also thickens cell walls, fibers and cuticles on both existing and new leaves. With increasing light exposure, chloroplasts – the green, light-trapping energy factories in leaves – move around and align themselves in such a way that the leaves turn darker green. And the leaves’ stomatal pores, through which water is lost and carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged, become more quickly able to open and close in response to changing conditions. Cold-tender plants such as tomatoes, marigolds and zinnias suffer at temperatures even above freezing. With these plants, chilling injury causes changes in plant membranes that interfere with photosynthesis and damaging toxins build up in leaves. Hardening-off makes these plants better able to repair and prevent such damage. But temperatures that still drop below freezing mean that it’s still too early to begin hardening off cold-tender plants. Anyway, they’re still too small. Wait a month. During the two weeks of hardening off any plant, growth slows and the plant becomes stockier. This is good; it indicates that a transplant is ready to face the world. It’s time to prune trees and shrubs! I will be hosting a Pruning Workshop at my New Paltz farmden on April 27 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Learn the tools of the trade and how plants respond to pruning, and see hands-on pruning of filberts, blueberries, lilacs and other plants. Space is limited, so preregistration is necessary. The cost is $55 per person. To register, e-mail garden@leereich.com or call (845) 2550417. From April 23 to 26, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) master gardeners are clearing out their entire inventory of berry, vegetable and tree seedlings, as well as herbs, flowers and heirloom seeds! Take advantage of a wide variety of plantings including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, a great assortment of heirloom seeds, hardy vegetables like asparagus and horseradish and a wonderful array of evergreen seedlings including deerresistant ten-packs of three-year-old bare-root seedlings of Colorado blue, Norway and white spruce. For more information about specific dates, locations and plants available, go to www. cceulster.org or call (845) 340-3990, extension 332. – 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,

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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.

Blue Deer Center will be hosting viewings of the film “Deep Water”, the true story of the Ashokan Reservoir, the Schoharie Reservoir and the Ten Lost Towns at these locations: April 22 May 6 May 20 June 6

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KeepSafe Project screening & talks in Poughkeepsie Care about animals to the point where you feel the heartstrings tugged whenever you catch a glimpse of a downed elephant? Ever been to Dutchess County’s one-of-a-kind Trevor Zoo, a teaching zoo on the campus of the Millbrook School complete with its own wallabies, marsupial house, reptiles, monkeys and a host of local mammals and birds? “And Then There Were None” is a special awareness/fundraising event about endangered species on Thursday afternoon, April 17, as a KeepSafe Project event at the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center in Poughkeepsie. Included will be a screening of White Gold, a Hillary Clinton-narrated documentary on the endangered African elephant; a talk by Trevor Museum director Alan Tousignant; a presentation by Cheetah Conservation Fund trustee Paola Bari, a renowned ceramics artist; and an introduction of the KeepSafe Project. – Paul Smart And Then There Were None screening/ talk, Thursday, April 17, 5:30-6:45 p.m., free, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, www. keepsafeproject.com, www.facebook/keepsafeproject.

Repair Café visits Rosendale this Saturday Bring your beloved-but-broken items to Rosendale’s Repair Café on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Rosendale and fix them for free with the help of repair coaches at the following stations: Mechanical and Electrical (Rosendale Café) Things Made of Wood (Redwing Blackbird Theater) Clothing, Textiles and Stuffed Animals (Boom Baby Boutique) Electronic and Digital Devices (Creative Co-op) Jewelry (Drum Depot) Vet Clinic (Paws & Tails) – This one is not free and will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Susan at (845) 658-3511 for more information.

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he first official Earth Day is listed in the record books as April 22, 1970, but examples of environmental awareness and sustainability in daily life can be found throughout the Hudson Valley. Generations ago, Samuel Morse’s Locust Grove estate in Poughkeepsie used an icebox in the butler’s pantry that drained the melted water into a cistern downstairs for reuse. In 2012, the Millbrook School’s Trevor Zoo upgraded to a green parking lot, which means parking on cooling, oxygen-producing grass instead of hot asphalt and reducing storm runoff into the nearby stream. US senator, governor and Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson said: “The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity…that’s all there is. That’s the whole economy. That’s where all the economic activity and jobs come from. These biological systems are the sustaining wealth of the world.” Here’s a list of events and activities for your family to help celebrate Earth Day

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Birds of Prey program at LaGrange Library What a thrill to see bald eagles at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie, high up in the trees guarding the nest or soaring overhead! But for a closer look at birds of prey, head over to the LaGrange Library for “Close Encounters with Birds of Prey.” On Friday, April 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., drop in to see presenter Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, where the audience can have an up-close visit with hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. This program is free and open to the public, and recommended for children ages 3 and up. The LaGrange Library is located at 488 Freedom Plains Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 452-3141 or visit www.laglib.org.

Toddler hike to Van Leuven Cabin at Mohonk Preserve This week’s Toddlers on the Trail is an opportunity for your family’s youngest hikers to experience nature on a 1.5-mile meandering hike to the historic Van Leuven Cabin. The walk is geared toward children from 2 to 6 years of age and takes place on Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Mohonk Preserve. Strollers won’t work on this trail, but carriers are welcome. The program is free for Mohonk Preserve members; otherwise there’s a $12 day use fee for adults. Children 12 and under get in free but must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; for reservations and more information, call (845) 2550919 or visit http://mohonkpreserve.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 19


Free admission to national parks in Hyde Park In celebration of the opening weekend of National Parks Week, April 19 and 20 are free entrance days at all national parks, and half of the New York national parks are right here in the Hudson Valley: Eleanor Roosevelt, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Vanderbilt Mansion, all in Hyde Park. New York’s other national historic sites are Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay and Saratoga National Historic Park. I recommend strolling the grounds and bringing a picnic along. For more information about free entrance days or the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov/findapark/ feefreeparks.htm. To learn more about the Eleanor Roose velt National Historic Site, visit www.nps.gov/ elro/index.htm; for more about the FDR estate, visit www.nps.gov/hofr/ index.htm; and for information about the Vanderbilt Mansion, visit www. nps.gov/vama/index.htm. Remember to check out the WebRangers game online, a link of games, challenges and activities for young history buffs: www.nps.gov/webrangers/index.cfm.

Teen Earth Day activity at Grinnell Library in Wappingers Falls The Grinnell Library has a great, free Teen Earth Day do-it-yourself activity taking place on Saturday, April 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Participants will make a magazine holder and book pencil cup from recycled materials. The Grinnell Library is located at 2642 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. Call to reserve your spot or for more information at (845) 297-3428 or visit www.grinnell-library.org.

Hyde Park Walkabout begins at Winnakee Nature Preserve I think that the Hyde Park Walkabout Year is such a terrific idea, and I hope that more communities follow suit: Hike any five of the town’s designated trails within one year, and receive a free commemorative patch for your efforts. The kickoff for Walkabout 2014 takes place on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. with a guided walk at the Winnakee Nature Preserve on Van Dam Road, off Route 9 in Hyde Park. For more information about this or other hikes included in the Walkabout list, call (845) 229-8086 or visit www. hydeparkny.us/recreation/trails. To learn more about the Winnakee site, visit www.winnakeeland.org.

Clermont hosts Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase at Clermont is a unique festival that connects families with history, land and animals. This family event takes place on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and highlights include: children’s crafts, demos of spinning, weaving, wool-hooking, sheepherding and shearing, 18th century reenactors and live traditional music. Admission costs $8 per vehicle. Remember to purchase some extra skeins of yarn so you can knit with Kiersten at the Treehouse in New Paltz. Clermont is located at 87 Clermont Avenue in Germantown. For more information, call (518) 537-6622 or visit www.friendsofclermont.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 – EARTH DAY

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Birds of Kingston program at Forsyth Park In honor of Earth Day, Mark “at the Park” DeDea brings his infectious enthusiasm about nature to children 5 years and older and their families at the Kingston Library with his program “Birds of Kingston.” As caretaker of Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston, Mark is why I have not one but two bird feeders, binoculars and a whole new appreciation and interest in birds – because just talking to him fires me up to learn and do more to connect with nature right in my own yard. What will he inspire in your family? Participants will learn about the magic of spring migration and when and where to find certain birds; create a bird coloring book; and pick up information about optics, field guides and even birdseed. Birds of Kingston takes place on Tuesday, April 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. The Kingston Library is located at 55 Franklin Street in Kingston. For more information or to register, call (845) 331-0507, extension 7, or visit www. kingstonlibrary.org.

Cleanup volunteers wanted at Mount Beacon Park During this season of spring cleaning, how about spending a few hours on Earth Day this year cleaning Mother Earth? On Tuesday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all ages are welcome to join Scenic Hudson in clearing litter, restoring planting beds and maintaining trails at Mount Beacon Park. Wear appropriate get-messy clothing, closed-toe shoes and gloves, and bring water and a snack. Mount Beacon Park is located at 788 Wolcott Avenue in Beacon. For more information, call (845) 4734440, extension 273, or visit http:// scenichudson.org.

Earth Day crafts at Tivoli Free Library On Tuesday, April 22 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., drop by the Tivoli Free Library for Earth Day crafts such as starting seeds for the community garden or making recycled crafts. The Tivoli Free Library is located at 86 Broadway in Tivoli. For more information, call (845) 757-3771 or visit www.tivolilibrary.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Fishkill Recreation Center hosts Be Green Kids Consignments Whether you are selling your used items outgrown by your children, or you are in the market for any age of kid stuff, Be Green Kids Consignments’ motto says it all: Make Green; Save Green; Be Green. Yes, I am saying that you can help save the Earth by shopping! Be Green Kids Consignments takes place from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26 at the Fishkill Recreation Center, located at 793 Route 52 in Fishkill. For more information, including each day’s sale hours and first-time parent perks, call (516) 672-2614 or (401) 339-3569 or visit www.begreensale.com.

Craft a garden at Poughkeepsie’s Howland Public Library On Thursday, April 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., crafty kids from kindergarten through fifth grade have an opportunity to build free springtime

mixed-media gardens at the Howland Public Library. The Howland Public Library is located at 313 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. For more information or to register, call (845) 831-1134, extension 103, or visit http://beaconlibrary.org.

How to raise worms at home Our family enjoyed making wormeries last week. Would you like to try it? We placed a packing-tapecovered toilet paper roll in the middle of a clear, one-quart lidded container. The roll helps keep the worms closer to the side of the container where we could see them better. We surrounded it with alternating layers of sand and soil until nearing the top of the container. A sprinkle of grated carrots went on top; we spritzed it with water, then added our worms and replaced the top back on the wormery. We taped a piece of dark paper to the outside of the container and decorated it with chalk, keeping the soil dark for the worms. We’re starting to see the soil and sand mix together, and eventually they will all blend into one mixture. Happy wormery-making!

Writing prompt by April Prompt contributor Grady KaneHorrigan In a poem titled “For the Anniversary of My Death,” the poet W. S. Merwin wrote about something that had not yet happened: Every day without knowing it I will have passed the day When the last fires will wave to me And the silence will set out Tireless traveler Like the beam of a lightless star Write about the anniversary of an important event in your life that has yet to occur. Bio: Grady Kane-Horrigan has amassed a large collection of ways to mispronounce his name: Grandy, Brady, Gardy, Greedy, Gladys, to name just a few. Remember to post your piece on the Almanac Weekly Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/almanacweekly/287633831270607

Projects for Peace Awards to four Bard students Congratulations to Bard College students Lia Soorenian (Class of ’14), Ameer Shalabi (’16), Zelda Bas (’16) and Harrison Liddle (’14) for receiving 2014 Davis Projects for Peace Awards for each of their two projects, which provide $10,000 in funding for the proposed plans. Soorenian’s work involves promoting sustainable development in Armenia through beekeeping. Shalabi, Bas and Liddle’s project supports the Bard Palestinian Youth Initiative. For more information about the awards, visit www.davisprojectsforpeace.org.

Rosendale Theatre screens The Lego Movie “Everything is awesome!” is the refrain that many of us have had stuck in our heads for months now, but that’s how I felt about that hilarious Lego movie, so I don’t mind. This weekend, you can relive the classic one-liners (“First try!”) and see The Lego Movie at the Rosendale Theatre. The movie is rated PG and will be shown at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 18, Saturday, April 19 and Monday, April 21, and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Admission costs $7 for adults, $5 for children. The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. For more information, call (845) 658-8989 or visit http://rosendaletheatre.org. To learn more about the film, visit www.thelegomovie. com.

Run against cystic fibrosis in New Paltz Four great reasons to come out for the fourth annual Spring Dual against Cystic Fibrosis in New Paltz on Saturday, April 26 – especially teens and kids! Like to feel useful while supporting a worthy cause? Need something where you feel you make a small difference, but in a doable way? Serve as a volunteer during the race (they could use a few more volunteers). Kids curious about racing but never tried it? Register your crew for the Kids’ Dual, which takes place after the adult dual finishes: half-mile run; two-mile bike; half-mile run on Huguenot Street and the Rail Trail (they need more kids to participate). Children love to run? Sign up your kids age 7 years and younger for the Kids’ Fun Run, which takes place after the Kids Dual at approximately 11:30 a.m. Got youth or college athletes in the family? Participating in the kids’ or adultlevel Dual can help build endurance, as well as get them warmed up for playing softball, baseball or swimming that afternoon. For more information or to register, call (914) 714-9417 or visit www. springdualagainstcf.com. To learn more about cystic fibrosis, visit www.cff.org.

Dutchess Stadium in Wappinger Falls hosts Hudson Valley Fair Hudson Valley Fair kicks off this weekend at Dutchess Stadium. Open on Fridays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. from April 18 through May 4, it’s all of the rides, shows, food and fireworks that you love. Be sure to check the website for dates and online ticket discounts. Dutchess Stadium is located at 1500 Route 9D in Wappinger Falls. For more information, visit www.hudsonvalleyfair. com. – Erica Chase-Salerno Erica Chase-Salerno asks: What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny! She and her husband live in New Paltz with their two children: the inspiration behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.

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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-4PM Livestock and Equine Producer Compost Workshop and Facility Tour. Learn alternative ways to manage livestock and equine waste. Prereg. Reqr’d. Info: 340-3990 x327 or eac266@ cornell.edu or www.cceulster.org. Cornell CooperativeExtension, Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, $20 /per day, $35 /both days. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior 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, $1 donation requested.Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM 53rd Annual White Breakfast Maundy Thursday. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St, Kingston. 10AM-1PM Celebrating Community. Make learning a family affair during spring break. A weeklong series of art and educational programming dedicated to acknowledging and building the Hudson Valley’s diverse communities. Info: 473-4440 Ext. 238, www.scenichudson.org. Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon. 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. 11:30AM-1PM “Third Thursday Luncheon” As part of Messiah’s Outreach Programs, each luncheon benefits a local organization to support its ongoing programs. $6/ donation requested. For takeout orders with a $7/ donation. Info: 876-3533. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 1PM-6PM 2nd Annual Business Showcase. The expo will celebrate the Hudson Valley’s diverse businesses while providing professionals with new networking opportunities. Info: 255-0243 or www.newpaltzchamber.org. Novella’s, 2 Terwil-

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1PM Children’s Event: Lego Club. For Grades 1 and up. Info:229-7791. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 1PM-6PM New Paltz Chamber Business Showcase. Open to the public. Info: 255-0243. Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln, New Paltz, free. 1:30PM-2:30PM Super Special Story Time: “Buzzing Bees.” Learn all about honey bees. Read books that feature bees and your children will learn about what makes honey bees so special. After the stories, they’ll play a fun bee singing game. Ages 4 & 5.Info: 255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. 2PM-4PM Servants & Stewards: From one Mansion to Another- An Exciting All Day Event! Ages 8 - 12, parents welcome. A day of exploring the lives of the Vanderbilt and Mills families through the eyes of their servants. RSVP. Info: 486-1966. Vanderbilt Manson Historic Site, Hyde Park. 2PM Forensic Document Examination/Handwriting Analysis. Bob Baier, an author, handwriting expert, and certified and court-qualified forensic document examiner, will explain how he works in cooperation with police departments, the courts and privateindividuals. Info: 341-4891. SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, OCTC Great Room, Newburgh, free. 5:30PM-7:30PM Evening Pantry Opens at Clinton Avenue Methodist Church. The Pantry will be open from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 8. Info: 331-7188 or dkelleyny@gmail.com. Clinton Avenue Methodist Church, 122 ClintonAve, Kingston. 5:30PM-6:45PM And Then There Were None… A free opportunity to learn about endangered species. Presented by the KeepSafe Project. Info: 485-8506. Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 5:30PM “Animals and other Creatures of the Japanese Enlightenment” Talk by Japanese history expert and Harvard professor Ian Miller.

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Instructional and workshop listings appear in the calendar when accompanied by a paid display ad or by a paid individual calendar listing. Community events are published in the newspaper as a community service and on a spaceavailable basis.

Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-5370. Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie, free. 6PM-7PM 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. 6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 6PM A traditional meal of soup and salad. Followed by a “special” service at 7pm. Communion will be served. All welcome. Info: 657-2326. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan. 6:30PM Astronomy Nights. The free program begins with an indoor planetarium show. After the show, Smolen Observatory will be open for telescope viewing if the sky is clear. Info: www. newpaltz.edu/planetarium/shows.html. Online res reqr’d. SUNYNew Paltz, Coykendall Science Building, John R. Kirk Planetarium, New Paltz, free. 6:30PM-7:15PM National Library Week: Meet Froggy! Froggy is the lovable character created by Jonathan London in his popular Froggy series. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 x 3320. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 7PM Cafe Showcase with Barbara Dempsey and Dewitt Nelson. featuring Brad Scribner, Beki Brindle, and Debbie Fisher. Info: 687-2699. High Falls Cafe, 12 Stone Dock Road, High Falls.

write. Info: 691-2275 ext. 16 or www.highlandlibrary.org. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 7PM-9PM Spiritual Salon: Channeled messages with Maureen Brennan Mercier. A deeply relaxing guided meditation followed by an opportunity to ask questions and receive specific spiritual guidance for your life’s journey. Info: 679-2100. 7PM Eighth Step Open Mic & Jam. Hosted by Cathy Winter. Suggested song theme, “Our Planet, Our Place.” Info: cwinter@aol.com or www.8thstep.org. 8th Step at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady. 7PM Author Talk: Tammy Rosenfeld & Jennifer L. Place. Tammy will discuss her new book Sarcasmic: Confessions of an Overthinker. Jennifer will discuss how she got into writing, the process of trying to get published, finding inspiration to write, and herbooks. Info: 691-2275 or www.highlandlibrary.org. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 7PM-11PM Best Open Mic in Hudson Valley. No cover. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. Pierre Bensusan. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-8:30PM Free Holistic Self-Care Class. “Healthy Desserts for the Spring” taught by Holly Shelowitz, a Culinary Nutrition Counselor and Real Food Educator. Info: www.rvhhc.org. Family Traditions, 3853 Main St, Stone Ridge, free.

7PM Maundy Thursday Service. All are welcome. Info: 633-8127 or office@newpaltznazarene.org. The New Paltz Church of the Nazarene, 170 Rte 32 N, New Paltz.

7PM Third Thursday at CEIE: Dialogue; Understanding & Inspiration. The Symbolic Nature of Art, Science and the Environment. Pre-register at www.bire.org/events. CEIE at Denning’s Point, 199 Denning’s Ave, Beacon.

7PM Tammy Rosenfeld & Jennifer L. Place. Tammy will discuss her new book Sarcasmic: Confessions of an Overthinker. Jennifer will discuss how she got into writing, the process of trying to get published, finding inspiration to

7:30 PM -9:30 PM Life Drawing Sessions On-going on Tuesday and Thursdays. Info: www. unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $13, $48 /4 classes.

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ALMANAC WEEKLY 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.

premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included

Register Now: Weekend Retreat 4/25-4/27. Makers,Musicians, & Artists Forum. Where creative minds converge. Info: www. makersmusiciansartists.com. The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. Auditions Notice for Shadowland Theater 30th Season to be held on 4/19 from 9am-3pm. All audition information can be found on the theatre’s website at www.shadowlandtheatre.org. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal St, Ellenville. Vendors Needed! Miller Craft Fair. (10/25). Looking for vendors: including, but not limited to, jewelry, pottery, wood, ceramics, fabric, knit/crochet, photography, specialty food, floral, soap, candles. Info: 943-3941. M.C. Miller Middle School, 65 Fording Place, Lake Katrine. Register Now. ‘Handshake Across the Hudson’ (6/1) 3rd Annual World Record attempt. Seeking 3, 000 participants. A fundraising event. Register at: www.walkway.org The Walkway

Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, $10 /adult, $5 /6-12, free /5 & under. Call for Art - 8th Annual Big Read Teen Art Contest. Deadline: Wed, May 28. Artwork to be submitted must be inspired by themes from this year’s book selection, Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Mid-Hudson Valley high school students are invited to enter. Info: 485-3445 x 3309 or apanzer@ poklib.org. Adriance Library, Poughkeepsie. Senior Nutrition/Dining Program. Ulster County Office of the Aging. Operates Senior Dining Sites throughout the county, which offer nutritious, hot meals. Open Mon, Wed & Fri, 11:30-12pm. Please call the site between 10 a.m. and noon the daybefore you plan to attend. Info: 336-7112. Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston, $3 /suggested donation. Clearwater 2014 Spring Sail Schedule Now Posted. Now Accepting Group Applications for Spring and Summer Sails. Info: www.clearwater.org/come-sailing/sail-schedule. Hudson Valley. Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association Online Spring Bulb Sale ends 4/25. Fundraiser to raise money for the rehabilitation of the formal

7:30PM Living Last Supper on Maundy Thursday. Free will offering. Info: refchurc@hvc. rr.com, www.poughkeepsiereformedchurch.org, or 452-8110. Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie, 70 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. 8PM The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Staged by guest director Ianthe Demos. Reservations are required. Info: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Vassar College, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Martel Theater, Poughkeepsie, free. 8PM The Grapes of Wrath. Play by Frank Galati, based on book written by John Steinbeck. Info: www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge, $10, free /student. 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

4/18

9AM-4PM Livestock and Equine Producer Compost Workshop and Facility Tour. Learn alternative ways to manage livestock and equine waste. Prereg. Reqr’d. Info: 340-3990 x327 or eac266@cornell.edu or www.cceulster.org. Cornell CooperativeExtension, Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, $20 /per day, $35 /both days. 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, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10AM-1PM Celebrating Community. Make learning a family affair during spring break. A weeklong series of art and educational programming dedicated to acknowledging and building the Hudson Valley’s diverse communities. Info: 473-4440 Ext. 238, www.scenichudson.org. Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon.

gardens at the Vanderbilt Mansion. Info: www.vanderbiltgarden.org. or 229-6432. Hyde Park. Submit Now. Design a sustainable sculpture based on the theme: Today Is A Gift. Deadline fir submission 4/25. Info: www.ml.matteprojects. com. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center2014 Youth Scholarship Apply by the deadline of April 30, 2014! For mid-Hudson Valley high school seniors, both those who identify as LGBTQ and those who identify as allies. Info: www. lgbtqcenter.org or 331-5300. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. Wanted: Hands On! The Hudson Valley Needs 10 Community Volunteers! Can you attend 36 hours of free training to become a NYS Certified Long Term Care Resident Advocate? Will you contribute approximately 3-4 hours per week to educateresidents about their rights. Reserve your seat today. Hudson Valley, 229-4680x 105 or DoreenHOHV@gmail.com. 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

10AM-4PM Good Friday, “Stations of The Life”, All are welcome. Info: 633-8127 or office@ newpaltznazarene.org. The New Paltz Church of the Nazarene, 170 Rte 32 N, New Paltz. 10AM-12PM Mohonk Preserve: Toddlers on the Trail - Signs of Spring. For children ages 2-6. A 1.5-mile hike, and moves at a toddler’s pace. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, West Trapps Trailhead, New Paltz, $12. 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. 11AM-1PM Library Book Club. The Kingston Library Book Club meets once a month to discuss great books. Info: 331-0155 or at vvhlavsa@aol. com. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 12PM-3PM Seven Last Words of Christ. Come when you can to pray, read scripture, sing and reflect on the seven last words of Christ. All welcome. Info: 657-2326. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan. 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-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested.Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 2PM-4PM Become a Jr. Ranger and earn a Gardener Certificate! Ages 8 - 12, parents welcome. Bring a picture with you of your own garden space. They will help you get started by planting heirloom seeds in cups to take home. RSVP. Info: 486-1966. 2PM Kids’ Matinee: Mary Poppins. (Rated G) Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 New York 28A, West Shokan. 3:30PM After School Crafts. For ages 8-12. Info:

SUNY ULSTER THEATER JOHN STEINBECK’S

THE GRAPES OF WRATH By Frank Galati

Quimby Theater

Thursday, April 17- Saturday April 19, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24 - Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m. The play is a soaring and deeply moving affirmation of the human spirit and the essential goodness and strength that-then as now- reside in the hearts and minds of the “common man.” Directed by Theater Coordinator Stephen Balantzian. $10 suggested donation. Free for students. www.sunyulster.edu

Start Here. Go Far.

Register Now! Armed Forces Weekend Run 4 Our Warriors. Registration Closing Date: 4/27. Race Date: 5/18. 2 Mile Walk - 12 years and under $10. 2 Mile Walk - 13 years and older $15. 4 Mile Race - 12 years and under $10. 4 Mile Race - 13 years andolder $15. Info: hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net. Hudson Valley Rail Trail, 75 Haviland Rd, Highland. The Big Read Comes to the Hudson Valley. From March 15 to May 2. Featuring Housekeeping by Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author, Marilynne Robinson. For more information go to bard.edu/hannaharendtcenter/ bigread/ or send an e-mail to bigread@ bard.edu. Dharma & Everyday Life: 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye- A Weekend Teaching (April 25-27). Teacher: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra) Translator:Lama Yeshe Gyamtso. Teaching Times: 4/25, 7-8:30 pm. 4/ 26 10:30 am- Noon; 3:30 - 5pm; & 4/27 10:30 am- Noon; 2:30 - 4pm Price: Full Weekend $120 ($96 members) Single Sessions $30 ($20 members). For reservations or more information call 679-5906 x3. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. The Morton Food Drive. Sundries and groceries: shampoo, soap, tooth-

www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 246-4317, x 3. 4:30PM-7:30PM 3rd Annual Fish Fry. Every Friday during Lent. Adults/ $12;, $11/srs, $8/ kids under 12. Info: 255-1633. New Paltz Elks Lodge, 290 Rt. 32 South, New Paltz. 5PM Hudson Valley Fair. Free live entertainment and shows, exotic animals, fireworks, a full petting zoo. Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristbands are also available. Info: www.hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. 5PM Blues Happy Hour with Big Joe Fitz. Every Friday with no cover charge. Uncle Willy’s Tavern and Kitchen, 31 North Front St, Kingston. 6PM-8PM Open House Weekend. Community Clay Night. Info: www.artcentro.org. Art Centro, 485 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 6 PM -8 PM The Star Dances For disabled adults and their caregivers. Featuring a live dj and refreshments.Held on the third Friday of every month. Info: juledebow@gmail.com, or 380-5208. Hudson Valley CommunityCenter, 110 South Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie. 6:30PM-7:30PM Close Encounters with Bird

Nectar, High Falls is Seriously Reducing Inventory (3/28-4/28) in both stores! 25-40% off all in-stock furniture, architectural details and some gifts. An architect’s, interior designer’s or yoga studio’s dream. Info: www.shopnectar.com. Nectar, High Falls. Sign Up Now! New Paltz Garden Club Trip to the Orange County Arboretum. (4/21). Program on “Spring Bulbs.” Info: 255-6436 or www.NewPaltzGardenClub.org. Deyo Hall, 18 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. Submit Now: Fall for Art 2014. Deadline 4/30. Show will be 9/4. Benefits the Jewish Federation of Ulster County and community programs it supports. Info: www.fallforart.org or info@fallforart.org or 338-8131. Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. Call For Artists! Fundraiser for the rebuilding of the Kinderland Playground. Project takes place near Uptown Kingston! For details email haratarame@aol.com. Forsythe Park, Kingston. Call for Submissions: RHCAN Sculpture Expo 2014. Deadline: 5/1. For full details about Sculpture Expo, prospectus: www.rhcan.com. Red Hook.

of Prey. Have an up-close visit with hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. Info: 452-3141 or www. laglib.org. Lagrange Library, 488 Freedom lains Rd, Poughkeepsie. 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, 518-678-3101. 7PM April in Paris Village Garden Culinary Salon. A taste of French cuisine, opera and song! A fundraiser for Opera Theater of Kingston. This month chanteuse Elaine Rachlin performs Jaques Brel and baritone Kerry Henderson is joined by friends. RSVP.Info: 331-3261. The Uptown Gallery, 296 Wall St, Kingston, $35. 7PM-10PM Night Train. Jeff Armstrong and John McLynn. Acoustic blues and classic rock. Special guests. Info: 339-3917 or www.roundoutbaymarina.com. Roundout Bay Restaurant and Marina, 1000 State Rt 213, Kingston. 7PM Artist’s Talk and Potluck with Ms. Rosen. Exhibits through 4/27. Info: 347-387-3212 or www.ihgallery.com. Imogen Holloway Gallery, 81 Partition St, Saugerties. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. The Cookers w/ Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, David Weiss, Donald Harrison, George Cables and Cecil

Sign Up Now! Bus Trip to “Garden in the Woods.” (5/28) Completed registration forms with payment must be postmarked no later than May 21. Info: 340-3990 ext. 335. or www.cceulster. org. MAC Fitness, Parking Lot, Kingston.

paste, 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.

Explore the Universe ...with Bob Berman

First Time since 2012 For the only time this year, nationally known astronomer Bob Berman offers four weekly classes for local residents at his home and observatory. Whether a know-nothing or serious science enthusiast, you’ll come away truly understanding Quantum theory, Z-point energy, the nature of light and color, relativity, the constellations, and much more. Fast-paced, humorous, mind-stretching, and filled with colorful a/v images and the hands-on observatory to see Saturn and galaxies. Over 2,000 area residents have enjoyed this program since 1976, ages 9 – 90. Just $80, complete. Four Friday evenings, 8:30 - 10 PM, starts May 2. David Letterman called Bob Berman “fascinating.”

Are You doing anything REALLY special this spring?

Reserve Now: 679-0785

April 17, 2014


24 McBee. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon. com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Good Friday Tenebrae Service. This is a tenebrae service with scripture readings followed by a gradual extinguishing of candles and symbolic removal of the elements from the sanctuary. All welcome. Info: 657-2326. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Rte 28, Shokan. 7PM Anthony Robinson presents his latest publication, a collection of short stories titled New Water. Info: 255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz. 7PM-9PM Whiskey Mountain. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 7:15PM Film Series: Spotlight On Maximilian Schell. “St. Ives” (1976). Charles Bronson and Jacqueline Bisset. Info:229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 7:30PM Bardavon Marshall & Sterling Friday Film Series: The French Connection. (1971). Web: www.bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $6, 473-2072. 7:30PM it happened it had happened it is happening it will happen. Joanna Kotze’s dance production. Performance followed by a discussion with the artists. Info: fishercenter@bard. edu, or 758-7900. Bard College, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts andLive Arts, Sosnoff Stage Right, Annandale-on-Hudson, $25. 7:30PM Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama Open Session. Dream Works: Come explore in action your sleeping and waking dreams. Info: 255-7502; hvpi@hvpi.net. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. 7:30PM The Story of God. A new play by Michael Heintzman. Suggested Donation only. Info: mheintzman54@gmail.com. Beacon Institute Gallery, 199 Main St, Beacon. 8PM Old Buck. Info:www.RosendaleCafe.com. Rosendale Café, Main, Rosendale. 8PM Morton Acoustic Night. Featuring: Bob And The Boys, Roses and Rust, Larry Levine, Peter Conklin and The Riches. Donations suggested.? Info: 876-2903. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 8PM The Grapes of Wrath. Play by Frank Galati, based on book written by John Steinbeck. Info: www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge, $10, free /student. 8PM ASK for Music. A Hudson Valley singersongwriter showcase. Featured Artists: Ron Renninger, Jude Roberts, Paul Tryon. Info: 331-0331 or Art Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, $6. 8PM The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Staged by guest director Ianthe Demos. Reservations are required. Info: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Vassar College, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Martel Theater, Poughkeepsie, free. 8PM “Monsters and Freaks, ” SUNY Orange Apprentice Players will perform the one-act plays “Death Comes To Us All, Mary Agnes” and “Freakshow.” Info: 341-4787.. SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Theatre, Middletown, $14, $10 /senior/staff, $4 8PM The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde play poking fun at Victorian manners and attitudes. RSVP: 679-7900 Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, $20, $15 / senior/student. 8PM Colin Quinn. Comedian. Info: www. BethelWoodsCenter.org. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Event Gallery, Bethel, $45, $35. 9PM Four Guys in Disguise, featuring Vito. Info: 229-8277 or www.hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

ALMANAC WEEKLY 9PM White Hills, It’s Not Night: It’s Space. 18+. Info: www.bspkingston.com. BSP, 323 Wall St, Kingston, $10. 9:30PM Groove as a Service. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Saturday

4/19

7AM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Spring in Rosendale. Trip leader Matt Corsaro (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com) This will be an open exploration of the area flora, geology and of course avian life. Info: www.jbnhs.org. Wallkill Valley RailTrail, Binnewater Rd. Parking Lot, west side of the road, Wallkill. 9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, 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. 9:30 AM-3 PM Auditions for Shadowland Theater 30th Season. All audition information can be found on the theatre’s website at www. shadowlandtheatre.org. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal St, Ellenville. 9:30AM-3:30PM Minnewaska Preserve: Mini Gertrude’s Nose Hike. Challenging seven-mile hike along two carriage roads and one footpath. Participants must bring enough food and water to sustain themselves for the day. Info: 255-0752. Pre-registration is required. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Gardiner, $8 /per vehicle. 10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market. Info: lori@kingstonfarmersmarket.org . Offering breads & baked goods, fresh fish, meat & eggs, fruits & veg, gourmet peanut butter & local wine. Cooking Education Series: Farmers’ MarketCooking. Classes 11 am-1pm on the 3rd Sat of the month thru April . $30 /per class. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston.

11AM-4PM Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. A shelter for over 300 pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens and more. Meet the animals, hear their heartwarming stories and walk away with a deeper understanding of who they are. Tours every Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3pm. $10 /Adults, $5/ kids 12 & under. Info: www.WoodstockSanctuary.org or 679-5955. Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, 35 Van Wagner Rd, Willow.

about how her brain tumor helped her change her life, I’m Scared and Doing it Anyway. Info: 255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz.

11 AM-2:30 PM Catskill Animal Sanctuary Weekend Tours. Meet 300+ rescued farm animals on this beautiful 110-acre haven. , Saturdays and Sundays, April through October. Info: 336-8447 or www.casanctuary.org. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old

4PM Piano Plus! Concert. Pianist Balint Zsoldos. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 New York 28A, West Shokan.

11AM Lucky Coin Search Workshop. Learn how to start a coin collection with Grant Abrams. He will share his secrets of how to get started with the coins right in your own pocket. For all ages. Info: 331-0507. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 11AM-1PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market. Cooking Education Series: Farmers’ Market Cooking. The classes will be held in the kitchen of the Old Dutch Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 3rd Saturdays of the month. Info:lori@ kingstonfarmersmarket.org . Old Dutch Church, Bethany Hall, 272 Wall St, Kingston, $30 /per class. 11:30 AM-2 PM Gardiner Winter Farmers’ Market. Offering organically grown seasonal vegetables; organic free range meats and eggs; local honey and honey products; organic breads and pastries; dried, pickled and preserved vegetables andfruits. Held on the third Saturday of every month thru May from 11:30am to 2pm. 484-553-4602. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. 12PM Hudson Valley Fair. Free live entertainment and shows, exotic animals, fireworks, a full petting zoo. Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristbands are also available. Info: www.hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls.

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.

12PM-1:30PM Free Hypnosis Weight Control Workshop led by Frayda Kafka, certified hypnotist.Sponsored by the Health Alliance and Open to the community! Saturdays 12-1:30pm, 2/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21. 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.

10AM-3PM Repair Cafe. Repair stations throughout Rosendale on Main St. Info: 658-3511 or on facebook Repair Cafe-Rosendale. Main St, Rosendale.

12:30PM-1PM Easter Egg Hunt. For 3 to 8 year olds & their parents. Prizes, punch & cookies. Info: 518-398-9462. The Red Hook Emporium, 7392 South Broadway, Red Hook.

10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 687-7023.

1PM-3PM Open House Weekend. Community Clay Day. Info: www.artcentro.org. Art Centro, 485 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

10AM-3PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Undivided Lot. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate 8-mile hike led bySherry Runk (687-6400). Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Spring Farm Trailhead, 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. Olive Free Library, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 339-0637. 11AM-4PM The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase. Children’s crafts, demos of sheep herding, shearing, spinning. Live music. Info: 518-537-6622 or www.friendsofclermont.org. Clermont, 87 Clermont Ave, Gerantown. $8/ vehicle.

April 17, 2014

4PM-6PM Opening Reception: The Art Work of Emma Crawford. Info: 377-1021; familytraditionsstoneridge@gmail.com or www.familytraditionsstoneridge.com Family Traditions, 3853 Main St, Stone Ridge.

5PM-7PM Opening Reception: John Lennon, Iconic Photographs by Brian Hamill. Exhibits through 4/27. Info: 516-4435 orwww.betsyjacarusoartist.com Betsy Jacaruso Gallery, The Courtyard, 43 East Market St, Rhinebeck. 5:30PM-7:30PM 2014 Spring in Bloom Fashion Show. Lighting and music will transform the gallery space into a fabulous, high-style runway show – complete with hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Info: www.byrdcliffe.org, 679-2079. Kleinert/James Center, 36 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-7:30PM Special Learn to Swing Workshops and Practice Sessions with Live Music Come to Newburgh! Professional dance instructors Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. No partner or experience is necessary.Focusing on a different aspect of beginner swing dance (also known as jitterbug, lindy, lindy hop or east coast swing). Students may attend any or all sessions. Held 4/12, 4/19 and 5/ 17 from 6-7:30pm. APG Pilates, 87 Liberty St, Newburgh, $20 /workshop, www.got2lindy.com or 236-3939. 6PM Monthly Quilting Workshops. Third Wednesday of the month. Marjorie Devine leads the monthly quilting workshops focused on hand sewing and creating a Sawtooth Star block. Info: 331-0988 or reference@kingstonlibrary.org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 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, 334 Rte 32A, Palenville, 518-678-3101. 7PM-9PM An Evening of Classical Indian Music. With Jay Gandhi performing on Bansuri (Flute) and Ehren Hanson on Tabla. Info: 778-1008 or www.shantimandir.com/event/gandhi. Shanti Mandir, 51 Muktananda Marg, Walden. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. The Holmes Brothers. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-9PM El Rancho Deluxo’s Cuban Blues. Every Third Saturday. Info: 246-5306. Cafe Mezzaluna, 626 Rt. 212, Saugerties.

1PM-3PM Natural Dye Egg-Coloring Demonstration. A demonstration of natural plant-based dyes used to color eggs for Easter! Instructions for replicating the experience will be available. RSVP on Facebook. Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction.

7:30PM it happened it had happened it is happening it will happen. Joanna Kotze’s dance production. Performance followed by a discussion with the artists. Info: fishercenter@bard. edu, or 758-7900. Bard College, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts andLive Arts, Sosnoff Stage Right, Annandale-on-Hudson, $25.

1PM-3PM Book Signing and Talk: Holly GeorgeWarren on her new biography, A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton. Info: 688-7811. Phoenicia Library, Library Ln, Phoenicia.

7:30PM Hudson Valley Folk Guild Coffeehouse Series: An open-mic format followed by featured performer, Mitch Katz. Info: 592-4216 or hvfolks@aol.com. Unitarian Fellowship, South Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, $6, $5 /senior.

1PM-3PM Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout Kick-Off Hike. Guided, 1-mile trail walk at the Winnakee Nature Preserve. Meet in the parking lot behind Hyde Park Florist and the former Pete’s Famous Café on Rte 9. Info: www.hydeparkny.us. Winnakee Nature Preserve, Hyde Park.

7:30PM The Other Place. Play by Sharr White. Directed by Peter Muste|with Tom Cherwin, Teri Gibson, Michael Juzwak and Nicola Sheara. Info:657-6303. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, free.

1PM Mohonk Preserve: How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing. No reservations required. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Trapps Bridge, New Paltz, $12.

7:30PM The Story of God. A new play by Michael Heintzman. Suggested Donation only. Info: mheintzman54@gmail.com. Beacon Institute Gallery, 199 Main St, Beacon.

2PM Peak States & Neurofeedback. Lincoln Stoller, PhD, a quantum physicist, will explain neurofeedback, demonstrate how it’s done & suggest that unifying your consciousness may solve your problems. Info: 691-2275 ext. 16 or www.highlandlibrary.org. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 2PM Gardiner Library Music Lover’s Group Meeting. The group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 2pm. Gardiner, free, 255-1255. 2PM-5PM Mohonk Preserve: Early Spring Wildflowers. Undivided Lot. Ages 15 and up. An easy, 3-mile hike. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. $12. 2PM Book Reading: The Wicked. Douglas Nicholas’ sequel to Something Red. Info: 679-8000. Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 2PM Lecture: John Anthony West, Egyptologist. Egypt and the foundations of Sacred Science. Info: www.saugertiesperformingartsfactory.com. Saugerties Performing Arts Center, Gallery at the Factory, 169 Ulster Ave, Saugerties. 2PM it happened it had happened it is happening it will happen. Joanna Kotze’s dance production. Performance followed by a discussion with the artists. Info: fishercenter@bard.edu, or 758-7900. Bard College, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts andLive Arts, Sosnoff Stage Right, Annandale-on-Hudson, $25. 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 Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 4PM Lauree Ostrofsky presents her memoir

8PM The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde play poking fun at Victorian manners and attitudes. RSVP: 679-7900 Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, $20, $15 / senior/student. 8PM “Monsters and Freaks, ” SUNY Orange Apprentice Players will perform the one-act plays “Death Comes To Us All, Mary Agnes” and “Freakshow.” Info: 341-4787. SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Theatre, Middletown, $14, $10 /senior/staff, $4 8PM Beki Brindle and the Hotheads. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine: Virtuoso Ineptitude. Another round of lyrically anorexic, metaphysically unfit, and intellectually suspect songs and skits. Info: www.rosendalecafe.com or 658-9048. Rosendale Café, Main St, Rosendale, $10. 8PM Willow Blue. Info: 229-8277 or www. hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 8PM The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Staged by guest director Ianthe Demos. Reservations are required. Info: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Vassar College, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Martel Theater, Poughkeepsie, free. 8PM Koen Holtkamp. Info: 518-671-6006. Spotty Dog, 440 Warren St, Hudson. 8PM Tom Humphrey Music Series: Charlie Mars. Ameet and greet reception with the performer immediately following the performance. Info: 784-1199 or www.ritztheaternewburgh.org. Lobby at the Ritz Theater, Newburgh, $25, $10 /student w/ID. 8PM The Grapes of Wrath. Play by Frank Galati, based on book written by John Steinbeck. Info: www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge, $10, free /student.


8:30PM It’s a Jumpin’ Fiesta with Shorty King’s Rhythm Revue. Info: 677-2985 or www.lapuertaazul.com. La Puerta Azul, 2510 Rte 44, Millbrook.

Rock Climbing. No reservations required. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Trapps Bridge, New Paltz, $12.

9PM Ras T. Asheber. Roots Rock. Special guest The Brendan McDonough Band (Americana). Info: 679-8639 or www.colonycafewoodstock. com. Colony Café, 22 Rock City Rd22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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.

9PM Prince Rama. 18+. Info: www.bspkingston. com. BSP, 323 Wall St, Kingston, $12.

1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock, 679-7148 or rizka@hvc.rr.com.

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Happy Easter! Hudson Valley.

8AM-3PM Beacon Flea Market More than 50 regular and one-time vendors sell a variety of items. Info: www.beaconflea.blogspot.com or 202-0094. Henry St parking lot, Beacon. 8:30AM Easter Church Service. Service will feature Holy Communion. A light brunch will be held from 9:30 - 10:30am in the church’s fellowship hall. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 9AM Easter Brunch. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Golf Club, High Falls. 9AM Easter Sunday Service. A breakfast will be served following the early morning SonRise service. All are welcome. Info: 633-8127 or office@newpaltznazarene.org. The New Paltz Church of the Nazarene, 170 Rte 32 N, New Paltz. 9:30AM-3PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Millbrook Mountain. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate to strenuous, 7-mile hike led by Art Raphael (255-5367). Info: 255-0919. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Upper Parking Lot, Gardiner, $8/ per car. 10AM-2PM Easter Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon. The Saints of Swing & Miss Rene Bailey. Info: 236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 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. 10:30AM Easter Church Service. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 10:30 AM-3 PM The Grand Easter Buffet. Easter Egg Hunt for he kids, Elaine Rachlin will perform. Info: www.therhinecliff.com or 876-0590.The Rhinecliff Hotel, 4 Grinnel St, Rhinecliff. 11AM Easter Sunday Service. All welcome. Info: 657-2326. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 Route 28, Shokan. 11AM Easter Sunday Service. All welcome. Gallatin Dutch Reformed Church, Cty Rte 7, Gallatin. 11 AM-2:30 PM Catskill Animal Sanctuary Weekend Tours. Meet 300+ rescued farm animals on this beautiful 110-acre haven. , Saturdays and Sundays, April through October. Info: 336-8447 or www.casanctuary.org. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties. 11AM-4PM Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. A shelter for over 300 pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens and more. Meet the animals, hear their heartwarming stories and walk away with a deeper understanding of who they are. Tours every Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3pm. $10 /Adults, $5/ kids 12 & under. Info: www.WoodstockSanctuary.org or 679-5955. Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, 35 Van Wagner Rd, Willow. 11AM Easter Sunday Service. A breakfast will be served following the early morning SonRise service. All are welcome. Info: 633-8127 or office@newpaltznazarene.org. The New Paltz Church of the Nazarene, 170 Rte 32 N, New Paltz. 12PM Hudson Valley Fair. Free live entertainment and shows, exotic animals, fireworks, a full petting zoo. Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristbands are also available. Info: www.hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, 1PM Mohonk Preserve: How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks

2:30PM-4PM Minnewaska Preserve: Vernal Pool Exploration for Families Challenging seven-mile hike along two carriage roads and one footpath. Participants must bring enough food and water to sustain themselves for the day. Info: 255-0752. Pre-registration is required. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Peter’s Kill Park Office, Gardiner, $8 /per vehicle. 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 Open Mic. Performer sign up begins at 3:30pm. Info: www.unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mt. Rest Rd, New Paltz, $7. 5:30PM-9PM The 3rd Sunday Dance: East meets West Swing Dancing. Beginner Lesson: 5:30 6pm. Dance 6 - 9pm. Info: 255-1379 or sbeinart@ excite.com. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, 160 Salem St, Port Ewen, $8, $6 /full-time student. 6PM-7PM Om for Peace. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountain View Ave, Woodstock, free.

Info: www.bounceonit.com or 206-4555. Bounce! Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie. 3PM-4:30PM Monday Programs for Tweens, in grades Four and up include Cooking Club. Participants will whip up simple snacks. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. 4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. $12/class. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Woodstock 5PM New Paltz Garden Club Trip to the Orange County Arboretum. Program on “Spring Bulbs.” Info: 255-6436 or www.NewPaltzGardenClub. org. Deyo Hall, 18 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. 5PM-7PM iPad Basics Workshop. Learn the basics of using the iPad along with other features like iCloud, iTunes, Siri, the App Store. Preregistration is required. Info: 679-6405.or www. whplib.org. West Hurley Public Library, 42 Clover St, West Hurley. 5:30PM-6:30PM Qigong with Zach Baker. Mondays, on-going. This class will not be held the second Monday of the month Info: www. unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $5. 6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 7PM The Blues Brothers. 1980, 133 minutes, Rated R. Info: www.palacealbany.com or 518-465-4663. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, $5, $3 /child.

8PM The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde play poking fun at Victorian manners and attitudes. RSVP: 679-7900 Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, $20, $15 / senior/student.

7PM Poet Richard Blanco. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco, chosen to read at President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration, will read from his original works. Info: 341-4891. SUNY Orange, Gilman Center for International Education, Middletown, free.

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

7PM Book Discussion: “The Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach. Info: 229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park.

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8PM Guitar and Vocal Chamber Jazz Ensembles. Info: 257-2700 or www.newpaltz.edu/ music. SUNY New Paltz, Julien J. Studley Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6, $3.

Monday

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-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. 9:30AM Serving and Staying in Place Social Meeting. Seniors wjho want to remain in their homes and community. Meets every Mon. Info: 339-8210. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. 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. Mondays, on-going. This class will not be held the second Monday of the month Info: www. unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $5. 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. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $2 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Woodstock. 3PM-7PM Bounce! Trampoline Sports Family Time. Mondays. Sspecial price of $35 which will include one hour of jump time for five immediate family members. Each additional family member $7/hour. Reservations must be made in advance.

8PM MondayJazz session @ Quinn’s Accortet. A truly unique ensemble for the sessions, a group comprising Michael Bisio on bass, Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Art Bailey on accordion and Michael Wimberly on drums. Info: 831-8065. Quinn’s, 330 Main St, Beacon. 8PM Open Mic Poetry. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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8AM-9:15AM “Poetry for the People, ” Master Class. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco will offer captivating images and accessible narratives as he invites readers and audiences to see themselves in his poems. Info: 341-4891. SUNY Orange, Gilman Center for International Education, Middletown. 8AM Minnewaska Preserve: Early Morning Birders. Designed for birding enthusiasts or those just looking to learn the basics. Info: 255-0752. Pre-registration is required. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Main Entrance, Gardiner, $8 / per vehicle. 9AM-10AM Senior Dance Exercise with Inyo Charbonneau. An emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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. 9:30AM Serving and Staying in Place. SSIP/New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Info: 255 5970. Plaza Diner, New Paltz. 9:45AM-10:15AM Music & Movement for Babies. The program will be held every Tuesday, April 22 – June 3, for prewalkers and their parents or caregivers. songs, instrumental, tummy time, finger plays, tickles, circledances and stories. Registration is required. Info: www.laglib.org or 452-3141. LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, LaGrange. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinsons Exercise Class w/ Anne Olin. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, 679-6250. 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 Library, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 10AM-3PM Minnewaska Preserve: Tuesday Trek - Jenny Lane Loop Hike. Five-mile long hike includes some hilly sections, two stream crossings and lots of walking on exposed bedrock. Pre-registration is required. Info: 255-0752. Minnewaska Preserve, Gardiner. 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. 10:30AM-2:30PM 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Refreshments will be served, including grass -fed beef hamburgers. A special arts and crafts table and pets are welcome to attend the celebration as well. Local vendors. donationsof canned food encouraged. Info: 255-4262, ext. 4401. Ulster Savings Bank, 2201 Rt. 44/55, Gardiner. 11AM-12PM Bounce! Trampoline Sports Special Toddler Time. This separate time gives parents and caregivers a chance to play with their little ones, ages 2 – 5, in a quieter setting. Reservations must be made in advance. Info: www.bounceonit. comor 206-4555. Bounce! Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, $10 /parent/child/ hour, $8 /additional child/hour. 1PM Petite Picasso Preschool Art Program. At each class children will have a hands-on painting experience. Come dressed for a mess. Tuesdays. Info: 758-3241 or www.redhooklibrary.org. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. 1PM Petite Picasso Preschool Art Program. Info: 758-3241 or www.redhooklibrary.org. Red Hook Library, 7444 South Broadway, Red Hook. 4PM Birds of Kingston with Mark DeDea. For children ages 6 - 13. Children will create a book of Birds of Kingston (one plate per month), that will help them to identify and understand our local birds. Info: 331-0507 ext. 7. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 5:30PM-7:30PM Evening Pantry Opens at Clinton Avenue Methodist Church. The Pantry will be open from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 8. Info: 331-7188 or dkelleyny@gmail.com. Clinton Avenue Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave, Kingston. 5:30PM Financial Aid Workshop, Open to all prospective college students, not only those interested in attending SUNY Orange. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for a listing of paperwork and forms necessary to participate. Info: 341-4190. SUNY Orange, Kapan Hall, Room 231, Newburgh.

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6PM-7:30PM Meeting of End the New Jim Crow Action Committee. A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). Info: 475-8781 or www.enjan. org. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston. 6PM The Learn to Become a Citizen Scientist program. Hands-on demonstrations of citizen science activities during walk at 6-7pm. An indoor presentation about citizen science opportunities from 7-9pm. Reg reqr’d. Info: 518- 731-5544 orwww.ccecolumbiagreene.org. Willows at Brandow Point, Route 385, Athens. 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 or www.skylake. shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6pm Open Mic Nite Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! No cover. Tuesday is also Burger Night at the Cat – only $8. Info: 688-2444 or www.emersonresort.com. Catamount Restaurant, Mt Tremper. 7PM Burgers & Beer & Open Mic. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Golf Club, High Falls. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 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. Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for nonprofit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7:30 PM -9:30 PM Life Drawing Sessions On-going on Tuesday and Thursdays. Info: www. unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $13, $48 /4 classes. 8PM Senior Chamber Jazz Ensembles. Info: 257-2700 or www.newpaltz.edu/music. SUNY New Paltz, Julien J. Studley Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6, $3. 8PM Calvin. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Wednesday

4/23

Dining Out for Life, an HIV/AIDS Fundraiser. Over 40 participating restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. Restaurants will donate at least 25% of proceeds raised on April 23rd to HVCS’ programs and services for HIV/AIDS. Info: www. diningoutforlife.com/hudsonvalley. World Book Night. An annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Info: 876-0500 or www.oblongbooks. com. Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 8AM-11PM Dining Out for Life. Patronize participating local restaurants to show support and raise funds for HVCS, the regions oldest and largest organization caring for those living with HIV/AIDS. Info: www.diningoutforlife.com/hudsonvalley. Hudson Valley. 8:30AM Waterman Bird Club Field Trip: Institute of Ecosystem Studies (the Lowlands). Call: Adrienne @ 264-2015. Web: www.watermanbirdclub.org. Gifford House Parking Lot, 65 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook. 8:30AM-12PM Fifth Annual UlsterCorps Service Summit. This year’s summit will focus on collaborative efforts to improve Community Disaster Preparedness and build local volunteer Emergency Response and Recovery workforce. Preregistration is required. Info: 481- 0331 or www. ulstercorps.org. SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, free. 9:15AM-10:15AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. Gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstockresidents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM Practical Tips for Navigating the Medicare Website. A monthly program where seniors can receive hands-on training using the Medicare website. Info: www.poklib.org or 485-3445 X 3702. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

9:30AM-1:30PM Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk: Table Rocks. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate, 4-mile hike. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Spring Farm Trailhead, New Paltz, $12. 10AM-4PM Seedling & Seed Inventory Clearance Sale. CCEUC Master Gardeners are clearing out their entire inventory. Info: 340-3990 ext. 332 or www.cceulster.org. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz. 10:30AM Plumflower Story Time! It’s a magical, sing-song, story, art making celebration for Toddlers every Wednesday. Info: 679-2213. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 10:30AM “Unearthing Vassar’s Historical Garden Practices”. Presenter: Keri VanCamp, Manager Olmsted Greenhouse and Vassar Ecological Preserve. Rhinebeck Garden Club Field Trip to Vassar College. Info: smann320@ yahoo.com or 876-6892. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. 11AM Art Lecture Series. Mark Dion, art critic. Info: 257-3830. SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Center 108, New Paltz. 11AM-1PM HVCC Lunch & Learn series: Sister Peggy Murphy, Professor of Religious Studies at Mount St. Mary College will speak. Her talk will focus on the experience she had while attending last summer’s International Seminar on Holocaust Education at Yad Vashem in Israel. Info: 471-0430. Hudson Valley CommunityCenter, 110 South Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie. 11:30AM-1PM Compassionate Communication (NVC) Practice Group. For info and directions: www.PracticingPeace-NewPaltz.com. New Paltz, $12. 12pm SUCCC Noon Luncheon. Rick Remsnyder of Ulster County Tourism will present “The Impact of Tourism and the Walkway and Rail Trails.” RSVP. Info: 691-6070 or events@southernulsterchamber.org. Coppola’s La Fantasia Ristorante, 3581 Route 9W, Highland. 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. 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. 5:30PM-6:30PM MBA Information Sessions. Prospective students interested in the MBA program are invited for an overview of the program, academic advising to those who bring transcripts, and answers to any questions they may have. Info:www.newpaltz.edu/mba; 257-2968. SUNY New Paltz, van den Berg Hall, Room 219, New Paltz, free. 6PM-7:30PM Meeting of End the New Jim Crow Action Committee. A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). Info: 475-8781 or www.enjan. org SadiePeterson Delaney African Roots Library, Family Partnership Center, 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. 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-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 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, 69 Main St, Saugerties, 7PM Founder’s Day Program: “Milton Memories.” This roundtable initiates the historic library’s newest project: collecting a colloquial history of life in Milton, gathered through sharing local memories. Info: 795-2200, www.MiltonLib. org. Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, 56 Main St, Milton, free. 7PM “Blood, Sweat and Tear Gas: Challenges to Autocracy in Turkey and the Middle East.” Talk by John VanderLippe, associate professor of history at the New School for Social Research. Info: -2573676 or schiffej@newpaltz.edu. SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Center 108, New Paltz. 7PM Now, Forager. A film about love and fungi. Info: www.woodstocklandconservancy. org. Mountain View Studio, Woodstock, free. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. bigBANG Plays Mostly

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Mingus! Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon. com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 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. 8PM Jimmy Eppard. Info: 679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8 PM Steve Spost, singer/songwriter. Info: 876-6992. Grand Cru Beer & Cheese Market, 6384 Mill St, Rhinebeck. 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

4/24

7:15AM Low Cost Spay/Nueter Clinic for Cats. Check-in: 7:15-8am. Pick-up: 3:30-5:30pm. Persons interested must call 845-255-PETS (7387) to pre-pay and sign up. Info: 255-7387 or 527-0607. The Natural Pet Center, 609 Rte 208, Gardiner. 7:30AM Pine Bush Chamber Breakfast. RSVP at pinebushchamberofcommerce@gmail.com. American Legion Post 1308, Martin St, Pine Bush, $5. 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. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior 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, $1 donation requested.Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10AM-4PM Seedling & Seed Inventory Clearance Sale. CCEUC Master Gardeners are clearing out their entire inventory. Info: 340-3990 ext. 332 or www.cceulster.org. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz. 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. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 3PM-5PM “Speak up! Speak Out! Debate Workshop, led by Deborah Lundgren, an experienced debate coach and educator, is a seven-week program for children ages 11 and older to practice debate techniques and learn the Lincoln-Douglas debateformat. Info: www.stoneridgelibrary.org or julimuth@aol.com. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. 4PM Curator’s Gallery Talk: Curator Patricia Phagan. Mastering Light: From the Natural to the Artificial. Info: 437-5632 or www.fllac.vassar. edu. Vassar Colllege, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 5 PM -7:30 PM Rummage Sale. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St, Kingston. 5:30PM-7:30PM Evening Pantry Opens at Clinton Avenue Methodist Church. The Pantry will be open from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 8. Info: 331-7188 or dkelleyny@gmail.com. Clinton Avenue Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave, Kingston. 6PM-7PM 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. 6PM-8PM Homework Help. Mondays & Thursdays. Info: 657-2482. Olive Free Libarry, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 7PM Gasland Part II. The follow-up from filmmaker Josh Fox to his Oscar-nominated film, Gasland. Info: www.beaconsloopclub.org or 463-4660. Beacon Sloop Clubhouse, 2 Flynn Dr. Free. 7PM Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries. VIP

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Tickets: $73 (Includes Pre-Show Meet & Greet w/ Cast). Info: 518-465-3334 or www.palacealbany.com. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, $40, $29, $18. 7PM Author Visit/ Book Signing: Amy Susan Crohn, author of “Dying To Live: Running Backwards Through Cancer, Lupus and Chronic Illness”. Info: 229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 7PM “What to Do About Solar Energy.” The presentation will focus on solar energy and energy efficiency as keys to protecting the environment and growing the economy. Info: www.newyork. sierraclub.org/midhudson or 594-6382. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. 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-11PM Best Open Mic in Hudson Valley. No cover. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. Ali Ryerson Quartet. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Trivia Night with Paul Tully. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Golf Club, High Falls. 7:30 PM -9:30 PM Life Drawing Sessions On-going on Tuesday and Thursdays. Info: www. unisonarts.org or 255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $13, $48 /4 classes. 8PM On The Verge. Play by by Eric Overmyer. Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, three women explorers begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, only to discover they are adrift in time. Info: 257-3880 or www.newpaltz.edu/ theatre. SUNYNew Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16, $10. 8PM An Intimate Evening with Jay Ottaway. Info: 255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, free. 8PM Chamber Jazz Ensembles. Info: 257-2700 or www.newpaltz.edu/music. SUNY New Paltz, Julien J. Studley Theatre, New Paltz, $8, $6, $3. 8PM Laura Cantrell. 18+. Info: www.bspkingston.com. BSP, 323 Wall St, Kingston, $10. 8PM The Grapes of Wrath. Play by Frank Galati, based on book written by John Steinbeck. Info: www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge, $10, free /student. 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

4/25

Dharma & Everyday Life: 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye- A Weekend Teaching (April 25-27). Teacher: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra) Translator:Lama Yeshe Gyamtso. Teaching Times: 4/25, 7-8:30 pm. 4/ 26 10:30 am- Noon; 3:30 - 5pm; & 4/27 10:30 am- Noon; 2:30 - 4pm Price: Full Weekend $120 ($96 members) Single Sessions $30 ($20 members). For reservations or more information call 679-5906 x3. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-12PM Seedling & Seed Inventory Clearance Sale. CCEUC Master Gardeners are clearing out their entire inventory. Info: 340-3990 ext. 332 or www.cceulster.org. Ulster County Highway Garage, 66 Hurley Ave, New Paltz. 9AM-12PM Rummage Sale. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St, Kingston. 9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 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. 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 Book Discussion: “The Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach. Info: 229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested.Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 2PM-5PM Menopausal Metamorphosis with author and herbalist Susun Weed. Let’s change the story of the “Change of Life.” Learn the spiritual benefits of “hot flashes” and the community need for women to wake in the middle of thenight. Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30. 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. 4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties


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5PM Blues Happy Hour with Big Joe Fitz. Every Friday with no cover charge. Uncle Willy’s Tavern and Kitchen, 31 North Front St, Kingston.

7:30PM John McCutcheon in Concert. Info: 518- 346-6204 or www.proctors.org. 8th Step at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, $35 /golden circle, $26.

5PM Hudson Valley Fair. Free live entertainment and shows, exotic animals, fireworks, a full petting zoo. Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristbands are also available. Info: www.hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. 5PM-7PM Opening Reception: Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. Exhibits through 4/29. Info:257-3844 or www.newpaltz.edu/museum. SUNY New Paltz, The Dorsky Museum, New Paltz. 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Friday Night Dinners at Germania of Poughkeepsie. Pork Ragu. Enjoy authentic, hearty German fare and cold beer! Info: Info@germaniapok.com or 471-0609. Germania of Poughkeepsie, 37 Old DeGarmo Rd, Poughkeepsie. 6PM-10PM American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Renewal Course. A recertification course for BLS Healthcare provider. Designed for doctors, nurses, EMTs, Physical Therapists, Dentists, Lifeguards and otherHealthcare Professionals. Res. Reqr’d. Info & reservation: 475-9742. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, $50. 6:30PM Dance Workshops with Chester & Linda Freeman. Workshops at 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Info: 454-2571 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org. The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, $15, $20 /both. 6:30PM-8PM Swing Dance Workshops. 6:307:15pm & 7:15-8pm . Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 454-2571. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, $15, $20 /both workshops. 7PM-8:30PM Dharma & Everyday Life: 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye- A Weekend Teaching (April 25-27). Teacher: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra) Translator:Lama Yeshe Gyamtso. TeachingTimes: 4/25, 7-8:30 pm. 4/ 26 10:30 am- Noon; 3:30 - 5pm; & 4/27 10:30 am- Noon; 2:30 - 4pm Price: Full Weekend $120 ($96 members) Single Sessions $30 ($20 members). For reservations or more information call 679-5906 x3. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 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, 518-678-3101. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. Jonah Smith Band. Opening Act: Lost Leaders. Info: 236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-11PM Local Talent Night. Every Friday. Seeking bands and performers. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112. 7PM-8PM Woodland Pond to Host Fashion Show Featuring Styles from Rambling Rose Boutique. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the project.RSVP. Info: 256-5900. Woodland Pond, 100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, $20.

8PM Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem. Conducted by Leon Botstein, music director, with?James Bagwell, chorus master. Info: www. fishercenter.bard.edu or 758-7900. Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, $20, $15. 8PM-11:30PM Swing Dance to The Love Dogs. Beginner’s lesson 8-8:30pm; Dance 8:3011:30pm. Info: 454-2571 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org. The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, $15, $10 /full-time student. 8PM On The Verge. Play by by Eric Overmyer. Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, three women explorers begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, only to discover they are adrift in time. Info: 257-3880 or www.newpaltz.edu/ theatre. SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16, $10. 8PM Geoff Muldaur. Info: 658-9048. Rosendale Café, Main St, Rosendale, $20. 8PM The Grapes of Wrath. Play by Frank Galati, based on book written by John Steinbeck. Info: www.sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge, $10, free /student. 8:30PM March Star Party. View the night sky away from the lights of the cities and towns of the area! Bring your own telescope or view the stars through one brought by members. RSVP is required. Info: www.midhudsonastro.org. Lake Taghkanic State, Ancram. 9PM Jukebox Junkies. Info: 229-8277 or www. hydeparkbrewing.com. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 9:30PM Greg Smith & The Broken English. Info: 853-8124. The Anchor, 744 Broadway, Kingston, $5.

Saturday

4/26

7AM-12PM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Kenneth Wilson Park. Trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pds@netstep.net). the start of neotropical bird migration. Info: www. jbnhs.org. Kenneth Wilson Park, Parking Lot, Wittenberg Rd, Woodstock. 8:30AM-11AM 18th Annual New Paltz Clean Sweep! The event kicks off with a light breakfast for all volunteers at 8:30 a.m. Register no later than Mon, April 21st. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/ careers/cleansweep.html. St. Joseph’s Church, Parish Hall, 34 S Chestnut St, New Paltz. 8:30AM SUNY New Paltz Alumni Day. Saturday’s outdoors program includes a Kids Fun Zone, alumni-athletes match-ups, and complimentary breakfast or lunch. RSVP. Info: www.newpaltz. edu/alumni/events. SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz. 9AM-3:30PM 9th Annual Symposium – Region 7 NYS Art Teacher’s Association. Integrity in Art Education. Keeping Students Central in a Data Driven World. Info: 257-3759 or nysata7. wordpress.com. SUNY New Paltz, The Dorsky Museum, New Paltz.

7PM-10PM Night Train. Jeff Armstrong and John McLynn. Acoustic blues and classic rock. Special guests. Info: 339-3917 or www.roundoutbaymarina.com. Roundout Bay Restaurant and Marina, 1000 State Rt 213, Kingston.

9AM-12PM Seedling & Seed Inventory Clearance Sale. CCEUC Master Gardeners are clearing out their entire inventory. Info: 340-3990 ext. 332 or www.cceulster.org. Ulster County Highway Garage, 66 Hurley Ave, New Paltz.

7PM Panel Discussion: Literary vs. Genre Fiction - Real Distinction or No Difference At All? Featured Authors: Kelly Braffet (Save Yourself ), Carla Buckley (The Deepest Secret), Jenny Milchman (Cover of Snow, Ruin Falls) & Therese Walsh(The Moon Sisters). Info: 876-0500 or www.oblongbooks.com. Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck.

9AM-2PM Trail Maintenance Workshop and Restoring Manitoga’s Path to the Osborn Loop & Appalachian Trail. Manitoga provides the tools, guidance, and lunch. Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended. Info: 424-3812. MANITOGA/ The Russel Wright Design Center, Garrison.

7:15PM Film Series: Spotlight On Maximilian Schell. “The Man In the Glass Booth” (1975). With Lois Nettleton. Directed by Arthur Hiller. Info:229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 7:30PM Tennessee Williams, Straight Up and Salted with a Twist of Durang. A mini festival of short plays, poetry and musings by Tennessee Williams and Christopher Durang. Info: www.saugertiesperformingartsfactory.com. SaugertiesPerforming Arts Center, 169 Ulster Ave, Saugerties, $20, $15 /senior/student. 7:30PM Eclipse Choreography, light & visual

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. 9AM-2PM AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification. Designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely andeffective manner. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 475-9742. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Joseph Tower Auditorium, 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, $75. 9AM-12PM Rummage Sale. Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St, Kingston.

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9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties. 10AM-3PM Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Have fun in the “Green Zone” where Museum staff will lead earth-friendly family activities. Info: www.hhnaturemuseum.org or 534-5506, ext. 204. Hudson Highlands NatureMuseum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall. 10AM-6PM Sage Health and Wellness Festival Traditional preventive health care screenings, Massage, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, and other popular healing modalities will also be featured. Info: 254-5711. Cold Spring Lodge, 530 Oliverea Rd, Big Indian. 10AM Walk n Talk Series: Herbalist Walk with Sarah Elisabeth. Explore Denning’s Point for wild edibles and healing herbs with Sarah Elisabeth, an herbalist in the Wise Woman Tradition. Pre-register at www.bire.org/events. CEIE at Denning’s Point, 199 Dennings Ave, Beacon. 10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 687-7023. 10AM-12:30PM Women’s Leadership Workshop Series: From Insight to Action: Living Your Purpose in Real Time. . Reg. reqr’d. Info: www. erleadership.org or 229-5302. Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, 106 Val-Kill Park Rd, Hyde Park, $65. 10AM-2:30PM Winter Dust Off Auto Show. (Registration at 9 am) All Proceeds to Benefit 2014 SHS Post Prom Party. Trophies, Food, Music. Info: 246-0705. Saugerties High School, Parking Lot, Saugerties, $10 /vehicle fee, $2 /spectator. 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. Olive Free Library, Rt 28 A, West Shokan. 10AM-10PM Relay for Life at SUNY -New Paltz. Info: www.relayforlife.org/sunynewpaltzny or 440-2513. SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz. 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. 10:30AM-12PM Dharma & Everyday Life: 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye- A Weekend Teaching (April 25-27). Teacher: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (Abbot of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra) Translator:Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.Teaching Times: 4/25, 7-8:30 pm. 4/ 26 10:30 am- Noon; 3:30 - 5pm; & 4/27 10:30 am- Noon; 2:30 - 4pm Price: Full Weekend $120 ($96 members) Single Sessions $30 ($20 members). For reservations or more information call 679-5906 x3. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Mead Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 339-0637. 11AM-1PM Spring Family Fest. Fundraiser for Rosendale Street Festival Family Stage. Music of Ratboy Jr. and Grenadilla and will also feature some delicious food and drink as well as a raffle. Willow Kiln Park, behind the Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale. 11AM Book Signing:Jenny Milchman Breakfast with the Author of “Ruin Falls.” Info: 679-8000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 11AM-4PM Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. A shelter for over 300 pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens and more. Meet the animals, hear their heartwarming stories and walk away with a deeper understanding of who they are. Tours every Sat & Sun at 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3pm.

27 $10 /Adults, $5/ kids 12 & under. Info: www. WoodstockSanctuary.org or 679-5955. Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, 35 Van Wagner Rd, Willow. 11 AM-2:30 PM Catskill Animal Sanctuary Weekend Tours. Meet 300+ rescued farm animals on this beautiful 110-acre haven. , Saturdays and Sundays, April through October. Info: 336-8447 or www.casanctuary.org. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties. 11:30AM Theme Tray Social. Calling at 1pm. Info: 246-5920. Plattekill Reform Church, Old Kings Hwy, Saugerties. 12PM The Met: Live in HD. Cosi Fan Tutte. Opera by Mozart. Info: 473-2072 or www.upac. org. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. 12PM Hudson Valley Fair. Free live entertainment and shows, exotic animals, fireworks, a full petting zoo. Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristbands are also available. Info: www.hudsonvalleyfair.com. Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. 12:30PM-3:30PM Spring Watercolor Class Local Artist Mira Fink. The class will be held Saturdays Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 24, & June 7, 14. Register in advance. Info: 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen, $150. 1PM-4PM Family Day. Participants can explore the galleries and join in special art-making activities and kid-friendly tours. Best for ages 5–10. Info: 437-5632 or www.fllac.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 1PM Mohonk Preserve: How Did the Rope Get Up There? History and Practice of Gunks Rock Climbing. No reservations required. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Trapps Bridge, New Paltz, $12. 1 PM “Reading the Land: Underground Arkville, ” an illustrated talk on a 2005 archaeological excavation near Arkville, by Linda Carroll of the Public Archaeology Program, Binghamton University. Historical Society of Middletown, 778 Cemetery Rd, Middletown. 1:30 PM Lee Harrington & the Ulster County SPCA . Lee Harrington will discuss her memoir, Rex and the City: True Tales of a Rescue Dog Who Rescued a Relationship. Ulster County SPCA to spotlight adoptable dogs. Info: 691-2275 or www.highlandlibrary. org. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 2 PM -5 PM “Sights and Sounds of Africa.” Youth ages 6- 12 and their parents or caretakers. To promote an appreciation of difference through storytelling, drumming, dancing and the creation and display of decorative and ceremonial masks. Info: 389-7950 or sandsofa.eventbrite.com. Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Parish Hall, Rhinebeck, free. 2 PM Author Discussion and Signing: Paul Rosolie: Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon. Info: 336-0590. Kingston Barnes & Noble, 1177 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 2 PM 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. 3 PM-4 PM BASH: An Exhibition in Two Parts. Curated by Daniel Mason. Mason will give a tour of the exhibition, followed by the opeing reception. Info: www.woodstockguild.org/ exhibitions or 679-2079. Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker St, Woodstock.


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OPEN POSITION ACCOUNTING CLERK WOODSTOCK PERCUSSION, INC. (EOE), best known for its line of Woodstock Chimes is offering a competitive salary and benefits package in a progressive, challenging work environment. Candidate should be self motivated/ results oriented with 2 years accounting experience. Responsibilities include: full range of general accounting, clerical/bookkeeping duties, data entry, correspondence & reconciliation. Experienced in Excel, Word & Outlook with excellent communication skills. Send resume to: johno@chimes.com OR Attn: John O’Meara 167 DuBois Road, Shokan, NY 12481 OR Fax#845-657-7751.

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Responsible for the preparation and production of fresh and wholesome meals for a hotel with 600 overnight and 500 day guest capacity. Hotel exp. preferable. Apply online at www.mohonkjobs.com or fax Cover letter & Resume to: (845) 256-2049 ACCOUNTANT: FT

Responsible for ďŹ nancial and accounting functions. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Business Administration or minimum of 4 yrs. practical experience required. Full bene. pkg. includes use of resort recreational facilities. Apply online at: www.mohonkjobs.com or fax Cover letter & Resume to: (845) 256-2049 DISHWASHER/PREP, full- and part-time positions. Quick, clean and positive person. Must have own transportation. Apply in person between 12-4:30 p.m. 845-255-9766. Mountain Brauhaus, Gardiner. Closed Mon/Tues. DRIVERS, CDL-A: Local Northeast Regional Routes! New Equipment! 2 yrs CDL-A Exp. Req. www.gopenske.com/ careers Job #:1306527. Call Today: 1-610775-6068 GROUNDSKEEPER/HANDYMAN, PART-TIME, WOODSTOCK, 12-15 hrs./ week, flexible. $15-$20/hr. depending upon skills/experience. Gardening, cleanup, stonework, painting, basic carpentry. Strong; able to use chainsaw, 32’ extension ladder. Need own vehicle. Local references. Call/text 845-901-0553.

Historic Huguenot Street seeks part-time historic interpreters. Interested applicants call 255-1660 ext. 105 or send cover letter & rÊsumÊ to thomas@huguenotstreet.org HOST A TEEN THIS SUMMER. Bring the world closer this summer when you open your home to a teen from Europe and an exciting and enriching experience for your whole family. When you host one of our teens for 3-4 weeks we provide you w/up to a $600 stipend so you can enjoy your time without worrying about extra expenses. Host families should treat their students like members of the family, include them in all summer plans and provide room, board and transportation. It’s a fun, short-term adventure that can lead to friendships which last a lifetime. For more info contact Jackie at 845-6882434 or email us at info@usaimmersion.org.

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Deliver the new Verizon telephone directories Men & women 18 years & older with insured vehicles needed to deliver in Kingston, Hurley, New Paltz & surrounding areas. Also looking for ofďŹ ce clerks & loaders. Delivery starts May 15th. Work a minimum of 6 daylight hours per day & get paid within 72 hours, upon successful completion of route.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDES for special educa on preschool. Called as needed. $60/day. Past group experience with young children necessary. Mail to: Early Educa on Center; 40 Park Lane; Highland, NY 12528. Or FAX 845-883-6452 HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. Super 8 New Paltz, NY. 7 Terwilliger Ln. Experienced preferred but not necessary. Come join our experienced team and serve the thousands of visitors that are vital to our community! MUST APPLY IN PERSON at our front desk. PART-TIME EXPERIENCED RETAIL ASSISTANTS wanted for Historic Huguenot Street Museum Shop. Please send cover letter & rÊsumÊ to rebecca@ huguenotstreet.org POOL COMPANY SEEKS HELP w/experience in any related swimming pool service, repair or installation tasks. 845-657-9976 REAL ESTATE AGENTS NEEDED for our Woodstock & Phoenicia office. Experienced or new. We train! Call 679-2929 xt. 100 for personal interview. Great office, friendly agents and good commission splits. SHORT ORDER COOK NEEDED. Experience Necessary. Weekends (Sat & Sun). Call (845)657-8925 or (845)5320278. SITE MANAGER: Oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and care of livestock at Glynwood’s Hudson Valley Farm Business Incubator site. Residence in a private apartment on the

incubator site in New Paltz, NY is a required condition of employment. http://www. glynwood.org/about/opportunities-atglynwood/job-opportunities/ THE WASHBOURNE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. Is looking to hire a FAMILY COURT DV ADVOCATE full-time, 40 hours/week, at Family Court on Lucas Ave., Kingston. Bilingual Spanish/English a strong plus. Will coordinate services to domestic violence survivors in preparing petitions for orders of protection. Qualifications: MA plus two years work experience – or BA plus three years work experience - in a funded human services program. $13.59/ hr with prorated agency benefits after 3 month orientation period. Knowledge of Domestic Violence is a must. Is looking to hire a PART TIME FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR 20 hour per week. Must prepare meals, shopping for and ordering food and supplies, stocking, menu planning, and documenting and reporting for all meal funding. $9.91/hr with prorated agency benefits after 3 month orientation period. At least 2 years experience working in food preparation required. Experience in a residential setting and knowledge of Domestic Violence is helpful. Please send resume and cover letter to Kathy Moretti, PO Box 3817, Kingston, NY 12402 EOE - No phone calls please.

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DRIVER... Young, 65-yr. old senior- x school bus driver wants to “BE YOUR DRIVER!� Use your car- $20/hr., Use my car- $30/hr. Very good references. Call Vito 845-750-9614.

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY; we are looking for e-commerce manager for vendor/product relations. An equity partnership to start, meaningful career. The CEO is a recognized green living expert. Contact: annie@atruefind.com

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MAGNIFICENT “GUNKS” VIEWS - Superbly renovated c.1906 farmhouse on 5 private acres has the BEST Shawangunk Ridge views!! Features include vaulted beamed ceilings, wide plank floors, gourmet kitchen with granite & SS appliances, 2 stone fireplaces, skylights, Italian tile work, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, mahogany “rocking chair” porch, deck, 4 season sunroom, central AC PLUS barn style garage with studio potential. PERFECTION!.......................................... $699,900

STORYBOOK COTTAGE - Quiet country road setting in rural Olive amidst a magical rock garden. New windows and abundant skylights let the sun shine in! Open plan living & dining with cathedral ceiling and cozy woodstove, MBR suite with maple floor and marble bath with Jacuzzi tub, additional BR and half bath, kitchen with SS appliances, stone patio for warm weather dining PLUS outbuilding with studio/workshop potential. .......... $175,000

WIN’S CHOICE IN WOODSTOCK WOW! What a perfectly maintained sprawling ranch with 3 nice sized bedrooms and 1.5 baths, large eatin kitchen, formal dining room that is… uh… very formal… a huge 375 square foot living room, stone fireplace, an office, glowing hardwood floors, and a screened in porch. You could build a bowling alley in the attic it is so big, and the basement… well the previous owner was famous for his many collectible cars that he stored there. Add in mountain views, a stream, the in ground pool and upgrades like a new boiler, a 200 amp electric service, even an electric chair lift that takes you up and down to the basement and you have a major, MAJOR winner priced $40,000 UNDER the assessed value! $249,000 takes it!

RIVER DANCE You’ll be doing a dance when you see the splendid Hudson River views from this wonderful well-maintained Port Ewen raised ranch. High up on the banks of the river with large, airy, light filled rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, completely renovated stainless kitchen with Lyptus counters (there’ll be a quiz later), and modern cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace, and a finished basement perfect for a family room, den, parents, grandparents, or great uncle Tanoose (whomever he is), expansive deck, central air… oh you’re gonna love this one, ask Greg Berardi. ................................................................$329,900.

SHOTEMPO Yes, it’s a Shokan Contempo that abuts reservoir land! On nearly 2 acres, with cathedral ceilings, this cedar sided showplace is a stunner with skylights & wide board floors, a Vermont Castings woodstove fireplace, 2 bedrooms & a bonus room for an office or guests & 1 bath. The chef’s kitchen is complete with hand crafted cabinetry and Emeril Lagasse (this isn’t true, silly) & has French doors that exit to the huge wrap around deck, architectural 30 year roof & Marvin windows. Mary Ellen VanWagenen priced it at.......................................$310,000. Go fish.

ENJOY THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS--from the privacy of a 200ft. deep backyard on more than a half acre property yet close enough to Rt.28 providing easy access to shopping, fishing, skiing hiking either in historic Kingston, Bellayre or along the paved walkway of the picturesque Ashokan Reservoir. This cozy energy efficient 2 BR, 1.5 baths eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, aluminum sided 2 story house, complete with new well, new oil burner, newer chimney and newer roof. Chuck LaChance says owner is asking only ........................................................... $165,000!

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COUNTRY CONTEMPORARY - Perfectly elevated 2.8 acre site offers privacy and mountain views in a serene setting between Woodstock & Phoenicia. This spacious sun-washed 2700+ SF cedar contempo offers an airy open floor plan, 24’ living room with brick fireplace, cherry, oak & marble floors, beamed ceilings, 4 BRs incl. vaulted MBR suite with private deck, 3 full baths, 25’ family/media room & 2 car garage. DELIGHTFUL! ........$399,999

FARMHOUSE GEM - Old world charm & new world updates! Classic clapboard 2 story nestled on 1.5 acres boasts crown moldings, wide board floors, beams, built-ins, bead-board ceilings, French doors, sunwashed LR, handsome den with fireplace, DR with inviting window seat, 2 serene bedrooms, 2 full baths, NEW heat & water systems, impressive stone garage, lovely flowerbeds & stone walkway. Picture perfect country charm! ................ $299,900

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Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana invite you to mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Concert at Bard College on Friday, May 9 at 8 pm in Olin Auditorium. Under the artistic leadership of Balinese master musician, I Nyoman Suadin with guest artist, Dr. Pete Steele from MIT and internationally acclaimed Balinese dancer, Shoko Yamamura. Suggested donation: $10+/-. For more info contact pillasdp@hvc.rr.com or call 845 688-7090. Opportunity Knocks, LOUDLY! Want a better quality of life and more income? Profitable, easy to run, turn-key bistro w/simple menu in downtown New Paltz. Five day, 40-hour week in 10 months a year yields near six digits! VERY REASONABLE ASKING PRICE! Sale brochure available to serious inquirers. Brokers protected. E-mail to: mmljllc@ yahoo.com or call 914-224-4208.

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(845)901-8513 CERTIFIED HHA/CNA, ELDER CARE. Ulster & Dutchess counties. Caring, resourceful, 30 yrs. experienced w/Alzheimers, Dementia & Hospice Patients. Days, nights, overnights. References available. Call Jennifer 845-417-5207. HOME HEALTH CARE AVAILABLE. 15 plus years of experience. Great experience with dementia clients. References available. 845-518-3408. LOOKING FOR PRIVATE DUTY. Live in or out. 25 years experience with Dementia, Alzheimers, terminally ill & disabled clients. Excellent references. Call Dee @ 845-3991816 or 845-399-7603.

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ARE YOU ARTISTICALLY BLOCKED? Retired photographer professor can provide insights which may enable you to make dramatic leaps in creativity. Reasonable rates. Contact me through my website: www.meledelman.com. Parent/Infant Group Toddler Group

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Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana invite you to mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Concert at Bard College on Friday, May 9 at 8 pm in Olin Auditorium. Under the artistic leadership of Balinese master musician, I Nyoman Suadin with guest artist, Dr. Pete Steele from MIT and internationally acclaimed Balinese dancer, Shoko Yamamura. Suggested donation: $10+/-. For more info contact pillasdp@hvc.rr.com or call 845 688-7090.


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A Commercial Opportunity - 25,000 sq. ft. Brick Building Three oors with many Victorian Accoutrements, two 1/4 acre parcels with super septic system designed to accommodate Commercial Laundry.

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This beautiful 1700’s Stone Colonial home is rich in the history of Old Hurley. One of the oldest homes on a roll of original stone houses. Let it take you back to that time and feel the vibes of the good old days. Wide board floors under carpet on the main floor, formal dining room and 2 fireplaces add to this homes glory. Enjoy the 1.5 acres of this 4 bedroom 3 bath in this 3447 square foot home. $279,000

A long paved drive leads you through the landscaped grounds to this home proudly perched up on a hill. This meticulously maintained Catskill Mountain home in Round Top has 21+ acres with fishing stream, trails, pole barn and views of Blackhead Mountain. The heated bonus room w/ wood floors above the garage is currently used as a play room but could easily serve as a 4th bedroom. $419,000

Sweet Rosendale location with rare deeded lake access. Expansive Great Room with soaring ceilings, wooden cross-ties and a ceiling fan. Sliding glass doors lead to a sunny enclosed porch. Garage on a separate build-able lot has a stream and path which lead to one of the wonderful Binnewater Lakes, great for swimming, kayaking and canoeing. $235,000

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Wonderful New Paltz Townhouse offers 3 BR’s, 1full bath & 2 half baths. There is a separate laundry room & private rear patio with privacy fence. New roof and boiler was installed in 2004. Walking distance to SUNY New Paltz and the Village for great shopping and restaurants! Maintenance fee of $191 per month includes lawn maintenance, snow removal, and garbage removal. $185,000

Newly renovated Woodstock eyebrow Colonial on a lovely country road features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace and French doors out to the large deck. Bright, newly renovated kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances. A wonderful family room or office overlooks the above ground-pool and woods beyond. The spacious Master Suite features a well-designed master bath. $369,000

Sprawling updated ranch with plenty of room for the family. Relax in the screened in porch, or sit in the breakfast nook overlooking the landscaping around your very own built in kidney shaped pool. Excellent commuter location just 6 miles outside New Paltz, down the block from Trailways bus stop or the more local loop bus. Short distance to main street Rosendale. $269,000

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Property for Sale 35 Beautiful Acres • Roxbury, NY

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$30,000. Town of Woodstock. Call (845)246-2525 or (518)250-4305. SAUGERTIES LOTS. B.O.H.A. building lots with great views, private setting, 2+ acres, great neighborhood. www.saugertiesland. com (845)901-7014, owner.

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land and real estate wanted

NEED LAND to RENT or BUY for RV. Electric, septic & water preferred but open to possibilities. Flexible on location. Open to renting your RV on your land as well. Paul (347)526-5795, phelou@aol.com

PRICE $340,000

FMI: Jim Gordon 845.586.2792 FOR SALE BY OWNER; 4-Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2200 Sq.Ft. Colonial, 2 Car Garage, 2.7 Acres, Central A/C. Close to Town & Thruway. New Paltz Schools. $359,000. Call 845-255-2691.

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HOUSE FOR SALE. New Paltz. Legal 3-family, corner property. Built 1895. Close to Thruway. Country setting, income producing. $297,500. 718-8517940.

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

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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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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. Opportunity Knocks, LOUDLY! Want a better quality of life and more income? Profitable, easy to run, turn-key bistro w/ simple menu in downtown New Paltz. Five day, 40-hour week in 10 months a year yields near six digits! VERY REASONABLE ASKING PRICE! Sale brochure available to serious inquirers. Brokers protected. E-mail to: mmljllc@yahoo.com or call 914-2244208.

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gardiner/ modena/ plattekill rentals

Modena: 2003 Champion 16x68, 2-BEDROOM, 2 bath, split open-floor plan in private park. All appliances, window treatments, central AC, shed, fenced lot convey. Asking $49,500, negotiable. Motivated seller. Call 845-883-0539. WELL MAINTAINED, PRIVATELY SITUATED 2-BEDROOM TRAILER on .5 acres. Rt. 44/55, near Modena Firehouse. Own


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Apartment Size 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

Maximum Tenant Rent * $ 1,126.00 $ 1,301.00 $ 1,452.00

Contract Rent (Subsidized) $ 1,347.00 $ 1,572.00 $ 1,661.00

* Maximum Tenant Rent for those households that qualify based on income guidelines includes utility costs for heat and hot water. Tenant pays electricity. Maximum Incomes vary by household size and are determined by the current HUD Section 8 and HFA Low Income Housing Eligible Households will be required to pay 30% of income for rent (For example, a household earning approximately $20,000 per year would pay approximately $500 per month for rent and the remaining rent would be subsidized by Section 8). Applicants will be required to meet income and additional selection criteria. Applications may be requested from Cornell Pace, Inc., P.O. Box 949, Yonkers, NY 10704. Requests for applications should include a self-addressed, legal size envelope. Completed applications must be returned, by regular first class mail only, to a different post office box number that will be listed with the application. At the time of the selection, if there are no apartments available, the applicant will be informed of the placement of their application on a waiting list for future consideration.

Rip Van Winkle Apartments and its management are equal opportunity housing providers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. access drive & parking. Landlord provides trash service, grounds maintenance & snow clearance. $700/month excluding utilities. 1 year lease, 1 month security. Non-smokers. References required. Available 5/1. (845)883-0857.

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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)453-0047.

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milton/marlboro rentals

MARLBORO. Country setting. SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT. Open floor plan w/separate kitchen, bathroom & washer/dryer. $895/month. ALSO, 1-BEDROOM cottage. Heat included. Suitable for 1 or 2. $950/month. No dogs. No smokers. References. Security. 845-7955778; C: 845-489-5331.

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new paltz rentals

NEW PALTZ: 2-BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE/DEN. $1150/month plus utilities. Washer/dryer, central air, dishwasher. 1.5 miles to village. No pets. No smoking. Call (845)256-1119.

1 ROOM. Share modern kitchen & bath. Good student location. Wi-fi & utilities included. $475/month. Security required. Call 845-304-2504. 1-BEDROOM; $825/month. 1 month security. 31 Church Street. Laundry room & private parking on premises. No pets. No smoking. 1-year lease, good references required. (845)255-5319.

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.

SINGLE BEDROOM LOFT APARTMENT in renovated 1870s barn. Eat-in kitchen, wood floors, beautiful stained glass, half bath, 2 skylights, 2 flights up. Spacious parking. Trash, snow, recycling all included. Gardening available. Laundry facilities available. $820/month includes all utilities (gas & electric). Smoking areas available outside. NO DOGS. 5 MINUTE DRIVE to Village. Call (845)255-5355, raimondflynn@hotmail.com

ROOM FOR RENT in 2-bedroom apartment; $500/month all utilities included. Half mile from SUNY campus. Call 914-850-1968.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, large living room, eat-in kitchen, full bath, hardwood floors, freshly painted. Ground level entrance. $1150/month all utilities included. 1 month security. Call 845-901-0063. 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 APARTMENT, 30 acre lake estate adjacent Mohonk Preserve, 4 miles west of town. Stone fireplace, Central Air, W/D, internet, swim, fish, relaxing dock. Available July 1st. Annual lease $1300/month. 561-540-4442 or igmc@aol.com 2-BR APARTMENT AVAILABLE, New Paltz town center. Short-term lease OK. No pets. (845)213-8619.

5-BEDROOM, 3 bath HOUSE for rent on South Chestnut Street. 1 block from college. Parking, water, garbage pick-up & plowing included. $2875/month. First, last month plus security. Available 6/1. No pets. References. (845) 255-5847, Susan or Marc. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE. 1.5 baths. $2100/ month includes utilities. Available 6/1. Walking distance to S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. First, last, security. No pets. Non-smoker. Call 845-255-4526. EARLY SPRING SPECIAL!! COTTAGE FOR RENT. Full bath, 2-bedrooms, living room, kitchen. No pets. No smoking. Call 845-255-2525, leave name & number.

ROOM FOR RENT in large 3-bedroom apartment. Located in quiet residential area, close to SUNY New Paltz. $500/month plus shared utilities. First, last, security, references, lease. On-site parking. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. 845-255-7187. 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. SOUTH OAKWOOD TERRACE- 4 rooms on 2nd floor hall, share bath and small kitchen, (not an apt, more like the dorms). Great house/ location. $595/month includes all but cable/ wifi. E-mail: dietzrentals@hvc.rr.com for appt. SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2014 and shortterm for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.

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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. EXTRA LARGE 2-BR to SHARE in High Falls. Roommate wanted. Bedroom comes w/ 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 & references. 845-687-2035. SPACIOUS HOUSE FOR RENT. Charming house w/modern updates on 1.5 acres. 4-bdrms, 1.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, garage. On a quiet road in the heart of High Falls. One year lease in July. 802-324-1951.

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KERHONKSON/SAMSONVILLE AREA: Immaculate ranch style 3-bedroom, 2 bath, bright spacious manufactured home. A mile back in on a private road surrounded by woods and nature. Large yard, multiple decks. $1200/month plus utilities, 1st, and last month, plus security, references required/checked. 845-416-2674.

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saugerties rentals

LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT. Exceptionally clean, bright & sunny. Italian tile kitchen & bath, Marble foyer, cathedral ceiling, French windows. ENERGY EFFICIENT. $900/month plus utilities. (845)532-5080. SAUGERTIES VILLAGE: Leases thru summer OK. Vintage apartment building, lovely apartments great location, off-street park laundry on premises. $675/month plus utilities. Contact Anne at wildwatch@verizon.net put “saugerties” in subject line.

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woodstock/ west hurley rentals

Beautifully renovated 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Kitchen w/dining area, living room, full bath w/clawfoot tub. $930/month includes all utilities. Also, 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Full bath, terrace, mountain views. $850/month. BOTH: In well maintained historic building in Woodstock Center. Parking off-street. For responsible, employed person w/recommendations, security. No smoking/drugs/pets. 845-625-9644. BRIGHT & COZY, REDONE, 1-BEDROOM, 1 BATH COTTAGE. Suitable for one or couple. Hardwood floors, freshly painted with redone bathroom. Washer hook-up. Snow removal and garbage pick-up included. $1000/month plus utilities. 845-633-5155 or 845-901-7999 CHARMING 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT w/roof deck. Large porch, storage room, parking. Very private, 10 minutes to Woodstock. $975/month, heat included. 1 year lease. References and security. Available immediately. Call 646-339-7017


CHARMING QUIET 1-BEDROOM COTTAGE plus loft/balcony over living room. Walking distance to Woodstock village. $850/month, utilities not included. Call (845)679-6816. LARGE HANDSOME WOODSTOCK HOME. Hardwood floors. 4-bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, plus attached spacious home office, studio or in-law apartment. 2 car garage. Attractive, close-in neighborhood. Brick. Yard/patio/trees. Good oil baseboard heating. New kitchen appliances with granite counter. Washer/ dryer. Excellent condition. $2450/month includes mowing/plowing. 845-679-9717. 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 HOUSE, YEAR-ROUND. Spacious country home. Private 3 acres. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large LR, stone fireplace, woodstove, baseboard oil, central air, screened porch, 2 room office, separate entrance, half bath. 2 car garage. $2000/ month plus utilities. No smoking or pets. References required. (917)881-3828, rits@hvc.rr.com WOODSTOCK: SMALL 1-BEDROOM COTTAGE on quiet road. Interior newly renovated. Great new bathroom. (Outdoors will be when weather permits). 1 beautiful acre. Small stream. 10-15 minutes from center of town. $950/month. (845)4175282. 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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west of woodstock rentals

GORGEOUS COTTAGE on 150 ACRE ESTATE. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace. Hiking, cross country trails throughout. Borders on 1500 acres of state land. In-ground heated pool, renowned trout stream runs through property. Seasonal, annual, reasonable. 845-688-5062.

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greene county rentals

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Mountain views. Large balcony. Village setting. Trees, woods, lakes, swimming, skiing/snow boarding, movies, sports, cafes. Clean, renovated, hardwood floors, friendly environment. $800/month. Close to Woodstock & Thruway. Maggie (518)589-6101.

490

vacation rentals

FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com

500

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rentals wanted

COUPLE (WRITERS/NON-SMOKERS) LOOKING to RENT Cabin or small house in Woodstock area, June through October. Quiet, rural setting preferred. Furnished/ unfurnished. Have local references. 646-3032409.

600

for sale

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. Cash and carry. Call 845-255-0909.

COZY FURNISHED 3 BDRM 1½ Bath House on 6.5 Acres on Glasco Turnpike (one mile from center of Woodstock) $1,000 per week / $3,500 per month

www.jersville.com | 845-679-5832 FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com GREAT NEW LISTINGS: WOODSTOCK/ OLIVE BORDER! 1) GLORIOUS STONE CHATEAU, 2 ACRES, 2-3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. $1900/MO. JUNE-SEPT- ALL OR PART. 2) 3500 SQ.FT. MEDITERRANEAN VILLA, SPECTACULAR RESERVOIR VIEWS! $6,850 FOR JULY/AUGUST. PHOTOS, COMPLETE DETAILS BY EMAIL: info@ pocofortemusic.com 845- 657-9776.

WANTED: Small SKIFF or CANOE, light weight. Good condition. wabunaki2@ gmail.com

655

vendors needed

FLEA HARDSCRABBLE

EXTANG HARD TONNEAU COVER, trifold for a Toyota Tacoma, (can IMPROVE gas mileage by 10%) current 5’ bed style, black, excellent condition. Call (845)255-8352.

MARKET &

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.

845-758-1170 • Call John

LEG EXTENSION & LEG CURL MACHINE w/weights attached. Plus more exercise equipment.... Call (845)255-8352.

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MACKISSIC GARDEN/FARM SPRAYER. Tank is about 30 gal., powerful gasoline engine pumps spray up to 300 psi, adjustable pressure. Comes with 25’ hose that stores on attached hose rack. Good working condition. Starts right up. $300. 255-0417 or 917247-1547. BLUEBERRY/BIRD NETTING. Strong, woven netting, drapes well and is UV resistant. Two nets: 1” openings @ 22x35 feet for $65; 3/4” openings @ 13x25 feet for $45. Make an offer. 255-0417 or 917-247-1547 MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs- 2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352. SAILFISH SAILBOAT. Alcor brand. In good condition, with all parts except for a keel (which is easily made or bought). About 13 feet long. $325 or best offer. 255-0417 or 917-647-1549. TOTAL GYM, comes with weights, great condition. Asking $350. 845-246-7598.

603 FULLY INSURED

tree services

LAWLESS TREE SERVICE

CERTIFIED ARBORIST • CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

STUMP GRINDING

ALLEN LAWLESS • 845-247-2838 SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK CELL.: 845-399-9659

605

firewood for sale

ULSTER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Log Length- Cut & Split Firewood. Top quality wood at reasonable prices.

seasonal rentals

CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214.

914-388-9607 Getwood123@gmail.com We accept cash, checks, & credit cards.

www.getwood123.com You will not be disappointed!!

620

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

GARAGE SALE EVERY SUN 8-4 pm March thru December All Vendors Wanted Spots start at $12 to $35

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. WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800535-5727

702

art services

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

Set up 3 weeks in a row and get 4th week

FREE pay week-by-week Must pay upon arrival.

Holy Cow Shopping Center Red Hook, NY

670

yard and garage sales

D&H CANAL MUSEUM’S SUNDAY Flea Market, Rt. 213 in the heart of High Falls. Art, antiques, collectibles, etc. OPENING DAY- April 13-November, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Joni (845)810-0471.

680

counseling services

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

690

legal services

DROWNING IN CREDIT CARD DEBT? CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CAN HELP! $1,495 complete. Free Consultations. Payment Plans.

Steven Gottlieb (845) 339-5556 The Law Offices of Moran & Gottlieb 60 Pearl Street, Kingston NY.

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

personal and health services

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)901-8513

710

organizing/ decorating/ refinishing

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

715

cleaning services

*CONSCIOUS CLEANING, CONSCIOUS CARE!* Bundle of energy w/a Zen attitude. Efficient and very organized. I can make beauty out of disorder. Allergic to cats. Woodstock/Kingston/Rhinebeck vicinity. Call Robyn, 339-9458.

COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded

Excellent references.

Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932

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Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Chris Lopez • 845-256-7022 MAID IN AMERICA. Home/Office cleaning in the greater Kingston area and Northern Dutchess. Regular visits or 1 time cleaning. Windows. Attentive to detail. Many years experience and excellent local references. (845)514-2510. CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)6882253. 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

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caretaking/ home management

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

725

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660

estate/ moving sale

plumbing, heating, a/c and electric

BOILERS, (oil & gas), FURNACES, HOT WATER HEATERS INSTALLED, SERVICED & REPAIRED. Water leaks repaired. Emergency service available. SPRING SPECIAL- heating system cleaning & tune-up; $120 PLUS TAX. Call Mike Areizaga (845)340-0429.

720

painting/odd jobs

“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. *PAINTING STANDARD.* Affordable, On-Schedule, Quality. Residential/ Commercial. Interior/Exterior. Neat, Polite, Professional. Now taking SPRING/ SUMMER reservations. Call (845)527-1252. CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)6882253. NYS DOT T-12467

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Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470. WINECOFF QUALITY CONTRACTING. New Construction, Additions, Renovations. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms, All types of Flooring, Tile Work. Demolition, Rotten Wood Repairs, Minor Repairs and Property Maintenance. Dump trailer services. Stefan Winecoff, 845-389-2549.

760

gardening/ landscaping

A-1 SCREENED TOPSOIL, garden compost, manures, crushed or washed round stone, fill, pool sand, item #4, wallstone, mulches, landclearing, septic systems, lawns, ponds, demolition, paving, roads. Ron Biscoe Excavating & Paving (845)5053890.

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Contact Jason Habernig

845-331-4966, 845-249-8668 EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, clean-outs. Second home caretaking. All small/medium jobs considered. Artist friendly. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999. Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 0872. HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal. Call Dave (845)514-6503- mobile. HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845616-9832. MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347.

Stoneridge Electrical Services

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Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available

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740

building services

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. D AND S IMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renovations. Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www.dandsimprovements.com (845)339-3017

Professional Craftsmanship for all Phases of Construction

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From Walls to Floors, Ceilings to Doors, Decks, Siding & More.

Reliable, Dependable & Insured Call for an estimate

Excavation Site work Drain ¿elds Land clearing Septic systems Demolition Driveways

Landscaping Lawn installation Ponds Retaining walls Stone work ...and much more

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Contracting & Development Corp.

William Watson • Residential / Commercial

SNOW PLOWING & SANDING

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Call William, for your free estimate (845) 401-6637

Liquidation Sale

Field Mowing

Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more

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redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117

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Roofing • Siding • Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Tile • Flooring

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Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up

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QUALITY LUNATI BUILDERS, INC.

General & Extraordinary Contracting New Residential Homes Additions • Renovations codylunati@aol.com | 845-453-0215

Quality is in our name since 1989 HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates.

Julien Hillyer West Hurley, NY • 845-684-7036

750

eclectic services

PHYSICAL MATTERS TRANSPORT ZEN MOVERS of your PHYSICAL REALITIES 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

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Specializing in: Hardscape Tree trimming Fences Koi ponds Snow plowing

Benjamin Watson, Owner Phone: (845) 389-3028

RG COMPLETE LANDSCAPING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

845-246-0225


late night snacks alone again! Lt. Danny; ADOPTED!!! 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! PERRIENIAL LIGHT GARDENING. Specializing in perennial flower gardens, sustainable vegetable & herb gardens. Design, installation and maintenance. 25 years experience. Free consultation with full portfolio. www.bluehealing.co Patrice, 203246-5711. RICK’S NATURAL GARDEN CARE. Let Rick help get your garden ready and keep it the way you want. Pruning, Planting, improvements, short- or long-term organic methods. Master Gardener Trained. (845)616-5410.

770

excavating services

Septic Systems • Drainage Driveways • Tree Removal Retaining Walls • Ponds

(845) 679-4742 schafferexcavating.com

890

GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation • pain management stress relief • past life regressions.

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HOPING TO ADOPT... NYC couple wishes to adopt newborn. Will abide by all State/ Federal laws. Call Marlon & Jennifer tollfree, 888-389-5016, website: http://tiny. cc/2hfydx

950

960

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. 845-6874983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat. org

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. LorettaADOPTED!!! Spot; 4-years old. Need lots of love & calm house. Can be shy when meeting new people but once he loves you, it’s forever! He’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 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- in foster care... These two best friends are both Feline Leukemia positive. They love each other & everyone who stops by to visit them. Morocco is about 7-years old male cat. Margarita is the baby girlshe’s only 6-months old. 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

pet care

Hair of the Dog

FOR ADOPTION; Brother & Sister 7-month old kittens. Simon; handsome gray and white kitty; his beautiful sister, Sasha, is black & white. Both are spayed & neutered, up to date w/shots & litter pan trained. They’re in a loving foster home & very bonded to one another. Since they’re extremely shy, they need a home w/people willing to give them as much time as they need to adjust. If you’re that person or family, please call (917)282-2018.

Dog Grooming

845.514.0603

990

boats/ recreational vehicles

20’ STINGRAY WITH SWIM PLATFORM, 4 cyl, i/o, excellent condition. Few hours,

We’ve moved... just 4.5 miles past Rte. 375

includes top-notch trailer, extras. Great

3179 Rte. 28 at Winchell’s Corners

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good condition, with all parts except for a keel (which is easily made or bought). About 13 feet long. $325 or best offer. 255-0417 or

255-8281

633-0306

Pet Sitting Playdates Dog Walking plus PETWATCH Loving Cat Care est. 1987 1987 est.

679-6070 Susan Susan Roth Roth 679-6070

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, Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines, *Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.

spirituality

Laurie Oliver — Spiritual Counseling

920

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vehicles wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed. Call 246-0214. DMV# 7107350.

1000

vehicles

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