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CHECK IT OUT Making sparks Elizabeth Rosner touts new novel Electric City in New Paltz
Novelist and poet Elizabeth Rosner, who will be doing a reading and book-signing on Thursday, November 6 at Inquiring Minds in New Paltz, comes from a mix of many strands of drama that she has incorporated into past works like award-winning bookdiscussion-group faves The Speed of Light (2001) and Blue Nude (2006). The Berkeley-based, globetrotting author has battled breast cancer – successfully, so far; her German father
spent time in the Buchenwald concentration camp, and her mother managed to dodge the Nazis in the Polish countryside until the Russians arrived. Yet her parents resisted calling themselves “Holocaust survivors,” just as their daughter very deliberately will not claim to be a “cancer survivor.” The randomness of the fate of individuals confronted by the challenges of history and human mortality is fertile matter for an author of fiction, and Rosner has made good use of it. But Rosner was also born and raised in Schenectady, a place whose role in the electrification of the modern world tends to put an indelible imprint on writers who spend much time there. Some of the early stories of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., for example, who worked at the General Electric plant there as a young man, are set against the backdrop of what locals called Electric City. So it was only a matter of time, one supposes, before Rosner had to write a novel grounded in that personal sense of place. Electric City, just published this month by Counterpoint Press, is that novel. Though it was Thomas Edison who forged the industrial destiny of Schenectady by siting his Edison Machine Works there – later to rename itself General Electric – the denizen of that city who, um, sparked Rosner’s imagination was another German Jewish refugee, a generation before her father: Karl August Rudolph Steinmetz, who dubbed himself Charles Proteus Steinmetz when he came to America. And Protean he was, although
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the personal reference was actually a sort of rebuke to those who had bullied him in his youth for being a hunchbacked dwarf. His GE colleagues and the people of Schenectady called Steinmetz the Wizard of Electric City and the Forger of Thunderbolts. Equally brilliant at mathematics and engineering, he is remembered by folks who know what the word “hysteresis� means as the guy who figured out how to design workable electrical systems using alternating current. Electric motors are his main legacy, but lightning was his obsession; he generated the first human-made lightning in a lab the size of a football field on the GE campus. Steinmetz went on to become the president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, as well as Schenectady’s City Council and Board of Education. Theories and formulae, electrical engineering awards and buildings at Union College are named after him. It’s a legacy impossible to ignore for an Electric City native, and powerful grist for the imagination. So Rosner makes the quirky genius the focus of the first half of her third novel, adding a powerful bond of friendship with a Native American local named Joseph Longboat. From 1919, she moves to the turbulent mid-’60s for the second half of the book, in which Sophie Levine, the teenage daughter of a GE employee who escaped the Holocaust, becomes romantically involved with Henry Van Curler, scion of one of Schenectady’s old-money families, just as the once-thriving industrial city is on the verge of becoming a Rust Belt casualty of technological, political and socioeconomic change. Then Martin Longboat, Joseph’s grandson, comes into Sophie’s life, bringing with him a fascination with the character of the long-dead Steinmetz. With its immersion in New York State history and its timejumping narrative, Electric City sounds like the sort of novel that will appeal to the many readers who enjoyed Mark Helprin’s Winter’s Tale. The author also has a poetry collection just out from Atelier26 Books, titled Gravity, from which she will very likely read at the Inquiring Minds event. Word
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atch MacArthur “genius� daredevil choreographer Elizabeth Streb and her dancers as they push the boundaries between action and art in pursuit of human flight in Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity at the Rosendale Theatre on Sunday, November 9 at 3 p.m. Streb’s movement philosophy, “Anything too safe is not action,� is documented by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Catherine Gund. Sometimes called the “Evel Knievel of Dance,� Streb is the pioneer of a movement form called PopAction. Through her work, she expands the notions of movement; explores the intersections of dance, performance and stunt-work; and provokes ideas about how fear might enhance our experiences. Dance Film Sundays, a series that started in 2010 under the auspices of the Rosendale Theatre Collective, are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Rosendale Theatre. Admission costs $9 for members, $10 for non-members and $6 for children 12 and under. For more information, go to www.rosendaletheatre.org or call (845) 658-8989.
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The Friends of the Staatsburg Library will host a 1960s Dance with live music by the Hudson Valley band Hot Rod on Saturday, November 8 at the Taconic Parks Auditorium (the Old Staatsburg School). The band begins playing at 7 p.m. This is a familyfriendly event that includes a silent auction and raffles with prizes, as well as baked goods for sale. Tickets cost $12.50 per adult, $5 for teens age 13 to 18 and $2 for children under 12. All proceeds will benefit the Staatsburg Library. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Staatsburg Library at 70
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“Made in Newburgh� talk at Washington’s Headquarters The Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands will host a presentation on Newburgh’s manufacturing history at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on November 9. Open to members and the general public, this free talk will take place at 3 p.m. Industrial historian Russell Lange, former president of the Newburgh Historical Society, will deliver a talk titled “Made in Newburgh.� For 150 years manufacturing drove the economy of Newburgh, providing jobs for more than 8,000 men and women. Steam engines, lawnmowers, blue jeans, perfume, paper boxes, muslin cloth, automobiles, Christmas trees, camelhair coats and “Fabby� were all produced in Newburgh. Today most of it is gone. The talk will describe the rise and fall of Newburgh’s manufacturing base and include tales of local inventors and entrepreneurs and their products. Washington’s Headquarters are located at the corner of Washington and Liberty Streets within the City of Newburgh’s East End Historic District. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (845) 562-1195.
education, medical access, reforestation, clean water access and women’s health. The Art and Soul reception funds the staffing, supply and operation of a medical center in northwest Haiti that serves thousands of people. The medical center is staffed by a Haitian doctor and a fulltime nurse. This fall, a local physician and advisory board member, Dr. Daniel Katz, will also travel to Haiti to work in the clinic. Katz is looking forward to his trip: “We, as physicians, are always searching for a way to help those in need,� he said. The program runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and is open to the public. Tickets cost $65 each. Proceeds from the Art and Soul Reception will help support the operation of the clinic for the coming year. All art purchases are tax-deductible. For more information, contact haitiproject@vassar. edu or call (845) 797-2123.
Trivia Night at Bevier House Museum The popular Trivia Night returns to the Bevier House Museum in Stone Ridge on Friday, November 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. This fast-paced event, emceed by Cliff Rockmuller, will test your
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knowledge of local Ulster County history from the Revolutionary War to New York State politics and even pop music. People can come with members of their own team or be placed in a team, which will compete for great prizes. In addition to trivia challenges, guests can enjoy a buffet meal, dessert, soft drinks and wine. Attendees must be over 21 years of age. Trivia Night will take place at the Bevier House Museum at 2682 Route 209 in Stone Ridge. Admission for the competition costs $20, including the meal and refreshments. Reserve in advance by calling (845) 338-5614 or e-mailing
uchsdirector@gmail.com. The Ulster County Historical Society (UCHS) was established in 1859 and throve until 1862 when its founder, state senator George C. Pratt, was mortally wounded at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Revived in 1930 by Judge G. V. D. Hasbrouck, the UCHS has a twofold mission: to act as curator and collector of significant Hudson Valley artifacts, documents and cultural items and to educate the public on the pivotal role that Ulster County has played in the formation of the nation. For future UCHS events, visit www.ulstercountyhs.org.
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11/14-11/23 Hudson Valley Cider Week runs from November 14 to 23. For a list of events, visit http://ciderweekhv.com.
The brews news An introduction to the Hudson Valley ’s up-and coming distilleries, microbreweries & cideries
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here has never been a more spirited time to get into local booze, brews and ciders: Backyard brewmasters with big dreams alchemize into purveyors of topshelf tipples. Politicians are still-crazy, modifying Draconian post-Prohibition laws after all these years and making major investments in the industry: COURTESY OF BAD SEED CIDER
Politicians are still-crazy, modifying Draconian postProhibition laws after all these years and making major investments in the industry Tuthilltown Spirits will receive a nearly $5 million guaranteed loan to expand operations, courtesy of senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer. And informed and adventurous consumers are seeking more than simple sipping. “People are eager to know about the process, they’re interested in what we’re doing, they’re supportive of what we’re do-
The Bad Seed Cider Company’s Highland headquarters recently went from old ag to cider chic. The renovation created two new temperature-controlled tank rooms, a large event space and a tasting room that’s open on weekends.
ing, the whole local movement. It’s really fantastic to be a part of it,” said Susan Johnson of Denning’s Point Distillery in Beacon. Just a few short years have seen a marked difference in the cider scene, says Devin Britton of the Bad Seed Cider Company. “When we started [in 2012], people were not aware of what cider was; they were thinking sweet sodalike beverage. Now people look for dryer ciders, more oddball ciders, and we’re more sought-after. Before, we had to break into the market. It’s getting to be a little more user-friendly,” he said. For tastings, tours, education and more, here are six sparkling examples of what’s up in local liquors, beers and ciders: Extreme makeover: Cider house edition In just three months, the Bad Seed Cider Company’s Highland headquar-
ters went from old ag to cider chic. “We tore the whole building apart – you’d never know it was a 1949 apple cooler,” said Britton, who co-owns and operates Bad Seed with sixth-generation farmer Albert Wilklow. The renovation, completed October 4, created two new temperature-controlled tank rooms and a large event space complete with pool table on the ground floor. Best of all: an inviting upstairs bar, open weekends, that’s sure to start attracting a regular crowd. The chalkboard menu offers classic and limited-edition Bad Seed Ciders, as well as ciders from fellow members of the Hudson Valley Cider Alliance. Bad Seed classic Dry Cider, made with a ten-apple blend including Winesap, Russet, Macoun and Empire, was lately joined on draft by Bad Seed’s claret-hued Cherried Away, made with this year’s perfect-for-cider crop, Maple Monk and Apple Pie ciders,
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and selections from Nine Pin and Naked Flock. Order a flight of four to test the best, and don’t forget to take a tour of the building and surrounding orchards. Bad Seed Cider Company is located at 43 Bailey’s Gap Road in Highland. Open Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.badseedhardcider.com or Bad Seed Cider.
Great Pumpkin Cider Alliance member Jonathan Hull, owner/operator of the Naked Flock Cider Company in Warwick, is the pumpkin (cider) king, and brewing this distinct seasonal offering is one of his favorite parts of the job. “We don’t use pumpkin flavor or stuff out of a can or anything like that; it’s all real sugar pumpkin, and we roast them in the oven at 350 degrees for about three hours, mash them up and put them in the cider to marinate for
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Just up from the Newburgh waterfront, the brewery is a historic manufacturing warehouse, beautifully renovated by Basso and business partners Paul Halayko and Charlie Benedetti, with long tables, wooden benches, excellent bar food and a house brew menu that’s almost overwhelming.
Yeast master Located within walking distance of Beacon Station and Main Street, the 2 Way Brewing Company has got the newest brews: Its door opened just six weeks ago. With a big broad space, board games aplenty and a bar that you can draw on (Sharpies provided), 2 Way has the laid-back feel of a brewers’ community center. “There’s no limit to what you can do with beer. There’s always new flavors to explore, new ingredients to try, new styles to work on. It’s infinite,” said president and founder Michael O’Herron, an autodidact with tremendous enthusiasm for the craft. He isolated his own brewers’ yeast from the blackcaps on a farm across the river where he grew up. “It smelled like candy – it was the most amazing aroma I’d ever encountered, much more complex than my earlier attempts,” said O’Herron, who built his own makeshift laboratory and took six months to get a clean sample of his local yeast, now confirmed and on file at the national library at White Labs. It’s used to brew 2 Way’s Confusion, which resembles a pale Belgian-style ale, with notes of pineapple and clove. Future plans include microbatches of experimental beers, gallery space for local artists and beer education sessions. 2 Way Brewing Company is located at 18 West Main Street in Beacon. Open Friday to Sunday. www.2waybrewingcompany. com.
North Chestnut Street in Beacon. Tasting room open Saturdays and Sundays. www.denningspointdistillery.com.
#1 nightcap Jason Grizzanti and Jeremy Kidde got their start with the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery. With Black Dirt Distillery, years of experience have come to bear in a fine line of truly luxurious bourbons and applejack. Raise a glass to Black Dirt Distillery’s Single Barrel Aged Bourbon, each with a distinct grain ratio – possibilities include black-dirt-grown corn, malted barley, unmalted wheat, crystal-malted rye – matured in new charred oak. The 375-milliliter bottles are numbered, dated and marked with the barrel number of each never-to-be-replicated batch. Barrel #042212 has an aroma so enticing that you might want to wear it as a perfume, and it tastes just as sweet, smoky and divine. I got mine at Viscount Wines & Liquors in Wappingers Falls, which has an expertly curated local spirits section that’s worth checking out. Black Dirt Distillery at Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery is located at 114 Little York Road in Warwick. Open daily year-round. http://blackdirtdistillery. com.
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The Denning’s Point Distillery is named for a Beacon riverside site that served as both signal point and home of the mighty Denning’s Point Brick Works (DPBW-branded bricks compose the tasting-room bar).
a week or so before we filter it out. A little bit of clove, a little bit of brown sugar, bottle it up. During the fall, it’s by far our greatest seller – and I love the color of it, too,” Hull said. It’s so popular that your last chance to score some in 2014 may be direct from Applewood Winery (where Naked Flock is based)—hope they’ve still got some on hand after their Hard Cider Experience, a popular annual cider celebration held last weekend. If not, this year’s event marked an exciting debut: Apple Frost, an ice cider made from frozen tanks tapped in January and aging ever since. Next, Naked Flock will participate in Hudson Valley Cider Week, November 14 to 23. For a list of events, visit http://ciderweekhv.com.
Naked Flock Cider Company at Applewood Winery is located at 82 Four Corners Road in Warwick. Open Friday to Sunday through December. http:// applewoodwinery.com.
Squashtober reign Pumpkin junkies: Read on. The Newburgh Brewing Company’s Squashtober, a Belgian amber ale, brewed with local pumpkins and butternut squash, should be next on your list. You’d swear that this richly colored, medium-bodied beauty from brewmaster Christopher Basso was spiced – but it’s not. That tastes-likefall flavor comes from pure, locally sourced roasted produce, and clocks
“Handcrafted Spirits to Light Your Way” The Denning’s Point Distillery is steeped in history: The business is named for a Beacon riverside site that served as both signal point and home of the mighty Denning’s Point Brick Works (DPBW-branded bricks compose the tasting-room bar). Its VisKill Vodka takes its name from the original Dutch for Fishkill, and Great 9 Gin pays tribute to the 17thcentury land grant that reconfigured a ten-mile swath of central Dutchess County, creating Hyde Park. “There’s a huge pride of place in the Hudson Valley and in New York State in general, so we really strive to make that connection,” said Susan Johnson, who coowns and operates the business with husband Karl. The Johnsons’ personal history is a perfect pairing: She has got a background in marketing; he used to create distillates for rocket fuel (really). Their respective skills are highly apparent in Beacon Premium Reserve Whiskey, a limitededition blend of seven-year-old American whiskeys in a handsome bottle topped with signature blue wax. In upcoming months, they’ll introduce new products and institute a new program: bottling parties where volunteers can get in on filling, wax-dipping and boxing the latest round. “A few craft distillers do this, and it’s a tremendous success. Folks love being in on the process, and it’s incredibly helpful to the distillers,” she said. Denning’s Point Distillery is located 10
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November 6, 2014 complemented by sumptuous full-color photographs. Beranbaum worked with an all-star team, including renowned photographer Ben Fink, head food stylist Caitlin Williams Freedman and longtime assistant Woody Wolston, in a state-ofthe-art kitchen at a private residence in New Paltz to get every image just so. “Everything in the book looks just as I had hoped it would,� says Beranbaum, whose chose a golden kouign amann to grace the cover. For Beranbaum – called “the most
The doyenne of desserts Baking expert Rose Levy Beranbaum to speak about The Baking Bible in Rhinebeck
“For the most delicious chocolate chip cookies, use browned butter.�
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ore than 26 years ago, Rose Levy Beranbaum was living in Manhattan and working on her first cookbook. She baked the cakes and carried them across Houston Street, one by one, to the photographer’s loft. Once they were immortalized, she fought the publisher for four-color printing. “It was so important to me, I said, ‘I will give up all my royalties if you’re willing to do fourcolor.’ [My editor] almost had a heart attack,� Beranbaum says. Passion and tenacity paid off: She got both. The Cake Bible became a sensation, a multiple-award-winning critical and commercial triumph – now in its 52nd printing. Since The Cake Bible established Beranbaum as the doyenne of desserts, she has authored nine more cookbooks, countless articles and recipes and created the popular blog Real Baking with Rose Levy Beranbaum (www. realbakingwithrose.com). On Saturday, November 8, Beranbaum returns to Bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy in Rhinebeck to meet the public, share recipe samples and sign copies of her latest, most comprehensive cookbook,
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of delectable recipes – cookies, candies, pastries, breads, cakes, pies and tarts –
meticulous cook who ever lived� by New York Times reporter Amanda Hesser – attention to detail is as important in crafting a cookbook as in baking. “If people want to fly by the seat of their pants when they do something in the kitchen, better they should stick to savory than baking – in fact, it’s kind of a metaphor for life,� Beranbaum says. To that end, The Baking Bible offers “Rose’s Golden Rules�: “Designate equipment for use only for baking.� “Use fresh baking powder.� “Use fine sea salt.� “Weigh or measure ingredients carefully.� (Measurements are given in weight and volume, metric and standard.) There’s a thoroughly descriptive section on essential equipment, and information on where to procure it. Foolproof baking tips include using a scale, lowering oven temperature for dark or glass pans and this intriguing morsel: “For the most delicious chocolate chip cookies, use browned butter. It’s easy to make: Simply cook the butter until the milk solids turn a nut brown. Allow it to cool to room temperature before adding it to the cookie dough,� Beranbaum writes.
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single person in their family, which is probably why The Cake Bible sold as well!” Beranbaum jokes. “I don’t give [credit] for that reason; I just like attribution. It’s interesting to see nowadays, with the Internet, you can no longer get away with saying, ‘This is my recipe,’ and it isn’t. You can really trace the origins, and there are many things that I’ve evolved on my own, but some things I didn’t. I want people to know where they came from.” With The Baking Bible, the right equipment, passion and tenacity, there may be no limit to where the home baker can go. “I think that’s definitely the most gratifying thing in my work: connecting with other people, and hearing back from them that they’re not afraid of baking as they were to start with, that they succeeded,” Beranbaum says. – Megan Labrise Rose Levy Beranbaum, Saturday, November 8, 3-6 p.m., free, Bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy, 6423 Montgomery Street, Suite 3, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-1117, www.bluecashewkitchen.com.
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or many people, “vegan” is a scary word. Even to the most dedicated vegetarians, the thought of making good food without any animal products can seem daunting. For Sharon Gannon, however, there’s nothing foreign about organic and vegan cooking; it’s what she does every day. Gannon is, among many other things, the founder of the Jivamuktea Café in New York City. Her café takes its name from the Jivamukti Yoga method, an approach established by Gannon and David Life in 1984 that is as much spiritual and ethical as it is physical. Jivamukti now has more than 30 centers worldwide, with celebrity students like Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway. Gannon’s New York City café is founded on the principle that yoga practice is more than a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. To achieve enlightenment, its mission asserts, one must show compassion for all beings. Sustainable, vegan meals, it claims, are the first step to leading a more joyful and enlightened life. Of course that sounds easy enough when you’ve got an expert chef at a café preparing your meals, but what about when you’re left to your own devices? Luckily, Gannon is not just a yogini: She’s an author as well. She has previously written on animal rights, yoga and the overlap of yoga with a vegetarian diet. Her most recent work, Simple Recipes for Joy: More than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes was published in October. The book shares Gannon’s philosophies and recipes, with emphasis on creating joy in your life through a spiritual (and practical) vegan diet. On Saturday, November 8 at 2 p.m., Gannon will speak about her innovative approach to clean eating at Mirabai Books in Woodstock. The talk will be followed by a book-signing and a question-and-answer session. And for anyone who doubts the deliciousness of vegan goodies, Gannon will be offering samples of her recipes. Each guest will leave with a recipe from the book to take home. The event is free and open to the public. – Fiona Steacy
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Beranbaum the instructor is both precise and personable, making The Baking Bible a suitable place to brush up on pastry skills, or simply to begin. “Baking is the ideal thing to teach children. It involves so many different skills – not just skills, but areas of interest, like science and math, patience and artistry,” she says. Each recipe in The Baking Bible is preceded by an origin story: Mango Bango Cheesecake, made with fragrant
Indian alphonso mangoes, was created for cookbook author and screen actress Madhur Jaffrey. An airy lemon cake was christened Renée Fleming Golden Chiffon because, “This lemony cake soars above all others in my repertoire, making it the soprano of golden lemon cakes.” And in the case of Dattelkonfekt (Date Confections), the recipe comes from German emigrant Hanna Gaaertner, by way of granddaughter Naomi Lewin, a
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Political Science professor Nathan J. Brown called the charges “laughable,” saying, “I would sooner believe that Vice President Biden is a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army than I would give credence to the charges against Emad.”
Beyond the Arab Spring Egyptian public policy expert Emad Shahin lectures at Vassar on Middle East unrest
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f someone asked you to name the three greatest civilizations of the ancient world, you would probably cite the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans – and you would probably think of them as sequential, each supplanting the previous. But taking the long view of history, no civilization before or since, not even China, compares to ancient Egypt for durability. Even if you leave out the Predynastic Period, when powerful kings ruled Upper and Lower Egypt separately, and start tracking it at the point where the kingdoms were united, circa 3150 BCE, that’s three millennia of a phenomenally successful civilization: half again as long as the time that has elapsed since the final Ptolemaic Dynasty sank in the Battle of Actium. Most people just can’t get their brains around how long a run of world dominance that was. Admittedly, those 3,100 years were occasionally punctuated by wars and famines and squabbling over who had the best claim to rule. But, blessed by the reliable annual inundation of the Nile with extraordinary fertility and protected from invading armies by thousands of daunting miles of surrounding desert,
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Egypt was usually a safe and prosperous place to live. Men and women, rich and poor were regarded as equal under the law; artisans could better their economic
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supreme court, and that even the poorest farmer could (and often did) bring a small claims case before the local kenbet or council of elders for adjudication. We may think of ourselves as an overly litigious society today, but for the ancient Egyptians, arguing over who owned the dates growing on a palm tree straddling a property line was what you did for entertainment instead of watching TV. One would hope that the average modern Egyptian appreciates this astonishing cultural and legal legacy far better than Americans do, despite the fact that it was the manifestation of a pagan pre-Islamic civilization. But just knowing how long and rich was the past of this country makes it all the more painful to watch what has been happening in Egypt over the past three years. The Arab Spring of 2011, which lifted hearts around the globe as a social-mediafueled popular uprising overthrew the entrenched, repressive, corruption-ridden Mubarak regime and ended a threedecade official state of emergency, came crashing back down within 18 months. Though democratically elected, president Mohamed Morsi quickly enraged a largely Westernized populace once more by imposing harsh Islamic law, only to be overthrown in a military coup in July of 2013. Military coups sometimes restore badly needed order in chaotic situations, but rarely if ever have been known to lead to better living conditions for the poor or greater political freedoms in the long run. Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood party was outlawed, and the Egyptian military has cracked down severely on dissent of any kind – including by those who criticized Morsi’s excesses, if they also criticize the subsequent excesses of the armed forces. This past January, one internationally respected expert on the history, politics and law of the Islamic world – Egyptian scholar Emad Shahin, a professor of Public Policy at the American University in Cairo – was inexplicably tarred with the same brush as the Muslim Brotherhood, despite the fact that he had been among its critics. Along with several other prominent intellectuals, he was forced to flee the country. He now lives and works in the US, and will be giving a free talk at Vassar on Thursday evening, November 13, on the political climate of the Middle East since the ousting of Hosni Mubarak in 2011. Upon arrival, Shahin was immediately recruited as a Public Policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC and a visiting professor at Georgetown University. No stranger to American academia, in the past he has taught
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Upstate transfer Laurel Massé sings on Sunday afternoon at soon-to-relocate Unison in New Paltz
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y the time this issue of Almanac Weekly hits the newsstands, word should be spreading like wildfire that one of New Paltz’s most beloved cultural institutions, the Unison Arts & Learning Center, is giving up its longtime home at 68 Mountain Rest Road. Citing the “financial burden” of the rented headquarters on the road to Mohonk, which has been plagued by water problems and recurring repair and maintenance issues, Unison board president Tom Nolan has announced that, “in January, we will move our office to temporary quarters in the Village of New Paltz.” Locals who have enjoyed concerts, plays, workshops, art exhibitions and countless other cultural and educational offerings at Unison since 1975 will doubtless be alarmed at this news. But events will still go on as scheduled before the year is out, and now is the time to help fill the not-for-profit organization’s coffers to help sustain it through a shaky transitional period, whether by purchasing tickets to a show or making a donation. Luckily, Unison has a pretty enticing show lined up for this very weekend: “An Afternoon with Laurel Massé,” starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 9. A repeat visitor to Unison and a terrific role model for a venerable cultural institution that endures in spite of hardship, Massé made an indelible impression on our collective ears as the original keystone voice of Manhattan Transfer, even though she only sang with that group for seven years. During her tenure, Manhattan Transfer recorded four gold- or platinum-selling albums and toured widely. That halcyon era was cut short in 1978 by a near-fatal automobile accident. After a long recuperation Massé made a strong comeback as a solo artist, and by now is seen as a go-to person for expertise on cabaret-style and group jazz vocal technique. She taught at Yale’s International Cabaret Conference for eight years and has been a vocal coach on the staff of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason’s Ashokan Fiddle and Dance
Massé made an indelible impression on our collective ears as the original keystone voice of Manhattan Transfer
at Harvard and Notre Dame. He also edited the Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics. He’s a heavy hitter, and this lecture should not be missed by anyone who cares about the escalating state of unrest in the Middle East and wants to understand its inner workings better. Apparently, the “crimes” that inspired the military government’s conspiracy charges against Shahin were some writings questioning the expulsion from Egypt of several Western-based charitable organizations. Quoted in The New York Times shortly after Shahin’s ouster, George Washington University Political Science professor Nathan J. Brown called the charges “laughable,” saying, “I would sooner believe that Vice President Biden is a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army than I would give credence to the charges against Emad.” In response to the accusations, Shahin himself wrote, “I have been critical of the course of political events in Egypt since the summer of 2013 and can only conclude that such criticism – entirely restricted to word and utterly unconnected to any organized group, faction or party – is my true offense. Like many fellow Egyptians, I am supportive of peaceful mobilization in defense of democracy, freedom, equal rights and inclusion. I will continue to advocate such values, exercising a right to protest that is enshrined in Egyptian law and, in recent years, deeply ingrained in Egyptian practice.” If a peasant in Egypt in 2000 BCE could complain to the vizier about a stolen cow without fear of retribution, shouldn’t freedom to protest a wrong be a matter of deep cultural pride for Egyptians today? Perhaps the Arab Spring has not been blasted entirely, but is only a temporary setback in the long evolution of a new safe, stable and prosperous Egypt. Find out what obstacles impede progress today and what hope there may be for the future of “The Middle East beyond the Arab Spring” on November 13. Emad Shahin’s lecture begins at 7 p.m. in Room 300 of Rockefeller Hall. This event is sponsored by the World Affairs Council with co-sponsorship from Vassar’s Department of Political
Science and the Programs in Africana and International Studies. For more information or to make arrangements for handicapped accessibility, call Vassar’s Office of Campus Activities at (845) 4375370. – Frances Marion Platt “The Middle East beyond the Arab Spring,” Emad Shahin, Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m., free, Rockefeller Hall, Room 300, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie; (845) 437-5370, www.vassar.edu.
Poet/publisher Judith Kerman’s debut solo recital in Woodstock Mezzo-soprano Judith Kerman will give her debut solo recital at 7 p.m. on November 9 at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock. She will perform music by Pergolesi, Fauré, Falla and Barber as well as jazz standards and settings of her own poems, including the world premiere of Katherine Hoover’s “Easternmost West-Flowing River,” a song setting of one of Kerman’s poems. She will be accompanied by pianist Douglas Martin, who has also conducted Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway production of La Bohème and several other operas, and by jazz bassist Allen Murphy, who has performed with major artists in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Known in Woodstock as a poet and publisher of Mayapple Press, Kerman has been a classical singer for years. She currently studies voice with well-known mezzo-soprano Maria Todaro, executive director of the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice. She also studied with Jane Heirich at the University of Michigan, Julia Drobner of the New York City Opera, Richard Donohue at Wesleyan University and at the Eastman School of Music. As a member of the Rochester Oratorio Society and Bach Festival Choir, Kerman participated in the second US performance of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem (1964). Her performance activities over
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Camps since 1997. Most recently she joined the staff of the Augusta Heritage Center’s Blues and Swing program. Ashokan isn’t the singer’s only Catskills/Hudson Valley connection; Massé frequently gigs with composer/arranger/pianist Vinnie Martucci, a familiar Woodstock-area fixture who currently teaches Jazz Theory and Improvisation at SUNY-New Paltz. Martucci will be her accompanist at her Unison appearance on Sunday, so it’s a class act all around. Expect some good conversation mixed in with the music at this salon-style afternoon performance. Advance tickets to “An Afternoon with Laurel Massé” cost $20 general admission, $15 for members; they go for $25 at the door, $20 for members. Students get in for half-price with a valid ID. That’s a lot of voice for not so much moolah. Call (845) 255-1559 or visit http://unisonarts.org for tickets. – Frances Marion Platt Laurel Massé with Vinnie Martucci, Sunday, November 9, 2 p.m., $25/$20/$15, Unison Arts & Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz; (845) 2551559, http://unisonarts.org.
the years include folksinging; vocal and guitar performances with early music collegia at Kent State University, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and Saginaw Valley State University; choral singing with the Midland Chorale and Camerata in Michigan, St. Bartholomew’s Church Choir and First Presbyterian Church Choir in New York City and the Wesleyan University Chapel Choir; and as a church choir soloist/section leader in Rochester and Buffalo. She studied classical guitar with Raphael Garritano of Passero. Admission is by free-will offering. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church is located at 2578 Route 212 in Woodstock. For more information, call (845) 684-5519.
gravy, truss the bird, make stuffing – don’t even bother. You’ll never do it.’” Punchline, please? “ I stood right up to her and said, ‘My therapist says I can do it!’” Ah, modern life – turned on its head. You also know that someone like Champlin’s good when her opener is none other than local gal Hester Mundis, who was Joan Rivers’ lead writer for years. – Paul Smart Poppy Champlin benefit Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Friday, November 14, 8 p.m., $30, Parker Theatre, SUNY-New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz; (845) 331-5300, www.lgbtqcenter. org.
Poppy Champlin to perform at SUNY-New Paltz What makes one the “Queer Queen of Qomedy,” as next Friday’s Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center comedy benefit headliner Poppy Champlin gets billed? Here’s one of her classics albeit rendered lifeless in print, without benefit of Champlin’s expert delivery and suave-yet-fun stage presence: “I told my mother I was going to cook the Thanksgiving turkey this year. She said, ‘You can’t do it!’ I said, ‘Why not?’” Champlin starts in, in classic standup style. “She says I just don’t know what I’m doing: ‘You don’t know how to make
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THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT SPEED THE PLOUGH don’t seem to leave for long, and usually it is for the Feelies that they leave and from the Feelies that they return.
Saintseneca plays BSP in Kingston
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n their debut full-length, Last, Ohio’s Saintseneca positioned themselves as folk and Appalachia revivalists of a certain celestial stripe. Zac Little’s topline influences were not terribly hard to guess at, even for non-specialists such as myself: in his emotive, sinusoidal singing and its odd half-Brit inflections, the unmistakable stamp of Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel) and Colin Meloy (the Decembrists); in his oblique and ecstatic poetry, his fishing after the deep image, the brand burned by Connor Oberst (Bright Eyes) on a generation of bards; in the haunted hootenannies of the arrangements, a little bit of that Brit-folk thing – You-Know-Who & His You-Know-Whats – but also the my-sadyear-in-a-cabin obsessive do-it-yourself layering of Bon Iver and the accumulating church-sanctuary reflections of Fleet Foxes’ gorgeous debut. Nobody is a list of influences. Reference maps are only one of the ten critical ways to describe music, as detailed in my notso-forthcoming book by that name. But you get the point. Last was a spirit-folk orgy, and one with some pretty sturdy songs underneath all the great-barn-inthe-clouds gesture, enough substantial composition to bear the weight of ambition without buckling much. Like another recent BSP alumnus, the luminous Texas progressive folk band Midlake, Saintseneca’s “next move” involved enlisting a name producer – Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes and Monsters of Folk – and, in short, introducing a lot more electricity and all the cultural content that comes with it. But you wouldn’t know it
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from the onset of Dark Arc’s opening track. “Blood Bath” comes on like a mostly solo, hill-folk overture with a live-in-one-room quality and some remote gang vocals and syncopated hand-clapping. It’s a direct extension of Last that literally melts down at 1:10 and reforms as driving, doubletime indie-rock spiritual that sounds a lot like Neutral Milk Hotel’s “The King of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 3.” “Blood Bath” sets the volatile and desultory tone for the rest of the collection. Not all, nor many, of the songs are quite so schizo in and of themselves, but the texture is. The delicious “Happy Alone” is a straight two-chord, one-gear melodyfest that could have been a hit for Saintseneca’s statemates Guided by Voices. “Uppercutter” channels Cobain with a serpentine melody over an evenly spaced four-chord pattern… before going very elsewhere. The quiet miracle of this record, as exemplified by the title track and many others, is this: No matter how smashed the drums, how thunking the electric guitars or how psychedelic the atmospherics, that old spectral hootenanny that was Last, that is Saintseneca, is always there if you want it. – John Burdick Saintseneca, O-Face & Darling Czar, Friday, November 7, 9 p.m., $8, BSP Kingston, 323 Wall Street, Kingston; www.bspkingston.com.
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The 30-year story of the New Jersey band Speed the Plough reads like Faulkner’s account of Hoboken. The band’s history runs parallel to that of the quintessential Hoboken band the Feelies, seemingly including every member of the Feelies at one time or another and now at least one of their offspring. There are no Snopeses in this story, however, as harmony and peaceable familial relations seem to prevail all round. Still, the door revolves continuously. Those who have left Speed the Plough don’t seem to leave for long, and usually it is for the Feelies that they leave and from the Feelies that they return. It is thus pleasantly surprising how unlike the Feelies Speed the Plough is in sound and temperament (not that there is anything wrong with the Feelies – just that we already have them!). Certainly, the plainspoken, VU-derived naturalism of the Feelies is present here as well – that’s just the Hoboken thing – but Speed the Plough is bright, tender, sunny, sad, Celtic and glistening in all the ways that the Feelies tend toward the sharp, serrated, urban and subversive. At the heart of Speed the Plough is the brisk, melancholic psych/pop songwriting of John Baumgartner and the remarkably unaffected, melody-delivery-system singing of Toni Baumgartner. Around that core, it is the great rainbow of
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jangle, executed with egoless taste and unmistakable joy by a collective of players who all seem to share the same values: Hoboken family values. Speed the Plough released an excellent new album, Shine, in 2011, and a scintillating career retrospective, The Plough & The Stars, in 2013. Track them
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College, where she was diverted from her Economics studies by the chance to study cello with LuĂs GarcĂa-Renart. She is principal cellist of the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra and teaches at several local schools. She is also a member of the string trio Hudson Pro Musica. Pianist Hiroko Sakurazawa studied music entirely in Japan. She still performs there, but now lives in Ulster County with her husband, composer Richard Teitelbaum. Sakurazawa played an outstanding concert in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piano Plus series at the Olive Library. In 2000 she played the premiere of Teitelbaumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concertino with the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra. Her large repertoire stretches from Mozart to very recent piano music. As for Tsontakis, he has made a huge international reputation as a composer, but still likes to â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep his hand inâ&#x20AC;? as a performer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a practice that he feels is beneficial to any composer. Highpoint will be playing Haydnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trio No. 24, in D Major; Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piano Quartet No. 2, in E Flat, K. 493; and an as-yet-unannounced work by Ralph Vaughan Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leslie Gerber Highpoint Ensemble, Saturday, November 8, 4 p.m., $12, Olive Free Library, 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan; (845) 657-2482, www.olivefreelibrary.org.
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egendary jazz and swing guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and seven-string guitar virtuoso Ed Laub have been building their empathy and chemistry over a decade of playing together, although they only released their first recording together in 2013. With fingerstyle ace Glen Roth opening, Thursday, November 13 looks to be a guitar-loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream at the Falcon in Marlboro. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., the music at 7. As usual, there is no cover charge, but generous donation is strongly encouraged and part of the culture here. The Falcon is located at 1348 Route 9W in Marlboro. For more information, visit www.liveatthefalcon.com.
down and prepare to be wowed by a band possessed both of a light-touch magic and of a rather astounding consistency. On Saturday, November 8, Speed the Plough are joined at Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Beacon by their recent-signee Bar/None label mates and New Paltzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship indie band Breakfast In Fur, whose own euphonious sonic garden, inspired tunesmithery, and willful musical naivetĂŠ should make for a splendid match and a natural lineage with their Bar/None elders. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Burdick Speed the Plough & Breakfast in Fur, Saturday, November 8, 8:30 p.m., Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 330 Main Street, Beacon.
Anchor in Kingston hosts Bushwick Hotel The Brooklyn-based indie-rock collective the Bushwick Hotel appear at the Anchor in Kingston on Saturday, November 8. The brainchild of frontman/producer/engineer Gregory Ferreira, the Bushwick Hotel has toured extensively and performed as part of South by Southwest, CMJ and Art Basil. The band released an EP, Graffiti of the Young Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mind, in 2014. Sama Dams and Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonic explorers Ultram are also on the bill. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. The Anchor is located at 744/746 Broadway in Kingston. The cover charge is $7.
Olive Free Library hosts Highpoint Ensemble on Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a local ensemble of dedicated professionals and are proud to represent our Olive and Woodstock locales,â&#x20AC;? writes composer and part-time violist George Tsontakis. He is referring to the Highpoint Ensemble, which leads off the 2014/15 concert season at the Olive Free Library on Saturday, November 8. This surprising venue, at one time host to the Trail Mix concert series, now boasts a fine grand piano and an enthusiastic audience. The Highpoint Ensemble also includes violinist Stephen Starkman, a native of Kingston and a former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra who studied with legendary violinists and teachers Ivan Galamian and Joseph Gingold, and even-more-legendary violinist Nathan Milstein. Also a conductor, Starkman served for four years as music director of the Edgewood
Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania and has guest-conducted widely. He is currently director of strings at the Kingston Catholic School. Cellist Ling Kwan is a graduate of Bard
The Unison Arts Center in New Paltz will present Ya Got Me: Songs for Two or Three, a program of elegant duets and trios from the American canon of the musical theater songbook on Saturday, November 8 at 8 p.m. This show will be performed in Unisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabaret setting and will feature Molly ParkerMyers, Kevin Archambault and Victoria Howland. The musical director for the evening will be Paul Schubert. Advance tickets cost $21 general admission, $18 for members; at the door, $26 general and $22 for members. Students get in for half-price with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased online at http:// unisonarts.org or by calling (845) 255-1559.
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Voices for the needy Ladies of the Valley concert at Bearsville benefits Family of Woodstock
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benefit concert for Family of Woodstock’s Hotline and Walk-in Center will be held on Sunday, November 9 at the Bearsville Theater, featuring an almost-all-women lineup of singer/ songwriters who now hail from the upstate region. Ladies of the Valley is their answer to the dire needs of Family’s crisis response program, which includes the organization’s 24-hour emergency Hotline and three Walk-in centers in Woodstock, Ellenville and New Paltz. “It makes so much sense: ladies helping ladies,” says Simi Stone, music co-coordinator with two-time Grammy nominee Elizabeth Mitchell. “People are so wanting to do this, to get women together to support this branch of Family.” Stone and Mitchell have enrolled a great roster of professional singers that includes Kate Pierson, Amy Helm, Sarah Fimm, Lindsey Webster, Pal Shazar, Donna Lewis, Lisa Green, Olivia Gabriel and Maralina Gabriel. Rising young women from the Paul Green Rock Academy will also be on hand, along with Connor Kennedy and Minstrel. A raffle will be held offering three photographic prints of Janis Joplin by Eliot Landy, a full festival pass to the 2015 Woodstock Writers’ Festival and other items. Each singer/songwriter has been asked to perform a song of her own and one by another female artist who has been of particular influence on her music, such as greats like Carole King, Carly Simon and Aretha Franklin. There are vague hints of surprise guests, too: notable music-industry names who might just happen to drop in to join the effort. And that effort is to raise funds specifically to
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meet Family’s Hotline and Walk-in crisis response program budget, a staggering $500,000 a year in operating costs. “As a community-based organization, the Hotline is essential to the whole community, and it is underfunded,” says Tamara Cooper, program director at Family. “We just want to continue the program.” The Hotline and Walk-in Center has been serving the community for more than 40 years. When waves of freespirited young people made their way to the town of Woodstock many years ago, after hearing about the music festival that, in fact, took place on a now-famous farm 60 miles southwest, they were looking for all the like-minded hippies who also believed in peace and free love: the ones who would welcome them with open arms. For the townspeople, this was a bit of a problem. “After the concert, people were coming here,” says Susan Goldman, head of Community Outreach. “They were getting off the bus thinking they were going to find the ‘Woodstock Nation.’ And there were people meeting them at the bus, giving them $50 and saying, ‘Go home.’” Others handed out pamphlets headlined “With a Little Help from Your Friends,” telling them where it was okay to camp and so on. Churches got involved by setting up a HELP phone line, and volunteers formed committees to address other ways in which all these young people needed assistance. Those helpful people became the core of what is now known as Family of Woodstock, and the original Hotline phone number is still in use more than four decades later. The United Wayassociated agency now serves a broader population of people in need, and it has grown to fill a greater spectrum of needs in response to those Hotline phone calls. Family of Woodstock represents the epitome of the term “grassroots.” In responding to the influx of those needy young people – some of whom stuck around and became solid citizens – the inchoate organization learned to provide
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exactly what is required to keep folks from falling through the cracks. Whether that’s counseling on how to escape a violent domestic scene, or referring someone suffering from depression and addiction to appropriate help, or advocating on behalf victims of rape, child abuse and any other immediate threat to well-being, the staff and volunteers who work the Hotline are trained to help. In confidential, respectful conversations, people gain the information and ability that they need to help themselves. Describing how a grassroots effort emerges, Cooper says, “By its very nature, Family’s services come from this up-outof-the-ground force. Even our expansion is grassroots.” Goldman chimes in, “We’ve expanded by way of hearing what people need. We know what people are looking for, and we know if anyone else is providing it.” She cites the example of the homeless shelter that Family ran for a number of years. “It was overrun with women who were fleeing domestic
violence. We became the first program between New York and Albany to have a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and we wouldn’t have known the need for one without the Hotline and the temporary homeless shelter there.” With the current economic downturn causing even more levels of need in the community, newer levels of assistance have become urgent. Food, clothing, emergency shelter and access to medical and legal assistance are standard responses to the nearly 9,000 contacts fielded by the volunteers each month. The staff members also provide evening, weekend and holiday emergency coverage for the Ulster County Mental Health and Social Services Departments. And a special hotline and website, Just Connect, is run by teens for kids of all ages. Cooper explains, “Since 2008, there are many people who are already on the edge and have been knocked over based on life situations. They’ve been able to stay afloat, and now can’t. And it’s interesting:
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The Copland effect Michael Boriskin joins panel on Jewish-American music influences, fronts Hudson Valley Philharmonic performance
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hen Michael Boriskin was a child, he was surrounded by music – that is, if you consider drums to be music. His father was a percussionist who played from the time he was a teenager with dance and jazz bands. “There were lots of drums around the house,” Boriskin told me, “but there was also a piano he played around with. I was drawn to this big black box that he made these interesting sounds out of.” Today, Boriskin is a successful concert pianist with a regular touring schedule and a large discography, much of it centered on American music from Gershwin to Copland and beyond. Copland was always a special interest. “You couldn’t grow up in America in the late 20th century without having Copland hovering over the music world. He and Bernstein were the two most prominent figures in American music. He had created a wide-ranging body of music which helped to define what American music is. And today it’s fun for me to realize that his Piano Variations was written in Bedford, where I live. We can’t say like Europeans that Mozart was living here when he wrote something, but we do have Ives and Copland.” After Copland died in 1990, a group of people involved with music began efforts to save his house (in Cortlandt Manor, near Peekskill) and turn it into an arts center. Several of them approached Boriskin, knowing his interest in American music. “I was very interested in saving the house, and I got involved, thinking I would do the little I could and move on to other projects. Here I am now, serving as CEO of Copland House. It very much aligns with my wide interests in the music world and
After Aaron Copland died in 1990, a group of people involved with music began efforts to save his house (in Cortlandt Manor, near Peekskill) and turn it into an arts center.
Recent studies have shown that lowerincome people are more generous than wealthy people. Working-class and poorer people bring extraordinary things to a community. And they should never be overlooked.” “These are issues that are sometimes not so pretty or glamorous,” says Stone. “There’s domestic violence in this area for women who are not necessarily of lower-class neighborhoods or families. It’s happening all over.” She talks about growing up in the village. “My mother was one of those people who ‘dropped out and tuned in’ and came to Woodstock. She was a bit of a rebel, just getting her life together. Family helped us; we’d go to the free store and get clothes. It’s a safe haven – a place where you can come and be taken care of.” Woodstock’s the thriving, vibrant town that it is because of what Stone calls “the grit of those pioneer hippies.” “As a musician, I’ve traveled around; there’s no place like Woodstock. Now, with the influx of people who do have financial resources, if they knew specifically what is still needed here, and if they were going to choose the ‘charity of your choice,’ this is
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the place to think about hitting that,” she says – not simply to maintain Woodstock’s hippie haven atmosphere, but rather to continue its reputation as a tightly woven, caring community, a place that nurtures creative diversity. “It’s the strength of nonjudgmental support,” says Lu Ann Bielawa, Family volunteer and Ladies of the Valley concert producer. “People experiencing downtime don’t feel embarrassed to come in and get some bread or that bag of food or whatever.” She notes that the Woodstock facility is too small to meet the needs of the community. “Everybody knows that Family is here, but I don’t think people understand what we do here. And a lot of volunteers are aging out.” “Many requests for help come from women, whether they are mothers or daughters, victims of abuse or suffering from illness,” Bielawa notes. “And women
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Aaron Copland at the piano
in the world beyond music. We are building a wonderful organization which doesn’t duplicate what other entities do.” Among the numerous projects of Copland House are presenting concerts of American music, supporting performances and recordings of American music and providing events for students on all levels. Boriskin will be one of three panelists Thursday at the Bardavon Opera House in a discussion on “The Role of Jewish-American Patriotism in Shaping American Music.” This discussion is a prelude to a concert Saturday by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) titled “Lincoln’s New World,” which includes Dvorák’s New World Symphony and perhaps the best-known patriotic work in all of American classical music, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, with narrator David Strathairn. The other speakers will be Jay Ungar, who will be playing some of his music at the concert, and HVP music director Randall Craig Fleischer. After confirming that a good piano will be available at the Bardavon, Boriskin offered to play Copland’s El Salón México in the arrangement for solo piano by Leonard Bernstein: a finger-buster that should be worth the modest admission price alone. “We’ve done some programs at Copland House featuring work by American composers that were inspired by or based upon Jewish and Hebraic themes,” says Boriskin. “It runs deep into the DNA of a lot of Jewish Americans, regardless of what their degree of assimilation may be. Copland was a deeply assimilated Jew who was not terribly religious, but it was part of his background and his memory.” – Leslie Gerber ”The Role of Jewish-American Patriotism in Shaping American Music,” Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m., $5; “Lincoln’s New World,” Saturday, November 8, 8 p.m. (preconcert talk 7 p.m.), $32-54, students $20, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie; (845) 473-2072, www.bardavon.org.
make up most of the staff at the Hotline, too. It’s just a fact. We wanted to do something that would celebrate women, highlighting both needs and strengths.” Goldman says that other efforts to assist people do emerge all the time, but they’re not as comprehensive as Family is. Each of Family’s 18 programs administered in three communities is separately funded, so the concert producers emphasize that general donations to the organization may not funnel into this particular program. The Ladies of the Valley concert, sponsored by Radio Woodstock 100.1, Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, Sew Woodstock and Esotek, will directly
support the Hotline and Walk-in crisis services at Family’s Woodstock Center, located at 16 Rock City Road. Cooper adds, “We are so grateful to feel the support of the community at these fundraising events. It makes a huge difference in so many ways.” – Ann Hutton Ladies of the Valley Concert to benefit Family of Woodstock’s Hotline, Sunday, November 9, 7 p.m., $75/$50/$35/$25, Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 679-4406, www.bearsvilletheater.com.
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JOHN L. STEPHENS, WHEN ARRIVING AT THE ANCIENT RUINS, was in shock because the natives didn’t have the historical drive to preserve the ruins and differentiate them from the depredation of the jungle. He thought this was a negative characteristic of the natives and that they didn’t deserve their inheritance. On the contrary, I think this indifference offers a possibility of coexisting with your surroundings that does not necessarily respond to the need to produce history.
Off the map “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatan” & Sven Augustijnen’s Spectres at Bard’s Hessel Museum of Art
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otel Palenque Is Not in Yucatan,” an exhibition curated by Montserrat Albores Gleason as the culmination of her three-year curatorial fellowship at the Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS) at Bard College, takes as its starting point Robert Smithson’s Hotel Palenque, a slide projection taken from a lecture that he delivered at the University of Utah in 1972. Smithson’s work, in which he gave a deadpan structural analysis of the hotel where he stayed while visiting the Mayan ruins in Chiapas, collapses the conventions of travelogue, land art and artist’s talk, and the CCS exhibition, which is on view from November 6 to December 19, renarrates that act of displacement, further conflating notions about time, history and memory, the manmade and the natural. The project, located in the Hessel Museum of Art, includes a pavilion, made in collaboration with Mexico City architects Pedro & Juana, that will serve as the venue for an international curatorial conference organized by CCS and the LUMA Foundation on November 6 through 9. As temporary classroom and conference room, the exhibition integrates these facilities with the gallery, with the curatorial discussions of the symposium literally weaving through the space. The exhibition also contains the work of A. L. Steiner & Robbinschilds, Adriana Lara, Alex Hubbard, Luc Tuymans, Pablo Sigg, Pedro & Juana, Tania Perez Cordova and Ulla Von Brandenburg, as well as a selection of Pre-Hispanic pieces from a private collection. Also on view from November 6 through December 19 is Spectres, an ongoing project of Belgian artist Sven Augustijnen that revisits the abduction, torture and execution of Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected prime minister of independent Congo, in 1961. Its centerpiece is a film by Augustijnen that follows a French-speaking Belgian historian, Jacques Brassinne de La Buissiere, who was a civil servant at the
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The empty pool of Hotel Pelanque, 2014
time of Lumumba’s assassination and is embarked on a search to reconstruct the traumatic events. The film, which was released in 2012, resulted in an investigation into Lumumba’s murder by the Belgian government. The screening of the film will be accompanied by archival elements related to Lumumba’s death by firing squad after he was unseated by a coup d’etat just 12 weeks into his term; the United Nations failed to intervene, and Belgium, the US and the United Kingdom were all accused of complicity. “The two exhibitions are similar in that both are interested in how art can reveal something about place and about geographies maybe we’re less familiar with, through a specific form of curatorial
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research,” said Tom Eccles, executive director of CCS. “Both are exemplary of the new model of the curatorial presentation and, while unusual, offer new ways of looking at art, drawing a comparison between objects and artists and items that normally wouldn’ t be shown in the same environment. In Sven’s case, part of the exhibition bleeds into our library. This is a pretty ambitious set of exhibitions.” Montserrate Albores Gleason, who was born in Mexico City, graduated from CCS in 2006. Since 2007 she has been working as an independent curator, with shows in Mexico City, Vigo, Spain, Guadalajara and Brooklyn. She writes for ArtForum. com and is the author of Misfeasance? the first publication of her recently founded editorial project Frederic. Almanac Weekly’s Lynn Woods recently contacted Gleason in Mexico City:
and parallel ways for building and thinking. The exhibition is an exercise in assuming that the mental space that Smithson describes in Hotel Palenque indeed exists. The exhibition is constructed as a fiction. It is as fictional as Smithson’s reading of the hotel, of the inhabitants of the hotel or of the actual and ancient Mayans. This exhibition posits the museum as a place where narratives are built, and in this case we are building a narrative, taking as factual what Smithson encountered in Chiapas. This means that if what Smithson found is possible, then it is possible to have a place without linear or progressive time, and without differentiation between the human-made and the natural wonders – to build a narrative in which there is no memory and there is no progress, but instead something is happening in reverse and in a different way. Another fundamental issue is the idea of displacing places to other ones. I like to think that Smithson transported both the hotel [a contemporary ruin] and the Mayan site of Palenque to the University of Utah while giving the conference. If we think that the exhibition is taking place
“If what Smithson found is possible, then it is possible to have a place without linear or progressive time, and without differentiation between the human-made and the natural wonders”
What was your purpose in curating “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatan?” What led you to the Smithson slide projection? I am, and have been for a long time now, fascinated with Smithson’s Hotel Palenque. It opens up the possibility of considering there are different
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t first glance, the luminous landscape paintings by Kingston-based Jane Bloodgood-Abrams seem to be all about honoring the traditions of the 19th-century Hudson River School painters. But while she does sometimes seek to achieve just that effect, at other times the artist is after something different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get restless if I do all of one thing,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to explore using the landscape in different ways. Sometimes I see something that I totally want to be echoing the Hudson River School, and have a more traditional look to it, and other times I want to have something that looks more iconic and more contemporary.â&#x20AC;? The latter is achieved through various artistic devices. A landscape is usually rectangular, but Bloodgood-Abrams likes to experiment with a square format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what kind of adds the more contemporary edge to the work,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a centrality to the image; a central light or a central cloud. I have some pieces that I call â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cloud iconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a focus on the massiveness, the power and life-of-its-own that some of these large thunderheads get.â&#x20AC;? Bloodgood-Abrams will exhibit some of her Hudson Valley landscape paintings in a group show at the Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landscapes and Bodyscapesâ&#x20AC;? will juxtapose her work with landscapes by Dan Rupe and figure paintings by Bruce Sargeant (one of painter Mark Beardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six fictitious personas, in this case emulating the style of John Singer Sargent). An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on view until December 14. The show is an opportunity for Bloodgood-Abrams to do some bigger pieces, she says, with the entire front room at the gallery devoted to about 12 of her paintings, all done within the last year or so and almost all of them with the Hudson River in the composition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I usually have the river in some of my work, but with this show in particular I was looking to go back and do some views I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done in a while. Some pieces are of a specific place; others are more imagined, focusing on the mood.â&#x20AC;? The works range in size from small eight-by-eight-inch paintings to large three-byfive-foot canvases. Some are wide, long scenes while others will have the square format. Bloodgood-Abrams has been represented by the Carrie Haddad Gallery for some 25 years now, she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great about dealing with Carrie is that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very supportive of the artist. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just wonderful; I feel like I have more freedom to explore different motifs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to feel that freedom, so I can do something a little less traditional, or a little more evocative.â&#x20AC;? Bloodgood-Abrams was raised in New Paltz. When asked about how she developed her interest in the landscape of the region, she says that she spent a lot of time outside on her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight acres while growing up, but when she first got to college â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she did her undergrad degree at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, in 1985 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she was doing abstract, figurative work, Neo-Expressionism. But after she earned a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Fine Art at SUNY-New Paltz three years later, she found herself having more opportunity to explore the area and â&#x20AC;&#x153;getting a real rushâ&#x20AC;? from being able to
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see some of the same places that the Hudson River School painters had depicted and finding them â&#x20AC;&#x153;still very much the same.â&#x20AC;? She realized, she says, that â&#x20AC;&#x153;their work struck the same chord that I was connecting to in nature: the light, the breathtaking moments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually transitory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that became my personal work in a very different way from my previous work. I was trying to recreate some of those moments that I was experiencing in nature.â&#x20AC;? There has been an evolution in her work, she says, although that might not be evident to the casual viewer. But in comparing works done years ago to those done now, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are still some [paintings of ] specific places, but more and more the work has gotten to be about the mood, or the light, to kind of capture the feeling using the landscape elements as a tool to convey those ideas. It depends on the show, the location [the work was painted at] and what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to do.â&#x20AC;? And while sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably considered one of the more traditional artistsâ&#x20AC;? represented at the Carrie Haddad Gallery, she adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still tend to show work there that looks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more contemporary than the rest of it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharyn Flanagan
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“Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatan” Continued from page 17
across, but you will notice that simply, you are in another point of the same circle. Describe the structure designed by Pedro & Juana. The Pavilion of “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatán” is a collaboration between Pedro & Juana and me. It has a strong precedent in another pavilion called Pabellón Mexico projected in 2013 among the three of us and art historian Jimena Hogrebe. The Pavilion of “Hotel Palenque Is Not…” tries to displace to the CCS both the Hotel Palenque’s restaurant (where Smithson used to talk for hours with his trip companions) and the University of Utah classroom, therefore creating a space for the dialogue. It rearticulates the idea of the jungle and the idea of the Mayan architecture, but as cold and as distant as possible from the exotic and tropical associations of these elements. We tried to incorporate formal characteristics of the hotel described by Smithson. For example, Smithson constantly talks about the path of the snake: “circulating from one side to the other...” Through the grid and through the tables, we try to recreate the snake passing through the space. In a way this should happen in the whole exhibition. There is a gallery that has Pre-Hispanic pieces on display, and for the vitrines we created a corridor that replicates again the path of the snake. Describe examples of the works on display. The show opens with Robert Smith-
son’s Hotel Palenque, but in another gallery you will encounter Alex Hubbard’s Hotel Palenque St. Louis, which is a documentation of Smithson’s piece in a display in a museum. Hubbard’s piece is a “double” of Smithson’s. They are alike, but they are not at all the same thing. Now we are displacing a third location to the CCS: the museum where the Smithson piece was documented. As I already mentioned: You are in a different point of the circle. Other pieces in the show, such as Around of Ulla von Brandenburg, represent directly the problem of circular movement without advance. In the film you see a group of people shot from their backs while performing a circular movement. The camera follows their movement, but the viewer’s point of view never changes. How do these examples “complicate the relations between circular time/ progressive time?” Do you mean cycles as opposed to chronologies? Yes, but not closed cycles; not resolved cycles. What happens when you encounter, as Smithson did, buildings that are simultaneously being demolished and constructed? There is no linear progress, but something that comes and goes (the snake?). Pablo Sigg’s film I, of Whom I Know Nothing is clear on this issue. There is apparent circular time, but formed by several circles, not just one that repeats itself. This film addresses the problem of memory as well. The characters in the film constantly forget fundamental and regular things in their lives.
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What does “in-differentiation/ differentiation” mean, and how is this expressed in the narrative? It means that you cannot separate things as clearly. You cannot differentiate things as clearly. You have to break the hierarchical system and from there try to relate with the space and with the work. John L. Stephens, when arriving at the ancient ruins, was in shock because the natives didn’t have the historical drive to preserve the ruins and differentiate them from the depredation of the jungle. He thought this was a negative characteristic of the natives and that they didn’t deserve their inheritance. On the contrary, I think this indifference offers a possibility of coexisting with your surroundings that does not necessarily respond to the need to produce history. I think that Smithson values this characteristic as well. In each corner gallery of the museum, there are white paintings by Luc Tuymans on the white wall. You cannot separate them from the architecture of the museum. Some visitors might not notice them at all and might think they have encountered an empty room, but they haven’t. These pieces also relate to another problem: It is quite difficult to recognize precisely the shape of the paintings, but they are representative of existing things. Your memory is constantly trying to locate the reference, but it is quite hard to do it. It is also difficult to remember them afterwards. The narrative also refers to the “lack of memory/history” – meaning false histories? Meaning that all history and memory is relative and there are no absolutes? Meaning that there is the possibility of experiencing things outside a historical notion. In the exhibition is a group of seven photographs by Adrian Lara. The group is formed by the same image printed seven times – as if the artist or curator didn’t have enough memory to recognize that the images are very similar, or as if we assume the viewer will immediately forget what he/she has just seen. Things can be just things, and should be valued as such. Was the exhibition conceived as a complement to the symposium on November 6 to 9? I have been very interested in creating new settings for dialogue, as well as the system that produces them... This has allowed me to establish strong collaborations with specific people, such as Pedro & Juana, Pablo Sigg and Josiah McElheny, among others. Tom Eccles and I discussed the possibility of an exhibition that departed from Smithson’s Hotel Palenque and could include a pavilion (in collaboration with P & J) as a space for discussion. When Tom came up with the idea of organizing, with the LUMA foundation, a symposium, we thought that “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatán” was the ideal setting... The input that Pedro & Juana and I bring to the conferences is to establish the setting and the way in which people have a discussion. There is a long table for everyone to be seated at to talk. We try to indifferentiate hierarchies. Have you been to Palenque? Yes, I have visited the Mayan ruins at Palenque several times, and last
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month I visited the Hotel Palenque. The hotel has suffered several renovations and it is quite transformed, but one can still find elements described by Smithson. The ruins are wonderful, but I guess I was more interested in the constructive possibilities that Smithson thinks he finds in the hotel. According to him, this mode of construction dates back to the ancient Mayans. Presenting these constructive possibilities brings plurality to the discussion as well as enlarges it. What is your goal? How would you like people to respond? I hope that everything I am describing here finds its parallel in the actual experience of the space. I hope that visitors can access this fictional world and start relating the different pieces and different elements that conform to the exhibition. I hope that our pavilion changes the relational dynamic for sharing ideas. Please explain your other projects, the research Project Petra and Misfeasance? Petra is a curatorial and research project that Pablo Sigg and I had in Mexico City. We use it to organize exhibitions, film programs et cetera. Misfeasance? was a project I did from 2007 to 2013. It started as an exhibition, continued as a book and ended as a seminar for the CCS. It is a project that inquires about the relation between law and power. It takes as its point of departure a comparison between the main character of Twin Peaks, Dale B. Cooper, and Oedipus Rex. It included a mixture of fiction and reality. In some cases these related to very terrible realities, such as the documents of the “Archives of Terror” of Paraguay. These are the only secret police documents that survived from the dictatorships of South America. Describe some of your other curatorial projects and how they fit into “Hotel Palenque Is Not…” The latest project that relates very strongly to this exhibition was the “Symposium for the Art of Future: A Banquet in Honor of the Société Anonyme,” which I did in collaboration with Josiah McElheny. We created a whole system for a discussion around the Societé Anonyme. We proposed a four-hour event in which the antique practice of the symposium recovers its original meaning of exchanging intellectual ideas while eating. The discussion unraveled while speakers, moderators and participants share a meal, seated around a large table. The participants were Francis M. Naumann, George Baker, Lynne Cooke, Michael Govan, Jennifer Groos, Molly Nesbit, Pablo Sigg, Pedro & Juana, Richard Meyer, Tom Eccles, Josiah McElheny, myself and a group of 20 guests. Pedro & Juana were also fundamental in the collaboration, and this is a clear precedent for the pavilion we are doing at CCS. For some time now they have been doing their “architectural repast” the Little Pig, which is a temporal event in which a pig is cooked while discussion and exchange happens. They collaborated with us in the Symposium, creating also the spatial and social structure for the discussion. The cooking of the pork will happen again in “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatán,” the first day of the conferences. – Lynn Woods “Hotel Palenque Is Not in Yucatan” & Spectres, November 6-December 19, international curatorial symposium, November 6-9, Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Center for Curatorial Studies & Hessel Museum of Art, Bard College, www.bard.edu/ccs.
Peggy Cyphers/ Catherine Howe exhibition in Saugerties Cross Contemporary Art in Saugerties may be new, but the gallery
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November 6, 2014 has pedigree in spades. Located where Imogen Holloway was located for the past few years, and carrying the name and curating expertise that Jen Dragon has been building up around the area for years, Cross Contemporary came out of the blocks with a host of great first-season shows that have included exhibitions by New York ‘80s superstar Richard Bosman and au courant abstract iconographic painter Ford Crull, as well as a showing of Dragon’s own impressive collection culled over the years. This Saturday, November 8, Cross Contemporary will be holding a reception to open its newest exhibit: a sampling of the energetic paintings of Peggy Cyphers and Catherine Howe, New York artists
with deep connections in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, as curated by Crull. Both painters work in modern Expressionist forms that utilize a wealth of materials and mix representational allusions and elements in uniquely personalized compositions that stress emotional resonance and the intuitive over pure painterliness or verisimilitude of any sort. Both are also consummate art professionals, with long résumés of shows, awards and residencies over the years. Yet they also are deeply of their worlds, with each pulling much from local landscapes and art history. “Both Peggy and Catherine represent what is exciting about gestural and expressionistic artmaking in the 21st century. They are painters’ painters,” says
Crull of the two women whom he counts among his own inspiring Muses. “The way they both handle the brushstroke and composition can only be achieved through painstaking time and effort, and continually willing to push the limits. They continue to redefine what can be, and exemplify the continued relevance of painting in our contemporary art forum. This first-rate work by these two New York painters is truly art that matters.” – Paul Smart Peggy Cyphers & Catherine Howe opening reception, Saturday, November 8, 5-8 p.m., through December 1, Cross Contemporary Art, 81 Partition Street, Saugerties; (845) 399-9751, www.crosscontemporaryart.com.
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matching of depths and surface quality all her own. Key to all, she has kept at what she does now for years, out of quiet, creekside Accord (talk about a perfect place to have settled!). A reception for Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work, shown in a retrospective manner that allowed viewers to note shifts in the vision, as well as consistencies, took place at Midtown Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest gallery, Allison Constantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ArtBar, last weekend; the show stays up through the month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Historically, I have been especially inspired by the Post-Impressionists and the Fauvists, including Van Gogh, Bonnard, Matisse, Vlaminck; also Rothko and Hockney,â&#x20AC;? Harris says of her oftendreamlike work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Henri Matisse said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paul Smart
Need to get up to date on your Slovenian culture? This Saturday, November 8, will see a special one-day exhibit of more than 20 original oil and acrylic paintings by the late artist Stoyan Zalar, complete with Slovenian beer
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of his family, his own thoughts about war and his memories of Slovenian life and survival. His wife will be there; Stoyan himself passed away last spring. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paul Smart Stoyan Zalar one-day art show, Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., TomĂĄĹĄ Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Route 376, Wappingers Falls; (845) 297-4794.
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piece of aluminum angle stock in the middle of the head provides an anchor for the handle, which starts out as an 18inch length of one-inch-diameter PVC pipe. To complete the handle, I slid into the PVC pipe a seven-foot-long straight, strong piece of bamboo, homegrown. The rake is a meeting of universes: two corners of the high-tech, embodied by aluminum and plastic, with the natural, bamboo. They seem happy together.
The rake’s progress
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he small meadow that stretches south of my vegetable garden is more than just a meadow. It also provides mulch for my trees and shrubs, and food for my compost “pet.” All this necessitates moving the greenery (or brownery, when it’s old) from the field to the trees, shrubs and compost bins. I cut the hay with a scythe, gather it together with a rake, scoop it up with a four-tine pitchfork, then pile it high in the garden cart for transport. The tools needed seem straightforward enough, except for the rake. An ordinary garden rake would not do. It’s too small for so large an area and its heavy, short, sharp teeth would too readily tangle up in the mown hay without reaching deeply enough too grab a sufficient amount with each pull. A leaf rake likewise would not do; the fine teeth would merely skim the surface layer of hay or break off. Years ago, rather than purchase a bona fide hay rake, which may or may not
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have worked as expected, I thought that I’d save some money and get just what I wanted by making one. A quickly made homemade rake would tide me over until I felt like purchasing one or made a new one, improved by my experience using the original. That was years and years ago! The old wooden rake – originally with dowel teeth, later upgraded to teeth of metal spikes, and a handle made from a long tree branch – served me well. Eventually, sun, rain and use tore it apart. Recently, after looking over all the options – including an antique wooden hay rake, a “professional” rake, a “grading rake” – and not knowing which might work best, I decided, once again, to make one. And proud I am of my new rake, both in function and beauty. Four-inch lengths of aluminum dowels, rounded at their bottoms with a grinder, are evenly spaced and firmly anchored with small screws at their tops and the upper part of their sides to a 40-inch-wide piece of aluminum angle stock to make up the head. A short
With all that’s available in stores and online, it may seem archaic to fashion one’s own tools. But doing so – as is the case with my new rake – can get you a custom-made implement, exactly to your particular specifications. I had the luxury and job of choosing the length and spacing of my rake’s teeth as well as the width of its head, even its weight, depending on the materials that I chose. The finished product works well, and everything – from lining up drilled holes as I seated the teeth into position to choosing a bamboo handle to fit securely into its PVC sleeve – was very satisfying work. Such is not always the case with homemade. Years ago I needed a garden line that could be wound up quickly and easily, and mounted on a spike that could be stuck in the ground. I made one – not a very good one, in form or function. It’s finally time to cannibalize it for its string, which I’ll just wind up around a piece of wood – for now.
Okay, some gardening tools cannot be homemade, so are better bought. Case in point: I’m hoping for a dramatic planting of ornamental alliums in part of the meadow – dramatic as in 125 bulbs, 100 of which (Purple Sensation) will make purple globes four inches across, and 25 of which (Ambassador) will have purple heads seven inches across, all these heads sitting high atop three-to-four-foot-high stalks. The hope is that their leaves will be up, do their photosynthetic job and be out of the way before the surrounding grasses and herbs pick up enough steam to choke them out. If so, allium flowers will brighten the meadow year after year. Pushing a shovel through dirt and roots 125 times would be an arduous task indeed. So I borrowed an earth auger from my friend Bill and inserted it into the chuck of my Black & Decker 20-volt cordless drill. If it seems as if, by explicitly naming it, I’m promoting this Black & Decker product, I am. The tool has power, long-lasting power – enough to muscle the auger six inches deep into the soil. (Full disclosure: No rocks here.) In one hour, all the bulbs were planted. No, I’m not about to cobble together a cordless drill. Same goes for the earth auger. This particular one was an antique, cast from solid steel. The humongous Ambassador alliums were too large for the auger holes, so I did have to dig those 25 holes by hand.
Earlier, I mentioned using a scythe to mow the vegetation. The scythe is an archaic yet very useful and enjoyable tool; but, as Charles Dudley Warner wrote in his 1871 classic My Summer in the Garden, “Blessed be agriculture! If one does not have too much of it.” At one time I did mow the whole oneacre meadow with a scythe – three times each season, so that the vegetation would not get too long to be mowed. No longer. That much scything got tedious, and I got tennis elbow. So now the scythe takes care of my mowing enough hay for my mulch and compost needs, and a Kubota tractor with a brush hog, once a year, takes care of the rest. – Lee Reich
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MOVIE
PLAYWRIGHT ISRAEL HOROVITZ’S highly regarded Line (1974) remains, after 40 years, Off-Off-Broadway’s longest-running play.
Kevin Kline in My Old Lady
Paris match Surprisingly dark My Old Lady evokes Kevin Kline’s best acting in ages
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ovie fans, remember what I was saying in my review of The Skeleton Twins in last week’s Almanac about how suicide was a heavily trending topic onscreen these days? Well, I was more right than I realized, as I discovered upon watching the subject of this week’s review: My Old Lady, directed by Israel Horovitz and adapted from his 2002 stage play. Like many reading this, I’m sure, I had some familiarity with Horovitz’s highly regarded output as a playwright. His Line (1974) remains, after 40 years, Off-OffBroadway’s longest-running play. When The Indian Wants the Bronx came out in 1968, it won the Obie Award for Best Play, and two more in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories for two then-unknowns: Al Pacino and John Cazale. Horovitz founded the New York Playwrights’ Lab in 1975 and the Gloucester Stage Company in 1979. He also has a bunch of screenplays under his belt, including 1970 Cannes Jury prizewinner The Strawberry Statement: an adaptation of James Simon Kunen’s novel about the 1968 antiwar protests at Columbia University that still remains one of the few fictional onscreen depictions of hippies that doesn’t portray them as buffoons. But My Old Lady is the first feature film
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monthly maintenance fee. But Mathias has arrived in Paris penniless, with only one carry-on bag and a ton of internal baggage. He’s a perennial failure, even at suicide; a recovering alcoholic, a failed writer, jobless, thrice-divorced, deep in debt, with no prospects other than the sale of this lovely apartment to a greedy developer (Stéphane Freiss) who wants to raze the whole block to build some garish tower. Mathilde’s daughter Chloe is determined to stop the sale, leveraging Mathias’ inability to fork over the monthly fee; and in return Mathias begins to spy on her in hopes of finding out some basis for blackmail. Mathilde allows him to live in the apartment temporarily, and what he discovers buried among its memorabilia complicates matters in unforeseen ways, affording Kline an opportunity to plumb some depths of desperation that Hollywood has not given him in quite a long time. Usually, when I hear that Maggie Smith is in a movie, I’ll go see it for that reason alone, expecting her performance to be the likely high point of the production. She certainly doesn’t disappoint in My Old Lady, but don’t expect a heaping serving of the bone-dry, sarcastic hauteur that is her specialty. Mathilde is a cat of a different coat: a charming-but-devious, self-indulgent woman with a past, including a lifetime’s worth of denial. And
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that Horovitz has helmed; I wasn’t familiar with the play, and the movie’s advertising doesn’t do much to tip audiences off as to the depth of its content. As it turns out, the matter at hand goes a whole lot deeper and darker than the apparent s c r e w b a l l comedy about an American (Kevin Kline) who inherits a gorgeous apartment in Paris’ historic Marais district that comes with a stubbornly entrenched elderly tenant (Maggie Smith) and her fiercely protective daughter (Kristin ScottThomas). The first act does have a blackcomedy tone, but things quickly get much more tangly and painful as long-buried family skeletons begin to pop out of the elegant woodwork. Mathias, a/k/a Jim, was born in France but hasn’t lived there since he was a young boy, although his recently deceased, always-remote father traveled there frequently on business. So it comes as a surprise to him that the flat that his father left him was purchased under a rather arcane French ownership system, called viager, that works rather like a reverse mortgage: The purchaser gets the place for well under market value, but the seller retains life tenancy. The feisty Mathilde, who sold it to Mathias’ father, is in her 90s and seems, to the new owner’s chagrin, likely to persist another few decades at least. What’s more, the contract is voided if Mathias fails to pay Mathilde a hefty
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both Mathias and Chloe, it turns out, have spent their lives paying for it. Scott-Thomas is terrific too, having to morph believably from Mathias’ adversary to his ally as certain difficult facts come to light. But the real reason to go see My Old Lady is Kline, who gets to haul out his whole actor’s arsenal here, of comedy and tragedy alike. In his funny soliloquies, which get messier once he falls off the wagon and starts tapping Mathilde’s impressive wine collection, he brings to mind an older, only-slightlywiser and more restrained version of his Oscar-winning scalawag Otto in A Fish Called Wanda. And his flights of misery as certain inescapable truths sink in pack operatic levels of punch. It’s an overthe-top embodiment of a self-loathing character at his absolute wit’s end, a hairsbreadth from one last really bad life decision. It’s a delight to see such a fine actor given such a long leash for a change, and make such fearless use of it. As a screenplay, My Old Lady doesn’t notably burst out of the bonds of its original stage setting, although it’s always a pleasure to wallow in the abundant visual charms of this splendid old city. Don’t expect to find quite the usual French romantic message here: that what happens in Paris stays in Paris, that no one with any sophistication feels bound by societal conventions, that extramarital affairs are victimless crimes. For this is in large part a story about the collateral damage that can be inflicted by people who follow their hearts. My Old Lady is a tough, chewy tale, hilarious and heartbreaking by turns, brought to vivid life by three extraordinary actors. But especially, if you’ve ever loved Kevin Kline in anything, you ought not to miss this. – Frances Marion Platt
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8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-10AM T’ai Chi with Celeste Graves Hoyal. Part of the Active Seniors Program. Sun T’ai Chi is particularly effective for those with joint pain or reduced mobility. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill, $2. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior Fit After 50 with Diane Collelo. Three-part class offering movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 9:30AM Fall Prevention Seminar. Learn more about how you can prevent falls, as well as pick up a free night-light. Chris Dayger, PT ATC from Mid Hudson Regional Hospital’s Center for Balance and Mobility will present a program on balance and fall prevention. Info:845-486-2555. New Hackensack Reformed Church, 1580 Route 376, Wappingers Falls. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Fall Nature Strollers - A Hiking Group for Families with Young Children. A one-hour hike. Info: www. hhnaturemuseum.org or 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $5 /adultchild. 10:15AM Toddlers with Miss Robbie. Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck, free. 11AM Preschoolers with Miss Robbie. Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck, free. 11:30AM New Group Forming: The Key to Love, a Manual for an Enlightened Reality on Earth together as One voice in synchronized breath. Everyone welcome. Contact Hope for location near center of New Paltz. Meets Thursdays, 11:30am through 11/20. Info: 203-964-7869. New Paltz. 11:45AM Author Reading: Sa‹d Sayrafiezadeh. Info: 845-687-5262. SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, College Lounge, Stone Ridge. 11:45AM Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series: Author Reading: Sa‹d Sayrafiezadeh. Info: 845-687-5262. SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, College Lounge, Stone Ridge. 12PM-3PM Community Reiki Fridays . Supporting the community by offering healing sessions at a deep discount. $25 per hour ($15 per half hour). By appointment 845-389-2431 michael@whitecranehall.com whitecranehall.com (over 25 yrs exp). 77 Cornell St #116,Kingston. 12PM-4PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Moves indoors for its third winter season, every Thursday from Nov - May. Info: alihall@vassar.edu. Vassar College, College Center, North Atrium, Poughkeepsie. 12:30PM Seniors -If you plan to enroll or change your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage for 2015, hear your options and ask your questions. New Paltz Community Center, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-0604, x 104. 1PM-2PM Brain Games. Join this spirited group for games that will get your brain moving and shaking! Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St, Rhinebeck. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock.
1PM U.S. Military Academy Band’s brass and percussion section will present a concert. Info: www.trinitywallstreet.org. Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall St, New York City. 2PM The Wappingers Falls Brain Games Class. Info: 845-297-3428 or www.grinnell-library.org. Grinnell Library, 2642 E Main St, Wappingers Falls. 3:30PM-5PM Chess Club at Woodstock Library. For 7-12 yr olds. All levels, beginners welcome. Meets every Thursday thru November. Sign up is suggested by calling 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 3:30PM Chess Club. Registration required. Info: 845-679-2211 or www.woodstock.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 4:30PM-7PM Homework Help Center @ Grinnell Library. Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Participants will receive help with homework, assistance reading, studying and researching, as well as Library help. Reg reqr’d. Mondays- Thursdays. Info:845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, free. 5PM Cultural Drumming with Gil. Every Thursday. Info: 1-877-576-9931. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, free. 5PM Book Reading & Signing: Elizabeth Rosner. Author of Electric City. Info: 845-255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz. 5:30PM-9PM The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Experience the magic of seeing over 5, 000 handcarved, illuminated pumpkins in one place. Info: www.hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside, Crotonon-Hudson, $20, $16 /3-17, free /under 3. 6PM-8:30PM Caring Connections Free Fall Seminar for Family Caregivers. This seminar will educate and empower the Family Caregiver by addressing important issues faced by them and provide an opportunity for the Caregivers to interact with other Family Caregivers. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-901-5744. HAHV Mary’s Ave Campus Auditorium, Kingston, free. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala. org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM Hudson Valley Playwrights. Workshops for writing plays. Every Thursday. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-876-5810 or racersplace@hotmail.com. RSVP. Info: 845-217-0734 or www.hudsonvalleyplaywrights.com. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6PM Annual Elizabeth Bishop Reading. Pulitzer Prize-winning former U.S. Poet Laureate Mark Strand. Info: 845-437-5370 or www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie, free. 6PM-7:30PM Free Supper and Introduction to the Grange. Sponsored by Rhinebeck Grange 896. Bring a dish to share and/or a canned good for the food pantry. Info: 845-489-1099 or www. RhinebeckGrange.org. Red Hook United Methodist Church, Basement, 4 Church St, Red Hook. 6PM-7:30PM Word Cafe. A master class for readers and writers writing series hosted by Chronogram books editor Nina Shengold with guest teachers. $15/single class, $150 series of 12. Meets on Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, thru 11/30. Outdated: An Antique Café, 314 Wall St, Kingston. 6:30PM Dream Time Story Time- Wear your favorite jammies for dreamy stories and a craft with Miss Holly. Ages 3-5. Info: 845-691-2275 ext. 16. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 6:30PM-8:30PM Hudson Valley Playwrights Workshop. Open to newcomers and experienced playwrights. Meets on Thursdays. Info: hudsonvalleyplaywrights@gmail.com, or 845-217-0734. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 7PM Swingin’ New burgh. Beginner swing dance lesson provided by Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios 7-7:30pm. Swing Shift Orchestra plays 7:30-9pm. Info: www.got2lin-
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dy.com or 845-236-3939. Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 South Colden St, Newburgh. 7PM Noi Italiani d’Oggi (NIDO) Meeting Speaker will be Dr. Vincent S. Beltrani, MD, who will discuss the underlying economic and social issues which forced more than 6 million Southern Italians to leave their homeland and come to the United States. Info: 845-473-5957. 7PM-9PM “ETTY: Enlightened in the Dark.” Play by Ruth Garbus. Etty Hillesum could have escaped from Nazi clutches many times, but she consciously chose to share the fate of her family and people. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. 7PM Cairo Fish & Game Club. Acra Community Center, Acra. 7PM-9PM Energy Healing for Everyone with reiki master Brett Bevell. In this workshop, we will explore how to tune in to the form of energy healing called “Light of the Eternal One.” Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $20. 7 PM-9 PM ‘Free Japanese Movie-Thursday Night’ Action Movie. Info: 845-255-8811, www. GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz, free. 7PM-9PM Swingin’ Newburgh. Beginner swing dance lesson provided by Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. First Thursday of every month. Swing Shift Orchestra plays 7:30-9pm. Info: 845-561-2327. Newburgh Brewing Company, 88 Colden St, Newburgh. 7PM The U.S. Navy Band Commodores. Feature 19 top jazz and “big band” musicians offering a mixture of styles ranging from authentic sounds of the swing era to contemporary high energy music. Info: 518-465-4663 or www.palacealbany.com. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany. 7PM Author Event: Celeste Yacoboni , author of “how do you pray?”Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 7 PM Cafe Singer Showcase with Barbara Dempsey and Dewitt Nelson. Info: 845-6872699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 7PM A Work-in-Progress Music Performance. Info: 845-758-7900 or www.bard.edu. Bard College, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, $15, $10 /senior/staff, free /child. 7PM Author Talk and Book Signing: Karen Chase. Author of Polio Boulevard: A Memoir. FDR Presidential Library and Home, Henry A. Wallace Center, Hyde Park, free. 7PM Panel Discussion: “The Role of JewishAmerican Patriotism in Shaping American
premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Medicare Open Enrollment (through 12/7). If you would like assistance to make a change in your Medicare coverage call Office for the Aging to set up an appointment 845-340-3456. Kingston. Community Reiki Fridays. Starting November 7 (12-3pm). Supporting the community by offering healing sessions at a deep discount. $25 per hour ($15 per half hour). By appointment 845-389-2431 michael@whitecranehall.com whitecranehall.com (over 25yrs exp). 77 Cornell St. Kingston #116. Remote Viewing Group meets Monday nights 7:30-9pm at 77 Cornell St. Kingston #116 (Shirt Factory). Cost: $15 or $40 for the month. All welcome. Call Michael 845-389-2431 whitecranehall.
com. Call for ART: Holiday Crafting Show. Fine Art and crafts, cards, prints. All Under $100. Drop Off 11/17 & 11/18. Info: redhookcan@gmail.com. Red Hook Community Arts Network, 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook. One on One Healthcare Navigator Appointments available by appointment through the fall. Call to schedule. Info: 845-688-781. Phoenicia Library, 9 Ava Maria, Phoenicia, free. BUFF (Beacon Underground Film Festival’s Opem Call for Film & Video Submissions. Info: 617-281-4616 or beaconite@beaconite.com. All submissions to the Beacon Underground
Film Festival . Any style or genre will be accepted with no limit on theme or content. Festivalwill take place on 11/8 at Beacon Yoga, 464 Main St, Beacon. Info: www.beacon-uff.tumblr.com/. Bus Trip to Lee Outlets in November. The Friends of the Kingston Library are sponsoring a bus trip to the Lee Premium Outlets in Massachusettson 11/11. Info: friends@kingstonlibrary. org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Help release the past using gentle energetic healing techniques. Meets the first Saturday of every month from 11:30am 1 pm, $15. Dates: 11/1 & 12/6 at New Paltz Healing Arts.
Music.” Panelists: Composer/musician Jay Ungar; HVP Maestro Randall Fleischer; Marist’s Center for Lifetime Study Leslie Gerber; and Michael Boriskin, Artistic & Executive Directorof Copland House. Info: www.bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $6. 7 PM Poetry Reading/Book Signing: Mike Jurkovic. Author of “Eve’s Venom.” Info: 845-2297791 ext 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 7PM Crafters’ Group. Crafters, knitters, beaderscome one, come all! Bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning). Please bring your own projects and supplies. Ages 18+. Info: 845-691-2275 ext. 16. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 8PM The Compact. Info: 518-828-4800. Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 8PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival: The Soldier’s Daughter. Play by Ryan Sprague. In the wake of her Army father’s death, Carly befriends Jasper. Secrets slowly rise to the surface, showing that her father may not be the war hero he was once perceived to be.Info: www.tangent-arts.org or 845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $25. 8:30 PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 9PM Late Night at the Lehman Loeb. Art Galleries and Exhibits. Enjoy extended gallery hours, refreshments, and entertainment. Info: 845-4375632. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 9PM Free Thursdays. Dave Nelson + Ben Neill. All shows 18+. Info: www.bspkingston.com. BSP Kingston, 323 Wall St, Kingston.
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Building on a Decade of Change. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center Annual Conference on 11/8. Workshops. Info: 845-331-5300 or www. lgbtqcenter.org. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Wall St, Kingston. “14th Annual Floral Magic” (11/20). Deadline for reserving tickets is 11/1. A fundraiser for Hudson Valley Hospice. Info: 845-473-2273, x1109. Grandview, Poughkeepsie, $35. 8AM-4PM Jewish Family Services of Ulster County presents The 7th Annual Circles of Caring Conference - Healthy Aging and Caregiving: Positivity & Mindfulness. Featuring: Lawrence Force,
For more information and to register, contact Cindy at 845-282-6400 or Cindy@RisingStarEnergetics.com . Writing about Place. Teaching the Hudson Valley invites students to write about places in the region that are special to them. Top scorers receive funds to cover transportation and admission fees so they can share their place with classmates. Deadline 11/10. Details: www.teachingthehudsonvalley. org or 845-229-9116,x 2035. Jewish Family Services and the Office of Aging offers a free Caregiver Support Group that meets at the Town of New Paltz Community Center on Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:45pm. Info: lindaraemock@aol.com. Call for Entries: Annual Mini Works Show. Unison Gallery announces a call for entries for its Annual Mini Works Show. Selected by Amy Pickering, Chair of Unison’s Gallery Committee, the theme of this year’s exhibition is Leisure.
Artists are challenged to create works in a 5” x 5” format that reflects upon or reinterprets this theme.The submission deadline is 11/17 with a Late Submission deadline of 11/24. Submission form at unisonarts.org/programs/exhibits. Leisure will be on display at Unison’s Gallery from 12/7 -1/4/15. There will be an opening reception 12/7, 4 - 6pm. “Channeled Guidance to Further Your Journey.” 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 6:25-~7:45pm. We are all on a spiritual journey. An excellent way to receive that guidance is from a spirit guide who has distance from our worldly cares and who has great understanding, wisdom and compassion. When the formal session is over, you may stay to ask questions about, or discuss your experience. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock, 845-679-8989. Fee is $15 if paid by Monday noon; $20 at the door.
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November 6, 2014
NIGHT SKY
Monthby-month A look ahead to the next eight months
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ith the last weekend’s clock change, and the sudden downward plunge of the thermometer, we’re not in Kansas anymore. We had a nice summer and fall, but the fun and games are over. If you just moved here from, say, New York City, you might imagine that our region has similar conditions. But you’d be wrong. The mid-Hudson region, including Saugerties, Woodstock, Kingston and New Paltz, is a sunnier place than central and western New York, but we’re cloudier than the Big Apple – and much colder. Here is a month-by-month rundown of what to expect: November begins our darkest quadrant of the year. This is our gloomiest threemonth period. On the 15th of this month, we get nine hours and 49 minutes of sunshine, with the Sun only one-quarter of the way up the sky at noon. That lowness yields a very weak solar intensity. We also have an average 66-percent cloud cover: far more clouds than sun. Climatologically, on that date we can expect a high of 55 degrees and a low of 33. One month later, on December 15, we’ve sunk to just nine hours and eight minutes of daily sun. Our normal high is 43 degrees with a low of 25. The Sun is at its weakest of the year. Exposed skin simply cannot tan or burn with such a low Sun angle, even if you could sunbathe every minute of the day. The cloudy season is now fully upon us. Typically, too, we get our first measurable snowfall. This is also the month with the darkest afternoons: the only month with sunsets consistently earlier than 4:30 p.m. On January 15, the typical high is 35 degrees and the low is our year’s nadir of 16. Daily sunshine has increased by 20 minutes, but is still less than 9 ½ hours. This is the month with the darkest mornings: The Sun doesn’t come up until 7:22 a.m. By February 15, our nightly lows have scarcely budged from their winter nadir, and now average 17 degrees, but the highs have moved up slightly to 38. Global warming is measurably boosting those lows, even if the outlook is for our daily highs to remain pretty static. It’s still very cloudy. The big change is an additional full hour of daily sunshine to ten hours and 37 minutes.
The mid-Hudson region is a sunnier place than central and western New York, but we’re cloudier than the Big Apple – and much colder
PhD, LCSW; Jonathan Kligler, Rabbi Emeritus ;Sara W. McGinty, Esq.Workshops on mindfulness, expression & downsizing.$25/adv w/ breakfast & buffet lunch. $30/ door, Discounted rate of $12 for students, with ID. Reg:845-338-2980 or jfs.ulster@gmail.com. Garden Plaza Hotel, 503 Washington Ave, Kingston. 8AM-4PM The 7th Annual Circles of Caring Conference. Healthy Aging and Caregiving: Positivity & Mindfulness. Includes continental breakfast & buffet lunch. Workshops, vendors, raffle. Info: 845-338-2980 or jfsulster.org. Garden Plaza Hotel, 503 Washington Ave,Kingston. 9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Town Hall, Main Room, Woodstock. 11:30AM-5PM Private Past Life Regression with Margaret Doner. First Friday of every month. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $125 /90 minute session. 12PM-3PM Community Reiki Fridays. Starting November 7 (12-3pm). Supporting the community by offering healing sessions at a deep discount. $25 per hour ($15 per half hour). By appointment 845-389-2431 michael@whitecranehall.com whitecranehall.com (over 25yrs exp). 77 Cornell St. Kingston #116. 12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Fire Co #1, Rt 212,Woodstock. 2PM Preschool Story Fun. This story time will help foster language and literacy, mathematical and scientific thinking, and social development for ages 4-5 years. Info: 845-691-2275 or www. highlandlibrary.org. First Presbyterian Church of Highland, 26 Church St, Highland. 3:30PM-6PM Anime Club. New Teen program! Watch an anime, geek-out about manga and comic books, have fun with cosplay, playing games or other activities, and enjoy tasty snacks Open to middle and high schoolers. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St,Esopus. 4PM Lilliput Players, Registration required. Info: 845-679-2211 or www.woodstock.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 246-4317, x 3. 4PM-8PM Regional Portfolio Day. Students should bring 15 to 20 examples of original, recent art work. Info: 845-471-7477 or www.millstreetloft.org. FDR Presidential Library and Home, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, free. 5PM-8PM Cragsmoor Historical Society Annual
Holiday Bazaar. Early Bird Shopping. Handcrafted items, home-baked goods, preserves, gifts. Wine & Cheese, Holiday Cheer. Info: 845-6476384, www.cragsmoor.info. Cragsmoor Historical Society, 349 Cragsmoor Rd, Cragsmoor, $5. 5PM-7PM Opening Reception: Paintings of Chatham and Beyond. Works by Roger Mason. Exhibts through 1/12/2015. Info: 518-392-3005. The Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St, Chatham. 5:30PM-9PM The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Experience the magic of seeing over 5, 000 handcarved, illuminated pumpkins in one place. Info: www.hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside, Crotonon-Hudson, $20, $16 /3-17, free /under 3. 6PM-9PM Saugerties First Friday Make sure to visit Main and Market to celebrate art, beauty and fresh veggies. Several new galleries are hosting openings and there is music galore. Downtown Saugerties, Partition & Main St, Saugerties. 6PM-6:30PM Free Open Meditation. Meets Mon-Fri, 6-6:30pm. No particular tradition or practice. Not a ‘class’. All are welcome. Just a time to join with others to meditate together. Interfaith Awakening (the little yellow house), 9 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 6 PM-9 PM Friday Blues Happy Hour. Info: 845-853-8049. No cover. 21+ and dancing is encouraged! Uncle Willy’s Tavern and Kitchen, 31 North Front St, Kingston. 6PM-8PM Family Night Hike at Esopus Bend. This hike will be tailored to elementary grade children and their families, but all ages of kids and adults will enjoy themselves. Dress for the temperature and wear comfortable footwear. Pre-reg reqr’d. Info: mdhelffrich@gmail.com or 845-399-4245. Saugerties. 6PM-10PM First Aid Course. This course covers basic first aid for trauma and illness, maneuvers for choking victims and environmental emergencies. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-475-9742. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, $50. 6PM-9PM Trivia Night at Bevier House Museum. Questions range from local American history to pop music, presented by Cliff Rockmuller. Food, soft drinks, wine and prizes! Res reqr’d. Info: 845-338-5614 or UCHSdirector@gmail.com. Bevier House Museum, 2682 Rt 209, Marbletown. 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: Cory Henry (of Snarky Puppy). Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM A Work-in-Progress Music Performance. Info: 845-758-7900 or www.bard.edu. Bard
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The Ides of March see a high of 45 degrees and a low of 23, and for the next three months the mercury will climb ten degrees per month: the quickest boosts of the year. Daily sunshine also increases by more than an hour each month. In mid-March it’s just a few minutes shy of day and night being equal. On April 15 the daily high is 58 degrees, the low 34, with 13 hours and 22 minutes of daylight. May 15 sees a lovely average high of 69 degrees, although the lows are still a chilly 44. There are 14 hours and 34 minutes of daily sunshine. The midday Sun is now extremely high and capable of delivering burns in under half an hour. The long season of cloudiness now dissipates. For the next six months, there will be between 50 to 65 percent clear skies. Moreover, the type of clouds now changes radically. The overcast stratus of winter gives way to the individual, interestingly shaped, puffy cumulus of our warm season. Rainbows return, too, especially after 5 p.m. each day. Mid-June gives us 15 ¼ hours of daily sunshine, and the midday Sun misses the overhead point by just 18 degrees. It’s super-strong. Our typical daily high is 78 degrees, with the lows 54. The Sun rises at 5:20 a.m. and sets at 8:34 p.m. Since twilight is now also at its longest of the year, full darkness is with us for a mere seven hours nightly. Mid-July delivers our warmest annual temperatures, with expected highs of 84 degrees and lows of 60. With still over 15 hours of daily sunshine, this month concludes the quadrant of the year with the greatest solar strength. Superimposed on these reliable yearly patterns, the National Weather Service’s newest long-range forecasts call for our region’s upcoming winter and spring to be slightly more likely than not to have warmer-than-normal temperatures, along with average precipitation. We’ll grab that. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.
College, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, $15, $10 /senior/staff, free /child. 7PM-9PM First Fridays: Star Nation Sacred Circle. A positive, not for skeptics, discussion group for experiencers of the paranormal. Open to all dreamers, contactees, abductees, ET Ambassadors. Info: www.SymbolicStudies.org. Center for Symbolic Studies, 475 River Rd, Tillson. 7PM-11PM Local Talent Night. Every Friday. Seeking bands and performers. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 845-883-6112. 7PM “Toast to Old Orange” Reunion. For all alumni. Reunion classes from 1951-64 (50+ years), 1989 (25 years) and 2004 (10 years) will be feted. Info: 845-341-4179. SUNY Orange, Morrison Hall, Middletown, $30. 7PM Conversations at Boughton Place. Takes place the second Friday of each month at 7 pm. Boughton Place, Moreno Stage, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $5 /suggested donation. 7PM-8:30PM Films of Palestine Series: To See If I’m Smilin. The documentary explores the moral challenges female soldiers face in being part of the oppression of the Palestinian people. Info: 845-331-2884. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston. 7:15PM-8:15PM Swami Sarvadevananda Retreat. “Mother Worship and It’s Relevance.” Satsang. Info: Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, 101 Leggett Rd, Stone Ridge. 7:15PM Ray Bradbury and the Movies: “Fahrenheit 451” (1969). Featuring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie. Directed by Francois Truffaut. Based on the novel by Ray Bradbury. Info: 845-229-7791, x 205. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 7:30PM Concert: Preston Reed, percussive guitar master. An intimate house concert in a handcrafted recording studio, renovated from a 100 year old barn. $20.Email StringTix@gmail.Anything else? There will be food and drink at the studio available. Art Farm Recording Studio, 31 Fawn Lane, Accord. 7:30PM Talk: “The History of Schultzville Hamlet.” The presenters will be Craig Marshall, Town Historian and Society Vice President, and Theodore A. Schultz, who died in 1862 but is returning for this event “by special arrangement.” Presented by The Clinton Historical Society. Info: 845-242-5879. 1865 Masonic Hall, Centre Rd, Clinton Corners. 7:30PM-9PM The Rape of Lucrece. Shakespeare’s epic poem The Rape of Lucrece, adapted for the stage by PAC Co-Founding Artistic Director Dan Hodge. Info: 518-943-3818. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge St, Catskill, $15, $10 /student. 8PM “Quake and Fire, “ Annual fall performances of the SUNY Orange Apprentice Players, who will showcase “after the quake” and “Playing With Fire.”
Info: 845-341-4179 or www.sunyorange.edu. SUNY Orange, Morrison Hall, Middletown, $14, $10 / senior/staff, $4 /student. 8PM Community Playback Theatre. Improvisations of audience stories. Info: 845-691-4118 Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $10. 8PM JV Squad. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival: Next to Him. Play by Jessica Moss. Ash is struggling to fit in at his new school, until he makes a new friend, Peter. And then things get really interesting, in this drama about what it means to be different. Info:www.tangent-arts.org or 845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $25. 8PM Half Moon Theatre presents The World Goes ‘Round. A revue of the music of Tony Award-winning songwriters Kander and Ebb. From Cabaret to Chicago, the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems including “All That Jazz, “ “Cabaret” and “New York, New York, “ Info: 1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Theatre, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, $45, $40 /senior, $35 /under 18. 8PM Warren Miller’s No Turning Back. Celebrating 65 Years of Ski Film Making While Still Pushing the Boundaries Around the World. Info: 518-465-4663. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, $23. 8PM-11PM 2nd Friday Swing Salon. Dance lesson provided by Linda and Chester Freeman of Got2Lindy Dance Studios 8-8:30pm. Followed by an evening of dancing to classic and contemporary swing music. Info: www.got2lindy.com or 845-2363939. Uptown Gallery, 296 Wall St, Kingston. 8PM-11PM Cajun Dance to Jesse L‚ge & Bayou Brew. Beginners’ lesson at 7pm. Info: 845-2557061. White Eagle Hall, 487 Delaware Ave, Kingston, $15, $10 /ft student. 8PM Todd Rundgren Promises An Unpredictable Evening. Info: 914-739-0039. Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, $79.50, $59.50. 8PM SaintSeneca. 18 plus. Info: www.bspkingston.com BSP Kingston, 323 Wall St, Kingston, $8. 8PM Rick Birmingham. Acoustic. Info: 845-6874750. Hopped Up Cafe, 2303 Lucas Ave, High Falls. 8PM First Friday “Calling All Poets” Poets James Cotter, Tony Pena; open mic. Info: www.howlandculturalcenter.org. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, $5. 8PM The Lady in Question . Play by Charles Busch. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape”. Info: STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $20, $15 /senior/student. 8PM Community Playback Theatre. Improvisations of audience stories. Info: 845-691-4118.
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KIDS’ ALMANAC
“HOW IMPORTANT it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” – Maya Angelou
Nov. 6-13 Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County seeks volunteers How many ways can your family volunteer this month? Here’s an opportunity from Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County for you and your older youth. Habitat Dutchess is working on its property at 120 Thompson Street in Poughkeepsie and needs teams of volunteers to do painting. You pick the day, and Habitat will help set you up – plus, they will treat you to pizza! Younger ages can create and participate in a materials drive for the project. For more information about Habitat for Humanity, or to schedule a Painting Party, call (845) 475-9336 or visit http://120thompson.habitatdutchess. volunteerhub.com/events/index.
Check out the Wolf Conservation Center Puckering your lips and howling is fun – especially on a Full Moon like on November 6 – but hearing real wolves respond to your call is an incredible thrill. Looking for a quieter, heartbreakingly cuter approach to wolf appreciation? Watch this utterly charming Wolf Conservation Center wolf-pup Nikai getting hiccups: http://nywolf.org/home?p=9924. Visiting the Wolf Conservation Center is a fantastic way to learn about wolves’ essential contributions to the ecosystem and to support the work of this organization that teams up with programs around the country to continue building the wolf population. And yes, there is a
Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $10. 8PM-9PM Historical Tours and Hidden Haunts. Learn about the buildings that stood out from others, their past “lives”, hidden haunts and secrets. Thru 12/31. Info: 845-246-4579. The House of New Beginnings, 249 Partition St, Saugerties, $16, $13 /senior/student/mi. 9PM Riverfront Music Series. Live music featuring local singers and songwriters every Fri. and Sat. Info: 845-876-7442. China Rose, 1 Shatzell Ave, Rhinecliff, free. 9PM SmashCrashBash! The Cocktail Slippers and The Connection. Info: 581-822-1913. Half Moon, 48 S. Front St, Hudson, $6.
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Ties to The Land: Planning for the Future. A Facilitated Workshop on Succession Planning for Keeping Forests, Farms and Fields in the Family. This workshop coaches families in developing the techniques and communications skills they need to address the tough issuesand decide the future of their land. Pre-reg reqr’d. Info: 518-622-9820, x0. Agroforestry Resource Center, , 6055 Route 23, Acra, $25, $40 /couple. 8:30AM-1:30PM Holiday Bazaar and tag sale whose proceeds will help provide scholarships to underserved local kids and others. Info: 845-9058022. The Fountains at Millbrook, 79 Flint Rd, Millbrook. 9AM SUNY Orange Colt Athletic Hall of Fame Induction. Set to be enshrined are David Brownbill ’67, Yogi Davis ’71, Donna Frazier ’93, Bob Heins ’71 and Theresa Rickard ’76, along with the 1969 cross country team. Alumni and community members are invited to attend. Info:845-341-4179. Kuhl’s Highland House, Middletown, $15. 9AM Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte
Grenadilla’s AnneMarie Callan, Debbie Lan, Jim Dooley, Ike Shaw and Guthrie Lord.
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GRENADILLA’S LIVE VIDEO SHOOT AT WOODSTOCK’S COLONY CAFÉ
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ore than just a performance by the terrific local band Grenadilla, this weekend’s family music concert is an entire event! On Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the Colony Café, Grenadilla, headed up by Debbie Lan, is shooting a live video, and they want you and your kids to be there! No admission, just fun, with activities such as face-painting, a henna artist and raffles. The Colony Café is located at 22 Rock City Road in Woodstock. For more information, visit http://grenadillasings.com, where you can also snag a free download of “My Darling One.” – Erica Chase-Salerno
gift shop that sells adorable plush wolves. One note: since some folks are extrasensitive to these sights, be aware of the Deer Drop on the left side of the entrance to the Center, where donations of dead deer are collected to feed to the wolves. And leave extra time for walking up the steep hill to the meeting room. The Wolf Conservation Center is located in South Salem in Westchester County. For more information, call (914) 763-2373
or visit http://nywolf.org.
9W, Saugerties. 9AM-5PM Building on a Decade of Change. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center Annual Conference on 11/8. Workshops. Info: 845-3315300 or www.lgbtqcenter.org. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Wall St, Kingston. 9AM-12PM YMCA Bike It! 2014. For kids aged 10-14. Bike all over. The program will continue through 11/8. Noone is turned away for financial reasons. Reg reqr’d. Info: www.ymcaulster.org or 845-3383810, x102. YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, 507 Broadway, Kingston. 9AM John Burroughs Natural History Society Ashokan Reservoir Waterfowl. Join Glen Van Gorden (lucaspets@hotmail.com or 331-2469) to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl. Info: www.jbnhs.org. Parking area in the aeration basin, south side of the reservoir, Shokan. 9AM-12PM Annual Fall Admissions Open House. College staff and faculty will be available to discuss SUNY Orange’s academic programs, career possibilities, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship information and extracurricular activities. Info: 845-341-4030.SUNY Orange, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering, Middletown. 9AM-10:30AM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Saturday, 9-10:30am. Everyone welcome. Info: 679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. 9AM-2PM Shady United Methodist Church Christmas Shoppe. Offering everything quilted, knitted, crocheted & wwooden. Bake table. Light breakfast and lunch. Info: 845-679-2982. Shady United Methodist Church, Church Rd, Shady. 9:30AM Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Hiking Club: Black Rock Forest. 7-8 miles, moderate hike. Leader: Mel Kleiman: 845-216-6805. Info: www.midhudsonadk.org. Black Rock parking area, off 9W So, Cornwall. 10AM-12PM Fall Volunteer Training Dates Learn to assist people with special needs through equine assisted activities. Horse experience is great but
not a requirement. Age 14+. Info: 518-672-4202. High and Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 County Rt, Ghent. 10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 687-7023. 10AM-3PM Family Volunteer Landscape Day. Help clear leaves from the stone steps and trail leading from Mary’s Meadow. Enjoy a bonfire, toasted marshmallows and hot cider as the last leaves fall. Rain or shine. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Lunch provided.RSVP. Info: 845-4243812. Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center, 584 Route 9D, Garrison. 10AM-3PM Native American Basket Workshop and Thanksgiving Potluck. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill, $35. 10AM Swami Sarvadevananda Retreat. “Mother Worship and It’s Relevance.” Session I - 10am to noon. Meditation — noon to 1pm. Lunch break. Session II — 2:30 to 4pm Info: 845-687-4574 or www.ridgely.org. Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, 101 Leggett Rd, Stone Ridge. 10AM-4PM Art in the Wild - Naturally Inspired Trailside Creations. An outdoor art exhibit of playful sculptures and installations by regional artists relating art and nature in ways that help people deepen their appreciation of both. Free. 845-534-5506, x204, www.hhnaturemuseum.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Muser Dr, Cornwall. 10AM-12PM Saturdays at the Woods (9/2711/15). Acting Out! For youth in grades 2-6 is an introduction to acting class that uses improvisation and acting games as a way to teach self-expression. Info: www.bethelwoodscenter.org/arts-education/ explore-the-arts. BethelWoods Center for the Arts, Bethel, $100, $15 /per session. 10AM-2PM Gardiner Library Fifth Annual Jewelry Sale. Over 200 pieces of jewelry including costume and estate will be for sale at very reasonable prices. Early Birds pay$ 10.00 for admission at 9 A.M. Info: 845-255-1255. Gardiner Library,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Full Moon Family Hike at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Night hiking reminds me of local naturalist Mark DeDea’s comment
during a recent morning bird walk: “Sometimes it’s not so much birdwatching as it is bird-listening.” On Friday, November 7 at 6 p.m., join the Full Moon Family Hike at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve and turn on your ears as you navigate the forest. This fun, activity-filled walk is tailored to elementary-grade children, but intended to help kids of all ages become more comfortable in the for-
133 Farmers Trnpke, Gardiner. 10AM-4PM Defensive Driving Course: Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-787-2180. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 10AM-12PM Saturdays at The Woods (9/2711/15). BigBooks/Bigger Voices for youth ages 4, 5 & 6 is an excellent introduction to the arts designed to inspire creative expression through storytelling, art, music, and games. Info:www. bethelwoodscenter.org/arts-education/explorethe-arts. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, $90, $12 /per session. 10AM-2PM Used Jewelry Sale. Info: 845-2551255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. 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 -12:30PM Making Community Connectionsfor Youth & Families. Sponsored by LGBTQ The event is free and open to the public but registration is requested.For more information, contact: fred@athousandmoms.orgRSVP to info@ olddutchchurch.org or 845-338-6759 or 845-338675The Old Dutch Church, Wall St, Kingston. 10:30AM Super Saturday Story Adventures. Special guests and activities. Info: 845-679-2211 or www.woodstock.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 339-0637. 10:30AM-11:30AM Free African Drum Instruction. Bring a drum or share one of Kuumba’s. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am through 12/13. Info: 518-822-1438. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson. 11AM-3PM Green Eileen. Shop a collection of gently worn Eileen Fisher clothing. Your purchases support organizations that uplift the lives of women and girls. Info: 845-679-6132. Fiberflame
est at night. Preregistration is required, and flashlights are recommended. For more information or to register, call (845) 399-4245 or visit www. esopuscreekconservancy.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
New kid-friendly activities at FASNY Museum of Firefighting I am delighted to report that the FASNY Museum of Firefighting has new elements for children that have greatly enhanced its connection with kids. If you haven’t been in a few years, definitely make a plan to go back, whether just for fun or to satisfy homeschool or Scouting fire safety requirements. FASNY hosts special programming, such as this weekend’s performance of the Airborne Jugglers on Saturday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. This show is a combination of juggling, fire safety and fun! Here are some of the regular goodies in store for your family. The Junior Firefighter Challenge Course is a small, new playgroundlike way to invite children to experience some of the physicality of firefighting. The virtual First Responder Firetruck Experience gives kids the feeling of action, as they sit in the driver’s seat while a video plays that makes it feel like the truck is moving through town to the scene of a fire. The Fire Safety and Prevention Discovery Room has some self-directed paper crafts, videos and a cool stop/drop/roll activity where children wear a vest complete with fabric “flames” that detach when the child rolls on the ground. My favorite part of that room is the interactive 911 phone exhibit, where a child can safely practice holding an emergency conversation with the operator, using prerecorded questions. And of course, there’s the familiar bucket brigade, where participants race against the clock to put out a fire with buckets of beanbags. There’s so much more, including a children’s scavenger hunt with a prize for completed lists, and an exhibit about why Hudson figures so prominently in firefighting history. Admission to FASNY costs $7 for adults, $5 for children 3 and over and a $20 family rate for two adults and two children; children under 3 get in free. FASNY is
Studio, 1776 Rt 212, Saugerties. 11AM-3PM Ulster Ballet Company’s Fezziwig Festival. a free community event featuring local food, craft and merchandise vendors, a place to begin that holiday shopping. Balloons, face painting, music, and surprises. Info: www.ulsterballet. org. 10 First St, Saugerties. 11 AM-4 PM Slovenian Art Show and Silent Auction. An art show with over 20 original oil and acrylic paintings by Stoyan Zalar. There will be a silent Auction for these beautiful original art pieces. Info: 845-447-1776. Tomas Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Rt 376, Wappingers 11:30AM Theme Tray Social. Calling at 1pm. Info: 246-5920. Plattekill Reform Church, Old Kings Hwy, Saugerties. 11:45AM-1PM Family African Dance. Saturdays, October 18 - December 13. Info: 518-822-1438. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson, $5, free / 8 - 18. 12PM-2PM SUNY Orange Family Day. Family friendly events and activities will be scheduled, along with student-led tours of new and renovated facilities at the College. Info: 845-341-4179. SUNY Orange, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering, Middletown. 12PM-5PM Kingston Model Railroad 77th Anniversary Open House. For train enthusiast. Info: 845-334-8233. Kingston Model Railroad, Susan St, off Pinegrove Ave, Kingston. 12PM-4PM Big Indian Native American Drum Circle and Gathering. Drummng, stories, dancing, good food, All are welcome. Info: 845-254-5469 or www.pinehillcommunitycenter. org. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill, free. 1PM Screening: Radio Unnameable at Upstate Films/Woodstock. Proceeds go towards the HSW Building Fund. The film recounts the rise of Bob Fass, an early pioneer of free-form noncommercial radio, onWBAI’s Radio Unnameable. Bob Fass and Ed Sanders will be on hand before and after the screening Q&A.Reception for Bob Fass to follow. The Historical Society of Woodstock, 20 Comeau Dr, Woodstock, $10. Info: www.historicalsocietyof-
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located at 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson. For more information, call (518) 822-1875 or visit www.fasnyfiremuseum. com.
Native American culture workshops in Pine Hill November seems to bring with it a heightened level of awareness about Native American culture, and here’s what sounds like the perfect event to get some hands-on experience. On Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine Hill Community Center, Jennifer Lee of Narragansett and Pequot ancestry leads a white pine berry-basket workshop for $35; preregistration is required. At 5 p.m., the festivities include traditional dancing, stories, a raffle and a Thanksgiving potluck. The Pine Hill Community Center is located at 287 Main Street in Pine Hill. For more information, call (845) 254-4238 or visit www.facebook.com/ bigindianculturalcenter.
Saugerties Ballet Center hosts Fezziwig Festival I am hearing some serious buzz about the Ulster Ballet Company’s December performances of A Christmas Carol. Want a little bit of a teaser? Plus, these sneak peeks will support the Company’s production of the show. On Saturday, November 8 (rain date November 9) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., head over to the family-friendly Fezziwig Festival. Highlights include raffle baskets, balloons, face-painting, carolers, craft vendors and musical and dance performances throughout the day. Fezziwig takes place at the Saugerties Ballet Center, located at 10 First Street in Saugerties. For more information, call (845) 246-4316 or visit http://ulsterballet. org. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Railroad Exposition returns to Civic Center
parade last weekend, and I know that some families are planning to start or add to their train sets for the holidays. So how about going big and heading over to the 43 rd annual Railroad Exposition this Sunday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center? See model train layouts, a model train flea market, hands-on operating layouts and slot-car tracks for children to try. Admission costs $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12, and proceeds benefit the historic Hyde Park Railroad Station Museum. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is located at 14 Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 297-0901 or visit www.midhudsonciviccenter.org or www.hydeparkstation.com. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Simplifying the Holiday Season workshop in New Paltz The December holidays are practically around the corner, with Bodhi Day on December 8, Hanukkah at sundown on December 17, the Winter Solstice on December 21, Christmas on December 25 and Kwanzaa on December 26. Need some help navigating through commercial noise accompanying the holiday season? On Monday, November 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, join Meredith Johnson in a free Simplicity Parenting Workshop: Simplifying the Holiday Season. Meredith explains: “We’ll explore ways to dial down our children’s expectations of material goods, and dial up their expectations of connection and adventure. Want to raise your children in the spirit of gratitude, not entitlement? This workshop will offer inspiration and practical info to help parents create a simple, wonder-filled holiday season that their children will always carry with them.” This workshop is free and open to the public, and registration is required. The Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is located at 16 South Chestnut Street in New Paltz. For more information or to register, call (845) 255-0033, extension 400, or visit www.facebook.com/ events/290087377856783.
I saw some Thomas the Tank Engine characters in the New Paltz Halloween
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
woodstock.org or call 845-679-8111. 1PM-3PM Saturdays at the Woods (9/27-11/15). Intro to Drawing - Drawing on History for youth in grades 2-6 uses important messages of the 1960s to introduce the art of sketching. Artists of all levels are welcome! Info:www.bethelwoodscenter.org/ arts-education/explore-the-arts. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, $100, $15 /per session. 1PM Matinee @ The Falcon. The Paul Green Rock Academy. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 1PM-4:30PM Golden Autumn Auction Annual Silent and Live Auction. Offerings include gift certificates to local restaurants, bookstores, Hudson River Cruises and many hand-crafted items. Info: 845-331-2884. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 320 Sawkill Rd, 1PM-4PM Reiki & Lunch. Youko & Pam invite you to a Reiki healing session by donation & 10% discount on lunch, just walk in! Info: 845-2558811, www. GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz, free. 1PM-4:30PM Annual Silent and Live Auction. Offerings include gift certificates to local restaurants, bookstores, Hudson River Cruises and many hand-crafted items. There will be light food served throughout the event. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, Kingston. 1PM-3PM Saturdays at the Woods (9/27-11/15). Creative Voices - Creative Writing for youth in grades 2-6 will teach the art of storytelling through the themes and ideals of 1960’s. Creative expression, empathy, civic engagement, and point-of-view will all beexplored. Info: www.bethelwoodscenter. org/arts-education/explore-the-arts. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, $100, $15 /per session. 1:30PM-3PM LEGO Club. Ages 4 to 14. Library will provide legos. Registration Required. Info: 845-679-6405 or www.whplib.org. West Hurley Public Library, 42 Clover St, West Hurley. 2PM Half Moon Theatre presents The World Goes ‘Round. A revue of the music of Tony Award-winning songwriters Kander and Ebb. From Cabaret to Chicago, the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems including “All That
Jazz, “ “Cabaret” and “New York, New York, “ Info: 1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Theatre, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, $40, $35 /under 18. 2PM Book Reading & Signing: Sharon Gannon. Author of Simple Recipes for Joy. Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai of Woodstock, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 2PM A Work-in-Progress Music Performance. Info: 845-758-7900 or www.bard.edu. Bard College, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, $15, $10 /senior/staff, free /child. 2PM-4PM Winter Mushrooms & Their Uses. Learn about some of the easily identifiable & edible mushrooms found locally in our forests. Walk will be led by John Michelotti. Come prepared! We’ll be walking in the woods and off trail. Limit 20 participants. Regreqr’d. Info: 845-586-3043 or cfa@catskill.net or www.catskillforest.org. Hudson Valley, $20. 2PM A Talk, Book Signing and Party -Sharon Gannon, author of Simple Recipes for Joy. Sample tastings from her fabulous new vegan cookbook! Free and Open to All. No registration required. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free 2PM Gallery Talk: Sarah Demeuse on Michael Heizer. Free with museum admission. Info: 845-440-0100 or www.diaart.org. Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon. 2PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival. Futurama. Play by Samantha Charlip. A selfimprovement workshop at a second rate amusement park forces two park employees to overcome debilitating emotional paralysis and attempt to change their lives. Info:www.tangent-arts.org or 845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $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, 845-6795906, 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.
Fair Trade Bazaar at Vassar’s Aula Put your money where your heart is by shopping at the annual Fair Trade Bazaar at the Aula in Ely Hall at Vassar College. This event takes place on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your family to shop for handcrafted and unique gifts from around the world, as a gentle introduction to concepts of fair compensation for the creators of the items, or just to enjoy a non-harried shopping experience that feels good. Homemade treats with local and organic ingredients will be available, as well as live music, local vendors and nonprofit organizations. Vassar College is located at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 452-4013.
Saturday Writing Workshop at SUNY-New Paltz Register now for Hudson Valley Writing Project’s Saturday Writing Workshop for students and their families. The session takes place on Saturday, November 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the Old Main Building at SUNY-New Paltz, next to the Studley Theatre, with classes for youth ages 7 to 18 and a separate class for parents. For students ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12, choices include “Yoga Story” and “A World of Color”; ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 18 have “Adding Richness to Writing” and “The Magical Memoir.” Parents will take “Writing from plenty.” The cost is $25 for the student workshop, $35 for parent and student. SUNY-New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive in New Paltz. For more information or to register, call (845) 257-2836 or e-mail hvwp@newpaltz.edu. – Erica Chase-Salerno Erica Chase-Salerno wishes to say “Thank You” to all US veterans. She and her husband Mike live in New Paltz with their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.
2PMRelease your inner voices! An Character Voice Workshopwith Oliver Wyman. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, 845-679-2213. 2:30PM-6PM Super Saturdays. Francesca Warnes will be on hand to offer arts and crafts, games, and fun. From time to time they’ll have special guest artists with different programs such as circus arts, nature walks. Info: 845.254.5469 or www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. 2:30PM Music in the Mansion: Features sopranos Lucy Fitz Gibbon and Sarah Tuttle, baritone Michael Hofmann, and pianist Julia Hsu performing music by American women. Res reqr’d. Info: www.musicinthemansion.weebly.com. Vanderbilt Mansion, Drawing Room, Hyde Park. 3PM Screening: “Lost Rondout: A Story of Urban Removal,” which chronicles the destruction of Kingston’s downtown by urban renewal in the 1960s.Free and there will be a discussion with filmmakers Stephen Blauweiss and Lynn Woods afterwards. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 3PM-6PM Opening Reception: The Manhattan Paintings. Works by Kate Knapp. Exhibits through 11/30. Info: 518-822-0510. 510 Warren St Gallery, 510 Warren St, Hudson. 4PM Highpoint Ensemble Classical Music Concert. Info: 845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rt 28-A, West Shokan. 4PM Classical Music Concert. Featuring the Highpoint Ensemble. Info: 845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 New York 28A, West Shokan. 4:30PM-6:30PM The Ball: Hudson River Harvest Concert . American pianist Diane Walsh and Four Nations Director and harpsichordist Andrew Appel accompany 4 dancers in the dances of the day in 19th century Vienna and 18th century Paris. Info: 845-757-5106 ext. 2 or 10.Kaatsbaan International Dance, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. 4:30PM Book Reading: Stephen Policoff. Author of Come Away. Info: 845-679-8000 or www.goldennotebook.com. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 5PM-7PM 5:00 - 7:00 Oriole9 Restaurant
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The kayaking artist Ray Curran’s Hudson River paintings on view in Kingston
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ay Curran knows the Hudson River as few others do: Formerly senior planner for Scenic Hudson, he has studied many of the communities along its shores and extensively kayaked its waters. That knowledge gives an added depth to “Icons of the Hudson River: An Artistic Journey along Henry Hudson’s Route from New York Harbor to Albany,” an exhibition of Curran’s watercolor paintings in the lobby of the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union building, located at 1099 Morton Boulevard in Kingston. Since retiring from Scenic Hudson in 2009 (he now works as a consultant to the environmental organization and others), Curran has devoted himself fulltime to watercolor painting, working out of a third-floor studio in Kingston’s Shirt Factory. He has shown his work numerous times, but the paintings in the current exhibition achieve a new mastery and maturity, in which his style, technique and subject matter fuse beautifully. The 20 large paintings, which portray a series of scenes from New York Harbor to Albany, each accompanied by a detailed text explaining the history of the various icons, will interest the historian and river aficionado as much as the art-lover. From the replica of Henry Hudson’s Half Moon sailing in front of the lower Manhattan skyline, dominated by the Freedom Tower, in a spot near where the original explored the harbor, to depictions
presents its 82nd Monthly Art Show Opening Reception. On view will be the majestic landscapes of noted Woodstock artist Doug Maguire and the powerfully straight-forward colorful still lifes of Anna Contes (Doug’s wife). Oriole9 Restaurant, 7 Tinker St, Woodstock. All shows are curated by Lenny Kislin. For info call 845- 679-8117. 5PM Third Anniversary Open House & Tasting @ Fruition Chocolate. Free event, open to the public. Chocolate workshop. Try seasonal and holiday specials, sip Tuthilltown Spirits’ Cacao Liquor distilled from Fruition Chocolate, and stock up early on holiday gifts. Fruition Chocolate, 3091 Rt 28, Shokan. 5PM-8PM Closing Reception- Unframed: Eight Photographers in Exhibition. Info: 518-332-3104. NOBO Gallery, 558 Warren St, Hudson. 5PM-8PM Opening Reception: Prints and Paintings of Peggy Cyphers and Catherine Howe. Exhibits through 12/1. Info: 845-399-9751. Cross Contemporary Art, 81 Partition St, Saugerties. 5PM-7PM Opening Reception: Along the Farm/ Art Trail with Marge Morales and Janet Howard Fatta. Exhibits through 11/30. Info: 845-457-ARTS. Wallkill River School and Art Gallery, 232 Ward St, Montgomery. 5PM-8PM Beacon’s Second Saturday Stroll along Main Street. Art receptions, installations, exhibits & entertainment. Beacon. 5PM-9PM American Patriotic Dinner & Show. A fun filled evening of great food, music and entertainment. Info: 845-895-2952 or 845-895-1897 Reformed Church of Shawangunk, 1166 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, $20, free /veteran. 5PM-7PM Book Reading and Signing: Felice Picano and Stephen Greco. Authors of Now and Yesterday: New York Gay Life in a Memoir and a Novel. Info: 518-822-1438. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson. 5PM-9PM Beacon Second Saturday. Join a citywide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month where galleries and shops stay open until 9pm, most of which are right along Main Street. Art exhibits from around the globe, the event oftenincludes free gallery talks, live music, & wine tasting. Info:Beaconarts.org. Main Street, Beacon. 5:30PM-9PM The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Experience the magic of seeing over 5, 000 handcarved, illuminated pumpkins in one place. Info: www.hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside, Crotonon-Hudson, $25, $20 /3-17, free /under 3. 5:30PM-7:30PM Sinterklaas Star Party. First appearance of the honored animal an the illuminated star, many activities, story telling. Info: 845-876-7077. Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn,
RAY CURRAN
The Saugerties Lighthouse
of the river’s lighthouses to a tug and barge traveling upriver in front of the Palisades to a cluster of iceboats at Tivoli Bay to the Rip van Winkle Bridge, the Dutchstyle tollbooth and a distant glimpse of Olana, as seen from a car traveling from Catskill toward Hudson, Curran chooses his motifs with an eye to their aesthetic as well as historical resonance. In his riverscapes, often painted from the viewpoint of the kayaker, in which the waters look immense and lighthouses soar dramatically skyward, the natural and manmade features conjoin, harmonizing
and playing off each other. Curran, who grew up in Maine, earned a degree in Architecture from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and a Master’s in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, and worked as an urban planner and designer in London and Paris – in Europe the two disciplines were never separate, as they were in the US – spoke to Almanac Weekly’s Lynn Woods at the exhibit: How do you balance kayaking the river with painting? What is the relationship
between the two? I’ve found it’s best if I don’t paint 12 months of the year in the studio, because I have an evolving need to renew and refresh and rethink. Starting in June through September, I’m outdoors. There’s nothing more inspiring than to be outside and feel the shadows, movement and light. I paint plein air at least three to four times a week. I’ve tried painting from my kayak, but it’s difficult, and mostly I paint from shore. I make large numbers of quick sketches and take photographs
6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck. 6PM Book Reading: Laurie Boris. Author of Playing Charlie Cool. Info: 845-679-8000 or www. goldennotebook.com. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM Opening Reception: “Landscapes & Bodyscapes.” An exhibit featuring Hudson River Valley landscapes by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams and Dan Rupe and figure paintings by Bruce Sargeant. Exhibits through 12/15. Info: 518-828-1915 or www.carriehaddadgallery.com. CarrieHaddad Gallery, 622 Warren St, Hudson. 6PM-7PM Book Reading: Laurie Boris. Author of Playing Charlie Cool. Info: 845-679-8000. Golden Notebook Bookstore, Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM Teen Groups with Jake. Sat. evenings. For kids to hang out and play games, fooze ball, basket ball etc. Info: 1-877-576-9931. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, free. 7PM Friends of the Staatsburg Library Fundraising Concert & Dance. 1960’s Dance with live music by Hot Rod. All proceeds benefit the Staatsburg Library. Info: 845-889-4683 or www. staatsburglibrary.org Taconic Parks Auditorium, 9 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg, $12.50, $5. 7PM-4PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. Featuring TheTrad O’Matics. Second set: 8:15PM. Info: 845-255-8811, www.GKnoodles.com. GomenKudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz, free. 7PM Dance Performance with Sara Mearns and Jared Angle, principal dancers from New York City Ballet, will perform two pas de deux: one from act II of Swan Lake and the duet from Peter Martins’ Barber Violin Concerto. The performance will be followed by a reception. Reg reqr’d. Info:dancetix@vassar.edu or 845-437-5541. Vassar College, Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Poughkeepsie. 7PM Live @ The Falcon. Cory Henry (of Snarky Puppy). Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-4PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. Featuring TheTrad O’Matics. Second set: 8:15PM. Info: 845-255-8811, www.GKnoodles.com. GomenKudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz, free. 7PM-11:30PM The Gallery/Open Mic/Open Stage Jam. Music, fine art, and meet new friends! Every 2nd Sat. Feel free to bring a plate and or beverage to share responsibly. Info: 607-652-4030 or www. touhey.com. The Gallery, 128 Main St, Stamford, $5. 7PM The Woodstock Smart Meter Forum will feature a talk by Kathy Nolan, M.D, Regional Director for the High Peaks, Catskill Mountainkeeper. Info: 845-679-8111. Woodstock Library, 5
Library Ln, Woodstock, free. 7PM A Work-in-Progress Music Performance. Info: 845-758-7900 or www.bard.edu. Bard College, The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, $15, $10 /senior/staff, free /child. 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. 7:30PM-10:30PM Third Saturday Contra Dance. Bill Fischer calling & music by Wry Bred. Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org/ or 845-473-7050. Admission $10/5 full time students. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie. 7:30PM-9PM The Rape of Lucrece. Shakespeare’s epic poem The Rape of Lucrece, adapted for the stage by PAC Co-Founding Artistic Director Dan Hodge. Info: 518-943-3818. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge St, Catskill, $15, $10 /student. 7:30PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. 2nd set at 9pm.No cover, $5 donations to musicians recommended. Info: 845-255-8811 or www. GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 8PM Joey Eppard & Friends. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Warren Miller’s No Turning Back No Turning Back Celebrates 65 Years of Ski Film Making While Still Pushing the Boundaries Around the World. Info: 518-465-4663. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, $23. 8PM The Lady in Question. Play by Charles Busch. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape”. Info: STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $20, $15 /senior/ student. 8PM Hudson Valley Philharmonic. Lincoln’s New World. (in association with Adriance Library’s Exhibit: Lincoln In His Own Words.) Info: 845-339-6088 or www.bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Voices of the American Musical Theatre. Ya Got Me: Songs for Two or Three - elegant duets and trios from the uniquely American canon of the musical theatre songbook, performed in Unison’s unique cabaret setting, Info: 845-255-1559 or www. unisonarts.org. Unison ArtsCenter, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $26. 8PM Foreigner’s Lou Gramm. Info: www.sugarloafpac.org or 845-610-5900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Sugar Loaf, $57, $47, $37.
8PM Hudson Valley Philharmonic Lincoln’s New World. Copland’s moving tribute, narrated by Oscar nominee David Strathairn with projections of historic images from Lincoln’s life, plus Hudson Valley favorites Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and Dvor k’s inspired New World.Info: 845-4732072. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Silas Rossi Slide Show. Info: 845-255-1311 or www.rockandsnow.com. Rock and Snow, 44 Main St, New Paltz. 8PM Glen David Andrews. Info: 518-828-4800. Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 8PM Slam Allen. Info: 845-658-9048. Rosendale Café, 434 Main St, Rosendale. 8PM Hudson Valley Philharmonic Lincoln’s New World. Copland’s moving tribute, narrated by Oscar nominee David Strathairn with projections of historic images from Lincoln’s life, plus Hudson Valley favorites Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and Dvor k’s inspired New World.Info: 845-4732072. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Valerie Capers Quartet. Jazz. Info: 914-7371701. BeanRunner Café, 201 South Division St, Peekskill. 8PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival. Strong Force. Play by Shawna Casey. A fantastical rom-com that takes a look at love from the standpoint of life, death and romantically-skewed physics in a surreal metropolitan hospital. Info: www.tangent-arts.org or845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $25. 8PM Quiet in the Head. Original acoustic music. Info: 518-671-6006. The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren StHuds, Hudson, $5. 8PM “Quake and Fire, “ Annual fall performances of the SUNY Orange Apprentice Players, who will showcase “after the quake” and “Playing With Fire.” Info: 845-341-4179 or www.sunyorange.edu. SUNY Orange, Morrison Hall, Middletown, $14, $10 / senior/staff, $4 /student. 8PM Half Moon Theatre presents The World Goes ‘Round. A revue of the music of Tony Award-winning songwriters Kander and Ebb. From Cabaret to Chicago, the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems including “All That Jazz, “ “Cabaret” and “New York, New York, “ Info: 1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Theatre, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, $45, $40 /senior, $35 /under 18. 9PM-11:30PM Abraham & The Groove. Info: 845- 687-2699. High Falls Cafe, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 9PM Patti Rothberg. Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Woodstock, $10. 9PM Bill’s Toupee. Covers. Info: 800-772-6646. Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.
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November 6, 2014 from the site. It’s a very important way of developing my understanding and real appreciation of the tremendous richness of the world I’m interested in painting. I also do a lot of traveling and look at other people’s work and get inspired. From October through March, I paint in my studio. By the end of the summer I’ve identified what will be the major area or topic of my focus in the studio. The summer of 2013 was the Hudson, and this work comes from that. If I don’t break up the year into different types of experiences, I lose my inspiration and drive.
depictions of the Half Moon: sailing in New York Harbor and docked at Albany. How did you put together those scenes? The image of the Half Moon sailing in New York Harbor was recreated from various pictures of the ship. I show it right where Hudson entered the harbor, according to his diary. He saw a hilly island where the Freedom Tower is today. I went out in my kayak and saw the skyline of Albany and realized it would be hard to paint; it was so humdrum. Then one day I went out in my boat and saw the Half Moon at the dock, approximately where Hudson’s journey would have ended. I photographed it, and that was the basis of my painting.
Since retiring from Scenic Hudson, Curran has devoted himself full-time to watercolor painting, working out of a studio in Kingston’s Shirt Factory
What is the relationship of photography to your painting? I take several photographs and recompose them to work as a painting. Working en plein air also helps me create a painting, rather than copy a photograph. Painting has different parameters than photography. It’s about the structure, design, composition and light and dark. Do any of the scenes have special significance to you? I was involved [as a planner] in some, including the scene showing Philipse Manor Hall, with the restored Saw Mill River in the foreground, located in Yonkers. I was involved in the preliminary planning stages of the “daylighting” of the Saw Mill River. It’s pretty awesome, considering that the river ran through a culvert under a parking lot. Three years ago, it was restored. The series begins and ends with two
9PM Leo B. Acoustic. The Publik House, 130 Canal St, Ellenville. 9PM Abraham & The Groove. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café@ Stone Dock Golf Club, High Falls. 9PM Riverfront Music Series. Live music featuring local singers and songwriters every Fri. and Sat. Info: 845-876-7442. China Rose, 1 Shatzell Ave, Rhinecliff, free. 9:30PM-11:30PM Bushwick Hotel. Sama Dams. Ultram. Info: 845-853-8124 or www.theanchorkingston.com. The Anchor, 744-746 Broadway, Kingston, $7.
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7:30AM Seventh Annual Fall Harvest Race. Proceeds benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind and other site and hearing causes. A 7.5 mile scenic challenge run, a walk/run and a Kids Run for 9 and under.Bring canned goods to donate to The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in exchange for a raffle ticket. Bring cash or checks to purchase additional raffles and/or take a chance on the 50/50 Info: www.Active.com or www.fallharvestrace.com or 845-591-4558. Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. 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. 9AM-2PM Rosendale Summer Farmers’ Market. Live acoustic music and children’s activities at every Market! Rain or shine. Info: 658-8348; binnewaterbilly@gmail.com or 658-3805. 408 Main St (Rt213), Rosendale. 9:30AM-1PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Franny Reese Park. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. An easy, 5-mile hike led by Rich Chapman (845-878-6729). Info: 845-255-0919. Mack’s Lane, off Route 9W, Highland, free. 9:45AM Former Yankee Jim Leyritz is the keynote speaker at the worship service. As part of his presentation, he is going to discuss how his tenacity as a prospect allowed him to make it to the big leagues and how one can recover from past personal mistakes. Info: 845-876-3727. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck. 10AM-11AM Swami Sarvadevananda Retreat. “Mother Worship and It’s Relevance.” Session III. Info: 845-687-4574 or www.ridgely.org. Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, 101 Leggett Rd, Stone Ridge. 10AM-1PM Dream Festival: Kids Dreambox Workshop with Sadee Brathwaite. Info: www.deeplisten-
When did you begin kayaking on the river? I learned how to kayak 18 years ago in New York Harbor. It was five years after I began working for the New York City Planning Department on a comprehensive waterfront plan for the Harlem River, in the Bronx, including preliminary studies for the upgrading of Yankee Stadium. The directors of the Planning Department wanted a comprehensive waterfront plan for the whole city, and this was the model. Working on the plan is what got me kayaking on the Harlem River. What’s it like being out on the river in a kayak? First, there’s the incredible personal experience of being in direct relationship with an enormous piece of nature and the amazing sense of renewal that provides. You’re a tiny
ing.org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 10AM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon. Bernstein Bard Quartet. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 10AM-1PM Fall Nature Walk and Picnic. Info: 518-672-7994. KEEP Conservation Preserve, Parking area, Germantown, free. 10AM-3PM 43rd Annual Railroad Exposition. All Proceeds To Hyde Park Railroad Station National Historic Site. Info: 845-297-0901 or www. hydeparkstation.com. Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, $5, $2 /under 12. 10AM-3PM Train Show @ MHCC. Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm. Hosted by Hudson Valley Railroad Society. Info: www.hydeparkstation.com or 229-2338. Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie. 10AM-4PM Art in the Wild - Naturally Inspired Trailside Creations. An outdoor art exhibit of playful sculptures and installations by regional artists relating art and nature in ways that help people deepen their appreciation of both. Free. 845-534-5506, x204, www.hhnaturemuseum.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Muser Dr, Cornwall. 10:30AM-12:30PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Sunday. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 orwww.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 10:30AM-12PM Sunday Mornings in Service of Sacred Unity. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Guided by Amy McTear, Joseph Jastrab, Dahila Bartz Cabe & other musical guests. Info: 845-255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $10. 11AM-12PM ECK Worship Service: Karma-God’s Love in Action. Info: www.eckankar-ny.org or 845-243-7790. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. 11AM-12PM Tiny Temple Program Tots Celebrate Shabbat. Children age infant to 5 and their parents. The children will make challah bread and craft items that they can use to celebrate shabbat at home. RSVP. Info: tinytemple@vassartemple.org or www.vassartemple.org. Vassar Temple, 140 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. 12PM Harvest & Auction. Featuring music of the award-winning Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Elly Wininger. To reserve a seat at the sumptuous “all you can eat” brunch with music by Elly Wininger, and the benefit auction, phone 845-586-1660 or e-mail openeye@catskill.net. Tickets are $25 if reserved by 11/ 7, or $30 at the door. All proceeds
element in the vast scale of nature. In New York Harbor it can be daunting. I now kayak mostly near Kingston, and the scale of the water and the sky is amazing. There’s little development on shore. The immense and powerful relationship with nature is here with us, and [being out in a kayak] you have rebalanced yourself in terms of what’s important and what’s not. The second thing is everything you see: New York City and the Statue of Liberty and the bridges are all things we don’t get at very easily on land, and seeing them from the water is a hugely inspiring experience. And it’s more powerful in a kayak than if you’re moving at 20 or 30 miles per hour in a powerboat, which is not a contemplative experience, but a thrill. Besides choosing what you’re going to paint and from what vantagepoint, what’s the biggest challenge in your painting? I’ve had to struggle to move away from illustration. Illustration is showing what something looks like, while painting is about composition, massing and design: the quality and character of the painting, all the things that make it unique. The challenge is how to make it a painterly experience, which besides from the quality of the material, derives from developing techniques. This is becoming more fun, while literalism is work. I still work as a consultant in urban design as an illustrator, but I get paid by the hour. How much time to you spend in the studio? When I stopped working for Scenic Hudson I rented a studio at the Shirt Factory, because I needed a space where I was completely dedicated to this work. There’s no computer in the space, and I go five to six days a week from 10:30 in the morning to 5 p.m.
29 that interest me. I have been painting for 25 to 30 years, though not fulltime, and my earliest work was in watercolor. I attended the Spring Street Studio, in New York City, which was a famous place for artists to paint models. I did that for six years before moving to the Hudson Valley. I’ve studied with Staats Fasoldt at the Woodstock School of Art, who is a phenomenal teacher. Figurative painting is my first interest, and when I went into the environment, I felt having a human component was a very critical piece most of the time. In the painting of the Palisades, depicted as a thick horizontal band, in a series of horizontals, against which a brightly colored tug and barge chug upstream in profile, the low barges reinforce the horizontality of the composition, even as the tug’s bright touch of red and graphic black-and-white contrast against the neutral earth colors of the land and cliffs. In the view of Storm King from Cold Spring, the colors of the houses in the foreground echo the greens and earthen oranges in the mountain, even as the geometry of the houses is a contrast. I like to contrast the environment with what’s built. I’m playing off harmony and contrast, even as I’m looking at the balance with the natural environment and what we built. They reinforce each other. The wall texts are unusually detailed and informative. This is saying, “Let me bring in a dimension about environmental history that will interest a broader range of people.” The art will be enhanced by these stories.
What do you like about watercolor? It’s a very direct, quick medium that allows or requires a spontaneous approach. Ultimately it leads to results
Ray Curran’s “Icons of the Hudson River: An Artistic Journey along Henry Hudson’s Route from New York Harbor to Albany,” Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through December, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, 1099 Morton Boulevard, Kingston; rcurran2@hvc.rr, www.raycurranartwork.com.
support the ongoing cultural and educational work at the Theater.The Open Eye Theater’s Harvest Brunch and Auction benefit event at 960 Main Street, Margaretville. 12PM Jazz at the Falls featuring Bill Bannan & Friends. Info: 687-2699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Golf Club, High Falls. 12PM-5PM Kingston Model Railroad 77th Anniversary Open House. For train enthusiast. Info: 845-334-8233. Kingston Model Railroad, Susan St, off Pinegrove Ave, Kingston. 12PM Jazz at the Falls Sunday Brunch Series. Featuring Bill Bannan & Friends. Info: 845-6872699 or highfallscafe@earthlink.net. High Falls Café, Stone Dock Rd, High Falls. 1PM-4PM The 4th “Love It or Swap It” Women’s Clothing Swap. Benefits Sinterklaas. Bring clothes on hangers in good condition to swap, and go home with an equal number of treasures! Info: 678-5957725 . 21 Platt Ave, Rhinebeck, $20. 1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock, 679-7148 or rizka@hvc.rr.com. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 1PM Annual Fall Concert: Wien, Wien Nur Du Allein! (Vienna, Vienna only you) . Featuring music reminiscent of the city of Music, Vienna. Including a Special presentation by the Baroque String Quartet. Followed by Appetizers, a Roast Pork Dinner and dessert. Resreqr’d. Info: 845-7977519 or 845-242-2769. Germania Club House, 37 Old DeGarmo Rd, Poughkeepsie, $35. 2PM Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces. A compilation of the artist’s discoveries from his 30-year adventure in theatre, storytelling, and painting faces. Info: www.bethelwoodscenter. org. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel. 2PM Half Moon Theatre presents The World Goes ‘Round. A revue of the music of Tony Award-winning songwriters Kander and Ebb. From Cabaret to Chicago, the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems including “All That Jazz, “ “Cabaret” and “New York, New York, “ Info: 1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Theatre, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, $40, $35 /under 18. 2PM Grenadilla Invite Kids and Parents to Appear in Live Music Video. The whole family is invited to come sing, dance, play and star in the video. Live music, face painting, a henna artist and a whole lot of singing and dancing. Colony Café,
22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 2PM Talk on Hudson Valley in the Ice Age. By Robert and Johanna Titus. Info: 845-985-7700 Time and the Valleys Museum, Rt 55, Grahamsville. 2PM-5PM Churches of the Valley Music Festival. Old Fashion Hymn Sing with the combine choirs of the Rochester Reformed Church, Community Church of High Falls, Marbletown Reformed Church, United Reformed Church in Bloomington, Rondout Valley United Methodist Church.Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St, Rosendale. 2PM Sunday Salon featuring Laurel Masse. An evening of Jazz, accompanied by Vinny Martucci. Info: 845-255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 2PM Menopause The Musical. Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex. Info: 845-339-6088. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, $44.50. 2PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival: Do Not Leave Unattended. Play by Jan Rosenberg. Eddie has a dangerous new playmate who brings some wild company with him. A darkly funny look at what constitutes “family” and the lengths we’ll go to preserve it. Info:www.tangent-arts.org or 845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $25. 2:30PM The Lady in Question. Play by Charles Busch. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape”. Info: STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $20, $15 /senior/student. 2:30PM Music in the Mansion: Concert will showcase music by American composers. Res reqr’d. Info: www.musicinthemansion.weebly. com. Vanderbilt Mansion, Drawing Room, Hyde Park, free. 3PM Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands Meeting. Russell Lange will illustrate the picture of an industrial Newburgh that surrounded General Washington’s historic headquarters. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: Washington’s HeadquartersState Historic Site, corner of Washington and Liberty St, Newburgh. 3PM-4:30PM The Rape of Lucrece. Shakespeare’s epic poem The Rape of Lucrece, adapted for the stage by PAC Co-Founding Artistic Director Dan Hodge. Info: 518-943-3818. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge St, Catskill, $15, $10 /student. 3PM Born To Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity. Documentary about choreographer Elizabeth Streb and her dancers as they push the boundaries between action and art in pursuit of human flight.
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Tinker St, Woodstock. 4PM Howland Chamber Music. Trio Cavatina. Info: www.howlandmusic.org. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon. 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. 5PM-7:30PM Lazy Sundaywith Jennie Litt & David Alpher, The Kurt Henry Band, Jeff Entin, Josh Roy Brown. The Country Inn,1380 County Rd,Krumville. 5:30PM-9PM The Great Jack Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lantern Blaze. Experience the magic of seeing over 5, 000 handcarved, illuminated pumpkins in one place. Info: www.hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900. Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside, Crotonon-Hudson, $25, $20 /3-17, free /under 3. 6 PM -8 PM Mid-Hudson Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal.This four-part chorus of LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly singers always welcomes new members. Sopranos, altos, tenors, and bassesall voice parts needed. Ability to read music not required, but helpful. Meets everySunday, 6-8 pm. Membership $25/month. No charge for first rehearsal. Info: rainbowchorus1@gmail.com or 845-353-8348. LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. 6PM 2014 NEWvember New Plays Festival: Two Men Missing in the Hudson River. Play by Caitlin Saylor Stephens. After an epic night of partying, Mike and Greg find themselves at the bottom of the Hudson River. A search party is thrown on behalf of the living. Info: www.tangent-arts.org or 845-230-7020. Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, $25. 6PM-6:30PM Swing Dance Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lesson. 6pm: Beginners Lesson; 6:30-9pm:Dance to a live band. Admission $12/6 full time students. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Call
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group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for minimum contribution of $2. St. John’s Community Center, R.C. West Hurley. 2:30PM-4PM Maker Mondays. Put your mechanical, engineering and creative skills to the test. Make a cool project with inspiration from Maker Magazine. Held the 2nd Monday of each month. Ages 11-18. Info: 845-691-2275 or www.highlandlibrary. org. Highland Public Library, Highland. 2:30PM Book Reading: Steven Millhauser. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of Martin Dressler, The Knife Thrower, and other works, reads from his most recent short-story collection, We Others: New and Selected Stories. Info: conjunctions@bard. edu or 845-758-7054. Bard College, WeisCinema, Annandale-on-Hudson, free. 3PM-4PM Sewing Circle. For tweens and teens. Info: 845-687-8726. Stone Ridge Library, 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, Glenford. 4:30PM The Kingston Teen Art Lab. Weekly interdisciplinary art workshops on Mondays. Teens, ages 13 to 18, can explore painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture, crafts. No reg reqr’d. Info: 845-331-0507 or www.kingstonlibrary. org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, 4:30PM-7PM Homework Help Center @ Grinnell Library. Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Participants will receive help with homework, assistance reading, studying and researching, as well as Library help. Reg reqr’d. Mondays- Thursdays. Info:845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, free. 5:30PM-7PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. Every Monday. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-876-5810 or racersplace@hotmail.com. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6PM “Gay in the Great War, “ a dramatized reading from the novel Flower of Iowa, presented by author Lance Ringel with period music by Chuck Muckle. RSVP to events@artsmidhudson. org or845-454-3222. Arts Mid-Hudson, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, free. 6PM Woman’s Interactive Community Group. Every Monday. Hiking, shopping, food tasting, events, and loving life. Reg reqr’d. Info: 1-877576-9931. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, free. 6PM-6:30PM Free Open Meditation. Meets Mon-Fri, 6-6:30pm. No particular tradition or practice. Not a ‘class’. All are welcome. Just a time to join with others to meditate together. Interfaith
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“14th Annual Floral Magic” (11/20). Deadline for reserving tickets is 11/1. A fundraiser for Hudson Valley Hospice. Info: 845-473-2273, x 1109. Grandview, Poughkeepsie, $35. 10 AM Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Hiking Club: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Walk. Leader: Beth Willis 845-373-8202 bethwillis@ optonline.net. Walk is about 4miles. Call or email leader to register before 8 pm on Sunday, 11/9. Info: Info: www.midhudsonadk.org.Amenia Town Hall parking lot, Amenia. 10AM-1PM Food Bank Farm Stand. Break out your cutting board, and grab a peeler. Bring your shopping bag. The farm stand will be giving out free, Hudson Valley farm-donated fruits and vegetables every Tuesday between 10am-1pm, under the farm market tent, rightoutside of People’s Place. Info: 845-534-5344, x 112. People’s Place food pantry and thrift store, 17 St. James St, Kingston. 4PM-7PM Italian Dinner. To Honor our Armed Service Members for Past and Present service of the military dinner is free to veterans. New Paltz Elks Lodge #2562, , 290 Rt 32s, New Paltz, $10 / non-veteran, free /veteran.
4:30PM-7PM Homework Help Center @ Grinnell Library. Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Participants will receive help with homework, assistance reading, studying and researching, as well as Library help. Reg reqr’d. Mondays- Thursdays. Info:845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, free. 5:30PM Phoenicia Community Choir - Come and sing with your friends! Prepare choral music for concerts as well as singing with the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. No auditions, no need to read music. Info: 845-688-5759 Wesleyan Church, 22 Main St, Phoenicia. 5:30PM “Animals and Other Creatures of the Japanese Enlightenment” Talk by Japanese history expert and Harvard professor Ian Miller. Info: 845-437-5370 or www.vassar.edu. Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6:15PM “RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope, “ Dr. Larry Shore, professor of film and media at Hunter College, will host a post-screening discussion about the use of never-before-seen archival footage related to the the unknown story of Robert Kennedy’s 1966 visit toSouth Africa. Info: 845-341-4891. SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall, OCTC Great Room, Newburgh, free. 6:30PM Craft Night- Sara creates a new project with tweens & teens ages 8-13. Tuesdays, Info: 845-691-2275 or www.highlandlibrary.org. Highland Public Library, 30 Church St, Highland. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with special guest Bill Payne. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop. Meets every Tuesday night, 7pm-8:30pm.Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7PM Making The Desert Bloom. Speaker Ken Segel will take listeners on a spiritual vacation to Israel to learn about an exciting new program of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) which is literally making the desert bloom in the Negev. Refreshments. Info: www.ucjf.org or845-338-8131. Governor Clinton Building, Garden Room, One Albany Ave, Kingston, free. 7PM-9PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 246-5775. 7:30PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Evening Speaker Series: Warm Weather and Heated Debate. Spencer R. Weart, noted historian of science, will give an illustrated lecture. Info:
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Medicare Open Enrollment, (10/15-12/7) If you would like assistance to make a change in your Medicare coverage call Office for the Aging to set up an appointment 845-340-3456. Saugerties Library, Saugerties. Dream Festival: Virtual Residency of International Dreamers on Dream Festival FB Page. Paris Dreamers Group - November 12-18. Info: www. deeplistening.org. Kingston. 9AM-10AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. Gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1donation requested. Fire Co. #1, Rt 212, Woodstock. 9:30 AM -1 PM Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk: Split Rock. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate, 5-mile hike. Info: 845-255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Coxing Trailhead, New Paltz, $12. 10:30AM Plumflower Toddler Story Time, with stories, songs, and art activities . Info: 845-6792211 or www.woodstock.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. 10:30 AM The Red Hook/Rhinebeck AARP Meeting. Social Hour is at 10:30AM, Meeting at 11:30AM and Program at 12:30PM. The speaker is Anthony Musso with part 2 of his presentation on Historical Buildings of the Hudson Valley. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck.
32 10:30AM Plumflower Toddler Story Time, with stories, songs, and art activities. Info: 845-6792211 or www.woodstock.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 11AM Exploring Stories with Toddlers. Explore stories, fingerplays, songs, activities and playtime for ages 2-3 years. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-691-2275 or www.highlandlibrary.org. First Presbyterian Church of Highland, 26 Church St, Highland. 11AM Artist Presentation: Jason Briggs. Ceramics. Info: www.newpaltz.edu or 845-257-3830. SUNY New Paltz, Lecture Center 108, New Paltz, free. 11:30 AM -12:30 PM Lunch & Learn Series: “Successful Aging: Longevity Isn’t Everything.” Joe Ryan, Outreach Coordinator, Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Info: 845-471-0430. Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 S. Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, $5 /lunch. 12PM Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12noon. Web: www.kingstonnyrotary.org. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 1PM-2PM The ABC&D’s of Medicare. Led by Peter Rhein this informative, free seminar will discuss Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and Elderly Pharmaceutical InsuranceCoverage (EPIC). Info: 845255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, Community Room, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. 1PM The Sawkill Seniors. This month there will be a talk by the Executive Director at People’s Place followed by a fun-filled card game. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. All seniors are welcome.. Town Hall, 906 Sawkill Rd, Kingston. 1PM-3PM Social Circle. Come with your craft or stichery project, have coffee and cake and enjoy some social interaction. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill, free. 1PM-3PM Scrabble. Info: 845-876-4030 or www. starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St, Rhinebeck. 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. 3:30PM-4:30PM Lego Club. Info: 845-687-8726. Stone Ridge Library, Stone Ridge. 4:30PM-7PM Homework Help Center @ Grinnell Library. Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Participants will receive help with homework, assistance reading, studying and researching, as well as Library help. Reg reqr’d. Mondays- Thursdays. Info:845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, free. 5PM Curator’s Lecture. Info: 845-437-5370. Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie. 5:30PM Financial Aid Workshop. Workshops are open to all prospective college students, not only those interested in attending SUNY Orange. Info: 845-341-4190. SUNY Orange, Gilman Center for International Education, Middletown, free. 5:30PM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Everyone welcome. 845-679-9534. First Churchof Christ, Scientist, 89 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-7:30PM Creative Seed Support Group. For artists to voice their works inprogress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. MeetsWednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail.com or www.bluehealing.co. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM Ukulele Circle. On-going every Wed, 6-8pm. Info: 845-657-2482 or outreach@olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rt 28A, West Shokan. 6PM-8PM Ulster Ballet’s Community Days at Adams Fairacre Farms. Support the Ulster Ballet Company at its community days at Adams Fairacre Farms. Purchase your door prize tickets for some great prizes. Info: ulsterballet@gmail. com, or call 845-283-3809. Adams Fairacre Farm, Rt 9W, Kingston. 6PM -8PM Getting Current. Come to this great event with Chris Hewitt where you can find out how to sign up and “get current” with Hudson Valley Currents. The Hudson Valley Current is a local nonprofit that stimulates the quality of the region’s economy and provides opportunities to create more abundance in our communities.https://communities.cyclos.org/hvcurrent#home. Contact: Stacy Lipari 845.527.5672 cbcofrosendale@gmail.com. 6PM-8PM 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: 845-475-8781 or www. enjan.org. Sadie Peterson DelaneyAfrican Roots Library, Family Partnership Center, 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. 6PM-8PM Happy Elves Gift-Making Workshop. Info: 845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 New York 28A, West Shokan. 6PM Woodstock Community Chorale. Sing with your neighbors and prepare for concerts. No need to read music, no audition. On-going, Wednesdays, 6pm. Info: 845-688-2169. Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, Tinker St, Woodstock. 6:25PM-6:50PM Learn Remembrance. Meets every Wednesday, 6:25-6:50 pm. There will be a group spiritual practice at 7pm, immediately following this introduction.You are welcome to come to this teaching whether or not you attend the spiritual practice group. RSVP.Free, donations appreciated. Info: 845-679-8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 6:30PM Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers’ Club Annual Fashion Show. The annual fundrais-
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f you are familiar with the Cheese Touch (an affliction designating one as an outcast, similar to “cooties” taunts) and how to prevent it (crossing fingers), then you must be a Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan. Good news for you: Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney is coming to town! On Wednesday, November 12 at the Bulkeley Middle School, meet Kinney and get the latest book in the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9: The Long Haul. Tickets are required for admission. The cost is $16 and includes a copy of the book, with additional Wimpy Kid title options for additional tickets. Entry times range between 6:30 and 8 p.m. and will be e-mailed to ticketholders prior to the event. The Bulkeley Middle School is located at 45 North Park Road in Rhinebeck. For tickets or more information, call (845) 876-0500 or visit www. oblongbooks.com/wimpykid. – Erica Chase-Salerno
er will help the club purchase SleepSack Swaddle blankets and Cottonwood Kids insulated breast milk bags for the hospital’s Neugarten Family Birth Center. Res reqr’d. Info:845-871-1711 or www. health-quest.org/ndh. Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck, $60. 6:30PM Book Signing & Road Trip Experience: Jeff Kinney. Author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9: The Long Haul. Ticket required to attend. Info: 845-876-0500 or www.oblongbooks.com. Bulkeley Middle School, 45 North Park Rd, Rhinebeck, $16 /includes 1 book. 6:55PM-8PM Silent Spiritual Practice. Meets every Wednesday, 6:55-8 pm. This group is for both people who currently have a silent spiritual practice such as meditation or Remembrance and those who would like to start such a practice. Free, donations appreciated. Info: 845-679-8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 7PM “Finding Monhagen Brook.” With maps and photos as visuals, Edward Helbig, Orange County Water Authority education coordinator, will discuss the history of the Monhagen Brook Watershed. Info: 845-341-4891. SUNY Orange, Gilman Center for International Education, 7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admissionno dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 7PM Live @ The Falcon:Brian Lynch & Emmet Cohen. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM “Classical Music Concert-Guitar” Eric Roth, librarian/musician. Info: 845-658-9013. Rosendale Public Library, 264 Main St, Rosendale, free. 7:30PM 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 four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight reading not required. Info: wwwnewyorkerschorus.org. St. Andrews Church, 110 Overlook St, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Gus Mancini. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8:30PM Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by Petey Hop. Info: www.hydeparkbrewing.com or 229-8277. Hyde Park Brewing Company, 4076 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. 8:30PM-11PM Live at Catskill Mountain Pizza Company: Acoustic Jazz Trio with Syracuse/ Siegel Duo + Special Featured Guest. Featuring Bassist Rich Syracuse and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel. No cover or minimum! Info: 679-7969. Catskill Mountain Pizza Company, 51 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.
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7:30 AM -9 AM RVBA November Breakfast Meeting. Guest speaker, Chris Hewitt will discuss the Hudson Valley Current. The Current lets businesses support and patronize each other without spending US Dollars. Info: www.rondoutvalley.org. The Gander Inn, 6508 Route 209, Kerhonkson. 8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, x 1012.
Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-10AM T’ai Chi with Celeste Graves Hoyal. Part of the Active Seniors Program. Sun T’ai Chi is particularly effective for those with joint pain or reduced mobility. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill, $2. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior Fit After 50 with Diane Collelo. Three-part class offering movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 10 AM Sign Up Now! Bus Trip to see “The Elephant Man” on Broadway Trip Date:11/15, 10 am-7:30 pm. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-565-2076. Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus, 6 Albany Post Rd, Newburgh, $140. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Fall Nature Strollers - A Hiking Group for Families with Young Children. A one-hour hike. Info: www. hhnaturemuseum.org or 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $5 /adult-child 10:15AM Toddlers with Miss Robbie. Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck, free. 11AM Jazzed Up. Featuring NYC JazzReach Metta Quintet and the Poughkeepsie High School Jazz Ensemble. Info: www.bardavon.org or 845-4732072. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 11AM Preschoolers with Miss Robbie. Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck, free. 11:30AM New Group Forming: The Key to Love, a Manual for an Enlightened Reality on Earth together as One voice in synchronized breath. Everyone welcome. Contact Hope for location near center of New Paltz. Meets Thursdays, 11:30am through 11/20. Info: 203-964-7869. New Paltz, 12PM-3PM Community Reiki Fridays 11/ 7 (12-3pm). Supporting the community by offering healing sessions at a deep discount. $25 per hour ($15 per half hour). By appointment 845-389-2431 michael@whitecranehall.com whitecranehall.com (over 25yrs exp). 77 Cornell St #116, 12PM-4PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Moves indoors for its third winter season, every Thursday from Nov - May. Info: alihall@vassar.edu. Vassar College, College Center, North Atrium, Poughkeepsie. 1PM-2PM Brain Games. Join this spirited group for games that will get your brain moving and shaking! Info: 845-876-4030 or www.starrlibrary.org. Starr Library, 68 W. Market St, Rhinebeck. 1PM Scrabble Group. Group meets on the second and fourth Thursday, 1pm. Info: 845-657-2482 or outreach@olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rt 28A, West Shokan. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212,Woodstock. 1PM Office for the Aging Public Forum. They want to hear from seniors. Cme to one of their scheduled public hearings and share your thoughts
November 6, 2014 and learn about their services and programs. Info: 845-340- 3580 Saugerties Senior Center, Market St, Saugerties. 2PM The Wappingers Falls Brain Games Class. Info: 845-297-3428 or www.grinnell-library.org. Grinnell Library, 2642 E Main St, Wappingers Falls. 3:30PM-5PM Chess Club at Woodstock Library. For 7-12 yr olds. All levels, beginners welcome. Meets every Thursday thru November. Sign up is suggested by calling 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 4:30PM-7PM Homework Help Center @ Grinnell Library. Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Participants will receive help with homework, assistance reading, studying and researching, as well as Library help. Reg reqr’d. Mondays- Thursdays. Info:845-297-3428. Grinnell Library, 2642 East Main St, Wappingers Falls, free. 5PM Cultural Drumming with Gil. Every Thursday. Info: 1-877-576-9931. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, free. 5:30PM-8PM Art & Soul Reception. Entertainment, Food and Cocktails by Twisted Soul. Original Haitian art and handcrafts for sale. Hosted by the Vassar Haiti Project. RSVP: haitiproject@vassar. edu or 845-797-2123 or www.thehaitiproject.org. Vassar College Alumnae House, 161 College Ave, Poughkeepsie, $65. 6PM-7:30PM Word Cafe. A master class for readers and writers writing series hosted by Chronogram books editor Nina Shengold with guest teachers. $15/single class, $150 series of 12. Meets on Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, thru 11/30. Outdated: An Antique Café, 314 Wall St, Kingston. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala. org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM Hudson Valley Playwrights. Workshops for writing plays. Every Thursday. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-876-5810 or racersplace@hotmail.com. RSVP. Info: 845-217-0734 or www.hudsonvalleyplaywrights.com. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6:30PM-8:30PM Hudson Valley Playwrights Workshop. Open to newcomers and experienced playwrights. Meets on Thursdays. Info: hudsonvalleyplaywrights@gmail.com, or 845-217-0734. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub Duo. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Current Issues of the Criminal Justice System Encountering the Mentally Ill. A panel of criminal justice professionals will address current issues within the criminal justice system. Info: 845-341-4891. SUNY Orange, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering, Sandra and Alan Gerry Forum, Middletown, free. 7PM - 9:30PM Remote Viewing Group. Meets Monday nights 7:30-9:00pm at 77 Cornell St. Kingston #116 (Shirt Factory). Cost: $15 or $40 for the month. All welcome. Call Michael 845-3892431 whitecranehall.com. 7PM-9PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7 PM -8 PM 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: 845 876-7906 or www.mideastcrisis.org. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 7PM America’s Wilderness with the Sierra Club. Discussion and slide shows of wilderness trekking, kayaking, skiing, and other trips throughout the U.S. and world, for all ages and ability levels. Mid-Hudson Sierra Club program. Free and open to the public. Info: mhsierraprograms@aol. com. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. 7:30PM-9:30PM Discomobulated. Studio Stu, Ken McGloin, T. Xiques. Info: 845-514-2649. Stockade Tavern, 313 Fair St, Kingston. 7:30PM Durang! Durnqg! Play by Christopher Durang. An evening of hilarious one-acts. Info: 845-687-5262. SUNY Ulster, Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge. 7:30PM Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. Promoted by Rebecca Moore, Kirsti Gholson and Brian Normoyle. Regal Hudson Valley Mall 12, 1300 Ulster Ave, Kingston, $12. 8PM Diamond Doves. Info: 518-828-4800. Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 8PM The Lady in Question. Play by Charles Busch. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape”. Info: STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $20, $15 /senior/ student. 8PM Rent . Composer and playwright, Jonathan Larson. Directed by Jack Wade. Info: www. newpaltz.edu or 845-257-3880. SUNY New Paltz, McKenna Theatre, New Paltz, $20, $18 /senior/ staff, $10 /student. 8PM The Lady in Question. Play by Charles Busch. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as “Notorious” and “Escape”. Info: STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia, $20, $15 /senior/ student. 8PM Yarn. Info: 845-855-1300 or www.townecrier. com. Town Crier Café, 379 Main St, Beacon, $20. 8:30 PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 9PM Late Night at the Lehman Loeb. Art Galleries and Exhibits. Enjoy extended gallery hours, refreshments, and entertainment. Info: 845-4375632. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. 9PM Free Thursdays. Karlie Bruce + Liv Carrow. All shows 18+. Info: www.bspkingston.com. BSP Kingston, 323 Wall St, Kingston.
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AD SALESPERSON NEEDED. Country Wisdom News is looking for a salesperson to help grow the business, selling print ads to businesses in Ulster and Dutchess. Pay/commission negotiable. 845-658-2320. marie. countrywisdom@gmail.com ALL KITCHEN STAFF NEEDED for new restaurant in Phoenicia. Line cooks, prep/ dishwashers. Call Tim at 845-688-9800. DISHWASHER/PREP, full- and part-time positions. Clean and positive person. Please apply in person Wednesday-Sunday, between 1-4 p.m. Call (845)255-9766 for appointment. Mountain Brauhaus, corner of Rt. 44/55, Gardiner. Closed Monday/Tuesday. EXPANDING HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY seeks conscientious, reliable, hardworking, fun individuals. Serious inquiries only. Please call 845-853-4476. Send resume to info@welcomehomecleaners.com NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED. Country Wisdom News is seeking individuals to distribute monthly newspaper throughout Ulster and Dutchess. Drivers must have insured vehicles. $10/hr. Number of hours negotiable. 845-658-2320. marie. countrywisdom@gmail.com
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PROPERTY MANAGER. Motivated individual wanted to manage rental real estate portfolio. All inquiries confidential. LaRussa Realty Inc. 845-255-0699. VIDEO ANIMATION MEDIA. Production Apprentice Needed w/Pay. Need to produce several simple, but extended length, 3D video animations, similar to SimCity avatar actors. Looking for entry-level but tech savvy Assistant/ Apprentice who is familiar with computer video and animation applications, such as iClone and Premiere, who wants to obtain learning and work experience, to take over the conversion of transcripts into reenactment videos. All equipment and tools are provided onsite, all you need is enthusiasm, quick learning ability, and a positive attitude. Transport possible if nearby Woodstock. No age restrictions, a learning experience and portfolio resume builder for a student, amateur or hobbyist, with some pay for finished projects. Contact BenGary at (845)679-0246, garyonthenet@gmail.com
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For preschool program for young children with and without disabilities. Must have exp. with young children in a group setting.
The absolute final deadline is Tuesday at 11 a.m. Monday at 11 a.m. in Woodstock and New Paltz; Tuesday in Kingston.
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DEAR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN- We at Hardscrabble Flea Market & Swap Meet would like to congratulate you on being picked from over 100 businesses in your field. We believe we can help each other- We have a swap meet every Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holy Cow Shopping Center, in addition to a flea market/garage sale. We find that when business people set up a table w/business cards & flyers or â&#x20AC;&#x153;show how to doâ&#x20AC;? projects it will definitely increase your business (and mine). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to introduce your busi-
ness to new/old customers. And, if you have leftover merchandise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sell- this would be a perfect way to unload it. Please give John a call for more details- (845)7581170. Spots are $12-$35. MENSCHEN: LOVE YIDDISH? Help lead a warm, welcoming Yiddish vinkl that meets Wednesday mornings at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation - or just come to hear and speak a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yiddish vort.â&#x20AC;? Call Noami Halpern, 845-679-2770. New Paltz Community-- this Appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for You! Hugies & Hipsters * Pub Owners & Pub Crawlers * Dentists & Patients * Shoppers & Shops * Chefs & Diners * Baristas & Coffee Lovers... Get Connected! Find us at: https:// newpaltz.mycityapp.mobile Local businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; contact us for our annual ad rates- 845527-4100.
ULSTER PUBLISHING POLICY It is illegal for anyone to: ...Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap (disability), age, marital status or sexual orientation. Also, please be advised that language that indicates preference (i.e. â&#x20AC;&#x153;working professionals,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;single or couple,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;mature...professional,â&#x20AC;? etc.) is considered to be discriminatory. To avoid such violations of the Fair Housing Law, it is best to describe the apartment to be rented rather than the person(s) the advertiser would like to attract. This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act.
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WOODSTOCK GREEN RENEWABLE ENERGY HOME AS SEEN IN NEW YORK HOUSE MAGAZINE
HUDSON VALLEY
& CATSKILLS
4+ bed/2 Jacuzzi baths, 3 private wooded acres, natural pond, 2 car garage, granite, stainless, geothermal, solar, radiant wood & stone floors, by owner, more at
COUNTRY properties
Cute Cabin | Lexington | $139,900 WĞƌĐŚĞĚ ŚŝŐŚ ŽŶ Ă Śŝůů͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŽīĞƌƐ ĨƌŽŶƚĂŐĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ^ĐŚŽŚĂƌŝĞ ƌĞĞŬ͕ ŽŶ ϱ ůŽǀĞůLJ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĂĐƌĞƐ͘ DĂŬĞƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ŐĞƚĂǁĂLJ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ƐĞĂƐŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ůĞƐƐ ƚŚĂŶ ϭϱ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƐŬŝŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŐŽůĨ͘ ŽŵĞ Ɛŝƚ ĨŽƌ Ă ǁŚŝůĞ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌƐ ŽīĞƌƐ͘
READY TO MOVE?
Recently Reduced | Kingston | $199,900 ŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Žī ŽĨ >ƵĐĂƐ ǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƚ ďĂĐŬ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƌŽĂĚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ƐĞƫŶŐ͘ /ŶĐƌĞĚŝďůĞ ŚŽŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ŶĞǁ ĐĂƌƉĞƟŶŐ͕ Ăůů ĨƌĞƐŚůLJ ƉĂŝŶƚĞĚ ƌŽŽŵƐ Ͳ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ƚŽƚĂůůLJ ƚƵƌŶŬĞLJ͘ DĂƐƚĞƌ ƐƵŝƚĞ ŚĂƐ ůŽĂĚƐ ŽĨ ĐůŽƐĞƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ϯ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ƐƵŶƌŽŽŵ ŐŝǀĞƐ à Ɛƚ ƚŽ ĂŶ ĂůƌĞĂĚLJ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůŝǀŝŶŐ experience.
www.WoodstockNYhouse@Webs.Com $660,000 • (845) 679-6408
Level building lot for sale, 3.86 acres, has existing drilled well and electric run to the site, 26x30 block foundation on site, West Saugerties location.
Call Hilltop Realty for more info: 845-246-3776 WE BUY HOUSES! CASH PAID, QUICK CLOSINGS! Will look at any condition properties. We are the largest private buyer of homes in Ulster County and can provide references. Please call Dan @ Winn Realty Associates, LLC, 845/514-2500 or email dan@winn-realty.com.
Put Yourself In The Best Hands. 19th Cent. Italianate | Hudson | $725,000 ůĞŐĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƚƵƌŶŬĞLJ͘ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ƋƵŝĞƚ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ Ϯ ďůŽĐŬƐ Žī ,ƵĚƐŽŶ͛Ɛ tĂƌƌĞŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ Ă ŵŝdž ŽĨ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ Ă ƌĞŐĂů ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƌŽŽĨ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ͕ ĐƵƐƚŽŵ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ Θ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁͬĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ͘ ŽƵůĚ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ďĞĐŽŵĞ Ă Θ ͘ ĞĂƵƟĨƵů sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ ĂƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƵƌĞ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ ŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ĚĞƚĂŝů͘
Private Paradise | ^ĂƵŐĞƌƟĞƐ | $429,900 ƵƐƚŽŵ ďƵŝůƚ Θ ƚĂƐƚĞĨƵůůLJ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ ůŝŐŚƚͲĮůůĞĚ ŚŽŵĞ ŽīĞƌƐ ƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ ŽŶ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϬ ĂĐƌĞƐ͘ KƉĞŶ ŇŽŽƌ ƉůĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ Θ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƐ͕ ǁŽŽĚ ŇŽŽƌƐ͕ ďĞĂŵĞĚ ĐĞŝůŝŶŐƐ͕ ĨƌĞŶĐŚ ĚŽŽƌƐ Θ :ŽƚƵů ǁŽŽĚƐƚŽǀĞ ĂĚĚ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ Θ ĞĸĐŝĞŶĐLJ͘ DĂƐƚĞƌ ^ƵŝƚĞ ǁͬǁĂůŬͲŝŶ ĐĞĚĂƌ ĐůŽƐĞƚ Θ ůĂƌŐĞ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĂƚŚ͘
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VILLAGE GREEN REALTY
www.villagegreenrealty.com 845-331-5357 845-255-0615 845-687-4355 518-734-4200 845-679-2255
Hilltop Comtemporary | Coxsackie | $439,000 Sited high on a hill overlooking the Catskill Mountains is ƚŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ Ă ŬŝŶĚ͕ ĂƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ŚŽŵĞ͘ ŽĂƚ ůŽǀĞƌ͍ dŚĞ ,ƵĚƐŽŶ ZŝǀĞƌ ŝƐ ũƵƐƚ Ă ĨĞǁ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ĂǁĂLJ͘ WƌŝǀĂƚĞůLJ ƐŝƚĞĚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ŝĚLJůůŝĐ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ƐĞƫŶŐ͘ YƵŝĐŬ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ dŚƌƵǁĂLJ ƐŽ ĂŶ ĞĂƐLJ ĐŽŵŵƵƚĞ ƚŽ Ez Žƌ EŽƌƚŚ ƚŽ ůďĂŶLJ͘
Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
Hudson Heritage FCU 845-561-5607 Mid-Hudson Valley FCU 800-451-8373
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BEST RATES SENIOR CARE companion services. ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE including medication reminders. Available 24-7. 2 hour minimum visit. Great hourly & shift rates available. References. 20 years experience. 845-235-6701
CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area.
(845)901-8513 Gentle Care, Assistance with compassion in time of need, for those who would benefit from care at home. Experienced. Please call for more information (845)657-7010.
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PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS of all ages. Excellent references, affordable pricing. Learn about music in a fun-filled atmosphere. 845-798-6268. VIOLIN! Wish you played the violin? or did you play in school, wish you’d kept it up? My adult students go on to play in orchestras and chamber groups. 20 years at Manhattan’s School for Strings, Westchester’s Talent Education. Certified Suzuki Method iTeacher Trainer. Age 3 through adult. “I love my lessons, they’re my therapy” JS, Kingston, NY. (845)679-9250.
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— Since 1972 —
8th Annual FASHION SHOW. Ulster County SPCA proudly presents the 8th Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, 11/8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hillside Manor, Kingston. If you’d like to attend the Fashion Show, please call 845-331-5377 or email info@ ucspca.org. Tickets are $45 and includes cocktail hour, luncheon, silent auction, raffles & door prizes. RSVP by October 22. Fashions by Macy’s and Woodstock Design!
Pre-K thru Early Elementary Christine Oliveira - Director 679-7112 www.schoolofthenewmoon.com
ASTROLOGY- YOUR CELESTIAL MIRROR- How astrology can help us... with Marian Tortorella, Master Astrologer. Next door to Sunflower, 75 Mill Hill Road,
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SCHOOL OF THE NEW MOON
Just like New | Highland | $239,000 KīĞƌŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŽƉĞŶ ŇŽŽƌ ƉůĂŶ Θ ůŝŐŚƚ ĮůůĞĚ ƌŽŽŵƐ͖ ůĂƌŐĞ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ǁͬƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ĐĂďŝŶĞƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽƵŶƚĞƌƐ͕ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů Ăŝƌ͕ ϱ ŝŶĐŚ ǁŝĚĞ ďŽĂƌĚ ŇŽŽƌƐ ŝŶ ůŝǀŝŶŐͬĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ Θ ůŽǀĞůLJ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ƐƵŝƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƟůĞĚ ǁĂůŬ ŝŶ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ Θ ĚŽƵďůĞ ƐŝŶŬƐ͖ ŶĞǁůLJ ƌĞŵŽĚĞůĞĚ ůŽǁĞƌ ůĞǀĞů ŽīĞƌƐ ůĂƌŐĞ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ŽĸĐĞ ĂƌĞĂ͕ ůĂƵŶĚƌLJ ƌŽŽŵ Θ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͘
Woodstock from 3-4:30 p.m. $10 prepay online, $15 day of with cashier. Saturday, November 8th.
ULSTER COUNTY MORTGAGE RATES Rates taken 11/3/2014 are subject to change
land for sale
LAND FOR SALE. 6.5 acres. Woodstock/ Bearsville. Private, buildable. Good for hunting camp or small house. Asking $29,900 or best offer. 845-633-5155.
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SECLUDED, QUIET 1-BEDROOM RANCH on 3 acres in Accord. Quintessential country! Walk-in cedar-lined closet. 4-season sunlight. Commune w/nature all around. $125,000. MSTA. Call Century 21 Venables Realty, Sam Slotnick, Licensed RE agent for appointment, 845-656-6088.
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STU’S CAR SERVICE. Who’s car determines the pay. Always ready to get you there. Doesn’t matter when or where. I drive the miles your way with smiles. Airport transportation starting at $50. Book Now For The Holidays. 845-6495350; stu@hvc.rr.com Look for me on Facebook.
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NEW PALTZ OPEN HOUSE; Sunday 11/9, 1-4 p.m. 190-192 Old Kingston Road. 1 acre + 1-bedroom cabin + 2-story barn + 3-bedroom farmhouse. $229K w/$5K credit possible for renovations. Century 21 Venables Realty, Sam Slotnick Licensed RE Agent, 845-656-6088. Warm cider!
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3 GREAT OFFERINGS! Spacious West Hurley home w/fireplace, HW floors, EI kitchen w/cherry cabs & granite counters awaiting new owner: $249,500 (ML#20140072); Spacious Colonial w/hardwood floors, den, home office or BR on main level, screened porch, 2-car garage and AG pool for summer fun: $315,500 (ML#20142656); Post & Beam Contempo on 8 private, beautifully landscaped acres w/gourmet kitchen, stunning skylit cathedral ceilings, bluestone fireplace, 2-car garage w/24’x24’ bonus room above and much, much more: $529,900 (ML#20144222). Call Joan T. Hagedorn, WM&B Realty, 845-750-7047 mobile.
OWNER SELLING 37 ACRES of land with pond and back acres bordered by land that is “Forever Wild.” Located in Saugerties and 3.5 miles to the Village Green in Woodstock and 7 miles to the NYS Thruway in Saugerties. An older mobile home and pine cabin are on the property and currently occupied by the owner. Electricity, fiber optic and cable are available. Water is supplied by a functioning well. Old Bluestone Quarries are on the property and a rugged road goes around the property. It is rare to find a parcel this size in this location and so very private. Serious inquiries only. Call 845-246-1415. Asking $12,500 an acre.
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mobile home park lot lease
MOBILE HOME PARK/ LOT AVAILABLE for 2014 mobile home. Lot has private entrance facing Shawangunk Ridge & Mohonk Mountain tower. New Paltz school district. Call 845-255-2525.
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PRIVATE BUYER (non-realtor) SEEKING PROPERTY to purchase, MUST HAVE NATURAL WATERFALL. 2-10 acres needed. Maybe subdivide? Can be either a vacant, SECLUDED parcel of land, OR property w/a house with a natural, private waterfall (w/ year-round views, NOT just seasonal). Must be secluded (absolutely no homes in view), AND MUST BE WITHIN 10 MINUTES DRIVE TO WOODSTOCK. CASH OFFERED, CAN CLOSE IMMEDIATELY! Contact: sabe1970@yahoo.com.au w/photos/info. or call (518)965-7223.
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HOW MUCH is my Business Worth? CPA and professional business broker can provide a valuation to advance your plans to sell your business. Accepted methodology and full report. rschwartzcpa@aol.com 914466-4646
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Things homeowners should be thankful for: Central air - it may cost more, but the chance to stay cool through the summer makes a tangible difference in life. Latex paint - lead paint was evil, and even without the lead, oil-based paint is a headacheinducing mess. Thermopane windows - they keep houses warmer and eliminate the biannual struggle with storm windows. Decent cheap furniture at IKEA the stuff they sell won’t last forever, but it is sensible, smartly designed and affordable. I’m also thankful for Puffs Plus – they are disgusting greasy tissues until the fifth day of a nasty cold, and Velcro, because… well… it’s the best invention ever.
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COLONIAL SAUGERTIES When you enter this 1850 Brick Georgian Colonial you will feel transported back to a more elegant time. The current owner has completed many improvements including the new kitchen with solid chestnut cabinets, 2.5 new bathrooms and all new windows to go along with the beautiful inlaid flooring, ornamental ceiling, and wood moldings. It could not be in a better location than the Historic Village of Saugerties, within walking distance to antique shops,boutiques, and a plethora of fine restaurants. Close to HITS, Garlic Festival, Fishing, Skiing, Hudson River, Theaters and more, you will never be at a lostfor activities. The roof is only 10 year’s old, the furnace 8 years, so just move in, relax, and enjoy! Victoria Hoyt ......$285,000
102.6 FEVER View the magnificent Berkshire and Catskill Mountains and fields, bask in the serenity of your private spring fed pond, views and tranquil environment that areonly the beginning of what is available to you on this mindboggling 102.58 acre parcel in Coxsackie. Heat up in the Sauna then retreat and feel rejuvenated in theJacuzzi that is part of your Master Bedroom Suite complete with fireplace, private bath and views. The Living room of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, is complete with wood stove insert andglass doors to view the crackling fire.The eat-in kitchen has country cabinets and splendid views. The lower level has two bonus rooms for guests. Call Kenneth Volpe for details. .................. $397,000
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PURE ENCHANTMENTHistorically significant church c.1898 in Cragsmoor art colony has been repurposed into a fabulous residence. Stunning interior features soaring beamed ceilings, polished concrete floors, fabulous country gourmet kitchen, en-suite MBR plus add’l BR with cozy nook, 45’ living room, 26’ family/media room, bluestone patio & terraced gardens. Abutting conservancy lands insure integrity. ONE-OF-A-KIND! ......$299,000
WOODSTOCK DOME- Discover the abundant “retro” appeal of this well maintained “Grogkill” dome circa 1970. Over 2000 SF of open, flowing sunlit spaces with soaring ceilings, newly refinished hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, NEW roof, 30’ living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and multiple decks inviting outdoor dining & wooded vistas. Have a soak in the soothing hot tub. Nicely private 3+ acres with community POND rights! $369,000
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SOPHISTICATED CAPE- Smartly and stylishly updated classic 1940’s Cape Cod with a crisp, modern ambiance. You can just move in and enjoy the 20’ beamed living room with cozy brick fireplace, formal wainscoted dining room, gorgeous custom country EI kitchen with soapstone counters, main level BR & 2 more upstairs, 2 full baths, inviting den w/ wet bar PLUS all-season sunroom and soothing hot tub on back patio. LOVELY! ................... $399,000
WILLOW WONDERFUL- Here’s the classic circa 1875 Woodstock farmhouse you’ve been looking for! Nestled on 6 acres (more land available!) with views from everywhere plus a 20x40 BARN w/ studio/guest house potential. Featuring 2000 SF, 4 bedrooms, 2 NEW full baths, living & dining rooms, fireplace, wood floors, NEW heat & central AC, NEW roofs, NEW kitchen, enclosed porch and detached garage. ...... $449,000
ÉLÉGANCE, MON DIEU! This elegant Woodstock unparalleled beauty is brilliantly blended with a harmonious seven acre private setting that has a circular drive, handlaid flagstone walls, terraced gardens, peaceful woods and a seasonal stream. This magnificent estate was constructed by a partnership of well-establishedpremier architectural and construction professionals with sensational designed details throughout.The main 3 bedroom residence has a privacy fence, blues stone patio, screened in sitting porch, “Welcoming” mahogany front door with a handmadeleaded stained glass window designed especially for this Woodstock home and shipped half way across country! The quality will astonish you. > < Cherry floors ad grand scale windows compliment the pee-a-boo tiled fireplace with built in shelves. The chef’s delight kitchen has a cherry bar, cherry floor, fireplace, Wood Mode tempered glass cabinets, gas stove, wall oven, dishwasher and breakfast bar. French doors lead out to the patio for summer dining. The heated sunroom has Mexican tiled floors. The dramatic hand built staircase is accented with bead-board wainscoting. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and the master is hand tiled, birch cabinetry a steam shower. This floor has a washer/dryer, balcony accessible to two bedrooms. The architectural designed 2 bedroom guest house has it all too! Call Mary Ellen VanWagenen ..................$1,200,000
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Boiceville 845.657.4240
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www.westwoodrealty.com New Paltz 255-9400
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ROSENDALE ESTATE ON 15+ ACRES W/ 1750’S COLONIAL & GUEST HOUSE
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Pillard entrance, towering maples and a long private drive welcomes you to the original Hardenbergh Estate, Roseland. This property consists of 2 lovely homes & a carriage house sited on 15.8 wooded acres and includes 2 subdivided 1+ acre parcels. Circa 1750s colonial has been lovingly restored. Original floors restored by British American Restoration Floors; LR & DR w/ 2 working fireplaces. Kitchen features style stone counters, maple cabinets & dumbwaiter. Way too much to list, call for details & directions! $449,900
45 ACRES ON COOPER LAKE RD!! 4 N is your chance to own a bit of history. Said to Now bbe the oldest home on Cooper Lake Road (built in 11825) this home has been in the same family for aalmost two centuries. As you step into the house, you will be taken back to a simpler time and the sanctity of yesteryear. Built ins, wood floors, paned windows, dutch front door, deep soaking tub and the older porcelain sinks in bathrooms. Too much to list, call today!
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SHOP/STUDIO RENTAL. Well constructed 1200 sq.ft. open space w/office, finish room & bathroom. Halfway between Woodstock & Saugerties. Road frontage on Rt. 212. Well insulated, new heating system. Garage door. Great location. 845-657-6753 .
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gardiner/ modena/ plattekill rentals
GARDINER/NEW PALTZ: 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT: Great views. Deck, storage. $950/month plus utilities. Call (914)4752833. PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING, 2-bedroom, 2 bath, laundry room, living room w/ fireplace, dining room, French doors to deck, Great Room, central A/C. $1250/month plus heat and electric. Security and references. 239-248-8242, leave message.
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highland/ clintondale rentals
EFFICIENCY: UTILITIES INCLUDED. No pets. Country setting. Quiet. Available now. 5 miles from New Paltz. Call 845-8830072. 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.
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milton/marlboro rentals
MARLBORO; SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT. Open floor plan. $895/month. ALSO,
1-BEDROOM furnished/unfurnished, second floor. $950/month. Both: Heat & electric included. Suitable for 1 or 2. No dogs. No smokers. References. Security. (845)7955778/(845)489-5331.
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2-BEDROOM, full bath, first floor, separate entrance. Good light. Gas fireplace. Available 12/1. 1000/m plus gas & electric. NO SMOKING, NO DOGS. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call (845)255-5355.
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www.lawrenceotoolerealty.com Lawrence O’Toole Realty is pleased to announce the addition of Dorothea Marcus to our office and extend a warm welcome to her. Dorothea brings to our agency a wealth of experience in real estate, beginning her real-estate career in Westchester. She also headed up communications at two of the highestpowered advertising agencies in Manhattan. A resident of Woodstock, she is very involved in the community, most recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Woodstock Library. Dorothea is equally at home with buyers and sellers, specializing in helping city people happily adapt to upstate life. Call Dorothea at 917-854-5748 or contact her at dorothea.realtor@gmail.com 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in private home. Includes utilities, cable and high speed internet. Walking distance to SUNY and town. No pets or smokers. $1000/month, 1½ month security. Available immediately. Call (914)475-9834.
APARTMENT. Suitable for one person. Quiet, park-like setting w/pond on beautiful Shawangunk Ridge w/hiking trails at your door. $700/month w/utilities. First, last and security. Non-smoker. No pets. 845-6589332.
2 ROOMS FOR RENT in large 3-bedroom apartment. Quiet residential area, close to SUNY New Paltz. $500/month/room plus shared utilities. First, last, security, references, lease. On-site parking. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. 845-255-7187.
NEW STUDIO APARTMENT in quiet, private setting. Suitable 1 person. Amenities include: radiant heat, hot water, electric, cable. No pets, no smoking. 1-year lease. $900/month. (518)788-3785.
2/3-BEDROOM APARTMENT; $1395/ month includes heat. 49 North Chestnut Street. Lease. No pets, please. 845-2290024. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT; $800/ month plus utilities & security. 5 miles to New Paltz. Pet friendly. References required. Call (845)978-2804, (845)591-7285.
Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available!
2-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Freshly renovated. Centrally located in the middle of New Paltz. Please call for information: (845)213-8619.
Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more! “Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”
Call 845-255-7205 for more information 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT; $1150/month plus utilities. Also, STUDIO APARTMENT. $700/month plus utilities. BOTH: 31 Church Street, 1 block from Main Street, laundry room, private parking on premises. No pets/ smoking. 1 month security. 1-year lease, good references. (845)255-5319.
Charming Victorian style farmhouse with many original details and lots of great updates including a cook’s dream kitchen with Imperial professional level stainless steel stove, oversized SS Jenn Aire fridge, energy/water efficient SS Bosch DW, custom cabinets, soaring ceilings. FR addition w/WS has abundant windows to view private yard, wrap around porch, fruit trees, fenced veg garden, approx 201 feet on Praymaker Kill. Refinished floors, fresh paint, cleared yard to water. $199,900
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Th Spacious and Solid Rosendale Ranch is This nic nicely situated off of the road on a large lot w/ a gorgeous level fenced yard. This home boasts gle gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a master be bedroom suite, laundry room with 1/2 bath on main level, updated windows, 2 fireplaces, an oversized eat in kitchen, and a breezeway w/ bluestone. Plus there’s a 2-car garage too! Also, a nice finished lower level with a family room w/ fireplace & an additional den/office or guest room. This solid home is located minutes from the Village of Rosendale, New Paltz, & Stone Ridge for restaurants & shopping. $259,900
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IT’S A GREAT LIFESTYLE! Totally updated 2 story townhouse just minutes from the Walkway Over the Hudson. All you need to bring is your furniture and decorating ideas to make this your comfortable home. Kitchen was updated with corian counter tops, stainless appliances and wood shutters on all inside windows including sliders to back deck. Owner also invested in new roof and siding. This is a great opportunity to own instead of rent. Club house, pools, tennis & basketball courts and children’s playground are nearby. Common fees are only $45.00 to enjoy all the benefits of common areas. Priced to sell NOW...............................$189,500
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GREAT 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent, close to Main St. Located in a quiet neighborhood, off Rte. 32 North, across from Agway, in a private residence. Very clean. Private entrance. No smoking, no pets. Includes basic cable and internet. $950/ month. Please call Maria at 845-559-8303 after 2 p.m. Available immediately. LARGE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Behind Starbucks. Kitchen w/dining nook, living room, full bathroom w/tub. 1 cat friendly. No smoking. $990/month includes heat, hot water, waste & snow removal, offstreet parking. 1 block walk from SUNY. 845453-9247, marker1st@yahoo.com LARGE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Walking distance to college. Heat & hot water included. Off-street parking. No smoking. No pets. $795/month. Available 12/1/14. Call 845-255-0839. LARGE SINGLE ROOM. Share kitchen & bath w/2 other gentleman. Internet, heat, hot water included. $575/month. Call 845304-2504. NEAR ROSENDALE: EFFICIENCY
ROOM FOR RENT: Utilities included. $550/month plus security. Walking distance to everything. Call 845-664-0493. ROOMS FOR RENT w/access to kitchen and living room. Half mile from SUNY campus. No pets. $450/month includes all utilities. Call (914)850-1968. SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Spring 2015 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.
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rosendale/ high falls/tillson/ stone ridge rentals
2-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Rosendale. Sunny, clean. 1-bedroom has separate entrance, could be used as office. Very large living room. Views of Esopus Creek. Includes off-street parking & trash removal. No smoking. 2 person max. $990/month + utilities. (845)453-9247, marker1st@yahoo.com RIFTON: 1-BEDROOM PLUS. 1.5 baths. Lakefront duplex apartment. Beautiful setting. Totally renovated. New appliances. Washer/dryer. New carpeting, deck. No smoking. $850/month plus utilities. 2 months security & credit check required. Call Tom (845)658-8829.
Made you look. Ulster Publishing newspapers and websites reach over 50,000 readers a week. Go to www.ulsterpublishing.com/ advertise or 845-334-8200 to advertise.
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kingston/hurley/ port ewen rentals
HURLEY: 2-BEDROOM 2004 MOBILE HOME w/large porch, storage barn on 3-acre private wooded lot. Includes mowing, plowing, soft water & A/C. Seeking 1-2 quiet individuals w/steady income. No dogs, smoking. References, security. $850/month (1), $900/month (2), plus utilities. 845-3388938.
ULSTER GARDENS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS New affordable 1 Bedroom Apartments in our SMOKE FREE Senior 55+ community available October 1st. Variable rent based on income include Heat, HW, W/W carpet. Units have central A/C, 24-hour emergency maintenance, on-site laundry room, community room, and management office. For application: (845) 514-2889 website:www.devonmgt.com Or email: ulstergardens@devonmgt.com 1000 Ulster Gardens Court Kingston, NY 12401 “Income Guidelines Apply” Equal Housing Opportunity BEAUTIFUL ARTIST LOFT. Large live/ work space (1200+) in Rondout, Kingston. Hi ceilings. $900 plus you pay electric/ heat/gas- appr. $190 monthly. Call Sabrina Puppolo, Coldwell Banker, Kingston (268 Fair Street). 845-331-5357 or 914-466-2542. LIVING SPACE AVAILABLE in Hurley, quiet neighborhood just outside Kingston. Living room, small bedroom, 1/2 bath. Fully Furnished. Must share kitchen and shower. $650/month. Call (845)706-9567. PORT EWEN: 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE. Newly remodeled. Off-street parking. Hot water included. Quiet area. Near marina. 1 year lease. 201289-1135. SUNNY, RECENTLY RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM plus den/office on great Fair Street block. Dining room, laundry, storage. $945/month plus utilities. Must have excellent credit & references. Available 12/1/14. 845-255-0560.
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krumville olivebridge/ shokan rentals
OLIVEBRIDGE: RUSTIC, SUNNY 1-BEDROOM COTTAGE. Woodstove, new floors, cathedral ceilings w/skylight. 450 sq.ft. First, last and security. $750/ month. No pets. Close to Ashokan Reservoir. (845)657-6942 or (646)662-5202.
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saugerties rentals
APARTMENT FOR RENT; Lovely, recently renovated apartment with tile and hardwood floors for rent just outside city limits of Saugerties, right on Rt. 9W. Convenience to both Kingston and Saugerties, this spacious and bright 1BR & bath is on a well maintained property. So don’t worry about the snow this winter as the parking lot is kept and you have your very own designated parking. We cover both trash pickup and water (electric and gas separate). These are nonsmoking units, w/pets being negotiable. (No dogs, sorry). You will need references and employment verification. Several units available, starting from $850. Please contact 845-499-9361 for showing and any questions, thank you. TOTALLY RENOVATED 3-BEDROOM Saugerties Village home. Off-street parking. Washer/dryer. Everything new. $1400/ month plus utilities. (845)246-1844.
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2-BEDROOM, CHARMING, CHEERY HOUSE in the woods. Large airy “glassroom” ideal artist’s studio. Fireplace. 3.3 very secluded acres. Woodstock-Saugerties. No pets preferred. $1100/month. 1st/last, security. References. Available November 1. (845)679-2300.
1-BEDROOM CHARMING, COZY APARTMENT. Wide-plank floors, New countertop. Deck. Full bath. 2 acres. By stream. Garden. $800/month. First, last, security. No pets preferred. References. Available now. 845-679-2300, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. AIRY, BRIGHT, CLEAN 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Woodstock Center. 2nd floor, terrace w/view, full bath. No smoking/ drugs/excess alcohol/pets. For responsible person w/steady income and references. $875/month includes all utilities, off-street parking. Call 845-679-7978. CREEKSIDE STUDIO APARTMENT. $475/month plus utilities. Walking distance to center of Woodstock & bus route. No pets. Call (845)594-9257, leave message w/phone number or e-mail: pyxe2000@yahoo.com LARGE 2-BEDROOM RANCH STYLE APT. Open living/dining room, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, oil hot water baseboard heat. $1200/month includes trash removal, water, sewer. Owner is licensed RE agent. (845)802-4777. NATURE SURROUNDS IT. Year-round, well-maintained 1-bedroom+ home for nonsmoking, single or couple. Mountain/meadow views, fenced lawn, bluestone patios, storage. W/D, cable, electric heat, woodstove. Lease, security. $1000/month plus utilities. 845-679-6430. NEWLY RENOVATED 5-BEDROOM HOUSE, 3.5 bath, eat-in kitchen, DW, woodstove, fireplace, W/D, 2-car garage, full basement, screened porch, oak floors. Available Nov. 10th. $2300/month plus utilities. 845255-0560. ROOMMATE WANTED. Private bedroom, office space. Private bath. $750/month. Call (845)802-4777. SUNNY, BRIGHT, OPEN 1-BEDROOM APT. Large eat-in kitchen, good size room, deck, garden area. $850/month. (845)8024777. WOODSTOCK: 1-BEDROOM. Quiet upscale residential neighborhood. Beautiful grounds. Small quiet apartment complex. Excellent condition & well maintained. $845/month includes all utilities. ALSO, FURNISHED 1-BEDROOM. $875/month includes all utilities. No smoking. References. No pets. (845)679-9717. WOODSTOCK/LAKE HILL. Furnished share in restored colonial farmhouse. $500 includes all utilities, internet, private phone, piano, cats, gardens. Partial work exchange available. NS, NP. homestayny@msn.com. 679-2564.
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$800: FULLY WINTERIZED 2-BR COTTAGE (700 sq.ft.), with fireplace, in Lanesville. 10 minutes to Hunter Mt. and Phoenicia, 30 minutes to Woodstock. Year round stream and mt. views; Very efficient electric heat (not included). Proof of income required. Call 845-688-4377 or email mlatriano@yahoo.com CHICHESTER; 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT, redone 5 years ago. Ceramic tile kitchen & bath, oil-fired domestic hot water & heat. Gas stove, lots of closets. $900/ month plus utilities, 1-month security, references. 845-750-1515. MOUNT TREMPER; 1-Bedroom Apartment. $695/month plus utilities and security. Full bath. 2 large closets. Private entrance. Non-smoking. No pets. 5 minute walk to Zen Monastery. 1553 Wittenberg Road. (845)688-9846. SHOKAN: $700/month Large One Bedroom 960 sq.ft., Also $1150/month Large two bedroom 1200 sq.ft., 7 miles west of Woodstock, peaceful, calm, quiet, country setting. Please No smokers or pets, utilities not included. Walk to Ashokan Reservoir, 1-year lease, two months security. Pictures on craigslist.org search Shokan. Call 845481-0521.
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CRYSTAL FALLS HOUSE; New house, 2-bedrooms, private waterfall access, fully furnished & equipped. Near Palenville. No pets, no smoking. Refs. Photos at www.crystalfallshouse.Com. $950/month. (914)4664646.
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Household Income $25,000 $28,550 $32,100 $35,650 $38,550 $41,400 $44,250 $47,100
You may be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, December 12 at 4:30 p.m. By mail or hand delivery ONLY No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. All applications received during the application period will be entered in a lottery pool. A random drawing lottery will select 1,000 applications that will be added to the Waiting List. Three ways to get an application: x In person at 289 Fair Street, Kingston Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. between November 17 and December 12, 2014 x Online at www.rupco.org, any day between November 17 and December 12, 2014 x At the Open House Application Support Days at The Kirkland, 2 Main Street, Kingston Monday November 17 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday November 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday December 11 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance for very low-income families to enable them to choose and lease affordable, privately owned rental housing.
www.rupco.org
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seasonal rentals
WOODSTOCKSTREAMSIDECOTTAGE. Waterfalls. Cozy. Private. Workroom sunroom, LR, 1-bedroom w/large window facing stream, kitchen, all wood floors, 3 decks. 2.5 miles to center of town. Short/long-term. Owner/Broker; (845)417-5282. ARTISTS LAKE RETREAT, 2-bedroom, 1000 sq.ft. duplex in separate wing of large house w/own entrance. On 7 very private acres between Woodstock/ Saugerties. High ceilings, skylights, beautifully furnished w/mountain views & 14 acre lake. Available now-5/15/15; by the weekend, week or month. Details/ photos 845-246-7598 or email: ruth@ redwyng.com FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com IDEAL SKI RENTAL. Charming, rustic, private 2-bedroom cottage just minutes from Belleayre. Walk to Trailways Bus stop and shopping. Minimum 3 months at $950/month or 4-5 months at $850/ month. Utilities included. Call John at Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties 845-5866220. QUIET CONTEMPORARY STUDIO w/ sleeping-loft, private deck. On 2 acres, near Gunks. Includes utilities, cable, Wi-Fi. Single preferred. AVAILABLE NOV. $995/four weeks. Longer stays preferred. NO pets, smoking, drugs. 845-594-1236.
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Retired teacher, Female, LOOKING FOR A ROOM in a quiet, clean HOUSESHARE w/like-minded people, w/shared kitchen & community areas, in Woodstock or Kingston & Northern Dutchess areas. Please call me at (347)327-0464.
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rentals to share
WOODSTOCK area, 7 miles from town; HOUSEMATE WANTED in family-oriented home, w/a baby. FURNISHED, nice room in quiet, mellow home. Female preferred. Includes basic heat & electric, cable box in room, WiFi, BBQ/firepit, vegetable garden, children’s playground. No pets or smoking. $450/month. First & last month. (845)2461625.
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for sale
ATTENTION VENDORS & DEALERS! Vintage & Collectible items for sale. Call Earl at (914)402-4985.
Treadmill, Parabody Universal Gym, Sofa, Cocktail Table, End Tables, Trundle Bed, Dresser, Outdoor Wicker, Tools, Garden Equipment, Cabinet,
Credenza, Electronics, Lots More. 845-684-5143
CEDAR & LOCUST POSTS & POLES. Local, rustic, 2-6” diameter, 6-10’ lengths, 50-75 cents/foot. Cedar branchwood & aromatic lumber- leftovers & seconds; $100$150/pickup load. Limited supply. Delivery available. (914)263-2210. EXTANG HARD TONNEAU COVER, trifold for a Toyota Tacoma, (can IMPROVE gas mileage by 10%) current 5’ bed style, black, excellent condition. Call (845)2558352. FARM TABLES: Catskill Mountain Farm Tables handcrafted from 19th century barn wood. Heirloom quality, custom-made to any size. Windsor chairs, cupboards, bookcases. Antique restoration available. Ken Anderson, Atwood Furniture, 845-6578003. HYDROMATIC SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP. Model VA1 10. $150 new. Still in box $75. Vertical, mechanical float switch. Cast iron body and oil-filled motor. Energy
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efficient .3 HP motor pumps up to 38 GPM at 10’ total dynamic head. Discharge is 1-1/2” N.P.T. 679-2800 or alancarey@ hvc.rr.com JOTUL WOODSTOVE. Firelight model. Ivory enamel. Beautiful stove. 20+ years old. Largest cast-iron woodstove made. Needs some work but can be used as is. Needs new catalytic converter. New-this stove is over $3000, asking $650 OBO. (845)679-3879. LEG EXTENSION & LEG CURL MACHINE w/weights attached. Plus more exercise equipment.... Call (845)2558352. MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352. Oak Shaker 6-drawer Dresser (57” wide) w/glides & attached framed Mirror w/supports; Matching Full Bookcase Bed (great bed included) w/under bed drawer storage & Interior Lighting made by LANG FURNITURE. $550 or best offer. You haul. Call (845)658-8766.
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tree services
HAVE A DEAD TREE..... CALL ME! Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Firewood. (845)2557259. Residential, Municipalities.
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Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Firewood
(845)255-7259 Residential / Municipalities
FULLY INSURED
LAWLESS TREE SERVICE
CERTIFIED ARBORIST • CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES
STUMP GRINDING
ALLEN LAWLESS • 845-247-2838 SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK CELL.: 845-399-9659
TREE WORK: Pruning, Cutting, Stacking Wood, Take-Downs. Fast, efficient, reliable. 20 years experience. Rosendale, High Falls, Stone Ridge, Accord & surrounding areas. Reasonable rates. 845687-7726.
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firewood for sale
ULSTER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Log Length- Cut & Split Firewood. Top quality wood at reasonable prices.
914-388-9607 Getwood123@gmail.com We accept cash, checks, & credit cards.
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musical services and instruments
PIANO TUNER. Help your piano sound the way it was meant to sound. Beautiful! Reasonable rates. References. Galen Pittman. (631)327-1270; powellparker@gmail.com
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antiques and collectibles
ATTENTION VENDORS & DEALERS! Vintage & Collectible items for sale. Call Earl at (914)402-4985.
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vendors needed
FLEA HARDSCRABBLE
MARKET & GARAGE SALE 845-758-1170 • Call John EVERY SUN 8-4 pm March thru December
All Vendors Wanted • Spots start at $12 to $35
Every Sunday 10’ x 20’ $20 Holy Cow Shopping Center • Red Hook, NY
HELP WANTED
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estate/ moving sale
HUGE MOVING SALE. November 7 & 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 221 Maverick Road, Woodstock. Antiques, mission bed, garden furniture, lawn mower, lamps, steamer trunk, night stands, dog kennels & much, much more. EVERYTHING MUST GO!!
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yard and garage sales
Stop by AIDTIBETTHRIFTSTORE. Art, Fall/ Winter clothes, furniture, books. 7 days, 10 a.m-6 p.m. 875 Route 28, Kingston. 845-383-1774.
www.getwood123.com You will not be disappointed!!
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buy and swap
BOTTOM LINE... I pay the highest prices for old furniture, antiques of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. Quality CONSIGNMENTS accepted also. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286. OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214.
FABULOUS MOVING SALE Rare & Hard to find furnishings from the home of Peter Goldfarb, 97 Sickler Road, Woodstock, NY.
November 7, 8, & 9, 10 a.m.-3p.m. daily. One of a kind carved 4-poster bed, tiger maple, bamboo, Chippendale, Queen Anne, French & oak furnishings, antique lamps, Deco inlaid table, marble top Victorian table, large wooden bird cage, massive cathedral top dresser, turquoise & jade tree, inlaid samovar, French bronze: andirons & sconces, weather vane, Oriental rugs, silver, laquerware, Giant tennis racket, artwork: incl. D. Kingman, kitchenware & more. HOUSE IS SOLD- ALL MUST GO. Rain or shine. Cash & Carry. Info. (845)532-8800. (check out Craigslist).
MOWER’S SATURDAY/SUNDAY FLEA MARKET; Maple Lane, Woodstock. Antiques, collectibles, produce & Reusables. GOOGLE US! 845-679-6744. woodstockfleamarket@hvc.rr.com
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WOODSTOCK MOVING SALE. Entire contents of house including four glass-topped tables w/wrought-iron bases, artwork, beds, lamps, Crate & Barrel down-filled sectional sofa, set of six high-backed wicker chairs, rugs, marble-topped chest, Dyson vacuum cleaner, kitchenware, doll collection, linens, CD’s, glass and china, and much more. 49 Plochmann Lane. Saturday, November 8th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, November 9th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All you early birds are welcome, of course! YARD/MOVING SALE. Saturday/Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 218 Broadview Road, Woodstock (near corner of Yerry Hill). Tools, furniture, sports equipment, electronics, books/CD’s, kids’ stuff, trampoline, CedarWorks playset, ping-pong table, miscellaneous kitchen and housewares, etc.
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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 RACHAEL DIAMOND, LCSW, CHt. Holistically oriented therapist offering counseling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy & EMDR. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships, personal growth, life transitions, alternative lifestyles, childhood abuse, trauma, co-dependency, addiction, recovery, illness, grief & more. Office convenient to New Paltz & surrounding areas. Free half hour in-person consultation, sliding scale fee. (845)883-0679.
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professional services
work, moving, gardening & personal assistant. Affordable rates. Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar. com; Masters Psychology, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar1@gmail.com (845)679-6242.
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cleaning services
CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)6882253.
PREMIER WINDOW CLEANING Gutter Cleaning Services, Inc.
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Chris Lopez • 845-256-7022
ULSTER WINDOW CLEANING CO. **Estate, **Residential. **Free Estimates, Fully Insured. Call 679-3879
COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded
Excellent references.
Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932 COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Reliable, reasonable rates, and years of experience. Available weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For the Holidays: Need help cleaning before the guests arrive? Not sure what to give the person that seems to have everything? Give them the gift of a clean home! Call Carol 914-409-8496.
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caretaking/ home management
GBM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Professional Moving and Delivery. Residential/Commercial. Local and N.Y.C. Metro areas. N.Y.S. Dot T 12467, Shandaken, N.Y. Call 845-688-2253.
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personal and health services
PRIVATE CARE for elderly. CERTIFIED AIDE, 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)901-8513 ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING; SENIOR NUTRITION/DINING PROGRAM. Operates Senior Dining Sites throughout the county, which offer nutritious, hot meals from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. (845)336-7112. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday. They also provide an opportunity to socialize w/others who have similar interests. Guidelines: Please call the site between 10 a.m.-noon. the day before you plan to attend in order to be sure there are enough meals for everyone. Eligibility: You must be an Ulster County resident aged 60 or over. Cost: There is no set cost, but a suggested daily donation of $3 is requested.
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art services
OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, retouched, refinished. Also frames & wood sculptures repaired. Call Carol 6877813. c.field@earthlink.net
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organizing/ decorating/ refinishing
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER/ HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/everyday problems, special projects; clutter, paper-
ATLAS HOME MANAGEMENT INC. Caretaker and Full Maintenance Service. Security Checks. All Phases of Construction. Fall Clean-Up and Power washing. Fully licensed and Insured. Free Estimates. Senior Discount. Office: 845-657-4114 Cell: 631375-1100.
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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. CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/ Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)688-2253. EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, cleanouts. Second home caretaking. All small/ medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999. Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 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. NYS DOT T-12467
tions. Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www.dandsimprovements. com (845)339-3017 HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470.
Incorporated 1985
HNI Builders • Residential / Commercial • Moving • Delivery • Trucking • Local & NYC Metro Areas
Shandaken, NY 845-688-2253
Professional Craftsmanship for all phases of construction
845.331.4844 HniBuilders.com Hugh@HniBuilders.com
HAB HABERWASH PRESSURE WASHING PR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING. Residential and Commercial Specializing in decks, fences, roofs, driveways, patios.
FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED Accepting All Major Credit Cards
Contact Jason Habernig
845-331-4966, 845-249-8668
Interiors & Remodeling Inc s ’ d e . T
From Walls to Floors, Ceilings to Doors, Decks, Siding & More.
Reliable, Dependable & Insured Call for an estimate
845-688-7951
www.tedsinteriors.com • Interior & Exterior painting • Power Washing • Sheetrock & Plaster Repair • Free Estimates Multiple References Available Upon Request Licensed & Insured 845-255-0979 • ritaccopainting.com QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980
MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347. TRANSFORMATION RESTORATION. Interior/Exterior Painting * Deck Staining * Power Washing. 10% Off all Quotes for Seniors. CALL TODAY! References available. Fully Insured. Call Chris (845)9023020. YOU CALL I HAUL. Attic, basements, garages cleaned out. Junk, debris, removed. 20% discount for seniors and disabled. Gary (845)247-7365 or www. garyshauling.com
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plumbing, heating, a/c and electric
ASHOKAN STORE-IT Ask About Our Long Term Storage Discount 5x10
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845-657-2494 845-389-0504 1 Ridge Rd., Shokan, NY 12481 Stoneridge Electric www.stoneridgeelectric.com • Outdoor & Garden • Ceiling Fans Lighting • Service Upgrades • Swimming Pools & • Standby Generators Spas
Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available
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building services
D AND S IMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renova-
ATLAS HOME MANAGEMENT INC. Full Service Home Maintenance • New Construction or Renovation • Experienced Caretakers • Repairs Stonework Decks • Power Wash/Fall Yard Cleaning • House Cleaning • Home Security Checks 24/7 On Call Services • Free Estimates • Senior Discounts Office: 845-657-4114 Cell: 631-375-1100 email: atlashomemanagement@yahoo.com Fully Licensed and Insured
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AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING All Phases of Construction Roofing • Siding • Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Tile • Flooring
COMPLETE LANDSCAPING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates
Julien Hillyer West Hurley, NY • 845-684-7036
AA Statuary & Weathervane Co. Liquidation Sale
845-246-0225
Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more
Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up
redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117 • • • • •
WINECOFF QUALITY CONTRACTING. New Construction, Additions, Renovations. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. Deck, Kitchens, Bathrooms, All types of Flooring, Tile Work. Demolition, Rotten Wood Repairs, Minor Repairs and Property Maintenance. Dump trailer services. Stefan Winecoff, 845-3892549.
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760 Landscaping Lawn installation Ponds Retaining walls Stone work ...and much more
Benjamin Watson, Owner Phone: (845) 389-3028
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gardening/ landscaping
KIZER STONEWORKS. Bluestone Specialist for the Hudson Valley. Wall restoration, new walls, retaining walls, patios, walkways, steps, stone design and sculpture, rock gardens and landscaping. Free estimates and fully insured. Call 845-338-9180.
Paramount Contracting & Development Corp.
William Watson • Residential / Commercial
SNOW PLOWING & SANDING Call William, for your free estimate (845) 401-6637
excavating services
GRAVEL, FILL, TOPSOIL, MULCH, delivered and spread; excavation, snowplowing, field mowing, dump runs and more. Saugerties and Woodstock. Andrew (845)399-8477.
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Excavation Site work Drain ¿elds Land clearing Septic systems Demolition Driveways
Specializing in: Hardscape Tree trimming Fences Koi ponds Snow plowing
lost and found
CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL wrapped in wire on a string LOST in vicinity of planet earth (or possibly Poughkeepsie). Emotional keepsake. Please Call (845)236-9582
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spirituality
FOR SPECIAL BLESSINGS AND HELP from St. Jude, “patron saint of the hopeless”, say the following petition 9 times in a row for 9 days. It does not fail. You need to publish this prayer when you receive your blessings: May the sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout
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6444 Montgomery St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
845.876.7074 SALES 8 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday • 8 am - 5 pm Saturday
In the Hudson Valley since 1935! 2015 Forester WE ARE YOUR COMMUNITY UNITY ER! MINDED SUBARU DEALER! • MANY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CARS TO CHOOSE FROM • PLUS OVER 50 BRAND NEW SUBARUS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
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.
Intuitive, Sensitive Guidance Spirit Communicator
(845) 679-2243 • laur50@aol.com PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thankyou for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank-you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.
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DEAR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN- We at Hardscrabble Flea Market & Swap Meet would like to congratulate you on being picked from over 100 businesses in your field. We believe we can help each other- We have a swap meet every Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holy Cow Shopping Center, in addition to a flea market/garage sale. We find that when business people set up a table w/business cards & flyers or “show how to do” projects it will definitely increase your business (and
TROOPER; 2-year old mixed breed, high energy & full of love to give; a great jogging companion. Interested in a CAT? Zircon; large orange older male who’s very laid back. Pumba; curious young male that just needs a good home. Mumford; regal looking grey & white fella w/a big personality. Fargo; easy going older male that likes to be picked up. Dolly; she’s small & shy but once you take a chance & get to know her, you won’t regret it. We’ve still got some great GUINEA PIGS: low maintenance, full of funny squeaks and noises, great for kids! GIZMO; the perfect classroom pet for a teacher. Also, come and meet cage-mates MAPLE, THUNDER, HARMONY & PRECIOUS. We’ve got more Flemish Giant Rabbits than you can shake a carrot at! In white, brown and black. Come on down and meet BROWNIE and CUPCAKE. COME SEE US and all of our other friends at the ULSTER COUNTY SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston (off of the traffic circle). Open 6 days a week; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays.) (845)331-5377.
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NEEDED: Foster Homes for Kittens. If you have the time (little is needed) and space to foster kittens, our organization will provide kitten food and if necessary, medical attention for these wonderful beings. Please call (917)282-2018 if you are interested in this rewarding endeavor.
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mine). It’s a great way to introduce your business to new/old customers. And, if you have leftover merchandise you’d like to sell- this would be a perfect way to unload it. Please give John a call for more details- (845)7581170. Spots are $12-$35.
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adoptions
ADOPTING YOUR NEWBORN is a blessing. Joy filled home, security, unconditional love awaits. Jordana: 800-668-1911. Exp. pd. Mom, who’s disabled, must move to assisted living & leave her 2 girls behind. These two 15-year old cats deserve a retirement home, too, but can’t join her. Please open your heart ‘n home to these 2 older ladies. Callie Rose; 15-year old calico w/green eyes. Loves sunlight & laps, low maintenance- even w/that gorgeous long hair! She’s 7 pounds, fine w/ cats ‘n dogs but no kids please. She’s an indoor girl. Jasmine T; also 15 & LOVES the smell of Lavender!, loves men & women, but men a teensy bit more. A great traveler (car rides for you weekenders) & is 12 pounds. BOTH: healthy & need a loving home to live out their Golden Years. Please call Debi (845)7810224 or email kitty8wks@gmail.com.
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animals
DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord. FOR ADOPTION; 9-WEEK OLD KITTENS!! The girls- 1 all black and 2 tuxedos. The boys- 1 black w/specks of gray and 1 black tuxedo w/medium to long hair. Call (845)331-0181 to find out more about these sweet and adorable kittens. FOR ADOPTION; Barnum, Bailey and Pearl...3 glorious kittens are they!! Barnum & Bailey (males) are orange/white & are about 4-5 months old. Pearl (female) is a polydactyl silver tabby about 9-weeks old. Bailey; bashful & sweet. He follows his brother’s lead for most everything & keeps a watchful eye on Pearl as if he were her big brother. Barnum; the ring leader, thus his name. He’s loving, very playful & a chatterbox! Pearl; sweet, quiet girl. Her fur is so soft
and shimmery, has extra toes on both front paws & loves to sleep w/stuffed animals. All are litter pan trained & eating a grain-free diet. To find our more about these furry beings, please call (845)389-1178. Free to Wonderful Home: 2 FEMALE GUINEA PIGS ages 2 and 3. Sweet, Friendly, Healthy. Owner is ill and must re-home these adorable girls. They come w/their cage, bedding and food. Serious, loving family please. Call Susan at 679-6070 for more information. Looking for a Permanent, Dedicated, Loving home; BLACK & WHITE SHORTHAIRED KITTENS- 2 boys, 1 girl. Free. Call (845)236-9582 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 THE FLEETWOOD FAMILY; 4 friendly & beautiful 3-month old KITTENS (born 7/1/14) are ready to be adopted: 1 male w/ gray specks; and 3 females; 1 all black and 2 tuxedos (one w/a moustache!). Their mother wasn’t around to care for them so their foster mother bottle fed them round the clock until they were able to eat kitten food. They’re joyful beings looking for homes w/ people who will love them and care for them for the rest of their lives. To find out more about The Fleetwood Family- Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsay Buckingham & Mick Fleetwood, please call (917)282-2018 or e-mail: DRJLPK@aol.com This week’s featured DOGS are PEBBLES & NATHAN, 2 handsome pit mixes who are patiently waiting for just the right families. Pebbles is an excitable & beautiful adult who loves walks, playtime & cuddles. Nathan is a little guy who loves life & all the playtime he can get. Here are some other cuddly canines: DEE; 5-year old Chow Chow/Collie mix who’s very mild mannered & calm. She’s good w/cats, selective w/other dogs, & great w/people. She’d make a great fit for a family without other dogs. YANNI; 10-year old German shepherd doesn’t see very well, so it’s scary for him to be around other animals or children. Please foster or adopt me! SHEBA; Unique 7-year old who’s more like a cat than a dog. She loves to take walks & play, especially w/her personal favorite, Tennis Balls! Needs a quiet home w/no dogs, cat, or kids.
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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. Want to help but can’t adopt a cat? Don’t forget about our Foster program! Visit our website, UCSPCA.org, for details and pictures of cats to foster. Come see us and all of our other friends at the ULSTER COUNTY SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston (just off the traffic circle). Open 6 days a week, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays.) (845) 331-5377.
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boats/ recreational vehicles
14’ DURA NORDIC ALUMINUM FLATBOTTOM BOAT w/6 h.p. Yamaha gas outboard. Comes w/trailer. Plus extras. Great for fishing & duck hunting. $1250. Call Paul at (845)339-4546.
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vehicles wanted
CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed. Call 246-0214. DMV# 7107350.
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vehicles
CREAM PUFF! 2008 SILVER VW PASSAT, 2.0 turbo, fully loaded, leather seats, only 41,000 miles. Ready to go. Only $8000. Contact Jamie (845)247-0100, renaime@mac.com
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