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P.O. Box 178Red Hook, NY 12571845-546-3051

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Contents ©2012 Rising Tide Communications, LLC No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher

Contributors:Brian PJ Cronin

Kristen CroninChristopher Klose

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On the Cover: Leading edge three-part harmony folk-pop group Girlyman will take the stage at the three-day Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29. Described by the Village Voice as, “really good, really unexpected, and really different.” Photo by Jeff Steinmetz. To learn more visit http://girlyman.com and http://www.falconridgefolk.com.

Summer Happenings Calendar begins 9

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins 18

Funding Available for Arts and Cultural Projects 2013 Project Grant Program 23

Live! On Stage Calendar begins 24

Sounds of the Season Calendar begins 27

Take the Kids Calendar begins 29

Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins 32

Bright Green Valley Calendar begins 34

Miscellaneous Calendar 36

Long Days, Short Years by Brian PJ Cronin 37

Town of Red Hook Bicentennial: Steaming Down the River by Christopher Klose 38

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Upper Left, Peter Dinklage stars in ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ at Bard’s Summerscape; The Grand Slambovians will be at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival at the end of July; the Mid-Hudson Balloon Festival will be held in early July, photo courtesy Majestic Balloon Flights; The Powerhouse Apprentice Company performs at the Outdoor Amphitheater, photo© Vassar College/Stockton Photo, Inc.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival1601 Rte. 9D, Garrison, NY 10524Through September 2: In it’s 26th year, the critically-acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to producing the plays of Shakespeare with an economy of style that focuses energy and resources on script, actors and audience. The festival takes place entirely outdoors on the grounds of the Hudson River estate Boscobel under a specially designed tent theater perched high upon the banks of the Hudson River with dramatic views of the Hudson Highlands. This year’s productions include: Love’s Labour’s Lost, Romeo and Juliet, and The 39 Steps. Complete schedule is available at their website.Information: http://hvshakespeare.org

Jacob’s Pillow Dance358 George Carter Rd., Becket, MA 01223Through August 26: The 80th Anniversary Festival is a celebratory season of new dance experiences, beloved favorites, and internationally acclaimed performers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, and across the United States. A full schedule of free talks, outdoor performances, exhibits, tours, and other events makes the Jacob’s Pillow experience rich and exciting for visitors of all ages. This year’s featured dance companies include Vertigo Dance Company from Israel, Tero Saarinen Company, the Hong Kong Ballet, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Dance Company, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Trey McIntyre Project, Compagnie Kafig, Joffrey Ballet and others.Information: http://jacobspillow.org/festival

Powerhouse Theater 28th SeasonVassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604June 22-July 29.: Powerhouse Theater, a collaboration between New York Stage and Film and Vassar College, entering its 28th season in 2012, is dedicated to both emerging and established artists in the development and production of new works for theater and film. During an intense eight-week summer residency on the Vassar campus, up to 20 different projects are publicly presented, typically engaging more than 250 professional artists and theater students. Plays, musicals, and screenplays are presented in a variety of forms: readings, workshops, and fully staged productions. Some of this year’s casting highlights include: Chloe Sevigny in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Abigail/1702; Greg Kinnear in the cast of The Power of Duff; Tim Daly and Dana Delany are among the many actors to appear in the free Readings Festivals. Check the website for a complete schedule and to order tickets. Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Music in the Parks Free Lawn ConcertsMills Mansion, Staatsburg, NY 12580 & Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, NY 12538Annual free outdoor concerts held on the grounds of area historic sites. Picniking encouraged.Vanderbilt, Wed., June 27, 7 p.m.: Big Band Sound, big band music.Mills, Wed., July 11, 7 p.m.: The Chain Gang, popular music.Vanderbilt, Wed., July 18, 7 p.m.: Four Guys in Disguise, popular music.Mills, Wed., July 25, 7 p.m.: Riverbank Banjo Band, music from the ‘20s-’40s.

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Vanderbilt, Wed., August 1, 7 p.m.: Saints of Swing, jazz/swing music.Mills, Wed., August 8, 7 p.m.: Thunder Ridge, country rock.Vanderbilt, Wed., August 15, 7 p.m.: United States Military Academy Concert Band, show tunes and popular music.Information: 845.229.9115; http://www.nps.gov/vama

3rd Annual Beacon RiverfestRiverfront Park, Beacon, NY 12508Saturday, June 30, noon-dusk: Live music on the riverfront with Brooklyn Qawwali Party, The Octomen, The Figgs, Bing Ji Ling, Schwervon!, M Shanghai String Band. Plus, food and crafts.Information: http://www.beaconriverfest.com

Civil War Days: Living History EncampmentLuykas Van Alen House, Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY 12106Sat., June 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Civil War reenactors and demonstrations, historic craftspeople, children’s activities and drills, tours of the Luykas Van Alen House, food. Tickets: $5; children 12 & under, freeInformation: http://www.cchsny.org

Giant Puppet Community Workshops St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 57 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571Sat. & Sun., June 30 & July 1, noon-6 p.m.; Mon.-Fri., July 2-8, 2-8 p.m.; Sat. & sun., July 7 & 8,

noon-6 p.m.; Mon.-Fri., July 9-13, 2-8 p.m.: Help build Red Hook’s Bicentennial pageant! Work with artists Sophia Michahelles and Alex Kahn to create giant puppets, mobile architecture and other visual elements for a colorful “Portrait in Procession” on Community Heritage Day. No experience necessary. Geared to adults and teens but all ages invited. Please wear clothes that can get messy! Information: http://www.redhook200.org

Millbrook Arts Group Summer Concert SeriesVillage of Millbrook Bandshell, Millbrook, NY 12545Saturdays, June 30, July 7 & 21, Aug. 4, 18, 25, and Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.: Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets for an evening of live music under the stars. 6/30, Six Stories Told, Second Floor Love Story

and Letters to Autumn; 7/7, The Bi Band Sound; 7/21, Thunder Ridge; 8/4, folk musicians Patti Casey and Tom MacKenzie; 8/18, Peter Muir, Steve Fabrizio and David Pearl present ‘Favorites from Great American Songwriters’; 8/25, Beatles tribute band, The Meetles; 9/8, Stolen Heart (at the Millbrook Village green).Information: http://www.millbrookartsgroup.com

Cole Palen’s Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Open House for Red HookOld Rhinebeck Aerodrome, 9 Norton Rd., Red Hook, NY 12571Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1:45 p.m. – Bicentennial

“Welcome!” 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – World War 1 Air Show: See Cole Palen’s world-famous ‘living museum’ of antique aviation. Thrill to World War 1 aerial combat demonstrations. Witness a melodrama pitting the Red Baron (boo!!!) against Sir Percy Goodfellow (hurray!!!) over the affections of Trudy Truelove. Take a barnstorming biplane ride over the Hudson River Valley, $75 per person, “first come/first served.” Tickets: Free admission to Red Hook residents only, reduced admission for others.Information: http://www.redhook200.org

Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open DayMillbrook, Millerton, Amenia, NYSunday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit four spectacular private gardens in Dutchess County. Belinda and Stephen Kaye’s garden in Millbrook; the Hyland/Wente Garden in Millerton; the Mead Farm House Garden in Amenia; Roseview Dressage’s two gardens in Millbrook: the house gardens and barn gardens. Tickets: $5/garden; children, free; discount booklets available online.Information: 888.842.2442; http://www.gardenconservancy.org

Town of Hyde Park July 4th ParadeRoosevelt Theatres, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.: “Girl Scouts of America -- Celebrating 100 Years” is the theme of this year’s Town of Hyde Park July 4th Parade. Information: 845.229.8086 x 4; [email protected]

Photos L to R: M. Shanghai String Band will perform at the Beacon Riverfest, photo by Brennan Cavanaugh; Millbrook Horse Trials take place in early August, photo by H. Gibbons; Community Heritage Day will be held at Montgomery Place July 14, photo by J. Gibbons.


Old Fashioned Independence DayClermont State Historic Site, County Route 6, Clermont, NY 12526Wednesday, July 4, 2-10 p.m.: 18th century music, entertainment and food. Catch th Saugerties fireworks display after sunset.Information: 518.537.4240; http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Walkway July 4th Fireworks SpectacularWalkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Wednesday, July 4, 6:30 p.m.: Walkway Over the Hudson is teaming up with the City of Poughkeepsie, the Town of Lloyd and other local businesses to present an incredible fireworks display on the Hudson River. The Walkway will open at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. Bring chairs, flashlights, snacks and make an evening of it. Tickets: $10; kids 5 and under, free. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online, or at various local businesses (see list on website). Information: http://walkway.org

Bard Summerscape 2012Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504July 6-August 19: Bard SummerScape 2012 presents seven weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, films, and cabaret. The season’s focal point is the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival, which this year celebrates the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, whose remarkable career shaped not only the history of music, but also the ways in which that history was transmitted and communicated to the public. Another season highlight is The King in Spite of Himself, an opéra comique about a reluctant ruler by Saint-Saëns’s contemporary Emmanuel Chabrier. Add to this a French dance company that seamlessly blends the Baroque and the contemporary, a production of Molière’s hilarious comedy The Imaginary Invalid, an unusual and provocative film festival, and the lively cabaret and eclectic musical acts of the SpiegeltentTickets: Prices vary, check website for details.Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Mid-Hudson Balloon FestivalLocations throughout Dutchess CountyFri.-Sun., July 6-8: County-wide hot air balloon festival organized by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce with lift offs at Chamber businesses. All launches are open to all and free to attend. The Festival begins with a dozen evening launches scattered throughout Dutchess County at 6 p.m. on Fri., 7/6. At 6 a.m. on Sat., 7/7, all 16 balloons will dot the sky over the Hudson River, taking off from the docks of the Hudson River Rowing Association. This morning event provides tremendous photographic opportunities and the Walkway Over the Hudson will be open for guests seeking a unique, elevated vantage point. Another round of 6 p.m. departures takes place Saturday evening at various sites before a second 6 a.m. mass launch at the Hudson River Rowing Association on Sunday, 7/8 brings the Balloon Festival to a close. All events are weather permitting.Information: http://dcrcoc.org

Youth Programs Outdoor Movies: Pocket ParkPocket Park, Hudson, NY 12534Fridays, July 6-August 31, 8 p.m.: 7/6, The A-Team; 7/13, Big Momma’s House; 7/20, Because of Winn Dixie; 7/27, Doctor Doolittle; 8/3, Little Miss Sunshine; 8/10, Independence Day; 8/17, Mr. Popper’s Penguins; 8/24, Glee: Concert Movie; 8/31, Avatar. Tickets: Free, donations accepted.Information: http:/timeandspace.org

Summerfest in Chatham VillageChatham Village, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Annual event featuring sidewalk sales, live entertainment, not-for-profit groups and more.Information: http://www.chathambusinessalliance.org

Antique Car ShowLocust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Sunday, July 8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: More than 250 cars from all automotive eras up to 1987 are expected. Antique trucks, sports cars, and other foreign cars will be there as well. Tickets: $6; kids under 12, freeInformation: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Community Heritage DayMontgomery Place Historic Site, River Road, Annandale, NY 12571Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Journey back in time with your family and friends on the beautiful grounds

of Montgomery Place, enjoying demonstrations, displays, performances and hands-on activities celebrating Red Hook’s rural heritage from 1812 to the present. At day’s end, join in a magical “Portrait in Procession” of giant puppets. Free admission. PLAY 19th century games, help saw a log, raise a large-model Dutch barn. SEE antique tools, horse drawn farm machinery, rare iceboats and more. LEARN about local archaeology, Native American culture and Red Hook history. ATTEND class in a 1912 schoolroom but mind the schoolmarm! ASK the blacksmith, tinsmith and other craftspeople what they are making and how. MEET “FDR” in an astounding portrayal! ADMIRE beautiful works of art by local amateur and professional artists. ENGAGE with 1812 and Civil War re-enactors. LISTEN to country folk musicians. SHARE your love of Red Hook in brief, recorded “living history” interviews. PARADE, GAMBOL AND SPIN in the colorful “Portrait in Procession” pageant of giant puppets (procession starts at 4 p.m.). ENJOY fresh, tasty foods available for purchase from local vendors. Rain date: Sunday, July 15. In case of inclement weather, go to www.redhook.org for information. A Dutchess County sponsored hybrid transit bus, which is wheelchair accessible, will be available to take residents to Community Heritage Day. This event is sponsored in part by the New York State Council for the Humanities.Information: www.redhook200.org

Grey Fox Bluegrass FestivalWalsh Farm, 1 Poultney Rd., Oak Hill, NY 12460Thursday-Sunday, July 19-22: A who’s who of bluegrass in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Hosted by Dry Branch Fire Squad and featuring Hot Rize, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, Del McCoury Band, David Grisman Sextet, Punch Brothers, Blue Highway, Steeldrivers, Lonesome River Band, Dixie Bee-Liners, Too Blue, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Tornado Rider, Three Tall Pines, and many others!Tickets: $55, Thurs.-Sat.; $20, Sun.; $175 full festivalInformation: http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com

Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials & WeekendFitch’s Corner, 632 N. Mabbettsville Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545Fri.-Sun., July 20-22: The site of the 2012 United States Equestrian Association Area | Regional Championships. Competitors are tested in three disciplines: dressage, cross country and stadium jumping. In addition to the equestrian competition, the shops at Fitch’s Market will be open all weekend; there will be a Blue Jean Ball on Saturday night with live music; a spectator luncheon; a Collector Car Parade featuring classic cars and more!Information: http://fitchscorner.com continued on page 14 g


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Summer 5K Trail RaceLocust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m.: This scenic, all-trail 5K course winds along Locust Grove’s historic carriage roads overlooking the Hudson. Fresh produce from Locust Grove’s heritage vegetable gardens will be awarded to the top three runners in all men’s and women’s divisions. Refreshments and dinner served to all registered runners. Limit 150 runners. Tickets: $18 day of raceInformation: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Rhinebeck NationalsDutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Fri., July 27, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., July 28, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Rhinebeck Nationals rod, custom and muscle car show.Information: 845.876.4001; http://dutchessfair.com

Falcon Ridge Folk FestivalDodds Farm, 44 County Route 7D, Hillsdale, NY 12529Fri.-Sun., July 27-29: A three-day community of folk music and dance. Four stages featuring live performances from such acts as Aztec Two-Step, Beth Molaro, The Clayfoot Strutters, Eddie From Ohio, Ellis, Giant Robot Dance, The Grand Slambovians, Juba’s Kin, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Storyhill, Tracy Grammer and many others.Tickets: Fri., Sun., $40; Sat., $50; children 12 & under, free; 3-day tickets available, camping available for extra charge.Information: http://www.falconridgefolk.com

Farm On! Friends of the Farmer FestivalCopake Country Club, Copake Lake, NY 12529Two events -- one cause: celebrate and support the next generation of Hudson Valley Farmers. Fri., July 27, 6 p.m.: “Hootenanny! Farm Fresh Fundraiser, Feast On! with Chef David Burke.” This Five mile Farm Fresh Fundraising Pig Roast Dinner features top local eats and goodies - food, wine and spirits all locally sourced within 5 miles from the site! Join local farmers, ag students, celebrities and HV folk and raise funds and awareness for friendsofthefarmer.com mission of Succession, Community, Commerce + Sustainability. Tickets: $150, dinner, drinks & dancingSat., July 28, check website for times: Eat, shop, drink, learn, sample, try, taste, support and enjoy food, drink and libation from specialty food makers, growers, farmers, producers and food lovers of the region. Visit the Locavore Village vendors. Bring the kids to the Little Farmers Tent for a fishing derby, veggie scavenger hunt, face painting, egg toss, sack races, hay maze, petting zoo and more.

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NADA HudsonBasilica Hudson, 110 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: The New Art Dealers Alliance and Basilica Hudson are pleased to announce NADA Hudson, a large scale exhibition featuring more than 50 projects presented by NADA members and affiliates. NADA Hudson is not an art fair, but rather a site-specific project produced by the New Art Dealers Alliance, which will build upon the character of a historic venue in showcasing contemporary sculpture, installation and performance. Information: http://newartdealers.org

Austerlitz Historical Society Blueberry FestivalRoute 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Early 19th century craft demonstrations and wares, live music, entertainment for children, vendors, and of course -- lots of blueberries! Blueberry pancake breakfast from 9-11:30 a.m. ($7; $3 kids under 12)Tickets: $6; kids under 12, freeInformation: http://www.oldausterlitz.org

125th Annual Ulster County FairUlster County Fairgrounds, Route 9, New Paltz, NY 12572Tues.-Sun., July 31-Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: This year’s headliner acts include Lee Brice, the Village People, TG Sheppard, Amber Leigh and John Michael Montgomery. Plus, petting zoo, racing pigs, agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, fireworks, a fair parade, midway, and more!Tickets: $15, includes midway rides, shows & entertainment; children 4 and under, free Information: http://www.ulstercountyfair.com

Millbrook Horse TrialsCoole Park Farm, 1031 Bangall Amenia Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 Thurs.-Sun., August 2-5: Top horse and rider combinations from around the world compete in three disciplines: dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping in what is considered to be one of the more challenging courses on the East Coast. Free for spectators.Information: http://www.millbrookhorsetrials.com

Rhythm on the Riverfront Summer Concert SeriesLong Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508 Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy sounds spanning the musical spectrum while taking in the beautiful Hudson River views. Scheduled performers are 8/2, Matuto; 8/9, Tin Pan; 8/16,

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The Big Takeover; 8/23, Readnex Poetry Squad and the Rivertown Kids. Presented by Local 845 in collaboration with Scenic Hudson.Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Country Barn Dance and Concert Rokeby, 845 River Road, Barrytown, NY 12507Saturday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.: Clap, reel and stomp in the Ox-Barn at Rokeby Farm to the sweet harmonies and rhythmic energies of the Jay Ungar and Molly

Mason Family Band. Light refreshments. Funded in part by the Outreach Fund of the Country Dance and Song Society.Admission: $15 ($8 children 12 and under). Space limited. RSVPInformation/Reservations: 845-758-1920; [email protected]; reservation form at www.redhook200.org

Taste of Hudson Valley Bounty DinnerColumbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Ave., Chatham, NY 12037 Monday, August 6, 5-8 p.m.: Come and taste the best of the Valley. Sample regionally-grown products prepared by star chefs. More than 20 restaurants and 30 farms participating. Plus, regional beers and wines. Tickets: $75; $50 members; $25 children 12 and underInformation: http://www.hudsonvalleybounty.com

Hudson Music Festival 2012City of Hudson, NY 12534Fri.-Sun., August 10-12, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.: Three days of music all over Hudson -- inside/outside/daytime/nighttime in the restaurants, galleries, tents on the streets and in the parks! There will be 25+ venues, 100+ performances, 60+ acts and more than 150 musicians. Something for every taste. Check website for updates.Information: http://www.hudsonmusicfest.com

West Point Band Concert Montgomery Place Historic Site, River Road, Annandale, NY 12571Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m., grounds open; 6:30 p.m., concert begins: For the first time ever in

Red Hook, The U.S. Military Academy West Point Band will give a rousing riverbank concert at historic Montgomery Place. Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic and come early. Stroll the gardens, hike the trails and enjoy the beautiful views. Tickets: Free Information: http://www.redhook200.org

Dutchess County FairDutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Tues.-Sun., August 21-26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: The second largest county fair in New York State features agricultural exhibits, thousands of farm animals, horticultural displays, top notch entertainment of all kinds, including many free shows and attractions. Live music by big name talent, hundreds of food vendors and so much more. A not-to-be-missed summertime tradition.Information: 845.876.4000; http://dutchessfair.com

Columbia County FairColumbia County Fairgrounds, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Wed.-Mon., August 29-September 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Jam-packed with entertainment and non-stop action, the Columbia County fair presents Diamond Rio and Bucky Covington on their main stage. Midway, agricultural exhibits, animals of all kinds, the Painted Pony Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Monster Truck Pull, vendors and food galore. Tickets: $10 ($12 on Sunday); $8 advance; $5 seniors; free children 12 and under. Information: http://www.columbiafair.com

Art Studio Views 2012Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Rhinecliff, Staatsburg & Tivoli, NY Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: An annual event that offers a unique opportunity for the public to visit artists’ private studios and “see Art through the eyes of the artists.” Enjoy a visit behind the scenes and take advantage of this special opportunity to be on the inside track and purchase works of art directly from the artist. Spearheaded by the artists themselves, Art Studio Views is a free event to the public.Information: 845.758.0335; http://www.artstudioviews.com

Pfizer Million Show Jumping Championship & Michael McDonald Concert454 Washington Avenue Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477Sunday, September 9, 5 p.m.: The HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final will begin at 9 a.m., The Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final will begin at 11 a.m. and the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix will begin at 2 p.m. General Admission concert seating for Michael McDonald opens at 4:30 p.m. Concert begins at 5 p.m. Prominent on the soundtrack of our times, Michael McDonald has been thrilling listeners with his distinctively soulful style for four decades. The five-time Grammy-winner is a rare kind of artist in contemporary pop music. Tickets: $25 advance; $30 gateInformation: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

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Adriance Memorial Library93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601July 1-31: “The Art of Quilting,” work by Carol J. Weber. Weber has been quilting for over 30 years. After many years of making traditional quilts, she became interested in expressing the beauty of nature through her work. She began trying to reproduce famous artist’s paintings in fabric. Weber is a member of the First Dutchess Quilt Guild and exhibits regularly at quilt shows in Dutchess, Ulster, and Westchester counties. In 2010 she received a “Best in Show” recognition at the Somers Quilt Show. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3702; http://www.poklib.org

Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries22 East Market Street, Suite 301, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through June: “15: Artists from Ulster County,” an expanded reprise of the May 2011 exhibition at the Brooklyn Artists Gym (BAG)”. Curated by BAG director, Peter Wallace, and Ulster County artist Christie Scheele, this major showcase of contemporary work includes 15 mid- and late-career artists working in diverse mediums. Through June: “Annual Spring Landscape and Photo Salon.”Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. & by appointment or chance.Information: 845.876.7578; [email protected]

At the Top Rhinebeck Hair Salon 400 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through July 14: “At Home and Abroad,” paintings by Hana Gordon

and Susan Nagel. Hours: Tues.-Sat.Information: http://www.rhinebeckhairsalon.com

Barrett Art Center55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Through July 7: “Photowork ‘12” the 25th Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition. This year’s exhibit features 80 works by 53 artists from around the United States. Susan Thompson, of the Guggenheim Museum, selected art out of almost 1,000 images that were received from as far away as Anchorage, Alaska and Haiku, Hawaii. Eleven of the 53 artists selected for this exhibition are from the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Photowork is a premier exhibition of new photographic images. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and by appt.Information: 845.471.0407; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

bau Gallery161 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508Through July 8: “bau 90: High Society: New Works by Michael Gaydos.” Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.; or by appointmentInformation: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through October 7: “Harnessing the Hudson, Waterwheels to Turbines,” a photographic history of how people have harnessed the renewable energy of the Hudson River from early sawmills of the 18th century to

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Feeding the Birds by Megan Parker, Wappingers Falls, NY, part of the 25th Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition, ‘Photowork ‘12.’


the hydroelectric turbines of the early 1900s. This exhibit is on loan from the Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls, NY and contains a collection of archival photos with accompanying descriptive text.Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & GalleryRhinebeck Courtyard, 43-2 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through July 21: “Tests of Time,” iconic photographs by Brian Hamill, who has contributed some of the most memorable images taken during the ‘60s and ‘70s and beyond, including John Lennon, Mick Jaeger, Muhammed Ali, Diane Keaton, Shirley Maclain, Jackie Onasis and many more. Plus, “Luminous Landscape” paintings by Betsy Jacaruso. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusostudio.com

Blackbird Attic442 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through July 9: “Secret Messages,” illustrations by Julianna Swaney. Julianna grew up in rural Michigan, playing out in the woods behind her house every day,cultivating a love of animals and bird watching. She was lucky enough to have an early education that also cultivated her imagination and always had a love of fairytales and magic that she could find in the real world though nature, history, and folklore. In 2005 she earned her BFA in printmaking from Maine College of Art and since then she has shown work in many cities including New York and Los Angeles. She currently lives in Portland Oregon.Hours: Mon., Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 845.418.4840; http://www.ohmycavalier.com; http://www.blackbirdattic.com

CCS Bard GalleriesBard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Through December 21: “Anti-Establishment,” curated by Johanna Burton, CCS Bard Graduate Program Director, featuring the work of Wynne Greenwood, Trajal Harrell, H.E.N.S. (Arlen Austin & Jason Boughton), Jacqueline Humphries, Brennan Gerard & Ryan Kelly, Chelsea Knight (with Elise Rasmussen), Pam Lins, Scott Lyall, Tere O’Connor, Mai-Thu Perret, Sarah Pierce, Elisabeth Subrin, and YES! Association. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.Information: 845.758.7598; [email protected]; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

CCS Bard Hessel Museum of ArtBard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Through December 21: “From 199A to 199B: Liam Gillick.” One of the featured exhibitions of CCS Bard’s 20th anniversary year, and on view throughout the fifteen galleries of the Hessel Museum, Liam Gillick: From 199A-199B offers a comprehensive survey of the artist’s seminal projects and installations which challenged the orthodox presentation and reception of art and its methods and practices during the 1990s. This exhibition, which will engage CCS Bard graduate and current students in various ways, brings together one of the most influential bodies of work of the past 20 years, and includes many pieces which will be on view for the first time in the United States.Information: 845.758.7598; [email protected]; http://www.bard.edu/ccs

The Cup and Saucer Restaurant and Tea Room165 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through June 30: “Infusion,” the work of Westchester fine artist Sally Franklin. Often inspired by fabrics and textiles from her years as a fashion illustrator, Franklin often still inludes beautiful prints and textures as the backdrop for many of her paintings. Her work now spans beyond illustration and into the delicate watercolor brushstrokes and meticulous colored pencil renderings of her current representational paintings. Information: 914.484.6429; [email protected]

Dia:BeaconRiggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting:Through December 31: “Circa 1971: Early Video & Film from the EAI Archive.” Circa 1971 presents a selection of video and film works by key figures in early video art from the collection of Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), a nonprofit organization that fosters the creation, exhibition, distribution, and preservation of moving-image art. Through December 31: Jean-Luc Moulène, “Opus + One,” the first comprehensive exhibition in North America devoted to the work of this Paris-based artist. The installation will comprise objects and images created over the past two decades and will be accompanied by a new project at the Dan Flavin Art Institute in Bridgehampton, NY, as well as a major publication. Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Ongoing: “Sol LeWitt, Drawing Series,” Dia’s presentation of wall drawings by Sol LeWitt from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s was selected by the artist himself. It highlights his monumental Drawing Series-Composite, Part I-IV, #1-24, A + B (1968), a four-color rendering of which is executed here for the first time.. Tickets: $10; $7 seniors and students; children under 12 freeHours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Information: 845.440.0100; www.diaart.org/site/main/beacon


‘Message’ illustration by Julianna Swaney.


Faith in Art GalleryFirst Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508Through July 29: “Who Do You Say That I Am? Discovering Images of God-with-Us in the Gospel of Luke,” work in various mediums by 17 artists from diverse backgrounds who have been inspired, challenged, and disturbed by a serious encounter with the Gospel of Luke. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.Information: 845.831.5322; http://www.beaconpresbychurch.com

Frances Lehman Loeb Art CenterCollege Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604June 29-August 26: “Nature in America: Taming the Landscape,” featuring changing depictions of the American landscape as rendered by artists of the Hudson River School through modernists of the 20th century. Includes works by Thomas Cole, George Inness, Arthur Dove, John Marin, Andrew Dasburg, and Ernest Fiene, as well as painters Aaron Draper Shattuck, Milton Avery, and Oscar Bluemner, photographers Frank Jay Haynes, Edward Steichen, and Ansel Adams, and many others. The exhibition will explore three major phases in thought toward and representation of landscape through the two world wars. Opening Event, Friday, June 29, 7 p.m.: Twilight Party in the Hildegarde Krause Baker Sculpture Garden at the Art Center with live music and refreshments. Patricia Phagan, the Philip and Lynn Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings, leads visitors on tours of the exhibition.Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.Information: 845.437.5632; http://fllac.vassar.edu

fovea143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through August 5: “Liberty and Justice (For All): A Global Photo Mosaic.” To mark its fifth anniversary, fovea presents a powerful collection of images presented as pages from a photo essay published by the literary magazine Alaska Quarterly Review. It chronicles conflicts through images and personal essays around the concepts of liberty and justice. Sixty-eight photographers from 22 countries organized this project as a tribute to photojournalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros who were killed last year while covering the conflict in Libya.Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.Information: http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Howland Cultural Center Gallery477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through June 30: “Paintings by Aleksandr Trachishin.”Information: http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Gallery162 Main St., 2nd floor, Beacon, NY 12508Through July 5: “Donald Alter: Chromatic Tales -- Part 2,” paintings, drawings and prints by Donald Alter. This two-part exhibition is Alter’s most extensive and comprehensive local exhibition to date.Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Marion Royael Gallery460 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through July 8: The work of James Gwynne and Alexander Percy with Brian Edwards, Brian Loatman and David De Campo. Information: http://www.marionroyaelgallery.com

The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Through June 29: “Que Surreal, Surreal,” 15 local artists show off some of their more unusual or atypical paintings, photographs, and sculptures. July 1-31: “Russian in Person: The Russian Experience in the Hudson Valley,” share the heritage and cultural experiences through stories, literature, art and artifacts from the Russian community, and individuals who now reside in the Hudson Valley. The exhibition will include breathtaking paintings by Russian artist Tatiana Rhinevault.Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org/events

Montgomery Row6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through July 28: “A Perfect Blend,” paintings and photographs by Ann Moring, Greg Moring and Theresa Clare. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Information: 845.876.0543; [email protected]

RHCAN Gallery7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571Through July 15: “Gardens and Landscapes of the Hudson Valley.” Held in conjunction with the Town of Red Hook Bicentennial Celebration’s garden tour and Paint Out at Blythewood Gardens on June 10. Varied media represented with works inspired by Hudson Valley gardens and landscapes.July 20-August 19: “PHOTOgraphy,” a juried exhibition of work encompassing all photographic processes from the traditional, alternative and digital. Juried by Henry Horsenstein, photographer, teacher and author of more than 30 books, including a series of photographic textbooks that have been considered the seminal teaching tools for students of photography for the past 30 years. His work can be found in major museums throughot the US, including the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 1-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; and by appt Information: [email protected]; http://rhcan.com

RiverWinds Gallery 172 Main St., Beacon 12508Through July 9: “Hudson Valley Light,” oil paintings by Paul Abrams. Paul Abrams often paints mystical still life’s and dramatic moody landscapes in oils. He strives for images of beauty and mystery, translating into art a world reflecting magical wonder. By dealing with lyrical and fragile moments in time, Paul Abrams’ work stirs an awareness of life’s splendor and enigmatic qualities. Hours: Wed. - Mon., noon - 6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m.Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

RiverWinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors6423 Montgomery St., Suite 10, 2nd Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through July 24: “Summer Light,” a group art show highlighting the joys of summer--sunlight on flowers, walking on the beach, a summer night’s sunset--captured by painters and photographers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and by appt.Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

School of Jellyfish183 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through July 28: “Parametric City Beacon: City as a Live Organism,” an exhibition organized by School of Jellyfish to explore and promote




the vision of an ecological and intelligent urban America.Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Information: 845.440.8017; http://schoolofjellyfish.org

Theo Ganz Studio149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through June 30: “Segue: Sculptures by Insun Kim and Paintings by Anders Knutsson.” The gallery’s inaugural exhibition.Hours: Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Co-op60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 June 29-July 22: “Second Nature,” group show.Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt.Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsco-op.com

Transverse Gallery @ Locust Grove2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Through July 29: “Birds, Beasts and Blossoms,” a solo exhibition of gold and silver leaf paintings by Shannon Troxler. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Wilderstein330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through October 28: “Modern Sculpture & the Romantic Landscape Exhibition” featuring outdoor contemporary sculpture by a talented group of emerging artists juxtaposed with the site’s romantic landscape and Queen Anne mansion. Information: 845.876.4818; http://www.wilderstein.org

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Carrie Haddad Gallery622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534Through July 8: “Four Painters,” featuring works from Mark Beard, Joe Richards, Jeff Briggs, and Todd Germann. July 12-August 12: “Avedisian: Paintings and Drawings,” featuring works by the late Edward Avedisian. Avedisian, the New York art world’s very own Wunderkind of the 60s and 70s, made his fame with his Kool-Aid paintings - large, elegantly bold fields of color abstraction. Works in this show will include these early Kool-Aid paintings, a series of poured thick acrylic paintings, small works on paper, and the later representational paintings done in Hudson, NY. Avedisian’s work can be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney, the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Opening reception: Saturday, July 14, 6-8 p.m.Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

The Chatham Bookstore27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037Through August 19: “Landscape Paintings: Nancy Beal.” Ghent artist Nancy Beal shows landscape paintings appropriate for the intimate setting of the bookstore - a pot of petunias on a picnic table, forsythia against a white house, Empire apple trees in full blossom. All the work has been made en plein air in her garden in Ghent. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-3 p.m.Information: 518.392.3005

Columbia County Council on the ArtsCCCA Gallery 209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534Through July 14: “On and Off the Wall,” show of sculpture, relief and assemblage. Juried by world-renowned artist, actress and comedienne Jane Gennaro. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Information: 518.671.6213; http://artscolumbia.org

Davis Orton Gallery114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 June 29-July 29: Nadine Boughton, “True Adventures in Better Homes,” and Fran Forman, “Alchemy of Memory, Selected Works”; Portfolio showcase: Photo collage/photo montage, Suzanne Gonsalez-Smith and Julie Brook Alexander.Reception for the artists: Saturday, June 30, 6-8 p.m.Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Hudson Opera House327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534Through July 8: “Treasures of Hudson Valley’s Night Sky: Astrophotography by Scott Nammacher.” A photographic exhibition of nebulas, galaxies, and other treasures of the night time sky taken from the local private observatory of amateur astrophotographer Scott Nammacher. He has captured the gems of the celestial sky in stunning color and detail. Presented with educational material on the process of astrophotography, the components of this local observatory and information about the Milky Way.Hours: Daily, noon-5 p.m.Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534July 19-August 12: Main Galleries: Louise Fishman paintings; Sculpture Garden & First Floor Carriage House: Leonid Lerman sculptures; Second floor Carriage House: Linnea Paskow paintings, and Priscilla Derven paintings; Third Floor Carriage House: Brenda Goodman paintings; Fourth Floor Carriage House: “Shadows” sculptures by Lisa Sanders. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

‘Miele’s Dream’ by Fran Forman


Limner Gallery123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534Through June 30 “Arte Natura.”July 4-22: “Slowinski Paintings” and “Berzon Preview,” works by Lawrence Berzon.Information: 518.828.2343; http://www.slowart.com

The Moviehouse Gallery48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546Through July 12: “Horses in Motion,” watercolor and oil paintings by Susan Dorazio depicting horses performing in various disciplines from racing to jumping and dressage. Dorazio has gained international acclaim for her ability to capture the spirit, energy and personality of her subjects.Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net

Olana State Historic SiteSharp Family Gallery & Coachman’s House Gallery, Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534Sharp Family Gallery, through October: “Life after LIFE: Preserving Olana.” Almost half a century ago, Frederic Church’s artistic masterpiece Olana was nearly ruined. A LIFE magazine article entitled “Must This Mansion Be Destroyed?” helped to start a national campaign to save Olana. Since then, much effort has gone into restoring Olana’s 250-acre artist-designed landscape, which includes the house and farm complex and collections, as well as protecting its integral viewshed. This year’s exhibit will highlight these myriad achievements. Coachman’s House Gallery, through October: Exhibit by renowned architectural photographer Peter Aaron. The exhibition highlights three years’ worth of the photographer’s work to highlight unusual views at Olana -- at all times of the day and throughout the year and all around the Olana property.Information: 518.828.0135; http://olana.org

Omi International Arts CenterCharles B. Beneson Visitors Center Gallery & Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075Year ‘round, The Fields Sculpture Park, during daylight hours: More than 60 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas, The Fields Sculpture Park presents the works of internationally recognized contemporary and modern artists, offering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Founded in 1998, The Fields offer nearly 80 works of art on view–with several pieces added or exchanged every year. This season there are 10 new works by noted artists including a site-specific interactive installation by Alice Aycock called “A Simple Network of Underground Wells and Tunnels.” The gallery of the Beneson Visitor’s Center will be the setting for “Imperial America,” a re-imagined version of a classic 1956 Chrysler Imperial by Lewis deSoto.Information: 518.392.4747; http://artomi.org

Spencertown Academy Arts Center790 State Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165June 30-July 22: “Transience: Photographs by Lonny Kalfus,” an exciting new exhibition of photographs that capture the abstract beauty and elegance of structures that show the scars of use by Columbia County-based artist Lonny Kalfus. Reception: Saturday, June 30, 4-6 p.m.Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.; or by appointmentInformation: 518.392.3693; http://www.spencertownacademy.org

Time & Space Limited434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Through June 30: “M..M..M.....OIL,” a new installation by Linda Mussman inspired by Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Linda’s fascination with oil and the obsession with it led her to construct a visual space where she continues to think about “oil to light the lam so that we can see. Light and the desire for oil.” Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m..; or by appointmentInformation: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Workshops & Special EventsSummer Rolling Artists Shows:Local Artists Invited to Exhibit Work The Red Hook Emporium, Village of Red Hook, NY 12571Thurs.- Mon., throughout Summer: The Red Hook Emporium is accepting applications from local artists to have their own gallery opening -- and it’s for free! Each week during the summer months, the Emporium will feature a local Hudson Valley artist. Each accepted artist will host a gallery reception on the Saturday of their show.Information: 845.752.2221; [email protected]

Beacons of Music Roundhouse at Beacon Falls, 2 East Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Through August 26: Striking black and white, seven-foot-tall photographic portraits of musical artists that live or play regularly in Beacon will sit in the windows of the Roundhouse, which is currently under renovation. Onsite signage identifies the musicians and connects the public to them online with more information and listening opportunities at beaconcool.com.Information: http://beaconcool.com

2012 Paint-Out & Plein Air AuctionWalkway Over the Hudson & Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Saturday, June 30, Artists Paint on Walkway, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Preview & Reception, 4:30 p.m.; Live Auction & Reception, 5:30-7 p.m.: The event begins at 7:30 a.m. when 50 selected artists will create fine art paintings of the scenic shores of the Hudson River from the Walkway and points along Dutchess and Ulster County on the day of the event. The public is invited to look over the shoulders of artists (anytime after 10 a.m.) as they create exclusive paintings that will be auctioned off later in the day at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Musueum Pavilion. Presented by the Dutchess County Art Association and Barrett Art Center in collaboration with Walkway Over the Hudson. Held Rain or Shine. Auction Admission: $20Information: 845.471.2550; http://www.barrettartcenter.org

De-Mystifying the Juried Show: The Nuts and Bolts of Where to Enter, What to Enter, and How to Enter Your ArtworkRHCAN Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Led by Juliet R. Harrison, Professional Artist and Show Director of an international juried competition for the past 5 years, leads a workshop on finding listings for juried shows, deciding which shows are appropriate for your work, choosing what to enter for each show, and understanding the various entry processes. The

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class will also touch briefly on how to photograph your work for entry, and resizing jpgs. Space is limited -- reserve early! Cost: $30Information: 845.758.2667; [email protected]; http://rhcan.com

Community Free DaysDia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508Saturday, July 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Residents of neighboring counties Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester are invited to visit Dia:Beacon free of charge! Bring a driver’s license or other government-issued ID for entry to the museum. Information: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Gallery Talks at Dia:BeaconDia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m.: Andria Hickey on Louise Lawler.Tickets: Free with museum admissionInformation: 845.440.0100; http://www.diaart.org

Second Saturday BeaconMain St., Beacon, NY 12508Saturday, July 14, noon-9 p.m.: A city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9 p.m. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events. Information: http://beaconarts.org

Art Omi Open WeekendArt Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.: Dinner & dancing under the stars with live music by Afro-Latin-Caribbean band Ten Tumbao.Sunday, July 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Country brunch followed by open studio tours of international artists in residence from 1-5 p.m.Tickets: Studio tours, free; brunch, $40; dinner, $75; brunch & dinner, $100Information: 518.392.7611; http://artomi.org

Painting at OlanaOlana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 9 a.m.-noon: Olana, the historic home of 19th century painter, Frederic Church, is the setting for this Plein Air (open air) workshop. The unique vistas, architecture, and landscaping of Olana will provide the subjects. Each week will have a specific topic of study including composition, illusion of space, color, and changing light and weather. Beginners to advanced painters are invited. Simple beginning compositions will be provided to those starting out in painting. More advanced painters have the opportunity to expand their painting skills, and any painting media is invited to join. First class, meet in the Olana public parking lot. Bring painting supplies and equipment; a material list specific to outdoor painting will be provided upon registration. In case of rain on the first day of class, meet in room 509 of the art center of Columbia-Greene Community College. To register contact Columbia-Greene Community College, Community Services. Information: 518.828.4181 x 3342; http://olana.org

Red Hook Emporium Third SaturdayThe Red Hook Emporium, Village of Red Hook, NY 12571Saturday, July 21, 4-6 p.m.: Join the folks at the Emporium as they showcase a local artist or artisan. Fun, snacks, tasty beverages and friends!Information: 845.752.2221; [email protected]

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL PROJECTS 2013 PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM | Deadline September 18, 2012

Each year, the Dutchess County Arts Council awards Project Grants for community-based arts and cultural activities throughout Dutchess & Ulster Counties. This is a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and is designed to support community-based arts activities in an effort to make quality arts programming available to all Ulster and Dutchess County residents, as well as to support local cultural expression. Eligible projects can be in any artistic discipline and may include (but are not limited to) workshops, exhibitions/studio tours, performances, community music festivals, multi-discipline collaborations and public programming whose central focus is the arts.

**New for 2013** The Project Grant program will also offer an Individual Artist Tier, with at least one grant of $2500 to a local artist to create work within a community setting.

Information sessions:During July and August, DCAC’s Program Director, Eve Madalengoitia,

will lead seminars in various locations throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties. These sessions are designed for artists and organizations to learn more about the program guidelines, what projects may be eligible for funding, how to develop a compelling community arts project and what steps are needed to apply. You do not need to have a project identified to attend a seminar, and anyone interested in the program is encouraged to attend.

All new applicants MUST attend an informational workshop prior to applying for funds. Please note: the guidelines for this program have been updated for 2013 - returning applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop as well. The person responsible for developing the project and/or submitting the grant application should attend. Seminars last an average of 90 minutes, and will be held:• Thursday, July 12, 6 PM: Red Hook Community Arts Network, 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook• Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 PM: Dutchess County Arts Council, 9 Vassar St. Poughkeepsie • Wednesday, July 18, 6 PM: The Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston• Tuesday, July 24, 7 PM: Pawling Free Library, 11 Broad St., Pawling • Thursday, July 26, 7 PM: Fovea Exhibitions, 143 Main St., Beacon• Saturday, July 28, 2 PM: NE Community Ctr, 51 S. Center St., Millerton • Thursday, August 2, 2 PM: Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center St., Ellenville • Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 PM: Millbrook Free Library, 3 Friendly Lane, Millbrook • Thursday, August 9, 4 PM: Phoenicia Firehouse (tentative), Rte. 214, Phoenicia• Tuesday, August 14, 4 PM: Deyo Hall, Historic Huguenot St., Broadhead Ave., New Paltz • Tuesday, August 21, 2 PM: Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave., Saugerties

RSVP’s suggested to [email protected] complete 2013 application and guidelines are available at

www.artmidhudson.org. Contact Eve Madalengoitia, Director of Programs and Arts Services, at [email protected] or (845) 454-3222 x 16, for more information. Se habla español.

The Project Grant Program is a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

Upcoming Dutchess County projects funded through this grant program in 2012 include: • Art in the Market, Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market in Millerton www.neccmillerton.org • Beacon Riverfest, June 30, Beacon Riverfront Park, www.beaconarts.org • Processional Arts Workshop – Red Hook Bicentennial Procession and Site Specific Performance, June 30 – July 13; Performance July 14, Montgomery Place, 4 PM, www.superiorconcept.org • Rhinebeck-Rheinbach Exchange – “Hands Across the Water” Concert July 3, 7:30 PM, Rhinebeck Auditorium, www.rhinebeckexchange.org • The Wassaic Project, July-Aug 2012, www.wassaicproject.com • Hudson Valley Folk Guild, “Beyond a Simple Folk Song,” July 29, 3 PM, Cunneen-Hackett Theater, Poughkeepsie, www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org • Somos la Llave del Futuro, La Kermés de la Cosecha festival with “Los Ciegos del Barrio” musical group, September 23, Millerton, www.somoslallave.org • 12th Annual Tivoli Street Painting Festival, September 29, www.tivoliny.org


BrigadoonThe Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037June 27-July 1, check website for times: “Once in the highlands, the highlands of Scotland” a mystical town appears for one day every 100 years, just long enough for a young man and bonny lass to fall in love. The lush Lerner & Lowe score includes “Heather On The Hill, From This Day On, There But For You Go.” Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

Reasons to be PrettyThe Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Fri. & Sat., June 29 & 30, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 1, 3 p.m.: A love story about the impossibility of love, Reasons to be Pretty introduces us to Greg, who really, truly adores his girlfriend, Steph. Unfortunately, he also thinks she has a few physical imperfections, and when he casually mentions them, all hell breaks loose. A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance. Tickets: $15Information: http://thebeacontheatre.org

Abigail/1702Powerhouse Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., poughkeepsie, NY 12604Wed.-Sat., June 27-30, 8 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., July 3-7, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 30, July 1, and Sat. & Sun., July 7 & 8, 2 p.m.: Ten years after the events of The Crucible, Abigail Williams is living under a new identity in Boston and haunted by her past. When a mysterious figure appears, she confronts Salem’s dark history head on and must atone for her role in it. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (The Mystery Plays, Good Boys and True, “Glee”

and “Big Love”) makes his Powerhouse debut with this suspenseful tale of a young woman’s quest for forgiveness. With Patrick Heusinger (Next Fall, Black Swan) as John Brown, Millbrook (NY) 4th grader Lucas Pfeifer as Little Boy (Wee Willy), Laila Robins (Heartbreak House) as Elizabeth/Margaret Hale//Ann Foster, Chloe Sevigny (“Big Love,” Boys Don’t Cry, American Psycho) as Abigail, Paxton Whitehead (The Importance of Being Ernest, My Fair Lady, Noises Off) as Judge/Rev. Parris/Man in Gray Suit. Tickets: $35Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

The Canterbury TalesBasilica Hudson, 110 Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534Thurs-Sat., June 28-30, 8 p.m.: “The Canterbury Tales,” performed by the hudson teen theatre project ensemble, is freely adapted from Chaucer’s famous text. Tickets: FreeInformation: http://basilicahudson.com; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)Nelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12501June 28-July 8, Thurs-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun, 2 p.m.: Three guys, one dead playwright and all 37 plays! In this universally acclaimed theaterexperience, three adventurous actors compress the complete works of Shakespeare into 97 1⁄2 minutes of high-speed over-the-top hilarity. Shakespeare lovers and haters unite! No experience with Shakespeare required--all you need is time enough to watch and someone to dial 911 in case you pass out from laughing. Fun for the whole family!Tickets: $30; seniors/students/active military, $25; group (10+), $22Information: 845.575.3133; http://rivervalleyrep.com

Powerhouse season kicks into full swing with ‘Abigail/1702’ starring Chloe Sevigny; Peter DuBois (UR, photo by Aaron Epstein) stars with Stephen Belber (LR) in ‘The Power of Duff” opening July 18.

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Frame Upon Frame - Chapter 1: God’s WoodsTime & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Thurs.-Sat., June 28-30, 7:30 p.m.: Written by Linda Mussmann. Music by Claudia Bruce and Gerald Von Stoddard. “Frame Upon Frame, Chapter 1: God’s Woods” is a performance that includes video and 8mm movie clips from the 1980s productions of Mussmann and Bruce. Images wash over the back drop as the musicians, Gerald von Stoddard and Claudia Bruce, weave and spin Linda’s words into an aural landscape. In “God’s Woods,” Eve and Adam trade ribs, Proust and Prufrock appear in cameo, Stalin contemplates writing an opera and joining the Red Chorus, and regrets accumulate in a purse.Tickets: $10Information: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

1776The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572June 29-July 22, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Join the Revolution!Be there as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin and crew forge a new nation in 1776, the musical, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone. Nominated for five Tony Awards and winner of three, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, 1776 brings to life, and song, the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets: $26; $22 seniors & childrenInformation: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

The 39 StepsThe Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125June 29-July 8, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Mix an Alfred Hitchcock spy masterpiece with a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. A two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, the New York Times called this spoof “absurdly enjoyable.” It will start your summer off with a laugh!Tickets: $24; $22 Sunday matineeInformation: http://www.theaterbarn.com

The Fortress of SolitudeVogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604Fri. & Sat., June 29 & 30, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 1, 2 p.m.: Based on the best-selling novel, this is the story of black and white America in the 1970’s, of two boys, Dylan and Mingus, of impossibly joyful afternoons of games in the street and of living in a society that you don’t belong to. This is the story of prison and of college, of Brooklyn and Berkeley, of soul and rap, of murder and redemption. And this is the story of what would happen if two teens obsessed with comic book heroes actually ... maybe ... had superpowers. With Drama Desk and Obie winner Santino Fontana (Sons of the Prophet, A View from the Bridge, Brighton Beach Memoirs), Kyle Beltran (In the Heights), André De Shields (The Full Monty, Ain’t Misbehavin, The Wiz), John Ellison Conlee (The Constant Wife, The Full Monty, 1776), and Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot). Tickets: $30Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry OrchardPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037July 5-22, Thurs.-Sun., 8 p.m.: Produced by Walking the dog Theater in association with PS21, Inc. One of the masterworks of world theater is performed in PS21’s beautiful rural setting which echoes the themes and images of the play. In The Cherry Orchard Chekhov masterfully moves between the comic and tragic as the play explores with profound heartfelt complexity the characters’ responses to radical

change in society and in their circumstances. “...it seemed there was no better place on earth than our orchard... – Mme Ranevsky, The Cherry Orchard Tickets: Thurs., $25; $15 students; Fri.-Sun., $30; $18 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Legally BlondeThe Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037July 5-8, 11-15, 18-20, check website for times: When a Valley Girl gives up shopping to pursue “What You Want” at Harvard Law School (and, of course, a guy) – one song might be “Serious,” but the show is filled with songs, laughs and fun. Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28, matinee; Children under 12 accompanied by adult, $12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machyadntheatre.org

Compagnie Fêtes GalantesRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Fri. & Sat., July 6 & 7, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 8, 3 p.m.: Founded in 1993 by Béatrice Massin, Compagnie Fêtes galantes elaborates on the many aspects of Baroque dance, wedding them to contemporary choreography. By avoiding any attempt at reconstitution, Fêtes galantes brings forward, in our time, a kind of Baroque dancing that engages and appeals to a contemporary sensibility. Tickets: $25-$55Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Vince Durango’s Just Having FunAmerican Legion Post 429, 6361 Mill St. (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572Fri. & Sat., July 6-28, 8 p.m.: Vince Durango’s, Just Having Fun, a new and improved version of the one-man show that premiered in Rhinecliff last year, is the brainchild of local Rhinecliff resident, Joe Baer. The show promises to be even funnier and more joyous than its original incarnation. Emmy-award winner, Baer retired from a successful 30+ year career in television in 2010. Tickets: $10 at the doorInformation: 845.876.7516

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatCunneen-Hackett, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Sat. & Sun., July 7 & 8, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.: This high-spirited musical rocks the stage with the classic Biblical story of love and redemption in ancient times, as favored son Joseph with his coat of many colors becomes exiled by his jealous brothers, to find his true calling in the strange new land of Egypt while coming to grips with the power of lies

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and injustice. An all-children musical production presented by Standing Room Only Theater Company. Tickets: Call for information.Information: http://srotheatercompany.com

Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were NoneThe Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125July 12-22, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Agatha Christie brings ten eccentric guests to an isolated island country house for a mysterious weekend of death entwined with her unique comic detail. This classic Christie involves clues, explanations, suspicions, and terror as a morbid nursery rhyme embossed above the mantelpiece tells how each little soldier boy will meet his death, until there were none. Tickets: $24; $22 Sunday matineeInformation: http://www.theaterbarn.com

God of CarnageNelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12501July 12-22, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: Yazmina Reza’s play is the winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play. It relates an evening in the lives of two couples, residents of a fashionable Brooklyn neighborhood, who meet to discuss a playground incident.Tickets: $30; seniors/students/active military, $25; group (10+), $22Information: 845.575.3133; http://rivervalleyrep.com

Fires Are ConfusingSusan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604Fri. & Sat., July 13 & 14, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 15, 2 p.m. & 7p.m.: From Los Angeles company Teatro de Facto, this highly theatrical piece combines dramatic invention and journalistic research to tell the real-life story of Cameron Todd Willingham. Scheduled for execution in the arson death of his children, Willingham awaits his fate while a scientist recreates his crime, casting shadows over Willingham’s conviction, and his community. Tickets: $25Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

The Imaginary InvalidRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Fri., July 13, 8 p.m.; Sat., July 14, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., July 15, 3 p.m.; Wed., July 18, 3 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., July 19 & 20, 8 p.m.; Sat., July 21, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., July 22, 3 p.m.: Molière (the pen name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) was second only to Shakespeare as a master of comedy, and The Imaginary Invalid—his final play—is among his greatest works. This production is directed by Erica Schmidt, whose deft hand guided three previous SummerScape offerings—The Tender Land, The Sorcerer, and Uncle Vanya, and stars Peter Dinklage. Tickets: $45Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The Power of DuffPowerhouse Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., poughkeepsie, NY 12604Wed.-Sat., July 18-21, 24-28, 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., July 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2 p.m.: Charles Duff, a news anchor in a mid-market backwater, has an unexpected spiritual awakening on live TV. His prayers, and their answers, change his audience, his family, and his own life forever. Stephen Belber (Tape, Match, Dusk Rings a Bell, Fault Lines) returns to the Powerhouse alongside Peter DuBois (Sons of the Prophet, Becky Shaw, Jack Goes Boating, All New People). Tickets: $35Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

The House That Will Not StandSusan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604Fri. & Sat., July 20 & 21, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 22, 2 p.m. & 7p.m.: After the mysterious death of her lover, Beartrice Albans imposes a period of mourning on her household, keeping her three daughters locked in the house to embroider linens. But when the summer heat intensifies, a handsome bachelor comes calling, and a familial secret is revealed, the foundation of Beartrice’s house is rocked to its core. Set in New Orleans in 1836, this loose adaptation of Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba examines the complex system of plaçage – common-law marriages of white men and black Creole women. These free women of color became wealthy and powerful activists who fought against racial oppression pre-Civil War. Tickets: $25Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Wau Wau SistersRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Fri. & Sat., July 20 & 21, 8:30 p.m.: The bawdy sisters return to SummerScape with their “irreverent, sacrilegious, lascivious” (New York Times) vaudeville act. Possible nudity. 21+ only Tickets: $25Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The King in Spite of HimselfRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Fri., July 27 & Aug. 3, 7 p.m.; Wed., July 29 & Wed. & Sun., Aug. 1 & 5, 3 p.m.: This tale of Henri de Valois, a 16th-century French noble elected by the people of Poland to be their king, despite his great reluctance to be away from France, has been much praised for the quality of its music—indeed, no less a master than Maurice Ravel claimed that Chabrier’s score changed the course of French harmony. Given a contemporary treatment by Thaddeus Strassberger, who also directed Bard SummerScape’s acclaimed productions of Les Huguenots (2009) and The Distant Sound (2010), this staging will be a coproduction with Ireland’s Wexford Festival Opera, which annually hosts one of the world’s finest showcases for the grandest of vocal arts. Tickets: $30-$90Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Ladies at The AlamoThe Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508August 10-19, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Presented on Broadway, this biting, explosive and very funny play examines the behind-the-scenes intrigues and power struggles that beset a famous regional theatre and its long-time artistic director. “For alley cat savagery, it would be hard to top the verbal battle royal that constitutes Ladies at The Alamo...” —Variety. “Mr. Zindel is a very crafty writer; he has written an old-fashioned, well-made play, and he has made it very well indeed, with stingingly funny repartee and smashing exits, with suspense and reversals galore.” —Village Voice. “...the bitchiest, most hilarious female free-for-all since The Women...” —NY Daily News. Tickets: $15Information: http://thebeacontheatre.org



Buzz Universe in ConcertHowland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Friday, June 29, 8 p.m.: An exhilarating, world beat, old school dance band form Elizabeth, NJ - Buzz Universe brings their finely crafted, virtuosic, progressive fusion to the Howland for the true summer kick-off concert event. Tickets: $10Information: 914.474.7758; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Simon Shaheen Plays the OudPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Saturday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.: Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This unique contribution to the world of arts was recognized in 1994 when Shaheed was honored with the prestigious National Heritage Award at the White House. Tickets: $30; $18 students Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Village Harmony World MusicTime & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Sunday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.: Village Harmony was founded by Larry Gordon in 1988. It began as a small ensemble of high school singers drawn from several central Vermont schools, rehearsing extra-curricularly and preparing a concert program for a 10-day spring tour. In 1990 the first Village Harmony established a pattern which has continued since: a week-long residential rehearsal week followed by a performing tour which has grown steadily and organically. The repertoire of authentic, challenging world music includes dance-songs from South Africa, folk polyphony from the Balkans, Caucasus Georgia and Corsica, and traditional American shape-note songs, folk arrangements, and gospel quartet songs. Tickets: $10; $5 studentsInformation: 518.822.8448; http://www.timeandspace.org

Evening Cabaret: Fishtank EnsembleRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Friday, July 6, 8:30 p.m.: Tackling everything from wild Serbian anthems to French hot jazz, the fiery Fishtank Ensemble is “one of the most thrilling young acts on the planet.” –LA Weekly Tickets: $25; 21+ onlyInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Feast for the Senses: Beautiful BaroqueThe Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502Saturday, July 7, 5 p.m.: The New York City early music group Tenet plays the passionate, tuneful, profound music of the Baroque period.

Martha Wainwright performs at the Spiegeltent during Summerscape on Saturday, July 7. Photo © Martha Wainwright.Sounds seasonof the

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Tenet features five voices with lute, led by “golden soprano” Jolle Greenleaf. They will perform works by Purcell, Dowland, Bach and others. Tickets: $30Information: http://ancramoperahouse.com

Evening Cabaret: Martha WainwrightRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Saturday, July 7, 8:30 p.m.: This French Canadian-American singer-songwriter—daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and sister of Rufus Wainwright—Martha Wainwright will be performing songs from her Piaf record, Sans Fusil, Ni Souliers, à Paris, a tribute to the great French vocalist Edith Piaf. Tickets: $25; 21+ onlyInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Summer SingsPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Mondays, July 9, 16 & 23, 7:30 p.m.: Gretchen Rueckheim directs a community sing with Michael Clement at the piano. The sings are open to all and meet three Monday evenings in a row. Tickets: $10; $25 for series of three Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

David Temple: Mid-Summer Sounds for Classic GuitarThe Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572Wednesday, July 11, 8 p.m.: David Temple performs exciting works from sun-soaked Spain, Italy, Central and South America. Works of Albeniz, Giuliani, Villa-Lobos and Ponce. Tickets: $18Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Thursday Night Live: Roger Davidson & the Frank London Klezmer OrchestraRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Thursday, July 12, 8:30 p.m.: Polyglot composer and pianist Roger Davidson teams up with Grammy Award–winning Klezmer master Frank London (Klezmatics), and an all-star band to present a

smorgasbord of Eastern European influenced music. Tickets: $20Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Evening Cabaret: Les Chauds LapinsRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Friday, July 13, 8:30 p.m.: Led by New York’s Kurt Hoffman and Meg Reichardt, Les Chauds Lapins (“the hot rabbits”) get the tent dancing with music from a repertoire of French swing from the 1920s through the ’40s. Tickets: $25; 21+ onlyInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The Trapps Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Saturday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.: Join Ulster County’s finest band in recording their next national release - Live At The Howland Center. Tickets: $10Information: 914.474.7758; http://www.howlandculturalcenter.org

Paul Huang, Violin | Jessica Osborne, PianoThe Tannery at Darrow School, Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125Saturday, July 14, 8 p.m.: Works by Beethoven, Sain Saens, Ysaye, Messiaen, Ravel, Debussy and Waxman. Tickets: $30 & $35Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

Evening Cabaret: The Kid from ParisJean Brassard Sings Yves MontandRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Saturday, July 14, 8:30 p.m.: The career of Yves Montand, from Italian boy to French icon, is celebrated by French Canadian singer/actor Jean Brassard. Winner of the 2012 Bistro Award for outstanding performance by members of the cabaret community,“The Kid from Paris” presents eclectic French and English selections from Montand’s 50-year repertoire. Tickets: $25; 21+ onlyInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Thursday Night Live: AmeranoucheRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Thursday, July 19, 8:30 p.m.: Featuring two French acoustic Gypsy jazz guitars and an upright bass, Ameranouche tours nationally and has released two albums inspired by the legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Tickets: $20Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Beyond A Simple Folk SongCunneen-Hackett, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Sunday, July 29, 3 p.m.: Presented by the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, this annual festival of newly created music based on our folk heritage will be performed in a concert setting. No less than six Hudson Valley composers/arrangers have accepted the Hudson Valley Folk Guild’s challenge to push the edge of the envelope by creating or arranging larger new works using folk songs, historic events, or traditional instruments to stretch their craft beyond the usual scope of song. The concert features compositions and arrangements by the following accomplished composers and songwriters: Kevin Becker, Pat Lamanna, John Martucci, Phil Miller, Frank Tetler and Valerie Turner.Tickets: $10; $8 seniors & Folk Guild membersInformation: 845.229.0170; http://www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Violinist Paul Huang plays at The Tannery July 14. Photo by Christian Steiner.



ARTlandish!Olana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sundays, 1-4 p.m.: Frederic Church sketched outside noting details in nature and went back to the studio to paint. Drop-in for sketch paper, pencils and clipboards. Head out into Olana’s picturesque landscape to sketch your very own view. Come back to the “studio” to use colored pencils, oil pastels and watercolors to finish your artwork. Information: http://olana.org

Art Exploration for ToddlersHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Fridays, July 6, 12, 20 & 27, 9:30-11 a.m.: Join artist and educator Julie Carino to explore messy materials like making clay, bubbles, painting, collage and more. This is a hands-on class for child/adult pairs. Ages 16 months and up.Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Olana on the Move BackpacksOlana, Wagon House Ed. Ctr., 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.: Explore the Olana landscape with self-guided activities to enrich family visits. Take your sketches home, or donate them to our ongoing public exhibit. Must leave a photo ID until backpack is returned. Information: http://olana.org

Visual Arts for KidsHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m.: A visual arts workshop for kids ages 7 - 11 years old. Kids explore printmaking for the month of March, then create paintings, drawings and murals using various media and techniques. Taught by Cara Turett. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Wacky WednesdayMid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Wednesday, June 27, 1 p.m.: Seine the river by helping drag the museum’s 30’ net along the river bottom. Followed by craft activity. Tickets: $2/child; museum admission not inccludedInformation: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

School is Out: Drop in Children’s ProgramsCivil War CookingVanderpoel House of History, 16 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Thursday, June 28, 10 a.m.-noon: In anticipation of the site’s Civil War Living History Encampment, children are invited to try out different Civil War recipes throughout the day, including hardtack and johnny cakes. Tickets: $5; free for Columbia County Historical Society members.Information: 518.758.9265; http://www.cchsny.org

Peek-A-Bug: Knee High Naturalist ProgramSchor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NY 12029Thursday, June 28, 10-11 a.m.: Get up close and personal with the insects that live under logs, in the water, in the air, and in the meadows around Jon’s Pond. We’ll grab nets, magnifying glasses, and bug boxes to see what we can find! Program includes story time, arts & crafts, an educational program, and free play. For ages 3-6 with adult. Register. Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; [email protected]; http://clctrust.org

Take the kids to see The Storycrafters at Rhinebeck Town Hall on July 14.



Chess for KidsHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534June 28-30, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: A chess course designed for students ages 5 - 8 (grades k - 3) who have little or no experience with the game. Instructor Chris Chanin will teach the students to move and capture with all the pieces, basic strategic ideas, and materials for the children to use both during the class and at home will be provided. Registration requested, free.Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Sacred Earth FestivalMid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Sat., June 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., July 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Exhibition on theme ‘water,’ songs, dances, storytelling, music, drumming, folk arts and crafts, demonstrations, food. Special activities. Mary Kay Vrba, executive director of Dutchess County Tourism, speaks at official opening ceremony.Information: 845.471.0589; http://www.mhcm.org

Preserving the Hudson Valley: The Power of Art and MusicOlana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.-noon: Paint en Plein Air, art class for all taught by Loretta Simon. Music to protect the beauty, short concert with Michael Eck. Listen to great music and learn about how the songs helped shape our world. Then go out into the landscape to learn to paint the way Frederic Church did. Take your own masterpiece home. Tickets: $5 vehicle use fee Information: http://olana.org

Dream Up Puppets! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583Tuesday, July 3, 1 & 2 p.m.: Make a puppet at the “Dream Up Puppets” Summer Workshops. Each week work on a new kind of puppet -- paper bag puppets, sock puppets, mask puppets.... Time permitting, children will have a chance to tell stories and act out a puppet show with friends in one of the library’s magical kid-created puppet theaters: Starry Night Theater or Sunny Day Theater! The 1 p.m. workshop is for ages 3.5 with caregivers; at 2 p.m. kids

ages 6-10 are invited to participate. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Information: 845.757.3771; [email protected]

Family Canoe PaddleMeet at Tivoli Bays, Tivoli, NY 12583Friday, July 6, 3 p.m.: “Going Wild” Friday takes field trip! Paddle in Tivoli Bays with the “crew” from the Tivoli Free Library, and Tom Byrnes, DEC Environmental Educator from the Norrie Point Environmental Center. Meet at 3 p.m. for a 2-hour canoe paddle in the Tivoli Bays. Space is limited and PRE-REGISTRATION is required!Information: 845.757.3771; [email protected]

Children’s Book Author/Illustrator Peter McCartyThe Rhinebeck Farmers Market, Municipal Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Sunday, July 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Caldecott Honor author/illustrator McCarty signs copies of his books for ages 2-6, and introduces his newest book, Chloe. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Family Farm DayKatchkie Farm, 745 Fischer Rd., Kinderhook, NY 12106Sunday, July 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to play in the children’s garden, get up close and personal with plants, pick fresh veggies, then make lunch! Share the farm to table experience with the folks at Katchkie Farm. Tickets: $25/parent/child pair; $35/parent & 2 childrenInformation: http:www.katchkiefarm.com

Summer Reading Program Storytime & CraftsGermantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526Tuesdays, July 10, 17, & 24, 10 a.m. (Preschool readers, 2-5 year-olds); 11 a.m. (Primary Readers, 6-9 year-olds): Come to the library and “Dream Big! Read.” Each Tuesday there will be an age-appropriate storytime, followed by a related craft. Information: 518.537.5800; http://www.germantownlibrary.org

Arte en EspanolHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Wednesdays, July 11-August 15, 9:30-11 a.m.: Learn Spanish through immersion and creativity with Cory Fischer-Hoffman. Children will create art as a means to communicate. Native English and Spanish speakers welcome, no background in Spanish is necessary. Children under 6 may attend if accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Ages 6-11. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hip Hop DanceHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Wednesdays, July 11-August 15, 5-6 p.m.: A hip hop dance workshop taught by James Polo. Open to all ages. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

The Wild, Wild Woods: Knee High Naturalist ProgramSchor Conservation Area Pavilion, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NYThursday, July 12, 10-11 a.m.: When the summer heat gets to be too much, it’s time to take a walk in the cool woods surrounding Jon’s Pond. Program includes story time, arts & crafts, an educational program, and free play. For ages 3-6 with adult. RSVP.Information: 518.392.5252 x 210; http://clctrust.org



Afternoon Family Fare: Bindlestiff Family CircusRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Sat., July 14, 11 a.m.; Sun., July 15, 3:30 p.m.: Fantastic feats, amazing acrobatics, and eye-popping fun for the whole family. Tickets: $15; $5 kids 3 and olderInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

The Storycrafters!Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Saturday, July 14, 4 p.m.: Join the Starr Library for this award-winning, internationally renowned musical storytelling duo. Tickets: FreeInformation: 845.876.4030; http://www.storycrafters.com

River StudioHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Mon.-Fri., July 16-20, 10 a.m.-noon: With artist and scientist Meg Carlon, participants will make simple science tools to use down by the waterfront like a bug collection house, a net to sample wetland and river creatures, a field notebook and a quill pen to make drawings. Ages 7 - 10.Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Walking the Dog Theater’s Off Leash! Improv Cafe for KidsPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Friday, July 20, 11 a.m.: A family version of Walking the dog Theater’s entertaining improvisation performance where the audience gets involved in getting the actors acting and thinking on their feet!Tickets: $10 adults; $5 children 14 and underInformation: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Harlem Valley Rail RideEddie Collins Field, 5980 N. Elm Ave., Millerton, NY 12546Sunday, July 22, start times depend on ride length (see website) with 10 a.m. being the latest: Choose from 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes along beautiful, low-traffic country roads, each starting and ending at Eddie Collins Field. Rest stops along each route will feature a wide selection of fresh country produce, energy bars and other nourishing snacks. All rides conclude at Eddie Collins Memorial Field in Millerton with a country festival and picnic. Bring bathing suit and cool off in the pool following your ride. Tickets: $70 through 7/1; $75 day of Information: http://www.harlemvalleyrailride.com

Puppet WorkshopStarr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m.: Create your own moveable mouth rod puppet with local expert & enthusiast Ed Cohen. This free workshop consists of five 2-hour afternoon sessions in one week. All materials will be provided. Open to those 12 and older. Pre-registration required as space is limited. Tickets: FreeInformation: 845.876.4030; http://www.starrlibrary.org

Children’s Theatre ProjectHudson Opera House, Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon: A one-week theatre intensive for children for theatre exercises and activities culminating in a performance at HOH. Taught by Aleta Chappelle, founder of the Harlem Children’s Theatre and a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry. Ages 7 & up, younger siblings welcome too! Performance on Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m.Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Jamal Jackson Dance Youth WorkshopPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Tues.-Fri., July 24-27, 10 a.m.-noon: A dance workshop for ages 14 to 18 exploring African and African-American dance culminating in a dance piece to be performed with the Company on Saturday July 28, and Sunday, July 29, at the PS21 Tent. Limited enrollment with admission by application only. Free. Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Olana Outdoor Movie: The Wizard of OzOlana, East Lawn, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.: Outdoor movie. Bring a flashlight and a picnic. Carry in/carry out. Refreshments available for purchase.Tickets: $5 per adult; kids, freeInformation: http://olana.org

Afternoon Family Fare: Carnival of the Animals andPeter and the WolfRichard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Sat. & Sun., July 28 & 29, 3:30 p.m.: Carnival of the Animals and Peter and the Wolf—two classical music masterpieces—are reinvented for young audiences through Frederic Chiu’s brilliant piano transcription and David Gonzalez’s original, funky poetry. Chiu and Gonzalez present a marvelous musical menagerie in their sensational, lyrical performance. Ages 7 and up. Tickets: $15; $5 kids 3 and olderInformation: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

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Tasty Tunes Weekly Open MicTaste Budds Cafe, 40 West Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Free weekly music and spoken word open mic. Sign-up at 6 p.m. Information: 860.823.8605

Summer Film Festival: Live ElementsThe Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.: Poetry, music, painting and other performances in conjunction with video presentations. Part of the Summer Film Festival. Information: 845.214.1113; http://midhudsonheritage.org

Kitty Pilgrim: The Stolen ChaliceOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.: CNN veteran Kitty Pilgrim returns with her second novel featuring oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton and archaeologist John Sinclair, a riveting page-turner combining the glamour of the international art world and a devastating terrorist plot. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Writing Workshop with Neil SmithThe Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037Thursdays, June 28-August 16, 7-9 p.m.: Eight week creative writing course, Literary Tongues, with writer, editor and vice president of the prestigious poetry review, The NYQ. Books to be read and discussed are The Dovekeeper by Alice Hoffman and Steppenwolf by H. Hesse, along with one’s own personal work which will be critiqued throughout the course. Cost: $125Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chatham-bookstore.com

Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James BibleAdriance Rotunda Gallery, 93 Market St., Poughkeepsie, 12601 Through June 29: The nationally touring exhibit for libraries was organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C., and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. It is based on an

exhibition of the same name developed by the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, with assistance from the Harry Ransom Center of the University of Texas to mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Information: 845.485.3445 x 3702; http://www.poklib.org

Space PartyThe Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502Saturday, June 30, 8 p.m.: A glamorous Space Party featuring screening of “For All Mankind,” the Oscar-nominated film portrayal of the Apollo lunar landings. Score by Brian Eno. Appearance by producer David Leitner and other luminaries. Tickets: tbaInformation: http://ancramoperahouse.com

Movie Tuesdays @ PS21PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Tuesdays, June 26-July 31, 8:30 p.m.: See films under the stars. 6/26, “The Bandwagon”; 7/3, “The Triplets of Belleville”; 7/10, “Funny Girl”; 7/17, “Latcho Drom”; 7/24, “African Dance: Sand, Drum and Shostakovich”. Films introduced by Frank Farnham, Adj. Professor of Communications at FIT, NYC. Free admission.Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Basilica Screenings: Fourth of July: Raucous Caucus Basilica Hudson, 110 Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534Thursday, July 5, 8 p.m.: Weekly film series that presents an array of works ranging from new and repertory narrative features, documentaries, experimental films, video and media art, as well as guest curated programs, often with filmmakers and special guests in attendance for a discussion following the screenings. The July 5th screenings include: “Fourth of July: Raucous Caucus,” and other films curated by Aily Nash and Benjamin Schultz-Figueroa. Upcoming screenings include: 7/12, “Possession”; 7/13, “Meringue Diplomacy”; 7/15, “Marfa Voices” and “The Donald Judd Oral History Project”; 7/19, “Streetwise”; 7/24, “Reminiscencias”. Check website for details about each film.Tickets: $5-10 sliding scale.Information: http://basilicahudson.com

This year’s Summerscape Film Festival focuses on France and the Colonial Imagination and includes ‘Morroco’ starring Adolph Menjou and Marlene Dietrich by Josef Von Sternberg

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Nichole Bernier & J. Courtney SullivanOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m.: Novelists Bernier (The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.) and Sullivan (Maine) discuss their books. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Sunday Author Series: William Rhoads: Ulster County, New York:The Architectural History & GuideBeacon Institute Gallery, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Sunday, July 8, 4-5:30 p.m.: Witness nearly 300 years of Ulster County’s evolving architecture: from 17th-century Dutch limestone houses, to Modernist mid-1950s design.Information: 845.765.2721; http://bire.org/events

Francine Du Plessix Gray: The Queen’s LoverOblong Books, 26 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546Thursday, July 12, 6 p.m.: This historical novel reveals the love story between Swedish aristocrat Count Axel von Fersen and Marie Antoinette. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Nichole Bernier & J. Courtney SullivanOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m.: Novelists Bernier (The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.) and Sullivan (Maine) discuss their books. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Bard Summerscape 2012 Film Festival:France and the Colonial ImaginationOttaway Film Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504Thurs. & Sun., July 12-Aug. 12, 7 p.m.: The SummerScape 2012 film festival offers 10 highly celebrated films, made on an international scale across several decades, which offer marvelously diverse perspectives on how French colonialism and its aftermath have been cinematically depicted by major artists. The three films from the classic sound era of the 1930s and ’40s—Morocco, Pépé le Moko, and Casablanca—present unabashedly romantic visions of North Africa under the height of French domination, when Europeans (especially males) thought of the region as an exotic place to go into hiding. All three works have indelibly stamped themselves into the popular imagination, perhaps most memorably by way of their charismatic stars. In stark contrast, the works of Resnais and Pontecorvo—Muriel and The Battle of Algiers, respectively—represent the politically charged and aesthetically innovative period of the 1960s that was much troubled by the violent means of holding on to empire. In the same decade, the Senegalese novelist Ousmane Sembane returned to his native country and realized that his French-language stories could only be read by the elite. Turning to filmmaking to reach a wider audience, he became arguably the most important figure in the founding of an African cinema. His films Xala and Camp de Thiaroye portray both colonial and postcolonial West Africa from an indigenous point of view. Tickets: $8Information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2012

Guy Lawson: OctopusOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Friday, July 13, 7 p.m.: Lawson will discuss his new book Octopus: Sam Israel, the Secret Market, and Wall Street’s Wildest Con. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Movie Night at The BeaconThe Beacon Theatre, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Friday, July 13, 10:30 p.m.: “Friday the 13th.” How many Jason’s can we get in one room? If your name is Jason, you get in for free!Tickets: $5Information: http://thebeacontheatre.org

Kay Larson: Where the Heart BeatsOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m.: Larson will discuss her book Where the Heart Beats: Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists. One of the greatest American composers of the 20th century, John Cage created music that defies easy explanation. Many writers have grappled with Cage’s music-which used notes chosen by chance, randomly tuned radios, and even silence-trying to understand what his music means rather than where it came from. An unprecedented and revelatory book, Where the Heart Beats reveals what actually empowered Cage to compose his incredible music, and how he inspired the tremendous artistic transformations of mid-century America.Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Hudson Valley YA Society: Holly Black, Cassandra Clare & Jennifer Rees BrennanOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m.: RSVP required for this event. [email protected] or via Facebook. HVYAS brings the best and brightest YA authors to the Hudson Valley in a memorable and fun party-like “literary salon” atmosphere.Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Michael Frazier: RhinebeckOblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m.: Local historian Michael Frazier will discuss his new book about the town of Rhinebeck’s significant history.Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Barns of New York: Rural Architecture of the Empire StateOlana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, July 21, 3 p.m.: Talk and book signing by Cynthia G. Falk author of “Barns of New York: Rural Architecture of the Empire State.” Tickets: $5 vehicle use feeInformation: http://olana.org

Evocateur: The Morton Downey, Jr. MovieThe Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502Saturday, July 21, time tba: A film by local director Seth Kramer about an original television wildman. The film is a hilarious look at a critical moment in the decline of TV. Tickets: Call for info.Information: 518.329.7393; http://ancramoperahouse.com

Bicentennial Author Talk: Susan Fox RogersElmendorph Inn, Corner 9 & Cherry St., Red Hook, NY 12571Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m.: Susan Fox Rogers discusses and signs copies of her new book, “My Reach: A Hudson River Memoir,” and describes her kayaking adventures on the Hudson River, as well as the river’s historic role in shaping Red Hook. Part of the Town of Red Hook’s Bicentennial Celebration. Sponsored by the Red Hook Public Library. Light refreshments. Free.Information: 845.758.3241; http://www.redhooklibrary.com

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Beacon Farmers Market8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Local produce, foods and crafts all surrounded by art, and the Hudson waterfront.Information: 845.234.9325; http://www.thebeaconfarmersmarket.com

Hudson Farmers’ Market6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Through November 17, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Shop each week for the freshest produce grown by local family farmers, including: herbs, veggies, flowering plants, fresh baked bread, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, wine, prepared foods and more!Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Rhinebeck Farmers’ MarketMunicipal Parking Lot, 61 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572Through November 27, Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Voted “Best Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market” for the past 4 years. Vendors provide a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh products including fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, eggs from chicken, duck, turkey and pheasant, goat, cow and sheep’s milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more. Plus, special events throughout the season. Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Journeys Into Farming: New Farmer Narrative ProjectChatham, Hillsdale, New Lebanon, Germantown, Hudson, Philmont, Kinderhook, North Chatham, NYThrough September 17: Travelling exhibition featuring 20 Columbia County farmers who have started farms in the last 10 years. Through photographs of the farmers and their land, and through storytelling in the farmers’ own words, you can follow each of their journeys into farming. The exhibition will travel to seven local libraries, and will also be shown at the Greenhorn’s office on Warren Street in Hudson in July.

The schedule is as follows: through June 2, Chatham Public Library; June 3-17, Roeliff Jansen Community Library, Hillsdale; June 18-30, New Lebanon Library; July 3-14, Germantown Library; July 17-28, The Greenhorn’s office, Warren St., Hudson; July 30-Aug. 13, Philmont Public Library; Aug. 14-25, Kinderhook Memorial Library; Sept. 4-17, North Chatham Free Library.Information: http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Placemaking in a Changing ClimateSustainable Hudson Valley’s Resource Center for Sustainable Communities, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Monday, June 25, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Master class with Phil Myrick, Melissa Everett and Denisha Williams. Placemaking is a powerful framework for making neighborhoods or entire cities more livable and vibrant. With the stresses of climate change, we must learn to make our places cooler, resource-secure and resilient. This workshop translates the climate challenge into new opportunities for innovative placemaking with special topics highlighted -- this time, urban landscape architecture and bringing people together.Tickets: $75; $125 with CEUs (available for planners & architects)Information: http://beahivebzzz.com/events/placemaking-in-a-changing-climate-workshop

Wednesday Wandering at SchorSchor Conservation Area, 58 Shoreview Dr., Canaan, NYWednesday, June 27, 10-11:30 a.m.: Learn about the history of the site, look for wildlife, and have a chance to familiarize yourself with the trails. Information: 518.392.5252 x 202; http://clctrust.org

Herbs at the Farm Workshop: SummerThe Farm Learning Center, Hawthorne Valley Farm, 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Join Certified Herbalist, Margo Mullein, in discovering the healing property of plants by gathering the herbs which support bringing balance and offering relief to summer

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Full moon photo taken by the Galileo spacecraft, NASA’s Office of Space Science. On July 3, join Scenic Hudson for a full moon hike up Mt. Beacon.


bites, stings, and rashes. Included in our time together: raw plant poultices, helpful infusions, the in’s and outs of plant infused oils, and making a hand-crafted salve to take home. For beginning and established herbalists alike. Tickets: $50-$65, sliding scale, includes materials and lunch. Information: 518.672.7500 x 231; http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Sunday Author Series: Jeff Hutton: Rocks, Dirt, Worms and WeedsBeacon Institute Gallery, Main St., Beacon, NY 12508Sunday, July 1, 4-5:30 p.m.: Learn how to keep your children happy while diggin’ in the dirt! Join author Jeff Hutton as he teaches the fun way to start a garden with your kids. Information: 845.765.2721; http://bire.org/events

Moonlight HikeMount Beacon Park, Beacon, NY 12508Tuesday, July 3, 7-10 p.m.: Climb up to Mount Beacon’s fire tower to enjoy a glorious sunset and Manhattan-skyline views, then trek down beneath a full moon. Strenuous four-mile hike. Bring a flashlight.Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Forum on Translational EcologyCarey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545Friday, July 6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: The Forum on Translational Ecology will provide undergraduate and graduate students with insight into how science is translated to the public by professionals. Educators, scientists, land managers, communications experts, and policymakers will share their experiences communicating ecological concepts to diverse audiences. A morning session will include speakers representing each field; informal discussions will follow in the afternoon session. Tickets: Free for students; individuals interested in the afternoon session are asked to register.Information: 845.677.7600 x 326; [email protected];http://www.ecostudies.org

New Farmer Narrative Project: Panel Discussion with New Farmers from the Germantown AreaGermantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m.: In conjunction with the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program’s “New Farmer Narrative Project” traveling exhibit (which will be at the library from July 3-14), there will be a new farmer talk and

Q&A. The public is invited to meet and talk with new farmers in the Germantown area, enjoy light locally-produced refreshments, and learn more about the rise of new farmers in the County. The evening will include a talk by one of the Project creators who will share highlights and findings from the Project based on 20 interviews and 30 surveys conducted this winter with a wide diversity of people starting or taking over farms in the area.Information: 518.537.5800; http://www.germantownlibrary.org; http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/fep/newfarmer

Sharks: A Love StoryCarey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545Friday, July 13, 7 p.m.: Jupp Kerckerinck, conservationist and President of the Shark Research Institute, will give a presentation about the dramatic decline of sharks and the role they play in the ocean ecosystem. From their evolution to their persecution for soup—a fascinating look at these ancient and misunderstood creatures.Information: http://www.ecostudies.org

Book Signing with Chef/Author Laura Pensiero Hudson Farmer’s Market, 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Author and chef Laura Pensiero, owner of Gigi Trattoria and Gigi Market, signs copies of her book “Hudson Valley Mediterranean,” and cooks up some samples.Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Pitch In for Parks: Bridging the GapStockport Flats Conservation Area, Almstead Rd., Hudson, NY 12534Thursday, July 19, 5:30-8 p.m.: Help assemble a bridge -- the final piece in the 2.7-mile trail connecting Scenic Hudson’s Harrier Hill Park with the Greenport Conservation Area. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Wappinger Creek Celebration WalkCarey Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Meet at main campus parking area, 2801 Sharon Tpke. (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545Friday, July 20, 4:30 p.m.: Join educators for an interpretive walk along Wappinger Creek Trail. Participants will learn how to identify creek life.Information: http://www.ecostudies.org

Book Signing with Severine von Tscharner Fleming Hudson Farmer’s Market, 6th Street & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Editor Severine von Tscharner Fleming signs copies of “Greenhorns: 50 Dispatches from the New Farmers’ Movement.”Information: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Home Energy Monitoring WorkshopCommon Ground Farm, Stony Kill Environmental Center, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.-noon: Lynda Elie, an Energy Smart Educator for NYSERDA will teach participants how to calculate how much energy they are using and which appliances consume the most energy. Learn how to use energy meters to measure power consumption and what choices we have and changes we can make to both lower our energy bills and cut our carbon footprint. Please bring your most current electric bill and/or natural gas bill to learn how to read your bill and make sense of all those mysterious charges. Fee: $15Information: [email protected] of Sparrowbush Farm


Sunday Summer Evening YogaGermantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12526Sundays, 6-7 p.m.: Led by certified yoga teacher Regina Simmons. All levels welcomed. Bring a mat if you have one. Donations appreciated.Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Tincture Making with The Village HerbalistThe Village Herbalist, 7 Dutchess Ave., Millerton, NY 12546Tuesday, June 26, 6-8:30 p.m.: Herbalist Susanna Raeven of Ravencrest Botanicals demonstrates how easy the fundamental skill of tincture making can be. Tickets: $25, pre=registration required.Information: 518.592.1600; [email protected]

Better Than Chocolate: A Girlfriend’s Guide to a Healthy LifeThe Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Thursday, June 28, 6 p.m.: The keynote speaker, Jessica Applestone, Co-Owner of Fleisher’s Grass-fed & Organic Meats, will present “Know What Your Dinner is Eating Before You Eat Your Dinner!” Other topics for the evening include, “Your Breast Cancer Risk: How You Can Tell and Who You Should Talk To,” and “Exercise: There Are LOTs of Apps for That.” Hosted by Health Quest. Tickets: $30; $25 for groups of six+ Information: 845.475.9747; [email protected]

Get Fit & Healthy Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.: Local resident David Ames will lead a series of workshops on getting healthy by providing scientific information, tips for eating right and being active. This FREE series, for all ages and fitness levels, will help you create a lifestyle tailored to your abilities, and help you become more fit. Already in shape, but need some motivation and support? David is a great motivator! He has been the coach of the men’s and womens’ squash teams at Bard College since 1994, and has been studying health, fitness & nutrition for more than 25 years. The goal is to form a group that meets bi-weekly or monthly, with members that encourage each other to meet their goals. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Dancing Under the StarsPS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037Fridays, June 29, July 27, August 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.: Grab your dancing shoes and swing on over to PS21’s popular Friday night “Swing and Other Dances.” Dances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a half hour lesson for beginners. Open dancing begins at 8 p.m. Live music performed by either Berkshire Bop Society or Alan Thomson’s Little Big Band. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the site. Tickets: $10, includes snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments.Information: 518.392.6121; http://ps21chatham.org

Our Town Talks: Exhibiting Germantown ArchaeologyGermantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown, NY 12523Saturday, June 30, 3:30 p.m.: Christopher Lindner, PhD, Archaeologist-in-Residence at Bard College and Bard Archaeology Field School Director, and his colleagues have been researching the Palatine German settlers of 1710 and their descendents, since the fall of 2009. As they get ready to plan their sixth exhibit of artifacts from the Palatine Parsonage,

they invite input from the community on how best to display the artifacts in a way that appeals to children. Archaeology’s interdisciplinary nature, makes it an excellent tool for engaging youth in science education. Archaeology answers important questions about human origins, culture, history and the natural environment. Join us to learn how archaeologists use the basics of scientific inquiry to formulate research questions and interpret the past and the present, then help plan the next Palatine Parsonage exhibit. Professor Lindner will also discuss the Bard Archaeology Field School and ways students and community members can get involved.Information: 518.537.5800; http://germantownlibrary.org

Tai Chi TuesdaysScenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd., Beacon, NY 12508Tuesday, July 3, 7-8 p.m.: After dinner, strengthen your muscles and tendons while improving balance and increasing flexibility—all while enjoying breathtaking river views. Please bring a comfortable pair of shoes, water, sunblock, sunglasses, a towel and friends. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Repeats July 10, 17 & 24.Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; http://www.scenichudson.org

Sew a Gardening or Kitchen ApronTivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583Saturday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.: Break out your sewing machine! Cal Patch is back to teach a class on how to sew a gardening or kitchen apron! Create a garden apron to keep you clean and keep tools handy while you work on your mid-summer gardening, or sew a kitchen apron to wear when you cook those delicious meals. Participants are responsible for their own supplies and will be sent a supply list upon registering. This class is for advanced-beginner sewers. There is a $10 class fee per person. This class will have limited space so please sign up early with your payment.Information: 845.757.3771; [email protected]

Sunset SensationsLocust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Thursday, July 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Enjoy a magnificent Hudson River sunset while sipping fine wines paired with delicious culinary creations. Hors d’oeuvres will feature seasonal vegetables from the heritage gardens at Locust Grove. Visitors will also be treated to informal wine pairing presentations by Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, vegetable garden tours with Locust Grove’s horticulturists, and cooking demonstrations by the featured chef of the month, Anthony Moustakas of Gourmet to Go. Tickets: $25 advance; $27 day of eventInformation: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

Behind the Scenes Tour & Tea SeriesLocust Grove, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Third Sunday of the Month, July-October, 2-4 p.m.: Explore the unique history this 180 acre estate. Enjoy a sneak peek into the past while sampling a selection of Harney iced teas with scones. On Jly 15, the topic is “The Ornamental Floral Gardens.”Tickets: $15 for tour & tea; $50 for series of 4Information: 845.454.4500; http://www.lgny.org

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he Azaleas are in full bloom, the fireflies are winking on at night, Orion has dipped below Mt. Beacon, not to be seen again until the Fall. The last time these things happened, my wife and I were driving up Route 9 at four in the morning in order to give birth to our first child. Now that Cooper’s first birthday is here, there is much to celebrate. But there is also a lot to take stock of and remember. Lately I have been trying to remember what a nervous wreck I was a year ago, wondering how I was going to be as a parent. Since Cooper has yet to be arrested or excommunicated, I think it’s safe to say we’re doing an ok job. But, there’s a lot about how your life changes during the first year of parenting that I wish I knew last June. So, if you or someone you know is about to become a parent, please take note of the following things:

1. Do you have a favorite, irreplaceable article of clothing? Put it in the attic for the next ten years.

2. You can never have enough bananas in the house. How many bananas are in your house? It’s not enough. Go get more bananas.

3. Lie face down on the floor in any room in your house. Look around. Take note of everything that you see at eye level. These things will be destroyed. You must therefore either move these things, or make peace with the impermanence of existence. Move onto the next room, repeat.

4. It will take time to accomplish the simplest things. This is ok. Just today I walked over to the side of the house to see how the early blooming blueberry bush was doing and to check if the berries were ready to harvest yet. It took thirty seconds. I had been meaning to do this for a week and a half.

5. Go through your cookbooks and recipes, making note of which ones can be prepared and cooked in advance. This is what you will be eating for the next year.

6. Tell your pets to hang in there. Understand how terrible it is for them to go from being pampered and showered with affection all the time to essentially being ignored. But once your kid gets just a little bit older, they will have a new best friend for life. This is worth it. One of my favorite things about this whole year is the way every time Cooper is outside our eldest cat Dusty follows him around, protectively.

7. That’s still not enough bananas. Go back to the store and buy all of the bananas they have.

8. Do not take your baby with you to buy beer, because when he grabs a bottle off the shelf, refuses to let it go, and then proceeds to try to pop the cap off with his teeth, you will look like the worst parent in the world. If such an outlandish thing were to actually happen, because, ha ha ha, don’t be silly, who takes their baby to buy beer? Ha ha ha. Let’s move on.

9. Poison ivy leaves and wild strawberry leaves look very much alike. This doesn’t really have anything to do with parenting, but it’s something I’ve learned the hard way recently and this seems like as good a place as any to share it.

10. Put down the energy drink or you will regret it later when your eyelids feel like they are stapled to your skull. Put on a pot of coffee instead, like a good and honest American.

11. Prolonged sleep deprivation leads to a host of rather unpleasant side effects, but one of the most important things it affects is your memory. And the first year is filled with things you never want to forget. So, do not ever feel guilty about taking one thousand photos, shooting one thousand videos, creating a one thousand page scrapbook, or writing a somewhat snarky monthly column about your experiences. You might think you will always remember the first time they hugged the cat, or when they learned to point, or that time they ate all the sushi on the table when no one was paying attention. You will not remember these things. These things will be lost forever unless you do something. Do something. Do anything. You will not get a second chance.

12. That’s all the bananas they had? Go to another store.

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

short yearsby Brian PJ Cronin, photos by Kristen Cronin

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“Some imagined it to be a sea-monster, while others did not hesitate to express their belief that it was a sign of the approaching judgment... the slow turning and splashing of the huge and naked paddle-wheels... the dense clouds of smoke... added still more to the wonderment of the rustics.”

Thus did an eyewitness recall the astonished crowd’s reaction to Robert Fulton and his North River steamboat as they hove into view from the Poughkeepsie shore on the afternoon of August 17, 1807. The Clermont as “Fulton’s folly” has forever come to be known was on its maiden voyage to Albany from New York City at a “velocity [sic]... calculated at four miles an hour,” according to the [New York] American Citizen.

“Invented with a view to the navigation of the Mississippi from New-Orleans upward,” as the Citizen further reported, the Clermont’s wondrous inaugural ushered in the age of practical, fast, affordable steam-powered transport to the Hudson – and all the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans – faster than a speeding bullet.

Soon steamers were carrying everything imaginable, from mail, milk and produce, to “lumber, coal and hay” – and, increasingly, passengers. For instance, by 1812 Fulton and his patron and partner, Robert Livingston, had established steamboat service on the Mississippi.

The way west was open, America’s manifest destiny guaranteed – and the romanticized image of the ruffled-shirted,

quick-drawing riverboat gambler fixed firmly in the national psyche. By mid-century, “floating palaces” ruled the waves, none grander, more sumptuous than the world-famous “white flyers” of the Hudson River Day Line.

The Day Line began offering dependable, regularly scheduled steam-powered passenger service between New York and Albany in 1863 on the Daniel Drew and the Armenia, two boats under prior, single-line operation. In the Day Line’s first full season the next year, the newly launched Chauncey Vibbard was teamed with the Drew on the company’s “nine hour system” – the time it took to steam one way between Albany and New York. One boat traveled north, the other south, with Poughkeepsie as the halfway point.

Through a succession of evermore elegant, fast liners including – Albany, 1880, the first iron-hulled steamer on the Hudson; New York, 1887; Hendrick Hudson, 1906, built at Newburgh and a whopping 400-feet long; Robert Fulton, 1909; Washington Irving, 1912 – the Day Line prospered.

rural traditions, community connections

...the clermont’s wondrous inaugural ushered in the age of practical, fast, affordable steam-powered transport to the Hudson - and all the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans - faster than a speeding bullet.

by Christopher Klose, Egbert Benson Historical Society of Red Hook

(Photo of Clermont 1909 replica) Postcard showing the replica of Robert Fulton’s “Clermont” built for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909; courtesy Hastings Historical Society.

STEAMING DOWN THE RIVER


And no wonder. Who could resist the company’s blandishment to be aboard the Washington Irving on her “First Public Inspection Trip,” May 11, 1913?

“This new floating palace of steel and glass will be open for public inspection during a delightful special trip up the Hudson River. An unusual chance to see the finest and fastest river steamer in the world before she enters regular service. The fifty oil paintings by famous artists illustrating the Irving period will be on view. The decorations include reproductions from the Alhambra; the Old Cock Tavern of London; Irving’s study at “Sunnyside” and many other interesting historical places.”

At its apogee of fame and fortune, the Day Line commissioned the graceful Alexander Hamilton in 1924. Built by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation at its Sparrows Point, Maryland, plant – the world’s largest-ever steel complex, she would be the last of the famed “white flyers” to ply the mighty Hudson.

At almost 339 feet in length and 2,637 gross tons, she could carry more than 3,700 passengers, her captain and crew of 50 at a steady 21 miles an hour, generated by her 3,900 horsepower, triple-expansion steam engine. From her gleaming white decks, a company brochure heralded travelers an unforgettable trip:

“Top name among the world’s most famous rivers: THE HUDSON! This mighty blue ribbon connecting the “throbbing towers and canyons of New York City with Albany, the capital of the Empire State, present a spectacle without equal in all the world. People have traveled far across these United States to feast their eyes on this astonishing scenery, while breathing the delicious air and relaxing on broad decks.

“A gay and graceful Day Line Steamer, leaving its New York City pier among the Trans-Atlantic liners, offers travelers and holiday-makers a unique perspective of the city skyline. Then past yachts and the kaleidoscope of harbor life, gliding with swift ease, you behold the scenery shifted as, on the west shore, the ramparts of the Palisades rise sheer from the river mile after mile. Presently

you sail into the broad blue Tappan Zee. After leaving this inland sea, you wind your way through the grandeur of the Highlands where towering above you and pressing the river deep within themselves are the historic mountains: High Tor, Dunderberg, Bear Mountain, Anthony’s Nose, Sugar Loaf, Mt. Taurus, Storm King, and Breakneck Mountain. Here among Nature’s stately architecture you may visit such famous recreation places as Indian Point and Bear Mountain. West Point is also nestled in these massive mountainsides where the bugle calls echo from the parade grounds.

“The red, white and blue Day Line flag, whipping in the sunlight from the staff of your steamer, is guiding you through the very heart of American History. Every hill and valley has a story to tell of Colonial or Revolutionary Days, and glows with Legends of Washington Irving. Above the Highlands at the historic river town of Newburgh, you can see the quaint building, perfectly preserved, where George Washington lived and planned campaigns with Lafayette...”

In September, 1960, in the waning sunset of the Day Line’s long career on the Hudson, my brother and I embarked on the Hamilton, at Poughkeepsie – by then no longer her halfway mark but the Day Line’s northern terminus since September 13, 1948, when the Robert Fulton was the last “white flyer” ever to voyage to Albany and back. As promised, our five hours down the river were unforgettable – to this day.

A brief two years later, the Circle Line bought out the once-proud Day Line. The Alexander Hamilton shuttled to Poughkeepsie and back until operations ceased in the early 70s. On March 25, 1977, she was added to the National Register of Historic Places. During a storm on November 8 of that year, she caught fire and sank alongside the Naval Weapons Station Earle pier in Middletown Township, New Jersey.

Her graceful bones lie there to this day.

Christopher Klose is contributing editor to MedlinePlus, a quarterly consumer health magazine from the National Institutes of Health. He lives at Echo Valley Farm with his wife, Claudine (President of the Egbert Benson Historical Society), where they tend to their sheep and share a passion for all things Red Hook.

The Alexander Hamilton in full glory. Painting by William G. Muller, Maritime Historical Artist.

The Day Line began offering dependable, regularly scheduled steam-powered

passenger service between New york and albany in 1863 on the Daniel drew and

the armenia...

At its apogee of fam and fortune, the day line commissioned the graceful alexander hamilton in 1924...at almost 339 feet in length and 2.637 gross tons, she could carry more than 3,700 passengers, her captain and crew of 50 at a steady 21 miles an hour...

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