Clearwater Festival 2008

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great hudson river revival

Croton Point Park • Croton-On-Hudson, NY • June 2008

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table of contents Festival Director’s Note

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Clearwater Membership

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Environmental Education

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Environmental Action

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watershed alliance

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political activism

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Activist Area

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Green Living Expo

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GL expo exhibitors

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field & river Activities

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Children’s Area

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Working Waterfront

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Clearwater Sloop Clubs

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global Marketplace

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Regional & Local Folk Crafts

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food court

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SITE MAP 36 STAGE SCHEDULE 42 DANIEL SHEARER

Performer Bios

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Patron Fish

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Thanks & Credits

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Volunteer!

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In Celebration A Message from the Festival Director

Welcome to a great weekend connecting people to the river in celebration with environmental awareness.

The Great Hudson River Revival—

honoring the land through music, education, and action.

A remarkable grassroots gathering which has brought us together in song for 42 summers creates a nurturing environment that empowers with the energy of example.

We come together in the spirit of community and activism, and are

inspired to take action.

Thank you to the many who experience a deeper connection to the river through volunteering and membership—the two pillars which support the work of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

And thank you for joining in a celebration of the Hudson River.

Mother Earth is Only One Being.

We the Children of All Nations, Must Protect Her and All Life And Help Hold the World in Balance.

—Hopi Elder

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Ron Aja, Festival Director

love the hudson?

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join clearwater!

We’ve accomplished a lot over the last four decades, but we could never have done it without the support of our members. The river itself is cleaner, but many challenges remain and we need your help.

Your membership: • Makes it possible for thousands of school children to discover and come to love the Hudson River each year!

• Keeps our Environmental Action Department working on issues ranging from PCB cleanup and nuclear safety, to watershed protection, and environmental justice, to name just a few.

• Keeps the sloop Clearwater sailing up and down the Hudson River and out into Long Island Sound, delivering the message that environmental education, social activism, and environmental justice are still needed today, perhaps more than ever before!

Making a Difference By leading the way at many key junctures of the environmental movement, creating a groundbreaking environmental education program and tirelessly advocating for the health and welfare of the river, its watershed, and the people who call it home, Clearwater continues its mission to protect and restore the Hudson River.

Realizing that some of our most pressing environmental needs are just now breaking the horizon, Clearwater’s members will continue to influence decisions affecting the health of the environment in our communities and to inspire, educate, and activate the next generation of environmental leaders.

Making an Impact Visit the re-designed Member Action tent (formerly Membership Oasis) to learn about our Revamp the Camp program and participate

in our new reverse auction.

Not a Member? Get Involved!

The Member Action Tent is the best place to join. While you’re there, take a look at the many different ways your gift can help.

Already a Clearwater Member?

Stop by the Member Action Tent to renew your membership or to make an additional gift to increase your impact.

membership benefits • Subscription to Navigator • Discount tickets to the Great Hudson River Revival • The opportunity to volunteer at the Revival • Discount Member Sails aboard the sloop Clearwater • Merchandise discounts • A vote in the annual election of board members • A chance to volunteer aboard the sloop Clearwater 2008 | clearwater festival 3

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no child left on land

inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders

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ecent studies have shown that there is a sharp decline in the number of kids interacting with nature. The reasons behind this may include “videophilia,” the emergence of the computer gaming craze, combined with budget cuts to nature-based field trips as schools feel the pressure of “No Child Left Behind” mandates.

It will be hard to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in the next generation if a child’s experience with nature is limited to watching “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel. Virtual nature can’t be a replacement for the real thing. At Clearwater, we believe that getting kids out of the classroom and onto the river is a great remedy for apathy and powerful strategy to get kids excited about learning.

For children, it is important to revive that “sense of wonder” (as Rachel Carson put it) in the living world. To do that, kids need to get their hands wet and experience nature first hand. A Clearwater education program might involve an amazing sail on the sloop Clearwater or schooner Mystic Whaler, a field trip to the river’s shore, bringing a little bit of the Hudson directly to a classroom, or a combination of all three. Kids get the chance to raise sail and navigate a large, traditional sailboat. They learn about the ecology and history of the Hudson by identifying fish and seeing the living history along the river’s shores. They test the waters for signs of pollution and learn about issues affecting their communities and how to get involved and make a difference. They also learn about the connection between the river’s health and the land that surrounds it.

This year, we are developing an exciting mix of adventure education programs that will extend river experiences into the watershed, during after-school and summer camp programs in Beacon.

Clearwater is reaching out to underserved communities, connecting kids from economically challenged urban neighborhoods to the Hudson River.

As the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s sail up the river approaches next year, we want kids and adults to rediscover the Hudson River and the natural world. Our goal is to train and inspire

the next generation of environmental leaders and you can’t do that with a video game. To learn more about Clearwater education, stop by the Discovery Tent at the festival!

dave conover, education director

The GreenlandHudson Connection

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ver the years people from all over the world have sailed with us on the Clearwater. This past fall we had the chance to bring some teenagers from the world’s largest island, Greenland, on board the sloop, along with students from an after-school program in Poughkeepsie called “No Child Left Inside.” Clearwater founder Pete Seeger also joined us for the sail. The Greenlanders shared with us news of how pollutants from the industrialized world (like PCBs and mercury) have contaminated their food chain. Greenland has also been impacted by climate change, dramatically affecting their traditional lifestyle, making routine activities like dog sledding, fishing, and hunting more dangerous as the ice thins. A melting Greenland could have dire consequences for the Hudson Valley as river towns lose waterfront property, access to fresh water, and critical habitats. But this sail on the Clearwater was dedicated to enjoying the river and making new friends. The Greenland kids worked hard to raise the mainsail (see above photo), learned about Hudson River fish, and sang songs with the master folk singer. It was great watching the two groups of teens get to know each other and gain insights into their respective worlds.

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environmental action

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ndian Point’s operation over the past few years continues to be plagued with numerous unplanned closures, a transformer explosion, siren failures, the malfunction of a main boiler pump, and increasing leaks of radioactive material into the groundwater under the plant and the Hudson River. Clearwater and other environmental groups have repeatedly called for an independent safety assessment (ISA), with the idea that any problems discovered should be resolved before the license renewal process was initiated. Instead, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted and begun the process of reviewing Entergy’s license renewal application for Units 2 and 3 for another 20 years of operation, and Entergy has created a self-selected, so-called “Independent Safety Evaluation Panel,” which has no legal authority and is a classic example of the fox watching the henhouse.

Given these realities, Clearwater decided to participate in the Indian Point renewal process by actively attending hearings and offering cogent, sciencebased public comment. In December 2007, we intervened in the renewal proceeding by filing an Intervenor Petition with six contentions. We argued that the license should not be renewed because Entergy’s Environmental Report failed to adequately consider: 1) leaks; 2) higher than average cancer rates and other health impacts in the area surrounding the plant; 3) environmental justice; 4) inadequate analysis of Severe Accident Mitigation Alternatives (SAMA); 5) renewable energy and energy efficiency alternatives to continued operation of the plant; and 6) the plant’s vulnerability to a terrorist attack.

In March 2008, Clearwater Board Member Stephen Filler and I appeared in front of an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) panel to offer oral argument and answer questions regarding our Intervenor Petition. ASLB hearing officers were especially interested in the Environmental Justice issues we raised relating to prisoners in the dozens of prisons in the 50 miles surrounding the plant, the majority of whom are minority and low income, for whom evacuation would be virtually impossible.

A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Hudson River PCB Remediation: Clearwater continues to attend EPA’s monthly Community Advisory Group (CAG) meetings to monitor and provide input into the design phase of the PCB cleanup. General Electric has made excellent progress constructing a treatment facility along the Champlain Canal in Fort Edward to remove water from PCB-contaminated sediments prior to shipping them by rail to a hazardous waste landfill in Texas. Dredging is scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2009. Clearwater members and supporters can take a lot of credit—it was their ongoing advocacy that caused this cleanup to happen.

However, GE has still not reached an agreement with the Canal Corp. to perform long-overdue navigational dredging, which should be done in tandem with the environmental dredging that GE is required to do to clean up the Upper Hudson.

oppose relicensing of this aging, leaking nuclear power plant

Environmental Justice: Assuring Equal Environmental Protection for All Clearwater is actively working with Skidmore College to create an Environmental Justice (EJ) map for 15 counties along Hudson, north of New York City. In April, we partnered with local communities to submit three Environmental Justice Grant applications to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Office of Environmental Justice. They included grant applications for: • Beacon Environmental Justice/Leadership Pipeline (BEJ/LP) Project to provide Beacon youth with leadership and problem-solving skills, and to help motivate them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

• Connecting inner city Poughkeepsie to nature by conducting a feasibility study to construct a recreational trail along the Fall Kill Creek in the city of Poughkeepsie and a Neighborhood Source Assessment.

• Creating an Comprehensive Environmental Justice Inventory (CEJI) for Peekskill with Citizens for Equal Environmental Protection of the Hudson Valley (CEEP) to assess various environmental and health impacts in the Peekskill area, including revising and administering an updated Angler Survey, and by empowering Peekskill youth to create and implement an environmentally beneficial project of their own design.

Watershed Awareness, Planning, and Protection With funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program, Clearwater is currently working on watershed protection for Rondout and Fall Kill tributaries and providing direct support to the Kinderhook and Catskill and advisory support to Esopus, Wallkill, and others through the Hudson River Watershed Alliance.

The Rondout Creek Watershed Council (RCWC) is working with area elected officials to create an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) for watershed management planning (WMP). For more information please contact, Victor Melendez, (845) 454-7673 x112 or victor@clearwater.org.

This spring, the Fall Kill Watershed Committee was busy planting trees to enhance the riparian buffer at the mouth of the creek, as well as participating in an eel-monitoring project in partnership with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. A creek-wide clean up is planned for the week of August 4-10. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jennifer Rubbo, (845) 454-7673 x114 or jen@clearwater.org.

—Manna Jo Greene, Environmental Action Director mannajo@clearwater.org

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hudson river watershed alliance forging new partnerships in watershed protection

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he health of any river is dependent on the health of the creeks, streams, and land that make up its watershed.

This past year has presented many exciting opportunities to make positive changes in the health of the Hudson River watershed through the work of the Hudson River Watershed Alliance (HRWA). Clearwater has been an integral member of the Alliance and has provided administrative and staffing support for the past three years. To this day, Clearwater continues to house the Alliance and provide administrative support.

In 2007, HRWA partnered with the Hudson Valley Regional Council to successfully obtain a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program. This grant is providing funding to support the HRWA Coordinator’s important work while allowing HRWA to take on initiatives that will further a regional watershed protection agenda. The Hudson Valley Regional Council is an important partner to furthering watershed protection while continuing to

ensure economic stability and quality of life.

As a non-advocacy coalition, our goal is to bring education and information to local decision-makers. This two-year grant is focused on developing a web-based geographic information system (GIS) application that will allow members of the community, watershed groups, and local governmental entities to view the various components of their watersheds in a map format. Intended to guide local decision-making, this web-based GIS system will include information and data that will enable more informed decision, benefiting our watershed and in turn benefitting our Hudson River. HRWA’s other projects include integrating water resources into climate change adaptation, working with regional stakeholders to identify a sustainable watershed sediment management policy, and developing a Hudson River watershed water resources monitoring framework with other regional partners.

HRWA’s overall strategic plan and agenda are guided by a 15-person representative Steering Committee. Under their guidance and oversight, HRWA will continue to grow and flourish into a truly regional coalition representative of all water-resource stakeholders.

Special thanks to 2008 HRWA Steering Committee Members: Jan Blaire, Federated Conservations of Westchester County Janet Burnet, Ramapo River Intermunicipal Watershed Council Scott Chase, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority Phil Ehrensaft, Mid-Hudson Sierra Club Theodore Eisenman, Highlands Coalition-NYS Committee Manna Jo Greene, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Simon Gruber, Environmental Planning Consultant William Harding, Watershed Protection & Partnership Council-NYS Dept. of State Roy Lamberton, Onesquethaw Coeymans Watershed Council George Potanovic Jr., Garrison Institute Doug Reed, Hudson Basin River Watch Rik Scarce, Skidmore College Russell Urban-Mead, The Chazen Companies David Van Luven, The Nature Conservancy Geoff Welch, Ramapo River Watershed Keeper Interested in learning more about your watershed or the Hudson River Watershed Alliance?

Check www.hudsonwatershed.org or contact Katy Dunlap, Coordinator, (845) 454-7673 x116 or katy@hudsonwatershed.org.

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political activism “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Mahatma Gandhi

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he activist area at this festival affords not-forprofit organizations the opportunity to share their passion in trying to make the world a better place. They attempt at increasing the public’s awareness of critical issues affecting the world. As advocates for a better world, we have to speak out in response when others speak from ignorance, fear, and selfishness. Many activists in attendance are volunteers, who work tirelessly at informing and educating the public while they carry on the everyday life tasks of holding down a job and raising families.

We in the activist community at Clearwater would like to pay tribute to an extraordinary person who recently passed away. This year’s Activist Area is honoring Susan June Blake. She was the force behind Long Island’s Peacesmiths and has represented them here for over 12 years. She was truly one of the most dedicated and self less friends that graced our festival. When we, who are politically active, look at the example set by her, we realize just what a tireless giant she was. She once remarked to other tired volunteers, “So we are all exhausted, but we have to just keep on doing.” For all of her accomplishments, with far too many to mention here, it is a shame that many of those on Long Island had never heard of her. Yet, she spent her short life making it a healthier, safer, and more equitable life for all citizens. As the Peacesmith’s banner states, “We’re

susan june blake

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Pro-Humanity.” This meant working on every issue that affected humanity, including anti-war, environmental, human rights, social justice, nuclear power, and health issues. In her practice of organizing communities she always emphasized participation, transparency, and democracy. While primarily acting locally, her work and the issues she raised had global significance.

No one knows where this kind of drive and commitment comes from but we sure need more of it at this time in history, given the health of our country. Susan June Blake was fortunate to come from a family that was politically astute and active. Her mom, Betty Jane Blake, was an activist who had a booth at our festival for many years. We were sorry to have lost her a few years ago. In putting things into perspective, Nancy Jane Blake, Susan’s sister, said, “We were brought up to be citizens of the world and taught that you need to take some responsibility for taking care of the world.” The Blake family gives us all something to try and emulate. They have been and are truly part of the solution.

—Roy Volpe and Susan Gamache, Activist Area Coordinators

Note: Please do visit Clearwater’s Activist Area, of over 40 organizations and groups with information of the human condition, and be sure to stop by the Peacesmiths booth. Susan Blake would like that.

at the clearwater festival American Friends Service Committee NY Metropolitan Regional Office 15 Rutherford Place New York, NY 10003 www.afsc.org Quaker oriented organization committed to principles of non violence and justice. Presenting “Eyes Wide Open,” an exhibition on the human cost of the Iraq war.

Amnesty International USA 5 Penn Plaza, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 www.amnestyusa.org/celltour Visit a life-sized Guantanamo cell. Stop torture, end illegal detentions, and close Guantanamo.

Autonomedia PO Box 568, Williamsburgh Station Brooklyn, NY 11211 www.autonomedia.org To present to the public a wide selection of freethinking, radical publications.

Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace PO Box 473 Delmar, NY 12054 www.bethlehemforpeace.org Advocates and organizes non-violently for a more peaceful and healthier world.

New England Books Company/Book Drives Inc 1 Hartford Square New Britain, CT 06052 (866) 607-6500 Raises funds for non-profit groups through book, CD, and DVD drives. Anything that is not sold is recycled or donated to non-profit groups in need.

Cary Institute of Ecological Studies PO Box AB/ 2801 Sharon Turnpike Millbrook, NY 12545 www.ecostudies.org Dedicated to the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge about ecological studies.

Citizen Action of New York 11 Park Place New York, NY 10007 www.citizenactionny.org Statewide organization fighting for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice for 25 years.

Climate Crisis Coalition 20 Hartsook Lane Beacon, NY 12508 www.climatecrisiscoalition.org Bringing together diverse groups, connecting global warming to human rights, labor, peace, faith, and environmental justice.

Combatants for Peace Yonatanemail@gmail.com Israeli military men and Palestinians working together to stop the cycle of violence and occupation, and create coexisting, cooperating states.

Duchess Outreach 29 North Hamilton St./ Suite 223 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 www.dutchessoutreach.org Advocates community awareness of social problems, makes referrals, and finds resources to meet basic needs.

Eat Well Guide 215 Lexington Ave./ Suite 1001 New York, NY 10016 www.eatwellguide.org Leader in green food revolution, hosting online directory of farms, stores and restaurants offering local sustainably produced foods.

Empire State Passengers Association PO Box 434 Syracuse, NY 13209 www.esparail.org Advocates for public transportation, regional and intercity rail, bus, and urban mass transportation.

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Farm Sanctuary PO Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 www.farmsanctuary.org Works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy.

Kagyu Thubten Choling Tibetan Monastery 245 Sheafe Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 www.kagyu.com Traditional monastic community retreat center since 1979. Tibet Project builds and maintains monasteries, schools, and hospitals in Tibet.

Tails of the Tundra PO Box 612 Colmar, PA 18915 www.siberescue.com Helps care for and place for adoption Siberian Huskies that have been neglected, abused, abandoned or given up by their owners.

Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Inc. 78 No. Broadway/ E House White Plains, NY 10603 email: info@fcwc.org Dedicated to environmental planning and education to protect wetlands, habitats, and natural resources. Promotes mass transit and county park expansion.

The Loft 180 East Post Road, Lower Level White Plains, NY 10601 www.loftgaycenter.org A community services center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in the lower Hudson Valley.

Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Ossining, NY 10562 www.teatown.org Conserves open space and involves the community in order to sustain the diversity of wildlife, plants, and habitats for future generations.

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) Hudson Valley www.glsen.org/hudsonvalley A national education organization creating safe schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression/identity.

Green Peas 33 Prospect Avenue Amenia, NY 12501 greenpeas1@gmail.com Regional cooking show demanding locallyproduced food. The Food Network meets reality TV with a cause!!

Healthcare Education Project 330 West 42nd Street Room 739 New York, NY 10036 www.endcuts.net A joint outreach program of Local 1199 and Greater NY Hospital Ass. to fight for universal healthcare and against $ cuts in health programs.

Hudson Valley Birth Network 30 Martling Avenue Pleasantville, NY 10570 www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.com Supports women, their families, and care providers through the childbearing years.

Hudson Valley Materials Exchange 1101 First Street New Windsor, NY 12553 www.hvmaterialsexchange.com Non-profit community warehouse for rescued arts, education, and building materials.

Hudsonia PO Box 66 Red Hook, NY 12571 www.hudsonia.org Conducts environmental research, disseminates information, finds solutions to planning and mgt. problems, and develops strategies for conservation.

The Indypendent 4 West 43rd Street/ Suite 311 New York, NY 10036 www.indypendent.org Newspaper project of NYC Independent Media Center dedicated to fostering grassroots media.

IPSEC PO Box 134 Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 www.closeindianpoint.org A coalition of environmental, health, and public policy orgs. that address the vulnerability of the nuclear reactors at Indian Point.

Iraq Veterans Against the War 339 Layfayette Street New York, NY 10012 www.iraw.org Supports Iraqi Reconstruction, veterans, and troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Educate for peace.

Military Families Speak Out 625 Linden Teaneck, NJ 07666 www.mfso.org An organization opposed to the war in Iraq whose relatives or loved ones are currently or have been in the military since the fall of 2002.

NY Green Fest 7988 Van Amburg Road Hammondsport, NY 14840 www.nygreenfest.blogspot.com Promote green living and green politics.

NARAL: Pro-Choice New York 470 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor New York, NY 10016 www.prochoiceny.org Committed to protecting access to safe, legal abortion with full range of reproductive rights for New Yorkers regardless of age or income.

NY NJ Trial Conference 156 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 www.nynjtc.org Dedicated to providing recreational hiking opportunities in the region and representing concerns of the hiking community.

Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) 2295 Adam Clayton Boulevard New York, NY 10030 www.pslweb.org To build a society based on social and environmental goals where working people make environmentally sustainable practices a priority.

Peacesmiths PO Box 312 Massapequa, NY 11758 peacesmiths@yahoo.com Organizing for peace and justice through education, activism, culture. Disarmament, environmental health, freedom of expression, human rights, and economic and social justice projects.

Planned Parenthood of Hudson 4 Skyline Drive Hawthorne, NY 10532 www.plannerparenthood.org To ensure access to affordable and confidential reproductive health care services, to promote informed decision making through individual and community education, and to protect and preserve the private exercise of reproductive choice.

Socialist Party USA 339 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10012 www.sp-usa.org Develop grassroots campaigns to encourage Americans to extend democratic decision making to issues such as environmental justice, the economy, and foreign policies.

United Way of Westchester and Putnam 336 Central Park Avenue White Plains, NY 10606 www.uwwp.org Brings together people and resources to strengthen families, help children, build neighborhoods and communities, and foster self-sufficiency.

Veterans for Peace 54 White Avenue South Nyack, NY 10960 www.veteransforpeace.org Working to raise awareness of the true costs and consequences of militarism and war and to seek peaceful, effective alternatives.

Walkway Over the Hudson 33091 Wharton Drive Yorktown, NY 10598 www.walkway.org Working to preserve the landmark Poughkeepsie/ Highland Railroad Bridge by creating a linear park and trailway.

War Resisters League PO Box 188 Hampton, CT 06247 www.warresisters.org The oldest secular pacifist organization in the US, opposing militarism, and promoting the value and practical application of Gandhian non-violence.

WESPAC Foundation 17 Marble Avenue Pleasantville, NY 10570 www.wespac.org An essential hub of the peace and justice movement in the greater Westchester community.

Westchester Citizens Awareness Network 2A Adrian Court Cortlandt Manor, NY 10507 www.nukebusters.org A Citizens Awareness Network dedicated to a nuclear-free Northeast.

Winds of Change 117 South Chodikee Lake Road Highland, NY 12528 www.windsofchangeministries.org Proponents of Green Burials—raising society’s understanding of the impact that traditional burials have on the environment.

The Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring 45 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016 www.circle.org Promotes Jewish and Yiddish culture and the struggle for social justice. Advocates for workers and immigrant rights, civil liberties, peace, and a better world.

Youth in Action: Fox Lane High School PO Box 180 Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 dwhalen1836@bcsdny.org High school activist club that plans events, raises awareness and $ for causes we feel are important.

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green living expo

products and services for a sustainable future

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n a world where sustainable living is becoming increasingly necessary for a healthy lifestyle, learning how to respect the environment on a daily basis is critical. This is the goal at Clearwater’s Green Living Expo. By featuring exhibitors whose businesses and organizations focus on green living, we are not just raising awareness, but furthermore, we are helping others to use their purchasing power to make change.

Green procurement is the purchasing of products and/or services that are distinguished by either minimizing negative environmental impacts or enhancing positives ones. This begins by asking yourself simple questions: Do I really need this product? Is there any way to reduce my consumption, share or reuse? When you do need to purchase something new, look for products that utilize recycled content, nontoxic materials and sustainable energy resources. In practicing green procurement and green living you are making the active decision to support green products and services, increasing their demand and promoting sustainable industry growth. This in turn reduces the demand for products and services with negative environmental impacts.

Visit the Green Living Expo tent, explore the opportunities for sustainable living, and most importantly, become aware of the everyday action you can take in support of the environment.

Green Shopping Tips • Choose items with little to no packaging.

• Most paper products have some recycled content.

Purchase those with at least 30% post-consumer recycled content.

• Some disposable products that we use once and throw out have more durable equivalents. Bring reusable canvas bags to the grocery store or use cloth rags to clean your house instead. Cloth diapers and reusable mugs are another great example of this.

• Purchase food that is certified organic. “Natural” does not mean organic.

• Buy local produce to support local agricultural communities and to reduce the amount of transportation needed to bring items from farm to shelf.

• Avoid chemicals or use organic versions of traditional lawn care products.

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• Reduce the harmful effects of power-plant emissions by using compact, fluorescent light bulbs, and powering your home with solar or wind energy.

• Only buy Energy Star-rated appliances, which will pay for themselves in energy savings.

• When building or renovating, consult with a green building firm. There are a great many ways to green your home: cellulose insulation; nontoxic paint; sustainable wood flooring; cement fiber board or other alternatives to vinyl siding, which is toxic in its production and incineration.

• Ask any of the vendors at the Green Living Expo how they can help you to live more sustainably!

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To ev’ry thing, There is a season And a time for ev’ry purpose under heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep

KRISTINA Thoestenson

Turn! Turn! Turn!

Adapted from the book of Ecclesiastes Music and additional words by Pete Seeger (1954)

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protect the environment,

enrich your life

green living expo exhibitors and presenters

The Green Living Expo features exhibitors who will help guide your purchasing decisions to have minimum environmental impact and maximum value, bringing consumers together with businesses that can help make a real difference in promoting a sustainable future and preserving the quality of life in the Hudson Valley.

Akeena Solar

Green Living Discount Books

www.akeena.com Akeena Solar installs turnkey residential and small commercial solar power systems.

Darren Bronen dbronen@akeena.com (888) 253-3628 16005 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032

www.greenlivingbook.net Truly great bargains on books from Chelsea Green Publishing (sustainable living), Sounds True (spiritual), and New Harbinger (health and psychological issues). New books; better than used prices!

Marshall Glickman sales@greenlivingbooks.net (802) 348-7441; fax (206) 333-1227 PO Box 88, Williamsville, VT 05362

Altren Consulting and Contracting, Inc. www.altren.net Geothermal & Solar Energy Systems Charles Lazin, president charles@altren.net (845) 658-7116; mobile: (845) 235-1028 PO Box 396, Rifton, NY 12471

CLEAN AIR NY www.cleanairny.org Clean Air NY is a network of individuals, employers, and community organizations dedicated to improving air quality in the New York metropolitan area.

Ryan Thompson rthompson@cleanairny.org (202) 862-1562; fax (202) 862-1144 1725 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Curry Toyota www.curryauto.com A 13-member franchise dealer group that has been in business for over 75 years.

Bill Camastro and Maureen Cantamessa bcamastro@currycars.com (914) 930-3800; fax: (914) 528-1023 3026 East Main Street, Corlandt Manor, NY 10567

Energy Appreciators www.energyappreciators.com NYSERDA Home Performance Contractor, performing Home Energy Audits and energy efficiency contracting.

Jack Christmann, MSCE, LEED AP Pat Maloney, President jack@energyappreciators.com; pat@energyappreciators.com Mid-Hudson Region: (845) 255-7155 52 South Manheim Blvd., New Paltz, NY 12561

E: The Environmental Magazine www.emagazine.com E-Magazine covers “all things environmental.”

Karen Soucy and Doug Moss doug@emagazine.com or karen@emagazine.com (203) 854-5559; fax (203) 866-0602 28 Knight Street , Norwalk, CT 06611

Franzoso Contracting Inc. www.franzoso.com Westchester’s premier roofing, siding, window and door contractor since 1980, specializing in energy-saving solutions.

Mark Franzoso, Andrew Fischer, and Jonathan Rosen jrosen@franzoso.com (914) 271-4572; fax (914) 271-8644 33 Croton Point Ave., Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10583

GO RISE UP, INC. www.goriseup.com Recycling company, which provides education and bins to schools and businesses for recycling plastic bags; also sells reusable bags and eco-apparel.

Chris Rossi info@goriseup.com (732) 320-8271 334 Main St., Matawan, NY 07747

The Holistic Option, Inc. www.TheHolisticOption.com TheHolisticOption.com is the premier resource for complementary and alternative medicine and access to reliable information, new media, like-minded peers, licensed practitioners, schools and relevant advertisers.

Richard Feldman and Kelly Campbell rfeldman@theholisticoption.com (845) 353-1729 (phone and fax) P.O. Box 993, Nyack, NY 10960

Hudson Valley Biodiesel Co-op tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/HVBIODIESELCOOP Hudson Valley Biodiesel Coop advocates for the advancement of biodiesel technology in the Hudson Valley region by providing a focal point and interactive forum for education and communication.

Jerry Robock jrobock@communitybiofuels.com (914) 380-2888

John Jay Landscape Development Inc. www.landdesign.net Landscape design and build with a focus on wetland restoration, wildflower meadows, native plants, organic lawn and landscape care, with organic conversions in place of pesticides.

Jay Archer johnjay@landdesign.net (914) 232-0399; fax (845) 278-0659 282 Katonah Avenue #268, Katonah, NY 10536

Mercury Solar www.mercurysolarsystems.com Mercury Solar Systems provides turnkey solar electric and solar hot water systems for commercial and residential clients.

Eric Chung echung@mercurysolarsystems.com (914) 637-9700; fax (914) 637-9713 15 Coligni Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Mountain Flame, Inc. www.mountainflame.com Builders of soapstone radiant fireplaces and bake ovens— environmentally responsible radiant wood heat.

Marcia Olenych info@mountainflame.com (800) 250-6485 42825 State Route 28, PO Box 508, Arkville, NY 12406

Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC www.e3-inc.com; www.naturalcurrents.com Designs, manufactures and installs tidal energy systems.

Roger Bason, Principal info@e3-inc.com (845) 691.4008; fax (845) 691-1157 24 Roxanne Blvd., Highland, NY 12528

NY State Energy Research and Development Authority www.GetEnergySmart.org NYSERDA’s residential programs help homeowners and

renters to reduce their energy costs by decreasing the impact homes have on the environment, and training contractors on energy efficiency services to their neighbors.

Lori Clark lac@nyserda.org (518) 862-1090 ext. 3202; fax (518) 862-1091 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203

NY State Public Service Commission www.AskPSC.com The Commission regulates electric, gas, steam, telecommunications and water utilities, oversees cable industry, and ensures that adequate service is provided by New York’s utilities.

Dianne Cooper dianne_cooper@dps.state.ny.us (518) 473-0275; fax (518) 473-5685 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350

Nu Ride www.NuRide.com NuRide is a ride sharing company servicing the metro New York commuter. NuRide’s mission is to reduce traffic congestion, global warming , and air pollution, while easing the stress on drivers.

Colleen R. Brathwaite, Director of Marketing MetroPool, Inc. (203) 388-4401 One Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901

On Earth Plant Care Specialists, Inc. www.onearthplantcare.com Certified arborist and landscape company.

Steven A. Knapp saknapp@bestweb.net (845) 621-2227; fax (845) 621-2279 56 Ridge Avenue, Putnam Valley, NY 10579

PEAPOD HOMES, LLC. www.peapodhomes.com Designs and distributes ultra-efficient passive solar homes as packages. Pea Pod homes are amongst the most energy efficient homes available today.

Van B. Kryzywicki van@peopodhomes.com (845) 548-9679; (920) 746-3160 185 East Walnut St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Redworms for a Green Earth www.redworms-greenearth.com Promotes vermicomposting of organic waste; sells worms, worm bins, vermicompost, and related literature.

Ken Perry redwormsforagreenearth@comcast.net (603) 749-1568; fax (603) 742-1071 380 Rollins Road, Rollinsford, NH 03869

Solarias, Inc. www.solarias.net Solar electric, hot water, and wind design and installation company.

A woman-owned company dedicated to the environment.

Sara Hambleton sara@solarias.net or info@solarias.net (845) 699-5543 111 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

Solar Works, Inc.

www.solarworksinc.com Solar integrator and installer with over 28 years of experience. Experience, Expertise, Results.

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PURPOSE

field & river activities

The Great Hudson River Revival presents a virtual World’s Fair of Environmental Education, water and land activities, activism and inspiration.

At the River’s Edge

The Earth Tones

Circle of Song

• Shoreline environmental programs • Beachcombing and seining • Nature walks along the shoreline edge.

• Working Waterfront. A fleet of small boats, canoes, kayaks, and tall ships to ride, sail, and tour.

All male a cappella chorus for SUNY Albany bring harmonies celebrating the earth.

Times and Locations: Saturday Rainbow Gate—12:30pm, 5pm, Sunday Rainbow Gate—3pm, 5pm,

Sing, clap, stomp, and shout. Bring an instrument, learn harmonies, old songs of peace, justice, and freedom.

Location: On the way to the Working Waterfront

Sloop and schooner sails

Take a sail on the Sloop Clearwater and the Schooner Mystic Whaler. Come aboard replicas of historic tall ships and go for a two-hour sail on the Hudson River. Enjoy the festival from the deck of a tall ship. Purchase tickets at Member Action Tent.

Sail Times: Saturday & Sunday Sloop Clearwater—11:30am, 2:30pm, 6pm Schooner Mystic Whaler—noon, 3pm, 6:30pm

Serendipity Chorus

Jugglers, Clowns, & Vaudevillian Players

A contemporary mask and puppet theatre company will perform a large-scale production by the river’s edge.

For over 20 years, Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre has been fusing visual poetry with original music and a unique form of indigenous drama.

Times and Location Saturday and Sunday Main Field by the Dance Stage—2-3pm

To amaze, entertain, and teach the art of juggling, at the Juggling Area on the main field. Bring on the clowns, Paul Richmond, Roger the Jester, and others goofing around the festival. Watch out!

Location: Main Field by the Dance Tent Walkabout Clearwater Chorus

SUNY Albany’s premiere female a cappella group, a repertoire ranging from oldies to R&B. Time and Locations: Saturday Rainbow Gate—2pm, 4pm, Story Grove—6pm Sunday Rainbow Gate—2pm, 4pm, Arm-of-the-Sea Theatre

Supporting the Clearwater mission with their voices, this community of friends and neighbors come together to sing the songs of people for people.

Times and Locations: Saturday Rainbow Gate—3pm, 6pm Rainbow Stage—11am Sunday Rainbow Gate—12pm, 6pm Circle of Song—3pm

Labyrinth

The Raging Grannies and their Daughters

Bike parking with secure racks, maps, and water provided at the festival by TIME’S UP! a 20-year-old nonprofit grassroots environmental organization working to make New York City—and the world—healthier and more sustainable. TIME’S UP! events and campaigns are free and open to the public, including educational and fun bike rides, bike repair workshops bike and public space advocacy.

Location: Outside the Main Gate

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, this group sings throughout the US and Canada using songs to comment on war and peace, the environment, civil rights, racial, ethnic, and gender equality.

Times and Locations Sunday Rainbow Gate—1pm Activist Area—4pm

Experience a peaceful walk on the paths of a labyrinth for contemplation, meditation, and celebration. Mathew Gallelli, a member of the Labyrinth Society.

Story Grove

Sit under the cool shade trees listening to America’s best-loved storytellers.

Location: Other side of the Food Court

Circle of Gospel

A unique performance concept by Pete Seeger, Circle of Gospel reflects Clearwater’s ongoing efforts to diversify its musical offerings and encourage audience participation. Gospel groups will take center stage simultaneously under a large tent, with audience intertwined.

Location: By the Working Waterfront Large Tented Dance Floor

The best dance bands playing reggae, old time, swing, and rock.

Juried Craft Show

Crafters and folk artists with quality handmade items, demonstrations, and workshops.

Location: On the Main Field Milled Grain Baking Bread Demonstrations

Wild Hive Farms.

Location: Across from the Activist Area.

Raffle!

Support Clearwater and take a chance to win a Kayak. On display at the Clearwater Membership Tent.

Silent Auction

Own an autographed photo of Pete Seeger recently taken at his home in Beacon, NY

by Mark Insetta. The 8” x 12” matted and framed photo can be seen at the Clearwater Membership Action tent.

Bike-Friendly Festival

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Sounds from the Festival

Live On

WBAI

99.5 FM in NYC and on the web at

www.wbai.org WBAI is proud of our long-standing support for Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival

Support WBAI’s live broadcast of the Festival.

Stop by the WBAI outreach stand in the Activist Section and make a donation to Free Speech Radio.

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a magical setting in the middle

of an amazing festival!

children’s area

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he festival children’s area is a distinctively creative and inspired activity area for kids and parents alike. Explore a unique non-competitive play area that teaches, engages and challenges.

The Children’s Area provides a wonderful outlet for young creative energy to be released.

SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU’LL DISCOVER: Face Painting

Mask Making

Turn your face into a decorative and fun piece of art.

Create a beautiful piece of art by creating a colorful mask that you can proudly wear around the festival.

Recycled Plant Pots

Plant a native wildflower seed to take home in a recycled plant pot that you get to make!

Leave Your Mark on the Family Stage

KRISTINA Thoestenson

Lots of fun with tons of soap and bubble wands. What more could you ask for?

Help us decorate the backdrop of the family stage by painting pictures on fabric. This fabric will then transform the back of the stage into a colorful quilt made by children!

Hair Wraps

Hexabits

Show off your stylish hair with a bright colorful hair wrap.

Flexible puzzle pieces—fun and educational.

Imagine, Create, Connect. www.hexabits.com.

Mind Maze

PLUS

Find your way through our maze constructed of ropes while being blindfolded.

Crazy about composting, touch and feel station, native animal coloring booklets, and more!

Bubble Station

WHILE THE CHILDREN’S AREA IS FULLY STAFFED DURING THE FESTIVAL, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CHILD CARE. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. The Children’s Area is created and staffed by the Clearpool Education Center, a 350-acre outdoor education campus in Kent, NY, specializing in environmental sciences, teambuilding, adventure education, and professional development. Clearpool’s goal is to foster selfconfident, independent thinkers who are motivated to collaborate with others as they explore the world. For information, visit www.clearpool.org or call (845) 225-8226.

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working waterfront

Experience boating!

Come on down to the water’s edge and ride in a small boat, a kayak, or sail on a tall ship!

S Groups with big and small boats on the Working Waterfront Adirondack Guideboats Dave Rosen, Charlotte, VT Builders of classic rowing boats used on Adirondack Mountain lakes and streams. Opportunity to row with builder.

American Canoe Assoc., Atlantic Division Andy Laiosa, Bronx, NY Try out racing and on-water exercise shells.

Building Bridges, Building Boats David Hardy, Cold Spring, NY Opportunity to row in builders’ 25-foot Whitehall boats.

Floating The Apple Rebecca Olinger, NY Central organization for youth group builders of four-oar 25-foot Whitehall gigs. Opportunity to row with builders.

Hudson Valley Outfitters Teri Barr, Cold Spring, NY Outfitters for canoeing, kayaking, and camping.

Long Island City Community Boathouse Warren Stevens, Brooklyn, NY Join others on the water in kayaks.

New York Harbor School Ana Fraoli, Brooklyn, NY

Small NYC high school with boatbuilding and maritime activity program.

Olde Tymers Pleasure Craft Greg Sowers, Canaan, NY Traditional wooden boats.

Opportunity to row with builder.

Rocking The Boat Adam Green, Bronx, NY Youth group builders of twooar 16-foot Whitehall gigs.

Opportunity to row with builders.

Society for Education of American Sailors Diane Kolins, Hawthorne, NJ Learn to sail with SEAS; information on courses.

Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy Ludger Balan, Brooklyn, NY Live! Beneath the Hudson River- live underwater video. Discover what lurks beneath the shores at Croton Park.

Live underwater narration, talk with submerged divers.

Yonkers Rowing & Paddling Club Gerry Blackstone, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Umbrella organization of manualpower boat owners along the Hudson.

Display and boat use for public. Some YPRC members plan to paddle to the festival from Yonkers.

mall boats and tall ships are always a major part of Clearwater’s roots. At the festival’s Working Waterfront you can take a boat out for a row, sail, or paddle on the river. After proper instruction under safe conditions, all individuals are welcome.

Everyone can experience the pleasure of boating on the Hudson River. Clearwater, founded on the water, helps make festival attendees aware of our roots.

Sail the Hudson River on historic tall ships!

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he sloop Clearwater and the schooner Mystic Whaler are offering sails during the festival. Yes, you can go for a twohour sail on the Hudson River during the festival on the sloop Clearwater, a replica of a 19th century river, sloop or the schooner Mystic Whaler.

Sail times: Saturday and Sunday Sloop Clearwater: 11:30 – 2:30 – 6:00 Schooner Mystic Whaler: Noon – 3:00 – 6:30 Cost: $30 – Adults, $15 – Children 12 and under.

Tickets can be purchased at the Clearwater Member Action Tent.

“There is nothing— absolutely nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

—Kenneth Grahame, “The Wind In The Willows”

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sloop clubs

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DANIEL SHEARER

loop Clubs support knowledge and love of the river through concerts, festivals, lectures, publications, potluck dinners, picnics, and sailing programs.

Affiliated with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Organization, they are dedicated to carrying out its purpose in their own locations through education, advocacy, and celebration. Each club has its own character and emphasis— raising public awareness of the river as a natural and recreational resource, promoting sound ecological practices and watershed ecology. Contract a Sloop Club near your for more information about specific activities and meetings.

Beacon Sloop Club, Mid-Hudson Valley

Riverlovers, Northern Westchester & Putnam County area

2 Red Flynn Drive on the river adjacent to Beacon train station. Meet first Friday each month, 6:30 pm pot luck, 7:30 business meeting, songfest follows. Free sails on the ferry sloop Woody Guthrie 6 pm each weeknight May-October, reservations (845) 297-7697; winter/spring boat work parties 10 am Sundays, White’s Marina. Six educational and fundraising festivals each year, Beacon waterfront or park. Spring sailing classes for public. Cooperative harbor moorings and docks. Public boat ramp adjacent to clubhouse. Partner with City of Beacon, Long Dock Beacon, and Scenic Hudson to responsibly develop waterfront. Monthly newsletter: Broadside. www.beaconsloopclub.org. John McLaughlin. (845) 542-0721.

Located in the Croton Point Nature Center, we hold monthly potluck dinner meetings with varied presentations concentrating on environmental education and awareness. Our annual Shad Fest every May at Croton Point is now in its 17th year. We participate in Croton Point Park Cleanup Day and co-sponsor Croton Earth Day. Newsletter: Riverlovers Currents. www. riverlovers.org. info@riverlovers.org. Gunnar Andersen (914) 432-3112.

Brooklyn Sloop Club

Offers rowing-sailing instruction with Whitehalls. Has run conferences on the Asian Longhorn Beetle and on Green Jobs.

Newsletter: Environmental Quest. Marcia Kaplan-Mann (718) 941-9835.

Ferry Sloops

Members are dedicated to introduce people of all ages to the Hudson River, sail its water, learn its lore, and enjoy the natural beauty of its shores with the notion that they will themselves become advocates for the river and help preserve our national heritage. www.ferrysloops.org. groups. yahoo.com/group/ferrysloops. Lionel (914) 645-9125.

Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater (All NJ counties)

Actively prevents and controls water pollution in and around the Raritan, Sandy Hook, and Barnegat Bays and the NJ coast. Actively brings environmental education to schools, youth organizations, and community venues throughout the state. Participates in waterway and open space cleanups. Member of many local, state, and national coalitions. Annual Clearwater Festival at Asbury Park on the third weekend in August.

Newsletter: Solutions; Boat: the garvey Adam Hyler; For events, news, and other activities, visit all links of our new website: www.mcclearwater.org.

Contact MCFC at: PO Box 303, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or Ed Dlugosz at edlugosz@comcast.net, (732) 542-8910 or (732) 859-5752.

New York City friends of Clearwater (greater NYC Metro area)

Activities include environmental education at festivals, annual benefit concerts, Walk for the River fundraiser, and a public access cable TV show.

Newsletter: Enviroblurb. nycfriendsofclearwater.org. stevegradman@yahoo. com. Steve Gradman (718) 282-8680.

North River Friends of Clearwater

We’re a small club, dedicated to water quality related flora and fauna protection via educational outreach for the upper Hudson watershed.

“The river doesn’t start in Albany; it’s 315 miles of beauty and fun. Come sail, paddle, and row with us.” PO Box 2349, Albany, NY 12220. Meets First Wednesday of every month. Contact President Dan Kelsey at shadowknife@yahoo.com or (518) 712-5063.

Rockland Friends of Clearwater

Focuses on Rockland County shores, streams, and environment. Promotes clean water efforts, land preservation, responsible usage of the Hudson River, and a spirit of environmental stewardship towards these precious natural resources. Contacts: Loraine Machlin (845) 353-3361, hiloraine@ verizon.net and Kay Levinson (845) 480-5381, llev1@optonline.net.

Sloop Club Congress Twice a year clubs and community groups explore Ways to Work Together —sharing successes and grassroots ideas. The sloop club congress invites you to join in discussion at the festival, Sunday 9:30 to 10:45am at the Sloop Club tent.

Sound Sloop Club

We are building one of the 26-foot “Floating the Apple” type gigs, at the Oaks in New Rochelle. The past two summers we have used the gig and other nautical items with inner city youth. Anyone who would like to see what we do may call (718) 885-1503, Len Smith, lsmithcapital@yahoo.com.

Ulster County Friends of Clearwater

Ulster County Friends of Clearwater (formerly the Hudson-Rondout Sloop Club) is currently not meeting on a regular basis, but we still gather for occasional activities: sailing on our little sloop, the Roundabout, getting together for a Camporee one weekend in August on an island in the river, helping with winter maintenance and supporting the Winter Crew. We expect that from this fallow period, a field of beautiful new energy will spring up among Clearwater members in this area. Stay tuned! Newsletter: Tributaries. Sloop: the Rondabout. Susan Murphy, 845 246-0697, sjmurphy@hvc.rr.com.

Walkabout Clearwater Chorus

Walkabout Clearwater Chorus takes Clearwater’s message where the big boat cannot go, with song and a 7-foot scale model of the sloop Clearwater. The chorus performs at the Revival and venues in the greater metropolitan area and as far away as Germany. The Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents fine artists October through May at the Memorial United Methodist Church in White Plains to raise money in support of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. See www.walkaboutclearwater.org

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its history and clearwater sloop achievements

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n a cold January night in 1966, Pete Seeger typed out a wild idea: “Why don’t we get a few hundred families together and build a life-size Hudson River Sloop?” He sent the letter to his friend Vic Schwartz, who had loaned him a little book called Sloops of the Hudson. In this recollection of days long past he had read of things he never knew had existed: glorious vessels with enormous sails that were once common on the river, carrying passengers and cargo between New York City and Albany.

The Hudson at that time had become little more than a waste canal. Industries and communities had been dumping anything and everything into the river since the days of the sloops. Few noticed the river, and fewer cared for the once beautiful Hudson. What was needed was a symbol and a rallying point, a reason to take notice and care. Her name would be Clearwater.

It was a bright sunny day on May 17, 1969, when Clearwater slid down the ways of Harvey Gamage’s Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine.

A vessel such as this hadn’t been launched in over a century. Pete and a close knit group of musicians/ environmental activists, including Don McLean (“American Pie”), Gordon Bok (“Another Land Made of Water”), and Louis Killen (“Death of Nelson”), had raised funds for the initial construction through a series of benefit concerts. Even so, when Captain Allen Aunapu sailed down

Length on deck: 75 feet Sparred length: 107 feet Mast height: 108 feet Draft: 6 feet with centerboard up, 12 feet with centerboard down Beam: 25 feet Sail area: 4,305 square feet Passengers: Coast Guard licensed: 70 persons. Crew:18, passengers:52 Construction: Traditional plank-onframe wooden full-scale replica of a classic mid-19th century Hudson River gaffed, rigged sloop.

the Damariscotta River with a crew of musicians, Harvey Gamage was still owed the balance of the construction cost. Clearwater’s trip to her new home would also be a fundraising concert tour. They would sail along, pull into a town, and put on a show.

Music has been a part of Clearwater’s life from the very beginning.

A symbolic value of the sloop was clear from the start: Clearwater has since help make actual changes to the health of the river. The first and most important step was to stop the dumping into the river. In 1970, Clearwater sailed to Washington,

DC, to campaign for the passage of the Clean Water Act. Signed into law two years later, this act banned or regulated industrial waste discharges and required the building of sewage treatment plants, something we now take for granted. Clearwater has taken a leading role on environmental issues of the Hudson Valley ever since, including PCB contamination, Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, and minimizing the impact of other power plants on the river.

The other way to affect change is to reconnect people to the river, and as with so many life-changing experiences, it’s best to “get ’em young.” In the mid-70s, Clearwater developed an experiential education program that introduces nearly 5,000 schoolchildren a year to the unnoticed wilderness that runs through their lives. Giving a fourthgrader the opportunity to touch a fish and help to raise a massive sail is a sure way to build respect for the environment. Clearwater’s education program has been copied around the country and around the world.

In 2001, a series of major capital improvements to the sloop began.

Over thirty years of sailing and more than 45,000 schoolchildren had taken their toll. To date, Clearwater’s deck has been completely replaced, along with the standing rigging, sails, and the auxiliary generator. The next phase of this “serial restoration,” replacement of much of the hull framing and planking, is planned for the near future.

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regional, global and fair-exchange products

marketplace

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Africa Traders Market

Abdoulaye Diatta 214 First Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Africacrafts@hotmail.com Amazulu

Stacey Ford 1627 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 stacey@amazulu.com Silver and fashion jewelry.

Andean Creations

Emily Cachiguango 28 Silver Lane Sunderland, MA 01375 andeancreations@gmail.com Wooden carvings and instruments.

CLASP

Jim Veeder PO Box 7 New Paltz, NY 12561 jimveeder@yahoo.com Handcrafted clothing & accessories from a Mayan Indian weaving co-op, family crafters, & producers in Guatemala.

Crystal Gardens

Laura Lebherz 7 Pocahontas Land Attleboro, MA 02703 jane1777@aol.com Unique Austrian crystal sun catchers, gemstones beads, and pearls.

Dancing Hands Jewelry

Kechua Crafts

Dean Wolfson PO Box 203 Bartonsville, PA 18321 tanialw@dancinghandsjewelry.com Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry.

Fabian Muenala 1030 Faile Street Unit B The Bronx, NY 10459 kechuaworld@aol.com Bamboo, ceramic, and silver jewelry, instruments, and clothing.

Eagle Ray Traders

Ann Merz 193 East Street Great Barrington, MA 01230 eagleraytraders@yahoo.com Hand-batiked clothing from Bali.

Happy Life Productions

Mike DuBois & Kelly Sinclair PO Box 687 Woodstock, NY 12498 happylife@ulster.net Hand-dyed and silk-screened clothing—all designs original artwork.

Hooked Productions

Cari Shiel PO Box 323 Newark Valley, NY 13811 cari@hookedproductions.com Live the life you love clothing.

Jecari Fine Nuts & Dried Fruits

Bob Greenberger 19 Spring Pond Drive Ossining, NY 10562 jecaril@aol.com Domestic & imported nuts & dried fruits.

Maude’s Music

Daniel Frank PO Box 413 Ashfield, MA 01330 maudesmusic@aol.com Instruments and CDs. Mud Pie Productions

Tom Plimpton PO Box 127 Leverett, MA 01054 mudpiemusic@hotmail.com Musical instruments for children and professionals: drums, shakers, tambourines, harmonicas, guitars, maracas.

Mystic Rhythms

John Wells 7 Pocahontas Land Attleboro, MA 02703 masseproductions@yahoo.com Handcrafted music instruments.

Northern Sun Merchandising

Todd Henry 2916 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 todd@northernsun.com Progressive messages on shirts, buttons, bumper stickers, and more.

Out of the Norm

Norman Meltzer 38 Overhill Lane Warwick, NY 10990 balihigh@warwick.net Handcarved Celtic design from tree roots.

Saturday’s Soap

Belinda W. Windbish PO Box 3001 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 bw2@saturdaysoap.com Handmade natural, organic soapy blends.

Syracuse Cultural Workers

John Faley PO Box 6367 Syracuse, NY 13217 www.syrculturalworkers.com Tee shirts and posters.

Vision of Tibet

Kathryn & Sonam Zoksang 67 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 kathzoks@yahoo.com Fine handicrafts from the Himalayas.

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Benjamin Genocchio The New York Times, June 1, 2008

Neuberger Museum of Art www.neuberger.org 914.251.6100 Susanne Kuhn, Mond (Moon), 2004, Courtesy of Bobbi and Stephen Rosenthal, New York

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Adornments by Lisa Bess

Elan Pottery

Junction Pots

Lisa Bess 36 Farnham St., Portland, ME, 04103 www.lisabess.com Bottlecaps, beachstones, and more blended to create upbeat jewelry fused with humor, spirit, and color.

Leigh Anne Thompson 9 Carver St., Franklin, NH, 03235 www.elanpottery.com Functional stoneware pottery and all natural body crèmes.

Tinya Seeger Box 207, Beacon, NY, 12508 tinyaseeger@gmail.com Stoneware and porcelain for everyday use and special occasions. Homemade, food safe glazes

Art and Sole Creations

Fredy Roncalla

Kids N Crafts

9 Harding Terrace, Kearny, NY, 07032 www.churoncalla.com Handmade jewelry, recycling typewriter keys and stones.

Ken Geringer PO Box 764, Rock Hill, NY, 12775 www.kidsncrafts.com Cactus musical rainsticks and wigglewood critters.

Demonstrations and paint-your-own.

Carolyn L. Caruso Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590 www.artandsolecreations.com Soft sculptured sock dolls, 28 Amherst Lane

Bounty Farms at Thunderbird Acres/Wampum Magic Margo Thunderbird Shinnecock 543 Bellinger Rd., Little Falls, NY, 13365 bountyfarms@msm.com Herbal and organic products from Bounty Farms.

Traditional and contemporary jewelry. Supports our Algonquin Language Camp.

Cherry Schacher Quilts Cherry and George Schacher 87 Maple Ave., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 www.cherryschacherquilts.com Highly colorful quilts, home accessories, clothing, bags.

Christie Glass Works Studio Dennis Christie 595 Rockbridge Rd., Nazareth, PA, 18064 hdglass@ptd.net Stained glass.

Clothes for the Soul Denise Therrrian General Delivery, Wolfcreek, WV, 24993 rrhouse@citynet.net Unique hand-sewn, designed patchwork clothing, accessories and handmade hoola hoops.

Clothworks Mark Svetz and Sarah Winter 31 Church St., Willamantc, CT, 06226 wwwsarahwinterclothworks.com Hemp and organic cotton hand-dyed and sewn clothing and bags.

Country Turned Wood Chris Weslowski 37 Warwick Tpke, Warwick, NY, 10990 Lathe turned wooden bowls and assorted vessels.

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Funky Rock Designs Jeff Henderson PO Box 6521, Portsmouth, NH, 03802 www.funkyrockdesigns.com Functional rock art, vases, and lamps made from naturally cobbled ocean stones.

Leather Report

Henna Body Art

Life’s a Stitch

MichelleDawson 1405 Tanager Rd., Monroe, NY, 10950 www.hennabodyartbymichelle.com The service of henna—using handpainted and handcrafted dye.

Hudson Beach Glass Janet Griffin 162 Main St., Beacon, NY, 12508 www.hudsonbeachglass.com Handcast and handblown glass.

Isabelle Glass Isabelle Davidowitz 221 West South St., Frederick, MD, 21701 www.isabelleglass.com Kiln-formed glass rocks and fine silver jewelry.

Ithaca Dyeworks Joan and Scot Zeigler-Horton 116 Henry St., Kingston, NY, 12401 joanhorton@hvi.net Individually hand tiedyed clothing for all sizes and all genders.

Jenafusion Fashion Accessories Jennifer Athanas 522 E. Mount Ida Ave., Alexandria, VA, 22301 jenafusion.blogspot.com Fashion accessories for the art and earth-minded individual. Recycled, reclaimed, vintage materials.

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Bradley Barnes Leather33@earthlink.net 33 Whispell Rd., West Shokan, NY, 12494 Handtooled leather goods.

Marjorie Corrow 2841 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Niskayuna, NY, 12309 www.neatnikbibs.com Embroidered clothing, bibs, and aprons and dress-up clothes for girls.

Lightwing Designs Shawn and Ann Lester 2197 East Hill Rd., Plainfield, VT, 05667 lightwing@ezcloud.com Original handcrafted glass jewelry and silver picture overlay.

McNally Instruments Evelyn McNally 11 Longview Rd., Rockaway, NJ 07866 evmcn@optonline.net Stringed instrument called the Strumstick— no wrong notes!

Maddocks Images Nan Maddocks 8 Hollow Ln., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 www.maddocksimages.com Photo impressionism/photography/prints/cards.

Magokoro New York Yoshimi Arai 7 Elm St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520 ucmee.arai@magokorony.com Trays, mobiles, boxes, jewelry, cards, and more, made with beautiful Japanese mulberry papers.

regional and local

crafts

Marie Davis Designs

Paul baines fine woodworking

Spinnin’ Threads

Marie Davis PO Box 1251, Burlington, VT, 05402 greenbus@sover.net Polymer clay jewelry inspired by patterns in nature.

2 Main St. Bowdoinham, ME 04008 www.paulbainesfinewoodworking.com Cathance river stools

Andrea Barbis 151 Seminary Ave., Binghamton, NY, 13905 www.spinninthreads.com One of a kind patchwork and hemp handmade clothing.

Meb’s Kitchenwares

Planet Love

Stage Struck Puppets

Tom Vaiciulis and Meb Boden PO Box 342, S. Woodstock, CT, 06267 www.mebskitchenwares.com Fun and function! Utensils, vessels, and cutting boards handmade of New England hardwoods.

Tanya Zabinsky 172 Grote St., Buffalo, NY, 14207 www.planetlovedesigns.com Original handpainted artwork; environmentally friendly inks and organic cotton.

Deb Poplasky 143 Gibson St., Canadaigua, NY, 14424 www.stagestruckpuppets.com Original, bigmouth, hand and rod puppets. Joyful for all kids up to 122 years old!

Metal Magic

Reyen Design Studios

Taiwo’s Crafts

David and Dorita Reyen 7501 Surbrook Rd, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027 silkcloque@yahoo.com Handdyed silk and felted silk garments and accessories.

The Red Clay People

Lennie Kaumzha 116 Pleasant St., Apt. 415, Easthampton, MA, 01027 www.tincanlights.com Candle and electric lanterns made from recycled cans; done individually by hand with an oxyacetylene torch.

Migrant Winds

Sue Taylor and Condie Ward 90 Brown’s Lane, Fairfield, CT, 06824 www.rugamarole.com Unique, earth-friendly t-shirts, rugs, wool sweaters, blankets, and quilts made from recycled textiles.

Natural Choice

Serenity Bamboo Flutes

Shady Point Paddles

Lantz Hatcher 14111 Decker Drive, Magnolia, TX, 77355 lancetravels@yahoo.com Juggling toys with a twist! Interactive fun. Free demonstrations and lessons.

Mac Rand 49 Cunningham Ln., Pawling, NY, 12564 www.shadypointpaddles.com Handcarved canoe paddles made from cherry, ash, and maple.

North Star Designs: Cothing

Skydancing Breeze Chimes

North Star Designs: Jewelry

Three Crazy Friends Nancy Obremski PO Box 547, Cornwall, NY, 12518 www.3crazyfriends.com Handwoven scarves, fiber art necklaces, herbal ointments.

Linda Barbadoro POBox 671, Stockbridge, MA, 01262 www.serenitybambooflutes.com Bamboo flutes and walking stick flutes.

Nixistix

Elizabeth M. Mehrtens 411 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY, 12831 norstar@nycap.rr.com Hand block printed natural fiber clothing.

Venus Brightstar 227 Don Gaspar, Suite 17, Santa Fe, NM, 87501 www.venusbrightstar.com Unique leather shawls and jackets, adorned naturally, silk-lined and handmade indigenous wear.

Rugamarole

Connie Barbour PO Box 486, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 connieb@migrantwinds.com Limited edition silk-screened prints, cards, and shirts.

Amit Gupta 70 Croton Ave., Apt 2A, Ossining, NY, 10562 www.ashkosh.com One-of-a kind, vegetable dyed, handmade crafts.

Sami Ana S. Taiwo 1809 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., NY, NY, 10026 Headbands, jewelry, and accessories.

Two Son Jewelry Lisa Cutler 15 Ledge Rd., Chester, NH, 03036, www.twosonjewelry.com Gems, pearls, glass, and buttons woven or strung to create jewelry with a distinctly botanical bend.

Val Wells Hand Bookbinding Val Wells PO Box 440, High Falls, NY, 12440 valwells@peoplepc.com Photo albums and journals using my original marbled and decorative papers.

Peter Gorham 386 W. Main St., Plainsfield, MA, 01070 pcg-9@netzero.com Antique silverplated silverware turned into windchimes and jewelry.

Watershed Designs

Something Else Designs

Andrew Jewett 411 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY, 12831 norstar@nycap.rr.com 14 KT gold and sterling silver, handwrought jewelry with natural gemstones.

Jannelle Olmstead 497 West Foster St., Palmyra, NY, 14522 www.somethingelsestudio.com Original handcrafted creations of purse-pockets, bags, pouches, and totes.

Pamela Lobst Designs

Sound Earth, LLC

Pamela Lobst 929 Overlook Rd., Whitehall, PA, 18052 pamibost@hotmail.com Handcrafted, lampworked, fused glass and silver jewelry.

Ann LaGoy PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY, 12424 www.soundearth.com Natural cleaning products.

Anne Garretson 392 Hulbert Hollow Rd., Spencer, NY, 14883 watersheddesigns@frontier.net A portion of every sale supports environmental stewardship projects, because life without nature’s abundant gifts is incomplete.

White Design Glenda White 31 Mercer St., NYC, NY, 10013 ggwe2000@aol.com Jewelry combining natural, found, and recycled elements with wire, pearls, crystals; ethnic, vintage beads.

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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Pecans, Peanuts, Cashews Sugar Shakers

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Soft Pretzels Wild Hive Farm

Taste Budd’s Coffee and Chocolates

Local ingredient Pizzas, Spinach Pies and Breads, Iced Mint Tea

Chocolate Bars & Desserts, Chocolate Crème Brulee, Chocolate Pudding Cake

Funtime

Italian Ices, water and sodas

Jane’s Ice Cream Homemade hard Ice Cream,

scooped cups and cones

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Revival T-shirts Clearwater Store/ Performer Music

Labyrinth Juggling Area Member Action

Arm of the Sea

Main Entrance

Green Living Expo

DANCE TENT

RAINBOW GATE Sloop Clubs

Tickets/ Box Office

Environmental Action River Discovery Activist Area

FAMILY STAGE Children's Area

Mill Grain Bread Baking Demonstrations

Food Court

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STORY GROVE

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Access protocol and services

Marked areas close to the fronts of stages are reserved for people with disabilities in wheelchairs and hard of hearing to better see sign language interpreters on stage.

Braille, large-print programs, and wheelchairs for short-term use are available at the Access Hospitality Tent.

schedules). drink clearwater

The festival will provide 2 options: TAP WATER Fill your own container.

BOTTLED ICED WATER Sold at stands around the site. Clearwater is selling reusable bottles. The tap water station is located by the Marketplace, come fill up your reusable bottle.

Information

Message board, Lost & Found (objects and people), and information on area service (gas, ATMs, markets, restaurants, train

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Recycle

Use colorfully painted containers placed throughout the festival for glass and plastic bottles and cans.

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Poison Ivy

Poison ivy is a-creepin’ around the festival. Patches grow close to the ground and on trees and shrubs as hairy vines. Poison ivy is a three-leaf plant that’s often shiny, sometimes dull, often dark green, sometimes light; however, there is always a trio of leaves at the end of each stem.

If you come in contact with poison ivy, wash the affected areas immediately with soapy water and visit the First Aid tent if you feel itchy or a rash appears.

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saturday on-stage 11:00

RAINBOW STAGE

HUDSON RIVER STAGE

DANCE TENT

11:00 – 11:30

11:00 – 11:40 Gillen & Turk Fearless folk rockers

11:00- 12:15 Cheres Carpathian Mountain music, joyous & rousing

Walkabout Clearwater Chorus 11:30

11:40 – 12:30 Pistolera Alternative folk-lorico

12:00

11:50 – 12:25 River Blessing R. Carlos Nakaii, Roland Mousaa, Evan Pritchard, Pete Seeger, Tiokasin (Ghost Horse)

12:30

12:40 – 1:10 Alix Olson Folk poet, spoken word activist

12:35 – 1:20 Sean Madden Songs for the world

2:00

1:20 – 2:10 Mactalla Mor The Pipes are calling, resistance is futile

1:35 – 2:25 David Amram Pioneer of World Music

2:30

2:25 – 2:45 Lunch

1:00

1:30

2:45 – 3:40 Entrain World Beat Rhythm

3:00

3:30

3:50 – 4:45 R. Carlos Nakaii Native American flute

4:00

4:30

5:00

5:30

5:00 – 5:50 Kevin So & Midnight Snack From folk to R&B to jazz

6:00

6:05 – 6:55 The Strangelings Harmonies, mythology, and deep percussion

6:30

12:30- 1:45 The Big Band Sound Jumping jive to slow & sweet

1:45 – 2:45 Arm of the Sea Theater Set off-stage, at river’s edge

2:25 – 3:10 Lunch and Set change

3:10 – 4:05 Pamela Means Kamikaze guitar, punchy political songs

4:15 – 5:00 Alix Olson No prisoners, folk poet

2:45 – 4:15 The Bluerunners Cajun, zydeco, cowpunk

4:30 – 5:45 Mactalla Mor The pipes are calling, resistance is futile!

5:15 - 6:15 Mike & Ruthie Old-timey twang and topical folk 6:00 – 7:00 Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams Punk, classical, hillbilly Floyd!!

7:00

7:10 – 8:05 The Felice Brothers Down home, gritty Americana

7:30

8:00

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7:15 – 8:00 Entrain World beat rhythm

on-stage saturday FAMILY STAGE 11:00 – 11:40 Active Antics Paul Richmond, Bindlestick Bill, and Friends 11:50 – 12:30 Uncle Rock “plays well with others”

STORY GROVE

11:30 - 12:45 “Once Upon A Time…”

Opening Olio Set Queen Nur, Storycrafters,Bairbre McCarthy, Felix Pitre, Jonathan Heiles, Linda Humes, Robin Bady

12:40 – 1:20 Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh Family folk tales and tunes

12:45 - 1:30 “Stories of Old Ireland” Bairbre McCarthy

1:30 – 2:10 Steve Charney & Harry Comedy, magic, ventriloquism

“Stories and Songs of Latin America”

2:10 – 2:40 Lunch

Linda Humes

2:40 – 3:20 Evan Pritchard Native American story teller

3:00 - 3:30

3:30 – 4:10 Magpie Changing the world

11:00-11:45 Open Chantey Sing Eric Russell & Hilary Zenchik 11:45-12:30 Sing alongs from Rise Up Singing Sarah Underhill

6:00 – 6:40 Kenny Young & the Eggplants Wacky figments of musical imagination

6:45 - 7:45 Pete Seeger, interviewed by Alan Chartock for WAMC

11:30

12:00

12:30

1:00-3:00 Circle of gospel

1:00

1:30

Felix Pitre 2:00 – 2:30

2:00

“Griots in Concert” 2:30

2:30 – 3:00 Alix Olson “Tales of the Foolish and the Wise”

Jonathan Heiles 3:30 – 4:00

3:00-3:45

3:00

Ukuleladies & Their Men

The EduKated Fleas, Mike & Ruthy, The Stringbusters, The Stayouts (Donna & Rick Nestler)

3:30

3:45-4:30 Jug Band Jam

4:00

“Imagine! Dragons, Fairies, Talking Animals, & People Like Us”

Robin Bady 4:00 – 5:00 Felix Pitre, Bairbre McCarthy, Evan Pritchard, Linda Humes

The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers, Hope Machine, Magpie, The Strangelings

4:30-5:15 Singing the Seventies Linda Richards

5:00 – 6:00 5:10 – 5:50 Dogs on Fleas For kids of all ages

11:00

12:30-1:00 Mel & ViNNIE

1:30 – 2:00

Rainbow of World Story Traditions

4:20 – 5:00 Hayes Greenfield Music for a Green Planet

CIRCLE OF SONG

Saturday Laughing Time Funny Stories

Jonathan Heiles, Queen Nur, Storycrafters, Robin Bady

5:15 -6:00 Hudson River Songs Dan Einbender

4:30

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:00 - 6:30 Music Break

Serendipity 6:30 – 8:00

6:30

Saturday Farewell

Olio, Queen Nur, Storycrafters, Bairbre McCarthy, Felix Pitre, Jonathan Heiles, Linda Humes, Robin Bady, Evan Pritchard

7:00

7:30

8:00

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sunday on-stage 11:00

11:30

12:00

1:30

11:00 – 11:50 Mike & Ruthie Old-timey twang & topical folk

11:00 – 11:40 Roland Mousaa

11:00 – 12:30 Pistolera Alternative folklorica, 2 step time

11:50 – 12:30 Sean Madden

1:05 – 1:55 Kevin So & Midnight Snack From folk to R&B to jazz

2:05 – 2:55 Pamela Means Kamikaze guitar & punchy political songs

2:30

3:00

4:00

DANCE TENT

12:40 – 1:30 The Kennedys

2:00

3:30

HUDSON RIVER STAGE

12:00 - 12:50 Pete Seeger with Magpie & Pamela Means

12:30

1:00

RAINBOW STAGE

3:05 – 3:30 Lunch 3:30 - 4:30 Skatalites Ska originators, eternal rhythms

1:45 – 2:35 David Amram Trio

2:50 – 3:10 Lunch 3:10- 4:05 Hungry Town & Eric Lee (Strangelings)

4:20- 5:10 Magpie

4:30

4:45 – 5:45 Cheryl Wheeler Singer songwriter, humor with power!

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:00 – 6:55 The Felice Brothers Down home, gritty Americana

6:30

7:00

7:10 – 8:00 Gandalf Murphy & SCoD Punk-classical-hillbilly Floyd.

Sleepy Hollow originals!

7:30

8:00

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12:45 – 2:00 Mactalla Mor The pipes are still calling

2:00 – 3:00 Arm of the Sea Theater Set off-stage, at river’s edge

3:00 – 4:15 Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams Punk-classical-hillbilly Floyd with flair!

4:35 – 5:50 The Bluerunners Cajun, zydeco, cowpunk

5:20 – 6:15 The Sleepy Hollow String Band

6:30 – 7:30 Kevin So

6:10 – 7:40 Skatalites Ska creators, eternal rhythms

on-stage sunday FAMILY STAGE

STORY GROVE

CIRCLE OF SONG

11:00 – 11:40 Hayes Greenfield Music for a Green Planet

11:00 -12:15 Sunday Morning Storytelling Sampler

11:00-11:45 Maritime Music Jan Christensen

11:50 – 12:30 Dog on Fleas For kids of all ages 12:40 – 1:20 Uncle Rock “Plays well with others” 1:30 – 2:10 Magpie Environmental music

Queen Nur, Bairbre McCarthy, Storycrafters, John Porcino, Catherine Conant, Evan Pritchard

12:15 – 1:00 “Sweet Potato Pie and Such” Queen Nur 1:00-1:30 Alix Olson

2:10 – 2:40 Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 Mars & Venus—Tales of Women, Tales of Men Bairbre McCarthy, Catherine Conant, John Porcino,Queen Nur, Storycrafters

2:40 – 3:20 Kenny Young & the Eggplants

3:00 - 3:30

6-foot squirrels and figments of fun

3:30 – 4:10 Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh fun family folk tales and tunes 4:20 – 5:00 Steve Charney & Harry comedy, magic, ventriloquism 5:10 – 5:50 Roland Mousaa Native American musician

Antic Arts Break

Roger the Jester 3:30 – 4:00 Evan Pritchard 4:00 – 4:30

“Life in the Breakdown Lane”

Catherine Conant 4:30 - 5:00

“One Earth: Environmental Stories and Songs”

John Porcino 5:00 – 6:00 “One Last Tale Before You Head Out” Bairbre McCarthy, Catherine Conant, Queen Nur, John Porcino Storycrafters

11:45-1:00 Open Round Robin Song Circle with Mel & Vin

11:00

11:30

12:00

12:30

1:00-3:00 Circle of gospel

1:00

1:30

2:00

2:30

3:00-3:45 Walkabout Clearwater

3:00

3:30

3:45-4:30

Songs of Peace & Freedom—

4:00

Gillen and Turk, Hope Machine, Magpie 4:30-5:15 The Irish in Me Rick Nestler 5:15-6:00 Hudson River Sloop Singers Reunion

4:30

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:00 – 6:40 Chris Thompson Cheryl Prashker Keep a Rhythm

6:30

7:00

7:30

8:00

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festival performers

Alix Olson

Bindlestick Bill Fiore

Folk poet, progressive queer artistactivist who takes no prisoners. One part peace vigil, one part protest rally, and one part joyful raucous concert, Olson ignites audiences everywhere she performs. Utne’s website calls Olson: “the spoken word diva everyone’s talking about.”

“Bindlestick” is a traveling troubadour who walks into towns all along the Hudson River. Bill gathers people together for song and laughter.

His original songs are reminiscent of long ago with a blend of folk, jazz, ragtime, and a touch of the blues.

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Arm-of-the-Sea Theater

Arm-of-the-Sea Theater

Arm-of-the-Sea Theater creates contemporary works of mask and puppet theater. Through the fusion of visual poetry, original music, and indigenous drama drawing from history, science, politics, and current events, they illuminate the links between humans and the lifesupport processes of the planet.

Bindlestick Bill Fiore

Blackbird Theater’s Wobbly Bucket Brigade presents a series of cantastoria and hand puppet shows based on Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States. True tales of travesty about Indian Removal, resource plundering, and empire building, echo current pre-election issues.

Blackbird Theater

The Bluerunners Bairbre McCarthy

Bairbre McCarthy

Irish storyteller and performer Bairbre McCarthy has been collecting and writing Irish legends for many years. She performs her stories and offers storytelling and Irish language classes and workshops throughout the US.

The Big Band Sound

The Big Band Sound 20-piece jazz orchestra recreates the swinging sounds of the big band era and beyond, performing classic compositions from all the famous big bands, past and present, from jumping jive to slow and sweet.

The Big Band Sound

The Bluerunners

Brett Constantine

Brett’s a teacher, and his favorite part of juggling is teaching others!

With a smile, a few tips, and loads of patience, Brett has helped hundreds of people learn to juggle!

Come and learn, come and play— all weekend long!

Bruce Engholm Bill Ross

Bill runs Screaming with Pleasure Productions—education through humor and creativity. As a professional juggler and clown and a drug and alcohol counselor, Bill teaches serious subjects in a fun and creative way.

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A blend of Cajun, zydeco, cow punk, and other Louisiana strains makes this band one of the most unique and hottest sounds. Take gritty, dirty blues, a swampy accordion, and Mark Meaux’ distinctive songwriting. Prepare to dance your feet off!

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Bruce Engholm, Jugglenaut, is a 15-year veteran of the Free-Time Juggling Area. He’s encouraged that adults who learn to juggle increase their brain’s grey matter.

Develop your advanced mental functions, through tossing, twirling, and throwing clubs at people.

Klutzes welcome.

Bruce Engholm

festival performers

Catherine Conant

Chris Thompson-Lively

Catherine Conant has been coaching, teaching, and telling stories for 15 years. She lectures at Southern Connecticut State University and is the president of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling. Both her CDs won Storytelling World Prizes.

Chris is part of Chris and Meredith Thompson, a Strangeling and a Lively! Her wonderful vocals, percussive and other instrumental skills, as well as her talents as a songwriter keep her constantly busy.

Catherine Conant

Cheres

Cheres

Ancient and avant-garde, the virtuosos of Western Ukraine, Cheres offer fiery instrumentals and spirited songs from the Carpathian Mountain countries. Mountain music, centuries-old folk music played on ancient instruments. Joyous and rousing, just try to keep still!

Cheryl Prashker

Canadian Percussionist extraordinaire Cheryl Prashker plays every genre. When not a Strangeling, she is a singer songwriter and teacher.

Cheryl keeps the heart beat going in music, giving life to songs.

Dan Einbender

Dan Einbender began working as a cook and educator on the sloop back in the early eighties, and he’s been singing and teaching for Clearwater ever since. He is currently coordinating Clearwater’s new Tideline Discovery Program in Beacon.

David Amram

Pioneer of World Music, virtuoso, performer, conductor, and a composer of uncompromising originality, David Amram’s compositions and his unique approach to music are now finding a worldwide audience. Multi-instrumentalist and multi-talented, he has been called a “living American treasure.”

Cheryl Prashker

Dan Einbender

David Amram

Cheryl Wheeler

Cheryl the poet writes some of the most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. Her evil twin is a militant trend-defier and savagely funny social critic. The result is a delightful contrast between poet and comic.

Dirty Stay Out Skifflers

Local jug band performers Dan Berger, Rick Nestler, and Donna Nestler play old-timey, blues, and folk music. Well-known locally as energetic and talented performers both individually and collectively, they will get everybody up and moving.

Cheryl Wheeler

Chris Kitzmiller

Chris Thompson-Lively

Dirty Stay Out Skifflers

Chris Kitzmiller

Dog on Fleas

Chris has been a juggling teacher for over 10 years. He works with many different juggling props, from balls to pins, staff to poi. He is always eager to teach and have fun. Aside from juggling, Chris also loves acro-balance.

Upstate New Yorkers Dog on Fleas plan to take over the world by playing honest, loose, and ingenious music for kids of all ages. Actually, their only agenda is to make good music for decent people. And for you too.

Dog on Fleas

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Donna Nestler

Donna Nestler

Eric Lee

Multi-instrumentalist Donna (guitar, flute, hammered dulcimer, bassoon, harmonica, concertina) currently loves the banjolele. Be careful, her enthusiasm for the ukulele is contagious! The styles of music are varied, but all will make you smile! And you may go home strumming!

Youthful fiddle player and Celtic rocker, Eric has wowed crowds with his talents. Whether playing alone or as part of the Strangelings, he gets audiences up and dancing.

EarthTones

EarthTones

Good humor, a healthy dose of talent, and member commitment has made the all-male a cappella group from U. Albany, the EarthTones, a successful and entertaining addition to the college scene. They are well known around campus and across the country.

EduKated Fleas

EduKated Fleas

The EduKated Fleas’ ukuleles are small. Yet, ukulele duo Greg Doyle and Wendy Matthews play the big hits—from before your time. And they can fit all their gear in the trunk of a very small car.

Entrain

The eclectic Martha’s Vineyardbased six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since 1993. Entrain has been described as kind of a funky, world, jam, Ska, Reggae, rock stew—with enough drums to sink a battleship!

Entrain

Eric Kollenberg

Despite a complete lack of coordination Eric learned to juggle in his thirties and has been hooked ever since. He has taught hundreds of people to juggle. Visit him at the Free Time Juggling Area and become a juggler too!

Eric Kollenberg

Eric Russell

Eric Russell has been performing publicly since he became a Hudson River Sloop Singer in 1973.

He plays concertina, writes his own material, and is a well known chantey singer. He is a columnist for Messing About in Boats.

Eric Lee

Evan Pritchard

Storyteller and historian Evan Pritchard, a descendant of the Micmac (Algonquin nations) is the founder of The Center for Algonquin Culture. He is currently professor of Native American history at Marist College. His stories teach about Native New Yorkers.

Eric Russell

Ezell Floranina

Clown, stilt-dancer, theater artist—performing over 20 years in Canada, United States, and the Dominican Republic. She recently performed two weeks with Project Troubador’s tour of schools for the deaf in the Dominican Republic, her stilt characters are ASL signing divas!

Felix Pitre

Puerto Rican-born Felix Pitre is an educator, storyteller, writer, and puppeteer whose bilingual workshops teach Latino cultures. His programs are a fun way to learn some Spanish, understand the environment and multi cultures, and even learn to sign!

Evan Pritchard

Ezell Floranina

Felix Pitre

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The Felice Brothers

Catskill Mountain natives, brothers, and two friends—The Felice Brothers have a down home, gritty Americana style blended with original punchy songs and great vocals. From panhandling and illegal subway gigs to major concert halls, this band is going far!

The Felice Brothers

Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus

Sleepy Hollow originals Gandalf Murphy and the CoD defy categorization. Think “punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd,” a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking songs, wicked music, and the unexpected. The Circus’s live shows are magic, earning them critical acclaim and a fiercely loyal following.

Gillen and Turk

Gillen and Turk

Mainstays of the fertile Hudson Valley singer-songwriter scene, Matt Turk and Fred Gillen Jr. joined forces as Gillen and Turk a year ago and have quickly made a name for themselves as fearless folk-rockers who mean what they sing.

Hayes Greenfield

Hayes Greenfield

Producer, composer, saxophonist, filmmaker, bandleader, environmentalist and educator—Hayes has been active on the New York City jazz scene since the late `70s.

As an educator, Hayes ran the music department at The Door, an enrichment center for inner-city youth.

Hilary Zaenchik

Hilary Zaenchik

Accomplished chantey singer Hillary has been singing with the Chantey Singers of South Street for the last four years. She’s performed at the Beacon to Newburgh Swim, Monmouth County Clearwater Festival, and the Clearwater Festi-

val.

Hope Machine

Rabble-rousing, folk-rock, nativeAmericana, industrial-rockabilly, foot-stompin’-songs for peace and justice sung by Steve Kirkman, Fred Gillen Jr., and many special guests.

Hope Machine

Hungrytown

New folk classicist Rebecca Hall and bass player, drummer Ken Anderson are Strangelings as well as the duo Hungrytown.

Versatile and energetic, with solid songwriting.

Jan Christensen

As a sometime sailor, singer, and songwriter, Jan’s music reflects his love for the Hudson and the sea. A longtime member of the Hudson River Sloop Singers, he now sings with the New York Packet at South Street Seaport.

Hungrytown

Jenny Boas

Jenny has been juggling since she was 10 years old. At her parents’ juggling festivals she was often found on someone’s shoulders as they passed clubs. Teaching people how to juggle is now one of her favorite things to do!

Jan Christensen

Jonathan Heiles

A professional storyteller for 33 years, his stories encompass a range of world folk tales, with emphasis on ghost stories, Arthurian legend, celtic and trickster hero tales. His alter ego is as the physics teacher for the Poughkeepsie Day School.

Jenny Boas

Jonathan Heiles

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John Porcino

Mactalla Mor

25 years ago John first put up a “Storyteller/Musician” shingle.

Thousands of performances and workshops later, from California to the New York island, John is still learning, sharing, still loving the laughter and insight a good story can bring.

MacTalla Mor features the bagpipes and bodhran in a dynamic mix of traditional Celtic roots rock and fusion. Called “Celtic music for the masses,” MacTalla bridges the gap between the past and present.

“The pipes are calling, resistance is futile”!

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Magpie

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John Porcino

Kenny Young and the Eggplants

Six-foot squirrels, eight-armed amphibious accountants and other whacky figments of imagination presented by this Brooklyn band.

Acoustic, garage-y with brainy, funny lyrics for environmentalists of all ages. Eccentric and wonderfully weird, Scotland loves them and so will Clearwater.

Incredible harmonies, amazing songwriters, and gifted instrumentalists. Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner celebrate 35 years of singing together, following their consciences and hearts, motivating audiences to become politically and environmentally conscious! Making change happen through their music and powerful songs!

Kevin So

Mel and Vinnie

Living in New York City, Chinese American Kevin So, backed by Midnight Snack, is a topflight storyteller, singer/songwriter. Influenced by blues, pop, folk, and hip hop, and with a degree in jazz, he has a style totally his own.

Mel and Vinnie (Maryellen Healy and Vinnie Cerniglia) have been working, sailing, and singing for Clearwater for 25 years. Their music is a mix of original, parody, blues, roots, and sing-along for all ages.

Kevin So

Mel and Vinnie

Linda Humes

Mike and Ruthie

Linda Humes, accompanied by Sanga, is The Urban Griot, a storyteller and historian in the West African tradition. She is founder and director of New York based Yaffa Cultural Center Inc., an organization specializing in multi-cultural folk art and arts in education.

Mike and Ruthy are internationally known as members of The Mammals, they also perform as an acoustic duo. With a repertoire of old-timey twang, topical folk, and just plain love songs, their heartfelt vocal duets intertwine with lively fiddle and banjo.

Linda Humes

Linda Richards

Magpie

Mike and Ruthie

Linda Richards

Pamela Means

Linda Richards, former Clearwater Education Director, teacher, professional singer and entertainer, joins Circle of Song 2008 with one of her famous sing-alongs—WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! From seventies pop to Broadway musicals, enjoy the fine art of singing for joy!

Pamela Means is an internationally touring singer-songwriter and visionary. Her fierce, kamikaze style guitar playing and punchy political songs make her one of the most sought-after musicians in the music industry today.

Pamela Means

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Paul Richmond

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Queen Nur El-Amin

“We are all jugglers one way or another.” Paul’s entertaining show requires audience participation.

He uses storytelling and comedy both onstage and roving the festival. His “day job” is bringing the arts and performance to schools and institutions.

Queen Nur is a national touring performance and teaching artist whose high energy engages thousands at festivals, schools, theaters, churches, etc. She has delighted audiences from the Kennedy Center, DC to New York City parks. Get ready to have a fired-up...storytelling time!

Pete Seeger

Raging Grannies

Folk legend, master storyteller, and Clearwater founder. Join Pete as he continues to explore the Power of Song in new and creative ways. His new project is the Circle of Gospel Choirs to be held down at the Circle of Song.

Join the Raging Grannies and their daughters, as fresh from their recent court victory in New York City, they sing songs of peace and justice, laced with humor and satire and updated to capture the opportunities constantly provided by politicians and warmongers.

Pete Seeger

Peter and Maura Kennedy

Peter Schuerholtz

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Peter and Maura Kennedy

Rick Nestler

Strangelings, Stringbusters, or themselves, The Kennedys as a duo have been playing exuberant folk, rock, country, pop, and their own brand of secular Gospel for more than a decade. Traveling for more than a decade and still enjoying the ride.

“Whisky tenor” Rick, a longtime Clearwater staff member, sloop singer, actor, on-board educator, chantey singer, skiffle player, licensed captain, songwriter, and Circle of Song coordinator, is master of many trades. His best-known Hudson River song is “The River that Flows Both Ways.”

Peter Schuerholtz

R. Carlos Nakai

The Jovial Juggler is an artist who creates through drawing, painting, carving, photography, and juggling.

Peter can also be found juggling his time painting signs for the festival.

He says, “Keep juggling and fair winds to all”!

Of Navajo-Ute heritage, R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. An artistic adventurer and risk taker who gives his imagination free rein, journeying from traditional indigenous music and taking it into the future.

Pistolera

Robin Bady

Pistolera is a NYC-based band that defines the Latin alt-folklorico genre. Drawing from traditional styles of Mexican music and fusing it with a pop-rock sensibility, the electrifying quartet features Spanish lyric songs with a driving beat.

Robin Bady comes from a long line of storytellers, dancers, artists, writers, ne’er do wells, politicians, and thieves. Through music, movement, wit, and warmth, she celebrates what is unique and shared in our human family, bringing her stories to joyful life.

Rick Nestler

R. Carlos Nakai

Robin Bady

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Roger The Jester

Silver Swimmers

A self-described Fool for all Reasons, Roger improvises, creating true “live theater.” His skills as an object manipulator, silent comedian, magician, and musician create a zany ride. He jests that he is now rated “XXX” after three decades of fooling.

Imagine creatures of water, light, and evanescence. Three silver dancers and performers silently swimming against imagined water, creating a magic realm for peace, discovery, and respect for the world. These ephemeral creatures transform a bustling festival into a meditation haven.

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Silver Swimmers

Roland Mousaa

Native American Indian Association Lifetime Achievement Award nominee Roland Mousaa combines his Apache heritage, artistic ability and political activism. He is well known on the PowWow circuit, where he is committed to recording and singing intertribal folk dance songs.

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Sarah Underhill

Former second mate/engineer on the Clearwater, Hudson Valley singer, songwriter, and song collector Sarah learned to sing on her mother’s knee, and has been amassing a folk repertoire ever since. She has captivated many an audience.

Join her and Rise Up Singing.

Skatalites

From their start 45 years ago, The Skatalites changed Jamaican music forever. The creation of Ska—the grandfather of reggae—produce the eternal rhythms that now infiltrate the globe. With original band members listen to the real thing!

The Sleepy Hollow String Band

Skatalites

A Westchester County bluegrass band, playing traditional “roots” music with an exciting uptempo blend of instrumental virtuosity and great harmony vocals. Connie McCardle, Ben Freed, Bob Bernstein, and Rick Brodsky are joined

by Michael Snow and guitar wizard Jon Sholle.

Sarah Underhill

The Sleepy Hollow String Band

Sean Madden

Former Clearwater educator Sean Madden has been performing his eclectic mix of songs for audiences for years throughout Hudson Valley. Sean’s songs stem from his love of friends and family, concern for the natural world, and innate need to dance.

Sean Madden

Steve Charney, nationally known ventriloquist, magician, author, musician, songwriter, recording artist, is an all-around nut. Harry, Steve’s dummy, has been annoying for over 20 years and yet, he’s only eight, but his ability to make people laugh keeps him around!

Steve Charney & Harry

Serendipity

Meet Serendipity, SUNY Albany’s premiere female a cappella group, with a repertoire ranging from oldies to R&B. Join the Festival Troubadistas as they sing at the Rainbow Gate and other locations.

Serendipity

Steve Charney & Harry

The Strangelings

A haunting electric sitar, a fiddler on fire, and, floating above, the ethereal voices of three women in gorgeous harmony. All blended into an alchemical potion of myth yoked to deep percussive grooves.

Seven well known musicians in new formation!

The Strangelings

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Story Crafters

Story Crafters

Uncle Rock

Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns have been crafting stories together for 15 years. They strive to honor world cultures by telling old stories in respectful ways, often integrating the musical instruments, songs, or dances indigenous to the region in question.

Uncle Rock, aka Robert Burke Warren, is a former globe-trotting bass player, stay-at-home dad, and preschool teacher whose rockin’, interactive family music has won raves from parents and kids. “For kids’ music with an edge, Uncle Rock is your go-to guy” (NY Post).

Story Laurie and Ira McIntosh

Walkabout Chorus

Uncle Rock

This dynamic duo combines traditional tunes with fantastic fables, magical myths, silly songs, playful poems, and whatever else their whacky imaginations can create!

Together, they are an electrifying pair who’ll keep your toes tappin’ and your smiles smilin’.

Walkabout Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus, sings songs of the Hudson River, environmental, social, and political issues. They are skilled at dissolving the boundaries between audience and performer to get everyone involved. This is your chance to sing with the choir!

Walkabout Chorus

Story Laurie and Ira McIntosh

Circle of Gospel

A unique performance concept by Pete Seeger. the Circle of Gospel reflects Clearwater’s ongoing efforts to diversify its musical offerings and encourage audience participation. Three Gospel groups, all Hudson Valley based, will take center stage simultaneously under a large tent, with three audience groups facing them. Each choir will take turns singing, with the other choirs and audience members responding to their refrains. The singing will “circle” the tent for the entire program. The participants are: The Six of Us

The Six of Us, a group originally formed to sing in a play about the Armistead docking in Poughkeepsie, perform spirituals a cappella with spectacular fourpart harmonies. The group performs under Marva P. Clark’s direction.

The Higher Ground Band

Beacon-based Higher Ground Band, under the leadership of Chet Williams, uniquely blends reggae with traditional Gospel music. The six band members develop their own faith-inspired, original music.

Just Voices

Just Voices, four men from Wappingers Falls with great voices, sing a cappella traditional Gospel music.

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Jim and Judy Barba The Pocantico Bensons Nina, John & Jennifer Burghardt Lenny and Sue Bussanich Peter and Karyl Cafiero Justin & Pat Carl Helen B. Casey Charlene Cerridwen Ms. Allison Chernow & Mr. Lloyd Trufelman Richard Cherry, Community Environmental Center Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Cohen Marilyn L. Cowger, M.D. The Dale Family Jim & Diana Davies

hogchoker Edwin & Sandie E. Albertson Lisa Amberger The Kelleher-Assael Family Gilbert H. Backerman, PhD Lee F. Barash Barbara Barr Joel Berger and family Frances E. Blaisdell Ed & Ellie Bloom Beatrice J. Boyajian Wendy Jo Cohen, Joe Braun, Tycho & Laika Briarcliff Classic & Imported Car Service Walter E. Britt Andrea D. Broadbent Jacqueline Bruskin Phyllis & Daniel Budne Paul Butler Mr. & Mrs. James Capaldi Ms. Courtney Collins Jim Crockett Christine Dakin and Steve Mauer Gail, Cheryl & Michelle David James & Marie Donnelly Anne & Sidney Emerman Erika Walters-Engemann Bruce & Lynda Sales Engholm

Technically, the white perch is a kind of bass; it’s the fish most frequently encountered by the Clearwater crew.

Rona G. Green Stephen Gruber John Hoffee Judith & Robert Jordan Rebecca Jordan Susan Kruger

Michael & Rose Mage Kevin McEvoy & Barbara Epstein Sonny Ochs John Seidel Rachel Weinberger & Gretchen Ostheimer

Dave & Sherry Whitney Stefan Yarabek Gray & Marian Williams

These hardy little fish are usually found in the Hudson’s productive shallow waters (both fresh and salty).

Stan Dickstein in memory of Natalie Jack Doyle & Bernice McCann Stephen Filler Drs. William & Sandra Flank D. Fleming & J. Ruckel Mrs. Charles A. Flood Yoshiki Furusawa John J. and Wanda C. Giuffrida Jeff Heisler & Donna Wolfe Stephen D. Hopkins Frederick Immerman Judy & Stretch Jacobs Arthur Kamell & Connie Hogarth Steven B. Kaplan Rich Kato

Noel & Judy Kropf Fay Leoussis Jeffrey S. Levinton Warren Liebold Betsy and Jim Lyons Ruth Macklin Carol and Jon Marsh Helen Mattin Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh Edward Mertz In memory of Carl SchwartzGarcia/Newman Rev. Richard S. Parker The Parrish Family Major Tom Katherine & Joseph Plummer

Mr. & Mrs. James Quirk The Seacoast Foundation Ruby Senie Edward & Nancy Sorel Susan Shapiro Nancy Swett Tang Family Steven Trunslow Banshanachie & Friends Peter Wendt Tom Werthan For Michele and Linda Christine Yuhas Revival Planning Committee & Festival Coordinators

The hogchoker is a ubiquitous little flatfish. Found at the bottom of the river, it is by no means at the bottom of the heap.

Patricia & Lance Evans June Fait & Herbert Coles Bob Fleigh Foundation Bill & Jeannie Frumkin Robert Gelerter Nancy, David, Jen & Jatt Gilbert Isabel Goldstein David Gonsalves Jo & Ted Gora Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gortler Joseph R. Grillo George Grimm Helen & Christian Haller Saul Handlers Bob Hansen Lee Haring Jean Havens www.melandvinnie.blogspot.com Dr. Susan Heimlich Pam, Joe & Sara Kate Heukerott Stashie & Alex Arnell Bonnie Hirschhorn Jeanette Hughes Michael Iorio CSW John H. & Emily M. Johl Gregory Kebnick In loving memory of Michael G. Mann

Mary Karis Bob Kay James F. Kennedy Martha Kransdorf Barry Kricheff Karin Limburg & Dennis Swaney James Lipscomb William & Barbara Maple Marie Masters Jean McAvoy Dr. Marilyn Meese Mr. & Mrs. R. John Muller Join Us: North River Friends of Clearwater, Albany, NY Anne Pell Osborn Merrick Pratt Marion Ratschki In memory of Rachel Gatland Karen and Bruce Riede Margaret Ruley Ellen & Dale Saltzman Colden & Clay Sapir Christopher Saporita Geraldine Schwartz J. Peter Schuerholz Ellen Schutz Suzy Schwimmer & Harry Sunshine The Seeger/Jackson Family

Kenneth G. Shane Michael Sherker & Claudine Craig Bob Sherman Thomas E. Shoesmith & Donna Mendell Joan M. Smyth Robert Staffin Eleanor T. Taylor The Three Arts Bookshop Turtle Island Sloop Club yahoo.com/group/tisc Miriam & Eric Wagner Robert & Susan Wallace David Wallick and family Walters-Gidseg Family Toshi’s Litterpickers Forever James D. Wall Theodore Warmbrand Susan & Stan Weingast Chris White and Laurie Siegel Margaret White Alan Stuart Williams Klaus Woltmann L. Zaranski

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Sailing up my dirty stream still I love it and I’ll keep the dream that some day though maybe not this year my Hudson River will once again run clear.

She starts high in the mountains of the north crystal clear and icy, trickles forth, with just a few floating wrappers of chewing gum dropped by some hikers, to warn of things to come.

Still…I love it and I’ll dream that some day, though maybe not this year, my Hudson River and my County will run clear.

AUGUSTO MENEZES

The Hudson River Song Words and music by Pete Seeger (1961)

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many thanks to the 2007 patron fish some who were inadvertently left off last year’s list, we truly appreciate your continued support.

Hogchoker Robert Adamski Jerome & Donna Allender Captain Allan Aunapu Lee F. Barash Rob Barker Donna Lee Bartell Joanne Bazala Joel Berger Eleanor & George Bollag Joe Braun, Wendy Jo Cohen & Tycho Briarcliff Classic & Imported Car Service Jacqueline Bruskin Rob & Susan Buchanan Phyllis & Daniel Budne Courtney Collins Tom Comiskey Richard Corry William W. Cowan Susan M. Cremin Doris L. Crisson Christine Dakin & Steve Mauer Michael DeWan Richard Wyse Dutton Anne & Sidney Emerman Bruce & Lynda Sales Engholm Sheila C. Ewall In memory of Rae Gardner In memory of Michele Monjeau WESPAC Foundation Sallie Fried John Gallagher Mrs. Thaddeus J. Gesek Isabel Goldstein Alfred Goldstrom Carlton Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gortler George Grimm Helen & Christian Haller www.melandvinnie.blogspot.com Ardath Heard Ruth Henderson Pam, Joe & Sara Kate Heukerott Bonnie Hirschhorn Connie Hogarth, Art Kamell Harriet Swift Holdsworth In Honor of the World’s Best Grandsons: Hugh, Luc, Tycho Jeff Hyman Kitama Jackson-Seeger John & Emily Johl Janet A. Johnston Judith & Robert Jordan In memory of Michael G. Mann Rich Kato Ruloff Kip Martha Kransdorf Paul Laccavole Beth Lamey Warren Liebold

Karin Limburg & Dennis Swaney Robert E. Lynk, DVM Betsy & Jim Lyons Marie Masters Betty and the Baby Boomers Elizabeth McDonough Amie McEvoy Marilyn Meese Elizabeth Mickel Jane & Joe Miluski Dan & Cathy Neuspiel Steven Nissen NYC Friends of Clearwater Anne Pell Osborn Joseph Paff Vereene Parnell Ruth Pelham Alfred & Noriko Prince Lani Raider Marion Ratschki Brian, Lisa & Logan Reid Hara Reiser James & Joanna Richardson Bruce Riede Patrice Salone Janet & Donald Sapir Fred Schminke Geraldine Schwartz Tinya, Shabazz & Moraya Jackson-Seeger Dr. Ruby Senie Kenneth G. Shane Dr. Virginia Ashby Sharpe Mike Sherker & Claudine Craig Barbara Sievert Betty M. Smith Gloria Smith Joan M. Smyth Dean Stevens Ellen Strauss The Three Arts Book Shop Robert & Joan Volin James D. Wall Walters-Gidseg family Forever Litterpickers Theodore Warmbrand Toby M. Weiss Rebecca Westphal Marianne H. Wilhelm Alan Stuart Williams

Killifish Charles R. Brainard, Esq. Sara & Edward Brewster Marilyn & Calvin Burch Pat & Justin Carl Charlene Cerridwen Tom Chapin Robert Cohen James & Diana Davies Jack Doyle & Bernice McCann

Drs. William & Sandra Flank Milton Glaser Loretta Villani & Gary Handel Happy Birthday Dar Williams from Velour Music Group John Hoffee Stephen D. Hopkins Derek Hughes Frederick Immermann Judy & Stretch Jacobs Mai, David, Jacob & Jesse Arthur & Lois Katz Susan Kruger Ronni & Philip Levine Carole A. Liantonio Kenneth Marks Carol & Jon Marsh Kevin McEvoy Edward Mertz Susan R. Meyer Donald L. Nowlan Melissa Ortquist Rev. Richard Parker The Parrish Family Science Enrichment Workshops— Helen Pashley J. R. Phillips Katherine & Joseph Plummer Ed & Christa Renehan Revival Coordinators Angela Romolo & Michael Iorio Jim Rooney Anne Kelly Skolnik In Honor of Talbot Katz Rhonda & Blaine Tippett The Vanaver Family Gretchen Ostheimer & Rachel Weinberger Audrey Wiesenfeld The Winkler Family Ed Witkin & Ellen Shrader

Perch Scott Berwick Peter & Michalina Bickford Barbara Chutroo & Tom Rivers Jimmy Collier & Susan Crain Andy Darrell In Memory of Lou Frillmann Home Stay, Inc. Carol Leven & Murray Rosenblith Natalie B. Leventhal Michael & Rose Mage Maxine Ruth Moore M/T Net Co. Larry Rothbart John Seidel Mrs. Syd Silverman Robin Stout & Elise Wagner Turtle Island Sloop Club: groups/yahoo.com/group/tisc

Sunflower Natural Foods Market Woodstock Whittier & Associates Peter Wollenberg

Shad Elaine & Leonard Bard Valerie Bline Thomas D. Boyd Paul Butler Richard Cherry, Community Environmental Center In Memory of Alex & Lillian Cohen Karl Coplan Ellen C. Eagan Ralph Ellis, Inc. In Memory of Larry Gore Ellen Flamm Rona Green In honor of Susan Schwimmer Maija Karklins Talbot Katz Cecelia Absher and David, Andrew & Charlie Katz Barry Kricheff Josh & Riva Mittleman Daniel North Deborah H. Ross & Russell Hogan Toshi & Pete Ben Serebin Monte Silberger In honor of Phyllis Solomon Susan & Kip Spear Ann I. Sprayregen Mark & Lea Tanenbaum Dennis Tang & Family Alan & Rosemary Thomas Colin Underwood Winter-DiGirolamo Family Thanks for your ongoing efforts, Nancy & Santi Yambem

Striped Bass George Wein Gerhard Randers-Pehrson Marjorie & Gurnee Hart

Sturgeon Dave Conklin & Mrs. Boozer The Durst Organization Vladimir & Betsy Jelisavcic Peter R. Kellogg Mary & Bill Lunt John McLaughlin Anne Todd Osborn

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who’s who

at hudson river sloop clearwater, inc.

Clearwater’s General Administrative Staff Ron Aja, Festival Director Amy Bonder, Office Manager Dave Conover, Education Director Roger D’Aquino, Financial Director Katy Dunlap, Hudson River Watershed Alliance Coordinator Dan Einbender, Beacon Tideline Discovery Program Director Manna Jo Greene, Environmental Action Director Samantha Heyman, Captain Christine Kane, Development Director Pam Ladds, Performer Logistics Andrew Lenec, Membership Services Director/Volunteer Coordinator Natalie McKinstrie, Development Associate Brian Mohan, Onboard Educator Maija Niemistő, Onboard Educator Nick Rogers, Captain Jennifer Rubbo, Fall Kill Creek Coordinator Jeff Rumpf, Executive Director Eli Schloss, Tideline Discovery Program Director Catherine Stankowski, Office Administrator

luminary

publishing publisher

Jason Stern creative director

David Perry editor

Brian K. Mahoney Production manager

Jacky Davis Ad design

Mary Maguire, Eileen Carpenter advertising sales

Joe Petry

proofreaders

Teal Hutton, Laura McLaughlin editorial intern

Spring 2008 Crew on the Sloop Clearwater Topher Sappington, First Mate Kate Tanski, Second Mate Julie Edwards, Cook Erik Fyfe, Engineer Lara Gaasland-Tatro, Bosun Parks Marion, Deckhand

Amy Lubinski

FEStival Photos

Econosmith, Augusto Menzes, Daniel Shearer, Kristen Thoestensen contributors

Dave Conover, Susan Gamache, Manna Jo Greene, Pam Ladds, Roy Volpe printer

Clearwater Board of Directors Executive Committee Eric Marshall, President David Church, Vice President Scott Berwick, Treasurer Gerhard Randers-Pehrson, Secretary Stephen Filler, At-Large Natalie Patasaw, At-Large Chase Welles, At-Large

Board of Directors Roz Balkin Mitchell Bring Ann Davis Steve Densmore Edward Dlugosz Chris Hunt Kitama Seeger Jackson Ed Maestro Anne Osborn Susan Shapiro Allan Shope Peter Willcox 66

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Hal and Debbie Cohen John Mylod Pete and Toshi Seeger Stroock, Stroock and Lavan, LLP

A Special Thank you to the folks that support the Festival with donations to our volunteer crew Frito-Lay, New Paltz Village Market, Gardiner Esotec, Saugerties Tantillo’s, Farm Market, Gardiner Wrights Farm Stand, Gardiner Hannaford, Highland Price Chopper, Poughkeepsie David’s Bakery, New Paltz Bread Alone, Boiceville ShopRite, Croton Hudson and Poughkeepsie Four Winds Farms, Gardiner Food town, Cold Spring The Valley & The Tavern, Garrison Mother Earth’s Storehouse, Poughkeepsie ümami, Croton-on-Hudson Jackalope BBQ, Fishkill Mex-To-Go, Croton Bobolink Dairy, Vernon, NJ Black Cow Coffee Company, Croton-On-Hudson Mt. Kisco Seafood, Mt Kisco Yannitelli Liquors, Cold Spring The Stadium, Garrison Capriccio II Pizza & Pasta, Croton-on-Hudson Bagels on Hudson, Inc., Croton-on-Hudson The Runcible Spoon Bakery, Nyack Zeytinia Gourmet Market, Croton The Ossining Bakery, Ossining Cold Stone Creamery, Pleasantville Bird and Bottle Inn, Garrison Jean-Jacques Culinary Creations, Croton-On-Hudson Adams Fairacre Farms Inc, Newburgh Simply Valley (co-op), Cold Spring Homestyle Desserts Inc, Peekskill Nature’s Pantry, Fishkill Coffee Labs Roasters, Tarrytown Riviera Bakehouse, Ardsley

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Special Appreciation Festival photographers: Augusto Menezes, Econosmith, and Kristina Thoestenson Chappaqua Transportation Connecticut Braille Association Herman Almonte Public Relations: Paula Herman, Mario Almonte Klondike Sound Company, Greenfield, MA. Peekskill Ice, Peekskill Stephen Linhart, Web Master Wintermoon Graphics, New Paltz Village of Croton-on-Hudson Dr. Gregory Schmidt, Mayor Abe Zambranl, Village Manager Marco Gennarielli, Department Public Works Croton Point Park Mike Walsh, Park Supervisor and all the great guys and gals on the park staff Westchester County Andrew J. Spano, County Executive Department of Parks Joseph Stout, Commissioner Joseph Lemishak, Director of Programs and Services Kevin Cook, Recreation Supervisor

behind the scenes

Festival planning coordinators These hard-working individuals ensure the success of the Clearwater Festival by volunteering their time and energy in the management and coordination of many elements for the festival—The Great Hudson River Revival.

Access Roberta

Goldberg, Steve Weinstock Roy Volpe, Sue Gamache Administration Joan Carter, Betsy Garthwaite, Amy Bonder, Roger D’Aquino ASL Interpreters Nancy Kaplan, Jody Gill Before and After Chuck Blair Booking and Programming Ron Aja, Pam Ladds Box Office Scott Berwick Children’s Area Deana Grimaldi — Clearpool Education Center Circle of Song Rick Nestler Circle of Gospel Roy Volpe Composting Shabazz Jackson Communications Susan Berliner, Josh Gordon Coordinator’s Liaison Bill Chestnut Crafts Vendor Tinya Seeger CW Store Beth Partridge, Catherine Stankowski Discovery Tent Dave Conover Drinking Water Ajax (Alex) Stavis Electric Crew Ed Liona, Daniel Moon Environmental Action Manna Jo Greene Festival Director Ron Aja Festival Fabrics Laura Selleck Festival Food Catering Katy Walker, Gregar Brous Food Vendor Gail David Green Living Expo Manna Jo Greene Information Booth Rich and Mary Williams Jugglers/New Vaudevillians Paul Richmond Activists

Recycling

Susan Myer

Marketplace Vendor Sonny

Ochs, Andy Lenec Kane, Jill Greenbaum, Natalie McKinstrie Off-hours First Aid Pietro Poccia, Dr. Myers Peacekeeping Ralph Childers Performer Hospitality Jill McGrath, Q. Diamond Performer Logistics Pam Ladds Performer Merch Lesley Sawhill Reception Rick and Sherri Brodsky Revival Committee Chair Rick Brodsky Shore Support Brian Mohan Signage Lee Bartell Site Crew Peter Krayer, Nancy Jane Blake Site Transportation Stephen Kaminsky Sloop Clubs Gerhard Randers-Pehrsen Solar Power Richard Gotlieb Stage Production Manager John Doerschuk Stage Sound Lance Lehman Story Grove Barry Marshall, Jerri Burns Telephones George Bossarte, Peter Poccia Ticket Manager Jen Rubbo Ticket Taking Robert Stanmyer T-Shirts Peter Capek, Mikki Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator Andy Lenec Volunteer Hospitality Dona Crawford Volunteer Party Gail Moran Working Waterfront Stan Dickstein, Eric Russell 2008 | clearwater festival 67 Membership Tent Christine

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