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contents Growing Mac’s Garden by Emily Davison

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Gardening Goings-On Calendar begins

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

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It Happened Organically by Ashley Drewes

Arise and Go to Innisfree: Sustaining and Celebrating Millbrook’s

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Theresa Hyland

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Miscellaneous Calendar begins

Legendary Garden by Brian PJ Cronin

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On the Cover: Morning Light at Innisfree. Photo courtesy Innisfree Garden. Learn more about this legendary garden in Millbrook, NY on pages 26-27.

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Mac’s

GARDEN

by Emily Davison

Mac asked for books about gardening. Lyndsey and I took turns reading them to him and talking about all of our plans for the garden...

Our family of four moved to the Hudson Valley from Brooklyn, as many of us do, for more space, a lawn and a better way of life. It suited us; afternoons and evenings were spent in our yard or in the fields at the neighboring farm, our weekends were filled with farmers markets and country walks. Our twin boys were in a pastoral bliss and we were quite happy. On February 11, 2013, everything changed. After weeks of doctor and ER visits because our 16-month-old son, MacAlister (Mac) developed inexplicable black eyes, was irritable, had restless nights and eventually, stopped walking, we were told that he had cancer and we were immediately transferred to NYC to begin treatment. For the next 14 months our family was torn apart. Lyndsey and Mac travelled to the city for treatment, living there for weeks on end while Ailyn and I stayed in our Mid-Hudson Valley home, working, attending day care and traveling to the city when Mac was too sick to come home. When we were lucky enough to be home as a family we fell back into our routine, roaming the fields at Hearty Roots Farm, taking walks and hikes and spending countless hours in our yard. The year became increasingly difficult as Mac’s disease, a rare form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma, was not responding to treatments. Mac’s cancer was found in his bones – from his skull to his legs and in his bone marrow – as well as the primary tumor on his adrenal gland. He received several rounds of high- and low-dose chemotherapy, antibody therapy, radiation and surgery. He suffered severe side effects – nausea, sores along his GI tract, loss of appetite and loss of hair – but he did not lose his longing to come home, to play, to be outside even if he was too weak to walk or climb. This past February, the last time Mac was home, we found ourselves at Barnes and Noble on a rainy Saturday looking at books (Mac was a voracious reader and truck expert, in addition to loving nature) when

Mac asked for books about gardening. Lyndsey and I took turns reading them to him and talking about all of our plans for the garden at our new house. Days later we returned to the city to ﬁnd out that Mac was considered “terminal” and may not see another spring. We spent the next two months in NYC where Mac received palliative radiation and spent his last days. We took trips to the Central Park Zoo and the Bronx Zoo, and friends brought us caterpillars and other small reminders of Mac’s old life. Mac fought until the very end which came on March 31, 2014. His love of life – our life – was something he did not want to lose. The 14 months of Mac’s treatment were the most agonizing, painful and diﬃcult times of my life, but I never experienced so much appreciation for my family, joy in the times we spent together, and support from our community. It was clear that we needed to give back in Mac’s memory. What better way to do this but the garden he never got to grow? We welcomed the community to Mac’s memorial which was held at Montgomery Place in Red Hook, a spot where we often took Mac and Ailyn. A rainy day turned into warm blue skies, bald eagles were seen perched on limb high above, Ailyn was playing on the lawn, we sang, we cried, we shared memories. The garden will be an extension of that; of appreciating life, the strengthening community, and remembering Mac, a little boy whose unanswered wish – to have a garden – came true. Plans are still underway for Mac’s Garden. We hope to partner with our local school district as an opportunity to teach and to say thank you for all the support they provided through fund-raising lemonade stands, buying gold shoe laces for Mac and writing us heartfelt cards throughout the year. Editor’s Note: To learn more about Mac’s Memorial Garden, visit http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/mac-s-memorial-garden/159988. Donations can be made through the site, or by check addressed to Lyndsey Dussling or Emily Davison, and mailed to P.O. Box 622, Red Hook, NY 12571.

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gardening goings-on

Morning Light at Innisfree

Innisfree Garden, Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, May 31, 4:30 a.m.: The garden will open one hour before sunrise for photographers and other artists, as well as anyone else who would like to experience the spectacular morning light. Naturally, one doesn’t need to arrive at dawn to enjoy this special treat. Bring a picnic and stay all day – the garden is open until 5 p.m. Seasonal highlight: Japanese primroses in bloom. Fee: Free for members and children 3 and under; $7 general public Information: http://www.innisfreegarden.org

4th Annual Plant Swap

Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, May 31, 9:30-11 a.m.: Bring all your extra plants perennials, annual seedlings, shrubs, vines, houseplants, vegetable/herb seedlings and extra seeds. Make sure plants are divided in containers, and labeled with name and basic planting instructions. There will also be garden related items available to swap: gardening books, magazines, tools, hoses, garden art, containers and pots. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and swapping starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Lee Reich’s Annual Plant Sale

387 Springtown Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561 Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Annual plant and garden sale featuring luscious, easy-to-grow, no-spray fruiting plants, ornamental plants, and fruiting ornamental plants like hardy pomegranates, blackcurrants, hardy kiwifruits, two crop ﬁgs, white alpine strawberries, and nanking cherries. Please no early birds. Information: 845.225.0417; garden@leereich.com

Springtime at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook. Photo courtesy Innisfree Garden.

Spring Flower Walk

Beebe Hill State Forest, Austerlitz, NY 12017 Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Join Claudia and Conrad Vispo from the Farmscape Ecology Program in welcoming spring during leisurely walks throughout the county. Learn to recognize our common and not so common spring ﬂowers at diﬀerent stages of their development and hear about their ecology and lore. All ages welcome. Information: 518.672.7994; http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

The 8th Annual Bellefield Design Lecture

Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center at the FDR Home and Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.: John Danzer of Munder-Skiles will present, “Sitting Pretty: An Illustrated History of the Garden Seat,” featuring a number of Farrand’s original garden furniture designs. A reception, heirloom plant sale and garden boutique follow in the Garden at Belleﬁeld. There will be an exhibit of garden furniture by Munder-Skiles and a tasting of a special creation by Artigiani del Gelato, “Farrand Garden Flower.” Tickets: $40; $35 members of Beatrix Farrand Garden Association Information: http://www.beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org

Garden Conservancy Columbia County Open Day

Claverack, Hudson, Copake Falls, NY Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of Peter Bevacqua and Stephen King in Claverack; Hudson Hood, an urban “shotgun-style garden” in the middle of the city; and the nearly 25-yearold garden of Margaret Roach in Copake Falls. At Margaret’s garden there will also be a plant sale by Broken Arrow Nursery, and a lecture at nearby Church of St. John in the Wilderness (see Spring Wildﬂowers with Carol Gracie listing) Tickets: $5 per garden; $20 for lecture Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

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Great Plant Swap & Sale: Ulster Master Gardeners

Forsyth Park Pavilion, 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 Saturday, June 7, 9-11:30 a.m.: Annual plant swap and sale. 9-10 a.m., drop oﬀ plants and get vouchers; 11 a.m., swap until plants are gone, then swap and sale! Information: 845.340.3990 x 335; http://www.cceulster.org

Mount Lebanon Heritage HerbFest

Darrow School, 101 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Annual festival celebrating the region’s herbal heritage. Enjoy a wide variety of walks, workshops and lectures including: “Modern Uses for Medicinal Herbs in the Swamp”; “How Native Americans Healed with Herbs”; “Bees, Herbs and Honey”; “Soap Making with Herbs and Extracts” and much more. Plus, food and craft vendors, horse and cart rides and tours of Shaker Wash House. Tickets: $10; $8 advance Information: http://www.mountlebanonherbfest.com

Spring Wildflowers with Carol Gracie

Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 261 Rte. 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.-noon: “Spring Wildflowers: A Closer Look with Naturalist Carol Gracie.” Acclaimed naturalist Carol Gracie likes to go beyond their obvious beauty and look even closer at springs native flowers like trilliums and trout lilies, baneberry and blue cohosh and more. Carol, author of “Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History” from Princeton University Press, and a longtime staffer of the New York Botanical Garden who also worked for the Nature Conservancy, says her own intense curiosity has led her to look beyond the beauty of the blooms and find out more – about their life histories, their lore, and even their cultural uses, including in modern medicine. With intimate photos and her deep understanding of the “why’s” and “what’s going on?” Carol will reveal the fascinating life histories of these plants and more, including curiosities of pollination, seed dispersal and even predation (the “who eats what?”) of the woodland community they often hail from. This program coincides with the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garden Conservancy Open Day at the garden of Margaret Roach, about a mile down the road. There will also be a plant sale there by Broken Arrow Nursery. No tickets needed for the garden visits (there is a $5 suggested donation to benefit the Garden Conservancy), just for the lecture. Tickets: $20; $45, lecture and copy of Gracie’s book Information: http://awaytogarden.com/my-2014-events

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Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open Day

Amenia and Millerton, NY Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of: Maxine Paetro (Broccoli Hall), an English-style cottage garden begun in 1986; Smithfield Cottage in Millerton, a garden where art and flowers comingle in a fashion cottage in the Millbrook Hunt Country where an art sale will also be held; and Wethersfiled a public garden in Amenia - 10 acres of formal classical style and outer gardens surround Chauncey D. Stillman’s Georgian-style brick house. Special reduced admission on Open Days. Tickets: $5 per garden benefits the Garden Conservancy Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Guided Tour of Innisfree

Innisfree Garden, Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m.: Explore Innisfree’s wild June beauties with George Petty, a life-long naturalist who has led many wildﬂower and bird walks for the New Jersey Audubon Society. He is a Life Member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, and a former Chair of their Publications Commitee. Author of Hiking the Jersey Highlands: Wilderness in Your Backyard, George is also a published poet and a retired professor of college English. Fee: $10 members; $15 general public Information: http://www.innisfreegarden.org

L&M Open Studio: Items for the Garden & More

462 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, June 14, 4-8 p.m.: Visit the new studio and see new work: lots of modern hand-made porcelain items for the home and garden including birdhouses, hanging baskets, planters, cups, mugs, bowls and more! Refreshments, live music. Information: 518.947.0684; http://www.l-and-m-studio.com

Vanderbilt Garden Tour

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 15, 1-4 p.m.: Interpretive tour of the formal gardens. Volunteer interpreters will discuss the history of the gardens, with a focus on the Vanderbilt ownership and the mission of the Vanderbilt Garden Association to rehabilitate and maintain the plants, shrubs, trees, and statuary in the gardens as they were in the 1930’s just prior to Mr. Vanderbilt’s death. They will also provide information about two major projects the gardens are currently undergoing: the renovation of the “Cherry Walk” and the replanting of the rose garden terraces. Free Information: http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org

Innisfree Garden, Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.: Walk through the garden with Kate Kerin, Innisfree’s Landscape Curator, and discuss the story of Innisfree: the people, the nonproﬁt, and this extraordinary landscape. Tour lasts 1.5 – 2 hours. Good walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly suggested. Fee: $10 members; $15 general public Information: http://www.innisfreegarden.org

10th Annual Hidden Gardens Tour: Twilight in the Garden Cocktail Party

Small Gardens of Millbrook Tour

Garden Lecture: The Wow! Factor: Moving from Inspiration to Installation with CL Fornari

Twin Brooks Garden Center, 3424 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Get a glimpse of some wonderful, private gardens and see what can be done with small plots of land. Beneﬁts Canine Link. Maps and tickets at Twin Brooks Garden Center. Picnicking available at the Tribute Garden in Millbrook. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 day of tour; kids 12 and under, free Information: 845.677.3471; mfpoulin@me.com

Spencertown Academy Arts Ctr, 790 Rte 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Friday, June 20, 6-9 p.m.: The kick-oﬀ event for the annual Hidden Gardens event. Tickets: $80; packages available to include other Hidden Gardens events Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org/events/hidden-gardens

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 21, 8:30 a.m.: C.L. Fornari is the author of six books and numerous articles. For the past 13 years she has hosted GardenLine, a live two-hour call-in radio show on WXTK that is streamed online. Her lecture, The Wow! Factor – Moving From Inspiration to Installation, is about analyzing why we are inspired by beautiful landscapes and

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how to use that information in our own gardens. She once lived and gardened in Spencertown, NY and now grows all manner of plants at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod. Tickets: $20; package pricing available Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org/events/hidden-gardens

Garden in Kinderhook; the garden of Gerald Moore and Joyce Nereaux - A Mount Merino Garden - in Hudson; Alice Platt’s award-winning garden in East Taghkanic; and Susan Anthony and Richard Galef ’s 57acres in Craryville with views of the Berkshires. Tickets: $5 per garden Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Garden Market on the Green

Soil Basics: Science, Cultivation and Your Garden

On the Green in Spencertown, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Held in conjunction with the 10th Annual Hidden Gardens Tour, shop for all things garden including unusual plants, birdhouses, garden books, vintage decor, furniture and much more. A portion of all sales beneﬁts the Spencertown Academy Arts Center. Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

10th Annual Hidden Gardens Tour

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: The theme of this year’s selfguided tour is “Private Landscapes: Making Inspired Gardens in the Hudson Valley.” Visit seven private residences in Chatham, Hillsdale and Spencertown vincinity. Gardens range from grand to personal and intimate. They include an extensive country garden with views of the Catskills, a painter’s romantic English Style garden, an artist’s sculpture garden, a one-acre native ﬂower meadow, and multiple kitchen gardens. Tickets: $20, lecture only (see above); $30, garden tour only; $60, Gardener’s Package (tour, lecture, cocktail party, 5 raﬄe tickets); $80 cocktail party only (see June 20 listing); other packages available Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org/events/hidden-gardens

Vanderbilt Garden Tea

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 22, 2-4 p.m.: The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association will hold a “Vanderbilt Garden Tea” fundraiser, rain or shine under a tent in the Formal Gardens of the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Featured will be live music, selected Harney & Sons teas, and delectable refreshments including tea sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, and French macarons. Guest speaker, Margaret Laﬃn, National Park Service Interpreter, will present “Mrs. Vanderbilt lied about her age and other things the Internet told me.” The event is in the spirit of the “Downton Abbey” era, and guests are invited to wear period clothing from the early 1900’s, party garden wear, or even a fancy hat. It isn’t necessary but it may be fun! Volunteer guides will be on hand to give tours of the gardens. Fee: $45; $40 members Vanderbilt Garden Association Information: 800.838.3006; http://vanderbiltgardentea.brownpapertickets.com

Plan it! Plant it! Grow it! Share it!

Claverack Free Library, 629 Route 23B, Claverack, NY 12513 Mondays starting June 23, 5-6 p.m.: Youth ages 10-14 are welcome to attend this 6 week garden workshop. Help create vertical gardens at the library to grow produce to be shared with the community. Information: 518.851.7120; http://www.claveracklibrary.org

Garden Conservancy Columbia County Open Day

Kinderhook, Hudson, East Taghkanic, and Craryville, NY Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit the private gardens of writers Abby Adams, who writes about gardens and interiors, and her late husband, crime novelist Donald Westlake; the Husband-Haylett

Glynwood, 362 Glynwood Rd., Cold Spring, NY 10516 Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: The day will focus on which are the most important elements in a garden and yet too often taken for granted. Soil is amazing! It’s ﬁlled with water, air, and small creatures and, if healthy, will make a successful garden. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of soil science and the magic of composting. Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension will discuss worm composting and soil chemistry. There will be a tour by Glynwood’s David Llewellyn of the grounds, demonstrations on compost turning and techniques for farm-scale and home-scale composting. Fee: $25 Info: 845.278.6738; http://www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam

Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open Day

Stanfordville, Millbrook, and Amenia, NY Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 4 p.m., depending on site: Visit the private gardens of Zibby and Jim Tozer at Uplands Farm in Stanfordville; Roseview Dressage in Millbrook; Belinda and Stephen Kaye in Millbrook; and visit the public gardens at Wethersﬁeld in Amenia for a special Open Days price. Tickets: $5 per garden Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

HVGA Garden Evenings, Wethersfield

Wethersfield Garden, 214 Pugsley Hill Rd., Amenia, NY 12501 Thursday, July 3, 6-8 p.m.: Join Hudson Valley Garden Association for a guided tour of one of the Hudson Valley’s best kept garden secrets - Wethersfield Garden in Amenia, NY. Garden staff will lead visitors through the Italian-inspired, 3-acre formal garden featuring water, topiary, terraces and sculpture collection. Wethersfield is the 1200-acre former country estate of Chauncey D. Stillman, who assisted with the design of the gardens over a 30 year period. Fee: $12; $8 members Information: http://www.hvga.org

Garden Conservancy Dutchess County Open Day

Amenia and Pawling, NY Sunday, July 6, times vary depending on site: Visit four private gardens: Mead Farm House Garden in Amenia - on the site of a 250-year-old farmyard, this mature garden winds around a fair approximation of a 19th-century horse barn and utilizes rocky outcroppings and the stone foundations of long-gone farm buildings as the visual anchors of the perennial beds; Scherer Garden in Pawling with views of Quaker Hill; Jade Hill in Amenia - a stroll garden designed to be a tapestry of texture and color; and Hall Christy House Garden in Pawling which complement’s the owners’ 18th-century house and setting with many levels and rooms echoing the layout of the hosue. Tickets: $5 per garden Information: http://www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays

Hands-in-the-Dirt Workshop

The Beatrix Farrand Garden at Belleﬁeld, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Tuesday, July 15, 9-11 a.m.: This, the third of four workshops this season, will be about dead-heading. Tickets: Free, but reservations required Information: http://www.beatrixfarrandgardenhydepark.org

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PAL E T T E du tch ess

‘Red Cabbage,’ photo by Bill Duﬀy, part of Spencertown Academy’s ‘Oﬀ the Beaten Path’ exhibition through June 22, in conjunction with their annual ‘Hidden Gardens’ event.

Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park

4340 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Through June 22: “Bloom!” an art show for people who are glad it’s spring! Paintings, photography, sculpture and ceramics by area artists. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 914.456.6700; https://www.facebook.com/HydeParkArtists

Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through May 31: “T.H.I.S. (Thank Heaven It’s Spring) Member Show & Sale,” featuring art by member artists in all mediums. June 14-July 12: “Photowork ‘14,” national juried photography exhibition. As a national show, this exhibition brings together photographers from across the country with artists from 30 to 40 states represented each year. Reception: Saturday, June 14, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. (excluding Tues.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-3 p.m. Information: 845.471.2550; http://barrettartcenter.org

Beacon Artist Union (bau)

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 June 14-July: Show featuring “The Life Aquatic” by Carla Goldberg, “A Series of Found Abstracts” by Dakin Roy & “Mixed Media Sculptures” by Manfred Holtcamp. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14, 6-9 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Beacon Institute Gallery

199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 5: “Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster.” Foster explores waters from the powerful, dramatic fjords of Norway to the urban, industrialized Hudson River, to discover the complex interaction of color, light and energy intrinsic to earth’s most essential element. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Second Saturdays. Information: 845.838.1600 x 19; http://bire.org

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 31: “Catching the Light 2014,” annual student show. June 7-July 7: “Topographies: Mapping History & Time,” featuring works by Kate Katomski and Joanne Lobotsky that embody the order and disorder of the industrial landscape. Reception: Saturday, June 7, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and by appt. or chance. Third Saturday Arts Walk Open House 5-7 p.m. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

CCS Bard Galleries

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 June 28-September 21: “Anne Collier,” the photographer’s ﬁrst major exhibition traces her career from 2002 to the present. Encompassing around 40 works, the exhibition presents several themes that have dominated Collier’s (American, b. 1970) practice during the past decade, including pop psychology, the clichés and conventions of

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commercial photography, autobiography, and the act of looking or seeing. Reception: Saturday, June 28, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions

Dia:Beacon

Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Permanent Collection: In addition to the permanent collection, Dia Art Foundation is currently exhibiting: Ongoing: “24 Farben – fur Blinky (24 Colors – for Blinky), 1977,” Imi Knoebel’s cycle of 21 shaped paintings. Through March 2, 2015: “Carl Andre: Sculpture as Place, 1958-2010,” the ﬁrst North American retrospective of the work of Carl Andre (American, b. 1935) who is credited with redeﬁning the parameters of abstract sculpture. The exhibition will mark the most comprehensive presentation of Andre’s work in the United States since 1970 and will be accompanied by a new exhibition at the Dan Flavin Art Institute, in Bridgehampton, New York, as well as a major publication. Admission: $12; $10 seniors; $8 students; children under 12 free Hours: Fri.-Mon.,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 845.440.0100; http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Equis Art Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Ongoing: Owned by Equine Fine Art Photographer and Director of the Ex Arte Equinus art competition, Juliet R. Harrison, the gallery showcases the best in contemporary, non-traditional international equine art. Representing some of the ﬁnest contemporary equine artists in the world, including paintings, sculpture, works in graphite and ﬁne art photography. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Information: 845.758.2667; info@equisart.com

Fovea Exhibitions

143 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through July 6: “War & Memory,” a group show illuminating key issues faced by our military communities aﬀected by the wars in Afganistan and Iraq. Presented by the Homecoming Project. Panel Discussion: Saturday, June 28, 6 p.m. on life after war with Erin Trieb and photographers, veterans and mental health professionals working with miliary families. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 845.202.3443; http://www.foveaexhibitions.org

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through July 20, Atrium: “Deluge,” two, 26-foot tall fabric collages depicting water created especially for the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center by artist Todd Knopke. Through June 29: With a selection of 49 works, including paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints and photographs, Mastering Light is a ﬁrst of its kind in terms of the wider historical range of works included. Works were selected from the Art Center’s permanent collection and borrowed from the Museum of Modern Art, the Lewis Walpole Library at Yale University, the Library of Congress, and two private collections. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Info: 845.437.5632; http://ﬂlac.vassar.edu

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

William J. vanden Heuvel Gallery, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Through June 30: Poster Exhibit: See America, Then and Now, a new special exhibition showcases the innovative “See America” poster art of

FDR’s New Deal and exhibits new artistic interpretations of the “See America” campaign. In 2013, the Creative Action Network invited artists and designers around the nation to reinterpret the “See America” message for a new audience of 21st century Americans. 50 of the ﬁnest submissions they received are on display. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 845.486.7770; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Hessel Museum of Art

Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 June 28-September 21: “Amy Sillman: One Lump or Two,” the artist’s first museum survey follows her development as a artist from the mid1990’s to the present, as her work moved from drawing to painting to moving images, and from figuration to abstraction Featured are more than 90 works, including drawings, paintings, ‘zines, and the artist’s recent forays into animated film. Reception: Saturrday, June 28, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions/amy-sillman-one-lump-or-two

Howland Cultural Center

477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through May 31: “Asian-American Artists and Six Special Guest Artists from China.” Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Information: http://howlandculturalcenter.org

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through June 8: “Chroma,” featuring the work of Amy Cheng, Gabe Brown, and Laura Moriarty. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.440.0068; http://hudsonbeachglass.com

Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery

57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through June 30: “Not Quite a Retrospective: Equine Imagery by Juliet R. Harrison.” The show features photographs from the awardwinning ﬁne art photographer’s latest book, “Track Life: Images and Words,” as well as other equine imagery from her portfolio. Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Flr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through May 30: “Art Quest,” 8th annual group exhibition of works by students attending Rhinebeck Central School District. June 9-July 28: “Byways,” a solo show of Annette Jaret’s photographs. This series explores everyday life, from a diﬀerent point of view. Using a camera to capture scenes while traveling in a car changes the light, signage, trees, and architecture. Speed merges and blends landscapes, transcending one’s traditional views into abstract, impressionistic designs. Reception: Saturday, June 21, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com

The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12571 Through July: “Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley,” the photographs of Francesco Mastalia. The exhibition and Mastalia’s forthcoming book of the same name spotlights the Hudson Valley as a region at the forefront of this movement. It features the dedicated farmers who are committed to growing and producing food using continued on page 18 g

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sustainable methods, and the chefs who echo their beliefs and pay homage to the food they produce. The photographs in this collection were taken using the wet plate collodion process, a technique developed in the mid-19th century that produces a glass negative and a beautifully detailed print. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.francescomastalia.com

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through June 22: “Landscape Interpretation: Past, Present and Possible,” a juried exhibit of contemporary landscape paintings. Juried by Albert Shahinian, owner and director of Albert Shahinian Fine Art in Rhinebeck. June 15-November 21: Sculpture EXPO 2014 in the Village of Red Hook. Reception: Saturday, June 28, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by appt Information: redhookcan@gmail.com; http://rhcan.com

RiverWinds Gallery

172 Main St., Beacon 12508 Through June 8: “What Women Love,” Stacie Flint’s vibrant, quirky and oil paintings inspired by her home life and imagination. People, pets and objects contribute to the art’s emotionally vibrant animation, creating a magnetizing impact which frequently inspires viewers to invent possibilities for personal narrative. Stacie also uses her colorful style to paint portraits of her clients and their family life, referenced from photos. June 14- July 6: “Sky’s the Limit: Aerial Photographs by Linda T. Hubbard and Atmospheric Paintings by Mary Ann Glass.” Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Theo Ganz Studio

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through June 8: “Opening the Circle,” recent paintings and drawings by Thomas Huber. Hours: Fri..-Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appointment Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

Tivoli Artists Gallery

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 May 30-June 22: “TRIO,” an exhibition of work by Diane Bauer, Marie Cole, and Susan Picard, including landscapes, still lifes and portraits to garden and animal paintings. Reception: Saturday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; and by appt. Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsgallery.com

Wassaic Project Summer Exhibition

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 June 15-September 1: Seeing the Sky, the Wassaic Project’s seventh annual summer exhibition, speaks about how artists explore, examine, and work within their environments. Considering the wonders that are most familiar to all of us, this year’s show asks viewers to pause and evaluate the overlooked and fascinating in their own lives. The Wassaic Project invites viewers to climb the seven stories of the Maxon Mills grain elevator, and experience the work of over 70 emerging artists, half of whom are Wassaic Artist Residency alumni. Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

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71 Palatine Park Rd., No. 7, Germantown, NY 12526 May 24-June 15: “plant Magic dust,” solo show of work by resident artist Dawn Breeze who works with a wide variety of mediums and materials, imaginatively using unusual natural and found objects. She is a member of the Columbia County Council on the Arts and has received numerous awards including international recognition and local gallery exhibits. This is the ﬁrst show inaugurating ArtSpace in its new location. Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: artspace@gtel.net

BCB Art

116 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 31-July 6: BCB Art in collaboration with Katharine T. Carter & Associates will present “October Waves,” new photographs by Sandra Gottlieb and “External Conditions,” new paintings by Brenda Giegerich. The power and dynamic ﬂux of our environment are common inspirations in works by these artists. Also on view: A selection of gallery artists, including work by Antonio Alvarez, Sasha Chermayeﬀ, Michael LindsayHogg, Lucio Pozzi, Benjy Swett, William Wegman, Dan Welden, and others. Reception: Saturday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment Information: 518.828.4539; http://bcbart.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 1: “Under the Influence (of the New York School).” June 5-July 13: “Nurture Nature,” an exhibit featuring new paintings by Jeff Briggs, photographs by Jerry Freedner, and works by Kim McLean. The shared theme dances around the subject of nature, its many forms, and the effects of human influence. A section of the exhibit will be in memoriam to Lanie Cecula, a multi-media artist and close friend of Mrs. Haddad. Reception: Saturday, June 7, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1915; http://www.carriehaddadgallery.com

The Chatham Book Store

27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through June: “Small Works from the Wind and Water Series,” small works from Ghent artist Martina Angela Müller’s new series of oil paintings. Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chathambookstore.com

Coachman’s House Gallery

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 June 28-November 2: Preserving Creative Spaces: Photographs from The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program, a documentary installation shining light on the Historic Artists’ Home and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This exhibition features information about the consortium and documentary photographs and personal artists’ quotes from its nearly 40 member sites, including an image of Frederic Church and his son on a camel in Beirut (1868), the trip which inspired the Persian-style house and studio the painter would later build at Olana. Other photographs range from the paint-splattered barn used by Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner in East Hampton, Long Island, to the carriage house in which Grant Wood painted American Gothic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the handcrafted woodworking shop of Sam Maloof in Alta Loma, California. In addition to educating audiences about HAHS, the exhibition will place

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1 North Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 12: “America’s Vanishing Landscape,” a new series of mixed media works by Columbia County artist C. Michael Buﬁ. The show features collage ‘constructions’, made from bits and pieces of barns and found objects, creating beautiful ‘minatures’ of the life-size structures Buﬁ is working to bring attention to saving and remembering. Artist Reception: Saturday, June 28, 5-7 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

century tastemaker Lockwood de Forest. Lockwood de Forest (18501932) studied painting with his great-uncle the eminent landscape artist Frederic Church in the 1870s; the exhibition will begin by highlighting sketches showing that the two artists worked side by side at Olana. At that time, Church was busy designing and building the main house, and the young de Forest watched Church draw inspiration from books on Persian and other exotic architecture. In the 1880s de Forest traveled to India to start a decorating business providing beautiful Indian and Kashmiri decorative objects to an American audience. De Forest provided Church with carved teak for ﬁreplace mantels, exquisite painted furniture from Kashmir, expertly engraved brass trays, and a variety of other lavish Indian objects. Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

Hudson Opera House

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through July 12: “Streets of Hudson,” 26 artists’ depictions of their favorite views of the streets of Hudson - its architecture, streets, and special events in all mediums - reﬂecting the tapestry of this lively urban gem. Juried by David Lee. Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.671.6213;http://www.artscolumbia.org

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 22: “Muse Ascending a Staircase,” a series of vignettes focusing on ten characters from artist John Kelly’s repertoire. The work pays homage to Marcel Duchamp’s Nude Descending a Staircase, the painting that caused a scandal at the 1913 Armory Show at New York’s 69th Regiment Armory. Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Columbia-Greene Community College Galleries

John Davis Gallery

Olana and Church’s studio in a larger discussion about the importance of preserving historically signiﬁcant places and structures as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. Hours: Daily Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Kaaterskill Gallery, through June: Work by Patti Ferrara. Blue Hill Gallery, through June: Work by Irene Miller. Information: 518.828.4181; http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Concepto Hudson

741n Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 1: “Meditation,” featuring six gallery artists: Malin Abrahamsson, Daniel Derwelis, Juan Hinojosa, Kiyoshi Ike, Dallas Owens and Zach Seeger. June 14-July 13: “Paper Works.” Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-7 p.m. Information: 518.697.5130; http://conceptohudson.com

Curatorium

60 S. Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 28: “Weinrib’s Pocket,” and installation by experimental artist David Weinrib. Plus, “PULL: Chronically Undiﬀerentiated,” an installation of approximately 50 prints in the gallery’s second story. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. and by appt. Information: 212.537.6029; http://www.curatoriumhudson.org

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 22: Aline Smithson, “Arrangement in Green and Black, Portrait of the Photographer’s Mother“; Meg Birnbaum, “Sisters of the Commonwealth”; and Portfolio showcase: “Dress Up: The Art of Transformation,” featuring the portfolios of two photographers selected through competition, Caleb Cole and Susan Copich. Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. + by appt. Information: 518.697.0266; http://davisortongallery.com

Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery

Olana, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: All the Raj: Frederic Church and Lockwood de Forest, Painting, Decorating and Collecting at Olana, an exhibition featuring oil sketches and decorative arts by landscape painter and 19th

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 15: Six solo shows kick of the new season: Main Galleries, Lois Dickson, Paintings; Sculpture Garden, Lisa Sanders, Animations; Carriage House, Ground Flr., William Stone, On Based On; Carriage House, 2nd Flr., Reginald Madison, Paintings; Carriage House, 3rd Flr., Alison Fox, Paintings; Carriage House, 4th Flr., Alison Hall, Paintings/ Paper. Reception: Saturday, May 24, 6-8 p.m. June 19-July 12: Seven solo shows: Main Galleries, Martha Diamond, Paintings; Sculpture Garden, Lisa Sanders, Animations; Carriage House, Ground Flr., Joseph Haske, painting; Carriage House, 2nd Flr., Betsy Crowell, photography; Carriage House, 2nd Flr., Douglas Degges, paintings; Carriage House, 3rd Flr., Pamela Cardwell, paintings; Carriage House, 4th Flr., Jock Ireland, Reliefs after Paintings by Picasso and Others. Reception: Saturday, June 21, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.828.5907; http://johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 14: “Art Biologic: Art Inspired by Nature and Science.” June 26-July 28: “Marty Carey: Spirit Birds and Radiant Flowers,” mixed media paintings, ink drawings, Zen Gardens and other works. This recent series of work was inspired by a near death experience which touched Marty’s soul and transformed his art. As expressed in his paintings, a bird messenger escorts us out of physical reality into a realm of the spirit. In this realm, the emptiness of the void becomes ﬂowers, delicate, pure and radiant. Information: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

Omi International Arts Center

Fields Sculpture Park & Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center Gallery, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Education Pavilions, Sat. & Sun., May 31 & June 1: “Route/Paths,” an exhibition of works by students enrolled in the Advanced Study in Drawing & Painting class at Hudson Valley Community College. Reception: Saturday, May 31, 2-4 p.m. continued on page 20 g

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Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center Gallery, through May 31: “Jim Torok: Drawings,” an exhibition of new works. Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center Gallery, through May 30: “More Than Able.” The men and women of COARC, a local organization which serves adults with disabilities, participate in regular workshops on drawing, painting, ceramics and photography at Omi. Reception: Friday, May 30, noon-2 p.m. Fields Sculpture Park, Year ‘round during daylight hours: Outdoor sculpture park on more than 60 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas. The Park presentes the work of internationally-recognized contemporary and modern artists, oﬀering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

Retrospective @ 711 Warren Street

711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 24-June 15: “Wild Fusion: Vol. II-I Want to Believe,” a new series of paintings, videos and installations by Michael Manning addressing the problems of navigating a networked world constantly and increasingly in ﬂux. Hours: Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.205.8387; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Retrospective @ 727 Warren Street

727 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 May 24-June 15: “Saturdate,” sculptural relief paintings by Gina Beavers. Hours: Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.205.8387; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

The School

25 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Through mid-August: Exhibition of Nick Cave’s latest works. The exhibition is a preview to Cave’s September solo exhibition at Jack Shainman’s Gallery’s two Chelsea locations, which opens September 4, 2014, and in which he will debut a new direction of sculptural work. The School will function as a venue for special exhibitions, as well as a home for the gallery’s private collection. Housed in a former elementary school, the interior was reconfigured by architect Antonio Jimenez Torrecillas. There is a 5,000 square foot exhibition space with 24-foot ceilings, a perimeter gallery that rings the former gymnasium, and smaller secondlevel classroom spaces that function as more traditional exhibition spaces. In addition, the property sits on five acres of land that will provide a temporary home for outdoor sculptural and site-specific installations. Hours: by appointment. Information: http://www.jackshainman.com/school

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Through June 22: “Off the Beaten Path: Prints by J. Ann Eldridge and Photographs by Bill Duffy.” New Hampshire-based artists J. Ann Eldridge and Bill Duffy are a husband and wife team whose captivating artworks focus on aspects of the natural and human world that are often hidden or overlooked. Eldridge’s drawings and etchings are inspired by her gardening and land conservation work. Photographer Duffy, who is also a cartographer, is influenced by the people and places he encounters during his map-making work. They frequently travel the same paths but with different and complementary creative results. Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

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Valley Variety

705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through June 1: Solo show of recent work by Jen P. Harris. June 4-July 6: In celebration of Gay Pride month, Valley Variety presents “I Feel Lucky,” a collection of self-portrait photographs by Frank Yamrus. Inspired by the onset of a mid-life crisis, Yamrus turned the lens on himself and produced a powerful collection of self-portraits that reﬂect pivotal moments in his life. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Greene Athens Cultural Center

24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Through June 5: Juried printmaking exhibition, “Comfort | Chaos.” June 13-August 9: “Road Kill,” a group exhibition of work by artists who live in the Hudson Valley. Tim Watkins, the exhibition curator, has selected artists whose work brings an intriguing and varied response to the theme, exploring the metaphor - the reality of life and our limited journey. Road Kill performances will take place during the opening and during a closing celebration on August 9. Reception: Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through June 21: “Burnt Oﬀerings: Multimedia Ceramic Exhibition,” a group exhibition of artwork by ceramic artists examining the interplay between clay as a sculptural medium and representations of similar ideas in other media. And “Richard Talcott & Carol Swierzowski: A Visual Partnership,” a double solo show of artworks by husband and wife artists who have each been making work independently for decades. Their unique styles have shifted and evolved over the years, spanning many styles and media. They recently began collaborating on curating shows of their work. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

M Gallery

350 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 June 7-July 5: “Deeply Rooted,” featuring Raymond J. Steiner, William P. Duﬀy and Patrick D. Milbourn. The show focuses on the interpretive process and individual expression that becomes a work of art. Reception: Saturday, June 7, 6-8 p.m. Information: 518.943.2189

Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Through June 21: Still life show featuring artists’ work that interprets the quote, “When I paint a still life, I want it to be anything but still.” ~ Kurt Anderson June 28-August 2: Portrait Show featuring work by artist’s based on the Bernard Poulin quote, “Seeing likeness in a portrait is to recognize the craftsman in the artist. Finding soul is to discover the artist in the craftsman.” Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

Thomas Cole Historic Site

218 Spring St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through November 2: Master, Mentor, Master: Thomas Cole & Frederick Church, the ﬁrst exhibition to explore one of the most inﬂuential

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teacher-student relationships in the history of American art – that between the founder of the Hudson River School of painting, Thomas Cole (1801-1848) and his most celebrated student and successor, Frederic Church (1826-1900). Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Information: 518.943.7465; http://www.thomascole.org

Al b an y Albany Center Gallery

39 Columbia St., Albany, NY 12207 Through June 20: “T.E. Breitenback, Then & Now: A Retrospective,” new works from Breitenbach’s Proverbidioms series along with his continually growing oeuvre. This will include an understanding of the artist’s elaborate working processes which feature old master techniques and mediums. He emphasizes a particular component of his work, explaining that through the use of exaggeration and contrast, and a lack of surface texture, the paintings create an immersive and exciting environment. Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon.-5 p.m. Information: 518.462.4775; http://albanycentergallery.org

Albany Institute of History & Art

125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210 Through September 28: “Small and Seductive: Contemporary Art from the Institute’s Collection.” This exhibition features artwork of smaller proportions by the Upper Hudson Valley’s most ingenious and talented artists, paintings and sculpture that captivate within limited dimensions. Ongoing: “The Hudson River School and the Nineteenth-Century Landscape,” includes paintings by Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, James and William Hart, Alfred Thompson Bricher, and others. Ongoing: “Robert Hewson Pruyn: An Albanian in Japan, 1862-1865.” Ongoing: “A Gather of Glass: Selections from the Museum’s Collection.” Ongoing: “19th-Century American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer and his Proteges Launt Thompson, Charles Calverley, and Richard Park.” Ongoing: “Traders and Culture: Colonial Albany and the Formation of American Identity.” Tickets: $10; $8 seniors & students: $6 kids 6-12; under 6, free Information: 518.463.4478; http://www.albanyinstitute.org

Bees Knees Cafe

Heather Ridge Farm, 989 Broome Center Rd., Preston Hollow, NY Through July 8: Farm photo show featuring the work of professional photographers who have captured the farm in print, including: Beth Schneck, Paul Mutimear, Angela Capetta, Lucien Samaha, Kyle Adams, Dudley Reed, Rosalia Rivera and Nora Adelman. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 518.239.6234; http://www.heather-ridge-farm.com

New York State Museum

222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Through July 6: “Building a Collection: The E. Martin Wunsch New York State Decorative Arts Collection.” More than 700 pieces of furniture, paintings, silver, ceramics and folk art crafted between 1700 and 1900. Through January 4, 2015, Photography Gallery: “Focus on Nature XIII,” features 91 natural and cultural history illustrations, representing the work of 71 illustrators from 15 diﬀerent countries. Ongoing, New York Metropolis Hall: “Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware from the Weitsman Collection,” featuring 40 uniquely decorated stoneware vessels, including jugs, crocks, pitchers, jars and water coolers. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 518.474.5877; http://nysm.nysed.gov

Upstate Artists Guild

247 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210 June 6-27: “People’s Choice 2014,” featuring artwork in all media. Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 6-9 p.m.. Hours: Thurs. & Fri., 5:30-8 p.m.; Sat., 2-8 p.m.; Sun., 2-6 p.m. Information: 518.694.3090; http://upstateartistsguild.org

Workshops & Special Events Beacon 3D: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

City of Beacon, Beacon, NY 12508 Through October 15: 12 sculptors exhibit work in this year’s public outdoor sculpture event. Featured artists include: Emil Alzamora; Ed Benavente; John BonSignore; Geoﬀ Feder; Sarah Haviland; Tom Holmes; Insun Kim; Lori Merhige; Peter Schlemowitz; Judy Sigunick; Jennifer Smith and Naomi Teppich. Works @ locations on Main Street. Information: 917.318.2239; https://beaconarts.org/events/beacon-3d

Wassaic Project Last Saturdays Kick Off Community Day Parade & Block Party

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Saturday, May 31, 3 p.m.: A small town community block party with a twist featuring: a parade and block party with the 19-piece brass band, What Cheer? Brigade; artist-made ﬂoats; ﬁeld day games like the threelegged race; open studios by the resident artists; a community cake walk where participants play musical chairs for cakes donated from the local community; live music and food. Tickets: $5 fee to participate in cake walk, and pig roast at the Lantern. Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

Art Along the Hudson 11th Annual Kickoff

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory, 169 Ulster Ave., Saugerties, NY 12477 Saturday, May 31, 5-9 p.m.: This fun-ﬁlled media event will feature guest speakers including County Executive Mike Hein, Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel and leaders from the arts community.The event’s emcee, Mikhail Horowitz is sure to be entertaining. Live music by Grammy Award winner, Malcolm Cecil, and Arm of the Sea Puppet Theater will add its own special touch to the event. Refreshements. Cash bar. Free Information: http://www.artalongthehudson.com/11th-annual-kick-oﬀ

Art for Morton’s Sake

Morton Memorial Library and Community House, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliﬀ, NY 12574 Saturday, May 31, 5-9 p.m.: Fundraising auction featuring many artists and mediums, including Elwood Smith, Joseph Maresca, Betsy Jacaruso, Kari Feuer, Danny Shanahan, Doug Baz, and Theresa A. Doherty, to name a few. Light food and beverages served. Tickets: $10 Information: 845.876.2903; http://morton.rhinecliﬀ.lib.ny.us

A Taste of Art Silent Auction

Pegasus Restaurant, 10885 Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Friday, June 5, 6:30-10 p.m.: The Friends of the Heermance Memorial Library are hosting an evening of art, live Jazz, and hot and cold hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. This is a unique opportunity to purchase spectacular art from local artists and collections. Proceeds go to the Heermance Memorial Library Building Fund. Tickets: $27 Information: 518.731.8084; http://heermancelibrary.org continued on page 22 g

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Creative Crossroads: The Shakers by Kenro Izu and Yumiko Izu

Stanford Grange #808, 6043 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581 Fri.-Sun., June 20-22, noon-5 p.m.: The exhibition will feature a collection of photographs by the Rhinebeck-based duo that capture Shaker furniture and interiors shot at the Hancock Shaker Village in Hancock, MA. Kenro Izu is a Japanese-born photographer specializing in still life and ﬁne art photography. Yumiko Izu has worked in advertising and editorial photography for clients in the art business, and now focuses on ﬁne art photography. Information: 845.868.7054; creativecrossroads12581@gmail.com

Paint and Wine

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m.: A late afternoon of painting and a happy hour wine bar. Paint with acrylics under the direction of artist Marianne van Lent. No experience needed. Fee: $45; $35 members Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Hidden Gallery Walk of Palenville

Various locations through Palenville, NY 12463 Sat. & Sun., June 21 & 22: This year’s festival includes shows by Woodstock tattoo artist Ed Dempsey, environmental artist Hillary Fayle, and tin-typist Craig Barber. The Gallery Walk will also feature a live “Paint Round Barn, of Hancock Shaker Village, photo by Rhinebeck-based duo, Kenro & Yumiko Izu. Out” on Saturday and Sunday, where artists will set up in various locations across the hamlet, and create original paintings. Information and maps will 2014 Season Opening of the Fields Sculpture Park & be distributed from the intersection of Routes 32A and 23A in Palenville. Architecture Omi Free event parking will be available. Information: 518.300.4304; Fields Sculpture Park, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 http://www.palenvilleny.com Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Party & Preview with a talk by exhibiting artist Stephen Westfall at 7:30 p.m., and other exhibiting Blue Notes Art Event architects of Architecture Omi. Tickets: $25; free for members. Church of the Messiah Parish Hall, Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, Saturday, June 14, 1-5 p.m.: Contemporary sculptures, as well as NY 12572 innovative architecture projects, will be unveiled at the 2014 Season Friday-Sunday, June 27-30: This special showing of a collection of opening of The Fields Sculpture Park & Architecture Omi featuring paintings by Rhinebeck artist Thomas Cale, is dedicated to honoring works by 10 artists and architects. Audiences will have the chance to iconic ﬁgures who have brought jazz music to the masses through experience two unique and site-speciﬁc performances. the years. The show is inspired by greats like Sonny Rollins, Louis Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org Armstrong, Chet Baker, and Charlie Parker, among others. Reception: Friday, June 27, 6-9 p.m. Walk ‘n Talk Series: Exploring the Beauty of the Information: 845.750.5808; http://caleartworks.com

Hudson Valley through Photography

CEIE at Denning’s Point, 199 Denning’s Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.: Join professional photographer Joseph Squillante for a photography ‘walkshop’ on Denning’s Point. Bring a camera with manual override control, one lens, backup battery, and an extra memory card or ﬁlm of choice. Information: 845.765.2721; http://www.bire.org/events

Second Saturday Beacon

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

Gallery Talks at Dia:Beacon

3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m.: Nat Trotman, associate curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, on Joseph Beuys. Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Wassaic Project Interactive Artist Projects

The Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592 Saturday, June 28: Participatory projects from some of the Wassaic Project’s favorite artists. Get a manicure from Breanne Trammell as part of “Nails Across America,” pose for the camera in masks created for Cosmo Design Factory’s “Architectural Beasts: The Photo Booth,” discuss the notion of progress in Emily Puthoﬀ’s teardrop trailer for her “Wayﬁnding Series,” and play a birdwatching game for Raúl Hott’s “Birders.” Information: http://www.wassaicproject.org

Hudson River Exchange 2nd Annual Summer Market

Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Sat. & Sun., June 28 & 29: A weekend event of riverside festivities showcasing 80+ regional handmade makers and collectors accompanied by live music, food and drinks. Line-up includes Lady Jayne’s Alchemy’s tinctures, mustards and soaps, The Hudson Standard’s handcrafted bitters and shrubs, Basic French, Tivoli Tile Works, Fort Orange General Store and so many others. Food vendors plus live music by Chocolate Genius and others. Children’s art and craft area. Information: http://www.hudsonriverexchange.com

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organically IT HAPPENED

How Donna Williams moved from the world of ﬁnance to the farm ﬁelds of the Hudson Valley

story and photos by Ashley Drewes

Field Goods is a subscription produce delivery service launched in Athens, NY in 2011, by Donna Williams. Field Goods works with more than 60 small farms to deliver its signature neon bags of food stuffs to more than 1,800 customers at 300-plus locations in the Hudson Valley. The company serves customers as far north as Saratoga, and as far south as Yonkers. Each customer receives a bag of fruit and vegetables every week, at the cost of just $20-$30. Subscribers can, for a little bit more, also have other local products delivered, like bread, yogurt, cheese, maple syrup, cooking oils and even pasta. Williams is able to individually pricecompare each item in the Field Goods bag to what competing national grocers charge for similar products. She estimates that most weeks, the value of each bag is higher than what her customers are actually charged. “We wanted to make it a really good value,” says Williams. And that’s just the retail price for what’s inside the bag – most customers are not charged additionally for delivery. Only Westchester residents are charged a nominal $1.50 per bag. Each bag comes with an inventory sheet, with directions (“You must cook the foraged items!”), the source of each item, and the means by which it was cultivated (Integrated Pest Management, Certified Organic, farmed with organic methods but not certified, non-GMO, foraged or conventionally farmed). Subscribers also receive an e-newsletter every week with recipes, nutrition news and company news. While many startup businesses attribute success to a combination of ingenuity, hard work and good luck, Williams might actually be able

above: Donna Williams; opposite page, a look inside a Field Goods bag of produce.

Each customer receives a bag of fruit and vegetables every week, at the cost of just $20-$30. Subscribers can, for a little bit more, also have other local products delivered, like bread, yogurt, cheese, maple syrup, cooking oils and even pasta. to say that it was also a bit of bad luck that helped lead to the genesis, and explosive growth, of Field Goods, LLC. From ﬁnance, to publishing, to the natural food industry You could deﬁnitely say that Donna Williams has taken the road less-traveled. She began her career as an investment banker in the ‘80s. “I just hated it,” admits Williams, who decided to go to business school to, ironically, get out of banking. “It was the exact opposite of what everyone else does,” she says. In 1994, Williams took her MBA from Columbia and joined the Times Mirror where she was promoted to Vice President of Business Development for Mosby, the medical publishing company. After leaving the Times Mirror, she worked with former Mosby senior executives to start 3V (now StayWell), one of the country’s largest consumer health information and services companies.

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In the late ‘90s, Williams was Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Bigstar.com, an e-commerce company. After that, she did consulting work for a couple of years, and then taught as an adjunct professor at St Rose College until 2004. In 2005, Williams joined Sahale Snacks, a Seattle-based startup natural food manufacturing company. As Vice President of Business Development, she was a key senior team member responsible for growing revenue from less than $1 million in 2005, to eight ﬁgures by 2008. She was also involved in securing venture capital funding in 2008. It seemed like Williams’ rocket ship to success was unstoppable, until, says Williams, she ran into some bad luck. That may be an understatement. By 2010, Williams, now living in New York City, had had three back surgeries within just six months’ time. Health issues forced her out of work, and she was basically homeless. Not unlike so many younger professionals struggling to get-by, Williams packed up her two decades of business experience and moved back in with her parents in Athens, NY. After moving to Greene County, Williams began consulting for Columbia Hudson Partnership (Columbia Economic Development Corporation) and later, Greene County Industrial Development Agency. In 2011, Williams took her recent experience with GCIDA – as well as her life-long experience with startups, consumer health, ecommerce and natural food – and started Field Goods.

cover the cost of a delivery van and one cooler. The business was largely funded by Williams’ personal savings. Later in 2011, bad luck struck again when Field Goods’ head quarters at the Elko factory in Athens was ﬂooded. In 2012, she relocated operations to Field Goods’ current home, the former location of Catskill Valley Pools on Flats Road in Athens. Today, the dusty blue building doesn’t look like much, despite being a central hub for a dozen or more people bustling about to feed nearly 2,000 of the Hudson Valley’s locavores.

A model for success Field Goods only delivers to workplace or community sites, and has been largely promoted as a wellness service, often in conjunction with existing company wellness programs. According to Williams, more than 80% of customers surveyed say that their families are eating more fruits and vegetables as a result of their Field Goods subscription. Williams says not delivering directly to private residences has allowed the company to grow quickly by minimizing complex logistics and excess travel – which is also good for the planet. This approach has also been good for her customers. “Home [delivery] isn’t really convenient,” say Williams, but being able to pick up groceries at work has proven to be very convenient for her customers. “It’s a real win-win.” Williams says that of the more Humble beginnings than 300 drop-off locations, more One of the questions raised than 30 are open to the public, during Williams’ time consulting like small businesses, YMCAs and for GCIDA was, “How do we community centers. “How cool is help small farms grow?” Williams it that you can get your veggies ...of the more than 300 drop-off felt like there wasn’t really a at the library! It’s a real kind of locations, more than 30 are open to scalable distribution option. community thing.” Suburban communities appeared Field Goods has also given the public...“How cool is it that you to be especially underserved by back to the community in another can get your veggies at the library! CSAs (Community Supported way – by creating jobs. Williams Agriculture), farm stands and farm says that by reusing Field Goods It’s a real kind of community thing.” markets, compared to urban and subscriber bags, the company is rural locales. not only helping the planet and Field Goods’ aim was to solve this problem of distribution on a saving money, but creating a job (sorting hundreds of the empty bags). large scale. CSAs allow for consumers to subscribe to a share of produce Usually, says Williams, this is a good way to start a new worker who will from a local farm, with items varying throughout the season. Shoppers later work on the assembly line. usually don’t have the option of selecting their produce, but rather In May of this year, Field Goods was recognized for its jobmust depend on what the farm serves up that week. Williams brought creation efforts with Ulster-Greene ARC’s Employer of the Year Award this concept with her to Field Goods (which is kind of like a CSA on for employing persons with disabilities. The business currently has three steroids), where she says she can give subscribers “real food” instead employees through ARC programs – two part-time employees (high of “Barbie food,” which minimizes waste, reduces cost and ultimately schoolers in a school-to-work program) and one full-time employee. saves her customers money. Since it’s inception, Field Goods has grown two-and-a-half-fold During Williams’ first summer with Field Goods, she worked with every year, according to Williams. When asked to what Williams just one farm, Common Hands. “I funded the startup of their farm so attributes this exponential growth, she remains humble. “I think the that I would have produce my first year, and then I just started to make time is right. A big part of it is the model simply works – the model more connections with more farmers,” says Williams. of group deliveries, subscriptions, selected produce and the wellness Field Goods served 60 customers that first summer, from angle.” She adds, “We’re in the Hudson Valley with fabulous farms. We Columbia County to Albany. Williams personally made deliveries out couldn’t do it without the farms.” of her father’s 1990 blue Ford Taurus station wagon. She had just one employee, a local high school student.  Williams was able to secure a Quantum Fund Grant through Greene County that first year for 25K, which was just barely enough to

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Sustaining and celebrating Millbrook’s legendary garden

by Brian PJ Cronin

Its name may come from a poem by Yeats, but an early Spring visit to Innisfree initially has one thinking of Ezra Pound; specifically, how April is the cruelest month. Before getting in the car to make the drive to Millbrook, I took stock of the climate: cold, misty, windy, grass still brown, flowers still struggling. Scottish picnic weather, some would call it. Probably not the ideal viewing conditions for a garden tour. And yet stepping out onto the 185 acres of Innisfree, the wind seemed transporting instead of biting, the shade of grass soothing instead of bland, the flowers heroic instead of grinding. We had an actual picnic, then explored the grounds. The grounds themselves are a harmonious mixture of eastern and western landscape design techniques, of ancient ideas recast with modernist leanings. But as Kate Kerin, the garden’s Landscape Curator explained when I caught up with her later in the day, that was never the original plan. The land was originally owned by Walter and Marion Beck who, in the 1920’s, began to transform the landscape into a manicured English style garden complete with an English cottage. As soon as the cottage was finished, they realized they’d made a mistake. “They said to each other ‘This isn’t the right fit, we fell in love with this land and now we’re imposing all these terraces on it. It’s not what this site is about,’” explained Kerin. “Fortunately, at the time they had a lot of money so they could run off to Europe and do research.” At the British Museum they discovered the work of 8th century Chinese painter, poet, and garden designer Wang Wei. Wei’s land was very similar to Innisfree: it was in a river valley, it was rugged, and it had lots of rocky outcroppings. Rather than go through the considerable effort of transforming such a space, he left the majority of the site the way it was and instead tucked small, inwardly focused gardens within the

Lotus at Innisfree. Photo courtesy Innisfree.Garden

You put in a few exotic looking things, a few obviously clipped trees, and the contrast makes the wild aspects of the site resonate all the more deeply.

landscape. Walter Beck began to refer to the technique as “cup gardens.” At a subsequent lecture at Harvard on Chinese landscapes, the Becks met a young design student named Lester Collins. Modernism was all the rage at Harvard then, but Collins was also interested in the Chinese and Japanese gardening techniques that had entranced the Becks. Like the Modernists, the ancient Chinese and Japanese landscape designers preferred asymmetrical designs, so the Becks and Collins suspected that the techniques could be blended together. Thus began a remarkable 20year collaboration between Collins and the Becks, designing Innisfree in a way that Kerin describes as “a deep, rich, scholarly understanding of Chinese and Japanese landscape traditions, of Modernist intentions, and then also the site itself.” “The land itself is the biggest determiner of the aesthetic direction. It’s a glacial landscape, so some of the things that look constructed, like those berms for example,” she says, pointing near the area where we were picnicking before, “those are actually natural formations. Across the lake, what we called Dumpling Knoll, is a natural landform. But it looks man made because it’s completely symmetrical.” As opposed, of course, to the man made parts that are asymmetrical. The Becks wanted Innisfree to become a public garden with its own foundation, but when Marion Beck passed away in 1959 after a lengthy illness, it drained the family’s – and the garden’s – resources. Collins and the foundation raised the money to buy the property and

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The Point at Innisfree. Photo courtesy Innisfree Garden.

Collins and the team of part time gardeners that worked with him figured out how to work with the garden’s ecosystem to get maximum effect for minimal effort. opened Innisfree to the public in 1960. They had very little money left, a grand list of ideas for further expansion, and regular maintenance that had to be done. According to Kerin, that’s when things began to get really interesting, and Collins began to develop the ideas and techniques that made him such a celebrated figure in 20th century American landscape design. “You have all these intellectual ideas you’re working out, but now you have a really tight budget,” said Kerin. “So how do you make it work? Most of the garden was focused around those cup gardens. Now Collins was thinking of opening it up, and revealing the rest of the landscape that was there.” The lack of funds meant that any complicated annual and perennial plantings were out. Collins had to work with what was already there, including the bog on the southeast corner of the lake. “Today, wetland gardens are very popular, native plants are very popular, but in the 1960’s no one was really thinking about that,” explained Kerin. Collins took out some of the trees that were clogging up the bog, which gave the native blueberries and ferns more room to develop, and took it from there. “You put in a few exotic looking things, a few obviously clipped trees, and the contrast makes the wild aspects of the site resonate all the more deeply.” Collins designed the garden to be low-maintenance, with a long view approach in which maintenance and design are interwoven. A few Japanese primroses were planted in the bog. Over time, the Japanese primroses will naturalize and spread all over. Collins and the team of part time gardeners that worked with him figured out how to work with the garden’s ecosystem to get maximum effect for minimal effort. The bog is only cut down once, late in the season. As Kerin explains, it helps keep the woody plants back and gives the ferns and Japanese primroses the advantage they need to dominate the landscape. “That’s it! Just one cutting, but it has to happen at exactly the right time.” Kerin came to Innisfree at exactly the right time as well. A Hudson Valley native, she always knew and loved Innisfree. But when researching the garden for an article, she found out just how fragile the garden’s future was: how small the endowment, how aged its caretakers were. She feared that when the current gardeners (who have been working the land for years, all of whom are retired from other jobs), passed on

Primroses By the Stepping Down Bridge. Photo courtesy Innisfree Garden.

that the institutional knowledge of this land, this garden, and how to manage it would be gone forever. She began as a volunteer, securing grants for the foundation and building them their ﬁrst website. “Finally, I just told them that they had to hire me,” she said laughing. “Which I know was very presumptuous of me. But there’s no garden in the world like Innisfree, and nothing like this will ever happen again.” Kerin started full-time at Innisfree a year ago. Her title is “Landscape Curator.” Her job description is “everything.” She gives tours, develops the promotional materials, studies the land, studies the traditions that the land is based in, fundraises, develops long term goals for the garden and works with the current gardeners to ensure that 50 years’ worth of hard-won lessons and triumphs about this remarkable patch of land in Northern Dutchess County is passed on to her, and to the next generation who will fall in love with Innisfree all over again. “My daughter loves it here,” says Kerin. “She’s nine. She cancelled going to summer camp last year. She told me ‘Why should I go to camp when I can just hang out at Innisfree all day?’” I think about that as I walk back across the land after ﬁnishing our talk, towards my son and his friends who are soaked and giddy after running through the 60-foot-high Fountain Jet. I realize that it’s going to be very hard to get them to leave, and then I realize that it’s going to be very hard for me to leave as well.

 Brian PJ Cronin is a freelance writer in Beacon, NY. You can ﬁnd him online at brianpjcronin.com and on Twitter as @brianpjcronin.

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Film: Watermark

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs. & Fri., May 29 & 30, 5:30 p.m.; Sat., May 31, 5 p.m.: Watermark is a feature documentary ﬁlm that brings together diverse stories from around the globe about our relationship with water: how we are drawn to it, what we learn from it, how we use it and the consequences of that use. Tickets: $8; $6 members & students Information: http://timeandspace.org

Watershed Bird Walk

Cary Institute Main Campus Parking Area, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m.: Join ecologist Ken Schmidt for a bird walk in the Wappinger Creek Watershed. Schmidt will provide insight into resident and migratory birds, their behavior, and the science of soundscapes. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, and bring drinking water and binoculars. Registration required. In the event of rain, the walk will be cancelled. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Mycology: A Mushroom Walk

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctrr, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.: Join the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association on a mushroom walk. Hear a brief introduction to foraging, including the ecology of forest mushrooms, safety in the woods, how to identify mushrooms and some tips for cooking wild mushrooms. Jill Weiss, the club’s Walks Coordinator, will be leading the walk along with several club experts. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Round Ball PCA Day: National Trails Day

Round Ball Mountain, 503 Carson Rd., Ancram, NY 12502 Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: A full-day celebration with funﬁlled events celebrating Public Conservation Areas! CLC will roll out their Hike 5 Program; inaugurate several miles of new trails, built last summer by the Greenagers, with a guided hike; at midday there will be a ‘Birds of Prey’ presentation by Silent Wings, complete with live raptors; Nature Quest and Geocaching; and much more! Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

Woodland Workshop with Author Marlene Marshall

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-noon: Create a summer wreath with Marlene Marshall, artist and author of the book Woodland Style Projects. Go for a walk in Olana’s landscape to collect “found” natural vegetation/ fungi/bark from the surrounding forest ﬂoor in order to create a beautiful natural masterpiece. Please pre-register by Wednesday, June 4. Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Mist Connections: A Tale of Fog and Forests

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, June 13, 7 p.m.: Join Cary’s Dr. Kathleen Weathers for a foggy

tour around the globe and an exploration of mist connections. A world-renowned expert, Dr. Kathleen Weathers has been studying how fog interacts with air, land and water, and investigating its mysterious properties for over 25 years. Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Stone House Farm Grains Tour

Stone House Farm, 3161 State Route 9, Livingston, NY 12534 Sunday, June 15, 1 p.m.: Stone House Farm is a 2200 acre grains, beef and hay farm in Livingston, NY. In the fall of 2013 the entire farm began a transition to organic production. The farm owners will guide visitors through their ﬁelds and facilities, and will be on hand to share their experience. Information: http://clctrust.org/events

Ooms PCA Day: National Trails Day

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond, Main Parking Area, 480 Rock City Rd., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: By popular demand, environmental educator Casey Tompkins will present his Snapping Turtle Program complete with a live snapping turtle; paddle-boarding in Sutherland Pond; guided hike around the pond; continue the Hike 5 Program; and for those with a kayak there will even be an introduction to water chestnut removal. Paddle boards will be provided. Fee: $10 donation/ family or car Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

Butterﬂies and Skippers: Tracking Nature’s Clock

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m.: Naturalist Barry Haydasz leads a walk through the Cary Institute’s ﬁelds and trails. Learn about butterﬂies and skippers, how they relate to their habitats and how their phenology relates to us. Info: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Volunteer Restoration Workday: Poets’ Walk Park

River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Learn about native ﬂora while removing invasive plants that hinder their growth. On this work day, join Scenic Hudson volunteers to help remove a patch of invasive Black Swallow-wort located near the Summer House. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty, long pants, sturdy, closed-toe shoes and a hat. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; aconeski@scenichudson.org

Summer Solstice Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Fundraiser

Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sunday, June 29, 1-4 p.m.: Silent auction, video interview of the late Pete Seeger, tour of Stony Kill Foundation’s Chairman of the Board Dick Lahey’s Carriage Collection. Proceeds beneﬁt the education programs and support the livestock at Stony Kill Farm. Tickets: $25 Information: kmar2957@yahoo.com

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take the kids Kids’ Taste & Talk: A Cooking Class for Kids

Jam with Bari Koral at the FASNY Museum of Fireﬁghting in Hudson on June 7. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Terrapin Restaurant, 6426 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, May 31, 1 p.m.: Chef Kroner is heading to the garden to pick some fresh basil for a delicious pesto to serve over homemade pasta. Kids 8-12 are invited to join him for a talk about good food - what it is, where to get it, and why we should be eating it. All kids must bring a grown-up, who is welcome to hand out next door in Red Bistro during the program. Free; no reservations necessary. Information: 845.876.3330; http://www.terrapinrestaurant.com

Handshake Across the Hudson: Break a World Record on the Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-noon: Join your friends, families, colleagues and communities at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and join together to break the record for the World’s Longest Handshake Relay! In celebration of Walkway’s commitment to bridging communities we will bring together people from throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond to break yet another World Record! Tickets: $10; $5 kids 6-12; 5 and under, free Information: http://walkway.org

Picture Book Event: David Soman, Three Bears in a Boat

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, June 1, 4 p.m.: David Soman is the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series. His newest book - Three Bears in a Boat - is a high seas adventure inspired by the classic picture books Little Bear and Where the Wild Things Are. Recommended for ages 4-8. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Jammin’ with Bari

FASNY Museum of Fireﬁghting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.: Come spend the morning singing and

dancing to live music, including ﬁre safety songs, with everyone’s friend, Bari Koral. Bari has starred on PBS Kids and is a Silver Parents’ Choice Award recipient for Best Tots Album. After the show, meet Bari and create your own maraca to bring home.Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1875; http://www.fasnyﬁremuseum.com

Fouth Annual Eat, Play, Give! Weekend

Ramapo for Children, Camp Ramapo, 101 Anchorage Trail, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., June 7 & 8: A fun, family-friendly weekend of boating, swimming, hiking, ropes courses, playing with the farm animals and more. Programming runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-play-give-tickets-10312 082717?ref=ebtnebtckt

Chess for Kids

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mon. & Tues., June 9 & 10 and 16 & 17, 3-4:30 p.m.: A chess course designed for students in grades K-5 who have little or no experience with the game. Instructor Chris Chanin will teach the students to move and capture with all the pieces, basic strategic ideas, and materials for the children to use both during the class and at home will be provided. The 6/9 & 6/10 class is geared toward K, 1 & 2; 6/16 & 6/17, for grades 3-5. Tickets: Free, but registration required as space is limited. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Elks Flag Day Parade

Warren St. to Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 14, Line up, 12:30 p.m.; Step off, 2 p.m.: Annual much-anticipated Hudson extravaganza event featuring the large parade down Warren Street, followed by entertainment, rides for children, vendors, food and informational displays at the waterfront. Information: http://hudsonelksflagdayparade.com

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League of Extraordinary Readers

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 14, 4 p.m.: This edition of the monthly author series for kids ages 8-12 (and kids at heart) features authors Tara Altebrando (The Battle of Darcy Lane), Kody Keplinger (The Swift Boys & Me) and Michael D. Beil (Lantern Same & The Blue Streak Bandits). Meet your favorite children’s book authors, and enjoy giveaways, snack and fun. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

One World, Many Rhythms: Flamenco

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, June 14, 4-5:30 p.m.: The One World, Many Rhythms series will comprised five performances on Saturdays throughout the summer. To kick off our rhythmic adventure, join renowned guitarist Maria Zemantauski and flamenco dancer Lisa Martinez for a special concert performance, rain or shine, in the library yard. All programs are free and open to the public. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

A Night Under the Stars

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.: Frederic E. Church painted Aurora Borealis (1865; Smithsonian American Art Museum) following his voyage and arctic exploration of the north Atlantic, between Labrador and Greenland to sketch icebergs in 1859. Join Dr. Willie Yee, president and Joe Macagne, vice president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a presentation and 21st Century exploration of the night sky at Olana. Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be present with various size telescopes to view the moon, comets and stellar clusters. Bring a red ﬂashlight if you have one. Please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Tickets: $5/person Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Dutchess Heritage Days History Fair and Civil War Reenactment

Tymor Park, 249 Duncan Rd., Lagrangeville, NY 12540 Sat., June 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., June 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Dutchess County and the Town of Union Vale host the 150th New York Volunteers and other reenactors to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This free event includes: School of the Soldier presentations demonstrating military drills; artillery demonstrations; special candlelight tours of military camps; soldiers’ music concert and more. Information: 845.724.5691; http://www.unionvaleny.us/Civilwar.pdf

2014 Airshow Season Opening Weekend & Fathers’ Day Special

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum, 9 Norton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m.: First Air Shows of the season featuring pioneer era and barnstormers. Special prices for fathers. Information: 845.752.3200; http://oldrhinebeck.org

Father Day at the Mid Hudson Children’s Museum 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 15: Fathers and grandfathers are free all day. Information: 845.471.0415; http://www.mhcm.org

Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival

Riverfront Park, Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, June 15, noon-5 p.m.: It’s strawberry season and the perfect time to celebrate this jewel of summer. The festival will help raise funds for the club’s activities and raise awareness of the many environmental

and social issues the club is involved in. Enjoy food, fun and music down by the riverside. Environmental booths and vendors. Information: 845.838.5024; http://www.beaconsloopclub.org

BIG Truck Day 2014

Stuyvesant Town Hall, 5 Sunset Dr., Stuyvesant, NY 12106 Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Join the Kinderhook Library at the Stuyvesant Town Hall for an afternoon of fun, crafts, books and big trucks. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Children’s Play Day

Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Learn about the lives of children 200 years ago. Try out their clothes and games. Recommended for children 6-12. Fun and free for all. Information: http://www.friendsofclermont.org

Hudson Valley Railroad Society: Roosevelt Commemorative Hot Dog Picnic & 100th Anniversary

Hyde Park Train Station Museum, 34 River Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 21, noon-5 p.m.: Fun for the whole family. Information: http://www.hydeparkstation.com

Hudson Pride Parade & Festival

City of Hudson & Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 21, 2-6 p.m.: Sparkle! Is the theme for the 5th annual Hudson Pride Parade, which falls on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Parade will step oﬀ at the 7th Street Park and proceed down Warren Street to the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park where a familyfriendly festival with activities, live entertainment and food will be held. Information: http://www.hudsonpride.com

A Day on the Farm

Stony Kill Farm Barn Classroom, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Sunday, June 22, 1-2:30 p.m.: Boys and girls in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to spend an afternoon on the farm with a behind-the-scenes visit with the animals in the barn. Enjoy farm games, make butter and a snack, and have lots of fun! Registration limited. Fee: $5/child Information: 845.831.1617; foundation@stonykill.org

Celebrate Summer Event

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, June 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Special family-oriented program to celebrate the start of summer. Enjoy the Two by Two Petting Zoo; The Bossy Frog Band at 11 a.m.; Bubble Bonanza; Imagination Playground; food for sale by Soul Dog. Tickets: $12; $8 members Information: 845.471.0415; http://www.mhcm.org

Fly Fishing Program

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 28, 1-3 p.m.: Join Richard Booth, bass fisherman, and owner and operator of Reel Happy Fishing Charters to learn techniques of fly fishing and casting. Try your hand in the lake on site. A fishing license is not required to join the class as we will be using felt in replace of hooks. Mr. Booth will show participants historical reels and will teach participants about Church’s home on Millinocket Lake in Maine, where he often fished. Register by Thursday, June 26. Tickets: $8/person Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

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Terry Kinney (L) directs and Leslie Bibb (R) stars in Powerhouse Theater’s opening Main Stage play, ‘The Babylon Line,’ on June 26 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.

John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath

The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Through June 8, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: John Steinbeck’s Depression era masterpiece is brought to life. A gripping saga of the Joad family who abandon their Dust Bowl Oklahoma farm for the promise of the lush, green valleys of California. Tickets: $18; $10 students Info: 518.392.6264; http://www.ghentplayhouse.org

based modern dance company dedicated to creating provocative, highly technical and physically adventurous dance under the artistic direction of Heidi Latsky, a longtime principal member of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. The evening’s performance of “One Hour: Two Works” includes “Solo Countersolo” and “Somewhere.” Tickets: Advance, $25; $20 seniors; $7 students; Door, $30 | $25 | $7 Information: 518.263.2000; http://www.catskillmtn.org

Noises Off

The Music Man

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 May 30-June 15, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: As a dysfunctional company of actors prepare for the opening performance of the playwithin-a-play, Nothing On, they ﬂub their lines, forget their props, miss their cues, and somehow survive each other’s ﬂaws, foibles, theatrics and love triangles in Michael Frayn’s wickedly funny revelation of what can happen on the other side of the curtain. Tickets: $24; $22 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

Plays in Progress Short Play Festival

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m.: Eight short plays, each by a diﬀerent member of Plays in Progress (PIP). A beneﬁt reading of short works. After the reading, meet PIP members and discuss the plays over refreshments. Tickets: $15 Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Heidi Latsky Dance Company

Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main St., Village of Tannersville, NY Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.: Heidi Latsky Dance (HLD) is a New York-

Machaydn Theatre, 1925 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY 12037 June 5-8 and 11-15, See website for times: A slick salesman tries to sell River City, Iowa, “76 Trombones” but instead ﬁnds love he’s been able to resist “Till There Was You” -- “Marian, The Librarian.” Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28 for matinees; $12 kids under 12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

Paranormal in Poughkeepsie

Half Moon Theatre Performance Space, 2515 South Rd./Rte. 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Fri. & Sat., June 6 & 7, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 8, 2 p.m.: The 10 Minute Play Festival is an evening of theatre comprised of a series of short plays, each 10 minutes in length and written by a diﬀerent playwright. “Paranormal in Poughkeepsie” is a theme that celebrates a wide range of fun and wacky topics. All of the plays are written by award-winning playwrights and authors. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.235.9885; info@halfmoontheatre.org

BalletNext

Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sat., June 7, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, June 8, 2:30 p.m.: BalletNext, led by

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internationally renowned dancer Michele Wiles performs. Tickets: $30; $10 kids & student rush Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; http://kaatsbaan.com

An Evening with Paula Poundstone

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m.: Emmy Award-winning comedian Paula Poundstone is currently a regular panelist on NPR’s widely popular weekly news quiz show, “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me,” where her distinctive brand of wry, intelligent and witty comedy is heard by 5 million homes across the country, internationally on NPR Worldwide, and on the Internet via podcast. Her latest comedy CD, “I Heart Jokes: Paula Tells Them in Boston,” recorded at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre, was released on April Fools’ Day 2013. Tickets: $35-$55 Information: http://www.bardavon.org

Fiddler on the Roof

Machaydn Theatre, 1925 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY 12037 June 19-22 and 25-29, See website for times: Warm, loving, humorous story of a family’s closeness and struggles as old world Russia changes around them. Tickets: $29 & $30 for evening performances; $28 for matinees; $12 kids under 12 Information: 518.392.9292; http://www.machaydntheatre.org

She Loves Me

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 June 20-July 13, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: Nominated for 5 Tony Awards from its original 1964 Broadway run, this fun loving musical was turned into the hit movie “You’ve Got Mail” starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan. The plot focuses on two shop employees who, despite being consistently at odds with each other at work, are unaware that each is the other’s secret pen pal met through lonely-hearts ads. Tickets: $26; $24 seniors & children Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

New York Theatre Ballet

Kaatsbaan, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sat., June 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, June 22, 2:30 p.m.: Presenting new works created druing a three-week residency at Kaatsbaan. Tickets: $30; $10 kids & student rush Information: 845.757.5106 x 10; http://kaatsbaan.com

Tracy Morgan

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m.: Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning “30 Rock,” Tracy Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as “Tracy Jordan,” the unpredictable star of Lemon’s (Fey) hit variety show, “TGS with Tracy Jordan.” In 2014, Tracy returns to television for his lead role in the FX Studios comedy, “Death Pact,” where Morgan will play a “formerly lazy, pot-dealing assistant high school coach” who returns to his hometown as a decorated war hero. Also in April 2014, Tracy will release his ﬁrst Comedy Central standup special, titled Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide. Tickets: $35.50 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

The Babylon Line

Hallie Flanagan-Davis Powerhouse Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 June 26-July 6, check website for days and times: 1967. A 38-year-old writer from bohemian Greenwich Village commutes to Levittown, on

Long Island in New York, to teach an adult-education creative writing class. He ﬁnds anything but the cookie-cutter lives he expected in this straight-laced community, as his students come to discover the power of storytelling to transform their lives. And one special student – a kindred spirit? or something more? – reawakens him to his own artistic impulses. A Powerhouse Theater production. Tickets: $40; season subscriptions available Information: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

Walking the Dog Theater’s Unleashed in Long Form Improv

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Thurs.-Sat., June 26-28, 8 p.m.: Walking the Dog Theater oﬀers a performance of long-form improv, an evening of spontaneous imagination co-created through audience suggestions. Actors David Anderson, Eddie Allen, Lora Lee Ecobelli, Melania Levitsky, Nancy Rothman, Ted DesMaisons, and Gabriel Rodriquez will take a theme or familiar story and create a theater piece. Or they will create a piece from scratch, using audience suggestions. Tickets: Thurs., $15|$12 members|$8 students; Fri. & Sat., $20|$15|$12 Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org

Trisha Brown Dance Company

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Fri., June 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., June 28, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Trisha Brown Dance Company returns to SummerScape as part of its farewell tour, presenting some of the final performances of Brown’s legendary large-scale works. The most widely acclaimed American choreographer of the postmodern era and the first female choreographer to receive the coveted MacArthur “genius” award, Trisha Brown’s body of work challenged and changed the definition of dance over her 40-year career. The program celebrates Brown’s pioneering dance style with Set and Reset (1983), a collaboration with Robert Rauschenberg and Laurie Anderson; the exquisite solo If you couldn’t see me (1994); and Brown’s sublime final creation I’m going to toss my arms—if you catch them they’re yours (2011). Tickets: $25-$60 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

SeaWife

Susan Stein Shiva Theater, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Fri. & Sat., June 27 & 28, 8 p.m.; Sun., June 29, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Supernatural characters, romance, tragedy and stirring original music by The Lobbyists combine in this one-of-a-kind event – part play, part concert, and part immersive experience. We follow Percy, a young sailor bred in the golden age of the American whaling boom, as he journeys through port cities and wrestles with ghosts, sea monsters, and the loss of his one true love. A Powerhouse Theater production. Tickets: $30; season subscriptions available Information: 845.437.5599; http://powerhouse.vassar.edu

You Should Be So Lucky

654 Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 June 27-July 6, Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: This contemporary Cinderella story, about an eccentric young electrologist in Greenwich Village that helps an elderly millionaire, will leave you rolling in the aisle. As the hilarious plot unravels, this classic, laugh out loud farce, includes an old man’s ghost, a new-found Prince Charming and a neurotic talk show host. Tickets: $25; $23 matinees Information: 518.794.8989; http://www.theaterbarn.com

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in concert

The Stray Birds - a young trio singing in perfect harmony - will perform at this year’s Old Songs Festival at the Altamont Fairgrounds in June. Photo by Doug Seymour.

Hobo Concert Series

Green Street Park, Green, Prospect and Union Streets, Beacon, NY 12508 Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m.: The Beacon Music Factory and the City of Beacon Recreation Department have joined forces to present ﬁve free concerts in Beacon’s city parks this summer. The ﬁrst features Matt The Electrician. On June 20th, Decora will play at South Avenue Park; July 1st, The Big Takeover @ Riverfront Park; July 15, Breakneck Boys at Memorial Park; and July 29, Carla Springer at Pohill Park’s Visitor Center. Information: http://www.beaconmusicfactory.com

An Evening with Sheryl Crow

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.: Free-spirited, fearless and ﬁerce, Sheryl Crow has garnered nine Grammys, performed duets with musical luminaries such as Sting and Mick Jagger, and released seven studio albums which sold more than 35 million records worldwide. From humble beginnings as a jingle and back-up singer, Crow has reached the pinnacle of professional success. Tickets: $75-125 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.bardavon.org

Amir Vahab: Divine Sound Series

The Abode, 5 Abode Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, May 31, 7-9 p.m.: Amir Vahab, one of the most celebrated composers and vocalist of Surﬁ music will enchant with songs of the ancient lands of Persia, Turkey, Azeri and beyond. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.794.8095; http://www.theabode.net

Conservatory Orchestra: Europe 2014 Tour Preview

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoﬀ Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

Monday, June 2, 8 p.m.: Conducted by music director Leon Botstein and featuring ﬁve-time Grammy Award winner Dawn Upshaw. Tickets: Free and open to the public Information: 845.758.7900; http://ﬁshercenter.bard.edu

Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m.: The all-new stage production will celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isles’ spellbinding Celtic heritage through an extraordinary presentation of traditional Irish anthems, pop standards and original music by Emmy®-nominated music producer, David Downes. The Emerald Tour will showcase inspiring performances of timeless music with the unforgettable, angelic voices of Celtic Woman. Tickets: $42-$102 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Radio Woodstock Mountain Jam Festival

Hunter Mountain, Route 23A, Hunter, NY 12442 Thurs.-Sun., June 5-8: Featuring national recording artists and local bands, Mountain Jam Fest has quickly become one of the country’s premier jam band festivals, listed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top ten music festivals in the country. Allman Brothers Band headlines this years 10th Anniversary Festival. Tickets: single day tickets, $59-$99; passes available as well as camping tickets Information: http://www.mountainjam.com/tickets

Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Tuesday, June 10, 8 p.m.: As a member of The Beatles, Ringo Starr is a legend in the music world! Expect to hear Ringo classic’s such as “It Don’t Come Easy”, “Photograph”, “Little Help From My Friends”, “Yellow

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Submarine, “Wings” - from Starr’s recently released 17th solo record, Ringo 2012 - and much more! Tickets: $62-$102 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Taste of Country Music Festival

Hunter Mountain, Route 23A, Hunter, NY 12442 Fri.-Sun., June 13-15: 2014 Headliners: All-country festival featuring Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Brantley Gilbert and Hank Williams, Jr.! Tickets: single day tickets, $89-$99; ticket packages available as well as camping tickets Information: http://tasteofcountryfestival.com

Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra I’ve Got the Blues Concert

Rhinebeck Senior High School, 45 North Park Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.: Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra’s annual pops concert. Celebrate the start of summer with the melodies from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and Rhapsody in Blue featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Muir. Tickets: $20; $15 seniors; $5 students Information: 845.635.0877; http://www.ndsorchestra.org

Melissa Etheridge

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m.: Throughout her illustrious career (which includes 12 studio albums), Melissa has topped the Billboard charts, won an Academy Award, written multiple Platinum certiﬁed records and has also received numerous other awards including a Juno Award, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year Award, ASCAP’s Founders Award, a GLAAD Media Award and 13 additional Grammy nominations. Tickets: $59.50-$99.50 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Music in the Park

Historic Catskill Point, Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Thursday, June 19, 7-9 p.m.: Opening night of an 11-week Summer concert series. Peaceful Country open the season with Country Music. In case of inclement weather the concert will be held inside at the Historic Catskill Point warehouse. Sponsored by the Heart of Catskill Association. Upcoming: 6/26, Young at Heart - music of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s Information: 518.943.0989; http://www.facebook.com/Catskill.Musicinthepark

Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Friday, June 20, 8 p.m.: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell are hitting the road fresh oﬀ their recent Grammy win for Best American Roots Song! Tickets: $39.50-$79.50 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Axel Strauss, Violin & Ilya Poletaev, Piano

Darrow School, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, June 21, 8 p.m.: In 1998, violinist Axel Strauss became the ﬁrst German artist ever to win the Naumburg Violin Award, and in the seasons since, he has been equally acclaimed for his virtuosity and his musical sensitivity. Ilya Poletaev began studying in Moscow at the age of six and continued his studies in Israel until he moved to Canada at the age of 14. He is an accomplished harpsichordist as well as pianist. Tickets: $$30-$39 Information: 888.820.1696; http://www.tannerypondconcerts.org

9th Annual Paul Grunberg Memorial Bach Concert

PS21, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, June 22, 2 p.m.: “Repast Baroque” with guest harpsichordist Dongsok Shin, baroque violinist Amelia Roosevelt and viol da gambist John Mark Rozendaal. Tickets: $35; $30 members; $20 students Information: http://www.ps21chatham.org; http://www.repastbaroque.org

American Idol Live 2014 Tour

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.: The concert gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Season 13 Finalists. Tickets: $39-$59 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

Old Songs Festival

Altamont Fairgrounds, 100 Main St., Altamont, NY 12009 Fri.-Sun., June 27-29: A three-day celebration of music with roots from Appalachia, Ireland, Quebec, Brazil, The Netherlands and more! Eight stages with 120 performances, including musical sessions, participatory jam sessions, learn-to-play workshopss, dances, instrument exchange, singing in harmony, family activities, juried artisan court with jewelry, pottery, instruments, clothing and more. Tickets: $35-$70 for single day tickets; weekend packages available Information: 518.765.2815; http://festival.oldsongs.org

In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening: Music by Jim Wann and Chris Brashear

Olana, East Lawn, Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 28, 1-3 p.m.: Chattanooga-born Jim Wann, composerlyricist for Broadway’s Tony-nominated (‘Best Musical’) acoustic gem, Pump Boys And Dinettes, sings Johnny Mercer classics, his own songs, and traditional folk tunes. Chris Brashear, brilliant singer, songwriter and featured musician with Prairie Home Companion’s Robin and Linda Williams will accompany Wann in this energetic night of music. Watch the sunset over the Catskill Mountains, bring a picnic blanket and basket. In the event of rain this event will take place in the Wagon House Education Center. Pre-registration is requested but not required by Friday, June 20. Tickets: $15/person; $5 children 12 and under Information: 518.828.1872 x 109; shasbrook@olana.org

Amir ElSaﬀar: Divine Sound Series

The Abode, 5 Abode Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125 Saturday, June 28, 7-9 p.m.: Amir ElSaﬀar, trumpeter, santur player, vocalist and composer along with Omar Dewachi on oud will feature an evening of Iraqi Maqam music and breathe new life into the centuriesold tradition of Baghdad. Tickets: $20 Information: 518.794.8095; http://www.theabode.net

Ronstadt Generations Concert

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Monday, June 30, 7-9 p.m.: Representing ﬁve generations in North America, Ronstadt Generations continues the family’s musical traditions with Michael J. Ronstadt (younger brother of Linda) and his sons, Michael G. and Petie. Multi-instrumentalists and solo performers in their own right, they present an exciting repertoire that preserves the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their heritage while oﬀering innovative original material. Information: 845.516.4435; http://www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

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readings, signings & screenings

Film: Finding Vivian Maier

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, May 31, 1 p.m.: This intriguing documentary traces the life of the late Vivian Maier, a career nanny whose previously unknown cache of 100,000 photographs has earned her a posthumous reputation as one of America’s most accomplished street photographers. Tickets: $8; $6 members & students Info: http://timeandspace.org

Sunday Author Series: Marianna Boncek

Beacon Institute Gallery, 199 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, June 1, 2-3 p.m.: Learn strategies and hot spots for ghost hunting, with evidence collection tips using photography and sound recording from author and paranormal investigator Marianna Boncek. Information: http://www.bire.org/events

Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee Merritt Books, 57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Saturday, June 7, 11:30 a.m.: Author Michael Korda presents his newest book. Information: 845.677.5857; http://merrittbooks.com

Design Brooklyn with Michel Araud

TK Home and Garden, 441 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 7, 3-5 p.m.: Acclaimed photographer Michel Arnaud makes an appearance for a book discussion and signing of “Design Brooklyn,” a visual exploration of the unique and diverse architecture, interiors, and design of public and private spaces in today’s Brooklyn. Books will be available for purchase and signing.Information: 518.697.0909; info@tkhomeandgarden.com

Panel Discussion: The New Face of Fiction

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m.: Rising young stars of literary fiction Emma Straub, Owen King & Kelly Braffet join Oblong Books co-owner Suzanna Hermans in a discussion about the changing face of fiction writing. Whether you are a professional writer already working, a student of creative writing or a reader of fiction with aspirations - enjoy what promises to be an active & lively discussion. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Driving Miss Daisy

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Sun., June 8, 4 p.m.; Mon., June 9, 7 p.m.: James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury and Boyd Gaines star in this special cinematic screening of the live theatrical performance of Driving Miss Daisy, Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about a friendship that crosses lines of class and race. Tickets: $15 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

NY Film Critics Series: And So It Goes

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Monday, June 9, 7:10 p.m.: The NY Film Critics Series presents live, interactive, pre-release movies and big screen HD simulcast interviews, and interactive Q&A with the stars and ﬁlmmakers. Oren Little, played by Michael Douglas, is a realtor who is just as selﬁsh as he is successful. When Oren’s estranged son shows up with a granddaughter he never knew he had and leaves her in his care, Oren learns to open up – to love and be loved. Keaton co-stars as Oren’s next-door neighbor and even-

tual love interest, Leah.Tickets: $10; $8 seniors; $7.50 kids under 12 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

National Theatre of London Live Simulcast: A Small Family Business

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thurs., June 12, 7 p.m.; Sun., June 15, 1 p.m.: A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval). A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the ﬁrst time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. Tickets: $22; $15 children under 12 Information: http://timeandspace.org

Children’s Writers of the Hudson Valley 2014 Conference

Hampton Inn, Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Children’s Writers of the Hudson Valley presents its second annual writing conference. Enjoy presentations by editors and writers. Oﬀ site critiques available. Information: 845.896.8038; http://www.cwhv.org

Millbrook Literary Festival

Various locations, Village of Millbrook, Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21: A day of celebrating authors, books and the joy of reading. Enjoy timely, thought-provoking and entertaining authors participating in panel discussions, readings and signings throughout the day. A full list of participating authors can be found at the website. Plus book signings and book sales. Tickets: Free Information: http://millbrookbookfestival.org

Roosevelt Reading Festival

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Saturday, June 21, 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m.: In concurrent sessions throughout the day, 12 authors of recently published works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives will present author talks followed by book signings. This year, James Tobin, author of the acclaimed new book, The Man He Became: How FDR Deﬁed Polio to Win the Presidency, will deliver the keynote address at 4 p.m. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Author Event: A Normal Life by Lyrysa Smith

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, June 28, 4 p.m.: Lyrysa Smith discusses her book “A Normal Life: A Sister’s Odyssey Through Traumatic Brain Injury.” This gritty, yet shining true story of a life departed, and also restarted, is laced with frustration and lingering loss, but is also long on humor and joy. Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Words, Words, Words

Maple Grove, 25 Maple Grove Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, June 29, 3-5 p.m.: Maple Grove kicks oﬀ its 7th season of Words, Words, Words with Carol Goodman (Blythewood) Jim Holmgren (Dodendal: Valley of Dreams), and Walter Keady (Being and Becoming). Information: 845.297.4245; http://maplegroverestoration.org

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Take in High Tea in the formal gardens of Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s Hyde Park estate on Sunday June 22; photo source: http://commons.wikimedia.org

Wage | Working Jukebox Audio Portraits Workshop

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Wed., May 28 & Fri., May 30, 6-9 p.m.: The Athens Cultural Center and WGXC 90.7 FM have teamed up to oﬀer, “Audio Portraits: An Introduction to Interviewing,” a two-part workshop for ages 14 and up. In this workshop participants will produce a short audio portrait of the working life of an Athen’s resident to be included in the Wage/Working Jukebox which will be on exhibit at the Athens Cultural Center from May 31-Dec. 1, 2014. In this two-session workshop participants will learn the basics of documentary interviewing technique, digital audio ﬁeld recording, story scripting and digital editing through guided tutorials and hands-on exercises; and with facilitator support will assemble a short audio portrait. On Saturday May 31, from 5-7 p.m., there will be an Opening Reception of the Wage/Working Jukebox at the Cultural Center featuring a listening session and celebration of pieces produced in the Audio Portraits workshop. Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

DXF: Dance XRoss Fitness with Emel Mosley

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, May 29-July 3, 7:15-8:15 p.m.: DXF incorporates dance styles like Hip Hop, African, Motown and Contemporary Dance in a fun, uplifting, and empowering ﬁtness program that engages all ages and ability levels. In collaboration with Operation Unite. Tickets: $8/class Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Relay for Life of Rhinebeck

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.: A fundraising event to honor cancer survivors, remember those that have been lost to the disease, and raise funds and awareness to ﬁght back and help end cancer forever. Information: http://www.relayforlife.org

Free CPR/AED Classes

Vassar Brothers, Northern Dutchess & Putnam Hospital Centers Mon., June 2, Wed., June 4 & Thurs., June 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Health Quest Community Education will conduct free CPR/AED classes to raise awareness of this kind of training. The first week of June is National CPR and AED. This is a basic course and does not offer a certification card upon completion. Locations are: 6/2, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Joseph Tower Auditorium; 6/4, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Board Room; 6/5, Putnam Hospital Center, Michael Weber Conference Room. Information: 845.475.9742; http://www.health-quest.org/CPRAwareness

Mid-Hudson Marketplace

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Pavilion, 75 North Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thursday, June 5, 5-8 p.m.: Hosted by the Unique Ladies of The Hudson Valley and sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, this event will showcase and highlight local homegrown businesses in the Hudson Valley. Vendors include bakers, brewers, ﬂorist, farmers, makers, crafters, coﬀee roasters, jewelry makers, home goods, apparel, and more. Event will be held in the Pavilion at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, rain or shine. Information: 845.616.1733; melissa@surprisephotography.com

Queen City Pride 2014

Various locations throughout City of Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Thurs.-Sun., June 5-8: Big Gay Hudson Valley announces the ﬁrst-ever Queen City Pride celebration – four days of events in celebration of the summer gay pride season. Events include: Night Out at Vassar - an evening of sampling local wines and spirits while touring through the Frances Lehman-Loeb Art Center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits; Big

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Gay ‘80s Cosmic Bowling with Trixie Starr; Queen City Block Party & Big Gay Life Expo; Beefcake Dinner: BBQ, Beer & Boylesque!; and Big Gay Summer Picnic. Tickets: prices vary Information: http://www.biggayhudsonvalley.com

The Country Living Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., June 6-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The pages of Country Living magazine come to life! Special guests include: the Fabulous Beekman Boys Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell; star of HGTV’s Cash & Cari Cari Cucksey; star of Cooking Channel’s Kelsey’s Essentials, Kelsey Nixon; entertaining and design expert Michael Devine and others. Great shopping, seminars and how-to workshops, plus tons of antiques and repurposed furniture and art. More than 200 vendors! Tickets: $16; weekend pass, $20; children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult Information: 1.866.500.FAIR; http://stellashows.com

38th Annual Tour of Homes

High Falls & Kiskatom, NY Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Each year, the Greene County Historical Society hosts a tour highlighting the architectural and historical assets of a diﬀerent area in Greene County. This year will focus on the High Falls/Kiskatom area. Tour sites will be located along the winding scenic courses of the Kaaterskill Kiskatom creeks, and provide an opportunity to enjoy the historic architecture and hidden beauty of a little-traveled portion of Greene County. Rain or shine. Tickets: $20 advance (available through June 4); $25 day of tour Information: 518.731.6490; http://www.gchistory.org

Introduction to Hypnosis for Relaxation

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Wednesday, June 11, 6 p.m.: Join consulting hypnotist Johanna D’Aleo for a 90-minute session that will demonstrate how, during the state of hypnosis, the subconscious mind becomes highly responsive to suggestions. Participants will learn how to use self-hypnosis for relaxation and stress reduction in everyday life. Fee: $8; $5 members Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Free Mammogram Event

The Dyson Center for Cancer Care, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Wednesday, June 18, 5-7 p.m.: This event will provide uninsured women ages 50-64 with free breast cancer screenings. In addition, women over age 50 with insurance are welcome to participate; insurance will be billed accordingly. Information: 845.431.6807; http://health-quest.org/cancer

Intro to Chess for Adults

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, June 19, 6-8 p.m.: Join Chris Chanin for an evening introductory chess workshop for adults. After a series of sold-out youth chess workshops, this workshop is just for adults. Beneﬁt from Chris’ expertise in teaching during this one-session evening workshop. Tickets: Free, but registration required as space is limited. Information: 518.822.1438; http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Valley Stroll for Epilepsy

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Help raise funds for programs and services to people with epilepsy living in the Upper Hudson Valley.

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This family-friendly event features a barbeque lunch for all participants, raﬄes and more. Registration: $25; $10 students; kids under 12, free Information: http://old.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/efneny/events.cfm

So...You Wanna Be An Actor

Columbia-Greene Community College, Rm 105 A & B, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: If you have ever thought the entertainment business just might be for you, this workshop will help you get started. Taught by a veteran working actor, Stewart J. Zully, topics for discussion include promoting yourself: pictures, resumes, theatrical representation, training options, and understanding the audition process by using dialogue from professional scripts. Here is an opportunity to get basic, essential guidance without wasting your money on needless expenses. This class is appropriate for individuals from high school age on up and acting experience is not required. Fee: $37 Information: 518.828.4181 x 3342; playwright@aol.com

Hudson Valley Craft Brew Fest: Beer, Bourbon & Bacon Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, June 21, 2-10 p.m.: This event encompasses everything Beer, Bourbon, and Bacon. Hundreds of diﬀerent beers from breweries all across the world will be featured, and distillerys from the Hudson Valley and beyond will be sampling their ﬁnest products. Plus, everything bacon! Bacon infused beers to bacon tacos, tamales, cupcakes, drinks, desserts, and pretty much bacon wrapped everything. Tickets: $45 advance; $10 designated driver ticket; $100 VIP tickets Information: http://www.beerbourbonbacon.com

Bronck Family at Home in the English Colony of New York

90 County Route 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Join a costumed guide to explore the impact of English rule on traditional Dutch family life. Tours begin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Tickets: $7; $3.50, members & children Information: 518.731.6490; http://www.gchistory.org

High Tea in the Vanderbilt Formal Gardens

Vanderbilt National Historic Site, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Sunday, June 22, 2-4 p.m.: Take in High Tea in the formal gardens of Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s Hyde Park estate. Macaroons, tea sandwiches and scones will be served as live music plays in the background. Participants are encouraged to wear period clothes or at least wear a proper hat! Guest Speaker Park Ranger Margaret Laﬃn will present “Mrs. Vanderbilt lied about her age and Other Things the Internet told me.” Information: 800.838.3006; http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org

Life Skills Workshop Series

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165 Wednesday, June 25, 7-9 p.m.: The third in a three-part series of workshops led by former Disney Broadway producer Michele Steckler, “Story: The Invisible Foundation” will teach concepts, tools and practices for use in everyday life. Combining storytelling, visual models, group discussion, journaling, and small group activities, each workshop invites exploration and learning through shared collective wisdom in an open and nurturing environment. The workshops are appropriate for adults of all ages (including young adults). Participants may attend individual sessions or all three. Tickets: $20/session Information: 518.392.3693; http://spencertownacademy.org

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Pouissiniste or Rubeniste which side of garden design are you on? by Conrad Hanson “Would you say you are more of a Rubeniste, or a Pouissiniste?” queried the famous artist, whom up to that moment I had been thrilled to be conversing with at a party years ago. I paused and stammered, trying to buy some time while summoning up what I hoped would be an intelligent, but more importantly, correct answer to this art history pop quiz suddenly thrown at me. The terms refer to rival art factions in 17th century Paris. The Poussinistes were a group of French artists who took their name from the painter Nicholas Pouissin, believing drawing and line took precedence over color in art. Rubenistes, named after Peter Paul Rubens, believed color took precedence. Historically, similar polarized camps existed in garden design. Rooted in the traditions of French and Italian antecedents, some gardens are studies in line, geometry, and symmetry, with plant material used to enhance (or in some instances contrast) the formal elements. Close to home, the walled garden at Blithewood on the Bard College campus serves as a good illustration. Framed by brick walls and a series of terraces, it is designed along a central axis, terminating at a classical pavilion flanked by columned pergolas. Parterres radiate symmetrically from a central square fountain. Accentuated by formal balustrades, its design and composition merits admiration even devoid of flowers. A perfect horticultural parallel to art’s Poussinism, if ever one existed. A bit farther afield, the formal gardens at The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts also fall into this category. In addition to the neatly edged geometric flower beds, gravel paths, and water features, plants also get in on the act, with an allée of pleached plane trees becoming an architectural element in itself, forming sight lines through the garden. On the other hand, the Rubenistes of the garden world might express themselves through the inherent emotional appeal of washes and splashes of color, or the juxtaposition of layered textures. Inspired by English landscape gardens, lush woodlands or wildflower-strewn

A fountain in the formal gardens at The Mount in Leonx, Mass. photo by Kevin Sprague.

...some gardens are studies in line, geometry, and symmetry, with plant material used to enhance (or in some instances contrast) the formal elements ...the formal gardens at The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts...fall into this category. In addition to neatly edged geometric flower beds, gravel paths, and water features, plants also get in on the act... meadows, these gardeners can incorporate drifts of flowers, masses of shrubs, or splashing streams into their design. One can find examples in the calculated lushness of the rough garden at Montgomery Place, or the ferns and flowering shrubs growing in seemingly wild abandon around the irregularly shaped fishpond in the wilderness garden at Clermont. At Olana, the meticulously planned swaths of meadow and woods and natural views “tweaked” by man illustrate that the Rubeniste principles of landscape design can be applied on the same operatic scale of their Pouissiniste counterpoints such as Versailles. The perennial border below the mansion there, popping with color and texture, translates the ideal on a more domestic scale, as does the front yard of a gothic revival house on upper Union Street in Hudson, which is transformed each summer into a celebration of bright flowers and feathery foliage.

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Neither “Poussiniste” fish nor “Rubeniste” fowl, my garden might be viewed as an independent study in constrasts by some, a bit of a jumble by others, or a stylistic head-on derailment of opposing trains by purists. My attempt to answer the question posed by the artist at the beginning of the story proved difficult. The truth is, aside from never having given it much serious thought before, I am not orthodox by nature, leaning strongly towards either school. Intimidated and embarrassed that I didn’t have a passionate stance on the subject, I somewhat awkwardly explained that my own views lay somewhere in between, at the end of the day feeling there was a place for both. The same principles guide my own garden practice. Large swaths of daffodils planted under existing trees on the south side of my property combined with random patches of ferns, bluebells, and flowering shrubs planted along a path winding through that area might indicate Rubenistic tendencies. In contrast, a semi-circular arc, designed to echo the lines of a centrally placed round fountain, bisects a rectangular shaped gravel terrace behind my house. Entering it through one of the twin pairs of boxwood trimmed in obelisk shapes, one would imagine me allied with the Poussinistes. To the east, a rustic arbor dominates the area, surrounded by semi-formal beds of rose and lavender. A long serpentine peony bed running east meets a series of perennial borders edged with boxwood and set off by a large classical style urn, barely containing the profusion of phlox, Jerusalem artichokes, ornamental thistles and daisies planted in them. Neither “Poussiniste” fish nor “Rubeniste” fowl, my garden might be viewed as an independent study in contrasts by some, a bit of a jumble by others, or a stylistic head-on derailment of opposing trains by purists. I take courage in that some of the most sublime examples of garden design freely incorporate formal elements with the uncontrolled and random nature of...well, nature. The apogee of this fusion could arguably be found in England at Sissinghurst, one of the most celebrated twentieth century gardens in the world, where architectural garden rooms, planned in the 1930’s by Harold Nicolson provide perfect foils for Vita Sackville West’s colorful, lush plantings. For those who might not have the time or resources to jet off to the English countryside for a garden visit, there is an opportunity to see the same principles applied deftly in our own backyard. In Claverack, the private garden of Peter Bevacqua and Steven King can usually be viewed annually via the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program (on June 7th this year). In this local masterpiece of garden design, a series of carefully planned garden rooms and spaces leads the visitor through a range of different experiences, from a formally designed sun garden defined by yew hedges, to a shady fern garden. Throughout, a multiplicity of colors and textures play off more formal elements, including statuary and tightly clipped boxwood, all to dazzling effect. Returning to the question that started it all, my answer appeared to satisfy the artist, who smiled and nodded, if not in agreement, then seemingly in understanding. Whether applied to art or art appreciation, gardening or garden appreciation, having a strong affinity to a school of thought or design and strict adherence to its principles can produce well informed choices and admirable results. It is also important to remember that it is not a necessity.

top to bottom: Visitors in The Mount’s highly-ordered flower garden, photo by David Dashiell; Gothic Revival house on Union Street in Hudson with a flowing, feathery front garden, photo by Conrad Hanson; wildflower meadow at a home in Red Hook, photo by Conrad Hanson.

Conrad Hanson has been an enthusiastic, unapologetically amateur gardener since 1998, when he bought a house in Germantown, New York. He also maintains a blog on gardening, architecture, home repair and regional activities through his website www.schoolﬁeldcountryhouse.com. Currently the Executive Director of the Friends of Clermont, he is an advocate of integrating historic preservation with the needs and issues of the community.