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contents Thankful for the View by Jim Gibbons

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PUBLISHER, GENERAL MANAGER Mark Vinciguerra

Seasonal Palette Calendar begins

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Gratitude for the Journey by Jen Kiaba

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FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Jim Gibbons

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CO-FOUNDER, EDITOR & DESIGNER Heather Gibbons

When the Lights Go Down: The Red Hook Film Festival Returns

by Brian PJ Cronin Red Hook’s Retail Revival by Robin Cherry

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Theresa Hyland

On Stage Calendar

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BUSINESS MANAGER Tammi Ullrich

In Concert Calendar begins

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Take the Kids Calendar begins

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Readings, Signings & Screenings Calendar begins

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Bright Green Valley Calendar

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Miscellaneous Calendar

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thankful for the view

by Jim Gibbons WHOEVER has made a voyage up the Hudson must remember the Kaatskill mountains. They are a dismembered branch of the great Appalachian family, and are seen away to the west of the river, swelling up to a noble height, and lording it over the surrounding country. Every change of season, every change of weather, indeed, every hour of the day, produces some change in the magical hues and shapes of these mountains, and they are regarded by all the good wives, far and near, as perfect barometers. When the weather is fair and settled, they are clothed in blue and purple, and print their bold outlines on the clear evening sky, but, sometimes, when the rest of the landscape is cloudless, they will gather a hood of gray vapors about their summits, which, in the last rays of the setting sun, will glow and light up like a crown of glory.

-Washington Irving ‘Rip Van Winkle’ As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we at Hudson Valley Mercantile take our traditional pause to reflect on our blessings and share with you our annual Gratitude issue.

To that end I am compelled each year at this time to take inventory of my own blessings and share a few lines of personal perspective in the context of the season.

This year, I’m reminiscing with a special kind of gratitude evoked by Washington Irving and his story of Rip Van Winkle. It occurred to me recently as I stood in a field on the grounds of the Olana estate in Columbia County, looking west at the Rip Van Winkle Bridge crossing the Hudson River and leading to the breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountain foliage, Washington Irving may well be the reason I love this time of year so

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This is a washington irving time of year to my mind. Every crunch of leaf under foot; every howl of wind; every shadow cast by a perfect moonlit sky to form haunting figures out of gnarled barren tree branches on my lawn conjures a headless horseman... much. The legendary author may well be the reason I love writing. His works have certainly been a major influence on my life-long fascination with all things Hudson Valley.

Like most grade school kids, my indoctrination into American literature was in part through the reading of Irving’s Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. As a Long Island grade-schooler, I have a distinct recollection of having read these stories – or of having the stories read to me – and being transported through the imagery of the works to the settings vividly described by Irving. The consumption of these stories – each fascinating dynamics in their own right – was then accentuated by the occasional weekend day trip “upstate” to West Point or to the Catskill Game Farm, and our visiting or passing through some of the very real settings depicted in Irving’s made-up stories based on his very real experiences living in these areas. This juxtaposition of childhood folk lore with real-life venues painted Irving’s text with vibrant living color. I remember scenic overlooks, perches on hillsides with river and mountain views – colossal visual aids to better focus a child’s mind’s eye view of the world. And it was magic; Hudson Valley magic in Technicolor, imprinting my taste for colorful landscapes forever.

To this day, I am struck by the vivid imagery Irving used to depict the Hudson Valley region in his stories. I still recall how amazed I was by how well I recognized the imagery from the words Irving used to describe it. And to this day I can’t cross the Tappan Zee Bridge without thinking about Ichabod Crane; or the Rip Van Winkle Bridge without thinking of... well that one’s a little more obvious.

This is a Washington Irving time of year to my mind. Every crunch of leaf under foot; every howl of wind; every shadow cast by a perfect moonlit sky to form haunting figures out of gnarled barren tree branches on my lawn, conjures a headless horseman riding through the woods adjacent to my home here in Columbia County. Every whiff of smoke; every chilly sunset; every glint of candlelight seen through a window pane of a restored Revolutionary War period tavern or Inn, raises the ghosts of Henry Hudson and his crew to imbibe with poor, oppressed Rip, sending him off to the twenty-year sleep to spare him of his nagging wife.

These are stories and images that have stayed with me for the better part of four decades since I left the hallowed halls of Forest Avenue Elementary School. They are stories and images that were enhanced during college days in the Hudson Valley and then Vermont.

They lay dormant for a few years as I grew older and experienced other stories and images in the Northeast, but the images never left me.

I’m grateful to say those stories and images were rekindled in me in full nearly thirteen years ago when my wife and I relocated to the Hudson Valley from Connecticut with our four-month-old son to begin our own stories in this legendary region. Our stories now include that of our daughter – the only member of our family who was born in the land of Rip Van Winkle. I really hope that means something to her some day; I sense that her brother and she are destined to find their own life-long crushes and inspirational views – maybe they already have...

Travelling north on Route 9 in Upper Red Hook late one autumn afternoon soon after moving into the area in 2001, I recall a mesmerizing sight line presented by a row of trees cast in a perfectly setting sun; ablaze in the colors of the season. Just north of that, I looked west at a magnificent sunset over rolling farmland; in the distance the silhouette of the Catskill Mountains – imbued with the dream-like color palate of a Hudson Valley setting sun. I remember thinking to myself then – and every year at this time since – this was a view much like the one that inspired Irving as he penned those stories that started me on my life-long love affair with literature, and autumn and the luminous landscapes of the Hudson Valley. I’m so thankful for that view.

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Seasonal

PA L E T T E ‘Cube’ photograph by Debra Bilow. Her solo show of photographs ‘Formal Simplicity: Architectural Series, One,” will be at the Roeliff Jansen Library in Hillsdale from November 15-December 13.

du tch ess Barrett Art Center

55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 8: “New Directions 2014,” national exhibition of contemporary art in all visual art media, showcasing the current work of established and emerging artists from across the U.S. Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and by appt.

Information: 845.471.2550; http://barrettartcenter.org

Beacon Artist Union (bau)

506 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Main Gallery, through Nov. 2: “bau 118: Amalgam,” a show curated

by Russell Ritell. Featuring work by Ritell, Tom Forget, Ernie Parada, Jenevieve Reid, Mike Vigilio, Michael D’Antuono, Eva Drizhal, Dan Sabau, and Jack Rusineck.

Gallery 2, Nov. 2: Variety of work by represented artists.

Beacon Room, through November 2: Jaanika Peerna. Peerna’s fascination with drawing in its widest sense has triggered the works in this exhibition. Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Information: 845.440.7584; http://baugallery.com

Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery

The Courtyard, 43 East Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 October 19-November 30: “Harvest of Light,” watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso and Cross River Artists. Third Saturday Arts Walk, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appt. or chance Information: 845.516.4435; www.betsyjacarusoartist.com

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: Thurs.-Mon.,11 a.m.-6 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

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Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

College Center, Main Building, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through December 14: “Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, 1475-1540.” The exhibition features prints, drawings, illustrated books, medals, and armor from Augsburg and addresses the themes of Christian devotion and the Reformation, moral conduct and everyday life, and art made for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. 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

Hudson Beach Glass

162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through November 2: “A Trilogy of Trains: Images from Around the Bend and Across the Sea,” posthumous exhibit for regional photographer John Fasulo. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Information: 845.440.0068; http://www.hudsonbeachglass.com

Matteawan Gallery

464 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through November 2: Paintings by Christopher Albert.

Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Information: 845.440.7901; http://www.matteawan.com

Merritt Bookstore Upstairs Gallery

57 Front St., Millbrook, NY 12545 Through November 22: “Beginnings: A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Lynda Youmans.”

Information: 845.677.5857; http://www.merrittbooks.com

Mildred I. Washington Gallery

Allyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art, Dutchess Community College, 54 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 21: “World of Shojo Manga! Mirrors of Girls’ Desires,” an extensive exhibition that explores the history of shojo manga, featuring more than 60 works dating from the 1950s to the present. The show focuses on the phenomenon of women’s changing roles in Japanese society. The show will also be at Vassar’s Palmer Gallery (see listing). Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: http://www.sunydutchess.edu

Mill Street Loft Gallery 45

45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Through November 11: ‘Show & Tell,” work by the teaching artists of Mill Street Loft. Included are drwaings, paintings, photography, prints, mixed media and sculpture by more than 15 artists, including: Rick Price, Todd Poteet, Michael Gallo Farrell, Laura Hammond-Toonkel, Alexandra Baer, John Rizzo, Carol Rizzo, Christine DiMarco, Amanda Buhler, Dandelyon Nelson, Jen Kiaba Photography, Christopher Seubert, Elizabeth M. Poveromo-Dama, P. Emmett McLaughlin, Christine Livesey, Kirsten Kucer, Les Castellanos and Michelle De La Cruz. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 845.471.7477; http://www.millstreetloft.org

Montgomery Row

6423 Montgomery St., 2nd Level, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through November 23: “Integrating Shapes & Shadows,” photographs in black & white by Yoram Gelman.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Information: 845.876.0543; http://www.montgomeryrow.com/art

The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

48 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Through November: “Reconstructing Memory: The Paintings of Patty Mullins,” featuring figures, landscapes, pools, interiors, still life and portrait paintings. Mullins paints in both oil and acrylic.

Hours: Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Info: http://www.themoviehouse.net; http://www.pattymullins.com

Palmer Gallery

Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Through November 21: “World of Shojo Manga! Mirrors of Girls’ Desires,” an extensive exhibition that explores the history of shojo manga, featuring more than 60 works dating from the 1950s to the present. The show focuses on the phenomenon of women’s changing roles in Japanese society. The show will also be at the Mildred I. Washington Gallery at Dutchess Community College.

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Information: 845.437.5370; http://arts.vassar.edu

Red Hook CAN/Artist’s Collective Gallery

7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Through November 21: “SE2014,” sculpture EXPO in the Village of Red Hook. Visitors to Red Hook can see 14 sculptures by eight artists, working with granite, steel, iron, wood and marble dust. Designed as a self-guided walking tour, sculptures are placed in front of businesses, the Village Hall, Red Hook Public Library, the Elmendorph Inn and Veteran’s Memorial Park.

November 21-December 29: “Home for the Holidays,” holiday gifting show featuring fine art and crafts, cards and prints...all under $100!

Hours: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. and by apptHours: 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 Nov. 2: “Transcendental,” new oil paintings by Kevin Cook. an accomplished landscape painter whose style is strongly influenced by Hudson River School artists of the 19th century. Cook bears his own fresh contemporary sensibility and a recent loss in his life has brought new emotion to his paintings.

November 8-December 31: “Buone Feste,” annual holiday show.

Hours: Wed.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Second Saturday, noon-9 p.m.

Information: 845.838.2880; http://riverwindsgallery.com

Smoky Rock BBQ Upstairs Gallery

6367 Mill St. (Rte 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through December 31: Work by Hyde Park painter Tatiana Rhinevault.

Information: 845.876.5232; http://www.smokyrockbbq.com

Theo Ganz Studio

149 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Through November 2: “Extrication,” an exhibition of recent paintings

by Sunok Chun including eight of her latest works in oil and graphite on canvas.

Nov. 8-Dec. 7: “Camino,” 40 photographs from Howard Goodman’s 47-day pilgrimmage of the Camino de Santiago with a book release to accompany the exhibition.

Information: 917.318.2239; http://www.theoganzstudio.com

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Emerging Light on the River, 2013 12 x 24 inches oil on panel in ‘Landscapes and Bodyscapes’ show at Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, November 5-December 14.

Tivoli Artists Gallery

60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Through Nov. 16: “Motion...Movement...Flow,” a members’ group show featuring a range of unique works, including installations, abstract paintings, montages and collage.

Nov. 21-Dec. 21: “Annual Holiday Show,” featuring everything from fine art to one-of-a-kind handmade crafts by member and guest artists.

Reception: Sat., Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Hours: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. & by appt.

Information: 845.757.2667; http://www.tivoliartistsgallery.com

Co lum b ia ARTspace

71 Palatine Park Rd., No. 7, Germantown, NY 12526 Through November 2: “Woodwork,” the art of Stephen Walling.

Walling expresses the power of design and color in his unique, painted wood constructions.

Nov. 29-Dec. 13: “Holiday Gift Fair,” offering a wide selection of handcrafted and original gift ideas.

Reception: Sat., November 29, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: artspace@gtel.net; http://germantownartspace.com

BCB Art

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116 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 9: “Shin Creek,” photographs by Benjamin Swett. Throughout this group of photographs, Swett follows Shin Creek, a winding waterway that traverses the western Catskills of New York State. The changing landscape of the place is anchored by many extremely old hemlocks that have made places for themselves among the edges of the creek and have taken on fantastic forms in their stalwart efforts to survive. The stream passes through a gorge like a slit in the earth and opens out in a series of waterfalls. The artist describes how,

down in the adjoining valley, someone has built a maze in the woods.

Also on view: group exhibition of gallery artists: Justin Baker, Sasha Chermayeff, Rick Finkelstein, Brenda Gigerich, Musho Rodney Alan Greenblat, Sandra Gottlieb, Lynn Itzkowitz, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Fred Scruton, and William Wegman.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appt.

Information: 518.828.4539; http://bcbart.com

Caldwell Gallery Hudson

355 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through October 27: “Panorama: 250 Years of American Art,” a travelling exhibition featuring works by Charles Courtney Curran, Guy Wiggins, Grant Wood, Isabel Bishop, John Koch, John Grillo, Andrew Wyeth and many other fine artists. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., by chance or appt., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.1 p.m. Information: 518.828.7087; http://www.caldwellgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

622 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: “Fall Exhibit,” featuring mixed constructions and drawings by Linda Cross, paintings by William Clutz, encaustic works by Allyson Levy & Joshua Brehse.

Nov. 5-Dec. 14: “Landscapes and Bodyscapes,” featuring work by Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Bruce Sargeant and Dan Rupe.

Reception: Saturday, November 8, 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

Chamber of Commerce Gallery

1 Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Nov. 15-Jan. 10: “True North: An Exhibition,” abstract expressionist collage by Lynne Perrella. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: http://www.LKPerrella.com

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114 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 9: Two solo exhibition: “Working the Land,” photographs by Craig J. Barber; “Surruralism,” photographs by Steve Nov. 14-Dec. 21: “5th Annual Photobook Exhibition,” a multi-venued exhibition with sites at Davis Orton Gallery and Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA in January.

Reception: Saturday, November 15, 6-8 p.m.

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 century tastemaker Lockwood de Forest.

Tickets: $6; $5 seniors/students with ID Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Information: 518.828.1872; http://www.olana.org

Hudson Opera House

Also from the ‘Landscapes and Bodyscapes’ show at Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, ‘Boys on Ropes’ oil on canvas by Mark Beard.

Chatham Bookstore

27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 November 1-January 12: Chatham artist Roger Mason exhibits “Paintings of Chatham and Beyond.” Reception: Friday, November 7, 5-7 p.m. with acoustic music and the artist on bass.

Information: 518.392.3005; http://www.chathambookstore.com

Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery

209 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 7: “Columbia County in all Seasons,” work in all mediums on the theme of seasonal landscapes of Columbia County.

Curated by H.M. Saffer.

Through January 10: “Small Gems Show,” small (no bigger than 7” x 7” and priced at $50) works by CCCA artists in all mediums. Funds raised benefit CCCA community-based programs.

Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Information: 518.671.6213; http://www.artscolumbia.org

Concepto

741 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: “Soliloquy,” featuring the work of Melanie Fischer, Fred Fleisher, Kiyoshi Ike, Guy Romagna, Annette Rusin, Manju Shandler, and Jeremiah Teipen.

Nov. 8-Dec. 7: “Vantage Point,” with work by Carl Ferrero, Yoichiro Yoda, Rachel Phillips, Charlotte Evans, Malin Abrhamsson.

Hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Information: http://www.conceptohudson.com

327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December 14: “Harvest,” an exhibition of work by Patricia Larsen. Veils of creams, whites, and grainy-greys, breathing spheres, a fingerprint of red are some of the elements that this artist masters in elegant and dramatic compositions. Larsen’s paintings at once evoke the work of a Zen monk, someone who has mastered the elements of purity, while grounded in abstraction and a profound sense of place.

Hours: Mon.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

John Davis Gallery

362 ½ Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through November 2: Main Galleries, “White Paintings,” the work of Judy Glantzman; Sculpture Garden, Bruce Gagnier; Carriage House, Ground Flr., “Lost and Found,” mixed media works by Paul Harbutt; Carriage House, Second Flr., Elisa Soliven, “Recent Work”; Carriage House, Second Flr., paintings by Andrew Roy; Carriage House, Third Flr., abstract paintings by Fran Shalom; Fourth Flr., sculpture by Yi Zhang.

November 6-30: “Theodore Roszak: Lithographs,” a solo exhibition from the artist’s estate. Reception: Sat., Nov. 15, 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 Nov. 22: “A Show of Heads.”

Information: 518.828.2343; http://slowart.com

NOBO Gallery

558 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through Nov. 9: “Unframed,” exhibition featuring eight award-winning photographers: Craig J. Barber, Karen Davis, Richard Edelman, Kay Kenny, Jeff Jacobson, Ellen Mayes, Carla Shapiro and Ruth Wetzel.

Closing Reception: Saturday, November 8 Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Omi International Arts Center

Fields Sculpture Park & Architecture Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Year’ round: Outdoor sculpture park on more than 120 acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas. The Park presents 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. Fall Exhibition: New works by Alexandre Arrechea, Jackie Ferrara, Guy Goldstein, Harrison Atelier, Paula Hayes, Catherine Lee, and Joan Linder. Park Hours: Visitors Center, 11 a.m.5 p.m. through November 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2-March; Fields Sculpture Park and Architecture Omi, dawn to dusk 7 days a week Information: 518.392.4747; http://www.omiartscenter.org

Retrospective

727 & 711 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 @711 Warren St., through November 9: “Studies for Sunsets,” paintings by Jean-Baptiste Bernadet. The series originated in Bernadet’s idea to paint from the example of Our Banner in the Sky (1861), a work

by Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church, who lived three miles from Hudson, NY. @727 Warren St., through November 9: Haley Mellin Hours: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Information: 518.828.2288; http://www.retrospectivegallery.com

Roeliff Jansen Community Library

9091 Rte. 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 November 15-December 13: “Formal Simplicity: Architectural Series, One,” photographs by Debra Bilow. Whether modern, historic, or vernacular, the buildings represented in these photographs speak through form, geometry, and line. The message may be humble functionality, worn reserve, or bold candor, the common thread of these images is simplicity and beauty. Reception: Sat., Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m.

Information: 518.325.4101; http://www.debrabilow.com

Thompson Giroux Gallery

57 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Through November 16: “Search Portrait,” exhibition featuring the work of Dan Devine, Margot Curran, John Hampshire, Mark LaRiviere and Jack Shear. Hours: Thurs.-Mon., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Information: 518.392.3336; http://www.thompsongirouxgallery.com

TK Home & Garden

441 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Through December: The fine art photographs of Valerie Shaff, renowned for her portraiture, which reflects her deep appreciation for the authentic beauty of her subjects, animal and human alike. The show features some of her iconic animal prints as well as some of her rarely seen nature shots.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 518.697.0909; http://www.tkhomeandgarden.com

Gr e e n e GCCA Catkill Gallery

398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Through Nov. 15: “Rock, Paper, Scissor,” collage and assemblage artwork by GCCA members.

Through Nov. 15: “Myth & Milagros:The Art of Leah Rhodes,” solo

Theodore Roszak, ‘Rooster and Egg,’ lithography on paper, 27 19 inches. A solo show from the artist’s estate will be at the John Davis Gallery in Hudson through November.

show featuring a collection of Rhodes’ collages and assemblages.

Nov. 22-Jan. 3: “Salon 2014 & Handmade Holidays:,” annual members’ fine art & crafts exhibit and sale. Reception: Sat., Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Information: 518.943.3400; http://www.greenearts.org

Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery

Hunter Village Square, 7950 Main St., Village of Hunter, NY 12442 Through November 9: “Peak Colors,” an exhibition of the vivid paintings of New York City and Catskill Mountain painter Jack Laroux.

Ongoing: “New Works by Ceramic Artists Susan Beecher and Susan Bogen,” current works by nationally-recognized ceramic artists.

Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Information: 518.263.2063; http://www.laroux.com

Say What? Contemporary Art Gallery

6042 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485 Oct. 31-Dec. 6: Gallery installation of the macabre, inspired by Edward Gorey, “Some tiny creature, mad with wrath, is coming nearer on the path. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-6 p.m.

Information: 518.589.7500; http://www.say-what-ny.com

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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 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 November 21: “Collections: A Retrospective,” work by Mary Pat Wager. The work in this show has a strong geometric foundation, whether it be the grid or a more singular geometric shape, but is continually negotiating a relationship with an organic component. The work traces her exploration of materials from small bronze pieces in the eighties to her current multi-media assemblages of varying scales.

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 January 19, 2015: “2014 Exhibition by Artists of the MohawkHudson Region,” highlights the work of the best visual artists in the region. Established in 1936, this annual, juried exhibition pays tribute to the many talented artists working within a 100-mile radius of the Capital District. As one of the longest running regional art exhibitions in the country it occupies a significant role in documenting contemporary art activity in the Upper Hudson Valley.

Through March 8, 2015: “Undercover: Revealing Design in Quilts, Coverlets, and Bed Hangings.”

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

New York State Museum

222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Through March 22, 2015, West Gallery: “Along his own Lines: A Retrospective of New York Realist Eugene Speicher.”

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

Workshops & Special Events Columbia County Photography Club

Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.: Photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. Share tips and techniques and support one another in photographic endeavors.

Information: 518.828.5887; http://hudsonarealibrary.org; abit@mhcable.com

Artist’s Reception and Demonstration: Patricia Powers Equis Art Gallery, 7516 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, October 25, noon-4 p.m.: Reception and artist’s demonstration with gallery represented painter and Hudson resident, Patricia Powers. Long known for her powerful oil paintings of horses, Powers’ work features equines in many disciplines, including dressage, polo and hunter/jumpers.

Information: 845.758.2667; http://www.equisart.com

Sunday Author Series: Photographers Nancy and Anton de Flon

Beacon Institute Gallery, 199 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Sunday, November 2, 2 p.m.: Historic Hudson Valley mother-son photography team Nancy and Anton de Flon present their spectacular pictorial journey from Upper New York Bay to the source of the Hudson River in the Adirondacks.

Information: http://www.bire.org/events

2nd Saturday Stroll

Main Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414 Saturday, November 8, noon-9 p.m.: Celebrate all that the Village has to offer: open studios, gallery receptions, special sales, live music and performances and more.

Information: http://www.facebook.com/Catskill2ndSaturdayStrolls

Second Saturday Beacon

Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, November 8, 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, November 8, 2 p.m.: Sarah Demeuse on Michael Heizer.

Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Curator’s Lecture: World of Shojo Manga! Mirrors of Girls’ Desires

Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Rm. 203, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wednesday, November 12, 5 p.m.: This lecture by the exhibition’s curator, Masami Toku, focuses on shojo manga’s history and development. Toku is a professor of art education at California State University, Chico, with special focus on cross-cultural studies of continued on page 18 g

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Veteran Arts Showcase

Henry A. Wallace Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Fri., Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a weekend long Veteran Arts Showcase -- featuring works by local artists, photographers, and authors with military backgrounds. The event will kick-off with a reception on Friday, November 21, followed by two full days of exhibits, presentations, and performances. The Veteran Arts Showcase is the result of a collaborative effort between the Creative Warriors, Orange County Arts Council, and the Veteran Family Support Alliance (VETFAMSA), who together serve communities in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties -- and throughout the Hudson Valley. Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Group Holiday Sale

Delamater Conference Center of the Beekman Arms, 6387 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: 37th annual gallery presentation of work by 18 area craftspeople working in glass, metal, stoneware, and porcelain, textiles, paper, wood and mixed media. Give beautiful handcrafted items from around the Hudson Valley for the holidays.

Information: 845.430.3130

Photo from last year’s Hudson Valley Hullabaloo by Jesse Packer.

children’s artistic development, the development of visual popular culture, and children’s visual literacy. The exhibition,“World of Shojo Manga! Mirrors of Girls’ Desires,” an extensive exhibition that explores the history of shojo manga, featuring more than 60 works dating from the 1950s to the present.

Information: 845.437.5370; http://arts.vassar.edu

Hooked Rugs, A Collection

Creative Crossings, The Stanford Grange #808, 6043 Route 82, Stanfordville, NY 12581 Fri.-Sun., Nov. 14-16 & 21-23, noon-5 p.m.: Exhibition featuring hooked rugs. There will be a demonstration by Sarah Hirson.

Information: 845.868.7054; creativecrossroads12581@gmail.com

Carl Andre Symposium

Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 15 & 16, 11 a.m.: This two-day symposium brings together art historians and curators to discuss and debate the legacy of Carl Andre’s work. Speakers consider Andre’s practice, how his understanding of sculpture and poetry has influenced the discourse of contemporary art, and the recent reevaluation of Minimalist aesthetics.

Tickets: Free with museum admission Information: http://diaart.org/sites/main/beacon

Post-Processing/Photoshop Class with Jerry Freedner

Art School of Columbia County, Old Schoolhouse of Harlemville, 1198 CR 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 15 & 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Weekend workshop with Jerry Freedner, who has had a recent show at Carrie Haddad Gallery, and has exhibited his work in juried shows at the Spencertown Academy, the Italian Cultural Institute in NYC, and others.

Info: 518.672.7140; http://www.artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org

Hudson Valley Hullabaloo

The Midtown Neighborhood Center, Broadway, Kingston, NY 12414 Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Handmade shopping event where ‘arty meets party.’ This indie-style craft fair brings together more than 75 high-quality vendors in a party-like atmosphere.

Music, children’s activities and more!

Information: http://www.hvhullabaloo.com

Craft Fair Sinterklaas Benefit

Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Handmade local crafts and art plus live music. Holiday shopping: jewelry makers, weavers, knitters, painters, photographers, basket weavers, potters, woodworkers and more!

Information: http://SinterklaasHudsonValley.com

Basilica Farm & Flea

Basilica Hudson, 110 South Front St., Hudson, NY 12534 Fri., Nov. 28, 5-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., Nov. 29 & 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; An annual market bringing a collection of quality products presented by a diverse group of regional makers, farmers, and vintage collectors held Thanksgiving weekend. In collaboration with Hudson River Exhange.

The “Black Friday Soirée,” kicks-off the weekend event and marketplace on Friday, November 28 from 5-9 p.m. In addition to vendor booths, there will be live music, educational workshops and cultural lectures.

Admission: $3 Information: http://basilicafarmandflea.com

Holiday Open House & Student Art Show

P.A. Gibbons Studio, 18 Garden St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 29 & 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Featuring handmade holiday cards, collaged journals, fine art, ornaments and more - all created by Patti Gibbons arnd her students.

Information: http://pagibbonsstudio.com

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‘Surreal’ photograph by Jen Kiaba

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gratitude for the journey

by Jen Kiaba The lights of the diner were bright and harsh, casting shadows beneath my sister’s eyes.

For all I could tell, my eyes had the same hollow look. She looked tired and wary as she hunkered down across from me in the diner’s vinyl booth, as though bracing for impact.

I had asked for this meeting because there was no one else I knew how to turn to. For months I had borne an awful secret that was eating me up inside; I knew that trusting the wrong person meant being exposed to pain, ridicule and shame. My entire sense of goodness and worthiness as a person felt compromised. In the end I decided that if I could share my secret with my sister, and if she could still accept me, then maybe not all was lost.

Perhaps she knew what was coming, and that I was about to utter words that could not be unsaid. I hesitated with the same kind of fear one might feel before stepping off a precipice, into an unfathomable void. We stared at each other for a long time, knowing that the next step could forever alter our lives. Finally I decided to jump: “I think I have to leave the church,” I admitted. My sister winced as though I had struck her across the table.

It was the first time I had ever dared to breathe my painful desire out loud, and as the words left my lips I felt a suppressed sob threaten to surge its way into my throat.

She chose her next words carefully.

“Are you sure that’s what you want?”

A haunted look clouded her eyes, and I knew she was recalling every painful step in her own journey away from our childhood religion.

“Yes,” I confessed.

She nodded, resolute. I had an ally.

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As I learned to accept myself and allowed myself to begin to think, behave and live in ways that felt in accordance with my own inner compass, the more love I have encountered in the world.

Almost a decade later, it’s difficult to remember myself as that scared 19 year old girl, readying herself to leave behind everything that she knew. Only two years earlier our family had uprooted itself by moving to the Hudson Valley in order to be closer to the Unification Theological Seminary and the religious community that surrounded it.

Having been raised in the insular ideology of the Unification Church, a religion described by the popular media as a primary example of a cult, I had little concept of the world beyond.

Though I was unaware of it during my youth, much of my upbringing fit neatly into psychologist Robert Lifton’s criteria for thought reform and milieu control. I had no support system outside of my family and the local church community, and had very little understanding of myself as a person outside of the church’s constructs.

We had been brought up with our own constructed language – a religious Newspeak that restricted our ability to process and express thoughts that deviated from the theology.

To question was to invite Satan; thus we restricted our thought processes to only what was approved and daily fed to us. Questioning the church was to make myself a tool of the evil spirit world.

My leaving the church might as well have been leaving the planet. It meant potentially losing my family and community, as well as my identity, language and sense of self. We had been taught that people on the outside would hurt us, and that the world was a dangerous place without kindness or mercy. Threats of God’s wrath and retribution waited if we strayed from the path. Worse though, we were told that no one would ever truly understand us or love us outside of the confines of the church.

I had seen what my younger sister had endured when she left. I ached with fear when I thought about how my sister had been treated as untouchable by many church members once she had decided to forge her own path in life. For both of us the ache to know a life where we were free to define our own sense of right and goodness was greater than any fear.

Someone once told me: “there is no such thing as leaving the church.” In many ways I understand that sentiment, especially for those of us born and raised within the culture.

When one emerges from any kind of totalist environment, the old programs can run within for many years. It takes great effort to recognize those patterns and begin to change them. Old fears followed me for years. Despite the fact that experience has often taught me otherwise, I still expected people on the outside to judge and reject me when I shared my background.

The reality is that, more often than not, I have found more compassion and acceptance in the outside world than I ever thought possible. As I learned to accept myself and allowed myself to begin to think, behave and live in ways that felt in accordance with my own inner compass, the more love I have encountered in the world.

It’s not easy to remap the internal landscape. Some days feel like an endless uphill climb where I’m hopelessly behind the curve. It’s easy to compare myself to others and assume that there’s a place where I “should be” by now, as though life is broken up into clearly delineated mile-markers.

But the beautiful thing I’ve learned is that it’s completely human to feel that way. No matter our story, we’ve all emerged out of some difficulty or anguish. We’ve all felt less than when we compare ourselves to how someone else’s life looks from the outside. Though it’s not always easy, I’m learning about how to be kind to myself and open to learning the lesson of wherever I happen to find myself in life.

These days, instead of carrying my heart as a heavy and incriminating secret, I am learning how to entrust it to others. I’m learning the beauty of vulnerability, how to share my story and, perhaps most importantly, how to be grateful for the journey – each step of the way.

Jen Kiaba is a photographer and writer based in Rhinebeck, NY. Her photography has been published internationally in magazines and on book covers. To see more of her work, visit http://www.jenkiabaphotography.com

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When the

lights go down

by Brian PJ Cronin

The return of the Red Hook Film Festival

Robert George has his eyes on the big picture.

When asked why he founded the Red Hook Film Festival, George mulls over a few possible answers before announcing “I’m interested in creating solutions for the world as opposed to being part of the problem.” This is quickly followed by “I’m an idealistic idiot. What can I say?”

Now in its second year, the Red Hook Film Festival will take place on November 14th and 15th at the Red Hook Fire Hall. At first glance, the modest scale of the festival may seem out of sync with George’s wide angle views. All of the films shown are less than 20 minutes long, independently produced, and made by filmmakers who live within a 100 mile radius of the town. The majority of the films shown last year were student films. And unlike the high wattage of local film festivals like Film Columbia and the Woodstock Film Festival, Paul Rudd and Natalie Portman are probably not going to show up on the screen in front of you or in the seat next to you. But the festival’s intimate pleasures are powered by some very grand ideas.

I just think we’re better off in a culture when we hear each other’s stories...

Good, bad, or indifferent, entertaining, exciting, empowering - the whole rainbow.

“I just think we’re better off as a culture when we hear each other’s stories,” said George. “Good, bad, or indifferent, entertaining, exciting, empowering - the whole rainbow. And the big commercial film market, with the big theaters and $10 popcorn, generally speaking doesn’t have those types of films. And there’s an extraordinary amount of very talented filmmakers who tell great stories in great ways who come out of the woodwork when you hold a film festival. So I wanted to start this film festival for the greater good of hearing unique stories that we otherwise wouldn’t hear, that perhaps might bring about the tiniest shift of more compassion, or more humanity, a better quality of life, who knows what?”

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And the essence of filmmaking has to do with community...and I look at our festival as being reflective of our need for nourishment, for elevating culture, and for elevating quality of life through art.

Taken in that light, the festival’s insistence on highlighting local filmmakers seems less like a gimmick and more like a noble and necessary way of strengthening the community and empowering us all to tell our own stories. “There’s a huge amount of talented people in the Hudson Valley that are not able to get their work out there,” said George. “I thought it would help if we could get to see that great work, and get that great work that can’t find its way through the system seen in an eclectic and intimate film festival setting.”

“Intimate” may be a good way to describe the scale of the festival, but not the scale of the room. The Red Hook Fire Hall seats about 330 people, and last year the room was filled to capacity. Many of the professional filmmakers who participated in last year’s festival told George that despite being veterans of dozens of high-profile film festivals held all over the world, they had never had such a large - or enthusiastic

Although the films shown there will be aimed at kids, George said parents will enjoy the films as well. “It’s a very interesting selection of work,” he said. “And can I allude to the fact that one of the filmmakers does a lot of work for National Geographic? I think I can get away with alluding to that.”

The theme of this year’s festival - “Harvest Shorts” - was chosen as a way of acknowledging the bounties of the local agricultural scene. Local food will be served at the screenings, and Montgomery Place Orchards is even donating hot apple cider. This gives the festival a way of celebrating both local filmmakers and local farmers and food purveyors: The harvest of local films, and the harvest of local food, both created after months and months of tireless work by our friends and neighbors here in the Hudson Valley. That celebration of community feeds right back into this small festival’s big ideas about the power of art and what draws us together.

Scenes from last year’s panel discussion with the participating filmmakers: Mozel Miley-Bailey, Bernadine Santistevan, Luchina Fisher, and Lori Martini with moderator Timothy Fitzmaurice.

Photos by Adan Aronson.

- audience as they had in Red Hook. “They said they had never felt so welcome,” said George. And one of the ways that the festival ensures that the filmmakers feel welcome is to provide each accepted filmmaker with a small stipend. It’s an uncommon gesture for many festivals; and unheard of for a small, volunteer-run festival like Red Hook; but George believes it’s an important gesture that resonates far beyond the modest sum they’re putting in the filmmaker’s pockets. “It’s a way of acknowledging their hard work and sacrifice,” said George. “The least we can do is provide them with a little bit of money to get here.”

As of press time, the selection of filmmakers who will be awarded that gas money, and showing their films at the festival hadn’t yet been announced, although by the time you read this the full schedule will probably be up on the festival’s website: www.redhookfilmfestival.com. George was happy to tease out a few details regarding some of the work that will be shown as part of the Festival’s “KidFest” on Saturday the 15th at 2 p.m.

“As a reflection of everything awful in the world, more and more people are stepping forward and doing something for the greater good,” said George. “And the essence of filmmaking has to do with community. Making a film requires a whole bunch of people working together. Filmmaking is a collaborative process and people have extraordinary experiences making extraordinary work. That elevates the quality of community, through the process of making a film, and I look at our festival as being reflective of our need for nourishment, for elevating culture, and for elevating quality of life through art.”

“I mean, it’s a film festival,” he said laughing. “How could you go wrong?”

 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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Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once said, ‘Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.’

Red hook’s

retail revival

by Robin Cherry

It takes a village to start a business and three new stores in Red Hook are drawing on local resources to bring some welcome retail therapy to the village (and speaking selfishly as a Red Hook resident, I couldn’t be happier). All three shops are helmed by women who have channeled their passions into their businesses. Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once said “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” Amen to that.

Rebecca Rothstein has dreamed of opening a general store for kids for five years. She wrote the business plan when she was living and teaching in New York City and now with the help of her husband Craig and her business partner Laura Pelosi, the dream is open for business.

Little Pickles, a paradise for children, opened at 7507 North Broadway in mid October. The four-room shop has a super-cool playhouse (complete with a tree house and woodland-themed murals), a scrumptious old-fashioned candy shop and a whimsical selection of toys from around the world. (Rebecca is British in case you’re wondering why there’s a Union Jack on the wall and the sign for the cash register says “Till.”)

The death of Rebecca’s mother last year both inspired and enabled her to take the plunge and she set out to transform the former tattoo parlor next to Neko’s Drugstore into a fanciful emporium. (The sweets shop is a nod to her mother who whenever the family went out to a restaurant, decided what she was going to have for dessert first and then planned the rest of the meal accordingly.) Rebecca also wanted to share the nostalgic feeling she had for when she was a kid in England and she and a friend would go to the post office on Saturday

The old fashioned candy corner at Little Pickles. Photo used with permission.

Rebecca adheres to the Italian education theorist Maria Montessori’s belief that play is the “work” of the child. And the theory behind Little Pickles is that such work should be fun... to buy penny candy. Each candy cost a ha’ penny so she could get two candies for a penny. At Little Pickles, kids can pack a bag with milk chocolate sports balls, malted milk balls, and Mary Janes. You can also stock up on other retro classics like Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews and B-B-Bats. Toys include marbles, a ridiculously cute Jack-in-the-Box that plays “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” and a kit for sewing your own adorable monster.

Rebecca adheres to Italian education theorist Maria Montessori’s belief that play is the “work” of the child. And the theory behind Little Pickles is that such work should be fun so expect arts and crafts projects, dress-up, tea parties, music lessons and yoga for kids. On Friday evenings, the playhouse will be open for Friday “Fun Nights” when parents can drop off their children and enjoy a night out knowing that they’re in good hands. (And what parent wouldn’t be grateful for that?) Rebecca has a graduate degree from the Bank School of Education and ran a daycare service from her home until she set her sights on the shop; Laura has a degree in elementary education.

The eye-popping design (a carnivalesque cavalcade of pink and yellow stripes and purple and teal accents), was a collaboration between

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Muriel, who has done work for the Culinary Institute of America and Sotheby’s...gets a kick out of making new things and breathing life into old things...

Rebecca, Laura, and designers Vivian Mandala and Danielle Relyea of Mandala Design Studio and faux finish artist Muriel Norman of Down Under Faux. It’s an all Red Hook project. Rebecca and Muriel live on the same street as artist Daniel Baxter who designed the logo.

(Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t take a village, just a street.) Only slightly further afield, Tivoli resident Rochelle Redfield painted the fantastical wall murals.

Vivian and Muriel are also the team between Hudson Valley Home (HVH) which is slated to open at 33 West Market Street on November 15. Vivian calls HVH a “Design Help Center” where people who may not be able to afford a designer can come in and ask questions. The focus will be on reclaiming and repurposing “things that are not finished, but that people are finished with.” Vivian has spent the last year purchasing solid pieces of furniture with beautiful woodwork that are in need to a little TLC revival. Muriel, who has done work for the Culinary Institute of America and Sotheby’s, is in charge of re-finishing the furniture. She got into painted furniture when she couldn’t afford to buy what I wanted so she did it herself.

She gets a kick out of making new things and breathing new life into old things and making them more beautiful. And having seen her transform a boring unfinished night table into a faux red ostrich skin stunner, I can attest that she can work miracles.

There will also be unfinished pieces that people can design themselves — selecting out their own fabrics and paint colors with advice from Vivian, Muriel, and Danielle. Catskill cabinet maker and woodworker Jamie Ladd will also be on hand for people who want beautiful custom pieces.

In the new year, Vivian plans to introduce locally-sourced linens, glassware, dishes and cutlery and she would be thrilled to hear from local designers and crafts people interested in selling their wares. Vivian is all about localism. She’s on the board of Re>Think Local, a nonprofit collaborative of Hudson Valley independent business owners, artists, farmers, and nonprofits that are committed to both improving their “triple bottom line” (social and environmental impact, as well as financial profit) and encouraging residents and businesses to spend more on local independents. Vivian’s Design-Build business will also be run out of the store so anyone interested in a new home or a renovation can set up a meeting with Vivian and her team.

Early next year, Muriel plans to offer a line of artisanal paints.

She will also give classes and workshops on furniture refinishing and painting for people who want to learn how to do their own pieces.

The shop will also showcase samples of Muriel’s faux finishing work as well as Dan Baxter’s prints and drawings (many of which feature local businesses like Holy Cow and Bubby’s Burrito Stand).

Just down the street from HVH, Carol Neiley’s Basic French is ouvert again. Carol first opened Basic French in Red Hook several years ago to share her love of French products with her customers.

Billed as a French ‘lifestyle thing,’ Basic French specializes in uniquely French products including furniture, soaps, linens, clothing, and oneof-a-kind vintage discoveries. In 2008, Carol followed her passion for France and moved to Lyon with her two daughters. From there, she ran Basic French as an online shop. Now’s she’s back in Red Hook

top: examples of wall decor and furniture available at Basic French; bottom: some of the store owner’s favorite Basic French products. Photos used with permission.

and has re-hung her shingle on the other side of Broadway at 15 West Market St. (The former Basic French shop (5 E. Market) is now home to Tivoli Mercantile, another woman-owned gem of a shop selling funky housewares, design books, and children’s clothing and toys.)

With all this energy and creative activity, could Red Hook be the next Hudson? I don’t know why not. Come check it out!

Robin Cherry is a Red Hook-based food and travel writer and author or the upcoming book Garlic: An Edible Biography which will be available from many local (and national) bookstores on November 11. She blogs (a bit too irregularly) at garlicescapes where she shares garlic recipes from around the world.

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on stage live!

Peter Pan

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Through November 9, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 p.m.: Based on J.M. Barrie’s immortal tale of a boy who wouldn’t grow up.

Tickets: $26; $24; $20 matinee Information: 845.876.3080; http://www.centerforperformingarts.org

Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit

The Beacon, 445 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Oct. 31-Nov. 9, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.: This comedy concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Tickets: $18 Information: 845.266.8099; http://www.thebeacontheatre.org

Sun Ock Lee

Kaatsbaan International Dance Ctr, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.: For her extraordinary dance performances and therapy programs, based on mastery of Zen philosophy and Zen Dance technique, Sun Ock Lee has been recognized and awarded internationally over a span of 30 years. Tickets: $30; $10 children and student rush Info: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

Maya Dance Theatre

Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Sunday, November 2, 2:30 p.m.: Maya Dance Theatre is a young dance company dedicated to collaborations, openness and experimentations.

Its dance vocabulary draws inspiration from Asian traditions and aesthetics. Tickets: $30; $10 Information: 845.757.5106 x 2; http://kaatsbaan.org

The Bed Show

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Theater Two, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Wed.-Fri., Nov. 5-7, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 8, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: A new music theater show, developed by composer, writer, and performer Amanda Palmer in collaboration with current and former Bard students.Tickets: $15; $10 Bard alumni and non-Bard students Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

NEWvember New Plays Festival

Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Thurs.-Sun., November 6-9, times tba: Annual festival of new plays and bold voices, all in one weekend. Presented by Tangent Theatre Company and AboutFACE Ireland. Info: http://tangent-arts.org

The Marvelous Wonderettes

County Players Falls Theater, 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 November 7-22, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.: This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the

Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! Tickets: $22; $19 seniors and children under 12 Information: http://countyplayers.org

The Sunshine Boys

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 November 14-23, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 p.m.: Al Lewis and Willie Clark kept audiences in stitches for decades, but now estranged for eleven years, they agree to reunite for one last performance. Reconciliation and friendship battle grudges and resentment in Neil Simon’s comic masterpiece about growing old.

Tickets: $26; $24 Info: http://www.centerforperformingarts.org

The House is Open

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Thurs. Nov. 20, 5-10 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 21, 2-10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 22, noon-10 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 23, noon-10 p.m.: For four extraordinary days, the Fisher Center will be transformed into a temporary museum, hosting the work of major artists who are working at the fast-changing intersection of the performing and visual arts. With a single admission ticket, you can discover and interact with a varied range of installation/ performances in parts of the building not normally open to the public.

You’ll be free to wander through hidden areas of the Fisher Center as if you were in a gallery—and return as many times as you like over the weekend. A pop-up café and bookstore complete the experience. The house will truly be open. See website for listing of all exhibitions and performances. Tickets: $30; $10 all students (18 and up) Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Ali Baba and the Four Tea Thieves

Ghent Playhouse, Ghent, NY 12075 Nov. 28-Dec. 14, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.: The Pantoloons are back, and this time it’s “Open Sesame,” as the Tea Baggers try to steal all the tea in Feng Shui. It’s harem pants all around, with crazy songs and schtick, plus the usual who’s a guy and who’s a girl, as the Loons celebrate their 15th anniversary! Tickets: $20; $10 students & children under 12 Information: http://ghentplayhouse.org

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Saturday, November 29, 3 p.m.: Performed to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score for more than 20 years in the U.S., the Great Russian Nutcracker tells the traditional story of a young girl meeting her Prince and includes a tribute to world peace and harmony. Tickets: $28-$60 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Mysterious Deceptions: Magic, Mind Reading & Comedy

Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 29, 8 p.m.: Illusionist David Garrity and Mind Reader Denny Corby will present an evening of baffling, illusions, magic and mind reading with a comedic twist. Tickets: $20 Information: 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org

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On Sunday, November 6, SHUFFLE will perform their unique concert at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church. Photo credit: Richard Ballard and Corey Tatarczuk.

Divahn

Villard Room, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m.: Divahn is a New York-based Mizrahi (Middle Eastern Jewish) band that has gained an international following with its fresh and fiery take on Jewish music: eclectic Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin percussion, lush string arrangements and vocals spanning Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Persian, Arabic, and Aramaic. As one of the few groups performing Mizrahi and Judeo-Arab music in the U.S., Divahn welcomes its audiences to a beautiful sphere of shared Jewish and Muslim culture.

Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

Boom, Bust and Beyond

Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, November 1, 5-7:30 p.m.: Doug Schmolze, Vikki True, and Eric Martin present “Boom, Bust and Beyond,” classic American songbook. Tickets: free Information: 518.325.4105; http://www.roejanlibrary.org

Pianist John Bloomfield

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 1, 7 p.m.: Award-winning solo and chamber pianist John Bloomfield comes gives a rare performance of work by Domenico Scarlatti, Joseph Haydn, Frédéric Chopin, and Johannes Brahms.Tickets: $25 Info: http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Bard College Conservatory Orchestra

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Sunday, November 2, 3 p.m.: Conducted by Leon Botstein. The Orchestra will perform Harold Farberman’s Suite from The Great American Cowboy, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, and Max

Reger’s Four Tone Poems after Böcklin.

Tickets: $$15 & $20, free to Bard Community Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.: One of the day’s most sophisticated singer/songwriters, Texan Lyle Lovett will perform his signature blend of folk, country and jazz that has earned multiple Grammy awards with his acoustic group. Tickets: $58-$64 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

The Compact

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, November 6, 8 p.m.: Hudson Valley favorites the Compact have chosen to celebrate the release of their new album, “One at a Time,” at Club Helsinki Hudson. At the core of the Compact is the songwriting team of guitarist/vocalist Erin Hobson and bassist/vocalist Steven Ross. The group plays an original blend of music that variously recalls Little Feat, Tom Tom Club, Phish, and Steely Dan. Tickets: $12 general admission Information: 518.828.4800; http://helsinkihudson.com

Hudson Valley Philharmonic: Lincoln’s New World

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Saturday, November 8, 8 p.m.: Copland’s moving tribute, narrated by Oscar nominee David Strathairn with projections of historic images from Lincoln’s life, plus Hudson Valley favorites Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and Dvorák’s inspired New World. This program is part of the Adriance Memorial Library’s Exhibition titled Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, made possible by the Poughkeepsie Public Library District. Tickets: $32-$54 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

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Winds in the Wilderness

Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 261 Rte. 344, Copake Falls, NY Sunday, November 9, 3 p.m.: Sharon Powers on flute, John Myers on guitar, Anne Legene on cello and Ron Gorevic on viola perform music by Schubert/Matiegka, Beaser, Kodaly/Bach and Roussell.

Tickets: $15, kids, free Info: 518,329.1577; http://www.stjohnw.org

Known for comical tangents during the delivery of some of his bestloved works, Arlo carries on the Guthrie family legacy.

Tickets: $45-$65 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Rick Springfield

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Sunday, November 9, 7:30 p.m.: Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne hits the road in support of his 5th studio album Supernova, out now on RCA Records. Ray welcomes special guests The Belle Brigade for this show. Tickets: $35-$60 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Friday, November 21, 8 p.m.: With 25 million records sold, a Grammy® Award for his No. 1 smash-hit Jessie’s Girl, and whopping 17 Top-40 hits, Rick Springfield performs an intimate “Stripped Down” concert of music and storytelling. Tickets: $10; adults admitted free when accompanied by a child (one adult per child) Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Gov’t Mule

In Concert: ETHEL

Ray LaMontagne

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.: Gov’t Mule is hitting the road to celebrate their 20th Anniversary and will play the Palace as part of their “20 Years Strong Tour!” Gov’t Mule have been blowing minds since their eponymous 1994 debut. That album found the band boldly transfusing new blood into old-school psychedelic blues-rock at a time when the genre was largely ignored. Gov’t Mule’s stylistic grasp has grown inexhaustibly since. Tickets: $30-$45 Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

The Red Violin

Richard B. Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 Saturday, November 15, 8 p.m.: Celebrated violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn performs with the legendary 1720 “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. In 1990, Christie’s auctioned the Stradivarius, which is said to have inspired the 1999 Academy Award–winning film,The Red Violin. Tickets: $25-$40 Information: 845.758.7900; http://fishercenter.bard.edu

SHUFFLE Concert

Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6436 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 16, 3 p.m.: What is a “SHUFFLE Concert”?

It changes the rules of performance as you know it. In this musical celebration the audience chooses what pieces will be performed!

From Baroque, Classical and Romantic to Jazz, Pop and Broadway, SHUFFLE Concert performances offer an exciting fusion of great music, for every musical taste. Neither the audience members nor the performers themselves know which works will be requested each night and therefore the musicians maintain a rich and extensive menu of over 40 musical works derived from 14 different styles. The result is a unique performance each time! Featuring Moran Katz on clarinet, Sofia Nowik on cello, Hassan Anderson on oboe, Eliran Avni on piano, soprano Ariadne Greif and Francisco Fullana on violin.

Tickets: $25; $5 students (under 23, with student I.D.) Information: 845.876.2870; http://rhinebeckmusic.org

Arlo Guthrie

Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, November 16, 7 p.m.: Arlo Guthrie honors Woody Guthrie’s centennial for a spirited musical tribute by a son for his father. Don’t miss this chance to join Arlo in celebrating his unique inheritance and the tremendous contributions Woody Guthrie made to American music and the social climate. As a singer-songwriter and social commentator, Guthrie has developed a dedicated fan base that spans generations.

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 22, 7 p.m.: ETHEL, the “string quartet that sometimes thinks it’s a rock band,” makes its first appearance in Hudson with a program entitled Grace, honoring the 20th anniversary of the release of Jeff Buckley’s glorious and, tragically, only completed album.

The centerpiece of the program is ETHEL’s adaptation of Ennio Morricone’s moving score to the 1986 film, The Mission. Known for its focus on contemporary music, ETHEL rounds out this redemptive evening of music with works by Mary Ellen Chiles (USA), Marcelo Zarvos (Brazil), and Carlo Mombelli (South Africa), along with original music composed by members of the quartet. Tickets: $25 Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Faculty and Guest Recital

Vassar College, Skinner Hall of Music, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sunday, November 23, 3 p.m.: An exciting collaborative performance featuring both sets of Brahms’s Liebeslieder Waltzes. Bard College faculty members Rufus Müller, tenor, Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano, and Blair McMillan, piano, join Vassar College faculty members Rachel Rosales, soprano, Robert Osborne, bass-baritone, and Todd Crow, piano, in an infectious bouquet of lilting waltzes for vocal quartet and four-hand piano. Free and open to the public.

Information: 845.437.7294; http://music.vassar.edu/concerts

America

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, November 29, 8 p.m.: The year 2014 marks the 44th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America who quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name”. America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Tickets: $50-$85 Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 Sunday, November 30, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: The live debut of “The Christmas Attic: A Rock Holiday Tradition for a New Generation.”

Tickets: $33-$74 Information: 800.745.3000; http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com

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Photo from past Sinterklaas arrival day. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 29, on the Rondout in Kingston. Photo by Douglas Baz.

Bindlestiff’s Cirkus After School

Hudson Youth Center, 18 North 3rd St., Hudson, NY 12534 Mondays, through December: Students will learn circus arts like juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and partner acrobatics; clowning and physical comedy; wire walking, rolla bolla and rolling globe. (Side effects may include: better communication skills, growing self-esteem, increased fitness and coordination, longer periods of focused activity) Students will put all these skills together in Winter Cirkus, a free performance on Monday, December 22 at the Hudson Youth Center. Fee: Free for Hudson City School District students ages 8-18, thanks to funding and support from the City of Hudson Department of Youth, The Galvan Foundation, and the Rhinestrom Hill Foundation. Registration required.

Information: 518.828.0017; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

STEAM Into Imagination

Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.: Fun, educational programming for youth ages 5-11 and 12-16. STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Techology, Engineering, Art, Math,” and the programs will spark children’s curiosities about the emerging intersections of these disciplines.

Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

ACTing Up!

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Wednesdays through Nov. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: A new free program for pre-schoolers ages 2-4 and their grown ups! Enjoy a fun and interactive class that will help boost your child’s confidence and creativity. Kids will explore their individuality through story-time, song, dance and movement. This one hour class will help enhance communication skills

and provide the opportunity for your child to learn to interact with other children; all while ACTing Up! Information: 518.945.2136; http://athensculturalcenter.org

Music & Creative Movement

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, through Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m.: Join local singer, songwriter, choreographer and dancer Abby Lappen for weekly fun exploring creative arts through music and movement. Parent participation is encouraged. 18 months and up.

Information: http://hudsonoperahouse.org

Athens Youth Chorus

Athens Cultural Ctr, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Thursdays, through Dec. 11, 5-6:15 p.m.: Community youth choir for students in grades 3-8. Weekly classes that include instruction on reading music and vocal technique, and an introduction to a wide range of choral music literature with a focus on a cappella folk music.

Director, Shelly Ley, is a NYS certified music teacher.

Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.shellyley.com

Saturday Children’s Workshops

Omi International Arts Center, 1405 County Rte. 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Saturdays, through Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-noon: These workshops offer studio experiences for children ages 4 1/2 -12. Themes and activities are connected with the artists, artworks and ideas featured in the current exhibition in The Fields Sculpture Park. Workshops begin with an adventure in The Fields focusing on artworks pertinent to a weekly

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theme. Fee: $12/child, or $20 for two Information: 518.728.9256; http://www.artomi.org

NaNoWriMo Young Writers’ Free Writing Program

Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Saturdays, noon-2 p.m.: Middle Schoolers! Have you always dreamed of writing a novel? Come to the Tivoli Free Library every Saturday in November and join the hundreds of thousands of participants all over the world who work on the goal of writing an entire novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel (including you!)

To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the Young Writers Program, visit http://ywp.nanowrimo.org. This program is for kids in 6th-8th grade. Bring your own laptop, notebook, typewriter, or tablet. No signup is necessary. Just drop in!

Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

chocolate demo at Flatiron Steakhouse; live music and performances in the Community Music Space at The Chocolate Factory; hayrides to and from the Chocolate Factory; The Chocolate Wars dessert making competition with students and mentors at Red Hook Middle School; chocolate tastings at businesses throughout the village; and so much more! Plus, purchase a chocolate bar from one of the festival’s special helpers and you just might find a golden ticket and win a special prize!

Information: 845.758.0824; http://redhookchamber.org

Ghostly Gallop 5K Race

Hudson Area Library, 400 State St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, October 26, 9 a.m.: Register online or at the library to run or walk in this year’s Ghostly Gallop! Participants may choose either the 5K Road Race, or 5K Community Walk at 9 a.m.; or 1-Mile Kids’ Race at 9:45 a.m. Register by October 11 and receive a commemorative longsleeved t-shirt. Tickets: $20; kids 12 and under, free Information: 518.828.1792; http://hudsonarealibrary.org

Family Fun Night: Halloween Bags

Red Hook Public Library, North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesday, October 29, 5 p.m.: Trick-or-treating requires a stylish bag for stashing your loot! Make your own with the library folks - all materials provided. Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Halloween Celebration

Gazebo in the Village of Chatham, NY 12037 Friday, October 31, 5-7 p.m.: Bring the kids in costume for a little trick-or-treating.

Information: http://chathambusinessalliance.org

Halloween Celebration

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, 330 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 Friday, October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: A favorite festival created for families with young children. Bring the kids in costume for an evening of magic and mystery. Families are invited to follow the Jack-O-Lantern path to visit Baba Yaga, answer the riddles of the Forest Wizard, roast a marshmallow by the bonfire, visit Mother Earth’s fairy garden, and enjoy a puppet show! This year enjoy a performance of the Grimm’s story of Jorinda and Joringel – a tale of faithful love’s ability to free enchantment.Tickets: $4 Information: http://hawthornevalleyschool.org

Red Hook & The Chocolate Festival

Village of Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: A day for chocolate lovers featuring competitions, tastings, art exhibitions and performances - all involving chocolate! The morning begins with the Red Dragon’s Hot Chocolate Run at 9 a.m., followed by a full day of delicious opportunities, including: chocolate tasting lesson with Dan Budd at Taste Budd’s Cafe; Chocolate Bomb Skateboard Race; cooking with

A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk photo by Alison Miller. source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:Red_Tailed_Hawk_Stare.jpg

The Wonders of Raptor Migration

Harrier Hill Park, Rod and Gun Rd., Stockport, NY 12534 Saturday, November 1, 1 p.m.: Why do raptors migrate and how do they know the way? How did these amazing birds of prey adapt to a long journey? Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Trish Marki of Silent Wings will talk about the Fall migration patterns of our native raptors.

She will have live birds with her to show up close and personal the amazing adaptations of these magnificent hunters. This will be a family friendly educational program. The event will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather.

Information: 518.392.5252; http://clctrust.org/events

Owleen: Owl Walk at Olana

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 1, 7-9 p.m.: Join Bill Robinson from Wildlife Lectures and Audubon NY Education Coordinator Larry Federman for an owl walk. Listen to a brief talk and see a live owl, then head out on the carriage drives of Olana to hear and try to spot an owl in the wilderness. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring flashlights. Preregistration required.Tickets: $10/person; $25/carload Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Fall Family Fun at Kesicke Farm

221 Middle Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Classic fall fun, including pumpkin picking, corn maze, wagon rides, hay rides, pedal tractors, petting zoo, balloon launcher, arts and crafts, and more!

Tickets: $8 corn maze; hay and wagon rides, $4; all three, $12 Information: 845.590.9642; http://facebook.com/pages/Kesicke-Farm-Cattle

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Children’s Author Appearance: The Mitten String

Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Saturday, November 8, 2-4 p.m.: Author Jennifer Rosner reads from her new book, “The Mitten String,” an original Jewish folk tale for children. As part of the event, the bookstore and The Warm Ewe invite knitters to knit mittens and bring them to the store for distribution to area children.

Information: 518.392.3005; http://chathambookstore.com

Tech Discoveries: Recycled Car

Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook, NY 12106 Saturday, November 8, 4 p.m.: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right? During this discovery program, use recycled materials to build and race your own car. Who can make the fastest car? The most creative? Tech Discoveries are limited to 15 participants and are open to those between the ages of 10 and 15.

Information: 518.758.6192; http://www.oklibrary.org

Sinterklaas Star Party

The Ballroom at the Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: A benefit to help raise funds for the annual Sinterklaas festival. Celebrate the magic and see the Snow King and Snow Queen bestow the celestial flame upon its earthly caretakers. Delight in the Snow Child unveiling and lighting this year’s new Sinterklaas Star! Behold the appearance of this year’s honored animal - the hummingbird. Storytelling, live music and suprise guests. Raffle prizes, libations, and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $50 donation Information: http://sinterklaasrhinebeck.com Dan Zanes publicity photo.

Dan Zanes

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Sunday, November 2, 3 p.m.: The Dan Zanes song gusto hour is a chance for families and people of all ages to gather and sing at the top of their lungs with Grammy award winning musician Dan Zanes. The song gusto atmosphere is loose, communal, and festive. Songbooks will be provided and people are invited to bring their instruments.

Tickets: $18; adults free when accompanied by a child Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Live Screening: Big Apple Circus: Metamorphosis

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Saturday, November 8, 12:30 p.m.: Metamorphosis is a new show for all ages, presented by New York’s Big Apple Circus. This original one-ring circus will, for the first time in its 37 year history, beam a performance into hundreds of movie theaters across the US, Canada, and around the world. Metamorphosis features spectacular performers from the U.S., Russia, France and Mongolia, in an array of classical circus artistry such as clowning, juggling, acrobatics and equestrianism (with completely animal-friendly acts) in a thrilling two hour performance. Tickets: $15 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

Superhero Day!

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 8, 1 p.m.: The library is having its own ComicCon and this afternoon is all about superheroes! Crafts and activities all about your favorite, or your original, superheroes. Suitable for all ages.

Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

43rd Annual Railroad Exposition

Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Sunday, November 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: For train lovers - of all ages!

Tickets: $5; kids under 12, $2 Information: 845.454.5800; http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org

Drawing Comics

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Wednesday, November 12, 5 p.m.: Special Family Fun Night: Bard College student artists who will guide participants through the process of beginning to draw your own comics. All materials provided.

Information: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Book Signing & Road Trip Experience with Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author

Bulkeley Middle School, 45 N. Park Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.: Best-selling author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series makes an appearance to celebrate “Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9: The Long Haul.” Tickets: $16, includes one book Information: http://www.oblongbooks.com/events_JeffKinney

The Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire

Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: A fun and family-friendly event that celebrates what the mid-Hudson Valley is inventing, making and creating. It brings together makers, crafters, farmers, inventors, hackers, scientists and artists of all ages in one place for learning, play, spectacle and inspiration. Learn from interactive hands-on exhibits and be inspired by imaginative creations. Tickets: $10 for ages 5 and up; $40 family pass, includes 2 adults and up to 3 children (ages 5-18) Information: http://makerfairepoughkeepsie.com

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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, November 15, 11 a.m.: Omaha Theatre brings this children’s favorite to the stage! Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later.

Tickets: $15; adults admitted free when accompanied by a child (one adult per child) Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Skyscape Series: What’s in Tonight’s Sky

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 15, 7-9 p.m.: Frederic E. Church painted Aurora Borealis (1865; Smithsonian American Art Museum) following his voyage and artic 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 21st Century exploration of the night sky at Olana.

The evening will begin with a presentation of the wonders of the night sky that are presently observable. We will then move out to the viewing field where you will be oriented to the major features of the night sky.

Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be present with various size telescopes to view the sky. Please pre-register by preceding Thursday. Tickets: $5 Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Saturday Night Media Hangouts

First Presbyterian Church, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY 12508 Saturdays, Nov. 15 & 22 and Dec. 6 & 13, 6-10 p.m.: In this fun but focused filmmaking workshop series, high school age youth will gather on Saturday nights to hang out and get creative with fellow film buffs.

Youth watch and discuss films, collaborate to conceptualize, script/ storyboard, film, and edit narrative shorts. Pizza dinner served weekly.

Ages: 14-17 Fee: Call for information Information: 845.485.4480; http://www.childrensmediaproject.org

Pinkalicious: The Musical

Palace Performing Arts Center, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 Sunday, November 16, 3 p.m.: This is the tale, based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. Pinkalicious is about learning self-control and the importance of moderation. This fantastic new musical, to be produced on The Palace stage by Albany’s Park Playhouse, will teach students the power of nutrition and leading how leading a healthy life can still be cool. Tickets: $20; $10 kids Information: 518.465.3334; http://palacealbany.com

Shakespeare’s Clowns with Seano Fagan & Circus Theatricks

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesdays, Nov. 18-Jan. 27, 3-4:30 p.m.: Seano Fagan is a former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus clown and has worked with the Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon JR. Television, and Scholastic’s Magic School Bus Live. Shakespeare’s Clowns is a Renaissance-themed program designed to introduce young people to Shakespeare in a fun, hands-on approach. The workshop is part poetry, pageantry, parade and play as students present scenes from Shakespeare’s work, learn skills of

the court jester (juggling, tumbling, stilt-walking), and develop better language proficiency skills and socialization techniques. Program ends with a performance by the students at the Hudson Opera House. (No sessions Dec. 2, 23, & 30) Tickets: Free, registration required Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Word Art

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursdays, Nov. 20-Jan. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.: A visual arts and language workshop for kids 6 and up taught by artist and poet Audrey Gilbert.

Children will explore the intersection of language and art as they create paintings, poems, collages, performances, and more while exploring various media and techniques that incorporate letters and words, seeking answers to the question: what is the relationship between a word and a picture? Tickets: Free, registration required Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Peter & The Wolf: An Urban Tale

The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220 Saturday, November 15, 11 a.m.: Choreographer Cartier Williams and his company of tap, ballet, hip-hop and modern dancers bring the famous cast of characters to New York City in the 21st century as they re-imagine this classic tale. Tickets: $10; adults admitted free when accompanied by a child (one adult per child) Information: 518.473.1061; http://www.theegg.org

Bard Comic Club Meeting

Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturday, November 22, 1 p.m.: Bard’s Comic Club meets once a month to share their favorite comic books and graphic novels. This month they’re meeting at the library and all are invited to join in to share their favorites, sit, chat and nosh.

Info: 845.758.3241; http://redhooklibrary.org

Story Hour with McKenzie Willis

Olana, Wagon House Education Ctr, 5720 Rte 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m.: McKenzie Willis, author of the children’s book, “Tales of the Rainbow Forest” will lead an engaging interactive hour of story and song. The book and CD will be available for purchase following the presentation. Tickets: Free Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

Santa Visits Walkway Over the Hudson

61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Friday, November 28, 1 p.m.: Bring the kids for a very special meet and greet with Santa. Tickets: Free Information: http://walkway.org/community-events/item/santa-visits

Sinterklaas Arrival Day in the Kingston Rondout

Rondout, Kingston, NY 12414 Saturday, November 29, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Sinterklaas Arrival Day in the historic Kingston Waterfront — A day of open houses, musical performances, workshops creating beautiful crowns and branches, a march down Broadway, a parade of stars, and puppets galore. Kingston sends off Sinterklaas and his white horse on a tugboat across the river to his destination there. After his send off, there will a Sinterklaas Soiree, Tree Lighting Ceremony and plenty of specials at all of the local restaurants. Information: http://SinterklaasRhinebeck.com

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Chris O’Dowd & James Franco in Broadway production ‘Of Mice and Men’ to be screened live at Time and Space in Hudson on Nov. 6, Photo by Richard Phibbs

NaNoWriMo Write-In Program

Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesdays in November, 5:30 p.m.: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.

On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on November 30. NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel. Whether this is your first attempt at fiction or you already have a few stories under your belt, join us for these special weekly “write-ins.” Bring your laptop, typewriter, or pen and paper. Limited public computers will be available, as well as coffee and snacks. This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about NaNoWriMo, visit nanowrimo.org.

Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

The Big Read Community Conversation: For the Love of Books with Joe Donahue

Henry A. Wallace Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Wednesday, October 29, 3 p.m.: Donahue hosts the weekday morning show ‘The Roundtable’ and the weekly ‘Book Show’ on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. He reads voraciously in preparation for his many interviews with authors and will speak about his love of books and share personal highlights from his many author interviews.

Presented in partnership with the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Writers’ Workshop with Tommy Zurhellen

Tivoli Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583 Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.: Local author and Marist College

creative writing professor Tommy Zurhellen will be facilitating this informal, friendly writer’s workshop. A supportive, creative environment for writers of all abilities and experience! Free and open to the public. Coffee and dessert type snacks will be provided.

Information: 845.757.3771; http://www.tivolilibrary.org

Book Signing: Hudson River Steamboat Catastrophes

Vedder Research Library, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m.: Author Thomas Allison book signing.

Information: http://www.gchistory.org

National Theatre LIVE: Frankenstein Special Encore

Millerton Movie House, Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m.: Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle.Tickets: $20 Information: 518.789.3408; http://www.themoviehouse.net

Memoir: Taking the Next Step with Marion Roach Smith and Margaret Roach

Margaret Roach’s Guest House, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Saturday, November 1, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Have you got a piece of your memoir written? Perhaps it’s a whole book, or a series of essays. It’s time to further it, finish it, get it out there and promote it. This is the workshop for you. Fee: visit website for information.

Information: http://awaytogarden.com

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Live in HD: Bizet’s Carmen

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 1, 12:55 p.m.: Richard Eyre’s mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama returns with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Tickets: $25; students, $15 Info: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Reading & Book Signing: The History of the Hudson Valley from Wilderness to the Civil War

Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Ave., Germantown, NY 12526 Saturday, November 1, 6-9 p.m.: Book reading with author & historian Vernon Benjamin, hosted in partnership with the Friends of Clermont & the Germantown Library. A former editor of the New Saugerties Times, Benjamin has written extensively on the Hudson Valley for various publications and has appeared on C-SPAN. Call to reserve your seat.

Information: 518.537.6622; http://friendsofclermont.org

Author Barbara Bonner: Inspiring Generosity

Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Sunday, November 2, 2-4 p.m.: Author and fundraising consultant Barbara Bonner reads from her new book, “Inspiring Generosity,” which tells the stories of 14 individuals who have changed the lives of others through the power of generosity.

Information: 518.518.392.3005; http://chathambookstore.com

From Dyslexia to Pulitzer: The Narrative Gift Poet Philip Schultz Lecture

Vassar College, Villard Room, Main Bldg., 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Monday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.: Despite experiencing severe childhood learning struggles and a late-in-life dyslexia diagnosis, Philip Schultz went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Schultz will read from his poetry and his acclaimed memoir, My Dyslexia, and then take questions from the audience. Information: 845.437.5370; http://vassar.edu

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Former U.S. Poet Laureate Mark Strand Lecture

Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Rm. 203, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Thursday, November 6, 6 p.m.: Poet Mark Strand’s career has been punctuated by numerous honors including the Pulitzer Prize, appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate in 1990, the Gold Medal for Poetry from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a MacArthur Fellowship (more commonly known as “the genius grant”). Strand has an impressive body of work to his credit including several books of poetry, a collection of stories, and three volumes of translations.

Information: 845.437.5370; http://vassar.edu

Author Talk & Book Signing: Karen Chase Polio Boulevard: A Memoir

Henry A. Wallace Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.: Author talk and book signing with Karen Chase, author of “Polio Boulevard: A Memoir.”

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

Broadway Cinemacast: Of Mice and Men

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.: Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live.

Encore performance, Sat., Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Tickets: $22; kids under 12, $15 Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

The Write Stuff: A One-Day Writers’ Festival

Roe Jan Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.: Keynote address, What Kind of Book Should You Be Writing? How to choose the right form for your truth and your art - and make money too! Presented by local author Ellen E.M. Roberts. Plus workshops on Creating a Short Story, Creative Writing for New Writers, Memoir in Miniature, Narrative Voice in Fiction, The Six Rules for Writing Non-Fiction that Sells, and The Creative Process. Panel discussion on getting published, including self publishing - and more! Registration required. Tickets: $50 Info: http://www.roejanlibrary.org/the-write-stuff-registration-form

Book Reading and Signing: Now and Yesterday: New York Gay Life in a Memoir and a Novel

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 8, 5 p.m.: Authors Felice Picano and Stephen Greco take a fond look – sometimes sharp, often humorous – at New York’s gay life today and in the 1970’s. Picano is the author of the memoir Nights at Rizzoli, and Greco is the author of the novel Now and Yesterday. Tickets: Free Information: 518.822.1438; http://www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Book Launch Event: Francesco Mastalia’s Organic Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 9, 4 p.m.: Photographer Francesco Mastalia will talk about the genesis of the book, “Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley,”and his journey in creating the body of work and learning about the organic movement from the roots up. Q&A and book signing follows. Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Red Hook Film Fest 2014: Harvest Shorts

Red Hook Fire Hall, Red Hook, NY 12571 Fri., Nov. 14, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 15, 2 p.m.: This year’s event, “Harvest Shorts,” builds on the festival’s original concept of ‘our collective experience through film,’ adding another evening for screenings and an afternoon event specifically for children, called ‘Kidfest.’ The festival features short-form, independently-produced films by established and evolving directors. Hosted by the community, the festival features specially-catered intermissions with locally-harvested food, drink and gourmet popcorn. Conversations with the directors follow the screenings, and discussions are moderated by local expert and film continued on page 36 g

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teacher. Visit the website for a listing of films to be screened.

Tickets: $12; $10 students & seniors; $6 Kidfest seats. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Red Hook CAN. Information: http://www.redhookfilmfestival.com

Book Signing, Demo and Tasting

Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 15, 1-2 p.m.: Bakers Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga from Ovenly in Brooklyn share their new book, “Ovenly: Sweet and Salty Recipes from New York’s Most Creative Bakery.”

Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Sarah Jane Freymann Your Life is a Book

Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Saturday, November 15, 7 p.m.: New York City literary agent Sarah Jane Freymann has shepherded books onto bestseller lists, mentored fledgling writers, and helped authors transform their lives through her memoir seminars. At this event she will share her own stories of writing her first book and share some of the secrets the book has in store!

Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Robin Cherry, Author: Garlic, An Edible Biography

Rhinebeck Farmers Market, Municipal Lot, E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Called everything from “rustic cure-all” to “Russian penicillin,” “Bronx vanilla,” and “Italian perfume,” garlic has been loved, worshiped, and despised throughout history. While this book does not claim that garlic saved civilization (though it might cure whatever ails you), it does take us on a grand tour of garlic’s fascinating role in history, medicine, literature, and art...and its indispensable contribution to the great cuisines of the world. Robin Cherry’s Garlic is an “edible biography” of one of the foundational ingredients of world cooking. Info: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Blown Away by Poetry

Arts Center Theater, Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m.: Presented by Urban Stages.

Tickets: $6; $3 students & seniors Information: http://www.sunycgcc.edu

Author Talk & Signing: Richard Norton Smith On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller

Henry A. Wallace Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.: Author talk and book signing with Richard Norton Smith, author of “On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller.”

Information: 845.486.7745; http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

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Peter Yarrow Performance & Books Signing, Peter, Paul and Mary: Fifty Years in Music and Life Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhincliff, NY 12574 Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.: The first and only book that visually tells the intimate story of Peter, Paul, and Mary and their music, through their own words and with iconic images that follow their passionate, 50-year journey to the center of America’s heart. The book contains many rare, never before published, photographs, taken over five decades by some of the world’s top photographers.Peter Yarrow will perform, entertain questions from the audience and sign books.

Tickets: $10, can be applied toward the purchase of a book at the event Information: 845.876.0500; http://www.oblongbooks.com

Film: The Wizard of Oz

UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.: Follow the yellow brick road! Young Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas where a large tornado whirls her and her little dog Toto into the Land of Oz. Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to get back home. She’s helped by the Good Fairy of the North, and is in trouble with the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge for the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, for which she blames Dorothy. While searching her way home Dorothy meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who needs a heart, and a cowardly lion who needs courage.This musical fantasy stars a superb cast led by Judy Garland and is an American pop culture favorite! Tickets: $6 Information: 845.473.2072; http://www.bardavon.org

Author Talk: Death of an Anchorman

Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Saturday, November 22, 4-6:30 p.m.: Jim Cusick will speak about his book, “Death of an Anchorman” on changes in the news business.

Information: 518.325.4105; http://www.roejanlibrary.org

Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: Pharaoh’s Daughter

Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Sunday, November 23, 12:55 p.m.: The story takes us to Egypt where an English tourist and his servant take shelter from a storm within a pyramid containing the tomb of Aspicia, the Pharaoh’s daughter. Lord Wilson smokes opium and falls asleep. In his imagination the beautiful Aspicia leaves her sarcophagus and transforms him into an Egyptian from a bygone era. There he has to undergo a wild adventure with the Pharaoh’s daughter in order to obtain the hand of his beloved.

Tickets: $25; students, $15 Information: 518.822.8448; http://timeandspace.org

Reading & Book Signing: Carlo DeVito

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, 440 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 29, 7 p.m.: Enjoy a reading and book signing with Carlo DeVito, author of “Inventing Scrooge.”

Information: 518.671.6006; http://www. thespottydog.com

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7th Street Park (b/w Warren & Columbia), Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesdays, through Nov. 19, 4-7 p.m.: Seasonal Farmers Market of local goods, grown, raised and handcrafted in the Hudson area. A fun, family atmosphere with music, prepared foods and all your local shopping in one place. Some of the vendors include Common Hands Farm, organically and biodynamically grown produce; Diamond Hills Farm, grass-fed beef, pork and chicken; Good Fight Herb Co., herbal remedies; Happy Belly, gluten-free baked goods; Highland Farms, venison, wild boar, ostrich meat and eggs, rabbit and more; Hop House Pottery; Tastefully Done, empanadas and other prepared foods and others!

Information: http://www.facebook.com/upstreetmarket

Hudson Farmers’ Market

6th St. & Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturdays, through November 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: High quality locally grown, farm fresh produce sold directly by local farmers. This year’s vendors include: Blue Star Farm, Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Bonfiglio & Bread, Cedar Flower Farm, Don Baker Farm, Good Fight Herb Co., Hawthorne Valley, Hudson-Chatham Winery, Northern Star Farm, Pigasso Farm, Running Creek Farm Greenhouses, Samascott, Scarecrow Farm, Sparrowbush Farm, and many others. Plus, musical guests and book signings. Info: http://www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Hudson Valley Farmers Market

Greig Farm, 229 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 Saturdays, year ‘round, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Enjoy the ambiance of a century old dairy barn while perusing local vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheeses, meats, fish, flowers and more from local Hudson Valley Farms!

Help us build a one stop market year round and support your local family farms. Information: http://www.greigfarm.com

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

Village of Rhinebeck Municipal Lot, East Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sundays, through Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-2 p.m..: This award-winning market is celebrating 20 years. Shop a diverse and unique selection of farm fresh, seasonal products that showcase the best of the Hudson Valley.

A sampling of vendors include the Aba’s Falafel, The Amazing Real Live Food Co., Berkshire Blue, Breezy Hill Orchard, Cascade Mountain Winery, Chatham Brewing, Georgia’s Homemade Granola, Julia & Isabella Fine Fare, Knoll Krest Farm, Lazy Crazy Acres, Migliorelli Farm, Our Daily Bread, Raven & Boar, Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Tivoli Bread and Baking, Tousey Farm & Winery, Wiltbank Farm and others. For a complete list of vendors and products visit the website.

Information: http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Fall Science & Art Series: Fall Wreath Making

Long Dock Park, Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Wednesday, October 29, 3-6 p.m.: Through exploration and inspiration, explore autumn along the Hudson. Use nature as your inspiration to decorate a fall-festive wreath to take home.

Information: 845.473.4440 x 238; kbrill@scenichudson.org

History Walk of Denning’s Point with Karen Gell

CEIE, 199 Denning’s Point, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.: An educational and enlightening walk will reveal a brilliant history which includes Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, on the very grounds where founding principals were created, Denning’s Point. Information: http://www.bire.org/events

Trees for Tribs Restoration Workday

Long Dock Park, Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508 Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Help Scenic Hudson plant 50 native trees and shrubs at this beautiful site along the Hudson River.

You’ll pick the planting sites, dig the holes, install the trees and armor them with tree tubes. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty an dbring gloves if you have them, water and a lunch.

Information: 845.473.4440 x 273; aconeski@scenichudson.org

Love it or Swap it: Clothes Swap to Benefit Sinterklaas

Lindy’s, 21 Platt Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Sunday, November 9, 1-4 p.m.: Participants may swap the same number of items they bring, including: women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags and shoes. Plus, small re-gift items: candles, soap, perfume (unopened), etc. Everything should be in very good condition.

Complimentary makeovers from Face Stockholm. Tickets: $20 donation Information: http://SinterklaasHudsonValley.com

Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World

Cary Institute Auditorium, 2801 Sharon Tpke (Rte.44), Millbrook, NY 12545 Friday, November 14, 7 p.m.: Stephen Kellert, Senior Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a pioneer in the field of biophilia—the study of human beings’ inherent affinity for nature—provides a fresh understanding of how much our essential humanity relies on being a part of the natural world. Kellert asserts that our capacities to think, feel, communicate, create, and find meaning in life all depend upon our relationship to nature, while at the same time modern society has largely undervalued the importance of contact with the natural world. In this talk, based on his book, “Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World” he discusses why conservation is critical not just to the survival of our planet and species, but also to our well-being and the quality of our lives.

Information: 845.677.5343; http://www.caryinstitute.org

Fair Trade Bazaar

Vassar College, The Aula, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 Sat., Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Annual shopping event supporting ethical and sustainable practices.

Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fair-Trade-Hudson-Valley

Green Drinks Hosted by CLC

Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534 Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m.: This monthly event is a great opportunity to meet and network with conservation-minded people in Columba County. Held on the third Tuesday of each month, with a different guest speaker every time.

Information: 518.672.7994; http://clctrust.org/events

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Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens, NY 12015 Mondays, 6 p.m. & Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.: The goal of the class is to improve balance and flexibility and transform your body awareness. The class uses techniques from ballet, modern dance, jazz, soft shoe, and 4th grade Phys Ed. class. All techniques are consistent with the instructor’s age. Loose fitting clothes, ballet slippers or sneakers, are recommended.

Instructor Bobby LuPone is a Julliard trained dancer and actor.

Information: 518.945.2136; http://www.athensculturalcenter.org

Dharma & Meditation Service

Won Dharma Center, 361 Rte. 23, Claverack, NY 12513 Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.: Open to the public and offered every week, this service format consists of sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk, and conversation. The topic of each dharma talk differs according to the speaker. Teachings usually address a variety of subjects including meditation techniques, the central tenets of Buddhism, mindful living, and the path to spiritual awakening.

Information: http://wondharmacenter.org

Rise and Shine Away the Winter Blues

Northern Dutchess Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, November 5, 6 p.m.: If you feel irritable, anxious, socially withdrawn, tired and distracted between October and March, you may have seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression. The loss of daylight can greatly affect your motivation, sleep patterns and appetite.

Join Northern Dutchess Hospital staff as they discuss healthy coping skills that will keep the winter blahs away. Reservations required.

Information: 877.729.2444; http://www.health-quest.org

Taconic Hills 17th Annual Craft Fair

73 County Route 11A, Craryville, NY 12521 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Great food, silent auction, supervised children’s activities, pictures with Santa, huge bake sale - and craft booths galore - just in time for your holiday shopping!

Information: 518.672.5181

Fashion Fundraiser Northern Dutchess Hospital Mothers’ Club

Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.: Event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a runway show featuring clothing and accessories from many local merchants modeled by Marist College’s fashion club members. Attendees can also enjoy an auction of themed gift baskets and buy raffle tickets to win a handbag from a couture designer collection. Tickets: $60 Information: 845.871.1711

Cheese Making and Home Dairy

Margaret Roach’s Guest House, Copake Falls, NY 12517 Saturday, November 15, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Join Alana Chernila and Margaret Roach for a day of cheesemaking, plus an overall introduction to home dairy. Learn how to make creamy ricotta, quick mozzarella, feta, yogurt, creme fraiche, and cream cheese. Price includes a full day of “classroom” learning, as well as breakfast and lunch. Fee: visit website for info Information: http://awaytogarden.com

Cooking Class: Savory & Sweet Scones

Valley Variety, 705 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-noon: Bakers Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga from Ovenly in Brooklyn share the secrets to buttery & flaky scones. Tickets: tba Information: 518.828.0033; http://www.valleyvariety.com

Chilly Willy Winter’s Eve Tours

Bronck Museum, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 15 & 16, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.: Cold season tour with costumed guide. Tickets: $8; $4 members & children Information: http://www.gchistory.org

Navigating the Insurance Marketplace

Northern Dutchess Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room, 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.: Learn about the steps you can take to get ready to enroll or re-enroll in the NY State of Health insurance marketplace. This is a lecture for people under age 65. Reservations required. Information: 877.729.2444; http://www.health-quest.org

Wreaths, Sweets and Dutch Treats

The Old Dutch Church, Uptown Kingston (corner of Wall & Main Sts), Kingston, NY Friday, November 21, 6 p.m.: Delicious food and beverages with a Dutch theme. Attendees may bid on decorated wreaths, trees, gift baskets, and more to welcome the holiday season. Proceeds benefit Sinterklaas in the Hudson Valley! Tickets: $25 advance; $30 door Information: http://SinterklaasRhinebeck.com

Tablescapes for Thanksgiving

Olana, Wagon House Education Center, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-noon: Join Marlene Marshall, artist and author of the book Woodland Style Projects to create a delightful rustic centerpiece that will wow your dinner guests and is sure to be a conversation piece during your Thanksgiving holiday. Pre-register Tickets: $15 Information: 518.828.1872x 109; http://www.olana .org

A Gilded Age Christmas

Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580 Fri., Nov. 28-Wed., Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m.: Visit the lavishly decorated mansion to experience Christmas, Gilded Age style! The house will be open for tours Thursday - Sunday Nov. 28- Dec. 28, as well as from Mon., Dec. 29 - Wed., Dec. 31. And on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m., spend a festive evening in the lavishly-decorated mansion, with costumed guides, music, and gift shopping. Information: http://nysparks.com

Holiday House Tours

Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Fri.-Sun., Nov. 28-30, 1-4 p.m.: Florists and designers transform the Wilderstein mansion into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Also Sat. & Sun. in December.

Tickets: $10; $9 students/seniors; free, children under 12.

Infrmationo: 845.876.4818; http://wilderstein.org

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