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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, entertainment and adventure | Calendar Ca l e n da r & Classifieds | Issue 4 | Jan. 23 – 30

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Rosendale Theatre screens National Theatre Live’s The Habit of Art this Sunday

The Rosendale Theatre Collective will present The Habit of Art on Sunday, January 26 at 2 p.m. National Theatre Live’s 2010 broadcast of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play featuring the recently deceased Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour is part of the National Theatre’s 50th-anniversary celebration. The film chronicles the story of Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera Death in Venice, who seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W. H. Auden.

During this imagined meeting, their first in 25 years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station.

Alan Bennett’s play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music.

It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men and the ethics of biography.

It reflects on growing old, creativity, inspiration and on persisting when all passion has been spent.

The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. Tickets cost $12 for general admission or $10 for members. For more information, visit www.rosendaletheatre.org.

Swing dance this Friday in Poughkeepsie The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, located at 135 South Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie, will host a swing dance on Friday, January 24 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. with the Gordon Webster Sextet. A beginners’ lesson will be offered at 8 p.m. and a dance performance at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 general admission or $10 for full-time students. The event is sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. For more information, call (845) 454-2571 or visit www. hudsonvalleydance.org.

Open House this Saturday at Creative Co-op in Rosendale Join in the conversation about the developing Creative Co-op at an Open House on Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canaltown Alley at 402 Main Street in Rosendale. The Co-op is seeking community members to collaborate on the development of programming and resources. Bring a cup to start a collection of needed items. For more information, call (845) 527- 5672 or e-mail cbcofrosendale@gmail.com.

League of Women Voters forum in Port Ewen Ever wonder how candidates get on the ballot for a general election? Or how voter turnout can be improved?

In order to discuss these and other voting-related issues, the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region will offer an informational program, “State and Local Elections: Is There a Better Way?” on Saturday, January 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Esopus Town Hall at 284 Broadway in Port Ewen.

The Rosendale Theatre will screen a a reprise of National Theatre Live’s The Habit of Art this Sunday, January 26 at 2 p.m.

Keynote speakers will be Tom Turco and Vic Work, Ulster County commissioners of elections. Their on-the-ground experience will help local League members prepare for a statewide League study on ballot access, which will examine the process by which candidates get on the ballot. Additional points covered will include the practice of candidates being endorsed by more than one political party, which practices lead to corruption and whether New York State voters have equal ballot access.

The public is welcome and admission to the event is free. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (845) 339-1811.

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory to host American History Theater Festival The educational theater company Passing the Torch through the Arts will present an American History Theater Festival at the Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF) at 169 Ulster Avenue in Saugerties on Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2 and Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9.

Each day of the Festival features four performances of original plays that speak to the experiences of Americans of color.

A monologue, The Day I Met Nelson Mandela: A Memoir of a Life-Changing Meeting, kicks off the program at 4 p.m., followed by Meet My Father the Stranger, a staged reading of a family drama at 5 p.m. The third performance, Toussaint L’Ouverture: The Fire that Never Dies,

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Closing out each evening will be a gospel/pop musical about the life of entertainer Sam Cooke and the turbulent civil rights movement of the ‘60s, Sam, Where You Been, Baby? starring Quinten Piper, Evelyn Clarke, Stephen M. Jones, Kitt Potter and Dennis Washington, with musical interludes and choreography by

Abby Lappen and an introduction by Michael “Lion of Judah” Sloman at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information about the American History Theater Festival, call (845) 901-6820 or visit www.passingthetorchthroughhearts. com. For more information about the venue, visit www.saugertiesperformingartsfactory.com.

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Prior to Mali’s independence from France in 1960, the country was considered culturally conservative. Then the youth culture of music, dancing & fashion exploded, and photographer Malick Sidibé caught the transition on film.

BamakoonHudson Spotlighting Mali’s art scene, Modfest 2014 gets underway at Vassar

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Mill Street Loft’s LitClub, an outreach program for girls in the Poughkeepsie Middle School, the Vivace ensemble of the Stringendo Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley and dancers from the New York Academy of Ballet will all perform at the College Center’s Villard Room on Modfest’s opening night.

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was co-written by extraordinarily “NO MATTER WHAT a Vassar freshman eclectic: You can you might be interested in, it’s here: take a master class who’s a veteran music, fine art, photography, dance, with a successful of the Marines; drama, spoken word,” says the festival’s videogame themeattend a dance co-founder and director, Vassar music composer; recital, a poetry alumna Adene Wilson. “This is a reading, a chamber listen to language perfect opportunity for Hudson Valley music concert students translate residents to visit Vassar or an evening of works in Arabic, and experience the arts.” cabaret from the Chinese, French, Great American German, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Songbook.

Russian and Spanish after first reading But Modfest also gives campus the original text; catch a dramatic reading visitors a chance to experience the crossof a play about soldiers’ lives after war that disciplinary approach of a contemporary Dr. Chris Barnes Photography

ach year, Vassar College makes it possible for mid-Hudsonites to take a brief dip back into those warm amniotic waters of the higher learning experience.

Since 2003, the Poughkeepsie institution has been organizing a winter arts festival, dense with performances, talks and exhibitions reflecting myriad aspects of the academic experience, all free and open to the general public. This veritable meteor shower of entertaining and enlightening events – including visual arts, dancing, spoken word, drama, film and concerts – commences on the Vassar campus on January 23, this Thursday, and doesn’t let up until Friday, February 7.

It’s called Modfest because the focus is ostensibly on the culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. This is no summer Shakespeare festival, but you might well develop a new layer of understanding of some classic work as interpreted through a modern filter. For instance, a concert this Saturday evening, January 25, titled “Poetic Realizations,” includes two works by composer Susan Botti that are based on works by contemporary poet Linda Gregerson that in turn are based on episodes from Virgil’s Aeneid.

Also on the same program are settings by Vassar professor of Music and Modfest co-founder Richard Wilson of works by Polish New Wave poet Adam Zagajewski.

Much of what’s on offer at Modfest consists of works by Vassar students, alumni and faculty, but area youth are also involved. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography by middle and high schoolers in the Mill Street Loft’s Art Institute program will be on view in the “Teen Visions ‘14” exhibition at the Palmer Gallery. And students from the

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liberal arts education. The pop-culture scene in the West African nation of Mali in the late 20th century is a common thread running through several Modfest events, for example. Anyone who has listened more than once or twice to the long-running NPR show Afropop Worldwide will instantly think of Mali, and especially its capital city of Bamako, as a fertile incubator of outstanding music, progressive but grounded in local folkloric tradition. But it wasn’t always so.

Prior to Mali’s independence from France in 1960, the country was considered culturally conservative. Then the youth culture of music, dancing and fashion exploded, and photographer Malick Sidibé was on hand to catch the transition on film. Photographed in nightclubs and at parties in Bamako from the early 1950s to the mid-1970s, Sidibé’s portraits and candid photographs bear witness to Mali’s profound social, cultural and political transformation.

“Malick Sidibé: Chemises,” an exhibition of Sidibé’s output opening this Friday at Vassar’s Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, anchors a constellation of related Modfest programs. The opening reception will feature a lecture on Sidibé’s work by Michelle Lamunière, a Vassar alumna and an expert in West African portrait photography who was formerly assistant curator of photography at the Fogg Museum/Harvard Art Museums and now works for Boston-based art auction/appraisal house Skinner. Then on Sunday, Dolce Vita Africana, a 2008 documentary on Sidibé’s life and work, will be screened in Taylor Hall, followed by “Mali Disco Night” at the Lehman Loeb.

That’s just a drop in the bucket from Modfest 2014’s overflowing program. “No matter what you might be interested in, it’s here: music, fine art, photography, dance, drama, spoken word,” says the festival’s co-founder and director, Vassar alumna Adene Wilson. “This is a perfect opportunity for Hudson Valley residents to visit Vassar and experience the arts.”

Organizers of the festival include the College’s Departments of Music, Art, Chinese and Japanese, Dance, Drama, English, Film, French and Francophone

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Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, Russian Studies and the programs in Africana Studies, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center and the College Bookstore. Modfest events are held at the Lehman Loeb, Kenyon Hall, the Main Building, the James W. Palmer III Gallery, the Skinner Hall of Music and the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film.

For a full Modfest schedule, visit http://arts.vassar.edu. No reservations are necessary, but all seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis, and arriving too close to showtime can mean a long walk from your nearest available parking space on the sprawling campus. Contact the Office of Campus Activities at least 48 hours in advance of an event if you require assistance with handicapped access. For additional information, call (845) 437-5370.

– Frances Marion Platt Modfest 2014, Thursday, January 23-Friday, February 7, free, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie; (845) 437-5370, http://arts.vassar. edu.

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These are honors well-earned, and Dern’s work is reason enough to make a point of seeing Nebraska; but the movie has a lot more going for it as well. If you’re fed up with Hollywood’s penchant for painting a world in which nearly all the people are improbably pretty, rich and glamorous, it will serve as a particularly welcome tonic. In fact, aside from Woody’s two sons, David (Will Forte) and Ross (Bob Odenkirk), who are depicted as averagely dweeby denizens of Middle America during the Great Recession, practically every character in Nebraska is as grotesque-looking as someone in a Diane Arbus photograph, with a personality to match.

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Shot entirely in black-and-white, Nebraska is also worth seeing just for its sublime, evocative cinematography, courtesy of Phedon Papamichael. Though their human population is depicted as nearly uniformly unsightly, the wintry landscapes, depopulated small towns and crumbling farmsteads of America’s High Plains and Midwest are captured here in all their bleak beauty – as if lensed by an Ansel Adams raised in Lake Wobegon,

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The middle act of the movie is set within an ad hoc family reunion in Woody’s small Nebraska hometown, precipitated by his cross-country odyssey to claim the fortune of his fantasies, and they’re a miserable bunch indeed. The scenes of a listless crowd of Grant uncles and cousins slumped in front of a football game on TV while their womenfolk trade malicious gossip in the kitchen are enough to make you want to forswear your American citizenship.

But Nebraska is by no means just a diatribe against the banality of our culture and the futility of our hopes and dreams.

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The many faces of Iraq Bordering on Treason with New Paltz’s Lorna Tychostup screens in Woodstock, Newburgh & Rosendale

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he Hudson Valley Programmers’ Group will hold three special screenings of Bordering on Treason, a film by Trish Dalton documenting photojournalist Lorna Tychostup’s many trips to Iraq over the past decade.

The single mother of two initially went to put a face on the enemy when it seemed, back in 2003, that the US government was determined to bomb that country for tenuous reasons. Unprotected and unsanctioned, she traveled as an American citizen with the hope of convincing people back home that we shouldn’t go to war. Of course, we did anyway. Over the ensuing years, Tychostup returned many times with evolving goals in mind, always intent on reporting the truth about what was happening there on the ground, and to maintain contact with the people whom she had met.

Dalton and a small crew of filmmakers originally intended to document the emergent conflict by focusing on three subjects: a peace activist, a young Marine and Tychostup. Tychostup traveled to the Middle East with two other local women under the umbrella of Voices in the Wilderness, venturing into the political hot spot to meet everyday Iraqis who would surely be caught up in the violence if war was waged against their leader, Saddam Hussein. As time went on and most participants of the film project dropped out for one reason or another – Dalton calls it “war fatigue – it became clear to her that the real subject of the documentary was Tychostup, the impassioned one who “put her heart on the line and brought this war home.”

Tychostup’s collection of photos, exhibited by the American Friends Service Committee’s “Eyes Wide Open” and other venues, captured the humanity behind the faces of young and old Iraqi citizens, many of whom tentatively opened their hearts and homes to the photographer. “We’d be walking around in the squatter camps,” she says, “and they would want to see the camera and have their pictures taken, and we’d engage in conversation. We just established friendships.”

On later forays to Iraq, she focused on visiting US military units, where she was able to photograph the men and women putting their lives on the line daily. Through her dedication to challenge our polarized thinking on complex issues – like why some Iraqis actually seemed to love George Bush – she faced her own prejudices for and against political factions and came to embrace a level of perspective in her work that transcends “isms” of all sorts.

Tychostup has since finished a MA in International Relations and the Middle East from NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, and currently works as a Communications and Outreach consultant for US Agency for International Development-funded development projects. “The Iraqis are highly educated. They’re brilliant. In a project I worked on for a year, we trained civil servants how to run the government: everything from project management to how to use a computer to budget evaluation. One of the educators I spoke to said, ‘Listen, we have all this. We just haven’t had the updates.’”

Now working on a written account of her experiences there, she says, “I have an insider’s perspective. I’ve experienced every slice of the pie of Iraq. I’ve been there as a journalist, as a civilian, as a civilian contractor.”

When asked why she returned so often and why she liked being there, Tychostup explains, “I was riding on the cusp of history: ... able to experience something, and

who’d had all ambition of visiting exotic it’s hard to imagine from whom David places like Yosemite drummed out of inherited the capacity to indulge his father’s crazy whim by driving him from him at an early age. America would be an exquisite place, the movie seems to tell their home in Billings, Montana to Lincoln, us, if only it didn’t Nebraska. But have all these because that bit THE WINTRY LANDSCAPES, mean-spirited of compassion is depopulated small towns and Americans living in him, however crumbling farmsteads of America’s in it. inexplicably, the High Plains and Midwest are captured At heart the movie can end on here in all their bleak beauty – as if a note of hope and movie is a classic lensed by an Ansel Adams raised in some small-scale father/son Lake Wobegon, who’d had all ambition triumph over the bonding story. of visiting exotic places like Yosemite pettiness of a When we look drummed out of him at an early age. family defeated by at his grasping, blaming forebears,

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Bordering on Treason premiered at DOC NYC in November and has been screened at other venues since, winning Best Short Documentary for 2013 at the Big Apple Film Festival. In February it will be included in the Pasadena International Film & New Media Festival. Dalton talks about approaching international distributors and being told by them, “Nobody in the US did not want war.” Clearly, the global tragedy that continues to play itself out in the lives of people on all sides of the conflict needs documentation and further study. “My goal for the film?” says Dalton. “I feel everybody in high school and college should see it.”

Tychostup says, “I think the film can be incredibly healing. This country was sold a story we’d all rather forget. For military people, I think it’s important. I love the military and have a very healthy respect for them. They should see what was happening; it’s important to have that recap. If my part of the story can inspire other people to do anything they wouldn’t have done before, that’s a good thing. I took a lot of risks, but I was inspired all along the way, especially by other women I’ve come across. I wouldn’t change a minute. Even the negative stuff – it’s helped me grow. I’m so grateful, and I could not have done it without this community.”

The film, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, will be presented on Sunday, January 26 at 1 p.m. at Upstate Films in Woodstock; on Monday, January 27 at 7:15 p.m. at the Downing Film Center in Newburgh; and on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:15 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale. Dalton and Tychostup will be on hand for a question-and-answer session after each screening.

– Ann H. Hutton Bordering on Treason screenings, Sunday, January 26, 1 p.m., Upstate Films, 132 Tinker Street, Woodstock, $10/$6, (845) 679-6608, http://upstatefilms.org; Monday, January 27, 7:15 p.m., $8.50/$7.50, Downing Film Center, 19 Front Street, Newburgh, (845) 561-3686, www.downingfilmcenter.com; Tuesday, January 28, 7:15 p.m., $7/$5, Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale, (845) 659- 8989, http://rosendaletheatre.org.

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Charles Bradley grew up in the streets and plied his twin trades as a cook and soul singer, inspired by a James Brown performance at the Apollo in 1962.

John’s Episcopal Church at 207 Albany Avenue in Kingston. The event will feature local area soloists and orchestra members in the choir. Audience seating is available for non-singers. A reception follows.

This is a free event and everyone is welcome. For more information, call St. John’s at (845) 331-2252.

UPAC screens Verdi’s Falstaff from the Met in HD this Saturday

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Soul survivor Charles Bradley plays Bearsville this Friday

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etro soul singer Charles Bradley’s hard luck/good luck story is so unlikely and compelling that it has been the subject of a documentary film. The welltraveled Brooklyn native released his first full-length in 2011, at the age of 62.

He grew up in the streets and the projects and has spent time in Maine, Alaska and California before returning to New York, all the while plying his twin trades as a cook and as a gutsy soul singer, in-

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was discovered by and still records on spired by a James Brown performance at Daptone, a label whose denial of the postthe Apollo in 1962.

1973 world is so 360-degrees and airtight, Bradley fans simply can’t stop gushing about the throaty, raw grit of his voice it would qualify for an entry in the DSM-5 and its opulence of did it not produce genuine emotion, so much wonderful BRADLEY WAS DISCOVERED its direct tapping of and necessar y by and still records on Daptone, autobiographical music. a label whose denial of the post-1973 T h e pain, passion world is so 360-degrees and airtight, arrangements and hope. The it would qualify for an entry in the on Victim of authenticity of DSM-5 did it not produce so much Love – one after his emotion and wonderful and necessary music. the next – are his hardscrabble marvels of musical character are imagination and of undeniable, but what is so striking about Bradley’s 2013 period reconstruction. Against a backdrop release Victim of Love is not so much its of ‘70s funk turbulence, psychedelia, raw power as its studious, hermetically elegant grooving and uptown, classy retro musical sophistication. Bradley horn and string charts, Bradley shifts his focus from the personal to the social and back again. Nothing in the lyrics, in the performances by the Menahan Street Band or in the brilliant production of cowriter Thomas Brenneck would make you think that Nixon wasn’t still in office, except for one small incongruity: The “Celebrating Our 46th Year!” songs sound like certified soul classics, but you don’t remember them.

A Mountain Jam veteran wellacquainted with the charmed hills of Woodstock, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires perform at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Friday, January 24 at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $40 and $48. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. For more information, call (845) 679-4406 or visit www.bearsvilletheater.com.

– John Burdick Winners of the 2011 Latin Grammy Charles Bradley, Friday, January 24, 9 Award for “Best Classical Album”. p.m., $25/$40/$48, Bearsville Theater, Featuring a program of DeFalla, 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 679Villa-Lobos and Rodrigo.

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Messiah Sing-In in Kingston on Sunday Bring your own score or borrow one at the door to participate in Kingston’s 14 th annual “Great Messiah Sing-In” on Sunday, January 26 at 4 p.m. at St.

The Bardavon continues its The Met: Live in HD 2013/14 season on Saturday, January 25 at 1 p.m. with an encore broadcast of Verdi’s final comic masterpiece, Falstaff, broadcast in HD at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston.

This is the makeup date for the originally scheduled December 14 broadcast, which was postponed due to the weather. Tickets purchased for the December broadcast will be honored at this screening.

At 12:30 p.m., ticketholders are invited to a talk on the production at the Bardavon led by Leslie Gerber, who is a music teacher at Marist’s Center for Lifetime Studies and author of all Hudson Valley Philharmonic playbill liner notes.

Tickets for Falstaff cost $26 for adults, $24 for Bardavon members and $19 for children age 12 and under and are available at the Bardavon box office at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie; the UPAC box office at 601 Broadway in Kingston; and via Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Community Chorale at SUNY-New Paltz seeks new members SUNY-New Paltz is seeking members of the community interested in joining its College/Community Chorale for the spring 2014 season. The Chorale is a singing group devoted to performing the best in choral literature. The group rehearses and performs under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan, director of choral activities at SUNY-New Paltz, performing two concerts each semester, generally focusing on smaller choral works with piano accompaniment for the first concert and a larger choral work with orchestral accompaniment for the second concert.

Membership is open to singers from the public and SUNY-New Paltz students.

No audition is required. This season’s program will include Haydn’s Mass in Time of War, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, settings of Hindu sacred scriptures. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Wednesday, January 22 in the Nadia & Max Shepard Recital Hall located in College Hall on the New Paltz campus.

For more information, visit www. newpaltz.edu/music or contact Dr. Edward Lundergan at (845) 257-2715 or lunderge@newpaltz.edu.

Elaine Rachlin sings this Friday at Uptown Gallery in Kingston The songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Django Reinhardt, Jacques Brel and others will be performed by chanteuse Elaine Rachlin with piano accompaniment by John Halsey on Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m. at the Uptown Gallery at 296 Wall Street

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January 31. The night kicks off with a dance lesson by Joe and Julie Donato of the Hudson Valley Dance Depot in Poughkeepsie at 7:30 p.m., followed by the band from 8 to 10 p.m.

Crazy Feet band members are Pete Redmond on guitar and vocals, Robert Bard on bass, Mario Hernandez on trumpet, Chris Brellochs on tenor sax, John Scanlon on keyboards and Andrew Greeny on drums. Joe Donato has taught dance for ten years and is skilled in the basics of over 20 traditional ballroom, Latin and rhythm dances. Julie Donato is a devoted member of Hudson Valley Community Dances and has helped countless new dancers feel comfortable and confident on the swing-dance floor.

No dance experience or partner is necessary. Tickets cost $15 general admission, $10 for Unison members.

Students get in for half-price with a valid ID. Refreshments will be sold.

Unison is a not-for-profit multi-arts center located at 68 Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz. To order tickets, visit www. unisonarts.org or call (845) 255-1559.

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Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society hosts Kleio Quartet & Babette Hierholzer this weekend

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he Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society presents the Kleio Quartet with pianist Babette Hierholzer on Sunday, January 26 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Messiah in Rhinebeck. The program features Brahms’s Piano Quartet, Op. 34, and includes quartets by Beethoven and by Leoš Janácek.

Among the more decorated and celebrated young string ensembles in America, the Kleio met in 2011 at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival in Blue Hill, Maine, and are currently coached by Samuel Rhodes at the Juilliard School. They were selected to participate in the 2013 Robert Mann String Quartet Institute, where they worked with Mann, as well as with members of the Tokyo and American String Quartets. This April, the Kleio Quarter will perform at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the “YoungArts at the Met” series.

Hierholzer has performed extensively in recital, playing chamber music and as soloist with orchestras in most of the countries of Europe, as well as in the US, South America and Africa. She has won numerous first prizes, the Viotti Concorso Internazionale de Musica in Vercelli, Italy, the Joanna Hodges International Competition in Palm Springs and played her New York debut at Weill Carnegie Hall as winner of the East & West Artists’ Prize for New York Debut.

On Saturday, January 25, the Kleio Quartet performs a free show for families at 2 p.m., introducing young listeners to works

by Beethoven, Janácek and Verdi. The Church of the Messiah is located at 6432 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck. For more information, visit the Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society at http://rhinebeckmusic.org.

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The annual benefit concert has been a local tradition since 2009, hosted by Professor Louie and Crowmatix, including vocalist Marie Spinosa, guitarist Josh Colow, bassist Frank Campbell, drummer Gary Burke and special guests. These area residents have donated their time and talents for the past five years establishing this event for fans and supporters to come have a good time while helping others in the Hudson Valley.

All food donations will be delivered to the Caring Hands Soup Kitchen and food pantry at the Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church in Kingston, which provides a nourishing hot lunch at no charge every weekday (except holidays) at 12 noon. All are welcome.

BSP hosts food bank benefit with Professor Louie this Friday BSP Lounge at 323 Wall Street in Kingston will host Professor Louie and the Crowmatix in a benefit concert for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley on Friday, January 24. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the performance begins at 9 p.m. Admission costs $15 and all are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for donation.

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HISTORY

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January 23, 2014

The Wooster Science Building on the SUNY-New Paltz campus, winner of a Progressive Architecture design award in 1966 but always controversial, is in the midst of a total renovation.

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ew Paltz takes justifiable pride in its record of preserving historic buildings, from the 18th-century stone houses admirably maintained as museums by Historic Huguenot Street to the commercial buildings of lower Main Street, constructed a century or more ago and bustling private enterprises today. These structures, full of interest because of their architectural design and because of the people and events associated with them over time, help make New Paltz a more pleasant and stimulating place to live or to visit.

But New Paltz, like every other community, has lost significant buildings through the years. In 1884, fire destroyed the 51-year-old New Paltz Academy, which overlooked the Wallkill River. The Academy was replaced by the New Paltz Normal School, which itself went up in flames in 1906. Years later, in 1991, the

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Captions Clockwise from top left: Principal’s residence, New Paltz Normal School; New Paltz Normal School; rendering of Wooster Science Building transformed into Wooster Building; and Wooster Science Building before transformation

LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS HAVE NO AUTHORITY OVER ACTIONS BY THE STATE on the SUNY campus, and state experts have declared that Hanmer House and the former Guest House, which some of us consider good examples of early 20th-century middle-class housing and a buffer between village and campus, in fact have no “special historical value.” community lost to fire removed to put up a the towered Victorian fast-food restaurant home on Main Street, or, more often, to once occupied by create a parking lot, principals of the both damaging the Normal School but character of Main afterward disfigured Street. by a gas station in its Alterations front yard. too can result in More often, notable the erasure of a The 1920 Hamner House on the buildings disappear building’s essential SUNY-New Paltz campus is slated as a result of planned character. In 1894 for demolition in the next few weeks demolition, to be the circa-1700 Deyo replaced by a new structure or use. On house on Huguenot Street was expanded Huguenot Street, the stone LeFevre and transformed into a Queen Anne-style house was taken down and the site used mansion. Soon, Huguenot descendants in 1839 for construction of the present upset by the radical alteration of the Deyo brick Reformed Church. Stones from the house founded the Huguenot Patriotic, house and the previous (1772) church were Monumental and Historical Society, reused in laying the foundations of the which acquired the Hasbrouck house brick church. Is this evidence of frugality, across the street and opened it to the or of a desire to memorialize the vanished public in 1899. house and church? In our own time, 19thNow, almost a century-and-a-quarter and early 20th-century houses have been later, on the SUNY-New Paltz campus,

the Wooster Science Building, winner of a Progressive Architecture design award in 1966 but always controversial, is in the midst of a total renovation. Wooster, with its bold projections and hard concrete surfaces, stood out as a powerful example of Brutalism in architecture. In 2013 called “a monstrosity” by some campus sophisticates, Wooster will become something more pleasant (for some) to gaze upon, as well as more energy-efficient and adapted to new uses. But a landmark of modern design has been lost.

In recent years both the Village and Town have created Historic Preservation Commissions, which have been effective in advocating the cause of historic preservation and landmarking districts and individual buildings, including significant 20th-century and modern structures. But the local commissions have no authority over actions by the state on the SUNY campus, and state experts have declared that Hanmer House and the former Guest House, which some of us consider good examples of early 20th-century middle-class housing and a buffer between village and campus, in fact have no “special historical value.” So the expectation is that the two will be demolished in the next few weeks.

Oddly enough, historic preservation has rarely been a key priority in the thinking

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only to be restored to favor some 50 years after their demise. Brutalism from the 1960s is just now emerging as a form of architecture worth preserving. May the original Wooster rest in peace, but may we become better informed and more vigilant as we protect New Paltz’s remaining historic buildings and neighborhoods.

– Bill Rhoads “Preserving New Paltz Historic Architecture: Failures & Successes” lecture with Bill Rhoads, Saturday, January 25 (snow date Sunday, January 26), 4 p.m., $8/$5, Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz; thomas@huguenotstreet.org.

Wallace Center in Hyde Park hosts “Presidential War Powers” debate

Scott Hull, owner of the New York City recording facility Masterdisk, also happens to be an alumnus of Arlington High.

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BRAINY BREW Vassar Brothers Institute’s free Science in Your Life lectures at Poughkeepsie’s Our Lady of Lourdes High School with “Music’s Technological Renaissance”

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ver the past ten years or so, many big corporations that make money off the despoliation of the natural environment have been scrambling to “green up” their public images. Back in the 19th century, entrepreneurs who manufactured and sold alcoholic beverages faced a similar public relations quandary – especially in the decades following the Civil War, when the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the Salvation Army, the Anti-Saloon League and similar organizations began to exercise considerable social clout.

To be fair, the temperance movement wasn’t merely a manifestation of Puritanical zeal to suppress any behavior that smacked of having a good time. Though often caricatured in post-Prohibition retrospect as a bunch of fundamentalist killjoys, many of its most ardent supporters were also architects of the women’s suffrage movement: women who had seen firsthand the undeniable connection between alcoholism and domestic violence.

So what’s a successful brewer to do in such times, if he wants to be seen as an upstanding member of his community, a promoter of social welfare and a patron of humankind’s more elevated faculties? Well, you could start by using some of your fortune to found a women’s college, as Matthew Vassar did in 1861. But that wasn’t enough, apparently. His nephews, John Guy Vassar and Matthew Vassar, Jr., wanted to jump on the Victorian Era bandwagon of forming “educational societies” where people interested in intellectual self-improvement could attend lectures about civics, science, agronomy, language, literature and art.

Three such societies that had formed in Poughkeepsie during the 1870s were merged in 1881 to form the Vassar Brothers Institute, and the following year the brewery heirs built a handsome structure on Vassar Street to house these free programs for the edification of the public. Known today as the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, the building housed an active museum, a library, an arts studio and an auditorium seating 215 people.

The Vassar Brothers Institute has continued to offer lectures every year since 1882, often featuring Vassar College professors and other well-known public figures. The original building was sold in 1977, but the Institute still organizes an annual series of Travel and Adventure Films, screened at Poughkeepsie High School since 1946. And the Science in Your Life lecture series, started in 1983, is hosted nowadays at the Our Lady of Lourdes High School auditorium. The 2014 edition of that series gets underway this week, and you’re invited.

The first of three Science in Your Life programs kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29 with a performance by Arlington High School’s award-winning student band known as the Jazz Machine, conducted by Rich Guillen. But that’s more than just a musical interlude to get you in the mood to hear about a science topic; the lecturer to follow at 8:15 p.m., Scott Hull, owner of the New York City recording facility Masterdisk, also happens to be an alumnus of Arlington High, having played trombone in the jazz ensemble under the leadership of Bill Sweeney. An accomplished audio engineer, Hull has worked with such modern music legends as Bruce Springsteen, John Zorn, Bob Dylan and Sting.

Hull’s talk, titled “Music’s Technological Renaissance,” will look at the digital file-sharing revolution within a larger historical context and address such questions as, “Is technology the scourge of the music business or its savior? What is the overall effect of the democratization of creative empowerment and the sharing economy? What does the future hold for a society that refuses to pay for the ever-increasing quality and quantity it demands?”

Admission to this and other Science in Your Life lectures is free, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The series continues on Wednesday, February 5 with “Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide,” featuring Brian Fallon, MD from the Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University Medical Center.

On Wednesday, February 12, a performance by the Vivace Orchestra conducted by Jonathan Handman will be followed by a talk on “The Search for Life in the Solar System,” presented by Dr. James L Green of NASA’s Planetary Science Division in Washington, DC. All programs in the series run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. For more information, you can download a brochure at http:// vbi1882.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/science-in-your-life-2014.pdf.

– Frances Marion Platt

Is technology the scourge of the music business or its savior?

Vassar Brothers Institute Science in Your Life lecture series, Wednesdays, January 29, February 5 & 12, 7:30 p.m., free, Our Lady of Lourdes High School, 131 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie; www.vassarbrothersinstitute.org.

of American college and university leaders. In New Paltz, construction of Wooster followed demolition of a fine mansard-roofed house from 1870. Still, there have been happier and more enlightened campus projects involving historic buildings. When the Colonial Revival cupola of Van den Berg Hall was brought down by fire in 1990, the cupola and the entire exterior of the building were handsomely and accurately restored.

More recently, the exterior of Old Main was preserved while the interior was

successfully renovated for 21st-century education.

Historic preservation is not an exact science. Thoughtful people concerned about the welfare of the community and the college will disagree about the architectural and historical value of particular buildings. Still, it is important that those who decide the fate of historic buildings take into consideration the history of the people and events connected to the building, the significance of its architectural design and its place in the

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The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) will present a collegiate debate titled “Presidential War Powers and Indefinite Detention” on Wednesday, January 29 at 7 p.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home at 4079 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park.

Poughkeepsie Journal executive editor Stuart Shinske will moderate the event. Several college debate teams, including teams from Bard College and Cornell University, will debate the issues concerning indefinite detention and presidential powers in times of war from both a historical and a contemporary perspective. The event is free and open to the public.

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is a fitting venue for this debate. On February 19, 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066 leading to the imprisonment of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Although the Supreme Court upheld the Executive Order at that time, the decision to intern Japanese Americans is widely viewed by historians and legal scholars as a stain on Roosevelt’s wartime record.

As America winds down two military conflicts abroad, the discussion of presidential powers in times of war continues. The War Powers Commission, chaired by former secretaries of state James Baker and Warren Christopher, issued a unanimous report in 2007 calling for the repeal of the War Powers Resolution and replacing it with a proposed War Powers Consultation Act, which provides that the president shall consult with Congress before deploying US troops into “significant armed conflict” and defines the types of hostilities that would or would not be considered such.

For more information about the event, contact Cliff Laube at (845) 486-7745 or e-mail clifford.laube@nara.gov. For more information about the Library or its programs, call (800) 337-8474 or visit www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

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NATURE

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My new “La Crosse Technology Wireless Temperature Station with Trends and Alerts” will wail if the temperature drops below (or above) a certain amount, which I set at 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the greenhouse.

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Keeping tabs on temps In winter, a gardener can never have too many thermometers

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’m prepared, gardenwise, for cold weather. What’s more, I’ll know when it’s here. My quiver of thermometers stands ready.

Outdoors, I’m monitoring temperatures with two Taylor-brand thermometers. The “Digital Wireless Weather System” sensor out in the garden beams temperature readings to the indoor receiver unit to keep me posted on the weather. In addition to the temperature, this thermometer shares the dewpoint and the maximum and minimum temperatures from whenever I last reset those temperatures.

The other Taylor thermometer – an old, mechanical, mercury-filled, min/ max thermometer – keeps the digital thermometer honest. What it lacks in convenience (no beaming from this thermometer), it makes up for with accuracy. Good thing, too, because for all its convenience, the digital thermometer is often (perhaps always, I’ll have to check) five degrees out of whack. Five degrees is a lot when I want to know if frost descended on the garden some early spring night, or want to brag honestly about how cold temperatures drop here in midwinter.

My mudroom is unheated, but maintains relatively moderate temperatures by sharing a wall with the woodstove-heated living room. As such, it’s something like a giant refrigerator: a good place, certain times of the year, to store potted plants, scion wood, boxes of fruits and vegetables.

But how cold (or warm) is it in there?

Another old, mechanical, mercury-filled, Taylor min/max thermometer keeps me

posted on conditions in there.

My basement is barely heated and has a Bilco door entrance that I rebuilt out of wood with a clear polycarbonate plastic cover to make a very cool (temperaturely speaking) bright place to overwinter plants. Gotta measure the temperatures there, of course, for the plants and, back from the bright area, where I have stored homemade beer and boxes of apples. More thermometers.

For all the pleasure in food, fun and ambience afforded by a greenhouse, it does bring its share of nail-biting.

One cold winter night, I realized that the propane heater wasn’t kicking on; the gas company had forgotten to fill the tank. Now a weekly reminder pops up on my computer screen every Wednesday morning to remind me to check the gas level and call for a delivery if the level drops too low. Problem solved.

On another cold winter night, I again realized that the propane heater wasn’t kicking on when needed; this time the tank was full, but the pilot light was out.

Strong winds had created an updraft in the chimney, snuffing out the flame. A couple of holes drilled low on the pipe let some air into it to decrease the updraft.

Problem solved.

On yet another cold winter night, I realized yet again that the propane heater wasn’t kicking on when needed; again, the tank was full and the pilot light was out, but this time it refused to be lit. The fault then was with the thermocouple,

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which turns off the gas if the pilot light goes out. I purchased a new thermocouple (and three more backups for future malfunctions), and soon a warm tropical breeze was flowing from the heater.

As further insurance against gas problems, I installed an electric space heater wired to its own thermostat. The electric heater should take care of any gas problems – unless outdoor temperatures drop into the single digits, which would be more cold than the heater could handle.

All the above precautions are for naught if the electricity fails – not a rare occurrence around here. The propane heater’s thermostat and fan gobble up a minuscule amount of electricity; minuscule though it is, the heater will not work at all without it. Got that covered now, with a deep-discharge marine battery on a trickle charge that is wired to an inverter to convert the direct current to house current.

Even the electrical backup is for naught if I’m not aware that the gas is low, the thermocouple needs replacement, the gas heater isn’t working or the electricity is off.

Enter the newest addition to my quiver of thermometers: the “La Crosse Technology Wireless Temperature Station with Trends and Alerts.” This thermometer wirelessly beams the greenhouse temperature homeward.

Even better, this thermometer will wail if the temperature drops below (or above) a certain amount, which I set at 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the greenhouse.

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Not to place too much emphasis on temperature (did I mention my compost thermometer, with its two-footlong probe sunk deep in the innards of one pile, or the small probe thermometer that monitors temperature within a seedling flat?), but temperature is not the end-all for how plants fare in winter.

Temperature trends are important, as are temperature and moisture conditions going into winter. For instance, Asian persimmons grow in South Korea, but not here; our winter temperatures are similar, but the dry autumn weather of South Korea toughens plants up for the cold months ahead. My bamboo, Phyllostachys aureosulcata, came through last winter, when temperatures dipped briefly to minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit, looking spry and lush. Single-digit temperatures of the recent polar vortex burned all the leaves.

With my thermometers, I may not be able to do anything about the weather (outside the greenhouse); but at least I can complain about it with authority.

– Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail them to me at garden@leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at www. leereich.blogspot.com and check out my new, instructional videos at www. youtube.com/leereichfarmden. For more on local homes and gardens, go to Ulster Publishing’s homehudsonvalley.com.

ADK guided walk at Tivoli Bays this Saturday The Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club will host a walk at Tivoli Bays at the crossroads of Routes 9G and 9N in Rhinebeck on Saturday, January 25 at 1:30 p.m. with leader Sue Mackson. For more information or information on carpooling, call (845) 471-9892 or e-mail suemackson@gmail.com. The walk ends with a hot drink. For more information, visit www.midhudsonadk.org.

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Water, water everywhere?

Hydrogen and oxygen only merge in liquid form under rare circumstances

W

e usually undervalue the commonplace. Clouds are less appreciated than rainbows, while rainbows are deservedly less exalted than the super-vivid circumzenithal arc, which dramatically appears overhead a few times a year like a spectral smiley-face. Yet it’s hard not to appreciate water, despite it being the most common compound in the cosmos.

Usually it manifests as ice or gas. For example, the rings of Saturn are countless ice chunks, and comet tails are mostly water vapor. It’s all around us, yet we nonetheless often regard it as beautiful.

Here on Earth, it mostly assumes its rarest-by-far form: liquid. Gaseous water is totally invisible. Clouds are not vapor, but countless tiny droplets. And that two-inch transparent gap between a teapot’s spout and the white “steam” – that’s the actual vapor. The white stuff popularly called “steam” really isn’t. Steam is invisible. The white cloud forming near the teapot spout is merely where tiny drops are condensing. The water phase only exists in an extremely narrow temperature range, and even that is not enough; the H2O must also sit under pressure, supplied on this planet by the atmosphere’s weight. Only then do you get its transparent liquidy magic.

Next time you hold a glass of water, consider: Two-thirds of its contents are pure hydrogen atoms, which also compose most of the cosmos. Hydrogen, normally incapable of holding our attention for more than a few mandatory moments in Chemistry lab, has managed to make us wide-eyed only a few times in our lives. When the Hindenburg and later the Challenger exploded, the fascinating and horrible spectacles were demonstrations of the simplest possible chemistry. Here was hydrogen releasing itself from a human cage to find its way to its favorite companion: oxygen. Their eternal offspring is water, so that during the explosions, the white billowing “smoke” surrounding both dying airships was simply… cloud. Sunlight is a direct manifestation of hydrogen’s creativity, and yet we rarely think of it either.

That drinking glass’s other component, oxygen, is so much heavier than hydrogen –

The white stuff popularly called “steam” really isn’t.

Steam is invisible.

dale Rail Trail over the trestle bridge on Tuesday, January 28. Call or e-mail for time and meetingplace at (845) 399-2170 or gefauci@gmail.com.

Rosendale’s Creative Co-op hosts Wellness Expo this Friday Honor your resolution for a healthier you at the Wellness Expo on Friday, January 24 with the Creative Co-op (Canaltown Alley) at 402 Main Street in Rosendale. Meet professionals who will present their skills and talents, including Lori Gross (massage therapy), Ondrea Lynn (health consultant) and Michelle Tomasicchio (“Made with Love”). Donations are suggested. Bring a snack or beverage to share. For more information, call (845) 527-5672 or e-mail cbcofrosendale@gmail.com.

Kingston High School hosts Health Summit this Thursday The inaugural Kingston Health Summit on Thursday, January 23 will include an address by mayor Shayne

Gallo on the state of Kingston’s health, words from the leadership of the Kingston City School District, a performance by the Center for Creative Education’s Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) and its Energy Dance Company, a Healthy Taste of Kingston reception in which local restaurants will offer healthy appetizers, free physical activities, healthy-eating demos, kids’ activities and a health fair with local health-focused organizations present. Childcare will be provided.

The Kingston Health Summit will be held at the Kingston High School at 403 Broadway in Kingston from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The snow date is Thursday, February 6. For a schedule of events or more information, visit www. livewellkingston.org.

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atom by atom, oxygen is 16 times more massive – that even though there are twice as many hydrogen as oxygen atoms in water, seven-eighths of the water’s weight are oxygen.

Since your body is mostly water, two-thirds of your own weight are pure oxygen too.

Around here, unlike in Nevada, nature’s canvases are dominated by watery brushstrokes.

A curling wisp of cloud drifts above, its arabesque patterns mutating like the letters of an alien language. A line of blue-white icicles hangs menacingly from a roof eave. Still, it’s the flowing liquid of our still-unfrozen brooks that roils in water’s endless liquid designs.

Water’s strangest and least-appreciated characteristic is this: The two hydrogen atoms chemically bonded to one oxygen atom that comprise water are not linked in a straight line (180 degrees) but at an angle of 105 degrees. This fact alone has made life on Earth possible, and perhaps on endless other worlds as well.

The angle of 105 degrees gives the water molecule a kind of polarity where the oxygen portion has a more negative and the hydrogen portion a more positive attraction. This results in water molecules aligning themselves. The oxygen of one bonds to the hydrogen of the next in a network of weak connections. So instead of being a loose mixture of individual molecules, water is a latticework that behaves like a much bigger structure.

This little feature has tremendous significance. Without such unusual electrical bonding, water would be like all the other molecules of its size and weight: a gas at room temperature. This odd hydrogen bonding is why your veins and brains are filled with fluid instead of vapor.

It’s critical, almost magical – and worth a moment of our notice.

– Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob Berman’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

each Saturday. For more information, contact Jan Tarlin at (845) 679-5906, extension 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra is located at 335 Meads Mountain Road in Woodstock.

ABCs of solar energy session this Saturday at Phoenicia Library Explore the possibilities of solar electricity at an information session

at the Phoenicia Library at 9 Ave Maria Drive in Phoenicia on Saturday, January 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn the ABCs of solar energy with Maxanne Resnick of SOLARgeneration in Woodstock, a solar design and installation firm. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information, e-mail maxanne@ solargeneration.net or call (845) 6887311 or (914) 466-9263.

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January 23-30 Pet First Aid class at Vassar Brothers in Poughkeepsie

If Diego’s signature call “¡Al rescate!” or the WonderPets’ weekly animal rescue adventures are only distant memories now, your youths are probably old enough for some actual handson, real-life animal-care skills. Health Quest invites all pet-owners and petcaregivers to “Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness”: “This unique course covers common health and safety-related issues for dogs and cats, first aid basics, CPR, choking maneuvers for pets, when to seek professional care and disaster planning steps for your pet. You practice your skills on furry, lifelike pet mannequins. Course completion results in a certification card valid for three years from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute.”

“Pet First Aid” is offered on Sunday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. The cost is $45 per person, which includes textbooks. Preregistration and payment are required. Vassar Brothers is located at 45 Reade Place in Poughkeepsie. For more information or to register, call (845) 475-9742 or visit www.health-quest.org.

Wild Earth Wilderness Club offers Sunday outings For the grown-ups who love nature, here’s a new group to check out:

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Wild Earth’s Wilderness Club. “The Wilderness Club is a place for adults to learn about tracking, wild edibles, bird language and more. Take a break from busy life, grab a fresh breath of nature, get inspired about connecting with the beautiful natural world that surrounds us.”

The Club does two Sunday outings per month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The suggested donation is $15 per person, but no one is turned away due to lack of funds.

Upcoming events include: February 2, “Hike up to Duck Pond”; February 16, “Leafless Tree ID”; March 2, “Friction Fire & Wild Teas”; and March 16, “Early Spring Edibles.” For more information, e-mail dustin@wildearth.org or visit www. facebook.com/groups/wildernessclub.

To learn more about Wild Earth’s other programs, visit http://wildearth.org.

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Grace the Pirate wants your help to find Blackbeard’s treasure! On Saturday, January 25, come on out for this fun performance by Kit’s Interactive Theatre as part of the Dutchess County Community College Family Festivals series designed for parents and their children ages 4 through 12 years.

The show is free and begins at 11 a.m.

Dutchess County Community College is located at 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 431-8000 or visit http:// sunydutchess.edu. To learn more about the performers, visit www.

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Chinese New Year program in Poughkeepsie This week marks the Chinese New Year, and 2014 is the Year of the Horse. On Tuesday, January 28 from 4 to 4:45 p.m., children from kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to celebrate with a craft and some traditional food. The event is free and takes place in the Adriance Library’s Cavallaro Children’s Program Room.

I strongly suggested registering, since sometimes these programs fill up.

The Adriance Library is located at 93 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. To register or for more information, call (845) 4853445 or visit http://poklib.org.

FDR birthday celebration in Hyde Park Be a part of 32 nd president Franklin Roosevelt’s birthday celebration right at his own homestead this week, on Thursday, January 30 at 3 p.m. The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony with guest speaker New York State senator Terry Gipson, followed by refreshments and birthday cake in the Wallace Center. This event is free and open to the public.

The FDR site is located at 4097 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park. For more information, call (845) 229-6214 or visit www.nps.gov/hofr or www.fdrlibrary. marist.edu.

It’s National Learn to Ski/Board Month This week marks the last few days of National Learn to Ski/Board Month.

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some tips: “So now you’re a parent and naturally want your children to experience the same fun you had on the slopes. I mean, how difficult could it be to stick a small kid on skis and show him how it’s done?

Super difficult – first impression with this sport is everything. This can mold your child’s ideal on the sport going forward – make or break it as they say (they in this case are PSIA-trained ski and snowboard instructors). These well-trained instructors are the key to transforming that newbie into future expert, all-mountain riders. They are equipped with patience, a bag of tricks, mad teaching skills and a never-ending supply of hot chocolate. Every ski area has some kind of ski/snowboard school – some mountains even offer free intro lessons – and January is National Learn to Ski Snowboard Month with great deals that include rentals, lift tickets and lessons!” You can read more of Jen’s fun tips and ideas at www.potterbrothers.com/ blogs.

Four years ago, our family tried skiing for the first time, and we got hooked! And now our son has added snowboarding to the mix. We love being outside, exploring new trails and learning more skills in our lessons. So far, we’ve been to Belleayre, Catamount, Holiday, Sawkill, Thunder Ridge, Tuxedo Ridge and Windham.

Initially, we rented equipment at the mountain, which got a bit pricey. Then we got great deals on seasonal rentals at Potter Brothers. Finally, we saved even more by buying used gear at their annual swap. The folks at Potter Brothers are so helpful with fit and sizing and my many(!) newbie questions.

Another skiing and boarding bargain is to purchase flex tickets, which are discounted lift tickets for use on specified days or times. Got any third- or fourthgraders? I Ski NY has a free skiing and riding program just for them! Learn more at www.iskiny.com. Got fifth-graders?

Check out Catamount’s Fourth- and FifthGraders Club, where registered youth can receive a free junior lift ticket with an adult weekend ticket. Find out more at www.catamountski.com.

Next week, we’ll be checking out Plattekill Mountain for the first time, with its $20 lift tickets during Skier and Rider Appreciation Days from Wednesday, January 29 through Friday, January 31.

Come out and join us! Plattekill Mountain is located at 469 Plattekill Mountain Road in Roxbury. For more information, call (607) 326-3500 or visit http://plattekill. com.

See you on the slopes!

Family-friendly music events We live in an area with such terrific musical offerings. Here are three to look for this weekend: Kleio Quartet at Morton Memorial Library in Rhinebeck The Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society presents a free family concert by the Kleio Quartet on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at the Morton Memorial Library: “The Kleio Quartet will introduce children to the music of Beethoven, Janácek and Verdi. There will be wonderful music and exciting interplay with the musicians as they perform and demonstrate their in-

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MUSET Homeschool Orchestra concert in Lake Katrine The MUSET Homeschool Orchestra presents its annual winter concert on Sunday, January 26 at 5 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Church. All works are arranged and composed by orchestra members: “This season we are trying something new and original – ‘Duets for Dueling Orchestras’ – in which we split our group in two and play simultaneously with two separate conductors.”

The concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted, and attendees are invited to stay for refreshments afterwards. The Fountain of Life Church is located at 71 Old Kings Highway in Lake Katrine. For more information about MUSET or the performance, e-mail muset@earthlink.net.

Rachel Loshak performs at Woodstock’s Kleinert – and online Singer, songwriter and bass player Rachel Loshak performs on Wednesday, January 29 at 9 p.m., and you can hear it anywhere that you have Web access! Loshak’s live house concert is a pay-what-you-can ticket price ($35 is the suggested price). Now you can hear her great music such as her lat-

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For more information about the artist or these performances, visit www.facebook. com/rachelloshakmusic.

Lego Movie preview events at Barnes & Noble in Kingston & Poughkeepsie My kids are already quoting the new Lego Movie trailers and can’t wait to see it! Until the new Lego Movie “assembles” on February 7, Barnes and Noble invites fans to its children’s Lego events on Saturday, January 25: at 10 a.m. in Poughkeepsie and at 11 a.m. in Kingston. There will be activities, fun and surprises for all who attend. Due to limited space and giveaways, preregistration is encouraged.

The Poughkeepsie Barnes and Noble is located 2518 South Road; (845) 4852224. The Kingston Barnes and Noble is located at 1177 Ulster Avenue in Ulster Plaza; (845) 336-0590. To learn more about the film, visit www.thelegomovie. com.

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Careful what you wish for Sondheim musical Into the Woods opens this Friday at Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck

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ccording to psychologists who studied folklore, like Carl Jung and Bruno Bettelheim, the woods in fairy tales symbolize the unconscious: a place where we each can confront the darker sides of our nature that we don’t want to expose to the eyes of society. A character in a story who dares to plunge into the woods inevitably comes out transformed – if he or she comes out at all.

Hence the title of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s multi-Tony Award-winning 1986 stage play Into the Woods, inspired in part by Bettelheim’s influential 1976 book The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales. A musical but hardly a comedy (though not devoid of humor), Into the Woods starts off intertwining bits of what we already know about a pack of characters from the folk narratives collected by the Brothers Grimm, notably Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack. By the end of Act I, each has had a wish fulfilled; but later, in Act II, we discover that none of them is living happily ever after, and a return to the woods becomes necessary – sometimes with disastrous outcomes.

The brilliance of the show’s concept is its embrace of the darkness implicit in what we habitually think of as primarily children’s stories, even though a lot of them are downright gruesome. In a fairy tale, Bettelheim suggested, a child’s mind can safely grapple, in an abstracted sort of way, with life’s starker realities, like the death of a loved one or the consequences of bad parenting. Betrayal, manipulation, lies and revenge all burble to the surface of consciousness in Act II, with the Witch – ostensibly the embodiment of evil at the outset – turning out to be the only character who’s being straightforward.

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In a fairy tale, Bettelheim suggested, a child’s mind can safely grapple, in an abstracted sort of way, with life’s starker realities

Barnes and Noble at 2518 South Road for her author event on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. Join Marlboro grad and Jersey Shore alum Nicole Polizzi as she presents Baby Bumps: From Party Girl to Proud Mama, and All the Messy Milestones along the Way. For more information, call (845) 485-2224 or visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

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Lecture at Plattekill Library in Modena I have heard such positive reviews of Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures, and they seem to be everywhere lately!

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matter is well-suited to Sondheim’s minorkey worldview, largely shaped by his own personal experiences of toxic parenting and enforced solitude. And the songs are just plain gorgeous. If you’re brave enough to venture into the slightly scary forests of the unconscious yourself, you might want to check out the Centerstage production of Into the Woods opening this Friday, January 24 and running through February 9 at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck.

Kevin Archambault, who calls it “a very layered show about getting what you wish for and what happens after the happily ever after,” is the director, with musical direction

by Paul and JoAnne Cinderella (Elizabeth Thomas) of Into the Woods Schubert. The large cast features AnnChris Warren as the Witch, Bill Ross as the Baker, Molly Parker-Myers as the Baker’s Wife, Elizabeth Thomas as Cinderella, Wendell Scherer as Jack, Victoria Howland as Jack’s Mother, Olivia Michaels as Little Red Riding Hood and David Foster as the Narrator.

The curtain rises at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinées beginning at 3 p.m. Tickets for Into the Woods cost $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and (older) children and can be ordered by visiting www.centerforperformingarts. org or by calling the box office at (845) 876-3080. Box office hours are from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

– Frances Marion Platt Into the Woods, Fridays/Saturdays, January 24, 25 & 31, February 1, 7 & 8, 8 p.m., Sundays, January 26, February 2 & 9, 3 p.m., $26/$24, Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-3080, www.centerforperformingarts.org.

information, call (845) 883-7286 or visit http://plattekill.lib.ny.us. To learn more about the presenters, visit www. robinsonswildlifelectures.com.

Early registrations Here are some events to register for, before you miss out!

Social Skills Group for Adolescents with Asperger’s syndrome: sevenththrough 11th-graders, Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., $100; ten-week session begins February 6, SUNY New Paltz Speech and Hearing Center, 1 Hawk Drive, HUM 14A in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 257-3600 or e-mail bowerw@ newpaltz.edu.

Math & Science Matter...Especially for Young Women: fifth- through eightgraders, speaker plus three workshops held hourly on Saturday, March 1, 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., $10 registration fee for students, parent workshops are free; Dutchess County Community College, 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie. Online preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call (845) 4318545, e-mail zito@sunydutchess.edu or

visit www.sunydutchess.edu/msm.

Morton Memorial Library & Community House fifth annual Talent Show: Any and all types of creative expression, “especially the odd and quirky,” are welcomed and embraced. The registration deadline is February 1; the event takes place on Friday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly Street in Rhinecliff. For more information or to register, call (845) 876-2903 or visit http://morton.rhinecliff. lib.ny.us.

Youth softball and baseball registration is taking place now in many area towns for the spring season.

I mention this because when we first started, I had no idea that registration takes place so early. Most leagues run from age 4 to age 15. For more information, do a search with your town, along with the terms Little League or Babe Ruth.

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8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

9AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance.

Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31. Health Care Navigators available by appointment. Call for appointment: 800-4534666. Arlington Branch Library, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie.

10:30AM Book Explorers Storytime. For ages 4 and up. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

11:30AM Kingston Announcement Brings Together Local, National Partners to Highlight Need for Passage. Guest speaker - Congressman Chris Gibson, county and local leaders, seniors advocates, local seniors. Congressman Gibson will announce the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the House. Following the announcement,

residents of the Birches and invited guests will join the Congressman for lunch and conversation. Birches at Chambers, 3000 Maple Ln, Ulster Park.

1PM-3:30PM “Hitchcock” The 2012 movie stars Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. Light refreshments served. Info: www.laglib.org or 452-3141. LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie.

1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

4PM-8PM Free Community Holistic Healthcare Day. A wide variety of holistic modalities and practitioners are available to all for appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: www.rvhhc.org. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge.

4:30PM Opening Reception: “Teen Visions.”

Group show participants ages 11-19 from the Junior Art Institute and Art Institute of Mill Street Loft programs. Exhibits through 2/13. Info: 437-5370. Vassar College, James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery, Poughkeepsie.

5:30PM-6:30PM Mixed - Levels -Tai Chi With

Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm.

Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 or www. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6:30PM-7:15PM Advanced Tai Chi With Martha Cheo. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7PM-8:30PM Meeting of Middle East Crisis Response. A group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine & the Middle East. Info: 876-7906 or www.mideastcrisis.org. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

7PM-8:30PM Free Holistic Self-Care Class.

Sponsored by The Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community & Family Traditions. “Awakening to the New Year through Sound Healing” with Kate Anjahlia Loye. Join us in a high vibrational Gong BathInvocation for awakening and peace in this New Year of 2014! All are welcome. No registration necessary. Info: www.rvhhc.org. Family Traditions, 3853 Main St, Stone Ridge.

7PM Monthly Non-Fiction Book Club. This month’s discussion focuses on the memoir of Michael Ondaatje entitled Running in the Family.

Ondaatje writes about his return in the 1970s to his native island home of Sri Lanka. Info: www. poklib.org or 485-3445 x3320. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Two Of Us Productions Audition Notice: Les Miserables. Role readings and piano accompaniment will be provided. Info: 518-329-6293 or TheTwo ofUsProductions@gmail.com or www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org. Taconic Hills Central School, Craryville.

7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7:30PM-9:30PM Stockade Tavern’s monthly Speakeasy Jazz Series: John Esposito & Friends with special musical guest George De Leon, saxophonist. Info: Nancytierney@gmail.com or 514-2594. Stockade Tavern, 313 Fair St, Kingston.

8PM Sissy’s Sound Bites! Live music - open mic style. Email if interested: sissyscafe1Agmail. com or log onto facebook. Meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 8pm. Sissy’s Café, 324 Wall St, Kingston.

8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. 679-3484 Harmony Café @ Wok

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10:30AM Toddler Tales Storytime. For ages 2-3.

Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie.

12:05PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3:30PM-4:30PM Storytelling Game Group (also known as a role-playing game or RPG). Led by Matthew Cassidy. For ages 13 & up. On-going on 2nd & 4th Friday, 3:30-4:30pm. Info: 331-0988 or reference@kingstonlibrary.org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston.

3:30PM Afterschool Crafts. For ages 8-12. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

5PM-7PM Opening Reception: “Place’” Exhibit

by Tim Rowan. Show through 2/21. Info: 687-5113. SUNY Ulster, Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, Stone Ridge, free.

5:30PM Talk: Michelle Lamunière, “‘You Look Beautiful Like That’: Photography and Self-Definition in the Portraits of Seydou Keïta and Malick Sidibé.” Info: 437-5632. Vassar College, Taylor Room 102, Poughkeepsie, free.

6PM-8PM Hudson Valley No Name-Calling Week. Student Creative Expression Exhibit Art Opening. An opportunity for hundreds of youth across the Hudson Valley to speak out about bullying, understanding and kindness. Info: www. lgbtqcenter.org.Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center, 319 Broadway, Port Ewen, free.

6:30PM-9:30PM Resolution Party/ Health and Wellness Expo. Celebrate yourself and honor your resolution for a healthier you. Meet professionals who will present their skills and talents. Donations suggested. Info: 527- 5672 or cbcofrosendale@gmail.com.Creative Co-op, (Canaltown Alley), 402 Main St, Rosendale.

6:30PM Balboa Breakthrough Weekend with Carol Fraser (1/24 & 1/25). 6:30 and 7:15pm. $15 each/$20 both. 1/24, 6:30pm & 7:15pm Poughkeepsie Tennis Club & 1/25, 12:30-5pm - HV Dance Depot.Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Info:454-2571 or www.

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hudsonvalleydance.org or www.carolbal.eventbrite.com Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

6:30PM Opening Reception: Malick Sidibé: Chemises. Exhibits through 3/30. Info: 437-5632 Vassar College, Art Center Galleries, Poughkeepsie, free.

7PM Tom Nolan presents Wishbone Creek and Other Stories, his anthology of short stories.

Info: 255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free.

7PM An Intimate Evening of Parisian Cabaret!

Songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Django Reinhardt, Jacques Brel and others. Featuring vocalist Elaine Rachlin and Chanteuse, John Halsey, Pianist. Call for reservations. Info: 546-4094.

Kingston Festival, 296 Wall St, Kingston, $15.

7PM Screening: Crude. A provocative documentary, by Joe Berlinger, explores the ongoing battle waged by 30, 000 indigenous Ecuadorans and their lawyers against Chevron. Info: 496-5617 The Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Flynn Dr, Beacon.

7:15PM Viewers’ Choice Film Series: “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum.”

(1966). Starring Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers and Jack Gilford. Directed by Richard Lester. Discussion to follow. Info: 229-7791 ext. 205. Hyde Park Library Annex, Hyde Park.

8PM Brother Sun Performance. Tickets at $20 at www.brownpapertickets.com Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie.

8PM-8:30PM Swing Dance Beginners Lesson.

8:30-11:30pm Dance to the Gordon Webster Sextet. $15/10 full time students. Sponsored

by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Info: 454-2571 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org or www. carolbal.eventbrite.com Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

8PM-8:30PM Swing Dance to the Gordon Webster Sextet. $15/10 full time students. Beginners lesson 8-8:30pm. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Info: 454-2571 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org or www.carolbal. eventbrite.comPoughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

8PM Into the Woods .What happens when Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame) all cross paths? It’s the premise behind one of the greatest American musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim. Info:www.centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $26, $24 /senior/child.

9PM Benefit Concert for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Professor Louie & the Crow-

matix. Please bring non-perishable food items.

All food will go to the The Caring Hands Soup Kitchen on Clinton Ave. Info: www. bspkingston.com or 481-5158. BSP Lounge, 323 Wall St, Kingston, $15.

9PM The Rev. Thunderbear Traveling Road Show. Catskill Mountain Pizza Co, Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free.

9PM Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires.

Doors open 8pm.$25, $40, $48. 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Bearsville.

9:30PM The Dragons. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

Saturday

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7:30AM-12:30PM Red Cross Blood Drive. Donation Types: Double Red Cells, Blood. Notes: All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Info: www. redcross.org/ny/albany. St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, 12 Holly Hills Dr, West Hurley.

8AM-4PM 2014 Small Business Institute. Will include presentations from SCORE, SBDC, the Library District’s Public Computer Center, and accomplished business leaders. Registration required. Info: www.dcrcoc.org or 454-1700 ext. 1000. Poughkeepsie Public Library District, Auditorium, 105 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $25.

9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge.

246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.

9AM-10:30AM Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Saturday, 9-10:30am. Everyone welcome. Info: 679-8800.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rte\ 212, Woodstock.

10AM Two Of Us Productions Audition Notice: Les Miserables. Role readings and piano accompaniment will be provided. Info: 518-329-6293 or TheTwo ofUsProductions@gmail.com or www.

TheTwoOfUsProductions.org. Dutch Reformed Church, 88 Rt 9H, Claverack.

10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off.

Open every Saturday, 10am-9pm. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston.

11AM-2PM Co-op Development! Join in the conversations about the developing Co-op. Seeking community members to collaborate on the development of programming and resources. Bring a cup to start our collection of needed items. Info: 527- 5672 or cbcofrosendale@gmail.com. Creative

Co-op, (Canaltown Alley), 402 Main St, Rosendale.

11AM Penny Social. Calling begins 12:30pm.

Raffles, 50/50, Valuable Gift Certificates. Kitchen will be open to purchase refreshments. Sponsored

by Columbiette Auxiliary Cardinal Spellman Council #5800. Info: 255-8247. St. Joseph Church Hall, 34 S. Chestnut St, New Paltz.

12:30PM-5PM Balboa Breakthrough Weekend with Carol Fraser (1/24 &1/25). 1/24, 6:30pm & 7:15pm - Poughkeepsie Tennis Club & 1/25, 12:30-5pm - HV Dance Depot. Sponsored

by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Info: 454-2571 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org or www. carolbal.eventbrite.com Hudson Valley Dance Depot, 733 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie.

1PM-3PM Relationship Workshop - Inspiring people to transform their life! Led by Jeff Schneider, LCSW. This workshop is for you if you are suffering from any of the following in your relationship :Communication that is indirect or ineffective, On-going conflict without resolution, criticism, blame and defensiveness as part of your relationship. Info: 255-4175. Earthgoods Health Food Store, Main St, New Paltz, www.healingwellness-counseling.com.

1PM-2:30PM Solar Electricity: “Explore the Possibilities.” Solar electricity information session with Maxanne Resnick of SOLARgeneration, Woodstock, a local design/installation firm. Learn the ABCs of solar energy. Q&A will follow thepresentation. Light refreshments will be served. Questions or RVSP to maxanne@solargeneration.net or 845- 688-7311 or 914-466-9263.

Phoenicia Library, 9 Ave Maria Dr, Phoenicia.

1:30PM Mid-Hudson ADK Outing: Afternoon at Tivoli Bays - Walk. Leader: Sue Mackson 471-9892, suemackson@gmail.com. Call leader for carpooling. Stop for hot drink at the end of the sojourn. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org.

Crossroads of Rtes 9G and 9 North, Rhinebeck.

2PM Book Reading & Signing: David Cleveland, author of Love’s Attraction. A novel of intrique & romance. Info: 679-8000 or nan.goldennotebook@gmail.com. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock.

2PM Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society presents The Kleio String Quartet. Info: www. rhinebeckchambermusic.org. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff, free.

2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going every Saturday, 2pm in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 679-5906 Ext. 1012 Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

2PM-4PM Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan

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This is the 23rd year that the CIA has offered the Winter Dining series, and while some of the events are returning favorites, others are new for 2014.

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few years back, not long after I had moved to the Hudson Valley, an acquaintance informed me that not only was there “a branch of the CIA” here, but that its restaurants were terrific. “Really?” I politely said, wondering doubtfully to myself how good a government-issued meal could be. It wasn’t until another person told me of a restaurant in the region with a “CIA-trained chef ” when I realized that there really must be more to this story.

I learned, of course, that the CIA in Hyde Park does indeed have some wonderful restaurants. And at this time of year, from January until early April, the Culinary Institute of America offers some really unique dining experiences in its Winter Dining Series, which features more than two dozen themed lunches and dinners in three of those four restaurants.

Each special event has a fixed menu, and diners should expect to share their table with other dining enthusiasts. At lunches, a glass of wine or beer is provided, and at dinners, wine and beer are carefully selected to complement each course (and limited to that course). Coffee or tea is included.

This is the 23rd year that the CIA has offered the series, and while some of the events are returning favorites, others are new for 2014. This year, each of the restaurants will highlight a signature event to be featured in both a lunch and dinner version.

The American Bounty Restaurant, which specializes in contemporary and traditional regional dishes created with local products of the Hudson Valley, will host a “Beefsteak” dinner on Wednesday, January 29 at 6 p.m. ($85 per person) and a lunch version on Thursday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. ($45). The event revives the old tradition of the beefsteak banquet, popular with mid-19 th-century men in New York City who would gather together for raucous, all-you-can-eatwith-your-fingers political fundraisers, the diners sitting on crates to consume manly quantities of beef and beer to the accompaniment of brass bands.

The Culinary Institute’s communal tables will welcome both men and women, and accompanied by singing and cold beer, the menu will offer shrimp cocktail, lump crabmeat with Russian dressing, burgers on toast, raw veggies, roast sirloin with blood-and-butter gravy, mustard-crusted potatoes and vanilla ice cream profiteroles. And unlike the original beefsteak banquets, silverware will be

Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us on Saturdays in January for our Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners & Open House Series from 2-4 pm . Led by Ibu Sue with members of Gamelan Giri Mekar, the workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Drop-ins welcome.

Free of charge. A suggested donation of $10+/- is encouraged to help offset our operating costs at Bard and beyond. Individual tutorials & advanced sessions available by appt. To register pls. message: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College on FB;www. facebook.com/events/259714224163790/ ; or call 688-7090.

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The Bocuse Restaurant is the Culinary’s The menu includes Piemontese flan sleek and contemporary French of black truffle, butternut squash and fontina (dinner only); restaurant, whose signature risotto with Dover ONE EVENT REVIVES event will sole, white truffle THE OLD TRADITION c e l e b r a t e and Parmigiano; of the beefsteak banquet, popular with roasted veal loin with “L’Anniversaire mid-19th-century men in New York City black truffle sauce, du Restaurant who would gather together for raucous, root vegetables and Bocuse” on all-you-can-eat-with-your-fingers a truffle gratin of T u e s d a y , political fundraisers, the diners sitting turnips; and dark February 11 at on crates to consume manly quantities chocolate black 6 p.m. ($95) of beef and beer to the accompaniment and Wednesday, truffles and hazelnut of brass bands.

February 12 at mousse.

11:30 a.m. ($55), There are quite honoring the a few special events on tap for the series over the next several restaurant’s first anniversary with the months. Early reservations are suggested, exact menu served to legendary chef as these fill to capacity quickly and some Paul Bocuse and his friends Thomas of the offerings are sold out already. For a Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud and Michel Richard at the complete 2014 CIA Winter Dining Series restaurant’s official opening in February schedule, visit www.ciarestaurants.com. of 2013. The classic signature dishes of Reservations can be made online or by France’s notable chefs will be reimagined calling (845) 471-6608 Monday through using ultramodern techniques, the menu Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. including foie gras, black truffle soup, – Sharyn Flanagan lobster with champagne and caviar, filet CIA Restaurants, 1946 Campus Drive, mignon and grapefruit sorbet with vodka Hyde Park; (845) 471-6608, www. and chocolates. ciarestaurants.com. Read more about local The signature event of the Winter cuisine and learn about new restaurants Dining Series at the CIA’s Ristorante on Ulster Publishing’s DineHudsonValley.

Caterina de’ Medici, which serves com or HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com. authentic regional Italian cuisine, will be “Black Tie and Truffles,” an opportunity to savor “the culinary gold” from Italy in Robibero wine-tasting each course and even concluding with this Saturday benefits (dark chocolate) truffles. The dinner Highland Public Library will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. ($95). The luncheon will be held This kind of “wining” is a good thing: on Thursday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m.

Come out to support the Highland ($55). The entire experience is enhanced Public Library on Saturday, January by an a cappella opera group from Bard 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Robibero

Family Vineyards at 714 Albany Post Road in New Paltz for a fundraising event to benefit the Highland Library’s capital campaign for a new library building. Admission costs $20, which includes a tasting of five of Robibero Vineyard’s wines and light refreshments. There will be raffle tickets to win donated prizes and additional wine will be available to purchase.

To purchase tickets, stop by the Highland Library, contact Melissa Burdash at (845) 242-6912 or e-mail burdash@optonline.net.

tial oils, and may even change the way you think about your health and well-being. Registration requested. Info: 518-537-5800 or germantownlibraryevents@yahoo.com.

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame) all cross paths? It’s the premise behind one of the greatest American musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim.

Info:www.centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $26, $24 / senior/child.

4PM Preserving New Paltz’s Historic Architecture: Failures & Successes. Architectural historian Bill Rhoads explores the promise and peril of historic preservation in New Paltz from the 1890s to today. Info: thomas@huguenotstreet. org Deyo Hall, 6Broadhead Ave, New Paltz, $8, $5 /senior, free /student w/ID. 5PM Talk & Reading: Anne Benson presents Self-Publishing. Anne will describes how she wrote and published her memoir inn her presentation. Free. Refreshments will be served. Info: 679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

5PM-7PM Opening Reception: “Driven to Abstraction.” Featuring the works of Jerry Teters, Robert Ferguson, and Eric Angeloch. Exhibits through 2/22. Info: 255-1241. Mark Gruber Gallery, New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz.

7PM-10PM The Swing Daddy Z! Free. The Pour House, 206 Main St, Poughkeepsie, 485-9999.

8PM Shaktipat - Ecstatic Groves, Hypnotic Kirtan and Tribal Drumming. Raise your voice in hypnotic kirtan, move your body to the sacred rhythms, drum your way to ecstasy, and help create a collective sacred space to share with others and the world. Donations welcome. Info: www.shaktipat.mfbiz.com or 687-8707. MaMA Arts, 3588 Main St, Stone Ridge.

8PM Into the Woods . What happens when

Benefit pot roast supper this Saturday in Woodstock A delicious pot roast supper will be offered on Saturday, January 25 at the Woodstock Reformed Church at 16 Tinker Street in Woodstock. The snow date is Sunday, January 26. The menu includes pot roast, real mashed potatoes and gravy, red cabbage, sourdough bread and homemade apple desserts. Dinner seating starts at 5:30 p.m., and takeout will be available at 6 p.m. Reservations are highly suggested.

The dinner costs $12 for adults, $5 for children and kids under age 5 eat free. Proceeds from the sale will help the Woodstock Reformed Church continue to fund its ministries, including partnership with Daily Meals on Wheels, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Overeaters Anonymous, the Woodstock Good Neighbor Food Pantry and other organizations. For more information or reservations, call (845) 2466777 or (845) 679-6610.

9PM Gabe Butterfield Band Info: 679-4406 or bearsvilletheater@gmail.com or www.bearsvilletheater.com. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Bearsville.

9:30PM Bluefood. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

10PM Neon Paint Party. Hosted by DJ Creep Star with local acts such as Luzcid, DJ Deuces, DJ Big

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1PM Relatively Painless Self-Publishing - Workshop with Laurie Boris. $10. Info: 679-8000 or nan.goldennotebook@gmail.com. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock.

1PM 12th Annual Trivia Contest. Light refreshments & expanded table room. Cash bar & luncheon/bar menu available. Entrance fee is $60 for a table of 5. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Red Hook Public Library. Preregistration atthe Red Hook Library is recommended to ensure a table! Info: 757-3031 or www. redhooklibrary.org. Historic Blue Store Restaurant & Tavern, Rt 9, Livingston.

1PM Classic Film Series: “ Father of the Bride” (1950). Starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Discussion to follow. Info: 229-7791 ext. 205.

Hyde Park Library Annex, Hyde Park.

2PM-4PM The Saturn Return and Other Astrological Turning Points with astrologer Alexander Mallon. Explore some pivotal cycles in your astrological chart, including the cycle of Saturn and the Saturn Return, Lunar Returns, the Uranus four quarters cycle, lunar nodal returns, and harmonic conjunctions. Info: 679-2100.

Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $20.

or TheTwo ofUsProductions@gmail.com or www.

TheTwoOfUsProductions.org. Dutch Reformed Church, 88 Rt 9H, Claverack.

2:30PM Film Screening: Dolce Vita Africana (2008). Documentary on Malick Sidibé’s life and work. By Cosima Spender. Info: 437-5632 Vassar College, Taylor Hall, Room 203, Poughkeepsie, free.

3PM KLEIO Quartet. Presented by the Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society. Web: www.rhinebeckmusic.org. Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, $25, $5 /student w/ID,

Live Music at The Falcon Presenting the finest in Live Music from around the world and Great Food & Drink Check out our line-up: www.liveatthefalcon.com

1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542

(845) 236-7970

2PM Two Of Us Productions Audition Notice: Les Miserables. Role readings and piano accompaniment will be provided. Info: 518-329-6293

FESTIVAL

LOCAL INGREDIENT CHILI CHALLENGE IN NEW PALTZ

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he Water Street Market at 10 Main Street in New Paltz will host the sixth annual Local Ingredient Chili Challenge on Saturday, January 25 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (the snow date is Sunday, January 26).

Participants are invited to enter their best chili using at least five local ingredients for a chance to win in several categories including Best Home Chef, Best Vegetarian, People’s Choice, Most Creative and Best Professional. Up to 25 interested chili creators will be accepted.

There is no cost to enter, but a minimum of three gallons of chili is required and more is encouraged, as the chili sells out so quickly. The more local ingredients in the chili, the more weight that it carries with the judges.

Friendly rivalries and snarky banter in the courtyard make this one of the Market’s most energetic events of the year. Tickets to taste two-ounce portions will be sold at the event, and all proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, which feeds hundreds of local families. The Water Street Market provides the paper cups and spoons for the event, which typically raises approximately $1,000 for the Pantry For more information, call (845) 255-1403, e-mail walter@newpaltzantiquesbarn. com or visit www.waterstreetmarket.com.

The Bear Cafe

Sreamside Indoor & Fireside Dining & Catering Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Sunday Farm to Table Lunch & Brunch 11am – 2:30pm

845-679-5555

The Bear Cafe 295 Tinker St Bearsville, NY 12409 Pasta, DJ Bear Sauce, and award-winning beat boxer, J Flo. Kick Rocks members will have super soakers filled with water-based paint of all different colors, spraying everyone down. Cabaloosas’s, 58 Main St, New Paltz, $18.

Sunday

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Sixth Annual Local Chili Challenge. Enter your best chili recipe. Tickets to taste the chili will be sold at the event and all proceeds go to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. Info t erryfall@gmail.com or www. waterstreetmarket.com. Water Street Market, 10 Main St, New Paltz.

10AM Yiddish Language and Humor Program.

Naftali Ejdelman, Education Director of the Yiddish Farm Education Center will make the presentation. Membership is not required. Everyone is welcome. Info: www.congregationbethhillel.

~The Setting~ Beautiful, Streamside, Uniquely Woodstock

org. Congregation Beth Hillel, Pine St, Walden.

10:30AM-12:30PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm .Meditation instruction available.Video teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche with short discussion at 11:45am. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

10:30AM-12PM Sunday Mornings in Service of Sacred Unity with Amy McTear & Friends. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

~The Experience~ ✴ UNFORGETTABLE ✴

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Give someone a truly special event. Dine in the oldest inn in America.

PARTIES - 20 TO 50 PEOPLE

The Tavern at the Beekman Arms 845-876-1766

Great Food & Great Music Too!

MUSIC SCHEDULE Thursday 1/23 SATURDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CLUBHOUSE Friday 1/24 THE DRAGONS

Sunday 1/26 RICK ALTMAN TRIO Monday 1/27 OPEN MIC POETRY Tuesday 1/28 LIVE MUSIC

Located on The Bearsville Theater Complex, two miles west of Woodstock Village Green.

6387 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572

www.beekmandelamaterinn.com

Saturday 1/25 BLUEFOOD

Open 7 days from noon.

845.679.8899

Lunch 11:30pm to 4pm Dinner 4pm to 9pm (Fri & Sat 10pm) Sunday Brunch 10:30 am to 3:30 pm GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

~The Food~ Fine Asian Cuisine Specializing in Fresh Seafood & Vegetarian with a Flair!

Let the Tavern at the Beekman Arms provide both the location and the culinary expertise to make your special day an event to remember.

Wednesday 1/29 NORM WENNET

50-52 MILL HILL ROAD WOODSTOCK 679-7760 679-3484

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us on Saturdays in January for our Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners & Open House Series from 2-4 pm . Led by Ibu Sue with members of Gamelan Giri Mekar, the workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Drop-ins welcome. Free of charge.

A suggested donation of $10+/- is encouraged to help offset our operating costs at Bard and beyond. Individual tutorials & advanced sessions avail. by appt. To register please message: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College on FB;www.facebook. com/events/259714224163790/ ; or call 688-7090.

Early Registration YMCA Indoor Triathlon 15-February 15. $20 early registration ends, $50 late registra-

tion after 2/15. Event date: 3/214.

This event is geared for all abilities and ages starting at 12 & up. You can do this. 15 min swim, 20 minute bike, 20 minute trackrun. Info: 338-3810. www. ymcaulster.org. YMCA, 507 Broadway, Kingston.

There are two units in the series with each being a five-week commitment.

Unit 1 runs every Thurs from 2/6 to 3/6 while Unit 2 runs Thurs from 3/13 to 4/10. Register at: 340-3990 x340 orklf37@cornell.edu. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, $45 /per unit.

2014 Woodstock A-I-R Program for Artist of Color Working in the Photographic Arts. Deadline: 2/28/14. Info: www.cpw.org or info@cpw.org. The Center for Photography, 59 Tinker St, Woodstock.

Enter Now! Celebration of Lights Photo Contest! Enter a 5x7 photo in the contest by 1/24/14. A complete list of rules can be found at www. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. Open to all Saugerties Public Library patrons.

Saugerties Public Library, Saugerties.

Sign-Up Now! 5th Annual Morton Memorial Library & Community House (by 3/1/14.)Talent Show: Take Five! An evening of jokes, jug bands, storytelling, guitar playing, dance - you name it, if it’s your talent we want to see it. Deliver visual art to the library . Morton Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinebeck.

Register Now: 4-H Veterinary Science Program. (2/6) For Teens.

free /under 13, 876-2870.

3PM St. Gregory’s Young Artist’s Concert.

Featuring acclaimed Juilliard student pianist Emiko Edwards. St. Gregory’s, 2578 Route 212, Woodstock, free.

3PM Into the Woods . What happens when Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame) all cross paths? It’s the premise behind one of the greatest American musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim.

Info:www.centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $26, $24 / senior/child.

3PM Reading and T.M.I.dol story slam: The Last Straw II: Stories about Loving and Leaving NYC. Sari Botton and Eva Tenuto will read short excerpts of their essays in “Goodbye to All That.”

Info: www.wsworkshop.org. Roos Arts, 449 Main St, Rosendale.

4PM Theater Performance - Moment - An Evening with Bill W. One-man show by Andrew Matthews recreates speech by Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. $5 donation. Info: 338-0331 askforarts.org. ASK Gallery, 97 Broadway, Kingston.

4PM Doug Wilson presents The World Was Our Stage. Info: 255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free.

4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle.

Drummers on The Green are hosted by Birds of a Feather. Singers & dancers are all welcome.

Bring your drums and percussion instruments.

On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

5PM-7PM Mid-Hudson Valley Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal . If you can carry a tune, the MidHudson Valley’s new gay and lesbian chorus needs you. No auditions, and sight reading not required. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass—all voices needed. Rehearsals every second and fourth Sunday. Info: rainbowchorus1@gmail.com or 679-2135. $10 per rehearsal. LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston.

5:30PM Pot Roast Supper. Seating at 5:30pm and Takeout at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by January 23. Info: 246-6777 or 679-6610. Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St, Woodstock, $12, $10 /child, free /under 5.

6PM Belleayre Snowball Dinner & Dance.

Annual fundraiser for the Belleayre Music Conservatory. Res. Reqr’d. Info: 254-5787 or 917-846-4094; www.belleayre.com. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount.

8:30PM Open Mic / Poetry Night!. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

9:30PM Rick Altman Trio. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

Monday

1/27

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats.

Performed by appointment only. Includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim.

Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Info: -7547100 or www. tara-spayneuter.org. Newburgh, $70 /per cat.

7:45AM Congressmen Return for Part Two of ‘Across the Aisle.’ Hudson Valley Congressmen Sean Maloney (D-18) and Chris Gibson (R-19), have agreed to give an update the topic of bipartisanship . Res. Reqr’d. Info: rdegroat@ pfprpogress.org or 565-4900. Marist College, Student Center, 3399 N Rd, Poughkeepsie, $30.

8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9:30AM Marlboro Library Children’s Spring

Call for Entries: Juried Exhibit, “The Print Show.” Deadline 3/1/14. Entry fee for up to two images is $25. Good quality jpegs only, no photographs accepted. Full details and prospectus can be downloaded at www.woodstockschoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, 2470 Rt 212, Woodstock.

Raise a Guiding Eyes Puppy. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is currently accept-

Programs Registration Day! Info: 236-7272 or www.marlborolibrary.org. Marlboro.

11AM-12PM Senior Qigong With Zach Baker.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting.

Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333.

1 PM Needlework Group. On-going every Monday, 1pm. Info: 338-5580 x1005. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $2 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

4PM 13th Annual Great Messiah Sing-In. The performance will feature local area soloists and conductors. “Audience” seating will be available with a reception to follow. Info: 338-6759; www. olddutchchurch.org. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston.

4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford, $12.

5PM “When Am I Ever Going to Use This Stuff Anyway? Considering the Elusiveness and Importance of Number Sense.” Mathematics educator Francis (Skip) Fennell, PhD, will deliver the lecture. Info: 437-7690. Vassar College, Rockefeller Hall, Poughkeepsie.

5:30PM-7PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. Info: 876-5810. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff.

5:30PM-6:30PM Qigong With Zach Baker. No evening class on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7:30PM-8:30PM Tai-Chi & Chi Gung Class with Michael (over 30 yrs exp). Beginning January 6 Mondays 7:30-8:30pm. Build a total integrated mind/body fitness while cultivating life’s abundant healing energy. Cost $25 month or $10per class. Info& to sign-up: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St. #116, Kingston.

Tuesday

1/28

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats.

Performed by appointment only. Includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Info: 754-7100 or www. tara-spayneuter. org. Monroe, $70 /per cat.

Mid-Hudson ADK Outing: Rosendale Rail Trail. Walk/snowshoe. Leader: Ginny Fauci -399-2170 or gefauci@gmail.com. Over the trestle bridge. Contact leader for starting time and meeting place. Info: www.MidHudsonADK. org. Rosendale.

Winter Festival Week (1/28-2/1/14). Special events and reduced ticket prices. Info: 254-5600; www.belleayre.com. Belleayre Mountain, Belleayre Mountain Rd, Pine Hill.

7AM-10AM Morning Coffee, Tea, Treats & Sweets. Info: 527- 5672 or cbcofrosendale@ gmail.com. Creative Co-op, (Canaltown Alley), 402 Main St, Rosendale.

9:15 AM -11:15 AM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. 55 and older. Sept. thru June. $80.

Drop-in $5 per class. 657-581. American Legion, Mountain Rd, Shokan.

10 AM -12:30 PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve - Tuesday Trek: Nordic Ski to Kempton’s Ledge. Pre-registration is required. Info: 255-0752. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Peter’s Kill park office, Gardiner, $8 /per car.

10:30AM Babies & Books Storytime. For ages 0-2. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

January 23, 2014

Need Free Help Registering for Health Care? A Health Exchange Navigator will be visiting Phoenicia Library starting in January to help people sign up. If you would like an appointment to register with a Navigator at the library. Call Lynda Davis 518-221-9889 for an appt. You should bring all your tax information. Appts necessary.

Are You Fummoxed by The Upcoming New York State Health Exchange Options? You are not alone. Red Hook Public Library will be offering sessions with Navigators to help citizens sign up for the various health plans from 10:30 - 6 pm on Mondays - February 3, February 10, March 3, March 24 and March 31. There will also be Saturday sessions, from 10:30 am -2:30 pm -Saturdays, January 25, February 22 and March 15. These are private sessions; please call 1-800-453-4666 to schedule an appointment. This

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

11AM-7:30PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance.

Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31.

Health Care Navigators available by appointment.

Call for appointment: 800-453-4666. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

1PM-6PM Red Cross Blood Drive. Donation Types: Double Red Cells, Blood. Notes: All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Info: www. redcross.org/ny/albany. St James United Methodist Church, 35 Pearl St, Kingston.

6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm.

Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6PM-7:30PM Meeting of End the New Jim Crow Action Committee. A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). Info: www.enjan.org or 475-8781. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston.

7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm.

452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop.

Meets every Tuesday night, 7pm-8:30pm. Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz.

7 PM-9 PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 246-5775.

7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

8PM Live Music. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

Wednesday

1/29

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats.

Performed by appointment only. Includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Info: 754-7100 or www. tara-spayneuter. org. Middletown, $70 /per cat.

Winter Festival Week (1/28-2/1/14). Special events and reduced ticket prices. Info: 254-5600; www.belleayre.com. Belleayre Mountain, Belleayre Mountain Rd, Pine Hill.

9AM Waterman Bird Club Field Trip: Vanderbilt Mansion. Call: Adrienne @ 264-2015. Web: www. watermanbirdclub.org. Vanderbilt Mansion, visitor parking lot, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

10:15AM-11:30AM Movement/Voice Workshop for Women. Meets for five-Wednesdays 10:15am-11:30am starting 1/15. $100. Release limiting mind/body/energy patterns and open to the flow of life without resistance. No experience necessary. Space limited. Certified in the Realization Process. Info & resv: 684-5219 or www.kathleendonovan.us. Take first class singly for $15. Woodstock.

10:30AM Classics in Religion. American Crucible: Christian Theology and the Civil War. The Rev Dr. Robert Gram will lead the series. Info: 334-8404.

Kingston Library, Community Room, Kingston.

1PM Internet 102. Learn Internet fundamentals and discuss questions like: What exactly is the World Wide Web? Why do some Web addresses end in .com, while others end in .org.net, and .gov? Prerequisite: basic computer skills. Reg reqr’d. Info: 485-3445 x 3381. Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, free.

5:30PM Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Mixer. RSVP: 691-6070 or events@ southernulsterchamber.com. Casper & Gambini, 74 Vineyard Ave, Highland.

service is free and open to the public.

Info: 758-3241 or www.redhooklibrary.org. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook.

Hot Lunches Served! Ulster County Senior Nutrition / Dining Program.

Sponsored by Ulster County’s Office for The Aging. Hot meals offered, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:30am-noon. Please call the site between 10 am. and noon the day before you plan to attend in order to be sure there are enough meals for everyone. Eligibility: You must be an Ulster County resident aged 60 or over.

There is no set cost, but a suggested daily donation of $3.00 is requested.

Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center,467 Broadway, Kingston, 336-7112.

Artist Residency Needed: The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded Women’s Studio Workshop $25, 000 to hire artists to create new work for display along Main Street, and the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. Postmark Deadline for Residency Applications: 2/1/2014. Info: Women’s Studio Workshop, 772 Binnewater Ln, Rosendale.

6PM-8PM Happy Hour On The Rondout. Fundraiser for the Reher Center. Happy hour including open bar, appetizers and a raffle. Info: www. rehercenter.org or 338-8131. Mariner’s Harbor, 1 Broadway, Kingston, $30.

7PM Monthly Story! Featuring Jonathan Kruk noted teller of Tales of the Hudson, his headless horseman will get you. Donations appreciated.

Info: 246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties.

7PM-9PM Power Grid Issues in the Hudson Valley: How Proposed Transmission Upgrades and the New Capacity Zone Impact Our Communities. Sponsored by Citizens for Local Power, the Towns of Rochester and Rosendale, and the Marbletown ECC. Q&A to follow. Info: 658-8967. Marbletown Community Center, , Rt 209, Stone Ridge.

7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm.

Rosendale Café, Rosendale.

7PM A Collegiate Debate: “Presidential War Powers & Indefinite Detention.” Poughkeepsie Journal Executive Editor Stuart Shinske will moderate this event. Open to the public. Info: 486-7745. FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, Rt 9G, Hyde Park.

9PM Rachel Loshak. $35/suggested price) Kleinert/James Center, 36 Tinker St, Woodstock, 688-5759.

9:30PM Norm Wennet. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.

Thursday

1/30

Winter Festival Week (1/28-2/1/14). Special events and reduced ticket prices. Info: 254-5600; www.belleayre.com. Belleayre Mountain, Belleayre Mountain Rd, Pine Hill.

8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9AM-5PM Health Care Enrollment Assistance.

Open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace continues through March 31. Health Care Navigators available by appointment. Call for appointment: 800-4534666. Arlington Branch Library, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie.

10:30AM Book Explorers Storytime. For ages 4 and up. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

5:30PM-6:30PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo.

Mixed levels. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm.

Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6:30PM-7:15PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo.

Advanced. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7PM Talk & Book Signing by Quincy Mills, author & Vassar College history professor. Prof.

Mills will discuss his history of black barbers and barber shops, Cutting Along the Color Line, which is newly released from University of Pennsylvania

January 23, 2014

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ALMANAC WEEKLY IN ROSE’S PAINTINGS, CAVEMEN BATTLE DINOSAURS, satyrs chase nymphs, lightning strikes picnickers, Christ gets resurrected, the gods of Egypt take on robots, ghosts haunt landscapes, and Nazis fight nymphs.

Man of moments Michael X. Rose’s hyper-narrative, neo-Outsider epiphanies

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ichael X. Rose has held a special place in the Hudson Valley art world ever since he moved up here in 2000 for an Art teaching gig at Ulster/Orange BOCES, and the room to raise his family in what many consider Ulster County’s oldest wooden house, built in the late 17th century. He became a member of the GAS cooperative gallery and had one of the first exhibits in the Kingston Museum of Contemporary Arts (KMoCA)’s space on Abeel Street, after an early move. He’s one of the region’s top sellers each New York Art Week via the Fountain Art Fair. He recently started showing a half-hour Gothic horror film that he wrote and directed, in which he also stars. And he’s planning up a novel way of showing his paintings and sketches, massive and small, somewhere in Kingston with his growing circle of highly talented art friends.

On a recent Friday night, we spoke as Rose – who met his wife when they joined a punk band while getting Art degrees at the Pratt Institute, and who now has eight kids – was preparing a mess of $100 artworks for a Frozendale art show at Scott Ackerman’s Lovebird Studio. He noted that, given the time, people would be buying works still a bit sticky from their newness, like a Beaujolais.

Rose’s work is hyper-narrative, neoOutsider and smart as a whip. Cavemen battle dinosaurs, satyrs chase nymphs, lightning strikes picnickers, Christ gets resurrected, the gods of Egypt take on robots, ghosts haunt landscapes, Nazis fight nymphs and so on. It’s dramatic and raw work, large and vivid like Latin American biblical works – until one realizes the control that goes into each painting, its superb grounding elements and painting touches, as well as the acuity of each concept at play.

“I definitely had a moment,” Rose recalls from his days at Pratt, when he was immersing himself in the rigors of analytical Cubism, and some friends in the band scene asked why he no longer made art as fun as the stuff that he used to draw in his notebooks back in high school.

“I started adding stuff to found paintings, like some kid who’d snuck into a museum.

And then I started creating new works from scratch, seeing my backgrounds as large stage sets.”

Then, during his final year teaching Art in the New York public school system, he had another “moment” when he realized that he spent his life reading whatever was lying around or suggested by others. “My

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wife pointed out that I could actually buy books and pick what I read,” he recalls, noting how he had discovered a series of classics and focused first on Gothic works, then Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, moving up to Goethe and on. “It was like I gave myself a quirky Harvard education... Now, I’ll get an idea for a painting and sketch it out, work up tempera versions of the piece, then move on to the oils.”

Rose’s big paintings now include works seven-feet-by-six-feet in size, like The Great Flood, shown at KMoCA last year.

He has a growing number of collectors these days, and Rose finds that with teaching, moviemaking and family life, he can create about seven or eight of them a year, plus 20 to 25 smaller 12-inch-by-16inch oils, and he sells sketches for much less.

That brings up another moment: During his Master’s studies at Queens College, an older artist noted how the gilded altar pieces that he was making at the time, and ghost paintings involving months for sections to dry, were holding him back. “He said, ‘You have to work faster,’” Rose recalls. And finally, there was the emergence of his basic philosophy of art, wherein “A painting should be like a philosophical treatise: You want to look at it for a decade. Complexity’s important.”

He talks about Poussin’s work beyond his reputation for landscape, and the great John Martin, a painter of massive apocalyptic works later used as a model

for the films of D. W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Mankiewicz, and of his current plans for some massive new works about the end of the Earth as imagined today, with opening Interstates and swelling streams.

And that film? Turns out that Bloodlust of the Druid Overlords, in which he plays St. Patrick, mixes the themes (and actual images) of his own paintings with costumed and masked scenes, buckets of faked gore, Shawangunk area settings and a Grand Guignol-meets-Catholic narrative with a heavy metal/punk soundtrack of his own making. And it works: It played recently in Beacon, as well as in Dublin, Ireland on Halloween. Now he’s mulling getting other friends with similar tastes in film – a mix of horror, art and overbaked Gothic plots with mythic overtones – to form a collective, the better to make more such things.

As for the big art, he’s looking into ways to revive Martin and other great 19thcentury painters’ way of charging folks to see grand works in settings – perhaps in settings where performance and music could also be a part of what’s happening.

He’s also looking toward similar eventbased artforms, including the lost phenomenon of rolling paintings that tell narratives. “I love form and structure,” he says, “but I also want to have fun.”

– Paul Smart

Press. Info: 229-7791. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, 2 Main St, Hyde Park.

7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. 679-3484 Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

www.belleayre.com. Belleayre Mountain, Belleayre Mountain Rd, Pine Hill.

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1PM-6PM Red Cross Blood Drive. Donation Types: Double Red Cells, Blood. Notes: All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Info: www. redcross.org/ny/albany. Saugerties Knights of Columbus Council 4536, 19 Barclay St,

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Winter Festival Week (1/28-2/1/14). Special events and reduced ticket prices. Info: 254-5600;

10:30AM Toddler Tales Storytime. For ages 2-3.

Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie.

For information on the work of Michael X. Rose, visit www.michaelxrose.com.

2PM-4:30PM Eating Healthy and Cooking for One or Two with Roufia Payman, certified nutritionist for NDH. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by 1/28 by calling 876-4663 or www.rhinebeckathome.orgor e-mail rhinebeckathome@yahoo.com. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck.

3:30PM AfterSchool Crafts. For ages 8-12. Info: www.esopuslibrary.org or 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

6:30PM Robbie Burns Night- The Traditional Scottish Robbie Burns Dinner & Parade of the Haggis and The Toast of the Lassies. Featuring Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Master Piper Jeremy Freeman . $35.95 + tax + gratuity. Reser-

Teters/Ferguson/ Angeloch exhibition in New Paltz A wine-and-cheese artists’ opening reception will be held for “Driven to Abstraction: Jerry Teters, Robert Ferguson, Eric Angeloch” at the Mark Gruber Gallery at 17 New Paltz Plaza in New Paltz on Saturday, January 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit remains on view through Saturday, February 22.

Although the three artists may work through different processes, they all share an interest in experimentation, intuition and expression. Robert Ferguson is inspired by images in printed media; he attempts to process the horrors in the news and transform them into positive images of beauty. Jerry Teters is heavily influenced by jazz, driven to find expression through color, shape and texture and to build images that tease at the familiar in everyday life. Eric Angeloch derives his painting approach from serigraphy, and works intuitively with no preconceived ideas, painting pictures reflective of his emotional state.

Gallery hours are Monday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays by appointment.

For more information, call (845) 255-1241 or visit www.markgrubergallery.com.

vations recommended, always a sell-out! Info: 876-0590- www.therhinecliff.com. The Rhinecliff, 4 Grinnell Dr, Rhinecliff.

7:15PM Viewers’ Choice Film Series: “Life With Father.” (1947) Starring William Powell, Irene Dunne and Elizabeth Taylor. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Discussion to follow. Info: 229-7791 ext.

205. Hyde Park Library Annex, Hyde Park.

8PM Into the Woods .What happens when Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame) all cross paths? It’s the premise behind one of the greatest American musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim. Info:www.centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $26, $24 /senior/child.

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WAITERS/WAITRESSES. Part-time, fulltime. Apply in person: College Diner, 500 Main St., New Paltz.

ARCHITECT/MANAGER. Leading Design/ Build firm requests resumes for IN-HOUSE LICENSED ARCHITECT. Strong project management & construction management skills. Current & superior computer skills.

Working directly with OWNER. $80k to start w/health & 401k benefits. Office located in Sullivan Cnty, 20 mins west of Port Jervis.

Email: sullivancountydesign@gmail.com ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS- Half-time. Manager w/ minimum 2 years experience will be responsible for all aspects of our volunteer program.

Experience working w/volunteers preferred.

Superior people, computer, communication skills. Salary: Mid-teens/yr. based on experience. Great work environment, excellent benefits. Cover letter & resume by Jan. 31 to Development Director, Mohonk Preserve, PO Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561. No email or phone calls. Details at http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/jobs-fellowships-and-internships EOE Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. FirstCare Medical Center in Highland is looking for a physician extender to participate in a holistic based out-patient family practice. Part-time to full-time is needed, flexible hours. 845-691-3627 ext. 4. Ask for Virginia Leitner.

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS. Asset manager specializing in dividend stocks, utilities, and MLPs is looking for a national accounts/ key accounts person. Candidate should have familiarity with Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Wells Fargo platforms. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining productive relationships with decision makers at the major and regional brokerage firms. Location to be split between Woodstock and New York Metro. jobs@mhinvest.com OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED for alternative health practitioner. Part-time position in a great work environment.

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Responsibilities will include scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing, and managing clinic flow. Looking for someone who is reliable, professional, friendly, detailoriented, and can multi-task. Please leave a message at 845-255-2145.

OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED for busy New Paltz chiropractic/acupuncture/holistic health office. Need good phone skills, preferably medical insurance experience, and friendly personality to interact with patients.

QuickBooks experience strongly preferred.

Approx 25-30 hours per week. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and cover letter to info.pdlich@gmail.com PIANO TEACHER & MATH TUTOR NEEDED for 8th grader. For information, please contact 845-901-2195.

VIDEOGRAPHER. U.S.I.A. Video is offering PART-TIME WORK TO FILM LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. Qualified candidates should be responsible, have their own transportation, and be capable of basic camera and microphone operation. A background in Communications or Media is preferred. Must be available most MondayThursday nights. If interested, contact U.S.I.A. Video at usiavideo@gmail.com.

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE looking for private duty. Live-in or out 5 days/ week. 25 years experience with Dementia, Alzheimers, terminally ill & disabled patients. Excellent references. Call Dee @ 845-399-1816 or 845-399-7603.

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housesitting services

pre-K Voted ‘Best of Kingston’ 2013

EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE indefinitely starting last week of January. Mature woman writer & holistic practitioner- pets receive hands-on energy. Own car. Community affiliations.

References. (518)512-5019, (240)355-9854 (leave messages here).

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adult care

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly.

10 years experience. Live-in or hourly.

References available. Ulster County area.

(845)901-8513

Tour for Fall Enrollment winterbearmontessori.com

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workshops

WOMEN’S GROUP FOR SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Gently release the past and move into a more peaceful future.

Meets every other Saturday, New Paltz, starting 2/22/14. 4-meetings/$40. 845282-6400; cindy@RisingStarEnergetics. com

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instruction

Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana invite you to join us on Saturdays in January for our Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners & Open House Series from 2-4 pm. Led by Ibu Sue with members of Gamelan Giri Mekar, the workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Drop-ins welcome. Don’t be shy. Free of charge. A suggested donation of $10+/- is encouraged to help offset our operating costs at Bard and beyond. Individual tutorials & advanced sessions avail. by appt. To register pls. message: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College on FB; Visit our Events page at: http://www. facebook.com/events/259714224163790/ ; or call 845 688-7090.

Tutoring... Science/Math/English. RIT grad, BS/Electrical Engineering, New Paltz High grad. Algebra, Trigonometry, PreCalc, Calc, Earth Science, Physics, Essay Writing, Eng. Lit. Reasonable rates. Dana Kolner. (845)541-5572, dfk2645@g.rit. edu

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INCOME PROPERTIES. Replace lost wages and help save for retirement.

Your tenants can pay off your mortgage.

Experienced landlord will show you how.

Matt LaRussa, Broker 845-389-3321 MARLBORO: SUPER VALUE! 1700 sq.ft.

3-BEDROOM. FSBO. Renovations recently completed: New Floors, New Paint, Large Kitchen, Oak Cabinets, Walk Out Deck to fenced backyard, Heat oil and Pellet Stove, Washer & Dryer. Great village location; Grand St. $115k- possible short term financing, 15% down. Info & Pictures at www. hpictures.biz.ly or 845-309-9237.

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PRIVATE BUYER (non-realtor) SEEKING PROPERTY to purchase w/a private natural waterfall. 2-10 acres needed. Maybe subdivide? Can be either a vacant, SECLUDED parcel of land, OR property w/a house with a natural, private waterfall (w/year-round views, NOT just seasonal). Must be secluded (absolutely no homes in view), AND MUST BE WITHIN 10 MINUTES DRIVE TO WOODSTOCK. CASH OFFERED, CAN CLOSE IMMEDIATELY! Contact: sabe1970@yahoo.com.au w/photos/info. or call (518)965-7223.

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NEW PALTZ: OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL SPACE(S) for rent. Large, beautiful Soho loft-like space(s) w/brick walls & new large windows. Faces the Gunks w/great views.

71 Main Street. Best downtown location.

Former architect office(s). Will divide. Call owner (917)838-3124.

Used Car Lot, Rt. 28, Kingston, w/GARAGE & OFFICE. $1000/month. Call (845)3317584.

Convenient & Private Office Space in center of Woodstock. Third floor, 16’x21’ with closet, $550 per month, incl. utilities (electricity & heat).

Please contact Byrdcliffe at 845-679-2079 or info@woodstockguild.org.

300sf APARTMENT-LIKE OFFICE SPACE. Utilities included. Behind Lowes, Route 299. 845-255-5920.

OFFICE SPACE, 375 sq.ft. $800/month includes heat & A/C. 396 Wittenberg Rd., Bearsville. Call (845)679-5762.

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HIGHLAND EFFICIENCIES at villabaglieri.com Furnished motel rooms w/micro, refrig, HBO & WiFi, all utilities. $135-$175 Weekly, $500-$660 Monthly, w/kitchenettes $185 or $200 weekly, $700 or $760 monthly + UC Taxes & Security. No pets. 845.883.7395.

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Anderson Center for Autism, a not for profit organization, offers the highest quality year round day and residential programs to children and adults who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Our progressive curriculum features educational, cultural and recreational opportunities specifically designed to challenge each student to the limits of his or her own abilities.

Positions available: Registered Nurse: needed to provide day-to-day health care for children, adolescents and adults in a residential setting. Full time position; NYS certification required. Prior nursing experience with developmentally disabled and knowledge of OPWDD regulations preferred.

Occupational Therapist: to provide group and individual occupational therapy services for students and/or adults as indicated in either the IEP or ISP and in accordance with established goals monitoring progress. Full time position available; Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Occupational Therapy; Current NYS license and registration to practice as an OT. Residential Habilitation Specialists: We are looking for highly motivated, creative, flexible, team oriented and enthusiastic individuals to work in our community homes in Kingston, Stone Ridge, and Lake Katrine. Full time positions (40 hours) available for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) and 3rd shift full time positions (11:00pm-9:00am) (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). High school diploma/GED required; associates/bachelors degree or some college preferred.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, education incentives, retirement plan, and 403B plans for full-time employees.

Interested candidates may visit www.AndersonCenterforAutism.org and complete a job application online click on “Careers” Anderson Center for Autism: 4885 Route 9 P.O. Box 367 Staatsburg, NY 12580 Carol Weber Assistant Director- HR Phone: (845) 889-9215 Fax: (845) 889-3104 Email: HumanResources@ACenterforAutism.org EOE

milton/marlboro rentals

1-BEDROOM, 1 bath, clean, quiet, furnished room. Wheelchair accessible. Monthly $680, utilities included. 1 month security. Single occupancy. Milton, N.Y., between Marlboro and Mid-Hudson Bridge. 845-795-2320.

MARLBORO. Country setting. SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT. Open floor plan w/separate kitchen, bathroom & washer/dryer. ALSO, 1-BEDROOM furnished, second floor. Heat & electric included. Suitable for 1 or 2. No dogs. No smokers.

References. Security. Both $895/month.

845-795-5778; C: 845-489-5331.

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new paltz rentals

NICE ROOMS; $415 & $470/month.

Excellent location. Close to SUNY college.

All utilities included. Call (914)474-5176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)255-6029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message.

1-BEDROOM; $825/month heat, water & cable included. Electric & propane gas for cooking not included. Also, FURNISHED ROOMS. $585/month/room. Everything included- electric, heat, cable & internet. 3 miles south of S.U.N.Y. Call (917)721-0351.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in center of New Paltz behind Starbucks. 1 block walk to SUNY, Post Office, stores and restaurants.

2 person max. Small pet friendly. No smoking. $1000/month includes heat, off-street parking, garbage & snow removal. 845-2552062, marker1st@yahoo.com.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in village.

Kitchen & bath. Parking available. Ideal for couple or 2 singles. Walk to everything. No pets. $1000/month includes all utilities.

First, last and security. Available now. 845255-8817.

CERTIFIED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Anderson Center for Autism, a not for profit organization, offers the highest quality year round day and residential programs to children who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Our program model incorporates evidence based practice to best support students as they learn, grow and achieve personal milestones.

The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of educational systems and instructional programs across the school setting. He/she will provide leadership and supervision to faculty; collaborate with other departments in planning, implementing and sustaining educational and behavioral initiatives.

Experience in the field of Special Education is a must. The successful candidate will be part of an administrative team overseeing a 12 month school program which serves 138 students from the ages of 5 through 21.

NYS SAS/SBL or SDA/SDL certification is required.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, education incentives, retirement plan, and 403B plans.

Contact us or send your resume to:

Assistant Director of Human Resources Anderson Center for Autism P.O. Box 367 Staatsburg NY 12580 Ph: 845-889-9215 Fax: 845-889-3104 or E-mail: humanresources@andersonschool.org www.AndersonCenterforAutism.org EOE

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real estate

UNFETTERED BY CONVENTION REDUCED PRICE TO SELL FAST $498,000

UNIQUE SECOND EMPIRE 4 bedroom, 2 bath Home is located in the tiny hamlet of BLOOMINGTON midway between New Paltz and Kingston. This HISTORIC home maintains an unspoiled grandeur but with many recent updates including NEW HEAT/CENTRAL AIR, new electric panel, new baths and kitchen, interior and exterior paint and rear deck lanai.... Asking only $219,000

Amazing custom designed home 10 minutes to Woodstock Village. 4000sqf home PLUS a 2000sqf basement. Set on 3.6 acres & bordered by 100’s of acres of woods. Architecturally designed with a more than ample 27x47ft great room with ½ bath. Countrified w/ old massive posts and beams, antique brick FP, wood board & clay stone floors. Many more amenities. Buyers this is a MUST SEE property. Call today for a private showing.

MOUNTAINSIDE FARMHOUSE in the Town of OLIVE has been completely redone while still maintaining period charm and character. Set up off of a quiet country road on two acres with seasonal MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Beautiful oak and fir floors throughout. FIRST FLOOR master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, NEW kitchen and spacious renovated bathrooms. Bonus Third floor STUDIO SPACE is accessed through an attic trap door. .........................Asking $275,000

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TWO STORY HOUSE PLUS COTTAGE Is located close to PHOENECIA and across the road from the STONY CLOVE CREEK. The main house has lots of MIDCENTURY details and the rear cottage has been completely renovated with an open CONTEMPORARY feeling and a private rear deck. Lots of options for rental income ............. Asking only $224,000

Surrounded by Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park with only a short stroll to the Coxing Kill, Peters Kill and Trapps climbing area you will find this very unique Rustic retreat. The homeowners’ artistic talents are evident in the renovated kitchen and bathroom. Your climbing/hiking friends will be happy to stay with you in the additional studio w/heat and electric plus large 2-story barn/garage that has evidence of a previous climbing wall. Visit our website for additional pictures but don’t wait to long to come see ...................................... $225,000

REASONABLY PRICED 3 bed 2 bath BRICK home is located in the beautiful BLUE MOUNTAIN area of Saugerties and features a new roof and freshly painted interior and brick exterior. The LARGE GARAGE is great for cars or storage. It is close to the mountains but not far from village amenities, check it out! ............. Asking only $128,500

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New Paltz: Southside Terrace Apartments

1-BEDROOM for rent. Available NOW. Close to campus. No pets. Call 845-2555649.

LARGE ROOM: Utilities included. $550/ month plus security. Walking distance to everything. Call 845-664-0493.

Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available!

2-BEDROOMS, Available now. 1.5 baths, private entrance. Located on quiet, country road. No pets/smoking. Please call 845-2552525, leave name and number.

NEW PALTZ HOUSE: 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry. Interior remodeled. Good location. 1/2 acre. Couples preferred. $1400/ month plus utilities. 1 month security deposit required. 914-475-5926.

We have, studios, one & two bedroom apartments, includes heat & hot water. (furniture packages available)

ROOM FOR RENT in 2-bedroom apartment; $500/month all utilities included.

Half mile from SUNY campus. Call 914850-1968.

Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more!

COTTAGE FOR RENT. Full bath, 2-bedrooms, living room, kitchen. No pets. No smoking. Call 845-255-2525, leave name & number.

COTTAGE IN NEW PALTZ for at least 2 people. Carefully maintained and within close distance of the College and the Thruway.

2-bedrooms, small kitchen, full bath, patio and large living room. Picturesque setting, but not isolated. Available 2/1. $1400/ month includes heat and plowing. Dog or cat okay. 845-255-8233.

LARGE BEDROOM. Share modern apartment. Washer, Dishwasher. $700/month, utilities included. Call 845-304-2504.

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ROOMS AVAILABLE for STUDENT HOUSING. Close to SUNY, New Paltz.

Newly renovated, clean, large kitchen, appliances, WiFi/computer access/TV, plenty of parking. $550/month/room, electric & heat included. $550 deposit. Available now. 845705-2430.

SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Spring 2014 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.

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rosendale/ high falls/tillson/ stone ridge rentals

1-BEDROOM SPACIOUS RENOVATED UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. $750/month includes utilities. Quiet location. Rt. 209.

Call (845)338-5828.

900 sq.ft. LOFT-STYLE APARTMENT. New construction w/a rustic feel, full bath and open kitchen, w/appliances, lots of windows, radiant heat, 14 ft. vault ceiling, and hardwood floors. $1100/month utilities

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THRIVING, TURN-KEY WOODSTOCK BUSINESS FOR SALE

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You want it, you got it! Well established Village of Woodstock business that is truly turn-key! Reluctantly selling to lucky new owner. Featuring high end toiletries & gifts, located in bustling Woodstock. Price includes inventory valued at $35,000 + 20 years of good will. For more details, call Mary Orapello (845) 590-0386 $45,000

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OLD HURLEY 1800’S FARMHOUSE ON 3.7 ACRES

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Set on 3.7+/- acres in Old Hurley, this unique 1800’s Colonial Farmhouse offers many original details including tin ceilings throughout, wideboard floors, a stone fireplace in the kitchen, built-ins, beautiful moldings & a back staircase.

Also included is an adorable cottage recently renovated in 2010 from head to toe w/ a nice white kitchen & a spacious BR w/ a walk-in closet. Too much to list, call today!! $374,900

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60 acres of prime real estate with prestigious location ready for your dream home or perfect for family compound. A true nature preserve with magnificent pines, hardwood trees & view of the Berkshires. Logging roads in place & significant road frontage can allow for subdivision. $499,000

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The Hendrick Smit House a museum-quality c.1704 Dutch vernacular stone and clapboard home! Forensically restored by an expert of renown, this antique home majestically counterpoises the elegance of an earlier era with modern comforts. Undoubtedly one of the finest and best-preserved authentic Colonial homes in the country! Surrounded by careful plantings an elegant pool and pond. $850,000

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This private 52 acre property with abundant wild life will embrace your soul and renew your spirit! You can choose to fish on the Black Creek, bird watch at the nearby 192 acre Burroughs Sanctuary, enjoy the full size hot tub or just sit at the 2nd floor screened in porch and enjoy the quiet surrounding.

Bring the whole family and friends, for there is room for all! $449,000

included. No pets please. 1st and last month rent plus deposit. Available 1/1/14. Please contact Sam at rosendaleny@gmail.com

TILLSON

Brand New Private basement;

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. One regular size & one small bedroom - or office. Huge walkin closet in large bedroom. Large living room w/double sliding glass doors w/view of the Wallkill River. Closet space in living room.

Full bathroom. Private entrance.

This apartment is very private & secluded. Fishing - 4-wheeling boating. Lots of room for playing or just relaxing. Serious inquiries only. $1000/month including everything except propane heat. First month, last month & security a must.

Call 845-849-4501.

BEAUTIFUL 24’x24’ PINE-PANELED STUDIO w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, sleeping loft, kitchen facilities and full bath on 3 lovely acres in Cottekill, adjacent to solarpowered Sustainable Living Resource Center.

For residential use or as office or studio. $750/ month plus phone/cable, a portion of plowing and low utilities. Available 1/15. 845-687-9253.

LOVELY, EXTRA LARGE 2-BR to Share in High Falls. Roommate wanted. Bedroom comes with two other rooms for studio or storage PLUS sharing living room, bath, kitchen, deck. Ample closets, living space, nature, quiet. $650/month plus reasonable utilities and internet. Security and references. 845-687-2035.

New quality construction with the newest technology! The guest/boat house built in 2001 is on an adjacent lot. The main house will have a huge gourmet kitchen, best appliances and Granite counter tops, a fireplace with a view of the Hudson River looking east, north, and south. Both houses have unobstructed views of the Hudson River. Comes compete with a 28’ Boat & Jet Ski and more! $2,100,000

Be the proud owner of a gorgeous 1 bedroom suite at the Windwood Inn Resort.

Suite offers kitchenette, dining area, and full bath. Designed to accommodate up to 4 people. Well managed and maintained property with lots of perks; full service restaurant and bar, game room, movie theatre, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi and shuttle to and from slopes. $160,000

Custom built and tastefully appointed is this light-filled home offers total privacy on over 10 acres. Open floor plan with a beautiful kitchen complete with custom cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances, 6 burner DCS stove & double ovens - a chef’s delight.

Wood floors, beamed ceilings, French doors and a Jotul woodstove add character as well as comfort and energy efficiency. $424,900

www.VillageGreenRealty.com New Paltz 845-255-0615

Stone Ridge 845-687-4355

Woodstock 845-679-2255

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STONE RIDGE APARTMENT: 1-BEDROOM w/adjoining room, living room, kitchen w/dining area, full bath, light & airy, second floor. No pets/smoking. $800/month includes heat & hot water.

References, lease & 2 months security requested. 845-705-2208.

STONE RIDGE COTTAGE. Available January. 650 sq.ft. 2-bedrooms, 1 bath. 6 acres w/creek, beautiful, quiet, deck w/ Lilacs. Private but not isolated. Indoor cat only. $800/month plus utilities. Please contact rklin3000@aol.com TILLSON: Brand New Private basement; 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. One regular size & one small bedroom - or

office. Huge walk-in closet in large bedroom. Large living room w/double sliding glass doors w/view of the Wallkill river.

Closet space in living room. Full bathroom.

Private entrance. This apartment is very private & secluded. Fishing - 4-wheeling - boating. Lots of room for playing or just relaxing. Serious inquiries only. $1000/ month including everything except propane heat. First month, last month & security a must. Call 845-849-4501.

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kingston/hurley/ port ewen rentals

SPACIOUS 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, just outside Port Ewen: Plenty of closet space.

Covered & off-street parking. $1100/month all utilities included. Security required. Some pets allowed, no dogs. (845)389-2132.

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WILLOW FOR YA PILLOW

OPTIONAL CAPE

In the town of Olivebridge sits a pleasant little 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Cape in very good condition. It has fully updated electric (200amp) and mechanicals, island kitchen, updated bath, hardwood and ceramic floors, and exposed beamed ceilings. In a really private and wooded country location, the deck overlooks the property, and even has a shed for storage. The owner, a licensed real estate salesperson, would consider rent with an option to buy! Better call .........$160,000

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This is the fantastic passive solar, designer created, contempo home, called the Willow House, with crystal clear mountain views and a glorious swimming pond, on almost 14 private acres. Filled with natural light, specially ducted to take advantage of thermal properties, the fl agstone fl oors fill the home with warmth. The 3700 square feet of living space includes an amazing studio, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a drive under garage. SPECTACULAR .... $649,000

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HEART OF THE CATSKILLS- Rustically charming like-new Alta log home just minutes to Belleayre Ski Center. Over 2000 SF of airy openplan living space featuring cathedral living room with massive stone fireplace, custom kitchen with island, pine & ceramic floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, expansive 25’ family/media room in walk-out lower level, state-of-the-art systems, enclosed porch and classic “rocking chair” veranda. SWEET!.................................$365,000

WEST HURLEY COLONIAL- Desirable location convenient to Woodstock & shopping plaza! Beautifully maintained classic with room for everyone - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 refreshed baths, formal living and dining rooms, family/media room with cozy brick fireplace opening to heated 230 SF sunroom, den/rec room in finished lower level, deck boasting a screened gazebo PLUS soothing hot tub, too! MUST SEE! ............. $285,000

YOU-WIN (AS IN PORT)

Yes, of course I mean Port Ewen. When you get a chance to see the extraordinary 180 degree views of the Hudson River from this delightful bright and airy condo .listed by Michael Maroney at the highly desirable Riverview complex, you’ll think you have gone to river heaven! This is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit, with a see-through natural gas fireplace, hardwood and ceramic floors. The complex has tennis courts and an in-ground pool. You win at ......$239,900

RARE FARE

Victoria Hoyt just listed a very unusual opportunity; a perfect living / working building in very good condition, right in the heart of Kingston with private parking for 5-6 cars! The handicapped accessible offi ce / store front has exposed brick walls, hardwood fl oors, & large windows. The renovated upstairs has cathedral ceilings, 2-3 bedrooms, beautiful wood fl oors, & eat-in Kitchen.

Possible owner fi nancing...................................................$179,000

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SOLID BUILD- This brawny log home has it all! Seasonal “Gunks” views grace the 1.8 acre site, and spacious 2400 SF interior features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths (2 completely renovated!), 32’ country kitchen with granite & SS appliances, 21’ LR with wide pine floors & stone fireplace, formal DR, den with cozy pellet stove, covered veranda, detached 2 car garage and significant systems updates. HUGE VALUE HERE! ...............................................$259,900

WOODSTOCK CONTEMPO- You can stroll to Woodstock’s shops & restaurants from this unique tri-level contemporary featuring gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings in 21’ living room, dining room & eat-in kitchen, wonderful sunroom, 3 bedrooms incl. MBR suite, 2 full baths, family/media room inviting cozy entertaining & relaxation, nice deck and 2 car garage, too! SUPER QUIET LOW TRAFFIC LOCATION. .........................................$269,000

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saugerties rentals

1-BEDROOM VILLAGE HOME. Fabulous waterfall views. $750/month plus utilities.

(845)246-1844.

LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT. Exceptionally clean, bright & sunny. Italian tile kitchen & bath, Marble foyer, cathedral ceiling, French windows. ENERGY EFFICIENT. $900/month plus utilities.

(845)532-5080.

Nice, comfortable 1-BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE on 3.5 acres. 8 minutes to town.

Warm, well-insulated, 12’ ceilings in LR w/ open kitchen. Safe, clean, great neighbors on the property. In Saugerties near Palenville.

Broadband/cable available. Decent credit & excellent references required. One pet considered. $795/month + gas/electric. Propane heat. 917-667-3970 or jeremyjava@ gmail.com SAUGERTIES: 2-BEDROOM COTTAGE available immediately. Eat-in kitchen. Yard on Esopus Creek. Newly renovated. $750/ month + utilities, security, references. Ask for Helona at Win Morrison Realty 845-2463300.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT, SAUGERTIES Skyline Woods Apartments. Private country setting. Convenient location.

Under new management. Bright, updated, spacious, wall-to-wall carpet, lots of closet space. Laundry room and plenty of parking avail. 1- & 2-bedrooms starting at $750/month + utilities. Call Don at 845-443-0574

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WEST SAUGERTIES: Available 2/15.

1-BEDROOM LOFT DUPLEX, cathedral ceiling, country setting. $825/month, first, last, security required. Washer/dryer in full basement, 1.5 baths, storage shed, upper and lower decks. Garage. fwpdmd90@gmail. com to schedule showing.

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door, bathtub. $1100/month + last month + security. No dogs/smokers. References.

(845)679-2300.

WOODSTOCK; STORE on Tinker Street, next to Woodstock Wine Store. Heart of town. Great visibility. Large picture window. C/O for food. (845)417-5282, Owner/Realtor.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Beautifully renovated in Woodstock Center. Kitchen w/dining area, living room, full bath w/ clawfoot tub. Walking distance everywhere. Parking lot. No smoking/drugs/ pets. For person with steady income, quiet, responsible w/recommendations.

Security. $930/month includes all utilities. 845-679-7978.

CASH PAID, QUICK CLOSINGS! Will look at any condition properties. We are the largest private buyer of homes in Ulster County and can provide references. Please call Dan @ Winn Realty Associates, LLC, 845/514-2500 or email dan@winn-realty.com.

BRIGHT STUDIO APARTMENT. Hardwood floors, separate kitchen, bath, 4th bonus room. Large yard, off-street parking, lawn mowed. 5 minute walk to Village Green & bus stop. $700/month plus utilities. (914)874-7527 CENTER WOODSTOCK VILLAGE. 2-bedroom, 1 bath house, plus studio w/bath. Ample storage, secluded deck, 1/4 acre. Fireplace, W/D, propane heat.

Parking. $1500/month plus utilities, last, security, references. Available now.

Gardner included. (845)679-7002.

CHARMING 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT w/roof deck. Large porch, storage room, parking. Very private, 10 minutes to Woodstock. $1100/month, heat & electric included. 2 year lease.

References and security. Available 2/1.

Call 646-339-7017 or 917-439-2519.

2+ BEDROOM APARTMENT. $775/ month plus security and utilities. Walking distance to town. No pets please. Call 845679-8442.

GOOD SIZED 1-BEDROOM w/windowed eat-in kitchen/dining room, good size living room & bedroom, full bath. $800/month includes trash, water, sewer. Well behaved pet OK. Convenient location on NYC bus route. Owner is licensed R.E. sales person. (845)8024777.

3/4-BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME w/huge 2-story garage (Rented with or without garage). West Hurley (less than 10 min to village of Woodstock & Kingston Traffic circle.) MANY improvements, closets galore. $1500/$1600/month. Contact Mary (914)466-4983.

NICE SPACE for employed single. 1 room w/bath efficiency. Warm, clean, good-looking, lots of light. Private & quiet. Includes fridge, microwave, cable, Wi-Fi, all utilities & linens. $525/month.

References & security. No smoking, no drugs, no cats. (845)679-8222.

BEST WOODSTOCK APARTMENT! 1-BEDROOM. Clean, large rooms, quiet.

EIK, custom tiled 10-jet jaccuzzi bathroom, large private deck overlooking woods & pond. Beautiful grounds. Close to town. No smoking/dogs. $950/month.

References. 845-679-6408.

SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM, 2 bath w/family room & den. W/D hookup. Located in quiet garden apartment complex. $1595/ month includes trash, water, plowing, lawn maintenance. No smoking. 1 well behaved pet OK. Owner is licensed R.E. sales person. (845)802-4777.

HOME TO SHARE Furn. 3 Bdrm, 1½ Baths, Wifi, Washer/Dryer, Cable Dish, Pet Friendly $800 plus utilities

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WOODSTOCK: 1-BEDROOM. Quiet upscale residential neighborhood.

Beautiful grounds. Small quiet apartment complex. Excellent condition & well maintained. $845/month includes all utilities.

ALSO, FURNISHED 1-BEDROOM. $875/ month includes all utilities. No smoking.

References. No pets. (845)679-9717.

WOODSTOCK 3 BDRM, 1½ BATH Furnished $1,500/mo plus utilities.

Short or long term.

www.jersville.com 845-679-5832

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Lake Hill: 1-BEDROOM, $600/month.

LARGE STUDIO w/bathroom. $600/ month. BOTH: includes electric, heat, hot water, trash. On bus route. Security and references required. No pets/smokers. Call 845-339-2127.

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vacation rentals

FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island.

Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com

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seasonal rentals

FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island.

Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol. com

COZY FURNISHED 3 BDRM 1½ Bath House on 6.5 Acres on Glasco Turnpike (one mile from center of Woodstock) Weekends, Weekly, Monthly, Summer Season or Long Term

www.jersville.com | 845-679-5832

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for sale

8’ REGULATION POOL TABLE, slate, antique, w/cues & balls; $1500, negotiable.

(845)679-7139.

EXTANG HARD TONNEAU COVER, trifold for a Toyota Tacoma, (can IMPROVE gas mileage by 10%) current 5’ bed style, black, excellent condition. Call (845)2558352.

FARM TABLES: Catskill Mountain Farm Tables handcrafted from 19th century barn wood. Heirloom quality, custom-made to any size. Also available, Bluestone topped tables w/wormy chestnut bases. Ken, Atwood Furniture, 845-657-8003.

LEG EXTENSION & LEG CURL MACHINE w/weights attached. Plus more exercise equipment.... Call (845)255-8352.

MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352.

Piano Desk; $150. Roll Top Desk; $300 or best offer. Small Table w/2 chairs; $50.

3-Tier Folding Shelf; $75. Cash and carry.

Call 845-255-0909.

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firewood for sale

ULSTER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Log Length- Cut & Split Firewood.

Top quality wood at reasonable prices.

914-388-9607 Getwood123@gmail.com We accept cash, checks, & credit cards.

www.getwood123.com You will not be disappointed!!

SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. All hardwood. Cut and split. Pick up only. Will load. $140/cord. Smaller quantities available. 845-255-8250

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buy and swap

BOTTOM LINE... I pay the highest prices for old furniture, antiques of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286.

OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old.

Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value.

(845)246-0214.

WANTED TO BUY GUNS. Cash for rifles, shotguns and handguns. Local federal and state licensed dealer. Johnson’s Gun Shop 845-338-4931.

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counseling services

LAURIE OLIVER.... SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. Give the gift of wellness. Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation * pain management * stress relief * past life regressions. Certified Hypnotist

by NGH. Intuitive, sensitive guidance.

Spirit communicator. Specializing in dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues, questions about your life past & current life’s path. Call Laurie Oliver at (845)679-2243. Laur50@aol.com

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personal and health services

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)9018513

now& zen Jason Maloney, LMT

Transformational Massage Studio

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Are you looking for someone to CLEAN YOUR HOME? Either deep clean or just upkeep? I am professional, honest, & trustworthy individual that doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty! Give me a call & you won’t regret it! Megan (845)559-9109.

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90 Miles to present “I Remember Mama”

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n Friday, March 18, 2011, on the morning of the full Super Moon, legendary artist and cofounder of The Woodstock School of Art Robert H. Angeloch, died quietly at home. To his professional credit, over 75 one man shows, 25 illustrated books, notable awards from the likes of The Pollack-Krasner Foundation, the founding of an esteemed Woodstock

art gallery and art school, and the fervent admiration of generations of devoted art students. To his personal credit, he leaves a lasting legacy of art, beauty and a sustaining example, having led a life of purpose with unwavering determination and accomplishment.

Born on April 8, 1922 in Richmond Hill, New York, Angeloch served in the US Air Corps and Army during World War II where he was a pilot,

studied to be an engineer and ended up in medical school. He studied at The Art Students League of New York from 1946-1951, where he first began painting with Yasuo Kuniyoshi and printmaking with Martin Lewis. He spent the summer of 1947 learning the craft of making woodcuts with Fiske Boyd and it was that summer that Angeloch first studied nature working out of doors. For this reason he recently Continued on Page 13

by Violet Snow he Phoenicia Library was gutted by fire in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 19.

Within three days, plans were already in place to open a temporary library on Saturday, March 26, in the building recently vacated by Maverick Family Health, across from the Phoenicia post office.

“It’ll be a bare-bones operation,” cautioned library director Tracy Priest. “We’re restoring minimal services, but we want to open our doors. People can return library books and pick up books they’ve ordered from interlibrary loan. From the Mid-Hudson Library System, we’re borrowing a computer and components we need to check books in and out. We’ll open at 10 a.m., and Letter Friends, the early literacy program, will happen at its normal time, 11 a.m. We’re looking eventually to have a small lending library, which may be on the honor system, since all our bar codes were destroyed in the fire.”

Writing classes and other programs scheduled for later in the spring will be held as planned. It looks like at least a couple of computers will be donated for use by patrons.

The blaze was reported to have come from an electri-

cal fire, which started in the back of the building. “We don’t have a full report on the extent of the damage,” said Priest, who visited the building after the fire with the insurance adjuster and Town of Shandaken supervisor Rob Stanley.

“The adjuster said there has to be a second claims adjustment because it’s considered a major loss. We don’t think any books or materials will be salvageable. But because of the location of the fishing collection, we may be able to clean some of that and save it.”

The Jerry Bartlett Memorial Angling Collection includes more than 500 fishing and nature books, plus an exhibit of fishing rods, lures, fly tying gear, and photographs.

“The books are a mess,” said Priest.

“Everything is fused together and melted.

What’s in the front of the building has been damaged by smoke and water, but everything there is like we left it. Then you cross a line towards the back, and everything is black. There’s a hole of the ceiling of the children’s room, and you can look right up into my office upstairs.

Everything from my desk is on the floor Continued on Page 7

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Pictured is the cast of 90 Miles off Broadway's upcoming production of "I Remember Mama". Top row, left to right: Dushka Ramic as Aunt Jenny, Wendy Rudder as Aunt Sigrid, Zane Sullivan as Nils, Joel Feldstein as Papa, Wayne Kreuscher as Uncle Chris, Julia Cohen as Katrin, Ken Thompson as Mr. Thorkelson and Sherry Kitay as Aunt Trina. Bottom row left to right: Chloe Gold as Dagmar, Kim Lupinacci as Mama and Carly Feldstein as Christina.

INETY MILES OFF Broadway will present “I Remember Mama” at the New Paltz Reformed Church on Nov. 2, Nov. 3, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The play will also be performed at the First United Methodist Church in Highland on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The story shows how Mama,

with the help of her husband and her Uncle Chris, brings up the children in a modest San Francisco home during the early years of the century. Mama, with sweetness and capability, sees her children through childhood, managing to educate them and to see one of her daughters begin a career as a writer.

Mama’s sisters and uncle furnish a rich

background for a great deal of comedy and a little incidental tragedy. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $8 for students on opening night only, $12 for seniors/students and advanced sales and $10 for members/groups.

For additional information, e-mail email@ninetymilesoffbroadway.com or call 256-9657.

N TUESDAY, NOV. 6, not only will residents vote on numerous contended races -- most notably being who shall become the president of the US -- but there will also be a plethora of local votes cast for federal, state, county and municipal political leaders.

In the Town of Lloyd, the only local referendum on the ballot is for voters to decide whether or not the town clerk, town highway superintendent and town supervisor should have their two-year terms extended to four years. These are all separate referenda, as suggested by Lloyd supervisor Paul Hansut, who said that he wants to give “voters a chance to weigh in on each and every position, and not lump them all together, as many towns have done in the past.”

The idea behind the four-year term, according to Hansut, is to give those elected to office “enough time to get familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job, Continued on page 12

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Pictured are some of the members of the One Book/One New Paltz committee (left to right): Jacqueline Andrews, Linda Welles, Maryann Fallek, John Giralico, Shelley Sherman and Myra Sorin.

Phoenicia Library after the fire.

HAT WOULD HAPPEN if the selected architect for a 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero turned out to be a Muslim-American? How would people react to the news, particularly those families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attack? There are no easy answers to the questions raised by award-winning author Amy Waldman in her debut novel The Submission, chosen as this

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year’s One Book/One New Paltz readers’ selection.

In Library Journal, Sally Bissell remarks that this book is an “insightful, courageous, heartbreaking work that should be read, discussed, then read again.” This is exactly what One Book/ One New Paltz will attempt to do as it embarks on its seventh year of a communitywide reading program filled with events, reading groups, panels and featured authors and actors. One Book is a Continued on page 12

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hen Jenny Lee Fowler moved from Oregon in 1997, she decided to mark each snowfall that first winter in the East by cutting a snowflake out of paper. Being a person who makes things by hand, it seemed like a fun thing to do. Then, like the icy flakes that drift lazily on the wind before becoming a full-fledged storm, the act of cutting paper snowflakes took on a momentum of its own as Fowler became fascinated with the folk tradition of papercutting.

One day, her father-in-law asked her if she’d ever done a portrait, like the silhouettes created by folk artists. Her interest piqued, Fowler dared herself to cut 100 portraits of people.

Beginning with friends and family, she later moved on to cutting portraits of strangers, who would sit for her at the campus center at Bard, where Fowler worked.

“I practiced a lot and found that I totally loved it,” says Fowler. “It kind of surprised me because I’d thought of silhouette portraits as these kind of ‘stuffy’ things, and then I realized that they were really cross-sections of people at a moment in time. I started to see them as more dynamic.”

Fowler came across a passage in which one of the early papercutters called silhouette portraits “a moment’s monument,” a description that she finds particularly apt. “They really do capture a little moment, and even the same person can have a different portrait the next day,” Fowler explains.

Artful papercutting is now Fowler’s niche, and the Continued on page 13

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THEATER ON A TRAIN ‘Dutchman’ uses Trolley Museum’s subway car as unusual stage for play exploring sensitive topic of interracial relations.

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most faithful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank-you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank-you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days.

After 3 days, the request will be granted.

This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

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personals

Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana invite you to join us on Saturdays in January for our Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners & Open House Series from 2-4 pm. Led by Ibu Sue with members of Gamelan Giri Mekar, the workshops take place at Bard College, Annandaleon-Hudson, NY. Drop-ins welcome. Don’t be shy. Free of charge. A suggested donation of $10+/- is encouraged to help offset our operating costs at Bard and beyond. Individual tutorials & advanced sessions avail. by appt. To register pls. message: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College on FB; Visit our Events page at: http://www.facebook.com/ events/259714224163790/ ; or call 845 6887090.

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animals

PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE AND SHELTER. Please help get cats off the streets and into homes. Adopt a healthy and friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime. Bone Hollow Rd, Accord. 845-6874983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org WANTED: LOVING HOMES for KITTENS, CATS, PUPPIES, DOGS.....

Koda; large male dog, approximately 3.5 years old. He’s good w/other dogs, cats, and people. Sweet disposition. Clownfish; grey and black tabby cat. He’s extremely affectionate and just wants to be on your lap or in your arms. He also gets along very well w/ other cats. Sturgen; grey short hair cat w/a tiger striped face. He’s 5-7 years old and gets along great w/other cats. Come meet Sturgen today! Come meet them ALL in person at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, off Sawkill Road, Kingston. Call 331-5377.

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pet care

pet’s reward..... VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS. Dr. B. MacMULLEN. (845)3392516. Serving Ulster County for 10+ years.

Very Reasonable Rates, Multiple Pet Discount... Compassionate, Professional,

Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines, *Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.

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vehicles wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed.

Call 246-0214. DMV# 7107350.

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vehicles

2002 CHEVY Z-28 CONVERTIBLE, silver w/black interior, 72,000 miles, 6-speed. $9500, negotiable. (845)679-7139.

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