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See a Performance
The
Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center hosts an evening of Tap
and Hip Hop dance performed by master choreographers Debra
Hughes and Todd Shanks on Friday, June 1 at 7:00 pm. The dance
program choreographed by Hughes, will include pieces danced
by select Taconic Hills School students. Admission is $5 for
students and $8 for adults. For more information about Taconic
Hill Performing Arts Center call (518) 325-0447 visit their
website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Attend the Olde Kinderhook Fair
The KinderCrafter
Fair, sponsored by the Kinderhook Business
and Professional Association will be held on
Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The KinderCrafter Fair is designed to raise
funds for community charities and to kickoff
the summer festivities in the historic Village
of Kinderhook. The day includes many events
including a 5K Road Race, Farmers Market, Ichabod
Crane Art Department exhibit, and much more.
Vendors offer a wide variety of handcrafted
home decor products, jewelry, candles, clothing,
food items, gardening items and more. For more
information about the Kinderhook Business and
Professional Association visit their website
at www.kbpa.org..
Enjoy Nature
Olana State Historic
Site will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June
2 at 10:00 am. Enjoy kayak demonstrations from Jim Halla
of Mountain Buddies and guided history hikes in the landscape.
Free with $5 vehicle fee or your membership to the Olana
Partnership. For more information about Olana State Historic
Site call (518) 828-1872 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
See a Show
The Mac-Haydn Theatre
will feature "Oklahoma" from June 7-10 and June
13-17. This play is rousing, romantic and bursting with fun,
comedy, songs and dance. Rodgers & Hammerstein's favorite
Americana classic about the folks who settle in a 'brand-new
state'. For tickets and more information about the Mac-Haydn
Theatre call (518) 392-9292 or visit their website at www.machaydntheatre.org.
Attend Performance Event
Performing Spaces for
the 21st Century, PS/21 opens its second tent season with
Bachanalia, an inspiring 10-day retreat devoted to Johann
Sebastian and his far-reaching legacy from June 1-10. The
10-day event will feature four weekend concerts, two free
films, jazz improvisation, symposia and free "taste
of Baroque" mini-recitals. The many-session event will
bring together distinguished artists and scholars from around
the world. For tickets or more information about PS/21 call
(518) 392-6121 or visit their website at www.ps21chatham.org.
Celebrate Flag Day
Enjoy the Hudson-Athens
Flag Day celebration on June 8-10. On June 8 from 5:00 to
10:00 pm enjoy a riverfront midway, youth music and art,
and a sunset fire on the river. On June 9 from 12:00 to 10:00
pm enjoy the Flag Day Parade, youth programs, midway, car
show, music, air show and riverfront fireworks. The parade
steps off at 4:00 pm. Finally on June 10 from 10:00 to 5:00
pm come and watch the GO-Zero Grand Prix Kayak Race Series
for the Flag Day Cup and much more! For more information
about Flag Day Weekend call (518) 965-3009.
Listen to Live Performances
Columbia Arts Team will
feature a Country Coffeehouse concert on June 14 and a Teen
Coffee House Concert on June 16. These monthly showcases
feature local and professional musicians. The Teen Coffee
House features local teen bands and singer/songwriters perform
for all ages. Both performances will be held at the Spencertown
Academy. For more information about Columbia Arts Team call
(518) 329-5484 or visit their website at www.columbiaartsteam.org.
Enjoy Cabaret
The Spencertown Academy
will feature Cabaret in the Country on Saturday, June 23
at 6:00 pm. Sheri and Lincoln Mayorga wend their way from
America's mountaintops, to the ballads and be-bop of the
city and into the storm of American politics. Songs and piano
solos are delivered with heart and craft a forge a musical
American panorama with height, breadth, and depth. For more
information about the Spencertown Academy, call (518) 392-3693
or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Dance the Night Away
Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts will host the Odd
Saturday Summer Dance on Saturday, June 23 from 7:30
to 11:30 pm. Dance the night away on their beautiful
floating wood dance floor. For more information about
Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts, call (518)
851-5501 or visit their website at www.hvapa.com.
Learn about Agriculture
Join us for the 8th annual
Agricultural Awareness Tour on Saturday, June 30. Attendees
will enjoy a back roads tour of the County and the tour will
stop at three specific sites for guided tours. Participants
will get an in-depth look into Markristo Farm, Holmquest
Farms and Hawthorne Valley Farm. The tour departs from Hawthorne
Valley Farm at 10:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm. Tickets are
$15 and includes tour transportation and a box lunch of local
products. For more information or to make a reservation contact
the Columbia County Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the
website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
Above are just some of the great
things to do in June in Columbia County. To add an event
or activity to our July list, please send an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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