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Attend
a Gourmet Gathering
On August 5 and 12, Space 360 invites you to prepare yourself for
a journey around the world as you and your friends learn techniques
and chef secrets that will teach you how to prepare meals with international
flair. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm. Reservations
are required. For more information about Space 360 call (518)
697-3360 or visit their website at www.360warren.com.
See a Show
The
Mac-Haydn Theatre will feature "Guys and Dolls", a play
written by Damon Runyon's wonderful characters in a classic favorite.
Laughter galore - and every doll gets her guy! Songs include
"Luck Be a Lady, I've Never Been in Love Before, Bushel and
a Peck, and If I Were a Bell". "Guys and Dolls"
will run August 10 through 20. Tickets are $24.50 and $23.50;
$23.50 for all matinee seats; children under 12, $12.00. For
more information about the Mac-Haydn Theatre call (518) 392-9292
or visit their website at www.machaydntheatre.org.
Attend an Auction
Stair
Galleries will host an Exposition Auction on Friday, August 11 at
6:00 pm. The auction will offer quality estate furniture and
decorative arts including a small collection of Orientalia; 20th
century art glass, pottery and porcelain; sterling silver and silver
plate; works of art including paintings, sculpture and prints from
the 18th & 20th centuries and more. For more information
about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or visit their website
at www.stairgalleries.com.
Listen
to the Blues Jam
The Spencertown
Academy will host the Blue Barbeque on Saturday, August 12 at 7:00
pm. Feast on authentic, slow-cooked barbeque prepared by the
Spencertown Academy's own Q-Crew, then dance the night away under
the starts to the hot sounds of the Blues Jam unleashed. Tickets
are $60 and will benefit the Academy's free community arts programs.
For more information the Spencertown Academy call (518) 392-3693
or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Go to
a Family Festival
On
Saturday, August 12 Operation Unite, New York will host a Family
Festival at Hudson Waterfront Park. The festival will run
from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. The Jazz Festival will begin at 6:00
pm. For more information about Operation Unite New York call
(518) 828-3612 or visit their website at www.operationuniteny.com.
See the
Hudson River Steamboats
Clermont
State Historic Site will host Hudson River Steamboat Days on August
12 & 13 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy steam engines, boat
models, lectures and period music and food commemorate the Livingston-Fulton
steamboat partnership. For more information about Clermont
State Historic Site call (518) 537-4240 or visit their website at
www.friendsofclermont.org.
Enjoy
a Play
Stageworks/Hudson will feature "Dog Stories" a play about
a man who is at a loss for what to do after losing his wife and
now his dog is diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
He and his dog set out on a cross country adventure to reach "the
happiest place on earth". This award-winning twist on
man and man's best friend is a touching and hilarious exploration
of life's true meaning- seen through the eyes of two companions.
"Dog Stories" will run from August 23 to September 10.
For more information about Stageworks/Hudson call (518) 822-9667
or visit their website at www.stageworkshudson.org.
Listen
to Music
PS/21 will host the First Annual Paul Grunberg Memorial Bach Concert
featuring Kenneth Cole and the Berkshire Bach Ensemble on August
26. PS/21, Performance Space for the 21st Century is a not-for-profit
organization located in Chatham dedicated to the performing arts.
For more information about PS/21 call (518) 392-6121 or visit
their website at www.ps21chatham.org.
Attend a Peach Festival
Olana
State Historic Site will host the first annual Peach Festival on
Saturday, August 26. In honor of Frederic Church's prize-winning
peaches, join Olana to celebrate at the family's farm for a day
of old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy historic games, period
music, crafts, stories and walking tours of the farm. The
cost is $5 per vehicle, weather permitting. The festival will
run from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information about
Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website
at www.olana.org.
Attend
the Columbia County Fair
End your summer
fun by attending the Columbia County Fair. The Fair will open
on August 30 at 5:00 pm and run through Labor Day. Enjoy great
food, animals, exhibits, vendors, live music, midway, fireworks,
demolition derby and much more. The Fair is jam-packed with
a fantastic line-up of entertainment and non-stop action.
Check out the website for more detailed information about what is
happening each day. For more information about the Columbia
County Fair call (518) 392-2121 or visit their website at
www.columbiafair.com.
Above
are just some of the great things to do in August in Columbia County.
To add an event or activity to our September list, please send an
email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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