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See a
Show
The
Ghent Playhouse will feature "Wait Until Dark" through
February 4. "Wait Until Dark," which opened on Broadway
in 1966 was later made into a popular film with Audrey Hepburn and
Alan Arkin. Frederick Knott's play is an innovative and highly
entertaining thriller, filled with suspense. The play runs on Fridays
and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets are
$12 for Playhouse members and $15 for the general public.
This production is not recommended for young children. For
more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or
visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.
Learn
About Groundhog's Day
Take your kids to learn about Groundhog's
Day! Taconic State Park will discuss the ever-fascinating
characteristics and habits of the burrowing species of the east
and the mountain-dwelling species in the west, and figure out who's
who in the largest of the squirrel family. The discussion
will be held on Saturday, February 3 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. For more
information about Taconic State Park call (518) 329-3993 or visit
their website at http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/.
Enjoy Cabaret Music
Back by popular demand, the Spencertown Academy will feature Lumiri
Tubo on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 pm. The audience who
heard Ms. Tubo perform at the Academy last March simply couldn't
get enough - even after three encores - and immediately began lobbying
for a return engagement. Tubo has been wowing audiences and
critics around the country with her soulful and heartfelt renditions
of contemporary, jazz, blues and popular standards. Tickets
are $35 for non-members and $25 for members. For more information
about the Spencertown Academy call (518) 392-3693 or visit their
website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Attend an Auction
Copake
Auction will hold an Americana Auction on Saturday, February 10
at 5:00 pm. Americana Auction's feature 18th and 19th century
American and European furniture, Victorian furniture, country furniture,
20th century custom mahogany furniture, textiles, artwork, toys,
collectibles, sports memorabilia, china, weapons and much more.
For more information about Copake Auction, Inc. call (518) 329-1142
or visit their website at www.copakeauction.com.
See a Performance
The Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center will feature sisters, Katryna and Nerissa Nields on
Saturday, February 17 at 8:00 pm. The sisters remain a favorite
in the Northeast folk music scene. Their career has encompassed
many styles of music, beginning with folk-quasi-punk-alternative-rock
returning to folk. They are a perennial favorite at Falcon
Ride Folk Festival. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for
students For more information about the Taconic Hills
Performing Arts Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website
at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us.
Attend the Hudson Valley Cheese Festival
Verdigris
Art & Tea will host the 2007 Hudson Valley Cheese Festival on
Sunday, February 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Come and celebrate
the fine wines and great cheese from the Hudson Valley, and sample
some exceptional foods coming out of Columbia County farms and restaurants.
The afternoon will benefit the Columbia Land Conservancy.
Tickets are $40. For more information about the Hudson Valley
Cheese Festival call (518) 537-3640 or visit their website at
www.hudsonvalleycheesefestival.com.
See
a Gallery Show
Columbia County Council on the Arts
will be featuring the "Annual Township Show: Germantown Artists",
in their gallery from February 17 through April 7. The gallery
is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will
be an opening reception on Saturday, February 17 from 5:00 to 7:00
pm. For more information about Columbia County Council on
the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or visit their website at
www.artscolumbia.org.
Take a Winter Hike
Burn off some of that winter break energy on a short hike
at Olana State Historic Site featuring one of the best views in
the Hudson Valley. You will explore the Ridge Road trail where
recent view restoration affords unimpeded views west of the Catskills.
The hike will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 1:00 pm.
Dress for the weather. Children are welcome and should be
prepared to walk about one mile. For more information about
Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website
at www.olana.org.
Attend a Book Reading
Columbia County Historical Society Distinguished Author Series
presents noted journalist and essayist for Time magazine and other
publications, Lance Morrow. Morrow, a Spencertown resident,
will be speaking on his new book, "Encounters with 50 years
of American Presidents, from Dwight David Eisenhower to George W.
Bush. The event will be held on Saturday, February 24 at St.
Peter's Presbyterian Church in Spencertown. The lecture will
be presented at 4:00 pm followed by a "Meet the Author"
cocktail reception until 6:00 pm. The cost is $35 per person
or $20 for the lecture only. For more information about the
Columbia County Historical Society call (518) 758-9265 or visit
their website at www.cchsny.org.
Enjoy Live Music
Fresh from their appearances
on NPR, Amelia Piano Trio members Rieko Alzawa, Anthea Kreston and
Jason Duckles return to the Hudson Opera House to perform trios
by Debussy and Beethoven, along with contemporary works by Meredith
Monk and Daron Hagen. The Amelia Piano Trio is among the most
exciting young chamber ensembles to appear in the last decade.
These are extraordinary musicians not to be missed! The performance
will be held on Saturday, February 24 at 8:00 pm. Tickets
are $15 or $12 for members. For more information about the
Hudson Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their website at
www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Above
are just some of the great things to do in February in Columbia
County. To add an event or activity to our March list, please send
an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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