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See a
Show
The
Copake Theatre Company in association with Theatre Maketa presents
Leda Hodgson in "Talking Heads and Talking, Talking Heads" from
March 2 through 11. Miss Hodgson will fly over from London
to perform in Bed Among the Lentils, from the series, Talking Heads,
by Alan Bennett and Talking, Talking Heads by Nick Kidd. Come and
enjoy an evening that is witty and poignant and beautifully performed.
Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and
Sundays at 2:00 pm at the Historic Copake Grange. For more
information about the Copake Theatre Company call (518) 325-1234
or visit their website at www.copaketheatrecompany.com.
View
the 12th Annual Juried Art Show
The Columbia County Council on the Arts 12th Annual Juried
Art Show will be on view from March 3 through April 7 at the Hudson
Opera House. The opening reception will take place on Saturday,
March 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with awards presented at 6:00 pm.
Hour for viewing the exhibition are Monday through Saturday from
12:00 to 5:00 pm. Each year the Arts Council encourages its
artist members to submit their work for possible inclusion in the
Annual Juried Art Show. Work in five different categories
were accepted which include: sculpture, painting, works on
paper, mixed media and photography. For more information about
Columbia County Council on the Arts call (518) 671-6213 or visit
their website at www.artscolumbia.org.
Attend an Antique Toy & Model
Train Show
Columbia-Greene Community College
will host the 26th Annual Antique Toy & Model Train Show on
Sunday, March 4 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The show will be
held in the Student Dining Hall and Gymnasium of the college.
General admission is $3 and children under 7 are free.
For more information about Columbia-Greene Community College call
(518) 828-4181 or visit their website at www.mycommunitycollege.com.
Enjoy Live Music
The members of Imani Winds
Quintet expand the boundaries of the traditional quintet and explore
the links between European, African, and American music traditions.
For the Hudson concert, Imani Winds presents a diverse program that
includes Astor Piazzola's Escuaalo, Quintet in D Major opus 95 by
Josef Bohuslav Foerster, Freedom's Delight by John Clark and Shadow
by Narong. The performance will be held on Friday, March 9
at 8:00 pm at the Hudson Middle School. Tickets are $5 per
person or $10 per family. For more information about the Hudson
Opera House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their website at www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
Attend
an Auction
Stair Galleries will host a
Catalogued Auction on Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 am. The
auction will feature English and Continental furniture, silver,
decorations, decorative paintings and prints. Property will
be featured from the collections of Robert Guccione, NYC; Mrs. Vera
DeRham, NYC; property including porcelain and silver from the estate
of Rosalie and Matthew Weinstein; a large group of silver and silver-plate
from several collectors; French and Continental furniture and decorations.
For more information about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or
visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.
Enjoy
Classical Music
The
Spencertown Academy will feature award-winning, international pianist
Diane Walsh performing a program featuring the ground-breaking music
of Claude Debussy and the sensual piano works of George Crumb.
The New York Times says Walsh is an "inventive, fiery interpreter
to take risks". The show will be held on March 10 at
7:30 pm. The cost is $15 members and $20 non-members.
For more information about the Spencertown Academy, call (518) 392-3693
or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
See a Performance
The Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center will feature Quickstep to perform an afternoon of old
Irish music, song and dance on Sunday March 11 at 3:00 pm.
Quickstep will entertain the entire family with moving ballads,
fiery fiddles and steps so quick you won't want to blink.
Sentimental songs, a flurry of fiddles, fine instrumentation and
fast flying feet will be featured with poetry and lighthearted stories
in the Irish tradition. Contemporary Celtic music will be
played along with some of the best of the old ballads, jigs, reels
and songs from the old sod. Tickets are $12 for adults and
$8 for children and 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.
See a Play
The
Ghent Playhouse will feature "Tintypes" March 16 through
April 1. "Tintypes", is a kaleidoscopic vaudeville
of American life and the tumultuous times between 1880 and the Depression.
The delightful musical journey has a cast of five representing several
well-known historical figures. The characters bring to life
a colorful time which brought electricity, industrialization, the
strife between rich and poor, and America's love affair with the
automobile. "Tintypes" is a musical melting pot
which uses as its base the Great American Song book. Tickets
are $12 for Playhouse members and $15 for the general public.
For more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264
or visit their website at
www.ghentplayhouse.org.
Attend
an Auction
Copake
Auction will hold an Americana Auction on Saturday, March 24 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.
Take a Spring Walk
Enjoy a perfect view of the Catskills from Ridge Road, where
recent view restoration has opened a western view that can only
be rivaled by the view from Olana's main house. Dress for
the weather. Children are welcome and should be prepared to
walk about one mile. You will depart from the Visitor Center
at the top of the hill. The walk is free and will be held
on Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 pm. For more information about
Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website
at www.olana.org.
Above are just some of the great things to do in March in Columbia
County. To add an event or activity to our April list, please send
an email to cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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