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Attend
a Family Performance
The
Hudson Opera House will feature a family performance of Alberto's
Great Escape on Friday, March 14 at 7:00 pm. The performance
will be held at Hudson Middle School on Harry Howard Ave. HOH presents
a this performance with Concrete Temple Theatre and Alberto's Great
Escape, which incorporates elements of dance, clowning and Commedia
dell'Arte. In this heartwarming tale, our hero, an Italian
postal worker lost in his dreams of adventure, struggles to leave
home. But first, he must battle an army of record players, a dancing
suit, and the sunshine girl. $5 per person, $10 per family. For
ages 8 and up. For more information about the Hudson Opera
House call (518) 822-1438 or visit their website at
www.hudsonoperahouse.org.
See the
Jazz Knights
The Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center will feature the Jazz Knights
- United States Military Band for an encore performance on Saturday,
March 15. Over the years, Jazz Knights' members have played
with such legendary jazz artists as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody
Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Ahmad Jamal and the Glenn Miller Band.
As a group, their extensive career includes performances with Benny
Goodman at Lincoln Center in 1982, the Duke Ellington Orchestra
for the 200th Anniversary of the New York State Legislature and
twice at the Hatch Shell for Boston's Independence Day Celebration.
For tickets or more information about the Taconic Hills Performing
Arts Center call (518) 325-0447 or visit their website at www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/community/pac.
Listen
to Live Pianists
Save the Date for the upcoming
88 Keys Concert Series at Hawthorne Valley's Equinox Concert on
Sunday, March 16, at 3:00. This will be a very special event with
Jonah Thomas HVS '04 and Julian Muller HVS '11 playing with Gili
Melamed-Lev and Jonathan Talbott. The group will play pieces by
Haydn, Beethoven, Bach, and Thomas (a piece that Jonah has composed
specifically for this group of musicians). This concert brings together
the talents of two Hawthorne Valley School cellists – alumnus Thomas
and current ninth grader Muller – and two professional musicians
whose careers have landed them in Columbia County – violinist Talbott
and pianist Melamed-Lev. For more information about Hawthorne
Valley School call (518) 672-7092 or visit their website at www.hawthornevalleyschool.org.
See a
Family Show
Time
and Space Limited will feature Met Opera - Peter Grimes on Saturday,
March 15 at 1:30 pm and an encore on Sunday, March 16 at 1:30 pm.
This new production will be shown live, surround-sound, HD Transmission
of the Metropolitan Opera. Peter Grimes is under investigation
for unthinkable transgressions, yet Benjamin Britten's probing exploration
of the nature of guilt and judgment implicates an entire fishing
village. Director John Doyle, a Tony Award winner for his
interpretation of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, makes his Met debut answering
the challenges of this modern masterpiece. For more information
about Time and Space Limited call (518) 822-8448 or visit their
website at www.timeandspace.org.
View13th
Annual Juried Art Show
The
Columbia County Council on the Arts will feature the 13th Annual
Juried Art Show through March 30. Art will be displayed at
both the Hudson Opera House and at the Columbia County Council on
the Arts due to an overwhelming number of high-quality submissions.
For more information about Columbia County Council on the Arts call
(518) 697-6213 or visit their website at www.artscolumbia.org.
Attend
an Auction
Stair Galleries will hold a Cataloged
Auction on Saturday, March 15 at 11:00 am. The auction will
feature English and continental furniture, 17th through 18th century
old master paintings and drawings, 19th century paintings, a large
collection of 19th century French bronzes, European works of art,
English, continental and American silver, porcelain and much more.
For more information about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or
visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.
View Student Art
The
Spencertown Academy will feature "Portraits of a Revolution"
from March 19 through 22. The opening reception will be held
on March 19 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The exhibition features
artwork from students participating in the Academy's arts-in-education
program at the Mary E. Dardess Elementary School in Chatham.
Student artists and teachers will be on-hand. Parents and
members of the community are warmly welcomed. For more information
about the Spencertown Academy Arts Center call (518) 392-3693 or
visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Enjoy Spring Skiing at Catamount
Spring is almost
here! Get out and enjoy some great skiing at Catamount Ski
Area. Catamount will hold a Rail Jam sponsored by Ski Haus
on Saturday, March 8 at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for updated
information about conditions and events. For more information
about Catamount Ski Area call (518) 325-3200 or visit their website
at www.catamountski.com.
Enjoy a Family House Tour
Olana State Historic Site will
host a Family House Tour of Olana on Saturday, March 22 at 1:00
pm. Enjoy an Olana house tour specifically geared toward
children and families. Pre-registration is required by 4:00
pm on the preceding Friday. Children must be accompanied by
an adult. Admission is free for members of the Olana Partnership.
$7 adults, $5 students/seniors, and children under 12 are free.
For more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518)
828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
See a
Play
The Ghent
Playhouse will feature "6 Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds
Want to Know" from March 29 through April 13. "6 Women" is
an irreverent look at contemporary life and pop culture from a feminine
standpoint. In the writer's point of view, life for the modern
American woman can be as bizarre as tabloid newspaper headlines.
It's a world of cowgirls and toll road runaways, prom queens and
genetically challenged Ken and Barbie dolls, and a detour through
a Disney-fied forest where Bambi and Rambo collide. For tickets
or more information about the Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264
or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.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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