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Attend a GhostWALK
Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts and Walking the Dog Theater present the first annual GhostWALK Hudson on Saturday, November 6. Discover Hudson's Ghostly Past. Tour begins at 6:00 pm at Space 360 located at 360 Warren Street in Hudson. Visit each of four historic locations, hear four chilling Ghost Stories by area teens, performed by the participants of Walking the dog Theater's After School Drama Workshop. The four locations are the Hudson Opera House, "The Opera"; Register-Star Building, "Devil's Prey", Hudson Area Library, "Purgation" and Space 360, "Blood and Roses". The tour will end at Space 360 with the Grand Finale at 8:00 pm with Henry Hudson's own haunting tale, "Sounding the Hudson", an original work by Ashley Mayne, performed by Walking the dog Theater. For tickets or more information visit their website at www.GhostWalkHudson.com.
See a Show
The Two Of Us Productions presents THE PAJAMA GAME,
November 6th through November 15th. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 3pm. All performances will be in the auditorium of the Hudson Middle School, 102 Harry Howard Boulevard, Hudson, NY. THE PAJAMA GAME is a Broadway classic, drawing on the humorous side of romance in the workplace, mixed with the serious business of labor versus management, with a little zany comedy and a lot of well known toe tapping music such as "Hernando's Hideaway", "Hey There", "There Once Was A Man", and the classic Fosse dancing to "Steam Heat". This show has something for everyone and is very appropriate for all ages. Ticket costs are $18 adults, $14 students/seniors, $12 families & groups. For tickets or more information call 518-329-6293 or visit www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org.
Learn a Little History
On Saturday, November 7, the Columbia County Historical Society will hold the first of several History Saturdays for children and families from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each program will include a hands on activity based on a timely historical theme. The cost is $5 per child or $10 per family. Programs are free for CCHS members. November and December programs will take place in the James Vanderpoel House located at 16 Broad Street in Kinderhook. November 7th program is Keeping Warm During the Long Cold Winter: Sheep and Wool. For more information about Columbia County Historical Society call (518) 758-9265 or visit their website at www.cchsny.org.
Attend a Workshop
The Olana Partnership is proud to offer a free public program on Sunday, November 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Olana State Historic Site Wagon House Education Center: From Garden to Table. For those interested in learning how to use the local Hudson Valley bounty, or produce right from your own garden to make delicious and nutritious recipes that coincide with the seasons and aide your health. Local dietician, Betsy Cashen and Albany Honest Weight Food Co-op Nutrition and Education Chair, Louise Frazier will lead this cookery workshop. For more information about The Olana Partnership call (518) 828-1872 x110 or visit their website at www.olana.org.
Go on a Chef's Kitchen Tour
On Wednesday, November 11 at 12:00 pm, Columbia County Bounty invites farmers and consumers into chef's kitchens for the annual Farm to Chef Tour. The tour starts in the kitchen of Verdigris Tea, 13 South 3rd Street, then DA/BA restaurant and concludes at Strongtree Organic Coffee Roasters, all in Hudson, NY. The three hour behind the scenes tour features chef demonstrations using local seasonal fare. All Bounty members are invited to the Farm to Chef Tour at no charge, and all are welcome to join the Bounty for an annual membership of $25 in order to attend this tour and other Bounty events. Advanced registration is preferred. For more information about Columbia County Bounty or to register call (518) 392-9696 or visit the website at www.columbiacountybounty.com.
Attend an Auction
Stair Galleries will host an Exposition Auction on Friday, November 13 at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. The auction will feature American, English and Continental furniture, silver & silverplate, metalwork, pottery & porcelain, glass, carpets & textiles, decorations and fine art, including a large selection of jewelry and the contents of a New York City home. For more information about Stair Galleries call (518) 751-1000 or visit their website at www.stairgalleries.com.
Listen to Live Music
Enjoy Traditional Irish music at the Spencertown Academy on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm. A quintet comprised of some uniquely talented young musicians hailing from Chicago, BUA (Gaelic for Victory) has quietly risen to be one of America's premier traditional Irish music ensembles. BUA has performed at numerous festivals including Boston's prestigious Irish Connections Festival, The Milwaukee Festival, Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival and many more. Tickets are $20 and $18 for members. For tickets or more information about the Spencertown Academy Arts Center call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Enjoy a the Perfect Trio: Bread, Wine & Cheese
The Hudson-Chatham Winery will host a Bread, Wine & Cheese Tasting event on Saturday, November 21.. At this special event visitors can sample a selection of artisan breads and cheeses from local bakers and creameries in Columbia County and the Hudson Valley. A great way to learn about wine and cheese pairings for the holidays. Then enjoy the Holiday Gift Basket Weekend on November 27-29. On Black Friday and through the weekend visitors can create personalized gift baskets with the winery's selection of wines, syrups, cheeses, preserves, honey, mustards and more. Lots of great ideas for local gifts for the holidays. For more information about Hudson-Chatham Winery call (518) 392-WINE or visit their website at www.hudson-chathamwinery.com.
Attend a Holiday Bazaar
On Saturyday, November 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm attend the Reformed Dutch Church Bazaar in the Village of Claverack. You will find trifles and a treasure table. There will also be a luncheon along with home baked pies, cakes, breads and relishes. Other things that can be purchased are Thanksgiving centerpieces, door wreaths, hand sewn and designed wall hangings, table runners, napkins and designer aprons. There will also be hand knit sweaters, hats, mittens and scarfs. It is a huge event. For more information about the Reformed Dutch Church call (518) 828-7884 or visit their website at www.claverackreformedchurch.org.
See a Show
The Ghent Playhouse will feature the Puss In Boots. The Cat is back. The Pantoloons return with a tale of a boot wearing, talking kitty with an attitude. A pair of really ugly sisters, the clean air fairy, a trashy witch and assorted others join Puss in the musical mayhem. Show runs from November 27 to December 13. Tickets are $15 and $12 for members. For tickets or more information about The Ghent Playhouse call (518) 392-6264 or visit their website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.
Enjoy a Movie
From November 26 -29 enjoy seeing Elevator to the Gallows at Time and Space Limited. Elevator to the Gallows is a richly atmospheric thriller of murder and mistaken identity unfolding over one restless Parisian night. Louis Malle's mesmerizing debut feature brought together the beauty of Jeanne Moreau, the camera work of Henri Decae and now legendary score by Miles Davis. Tickets are $7 members are $5. For more information about Time and Space Limited call (518) 822-8448 or visit their website at www.timeandspace.org.
Above are just some of the great things to do in September in Columbia County. To add an event or activity to our October list, please send an email to akneller@columbiachamber-ny.com. |
