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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 on 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
See a Family Show
Time and Space Limited will feature Met Opera - Peter Grimes on Saturday, Marc 15 at 1:30 pm 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 "Po traits 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.
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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. |
